TRY the secret code of *#*#2263#*#* ? This will work on tmobile’s samsung vibrant. This will allow you to check mark the 850mhz and 1900 mhz frequency for att 3g network. If you are on tmobile it will need 1700 AWS and 2100 MHZ for tmobile 3g. I would check all the frequencies so you won’t have to worry about this anymore. Let me know if that works for you. Thanks
this is questionable...seeing that you spelled enable wrong..
Instead of being sarcastic , why don't you just try it. I was trying to be helpful to the forum since i have received so much useful knowledge from all of you collectively . I stumbled on this by accident so i thought i would share it
Sorry, even though the menu choices are there, the hardware isn't. The vibrant does have the ability to use all the frequencies, but not the tab. I think samsung used one menu for every tab model.
Anyway the code is *#2263#. Keep trying -- we need a solution!
How one can dial *#2263# on T-Mobile tab, which doesn't have the dialer?
joedoe said:
How one can dial *#2263# on T-Mobile tab, which doesn't have the dialer?
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or does it?
Seriously, this is the Dev section. Of course it does, With the right ROM.
joedoe said:
How one can dial *#2263# on T-Mobile tab, which doesn't have the dialer?
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Flash any rom besides a stock rom and you will have the phone dialer.
Heres what I don't get.. Why can't I select the 1700mhz band. When I do it selects the 900mhz band.
I am using Simple Mobile, so theres no way for Tmobile to block the IMEI number....
If I use a stock rom, it works 3g no problems.
The radio band is a limitation of the firmware on the device - the TMO devices are configured to only use the 1700/2100 AWS combination, while the AT&T variant is configured to use 850 or 1900. (Both also appear to work on the 2100 Euro frequency).
To change the available radio bands it appears that not only must we change the Android firmware & modem, but also we need to change the firmware for the RF amplifier chip which is sold by Infineon as being universal.
So far, nobody has figured out how to do this.
Hence we have the 2G limitation on the TMO tabs, and no way of switching between AT&T and TMO frequencies on the same tab.
The IMEI issue is a red herring that is only relevant if you are trying to use a regular TMO phone SIM from a normal TMO phone account in a Tab. They will not let you use a SIM from a standard phone account in your TAB because they want you to pay twice for the data - once for your phone, and again for the Tab. You can't simply drop your phone SIM into your tab whenever you want 3G data on your Tab. This is what they block by checking the IMEI number against your account type.
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Heres what I don't get.. Why can't I select the 1700mhz band. When I do it selects the 900mhz band.
I am using Simple Mobile, so theres no way for Tmobile to block the IMEI number....
If I use a stock rom, it works 3g no problems.
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Samsung uses the same service menu for all models of the tab, so all possible frequencies are on the menu. If there were no differences between carrier models we would ask have the same model number. Different models, carriers, hardware.
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Samsung uses the same service menu for all models of the tab, so all possible frequencies are on the menu. If there were no differences between carrier models we would ask have the same model number. Different models, carriers, hardware.
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I get that.. I come from the land of the HTC Leo. For a long time all we had was edge service, the RMNET 3g, then PPP 3g, then clockwork and finally true RMNET 3g. However, my thoughts are.. If the stock ROM comes with 3g service enabled, there has to be a way to suck out the guts that make it work. Also within our "phone" enabled roms there also has to be a way to split the data within the rom. Sorry if it makes sense to me but look at it like this.. Roto has a modem switcher, why couldn't we just code the rom while cooking to use one modem for data and the other for calls?
Just remember that no matter what device you are using, when on a phone call - Data does not work.
Please shed some light on the details I am missing..
themachfive said:
Heres what I don't get.. Why can't I select the 1700mhz band. When I do it selects the 900mhz band.
I am using Simple Mobile, so theres no way for Tmobile to block the IMEI number....
If I use a stock rom, it works 3g no problems.
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Wait a minute... Did you flash a Euro ROM over a US TMO Tab?
if so, you should be able to use the Roto Modem switcher that will allow you to use the TMO U S modem if you need 3G, or switch to the Euro modem to do calls and EDGE...
otherwise, something here does not ad up...
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... If the stock ROM comes with 3g service enabled, there has to be a way to suck out the guts that make it work. Also ... Roto has a modem switcher, why couldn't we just code the rom while cooking to use one modem for data and the other for calls?
Please shed some light on the details I am missing..
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Roto actually tried to hack together the data code from the stock TMO 3G modem with the voice bits from the Euro one, but was not able to get it to work. Others have tried to flash modems from the Samsung Vibrant (which is in theory the same device in phone clothes), but the Vibrant modems will not play nice with the Tab and will not support 3G even with the US firmware...
There is something under the hood that we are not able to access that is blocking full phone capability on the TMO tab.
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TRY the secret code of *#*#2263#*#* ? This will work on tmobile’s samsung vibrant. This will allow you to check mark the 850mhz and 1900 mhz frequency for att 3g network. If you are on tmobile it will need 1700 AWS and 2100 MHZ for tmobile 3g. I would check all the frequencies so you won’t have to worry about this anymore. Let me know if that works for you. Thanks
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is it possible to use att tab with tmobile sim and get 3g+phone
themachfive said:
Roto has a modem switcher, why couldn't we just code the rom while cooking to use one modem for data and the other for calls?
Please shed some light on the details I am missing..
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I agree with your approach. The modem.bin files we use with the modem switch both do what we want, but are excluding some hardware options.
My idea would be for someone to open the two binary files side-by-side to compare and find the line that turns on/off the voice in the 2g and 3g modems.
To that end we have a bounty thread in the general section, to attract the talent and skill we need. Why not go make a pledge? The higher the sooner!
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is it possible to use att tab with tmobile sim and get 3g+phone
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I will try that in a few and report back. Good idea.
---ATTENTION ALL--- hey guys the only dialer pads are from the euro roms which uses a diff freq then north america we would need to make an american rom with tmobile or att united states 3g freq's this is why u can either hav 3g data or cellular serves also for u guys that hav cellular in order to hav 3g data you would hav to trash ur imei and make a new one tmous has all galaxy tab imei's locked for data only.... hoped this helped u all and we are out here lookin and waitin... GoodDay
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Heres what I don't get.. Why can't I select the 1700mhz band. When I do it selects the 900mhz band.
I am using Simple Mobile, so theres no way for Tmobile to block the IMEI number....
If I use a stock rom, it works 3g no problems.
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according to roto, simple mobile uses tmobile infrastructure, so the speculation is that tmobile is still effectively blocking the imei.
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Hi All,
Currently released version of Samsung Omnia i900 does not support UMTS 850/1900, which are north american 3G frequencies, according to official Samsung documentation, as well as FCC approval docs. However it has been recently established the radio chip does support those frequencies, and they are locked in the firmware only. Here is the evidence to support this claim:
This is the official FCC documentation for i900 certification:
https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas...me=N&application_id=476604&fcc_id='A3LSGHI900
On the page 4 of the "Internal Photos" document you can clearly identify the radio chip - it's Qualcomm RTR6285 and according to Qualcomm:
"Support for Eight UMTS Bands, Four EGPRS Bands, Triple-Band Receive Diversity and GPS Integrated into Power-Optimized RTR6285 Device": http://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2006/060213_worlds_first_single.html
So, it's only as matter of unlocking those frequencies in the current firmware. Samsung made our job a little easier, by recently making a public release of new ROM with updated firmware, so we won't have to dump it ourselves: http://www.samsungmobile.com/promotion/omnia/sg/sub02_xp.jsp#
I have limited free time and limited experience with reversing PDA firmware, to be able to achieve this by myself - please help.
I just got an Omnia and sometimes it hits the 3g network so i am sure that the firmware is there but it is locked.
PHONEGEEKUS said:
I just got an Omnia and sometimes it hits the 3g network so i am sure that the firmware is there but it is locked.
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more details please - where are you at? what network/carrier do you mean? do you really see 3G icon and experience fast browsing/download? what is the firmware version on your Omnia? (Settings -> System ->Version)
AT&T.I have it from Singapore.PDA:i900DXHH3/DZHH3.As i mentioned it hits 3g for a minute or so and then it goes back to edge
man i sure hope this issue gets fixed!
AllTheWay said:
a US model for the Samsung Omnia is coming to the US in October via AT&T. Look for the Samsung Mirage.
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AllTheWay I started this thread to solve the problem for people in US,who already have Singapore/European Omnia, the i900. It's a well known fact Mirage hits AT&T on October 21st, but it doesn't help us one bit. Unless of course, you're willing to dump the ROM from i907, reverse it and replace the i900's radio with the one from i907 with all supported UMTS frequencies unlocked
I wish somebody could help us out on this issue, I dont know enough about rom editing to be of use ;(
besides, i think the 907 is already available but not branded to at&t: http://www.celluloco.com/samsung-i907-omnia-8gb-us-3g-support-version-hsdpa850-1900-e-pr-1873.html
any update of this thread?
HTC Diamond users with US 3G - please help
I'm starting to believe it might actually be possible to tweak existing radio firmware to unlock UMTS 850/1900Mhz bands using already embedded secret debug menu from Samsung developers, rather than having to dump it, reverse it, patch and flash back. Here is the secret code to access Root Debug Menu on Omnia: *#197328640#
Option #4 "UMTS rf nv" has sub-option "umts rf nv write", which I think allows to modify the active UMTS bands in the radio. Assuming we have that set correctly, option #9 "Common" from the same Root Debug Menu has sub-option #5 "WCDMA Set Channel", which allows to specify downlink channel range.
Here is my idea: some devices, such as HTC Diamond with US 3G enabled radio, have the same Qualcomm chip as Omnia, and run the same WM 6.1 OS. So,
I'm thinking it's worth a shot if someone with US enabled HTC Diamond provided us with settings from his device for those 2 configurable menus I just mentioned. If you backup your own settings, so you could restore them if it doesn't work - I think trying settings from another device will not fry the radio, worst case scenario transceiver will just shut down and be offline until settings are restored.
This would be great.... Iv'e been dieing to get 3g in the usa with the omnia.... Can anyone help with this?
Any updates on this? Would be nice. Especially now since we know omnia isn't coming to ATT as i907
If possible i will donate to the guy that dicover how to enable!
It may be easier to copy the setting from an I907 Epix. That has almost identical hardware and it is ATT + Samsung + Tri Band UMTS.
When I try writing the WCDMA channel it says "That value is wrong".
Also, I can only set one number, so I assume that they want me to set one in the listed range which is WCDMA2100.
Here are the bands:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands
Oddly, the Channels currently set stretch a few beyond the range cited on Wiki for WCDMA 2100. They start on the same channel.
Another oddity is that there is no uplink channel. I suppose that people just use Edge for this? Does the I907 do HSUPA?
well...
i'm living in ISRAEL,
and we have GSM network but we also have another cellular company that work with "UMTS 2100/850" band..
i'm working well on 3G with the 2100 band (my onmina have only UMTS/WCDMA 2100 only without 850 also..)
i will be happy to open if it's possible the UMTS/WCDMA 850 also.. so i'll have both 2100 + 850 on WCDM/UMTS (not GSM) freq...
but i'm not shure it's possible to open what ever you like.. anyway i'll try to ask our guys (at my cellular company i'm working at) about this freq stuff...
hope this thread will bring us good information..
also, just know.. my job is with Cellular phones.. and we have "for Testing" Omnia phone with WCDMA/UMTS 2100/850 bands..
but i don't know how i can download the firmware to my pc and try to use it on my omnia back...
if anyone know how i can "take-out" the firmware explane to me and i'll try to do it....
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Someone else has further evidence:
http://www.modaco.com/content/i900-...6374/open-omnia-umts-wcdma-850-900-1900-2100/
OK guys,
i had this omnia in my hands..
the Version says
PDA: i900LJJHK1/JJHK1
PHONE: i900LJJHK1
as i think.. it's diffrent model.. I900L this "L" model.. not like ours phones... (i think, it's looks exactly the same!)
i don't think the ROM will chane the bands anyway..
anyway as you asked me to do.. when i'm doing the *#2263# code
i'm getting diffrent menu then our Omnias..
i'm getting 3 options that one of them it's "WCDMA Band Select" and in there you have ALL the UMTS bands and there is "Automatic" option.. what says this phone open to all kind of UMTS networks............ (including GSM also..)
..
jakeordie said:
juvaknin, you posted this on Modaco as "PHONE: i900JJHK1" without the L. Please let us know which one it was. Thanks!
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yes, it was suppose to be with "L" mabe i forgot it on Modaco forum
anyway i hope this is only Rom issue... but anyway i can't "Rip" the rom right now.. because this phone is 24/7 testing time and i can't "make it gone" from the test station to drop the rom to my PC
i hope there are more guys who have this I900L to share the rom with us..
anyway you remmeber the code that you can change the phone settings buy country?
the main code is (type it from the dailer) *#1546792*#
and the password for section "2 - Preconfiguration" is *#81230*#
it's looks like if we will have the code for the "Internal" section, mabe we will find something in there ?!?!
if we will change to another country.. like Austrlia or something.. the bands will change also? what you guys think?
Hi juvaknin I was reading on web that this i900L is for latinamerica and its frequency was
Cellularhone
Cellular_Networks: GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS850, UMTS1900
Cellular-Data;Links: CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
found this at hxxp://www.pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=1446
change the xx for tt. Also wher did you buy this phone this info is real ?
juvaknin said:
OK guys,
i had this omnia in my hands..
the Version says
PDA: i900LJJHK1/JJHK1
PHONE: i900LJJHK1
as i think.. it's diffrent model.. I900L this "L" model.. not like ours phones... (i think, it's looks exactly the same!)
i don't think the ROM will chane the bands anyway..
anyway as you asked me to do.. when i'm doing the *#2263# code
i'm getting diffrent menu then our Omnias..
i'm getting 3 options that one of them it's "WCDMA Band Select" and in there you have ALL the UMTS bands and there is "Automatic" option.. what says this phone open to all kind of UMTS networks............ (including GSM also..)
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I have flashed my T-Mobile tab and asked T-Mobile for a Sim unlock code and now it works fine with any Sim. I can place calls with the dialer.
My problem is that in Italy, the tab connects to the internet only in Edge, it does not use the UMTS network.
By going to the mobile settings I do not have the "use only 2G" option.
I have GSM/WCDMA automatic on the settings. By typing the 4636 code on the dialer, it seems already well configured.
any solution?
thx
What is your provider? Because if it does not use the 2100mhz frequency for 3g (t-mobile) you will just not be able to ever connect on 3g, it's not a problem of configuration but a radio incompatibility.
In italy 3g is on 2100 and 900mhz. If i read it right T-Mobile uses 1700 and 2100mhz so it shouldn't be a big issue.
However unless you are using a TIM sim, forget about EDGE: GPRS only for all the other mobile operators!
Maybe there is poor 3g cover where you are at the moment? Wind is particularly low on the cover side.
My italian operator is wind.
the sim I am trying to use is wind.
I am located in Milan.
I also have an N1 bought in the US, when google released the TMobile version (with the 900/2100 band) and in Milan gets the 3G signal pretty well. As soon as I put the Sim in the Galaxy tab, the data connection goes in Edge even when I have full signal.
thank you
What is your apn setting -"profili" from your screen shot? You might have to write down the values when your sim card is in your other phone, then manually add them to your tab.
That is the setting access point names.
There is where I have set up the Apn for my Italian operator. Since I have my nexus one with the 3G connection working fine, I am using the very same settings. The Firmware version I am using is XXJK1.
rangercaptain said:
What is your apn setting -"profili" from your screen shot? You might have to write down the values when your sim card is in your other phone, then manually add them to your tab.
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I already tried this. By checking the dialer code 4636 i have a pretty similar setting as the nexus but still it does not connect using 3G. I am not very techie but I wonder if it could be something related with the modem file I used during the flashing procedure. The calls work fine though.
nonuya said:
I already tried this. By checking the dialer code 4636 i have a pretty similar setting as the nexus but still it does not connect using 3G. I am not very techie but I wonder if it could be something related with the modem file I used during the flashing procedure. The calls work fine though.
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Try the Roto 3g modem.bin file. Flash in Odin in the Phone spot, leave all other settings alone.
Was this solved? I'm in the U.S. thinking about buying a tab, in Sweden we use 2100Mhz for 3G. Will it work and which one should I get, T-mobile or AT&T?
rangercaptain said:
Try the Roto 3g modem.bin file. Flash in Odin in the Phone spot, leave all other settings alone.
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sorry for not replying before. in the various posts I found two files, i wonder which one is the correct one to use with the firmware I have on my tab (XXJK1).
I would like to be able to make calls and connect in 3g with my italian sim
Which file I use?:
PDA_JL5modem.tar (modem.bin)
or the :
JMA_ROTO-2G_modem.bin
thank you
Actually, I would use the bell i9000 modem from the Roto JME post when using a network compatible to at&t. That gets voice and 3g. I would use the Roto 3g modem for a network compatible to t-mobile to get 3g, but not voice.
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Actually, I would use the bell i9000 modem from the Roto JME post when using a network compatible to at&t. That gets voice and 3g. I would use the Roto 3g modem for a network compatible to t-mobile to get 3g, but not voice.
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I downloaded a modem.bin file from one of the posts after reading one of the Roto posts but unfortunately did not change anything at all.
Would you please link me the post where I can download this specific bell i9000 modem, that is also compatible with a at&t? I want to use the tab for phone calls and 3G, as in Italy we have no voice restrictions as in the US.
Thanks
We are trying to find a dev who is can make voice & 3G work on our tab. Here is the post to the original topic.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=951930
Though I appreciate rotohammers modem switcher I would prefer a permanent fix. I'm hoping someone can make a modem.bin file that allows 3G and voice functionality. It seems all the rest of the past attempts have failed or been abandoned. Lets hope someone can take charge and get this working. Anyone else want to join in on the bounty?
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From the Tab.
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Sounds interesting...
Can you can post or PM me any relevant links and files?
I may take a crack at it...
Why was I not born a nerd?
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Beach_Head said:
Sounds interesting...
Can you can post or PM me any relevant links and files?
I may take a crack at it...
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here are the files.
the 2G modem allows edge to work and voice calling but no 3G
the "stock" file includes 3G modem which allows 3G but no voice calling
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2993232/ROTO-2G_modem.bin
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2993232/modem-stock.tar
make sure u extract the second file to the get .bin file. what it looks to me is that the 2G doesnt support the 1700mhz bands for tmobile 3G but it supports 2100. we already tried enabling the frequencies in the settings with no luck. i accept my friends request so u can pm me. i dont mind helping u, but u would get the prize money
I've been doing some research on this...
It seems that the T-Mobile Tab has 1700 and 2100 available as well as all 4 International GSM bands...
Are you sure the modem is the one that's blocking voice and 3G? Because it shouldn't if the required bands are available...
ayman07 said:
here are the files.
the 2G modem allows edge to work and voice calling but no 3G
the "stock" file includes 3G modem which allows 3G but no voice calling
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2993232/ROTO-2G_modem.bin
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2993232/modem-stock.tar
make sure u extract the second file to the get .bin file. what it looks to me is that the 2G doesnt support the 1700mhz bands for tmobile 3G but it supports 2100. we already tried enabling the frequencies in the settings with no luck. i accept my friends request so u can pm me. i dont mind helping u, but u would get the prize money
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excuse me could you explain more? i'm not really understanding it.. sry
i might be interested too.. thanks
Ok guys I don't want to take credit for any of this, the credits for this discovery goes to a captivate user in USA named shoman94. Here's his post.
I'm just reporting it here so a lot of canadian galaxy s users (I9000m) will save some search. The method to enable this frequencies is pretty simple but you need to have the recovery 2e version not the 3e that comes on UGJL2 firmware version from Bell. So if you still on stock firmware and want to play arround with modem version to see if you can find a better HSPA+ connection or a better GPS, I recommend you flash the last Speedmod Kernel via odin so you have clockworkmod recovery and the ability to apply update trought zip file not signed.
The method goes like this and it is good for I9000M / I9000T. (Might not work for I9000B as there is a tv tuner antenna so the modem firmware must be different and will not work for I9000 due to hardware limitation)
You need to have a modem that comes with 850 mhz enable (UGJL2, TLJL3, UGJK3, UGJK4, UGKC1). So if it's not your case just flash one of these modem first.
Put your phone on 850 mhz only mode. To do this just dial *#2263# in samsung dialer to enter the band selection utility. Enter menu [2] WCDMA Band en press on [5] WCDMA 850 (FDD V) and it should tell you W850 Only.
(Optional) You can dial *#0011# in samsung dialer to verify that you phone is realy using 850 band.
Reboot in recovery and update your modem with BVJJPD or BVJJPG version and reboot into android
(Optional) You can dial *#0011# in samsung dialer to verify that you phone is realy using 850 band.
Reboot into recovery and update your modem with the version of you choice (XXJVK or ZSJPG or XXJQ1 or BUJS1 or XXJVE etc) and reboot phone to android
Repeat step 2 and 3 and you should have network connection on 850 only. If it's not the case then you miss something and need to start again from step 1
If everything is good dial *#2263# again to reanable all the other fequencies so your phone can chose the strongest one depending on where you are. To do so select line [1] AUTOMATIC and it should said Select GSM & WCDMA All Bands. Then touch you optical menu button and hit back. Select Line [4] COMBI BANDS and click on the only one without asterisk ([8] WCDMA 850 (FDD V)).
Enjoy any modem version with 850 Mhz enable
Here a link to download the modem needed in step 1 and 4. There is also this site wich is good to find any of the i9000 modem version. Ironically they put UGJL2 modem under captivate folder even if it's use for I9000m.
Mod : It would be nice to have it pinned or at least added to the list of How to's and Guide.
Will this also work on JVK/B? Are there any special procedures necessary for Gingerbread?
Freija said:
Will this also work on JVK/B? Are there any special procedures necessary for Gingerbread?
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Could not say as I haven't tried GB yet. But If you can install zip from sdcard in recovery I think it will work. This would need confirmation from other user but I'm currently using JVK modem with JS8 (2.2.1) so the other way arround should work too but I can't confirm. Make a complete backup with clockworkmod (data + system) so if it doesn't work you could just restore the system partition and everything will be fine.
could you attach the necessary modem files to your first post? or maybe a link to them
will help make it stickyable!
redzone321 said:
could you attach the necessary modem files to your first post? or maybe a link to them
will help make it stickyable!
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Done, I've added the links to find all the zip file needed to change modem trought recovery zip flashing.
will this work on i9000GT ?
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Could not say as I haven't tried GB yet. But If you can install zip from sdcard in recovery I think it will work. This would need confirmation from other user but I'm currently using JVK modem with JS8 (2.2.1) so the other way arround should work too but I can't confirm. Make a complete backup with clockworkmod (data + system) so if it doesn't work you could just restore the system partition and everything will be fine.
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In theory your process should work. However, I may be doing something wrong, but the gingerbread boot loader does not allow older-CWM flashing of the modem files I have found. If there is a kernel that allows flashing of older CWM files, or if I can find the .bin files of the BVJJPD or BVJJPG so that I can flash them with Odin, it should most likely work.
At this time though, I can tell you that flashing a Froyo modem such as UGJK4 on JVK/B Gingerbread works. This is the configuration I'm running right now, and my 850 MHz band seems fully operational.
pardon the noob question but I'm on a local carrier (GCI in Alaska) and my phone doesn't get 3G when I travel to areas where it exists (I'm rural). I think they want to charge for adding 3G, even though it exists only when traveling.
I found a reference how to enable it:
androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s/258859-how-enable-850mhz-3g-network-frequency-your-samsung-i9000-galaxy-s.html
but I get an error saying the selection doesn't exist when trying to choose that 850mhz.
My carrier says it isn't enabled on SIM card. Am I S.O.L.? They have a Blackberry Plan for $30/month that says includes 3G, they have a $30 Android Smartphone plan that doesn't mention it either way, and then their basic $15 data plan I think doesn't mention it except they have a 3G option for $5 extra. Otherwise I only get Edge.
I've rooted the phone to install a couple things but haven't yet flashed any new firmware - it is buggy as heck (crashes a lot) so I'm reading the forums here - it is on baseband version XXJP2, thinking I may have to try something. Saw this thread and wondered if it would be of use to me.
thanks for patience, JD
Shedox-d said:
will this work on i9000GT ?
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Never heard of this model #. GT-I9000 is the international version and it will work on it if you are refering to this version.
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pardon the noob question but I'm on a local carrier (GCI in Alaska) and my phone doesn't get 3G when I travel to areas where it exists (I'm rural). I think they want to charge for adding 3G, even though it exists only when traveling.
I found a reference how to enable it:
androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s/258859-how-enable-850mhz-3g-network-frequency-your-samsung-i9000-galaxy-s.html
but I get an error saying the selection doesn't exist when trying to choose that 850mhz.
My carrier says it isn't enabled on SIM card. Am I S.O.L.? They have a Blackberry Plan for $30/month that says includes 3G, they have a $30 Android Smartphone plan that doesn't mention it either way, and then their basic $15 data plan I think doesn't mention it except they have a 3G option for $5 extra. Otherwise I only get Edge.
I've rooted the phone to install a couple things but haven't yet flashed any new firmware - it is buggy as heck (crashes a lot) so I'm reading the forums here - it is on baseband version XXJP2, thinking I may have to try something. Saw this thread and wondered if it would be of use to me.
thanks for patience, JD
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First you need to have a modem version that supports 850 Mhz to be able to enable it (i.e. UGJL2, TLJL3, UGJK3, UGJK4, UGKC1). Once you have one of these modem you might have to add the 850 band in combi bands screen before you can actually select "only 850" in WCDMA screen. If you have JP2 modem you will be able to enable 850 only mode but you won't get any reception.
I wish someone could figure out what this procedure actually does, there must be some specific difference (in settings files?) after the phone has gone through this procedure. That difference could potentially then be applied directly.
I have a slight interest in trying the newer modems but can't be bothered to jump through this many hoops.
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First you need to have a modem version that supports 850 Mhz to be able to enable it (i.e. UGJL2, TLJL3, UGJK3, UGJK4, UGKC1). Once you have one of these modem you might have to add the 850 band in combi bands screen before you can actually select "only 850" in WCDMA screen. If you have JP2 modem you will be able to enable 850 only mode but you won't get any reception.
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thanks sp991, Gives me enough to think about for a bit.. appreciate the info! /jd
haloimplant said:
I wish someone could figure out what this procedure actually does, there must be some specific difference (in settings files?) after the phone has gone through this procedure. That difference could potentially then be applied directly.
I have a slight interest in trying the newer modems but can't be bothered to jump through this many hoops.
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Once you have the file on your phone it take only 2 reboot time. 10 min max. It's not that hard and I've explained every little details so every one could follow these steps. Plus you only need to do it the first time you flash a modem that's not supposed to support 850. After that you can swich to any modem and still have 850 working.
aftter doing steps 1,2 and 3 i get no reception (if i go back to 2100 mhz, i get the signal back).
thx anyway.
To the OP, you might want to mention that this will NOT enable 850mhz on phones that do not have the hardware support!
I have enabled 850 on jvk and jvb modems with this method, they work fine with js8 froyo.
FuryriderX said:
To the OP, you might want to mention that this will NOT enable 850mhz on phones that do not have the hardware support!
I have enabled 850 on jvk and jvb modems with this method, they work fine with js8 froyo.
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All the i9000 have the same hardware, it's just that software is not there on some version. Do you really think samsung will have made a chip that support 850/900/1900/2100 and another one with only 900/1900/2100. Complete waste of time to change the assembling line plus there is report of people with i9000 having reception on 850 band with this method.
shedox said:
aftter doing steps 1,2 and 3 i get no reception (if i go back to 2100 mhz, i get the signal back).
thx anyway.
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If your operator uses 2100 frequencies it might not be using 850 too. Here in north america, operators use 850 and 1900 frequencie so we need to have both available but if your operator doesn't broadcast on 850 then you wont have any network!! My guess is that your operator uses 2100/900 or 2100/1900 frequencies or maybe they only have one. Where are you from?
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All the i9000 have the same hardware, it's just that software is not there on some version. Do you really think samsung will have made a chip that support 850/900/1900/2100 and another one with only 900/1900/2100. Complete waste of time to change the assembling line plus there is report of people with i9000 having reception on 850 band with this method.
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Sorry sir, but you are completely wrong.
Samsung has a variety of modem chipsets used in their Galaxy S phones worldwide.
In the USA, Captivate has 850/1900/2100. Vibrant has 1700/1900/2100.
Elsewhere I believe the regular I9000 has 900/1900/2100 and the I9000M has 850/1900/2100.
There is not just one model and there is no way to activate a band on a phone whose modem is not compatible.
I wish all phones just had all bands (Nokia and Apple do the best job of this) but we are not there yet unfortunately. I too would think it would be more economical, but there could be other reasons like carrier lock in (i.e. in the US you can't switch a Vibrant to AT&T or a Captivate to T-Mobile without loosing 3G coverage).
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If your operator uses 2100 frequencies it might not be using 850 too. Here in north america, operators use 850 and 1900 frequencie so we need to have both available but if your operator doesn't broadcast on 850 then you wont have any network!! My guess is that your operator uses 2100/900 or 2100/1900 frequencies or maybe they only have one. Where are you from?
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i have checked it, my operator support 850 mhz.
i guess its a hardware thing wich i cant change.
shedox said:
i have checked it, my operator support 850 mhz.
i guess its a hardware thing wich i cant change.
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Who's your operator? I'm wondering because 850/2100 combination is pretty uncommon.
chambo622 said:
Sorry sir, but you are completely wrong.
Samsung has a variety of modem chipsets used in their Galaxy S phones worldwide.
In the USA, Captivate has 850/1900/2100. Vibrant has 1700/1900/2100.
Elsewhere I believe the regular I9000 has 900/1900/2100 and the I9000M has 850/1900/2100.
There is not just one model and there is no way to activate a band on a phone whose modem is not compatible.
I wish all phones just had all bands (Nokia and Apple do the best job of this) but we are not there yet unfortunately. I too would think it would be more economical, but there could be other reasons like carrier lock in (i.e. in the US you can't switch a Vibrant to AT&T or a Captivate to T-Mobile without loosing 3G coverage).
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That's why I said I9000 refering to i9000/i9000m/i9000t. The galaxy S in the US are all f***ed up. I Don't understant why samsung has to made such different model.
Then how do you explain that it's impossible to have 850 band working on any modem other than UGJL2, TLJL3, UGJK3, UGJK4 or UGKC1 without using this method. Be my guest and try to get 850 band on JPJ, JVK or any other european modem without using this methode in the first place. If you already did then it's not valid as the 850 band will stay. But I can confirm you that if you skip the part about BVJJPD or BVJJPG and then you try to turn on 850 band in the service mod with JVK you will never get reception on 850. I've tried it before I found this method on captivate forum.
So I might be wrong but I think it just a firmware limitation or compatibilities that blocks 850 bands when you have european or asian modem.
Flashing BVJJPD or BVJJPG does something special and after that you have 850 available regardless of the modem firmware you use.
If the limitation is realy hardware then samsung is complettly stupid but they seems to have learn their lesson as the SGS 2 is advertise as HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100.
But I don't think we have any way of confirming any of these theory out of any doubt so I'll change my first post.
Just bought a galaxy note n7000.. when I poped in my sim card it does now work..
I am with mobilicity they use AWS, with bands 1700/2100
http://mobilicity.ca/
Is there anything I can do? Other than beat the hell out of my brother who told me it will work?
Preaak said:
Just bought a galaxy note n7000.. when I poped in my sim card it does now work..
I am with mobilicity they use AWS, with bands 1700/2100
http://mobilicity.ca/
Is there anything I can do? Other than beat the hell out of my brother who told me it will work?
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beat away... now it will work but on edge... there is a thread on trying to create a radio to work for tmobile which is the same as yours... now they have got the i717 version(usa att) to work but not the 7000... give these guys time they always come through... but until then its edge only....
ps you may find someone with a i717 wanting a 7000 and might trade....
Frequency used by Galaxy note :
Also known as Samsung GT-N7000, Samsung I9220
General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700 (region specific)
Since your service provider uses 1700 and 2100, then it should work.. just activate your 3G network in your wireless settings.
Good luck
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beat away... now it will work but on edge... there is a thread on trying to create a radio to work for tmobile which is the same as yours... now they have got the i717 version(usa att) to work but not the 7000... give these guys time they always come through... but until then its edge only....
ps you may find someone with a i717 wanting a 7000 and might trade....
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I am gonna beat that kid... dam it!!
can you link me to this thread... are they close or this a dream?
Sorry for my ignorance but by radio you mean making and receiving calls?
sagaff said:
Frequency used by Galaxy note :
Also known as Samsung GT-N7000, Samsung I9220
General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700 (region specific)
Since your service provider uses 1700 and 2100, then it should work.. just activate your 3G network in your wireless settings.
Good luck
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you sound like my brother... how do I do this?
i just want to make and receive calls I can live without internet for now!
Preaak said:
i just want to make and receive calls I can live without internet for now!
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I am just trying to help here. I hope it will work
Try
Setting -> Wireless and network -> Mobile networks -> Network mode
choose automode... If it doesn't work then go ahead.. beat the kid.
Preaak said:
i just want to make and receive calls I can live without internet for now!
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ok...the 1700/2100 is correct but like tmous they use the 1700 as the data so activating 3g is going to do nothing.... there is a 1700 freq in the chip, but it is locked hence the need for the custom radio.... btw that thread is in the general forum... as for making phone calls, well if it is unlocked it should make them just fine...
is it telling you something when you power it on? does it have signal strength?.... need a bit more info....
sagaff said:
I am just trying to help here. I hope it will work
Try
Setting -> Wireless and network -> Mobile networks -> Network mode
choose automode... If it doesn't work then go ahead.. beat the kid.
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Thanks... do you know if it should be on GSM.. wdma.. or both?
sorry btw it has been a bad day... I feel a cold comming on too... beating the kid is gonna feel good...
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ok...the 1700/2100 is correct but like tmous they use the 1700 as the data so activating 3g is going to do nothing.... there is a 1700 freq in the chip, but it is locked hence the need for the custom radio.... btw that thread is in the general forum... as for making phone calls, well if it is unlocked it should make them just fine...
is it telling you something when you power it on? does it have signal strength?.... need a bit more info....
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I get signal but it says... mobile network not available when I try to make a call... the notification bar says "emergency calls only"
Good thing because after I beat that kid he can call for help...
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I get signal but it says... mobile network not available when I try to make a call... the notification bar says "emergency calls only"
Good thing because after I beat that kid he can call for help...
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Normal GSM Functions (Calls/SMS) should work on 100%
There is something wrong with either the phone or your SIM Card/Provider
Call Customer support and explain your problem and be sure to tell them that the problem is Calls/SMS and you are aware that 3G will/may not work!
Maybe they are blocking the international Notes for some reason?!
It never hurts to ask them!
You will NOT get 3G to work if your carrier uses 1700mhz for AWS. Tmobile and as far as I know Wind use 1700 AND 2100 for 3G data. Having just one band (in this case, 2100, will not cut it). In any event, you should still get 2G data and be able to call/text.
joshnichols189 said:
You will NOT get 3G to work if your carrier uses 1700mhz for AWS. Tmobile and as far as I know Wind use 1700 AND 2100 for 3G data. Having just one band (in this case, 2100, will not cut it). In any event, you should still get 2G data and be able to call/text.
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is there anything I can do to get this to work other thank popping my sim card in?
OrionBG said:
Normal GSM Functions (Calls/SMS) should work on 100%
There is something wrong with either the phone or your SIM Card/Provider
Call Customer support and explain your problem and be sure to tell them that the problem is Calls/SMS and you are aware that 3G will/may not work!
Maybe they are blocking the international Notes for some reason?!
It never hurts to ask them!
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how can test if this is problem with the phone?
I tried another sim card form rogers wireless and it works right away.
my sim card has "no service" then after 5 mins the icon changes for a stop sign with a live through it to actual bars.. the no service changes into emergency calls only.
Preaak said:
I tried another sim card form rogers wireless and it works right away.
my sim card has "no service" then after 5 mins the icon changes for a stop sign with a live through it to actual bars.. the no service changes into emergency calls only.
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OK. Then your phone is OK. Call Mobilicity customer support and explain everything! Tell them that the phone works with Rogers SIM and not with yours!