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[Q] Uk firmware OR LTE network type fix

Ok i bought an s4 right off amazon now that o2 finaly have 4g i have discovered what should be a simple problem to fix but it simply is not. (mainly because alll the firmwares are hosted on a dreadfully slow site) It is not running a uk firmware and does not shot the LTE network type
Now i have tried downloading 3 uk firmwares with no success in getting that option to show up and i obviously do not want to resort to the one listed as the o2 firmware.
does anyone KNOW for sure what the uk firmware is so i can get onto 3g ? I dont have the will power to continue down this list
OR better yet does anyone have a better way to fix this ? only need to ge the LTE network type to show up

Please pay attention to the forum you are in and thank Samsung for their confusing names.
You want the Galaxy S4, not the S 4G
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And if you bought the international version I do not believe it is LTE capable. Someone will correct me if I am wrong.

What model number on the sticker on the phone chassis under the battery ? (If it's I9500 you're SOOL re: LTE as KG has said).

[Q] SM-N9005 vs SM-N9005 UK

This is my first post in this excellent forum. I picked up my new Galaxy Note 3 from the `3 Store` in Oxford on Wednesday.
All seems OK so far, but having done lots of research about my device I have a few questions if I may:
1. When I look at `about device` in settings, it states that the model is a SM-N9005, but there is no `UK` suffix that I have seen a few people mention. Is that relevant, or have 3 not given me the UK version - and does it even matter?
2. I seem to have no obvious way of accessing the mobile network settings. Can`t tell if there is a 4G/LTE options tab; there doesn`t seem to be. All I can do is switch mobile data ON/OFF and roaming ON/OFF. The box says all the right things: 2.3Ghz Quad Core, LTE, 3Gb RAM etc
Will the phone work with 4G/LTE once `3` roll out their network upgrade? If so, how would I switch between 3G/4G?
3. No mention on the box or on any of its contents on sim region locking which I thought was standard on the UK version of the 9005.
In short, am I being daft - or do I not have the phone I should have?
Grateful for any help before I resort to contacting `3` tech support.
Regards.

paulsmith048j said:
This is my first post in this excellent forum. I picked up my new Galaxy Note 3 from the `3 Store` in Oxford on Wednesday.
All seems OK so far, but having done lots of research about my device I have a few questions if I may:
1. When I look at `about device` in settings, it states that the model is a SM-N9005, but there is no `UK` suffix that I have seen a few people mention. Is that relevant, or have 3 not given me the UK version - and does it even matter?
2. I seem to have no obvious way of accessing the mobile network settings. Can`t tell if there is a 4G/LTE options tab; there doesn`t seem to be. All I can do is switch mobile data ON/OFF and roaming ON/OFF. The box says all the right things: 2.3Ghz Quad Core, LTE, 3Gb RAM etc
Will the phone work with 4G/LTE once `3` roll out their network upgrade? If so, how would I switch between 3G/4G?
3. No mention on the box or on any of its contents on sim region locking which I thought was standard on the UK version of the 9005.
In short, am I being daft - or do I not have the phone I should have?
Grateful for any help before I resort to contacting `3` tech support.
Regards.
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Morning
Sounds like the version i got from Phones4u but mine had a SIM Region Locked sticker on the side.
Got to Settings>More Networks>Mobile Networks>Network Mode (You will be able to see LTE/WCDMA/GSM)
coolfreebies

coolfreebies said:
Morning
Sounds like the version i got from Phones4u but mine had a SIM Region Locked sticker on the side.
Got to Settings>More Networks>Mobile Networks>Network Mode (You will be able to see LTE/WCDMA/GSM)
coolfreebies
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Thanks for replying! Didn`t see that option in settings. Thanks for pointing it out for me!
Under Network mode I get the following options:
WCDMA/GSM
(auto connect)
WCDMA only
There is no mention of LTE.
Is that because the 3 network hasn`t rolled out 4G yet or is there an issue with my phone.
Thanks for any help.

paulsmith048j said:
Thanks for replying! Didn`t see that option in settings. Thanks for pointing it out for me!
Under Network mode I get the following options:
WCDMA/GSM
(auto connect)
WCDMA only
There is no mention of LTE.
Is that because the 3 network hasn`t rolled out 4G yet or is there an issue with my phone.
Thanks for any help.
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Hey,
I would of thought to that if 3 hasn't got 4G yet it wouldn't show up on your phone, but as long as your phone had 4G capabilities when 3 do get it then your phone will be fine...
Enjoy your new phone...
coolfreebies

I got mine from Vodafone UK SM-N9005 model. It had no region lock sticker on box but I noticed the phone is network locked.

paulsmith048j said:
Thanks for replying! Didn`t see that option in settings. Thanks for pointing it out for me!
Under Network mode I get the following options:
WCDMA/GSM
(auto connect)
WCDMA only
There is no mention of LTE.
Is that because the 3 network hasn`t rolled out 4G yet or is there an issue with my phone.
Thanks for any help.
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FYI, my N3 doesn't show LTE options with my 3 SIM, but does with my Vodafone 4G SIM.
Your phone is fine.
Regards,
Dave
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4

Note 3 on 3 UK
Hi,
Sorry to divert the thread but I noticed a few people saying they got their Note 3 from 3 in the UK. I'm thinking about doing the same but just had a couple of questions.
Is the device they're selling unlocked and does it have operator bloatware on it?
Also, how do people find using it on the 3 network? Obviously no 4G just yet. Although as 3 are selling it as 4G-Ready hopefully it's just a matter of time.
Cheers,
Paul

On 3 here but I got it through an online reseller (phones.co.uk). Very happy with it on Three's network so far. Had numerous issues with my last phone (Galaxy Nexus), sending SMS's didn't always work and stuff like that but no problems here.
Not getting great speeds, haven't seen it go above 4MBps yet but I think that's more of an area issue and I've only done minimal testing so far (It's no worse than said Galaxy Nexus).

Is there anyway to figure what region does a Note come from? I am pretty sure mine is an International one but I have no way to confirm it. I have the Snapdragon one with 4G. No region lock stickers on the box. The seller I bought it from said they buy some from UK and some from US and then sell them in the UAE. The box however is localized (Arabic print) so I am not sure anymore.
Sent from my SM-N9005

[Q] [Help] No 4g / LTE option LG G2 D802

Hi, I cant seem to switch my phone to 4g / LTE. I've tried the various *# hacks like LTE only, but i only get 'Not supported'. Anyone else experiencing this? I was using 4g and getting 4g speeds on my N5. The phone was previously locked and I unlocked it straight away after receiving it.
The software version is D80210g-234-30

Anyone?

im also interested on how to fix this. anyone?

Turns out it was just a problem with the sim / network I was using (Tesco (o2)). When I tried with another 4g sim the options for LTE showed just fine

Wezi said:
Hi, I cant seem to switch my phone to 4g / LTE. I've tried the various *# hacks like LTE only, but i only get 'Not supported'. Anyone else experiencing this? I was using 4g and getting 4g speeds on my N5. The phone was previously locked and I unlocked it straight away after receiving it.
The software version is D80210g-234-30
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Can you find any solution for this?
I can't switch my phone too *# hack like LTE only --- not supported ://

ozhanbas said:
Can you find any solution for this?
I can't switch my phone too *# hack like LTE only --- not supported ://
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It was a problem with my network provider, nothing to do with the phone. Try another 4g sim from another network and see if you get 4g / LTE

I contacted LG today about the 4G issues that many experience and I thought I should share the official response:
Many Thanks for your email regarding your LG G2, I am sorry to hear you are experiencing problems in receiving 4G.
Can I just ask whom your network provider is? All main UK network providers bar a couple are receiving 4G via our handset, there are only a few 4G networks at the moment who are yet to approve the software on the G2. Please note it is not a limitation of the handset but is network dependent
The above will also explain why some other people in the area are getting it, their networks are almost certainly among those whom have approved the software on the G2 handset.
I look forward to your earliest response with the network provider, once received we should be able to clarify this for you.
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So it seems it is indeed a carrier issue.

errikosd said:
I contacted LG today about the 4G issues that many experience and I thought I should share the official response:
So it seems it is indeed a carrier issue.
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Hi, I have recently upgraded my phone to a sim free LG G2 also, and in doing so spoke to Tesco Mobile about receiving a new 4G sim to match my upgraded tariff.
This has all been put in place but I still have no ability to select LTE in the preferred network section. New APN settings were sent out by Tesco but this didnt make any additional setting options available, has anyone got any more info on this issue or advice?

zeus_01504 said:
Hi, I have recently upgraded my phone to a sim free LG G2 also, and in doing so spoke to Tesco Mobile about receiving a new 4G sim to match my upgraded tariff.
This has all been put in place but I still have no ability to select LTE in the preferred network section. New APN settings were sent out by Tesco but this didnt make any additional setting options available, has anyone got any more info on this issue or advice?
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You probably also have an non-EUR software version installed on your G2. Where did you buy it from?
If the above stands, the solution is to flash the EUR software version, although I haven't as I do not really need 4G for the time being. 3G is completely fine.

errikosd said:
You probably also have an non-EUR software version installed on your G2. Where did you buy it from?
If the above stands, the solution is to flash the EUR software version, although I haven't as I do not really need 4G for the time being. 3G is completely fine.
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The handset was purchased from Expansys in the UK and the software is version D80220b-EUR-XX.
So I would not have expected that this issue would come up, it seems to be a unique blend of Tesco(UK) carrier settings and the handset software.
I won't be flashing any new ROM as a solution for a problem which sits with the carrier. Though I am keen to hear if any other users have found an alternative work around.

zeus_01504 said:
The handset was purchased from Expansys in the UK and the software is version D80220b-EUR-XX.
So I would not have expected that this issue would come up, it seems to be a unique blend of Tesco(UK) carrier settings and the handset software.
I won't be flashing any new ROM as a solution for a problem which sits with the carrier. Though I am keen to hear if any other users have found an alternative work around.
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You already have a EUR software version, so you do not have to flash.
There is a problem with some carriers in the UK not approving the G2 4G software as I have stated above.

Had the same problem.
Changed the SIM for a new one (still labelled 3G 128k) and 4G is fine now (stock JB D802 SIM free).
My previous SIM was almost from the turn of the century (cut to fit microSIM)

I'm having the same problem, no LTE option, here's a solution:
Enter Android test menu by dialing *#*#4636#*#*
Go to Phone Information ... Set preffered network type ... f.e. to LTE/GSM/WCDMA ... if LTE is available, my phone switches to LTE ( showing 4G ) immediately without restarting.

This is what I did
http://mightyintelligence.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/lg-g2-d802-international-using-4glte-on.html

New Working method to fix 4g on D802

[Q] No Data Connectivity SM-G900F in Canada

Hey everyone,
I have a s5 that i bought in Greece while i was there. i have used it in Greece, Istanbul, and Spain with no problems, however when i returned to Canada i cant seem to get it to connect to the data network here. I am on Fido and i have tried all the various APN configurations that i could find on their support site. i have even left the phone with the store for a few hours to try and get it working and they had no luck. i know that its not teh network or the sim card because i have tried the sim card in a few other phones and it works fine.
Now this is the part that is somewhat confusing to me, I can call and sent text messages.... but anything that requires data, no dice.....
Anyone have any ideas?
Samsung support has been no help BTW. as soon as they see that its a European device they essentially say Oh, i dont have to do anything, call Samsung Europe... obviously that would be a really expensive call.

I had a similar problem with my S3 before and the way I fixed it was to find the correct APN settings and create a new APN setting page and fill it out, dont edit one that is already given to you but create another one and fill it with the correct apn settings which you can get from the fido stores. Have you had any problems with calling and receiving calls ? Let me know if this works.

i have done everything that i can think of as far as apn settings goes. i have reset to default apn settings, delete all the apns, and manually entered ones from customer service, deleted those and nothing... it seems like its an apn related problem, because i can see the network. in the about phone and status section i can see that there is an LTE network available, but my phone just doesnt want to connect to it..... ARGHHH

colinjlyon said:
Hey everyone,
I have a s5 that i bought in Greece while i was there. i have used it in Greece, Istanbul, and Spain with no problems, however when i returned to Canada i cant seem to get it to connect to the data network here. I am on Fido and i have tried all the various APN configurations that i could find on their support site. i have even left the phone with the store for a few hours to try and get it working and they had no luck. i know that its not teh network or the sim card because i have tried the sim card in a few other phones and it works fine.
Now this is the part that is somewhat confusing to me, I can call and sent text messages.... but anything that requires data, no dice.....
Anyone have any ideas?
Samsung support has been no help BTW. as soon as they see that its a European device they essentially say Oh, i dont have to do anything, call Samsung Europe... obviously that would be a really expensive call.
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Does your provider use the 2600 frequency (band 7) where you live?, if not you can`t get 4G mate because the rest of the Canadian bands are not supported bij the G900F.

i get that, but im not getting ANY data. i should at the very least get 3G. the 900F has both of Fido's GSM bands 850, 1900

colinjlyon said:
i get that, but im not getting ANY data. i should at the very least get 3G. the 900F has both of Fido's GSM bands 850, 1900
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Did you try a friends simcard?, maybe yours is faulty somehow. Or maybe a data factory reset/reflash the stock rom may solve the issue.

gee2012 said:
Did you try a friends simcard?, maybe yours is faulty somehow. Or maybe a data factory reset/reflash the stock rom may solve the issue.
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Sorry, i kinda posted this like a noob would. i should have known better. i have tried the sim card in my old phone that i had before a samsung galaxy s2 skyrocket and it works fine.
I just posted this on the fido forums.
Hey everyone,
I have a samsung galaxy s5 that i bought in Greece and i am not able to get it to connect to the Data network of fido for some reason. i am completly stumped as to why. i paid quite a bit for it so it would really suck to get it home to canada and not be able to use it,..
So, before i get suggestions on things to do that i have already done, BEFORE i bought the SM-G900F (European factory unlocked and not region locked) i made sure that the bands would match up on the phone. its pretty much impossible to buy a phone that wont work in north america anymore. LTE is the only big question, but fido uses B1 and the phone has it.
I have used the phone with no issues in Greece where i purchased it, and also in Istanbul, italy, and Japan. I first thought that it was an APN setting issue, but i have been down every route as far as APN settings go. i have reset the apn settings to default on the sim card, nothing, i have manually entered the apn settings from the "how to configure an unlocked phone page" on this site and nothing, i have deleted all the apns manually then only entered the one APN for internet and mms, nothing.
after that didnt work i took thinks to the next level and did a factory data reset and still nothing.... then i took it one level further and re-installed the phones firmware right from baseline by pluging it into kies on the computer and download mode and all that good stuff..... nothing.
The strange part is that i know that the phone can see the network, because if you go under about phone and status, it will show the available network type, be it LTE or WCDMA, it simply says network status "disconnected"
I can send and recieve calls and SMS messages, but no data what so ever, mms, or internet.
PLEASE HELP!!!

SM-G900P on Straight Talk (AT&T)

Hi everyone,
I've been a lurker of this site for a little while now, so thank you all for your productivity and guides (If I can get this to work, I will create a guide myself to share ) I recently purchased a Brand New Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P) with the hopes of unlocking it and using it on Straight Talk AT&T's network. I've made incredible progress so far, but I feel like I'm missing something. Up to this point I've spent countless hours online reading about this device and troubleshooting it.
Current Issue: Phone will not contact any GSM network. I have the sim card in and it just says no service. I know this is only on GSM networks because I disabled all CDMA bands using DFS. All AT&T bands are active and I believe the Galaxy S5 supports almost every band available. APN Settings are set correctly.
Things I have done / tried:
Using Cyanogenmod13 KLTE ROM, Cyanogenmod12.1 SPR ROM, Unofficial CM13 SPR ROM. Also, tried using a "stock?" 4.4.4 ROM that was a little glitchy, but worked nonetheless (tried using SSU.apk here, but afterwards it seemed to sim-lock my phone by giving "Invalid SIM"
Phone unlocked with IDoneApps (no more invalid sim) IDoneApps says its for International and Domestic.
I paid for a Network Access Code and registered the phone with Straight Talk and attempted to transfer the service over (not sure if this is necessary as I am using a GSM SIM, which still works fine in my other phone, perfect service)
Also, on the stock ROM it keeps trying to "Activate the device" and won't be able to. Sometimes the phone goes into roaming and when I call it sends me to Verizon Wireless Customer Service (not sure why on this)
Phone will receive service fine when set to Automatic or CDMA LTE. If I attempt to call a phone I will get "Your account is not authorized to make calls to this phone number" with a mans voice.
-Do I need to do something with Sprint to go forward?
SOLVED IT:
Had to enable the "GCF Setting" on the phone.
YouTube Video: "How to enbale GFC settings on any Samsung Galaxy " - This guide worked flawlessly.
Now all I need to do in order to have perfect service on this SM-G900P on AT&T is to enable the rest of the AT&T LTE Bands on it.

Hey, I know this is necro'ing but I hope you are still around.....
I'm in the same situation as this post right now...I have have a SM-G900P (Sprint Galaxy S5), now activated through Straight Talk, but my data doesn't work when using CM13. I was wondering more what you mean by your GCF settings and maybe some quick tips to get 4G/LTE while on CM (Preferably 13+). Stock Rom I get LTE just fine, but for some reason it gives me this *FUGLY* Creedo mvno app suite when I do a fresh restore of stock rom, and just the whole touchwhiz thing sucks in general. I'd much prefer CM or any other custom ROM that cuts out the BS but gives me data.

Phweak said:
Hey, I know this is necro'ing but I hope you are still around.....
I'm in the same situation as this post right now...I have have a SM-G900P (Sprint Galaxy S5), now activated through Straight Talk, but my data doesn't work when using CM13. I was wondering more what you mean by your GCF settings and maybe some quick tips to get 4G/LTE while on CM (Preferably 13+). Stock Rom I get LTE just fine, but for some reason it gives me this *FUGLY* Creedo mvno app suite when I do a fresh restore of stock rom, and just the whole touchwhiz thing sucks in general. I'd much prefer CM or any other custom ROM that cuts out the BS but gives me data.
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no worries about necro'ing a thread, im not sure why some folks get bent out of shape about it :/ anyways, what service provider are you using via straight talk? they use all of the major 4 (vzw, at&t, tmob and sprint)
the basic answer to your question is APN settings. did you ever have data working with str8 talk? if so, your gcf settings dont need to be fiddled with, if not, then you have some tinkering to do. not at all difficult really, just some button presses

youdoofus said:
no worries about necro'ing a thread, im not sure why some folks get bent out of shape about it :/ anyways, what service provider are you using via straight talk? they use all of the major 4 (vzw, at&t, tmob and sprint)
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Well, the only band that identifies when I actually have a working data connection (tops I get is 3G) says Sprint. So I think that's who they're routing me through. I'm not a total rookie when it comes to this, but I don't know how to change the radio bands outside of what apps like Radio Switcher do (which actually just gives me a short cut to quasi-service mode settings in CM).
I get the cell data to read LTE on stock, but it's gross touchwiz and it never seems to get GOOD signal, two bars of LTE was the most in Milwuakee suburbs, an area I'd assume would be swimming in 4G/LTE. I'd much rather use CM for the customization (or any more "purer" android ROMS). If I select CMDA auto PRL I get a solid 3G and all voice/text/data services work. But any other option that includes LTE drops my data entirely.
Edit: I just realized I repeated myself lol. I've made a few posts on various forums about this. Kind of forgotten what info I've provided where. Sorry for the redundancy.

Phweak said:
Well, the only band that identifies when I actually have a working data connection (tops I get is 3G) says Sprint. So I think that's who they're routing me through. I'm not a total rookie when it comes to this, but I don't know how to change the radio bands outside of what apps like Radio Switcher do (which actually just gives me a short cut to quasi-service mode settings in CM).
I get the cell data to read LTE on stock, but it's gross touchwiz and it never seems to get GOOD signal, two bars of LTE was the most in Milwuakee suburbs, an area I'd assume would be swimming in 4G/LTE. I'd much rather use CM for the customization (or any more "purer" android ROMS). If I select CMDA auto PRL I get a solid 3G and all voice/text/data services work. But any other option that includes LTE drops my data entirely.
Edit: I just realized I repeated myself lol. I've made a few posts on various forums about this. Kind of forgotten what info I've provided where. Sorry for the redundancy.
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i dont have any experience with the sprint flavor of straight talk service, but it should be on the same LTE bands as normal sprint. shouldnt have to monkey with anything tho. ill have to look more when i get home

Phweak said:
Well, the only band that identifies when I actually have a working data connection (tops I get is 3G) says Sprint. So I think that's who they're routing me through. I'm not a total rookie when it comes to this, but I don't know how to change the radio bands outside of what apps like Radio Switcher do (which actually just gives me a short cut to quasi-service mode settings in CM).
I get the cell data to read LTE on stock, but it's gross touchwiz and it never seems to get GOOD signal, two bars of LTE was the most in Milwuakee suburbs, an area I'd assume would be swimming in 4G/LTE. I'd much rather use CM for the customization (or any more "purer" android ROMS). If I select CMDA auto PRL I get a solid 3G and all voice/text/data services work. But any other option that includes LTE drops my data entirely.
Edit: I just realized I repeated myself lol. I've made a few posts on various forums about this. Kind of forgotten what info I've provided where. Sorry for the redundancy.
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Ok, I reread your op and it said that you're using at&t. Are you sim unlocked? If not, Mr @stifilz, do you think you could hook this guy up? He has a proven track record of unlocking S5s

Just a heads up I'm not OP, that's @aventurer. I just happened to find a very similar situation. Probably changes your train of thought but for what it's worth in my situation, the phone sim came from Sprint originally, and the Straight Talk people said they use that sim to connect to the LTE bands.