[Q] Why don't I have LTE network - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just upgraded my contract with Tmobile and got a Galaxy S4. But it always shows 4G on the status bar and never shows LTE. There is LTE network in my area. Why cannot I get it? Thanks.

margosa said:
I just upgraded my contract with Tmobile and got a Galaxy S4. But it always shows 4G on the status bar and never shows LTE. There is LTE network in my area. Why cannot I get it? Thanks.
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what model did they give you?

I thought 4g was lte?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4G

SSThing said:
I thought 4g was lte?
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yeah - right. I'm on T-Mobile too and 4G is what you want

Zoddex said:
what model did they give you?
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M919

Hit ur menu button, then system settings, then more, then about device, then status and look under mobile network type. Different carriers use different icons.
[HOW TO] Change 4G to 4G LTE in Status Bar [HOW TO]

My friend has a galaxy note 2 from AT&T. Now he uses Tmobile and it shows 4G LTE instead of 4G. The speed he can get is about 50Mbps, but I can only get 10Mbps.
thanatos74 said:
yeah - right. I'm on T-Mobile too and 4G is what you want
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Related

4G or LTE.. LG G2

Hi Folks,
Unfortunately I'm only experiencing 3G connections and it sucks cause I payed 4G or LTE plan. How do you know if you're LG G2 is 4G or LTE Data speed? I got this phone from Korea. Do I have to do some of the configurations needed before having a 4G or LTE connections? Btw, I'm with Fido.
Thanks for the help :good:
LGHardcore said:
Hi Folks,
Unfortunately I'm only experiencing 3G connections and it sucks cause I payed 4G or LTE plan. How do you know if you're LG G2 is 4G or LTE Data speed? I got this phone from Korea. Do I have to do some of the configurations needed before having a 4G or LTE connections? Btw, I'm with Fido.
Thanks for the help :good:
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The international version can only get 3g in the US.
mediumraresteak said:
The international version can only get 3g in the US.
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thanks for the reply but ohhh my seriously??? even here in canada?
all their ads and infos says this handset is 4G LTE or 4G/LTE.
LGHardcore said:
thanks for the reply but ohhh my seriously??? even here in canada?
all their ads and infos says this handset is 4G LTE or 4G/LTE.
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The 4G is activated if you use the carrier's branded phone. Trying to unlock across carriers limits you to 3G as far as I know.
mediumraresteak said:
The 4G is activated if you use the carrier's branded phone. Trying to unlock across carriers limits you to 3G as far as I know.
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ohh I see.. but I'll still keep insisting to them that I should get 4G or LTE.
I should get what I payed for.

[Q] Steps to making N9005 work with Tmobile 4G?

Currently on 3G with N9005 on the T-mobile network, hoping to make it run on the 4G. I've been looking through the forums for an answer but only found that it might be possible. Does anyone know how to make the N9005 phone work with Tmobile 4G? step by step would be appreciated. :laugh:
Thank you!
mrpug said:
Currently on 3G with N9005 on the T-mobile network, hoping to make it run on the 4G. I've been looking through the forums for an answer but only found that it might be possible. Does anyone know how to make the N9005 phone work with Tmobile 4G? step by step would be appreciated. :laugh:
Thank you!
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i thought you had to have a 4g contract
jaythenut said:
i thought you had to have a 4g contract
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What do you mean by a 4g contract? if you have data isnt it just running depending if your location has 4G?
mrpug said:
What do you mean by a 4g contract? if you have data isnt it just running depending if your location has 4G?
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In the UK you have to have a 4G contract
jaythenut said:
In the UK you have to have a 4G contract
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ooohs, I dont think it is like that here, as my brother has the same plan as I have but runs on 4G while I run on 3G cause the N9005 is not setup to run on 4G here, but i heard there was ways but just not sure how to do it.
Is 4G the same as H+? If so, you just need to be in an area that has 4G. I have an n9005 in the US, and I am on H+ now. However, in some locations I only get 3G or even E.
goodwinod said:
Is 4G the same as H+? If so, you just need to be in an area that has 4G. I have an n9005 in the US, and I am on H+ now. However, in some locations I only get 3G or even E.
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no H+ is technically 3g but a bit better. it has to say 4G in order for it to be 4G. Which is why im trying to find out how to make it 4G
mrpug said:
no H+ is technically 3g but a bit better. it has to say 4G in order for it to be 4G. Which is why im trying to find out how to make it 4G
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do you have the lte/wcdma/gsm radio button? if you do and you select that then it will connect to 4g if you have 4g coverage.
terryxsq said:
do you have the lte/wcdma/gsm radio button? if you do and you select that then it will connect to 4g if you have 4g coverage.
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Would you happen to know how I can get to that part to change it?
mrpug said:
Would you happen to know how I can get to that part to change it?
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I think it is settings->connection tab->more network settings. I am flashing mine note 3 so i cannot be sure. But it should be along those lines.
terryxsq said:
I think it is settings->connection tab->more network settings. I am flashing mine note 3 so i cannot be sure. But it should be along those lines.
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oohs I see the thing is its on LTE already, so Im not so sure if I need the correct Rom or something in order for the radio to read the 4G as the Rom I have is another country.
mrpug said:
oohs I see the thing is its on LTE already, so Im not so sure if I need the correct Rom or something in order for the radio to read the 4G as the Rom I have is another country.
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You mean you already have the LTE/WCDMA/GSM radio selected? If thats the case then you dont really need to do anything else. If you have a 4g sim and 4g coverage then you will connect to 4g automatically.
terryxsq said:
You mean you already have the LTE/WCDMA/GSM radio selected? If thats the case then you dont really need to do anything else. If you have a 4g sim and 4g coverage then you will connect to 4g automatically.
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yes i meant its selected already. Really?? I thought I had to do something else cause it doesnt seem to be reading the 4G like with my brothers phone, and we are on the same plan.
mrpug said:
yes i meant its selected already. Really?? I thought I had to do something else cause it doesnt seem to be reading the 4G like with my brothers phone, and we are on the same plan.
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you mean he has a note3 and it reads 4g instead of lte?
if you get the 4g signal then the status bar will show 4g.
terryxsq said:
you mean he has a note3 and it reads 4g instead of lte?
if you get the 4g signal then the status bar will show 4g.
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well he has a galaxy s4 but if we are together, on his status bar it will show 4g meanwhile mine will show H+ or E.
The issue is LTE Band.
N9005 is missing LTE BAND 1700/2100 . Thus, it won't connect. It is missing in the software, not hardware.
You have to flash the N900T rom and/or modem on your phone to get North American LTE + HSPA+ (4G) bands to work properly!
but make sure flashing N900T rom won't trig Knox though.
LimitsX said:
The issue is LTE Band.
N9005 is missing LTE BAND 1700/2100 . Thus, it won't connect. It is missing in the software, not hardware.
You have to flash the N900T rom and/or modem on your phone to get North American LTE + HSPA+ (4G) bands to work properly!
but make sure flashing N900T rom won't trig Knox though.
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Ohs I see, so I can technically flash any N900T modem to my phone? but what happens if I trigger KNOX already? will it affect anything?
Im currently on android 4.3, N9005XXUBMJ1, N9005OLBBMI3

4G/LTE

Just got my phone in US....Was able to get Saturday Delivery. Anyways, the phone is awesome! My phone shows a 4G icon is that the same as LTE? I know in the Xperia ZL there was an LTE icon. Thanks.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=4G+vs+LTE
You're welcome
macklobell said:
Just got my phone in US....Was able to get Saturday Delivery. Anyways, the phone is awesome! My phone shows a 4G icon is that the same as LTE? I know in the Xperia ZL there was an LTE icon. Thanks.
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What carrier are you on?
lolstebbo said:
What carrier are you on?
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Att in us. not getting lte.
macklobell said:
Att in us. not getting lte.
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If you clicked on the linked in the second post you would have known enough.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/questions-belong-t2868300
macklobell said:
Att in us. not getting lte.
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Do a speed test, someone on Android Central forums shows 4G on At&t and is getting 23+ down so it's LTE
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4G is the same as LTE. It's just how this phone decides to display it
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I live in Europe, phone shows LTE when I'm using it. It's also my first LTE phone so I'm blown away atm...
4G is LTE..
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Ive had mine on t-mobile doing speed test and I'm getting 30+ down while getting average 11 mb/s up. The phone shows 4g but that is lte speeds.
This thread is pretty funny
Many have already stated the simple fact that by name '4g and LTE' are interchangeable..
They are of the same radio.
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When I had my Z2 it was running UK firmware, it displayed 4G icon on my phone on AT&T network. When I flashed the phone with Euro Unbranded firmware , LTE icon got displayed.
It just depends on the firmware customization, so either way you are getting LTE speed but the icon displays different depending on the firmware installed

Galaxy Note 3 N9005W8 Rom with LTE Icon

I have a Note 3 N9005W8 with a 9005 Rom but it does not have the LTE Icon. I currently have AT&T. Its supossed to show LTE right? Or I need another ROM? Thanks!
What icon is showing?
s14sh3r said:
What icon is showing?
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Just H+ or sometimes 4G
My carrier is a small independent since I live in a very rural area. When I first got my phone, it showed H+ or LTE. I switched to a custom ROM and then it only showed H+ or 4G. 4G and LTE are the same thing, at least on my carrier. I have Wanam Xposed installed and I was able to download a module called 4G/LTE Switcher. It lets me change whether the icon says 4G or LTE. The difference is only cosmetic on mine, basically.
s14sh3r said:
My carrier is a small independent since I live in a very rural area. When I first got my phone, it showed H+ or LTE. I switched to a custom ROM and then it only showed H+ or 4G. 4G and LTE are the same thing, at least on my carrier. I have Wanam Xposed installed and I was able to download a module called 4G/LTE Switcher. It lets me change whether the icon says 4G or LTE. The difference is only cosmetic on mine, basically.
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Then I will do this. Thanks!

G531F - 4G sign?

Probably a dumb question...but I'm really confused about this.
I've never seen on my G531F the 4G sign even if it is available in my location. Maximum what I get is H+.
I saw E, 3G, H, H+ signs but never the 4G.
The LTE option is checked in network settings.
Can somebody tell me what's the problem?
Vingt said:
Probably a dumb question...but I'm really confused about this.
I've never seen on my G531F the 4G sign even if it is available in my location. Maximum what I get is H+.
I saw E, 3G, H, H+ signs but never the 4G.
The LTE option is checked in network settings.
Can somebody tell me what's the problem?
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u need a 4g sim
I do have a 4G Sim...
Vingt said:
I do have a 4G Sim...
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Which sim you are using check that your area has 4G network or you have 4G data in you sim
I am in 4G area. I already know these things...
Vingt said:
I am in 4G area. I already know these things...
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Go check your phones band and your carriers bands
chaudharyjatin115 said:
Go check your phones band and your carriers bands
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lol
you realize that I solved the problem in these 6 months, right?
Vingt said:
lol
you realize that I solved the problem in these 6 months, right?
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Lol xD
probably something with your network..4G works fine on this device
I did'y root

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