So I had a Note 20 Ultra which always had 5G everywhere I go but today I changed to the Z Fold2 5G and its not 5G at all. I get LTE+...
Any idea whats happening?
Are you using unlocked version? If so, I have same issue. Never seen 5G logo on AT&T
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You never had "5G" on your previous AT&T branded phones. You had 5Ge which is AT&T marketing speak for LTE+. Google it. AT&T's premature declaration of 5G caused quite an uproar. AT&T branded phones display the 5G icon when on LTE+ because it's baked in to the s/w. Unlocked phones see LTE+ for what it is. If you're in a real 5G market the correct icon will display. I left AT&T for T-Mobile and my unlocked phone displays the 5G icon because my market is 5G.
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You never had "5G" on your previous AT&T branded phones. You had 5Ge which is AT&T marketing speak for LTE+. Google it. AT&T's premature declaration of 5G caused quite an uproar. AT&T branded phones display the 5G icon when on LTE+ because it's baked in to the s/w. Unlocked phones see LTE+ for what it is. If you're in a real 5G market the correct icon will display. I left AT&T for T-Mobile and my unlocked phone displays the 5G icon because my market is 5G.
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I have an unlocked version and I'm on T-Mobile. I really don't like AT&T...
Both the Note 20 Ultra and this new Z Fold 2 are unlocked :/
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I have an unlocked version and I'm on T-Mobile.
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Your screen shot shows you connected to Wi-Fi. The 5G (or LTE) symbol will pop up occasionally when I'm on Wi-Fi but the majority of the time my phone looks like yours. T-Mobile has low-band (~40MB - 50MB) 5G by my house and mid-band (+100MB) near my office. For some reason the mid-band towers near my office stopped working and I only get LTE+ there now. With the Sprint migration T-Mobile is doing a hella lot of network (re)configuration so maybe that's why you're on LTE.
Here's my phone from home so I know it's picking up 5G when it's there to pick up.
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I am on AT&T unlocked, it shows 5G icon in status bar with no problem. Upgrade your sim card and pay for 5G data plan.
Would I have any problem using the unlocked version with Verizon and their sudo-5G? My Note 10+ won't get 5G anywhere but my wife's S20UW does due to the UW radio. Honestly it isn't any faster than my 4G yet, but I expect it will eventually.
Also, is there any reason to choose a carrier specific model vs the unlocked?
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I've tried everything! Have the 16gb version, edited apns, deleted certain areas, re added. Checked info screen.
I got lte on my nexus 4 with the exact same settings from koodo. Not sure why the oneplus won't pick it up..
Probably have the Chinese version which lacks the LTE bands for koodo. LTE well only work with Rogers or Fido on the Chinese version.
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The person I bought the phone had lte working with Bell. I'm not sure how to get it working on my carrier
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The person I bought the phone had lte working with Bell. I'm not sure how to get it working on my carrier
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Does the back of your phone have Cyanogen in the back? What is your baseband radio in Settings->Display?
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Does the back of your phone have Cyanogen in the back? What is your baseband radio in Settings->Display?
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Radio is m8974. It doesn't say cyanogen on back at all.
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Radio is m8974. It doesn't say cyanogen on back at all.
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I'm not familiar with the Canadian bands, but you have to look at the Chinese OPO and compare that with the Koodo LTE bands.
It could be possible that your friend has the Chinese version and is able to get LTE on Bell but not on Koodo or he has international which works.
Do the research and see if its compatible to begin with.
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Mobile services provided by Koodo use Telus Mobility's CDMA, HSPA+ and LTE networks. CDMA devices, however, have been discontinued by Koodo outside of Northern Ontario and Manitoba.[9] Koodo Mobile's CDMA and HSPA networks use the 800 MHz and 1900 MHz frequencies while their LTE network uses 1700/2100 MHz (AWS).
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koodo_Mobile
Here's a list of LTE bands that North American companies use.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks#Americas
It looks like Bell uses LTE bands 4,7,and 17 while Koodo(which is owned by Telus) only has band 4. If the back of your phone doesn't have Cyanogen written at the bottom then you have the chinese model. I'm sure Telus may eventually roll out more LTE bands but for now you might be out of luck.
I just got a D6603, and I use straight talk. I use the AT&T sim card they have. It was a micro SIM, but I had T-Mobile cut it to a NANO sim. It actually used to be a regular SD card, but has been cut down twice. I noticed though that I'm not getting connected to LTE, only HSPA+. When I was using this sim card as a micro sim on my GS4, it connected to LTE fine, but this Z3 isn't connecting to LTE. Anyone know what might be wrong?
I'm currently using it on straight talk's att sim and I get LTE. As for the reason of LTE issues with the t-mobile sim, check the apns and if the issue still persists check the bands that t-mobile requires. I think the D6603 model should support all the bands, but I it doesn't hurt to double check.
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In mobile network settings, make sure you have LTE enabled. For some reason mine was on HSPA only from the factory.
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I am using it and it works correctly for me with no issues. I cant get MMS text messages to go despite setting up my APN settings as recommended but then again I don't use that very often. I purchased the AT&T type SIM and purchased my Xperia Z3C from the Sony website so it came unlocked from factory. I actually filed down and cut the SIM to Nano myself and had no issues in getting LTE speeds. Be sure to select LTE/WCDMA/GSM in your Mobile options. It will drain your battery a little faster but does provide LTE sppeds for data.
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In mobile network settings, make sure you have LTE enabled. For some reason mine was on HSPA only from the factory.
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My phone doesn't show LTE in the list.
Does that mean that my phone doesn't have LTE on it?
Its a 6603 bought in UK from 3.
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My phone doesn't show LTE in the list.
Does that mean that my phone doesn't have LTE on it?
Its a 6603 bought in UK from 3.
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Yours probably refers to 4g, as does mine (on EE, in the UK), which is essentially the same as LTE. Do a speed test; if you're getting up to 70 megs then you're good!
Anyone who already received their OP6 can me tell if they can connect to all the LTE bands including the new LTE band 71. Also how is the reception on the phone
I'll be getting mine tomorrow. So should be able to post up results then. But, the specs on the phone state band 71 is supported. It's just a matter of if 71 is in your area....
No band 71 in my area or I'd test that for you. Otherwise it is working perfectly on T-Mobile for me
I can't confirm what bands it was using, but I was able to get 120Mb/s via a LTE speedtest. I also confirmed VoLTE and WiFi calling work without issue.
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No problems here with VoWiFi or VoLTE either on T-Mobile
And while doing a 2nd LTE speedtest I received a phone call, so did test while talking on the phone
How did you get WiFi calling, found it
How you guys can compare reception of tmobile signak to other phones?
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How you guys can compare reception of tmobile signak to other phones?
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So far no difference in signal strength or performance of the OnePlus 6 compared to my Samsung Galaxy S9 or iPhone X.
Not too bad. But how do you know band are we connect to?
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Not too bad. But how know band are we connect to?
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download app called cellmapper https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper&hl=en_US
I am on TMobile US and have been using WiFi calling and HD VoLTE. I haven't seen band 71 yet, but I don't know if it's in my area. Another app that works to check bands is LTE Discovery - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.simplyadvanced.ltediscovery
I would also like to know if there is anything extra you have to do to turn on Wi-Fi calling.
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I would also like to know if there is anything extra you have to do to turn on Wi-Fi calling.
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You need to go to settings->Sim and network->t-mobile sim->and turn on wifi calling and volte
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Looking at the the bands supported band 3 looks to be not supported which is kinda of a bummer which is 1800 and most of my area is
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I thought there was no 1800 but it's a GSM band so it's 2G. https://support.t-mobile.com/thread/92908
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No band 3 is aws lte 1800 and we had band 12 4 and 2 and three blows them out the water
I guess it is a extension of band 4 that is a over flow of band 66 what makes it band 3 aws do sorry I was misinformed.
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You need to go to settings->Sim and network->t-mobile sim->and turn on wifi calling and volte
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Since I don't see the OnePlus 6 in the T-Mobile store, I'm assuming there is no T-Mobile-specific hardware/software version (as is typical with Samsung)?
Please confirm that OnePlus 6 could be bought from OnePlus store, and by following the above steps, all T-mobile features would be available? (Wi-Fi Calling, VoLTE, Tethering)
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Since I don't see the OnePlus 6 in the T-Mobile store, I'm assuming there is no T-Mobile-specific hardware/software version (as is typical with Samsung)?
Please confirm that OnePlus 6 could be bought from OnePlus store, and by following the above steps, all T-mobile features would be available? (Wi-Fi Calling, VoLTE, Tethering)
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I bought my op6 from OnePlus store. I'm on T-Mobile in North Carolina and I enabled Volte & WiFi Calling via those steps. I see the tethering/mobile hotspot setting as well but I've not tested it.
Yes this phone connects to all of T-Mobiles towers it has even more bands then the T-Mobile s9+ that's why I got ride of that phone and got this one.
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Hello there!
So anyone with a Note 20 unlocked variant and T-mobile service can confirm what does it say under settings, About phone, Status, Sim card Status and mobile network ? Mine says LTE but at the top says 5g and I know how carriers like to show off "fake5g" so I'm just curious if thats how the phone is or maybe I need a new sim or something.
I like about 10 mins from downtown Atlanta and I know T-mobile is really strong here so I'm not sure about 5G yet.
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Hello there!
So anyone with a Note 20 unlocked variant and T-mobile service can confirm what does it say under settings, About phone, Status, Sim card Status and mobile network ? Mine says LTE but at the top says 5g and I know how carriers like to show off "fake5g" so I'm just curious if thats how the phone is or maybe I need a new sim or something.
I like about 10 mins from downtown Atlanta and I know T-mobile is really strong here so I'm not sure about 5G yet.
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Switched at the top from LTE to 5G but sim says LTE
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Hello there!
So anyone with a Note 20 unlocked variant and T-mobile service can confirm what does it say under settings, About phone, Status, Sim card Status and mobile network ? Mine says LTE but at the top says 5g and I know how carriers like to show off "fake5g" so I'm just curious if thats how the phone is or maybe I need a new sim or something.
I like about 10 mins from downtown Atlanta and I know T-mobile is really strong here so I'm not sure about 5G yet.
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Here's mine, I'm not using 5G as it's a battery hog.
You are actually getting 5G with T-Mo. Do a speedtest with both. In Santa Clarita my 5G is twice as fast as 4G, and Speedtest.net reports it as 5G.
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You are actually getting 5G with T-Mo. Do a speedtest with both. In Santa Clarita my 5G is twice as fast as 4G, and Speedtest.net reports it as 5G.
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I did a speed test at home where I usually get 13-17 Mbps on LTE, on 5G the single test I ran got 65Mbps. It can be turned on and off as needed around the house. At home I use wifi mostly as it's 120Mbps and doesn't eat the battery as fast as 5G did.
I have Metro which is Tmobile and I'm getting 5g. Speed test app shows it as 5g also.
Edit: Factory Unlocked N20Ultra U1.
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You are actually getting 5G with T-Mo. Do a speedtest with both. In Santa Clarita my 5G is twice as fast as 4G, and Speedtest.net reports it as 5G.
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My 5G is like 12Mbps and my 4G is about 60Mbps. It's unfortunate! I can't wait for 5G to get better. In a nearby town, I got 142Mbps!
My 5G changes daily from 8 to 140 depends on the time of day in the same area. 5G on tmobile is also their home internet service. In my area outside Atlantic City is always being worked on by sub contractors working on all three carriers. The old building I use to run which is 7 stories had antennas changed before they could rust from weather. Technology is moving as fast as the weather.
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I live in Canton, GA Area and thought about driving to Atlanta to check 5G speed there., Please let me know if you have already tested Speed in Atlanta area. I checked in Roswell Area i was getting about 181 MBPS down
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Good evening all!
I'm kind of confused. The Cyberpunk 2077 edition of the phone is said to have Standard 5G FDD5G: 2600, 2100, 1800, 700 which I don't think AT&T supports, however, my phone appears to be connecting to the AT&T 5G network. Am I mistaken and does this phone have the capabilities of connecting to AT&T's 5G bands?
Thank you for your help!
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I am on AT&T and I do not even have the option to make 5G a choice for connections in the settings. All I have is 2/3/4g. What makes you think you are connecting to 5G?
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I am on AT&T and I do not even have the option to make 5G a choice for connections in the settings. All I have is 2/3/4g. What makes you think you are connecting to 5G?
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The screenshot shows 5G. I see my phone go from LTE to LTE+ to 5G. On my S20 Ultra and my Galaxy Fold2 I didn't have the option to select connections (where others in other parts of the world could) and was able to connect to AT&T 5G.
Hmmmm, I didn't notice the 5G by the signal bars. Where are you located? Did you have to do anything like threaten AT&T to let you get 5G? Is it something you can select as an option in the settings? Sorry for all the questions but I am located just north of Houston and I have talked with AT&T a few times now and they say I should have 5G but it is not selectable in the phone, nor does it ever show up next to the signal bars.
I get 5g on T-Mobile US but as we know these are just improved 4g speeds and not true 5g speeds using MM wave
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Hmmmm, I didn't notice the 5G by the signal bars. Where are you located? Did you have to do anything like threaten AT&T to let you get 5G? Is it something you can select as an option in the settings? Sorry for all the questions but I am located just north of Houston and I have talked with AT&T a few times now and they say I should have 5G but it is not selectable in the phone, nor does it ever show up next to the signal bars.
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I am located in California near San Fransisco. I am able to connect to 5G in certain parts of the city. I was able to connect to 5G when I upgraded my plan to the Unlimited Elite plan. For this phone I had to go to *#*#4636#*#* and select the NR/LTE/TDSCDMA/GSM network type and that allowed me to connect to 5G. By default the option is set to LTE/GSM only and not the option with NR. I have to change the preferred network type every time I reset though.
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I am located in California near San Fransisco. I am able to connect to 5G in certain parts of the city. I was able to connect to 5G when I upgraded my plan to the Unlimited Elite plan. For this phone I had to go to *#*#4636#*#* and select the NR/LTE/TDSCDMA/GSM network type and that allowed me to connect to 5G. By default the option is set to LTE/GSM only and not the option with NR. I have to change the preferred network type every time I reset though.
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Thanks for the answers. I am already on the unlimited elite plan myself. I am aware of the setting you mention that has to be redone after every reboot. I have done it several times but it has never resulted in me getting any 5G signal...that I am aware of. I never saw the 5G next to my signal bars. Maybe it would work in different areas of the city but from my home it makes no difference. Maybe there is no 5G antennas in my local area??? The only other thing is the SIM card I am using. I was using it in my OnePlus 7-Pro and when I received the 8T I just swapped it over to the new phone. Everything works OK and according to AT&T I do not need a new SIM...but I do wonder. Did you get a new SIM after switching to the Elite plan, or did you just swap the one you already had? Other than that I have no idea why I am not getting any 5G..not that it is any better than LTE in real world use! So maybe I need a new SIM, or I just do not have a 5G signal right where I live.
AT&T uses one of the 5G bands that oneplus supports. YMMV since it might depend on the cell towers in your area. VRZ users are SOL.