[Q] Question - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 SPH_L720 but its been flashed over to Verizon but i can't recieve picture text or send Picture texts is there a way I can fix it to where I can get picture texts and I can send them? And ever since I had my phone flashed over I noticed that the Network still says sprint but I'm with Verizon, and I can't update my PRL or my Profile and then I don't get 4GLTE anymore all I get is 3G. My phone is both rooted and unlocked so I have no Sim.
Also I don't know if I'm in the right section or not. Because my phone is a Sprint Phone but is in service with Verizon. I'm sorry if I'm in the wrong Section
Thank you to anyone who could answer these and help me.

For MMS I think you will need the APNs for Verizon (my guess not 100% sure). As for the LTE you will never get it on the Sprint GS4 flashed to Verizon because they use different frequencies.
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Ahh okay well thanks for clearing up my problem and I never knew that about the Frequencies I guess you learn something new everyday lol.

PWN3R1O2 said:
Ahh okay well thanks for clearing up my problem and I never knew that about the Frequencies I guess you learn something new everyday lol.
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Haha yup. Good thing is that Verizon has great 3G speeds!
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Flash EVO to MetroPCS

Hi Guys, I'm trying to see if there has been any luck yet with getting the EVO on metropcs network. I heard that it was possible but didn't know if this was similar to the HERO process or what. Any insight or help in the right direction is greatly appreciated.
im interested to know if it can be put on the boost mobile network!
one sold on ebay on friday. ~1200USD$
I am guessing they hacked the MEID to a known boost acceptable one.
Some people have done it with the Sprint Hero, a few got data working, I think the speeds may have been poor...can't remember. I'm having trouble finding the thread, but I believe you have to make some changes (even on the Hero) through CDMA workshop to get features to work.
Howard Forums has better info on trying to go to a different carrier. http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1443845-BEFORE-YOU-ASK-POST-Read-THIS-if-you-are-a-beginner-amp-have-questions-about-flashing!
Have you called Metro PCS with your ESN and MSL? They should be able to tell you straight up if you can do it the easy way (don't think you can).
danknee said:
Some people have done it with the Sprint Hero, a few got data working, I think the speeds may have been poor...can't remember. I'm having trouble finding the thread, but I believe you have to make some changes (even on the Hero) through CDMA tools to get features to work.
Howard Forums has better info on trying to go to a different carrier. http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1443845-BEFORE-YOU-ASK-POST-Read-THIS-if-you-are-a-beginner-amp-have-questions-about-flashing!
Have you called Metro PCS with your ESN and MSL? They should be able to tell you straight up if you can do it the easy way (don't think you can).
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Yeah I've heard different things as well as seen proof on a few videos of it being on their network, but metro will not add them just yet so there is modifying involved I guess. I'll search a bit more to see what I find and post back.
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Hi Guys, I'm trying to see if there has been any luck yet with getting the EVO on metropcs network. I heard that it was possible but didn't know if this was similar to the HERO process or what. Any insight or help in the right direction is greatly appreciated.
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Wow...
And here I was thinking today was a day I was going to get chores done
Time to figure this out!
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Wow...
And here I was thinking today was a day I was going to get chores done
Time to figure this out!
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I'm in the same boat! back to the lab I go!
Heres another thread in Aforums that shows a video of the EVO being "flashed" to another either cricket or metro pcs.
http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-4g/92379-htc-evo-4g-full-flash-cricket-metro.html
Does anyone know how someone would go about flashing an EVO so it can be used on another carrier???
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Heres another thread in Aforums that shows a video of the EVO being "flashed" to another either cricket or metro pcs.
http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-4g/92379-htc-evo-4g-full-flash-cricket-metro.html
Does anyone know how someone would go about flashing an EVO so it can be used on another carrier???
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ap3604,
I ran across this one earlier as well. They've got some threads over on HOFO where they say its very similar to the HERO flash. I have an Evo in hand so I'll get in the lab and post back results.
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ap3604,
I ran across this one earlier as well. They've got some threads over on HOFO where they say its very similar to the HERO flash. I have an Evo in hand so I'll get in the lab and post back results.
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Glad to see you want the best deal as much as I do brotha
Let me know if you want any of the flashing link's I found as well. (got a ton of them)
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Glad to see you want the best deal as much as I do brotha
Let me know if you want any of the flashing link's I found as well. (got a ton of them)
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Yeah I'm on it. Actually have already flashed over to the network but trying to it activated now.
wasn't it metro pcs that offers to flash your phone free of charge?
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rutter9 said:
wasn't it metro pcs that offers to flash your phone free of charge?
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Wow... Where is that metro store located? I have a box full to flash over for that rate.
Yep thought I remember hearing that. But turns out it's when they were first opening I guess?
http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/metropcs-will-flash-existing-cdma-handsets/2008-06-26?page=1
Ok,
All I did to get it to work with calls is use the MSL to load the MetroPcs Prl file to the phone. I found a guy in Miami that added the IMEI to the Metro system and activated the phone for $60. That includes the first month of service.
So, now I have an Evo working for calls and text on Metro.
I have no idea how to get the internet working.
Can someone help?
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Ok,
All I did to get it to work with calls is use the MSL to load the MetroPcs Prl file to the phone. I found a guy in Miami that added the IMEI to the Metro system and activated the phone for $60. That includes the first month of service.
So, now I have an Evo working for calls and text on Metro.
I have no idea how to get the internet working.
Can someone help?
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I cant help since I dont have an Evo yet to test but I came across this info that might be relevant before flashing to Metro.
Back in 2007, Metro initially only planned 3g data in 7 different cities: http://www.intomobile.com/2007/12/11/metropcs-planning-3g-service-in-seven-markets.html
Then in January of 2010, Metro decides to skip future 3g deployment in favor of LTE: http://connectedplanetonline.com/3g4g/news/metropcs-4g-leap-0113/
There's a pretty big gap in between these two announcements so I don't know how many markets Metro deployed 3g data since 2007 so I'll have to call them and find out... but I wouldn't want to be stuck on 2g for the rest of the time I had the phone (since they aren't rolling out more 3g and their 4g is LTE and not WiMax)
Feel free to correct me if I am wrong
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Ok,
All I did to get it to work with calls is use the MSL to load the MetroPcs Prl file to the phone. I found a guy in Miami that added the IMEI to the Metro system and activated the phone for $60. That includes the first month of service.
So, now I have an Evo working for calls and text on Metro.
I have no idea how to get the internet working.
Can someone help?
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Here is some info that will get the web going...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=704161

New Verizon PRL

Hey all, can anyone upload or direct me to the new 52501 Verizon PRL? Looked on the net but seems no one has uploaded it yet that I can find.
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Not sure why you'd ask on a Sprint Evo forum...check the Incredible section maybe?
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Not sure why you'd ask on a Sprint Evo forum...check the Incredible section maybe?
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He asked because a fair amount of users use the method to operate off of the verizon prl for data.
jmsmeltzer2000 said:
Hey all, can anyone upload or direct me to the new 52501 Verizon PRL? Looked on the net but seems no one has uploaded it yet that I can find.
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The PRL you asked for is not the newest one bro, the current one is 52515 as of september 21.....I uploaded as a .txt file because XDA doesn't let me upload it as a .prl file so just edit it in rootexplorer or whatever file manager you got and take off the .txt....GOOD LUCK on whatever it is you're trying to do!
Didn't sprint get extremely picky with the progressive roaming and are sending letters out more often than usual? I did the verizon prl, but I also had some issues with them as well..
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Didn't sprint get extremely picky with the progressive roaming and are sending letters out more often than usual? I did the verizon prl, but I also had some issues with them as well..
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I believe when on the verizon PRL, it shows up as roaming; so people were getting notices/terminated for excessive roaming. Its an extreme use at your own risk deal.
mazdarider23 said:
The PRL you asked for is not the newest one bro, the current one is 52515 as of september 21.....I uploaded as a .txt file because XDA doesn't let me upload it as a .prl file so just edit it in rootexplorer or whatever file manager you got and take off the .txt....GOOD LUCK on whatever it is you're trying to do!
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Thanks man! And yes some of us Sprint users force roaming on Verizon. As soon as my contract is up I'm switching to Verizon.
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jmsmeltzer2000 said:
Thanks man! And yes some of us Sprint users force roaming on Verizon. As soon as my contract is up I'm switching to Verizon.
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im gonna do it after work. Im tired of sprints crappy data & I hope i get terminated in all honesty.
A few weeks ago, I got a phone call about excessive roaming data. I'm not on a Verizon or Hybrid PRL, and I have great signal, but data is extremely slow, and for some reason my phone will switch to Verizon or US Cellular. I didn't worry about it because the contract I signed said UNLIMITED data, both on and off network. But the call I got, the lady said I get 300MB roaming and 5GB Sprint 3G. She told me to take my phone to a Sprint repair center to get an exchange (I haven't been able to update my PRL or Profile since 01120). I declined because I refuse to get a refurbished phone. She then told me my line would continue to be monitored for compliance, and if not they will help me cancel my line or help port my number to another carrier.
I guess be careful using an unofficial Sprint PRL if you like Sprint's pricing.
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So, I have a question. I have an HTC Merge and have downloaded the PRL posted here just in case. I have backed up my APN and everything else just in case, because I am wanting to use a custom version of the new Gingerbread rom released by USCC. Is there anything else I should do just to make sure I am still able to use my phone?
does any body have verizon 52669 prl? would you please share it?
I need to upgrade my roaming list...
thanks!

[Q] LG G2 D800 AT&T voice calls drop 4GLTE to 4G

Hi guys I searched the forums and didn't see any mention of this besides somebody with a Sprint version of the phone talking about it. I bought an AT&T G2 D800 over the phone with them, they shipped it to me and it was fine for a day or so until AT&T rolled out the D80010o firmware then my phone started getting strange battery drains and in call volume setting keeps reverting back to 90% every time I reset the phone, so I brought it in and exchanged it for a new one. Herein lies the problem.
On this new G2, I noticed that every time I would go to make a call, the signal drops down from 4GLTE to just regular 4G. That never happened to the phone I brought in to exchange. Granted I don't remember making a call before I did the firmware update so I can't say for sure if it did it before the software update but I doubt it since the notes on AT&T's site said it was mainly making the phone ISIS capable. The reason I noticed the difference right away was because up until that point I'd never seen the 4G icon on the G2, so I saw it right away. I was still in my car testing the phone so I came back into the store to ask them if that was normal, they said it was. One guy even said it happens to his iPhone too. Since there was 3 of them saying it was normal, I walked back out. I went home and did some more research and it seems like the G2 supports "LTE (SVLTE, CSFB, CA, VoLTE, RCS, MIMO)" taken from: www lg com/global/g2/sub3 html (sorry it won't let me post outside links) and also like I said, my previous G2 didn't do that.
I need help confirming from other AT&T LG G2 D800 owners that their phone doesn't do the same thing, that when you make a voice call in an area where you're getting 4GLTE, the radio doesn't drop down to just regular 4G. The minute I hang up it goes back up to 4GLTE and I'm staying still in one spot so it's coverage, and my entire has always had LTE coverage. Please let me know before I bring it in for another exchange as the AT&T I went to the customer service was terribad, I'd like to go in there with certainty so that if push comes to shove, I'll just tell them to open a new G2 and test it on the spot to see if it does that. Any help would be much appreciated, thank you.
Confirmed on the 4GLTE -> 4G on voice call -> 4GLTE.
Never paid attention b4 and don't know whether it supposed to be that way or not.
And yes, with the D80010o firmware, battery seems to drop quicker than expected
Thanks for the quick response and apparently being the only LG G2 D800 owner on this forum. Yeah I haven't updated this phone yet and battery once again runs like a champ.
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Your phone will drop to 4G until VoLTE (voice over LTE) rolls out possibly next year. It's been like this for a while, so don't think there is something wrong with the device.
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born_fisherman said:
Your phone will drop to 4G until VoLTE (voice over LTE) rolls out possibly next year. It's been like this for a while, so don't think there is something wrong with the device.
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I know this is a bit off topic but is there a separate 4G LTE icon in the notification (status) bar? All my other phones have had the 4G LTE icon there when I'm at home but this phone always says 4G
You guy the software of lg g2 if really bad your phone does not know when to change to 3g 4g or 4lte its not just att is all lg g2 the update is supposed to fix it but that wont happened as you can see. Try to update prifile and prl to see if it help.... mines its fine now after i update
And if you are using a custom rom you may have to do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569237
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diehardbattery said:
I know this is a bit off topic but is there a separate 4G LTE icon in the notification (status) bar? All my other phones have had the 4G LTE icon there when I'm at home but this phone always says 4G
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Nope, there isn't. The 4GLTE disappears the the 4G icon replaces it at the same spot or vice versa. I'd try turning off the phone for a while and then turning it back on, or swap out the SIM. The guy at my AT&T store told me sometimes it's an activation thing where it can take a day or two to be "fully" activated and get full 4GLTE.
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Nope, there isn't. The 4GLTE disappears the the 4G icon replaces it at the same spot or vice versa. I'd try turning off the phone for a while and then turning it back on, or swap out the SIM. The guy at my AT&T store told me sometimes it's an activation thing where it can take a day or two to be "fully" activated and get full 4GLTE.
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I forgot I had mentioned that problem here.. I made a thread about it lol. It was a bad SIM.
Nicamarcel1 said:
You guy the software of lg g2 if really bad your phone does not know when to change to 3g 4g or 4lte its not just att is all lg g2 the update is supposed to fix it but that wont happened as you can see. Try to update prifile and prl to see if it help.... mines its fine now after i update
And if you are using a custom rom you may have to do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569237
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Thanks... not quite sure what you're talking about with the link though but I'm on AT&T... AT&T/T-Mobile are GSM and don't have PRLs to update... that's a CDMA Verizon/Sprint thing.

Droid Ultra AT&T Nano Sim

Yes it works I'm proof of it! I bought the nano Sim card it works. You can talk and text ....have 3G only and use WiFi also but hey it works my cell bill going be a lot cheaper also any Verizon 4G LTE will worked they are unlocked here in the US also not just international put your mobile network on Global setting and u can't text pictures but no big deal unless there a fix for that.....I'm glad I done research on this guys at XDA HELP ME!! Special thanks to kuz142......
But I thought these phones are locked down by verizon in US?
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jeromejeremytay said:
But I thought these phones are locked down by verizon in US?
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thats what everybody thought...but when I saw a guy post that he was on t-mobile overseas...i thought i would give it a shot.
all i did was switch the sims and it imediately started to pick up T-mobiles network...and my phone is still locked and unrooted
everything works on HSPA+, calls work fine, and on 4GLTE the internet was great but i couldnt send texts
spiral777 said:
thats what everybody thought...but when I saw a guy post that he was on t-mobile overseas...i thought i would give it a shot.
all i did was switch the sims and it imediately started to pick up T-mobiles network...and my phone is still locked and unrooted
everything works on HSPA+, calls work fine, and on 4GLTE the internet was great but i couldnt send texts
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Everybody is a bit of a stretch. All VZW 4G phones are SIM unlocked due to their block C agreement with the FCC. It's been this way for about a year. Maybe a little longer.
OP: If you enter the proper APN information and your account is provisioned properly you should be able to get HSPA+ and messaging working. You'll also get VERY limited LTE coverage as AT&T does utilize a small amount of Band 4 depending where you live.
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I started a thread a while back that might help you... It's literally listed right next to this. It should help you if you upgrade to 4.4 before they fix the issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591954
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arcanexvi said:
Everybody is a bit of a stretch. All VZW 4G phones are SIM unlocked due to their block C agreement with the FCC. It's been this way for about a year. Maybe a little longer.
OP: If you enter the proper APN information and your account is provisioned properly you should be able to get HSPA+ and messaging working. You'll also get VERY limited LTE coverage as AT&T does utilize a small amount of Band 4 depending where you live.
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I started a thread a while back that might help you... It's literally listed right next to this. It should help you if you upgrade to 4.4 before they fix the issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591954
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Mine is just stock 4.4 Ultra I have text and talk and 3G can't send pictures by text everything else is ok. No drop calls texting works great...I can't complain at all saves me lot of money. Like I said my Droid Ultra is just stock not rooted.
eek88dj said:
Mine is just stock 4.4 Ultra I have text and talk and 3G can't send pictures by text everything else is ok. No drop calls texting works great...I can't complain at all saves me lot of money. Like I said my Droid Ultra is just stock not rooted.
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I change the APN settings now I can send pictures by text thank you.....kuz142 has help me a lot on this research to...lot of thanks go to him....
eek88dj said:
I change the APN settings now I can send pictures by text thank you.....kuz142 has help me a lot on this research to...lot of thanks go to him....
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So far everything working great it been four days no problems it on H+ I wish I could get LTE but I don't know how...if some one knows please let know I'm a noob I'm learning a lot from you guys....thanks
Detail?
eek88dj said:
I change the APN settings now I can send pictures by text thank you.....kuz142 has help me a lot on this research to...lot of thanks go to him....
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Can you please post the APN steps used on 4.4 to get the messaging working as I plan on doing the same with my droid maxx.
I'm on aio wireless (att) now with my maxx. I get edge, H and H+ everywhere I go. $35/mo for unlimited t/t and 3g data. I'm on Wi-Fi everywhere else. All functions work perfectly.
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I'm on aio wireless (att) now with my maxx. I get edge, H and H+ everywhere I go. $35/mo for unlimited t/t and 3g data. I'm on Wi-Fi everywhere else. All functions work perfectly.
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Sweet, I have a droid mini on the way and aio is what I'll probably end up using. T-Mobile isn't refarmed here yet so I'll be between LTE and edge which sucks, already been there once before.
Kylem said:
I'm on aio wireless (att) now with my maxx. I get edge, H and H+ everywhere I go. $35/mo for unlimited t/t and 3g data. I'm on Wi-Fi everywhere else. All functions work perfectly.
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What speeds are you getting on aio (now cricket) on H+?
How strong is your signal?
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all of Motorola phones for Verizon are factory unlocked , not many people know about it. I have cricket and I get 4g lte. I also have a moto x and works beautiful.
cal4877 said:
all of Motorola phones for Verizon are factory unlocked , not many people know about it. I have cricket and I get 4g lte. I also have a moto x and works beautiful.
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What kinda of speeds do you get and what APN settings are you using? I plan to make the switch with my Maxx next week to Cricket.
I have my Droid Maxx on Straight Talk through AT&T towers. I get LTE but I cant send any texts and the calls dont go out, is there a fix for this? Also every time I put in my APN settings, save, and select them and and then go out of my settings it resets and doesn't keep it selected. Any ideas on these issues I'm on 4.4.4 stock, rooted, debloated, and unlocked boot loader. Thanks
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I have my Droid Maxx on Straight Talk through AT&T towers. I get LTE but I cant send any texts and the calls dont go out, is there a fix for this? Also every time I put in my APN settings, save, and select them and and then go out of my settings it resets and doesn't keep it selected. Any ideas on these issues I'm on 4.4.4 stock, rooted, debloated, and unlocked boot loader. Thanks
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That doesn't sound right. I've been on AT&T with my bootloader unlocked Droid Maxx for ages and have never gotten LTE (despite getting it in the same locations with a Dev Edition Moto X). APN settings are correct, but the phone lacks the proper radios to pick up AT&T LTE. Sure you aren't getting HPSA+? Everything works flawlessly here out of the box.
xxBrun0xx said:
That doesn't sound right. I've been on AT&T with my bootloader unlocked Droid Maxx for ages and have never gotten LTE (despite getting it in the same locations with a Dev Edition Moto X). APN settings are correct, but the phone lacks the proper radios to pick up AT&T LTE. Sure you aren't getting HPSA+? Everything works flawlessly here out of the box.
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It says 4GLTE and the speeds are there AT&T uses a small bit of band 4 for LTE its says that on here somewhere and I guess I'm picking that up.I searched deeper and I found the different forums that LTE is a pain on 4.4.x
From what I know and what I've seen AT&T works with all phones even if they are locked down to their carriers
If you use topsnakes moto x 4.4.4 port for the droid line LTE works just fine

set N900v to ATT but I get no LTE4G

Hi,
I have a Verizon Note 3 N900V phone. I had changed it over to Straight talk AT&T and everything works except for the 4G. Can not find anything on how to get the 4G LTE to work. Any suggestions?
jlewis44047
N900V on StraightTalk
I have he same N900V on StraightTalk Att and I have 4G in my area some time or change to 3G , in my job I have H+ I think is depend the area or your PN settings:good:
I'm new with this phone. What is PN and what should I change? When I had straight talk Verizon I showed 4G. On the att it's h or h+.
, APN settings , a soon you install the Straight Talk sim Att , going to settings , more network ,mobile network , network mode have to setup in Global and restar the phone , APN shoulby setup automactly , depend the area you get 4G or H+
jlewis44047 said:
Hi,
I have a Verizon Note 3 N900V phone. I had changed it over to Straight talk AT&T and everything works except for the 4G. Can not find anything on how to get the 4G LTE to work. Any suggestions?
jlewis44047
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Unfortunately the sm900v will not get 4g lte on AT&T.. you will only get 4g or h+.. doesnt work on At&t bandwidth. .
You can get 4g lte on Tmobile if you can change over..I have tested both tmobile and at&t.
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Unfortunately the sm900v will not get 4g lte on AT&T.. you will only get 4g or h+.. doesnt work on At&t bandwidth. .
You can get 4g lte on Tmobile if you can change over..I have tested both tmobile and at&t.
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SO if there is a H+ I have a 4G not 4G LTE speeds? Thanks for the help
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SO if there is a H+ I have a 4G not 4G LTE speeds? Thanks for the help
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Yes thats it..
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Hhhmmm...
So, if I'm hearing (well, reading) correctly, I can get 4G and HSPA on my Verizon branded Note 3?
I'm asking because I have GOT to get away from Big V. I can't stand the way they lock their phones. Not really interested yet in a new phone but will buy a full priced one that I can root and switch to AT&T or TMO come Feb '16. In reading this thread, it makes me think that I can get relatively high speed internet access through AT&T (they have awesome coverage in this area as well) that will allow for music streaming and basically, anything short of watching video with my phone (Verizon Note 3, Android 4.4.2) as is, with just a couple changes to the APN settings? Is that right?
Holy cow! This could change everything for me! Any other details I need to know? Any advice, info, what have you, would be appreciated!
lazarus0000 said:
Hhhmmm...
So, if I'm hearing (well, reading) correctly, I can get 4G and HSPA on my Verizon branded Note 3?
I'm asking because I have GOT to get away from Big V. I can't stand the way they lock their phones. Not really interested yet in a new phone but will buy a full priced one that I can root and switch to AT&T or TMO come Feb '16. In reading this thread, it makes me think that I can get relatively high speed internet access through AT&T (they have awesome coverage in this area as well) that will allow for music streaming and basically, anything short of watching video with my phone (Verizon Note 3, Android 4.4.2) as is, with just a couple changes to the APN settings? Is that right?
Holy cow! This could change everything for me! Any other details I need to know? Any advice, info, what have you, would be appreciated!
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I think if your phone is 4.4.2 you can root the phone , but yes I have Note 3 Verizon , I use Straight Talk Att , and is working perfect $45 unlimited 5GB data not bad
L-Matatan said:
I think if your phone is 4.4.2 you can root the phone , but yes I have Note 3 Verizon , I use Straight Talk Att , and is working perfect $45 unlimited 5GB data not bad
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I did the swap today and, according to my wife and the people at TMO, I'm getting data/text/etc... but no phone. It can't call or receive...
Any ideas? I'm stuck at ork and can't get to it right now - i'm using hangouts on the work computer and talking with her that way.
She says they say it's a root issue. I call BS on that...
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
I'm an idiot....
She is too...
They are as well...
Phone works great. My wife forgot that they gave me a new number for the time being until the Verizon number was ported, which was why my phone didn't ring on TMO...
Google Voice is installed on my phone and when it detected the number wasn't right, it wouldn't complete the call...
And the folks @ the TMO store said my problem was that I was rooted! I got the hell out of there ASAP & fixed everything myself! Soon as someone says
"Oh, there's the problem! You're ROOTED!" run the other way!
Took care of all that and it's flawless!
Thanks for the great posting - this did all I needed and now I've got TMO and a HUGE data allowance for two phones at half the cost of less than that on Big V....
Bye-bye Verizon....!

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