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Can anyone verify the difference in frequencies that each phone is capable of? I am here in the USA on AT&T and last year bought a GT-I9305 and found out I could not get high speed 3G coverage. So I bought a GT-I9300 and everything works fine. Out of all the frequencies I needed 1900mhz for HSPA 3G. I am suspecting these models to be similar.
If you dial this code number *#197328640# into your phone dial pad you can get to a hidden service menu. (note: use the lower left button to go back each time you select something, otherwise you have to dial the whole number again.)
On my International SGS3 (GT-i9300) I can go in here and select different data frequencies (I leave mine on Auto) by going to Debug Screen-> Phone Control-> Network Control-> Band Selection-> then when you select one of the options, there with be a * next to each frequency that the phone is capable of. Just looking to see which version has what frequencies. Thanks!
** Thanks, this is a code to get into the menu that tells you what you are on, then you can use the lower left button and select back to get back to Phone Control-> Network Control-> Band Selection->:
sanjaybenjamin said:
On the phone Dial Pad you run *#0011#
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Nobody? Anybody?
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highaltitude said:
Nobody? Anybody?
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You might want to fix your title/subject.
LOL, thanks, I think when I posted it I did it from my phone and it auto-filled the word. Thanks!
I am thinking the Gt-i9500 will be the one I'll want for USA and AT&T. I just wanted to confirm ahead of time this. I learned the hard way on the 9300 vs 9305.
Tried the code twice on my i9500... no dice.
I am curious as well, moving to ATT, and while they say the 32GB GS4 is coming soon, I don't know what soon is.
If you look at both phones, they both support the same freqs. I'm on H+ with my i9500, same sort of speed and signal as I got with my international Xperia Z, SGS3, SGS2.. etc.
On the phone Dial Pad you run *#0011#
sanjaybenjamin said:
On the phone Dial Pad you run *#0011#
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I'm currently on WCDMA 1900 Band 2
BoostedSR20 said:
I'm currently on WCDMA 1900 Band 2
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Excellent so are you on AT&T?
highaltitude said:
Excellent so are you on AT&T?
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Yep, AT&T.
I need to know 9500's frequencies too.
Wikipedia didn't help.
Hi guys, I'm running a GT-i9500 on Bell mobility in Canada which uses same bands as AT&T. It is set to WCDMA 1900 Band 2, but the phone reverts to 3G at rest and goes up to H+ as soon as anything that requires data is launched. Is this normal behavior? I get great HSPA+ speeds too!
ponts said:
Hi guys, I'm running a GT-i9500 on Bell mobility in Canada which uses same bands as AT&T. It is set to WCDMA 1900 Band 2, but the phone reverts to 3G at rest and goes up to H+ as soon as anything that requires data is launched. Is this normal behavior? I get great HSPA+ speeds too!
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Yes. :good:
My GT-i9500 is made in China. How about yours?
So hey, I was wondering the i9500 frequencies too. I live in Finland and I want the Exynos Octa variant. I guess all the 2Gs and 3Gs etc works just perfectly in here?
TouchWizard said:
So hey, I was wondering the i9500 frequencies too. I live in Finland and I want the Exynos Octa variant. I guess all the 2Gs and 3Gs etc works just perfectly in here?
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Yes. 900/1800 mhz for 2g, 2100 for 3g.
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Does the 9505 get WCDMA 1900? Anyone know?
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highaltitude said:
Does the 9505 get WCDMA 1900? Anyone know?
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Why not just check on GSMArena?
because I have in the past found conflicting information on different phone models, and its usually better and more reliable to get information from people who actually own the phone and use it every day..
Hello,
Has anyone actually tried an N9005 on ATT LTE or Rogers LTE?
Lot's of speculation and indeed online the specs say it should not work. Hopefully there is an ATT or Rogers modem to flash soon.
Thanks,
Kevin
@Class said:
Hello,
Has anyone actually tried an N9005 on ATT LTE or Rogers LTE?
Lot's of speculation and indeed online the specs say it should not work. Hopefully there is an ATT or Rogers modem to flash soon.
Thanks,
Kevin
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What speculation? It is missing the required bands to work on AT&T.
The hardware has support for it - so its a software restriction. But you're right it has been confirmed that the N9005 stock doesn't work on AT&T / Verizon.
Note II received AWS bands by a modified QCP file. Some people say its just a modem flash.
Yeah I'm wondering the same thing my unlocked n9005 works on Rogers lte but I was hoping there was a modem I could flash since coverage isn't great and I heard it's because of software reasons
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I am using an n9005 and it works on LTE just fine. Maybe the coverage area is good where I normally use it.
The n9005 will work on Rogers LTE where there is some 2600mhz coverage.
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Note II received AWS bands by a modified QCP file. Some people say its just a modem flash.
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Would lovee if someone would share if it could be done.
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Would lovee if someone would share if it could be done.
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Yeah would be a dream come true if it could be achieved on the Note 3. I wonder what's so different from Note 2 to Note 3 that it can't be done the same way?
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Yeah would be a dream come true if it could be achieved on the Note 3. I wonder what's so different from Note 2 to Note 3 that it can't be done the same way?
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I'm waiting for something to happen on this front as well... I've had my n9005 for about 2 months on at&t and have been settling for hspa+ but it's *really* slow. if anybody has any ideas as to how to get LTE working on the n9005 i'd really like to hear about it.
cpgeek said:
I'm waiting for something to happen on this front as well... I've had my n9005 for about 2 months on at&t and have been settling for hspa+ but it's *really* slow. if anybody has any ideas as to how to get LTE working on the n9005 i'd really like to hear about it.
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+1
I've attempted to flash the modems from N900W8 firmwares without success.
Still looking for a way to enable 4G LTE with Telus on the n9005.
Expliciate said:
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I've attempted to flash the modems from N900W8 firmwares without success.
Still looking for a way to enable 4G LTE with Telus on the n9005.
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You would at least need the AWS band on your device to start thinking that enabling LTE for Telus is feasible...
Your device does not even have this band on 3G...
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cpgeek said:
I'm waiting for something to happen on this front as well... I've had my n9005 for about 2 months on at&t and have been settling for hspa+ but it's *really* slow. if anybody has any ideas as to how to get LTE working on the n9005 i'd really like to hear about it.
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zadigre said:
You would at least need the AWS band on your device to start thinking that enabling LTE for Telus is feasible...
Your device does not even have this band on 3G...
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Both the n9005 and n900w8 have the same hardware. It's just primarily based on software at this point.
Expliciate said:
Both the n9005 and n900w8 have the same hardware. It's just primarily based on software at this point.
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Same cpu / chipset does not necessarily mean same power amplifiers or same antennas
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zadigre said:
Same cpu / chipset does not necessarily mean same power amplifiers or same antennas
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Ah okay, gotchaa.
Finally got some LTE action in TX
Hello, I have an sm-n9005 on AT&T (go phone). Been living with HSPA since getting this phone in early April. I'm on vacation in Texas visiting relatives and on the way from Dallas to Houston I actually got 4G in two locations briefly while driving. Oddly, both of these locations were not in Houston or Dallas where one would expect them to be, rather in smaller towns. I don't care what anyone here says about modems, firmwares, etc. They HAVE the capability to serve LTE to these phones but won't. The bottom line is deregulation is killing the consumer while these clowns pretend each one has "the best" or "the most reliable" LTE service.
Hello,
I am very proud to be a part of the community now.
I bought few days ago an unblocked Samsung galaxy S5 SM-G900V in Best Buy Store.
Today and for some times I will be in France, using my phone with local service proivder. Unfortunately, this model cannot connect to the 4G / LTE network in France.
Local bandwith :
- 1600 mHz
- 2600 mHz
Samsung told me that the device can only connect to the following networks :
- 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 mHz
Indeed I would like to know if it is the components posing problems or just the configuration made by Samsung / Verizon to block the connection in foreign countries like France. If it is the case I can flash my device and modify the bandwith accordingly to French one ?
Also I understood that Verizon device is not allowing root modification, is still the case ?
The seller from best buy ensured me that the phone was going to work in France but this is not true...
Many thanks for your help and support...
turz13 said:
1. Indeed I would like to know if it is the components posing problems or just the configuration made by Samsung / Verizon to block the connection in foreign countries like France. If it is the case I can flash my device and modify the bandwith accordingly to French one ?
2. Also I understood that Verizon device is not allowing root modification, is still the case ?
3. The seller from best buy ensured me that the phone was going to work in France but this is not true...
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1. It is a hardware issue, not software, so you will not be able to change it.
2. Correct, the Verizon model(and AT&T) is still not able to be rooted.
3. It will work in France, it just won't connect at the fastest speed. Myself and others have used the phone in foreign countries with success, so it is definitely doable.
(If) the SM-G900V is the dev edition. Yes you can root it.
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Versatile1 said:
The SM-G900V is the dev edition. Yes you can root it.
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Correct, but it doesn't have the hardware required.
chamberc said:
Correct, but it doesn't have the hardware required.
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Right, but 3G and changing APN etc. should work. I was answering the confusion he had on root.
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The SM-G900V is the dev edition. Yes you can root it.
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you sure about that? I have a SM-G900V and its not a dev edition phone..... and if for some reason it is i purchqsed as a regular device lol
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Thanks, I can be stupid sometimes. ... edited lol
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1. It is a hardware issue, not software, so you will not be able to change it.
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If you can quote a source for that, please do so so that we can elucidate more details. Personally, I doubt that it is a hardware limitation. In the past there were hardware differences with different chips needed to support various transceiver bands. But semiconductor manufacturers have been leveraging advances in lithography and economies of scale for some time to move toward single chip solutions.
When XDA members asked these same questions about the S3, lots of people proffered the standard answer saying that it was a hardware issue. And that it would be impossible to modify the firmware to use a Bell or ATT phone on TMobile's AWS band. This was proven to be wrong (1, 2), the limitation was only in the firmware. The S3, S4 and N3 firmware have since been successfully modified to operate variant handsets on the TMobile and Wind bands.
The S5 has been reported to use the Qualcomm WTR1625L RF transceiver. This is said to be the first IC that can operate on all LTE bands and looking at the datasheet for the chipset suggests that this is true. In fact Qualcomm promotes the transceiver this way -
Qualcomm said:
the WTR1625L performs carrier aggregation by "accommodat[ing] all cellular modes and 2G, 3G, and 4G/LTE frequency bands and band combinations that are either deployed or in commercial planning globally."
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There may still be cost saving or protectionist measures in supporting hardware choices that limit us but given the available evidence and in particular the specific RF chip being used in the S5.. it would be fair to say that regional LTE limitations are much more likely to be firmware than hardware issues.
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fffft said:
If you can quote a source for that, please do so so that we can elucidate more details. Personally, I doubt that it is a hardware limitation. In the past there were hardware differences with different chips needed to support various transceiver bands. But semiconductor manufacturers have been leveraging advances in lithography and economies of scale for some time to move toward single chip solutions.
When XDA members asked these same questions about the S3, lots of people proffered the standard answer saying that it was a hardware issue. And that it would be impossible to modify the firmware to use a Bell or ATT phone on TMobile's AWS band. This was proven to be wrong (1, 2), the limitation was only in the firmware. The S3, S4 and N3 firmware have since been successfully modified to operate variant handsets on the TMobile and Wind bands.
The S5 has been reported to use the Qualcomm WTR1625L RF transceiver. This is said to be the first IC that can operate on all LTE bands and looking at the datasheet for the chipset suggests that this is true. In fact Qualcomm promotes the transceiver this way -
There may still be cost saving or protectionist measures in supporting hardware choices that limit us but given the available evidence and in particular the specific RF chip being used in the S5.. it would be fair to say that regional LTE limitations are much more likely to be firmware than hardware issues.
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Hi,
I have Samsung galaxy S5 SM-G900V for vreizon ,
Today and for some times I will be in ASIA,
Local bandwith : 2100 mHz
this model cannot connect to the 4G / LTE network in Asia.
But i have iphone 5s Verizon , at Asia local can connect 4G / LTE
I don't know , why galaxy S5 SM-G900V Can't connect 4G / LTE for Asia
I have root my galaxy S5 SM-G900V,
But i don't know how can do it ....
Many thanks for your help and support...
terry3610 said:
I don't know , why galaxy S5 SM-G900V Can't connect 4G / LTE for Asia
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That seems off topic to this thread, so you should start a new one if you have remaining questions.
You didn't give full details or even name the Asian carrier.. but this is probably the case -
Some iPhone 5s variants support both HSPA+ 2100 and FDD-LTE 2100. The TMobile S5 does as well. But the Verizon S5 only supports HSPA+ 2100, not FDD-LTE 2100. The hardware is almost certainly capable of doing so, but Verizon decided to restrict that band on their S5. Presumably to deter carrier churn. It looks like Verizon only enabled LTE on 700 /1700 for the 900V.
Blame Verizon. AFAIK you won't be able to use the Verizon S5 on that band unless someone modifies the firmware.
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Hi people! I have these versions of the Galaxy S5 available to buy at the same price, all sim-unlocked:
SM-G900A
SM-G900F
SM-G900M
I live in Argentina, and the LTE bands available here are 4 (AWS, 1700) and 28 (APT700, 700 MHz), so both SM-G900A and SM-G900M should connect to 4G.
But i read that the SM-900A has a locked bootloader so i cant upgrade it to Cyanogenmod or other non-official roms, which i will do for sure. In the other hand, the SM-G900F is not compatible with argentinian LTE bands but i read that i can unlock the bands rooting the phone and using QPST.
I will use non-official roms and stock-based modified roms, so, what version should you recommend? i read that SM-G900F is compatible with mostly non-official roms, while SM-G900M is only compatible with certain roms. So, i should buy the SM-G900F and unlock the LTE bands or buy the SM-G900M for the unlocked bands and resign using some roms?
Edit: i have disponible at the same price, the Sm-G901F lte-a version, but there isn't too much info about this version.
Help please! Thanks in advance.
None! I have a galaxy s5 and regret it. Dont buy samsung...
Wifi problems, Android 5.0 ? why not update it... Phone gets ultra hot after 5.0. Lag deluxe.
Samsung is notorious for not updating their phones. They have like 3 million ROMS and all look different. Different functions, icons and layout. Stupid company that doesent deserve anyone's money.
sorry for appearing butthurt, but just fed up with this s****.
Fenrisulven_ said:
None! I have a galaxy s5 and regret it. Dont buy samsung...
Wifi problems, Android 5.0 ? why not update it... Phone gets ultra hot after 5.0. Lag deluxe.
Samsung is notorious for not updating their phones. They have like 3 million ROMS and all look different. Different functions, icons and layout. Stupid company that doesent deserve anyone's money.
sorry for appearing butthurt, but just fed up with this s****.
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I'm starting to totally agree with you.. For sure next phone will be motorola, oneplus or nexus for stock esxperience
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I'm starting to totally agree with you.. For sure next phone will be motorola, oneplus or nexus for stock esxperience
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Yes. Motorola updates their phones. Nexus is nice too, but Nexus 5 was to old and that's the reason i chose galaxy S5.
I recommend G900F. Samsung's S5 is a great phone! I don't really agree with people talking about the lags, blah blah blah. I have this s5 (G900F) and I love it! Go on and try it, I hope you love it too
Thanks! But what phone i should buy? Should i wait and buy the LG G4?
What are your other options besides samsung? I upgraded from s3 to s5+(sm-g901f) and i have mixed feelings about it: fast smartphone, good camera and display vs unimpressive battery life and hot overall device. Btw i'm on 5.0.2 stock rom.
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What are your other options besides samsung? I upgraded from s3 to s5+(sm-g901f) and i have mixed feelings about it: fast smartphone, good camera and display vs unimpressive battery life and hot overall device. Btw i'm on 5.0.2 stock rom.
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Thanks, my other options are the LG G4. I think that the SM-G901F don't have the LTE bands of my country :/
Have you tried asking one of your local mobile network operators if the s5+ can connect to lte in your country?
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Have you tried asking one of your local mobile network operators if the s5+ can connect to lte in your country?
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Hi, the customer service is REALLY bad here, but i read the SM-G901F specifications and the bands used here are not compatible. I think i'm getting a LG G4, it's a little more expensive but it have unlockable bootloader and is compatible with all LTE bands, plus not have heating problems.
Go for it! You pay a little more for better camera, specs and know for sure it will work with LTE in your country.
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I've been through this before debating which variant packs the most useful features, and I've ended up with a SM-G900T.
It is the T-Mobile version; it has all the LTE bands (compared to sm-g900a, f, and m combined), HSDPA 1700, plus natively unlocked bootloaders. It has been running CM12.1 like a champ, and I love this phone!
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I've been through this before debating which variant packs the most useful features, and I've ended up with a SM-G900T.
It is the T-Mobile version; it has all the LTE bands (compared to sm-g900a, f, and m combined), HSDPA 1700, plus natively unlocked bootloaders. It has been running CM12.1 like a champ, and I love this phone!
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Thanks for the answer! Unluckily he SM-G900T version is not available here, only the ones that i listed and the SM-G900H but it's only 3G and have an exynos processor that i don't like haha.
I have an A500F that I bought in Bahrain (United Arab Emirates ROM). I’m now back in the United States and using the phone on my carrier here. The problem I have is that it is not connecting to the 4G signal for my carrier. The 4G signal for the Bahrain carrier operated on the 1800 MHz, and my carrier now operates on the 1900 MHz and 1700/2100 MHz bands. I wish to enable those bands on my phone. I know it is possible with the S5 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059), but I can’t seem to get the Windows software to cooperate with my A5. Not sure if I need a specific Ark Kernel, or if I need to install a custom ROM.
I would prefer not to flash the entire ROM. My phone is rooted, but I’m still using the stock Kitkat ROM, and I’m quite pleased with it.
If anyone can help, I would be in your debt.
I think it's isn't possible
Others have been able to add 4G LTE bands to the S5. The guide that was provided was for the S5, so obviously different for an A5. A5 still uses a Qualcomm chip for this, so I think it's still worth trying to work out.
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Others have been able to add 4G LTE bands to the S5. The guide that was provided was for the S5, so obviously different for an A5. A5 still uses a Qualcomm chip for this, so I think it's still worth trying to work out.
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as I saw in the guide you must have a Root Access, Custom ROM and Custom Kernel installed on your device to do so... if the A5 already got all those things maybe its possible...
Already rooted. Was hoping to avoid flashing ROM. Probably will have to. Reaching out to poster of the S5 thread for additional help.
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Anyone try this? I looking forward to unlock band 4
Pekosoandres said:
Anyone try this? I looking forward to unlock band 4
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I tried but I can not change value nv 6829 , think it is by the kernel:llorando: