Question Samsung S21+ SM-G996BD Dual Sim LTE Bands - Samsung Galaxy S21+

If anyone has this model, BH Photo is saying they have the Latin America variant and it has these bands:
I can't find anything online to verify this, tried contacting them but they don't respond.
If anyone has this model, can you confirm these are the actual bands.
4G LTELTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 Bands5G NRn2, n5, n25, n41, n66, n71 Bands

floridaman said:
If anyone has this model, BH Photo is saying they have the Latin America variant and it has these bands:
I can't find anything online to verify this, tried contacting them but they don't respond.
If anyone has this model, can you confirm these are the actual bands.
4G LTELTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 Bands5G NRn2, n5, n25, n41, n66, n71 Bands
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Hi
Check here it shows different S21+ and their bands, you need to find out the exact phone model number they have

Sorry i did not see you had the model number in the header
For all the exynos 2100 , B or BD are the same the frequencies
2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD-LTE: Bands B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD-LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G: Bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78

MAX 404 said:
Sorry i did not see you had the model number in the header
For all the exynos 2100 , B or BD are the same the frequencies
2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD-LTE: Bands B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD-LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G: Bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78
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Yes, that's what I found as well.
However as I am stating above I copied and pasted directly the bands from BH Photo's website stating the bands.
This is what I don't understand and I can't get clarification from them. That's why I asked as well if anyone had this model they could state which bands were actually in the device.
Something here isn't adding up right.

floridaman said:
Yes, that's what I found as well.
However as I am stating above I copied and pasted directly the bands from BH Photo's website stating the bands.
This is what I don't understand and I can't get clarification from them. That's why I asked as well if anyone had this model they could state which bands were actually in the device.
Something here isn't adding up right.
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Hi
For a G996B/DS those are the frequencies available , some may be "activated" or not depending on the firmware ( branded firmware may exclude some of them) on the phone , a second page confirms the same frequencies
I would trust more this information to whatever BH has on their page
Also this page will tell which one of those bands will be good to use in the USA
I can check which band I am using at the moment but , i do not know how to see all available bands.. sorry

MAX 404 said:
Hi
For a G996B/DS those are the frequencies available , some may be "activated" or not depending on the firmware ( branded firmware may exclude some of them) on the phone , a second page confirms the same frequencies
I would trust more this information to whatever BH has on their page
Also this page will tell which one of those bands will be good to use in the USA
I can check which band I am using at the moment but , i do not know how to see all available bands.. sorry
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I looked at that page already with the frequencies. However if you notice they don't have the Latin America variant listed, which is what this is. This is about a very specific model offered by BH Photo that I am asking about.
Everything you are giving me I already found, which is why I asked here because of the contradiction and inability to get any answers from BH. I know what bands are used in the United States, so I'm good on that end. I did do searches prior to posting as noted, I was hoping someone who purchased it from them or has a Latin American variant could verify. Thanks

floridaman said:
I looked at that page already with the frequencies. However if you notice they don't have the Latin America variant listed, which is what this is. This is about a very specific model offered by BH Photo that I am asking about.
Everything you are giving me I already found, which is why I asked here because of the contradiction and inability to get any answers from BH. I know what bands are used in the United States, so I'm good on that end. I did do searches prior to posting as noted, I was hoping someone who purchased it from them or has a Latin American variant could verify. Thanks
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There is not a Latin American variant..... G996B is the international version (exynos 2100) , what they probably mean is that is has a latin America firmware or that the csc is from a latin american country , mine has a GTO ( Guatemala) CSC for the sales region code XXX/YYY,YYY/GTO that CSC has not influence at all the x and y does , I change mine to PHE , (Spain) PHE/PHE,PHE/GTO
It only changes the firmware but the frequencies are the same , you can flash an European firmware on it if you want it but the frequencies available will still be the same ones
There is not a S21 made for latin america

Just came across this thread and I own a G996B with the Panama CSC, but live in Canada. I don't seem to be able to connect to the 5G network in my city even though my phone has the required bands used by my network provider. Since its an Exynos phone and the NA variant uses Snapdragon, I can't flash an NA firmware because there are none. Is there a chance that my default phone firmware (Panama-based) has the bands disabled/not activated since Panama has no plan to roll out 5G?
I was going to try to flash an EU firmware , but none of the countries seem to be using the same band as Canada. So what I'm really wondering is whether the firmware matters or are all bands available regardless of firmware and it's just something else causing my phone not being able to use 5G?

Similarion said:
Just came across this thread and I own a G996B with the Panama CSC, but live in Canada. I don't seem to be able to connect to the 5G network in my city even though my phone has the required bands used by my network provider. Since its an Exynos phone and the NA variant uses Snapdragon, I can't flash an NA firmware because there are none. Is there a chance that my default phone firmware (Panama-based) has the bands disabled/not activated since Panama has no plan to roll out 5G?
I was going to try to flash an EU firmware , but none of the countries seem to be using the same band as Canada. So what I'm really wondering is whether the firmware matters or are all bands available regardless of firmware and it's just something else causing my phone not being able to use 5G?
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Hi
I think firmware determine what frequencies are available but hardware also as the antenas are tuned specifically for certain regions
In you case , your phone has 3 out of 4 5G frequencies available , maybe , your luck , your provider uses the only frequency not available in your phone, check here . Find out what frequency they use , check your network mode , your access points configuration ...
CSC will not determine what frequencies are available at the phone , but you can change your active CSC to another ( pay service) like Europe

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Huawei Mate 20X no more with Band 28 in the official site!

Hi guys, something very strange just happen today, i was looking in the huawei hong kong site, and they are no more with Band 28 there in the specs... A few days ago, the Band 28 was there. This is very strange
ARL29 Hong kong version
https://consumer.huawei.com/hk/phones/mate20-x/specs/
ARL00 China version
https://consumer.huawei.com/cn/phones/mate20-x/specs/
The hong kong version was with all bands , and the AR-L00 chinese version was without band 28... now i'm confused.
What am I losing by not having band 28? Where (which country) is it needed for?
bil20 said:
What am I losing by not having band 28? Where (which country) is it needed for?
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Band 28 is the frequency 700mhz, the 700mhz frequency is much more stable to LTE connections.
Usually the band aggregation to LTE+ is B3+B28, B7+B28, B3+B7, some places is B1+B7, and other is more than 2 bands.
Most contries use the Band 28 to have a good LTE+
4G LTE TDD: B34/B38/B39/B40
4G LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B6/B7/B8/B9/B12/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26
3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6
3G TD-SCDMA: B34/B39
2G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
https://www.saturn.de/de/product/_huawei-mate20-x-2500372.html
Looks like no B28...
Klanac89 said:
4G LTE TDD: B34/B38/B39/B40
4G LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B6/B7/B8/B9/B12/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26
3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6
3G TD-SCDMA: B34/B39
2G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
https://www.saturn.de/de/product/_huawei-mate20-x-2500372.html
Looks like no B28...
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This is after they changed in the Hong Kong site, before that they were selling the HK version with B28.
I know this, because i was acessing the site all the time, to buy the HK version. But they didn't put it to sell again.
After a few days, they changed the specs.
SmartPhonesFan
.de is Japan
thiagoserrao
I just wanna confirm this.
Klanac89 said:
SmartPhonesFan
.de is Japan
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No, .de is Germany = Deutschland.
I am interested in the 20 X, but the lack of B28 dampened my enthusiasm. I would mainly use it in Germany and the Philippines. For the Philippines the lack of B28 could be a real problem.
B28 is 700 Mhz, you don't need 700 MHz for Germany, because only Telekom will start with that.
And yes, de is Germany. This was a joke, because anybody know that.
japan is jp
Klanac89 said:
B28 is 700 Mhz, you don't need 700 MHz for Germany, because only Telekom will start with that.
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Yes, the important band for Germany outside of the cities is B20. But Globe Philippines is using B28 and since I have family there, far away from the big cities, the possible lack of B28 concerns me.
Ah ok, sry for that. I think he is joking, about .de so I start also

Which Int'l Model For Canada ... SM-N975F/DS or SM-N9750

Hi All,
Considering getting a Note 10+, 512 GB, 12 GB RAM in Aura Flow Colour.
I am in Canada, and I don't like the local models here. I am playing to buy international model via eBay (from a trusted seller from before when I obtained Note 8 and Note 9), pdaplaza or wondamobile
I do need Dual-SIM (for work / personal).
But recently it appears that the Snapdragon chipset: 855 in Model (SM-N9750) has been "coming on top" of the Samsung's Exynos 9825 chipset found in SM-N975F/DS, even there an article published for the S10+ comparison on XDA.
Therefore, aside from obtaining root (I really don't need it), in terms of software / security updates + patches - what's the trend like?
Only reason I am considering the SM-N9750 - because it has the Snap chip, it would have support for most if not all bands of LTE in Canada used by Rogers, Bell and Telus.
I am on Rogers by the way.
Any suggestions or comments would be nice.
Thanks!
karthigan said:
Hi All,
Considering getting a Note 10+, 512 GB, 12 GB RAM in Aura Flow Colour.
I am in Canada, and I don't like the local models here. I am playing to buy international model via eBay (from a trusted seller from before when I obtained Note 8 and Note 9), pdaplaza or wondamobile
I do need Dual-SIM (for work / personal).
But recently it appears that the Snapdragon chipset: 855 in Model (SM-N9750) has been "coming on top" of the Samsung's Exynos 9825 chipset found in SM-N975F/DS, even there an article published for the S10+ comparison on XDA.
Therefore, aside from obtaining root (I really don't need it), in terms of software / security updates + patches - what's the trend like?
Only reason I am considering the SM-N9750 - because it has the Snap chip, it would have support for most if not all bands of LTE in Canada used by Rogers, Bell and Telus.
I am on Rogers by the way.
Any suggestions or comments would be nice.
Thanks!
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Im pretty sure that the differences between the chipsets wil be too small to notice.
And which chipset will canada receive btw?
JamesYoutt said:
Im pretty sure that the differences between the chipsets wil be too small to notice.
And which chipset will canada receive btw?
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Canada, for its wireless carriers is getting the Snapdragon variant. But in Canada, we do not have Dual Sim. That's why I need to go to the international versions.
karthigan said:
Canada, for its wireless carriers is getting the Snapdragon variant. But in Canada, we do not have Dual Sim. That's why I need to go to the international versions.
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Dont the international versions incorporate the exynos chipset anyways?
JamesYoutt said:
Dont the international versions incorporate the exynos chipset anyways?
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This is where I need clarification - the true international version I believe is based on Exynos Chipset released by Samsung and not the Snapdragon.
But Samsung has been very quiet about their chipset in comparison to the Snapdragon.
For different markets, due to the LTE bandwidth channels support, Snapdragon variant is used. instead f Exynos. Not sure why Samsung just doesn't support all bandwidth channels across the entire world.
I just need to know, if this time around, if I get the Snapdragon variant with Dual Sim (SM-N9750), would the device gets software updates + security patches slower or not fast as / not much as the Exynos variant.
So, hoping someone can clear it up, if I should go with Exynos or Snapdragon Dual-Sim variant.
Thanks!
karthigan said:
This is where I need clarification - the true international version I believe is based on Exynos Chipset released by Samsung and not the Snapdragon.
But Samsung has been very quiet about their chipset in comparison to the Snapdragon.
For different markets, due to the LTE bandwidth channels support, Snapdragon variant is used. instead f Exynos. Not sure why Samsung just doesn't support all bandwidth channels across the entire world.
I just need to know, if this time around, if I get the Snapdragon variant with Dual Sim (SM-N9750), would the device gets software updates + security patches slower or not fast as / not much as the Exynos variant.
So, hoping someone can clear it up, if I should go with Exynos or Snapdragon Dual-Sim variant.
Thanks!
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There are some benchmarking results available now for the Exynos chip.
JamesYoutt said:
Dont the international versions incorporate the exynos chipset anyways?
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Sort of.
EU, UK, asia and some middle eastern countries get exynos.
Hk, china and latin America get snapdragons but without the crappy locked bootloader than north america gets and dual sim capabilities.
Its been this way for a few years
Also keep in mind especially on rogers that any android device that isnt Rogers branded will lose some features.
Wifi calling and voLTE to name 2.
Also samsung pay will not work out of the box either at least on exynos.
Not sure which would get faster updates but ive had alot of exynos devices and they are quick to get updates
force70 said:
Sort of.
EU, UK, asia and some middle eastern countries get exynos.
Hk, china and latin America get snapdragons but without the crappy locked bootloader than north america gets and dual sim capabilities.
Its been this way for a few years
Also keep in mind especially on rogers that any android device that isnt Rogers branded will lose some features.
Wifi calling and voLTE to name 2.
Also samsung pay will not work out of the box either at least on exynos.
Not sure which would get faster updates but ive had alot of exynos devices and they are quick to get updates
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So, is the SM-N9750, which is a snapdragon variant, comes with a unlocked bootloader?
Because the North American variant, with the same snapdragon chips, does not come with unlocked bootloader.
karthigan said:
So, is the SM-N9750, which is a snapdragon variant, comes with a unlocked bootloader?
Because the North American variant, with the same snapdragon chips, does not come with unlocked bootloader.
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If past history over the last few years holds true yes that is correct.
That said it never sees the amount of development that the exynos does. I'm not even sure if the unlocked snapdragon S10 plus ever even got twrp on it.
force70 said:
If past history over the last few years holds true yes that is correct.
That said it never sees the amount of development that the exynos does. I'm not even sure if the unlocked snapdragon S10 plus ever even got twrp on it.
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Thanks force70
However, with your honest opinion and technical expertise (ignoring root & TWRP aside), for someone like me, who needs dual SIM as well as support for many of the LTE bands as possible (as I primary based in North America 90% time of the year), the SM-N9750 is better then then SM-N975F/DS?
Also, I was made aware, that if I wanted to trade-in the Note 10+ in the future, thru offical channels (Samsung, carriers in Canada), they do not accept rooted phones, I would have to explorer the other private sale venues. I doubt most people will buy a rooted phones, as their primary banking apps might fail to work with rooting. I know there are ways around it, but it might be difficult explaining to someone who is not aware of rooting terminology and benefits.
Also, I reviewed some articles about the Exynos variant under-performing compared to the Snap Dragon variant? Therefore, the SM-N9750 is better then then SM-N975F/DS...
What do you think?
karthigan said:
Thanks force70
However, with your honest opinion and technical expertise (ignoring root & TWRP aside), for someone like me, who needs dual SIM as well as support for many of the LTE bands as possible (as I primary based in North America 90% time of the year), the SM-N9750 is better then then SM-N975F/DS?
Also, I was made aware, that if I wanted to trade-in the Note 10+ in the future, thru offical channels (Samsung, carriers in Canada), they do not accept rooted phones, I would have to explorer the other private sale venues. I doubt most people will buy a rooted phones, as their primary banking apps might fail to work with rooting. I know there are ways around it, but it might be difficult explaining to someone who is not aware of rooting terminology and benefits.
Also, I reviewed some articles about the Exynos variant under-performing compared to the Snap Dragon variant? Therefore, the SM-N9750 is better then then SM-N975F/DS...
What do you think?
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You cant trade in a non north american device at all so exynos or a non north American snap wont matter in this regard.
You are 100% correct about the exynos underperforming as compared to the snap as well as getting worse battery life. So in this area the snap is definitely superior 100%
Will it possible to flash SM-N9750 with SM-N975U firmware? I'm planing to do the same and get one from Hong Kong.
majd00shka said:
Will it possible to flash SM-N9750 with SM-N975U firmware? I'm planing to do the same and get one from Hong Kong.
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No, but mentalmuso has a custom ROM with u(carrier) features.
Hi @karthigan I'm wondering if you found an answer to your question? I'm also in Canada on a Note8 DUOS - Bell and T-Mobile. I found specs on Frequency Check for the SM-N975F/DS that indicate this phone will work on both carriers, but they don't have specs for the SM-99750/DS model - which has different bands - and I am also wondering about the Exynos vs. Snapdragon.
Did you, or anyone else have any definitive comparison/answer on this?
LostinCanada said:
Hi @karthigan I'm wondering if you found an answer to your question? I'm also in Canada on a Note8 DUOS - Bell and T-Mobile. I found specs on Frequency Check for the SM-N975F/DS that indicate this phone will work on both carriers, but they don't have specs for the SM-99750/DS model - which has different bands - and I am also wondering about the Exynos vs. Snapdragon.
Did you, or anyone else have any definitive comparison/answer on this?
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Hi,
I ended up getting SM-N9750 model.
My personal SIM is with Rogers and my business SIM is with Bell.
I have VOLTE & Wi-Fi calling working with Bell, however, it does not work with Rogers, as Rogers does not activate VOLTE or Wi-Fi Calling on external purchased (non-Rogers) phones.
So far, the signal strength always displays 4G+ for both of my SIMs - which I am presuming it is the same as LTE or LTE+ (otherwise known as LTE-A)
If you are talking about bands, here it is for the SM-N9750:
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 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)
TDD B34(2010), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
For me, Rogers: which uses GSM and UMTS on 850 MHz (Band 5) and 1900 MHz (Band 2), and LTE on 700 MHz (Band 12/17), 1900 MHz (Band 2), 2600 MHz (Band 7), and 1700/2100 MHz AWS (Band 4)
&
Bell needs: B2 (1900), B5 (850), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B7 (2600)
Therefore, with the exception of Band 17 for Rogers, which is not supported by SM-N9750.
I am getting between 75 Mbps - 150 Mbps , which varies from location to location, building to building, basement to basement (which is worse, which is expected), etc.
I am happy with it overall.
Hi @karthigan - thank you for your prompt reply, and feedback! Are those specs off the box (or other official source)? I even tried that model without the /DS at the end and it's not listed on https://www.frequencycheck.com/ but maybe they will add it. I'm going to email them. The 975 F/DS model does pop up and give 100% T-Mobile compatibility but Bell shows 80% for the LTE - screenshots attached. I'm still interesting in comparing.
Do you have a link to the article you referred to in your OP re comparing these two models on XDA? I'd be interested to read that thread.
Thanks!
Also was the 9750 DUOS available in several colours? And did you buy it off Ebay? I almost bought my last Note 8 DUOS off of Ebay from a "trusted seller" but found they were selling the Hong Kong Snapadragon version, not the Exynos version. Thankfully I was able to call them out on it and get a refund before the phone shipped.
Finally, was there any issue with region locking on that phone you bought? Did you buy it from a seller that opened it before shipping or did it simply just not have this problem?
LOL I think that's it for now...
@karthigan, thank you so much for your report. You said you got between 75 Mbps - 150 Mbps. Is it with Bell or with Rogers? If it was with Rogers, what was the number for using Bell? I just notice that SM-N9750 doesn't support band B29 unlike the Canadian version. I am wondering how much of that will affect LTE-A carrier aggregration (CA) when using Bell. Can someone comment on this? Thanks!
karthigan said:
Hi,
I ended up getting SM-N9750 model.
My personal SIM is with Rogers and my business SIM is with Bell.
I have VOLTE & Wi-Fi calling working with Bell, however, it does not work with Rogers, as Rogers does not activate VOLTE or Wi-Fi Calling on external purchased (non-Rogers) phones.
So far, the signal strength always displays 4G+ for both of my SIMs - which I am presuming it is the same as LTE or LTE+ (otherwise known as LTE-A)
If you are talking about bands, here it is for the SM-N9750:
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 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)
TDD B34(2010), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
For me, Rogers: which uses GSM and UMTS on 850 MHz (Band 5) and 1900 MHz (Band 2), and LTE on 700 MHz (Band 12/17), 1900 MHz (Band 2), 2600 MHz (Band 7), and 1700/2100 MHz AWS (Band 4)
&
Bell needs: B2 (1900), B5 (850), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B7 (2600)
Therefore, with the exception of Band 17 for Rogers, which is not supported by SM-N9750.
I am getting between 75 Mbps - 150 Mbps , which varies from location to location, building to building, basement to basement (which is worse, which is expected), etc.
I am happy with it overall.
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I can confirm that the version you have bought is not compatible with Freedom mobile. You can text and use data but cannot make and receive calls. I just bought this model.
Hi everyone, thank you for this thread, has been very informative. I always use the dual sim versions of samsung and the time arrived to exchange my note 8 SM-N950F. I am in Canada and the website will my phone work displays for both models that 2G will not work, in your opinion can this be a problem?
Thanks in advance
karthigan said:
Hi,
I ended up getting SM-N9750 model.
My personal SIM is with Rogers and my business SIM is with Bell.
I have VOLTE & Wi-Fi calling working with Bell, however, it does not work with Rogers, as Rogers does not activate VOLTE or Wi-Fi Calling on external purchased (non-Rogers) phones.
So far, the signal strength always displays 4G+ for both of my SIMs - which I am presuming it is the same as LTE or LTE+ (otherwise known as LTE-A)
If you are talking about bands, here it is for the SM-N9750:
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 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)
TDD B34(2010), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
For me, Rogers: which uses GSM and UMTS on 850 MHz (Band 5) and 1900 MHz (Band 2), and LTE on 700 MHz (Band 12/17), 1900 MHz (Band 2), 2600 MHz (Band 7), and 1700/2100 MHz AWS (Band 4)
&
Bell needs: B2 (1900), B5 (850), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B7 (2600)
Therefore, with the exception of Band 17 for Rogers, which is not supported by SM-N9750.
I am getting between 75 Mbps - 150 Mbps , which varies from location to location, building to building, basement to basement (which is worse, which is expected), etc.
I am happy with it overall.
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Hi even im planning to get the SM-N9750/DS which is the snapdragon dual sim Note 10. It is the model from Taiwan I believe. Can you confirm if Samsung Pay is working on your phone? Because that's all I care about. I don't want to root my phone. Just want a dual sim snapdragon. This is my best option. But Samsung Pay is important to me.

Hey guys im confused about Band Support on Galaxy NOTE 10 PLUS ATT Varient

so ... im confused i unlocked my note 10 from ATT........and verizon band 13 works on my phone according to cell info.....but its not suppose to. these are the bands the ATT varient is suppose to work on according to ATT website Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, and 66 according to best buy ATT varient is 12, 13, 18, 19, 2, 20, 26, 28, 3, 4, 48, 5, 66, 7, 8 and on samsung's website its Network
2G GSMGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTSB1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
3G TD-SCDMAB34(2010), B39(1880)
4G FDD LTEB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B14(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTEB38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), B46(5200)
SIM Slot TypeSIM 1 + MicroSD
what i don't get is its actually connecting to band 13? samsung says it is NOT supported but im connecting to band 13 with no issues i don't understand....it literally says band 13 most of the time. im confused my att is unlocked.....but this doesn't make sense
according to the FCC ID it supports bands 13? im confused so much
look up FCCID A3LSMN975U page 3 of the document .......does it support band 13?
THEPLANETEARTH1 said:
so ... im confused i unlocked my note 10 from ATT........and verizon band 13 works on my phone according to cell info.....but its not suppose to. these are the bands the ATT varient is suppose to work on according to ATT website Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, and 66 according to best buy ATT varient is 12, 13, 18, 19, 2, 20, 26, 28, 3, 4, 48, 5, 66, 7, 8 and on samsung's website its Network
2G GSMGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTSB1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
3G TD-SCDMAB34(2010), B39(1880)
4G FDD LTEB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B14(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTEB38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), B46(5200)
SIM Slot TypeSIM 1 + MicroSD
what i don't get is its actually connecting to band 13? samsung says it is NOT supported but im connecting to band 13 with no issues i don't understand....it literally says band 13 most of the time. im confused my att is unlocked.....but this doesn't make sense
according to the FCC ID it supports bands 13? im confused so much
look up FCCID A3LSMN975U page 3 of the document .......does it support band 13?
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So your carrier is ATT and your phone connects to Band 13? Might be software glitch which might be taken care of in the future firmware update or the info on websites isn't correct. There was a website that stated "Note 10 had UFS 2.0", but that was incorrect and phone indeed has UFS 3.0.
Charkatak said:
So your carrier is ATT and your phone connects to Band 13? Might be software glitch which might be taken care of in the future firmware update or the info on websites isn't correct. There was a website that stated "Note 10 had UFS 2.0", but that was incorrect and phone indeed has UFS 3.0.
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i looked at FCC and it states that it supports band 13???? but im not sure they tested band 13........ its so confusing 3 different websites say 3 different things but it DOES support band 13? because when i go to a rural area band 13 is the only band on verizon........ how is that possible if this phone doesn't support it btw i have a vzw sim in the att phone
MAJOR UPDATE SPRINT IS WORKING ON MY ATT PHONE! MAJOR MAJOR UPDATE FOR SOME REASON I POPPED MY SIMCARD FROM SPRINT ITS NOW WORKING WITH BAND 25 26 AND 41 WHY!!!! WHY IS IT WORKING! it doesn't make sense every provider including sprint it even brought up the SPRINT OMADM....IM SO CONFUSED RIGHT NOW BUT ITS WORKING WITH SPRINT! LTE AND ALL how is this possible? did they make the carrier pretty much UNLOCKED? remember this is an ATT variant
THEPLANETEARTH1 said:
i looked at FCC and it states that it supports band 13???? but im not sure they tested band 13........ its so confusing 3 different websites say 3 different things but it DOES support band 13? because when i go to a rural area band 13 is the only band on verizon........ how is that possible if this phone doesn't support it btw i have a vzw sim in the att phone
MAJOR UPDATE SPRINT IS WORKING ON MY ATT PHONE! MAJOR MAJOR UPDATE FOR SOME REASON I POPPED MY SIMCARD FROM SPRINT ITS NOW WORKING WITH BAND 25 26 AND 41 WHY!!!! WHY IS IT WORKING! it doesn't make sense every provider including sprint it even brought up the SPRINT OMADM....IM SO CONFUSED RIGHT NOW BUT ITS WORKING WITH SPRINT! LTE AND ALL how is this possible? did they make the carrier pretty much UNLOCKED? remember this is an ATT variant
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Does the NOTE 10 support all the 4g LTE bands? I GOT SPRINT WORKING ON AN ATT VARIENT! and tmobile and verizon works on it!

Question Unlock frequency bands

I rushed to buy this phone and bought it from Amazon where they said the phone shipped from Hong Kong. I am in the USA and use AT&T. Unfortunately I don't get any 5G signal, even though it's included in my service and the SIM card is 5G capable along with the IMEI being registered with AT&T. Besides 5G not working, the 4G coverage is super slow and I was thinking it was probably because the phone itself doesn't cover sufficient bands available in the USA because my last ROG Phone 2 was super fast in every way. Does anyone know how to unlock the bands for 5G or at least more 4G LTE bands please?!? I really can't stand these speeds
Your carrier would have to add them to the service. The bands you have are set by the hardware. You can't unlock them.
it is tied to your hardware. Youre screwed.. but please dont tell me you paid the premium on the phone just because its was on amazon? You could have gotten the same glorified tablet for 600-700 elsewhere
PhoneBots said:
it is tied to your hardware. Youre screwed.. but please dont tell me you paid the premium on the phone just because its was on amazon? You could have gotten the same glorified tablet for 600-700 elsewhere
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No I bought the cheaper version (not the ultimate) but with the 16GB RAM. I guess this will just be a project phone
I guess lesson learned! Just sell it then buy the global one.
seiferfury said:
I guess lesson learned! Just sell it then buy the global one.
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Who is going to buy it? Now that the proper local versions have released, the resale on a used foreign version is going to be about $200 (unless you pay shipping back to the origin country), meaning you are still around $800 short of buying the same phone.
harold741963 said:
I rushed to buy this phone and bought it from Amazon where they said the phone shipped from Hong Kong. I am in the USA and use AT&T. Unfortunately I don't get any 5G signal, even though it's included in my service and the SIM card is 5G capable along with the IMEI being registered with AT&T. Besides 5G not working, the 4G coverage is super slow and I was thinking it was probably because the phone itself doesn't cover sufficient bands available in the USA because my last ROG Phone 2 was super fast in every way. Does anyone know how to unlock the bands for 5G or at least more 4G LTE bands please?!? I really can't stand these speeds
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Yesterday I noticed I had 5g service on my 16gb 256 version. I am also with att. I was surprised to see the icon so I checked the band. It was on band 2 which was previously a lte band in my area. The speeds were the same so I dunnno if it's really 5g or not. Mine is the global one direct from Asus
bmayne81 said:
Yesterday I noticed I had 5g service on my 16gb 256 version. I am also with att. I was surprised to see the icon so I checked the band. It was on band 2 which was previously a lte band in my area. The speeds were the same so I dunnno if it's really 5g or not. Mine is the global one direct from Asus
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The global version from Asus has similar bands to the US version. The ones from Hong Kong are Tencent devices, which do not.
twistedumbrella said:
The global version from Asus has similar bands to the US version. The ones from Hong Kong are Tencent devices, which do not.
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How do we check what version it is?
harold741963 said:
How do we check what version it is?
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Check the box
It says it's an ASUS_I005DA, ZS673KS
bmayne81 said:
Yesterday I noticed I had 5g service on my 16gb 256 version. I am also with att. I was surprised to see the icon so I checked the band. It was on band 2 which was previously a lte band in my area. The speeds were the same so I dunnno if it's really 5g or not. Mine is the global one direct from Asus
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Interesting. I'm on AT&T with a 5g plan and sim, and I have yet to see the 5g icon. After spending some time with AT&T support verifying my IMEI etc, I still have had no luck and 5g is definitely active in my area. I have also purchased the phone direct from the US Asus store.
Do you mind sharing your APN settings?
BILLYB187 said:
Interesting. I'm on AT&T with a 5g plan and sim, and I have yet to see the 5g icon. After spending some time with AT&T support verifying my IMEI etc, I still have had no luck and 5g is definitely active in my area. I have also purchased the phone direct from the US Asus store.
Do you mind sharing your APN settings?
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Of course, the first image is the default APN settings and the second one is just an APN I added that I thought might've made a difference but didn't do anything
harold741963 said:
Of course, the first image is the default APN settings and the second one is just an APN I added that I thought might've made a difference but didn't do anything
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Thanks for these. I'm going to try adding the settings that you used under bearer and see if it changes anything on my phone. I won't be able to try until later but will let you know.
The samsung devices list GID under MVNO and 53FF under value but if I do that on my phone the APN vanishes.
Hopefully Bmayne responds with their setup too since I have the same device.
Billy, thanks for asking about the APN. I didn't think to look at that. Apparently it's a new APN I haven't seen before. Here it is.
harold741963 said:
It says it's an ASUS_I005DA, ZS673KS
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This is Global/Europe version. Here have this model supported bands and combinations: https://cacombos.com/device/ASUS_I005DA (A-version).
If anyone have US version of this device and rooted, would be interesting to list this model to compare Global/Europe one.
olkitu said:
This is Global/Europe version. Here have this model supported bands and combinations: https://cacombos.com/device/ASUS_I005DA (A-version).
If anyone have US version of this device and rooted, would be interesting to list this model to compare Global/Europe one.
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Thanks but what do I do with that data?
harold741963 said:
Thanks but what do I do with that data?
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To see combinations with 5G and 4G. 5G NSA require the device support anchor band (4G) and 5G together.
olkitu said:
This is Global/Europe version. Here have this model supported bands and combinations: https://cacombos.com/device/ASUS_I005DA (A-version).
If anyone have US version of this device and rooted, would be interesting to list this model to compare Global/Europe one.
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They don't appear to have data for other models of the phone.
https://store.asus.com/us/item/202105AM210000001 lists the information under "Connectivity" for the US version of the phone.
https://rog.asus.com/uk/phones/rog-phone-5-model/spec lists versions A - H under "Network Standard" for the Europe versions.
You don't need to be rooted if you know where to look.
And since who doesn't love tables and charts, here is the Europe version breakdown of what every version supports and then what is remaining.
Code:
Universal:
FR1: DL up to 2.8 Gbps / UL 542 Mbps
Gigabit LTE
DC-HSPA+: DL 42 Mbps / UL 5.76 Mbps
4x4 MIMO and CA with 4x4 MIMO support
5G (Bands N28, N41, N77, N78, N79)
FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 41, 42, 48)
WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8)
EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Code:
A version:
Supports EN-DC (6DL+FR1, 2FR1)
FR1: DL up to 3.8 Gbps
LTE: DL 7CA Cat20 up to 2.0 Gbps / UL 2CA Cat13 up to 150 Mbps
5G (Bands N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N38, N40, N66, N71)
FDD-LTE (Bands 12, 13, 17, 25, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
WCDMA (Bands 3, 6, 19)
supports 4×4 MIMO, HPUE, HO RxD
B version:
Supports EN-DC (6DL+FR1, 2FR1)
FR1: DL up to 3.8 Gbps
LTE: DL 7CA Cat20 up to 2.0 Gbps / UL 2CA Cat13 up to 150 Mbps
5G (Bands N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N38, N66, N71)
FDD-LTE (Bands 12, 13, 17, 25, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
WCDMA (Bands 3, 6, 19)
supports 4×4 MIMO, HPUE, HO RxD
C version:
Supports EN-DC (5DL+FR1, 2FR1)
LTE: DL 7CA Cat18 up to 1.4 Gbps / UL 2CA Cat13 up to 150 Mbps
5G (Bands N1, N3, N7, N8, N20, N38 roaming only)
FDD-LTE (Bands 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
D version:
Supports EN-DC (6DL+FR1, 2FR1)
FR1: DL up to 3.8 Gbps
LTE: DL 7CA Cat20 up to 2.0 Gbps / UL 2CA Cat13 up to 150 Mbps
5G (Bands N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N38, N40, N66, N71)
FDD-LTE (Bands 12, 13, 17, 25, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
WCDMA (Bands 3, 6, 19)
supports 4×4 MIMO, HPUE, HO RxD
E version:
Supports EN-DC (6DL+FR1, 2FR1)
FR1: DL up to 3.8 Gbps
LTE: DL 7CA Cat20 up to 2.0 Gbps / UL 2CA Cat13 up to 150 Mbps
5G (Bands N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N38, N66, N71)
FDD-LTE (Bands 12, 13, 17, 25, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
WCDMA (Bands 3, 6, 19)
supports 4×4 MIMO, HPUE, HO RxD
F version:
Supports EN-DC (5DL+FR1, 2FR1)
LTE: DL 7CA Cat18 up to 1.4 Gbps / UL 2CA Cat13 up to 150 Mbps
5G (Bands N1, N3, N7, N8, N20, N38)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
G version:
Supports EN-DC (5DL+FR1, 2FR1)
LTE: DL 7CA Cat18 up to 1.4 Gbps / UL 2CA Cat13 up to 150 Mbps
5G (Bands N1, N3, N7, N8, N20, N38 roaming only)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
H version:
Supports EN-DC (5DL+FR1, 2FR1)
LTE: DL 7CA Cat20 up to 1.4 Gbps / UL 2CA Cat13 up to 150 Mbps
5G (Bands N1, N3, N7, N8, N20, N38)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
You can see your model in Settings -> About -> Regulator Information. The last letter should be version letter.

Question How can I enable n78 band 5G on my US variant device?

I just got an SM-G996U1 US variant snapdragon 888, however, it does not natively support n78 band 5G that is used in my country, is there anything I can do to enable it?
I have tried the revice menu but it is to no avail.
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Thelese said:
I just got an SM-G996U1 US variant snapdragon 888, however, it does not natively support n78 band 5G that is used in my country, is there anything I can do to enable it?
I have tried the revice menu but it is to no avail.
csc is XAA.
Thank you for lending your time.
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Hi mate
I am afraid not , that band is available only on the exynos models and to the
SM-G9960
SM-G9968Snapdragon 888China
Hong Kong
Japan2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G WCDMA: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850), B8(900)
4G LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G: Bands n1, n5, n41, n78, n79
But i doubt you can flash a G9960/8 firmware into a US variant
Which country are you from Australia?
MAX 404 said:
Hi mate
I am afraid not , that band is available only on the exynos models and to the
SM-G9960
SM-G9968Snapdragon 888China
Hong Kong
Japan2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G WCDMA: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850), B8(900)
4G LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G: Bands n1, n5, n41, n78, n79
But i doubt you can flash a G9960/8 firmware into a US variant
Which country are you from Australia?
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I somehow made it work by playing around on the service menu.
Thelese said:
I somehow made it work by playing around on the service menu.
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Great
You should explain how you did it , so other can benefit from your finds
Probably really not enabled.
Thelese said:
I somehow made it work by playing around on the service menu.
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n78 frequency activation successful on g996u1?
Is that possible?
MAX 404 said:
Hi mate
I am afraid not , that band is available only on the exynos models and to the
SM-G9960
SM-G9968Snapdragon 888China
Hong Kong
Japan2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G WCDMA: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850), B8(900)
4G LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G: Bands n1, n5, n41, n78, n79
But i doubt you can flash a G9960/8 firmware into a US variant
Which country are you from Australia?
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I somehow made it work by playing around on the service menu..
whitemilk_kor said:
n78 frequency activation successful on g996u1?
Is that possible?
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I am still doing some research on why 5G is showing up.
Limeybastard said:
Probably really not enabled.
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I tested the speeds with a local device that supports n78 band and it is at par. I am also baffled with what is happening.
Thelese said:
I somehow made it work by playing around on the service menu..
I am still doing some research on why 5G is showing up.
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Can you reveal your valuable solution here?
I also need n78 frequency unlock
Please tell us how you did it
Probably he has done it on Android 11 where the service menu was accessable
Now, there is no valid solution yet to activate or access to service menu on Android 12
Same issue I also need a solution. Android 12 unfortunately

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