I am really new to the world of ROOTING & FLASHING and have already bricked one device. I have followed a lot of information provided by the gurus on here but am at a standstill with my new device as I cannot afford to brick a second one due to my lack of knowledge when it comes to this stuff.
I do not wish to root my device at this time but did read the post talking about "regional" lock. It seems this is only relevant if people unlock their device through the rooting method. Since my device is from WIND Mobile (unactivated) and I purchased an unlock code from cellunlocker.net, I assume I can input my Telus SIM and I would not have to worry about a regional lock? As I understand, the purchased unlock code would supersede the regional lock correct?
As for Telus... When I unlock my WIND device, I assume it will be like my original where Telus voice worked but data was limited with 3G. This was due to the radio band for LTE being crippled in the device. I was told without rooting, I could still use the device with LTE but would have to FLASH the LTE modem through the ODIN software. When I look at the link which provides "flashable" modems, there is nothing there for my specific model.
AllGamer posted a modem (.bin) file for the Puerto Rico modem which supports LTE but confirmed with me this is not a file which can be flashed through ODIN and has to be packaged (or something to this affect). This is all too new to me and so if anyone could provide the steps to FLASH a compatible LTE modem onto my device without rooting so I have LTE support enabled, this would be great!
Thank you!
Issue is resolved. Currently, you cannot just flash the modem and must root and install a custom ROM supporting LTE. Once this device has been out long enough, the possibilities of modification will be greater but for now, my device from WIND works with Telus and has LTE data.
First, Telus, Rogers, Bell, Wind....all these carrier carry the same model of Note3 and running the same ROM
all you have to do is pull out your Wind sim card and do a factory reset. Then put in your Telus Sim card.
Phone will find Telus CSC setting and set it up as Telus phone.
As long your phone is sim unlock with Wind Mobile, any Canadian carrier should be working with your phone
About LTE, maybe there just don't have any LTE signal in the area, or your LTE setting has been turn off.
All you need to do is go into setting check under network and see if the phone is running GSM/CDMA/LTE or GSM/CDMA only, just switch between 2 and you will get your LTE with Telus LTE sim.
You don't have to worry about region code once your purchase unlocked online. region lock only apply when the phone never activate with local sim card and trying to activate with sim card from other countries. Just put in your Telus SIM and setting up the phone. Wind has this phone becuz it support AWS network, it doesn't mean the phone come with different modem!
Since you are not looking to root your phone or anything....there really no need for any flashing!
yuenluv said:
First, Telus, Rogers, Bell, Wind....all these carrier carry the same model of Note3 and running the same ROM
all you have to do is pull out your Wind sim card and do a factory reset. Then put in your Telus Sim card.
Phone will find Telus CSC setting and set it up as Telus phone.
As long your phone is sim unlock with Wind Mobile, any Canadian carrier should be working with your phone
About LTE, maybe there just don't have any LTE signal in the area, or your LTE setting has been turn off.
All you need to do is go into setting check under network and see if the phone is running GSM/CDMA/LTE or GSM/CDMA only, just switch between 2 and you will get your LTE with Telus LTE sim.
Since you are not looking to root your phone or anything....there really no need for any flashing!
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You are only partially right with your response. Look at my other threads with how to get things functional. First, the phone is the same model for each Canadian carrier but as per the agreements between the carriers and Samsung, specific bands have been crippled. I unlocked my Note 3 so yes, the Telus SIM will be recognized upon a factory reset and will pick up the correct APN settings but since the LTE modem has been crippled, the device is great for voice but has sloooooow 3G data.
In order to get the device working with LTE, you must flash an LTE capable modem onto the device. Since this device is new on the market, no modem (.bin) file has been made flashable. At this point, the only option is to root your phone. Even when rooting and installing the Telus firmware (ROM), this will still not enable LTE as there's a safeguard in the device. Once the phone has been rooted, you must go into the regional settings for the device and select the carrier setting for the ROM you just installed. This will format the device and reboot with your carrier setting thus enabling LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) within your network settings menu. Only at this point, will you have true LTE capability otherwise, you're using a phone with hindered capabilities. Using Telus on 3G is like driving a Corvette with a Cavalier motor.
cellrama said:
You are only partially right with your response. Look at my other threads with how to get things functional. First, the phone is the same model for each Canadian carrier but as per the agreements between the carriers and Samsung, specific bands have been crippled. I unlocked my Note 3 so yes, the Telus SIM will be recognized upon a factory reset and will pick up the correct APN settings but since the LTE modem has been crippled, the device is great for voice but has sloooooow 3G data.
In order to get the device working with LTE, you must flash an LTE capable modem onto the device. Since this device is new on the market, no modem (.bin) file has been made flashable. At this point, the only option is to root your phone. Even when rooting and installing the Telus firmware (ROM), this will still not enable LTE as there's a safeguard in the device. Once the phone has been rooted, you must go into the regional settings for the device and select the carrier setting for the ROM you just installed. This will format the device and reboot with your carrier setting thus enabling LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) within your network settings menu. Only at this point, will you have true LTE capability otherwise, you're using a phone with hindered capabilities. Using Telus on 3G is like driving a Corvette with a Cavalier motor.
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In the case, just download Telus ROM from samsungupdate and flash it with Odin3
yuenluv said:
In the case, just download Telus ROM from samsungupdate and flash it with Odin3
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LOL :laugh: I have already rooted, flashed the Telus ROM and enabled LTE on my device. It is a little more complicated than what you've suggested but yes, you are partially right. Even with the Telus ROM, you need to ensure you've enabled the radio/modem for LTE capability. Thanks for your suggestions!
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Have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (model: SM-N900W8) and wish to enable LTE for a specific carrier? Follow these in-depth instructions and you will enable LTE for this specific model. My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 model is from WIND Mobile and I use both WIND Mobile and Telus SIMS on the device (interchange when needed). When using WIND, I get their default 4G data speeds and with Telus, I now have LTE which is like going from a Honda to a Corvette.
These instructions will work with all the SM-N900W8 models but you will need to select the appropriate root for your country/carrier (as indicated in Chainfire's post).
Should you have any questions, please respond to the post or send me a PM and I will assist where possible.
Thank you to the following 3 individuals! Some assisted with their general posts while others provided informative information via PM to ease me into the process:
AllGamer
Chainfire
asaqwert
UNLOCKING YOUR DEVICE
Before you are able to use another carrier SIM in your device, you must first unlock the device. I know there is a method of doing this for free after rooting but I paid $32.99 USD and received my unlock code through cellunlocker.net. If unlocking to use a SIM from another country, make sure you first activate with the original SIM. Failure to do so will region lock the device so you cannot use it with an International SIM. The only way around this is to pay a Samsung technician to reset the device. Since I use WIND and Telus, both carriers are Canadian so I went ahead and unlocked my device using the Telus SIM directly as I do not need to worry about a regional lock.
ROOTING THE DEVICE
1) Download and install Kies (for the Drivers) from here http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/model/SM-N900WZKEBWA
2) Download the ODIN software and ROOT provided by Chainfire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46098951&postcount=3
3) Unzip the files just downloaded and run the ODIN software. Once loaded, click on the PDA button and browse to the ROM file:
CF-Auto-Root-hltecan-hlteub-smn900w8.tar.md5 (this was the file I selected for my Canadian provider as my device is WIND Mobile). Make sure the check-box in the ODIN software that says "Re-Partition" is either unchecked or greyed out.
4) Power off your device and once off, reboot into the Android system by pressing Volume Down + Home Button + Power (all at once). When you see the Galaxy Note 3 logo, let go and it will present you with a warning regarding installation of customized OS's. Click on the volume up button and this will allow you to continue and present you with a Android logo screen and the word "Downloading".
5) Plug your device into the USB port and click on the "Start" button within the ODIN software. It should take a couple of minutes but the status window in ODIN should say successful.
CONGRATULATIONS... You have now rooted your device!
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INSTALLING TWRP (TEAM WIN RECOVERY PROJECT)
I loaded the above program which I recommend you do as well. TWRP is a fully touch base recovery software program that allows you to store/backup and save custom ROMS either to your computer or to the device itself through internal storage or external SD. Think of it as a simple way to manage your device rather than having to enter a bunch of codes or press key sequences to get into specific low level menus of your device.
The software can be downloaded from the following link. I downloaded the latest 2.6.3.4 version:
http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/hltecan
1) Power off your device and once off, reboot into the Android system by pressing Volume Down + Home Button + Power (all at once). When you see the Galaxy Note 3 logo, let go and it will present you with a warning regarding installation of customized OS's. Click on the volume up button and this will allow you to continue and present you with a Android logo screen and the word "Downloading".
2) Load the ODIN software, click the PDA button and select the TWRP package you just downloaded:
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.4-RC1-hltecan.img
3) Plug your device into the USB port and click on the "Start" button within the ODIN software. It should take a couple of minutes but the status window in ODIN should say successful.
CONGRATULATIONS... You have just installed the TWRP software which will open your device up to a world of possibilities.
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INSTALLING AN LTE CAPABLE ROM/MODEM
Now that you have your device rooted and the TWRP software installed, we now want to enable the LTE capability so you can use this device at the best speeds possible! Unlike what many have posted, I confirmed with AllGamer you can load any carrier SM-N900W8 ROM onto the device as long as the models version match (ie: SM-N900W8). My device is WIND Mobile and this carrier does not support LTE so the fastest speed I can select is 4G which is WCDMA/GSM in the network mode settings. Since I will be using the device on Telus with LTE data speeds, I want to install this ROM but ensure the device will have LTE as a option which I can select under network mode.
1) Go to the following link and download the carrier specific ROM for the provider you wish to use your phone with (in my case, Telus):
http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-N900W8.html
2) This is a large file so I downloaded it to my Pcloud account then onto my computer which took about 30 minutes. Once the file is on your computer, extract the contents.
3) Power off your device and once off, reboot into the Android system by pressing Volume Down + Home Button + Power (all at once). When you see the Galaxy Note 3 logo, let go and it will present you with a warning regarding installation of customized OS's. Click on the volume up button and this will allow you to continue and present you with a Android logo screen and the word "Downloading".
4) Load the ODIN software, click the PDA button and select the ROM package you just downloaded (in my case, Telus):
N900W8VLUBMJ1_N900W8OYABMJ1_N900W8VLUBMJ1_HOME.tar.md5
5) Plug your device into the USB port and click on the "Start" button within the ODIN software. It should take around 5 minutes but the status window in ODIN should say successful.
6) Your device will now reboot and you will need to go through the setup process. Once complete, you think LTE will be enabled but you are wrong! You must dial the following key sequence to bring up a regional carrier menu: *#272*[IMEI]# (that is *#272* (your IMEI number) #) - To find your IMEI number, check your manufacturer box or press *#06# from your call menu and it's the first 15 - digits.
When the menu pops up, it will show a listing of codes and it matches the "region" list that's shown at the following link: http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-N900W8.html
When the menu comes up, select the regional code for the carrier ROM you just installed (in my case, Telus which was "TLS"). The phone will now go through a reset/boot sequence and come this time, it should read the APN settings from your SIM card and viola, you now have LTE. If you do not see LTE but 3G, you will need to ensure your APN settings are correct and then go into the Network Mode and ensure you have LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto mode) selected.
CONGRATULATIONS... You now have rooted your device, installed a custom ROM for the carrier you wish to use LTE on and have LTE capability. Since you have installed a specific ROM and set the regional carrier settings to this ROM, if you look under your status menu, instead of it saying "Custom" next to "Device Status", it will show "Original".
I hope this information helps others who have been stuck with enabling LTE on their device. Remember, LTE will only work for carriers who support LTE capability. Should I switch my SIM card and put my WIND SIM back into the device, it will work but the MAX data speed I will get is 4G.
Good luck everyone and again, please thank the above 3 individuals for the countless amount of times they have helped us members out with our problems!
Great post!
seems like the most important part was step #6
that was the missing info to complete the LTE setup.
AllGamer said:
Great post!
seems like the most important part was step #6
that was the missing info to complete the LTE setup.
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Thanks! Look at everything that can be accomplished with a little hard work, dedication and assistance from those in the know. I only wish I was able to figure this out sooner without bricking a device. A costly mistake but a learning experience so all in all, no complaints!
will this work for the N9005 model?? I currently have
AP: N9005XXUBMJ1
CP:N9005XXUBMJ1
CSC: N9005OLBBMI3
Im using T-mobile right now, and would like to know if its possible to get the LTE for T-mobile in the US.
Thank you
So let's say I have a Mobilicity N3, and use this method to install the Bell ROM. Does this mean I now have a "Bell" N3? Will the OTA updates still work? Will this cause any known issues? If I factory reset the phone, it will be reset as a Bell N3?
Theoretically, installing any of the Big 3 (Robellus) ROMs should do the trick from an LTE perspective, assuming you've SIM-unlocked the phone, yes?
Mercath said:
So let's say I have a Mobilicity N3, and use this method to install the Bell ROM. Does this mean I now have a "Bell" N3? Will the OTA updates still work? Will this cause any known issues? If I factory reset the phone, it will be reset as a Bell N3?
Theoretically, installing any of the Big 3 (Robellus) ROMs should do the trick from an LTE perspective, assuming you've SIM-unlocked the phone, yes?
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Hi, i have an N900W8 Rogers Note 3. I have a T-Mobile rom flashed on the phone., however, my baseband is still MJ1 (Same as my Rogers stock rom). And im having Poor LTE reception. Can you provide a CWM flash-able zip modem i can flash that might fix this issue? Or can i download the stock rom myself and flash ONLY the Modem? Thanks!
therockk said:
Hi, i have an N900W8 Rogers Note 3. I have a T-Mobile rom flashed on the phone., however, my baseband is still MJ1 (Same as my Rogers stock rom). And im having Poor LTE reception. Can you provide a CWM flash-able zip modem i can flash that might fix this issue? Or can i download the stock rom myself and flash ONLY the Modem? Thanks!
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I suggest to do verifications before you flash a modem. Call Rogers and ask tell to do a "resend to switch". Call from an other phone if u can and listen to instructions
Also, update the phone to the latest firmware to have the latest modem.
Info: you can flash kitkat although the approved version by Rogers itself is not out yet.
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Dral29 said:
I suggest to do verifications before you flash a modem. Call Rogers and ask tell to do a "resend to switch". Call from an other phone if u can and listen to instructions
Also, update the phone to the latest firmware to have the latest modem.
Info: you can flash kitkat although the approved version by Rogers itself is not out yet.
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Hi, i am with Fido. The Note 3 is from Rogers though (Same company). I dont want to flash the entire stock rom is the reason im asking for only the modem. I was wrong before, currently im using an N9005 Note 3 rom called Hawkish Elite. And the rom i was on prior to this one was the T-Mobile Note 3 based Darthstalker rom. I really dont want to have to flash the stock rom. So any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
This firmware download link for rogers canada is dead....anyone has the other link?thanks...
Nothing ever freakin pops up!
Running crash 43 rom on a Mexican n9008w
Rogers LTE issue
hello all,
I was wondering if someone could guide me in the right direction as i need help enabling LTE on my phone on the rogers network.
I came across a thread about enabling LTE on the SM-N900W8 model of the samsung galaxy note 3 (the one i have)
I do not have LTE showing up on my phone, i tried speed test and the best i get is 4G with 9mb download speeds.
I actually sent my phone in to repair and the gentleman swapped out the motherboard to change the IMEI legally.
Its an unlocked phone at this point and it has model number SM-N900W8, ive gone into the settings and selected LTE coverage but it doesnt give me more than 4G.
getting back to the instructions on the thread, i had a couple of questions.
If my phone is already rooted to another version can i follow the step by step instructions and "re-root" over the existing root which is the second instruction after unlocking the phone itself in this thread. Will it "brick my phone?"
on The third set of instructions for installing an LTE capable ROM/Modem i dont see any rogers options when i click on the link...can i load a Bell one as currently i think my phone had a bell one installed onto it as it had Bell TV bloatware etc when i got it back from the motherboard swap out. IT IS an original Rogers phone.
your guidance on this matter is greatly appreciated, i was so happy to search and find a thread helping with my needs!
First post!
I have a Fido firmware on my device (country code FMC)... and I'm using it with Virgin Mobile. Do I really need to do all those steps if connecting to LTE is not really a problem right now? I did not do a speed for now because LTE coverage is nearly non existent where I am... but I see it connecting to LTE.
If I do all the steps to change the ROM and CSC, will it format/reset my device?
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No one said this is going to
ERASE YOUR PHONE!!!
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Also for those unaware you can force LTE only by typing in *#2263# and Selecting LTE Band Pref -> LTE ALL
Please note you will be unable to receive a voice call as (in Canada at least) calls are still handled on the UMTS/HSPA network as no carrier I'm aware of has VoLTE yet.
...and if one switches over to LTE only, can that same phone be put back without issue? any tested?
@Class said:
No one said this is going to
ERASE YOUR PHONE!!!
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Also for those unaware you can force LTE only by typing in *#2263# and Selecting LTE Band Pref -> LTE ALL
Please note you will be unable to receive a voice call as (in Canada at least) calls are still handled on the UMTS/HSPA network as no carrier I'm aware of has VoLTE yet.
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@Class said:
No one said this is going to
ERASE YOUR PHONE!!!
---------- Post added at 05:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:29 PM ----------
Also for those unaware you can force LTE only by typing in *#2263# and Selecting LTE Band Pref -> LTE ALL
Please note you will be unable to receive a voice call as (in Canada at least) calls are still handled on the UMTS/HSPA network as no carrier I'm aware of has VoLTE yet.
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LOL DAAAH!!! clean install of KDZ will WIPE all your stuff. read next time before doing something.
last part not working
when i type *#272*[IMEI]# (that is *#272* (your IMEI number) #) it does not work when i use the first 15 digits of my imei. is there a different code i could try?
carlos1984 said:
when i type *#272*[IMEI]# (that is *#272* (your IMEI number) #) it does not work when i use the first 15 digits of my imei. is there a different code i could try?
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That code is used for changing the CSC.
You can use my app instead: Phone INFO ★Samsung★
Go to the Menu > Other Tools > CSC Changer.
thank you
vndnguyen said:
That code is used for changing the CSC.
You can use my app instead: Phone INFO ★Samsung★
Go to the Menu > Other Tools > CSC Changer.
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gotit ith your app , thank you
@Class said:
No one said this is going to
ERASE YOUR PHONE!!!
---------- Post added at 05:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:29 PM ----------
Also for those unaware you can force LTE only by typing in *#2263# and Selecting LTE Band Pref -> LTE ALL
Please note you will be unable to receive a voice call as (in Canada at least) calls are still handled on the UMTS/HSPA network as no carrier I'm aware of has VoLTE yet.
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You mean if I activate lte this way I won't be able to make calls? Do I have to disable enable lte everytime I need lte?
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This worked for me. I now have LTE on AT&T.
Thanks!
I did the software unlock via the dial code & UMTS menu, I can make phone calls with a different carrier sim, but I cannot get the data to connect. I have been searching xda and google for months trying to get this to work. I have a Canadian Bell mobilty i337m. Stock rom (mdj) and its rooted. I have tried factory reset several times but it doesnt fix it. I also tried flashing back to stock with odin. Does anyone have any other ideas?
When I try a telus (or other provider) sim, it give me voice service only and in the about > status menu the mobile network state either says disconnected or connecting. I have the data toggle on also.
Those unlocks don't work that well with the Canadian variants. They're designed for the i337 not the i337m.
Have you made sure the apn is set up right for the carrier?
Maybe this will help
Code:
http://apn-settings.com/canada/apn-settings-bell-mobility/
I will say the reason that cause the problem is that this is an ATT phone with At stock ROM. So it doesn't have the APN setting for other carries. You should set that by yourself.
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ve6ay said:
Those unlocks don't work that well with the Canadian variants. They're designed for the i337 not the i337m.
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ksj0823 said:
I will say the reason that cause the problem is that this is an ATT phone with At stock ROM. So it doesn't have the APN setting for other carries. You should set that by yourself.
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Not true. I successfully unlocked my first S4 I337M on Bell following this tutorial. I sold that one because I was able to make a profit once I unlocked and flashed the AWS mod to make it compatible with WIND and Mobilicity.
simplywinter said:
I did the software unlock via the dial code & UMTS menu, I can make phone calls with a different carrier sim, but I cannot get the data to connect. I have been searching xda and google for months trying to get this to work. I have a Canadian Bell mobilty i337m. Stock rom (mdj) and its rooted. I have tried factory reset several times but it doesnt fix it. I also tried flashing back to stock with odin. Does anyone have any other ideas?
When I try a telus (or other provider) sim, it give me voice service only and in the about > status menu the mobile network state either says disconnected or connecting. I have the data toggle on also.
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Try reflashing the original 4.2.2 firmware from here and then immediately follow this tutorial before rooting (do not install any system updates!). Then you can root, install custom recovery, reset the flash count, etc.
All questions and help issues go in Q&A and Help section
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MrKhozam said:
Not true. I successfully unlocked my first S4 I337M on Bell following this tutorial. I sold that one because I was able to make a profit once I unlocked and flashed the AWS mod to make it compatible with WIND and Mobilicity.
Try reflashing the original 4.2.2 firmware from here and then immediately follow this tutorial before rooting (do not install any system updates!). Then you can root, install custom recovery, reset the flash count, etc.
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You did exactly what I am in the process of doing. I will try what you suggested now. Thanks!
Also, ive manually inputed apns for telus and eastlink and neither seem to work. I can always make voice calls, but the data will not connect.
ksj0823 said:
I will say the reason that cause the problem is that this is an ATT phone with At stock ROM. So it doesn't have the APN setting for other carries. You should set that by yourself.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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oddly enough, when I put a telus sim in it and waited for a while (in hopes it would eventually connect to data) and the apn settings for telus were in the phone. I know I didnt put them there because the apn settings for koodo were also present along with a third apn that I cant remember.
For future reference, try not to double post. Just edit your current post.
simplywinter said:
oddly enough, when I put a telus sim in it and waited for a while (in hopes it would eventually connect to data) and the apn settings for telus were in the phone. I know I didnt put them there because the apn settings for koodo were also present along with a third apn that I cant remember.
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It's actually not an odd thing to happen. Once an activated SIM is inserted and the phone is unlocked, the phone searches for the best APN settings from all compatible carrier bundles. Some phones do this more accurately than others. However, it may not do this well enough if a custom ROM is installed. I know this to be true because this happened with my older Galaxy S3 when I tried selling it to someone (it was a T-Mobile unlocked running CM 10.0 at the time). However, setting the APN manually (assuming all settings are correct and that nothing else is wrong with the phone) should resolve your issues.
If you're still having problems, I suggest doing these things:
1. Try going into your network operators and let the phone search for carriers nearby. Once the list shows up, tap on Telus and wait until that screen closes on its own.
2. If you can't get data going yet, try disabling it, re-enabling, and reboot.
3. If this still doesn't work, try going into the network mode screen and select GSM/LTE and reboot.
4. If it's still derping on you, then it must either be your SIM not connecting to Telus's data network, or your account has a data block. That's all I can really think of.
Good luck.
MrKhozam said:
For future reference, try not to double post. Just edit your current post.
It's actually not an odd thing to happen. Once an activated SIM is inserted and the phone is unlocked, the phone searches for the best APN settings from all compatible carrier bundles. Some phones do this more accurately than others. However, it may not do this well enough if a custom ROM is installed. I know this to be true because this happened with my older Galaxy S3 when I tried selling it to someone (it was a T-Mobile unlocked running CM 10.0 at the time). However, setting the APN manually (assuming all settings are correct and that nothing else is wrong with the phone) should resolve your issues.
If you're still having problems, I suggest doing these things:
1. Try going into your network operators and let the phone search for carriers nearby. Once the list shows up, tap on Telus and wait until that screen closes on its own.
2. If you can't get data going yet, try disabling it, re-enabling, and reboot.
3. If this still doesn't work, try going into the network mode screen and select GSM/LTE and reboot.
4. If it's still derping on you, then it must either be your SIM not connecting to Telus's data network, or your account has a data block. That's all I can really think of.
Good luck.
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Ok, reflashed stock 4.2.2 (the first one) and manually entered TELUS apn settings from the telus website, got data to connect finally. As a note, there was a typo in the apn settings that it auto aquired for telus. Going to try a eastlink sim tomorrow and hopefully AWS is working.
Edit: all seems to work. thanks everyone!!
I have a i9505 running 4.2.2 (UFNB8, DBT CSC) stock, non-rooted. My problem is that I still can't get LTE/WCDMA to display as an available option in Network Mode. Operator is Telenet (MVNO, Belgium). I am in a 4G area, according to the operator my SIM card is 4G capable and my IMEI has been 4G activated. According to them I should be able to connect to the LTE netwrok, but no go. They advised factory reset but I don't want to do that for now as I am not sure it will help. I remember seeing LTE as available when I roam (in roaming my MNC is different though).
Any ideas (apart from rooting and forcing LTE radio on?).
How does the 9505 decide when to turn on the LTE radio? Is it based on getting an LTE signal or is something defined on configuration file level per MCC/MNC...?
Cheers.
OK, I should have searched more. But for future generations' sake, apparently there are two possible reasons:
1. Need a factory reset (still don't understand why?!)
2. Your phone's CSC is not supported on your current carrier's network (apparently this is checked and there's a whitelist of some sort)
In my case it was 1 - I reset and now LTE/WCDMA appears.
Cheers
I just flashed g930v to g930u. I thought I was just unlocking more bands so I can bring my phone to Europe for an upcoming location, but it seems like I lost mobile connection. I have the LTE symbol and i do get data, but my mobile connection is not working. No one can call me. I'm currently on boom wireless mvno (verizon service). Does g930u not support verizon?
You might need the apn settings for your carrier
Which firmware are you on?
CVertigo1 said:
Which firmware are you on?
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baseband EU4APL2 , dec 1 2016 patch.
elzeus said:
You might need the apn settings for your carrier
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I added my carrier's APN settings in "access point names". I am unable to add anything custom in "network operators" it all is selected automatically.
I had the same issue. It seems to be the boom mobile sim card issue. Somehow the sim card is auto configured to let 930U think it is a gsm network, so the phone only has LTE/GSM mode. If you check your network mode, you wouldn't see global or CDMA mode, which verizon uses. There is no issue for verizon on 930U firmware. I had to switch back to 930V firmware.
tesla9999 said:
I had the same issue. It seems to be the boom mobile sim card issue. Somehow the sim card is auto configured to let 930U think it is a gsm network, so the phone only has LTE/GSM mode. If you check your network mode, you wouldn't see global or CDMA mode, which verizon uses. There is no issue for verizon on 930U firmware. I had to switch back to 930V firmware.
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Same issue, I am needing g930u so I can have some bands unlocked for a trip to china but I can't get Boom Mobile to get any data connection. I am having to go back to g930v
Anyone have any solutions?
Hi guys,
Was able to get a LS997 in Canada. Carrier used is Fido.
Bootloader was unlocked using Dirty Santa.
When using stock based (sprint) rom, I always get an invalid sim error. This causes the phone/cell data not to work.
When using a lineage based rom, sim works perfectly and I get LTE data.
Is this behaviour normal?
Is there a way to make a non-sprint sim work on a stock rom?
Thanks
Update: Tried the WETA US996 rom on the device. Sim is recognized (since its the unlocked version), but LTE only works if I go in Network Mode, disable Global , enable LTE/GSM/UMTS, then set submode to "GSM/GPRS/EDGE only" or "UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ Only" , then set it to "LTE/LEgacy 3GPP Multi".
This is a PITA since every time the connection is lost, these steps have to be repeated to get LTE data.
Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
I am running stock based rom to get the camera app and use the top screen.
Thanks
You have tried root, install twrp and flash file modem
PjLyTam said:
You have tried root, install twrp and flash file modem
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TWRP is already installed and the roms used are rooted. I looked but am unable to find radios/modem for the ls997.
If running AOSP based roms I have no problems getting LTE to work.
Aren't the radio/modem separate from the roms themselves, or are they included with could be the reason it glitches like that?
the phone itself is not carrier unlocked thats why you get invalid sim. when you use lineage roms they dont check if phone is carrier unlocked
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the phone itself is not carrier unlocked thats why you get invalid sim. when you use lineage roms they dont check if phone is carrier unlocked
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Thanks, that's what I thought!
Looking at the LTE specs for both phones:
LS997 : LTE band 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700), 25(1900), 26(850), 41(2500)
US996: LTE band 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 25(1900)
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v20-8238.php
Fido requires 700 MHz on Band 17, 1700/2100 MHz on Band 4, 2600 MHz on Band 7
Source: http://www.fido.ca/consumer/content/configure-unlocked-device-guide
Bands 4 and 7 are a perfect match, and band 17(700) is a subset of band 12(700), so the LS997 should be 100% compatible.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LTE_frequency_bands
Would you happen to know which modifications I would have to bring to make it so that I can get LTE working out of the box like Lineage for 997 on a 996 unlocked based rom?
Thanks
Phillis said:
Thanks, that's what I thought!
Would you happen to know which modifications I would have to bring to make it so that I can get LTE working out of the box like Lineage for 997 on a 996 unlocked based rom?
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You would have to use a us996 unlocked ROM with proper apns for your carrier in the apns list. The file is /system/etc/apns-conf.XML I believe
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You would have to use a us996 unlocked ROM with proper apns for your carrier in the apns list. The file is /system/etc/apns-conf.XML I believe
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Edited my post above.
APN is properly set automatically on phone. As stated in the first (ERROR: second!) post, I can get LTE working, but need to set GSM/UMTS first then switch to LTE manually, and once the connection is dropped, this procedure has to be done again.
looked at the APN settings, they are the same as described by carrier.....anyone has an idea?
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looked at the APN settings, they are the same as described by carrier.....anyone has an idea?
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like me2151 said, flash the us996 based rom. Its the unlocked version that will allow sim cards from other carriers to be used.
The ls997 roms are cdma based roms that dont use the sim card for anything but lte and is a locked slot unless device is uicc unlocked by the carrier.
There isnt a method currently to uicc unlock this device without the carrier sending the code to the device.
Team DevDigitel said:
like me2151 said, flash the us996 based rom. Its the unlocked version that will allow sim cards from other carriers to be used.
The ls997 roms are cdma based roms that dont use the sim card for anything but lte and is a locked slot unless device is uicc unlocked by the carrier.
There isnt a method currently to uicc unlock this device without the carrier sending the code to the device.
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Hello,
I am currently on WETA US996, but as described in the second post, I cannot get LTE to work without disabling it first, switching to GSM/UMTS, then activating LTE.
Once I switch over to Wifi for a period of time, then switch back to cellular data (example: leaving the house), I lose all data and have to disable LTE again, enable GSM/UMTS, then reactivate LTE to get LTE data.
Phillis said:
Hello,
I am currently on WETA US996, but as described in the second post, I cannot get LTE to work without disabling it first, switching to GSM/UMTS, then activating LTE.
Once I switch over to Wifi for a period of time, then switch back to cellular data (example: leaving the house), I lose all data and have to disable LTE again, enable GSM/UMTS, then reactivate LTE to get LTE data.
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have you tried a dif option such as global? or WGSM Etc? You may need to select a dif option.
@ME2515 also gave the idea to edit your apns master file in system, so its always holding the apns for your carrier, in theory it would force the device to keep the settings as they become the "default" all the time, vs the devices default auto setting for example.
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have you tried a dif option such as global? or WGSM Etc? You may need to select a dif option.
@ME2515 also gave the idea to edit your apns master file in system, so its always holding the apns for your carrier, in theory it would force the device to keep the settings as they become the "default" all the time, vs the devices default auto setting for example.
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Hello,
As explained in previous posts, the APNs are properly configured as per Fido settings automatically on the device. I triple checked to make sure all entries were correct.
LTE does work, but only going through the following steps: Go in Network Mode, disable Global , enable LTE/GSM/UMTS, then set submode to "GSM/GPRS/EDGE only" or "UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ Only" , wait for a data connection, then change it to "LTE/LEgacy 3GPP Multi". Only then will LTE work, and once I switch to wifi, it won't get any LTE data when I disconnect from Wifi unless I go through that procedure again.
Am I really the only one with this problem?
Triple checked APN, it is correct. It's fetched autmatically from Fido when I connect to the network. Still no LTE unless I do the procedure above.
Reply in case someone encounters this issue. The APN setting for LTE was the culprit. I setup the APN as it it weren't an LTE device following the fido directives (using Fido-core-appl1.apn instead of LTEMOBILE.APN) and now get LTE connection when network is set to global.
Phillis said:
Hello,
I am currently on WETA US996, but as described in the second post, I cannot get LTE to work without disabling it first, switching to GSM/UMTS, then activating LTE.
Once I switch over to Wifi for a period of time, then switch back to cellular data (example: leaving the house), I lose all data and have to disable LTE again, enable GSM/UMTS, then reactivate LTE to get LTE data.
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when installing wetarom to your LS997, what did you select as your device model in the installer? Unlocked US996 or Verizon VS995
einsteino said:
when installing wetarom to your LS997, what did you select as your device model in the installer? Unlocked US996 or Verizon VS995
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ouch...that was long ago. I do not remember. I bought an unlocked US996 afterwards and sold the 997. Now with an S9+, which again gives problems..lol