This might be a dumb question but I had heard somewhere that network bands are actually licenced by manufacturers for certain regions and OnePlus decided to cut costs by only licencing two 5G bands for the OnePlus 9. If this is true than can those bands be unlocked manually by modding the device since I presume the hardware would have the ability for it?
It might be possible using this method:
https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/oppr0w
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So after searching around the internet and forums and discovering the 5G model is basically not receiving the same attention as the 4G I was wondering if any developers could answer me this, is it possible to convert the phone somehow? Of course I aren't expecting to use 5G if it is possible ( it's the only model EE offer) so had no choice but after reading that updates are none existent and there is no custom ROM support nor are we eligible for android beta programs ??*
In short: No.
I've seen it smart 5g but modem is the question best to ask a Dev who builds kernel 5g has a ways to go by next OnePlus release trade up is best way
Not really, no. AFAIK (I've done zero research on this so I can very possibly be wrong), the SOC in the 4G version is different from the 5G version because the SOC of the 4G version (System on Chip/Card, basically the CPU etc) does not support a 5G modem and antenna.
As I understand it, the difference between the 4G and 5G variants is similar to the difference between a Snapdragon and Exynos Galaxy S8,9, etc.
Again, I could be wrong about this and it's just how it was explained to me prior to the phone being released when I asked if it's possible that the 4G version could have the hardware for 5G and just not be enabled until 5G is available in your area, because there was a time when OnePlus was making a blanket statement that the OP7 Pro would be 5G, and said nothing about a 4G variant even being a possibility.
i bought oneplus 8t from India and using it in Thailand. Thailand has 5g coverage all over but bands are different. how can i add support of bands in Oneplus8t. please guide
IDK wht they use in Thailand. Maybe you can software unlock it, but you can't add bands that the hardware doesn't support. Try installing the global or eu rom on your phone.
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IDK wht they use in Thailand. Maybe you can software unlock it, but you can't add bands that the hardware doesn't support. Try installing the global or eu rom on your phone.
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In Thailand AIS Operator uses N41 Band for 5G . the specs of Indian version of oneplus 8t doesnt support that. I tried after installing global Rom as well. it still doesnt support 5G . Is there anyway to manipulate hardware to support that.
Anyone has any suggestions?
usually you can't unlock extra bands if the chipset doesn't support. If the chipset did support it, then it would have worked when you installed the EU rom.
As far as I know you can't unlock/change the bands your device support in any way. Not even by flashing another rom, it is defined on hardware level somewhere. All you can do is to buy a different model of the oneplus 8T that support the bands you want.
Maybe you can try to research the qualcom hack on the oneplus one. It probably won't work, but it might be an idea to start with to unlock extra bands that are hardware locked.
It's not a frequency locked... This B41 is NOT included in your model, so you can do nothing, just by a new 8T global if you want absolutely using 5G. Be careful when you purchase a phone on an another country, you can encounter warrantly problem, frequency compatibility problem and you don't have support.
Technically the Qualcomm modem in the 8T supports all of these bands. However, it's flashed at a hardware level you won't have access to. Sorry, but this is the manufacturer's way of keeping bands they are not authorized to use (device regulations cost money in each country) disabled in the hands of an end-user.
iphone usually supports all the bands everywhere ..even samsung has support to most of the bands... how come a company like oneplus doing so?
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I live in Greece and currently my carrier doesn't support my phone for 5G.
I want to ask if I can enable it manualy by rooting my phone
Just ask yourself after thinking about that.... your PROVIDER does not support a feature you want. Does it really change anything if you do whatever change to your mobile?
Btw: OP 8T supports 5G by default. No need to root for that.
Carrier supports 5g but a stupid identification of the device doesn't let me use it
Hm.. in such case it might be possible if you can change device´s recognition to one that´s identified "correctly". I´m not sure but I assume I´ve got the same problem in Switzerland. Haven´t watched closely but I don´t remember seeing 5G in display already.
Years ago you could have changed device ID by changing build.prop. But afaik they changed that and I don´t know how to do nowadays.. Sorry, hopefully there´ll be anyone else helping you out.
If the issue is your carrier support bands that do not exist in your phones antennae then i do not believe you will find any relief with root.
Two things need to happen: 1st is that your provider's 5G bands are actively supported on the phone. 2nd is your provider needs to certify (that is allow) your phone to access 5G on their network. So then, if the bands are there then you need to contact your provider and somehow get them to allow your phone on their 5G network! I was using the 8T on AT&T and NO 5G...moved to T-Mobile and 5G was available the moment I inserted the SIM.
OP8T have 5G enabled only certain networks. In Greece not enabled by you can follow my blog guide to enable manually if you like: https://mt.ax/uLgc2 . There is also list of 5G enabled networks and bands.
Is it possible to enable all wireless bands on the OnePlus 9?
I have seen threads showing that Samsung devices with Qualcomm processors had been modified to open all LTE bands.
Is this possible on the LE2110?
It has more RAM/Storage than the US variant but fewer of the NA LTE and 5G bands.
Using the search feature, I didn't see anything specific to OnePlus.
Cell phone communication isn't just a software thing. You need a modem that does the bands and the right antenna inside. The Samsung hack may have been possible because Samsung may have had all the hardware for the extra unlocked bands. If so, then that is rare. Most companies won't spend the time to put the hardware for the bands in they do not intend to release the phone with. Why waste money on research and parts to have the bands possible that they do not intend to support?
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Hello,
as a EU resident I've acquired a Snapdragon S21+, since its a tad bit superior to the Exynos model.
Theres a list of Problems I've encountered though, some of these are also US/CA Problems
- No E-Sim Support, despite physically being capable of E-Sim (should be able to be activated through software)
- Carrier Aggregation isn't supported for a lot of carriers/countries outside of the US and CA
(- 5G Support, unlikely because the countries have different bands so forget this one)
- Multi language support on the SM-G996W Canadian Firmware
Im not sure if anyone that has a device like this tried stuff with the Qualcomm Flash Tool or other methods
cheers
I don't think you will ever get a 'fix' for your 'problems', as you created them yourself by buying a phone that is meant for another region.
No e-sim support is caused by US providers that will not accept dual SIM. The other characteristics of the SD-version are no problems in North America.
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I don't think you will ever get a 'fix' for your 'problems', as you created them yourself by buying a phone that is meant for another region.
No e-sim support is caused by US providers that will not accept dual SIM. The other characteristics of the SD-version are no problems in North America.
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I'm hearing that the E-Sim got enabled with the Android 12 Update
The LTE band combinations are somehow possible to be enabled through the Qualcomm diag port
That argument is invalid