I have a different version of my note 20 ultra 5g, it is the SM-N986C model, I can't find much information about the device, I understand it is a Japanese version, can someone confirm or clarify if it is an international or Asian version, but I would like someone Please confirm if it works well with the 1900(B2) network, although 5G does not yet exist in my country, but there is 4G/LTE.
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Has anyone heard about whether the Korean version of the Fold 2 would work in the US? I am thinking about picking one up in Korea but wondering if I will have issues in the US, especially with bands.
lte bands shouldn't be an issue to unlock, 5g bands though are at this point a no go in us.
This is based on my f9160 and YMMV but should be able to be tweaked the same.
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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Hello, can an expert helping me. I have a sm-G998U1 s21 ultra I paid via Rakuten site.
My concern is that I am not able to get 5G signal, only LTE, knowing that my operator is FREE with 5G in France. My SIM card has no problem because when I install it on an other mobile phone I receive the 5G.
Questions to the expert:
- Is this s21 ultra model compatible with 5G European bands and if yes, how can I customize my phone to receive 5G?
- Taking into account that this model is an US phone, do you think it's possible that I change the firmware via ODIN by replacing the current version SM-G998U1 (US) by a SM-G998B (European) and will this solve my 5G problem?
Or this is impossible even with different firmware because it is due to the mobile hardware, the antenna is different on US models.
Thank you for your help.
Hello, exactly same story with rakuten and SM-G998U1 s21 ultra
No way to get 5G working in France (with Free mobile).
I contacted Samsung Customer service. They told me the product was for American market, so don't expect it to work outside the USA.
The seller says it is compatible but in fact it is not.
I talked with the seller and they tried to explain me that it was 5G even if it is written LTE in the connection icon...
I also tried the tool ForceLTE to restrict to use only 5G (and no LTE) and I never get connected. I show them the screenshot and they realised there was a real problem.
Hello,
I have the same problem in Spain. All work fine, but It can't connect using 5G...
Were you able to fix the problem by installing some firmware or ROM?
I have someone coming from the US to visit Europe so i decided to buy the ultra and a tab s8 for about 1000 euro. I remember that snapdragon variants did not play nicely in europe. Is that still the case. No 5g volte vowifi, carrier aggregation. Someone please help, I can still cancel the order.
I think nowadays it doesn't really matter, but check the carrier bands that you need locally and check the SD variant compatible list to make sure they have them
I HAVE SM-S908N STC IS THERE ANY WAY TO CHANGE THE FIRMWARE AND ESIM SUPPORT PLS HELP............
Korean model - maybe look at Korean message boards with translator. Please consider a global model next time, EU models are pretty good out of the box and the US version can enable all bands.
S23 will be out in a couple months, you should be able to get a good trade in if you can wait. If not, EU with double sim and good cover of 5G bands. US model is much better in covering 5g bands, however single sim (not sure about esim)
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WesTokyo said:
Korean model - maybe look at Korean message boards with translator. Please consider a global model next time, EU models are pretty good out of the box and the US version can enable all bands.
S23 will be out in a couple months, you should be able to get a good trade in if you can wait. If not, EU with double sim and good cover of 5G bands. US model is much better in covering 5g bands, however single sim (not sure about esim)
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Anyway to change the firmware...
Flashing other variants firmware will it help there custom boot logo skt telecom and several apps that cant unistall
SM-S908N ( KOREA ) E-Sim Support
Does this phone model S222 Ultra support e-sim ? because I only have 1 physical sim slot, not 2. and also I can not find any setting releated to esim on my phone. Thank you
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