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Hey,
I ordered and received a N9005 unlocked version. I am on Bell network in a city where they use AWS (aka Band 4, aka 1700/2100) and (this is my bad for not checking carefully before ordering) this version doesn't support those LTE bands. It obviously connects fine through hspa+ though.
So, I was wondering, since the hardware actually supports those bands, is it something that a hack could unlock in the future (be able to use LTE with this phone on this network), or am I just gonna have to live on hspa+?
I purposely put this in general as I believe the discussion that this could drive would make it more fitting than in the questions forum if this is a possibility.
Thanks,
Math
N9005 only suppport LTE 2100MHZ IN your operation
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MatAuc12 said:
Hey,
I ordered and received a N9005 unlocked version. I am on Bell network in a city where they use AWS (aka Band 4, aka 1700/2100) and (this is my bad for not checking carefully before ordering) this version doesn't support those LTE bands. It obviously connects fine through hspa+ though.
So, I was wondering, since the hardware actually supports those bands, is it something that a hack could unlock in the future (be able to use LTE with this phone on this network), or am I just gonna have to live on hspa+?
I purposely put this in general as I believe the discussion that this could drive would make it more fitting than in the questions forum if this is a possibility.
Thanks,
Math
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LTE compatibility has been discussed in so many threads, you really should do a search before posting next time. If your phone has unlocked bootloader just flash Bell's modem onto it, once it becomes available. Or ask a friend, who has Bell branded GN3 to dump the radio for you, and take the firmware from him. Qualcomm's MSM8974 chip does support all LTE bands worldwide: http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/processors/800
Apo11on said:
LTE compatibility has been discussed in so many threads, you really should do a search before posting next time. If your phone has unlocked bootloader just flash Bell's modem onto it, once it becomes available. Or ask a friend, who has Bell branded GN3 to dump the radio for you, and take the firmware from him. Qualcomm's MSM8974 chip does support all LTE bands worldwide: http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/processors/800
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I usually do make a search but through all the threads relating to various questions regarding model variations and other questions relating to LTE, bands, compatibility, my search rendered very little insight to my specific question (although I'm sure it was answered before as you say, I just wasn't able to find it through all the other stuff relating to my keywords). And as you can see from the answer above you, I wasn't able to trust some answers that I managed to find.
Truly appreciate your answer though, Thank you very much and I'm happy to know I'll get LTE again soon.
Thanks
I too am waiting for a modem with 700/1700/2100/2600 on the LTE side. For the Note II this was done using Qualcomm's software to instruct it to use those bands... Rogers, Telus and Bell are all launching tomorrow on October 4th - sometime after then I hope to see the modem online and give it a whirl, but I suspect we might need a QCN file change also.
There is hope!
Got us a little closer: On my N9005 - *#0808# will bring up the Qualcomm USB settings.
On the Note II and S3 this is usually *#7283#
We're getting closer! Those with N900S / N900A / N900W8 phones, feel free to dump your NV Params QCN file now using the Qualcomm QPST Software!
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No real luck yet. I can't flash N900W8 firmware onto my N9005. Neither the whole firmware or just the modem.bin.
Editing the NVParams didn't really work either, as some we tried just get reset to default after a reboot.
I flashed a N9005W8 modem (using dd as root) and unfortunately, it fails to communicate. Baseband shows as unknown. I suspect only a NVRAM dump with removed imei will work. Otherwise modem will need to be ported properly.
IamNoone said:
I flashed a N9005W8 modem (using dd as root) and unfortunately, it fails to communicate. Baseband shows as unknown. I suspect only a NVRAM dump with removed imei will work. Otherwise modem will need to be ported properly.
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Did you flash the NON-HLOS.bin as well?
MatAuc12 said:
Hey,
I ordered and received a N9005 unlocked version. I am on Bell network in a city where they use AWS (aka Band 4, aka 1700/2100) and (this is my bad for not checking carefully before ordering) this version doesn't support those LTE bands. It obviously connects fine through hspa+ though.
So, I was wondering, since the hardware actually supports those bands, is it something that a hack could unlock in the future (be able to use LTE with this phone on this network), or am I just gonna have to live on hspa+?
I purposely put this in general as I believe the discussion that this could drive would make it more fitting than in the questions forum if this is a possibility.
Thanks,
Math
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bump.... looking to find out how i can pull the modem file out of a specific firmware file, such as pulling the modem file only out of the bell tar file and then making it flashable with odin for my wind phone? i am downloading the whole bell firmware right now and am going to try to flash it on my phone..... i already tried the puerto rico one and it works, but with bell i only get hspa i assume that the bands bell uses are different than the PR ones. i do know that someone has already stated that they got rogers bands with it, but not bell yet, i dont think....
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Did you flash the NON-HLOS.bin as well?
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What does that bin contain? Your sayin that is necessary when i flash the modem? When i flash other n9005 modems i dont flash it.
In either case i dont have a copy. Upload and ill try.
IamNoone said:
I flashed a N9005W8 modem (using dd as root) and unfortunately, it fails to communicate. Baseband shows as unknown. I suspect only a NVRAM dump with removed imei will work. Otherwise modem will need to be ported properly.
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Where can I get that modem? I have searched high and low but cannot find it. I want to flash it to my n9005XXUBMJ1
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sc2ascend said:
Where can I get that modem? I have searched high and low but cannot find it. I want to flash it to my n9005XXUBMJ1
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Download the entire N900W8 firmware for odin. The modem and many other interesting things are within.
However unless you know something i dont, you will soft brick your phone. Assuming you are able to flash at all. (odin will not reject the rom)
IamNoone said:
Download the entire N900W8 firmware for odin. The modem and many other interesting things are within.
However unless you know something i dont, you will soft brick your phone. Assuming you are able to flash at all. (odin will not reject the rom)
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Do you think in the future they will extract just the modem and I will be able to flash that separately? On the S3 I remember being able to flash different modems with the latest CWM.
Right now I have an unlocked n9005 with the Baseband I quoted in my last post. I am using it fine on Rogers Canada lte but in some places the signal is weak and I will lose connection altogether. I was hoping flashing the modem for my provider and region might fix it since the s800 has the correct frequencys for Rogers I think some are disabled or not being used because of software (it was an Asian model I think with a csc for a different region). To reiterate it does work on Rogers I was just hoping I could fix these network drops by flashing a more appropriate modem.
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sc2ascend said:
Do you think in the future they will extract just the modem and I will be able to flash that separately? On the S3 I remember being able to flash different modems with the latest CWM.
Right now I have an unlocked n9005 with the Baseband I quoted in my last post. I am using it fine on Rogers Canada lte but in some places the signal is weak and I will lose connection altogether. I was hoping flashing the modem for my provider and region might fix it since the s800 has the correct frequencys for Rogers I think some are disabled or not being used because of software (it was an Asian model I think with a csc for a different region). To reiterate it does work on Rogers I was just hoping I could fix these network drops by flashing a more appropriate modem.
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The modem is simple to extract, just untar the odin package.
The trick is actually making the modem boot.
The PBL appears to reject the modem, and thats very bad news for this concept.
IamNoone said:
The modem is simple to extract, just unrar the odin package.
The trick is actually making the modem boot.
The PBL appears to reject the modem, and thats very bad news for this concept.
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Ah OK, well thank you for the information. I am going to be patient and optimistic lol.
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sc2ascend said:
Ah OK, well thank you for the information. I am going to be patient and optimistic lol.
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bump, is this possible yet?
Just thinking out loud here, but I wonder if flashing the Canadian csc file would be helpful here? In the stainless rom thread in t mobile the op has the Canadian csc file posted. I wonder if flashing that first would allow things to boot with the w8 modem?
I did some thinking, and since you are trying to get a band working that the Snapdragon does support natively, maybe there is a chance. I would hazard a guess here, after some research and guessing, that the antenna actually would work here, so it could, in theory, just be a matter of firmware. Unfortunately the stock modem for the n900w8 may have to be modified to work....Not sure there. But may be an idea to flash the Canadian csc then flash the modem and see where that gets you? Not responsible if your phone bricks cuz I have no idea if this could work, as I said, just thinking out loud
Any updates on this? I too am interested in getting LTE on my n9005.
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Hi, I've been reading a lot of posts and finally got courage to ask if there's a way to do a international unlock on Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4 running stock NG2, i already tried to downgrade to MF9 but couldn't pass in odin.
Any thoughts?
mbwprod said:
Hi, I've been reading a lot of posts and finally got courage to ask if there's a way to do a international unlock on Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4 running stock NG2, i already tried to downgrade to MF9 but couldn't pass in odin.
Any thoughts?
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I would really like to know this as well I got caught up in the MF9 boot loop. Fixed that then tried to go MJA MDC MF9 and broke thing horribly. Just trying to get my Sprint Samsung S4 SPH-L720 over to T-mobile or at&t. Someone that could point us in the right direction with getting NG2 unlocked Internationally then domestically
mbwprod said:
Hi, I've been reading a lot of posts and finally got courage to ask if there's a way to do a international unlock on Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4 running stock NG2, i already tried to downgrade to MF9 but couldn't pass in odin.
Any thoughts?
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Mozze3291 said:
I would really like to know this as well I got caught up in the MF9 boot loop. Fixed that then tried to go MJA MDC MF9 and broke thing horribly. Just trying to get my Sprint Samsung S4 SPH-L720 over to T-mobile or at&t. Someone that could point us in the right direction with getting NG2 unlocked Internationally then domestically
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Looks like neither of ya'll read enough. Well follow this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703955
There are other similar threads to search and read on.
Once we got the 4.3 MJA update. There was when out bootloader got locked by knox security from Samsung. We can't downgrade to any firmware by Odin but we can downgrade by ROMs just not the bootloader. You either need to use the firmware you are using to restore or update to a newer firmware.
Side comment. I still don't know why would you buy a specific phone for a carrier and use it for another carrier. Doesn't make sense.
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ROMANTiC KiD said:
Looks like neither of ya'll read enough. Well follow this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703955
There are other similar threads to search and read on.
Once we got the 4.3 MJA update. There was when out bootloader got locked by knox security from Samsung. We can't downgrade to any firmware by Odin but we can downgrade by ROMs just not the bootloader. You either need to use the firmware you are using to restore or update to a newer firmware.
Side comment. I still don't know why would you buy a specific phone for a carrier and use it for another carrier. Doesn't make sense.
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It's all about pennies, here in Mexico it's almost 1/3 of retail price if you bring a smartphone from USA and unlock it
mbwprod said:
It's all about pennies, here in Mexico it's almost 1/3 of retail price if you bring a smartphone from USA and unlock it
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But why use a CMDA phone with a GSM carrier?
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ROMANTiC KiD said:
But why use a CMDA phone with a GSM carrier?
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First of all thanks for the thread you provided, it helped me to get my phone unlocked and working on Telcel Mexico Carrier, but i can't make 3g service work, i think i screwed some ServiceMode Settings, is there any way to reset them to default and start over?
Thanks in advance
mbwprod said:
First of all thanks for the thread you provided, it helped me to get my phone unlocked and working on Telcel Mexico Carrier, but i can't make 3g service work, i think i screwed some ServiceMode Settings, is there any way to reset them to default and start over?
Thanks in advance
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You might want to Odin back to stock ng2 and do a factory reset. Also have you change your apns? That could be why you aren't getting 3g.
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ROMANTiC KiD said:
You might want to Odin back to stock ng2 and do a factory reset. Also have you change your apns? That could be why you aren't getting 3g.
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I just did that and several apps (Internet, S Voice, S Wave) keep crashing after restart) also the ServiceMode Settings remain unchanged. Please help me here, I'm starting to panic!
Hi!
I have had a Sprint S4 (SPH-L720) for quite a while, now. I SIM-unlocked it to work with Virgin Mobile / Bell (Canada).
How do I flash it to SGH-i337m using Odin? It always failed, so far. And I do not want to brick it.
Thanks =)
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EvilKittyCupcake said:
Hi!
I have had a Sprint S4 (SPH-L720) for quite a while, now. I SIM-unlocked it to work with Virgin Mobile / Bell (Canada).
How do I flash it to SGH-i337m using Odin? It always failed, so far. And I do not want to brick it.
Thanks =)
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You can't coz are different devices. Don't try it more or you will own a paperweight.
Every phone is a different device.. I do not see your point, sorry.
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@EvilKittyCupcake: The SPH-L720 is a CDMA device while the SGH-I337M is a GSM device. The different model numbers alone should be sufficient to tell you what you're trying to do is impossible. However, to enforce this both Odin and Kies only allow you to flash ROMs for the model of device you actually have by polling the device itself prior to flashing. Therefore, trying to flash an I337M ROM on a L720 will ALWAYS fail.
Attempting to force the issue may brick the S4, so stop trying it.
I flashed a M919V ROM on an i337M successfully despite them being different model numbers.
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EvilKittyCupcake said:
I flashed a M919V ROM on an i337M successfully despite them being different model numbers.
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Sure sometimes it works. But there is absolutely no point in doing so.
The M919V and I337M are both GSM and are actually the same hardware, so that may be an instance where it actually works, although it shouldn't. As Lennyz1988 has noted, there's really no point to it. About the only reason someone would even try placing a GSM ROM on a CDMA device is to convert the phone to GSM so it can be used on a GSM network. Is that the reason you're trying this?
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The M919V and I337M are both GSM and are actually the same hardware, so that may be an instance where it actually works, although it shouldn't. As Lennyz1988 has noted, there's really no point to it. About the only reason someone would even try placing a GSM ROM on a CDMA device is to convert the phone to GSM so it can be used on a GSM network. Is that the reason you're trying this?
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Yeah, that is the reason why =)
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Flashing a GSM ROM to a CDMA device won't enable GSM. To change from CDMA to GSM requires working in the S4's service menus, which is not for the faint of heart. Don't ask me the steps involved either, because I don't know them. The one time I mucked around in the service menu, I lost my SIM unlock for a few days until I resolved the problem. I'm lucky that's all I lost, as I could have bricked my S4.
I'm been trying to read up on if I can flash a tmobile ruu to convert it to a tmobile version. I just can't find a definitive answer of if it will work and if it would be like having a tmobile variance or if it will mess up the radio or something
Also is anyone using the Verizon variance on tmobile on stock? And have you been getting delayed calls and messages?
I'm trying too... I'll be watching
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I am wondering if this is possible also. As this as Verizon coverage is in my area, it sucks at my home and when my friend came over with his T-Mobile Nexus 6P he had full bars.
Well I guess no one has done it yet as we haven't got any answers
raypro112 said:
I'm been trying to read up on if I can flash a tmobile ruu to convert it to a tmobile version. I just can't find a definitive answer of if it will work and if it would be like having a tmobile variance or if it will mess up the radio or something
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It might work, but it's also a risk and as you said there aren't many reports of such conversions. Read the first reply here about flashing non VZW software on VZW phones:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-10/help/looking-straight-forward-answer-verizon-t3447959
You can however flash the U.S Unlocked RUU, provided you're s-off. I've done that myself.
Okay so I can just change Cid, flash the unlocked US ruu, with radio img and all? Does wifi calling work for you? If you can, can you do a step by step? Just wanna make sure I have everything in order
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Okay so I can just change Cid, flash the unlocked US ruu, with radio img and all? Does wifi calling work for you? If you can, can you do a step by step? Just wanna make sure I have everything in order
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Yes, changing CID (need S-off) and running the RUU is the jist of it. Need to back up everything first if course.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/guide-how-to-drand-convert-htc-10-to-t3374593
I'm not using the phone on VZW network so I can't tell you about Wi-Fi calling, but I don't think it will work.
I'm trying to use it in tmobile so as long as everything works for tmobile then it's cool
Hello,
I had a s8+ and I was able to re-brand it from AT&T to T-mobile; although I don't remember the exact process. I recently got an S10+ Verizon from my boss and I have it carrier unlocked and running on T-mobile. I was wondering if you can flash T-Mobile branded firmware so I can get access to WiFi Calling and the built in visual voicemail. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
couped said:
Hello,
I had a s8+ and I was able to re-brand it from AT&T to T-mobile; although I don't remember the exact process. I recently got an S10+ Verizon from my boss and I have it carrier unlocked and running on T-mobile. I was wondering if you can flash T-Mobile branded firmware so I can get access to WiFi Calling and the built in visual voicemail. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Yes you can. I don't think there is a inbuilt visual voicemail on the t mobile branded devices. I had to install from the play store.
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Yes, I have done it. I ended up going to non-branded firmware. As soon as you put your sim in, it installs visual voicemail....at least it did for me.
S10Plus said:
Yes, I have done it. I ended up going to non-branded firmware. As soon as you put your sim in, it installs visual voicemail....at least it did for me.
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Where did you get the instructions to do this? Is it just a matter of grabbing the modified odin and flashing the firmware?
couped said:
Where did you get the instructions to do this? Is it just a matter of grabbing the modified odin and flashing the firmware?
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Correct. You can find the download links here on the forum or use SamFirm to download the firmware and odin to flash.
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Correct. You can find the download links here on the forum or use SamFirm to download the firmware and odin to flash.
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Thank you. Do you know if the hardware is the same for the verizon and tmobile phones? with it just unlocked and with the tmobile chip the signal wasn't as high. I'm hoping when I flash it with t-mobile firmware it flashes the radios to use the tmobile bands as well.
couped said:
Thank you. Do you know if the hardware is the same for the verizon and tmobile phones? with it just unlocked and with the tmobile chip the signal wasn't as high. I'm hoping when I flash it with t-mobile firmware it flashes the radios to use the tmobile bands as well.
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Yes, you get the correct bands. I compared before and after.