Hi guys,
I just bought a Note 3 (N900S SK Telecom) from Korea which will be used by me in India. I have observed that I get a G icon when i am in 2G mode which should be generally as E (EDGE). The speeds in G are drastically low when compared to E and i get about 2 KB/Sec browsing speed which is absolutely horrendous. Now when i have 3G Reception, i get a maximum of 3 mbps whereas i used to get 7.2 mbps constant in my Note 2. I also get a 3G icon in the top instead of H or H+.
Is there any possible to way to get EDGE and H or H+ speeds in my N900S ?? WIll changing of modems or flashing any other ROM will help?
Anybody knows how to sort out this problem?
ronak_143 said:
Hi guys,
I just bought a Note 3 (N900S SK Telecom) from Korea which will be used by me in India. I have observed that I get a G icon when i am in 2G mode which should be generally as E (EDGE). The speeds in G are drastically low when compared to E and i get about 2 KB/Sec browsing speed which is absolutely horrendous. Now when i have 3G Reception, i get a maximum of 3 mbps whereas i used to get 7.2 mbps constant in my Note 2. I also get a 3G icon in the top instead of H or H+.
Is there any possible to way to get EDGE and H or H+ speeds in my N900S ?? WIll changing of modems or flashing any other ROM will help?
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Do you use the same SIM and in the same location as when you used your Note 2?
I don't think it's the problem with modem. Most likely it is the problem of the mobile network.
Please follow these steps and show the screenshot: open Dialer, enter *#0011#, Menu, Back menu item, Menu, Key Input, enter Q0 and wait for some seconds...
Then select DEBUG SCREEN > NAS INFORMATION > GMM REJECT CAUSE. Capture screenshot and post it here.
And also check the FIRMWARE INFO section in the Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app.
vndnguyen said:
Do you use the same SIM and in the same location as when you used your Note 2?
I don't think it's the problem with modem. Most likely it is the problem of the mobile network.
Please follow these steps and show the screenshot: open Dialer, enter *#0011#, Menu, Back menu item, Menu, Key Input, enter Q0 and wait for some seconds...
Then select DEBUG SCREEN > NAS INFORMATION > GMM REJECT CAUSE. Capture screenshot and post it here.
And also check the FIRMWARE INFO section in the Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app.
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Here you go. I use Local Network of India and it is not a network issue as my other phones gives a EDGE network support
So if that phone has an unlocked bootloader and all those, why not just flash a different ROM? The latest Hong Kong one for example? Damn that screenshot has hard coded Korean language written!
Damn ignore my comment, didn't notice the model number is N900S!
ronak_143 said:
Here you go. I use Local Network of India and it is not a network issue as my other phones gives a EDGE network support
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Looks like all info are normal. Should be a network issue. Or please check your APN settings and make sure all parameters are correct?
vndnguyen said:
Looks like all info are normal. Should be a network issue. Or please check your APN settings and make sure all parameters are correct?
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They settings are perfect. Are there any compatible modems or roms?
vndnguyen said:
Looks like all info are normal. Should be a network issue. Or please check your APN settings and make sure all parameters are correct?
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I've used Korean S2, S3 and all had same problems. Korean S2 was able to convert to International S2 and that gave me EDGE Connection whereas there was no work around for S3 and now Note 3. Can this phone be installed with some other modem which will give me EDGE?
will n9005 roms be compatible?
ronak_143 said:
I've used Korean S2, S3 and all had same problems. Korean S2 was able to convert to International S2 and that gave me EDGE Connection whereas there was no work around for S3 and now Note 3. Can this phone be installed with some other modem which will give me EDGE?
will n9005 roms be compatible?
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AFAIK there are several custom roms for N900S. You can google it.
vndnguyen said:
AFAIK there are several custom roms for N900S. You can google it.
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I am just looking to remain stock and was just concerned with this network related issue. How do i solve this now!?
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Hello guys,So im with three.uk they dont do LTE yet but they r about to roll it out very soon however they do DC-HSDPA and im in area where i should be getting it sadly im not getting it for some reason top of the screen shows only H+(mostly) sometimes H and 3G. If i go to connections->More Networks-> Mobile Networks -> Network mode i only get WCDMA/GSM(auto connect) or WCDMA only so this is what i get. I was reading that there is some problem with s4's shipped from korea and people advice to flash to unbranded stock well one was australian so i even flashed to australian firmware even to getman firmware so far no luck no lte in options not detecting DC-HSDPA just after flashing to getman/australian firmware i got an extra option in network mode and it is gsm only plus the other two i said before. So my question is how i could get this DC-HSDPA working and what indicator top of the screen will show instead of h+ will it show DC ? i was trying to find answers but no luck so far please help me outKind rengards Martin
hotelarzm said:
Hello guys,So im with three.uk they dont do LTE yet but they r about to roll it out very soon however they do DC-HSDPA and im in area where i should be getting it sadly im not getting it for some reason top of the screen shows only H+(mostly) sometimes H and 3G. If i go to connections->More Networks-> Mobile Networks -> Network mode i only get WCDMA/GSM(auto connect) or WCDMA only so this is what i get. I was reading that there is some problem with s4's shipped from korea and people advice to flash to unbranded stock well one was australian so i even flashed to australian firmware even to getman firmware so far no luck no lte in options not detecting DC-HSDPA just after flashing to getman/australian firmware i got an extra option in network mode and it is gsm only plus the other two i said before. So my question is how i could get this DC-HSDPA working and what indicator top of the screen will show instead of h+ will it show DC ? i was trying to find answers but no luck so far please help me outKind rengards Martin
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Hi,
H+ will still display on your signal strength indicator, as DC-HSDPA is just a variant of the HSPA network system. to force the internet to always connect to a higher speed network set it to WCDMA Only.
There is no DC-HSDPA or HSDPA in the network selection, it is tied to the WCDMA system.
vertcam9 said:
Hi,
H+ will still display on your signal strength indicator, as DC-HSDPA is just a variant of the HSPA network system. to force the internet to always connect to a higher speed network set it to WCDMA Only.
There is no DC-HSDPA or HSDPA in the network selection, it is tied to the WCDMA system.
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Thank you very much mate I was looking everywhere to find de answer. Anyways please id like to ask you if ther is any way to check if im actually connected to DC-HSDPA well im getting speeds up to 29mb/s average is rather 10-15 depends. And once my network gonna realise lte will dat option apear in setting to use it ?
hotelarzm said:
Thank you very much mate I was looking everywhere to find de answer. Anyways please id like to ask you if ther is any way to check if im actually connected to DC-HSDPA well im getting speeds up to 29mb/s average is rather 10-15 depends. And once my network gonna realise lte will dat option apear in setting to use it ?
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I've tried many apps to find out if im on threes dc-hspa network to no avail. But I now know how by typing *#0011# into keypad and it displays the network mode including dc-hspa
chrizhaynes said:
I've tried many apps to find out if im on threes dc-hspa network to no avail. But I now know how by typing *#0011# into keypad and it displays the network mode including dc-hspa
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Root Explorer (or another), and go to data/property.
select persist.radio.lteon , edit it with a text editor and change the value from false to true.
Save changes, reboot and enjoy
bye to all.
ilpres said:
Root Explorer (or another), and go to data/property.
select persist.radio.lteon , edit it with a text editor and change the value from false to true.
Save changes, reboot and enjoy
bye to all.
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Sorry to bump this up, but how does persist.radio.lteon show you DC-HSDPA status in the notificar bar?
nellisere said:
Sorry to bump this up, but how does persist.radio.lteon show you DC-HSDPA status in the notificar bar?
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I can't answer your question because there's no 4G signal where i live , sorry ....
it was only the solution for who has this problem:
If i go to connections->More Networks-> Mobile Networks -> Network mode i only get WCDMA/GSM(auto connect) or WCDMA only so this is what i get.
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This isn't about 4G? It's about DC-HSDPA.
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have problem after open line
Hi is anybody here in Philippines who have the same issue with me.
i have samsung galaxy s4 i9505 which is smart network lock.
i brought my phone to technician to let it open line,
it was then opened to my globe line but my problem is i barely get an H or H+ data connection,
when i went back to the technician and asked the problem i got after they open it, he said its normal..
am i getting the right answer it is normal to have it for opening other network line? thx.
Hi
I ve moved from a S4 to Note 4 but cant see in mobile network the option 4G, just automatic 3G/2G and 2G. How can I enable it?
First, it's a Note 3, Note 4 yet ^^ (<- I like the word play here ^^ "not for yet" was not my initial intention ^^)
You might have the Exynos version that is not 4G compliant.
Check the version of your phone in settings : is it SM 9000 ? Or SM 9005 ?
Mackovich said:
First, it's a Note 3, Note 4 yet ^^ (<- I like the word play here ^^ "not for yet" was not my initial intention ^^)
You might have the Exynos version that is not 4G compliant.
Check the version of your phone in settings : is it SM 9000 ? Or SM 9005 ?
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SM9005. The telco company (Movistar) says they will launch a new ROM in a few weeks and samsung too. With S4 we could activate L4 with Service Mode menu (*#0011#) but doesnt work for Note 3....
I thought that option on the S4 was just to activate DC-HSPDA, don't think the option was anything to do with the actual bands associated with 4G "LTE".
May not work as DC may already be enabled.
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RavenY2K3 said:
I thought that option on the S4 was just to activate DC-HSPDA, don't think the option was anything to do with the actual bands associated with 4G "LTE".
May not work as DC may already be enabled.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 4
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With my S4 and using the same SIM card and can see the option "4G/3G/2G automatic" and conntects to LTE, with speeds 40/15. But with the Note 3 and same SIM that option is missing and only connect to 3G
I don't have that issue in my note 3 (N9005)
Screenshot attached
MohJee said:
I don't have that issue in my note 3 (N9005)
Screenshot attached
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For those who cant see the option 4G you can download the app viaero. I ve tried many switchers but this app really works for Galaxy note 3
danielherrero said:
For those who cant see the option 4G you can download the app viaero. I ve tried many switchers but this app really works for Galaxy note 3
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Hola!
So you have LTE with Movistar in Madrid, and it shows the "LTE" info?
Just curious as I have Tuenti (I know they don't have 4G yet), and next week I will be back to Ireland...
Thank you for your post, gracias!
CekMTL said:
Hola!
So you have LTE with Movistar in Madrid, and it shows the "LTE" info?
Just curious as I have Tuenti (I know they don't have 4G yet), and next week I will be back to Ireland...
Thank you for your post, gracias!
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Hi, yes, After using the app "viaero" no the coverage icon states "4g"
danielherrero said:
Hi, yes, After using the app "viaero" no the coverage icon states "4g"
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Gracias! Thank you!
Is it normal for the application to be empty after I install it?
I have the same issue here a have note 3 sm 9005
and in my connection options I can only activate 3g and 2g network and I am in an area that has a 4g lte coverage
is there any solution flashing the rom or the modem or chaging the firmware please let me know thank you
Root option
open Root Explorer
got to data/property
search - select persist.radio.lteon
edit: false to true, save & reboot
& LTE is on
ooop said:
Root option open Root Explorer
got to data/property
search - select persist.radio.lteon
edit: false to true, save & reboot
& LTE is on
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I flashed the Polish 4.4.2, root and I have a slightly different problem: on my SM-N9005 the LTE option is available and selected but I cannot connect to the carrier's LTE network. Other phones can connect to the LTE network with this same sim card.
I think that although LTE is enabled the modem may not be setup as per Samsung new region blocking policies...
Any idea what to do to enable LTE?
ooop said:
Root option
open Root Explorer
got to data/property
search - select persist.radio.lteon
edit: false to true, save & reboot
& LTE is on
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Brother thank you very much. I change from false to true and now I have LTE option on my note 3 n9005. THNX!
No Lte speeds
Good day, good people, I recently purchased GN3 here in Freeport, Bahamas.
The phone came with these specs:
Product Code: TTT
PDA: N900W8UBUBMJ4
CSC: N900W8UUBBMJ2
MODEM: N900W8UBUBMJ3.... with no Lte option available in the network toggle.
After downloading the OTA update my Note then had these specs:
Product Code: TTT
PDA: N900W8UBUBMJ4
CSC: N900W8UUBBML1
MODEM: N900W8UBUBMJ3.... after which the lte option was now in place. (pics to follow)
So here's the problem, my network provider has confirmed that its lte network operates on 700MHz Class 17, I've connected with my AT&T S2 Skyrocket flawlessly, but my note seems unable to connect with the network despite all the of the correct settings being in place.
Is there something with the modem settings that I may not be aware of that could be preventing this, and is a way to change or modify it in order to get lte service? Or is there a posibilty that I have a defective unit or even a defective sim card? Thanx for you help.
Hello people,
I have recently acquired a Note 3 LTE (Snapdragon 800) model of the phone which is 4G compatible but for some reason, I get no option to select a 4G network. The only options I have to chose from is 3G/2G (auto connect) and 3G only. I have attached a screenshot below showing what I mean. On other Note 3 LTE phones, I've seen a different set of options such as LTE/WCDMA/GSM etc...
Why is it so? I am running the latest version of android according to Samsung update which is version 4.3. So is this a software issue or what? My service provider says that samsung should release a software update to solve this issue but I don't understand why this is the case. If anyone can clarify this issue for me I would be very glad.
Thanks!
Dimitri Stephan said:
Hello people,
I have recently acquired a Note 3 LTE (Snapdragon 800) model of the phone which is 4G compatible but for some reason, I get no option to select a 4G network. The only options I have to chose from is 3G/2G (auto connect) and 3G only. I have attached a screenshot below showing what I mean. On other Note 3 LTE phones, I've seen a different set of options such as LTE/WCDMA/GSM etc...
Why is it so? I am running the latest version of android according to Samsung update which is version 4.3. So is this a software issue or what? My service provider says that samsung should release a software update to solve this issue but I don't understand why this is the case. If anyone can clarify this issue for me I would be very glad.
Thanks!
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What region are you in?
What firmware version are you on?
Has your LTE been activated by your provider yet?
radicalisto said:
What region are you in?
What firmware version are you on?
Has your LTE been activated by your provider yet?
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I am in Beirut, Lebanon.
I also have a Galaxy S4 with the latest updates and I get a 4G connection in certain areas. So yes, 4G had already been activated by my provider.
I've attached another screenshot because I am not sure what you mean by firmware version.
Can you compare the S4 and Note 3 "apn settings" to see if they are the same? You might have to manually input your carrier's apn settings into the note.
440bro said:
Can you compare the S4 and Note 3 "apn settings" to see if they are the same? You might have to manually input your carrier's apn settings into the note.
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Yup try this and see ^^^ :good:
440bro said:
Can you compare the S4 and Note 3 "apn settings" to see if they are the same? You might have to manually input your carrier's apn settings into the note.
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The apn settings are the same since they have been both configured automatically when the service provider sent the settings to be saved.
What else could it be?
Dimitri Stephan said:
I am in Beirut, Lebanon.
I also have a Galaxy S4 with the latest updates and I get a 4G connection in certain areas. So yes, 4G had already been activated by my provider.
I've attached another screenshot because I am not sure what you mean by firmware version.
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Try flashing one of the other LTE N9005 roms and see if you get the listings under settings appear( backup first). I know some roms take this option out like at&t here in the states.
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Better yet try this:
open your dialer and type *#2263# and see if you get the lte option.
daraj said:
Try flashing one of the other LTE N9005 roms and see if you get the listings under settings appear( backup first). I know some roms take this option out like at&t here in the states.
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Better yet try this:
open your dialer and type *#2263# and see if you get the lte option.
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Alright so good news. I received a message telling me that there is a new firmware update available, so I downloaded and installed it. Now I get a 4G option even though I never once got a 4G signal during the day. I guess waiting is my only option now. What do you think?
Dimitri Stephan said:
Alright so good news. I received a message telling me that there is a new firmware update available, so I downloaded and installed it. Now I get a 4G option even though I never once got a 4G signal during the day. I guess waiting is my only option now. What do you think?
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thats good but still you should have the lte option. did u try the code?
daraj said:
thats good but still you should have the lte option. did u try the code?
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I did but got this message: "Connection problem or invalid MMI code". What is this code supposed to tell me?
Hi guys.
I am facing a somewhat similar issue. What makes it different is that I had the LTE option when I bought the Note 3, although there was no 4G service in the country at that time. However, I think it was after an update that I no longer have the LTE option available to in my network settings. Right now, in my home country, LTE hasnt yet been introduced. But like I said, there was no LTE in my previous country of residence either yet I had the LTE option.
By the way, the code *#2263# does nothing at all on my set.
Appreciate any feedback and resolutions.
Thanks
Dimitri Stephan said:
Hello people,
I have recently acquired a Note 3 LTE (Snapdragon 800) model of the phone which is 4G compatible but for some reason, I get no option to select a 4G network. The only options I have to chose from is 3G/2G (auto connect) and 3G only. I have attached a screenshot below showing what I mean. On other Note 3 LTE phones, I've seen a different set of options such as LTE/WCDMA/GSM etc...
Why is it so? I am running the latest version of android according to Samsung update which is version 4.3. So is this a software issue or what? My service provider says that samsung should release a software update to solve this issue but I don't understand why this is the case. If anyone can clarify this issue for me I would be very glad.
Thanks!
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If your phone is rooted (seems like it isn't) then you can manually edit a config file to enable LTE. If not, you'll be waiting for another OTA update I think.
Dimitri Stephan said:
Alright so good news. I received a message telling me that there is a new firmware update available, so I downloaded and installed it. Now I get a 4G option even though I never once got a 4G signal during the day. I guess waiting is my only option now. What do you think?
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sadi2e you have to go Touch or Alfa to replace your SIM with a 4g compatible one, btw ignore the costumer support telling you that you won't receive any signal if you get out of 4g zones,they are total idiots
I replaced mine and now getting 13 14 mb/s speeds
Contact me here if you need any further assistance
lesalloum said:
sadi2e you have to go Touch or Alfa to replace your SIM with a 4g compatible one, btw ignore the costumer support telling you that you won't receive any signal if you get out of 4g zones,they are total idiots
I replaced mine and now getting 13 14 mb/s speeds
Contact me here if you need any further assistance
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Nice to see a Lebanese on these forums. I've already changed my sim card to the 4G capable one but I still don't see a 4G icon wherever I go.
Dimitri Stephan said:
Nice to see a Lebanese on these forums. I've already changed my sim card to the 4G capable one but I still don't see a 4G icon wherever I go.
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Im from there too originally. Did you change your modem at some point? It could be that your current modem is not LTE capable. Or let me ask you this: Did you install a stock rom from a different country other then the one that your device is intended to? bas bi beirut fi LTE aw wen maken?
daraj said:
Im from there too originally. Did you change your modem at some point? It could be that your current modem is not LTE capable. Or let me ask you this: Did you install a stock rom from a different country other then the one that your device is intended to? bas bi beirut fi LTE aw wen maken?
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What modem are you talking about? The rom is stock. LTE is only available in Beirut and some other places surrounding it.
hi
i have got same issues with LTE
please help
how ?
Dimitri Stephan said:
Alright so good news. I received a message telling me that there is a new firmware update available, so I downloaded and installed it. Now I get a 4G option even though I never once got a 4G signal during the day. I guess waiting is my only option now. What do you think?
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Hello , I have a USIM, and note3 4G ( bought from KSA and tried on 4G in Dubai and KSA) . I did not get any updates on wifi nor through kies .
Did you change you upload a new platform ( kitkat) before you got the update ? or did you just wake up and found an update ?
PS : I live in Beirut Lebanon too .
Thanks
Me too with the same problem
I bought my phone from Dubai.. i saw the LTE option when i used my phone there.. but then i flashed Poland's latest firmware and rooted my device.. now i am in South Asia , and my phone doesn't show any LTE option..! :silly: weird..
I'll say it again: Each CSC has a different list of 4G activated providers that are not directly related to the region they are in.
Which means that a device can have 4G activated for 50 providers, just not the one your SIM belongs to. As such, if you insert the SIM, the 4G toggle is disabled.
Each provider has to individually pass on the fact that they have 4G to Samsung. Even then it's not activated for each CSC.
As such, my DBT Note 3 had 4G on T-Mobile NL months before the TL and PHN ROMs had it.
Also, South Asia uses a different frequency your EU firmware can't detect.
Hello,
I recently purchased a Samsung Note 3 SM-900V. As a previous Note 1 user I wanted to upgrade my device as I really enjoyed my Note 1.
I use a carrier called Simple Mobile, they are a sub carrier to T-Mobile. Meaning of course, that they use the T-Mobile network.
The problem is this: Simple Mobile (T-Mobile) prefers to use 3g/4g/LTE connections for their data and texting services. Meanwhile, Verizon uses H+ connections primarily, or as I understand it. This difference in signal, from what I can understand through a few days worth of research and combing forums, is the leading reason why my N900V wont upload/download pics, poor signal, etc. etc. DO bear in mind that Verizon software on this device forces the use of the H+ network though it does use 3G as well. Just never 4G or better.
From what I understand it is this H+ preference that the phone has me locked into that is causing my problems. It would seem that this device is capable of using 4G LTE and from my research, being able to use Band 4 would fix most all of my issues.
The major problems itemized are as follows:
Error message "This SIM is from an unknown source"
Unable to send/receive MMS texts
Reduced signal strength when compared to using my same SIM in my Note 1 side by side in pinpoint locations
Complete loss of signal in areas where SIM/Note 1 device had very good signal
As such, from what I can understand, if this device could access Band 4 then it would communicate with the Simple Mobile/T-Mobile network and erase the Sim card error message, send MMS and receive, and finally.... match the coverage I was accustomed to before I used this SIM on this device.
I've have considered a few solutions to include rooting the note 3 so I can enable 4G LTE, installing a factory version of KK 4.4.2 without the Verizon Brand and its bloatware forcing me to use H+ and as a final resort, selling the device (which I do not want to do). Though none of these options seem possible considering I'm using a N900V. At least not without bricking it.
Each time I think I've found a solution, there's a compatibility issue with my device, the software/firmware version, the chipset, etc, etc.
I've attached a screenshot that details some of the specs of this particular phone.
Any options or help would be appreciated.
Welcome Wallace
ok, thanks
so basically, you bought a verizon phone and using a sim card of another network.
Have you tried ringing verizon and asking them about this problem.
I have installed roms on uk version samsung S and S2.
What we now need to know is if American version supports Band 4 at all....I hope someone answers your questions here...
Admins/Moderators here should be able to give us a good answer.
Did you try...
Wallace Bagwell said:
Hello,
I recently purchased a Samsung Note 3 SM-900V. As a previous Note 1 user I wanted to upgrade my device as I really enjoyed my Note 1.
I use a carrier called Simple Mobile, they are a sub carrier to T-Mobile. Meaning of course, that they use the T-Mobile network.
The problem is this: Simple Mobile (T-Mobile) prefers to use 3g/4g/LTE connections for their data and texting services. Meanwhile, Verizon uses H+ connections primarily, or as I understand it. This difference in signal, from what I can understand through a few days worth of research and combing forums, is the leading reason why my N900V wont upload/download pics, poor signal, etc. etc. DO bear in mind that Verizon software on this device forces the use of the H+ network though it does use 3G as well. Just never 4G or better.
From what I understand it is this H+ preference that the phone has me locked into that is causing my problems. It would seem that this device is capable of using 4G LTE and from my research, being able to use Band 4 would fix most all of my issues.
The major problems itemized are as follows:
Error message "This SIM is from an unknown source"
Unable to send/receive MMS texts
Reduced signal strength when compared to using my same SIM in my Note 1 side by side in pinpoint locations
Complete loss of signal in areas where SIM/Note 1 device had very good signal
As such, from what I can understand, if this device could access Band 4 then it would communicate with the Simple Mobile/T-Mobile network and erase the Sim card error message, send MMS and receive, and finally.... match the coverage I was accustomed to before I used this SIM on this device.
I've have considered a few solutions to include rooting the note 3 so I can enable 4G LTE, installing a factory version of KK 4.4.2 without the Verizon Brand and its bloatware forcing me to use H+ and as a final resort, selling the device (which I do not want to do). Though none of these options seem possible considering I'm using a N900V. At least not without bricking it.
Each time I think I've found a solution, there's a compatibility issue with my device, the software/firmware version, the chipset, etc, etc.
I've attached a screenshot that details some of the specs of this particular phone.
Any options or help would be appreciated.
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I've got the same phone and I was able to 4G LTE to run by changing the Network Mode setting to Global.
Settings/More Settings/Mobile Networks/Network Mode.
It may not switch immediately but will eventually switch.
Help Wanted!!!
Is this post helpful for a samsung sm-n905v
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582747
I did switch to Global. No success.
amerjames said:
Is this post helpful for a samsung sm-n905v
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582747
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It is on global now and still only fluctuates between 3G and H+. Never 4G or LTE.
I've read about this issue from others but the fix was to root and then switch the phone to use band 4 by default.
Wallace Bagwell said:
It is on global now and still only fluctuates between 3G and H+. Never 4G or LTE.
I've read about this issue from others but the fix was to root and then switch the phone to use band 4 by default.
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Did you try "3g/4g/lte" instead of global? Band 4 is the latest and greatest and not available everywhere yet. The normal band you should see is band 13 (at least for me). There is a good thread in the "General" section on "Service Modes" you should look at.
Wallace Bagwell said:
It is on global now and still only fluctuates between 3G and H+. Never 4G or LTE.
I've read about this issue from others but the fix was to root and then switch the phone to use band 4 by default.
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Band 4 is Verizon....not T-mobile. T-Mobile has very limited 4G and what it has it HSPA.
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bd177 said:
Did you try "3g/4g/lte" instead of global? Band 4 is the latest and greatest and not available everywhere yet. The normal band you should see is band 13 (at least for me). There is a good thread in the "General" section on "Service Modes" you should look at.
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I have tried the CDMA/LTE/EVDO option under network settings but I doesnt seem to work any better. It still gives me the "SIM card is from an unknown source" error message and will not load or send MMS at all.
I will look at the serve modes section and see what it says. Thanks!
donc113 said:
Band 4 is Verizon....not T-mobile. T-Mobile has very limited 4G and what it has it HSPA.
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Ah, I didn't see that he was on T-Mobile .
donc113 said:
Band 4 is Verizon....not T-mobile. T-Mobile has very limited 4G and what it has it HSPA.
That may be true. I'm not sure and I cant validate it. However, it would seem from what I am reading that I need to switch it to B4.
I haven't rooted it and still looking for a way to root a KK 4.4.2 N900V. Once I have access to that menu I can test whether these methods from other threads and sites are accurate.
I'm not saying you are wrong by the way but under the current settings my phone doesn't talk to my network and incurs an entire host of other problems.
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bd177 said:
Ah, I didn't see that he was on T-Mobile .
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I'm actually on Simple Mobile but it is a subcarrier under T-Mobile
Wallace Bagwell said:
I'm actually on Simple Mobile but it is a subcarrier under T-Mobile
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Check out this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2570569
donc113 said:
Band 4 is Verizon....not T-mobile. T-Mobile has very limited 4G and what it has it HSPA.
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That may be true. I'm not sure and I cant validate it. However, it would seem from what I am reading that I need to be connected to B4 if I am not already like you insist. If I am, then it still isnt working like it should.
I read this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582747) and it sort of supports what you and I are both saying. However, at the root of the problem, I need to be able to root.
I haven't rooted it and still looking for a way to root a KK 4.4.2 N900V. Once I have access to that menu I can test whether these methods from other threads and sites are accurate.
I'm not saying you are wrong by the way but under the current settings my phone doesn't talk to my network and incurs an entire host of other problems.
Wallace Bagwell said:
That may be true. I'm not sure and I cant validate it. However, it would seem from what I am reading that I need to be connected to B4 if I am not already like you insist. If I am, then it still isnt working like it should.
I read this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582747) and it sort of supports what you and I are both saying. However, at the root of the problem, I need to be able to root.
I haven't rooted it and still looking for a way to root a KK 4.4.2 N900V. Once I have access to that menu I can test whether these methods from other threads and sites are accurate.
I'm not saying you are wrong by the way but under the current settings my phone doesn't talk to my network and incurs an entire host of other problems.
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If you are on the NC4 OTA then use towelroot. Do a search for "KK root" and you will find all the methods available for all versions.
Wallace Bagwell said:
I have tried the CDMA/LTE/EVDO option under network settings but I doesnt seem to work any better. It still gives me the "SIM card is from an unknown source" error message and will not load or send MMS at all.
I will look at the serve modes section and see what it says. Thanks!
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T-Mobile is GSM, Verizon is CDMA.
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bd177 said:
If you are on the NC4 OTA then use towelroot. Do a search for "KK root" and you will find all the methods available for all versions.
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How do I know if I'm using NC4 OTA?
donc113 said:
T-Mobile is GSM, Verizon is CDMA.
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I have switched from global to GSM under network settings. Going to see how that works. I get poor service with global setting but I do get service. Under CDMA I get zero signal. Even though I had 3 bars a second ago under global.
I'll let it sit on GSM for a few hours and see how that works.
amerjames said:
Is this post helpful for a samsung sm-n905v
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582747
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I read the entire article a few times just to see what it had to say about my problem. Unfortunately, it does state that I must be rooted to even proceed with most steps.
Back to square one. I need to root it, however, the threads on here that refer to rooting with the N900V and KK 4.4.2 in mind say that there is not any way to root this device with this operating system.
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bd177 said:
If you are on the NC4 OTA then use towelroot. Do a search for "KK root" and you will find all the methods available for all versions.
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Hey there,
So i followed the instructions for towel root, both versions, and I dont think the change took.
I installed ES File Explorer to make some changes from the advice of another thread and those changes cant be made because I cant find the file or the directory. Even after enabling options for root and display hidden files.
So, even after installing Towel Root, when I go to access the service menu using any of the codes I get no action whatsoever.
Im still in the same boat as well as far as not finding a proper KK 4.4.2 root file/method for N900V that does not follow itself with threads saying how it doesnt work at all.
Is there another way to root that I'm not considering or havent found yet?
Thanks for listening.
Try this:
-Dial *#27663368378#
-UE settings & info
-Settings
-Protocol
-Nas
-Network control
-Pref mode set
-Choose GSM_WCDMA_LTE_ONLY
You may need to reboot. This worked for me on NC2 with a MetroPCS sim. If it fails then double check your APN. You may also try to factory reset the phone with your Sim inside. When you do a clean install you get more options under Network Mode in settings.
Hi,
I will try to explain my problem in my best english lol
The LTE connection of my NOTE 3 seems to be KO.
I choose the LTE connections in settings with good APN.
So i did crossed tests :
1 / I never get the LTE Connection. I only get H+ (Dual Carrier). If i put my SIM Card on an other phone, LTE Works.
2 / My wife get LTE on her phone with her card. If i put, her SIMcard, in my Note, LTE doesnt work too, only H+ (Dual Carrier)
Do you think it's an hardware issue ? Is there something else to check ?
Thanks
Ps : Note 3 totally stock, never rooted, flashed
fredbull said:
Hi,
I will try to explain my problem in my best english lol
The LTE connection of my NOTE 3 seems to be KO.
I choose the LTE connections in settings with good APN.
So i did crossed tests :
1 / I never get the LTE Connection. I only get H+ (Dual Carrier). If i put my SIM Card on an other phone, LTE Works.
2 / My wife get LTE on her phone with her card. If i put, her SIMcard, in my Note, LTE doesnt work too, only H+ (Dual Carrier)
Do you think it's an hardware issue ? Is there something else to check ?
Thanks
Ps : Note 3 totally stock, never rooted, flashed
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Do you and your wife have exactly the same *#1234# values? Type that in your phone dialer and compare.
She has one S4 Mini and i have Note 3, so we dont have the same values.
fredbull said:
She has one S4 Mini and i have Note 3, so we dont have the same values.
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Were they both purchased in the same region?
No me in XEF et her in DBT. But it could change the network sensibility so hard ?
fredbull said:
No me in XEF et her in DBT. But it could change the network sensibility so hard ?
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If you can flash it to DBT region you could get better signal.
Remember to backup your /efs first using TWRP.
Yes but the problem is that i catch LTE nowhere
fredbull said:
Yes but the problem is that i catch LTE nowhere
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With a different modem, you could catch more signals.
"could".