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I don't know much about the carrier frequencies but am curious to know if the LG G2 (model: LG-D801) support LTE on the Telus Mobility network if I ROOT the device and install a custom ROM?
Can someone point me to a good how-to guide on ROOTING the LG G2? Does this device have a recovery program like TWRP? I've found some links but just do not wish to damage my phone. Unlike the Note 3, are there issues with hard bricking the device should I accidentally install the wrong ROM?
Thanks!
The LG-D801 is a pentaband phone.
All you need to do is unlock the device, you can get the code online for approximately 8 USD.
After you use that code, put in your Telus SIM and you may need to input the APN settings and you should be set. If you dont know the APN settings, go on Google and search for "Telus LTE APN settings" you should find it.
Vortex1212 said:
The LG-D801 is a pentaband phone.
All you need to do is unlock the device, you can get the code online for approximately 8 USD.
After you use that code, put in your Telus SIM and you may need to input the APN settings and you should be set. If you dont know the APN settings, go on Google and search for "Telus LTE APN settings" you should find it.
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So this device once unlocked will support LTE out of the box? No need to ROOT and install a custom modem like the Samsung devices?
cellrama said:
So this device once unlocked will support LTE out of the box? No need to ROOT and install a custom modem like the Samsung devices?
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Yes. I have Wind LG G2 using with Fido LTE and no root. You wouldnt be able to root this phone even if you wanted since I dont think there is a root out.
But if you do find a root let me know. I am dying to root this phone
Vortex1212 said:
Yes. I have Wind LG G2 using with Fido LTE and no root. You wouldnt be able to root this phone even if you wanted since I dont think there is a root out.
But if you do find a root let me know. I am dying to root this phone
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Thanks! That's great to know as I thought I would need to root the device to enable the LTE modem. I know with Samsung devices you would need to root for access to the LTE modem which has been crippled on WIND devices. You can just flash the modem but whenever an OTA update occurs, you lose the flash.
Thanks again! I'll unlock my device and if required, enter the Telus APN settings and I'll be all up and running. Have a good night!
cellrama said:
Thanks! That's great to know as I thought I would need to root the device to enable the LTE modem. I know with Samsung devices you would need to root for access to the LTE modem which has been crippled on WIND devices. You can just flash the modem but whenever an OTA update occurs, you lose the flash.
Thanks again! I'll unlock my device and if required, enter the Telus APN settings and I'll be all up and running. Have a good night!
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No Problem
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No Problem
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Just curious... What service did you use for unlocking? I usually use cellunlocker.net and notice they unlock for $7.99 US for the LG brand. Downside is I only see the D800 listed and my device is the D801. I thought about selecting the D800 model as I do not think it would make a difference but do not wish to run into a problem. Thanks!
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Just curious... What service did you use for unlocking? I usually use cellunlocker.net and notice they unlock for $7.99 US for the LG brand. Downside is I only see the D800 listed and my device is the D801. I thought about selecting the D800 model as I do not think it would make a difference but do not wish to run into a problem. Thanks!
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I used the same service, but they did have the Wind Mobile.. and I chose G2 in the model section a little further down the list.
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I used the same service, but they did have the Wind Mobile.. and I chose G2 in the model section a little further down the list.
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Just curious, is it D803 like the rest of the Canadian G2s?
Very, very tempted to give the Canadian G2 a shot but after Rogers (with the cheapest price atm) told me I had to stay on their network for 3 months in order to unlock, I was instantly outta there.
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Just curious... What service did you use for unlocking? I usually use cellunlocker.net and notice they unlock for $7.99 US for the LG brand. Downside is I only see the D800 listed and my device is the D801. I thought about selecting the D800 model as I do not think it would make a difference but do not wish to run into a problem. Thanks!
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D801...so you bought from Tmo? Did they not unlock it? D800 is ATT.
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Just curious, is it D803 like the rest of the Canadian G2s?
Very, very tempted to give the Canadian G2 a shot but after Rogers (with the cheapest price atm) told me I had to stay on their network for 3 months in order to unlock, I was instantly outta there.
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No there are 2 canadian g2.. one is tue d802 for bell telus and rogers and the second is d801 which is for wind mobile...
Although the wind mobile d801 is the same model as t-mobile, doesnt seem like the t-mobile root works on this so im going to guess this is slightly different
@Vortex1212 - You said you had the WIND Mobile version? This would be model: LG-D801 and I can confirm once I have unlocked this, I get a MAX speed of 4G. If I go into my Network Mode settings, the only option is GSM/WCDMA (auto connect) so the other option for the modem: LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) is definitely crippled. I have modified the APN settings to reflect the correct settings for Telus LTE. On your device, if you go into your "About Phone" menu, what is your model number? I'm thinking maybe the WIND Mobile store received a TMOBILE variant which would explain the lack of LTE.
@droid_<3er - I bought from WIND Mobile but both WIND and T-MOBILE use the same frequencies so if unlocked, their devices will work interchangeably. As for the difference in models, I'm unsure as I just purchased this device this morning.
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@Vortex1212 - You said you had the WIND Mobile version? This would be model: LG-D801 and I can confirm once I have unlocked this, I get a MAX speed of 4G. If I go into my Network Mode settings, the only option is GSM/WCDMA (auto connect) so the other option for the modem: LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) is definitely crippled. I have modified the APN settings to reflect the correct settings for Telus LTE. On your device, if you go into your "About Phone" menu, what is your model number? I'm thinking maybe the WIND Mobile store received a TMOBILE variant which would explain the lack of LTE.
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Yeah I have the wind mobile version from what I remember. And it has to be wind mobile or I wouldnt have been able to unlock my phone using the wind key. the phone has chosen LTE/WCDMA/GSM for me, but just did a speed test and got only 13Mbps, so I guess its not LTE.
now im hoping they come up with a root soon for wind mobile g2
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Yeah I have the wind mobile version from what I remember. And it has to be wind mobile or I wouldnt have been able to unlock my phone using the wind key. the phone has chosen LTE/WCDMA/GSM for me, but just did a speed test and got only 13Mbps, so I guess its not LTE.
now im hoping they come up with a root soon for wind mobile g2
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Well... To determine if you have true LTE, the modem would need to be enabled. It's still possible our carriers being non-wind may be throttling our speeds but if you go into the following menu: Settings | Network (upper left tab at top of screen) | Tethering & networks | Mobile Networks then Network mode, how many modems do you see? If 3, it's most likely GSM/WCDMA (auto-connect), WCDMA (only) and GSM (only). This means the fastest speed the device will produce is 4G (step below LTE). If you have a 4th modem: LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto-connect), your LTE modem is enabled but very possible is being throttled.
Please let me know as I'm curious on this. Thank you!
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Well... To determine if you have true LTE, the modem would need to be enabled. It's still possible our carriers being non-wind may be throttling our speeds but if you go into the following menu: Settings | Network (upper left tab at top of screen) | Tethering & networks | Mobile Networks then Network mode, how many modems do you see? If 3, it's most likely GSM/WCDMA (auto-connect), WCDMA (only) and GSM (only). This means the fastest speed the device will produce is 4G (step below LTE). If you have a 4th modem: LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto-connect), your LTE modem is enabled but very possible is being throttled.
Please let me know as I'm curious on this. Thank you!
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I see your point. On my G2 the GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto mode is available and I have it selected, but I do notice that I rarely get 5 bars in the notifications. So although it is connected I think it might be throttled.
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I see your point. On my G2 the GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto mode is available and I have it selected, but I do notice that I rarely get 5 bars in the notifications. So although it is connected I think it might be throttled.
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This is strange how we both have the same model yet your device has the GSM/WCDMA/LTE modem reflected in your settings. Do you have 3 or 4 modems listed? I only have 3 with the top being: GSM/WCDMA. Thanks!
Also, if you go into your "About Phone" menu, what is your model number. Curious if you maybe have the LG-D802 which has LTE uncrippled. Guess it depends on the batch of devices the WIND store received. Thanks again!
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This is strange how we both have the same model yet your device has the GSM/WCDMA/LTE modem reflected in your settings. Do you have 3 or 4 modems listed? I only have 3 with the top being: GSM/WCDMA. Thanks!
Also, if you go into your "About Phone" menu, what is your model number. Curious if you maybe have the LG-D802 which has LTE uncrippled. Guess it depends on the batch of devices the WIND store received. Thanks again!
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I have 4 models listed
It says LG-D801.
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I have 4 models listed
It says LG-D801.
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Thank you for the response. Very odd! When I purchased my Note 3, I had the same issue where another WIND user had LTE out of the box after unlocking whereas myself, I had to root, and update the software with the Telus model of SM-N900W8 software. Strange but onto the next venture of trying to figure out how to ROOT, Install RECOVERY and FLASH to puppy so it works to it's full capacity on Telus.
Have a good one!
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Thank you for the response. Very odd! When I purchased my Note 3, I had the same issue where another WIND user had LTE out of the box after unlocking whereas myself, I had to root, and update the software with the Telus model of SM-N900W8 software. Strange but onto the next venture of trying to figure out how to ROOT, Install RECOVERY and FLASH to puppy so it works to it's full capacity on Telus.
Have a good one!
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Perhaps it has to do with the method of unlocking?
How did each of you unlock it?
I'm thinking of unlocking my phone which I bought from Wind Mobile. Since both of you have the same model and both unlocked from the same service, I think maybe the method of unlocking might have different results.
If it's not the unlocking method, I guess there are variants even within the same models!
Also, cellrama, please let me know if you did get LTE onto your phone!
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Perhaps it has to do with the method of unlocking?
How did each of you unlock it?
I'm thinking of unlocking my phone which I bought from Wind Mobile. Since both of you have the same model and both unlocked from the same service, I think maybe the method of unlocking might have different results.
If it's not the unlocking method, I guess there are variants even within the same models!
Also, cellrama, please let me know if you did get LTE onto your phone!
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I'm leaning more towards different variants. As I understand, the D801 (WIND variant) and D803 (Telus/Bell/Rogers variant) have the same specs. I have all the required programs to flash the Telus ROM onto the WIND variant but just doing a bit more research to ensure I do no brick the device. I'll keep you posted as to my results. Thanks!
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Thank you for the response. Very odd! When I purchased my Note 3, I had the same issue where another WIND user had LTE out of the box after unlocking whereas myself, I had to root, and update the software with the Telus model of SM-N900W8 software. Strange but onto the next venture of trying to figure out how to ROOT, Install RECOVERY and FLASH to puppy so it works to it's full capacity on Telus.
Have a good one!
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Yeah do let me know if you find a way to ROOT this device. I have been researching all day but have not come across anything, but then again all I have been searching for is LG G2 wind mobile root.
As for the reason why I have LTE option enabled, it may just vary from device to device, or I may have gotten lucky and got one of the few they forgot to disable the LTE feature.
Hey, I've used xda plenty in the past before but never had to post a question so bear with me.
I bought a att lg g2 and a tmobile sim to go with it. I can only get 3g, no lte. Its very slow. I did some reading and it looks discouraging. I live in south texas.
Is there anyway to turn on the radio bands i need to make 4g/lte work? I saw a thread about how to turn on lte for custom roms. Will that work or not? I think tmobile uses bands 17 19 and 21. There are those bands in the hidden menu on my phone but idk. It looks like some att lg g2s work with tmobile lte and others do not. Thanks for your help.
Ps. Im on another forum where the attitude towards noobs is like xda's so take it easy on me lol.
First thing first, have you rooted, unlocked the phone and bootloader?
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First thing first, have you rooted, unlocked the phone and bootloader?
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Yes, its rooted and unlocked for different carriers. Su is installed but not a custom recovery. Im not really interested in installing a custom rom at this point.
From the carrier pages:
AT&T LG G2 has bands 1,2,4,5 & 17
T-Mobile LG G2 has: 2,4,7 & 17
7 is 2600MHz so it's not relevant for the US
I would say it's not a phone capability problem
The T-Mobile LG G2 has a seting in networks for network mode: GSM, WCDMA, GSM+WCDMA, GSM+WCDMA+LTE
The same can be achieved with the Phone Info app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=myc.phone.PhoneInfo
Also make sure you are using the fast.t-mobile.com APN http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2090
That apn you linked above does not work on my phone. I talked to a tmobile rep this morning and thats the one he gave me. When that one didnt work i got referred up the line to a rep that sent me texts with setting patches that supposedly set my phone up like a tmobile one but i didnt get 4g/lte from that and it wasnt the lte apn. I did, however, find another fast.tmobile.com apn with a little bit different settings than the one linked above that gave me 3g. Im at a loss, I guess.
LTE works fine on this phone, I use a D800 on T-Mobile, you just need the LTE APN. That's what I use on mine.
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Im using the apn from this link and no 4g. Just edge. Its a lte apn tutorial. I know i have tmobile lte in my area. Thanks for the help so far tho.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2236735
Do yall think it would be possible to install a tmobile kernel to maybe turn on bands that i need for tmobile lte? Tmobile uses bands 1700 and 2100. In some areas, it looks like, att phones do have tmobile lte .
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Do yall think it would be possible to install a tmobile kernel to maybe turn on bands that i need for tmobile lte? Tmobile uses bands 1700 and 2100. In some areas, it looks like, att phones do have tmobile lte .
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Only use D800 kernels on this model.
Transmitted via Geass
Make sure there is a dash in t-mobile in fast.t-mobile.com
Did you ever get this fixed?
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Only use D800 kernels on this model.
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Thanks for Attached Thumbnails, I changed mine to match, and it works.
But it does take sometime to connect, especially inside house.
I'm running CM11 nightly 12/26.
When I was out earlier I downloaded the 4g app of the play store selected lte option only and 4g was then on my screen, I'm in the uk by the way three network, so I then deleted the app and still 4g was present but when I go to network settings on the phone which only had the the 3G 2g option I still have 4g until I lose the signal back to h+ ,So is there is no 4g in south east Asia just wondered why there is no 4g option?
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When I was out earlier I downloaded the 4g app of the play store selected lte option only and 4g was then on my screen, I'm in the uk by the way three network, so I then deleted the app and still 4g was present but when I go to network settings on the phone which only had the the 3G 2g option I still have 4g until I lose the signal back to h+ ,So is there is no 4g in south east Asia just wondered why there is no 4g option?
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I had same problem. Cannot be fixed even if you use the magic menu 3845#*855#. The Singapore firmware will not give the LTE option for mobile settings. You'll need to return your G3 and get a Euro model. EBay sellers are aware of this issue with Asian G3s.
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I had same problem. Cannot be fixed even if you use the magic menu 3845#*855#. The Singapore firmware will not give the LTE option for mobile settings. You'll need to return your G3 and get a Euro model. EBay sellers are aware of this issue with Asian G3s.
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I bought it direct from hk via an eBay seller so there's no chance of returning it thanks anyway
stinkypoo said:
I bought it direct from hk via an eBay seller so there's no chance of returning it thanks anyway
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EBay rules allow returns if seller claimed it works on UK LTE network and does not. If you need to keep it then you'll just have to keep running the LTE selection app you have after reboots.
can i install diffrent fw???
can i install euro fw(and than the lte works good) on g3 from singapor or it braek the phone??
baster72 said:
can i install euro fw(and than the lte works good) on g3 from singapor or it braek the phone??
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Have a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2840230
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Have a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2840230
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Why do lg have so many regions for the same phone doesn't make sense apple don't do it
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Why do lg have so many regions for the same phone doesn't make sense apple don't do it
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No different to Samsung region lock. But shame eBay sellers don't tell buyers about this, was same for the G2
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No different to Samsung region lock. But shame eBay sellers don't tell buyers about this, was same for the G2
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No need for it though same phone so why the differences I have emailed the seller see what he says it only cost me £373 inc customs del so not too bothered but would still like 4g without the hassle
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Why do lg have so many regions for the same phone doesn't make sense apple don't do it
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Yeah... I don't get it... I bought my phone from ebay and no seller there has mentioned anything about the different software versions. I still don't have 4g in my country so I have no idea if it will work in this software... SAE, BTW. And by then it will be to late to contact my seller :s
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I bought my G3 in Indonesia so its an SEA version. I have no 4G option here in Indonesia (where there is no 4G), but if I pop in a Smart Philippines SIM card (they do have 4G), the 4G option does appear. I've tested the 4G in the Philippines and it works fine.
The key is a SIM card which is provisioned for 4G. You won't see 4G as an option unless the SIM is provisioned for it, even if you're currently connected via 3G to a network operator which has a 4G network.
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I bought my G3 in Indonesia so its an SEA version. I have no 4G option here in Indonesia (where there is no 4G), but if I pop in a Smart Philippines SIM card (they do have 4G), the 4G option does appear. I've tested the 4G in the Philippines and it works fine.
The key is a SIM card which is provisioned for 4G. You won't see 4G as an option unless the SIM is provisioned for it, even if you're currently connected via 3G to a network operator which has a 4G network.
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Not the issue here in the UK. I had a SEA firmware device and tried three different 4G SIM cards and no LTE optoon was available. The device is region locked somehow.
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I bought my G3 in Indonesia so its an SEA version. I have no 4G option here in Indonesia (where there is no 4G), but if I pop in a Smart Philippines SIM card (they do have 4G), the 4G option does appear. I've tested the 4G in the Philippines and it works fine.
The key is a SIM card which is provisioned for 4G. You won't see 4G as an option unless the SIM is provisioned for it, even if you're currently connected via 3G to a network operator which has a 4G network.
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That theory doesn't hold because people (including me) can manually toggle to 4g. The setting is just lost in the next reboot.
If you root and get rid of the LTEConfig it will stay permanant...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54621213&postcount=26so not a SIM or hardware issue...
I have an sea version and I'm in uk. Lte works fine. Just delete ltesettings.apk
YOu have 2 options....
1- Root it with pourple drake and delete the lte apk and the odex file, restart the phone and check again.
2- Install one of the latest GLOBAL roms from LG, J version and N version are globals...this will give you the option of LTE, if it does not come up, repeat step one and you are good to go.
I currently use a D855 SEA version in Costa Rica, and LTE works perfectly...network speed is around 8Mbps average, sometimes I can reach 15-16...
Lg g3 d855 sea
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I have an sea version and I'm in uk. Lte works fine. Just delete ltesettings.apk
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Hi,
Wondered if you can help....just got the LG G3 which was meant to be a euro version but is SEA (V10K-SEA-XX) and I'm new to anmdroid having just moved from iPhone so forgive my stupidness........do I need to root to be able to delete that file....and if not how do I do it?
thanks for any help.
Rob
Yeah you need to root your phone. I think purple drake is best for this at the moment but try stump root first as it is easier (just download the apk). If you don't wish to root, try installing the app (ltesettings) as that *could* work.
I would advise flashing twrp with bump and then a custom lollipop rom as it is much better than KK on G3.
PM me if you want more info.
ANDROID L
when do you think we will get android L??? (V10k-sea-xx)
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when do you think we will get android L??? (V10k-sea-xx)
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If you flash one of the ROMS from the LLP thread, it works great. Make sure to flash with the flash tool 2014, and do a CSE flash, brand new phone with top performance
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1- Root it with pourple drake and delete the lte apk and the odex file, restart the phone and check again.
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I have a V10L-EUR-XX firmware and I've tried removing the lteconfig.apk and lteconfig.odex however restarting or going into the network menu continues to reset the phone back to 3G. The hidden menu does allow me to switch to 4G, but as known this is only temporary.
Has anyone else experienced this and been able to fix the issue permanently? I'd rather not flash another firmware, but I will if it's the only option left.
Afternoon all,
I have an LG G2 32GB that I purchased from a website that operates out of Hong Kong (I forget which). I've got a 4G SIM however can't get a 4G signal, even in areas where I know others do on the same network. Before I start talking to O2, could the problem be a phone purchased abroad like this might not be able to use UK 4G?!? Is there a way I can check?
Thanks
nick
if your phone is LG G2 D802 Model , 4G should work
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if your phone is LG G2 D802 Model , 4G should work
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It says that model on the back. I've got the sim in at the moment and still no 4g in another place that I should get 4g and still no 4g.
If I go to network settings and look at preferred network types it only lists gsm and wcdma, should it not also lost lte?
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It says that model on the back. I've got the sim in at the moment and still no 4g in another place that I should get 4g and still no 4g.
If I go to network settings and look at preferred network types it only lists gsm and wcdma, should it not also lost lte?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494803&page=3
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494803&page=3
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Thanks this worked like a charm. When I set it to gsm/wdcma/lte I get 4g. Only slight draw back is when I'm in the office the 4g signal is a lot weaker so the phone defaults back to a 3g signal. However if I set it to LTE only I get a decent enough 4g signal, only problem with that is I can then no longer take calls! So set it to LTE only then back to gsm/wdcma/lte and 4G seems to stick.
Thanks again for your help
@nickhopkins07 can I ask what was your model number? D800 or D802?
I'm finally thinking of buying the G2 as its still an amazing phone and can buy a brand new 32GB for around £200 from abroador for the same price a used UK model. Because I believe the D802 is the EU model so should work without any problems in the UK.
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I have a Samsung Note 3 that I bought from Mobilicity (Canada).
It is unlocked.
When I put my Wind Mobility SIM card in, the data says 4G.
I want to give the phone to my sister, who broke hers, but she is with Rogers.
I put her Rogers SIM in my phone and everything works great.
But, I don't understand why the phone says 3G with her Rogers SIM in it.
Does anyone know why? I was under the impression that Rogers is faster than Wind's data. So how can Wind be 4G but Rogers 3G.
Both carriers have the same model number of the Note 3.
Wind has 4g? Maybe the Rogers card is not an LTE sim?
Could be any number of reasons:
- The provider isn't enabled for 4G in the Build.prop.
- The SIM is too old.
- The SIM doesn't support LTE
Probably the first. The list of 4G enabled providers rarely makes sense. It is literally just a matter of 'true' or 'false'.
We had a similar issue in the EU with various firmwares when 4G became available, every CSC has its own list of 4G enabled providers. For instance, DBT (Germany) had 4G enabled for T-Mobile NL, while the T-Mobile NL firmware didn't have 4G enabled for itself.
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Wind has 4g? Maybe the Rogers card is not an LTE sim?
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Hmm... I'll ask my sister to check her SIM card. But I doubt they would have given her the wrong "new" SIM card that she just got.
If the Rogers sim card is new, it would be a LTE-enabled card so that can't be it. Also, Wind only has a 3g network.
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If the Rogers sim card is new, it would be a LTE-enabled card so that can't be it. Also, Wind only has a 3g network.
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Okay... but like I said, when my Wind SIM is in, my Note 3 displays 4G.
When my sister's Rogers SIM is in, it shows 3G.
With the Wind sim, is it connected to the Wind network or is the phone roaming? Is the phone set to auto/LTE in settings? The phone is running a completely stock ROM? Phone is the sm-n900w8?
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With the Wind sim, is it connected to the Wind network or is the phone roaming? Is the phone set to auto/LTE in settings? The phone is running a completely stock ROM? Phone is the sm-n900w8?
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It's connected to the Wind Network... it's not roaming.
Under "Network Mode" it says:
WCDMA/GSM (auto-connect).
Wcdma/gsm appears with the wind card or Rogers card?
I've seen Samsung phones with stock firmware incorrectly displaying 4G for Wind, even though Wind's network is 3G.
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I've seen Samsung phones with stock firmware incorrectly displaying 4G for Wind, even though Wind's network is 3G.
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Wind is 4G.
Wind mobile has HSPA+ but friends that have their service usually get 3G.
audit13 said:
With the Wind sim, is it connected to the Wind network or is the phone roaming? Is the phone set to auto/LTE in settings? The phone is running a completely stock ROM? Phone is the sm-n900w8?
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Okay thanks for this comment above. It was helpful because it got me searching for more along that line.
When I went into the settings, there was no option to choose LTE, but I know it's an LTE capable phone because the box said it was, and the sticker on the phone said 4G/LTE.
So I did some searching and found that there is a code that you have to use to set the phone to the Network you are using if you want to make use of the LTE.
Rogers has LTE.
I will go into a Rogers and ask them to do it, because I don't want to ruin my sister's phone (my phone that I gave to her, because her's broke).
It's *2012# (IMEI)* Something like that. I have it written down, so I'll bring it to the Rogers store and ask them.
Hopefully that will get her phone working on Rogers LTE, but in the meantime, she hasn't noticed a difference in data speed anyway.
But thanks for your help, and also to everyone else who posted a reply. :victory:
Have a similar thing going on with EE.
Supposed to choose 4g if available but it's not always the case.
Sometimes shows 3g or H+ but if I change my network mode to LTE only then I get 4g no problem.
MystaMagoo said:
Have a similar thing going on with EE.
Supposed to choose 4g if available but it's not always the case.
Sometimes shows 3g or H+ but if I change my network mode to LTE only then I get 4g no problem.
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Oh okay thanks.
kat.hy said:
Oh okay thanks.
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I choose LTE only by
settings
more networks
mobile networks
network mode
LTE only
your phones rom may be different?
MystaMagoo said:
I choose LTE only by
settings
more networks
mobile networks
network mode
LTE only
your phones rom may be different?
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I don't have the phone anymore. My sister has it, so I can't check. She's technically challenged, so I wouldn't even be able to get that info from her on the phone. Lol
But I will see if I need to turn on the other bands by using that code to set it to Rogers' service.