Is there anyway to boost my download speeds? At&t has INTENTIONALLY turned the bandwidth speeds for downloads to EDGE,while still having HSPA upload speeds. My Arc,naturally,is unlocked,and I intentionally DID NOT give at&t my IMEI number from my mobile.
Do I have to root my mobile? Right now,stock from SE,as I really didn't have to flash my mobile to get rid of crapware,although Sony Ericsson did install enough crapware of their own.
I have an unlimited data plan,and my new billing period is the 24th of the month. Throttled down three days later!! And I'm pissed!!
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Well, you can't do much as it is caused by the carrier and not the Arc.
But I think I read something about a APN that doesn't get throtteled. I think it was in the at&t SGS II forum of xda.
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You should check the frequency of the current carrier that you are using. In some countries (Asia and Europe), the WCDMA/HSPA frequencies are different from the ones in North America.
What is the pm?
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My phone is an US Arc,that relies on the at&t SIM.
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Will look that up.
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Saw the post for the Samsung,but it is LTE. My mobile is only HSPA (3G).
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My unlocked T-Mobile Vibrant cannot connect to Globe Telecom Philippines 3g. Any input from xda? I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance!
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Have you checked the APN settings? Here is a list of the APN settings:
http://www.yugatech.com/blog/how-to-setup-globe-gprs-3g-mms/
And also, can it connect to Smart Telecom?
you guys from the Philippines? Let me know if it works because i'll be going to Philippinees soon. :-D
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you guys from the Philippines? Let me know if it works because i'll be going to Philippinees soon. :-D
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Ditto on that. I'm about to send one there to my wife. Pinoys in the house.
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lol . You have to teach your wife how to flash. :-D
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Ditto on that. I'm about to send one there to my wife. Pinoys in the house.
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Tatak pinoy Vibrant! Woot!
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lol . You have to teach your wife how to flash. :-D
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Prep it, dont make get flash that herself! Lol
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unless your wife is not that sensitive about the lag. stock would work.
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It was after my buddy got his vibrant unlocked in the Philippines that he didn't get to connect on Globe's 3g or even T-Mobile. I flashed his Vibrant last night with PepperKake om: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885404 and it finally got a 3g signal. Now just to wait for him to confirm when he get's back to the Philippines. He's leaving tonight...hehe! Update will be soon...
maybe it's just because of the modem? How did you know that the phone isn't getting 3g speed with globe?
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lol . You have to teach your wife how to flash. :-D
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Hahaha...just prepped it for her. I got nero v3 running on hers. Iv'e been messing with hers booted supercurio's GB on it the other day. making it my guinea pig. Lol. Only thing were missing on vibrant is GB.
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My friend took the Vibrant to the Philippines and got it unlocked. After unlock, he didn't get 3g signal.
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maybe it's just because of the modem? How did you know that the phone isn't getting 3g speed with globe?
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My friend took the Vibrant to the Philippines and got it unlocked. After unlock, he didn't get 3g signal.
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did he tried changing the band?
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He did...it wouldn't get GSM signal. We'll find out soon if it works when he gets back and test his vibrant.
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GSM is edge.
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ok after doing some searching at google, samsung vibrant won't connect to 3g in the Philippines.
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I was able to use 3G with my unlocked vibrant.
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I was able to use 3G with my unlocked vibrant.
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what band does smart use? because the 3g band of globe is not compatible with.the 3g of vibrant. well that's what I have read.
What's the speed of 3g in smart?
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Sorry, I'm not sure what band Smart is actually using.
But according to other forums, smart uses 2100.
I do get a 3G signal, there's a 3G icon displayed on my phone.
However, surfing is crap.
I'm not sure if its the SIM I'm using, coz it's prepaid (Smart Buddy).
I dont know if using a postpaid sim (Smart Gold) will improve anything.
Or it could probably be that the network is congested thats why everything is slow.
All I can say for sure is that I get a 3G signal.
Service Provider GSM Frequency Band 3G Standard 3G Frequency Band
Globe Telecom 900 MHz/1800 MHz W-CDMA (UMTS) 2100 MHz
Smart 900 MHz/1800 MHz W-CDMA (UMTS) 2100 MHz
Sun Cellular 1800 MHz
T-Mobile Vibrant should also get the globe 3g.
Hello all
just wondering if any of you guys use CM9/T-Mobile UK and also what kind of speeds you currently getting because mine are below 1mbps download and less than 0.5mbps upload :/
Truely shocking to say they are the first to bring out 4G!
Baseband Version : i9300BWLH1
Any help appreciated
Also if anyone on original T-mobile firmware can you advise of the default modem
Thank you
Thanks for the reply :/
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Give folks some time to reply buddy
I'm running stock and T-Mobile UK and I get about 3meg down and 1meg up on 3g and H+.
I don't think their 4g will speed up the 3g but you're right, yours should be faster depending on your connection.
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Think I'll flash stock now and see what I get.
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Im using the lI8 leak no mods other then the gallery from note 2 and i get just over 7mb, possibly 8mb download but speedtest stops before it stops rising.
This is using t-mobile uk on hspda±
See screenshot
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EE who will be running the 4G network is the company who own both Orange and T-Mobile. the I-9300 isn't LTE compatible so it's not worth mentioning that, as for your low speed contact customer services and ask for the iPhone data speed cap remover to be added to your account, you'll need to speak to technical, I had it added to my Orange account and speeds went from 500kb to 7000kb.
Im the same. Running stock rom Tmobile uk hspda.
Was actually pretty surprised i was getting that amount. I only get 2mb max with o2 broadband in the house!
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Give folks some time to reply buddy
I'm running stock and T-Mobile UK and I get about 3meg down and 1meg up on 3g and H+.
I don't think their 4g will speed up the 3g but you're right, yours should be faster depending on your connection.
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Same here.
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Running latest Jellybean leak I'm getting about 3meg down and 512 up
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I'm getting nearly 8meg download and 2meg upload on 3g.
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Thanks for the replies guys
Think I will check if I have the iPhone Data Cap on there.
Mate at work has same phone on Orange and he was getting like 20mb down and 3-5mb up. Hence the question.
Will let you all know how I get on.
I been using lI8 leak my speeds have been crazy this was one morning im on Three uk
Varies from time to time
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I been using lI8 leak my speeds have been crazy this was one morning im on Three uk
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Damn, where in UK are you? I'm on south east coast and I only get 7mb max! (I'm on 3 aswell)
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I'm on orange and Debranded. In the mornings and evenings I get 8mg and nearly 2mh upload too.
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T-mobile have started boosting there speeds got 18mb down 4mb up on my ipad screenshot to come.
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I find here in Kent that the LI4 modem works best
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Yeah, Although do you know T-Mobile isnt 4G. The company will merge into EE with Orange but at the moment EE is the 4G network in the UK. The other networks will follow after the auction next year!
Hope this helps
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I'm also on. 3 UK running stock ICS and I'm getting 2mb download speed and 1.7mb upload.
That JB leak is something I may take a look at..
T-Mobile UK
Seems to have increased a lot since last week
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So I'm on solavei, and I'm debating switching back to tmobile itself. Reason being I only get no more than 14.80 mbps, speed test goes that high and just stupid like it hit a wall. I'm using a t999 s3, do you think I'd get faster speeds on actual tmobile?
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The speed will be identical to T-Mobile if you switch. So you would be paying more for the exact same experience.
You don't believe it'll be any different since they only piggy back off tmobile?
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Get a T-Mobile SIM and get a $3 a day plan or the $30 5GB plan and see, or borrow someone's postpaid SIM.
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Get a T-Mobile SIM and get a $3 a day plan or the $30 5GB plan and see, or borrow someone's postpaid SIM.
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Good idea I'll do that.
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Curious who has actually tried solavei for a while, what was your experience?
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I read somewhere on xda that tmobile has a statement saying they make sure to take priority over other mvno companies.
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Just for future reference, I did a test today and can confirm a couple things. I did a few speed tests with my solavei SIM card sitting my phone in one spot, got about 380-1400 ping. Switched in a tmobile SIM using three truly unlimited plan and ping blew me away, it was constantly 80-99ish. As for down and up speed I was getting about 6-13 on solavei with about 1.5 up constant. And on the tmobile SIM I got about 10-14, but I expect faster once my phone number port is complete I was told to expect it being choppy. So far I notice a huge difference in use around town, as I was running errands all day.
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Also, even pegging out at 14.7 mbps (for some reason solavei doesn't let you go faster) I couldn't even watch a 2 minute YouTube video, now I can not only click hd version, but it doesn't keep buffering.
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Nobody interested? Ok..
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What APN are you using on Solavei?
I don't recall but it was a specific one that was sent to me via a automatic text from solavei. My number finally fully ported today and I'm seeing way bigger speeds, very happy I spend the extra $12 for tmobile truly unlimited plan. I can confirm solavei sets a max speed of about 14.7mbps, not bad but tmobile is noticeably better when actually using my data
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I don't recall but it was a specific one that was sent to me via a automatic text from . My number finally fully ported today and I'm seeing way bigger s, very happy I spend the extra $12 for tmobile truly unlimited plan. I can confirm sets a max speed of about 14.7mbps, not bad but tmobile is noticeably better when actually using my data
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Nick, I'm seeing Solavei speeds of up to 14mb/s too, which is personally plenty fast for me. When you consider that Tmobile's $50 plan slows down data speeds after 500mb, Solavei compares better
Solavei speed tests: http://www.4gmobileshare.com/solavei-speed-test/
I can see where you would think that, but a couple of things. Solavei is not just $49, the tax brings it to $58. So by that logic for $12 more you can get access to ALL tmobile towers, priority on your service, and no speed limits. Being a tech guy you wouldn't want to have a speed limit. The other thing is customer service, and not feeling like you're trying to be a part of a pyramid scam when you want to just sign into your dashboard abd pay your bill.
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Solavei is only a mvno, and they only piggy back towers, and at that, only some of the towers.
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Again, what APN are you guys using? I wonder if you changed APNs if it would improve?
I've used and tested every variation that was provided, including the dual apn's, but slavery sends an automatic apn setup through a special text message, which is what worked the best. I'm on T-Mobile note, but if you really want nee to get that apn for you, you can pay for the solavei plan, cuz I'm not doing that again lol.
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Is there anyway to increase lte or 4g speeds
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Is there anyway to increase lte or 4g speeds
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umm i think that depending your hardware
Not that I've found, it might depend on your network provider. :/
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There are some tweaks out there for a few devices to increase speeds but it really depends on what phone and carrier you have. The speeds might be pretty set in stone, or you might have a little wiggle room.
Get out of the basement? *ducks*
In all seriousness, if you have T-Mobile you can try a different APN. I think the FAST APN with IPv4/6 both will work the best but you will have to try it.
I'm using 3(its called 3) 4G here in Denmark, and I'm maxing out at like 26/22... support is telling me its because it depends on how many are using the network. But its the same if i take the test 3am... it sucks, changing as soon as my contract is up
I have att I used to know some build.prop edits that increased h+ speeds quite a bit but I don't think they work for LTE
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I did the free unlock method and pop in a prepaid t- mobile micro Sim card and wile it don't prompt for an unlock code it surely don't/won't connect to internet or even show E ,4G,4G LTE at all.I have to switch to stock rooted MDL just to use the service mode *#0011# and have tried just about everything with the exception of using fastgsm.com on the account of not owning a computer. I even tried sha256 back on and inserted the T-Mobile card and enter *#0011# to repeat the process. Still no unlock code prompt either way and no real service either way.anybody can reply/pm me
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Do you have calling Ability? If so, your APN probably need to be set correctly.
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Might be just that.
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So smart we all r around here.we sometimes over look the little things like going outside and wow the phone connects to T-Mobile with only Edge-2.so after calling T-Mobile I now know that that is in fact the best T-Mobile has to offer for my house.the free unlock method did work for me.
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So smart we all r around here.we sometimes over look the little things like going outside and wow the phone connects to T-Mobile with only Edge-2.so after calling T-Mobile I now know that that is in fact the best T-Mobile has to offer for my house.the free unlock method did work for me.
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Tmobile has poor coverage. Good prices, but poor coverage.
That's not the reason. OP is using an AT&T S4. Any time you use an AT&T phone on T-Mobile, all you get is 2G.
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Tmobile has poor coverage. Good prices, but poor coverage.
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True, I'd be with them if the coverage was better.
Hmm Try to disable mobile data and reenable it . make sure your APN settings are correct. If not then you may need efs repair...
You can also try the option NV Rebuild
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AWS? that should give you data on the bands.
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Does anybody ever listen to me?
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Does anybody ever listen to me?
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What?
Like I said before, any time you bring an AT&T phone to T-Mobile, all you get is 2g data. Anything you try to get better will not work. If you want better either buy a T-Mobile device or get an international version of the device. Best option in this case is to sell the AT&T phone and use that money towards a new device.
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I had issues with Tmobile at my house, just sitting outside on the deck... 1 bar of EDGE. Phone calls would work 25% of the time. Data would work, but rarely.
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As a side note... I HATE the current state of the cell phone industry in the USA. All phones should be unlocked, penta band, and sold directly from the manufacturer. Issues like this would never come up and the prices would stay down to be competitive.
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I had issues with Tmobile at my house, just sitting outside on the deck... 1 bar of EDGE. Phone calls would work 25% of the time. Data would work, but rarely.
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As a side note... I HATE the current state of the cell phone industry in the USA. All phones should be unlocked, penta band, and sold directly from the manufacturer. Issues like this would never come up and the prices would stay down to be competitive.
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While that is very true, providers/manufacturers don't want competition. They want to own everything.
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Like I said before, any time you bring an AT&T phone to T-Mobile, all you get is 2g data. Anything you try to get better will not work. If you want better either buy a T-Mobile device or get an international version of the device. Best option in this case is to sell the AT&T phone and use that money towards a new device.
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Not hardly. With AWS you can unlock all the bands so att phones can get T-Mobiles lte and att lte. Noone listens because its not true. A ton of people have reported about this. Read up on it first.
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-t...aws-bands-on-att-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337sgh-i337m/
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Not hardly. With AWS you can unlock all the bands so att phones can get T-Mobiles lte and att lte. Noone listens because its not true. A ton of people have reported about this. Read up on it first.
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-t...aws-bands-on-att-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337sgh-i337m/
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Thanks for the link, I shall read up on it as suggested.
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From what I can tell, it looks like the process didn't flash correctly. Restore your backup (assuming you made one) and try again. It could have been a bad download. Try re-downloading the needed files. If that still fails, try another USB port and wire if necessary. If all else fails, t-mobile sucks horribly in your area.
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Sorry I haven't been on for a couple days. I was looking into AWS for a wile but I don't have a computer .I called T-Mobile and was told that were I live 2g is all I can get .
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