Hello guys,
Unfortunately we still didn't get the Poco X2 for European markets. Here we are needing B8 and B20 for 4G at least. So if I buy the Redmi K30 from Tradingshenzhen and flash the Poco X2 ROM, will I get those frequencies as well?
Also if I buy at tradingshenzhen they also let me choose global ROM which is more expensive. I think they just unlock the bootloader and flash Poco X2 ROM themselves. Don't need it because we can do the same anyway, right?
AFAIK bands are part of the hardware whereas the software just optimizes the use case in that given region (i.e. it does not enable newer bands just by flashing s/w) - you may do further research on this.
Redmi K30 does support LTE B8 (900). Go to FrequencyCheck website to check if it does support your carrier in your country.
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Hi, I bought a xiaomi redmi note from china and I didn't realise that I'd bought the chinese TD-SCDMA version, the UK network frequency works on WCDMA. The seller gave me a full refund but didnt take the phones back so I'm trying to see if this can work or else iI'm just going to sell them.
Now the network does work but can only got up to 2G.
I've heard that the MediTek hardware supports both TD-SCDMA and WCDMA however the WCDMA may have been locked.
Is there any way of unlocking it?
Hi, I am in the same boat too... please share if you find out.
Thanks
Neat Rom in Redmi note
Is it possible to use Neatrom in Redmi Note?
I have the same problem but with Lenovo A808t. This is not compatible with 3G & LTE bands in Spain but, I think, It has the same modem that Lenovo A806.
Can I open that bands?
I'm wondering if we can unlock additional LTE bands in k30 Pro chinese variant for people who bought the Zoom version. I read it can be done on old devices and bands are not removed by hardware, only locked. Here you can read some examples:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-note-pro/how-to-unlock-lte-frequency-bands-mi-t3215880
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/guide-how-to-unlock-additional-lte-bands-on-chinese-us-variants-of-oneplus-3.479445/
I hope an expert can throw some light about this and if it can be done on modern devices.
Not having band 20 on vodafone or virgin makes no difference in the U.K. This was an issue years ago as Europe only used band 20, Europe also use band 1,3 and 7 so really isn't a problem anymore. Please search what bands your country uses, it will more than likely use 20 still but the others will also be available. I'm using the zoom model.
gazza1888 said:
Not having band 20 on vodafone or virgin makes no difference in the U.K. This was an issue years ago as Europe only used band 20, Europe also use band 1,3 and 7 so really isn't a problem anymore. Please search what bands your country uses, it will more than likely use 20 still but the others will also be available. I'm using the zoom model.
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Well, if you're living in Germany band 20 is essential. Otherwise you won't have signal on the countryside.
So I'm also quite curious about unlocking different lte bands especially on the k30 pro zoom edition.
dhaern said:
I'm wondering if we can unlock additional LTE bands in k30 Pro chinese variant for people who bought the Zoom version. I read it can be done on old devices and bands are not removed by hardware, only locked. Here you can read some examples:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-note-pro/how-to-unlock-lte-frequency-bands-mi-t3215880
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/guide-how-to-unlock-additional-lte-bands-on-chinese-us-variants-of-oneplus-3.479445/
I hope an expert can throw some light about this and if it can be done on modern devices.
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This would be marvellous!!
vivede said:
Well, if you're living in Germany band 20 is essential. Otherwise you won't have signal on the countryside.
So I'm also quite curious about unlocking different lte bands especially on the k30 pro zoom edition.
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Same applies for Netherlands unfortunately. I might just go for the global Poco F2 Pro but I kinda want the Zoom edition lol.
@dhaern
Some info how 5G bands were unlocked on other phones (tools involved QXDM, QPST, com.qtrun.QuickTest)
Guide how to unlock bands and 5G on 700mhz
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-7a/help/5g-700mhz-unlock-t4114679
Enable 5G for OnePlus 8 series and OnePlus 7 5G
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/enable-5g-for-oneplus-8-series-and-oneplus-7-5g.1239089/
X55 spec wise should is able to handle two sim 5G
How many times will this come up? Seriously it can't be done.
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dhaern said:
I'm wondering if we can unlock additional LTE bands in k30 Pro chinese variant for people who bought the Zoom version. I read it can be done on old devices and bands are not removed by hardware, only locked. Here you can read some examples:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-note-pro/how-to-unlock-lte-frequency-bands-mi-t3215880
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/guide-how-to-unlock-additional-lte-bands-on-chinese-us-variants-of-oneplus-3.479445/
I hope an expert can throw some light about this and if it can be done on modern devices.
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the above link was posted 5 years ago, I'm not an expert but I tried every means possible on the OnePlus 3t, I was also told by people that knew more about it than me that it couldn't be done.
I tried on my old galaxy S4 never been successful
Looks like it's impossible on our phones - QPST sees the phone, but can't do anything with modem memory. Maybe because it's encrypted.
I don't really need band 20, but LTE-A band 7+7 or 7+3 is very needed. In Chinese 2020 models Xiaomi cuts off CA 7+7 support for some reason. My Redmi K20 holds LTE-A CA 7+7 easily.
Hi Everyone, i bought Chinese version K30 Pro, global version model name is Poco F2 Pro
Chinese version support LTE band:B1 / B3 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B34 / B38 / B39 / B40 / B41
Global version support LTE band:1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41
I want to unlock LTE band 28, Is it possible unlock band 28 with the device hardware architecture?
I think this was possible on older devices but not newer ones, I could be wrong but we would really need someone to know what they're doing with the Qualcomm qpst and qxdm tools, I gave it a try and gave up. I'm pretty experienced with flashing but really didn't want to take a chance and wipe something I shouldn't.
Is this even possibile hardware-wise?
You would need the qualcomm tool for this to be able to unlock bands. As mentioned before for some older device this was possible but for even last year this wasn't available for the 855/k20 pro. So I don't think anyone should rely on this. Thats why poco f2 pro been released. I know the k30 pro zoom is better with the zoom camera but with out the right bands I would go fo the poco. I hope this helps.
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You would need the qualcomm tool for this to be able to unlock bands. As mentioned before for some older device this was possible but for even last year this wasn't available for the 855/k20 pro. So I don't think anyone should rely on this. Thats why poco f2 pro been released. I know the k30 pro zoom is better with the zoom camera but with out the right bands I would go fo the poco. I hope this helps.
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depends really on the user and what camera they would prefer, telephoto or macro! The Poco does have more available LTE bands but the zoom has more for 5G. Just now though it's not an issue as all carriers I believe are using n78 for 5g. I would maybe use an app called Kimovil and type in the device and country, this will show all carriers for your country and give accurate network availability. I have the k30 pro zoom which has no band 20 for virgin media and vodafone in the U.K, however this isn't a problem as they both use bands 1 and 3 which both Poco pro 30 and k30 pro support.
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i bought oneplus 8t from India and using it in Thailand. Thailand has 5g coverage all over but bands are different. how can i add support of bands in Oneplus8t. please guide
IDK wht they use in Thailand. Maybe you can software unlock it, but you can't add bands that the hardware doesn't support. Try installing the global or eu rom on your phone.
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IDK wht they use in Thailand. Maybe you can software unlock it, but you can't add bands that the hardware doesn't support. Try installing the global or eu rom on your phone.
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In Thailand AIS Operator uses N41 Band for 5G . the specs of Indian version of oneplus 8t doesnt support that. I tried after installing global Rom as well. it still doesnt support 5G . Is there anyway to manipulate hardware to support that.
Anyone has any suggestions?
usually you can't unlock extra bands if the chipset doesn't support. If the chipset did support it, then it would have worked when you installed the EU rom.
As far as I know you can't unlock/change the bands your device support in any way. Not even by flashing another rom, it is defined on hardware level somewhere. All you can do is to buy a different model of the oneplus 8T that support the bands you want.
Maybe you can try to research the qualcom hack on the oneplus one. It probably won't work, but it might be an idea to start with to unlock extra bands that are hardware locked.
It's not a frequency locked... This B41 is NOT included in your model, so you can do nothing, just by a new 8T global if you want absolutely using 5G. Be careful when you purchase a phone on an another country, you can encounter warrantly problem, frequency compatibility problem and you don't have support.
Technically the Qualcomm modem in the 8T supports all of these bands. However, it's flashed at a hardware level you won't have access to. Sorry, but this is the manufacturer's way of keeping bands they are not authorized to use (device regulations cost money in each country) disabled in the hands of an end-user.
iphone usually supports all the bands everywhere ..even samsung has support to most of the bands... how come a company like oneplus doing so?
Hello, I would like to purchase a Oneplus 8T KB2000 CN version instead of a KB2003 Global. I would like to know if there are really differences or not? Certainly the b28 frequency does not work? Do you think it can be activated and that it's just a matter of rom between CN and Global?
Thank you so much.
You can have some issues with 5G in NSA mode because of differences in hardware-coded band anchoring for DSS. You should check at cacombos.com if your device will be supporting your mobile plan operator's 4G/5G combos.
If your carrier has 5G SA I think there's no need to worry.