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What LTE bands does the N9005 support?

On some sites it says its 1800/2600 some says 4G/LTE 1700/2100, 4G/LTE 1800, 4G/LTE 2600, 4G/LTE 800

Syn3rgetic said:
On some sites it says its 1800/2600 some says 4G/LTE 1700/2100, 4G/LTE 1800, 4G/LTE 2600, 4G/LTE 800
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that's the thing, different variants support different 4G frequency bands. Get the one that works with your network. Pay attention to region locking though.

sharl1987 said:
that's the thing, different variants support different 4G frequency bands. Get the one that works with your network. Pay attention to region locking though.
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Isn't the N9005 a variant? Or are you saying there are variants of variants?

Syn3rgetic said:
Isn't the N9005 a variant? Or are you saying there are variants of variants?
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If you go to negrieelectronics.com, you will see that they have different variants for the N9005, there's the t-mobile unlocked version, the AT&T unlocked version, and the factory unlocked version. Each one of them supports different LTE bands. Get the one suited for your network. However, keep in mind the regional locking restrictions.

There are a few T-Mobile versions of stock firmware floating around including this one: http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-N900T.html
Anyone dare to flash the modem and see what happens?

i have the N9005 in Bahrain, and the carriers here support 1800 frequency only..

So looks like it would be a procedure similar to the following that is done for a Note 2.
We need someone to use the QPST software to save a backup in the format of a QCN file. Downloading and restoring the QCN file looks to be a straight forward process using the QPST software.
The problem is the QCN needs to be modified with a dummy IMIE.
- We need a QCN file from an AT&T or Verizon Note 3
- We need someone to modify it with a dummy IMEI
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-n...3g4g-aws-bands-on-att-galaxy-note-2-sgh-i317/

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 model N9005 is the international LTE/4G model and mounts the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor which is compatible (in theory) with these frequencies:
MHz: 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 (http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/processors/800) and you can download the full specifications here: http://www.qualcomm.com/media/documents/qualcomm-snapdragon-800-product-brief
The problem is that the N9005 comes in a number of different MPN (regional lock) versions. Each MPN has its own radio/modem setup and each modem has its own (up to theoretical maximum of 6) LTE/4G bands/frequencies setup.
Therefore to answer the question: " What LTE bands does the N9005 support?" you have to first find out which MPN model you are talking about.
I found out the hard way that a "factory unlocked, region free" Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32GB N9005 phone, listed under www.samsung.com to be compatible with bands 1, 3 , 8 and 20 is not, in fact, capable of working on those frequencies/bands because I bought a factory unlocked model of the wrong MPN version. There is room for legal action here but that's another matter for a different topic.
Just FYI here are a few MPN versions that you must consider: ZKEXSI, ZKEBTU, ZWEBTU, ZIEITV, ZKEITV, ZWEITV, ZKEPHE, ZKEDBT, ZWEPHN, ZKEPHN, ZKATGY... beware because there are more.

ascanio1 said:
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 model N9005 is the international LTE/4G model and mounts the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor which is compatible (in theory) with these frequencies:
MHz: 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 (http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/processors/800) and you can download the full specifications here: http://www.qualcomm.com/media/documents/qualcomm-snapdragon-800-product-brief
The problem is that the N9005 comes in a number of different MPN (regional lock) versions. Each MPN has its own radio/modem setup and each modem has its own (up to theoretical maximum of 6) LTE/4G bands/frequencies setup.
Therefore to answer the question: " What LTE bands does the N9005 support?" you have to first find out which MPN model you are talking about.
I found out the hard way that a "factory unlocked, region free" Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32GB N9005 phone, listed under www.samsung.com to be compatible with bands 1, 3 , 8 and 20 is not, in fact, capable of working on those frequencies/bands because I bought a factory unlocked model of the wrong MPN version. There is room for legal action here but that's another matter for a different topic.
Just FYI here are a few MPN versions that you must consider: ZKEXSI, ZKEBTU, ZWEBTU, ZIEITV, ZKEITV, ZWEITV, ZKEPHE, ZKEDBT, ZWEPHN, ZKEPHN, ZKATGY... beware because there are more.
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JESUS I feel smarter already after reading that! Now would you happen to know what MPN version of the N9005 that supports At&t or that information MIA?

PatienceWithin said:
JESUS I feel smarter already after reading that! Now would you happen to know what MPN version of the N9005 that supports At&t or that information MIA?
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I am not sure if there is a SM-N9005 which will work on AT&T. I think that there is a specific model called SM-N900T or something like that. And I think that that model only has one MPN firmware - it's own AT&T firmware. But I'm not sure at all about this.
I don't know a lot about AT&T but there is a specific thread here on XDA about that phone and carrier.
If AT&T uses one of the frequencies listed in the link to Qualcomm which I posted, then, yes, you can use the SM-N9005 on AT&T. But... to do that you will need to:
1. Find out which frequencies AT&T uses (the band numbers and not the MHz frequencies)
2. Find out from my link if those bands are native in the Qualcomm chip.
3a. Find which MPN has the right modem.
4a. Flash that MPN with a programme called Odin (you will need specific, detailed instructions to do this, which you can find online)
5. Find the correct AT&T APN (data access points)
6. Set up that APN in your phone (you will need specific, detailed instructions to do this, which you can find online)
OR
3b. Find the correct CSC portion of the MPN firmware (the CSC is that part of the MPN which carries inside the modem specifications - Carrier Specific Code).
4b. Flash only the CSC with Odin
5. & 6. should not be necessary
OR
3c. Find the correct modem and radio.
4c. Flash that modem/radio in the CSC portion of the MPN firmware with Odin
5. & 6. Will be necessary
OR
3d. Find the factory "service mode" number. This is a simple number prefixed and postfix by #* which you simply type on your keyboard, as if it were a phone number.
4d. Once you access service mode, enable the correct modem (hoping that it's resident, but it should be if point 2 was a YES).
5. & 6. Will be necessary
I need bands 1, 2, 8 and 20 for my carries (I live in 2 countries at the same time).
I tried to find the "service mode" code but couldn't find it.
I tried to find the right radio/modem which operates those bands but couldn't find it.
I tried to find the right CSC that carries those bands but couldn't find it.
I tried to find the correct MPN that carries those bands but couldn't find it.
So now I'm flashing different MPN (firmware versions) hoping that one will, sooner or later, contain those bands.
If you can find the codes to access service mode or which modem or CSC or MPN carry your AT&T bands and those bands are supported by the Qualcomm chip, then it's a piece of cake!
You only need one of those methods as the MPN contains the CSC which, in turn, contains the modem which, in turn, can enable/disable bands.
All you need, in theory, is to enable the correct bands if the Qualcomm chip hardware supports them.
Inviato dal mio SM-N9005 utilizzando Tapatalk

Service mode is *#0011#

IOU-1 said:
Service mode is *#0011#
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Thanks. You gave it to me in another thread!
Now I need to find out how to enable the modem to lock onto my required bands... any idea?
Sent from my SM-N9005 with Tapatalk

No idea, since it automatically connects didnt care to look around. If you find one let me know.

Just to add for info, the N9005 International version supports LTE bands:
800 = channel 20
850 = channel 5
900 = channel 8
1800 = channel 3
2100 = channel 1
2600 = channel 7
while ATT USA uses:
700 = channel 17 (future)
1700 = channel 4
1900 = channel 2
and Tmobile USA uses:
1700 = channel 4

xdm9mm said:
Just to add for info, the N9005 International version supports LTE bands:
800 = channel 20
850 = channel 5
900 = channel 8
1800 = channel 3
2100 = channel 1
2600 = channel 7
while ATT USA uses:
700 = channel 17 (future)
1700 = channel 4
1900 = channel 2
and Tmobile USA uses:
1700 = channel 4
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So has anyone found a way to swap channels/frequencies on intl model? I moved to USA, I don't want to throw out my Europe n9005 and buy a new one here because of this international band war.. :/ all I can run is H+, which is kinda slow, not always available, then it falls back to regular H which doesn't give any data at all. impossible to use my n9005 in usa

valtersboze said:
So has anyone found a way to swap channels/frequencies on intl model? I moved to USA, I don't want to throw out my Europe n9005 and buy a new one here because of this international band war.. :/ all I can run is H+, which is kinda slow, not always available, then it falls back to regular H which doesn't give any data at all. impossible to use my n9005 in usa
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Same here with my S4, I only get H+. In UK, you buy a phone from any provider, get it unlocked, and use other sim card from other networks, and it works with all the bands. In US, the network providers want to monopolize the market that is why the bands are all mixed up. The only solution I can think of now is to buy Sony phones because I have read they have "REAL" international/worldwide LTE bands.

[Q] N9000 vs. N9005 frequency bands?

On GSMArena, both phones are listed under the same page with these details:
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - N9005
4G Network LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - N9005
Which are for the N9000? And which for the N9005?
My carrier is using 900Mhz and 1800Mhz for 2G and 2100Mhz for 3G with no 4G yet. Will the N9005 work fine? I prefer to get a LTE-ready phone because I travel a lot.
-EDIT: My sources can't confirm whether the 900Mhz band is supported for 2G or 3G but it should help with basic reception for phone calls either way.

BullHorn7 said:
On GSMArena, both phones are listed under the same page with these details:
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - N9005
4G Network LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - N9005
Which are for the N9000? And which for the N9005?
My carrier is using 900Mhz and 1800Mhz for 2G and 2100Mhz for 3G with no 4G yet. Will the N9005 work fine? I prefer to get a LTE-ready phone because I travel a lot.
-EDIT: My sources can't confirm whether the 900Mhz band is supported for 2G or 3G but it should help with basic reception for phone calls either way.
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If the phone you are looking at shows 4G bands, then it's N9005. From what you mentioned about the frequencies used by our carrier, the N9005 will work just fine. However, consider the regional lock problem before you buy a grey market device. The phone you buy might be capable of working with your network, but that does not mean it will actually work.

sharl1987 said:
If the phone you are looking at shows 4G bands, then it's N9005. From what you mentioned about the frequencies used by our carrier, the N9005 will work just fine. However, consider the regional lock problem before you buy a grey market device. The phone you buy might be capable of working with your network, but that does not mean it will actually work.
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Great news, thanks. Yes, Samsung should eat **** and die for their latest stunt. I almost think they've done it purposefully to create a giant wave of free-marketing because there's no such thing as bad publicity.

BullHorn7 said:
Great news, thanks. Yes, Samsung should eat **** and die for their latest stunt. I almost think they've done it purposefully to create a giant wave of free-marketing because there's no such thing as bad publicity.
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well, you can always use an unlocking service. Many members have tried that method and it worked for them.

sharl1987 said:
If the phone you are looking at shows 4G bands, then it's N9005. From what you mentioned about the frequencies used by our carrier, the N9005 will work just fine. However, consider the regional lock problem before you buy a grey market device. The phone you buy might be capable of working with your network, but that does not mean it will actually work.
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sharl1987 said:
well, you can always use an unlocking service. Many members have tried that method and it worked for them.
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Nah. I'm not going to pay extra money to unlock and unlocked sim-free international phone.
Thanks Samsung for helping me save my money by not buying your ****.

I'm looking for help to find:
1) Which MPN firmware version works on bands 1, 3 8 and 20.
2) Where can I download that MPN to flash it to my N9005.
I found out the hard way that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE/4G N9005, international unlocked model will not necessarily work on the bands which it is compatible with due to a stupid Samsung policy: Samsung locks some bands on their factory unlocked phone!
Absurd and stupid!
sharl1987 said:
If the phone you are looking at shows 4G bands, then it's N9005. From what you mentioned about the frequencies used by our carrier, the N9005 will work just fine. However, consider the regional lock problem before you buy a grey market device. The phone you buy might be capable of working with your network, but that does not mean it will actually work.
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Yes, you are right!
I discovered that the N9005:
- Comes in a number of different MPN versions (*)
- Each MPN version is locked to certain radios/frequencies (even though the N9005 phone is a factory unlocked phone).
- Up to a maximum of 6 radios can be set per each version.
(*)
ZKEXSI, ZKEBTU, ZWEBTU, ZIEITV, ZKEITV, ZWEITV, ZKEPHE, ZKEDBT, ZWEPHN, ZKEPHN, ZKATGY... just to mention a few.
I flashed the new 4.4.2 Polish OS (XXUENA6, OXXENA5, XXUENA2) on my N90005 to try to unlock the LTE bands that I'm interested in (1, 3 8 and 20) as I have 2 contracts (Vodafone Italy & Softbank Japan) but I found out that my N9005 will not work with these 2 operators, even though it is compatible.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I've been looking for ways to use my N9005 with Tmobile US but the frequency is different so I don't get and LTE signal. Did you guys find a way if we can add frequencies manually? Or is it really with the hardware?

marloweloy said:
I've been looking for ways to use my N9005 with Tmobile US but the frequency is different so I don't get and LTE signal. Did you guys find a way if we can add frequencies manually? Or is it really with the hardware?
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I read somewhere this is possible on the Note 2, but it might take a while before someone does it on the Note 3...

xdm9mm said:
I read somewhere this is possible on the Note 2, but it might take a while before someone does it on the Note 3...
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Oh okay. Thank you. I thought we can try to flash a tmobile modem on N9005 to make it work. But I guess it will ruin my phone.

N9005 - LTE Problem

Hello geniuses!
Before anyone asks, I have already tried the search function and was unable to get any pertinent results!!
I have a n9005 unbranded factory unlocked phone that I purchased through a retailer in Singapore. I absolutely love this phone it is such a beast!
However, I am having a problem with the handset. I am with telus up here in Canada and I am unable to connect to their LTE network. I called customer service to ensure that LTE is enabled on my plan and it is. I am getting HSPA+ speeds and I am able to make voice calls just fine, but I bought this phone thinking I would have LTE enabled on it.
Now from my understanding, the snapdragon 800 chipset has LTE bands that support numerous networks. However, since this is a phone from Singapore it may only have Singapore LTE bands enabled. Is there a way to change it so that it recognizes Canadian bands, more specifically Telus' LTE network?
I read that by flashing a new modem or csc I would be able to get LTE speeds, is this the case? If so, can some one guide me in the right direction on how to do this as I am a complete noob!
Thanks everyone!:fingers-crossed:

Did I not just answer a similar thread about someone with the *exact* same issue with a handset from Hong Kong?
Singapore uses the 1800 and 2600 LTE bands, Telus only the 1700 band. You're using a phone that doesn't even see your LTE band...

Makaveli_Trained said:
Hello geniuses!
Before anyone asks, I have already tried the search function and was unable to get any pertinent results!!
I have a n9005 unbranded factory unlocked phone that I purchased through a retailer in Singapore. I absolutely love this phone it is such a beast!
However, I am having a problem with the handset. I am with telus up here in Canada and I am unable to connect to their LTE network. I called customer service to ensure that LTE is enabled on my plan and it is. I am getting HSPA+ speeds and I am able to make voice calls just fine, but I bought this phone thinking I would have LTE enabled on it.
Now from my understanding, the snapdragon 800 chipset has LTE bands that support numerous networks. However, since this is a phone from Singapore it may only have Singapore LTE bands enabled. Is there a way to change it so that it recognizes Canadian bands, more specifically Telus' LTE network?
I read that by flashing a new modem or csc I would be able to get LTE speeds, is this the case? If so, can some one guide me in the right direction on how to do this as I am a complete noob!
Thanks everyone!:fingers-crossed:
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Yes - wrong phone for Canada. You need an N900W8

ShadowLea said:
Did I not just answer a similar thread about someone with the *exact* same issue with a handset from Hong Kong?
Singapore uses the 1800 and 2600 LTE bands, Telus only the 1700 band. You're using a phone that doesn't even see your LTE band...
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Yes I understand that...
That's why I asked if it's possible to flash a different modem on the phone that will enable the 1700 band?

@Class said:
Yes - wrong phone for Canada. You need an N900W8
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Can I flash a different firmware or modem to enable the LTE band?

Anyone?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app

Makaveli_Trained said:
Anyone?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46139193
Sent from my SM-N900W8 using xda premium

Thanks
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app

Does anyonr knows how to flash firmware or modem then I will be able to activate lte on my note 3
Thank you

if u havea 4g enabled device such as note 3 model number n9005 then u can use 4g untill its frequency is not supported.... the supported frequencies are not software based.. the are hardware based andcannot be changed.... note 3 n9005 supports LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 and note3 n900w8 supports LTE 700 / 1900 / 2100 ... if ur carrier transmits on frequency other than these then us device is useless.... many people buy these devices only because it has 4g but they arenot even aware of supported frequencies so u all must research properly before buying.... PLY PRESS THANKS IF MY POST HELPED U...:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

[Q] N9005 or N900T and other confusions !

Good Day all !
I am resident of India and looking forward to buying a SD variant of Note 3 aka n900t or n9005.
My confusion stems from number of reason
1) I would be soon moving to Canada ( Vancouver Island ) and hence require LTE or atleast 3g to work there.
2) I am an active firmware flasher and would prefer a device with a bootloader unlocked.
These are the following 2 options where i can buy from ( Remove dot and add " . " )
n9005 variant (UK model)
ebay(dot)in/itm/121340307949
or
n900t variant
ebay(dot)in/itm/NEW-Samsung-Galaxy-Note3-N900T-32GB-T-Mobile-4G-LTE-1-Yr-Seller-Wty-Black-COLOUR-/231223375840?pt=IN_Mobile_Phones&hash=item35d5fcb7e0&_uhb=1
Now from what i understand N9005 bootloader is locked ? and doesnt have the required frequencies to get data on Canadian networks?
The n900t listing apparently only has a software unlock and doesnt have a factory unlock hence it needs to be unlocked again incase the update disables it so I am slightly less inclined towards it. However looking at all aspects I am ready to pick it up if its better value preposition as compared to n9005 based on my preferences,
Please advice.

N900T will give you LTE coverage in the US and Canada as they both use band 4 and 7 for LTE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks)
Here is the full list of n900t bands:
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 UMTS: Band 1 (2100), Band 2 (1900), Band 4 (1700), Band 5 (850)
LTE: Band 4 (1700), Band 17 (700), Band 1 (2100), Band 2 (1900), Band 5 (850), Band 7 (2600)
As for your n9005 questions, you can read through this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458539
Seems like N900T is the better answer here as it will give you hspa+ in india, and 3g/hspa+/LTE in canada and the US, while having an unlocked bootloader. As long as its SIM / Region unlocked, which is fairly easy to do.

dirrtyswan said:
N900T will give you LTE coverage in the US and Canada as they both use band 4 and 7 for LTE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks)
Here is the full list of n900t bands:
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 UMTS: Band 1 (2100), Band 2 (1900), Band 4 (1700), Band 5 (850)
LTE: Band 4 (1700), Band 17 (700), Band 1 (2100), Band 2 (1900), Band 5 (850), Band 7 (2600)
As for your n9005 questions, you can read through this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458539
Seems like N900T is the better answer here as it will give you hspa+ in india, and 3g/hspa+/LTE in canada and the US, while having an unlocked bootloader. As long as its SIM / Region unlocked, which is fairly easy to do.
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Ah that's a perfect reply. I did compare lte bands but well it looked n9005 had more bands and lol so thought it may have better comaptibility. Any way t-mobile note 3 it is.
Thanks again.

strangeprotocol said:
Good Day all !
I am resident of India and looking forward to buying a SD variant of Note 3 aka n900t or n9005.
My confusion stems from number of reason
1) I would be soon moving to Canada ( Vancouver Island ) and hence require LTE or atleast 3g to work there.
2) I am an active firmware flasher and would prefer a device with a bootloader unlocked.
These are the following 2 options where i can buy from ( Remove dot and add " . " )
n9005 variant (UK model)
ebay(dot)in/itm/121340307949
or
n900t variant
ebay(dot)in/itm/NEW-Samsung-Galaxy-Note3-N900T-32GB-T-Mobile-4G-LTE-1-Yr-Seller-Wty-Black-COLOUR-/231223375840?pt=IN_Mobile_Phones&hash=item35d5fcb7e0&_uhb=1
Now from what i understand N9005 bootloader is locked ? and doesnt have the required frequencies to get data on Canadian networks?
The n900t listing apparently only has a software unlock and doesnt have a factory unlock hence it needs to be unlocked again incase the update disables it so I am slightly less inclined towards it. However looking at all aspects I am ready to pick it up if its better value preposition as compared to n9005 based on my preferences,
Please advice.
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There is also the option of N900W8, which has certain advantages (I think it has the 1900 band which N900T does not but instead has 1700, also W8 has a "friendlier" bootloader).
You should also check the 3G/4G coverage in the area under discussion - as far as I know in cities coverage is OK but in other places the coverage is poor.

xclub_101 said:
There is also the option of N900W8, which has certain advantages (I think it has the 1900 band which N900T does not but instead has 1700, also W8 has a "friendlier" bootloader).
You should also check the 3G/4G coverage in the area under discussion - as far as I know in cities coverage is OK but in other places the coverage is poor.
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Well unfortunately n900w8 is not avaible in India and getting it through negrielectronics or overseas would be cumbersome. The safest is to go get via ebay in India. So do you thing because of missing 1900 band n900t will have issues with getting 3g everywhere. I am least concerned bout LTE and pretty satisfied with 3g speeds .

Good point, I was about to edit my post to say something like that. OP should be considering N900T vs N900w8 model, which is made for Canada. I did a little initial ready and it looks like N900T is compatible with canadian carriers, but you absolutely have to root it and flash different modems on it to make it work flawlessly. It also depends on which carrier you go with in Canada - bell / telus / wind etc.
There is some discussion on it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529972
So yeah, be prepared to do some tinkering with modems.

dirrtyswan said:
Good point, I was about to edit my post to say something like that. OP should be considering N900T vs N900w8 model, which is made for Canada. I did a little initial ready and it looks like N900T is compatible with canadian carriers, but you absolutely have to root it and flash different modems on it to make it work flawlessly. It also depends on which carrier you go with in Canada - bell / telus / wind etc.
There is some discussion on it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529972
So yeah, be prepared to do some tinkering with modems.
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I am not even 100% convinced you can cross-flash modems, more research would be needed on that direction if the decision is based on that.
However regarding the precise bands - I know that most carriers have the coverage maps available on their websites, so the original poster could look on that and select a carrier, then check the precise bands.

xclub_101 said:
I am not even 100% convinced you can cross-flash modems, more research would be needed on that direction if the decision is based on that.
However regarding the precise bands - I know that most carriers have the coverage maps available on their websites, so the original poster could look on that and select a carrier, then check the precise bands.
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Well what only concerns me is whether if n900t will get 3g speeds atleast across all the carriers or will n9005 have that scenario. I am not really bothered bout LTE. By the does n9005 uk devices bootloader unlocked?
I am not really thinking of cross flashing various modems if its possible all i just want a device which gets data better than 2g speeds. I have been through various threadsper given links and other research prior and well everywhere there are conflicting reports.

[Q] Galaxy s4 i9505 (Sgh-i337m) No lte

Hi, I have a problem with my Lte/4g connection. I had lte on android 4.2.2. No I upgradet it to 4.4. Result is everything is working except 4g/LTE. I have just H/H+. I checked apn, which is OK. I downloaded LTE discovery which tells me unknowen LTE Band. How can I fix this??

Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Please standby while we have your thread/question moved to the appropriate sub-forum for your device.
For future reference you can find your device sub-forum here (bookmark/subscribe this):
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Within that section you will find a dedicated q&a sub-forum (this is where your thread is going to be moved to):
Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!

Your post mentions two different models of S4, so is it a GT-I9505 or SCH-I337M?
In any event, flash the ROM again via Odin. That will likely correct your issue, unless you have a GT-I9505, in which case you'll never get LTE.

wINTERBUALI said:
Hi, I have a problem with my Lte/4g connection. I had lte on android 4.2.2. No I upgradet it to 4.4. Result is everything is working except 4g/LTE. I have just H/H+. I checked apn, which is OK. I downloaded LTE discovery which tells me unknowen LTE Band. How can I fix this??
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Install this APP and add some screenshots pls.
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Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Your post mentions two different models of S4, so is it a GT-I9505 or SCH-I337M?
In any event, flash the ROM again via Odin. That will likely correct your issue, unless you have a GT-I9505, in which case you'll never get LTE.
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I own a GT-I9505 and I have LTE/4G connection. More info about: HERE.

My GT -I9505 has also LTE

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sry it is an i337m. I had 4G on 4.2.2 no its just h and h+. Lte discovery shows
Me "lte band unkown". It is international Unlocked and 4g worked perfectly before 4.4

@Joku1981: @ludoke: The phone has LTE but doesn't have the right LTE bands to function in North America, which is where I live. The lack of LTE is something I've discussed before.
I guess I earned you guys jumping on me for assuming the OP had an I337M and posting on that assumption. That's what I get for being up so late.

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Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
@Joku1981: @ludoke: The phone has LTE but doesn't have the right LTE bands to function in North America, which is where I am.
I guess I earned you guys jumping on me for being up so late.
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But I got 4g before the update. I checkt my carriers lte band which is number 20. I dialed *#2263# and i have band 20 under Lte option. But it doesnt connect to it. Lte discovery shows me just unkown lte band. By the way i am in Denmark so Europ. My device is Globa unlocked.

We have two conversations going on in the same thread. Sorry.
My device is an I9505. I live in the United States. As the I9505 doesn't have the correct bands I don't get LTE. The two gentlemen who replied to me loved the fact my initial post wasn't crystal clear, and my reply you quoted was directed at them, not you.
You have an I337M, meaning you should have LTE. The question is why you don't. I understand your phone was completely functional before the upgrade? What carrier are you using, and was this an OTA update?
EDIT: One additional thing. Have you taken a look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att and seen if anyone else has encountered this problem?

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Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
We have two conversations going on in the same thread. Sorry.
My device is an I9505. I live in the United States. As the I9505 doesn't have the correct bands I don't get LTE. The two gentlemen who replied to me loved the fact my initial post wasn't crystal clear, and my reply you quoted was directed at them, not you.
You have an I337M, meaning you should have LTE. The question is why you don't. I understand your phone was completely functional before the upgrade? What carrier are you using, and was this an OTA update?
EDIT: One additional thing. Have you taken a look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att and seen if anyone else has encountered this problem?
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No i flashed with kies to restore it to the basics. Kies gave me an Android 4.4. I tried a lot of roms before with odin but nothing helped. Even after Kies update just h/H+

wINTERBUALI said:
No i flashed with kies to restore it to the basics. Kies gave me an Android 4.4. I tried a lot of roms before with odin but nothing helped. Even after Kies update just h/H+
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- Three bands are used for 4G(LTE) in Denmark. TDC has access to the 800 and 2600 MHz bands. Telia/Telenor shares network and has access to 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz bands. 3 (Hi3G) has access to 1800 and 2600 MHz bands.
- Your device SGH-I337M use this bands for 4G (LTE 700MHz (Band 17) / 850MHz (Band 5) / 1900MHz (Band 2) / 2100MHz (Band 1) / AWS (Band 4) / 2600MHz (Band 7).
* You have to have 4G in the 2600Mhz band. Did you try to backup your internal data and make a factory reset (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything)?

Factory Reset.
Joku1981 said:
- Three bands are used for 4G(LTE) in Denmark. TDC has access to the 800 and 2600 MHz bands. Telia/Telenor shares network and has access to 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz bands. 3 (Hi3G) has access to 1800 and 2600 MHz bands.
- Your device SGH-I337M use this bands for 4G (LTE 700MHz (Band 17) / 850MHz (Band 5) / 1900MHz (Band 2) / 2100MHz (Band 1) / AWS (Band 4) / 2600MHz (Band 7).
* You have to have 4G in the 2600Mhz band. Did you try to backup your internal data and make a factory reset (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything)?
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Yes after i flashed the new roms. This are my bands:

This phone has been modified from the original specs in that the bands were reprogrammed in the LTE chip. The I337M should have bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 17. The I9505 should have bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 20. The bands for the two models were combined into one for this phone, and band 1 discarded. Where did you get this phone?

I got it over ebay. It said international unlocked. What can I do??
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Return it to the seller for a refund. I'd say get a S4 off Swappa, but I'm not sure if Swappa is available in whatever country you are in. As to the 4G indicator, was it just "4G", or did it say "4G LTE"? In North America it makes a huge difference as in North America, HSPA+ was marketed as 4G service. When LTE became available, it was marketed as 4G LTE.
This is only speculation, but after the update, based upon your language settings, the phone also changed its signal indicator from "4G" to "H+", meaning you never had LTE in the first place.

It was just 4G but it was much faster than now!!!!
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Is there now way to fix this??? I don't want to resent it cause it cost a lot from Denmark to the us
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There's no way to fix it. The seller clearly read the article on XDA about adding LTE bands to the phone, tried it, and got the bands to register in the service menu. However, the bands are hard-coded into the chip itself and cannot be changed. I know, as I tried it and ended up temporarily losing my SIM unlock because of it.
Your options are these:
1. Return it to the seller.
2. Sell it yourself on eBay.
3. Use it as is.

But that still doesn't explain why I had 4G before and it was a way faster than my Internet is now
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