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Band 12 on Model SM-G955F?

I cannot get a definitive answer on this. When I check some sites it shows that this international model SM-G955F has band 12 which is what I need for Volte on T Mobile:
https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/G9Yo5/samsung-sm-g955f-galaxy-s8-plus-td-lte-samsung-dream-2
http://www.phonemore.com/phone/samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-sm-g955f/3234
But on the Amazon site to order the device it does not list Band 12.......
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYKR7GP
Here is another posting of it and this list no bands....
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-64GB-Unlocked-Phone/dp/B06XZRMCS7/ref=pd_sbs_107_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B06Y15D6RP&pd_rd_r=S8FN2DDKWM54QN8JXJ6D&pd_rd_w=5nH47&pd_rd_wg=uVQ72&refRID=S8FN2DDKWM54QN8JXJ6D&th=1
SO, does anyone have this actual model and can actually check the LTE bands available on that model for me? I would greatly appreciate it before I spend that kind of money. I definitely want the Exynos unlocked for ROM, root, etc. If you are nopt sure how to check here is an app I found to check what 4G bands your phone supports...
http://www.techsng.com/2016/10/check-4g-network-bands-android.html
I do not know if the app I posted will work, but try this method if fails:
If you go in to the service menu by dialling in *#*#7378423#*#* then go to service info then configuration. All the working bands are listed there

Band 12(700ac) is present on SM-G955F!

samteeee said:
Band 12(700ac) is present on SM-G955F!
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Really? How can u confirm, u have t mobile bud? Thanks for the reply!!

yung40oz84 said:
Really? How can u confirm, u have t mobile bud? Thanks for the reply!!
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The SM-G955F? Has band 12. If you plan on using it on T-Mobile you need to make sure it also supports VOLTE on their network.
I'll be getting mine next week and will try to confirm if it has VOLTE on T-Mobile.

clubtech said:
The SM-G955F? Has band 12. If you plan on using it on T-Mobile you need to make sure it also supports VOLTE on their network.
I'll be getting mine next week and will try to confirm if it has VOLTE on T-Mobile.
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well they usually do if they have band 12. I will be happy when confirmed, either way I will be making the leap, getting rid of the t mobile branded and getting the G955F exynos to have some fun on, lol

yung40oz84
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http://www.techsng.com/2016/10/check-4g-network-bands-android.html[/URL]
I do not know if the app I posted will work, but try this method if fails:
If you go in to the service menu by dialling in *#*#7378423#*#* then go to service info then configuration. All the working bands are listed there
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Neither app or short code work on my 955F

yung40oz84 said:
Really? How can u confirm, u have t mobile bud? Thanks for the reply!!
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According to the FCC listing it supports the following US bands 12, 17, 13, 26, 5, 66, 4, 25, 2, 41 so aside from band 30 it has all the bands needed to work great on AT&T and T-Mobile.
It also has carrier aggregation with US bands with the following combinations:
2+12
4+12
4+17
12+12
66+17
41+41
66+66
and 3 band carrier aggregation at the following bands:
4+12+12
66+12+66
41+41+41
Usually the FCC info is the most accurate!

*#2263#

Will like to know as well

I also looked the options.. this is what i understood..
amazon and other ebay list the International version of ASIA where Band 12 is not listed.. and no Region lock.. you can use any SIM on this..
EU version has Band 12 listed, but it has region lock enabled, so you need EU sim and get it activated by making call for 5 min. then you can put any SIM. but band 30 is not supported (ATT)
i enquired on Clove they listed Band 12 is supported.. whoever have the device can confirm on this.

4G+(LTE+) Carrier Aggregation?

Is anyone getting 4G+ in any network? Carrier Aggregation is supported by chipset.

Yes, it is supported. I have it. I'm in Europe.

1375965485501144093271341 said:
Yes, it is supported. I have it. I'm in Europe.
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Seems it's not supported here in India for the given carriers.

1375965485501144093271341 said:
Yes, it is supported. I have it. I'm in Europe.
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Which band??

I don't know if it is intra band or inter band aggregation, but my carrier supports B1 and B3.

as per Flipkart specificaton, it supports CA - 1C (Only DLCA), 3C, 40C, 41C.

Yeah it's supported 3 band

Guys, net monster app doesn't prove u have carrier Aggregation in ur phone. It only shows that it's supported in ur area.

Yes, i'm in France and Redmi Note 7 isn't connected in 4G+. It's only interband in France.

Any way to get 4g+ ?
I have tried it too.

Only vodafone supports 4g+ afaik in India

darshan9222 said:
Only vodafone supports 4g+ afaik in India
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Are u getting that?
Can i get the screen shot.

CA support screenshot
CA supported on JIO(See two network bars in status bar), no CA on Airtel.
Screenshot attached with band info from NetMonster app.

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Are u getting that?
Can i get the screen shot.
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I have switched to jio as of now, so cannot get screenshot but if your area supports band 41 of idea or Vodafone you'll get 4g+

darshan9222 said:
I have switched to jio as of now, so cannot get screenshot but if your area supports band 41 of idea or Vodafone you'll get 4g+
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I am using jio too.
That's why i haven't got that.
By the way will u plzz share how u have got the lte+ ???
I have been followed a YouTube tutorial.
How u have done ? Or give me the link to the tutorial.

gautamajay52 said:
I am using jio too.
That's why i haven't got that.
By the way will u plzz share how u have got the lte+ ???
I have been followed a YouTube tutorial.
How u have done ? Or give me the link to the tutorial.
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You are really not understanding, there is no tutorial or anything, if your area supports band 41 it will detect
I am from Maharashtra and Vodafone supports band 41 so you will get 4g+
On jio you are not going to get 4g+ no mod or tutorial is going to help, it's simple the band is not present on Indian version of Redmi note 7pro. China version has more bands than Indian version. China version will support 4g+

darshan9222 said:
You are really not understanding, there is no tutorial or anything, if your area supports band 41 it will detect
I am from Maharashtra and Vodafone supports band 41 so you will get 4g+
On jio you are not going to get 4g+ no mod or tutorial is going to help, it's simple the band is not present on Indian version of Redmi note 7pro. China version has more bands than Indian version. China version will support 4g+
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Net monster shows only 2300 band. Does that mean I won't get 4G+?

AbhiAbhiBisht said:
Net monster shows only 2300 band. Does that mean I won't get 4G+?
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I don't know about net monster. But on jio getting 4g+ is impossible because your mobile doesn't support adequate bands.
For example take one plus 7 or realme x , compare their bands and Indian Redmi note 7 pro, you'll understand Indian version is lacking bands for 4g+ on jio.
Only Vodafone and idea can give you 4g+ if your area supports it.

darshan9222 said:
I don't know about net monster. But on jio getting 4g+ is impossible because your mobile doesn't support adequate bands.
For example take one plus 7 or realme x , compare their bands and Indian Redmi note 7 pro, you'll understand Indian version is lacking bands for 4g+ on jio.
Only Vodafone and idea can give you 4g+ if your area supports it.
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How do I know if my area supports it?

AbhiAbhiBisht said:
How do I know if my area supports it?
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Just try any friends Vodafone or idea sim or visit gallery.
Only Vodafone or idea supports 4g+ on Indian varient of Redmi note 7 pro.

Is Axon 10 pro Can be Used in USA

Any one Using Axon 10 pro in USA . When I check I see missing US bands on the phone so want to know that it will work or not

it supports enough bands for LTE with AT&T/T-mobile so it should work perfectly fine in the usa

Showing 10 out of 16 LTE bands for US, not bad.
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-zte-axon-10-pro

I live in San Diego and on T-Mobile at it works fine.

MixEvo said:
it supports enough bands for LTE with AT&T/T-mobile so it should work perfectly fine in the usa
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canadien666 said:
Showing 10 out of 16 LTE bands for US, not bad.
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-zte-axon-10-pro
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jim262 said:
I live in San Diego and on T-Mobile at it works fine.
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My brother brought note 9 international version and he is having so much trouble getting calls, most of the calls goes to voicemail because range issues. When i check Band 66, 71 Lte bands are missing. Is that okay?

alwynjoshy said:
My brother brought note 9 international version and he is having so much trouble getting calls, most of the calls goes to voicemail because range issues. When i check Band 66, 71 Lte bands are missing. Is that okay?
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Who is your provider

alwynjoshy said:
Any one Using Axon 10 pro in USA . When I check I see missing US bands on the phone so want to know that it will work or not
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it supports enough bands for LTE with AT&T/T-mobile so it should work perfectly fine in the usa
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jim262 said:
I live in San Diego and on T-Mobile at it works fine.
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Who is your provider
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Lyca, they use Tmobile network

I'm using an EU model with a Fi sim, works fine.

I'm using the Chinese 8/256 version and it works fine in terms of calls and data but messaging is iffy. Looks like about a third of the SMS people send me is not getting through to me. It appears T-Mobile is using several bands for texting and one or two of those are not supported by this phone. I am now looking at switching carriers but still haven't figured out which one is using all the bands this phone has.

I have imported this phone from China as well. I have the 128GB version. I am on T-MOBILE and everything works fine. There are a couple of issues with the Chinese OS shutting down Google Assistant and the Google news feed, as well as, not being able to access backups on Google, but other than those minor issues, the phone works fine.

The ZTE website for the US shows the Axon 10 Pro has more bands than the kimovil states. I'll believe the manufacturer. Therefore, purchasing the US version of the phone should allow you to use it on many carriers. I've even heard that users on Verizon could use it if they have the phone provisioned for CDMA-less service. (Verizon does this with many other phones, like the Razer Phone 2)

If your planning on using it with a tmobile mvno, the US model has full tmobile band support both 66/71 bands, wifi calling and VoLTE

Hi what about Netflix in HD???

nillklemm said:
Hi what about Netflix in HD???
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Haven't tried it yet. First thing I did was unlock the bootloader, rooted with magisk. When I checked the widevine drm, shows it as L3. Won't play Netflix in HD. Someone will have to check their widevine level before unlocking bootloader to verify.
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How to enable carrier aggregation on Note 20 Ultra?

Hi Guys,
Does anyone know how to enable carrier aggregation on unlocked Note 20 Ultra (Hong Kong version but should be the same for all other regions)?
Thanks!

Hi,
It's enabled by default, and I doubt you can disable it unless you force it to use only one band (with Activity Launcher, search for a phone activity with the word "hidden"), but even then you won't be able to turn off intra band aggregation.
You can see if your phone connects well to multiple frequencies with an app called NetMonster

Nastrahl said:
Hi,
It's enabled by default, and I doubt you can disable it unless you force it to use only one band (with Activity Launcher, search for a phone activity with the word "hidden"), but even then you won't be able to turn off intra band aggregation.
You can see if your phone connects well to multiple frequencies with an app called NetMonster
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Thanks a lot!
The problem is that I imported the Snapdragon version from Hong Kong and it seems (from what I read about imported S20 Ultra) it doesnt have EU specific carrier aggregation so needs to be changed via Qualcomm tools and PC.
So I wanted to know the method for Note 20 too.

We don't know Carrier Aggregation combinations what HK-version support but there is way to list these from modem log. I think HK-version have Qualcomm so SCAT-method is best: https://mt-tech.fi/en/how-to-get-4g...tions-from-your-android-phone/#Scat_(Qualcomm
What region you try use? In Europe i think Carrier Aggregation should work but in US i think it doesn't support any combinations. If you just share QMDL modem log i can list all Carrier Aggregation combinations from your device.

VirtualWaver said:
Hi Guys,
Does anyone know how to enable carrier aggregation on unlocked Note 20 Ultra (Hong Kong version but should be the same for all other regions)?
Thanks!
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Is 4g lte fast for you considering we only have limited bands working in our regions

KURDKiNG said:
Is 4g lte fast for you considering we only have limited bands working in our regions
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Actually, carrier aggregation worked out of the box, without any fancy setup. Depending on network strength it shows either 2 or 3 bands combined.
So this issue is resolved.

VirtualWaver said:
Hi Guys,
Does anyone know how to enable carrier aggregation on unlocked Note 20 Ultra (Hong Kong version but should be the same for all other regions)?
Thanks!
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VirtualWaver said:
Actually, carrier aggregation worked out of the box, without any fancy setup. Depending on network strength it shows either 2 or 3 bands combined.
So this issue is resolved.
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But let me guess your in Europe. I heard The hong Kong varients carrier aggression would not work in The us, thats what im afraid of because i only have 3 4g bands thats gonna work with my carrier and im afraid 4G will be slow for me

KURDKiNG said:
But let me guess your in Europe. I heard The hong Kong varients carrier aggression would not work in The us, thats what im afraid of because i only have 3 4g bands thats gonna work with my carrier and im afraid 4G will be slow for me
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Yes, I live in the UK and HK version works like a dream - except 5G that doesn't work yet...
And, yes, it should not fully work in the US as the bands are different. But in the US you guys have native Snapdragon variant (1 sim though) that should do it.

VirtualWaver said:
Yes, I live in the UK and HK version works like a dream - except 5G that doesn't work yet...
And, yes, it should not fully work in the US as the bands are different. But in the US you guys have native Snapdragon variant (1 sim though) that should do it.
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So I ordered A us note 20 ultra then i read on here that these past couple of North American samsung devices Arent been able to be rooted, I didn’t know this because my last Samsung phone was a s8+ but anyway i returned it and ordered the N980 varient because im a dumbass and i have never been on a android phone without root and i have owned androids for over 8 years. I just Hope the 4g service is not bad, I already sacrificed 5g for it but i need 4g ?:crying:

KURDKiNG said:
So I ordered A us note 20 ultra then i read on here that these past couple of North American samsung devices Arent been able to be rooted, I didn’t know this because my last Samsung phone was a s8+ but anyway i returned it and ordered the N980 varient because im a dumbass and i have never been on a android phone without root and i have owned androids for over 8 years. I just Hope the 4g service is not bad, I already sacrificed 5g for it but i need 4g :crying:
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I also migrated from S8 and the difference is huge.
I was also a heavy root user but stopped rooting phones as use Knox and banking apps heavily and neither works with root. TBH I didn't miss root much, we can do almost everything without rooting nowadays.

Hi Guys. Anybody can explain me why Note 20 ultra Hk version with Snapdragon Dual Sim doesn't work on 5G. I'm on UK on EE network, my brand new Note 20 Ultra just show me on the screen 4G+ speed. Is the problem with only that model on EE? Please help me. I got EE plan with 5G essential plan. Just want now is that model Sm-n9860 is compatible working on 5G in UK Networks.

fotor2r said:
Hi Guys. Anybody can explain me why Note 20 ultra Hk version with Snapdragon Dual Sim doesn't work on 5G. I'm on UK on EE network, my brand new Note 20 Ultra just show me on the screen 4G+ speed. Is the problem with only that model on EE? Please help me. I got EE plan with 5G essential plan. Just want now is that model Sm-n9860 is compatible working on 5G in UK Networks.
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ppl have posted that it works with latest sept update

I got EE 5g plan too and my 5G isn't working on this latest September patch. Hopefully this will be fixed in October's patch. Let's see

fotor2r said:
Hi Guys. Anybody can explain me why Note 20 ultra Hk version with Snapdragon Dual Sim doesn't work on 5G. I'm on UK on EE network, my brand new Note 20 Ultra just show me on the screen 4G+ speed. Is the problem with only that model on EE? Please help me. I got EE plan with 5G essential plan. Just want now is that model Sm-n9860 is compatible working on 5G in UK Networks.
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Are you in a 5G coverage area?

No 5G
inningsdefeat500 said:
ppl have posted that it works with latest sept update
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No Mate sorry it dosnt work with september update. I got this update and isnt.
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Are you in a 5G coverage area?
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Of course Iam on 5G area,Northampton in UK have a great 5G coverage. So problem is with software in Note 20 Ultra HK version.

fotor2r said:
No Mate sorry it dosnt work with september update. I got this update and isnt.
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Of course Iam on 5G area,Northampton in UK have a great 5G coverage. So problem is with software in Note 20 Ultra HK version.
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Strange, my 5G works like a dream on Three. TGY with the latest update. No CSC change/reflash.

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Hi ALL. Thanks for sending me maps with 5G Coverage in EE UK. Looks like EE maps are different like real coverage maps with 5G range!!!
Anyway,acording that much accurate map I was check 2 places where 5G must working i Northampton UK ,and....still didnot pickup 5G on device screen. All the time is trong 4G+ only...
I got official message from Technician Team EE UK about SM-N9860,and it looks like that device on that moment is not compatible with EE 5G network .Is all good with 4G bands but not with 5G.
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Strange, my 5G works like a dream on Three. TGY with the latest update. No CSC change/reflash.
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Welcome. Which Note 20 ULTRA model do you have? Is it SM-N9860 HK version? And can I ask where you have such a good 5G range?

fotor2r said:
Hi ALL. Thanks for sending me maps with 5G Coverage in EE UK. Looks like EE maps are different like real coverage maps with 5G range!!!
Anyway,acording that much accurate map I was check 2 places where 5G must working i Northampton UK ,and....still didnot pickup 5G on device screen. All the time is trong 4G+ only...
I got official message from Technician Team EE UK about SM-N9860,and it looks like that device on that moment is not compatible with EE 5G network .Is all good with 4G bands but not with 5G.
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Welcome. Which Note 20 ULTRA model do you have? Is it SM-N9860 HK version? And can I ask where you have such a good 5G range?
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Thanks! I am among the first people in this forum who got SN-N9860 from Wonda, right after it was announced in HK.
The area I live in has no 5G yet so I had to travel to other places to test. The screenshot I posted was taken in Weybridge, near the high street. Three only has a tiny 5G area in Weybridge so I assume the speed and latency would be much better in London or other areas with better 5G coverage.

Carrier aggregation is not setup on the sm-n9860 to utilize the lte bands that USA use - for t-mobile anyways.
Im not sure if changing to csc bri might help for this. Probably someone from usa can confirm?
Maybe @inningsdefeat500 can confirm or not. I believe he has the same device and on T-Mobile USA.

Was anyone able to use 5G in SM-N986B/DS?

Hi,
I tried multiple CSCs with my SM-N986B/DS and I couldn't use 5G, although I do have an indication in the Status bar (I'm not sure if this a bug, but it doesn't look like the speed was increased or the NR bands are in-use.)
I've wondered if anyone here was able to connect to a 5G network using his SM-N986B/DS?
If so - please write which country, carrier, CSC and Version are you using?
It will help me to diagnose the problem and understand where does the 5G restriction is being done.
Thank you very much.

Hi there
Yes I'm able to connect to 5G with Three UK
The speeds are very good I must say
BUT I do turn off the 5G as Its a battery burner for me running in back ground
4G is perfect for me anyway
First image is 4g
Second is 5g
As you can see with speed test

Braggster said:
Hi there
Yes I'm able to connect to 5G with Three UK
The speeds are very good I must say
BUT I do turn off the 5G as Its a battery burner for me running in back ground
4G is perfect for me anyway
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What is the CSC version of your device? Can you please check in the Software version in the About screen?

Hope this helps

Model number of phone

Braggster said:
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@Braggster please take the same screenshot again but scroll down a little bit so I can see the Software version.
Thanks so much!

Braggster said:
Hope this helps
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@Braggster please take the same screenshot again but scroll down a little bit so I can see the Software version.
Thanks so much!

phdr001 said:
Hi,
I tried multiple CSCs with my SM-N986B/DS and I couldn't use 5G, although I do have an indication in the Status bar (I'm not sure if this a bug, but it doesn't look like the speed was increased or the NR bands are in-use.)
I've wondered if anyone here was able to connect to a 5G network using his SM-N986B/DS?
If so - please write which country, carrier, CSC and Version are you using?
It will help me to diagnose the problem and understand where does the 5G restriction is being done.
Thank you very much.
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Which country carrier csc and version are you at ?

Limeybastard said:
Which country carrier csc and version are you at ?
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I'm at the October patch level. CSC: AOM (Spain), I also tried INS, ILO, XXE.

phdr001 said:
I'm at the October patch level. CSC: AOM (Spain), I also tried INS, ILO, XXE.
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Thanks for the clarification.

Sorry for the late reply was busy

phdr001 said:
Hi,
I tried multiple CSCs with my SM-N986B/DS and I couldn't use 5G, although I do have an indication in the Status bar (I'm not sure if this a bug, but it doesn't look like the speed was increased or the NR bands are in-use.)
I've wondered if anyone here was able to connect to a 5G network using his SM-N986B/DS?
If so - please write which country, carrier, CSC and Version are you using?
It will help me to diagnose the problem and understand where does the 5G restriction is being done.
Thank you very much.
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I've had the exynos version for about 3 weeks a with tmobile. Haven't connected at 5G at all, mobile says it haS TO BE MY PHONE. 4G is working great but haven't connected LTE even once either..

@redeyedog :
are you using it on t-mobile US ? how is your data service ? 4G on Note exynos phones is same as LTE. i've been using note 8 duos exynos on t-mobile US since 2018, it's struggling & no data service in area where band 71 deployed. i read n20 exynos doesn't have band 71 either but i would like to hear your experience.