Hi, I'm using the LM-V500N Korean KT version in the UK on the VODAFONE network. Everything else appears to be working ok except for 5G.
It doesn't connect to the 5G service, only 3G and LTE showing.
Does anyone have any help or suggestions on what could be wrong?
My SIM and 5G coverage is fine as I can use my SIM in a Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and it works fine on 5G.
Currently only EE sells the V50 in the UK, so I was wondering if the V50 is only compatible with the EE 5G service in the UK?
Ok since nobody is able to help answer, my conclusion is that my V50 is 5G locked specifically to KT carrier in Korea.
Only 4G LTE is working fine in UK.
So I guess 5G won't work until I can reflash the phone to European firmware?
Could this unlock the 5G ?
Thanks
where did you get the phone and do you get volte or wificalling..also how loud the phone gets trough wired jack.thanks
ssd_ssd said:
Ok since nobody is able to help answer, my conclusion is that my V50 is 5G locked specifically to KT carrier in Korea.
Only 4G LTE is working fine in UK.
So I guess 5G won't work until I can reflash the phone to European firmware?
Could this unlock the 5G ?
Thanks
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Yes, crossflashing is the key, but we don't have a working lgup right now. Let's hope we will.
just sound tested a lg v50 in uk today and is better than my htc 10 volume wise...i think i will go for korean version from wonda as its not worth paying EE 1800 over 2 years.SHOULD I PUSH THE BUY BUTTON OR NOT?
I'll recommend Korean version as it's camera has features like super steady mode which european I don't think it has. Also updates. Yes lg updates are very frequently on Korean. Sometimes twice a month.
In the meantime maybe we get working the 5G. Or maybe not.... For me 5g is not that important. The audio quality is. And the camera, it wasn't in the past, but now that I'm spoiled, it is.
dont really care either about 5g.....not worth price vs coverage...but audio is a MUST.Curious thing is that a month ago i listened to a v50 in an EE shop ,but today a different shop and the audio loudness was twice as the previous one.
ssd_ssd said:
Hi, I'm using the LM-V500N Korean KT version in the UK on the VODAFONE network. Everything else appears to be working ok except for 5G.
It doesn't connect to the 5G service, only 3G and LTE showing.
Does anyone have any help or suggestions on what could be wrong?
My SIM and 5G coverage is fine as I can use my SIM in a Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and it works fine on 5G.
Currently only EE sells the V50 in the UK, so I was wondering if the V50 is only compatible with the EE 5G service in the UK?
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By the way the bank aplications work on korean version.Especially barclays aplication or any banks app?
Yes all my banking Apps work in the UK on my V50 Korean KT version. I've not had any issues.
I use Natwest, Virgin Money, Nationwide.
The only app that did not work properly was Sky Go, but this is also now fixed with the latest update I received 2 weeks ago. V500N11r
ssd_ssd said:
Yes all my banking Apps work in the UK on my V50 Korean KT version. I've not had any issues.
I use Natwest, Virgin Money, Nationwide.
The only app that did not work properly was Sky Go, but this is also now fixed with the latest update I received 2 weeks ago. V500N11r
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Where did you bought your phone from?
I bought my V50 on ebay from Korean seller Funphone-International. The price was very good and converted to less than £370 Inc shipping.
I really want tbe 5G to work, so hoping for cross-flash soon as possible.
ssd_ssd said:
I bought my V50 on ebay from Korean seller Funphone-International. The price was very good and converted to less than £370 Inc shipping.
I really want tbe 5G to work, so hoping for cross-flash soon as possible.
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Hello, I've emailed KT Mobile Service because I was curious if the V500N KT version, which I own too, really locks 5G in a way in their phones and here is their answer:
My question: How can I use the 5G network in my country, Portugal, with my network (NOS). Is it possible, do you have to unlock the 5G network?
-Answer: Originally LG V50 is unlocked also KT doesn't have Carrier lock.
If your provider has 5G service you can use 5G but if they don't, you can not use it.
To check your service, you need to contact LG or your mobile provider.
I don't know why you can't use 5G in your network, but it's not because of KT network.
most of the countries require to have the 5g phones registered to their network and also you need a 5g plan.
Thanks for helping.
I'm on Vodafone Network with 5G service enabled, but the V50 still doesn't work on 5G service. A really mystery.
I've put my SIM card into a different Samsung 5G phone and it works with 5G service showing, so my SIM is ok.
Hi, I have done some more investigations and I used the hidden service menu 5457#*500# to check which radio bands my v500n was using.
Under the Multi Band Selection menu I can see all the LTE bands up to B41 listed and selected, however there is no B78 band in the list.
Does that mean my v500n does not support B78 band which I think is the Vodafone 5G band in the UK?
Can anyone else check their service menu and confirm if B78 band is present?
Thanks
korean is 5g locked ....was confirmed on telegram group
Ok thanks
Is that the reason why LTE band B78 is not appearing in the menu list?
Previous answer from Danix004 is saying 5G is not locked and confirmed by email from KT.
-Answer: Originally LG V50 is unlocked also KT doesn't have Carrier lock
If 5G is truely locked then did anyone on Telegram know how to unlock 5G on the Korean KT version?
Thanks
cant be done until root is possible
Ok I received the official Android 10 update yesterday and my phone is now at version V500N20b
Working really smooth with all the new features.
But still no 5G.
septicoo1977 said:
cant be done until root is possible
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can such problems be fixed by software? I thought you will need hardware for that; not sure how this work.
I remember there are certain china phones dont work with vodafone B20 4g band.
Has dual SIM.
I'm tempted to buy and import to UK. However, not sure:
1) If Wifi calling works (I've seen online some short-codes to input into dialler). Anyone know if these work (specifically 3 UK)
2) Situation re. network. Obviously I'm pretty sure 4g will be OK but not sure on 5g (Currently 3 UK and Virgin UK/EE/Vodafone)
Any suggestions?
BlueMeany68 said:
Has dual SIM.
I'm tempted to buy and import to UK. However, not sure:
1) If Wifi calling works (I've seen online some short-codes to input into dialler). Anyone know if these work (specifically 3 UK)
2) Situation re. network. Obviously I'm pretty sure 4g will be OK but not sure on 5g (Currently 3 UK and Virgin UK/EE/Vodafone)
Any suggestions?
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I'm using on Vodafone not the best network, LTE would be more of a problem with no band 20, 5g would be fine, I haven't been to 5g area to test other people in Europe have no problems with 5g
Xioami explained that the china modem and bands are quite different from Europe. With 4G you won't have B20 band and 5G antenna works differently (that's why in europe it's not dual sim).
deus_ex_yue said:
Xioami explained that the china modem and bands are quite different from Europe. With 4G you won't have B20 band and 5G antenna works differently (that's why in europe it's not dual sim).
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Well some one in Europe says Chinese version 5g working perfectly they posted on telegram group.
james1089 said:
Well some one in Europe says Chinese version 5g working perfectly they posted on telegram group.
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I have had china version to test before the global.
5G in Italy didn't work very good in the china Mi 10 pro. I mean that the global version has a 25% more speed.
deus_ex_yue said:
I have had china version to test before the global.
5G in Italy didn't work very good in the china Mi 10 pro. I mean that the global version has a 25% more speed.
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Is that even possible, or lockdown and heavy usage at the time of testing, side by side?
My Chinese version works fine on 5G in UK. Not sure about Italy but in UK we only use N78 5G band and the mi 10 Chinese version has that and several other bands so I'm not sure what you mean by a 25% difference in speed?
Hi All,
After some research, I found out that the Note 20 Ultra 5G SM-N9860 HK (TGY) or CN (CHC) probably the best variant there is.
It's a Snapdragon 865+ 12GB RAM 256/512GB storage.
Carrier and Bootloader unlocked.
4G&5G supports most of the bands worldwide.
The CN (CHC) have build in Call recording (to be confirmed but no Samsung Pass AFAIK).
The only thing is to find a trusted online store to purchase it from (sending worldwide).
Any suggestions?
liamR said:
Hi All,
After some research, I found out that the Note 20 Ultra 5G SM-N9860 HK (TGY) or CN (CHC) probably the best variant there is.
It's a Snapdragon 865+ 12GB RAM 256/512GB storage.
Carrier and Bootloader unlocked.
4G&5G supports most of the bands worldwide.
The CN (CHC) have build in Call recording (but no Samsung Pass AFAIK).
The only thing is to find a trusted online store to purchase it from (sending worldwide).
Any suggestions?
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Thanks for this, very useful!
If you live in Europe, try wondamobile.com - they are reliable and Ive read many good things about them on the web, reddit, etc. They also take care of import tax and mostly sell HK version.
I am also leaning towards HK to be on safe side and waiting for Wonda to have them in stock.
VirtualWaver said:
Thanks for this, very useful!
If you live in Europe, try wondamobile.com - they are reliable and Ive read many good things about them on the web, reddit, etc. They also take care of import tax and mostly sell HK version.
I am also leaning towards HK to be on safe side and waiting for Wonda to have them in stock.
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I cant recommend more Wondamobile. Refreshing their page every 5 min. I think they will drop it 1 week before start shipping. About HK version i saw that its comming in HK on 28.8, just a heads up. For ultra there is 256GB/512GB variant and thanks good 12GB ram.
https://www.samsungeshop.com.cn/item/SM-N9860/1659.htm#xq-desc
Cant wait to try root it. If anyone have bbs.gfan account please hit me in DM
Sadly Wondamobile doesn't ship to most of the world.
Any other suggestions?
liamR said:
Sadly Wondamobile doesn't ship to most of the world.
Any other suggestions?
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Hmm on their website they state that they ship to most of the world for £20: https://www.wondamobile.com/faq
Q: Where do you ship to?
A: Shipping is free to the United Kingdom and USA, and is only £20 more to most worldwide countries. Shipping to all countries is fully tracked.
What country you live in?
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djstalca said:
I cant recommend more Wondamobile. Refreshing their page every 5 min. I think they will drop it 1 week before start shipping. About HK version i saw that its comming in HK on 28.8, just a heads up. For ultra there is 256GB/512GB variant and thanks good 12GB ram.
https://www.samsungeshop.com.cn/item/SM-N9860/1659.htm#xq-desc
Cant wait to try root it. If anyone have bbs.gfan account please hit me in DM
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I had a word with their customer service and they said they are waiting for Samsung HK to get the shipping dates and that they will most likely start taking orders from mid of August. So we just need to check every day
Cancelled my UK Exynos order yesterday, waiting for Wonda to order from there...
Man, why can't Samsung make 1 phone version as any other normal company? So frustrating!
VirtualWaver said:
Hmm on their website they state that they ship to most of the world for £20: https://www.wondamobile.com/faq
Q: Where do you ship to?
A: Shipping is free to the United Kingdom and USA, and is only £20 more to most worldwide countries. Shipping to all countries is fully tracked.
What country you live in?
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I had a word with their customer service and they said they are waiting for Samsung HK to get the shipping dates and that they will most likely start taking orders from mid of August. So we just need to check every day
Cancelled my UK Exynos order yesterday, waiting for Wonda to order from there...
Man, why can't Samsung make 1 phone version as any other normal company? So frustrating!
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Yes i made some cross reference with S20 announcement and when they start shipping it and preorders are usually 1-2 weeks before they ship it. Only keep it on mind HK/CH version i think will release on 28.8 offical site where it says so. https://www.samsungeshop.com.cn/item/SM-N9860/1659.htm#xq-desc
djstalca said:
Yes i made some cross reference with S20 announcement and when they start shipping it and preorders are usually 1-2 weeks before they ship it. Only keep it on mind HK/CH version i think will release on 28.8 offical site where it says so. https://www.samsungeshop.com.cn/item/SM-N9860/1659.htm#xq-desc
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Ah, thanks a lot, I was trying to do the same but couldn't find the date when Wonda started to sell the phone.
So its seems legit they will start to take preorders this or next week. Can't wait!
VirtualWaver said:
Ah, thanks a lot, I was trying to do the same but couldn't find the date when Wonda started to sell the phone.
So its seems legit they will start to take preorders this or next week. Can't wait!
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S20 Ultra 5g
Announced 2020, February 11
Status Available. Released 2020, March 06
Date Wondamobile announce preorder 22 February (facebook page)
So 11 days after official announcement puts us to end of this week or start of the next
djstalca said:
S20 Ultra 5g
Announced 2020, February 11
Status Available. Released 2020, March 06
Date Wondamobile announce preorder 22 February (facebook page)
So 11 days after official announcement puts us to end of this week or start of the next
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Yay, can't wait! So nice to have Wonda around to get the beast!
what are the bands on the device for 4G and 5G?
Does it work properly in the US on 5G too?
ekerbuddyeker said:
what are the bands on the device for 4G and 5G?
Does it work properly in the US on 5G too?
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No info yet for Note 20, but it will be available once Wonda will have the phone for sale.
However, it should be pretty similar to S20 Ultra that has the following specs:
TECHNOLOGY GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G BANDS GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G BANDS WCDMA: B1(2100),B2(1900), B5(850),B8(900)
4G BANDS 4G FDD-LTE: B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700), B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700) 4G TDD-LTE: B34(2010),B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500)
5G BANDS 5G Sub-6 FDD: N1(2100) / 5G Sub-6 TDD: N78(3500),N79(4500)
So you should check with your mobile provider to see what bands they use and compare against these ones.
Thanks
Will this version has all necessary bands for 5G and 4G in USA?
djstalca said:
Yes i made some cross reference with S20 announcement and when they start shipping it and preorders are usually 1-2 weeks before they ship it. Only keep it on mind HK/CH version i think will release on 28.8 offical site where it says so. https://www.samsungeshop.com.cn/item/SM-N9860/1659.htm#xq-desc
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gotojanoo said:
Will this version has all necessary bands for 5G and 4G in USA?
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You will need to contact your mobile operator and ask them to provide their frequencies and compare them against the ones in the phone to make sure it will work.
I live in the UK so dont know much about US frequencies.
liamR said:
Hi All,
After some research, I found out that the Note 20 Ultra 5G SM-N9860 HK (TGY) or CN (CHC) probably the best variant there is.
It's a Snapdragon 865+ 12GB RAM 256/512GB storage.
Carrier and Bootloader unlocked.
4G&5G supports most of the bands worldwide.
The CN (CHC) have build in Call recording (but no Samsung Pass AFAIK).
The only thing is to find a trusted online store to purchase it from (sending worldwide).
Any suggestions?
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Hi there
Thanks for bring this up, I am looking for NON-North American version, do these Snapdragons have root options? in the past
Let me know where u getting it, need to buy it as well?
There is a store in Richmond, BC who sells international variants, I am gonna text him tomorrow to see what version he has
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ekerbuddyeker said:
what are the bands on the device for 4G and 5G?
Does it work properly in the US on 5G too?
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https://www.frequencycheck.com/carrier-compatibility/gnkm5/telus-canada/devices
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ekerbuddyeker said:
what are the bands on the device for 4G and 5G?
Does it work properly in the US on 5G too?
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VirtualWaver said:
No info yet for Note 20, but it will be available once Wonda will have the phone for sale.
However, it should be pretty similar to S20 Ultra that has the following specs:
TECHNOLOGY GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G BANDS GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G BANDS WCDMA: B1(2100),B2(1900), B5(850),B8(900)
4G BANDS 4G FDD-LTE: B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700), B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700) 4G TDD-LTE: B34(2010),B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500)
5G BANDS 5G Sub-6 FDD: N1(2100) / 5G Sub-6 TDD: N78(3500),N79(4500)
So you should check with your mobile provider to see what bands they use and compare against these ones.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telus_Mobility
can u see the 5g one in that wiki, it has 2100 but n66?
Hi,
Note 20 series (Snapdragon) available for pre order
Note 20 8+256GB
https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...0-lte-mobile-phone-sim-free-and-unlocked.html
Note 20 Ultra 12+256GB
https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...0-lte-mobile-phone-sim-free-and-unlocked.html
Note 20 Ultra 12+512GB
https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...0-lte-mobile-phone-sim-free-and-unlocked.html
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Lets go!!! Good pricing also.
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Lets go!!! Good pricing also.
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Haha, was about to write it but you were first!
Just pre-ordered my one, the 512Gb version. Can't wait to put my hands on this baby!
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inningsdefeat500 said:
Hi there
Thanks for bring this up, I am looking for NON-North American version, do these Snapdragons have root options? in the past
Let me know where u getting it, need to buy it as well?
There is a store in Richmond, BC who sells international variants, I am gonna text him tomorrow to see what version he has
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https://www.frequencycheck.com/carrier-compatibility/gnkm5/telus-canada/devices
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telus_Mobility
can u see the 5g one in that wiki, it has 2100 but n66?
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As far as I am aware only Hong Kong versions have unlocked bootloader for Snapdragon. The US one doesn't.
Exynos, on the other hand, has fully unlocked bootloader so can be rooted.
On the other hand, do you really need rooting the phone? As far as I am aware there is currently no option to root without destroying Knox, but I might be wrong.
Here are the GSM specs from Wonda for Hong Kong version:
2G BANDS GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G BANDS WCDMA: B1(2100),B2(1900), B5(850),B8(900)
4G BANDS 4G FDD-LTE: B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700), B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700) 4G TDD-LTE: B34(2010),B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500)
5G BANDS 5G Sub-6 FDD: N1(2100) / 5G Sub-6 TDD: N78(3500),N79(4500)
So it seems that your one is not in the list (n66) so it might not work....
VirtualWaver said:
Haha, was about to write it but you were first!
Just pre-ordered my one, the 512Gb version. Can't wait to put my hands on this baby!
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As far as I am aware only Hong Kong versions have unlocked bootloader for Snapdragon. The US one doesn't.
Exynos, on the other hand, has fully unlocked bootloader so can be rooted.
On the other hand, do you really need rooting the phone? As far as I am aware there is currently no option to root without destroying Knox, but I might be wrong.
Here are the GSM specs from Wonda for Hong Kong version:
2G BANDS GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G BANDS WCDMA: B1(2100),B2(1900), B5(850),B8(900)
4G BANDS 4G FDD-LTE: B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700), B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700) 4G TDD-LTE: B34(2010),B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500)
5G BANDS 5G Sub-6 FDD: N1(2100) / 5G Sub-6 TDD: N78(3500),N79(4500)
So it seems that your one is not in the list (n66) so it might not work....
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Ya need rooted, Samsung pass wont work but android pay works if I am not mistaken
inningsdefeat500 said:
Ya need rooted, Samsung pass wont work but android pay works if I am not mistaken
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Yes, only Samsung Pay and, possibly, VoLTE won't work, everything else should work.
I will hopefully receive my phone soon and test it properly.
VirtualWaver said:
Yes, only Samsung Pay and, possibly, VoLTE won't work, everything else should work.
I will hopefully receive my phone soon and test it properly.
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Well, well, well...You convinced me to switch from the Korean Version I was looking at to the HK/CN version. Gain the support for dual sim(even though I don't use it). Almost the same price of the Korean version I was buying, expect with WonderMobile import fees are included, which is a plus. Both HK and Korean seem to support the same bands that I use here. It'll take a little longer to ship to me out in Japan, yet I am excited as well.
What would be the reason VoLte wouldn't work? Requires a specific LTE band in the country?
Loooook long story short, I returned My US note 20 ultra once i found out it couldn’t be rooted, Ive been rooting phones for over 8 years now i cant stop now lol anyway I ordered The hong kong N980 edition and im just wondering how is the 4g signal in the US Especially considering that theres only gonna be only 3 bands available for my carrier.
4g is finebut 5g is non existent lol
Maybe because I'm on fi
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Sent from my SM-N986B using Tapatalk
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4g is finebut 5g is non existent lol
Maybe because I'm on fi
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Exactly the same experience.
Though I read elsewhere on this forum that 5g doesn't work on this device outside HK regardless of whether you are in a location with the right 5G bands.
I actually had an aTT 5g version but need dual sim. Got 5G everywhere (more like filling in dead zones gaps where I used to have no signal). It was great. If carriers enable esim like apple devices do on their networks I will switch back immediately, as the carrier models have 2 imeis
The other disadvantage is that these seem to get the slowest updates.
TheUndertaker21 said:
4g is finebut 5g is non existent lol
Maybe because I'm on fi
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What state you from fam? If you dont mind me asking. And yeah i know about 5g we have none of the 5g bands in the Us, but its fine im cool with 4g as long as its fast
TheUndertaker21 said:
4g is finebut 5g is non existent lol
Maybe because I'm on fi
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ekerbuddyeker said:
Exactly the same experience.
Though I read elsewhere on this forum that 5g doesn't work on this device outside HK regardless of whether you are in a location with the right 5G bands.
I actually had an aTT 5g version but need dual sim. Got 5G everywhere (more like filling in dead zones gaps where I used to have no signal). It was great. If carriers enable esim like apple devices do on their networks I will switch back immediately, as the carrier models have 2 imeis
The other disadvantage is that these seem to get the slowest updates.
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Yeah, The hongkong variant 5g Wont work in the us because Hongkong doesnt share the same 5g band The us do. But it does work in The uk and some parts of europe and ofcourse in hongkong. 4G is all i need personally but is the 4g fast for you?
Yes. But it could be that city centers are emptier because of covid
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Yeah, The hongkong variant 5g Wont work in the us because Hongkong doesnt share the same 5g band The us do. But it does work in The uk and some parts of europe and ofcourse in hongkong. 4G is all i need personally but is the 4g fast for you?
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5g does not work in the UK on the HK device, it did but not now.
Theres a big thread on it here.
force70 said:
5g does not work in the UK on the HK device, it did but not now.
Theres a big thread on it here.
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you need to downgrade to TGM version of the firmware using Odin and 5G will work again from the SIM2 slot only!
I thought they have a way to root US version now. Just cost 150 buck.
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I thought they have a way to root US version now. Just cost 150 buck.
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That is correct
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G bought from the US (SM-N986U1) and I am currently in the Philippines. Is there any way I can make the 5G work here? If currently there is no way, would you think there will be in the near future?
Depends if the 5g bands are the same in both countries (and operators), you'd need to check that.
You could try the whitelisting method used on the Hong Kong variants which allows 5g use in Europe. Google it.
This is interesting part. I've been thinking about this not long time ago. My idea is as HK variant has same chipset etc, except storage with USA variant. So I believe it possible in some way to enable hidden or locked 5G bands on USA variant.
Not possible make to work because it do not support bands used bands and combinations used in Philippines: https://cacombos.com/device/SM-N986U
kradcliffe said:
Depends if the 5g bands are the same in both countries (and operators), you'd need to check that.
You could try the whitelisting method used on the Hong Kong variants which allows 5g use in Europe. Google it.
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Nettwerk said:
This is interesting part. I've been thinking about this not long time ago. My idea is as HK variant has same chipset etc, except storage with USA variant. So I believe it possible in some way to enable hidden or locked 5G bands on USA variant.
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olkitu said:
Not possible make to work because it do not support bands used bands and combinations used in Philippines: https://cacombos.com/device/SM-N986U
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Thanks for the replies. I already sold my US variant and bought a brand new HK version. So far benefitting with the dual sim.
reidleingod said:
Thanks for the replies. I already sold my US variant and bought a brand new HK version. So far benefitting with the dual sim.
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hi mate just for knowing, i had this idea to import myself a broken note 20 ultra 5g US variant, you said that the 5G is not working. Did the 4g,3g or 2g worked for you? im from italy and i found on ebay a good priced phone, but now im scared that the network will not work for me. i found the philippines band chart with all the frequencies and bands. like in italy, only one/two of them are supported and i would like to know if the network was working.
Ricks[DEV] said:
hi mate just for knowing, i had this idea to import myself a broken note 20 ultra 5g US variant, you said that the 5G is not working. Did the 4g,3g or 2g worked for you? im from italy and i found on ebay a good priced phone, but now im scared that the network will not work for me. i found the philippines band chart with all the frequencies and bands. like in italy, only one/two of them are supported and i would like to know if the network was working.
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Hey there. Yes. My former Note 20 Ultra 5G US variant's 4G is working in the Philippines.
I recommend you get also the Hong Kong (Snapdragon) variant instead, as I have read somewhere that HK variant's 5G could work in the UK.
reidleingod said:
Thanks for the replies. I already sold my US variant and bought a brand new HK version. So far benefitting with the dual sim.
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Well this answers my question. I recently bought a US version note 20 ultra 5g and having trouble activating the 5g on my phone which seems to be impossible. I should have bought a snapdragon hk version instead then. This is very frustrating cause I'm really enjoying the benefits of a Note phone.