Hi all,
To all the Aussies here who have and/or going to be purchasing the S6. Seeing what everyone's experience is with the phone as well as sharing ideas to each and every one. I myself have been experimenting with Android phones since Galaxy S3, moving onto phones such Xperia, Nexus & more.
How to update 920I/925I to Marshmallow. Courtesy of Shotty's helper post. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65919764&postcount=1052
Make sure to thank him for the time effort to make our lives easier.:good:
I came across this post from Shotty and its absolute gold/money/petrol/lollies/whatever is valuable to you! (for me it's petrol lol)
For anyone wanting information and/or needs help read the below guide.
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Okay, how do you get the best out of a SM-G920i Galaxy S6?
Firstly, may I just say follow these instructions to the letter before coming to me with questions. I have spent the best part of five years tinkering with my own i9000, then a i9100, then a i9505. I've also done research across XDA-Developers and a number of other Android forums, taking in and compiling the very best information that actually works time and again.
Rule Number One? Start afresh! The advice I give everyone regardless of what device you have is, Back the damn thing up first! It's called a nandroid backup, Google it - and make sure you clean all traces of the old firmware out of your phone thoroughly with a full factory reset that includes a data/system/cache/Dalvik cache wipe. More often than not, the dramas people have when they get up and running on a newly flashed ROM (or, issues in restarting the device after a flash) can be directly attributed to remnants of the old ROM interfering with the new. This is especially so for flashing via Recovery. If you use Odin to flash a Stock firmware, it pretty much smashes its way over the top of whatever you've got installed, and gives you a fresh palate to work with. Main thing to remember is, Back up your device - all your photos and music, etc. - to your PC. The most important step? BACKUP YOUR DEVICE'S EFS FOLDER!!! This is a location where information pertaining to your device's IMEI (International Mobile-station Equipment Identity) number are stored, and this folder can sometimes be wiped when you flash a ROM. Read this excellent guide for a thorough explanation of the how's and why's of this very important piece of the Android puzzle (thanks to Mr.W0lf)...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/tool-backup-restore-efs-partition-t3062487
Of course, it's much easier for any phone app. written for the purpose to do these backup tasks when the device is rooted, which is why I suggest doing it. My thoughts on OEM's controlling how us 'power-users' play with our expensive toys are straight to the point - I own it, I paid for it, I should be able to do whatever I like to it and run it how I see fit!
You'll find throughout XDA a number of device-specific threads and posts about how to gain root access to your device. One thing you'll definitely need is what's known as a 'rooted kernel'. The one just below can be used on any SM-G920i or SM-G925i running Lollipop 5.1.1, and if you have issues with what to do or how to do it, post a Help request on that thread (thanks to g.lewarne)...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395
The specific file you are looking for is under the heading UniKernel v6-0001 ODIN FLASHABLE. Again, you use Odin to 'flash' that into your phone, in exactly the same way you flash the Stock ROM. I will stress this point: IT WILL 'TRIP KNOX', and NO! There's NO RESETTING THAT TRIP COUNTER! There's no way back from breaking Knox, so you do it at your own risk!
As of right now, the newest release of the Stock firmware for the SM-G920i is waiting for download at Samsung-Firmware.org.
Grab the 1.54GB ZIP archive known as... Australian Stock Unbranded XSA Lollipop ROM (5.1.1).
DO NOT grab the Optus (OPS) or Vodafone (VAU) one - or any other 'carrier-branded' firmware - unless you want to fill your device with rubbish and wait longer for a larger file to download. Create a New folder on your Windows Desktop, then (using WinRAR or 7ZIP) extract the contents of the ZIP you downloaded into that folder.
Next, go grab a nice little Windows program called Odin, available here...
http://www.samsungodindownload.com/odindownload/#.Vd5ZMPmqqko
While you're there, grab the Samsung USB drivers and the ADB Fastboot Tool, if you haven't got them already. Install them, and we'll move forward.
Odin is what you use to 'flash' the new firmware into your phone. The application is already pre-configured, so its a simple case of
start your phone in 'Download Mode',
start the app. on your PC,
connect the phone to the PC via USB,
click the AP button on the app.,
navigate to where you extracted the G920IDVU2COGA_G920IXSA2COGA_G920IDVU2COGA_HOME.tar.md5 file,
click Open,
wait until the app. loads up the ROM, then
click Start
There's plenty of advice and assistance available here on XDA about Odin, so I won't go full-tilt into details on how to use it, other than what I've written above. The flashing process does take a bit of time, and there's also a bit of a wait for the device to reach the first config screen. Patience is a virtue!
Next, go and find yourself a 'custom ROM'. The list of Original (Custom) ROMs for the SM-G92xx series that are shared here on XDA can be seen by following the link below...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development
For custom ROMs that are 'outside the box' (so to speak), check out the thread below...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development
If you have questions about the ROM itself, how to 'flash' the ROM, or anything else about that particular release, ask them of the ROM Chef in the thread where you got it from. They're the ones who cooked it, so they've already gone through the trials and errors and successes of getting their ROM working on your device, making them the best guys and gals to ask if you have dramas with the ROM. 99.9% of the time the ROM Chef's thread will have in the first couple of posts Instructions on How To Flash, FAQ's, known issues, etc.
Now, if you're having issues with carrier network connectivity, call quality, mobile internet etc., it could be either your network APN (Access Point Name) settings or your ROM's 'modem' package. APN settings are within the phone's Network setup menu. The best list of Australian carrier APN's I've found is at Ausdroid Forums. Modems are a sort of 'try them until you get one you're happy with' kind of thing, and the best list of modems and bootloaders for the SM-G92xx Series is hosted by XDA's very own Legend Of The S6, edgarf28 at...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60112855&postcount=3
PM me. Lastly, make sure to click on the Thanks button if you got help from this tutorial...
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Peanuts. said:
Hi all,
To all the Aussies here who have and/or going to be purchasing the S6. Seeing what everyone's experience is with the phone.
Myself I received the phone from Optus on 10/04/15. Phone itself is pretty sweet. Ordered the Sapphire black. Loving the finger print scanner.
Although I've had issues with Optus. Took 5 days for them to activate my service. Still struggling to get 4G and have very weak signal (this is at Sydney Olympic Park). Wondering if it's sim related as it happens at different locations. Hopefully not the phone cause it's brilliant. Just got my Ringke Slim clear case too. [emoji51]
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Can I just check what is the Australian model? Is it the 920I or 920F?
Thanks
920i
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Hopefully I can join this thread in about a year or so
A few Euro users (including myself) have also reported some reception issues.
G'day fellow Aussie.
I got the Telstra 32gb S6 in black sapphire. Loving it. I will admit though, coming from the M7, I wasn't overly thrilled by it but it's growing on me.
Has anyone tried flashing TWRP yet?
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I've had the S6 from Telstra since April 13. I don't notice any network problems. Telstra certified this phone with the blue tick so its testing must have found no reception problems. Battery life is a noticeable step back fro the S5.
ThatChinskiGuy said:
G'day fellow Aussie.
I got the Telstra 32gb S6 in black sapphire. Loving it. I will admit though, coming from the M7, I wasn't overly thrilled by it but it's growing on me.
Has anyone tried flashing TWRP yet?
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Haven't roots or flashed TWRP yet. Although I'm contemplating on flashing a custom rom if I do. Just a matter of waiting for more development and choosing the right one. I really like the finger print scanner so hopefully that can stay.
G'day mates!
Root works fine but TWRP doesn' work.
Also I got the deep sleep issue now and formatting the cache didn't fix it...
How you guys finding the battery life? So far I am able to get. Close to a full day day with about 4 hrs screen on time.
Yeah I'm not overly impressed by the battery life but with the quick charger it's really a non issue. I can usually get around 10 hours or so of battery life, with around 5 hours of screen on time.
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S6 and S6 Edge have very weak signal with Optus 4G. I have not tried with different provider. Hopefully It's not hardware defected.
-My S5 always has full reception and S6 1~2 bars.
maidangisme said:
S6 and S6 Edge have very weak signal with Optus 4G. I have not tried with different provider. Hopefully It's not hardware defected.
-My S5 always has full reception and S6 1~2 bars.
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That's what I've experienced too. Probably needs an update from perhaps to update the radio.
In saying that though I've gotten a sim replacement and noticed it improve.
I got my black 64 edge from **** smith outright , got it 10am on the 10th so very happy. No telstra branding and my updates should come faster as it's not branded . My old telsra htc m8 still does not have lollipop .
Anyways I love this phone and my signal is great on telstra 4gx network and my WiFi strength is better also now .
No signal issues here on Vodafone. Same bars as was on my Sony Z3. Great phone, but 5.0.2 is a little buggy. Really need 5.1
maidangisme said:
S6 and S6 Edge have very weak signal with Optus 4G. I have not tried with different provider. Hopefully It's not hardware defected.
-My S5 always has full reception and S6 1~2 bars.
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I don't have any problem with mine. S6 on Optus 4G
Only getting 2 bars on Telstra 4G in areas where I would normally get 4 with my old S3 (3G). Still seem to get pretty decent speeds on 4G though: http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/1261307969
Apart from the signal issues pretty happy with the S6 so far. Love the fingerprint scanner.
Has anyone got TWRP to work?
I've tried installing it via Odin, ADB, and Flashify but all results in freezing at the boot logo when trying to enter recovery
wrp10 said:
Only getting 2 bars on Telstra 4G in areas where I would normally get 4 with my old S3 (3G). Still seem to get pretty decent speeds on 4G though: http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/1261307969
Apart from the signal issues pretty happy with the S6 so far. Love the fingerprint scanner.
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4G works differently to 3G. You could have 1 bar and still hit over 50Mbps. The signal bars are not actually relevant as long as you're on 4G, you're good unless you live in an area where you switch between 3G and 4G often, this could affect battery as your device switches networks often.
Got my Black S6 64gb from Telstra yesterday. Pretty damn nice! Upgraded from Nexus 5, best thing I like is the audio quality via earphones, brings my Shure 425 to life!
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4G works differently to 3G. You could have 1 bar and still hit over 50Mbps. The signal bars are not actually relevant as long as you're on 4G, you're good unless you live in an area where you switch between 3G and 4G often, this could affect battery as your device switches networks often.
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Good to know, cheers.
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Hi Everyone,
Just got the SGSII from VirginMobile. I know there is a thread about SGSII launching in Canada but I thought that us Canadian owners of SGSII need a thread for news, reviews and any additional information since its officially available in Canada as of July 21.
Looking forward to hearing from all owners about their opinion of the device, mini reviews and any relevant discussion.
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My mini review:
Amazing device. Very responsive. Screen is just awesome. The build quality is very nice, despite some reviews saying it feels plasticky, in my opinion, the lightweight and solid build is perfect for this device. When you hold it it feels like a premium device. Everything works like it should.
Pros:
AMOLED+ 4.3" Screen
Responsiveness
Light weight
8MP Camera
TouchWiz 4.0
Cons:
Battery was acting up for two days (Turned auto brightness off and removed some apps and widgets; it is back to normal now, 10% loss over 3hrs)
Maybe somebody can post the modem/radio file for our phone. That would be great!
Loving the phone so far. Thankful for chainfire's root kernel allowing me to titanium back from my arc. Looking forward to a healthy dev community here
Loving my phone all ready unlocked on Rogers.
I just wanna remove these DAMN Bell apps, seeing how we cant Root yet.
Mshoss said:
Loving my phone all ready unlocked on Rogers.
I just wanna remove these DAMN Bell apps, seeing how we cant Root yet.
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Root is available --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
battery life is awesome so far.
12 hours of use with 72% battery left (with very moderate use)
Myself and.my GF picked ours up last night, I'm coming from an iphone 2G so this is a big change.
There's a lot of redundant apps preinstalled, was kinda confusing at first.
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robbiev80 said:
Maybe somebody can post the modem/radio file for our phone. That would be great!
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Here are 2 links with modems/radios for our phones. The first ones are flashable through CWM and the second ones are flashable through Odin/Heimdall.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II:_Support_Downloads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
So far, here have been my experiences with radios...
I can't remember my first radio (KE4 of KF2), but it worked better than KE7.
KE7-Works OK.
KG1-Works better than KE7, but I totally lose signal about 4 times a day (need to put flight mode on then off to fix it).
KG2-Hard to say, I'm only using it since today, but so far, it's the best.
I've had mine since more than a month and a half now and I'm very pleased about the phone. It's my 2nd Android phone (I had a Motorola Milestone before).
I just hate touchwiz so much (but not as much as Sense or Motoblur).
What Bell apps are instelled on the phone? There must be so much junk apps on there, mine doesn't come from Bell, but has all of those Samsung bloatware apps, I guess it must be much worst with one that has Bell's apps on it.
If you want to get rid of those apps, you have a few choises...
1) Root and remove them manually.
2) Install a Samsung based Rom that removed those apps (Cognition is very good).
3) Install CM7 (altough there's still no stable release), you'll get pure (well, actually better than pure) Android.
demonofsteel said:
Here are 2 links with modems/radios for our phones. The first ones are flashable through CWM and the second ones are flashable through Odin/Heimdall.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II:_Support_Downloads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
So far, here have been my experiences with radios...
I can't remember my first radio (KE4 of KF2), but it worked better than KE7.
KE7-Works OK.
KG1-Works better than KE7, but I totally lose signal about 4 times a day (need to put flight mode on then off to fix it).
KG2-Hard to say, I'm only using it since today, but so far, it's the best.
I've had mine since more than a month and a half now and I'm very pleased about the phone. It's my 2nd Android phone (I had a Motorola Milestone before).
I just hate touchwiz so much (but not as much as Sense or Motoblur).
What Bell apps are instelled on the phone? There must be so much junk apps on there, mine doesn't come from Bell, but has all of those Samsung bloatware apps, I guess it must be much worst with one that has Bell's apps on it.
If you want to get rid of those apps, you have a few choises...
1) Root and remove them manually.
2) Install a Samsung based Rom that removed those apps (Cognition is very good).
3) Install CM7 (altough there's still no stable release), you'll get pure (well, actually better than pure) Android.
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theres like over 10 bell apps.
is there any software differences in our i9100M rom to international i9100 other than bell apps?
i hope its not modified like the i9000m (bell vibrant) compared to stock i9000m
demonofsteel said:
Here are 2 links with modems/radios for our phones. The first ones are flashable through CWM and the second ones are flashable through Odin/Heimdall.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II:_Support_Downloads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
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XXKG2 is the European modem file. I'm looking for the UGKG2 (Bell modem file).
I'm sure it'll be released on samfirmware.com soon. Thanks for the reply though, I appreciate it.
1xinfusion said:
theres like over 10 bell apps.
is there any software differences in our i9100M rom to international i9100 other than bell apps?
i hope its not modified like the i9000m (bell vibrant) compared to stock i9000m
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Not 100% sure about this, but I've read somewhere that there's almost no difference between the i9100 and the i9100m from Bell. Thankfully it's not modified like the i9000 variant. I haven't seen one from Bell yet, so I'll probably just hop in a Bell store to take a look how different the software is.
Is there any of those Bell apps that could be interesting/usefull?
robbiev80 said:
XXKG2 is the European modem file. I'm looking for the UGKG2 (Bell modem file).
I'm sure it'll be released on samfirmware.com soon. Thanks for the reply though, I appreciate it.
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I may be wrong, but does it really matter? The radios are good for any region. If you ever get hold of a Bell radio, let me know where to get it, I'll try it to see how it goes with a regular i9100.
I picked up a Bell SGS2, flashed the XXKG2 full rom on it that Darkyy posted, then rooted it, flashed Darkyy kernel only from XXKG2, and then the zImage from the CF-Root kernel to remove the yellow triangle.
No bell apps now, and everything works amazingly well including signal and battery life.
There should be no difference in modem files, as the European model and the Canadian one both are the same phone. Both the i9100 and the i9100m have all the 3G bands, unlike how the i9000m and the i9000 didn't.
Just use the full rom that has what you need and all will work fine. I tried flashing a few full firmwares on my i9100m, all worked perfectly fine.
EDIT: GPS locks on also in roughly 5 seconds, indoors, so i don't think you need a Bell modem file.
Network Speeds
How is the network speed performance with Bell/Virgin?
I'm with VirginMobile
At home, I get speeds close to 1mb down and 1.5mb up (download speeds were very disappointing)
But at work (Toronto) I get 7-8mb down and 2mb up
Looks like location plays a huge role.. anyways I was happy when I saw 8322mb/s download speeds..
I flashed the latest stock rom (KG3) and used the CF-Root KG3 kernel.
My network speeds are MUCH better now.
Canadian (Bell/Vrigin) users:
are you guys experiencing the yellow tint on the side of the screen when its in low brightness setting?
robbiev80 said:
I flashed the latest stock rom (KG3) and used the CF-Root KG3 kernel.
My network speeds are MUCH better now.
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Same here, and WiFi seems to be working better as well. Most importantly for me, the email application doesn't FC when I try to open it and connect to my work Exchange server.
You guys have a link to the latest stock rom? Is it bell's? Or is it just generic?
Thanks for the advice guys! I flashed KG3 along with the appropriate CF and it appears to have solved my GPS issues!
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You guys have a link to the latest stock rom? Is it bell's? Or is it just generic?
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It's generic.
Anyone having issues adding a Google Apps email account after flashing KG3? I flashed the first one listed. Is there a difference between it and the second one?
I live in the sticks and have never had very good reception on Verizon, but always have had workable voice connections and generally could at least get 1x data connections, 3g about half the time. Most of my previous phones have been Motorola but I went to the Note 2 last and it seemed to work just as good as the Motos.
With the Note 3, I can rarely even get a decent voice signal (couldn't even make a call last night, picked up my wife's Note 2 and it worked fine) and data is pretty much non-existent. The phone seems to work fine as long as I'm in 4g coverage, which is most of my day, but not so much at home.
Has anyone else experienced this or have a similar situation to mine where they do not have a problem?
I ask because I paid full price for this phone and only have a few more days to return it. If it's defective hardware, I'll just exchange it, but if this is a real problem with the phone then I may have to look at a different I really like the N3, but if it's not going to work as intended, I can't justify keeping it.
BTW: I am rooted (kingo) with SS, Xposed and Wanam installed, but still OEM stock otherwise.
I would appreciate any thoughts.
reception
I also have mj7 signal issues I think the best thing to do is switch modems back to mj6
The easiest thing to try is switch back to the old modems, here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
If that doesn't improve things, it could very well be a hardware problem. In which case, I'd go back to complete stock and try to get it replaced.
Have the same issues however I am not rooted but after update to MJ7 I am having either no signal or bad signal everywhere in Tucson. Took it to Verizon today and they swapped the sim card to a new one. Problem continues until next software update.
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I flashed back to the MI9 modem. I'll see how it does for a day or so. If it doesn't improve, I'm returning exchanging it.
I had my first one replaced because of poor reception. From forums and lots of reading online, it looks like there may have been a batch of devices with bad antennas
Third attempt...
Lost connection on first and second attempt to reply.
So far I see no difference going back to the MI9 modem. Still getting disconnects on cellular and wifi pretty consistently. Just like MJ7.
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I had my first one replaced because of poor reception. From forums and lots of reading online, it looks like there may have been a batch of devices with bad antennas
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Did the replacement perform better? Looks like I'm going to have to try it.
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Did the replacement perform better? Looks like I'm going to have to try it.
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Yes, it seems to. My girlfriend still hasn't switched over to my old Note 2 - when she does I'll have a better side-by-side comparison.
I've done a side by side with my wife's N2 and there was no comparison. N2 allowed me to make a clear phone call and stay connected to wifi. From the exact same La-Z-Boy, the N3 had "No service" and constantly disconnects/reconnects to wifi. My MI9 experiment was a waste of time. I actually think that MJ7 performed a little better and it was bad.
There is definitely an antenna/radio problem with this phone. Funny thing is, I thought Samsung had stopped copying Apple, but evidently they had to try one more "innovation". #antennagate#
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Well, I exchanged my N3 today. We'll see if it was worth it at home tonight.
On a more positive note, rooting and updating to MJ7 on this one went way better than the last one. I Kingo'd it pretty much out of the box. Pulled the update.zip (in case anyone wants it). Installed Wanam and set status to "Official". Set SuperSU Survival Mode, then disabled SuperSU. Launched and installed the update. Rebooted and re-enabled SuperSU. Too smooth. All of that in about 20 minutes or less.
Reception with N3 is no better than it was with GS3, which is pretty poor. I still haven't updated to MJ7, so don’t know if it will improve things. Thought that Samsung wouldn't go backward antenna wise from Note 2, seems that was wrong.
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Well, I exchanged my N3 today. We'll see if it was worth it at home tonight.
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Nope, it wasn't worth it. I was hoping that I had gotten a unit with a "worse than normal" antenna, but the new one is just as bad. Oh well...
Hi everyone, I use an unlocked Sprint Note 4 with Cricket/at&t. I understood that by unlocking that I would only ever achieve HSPA+ speeds because Sprint locks the LTE band's available. I accepted that, as it didn't bother me and I mainly use Wifi, but that didn't stop me from trying.
All my attempts never seemed to make a difference, until the other week, I finally realized that LTE must not be available at my home. Because while I was driving I noticed I had a LTE signal, which was a complete shock to me. So I did some testing and I only received HSPA at home with all my phones.
Conclusion:
So that means one of the steps I did must have activated LTE. I do have to force it to connect sometimes with phone info shortcut. Or at&t is broadcasting on one of sprints bands in that area.
If anyone is interested in this, I do believe I know the exact steps to replicate this. If this shows interest, I will turn this post into a guide. This would be my first guide, so bear with me.
Edit: After further testing, I'm concluding that I'm only getting Lte in certain area, so it must be that at&t is using one of the Sprint bands there. If something changes, I'll update!
Edit 12/11/16 - only getting lte at certain place. It's band 2. Added pic below.
Pics below show Lte. You can see from crickets website that 4g is only 4mbps and Lte is 8mbps.
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I would be more than interested in knowing how you unlocked the LTE Bands because (you must be aware through my previous posts) I too use unlocked N910P with a GSM SIM but all I get is H+.
I did try to unlock the LTE bands using a thread on XDA but it did not work as the tool wasn't even able to recognize the phone.
Hence, a step-by-step guide would be appreciated regarding the same.
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I would be more than interested in knowing how you unlocked the LTE Bands because (you must be aware through my previous posts) I too use unlocked N910P with a GSM SIM but all I get is H+.
I did try to unlock the LTE bands using a thread on XDA but it did not work as the tool wasn't even able to recognize the phone.
Hence, a step-by-step guide would be appreciated regarding the same.
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I'm not sure if I unlocked them or not.
This just all became aware to me that i have lte. So I'm still testing. It seems like I'm only getting lte in one certain area. I don't know if maybe at&t is using a sprint band in that area. And that's what is making it possible.
I also don't know if anyone one thing i did made this possible. I will edit my post with all my changes. And you can test to see if it changes anything for you. Give me a bit.
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I'm not sure if I unlocked them or not.
This just all became aware to me that i have lte. So I'm still testing. It seems like I'm only getting lte in one certain area. I don't know if maybe at&t is using a sprint band in that area. And that's what is making it possible.
I also don't know if anyone one thing i did made this possible. I will edit my post with all my changes. And you can test to see if it changes anything for you. Give me a bit.
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I'm also on a domestic unlocked 910p with cricket, and have noticed LTE popping up from time to time. It's not consistent though. I just assumed it was because I hadn't changed my network mode to GSM/UTMS. I was driving at the time so I couldn't check to see if it was actually working.
MrSickle said:
I'm also on a domestic unlocked 910p with cricket, and have noticed LTE popping up from time to time. It's not consistent though. I just assumed it was because I hadn't changed my network mode to GSM/UTMS. I was driving at the time so I couldn't check to see if it was actually working.
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I've been testing cm 14. So I just now went back to custom stock. When I go back to work today in gonna do more testing. But after seeing your experience and my assumption, I'm thinking that I don't have any more lte bands. But just that att is using one of the bands this phone has.
I'll keep you all posted.
Im also interested, I'm using AT&T towers as well through straight talk... but ive only ever been able to get 3g. But more so than not lately, unfortunately, ive been getting stuck with GSM service, not even 3g.. So if you figure something out that'd b great , otherwise any tips to improve my speed capabilities would b much appreciated. . And just 2-3 miles away is an AT&T tower so i should be capable of much more.
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Im also interested, I'm using AT&T towers as well through straight talk... but ive only ever been able to get 3g. But more so than not lately, unfortunately, ive been getting stuck with GSM service, not even 3g.. So if you figure something out that'd b great , otherwise any tips to improve my speed capabilities would b much appreciated. . And just 2-3 miles away is an AT&T tower so i should be capable of much more.
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I just updated my post.
I'm concluding I'm only getting Lte in certain area. So at&t must be using Sprint band there, or something like that. But no other bands are unlocked.
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Hi everyone, I use an unlocked Sprint Note 4 with Cricket/at&t. I understood that by unlocking that I would only ever achieve HSPA+ speeds because Sprint locks the LTE band's available. I accepted that, as it didn't bother me and I mainly use Wifi, but that didn't stop me from trying.
All my attempts never seemed to make a difference, until the other week, I finally realized that LTE must not be available at my home. Because while I was driving I noticed I had a LTE signal, which was a complete shock to me. So I did some testing and I only received HSPA at home with all my phones.
Conclusion:
So that means one of the steps I did must have activated LTE. I do have to force it to connect sometimes with phone info shortcut. Or at&t is broadcasting on one of sprints bands in that area.
If anyone is interested in this, I do believe I know the exact steps to replicate this. If this shows interest, I will turn this post into a guide. This would be my first guide, so bear with me.
Edit: After further testing, I'm concluding that I'm only getting Lte in certain area, so it must be that at&t is using one of the Sprint bands there. If something changes, I'll update!
Pics below show Lte. You can see from crickets website that 4g is only 4mbps and Lte is 8mbps.
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so how did u unlock this sprint note 4 ive been following the downgrade and unlock guide but always invalid sim
TheMadScientist420 said:
so how did u unlock this sprint note 4 ive been following the downgrade and unlock guide but always invalid sim
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Really, I don't know how I get it in area I get it. But it's funny you commented. Because I was just getting on here to update.
I'm at my sister's where I get Lte. So I installed an app to find more info.
Here's the pic. I'm on band 2 here in western pa. Don't know how yet. Don't travel to much to compare. But this is only place I get Lte. So I'm still trying to figure out what and how I did.
Any how here's the pics
The pic shows 910t because that's the build id i use in my build.prop.
Just 1 quick off topic question.
Which custom stock Rom is stable and capable of daily driving for the Sprint Note 4?
Zeekayy said:
Just 1 quick off topic question.
Which custom stock Rom is stable and capable of daily driving for the Sprint Note 4?
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I'm just gonna list some of the newer ones that are still being developed. But there are also more stable builds out there but they're no longer being improved upon. = final build. (Ex. Any of @tx_dbs_tx older roms are very stable= MOAR rom, Note 5 rom, Mr Wonderful)
Back to current ones,
If you want a very customizable rom then Dtux Rom here is great. I use it myself when I'm not testing another. Plus Dev is getting ready to put out v7 very soon.
Then there's new CM14 here. Still getting all the bugs out but is very stable enough for daily driver. If you want Nouget then it's only option right now. Or if you want a minimal aosp rom, then it's the way to go.
Then a lot of people like trying the Note 7 ports, specifically one of these here. But it requires some work to get service working. Personally I'd wait til @tx_dbs_tx releases his Note 7 port. Won't be long, i hope. But it'll be tailored for our device.
There you go, that's my personal opinion through experience. It just depends on what you looking for. But all of them are stable. Good luck!
Edit. I just re-read your question. If your looking for a stockish rom. I'd suggest Mr Wonderful here! http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/development/rom-t3396498
Read next post!
Or you can try Dtux but just don't install the modset, if you don't want all the custom stuff.
Zeekayy said:
Just 1 quick off topic question.
Which custom stock Rom is stable and capable of daily driving for the Sprint Note 4?
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Edit: This is the newest debloated stock Rom. That is knox free. But still has some cutom stuff, such as 5 way reboot. This is the one i meant to put in at the end of my last post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/development/rom-stock-ph4-bloated-deodexed-t3473610
aaron74 said:
Edit: This is the newest debloated stock Rom. That is knox free. But still has some cutom stuff, such as 5 way reboot. This is the one i meant to put in at the end of my last post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/development/rom-stock-ph4-bloated-deodexed-t3473610
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Thank you very much for your efforts.
Sprint Note 7 port is very close to a public beta release! Keep looking in the Sprint N4 development forum ETA should be before Xmas. Expect only minor bugs such as fingerprint scanner and always on display. otherwise completely functioning and pure Sprint N7 rom. I will move on to the next available Samsung Nougat rom if I have the time and patience and if I haven't upgraded my phone by then. Otherwise this N7 port will be my last rom for the Sprint N4. I like to go out with a big BANG!
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Sprint Note 7 port is very close to a public beta release! Keep looking in the Sprint N4 development forum ETA should be before Xmas. Expect only minor bugs such as fingerprint scanner and always on display. otherwise completely functioning and pure Sprint N7 rom. I will move on to the next available Samsung Nougat rom if I have the time and patience and if I haven't upgraded my phone by then. Otherwise this N7 port will be my last rom for the Sprint N4. I like to go out with a big BANG!
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So awesome to hear. I've been patiently waiting. Can't wait!
If it does end up being your last rom here, you will truly be missed. :crying:
It would be super awesome to see a TW Nougat rom. :fingers-crossed:
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Sprint Note 7 port is very close to a public beta release! Keep looking in the Sprint N4 development forum ETA should be before Xmas. Expect only minor bugs such as fingerprint scanner and always on display. otherwise completely functioning and pure Sprint N7 rom. I will move on to the next available Samsung Nougat rom if I have the time and patience and if I haven't upgraded my phone by then. Otherwise this N7 port will be my last rom for the Sprint N4. I like to go out with a big BANG!
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you have me looking every day and every hour now lol
tx_dbs_tx said:
Sprint Note 7 port is very close to a public beta release! Keep looking in the Sprint N4 development forum ETA should be before Xmas. Expect only minor bugs such as fingerprint scanner and always on display. otherwise completely functioning and pure Sprint N7 rom. I will move on to the next available Samsung Nougat rom if I have the time and patience and if I haven't upgraded my phone by then. Otherwise this N7 port will be my last rom for the Sprint N4. I like to go out with a big BANG!
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Do you have a phone in mind for an upgrade? I've had new phone fever ever since I had to give back my N7. Can't wait for an N8!
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you have me looking every day and every hour now lol
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I've been too busy to do any flashing and stuff, but I to have been logging on few times a day just to check for his rom.
I have a Sprint S6 Edge + that has been unlocked and I'm using it on a Tmobile network. Is there a way to load the stock Tmobile firmware on this phone to essentially make it a Tmobile phone instead of Sprint?
It is a stock SM-G928P, running stock Android 6.0.1
Thanks.
Why did you not but tmobile ?? in the first place[emoji12]
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I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed or maybe I'm just not hip to the new fangled emoticon language used by kids these days, but I can't for the life of me figure out how that might help find a solution to my question.
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I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed or maybe I'm just not hip to the new fangled emoticon language used by kids these days, but I can't for the life of me figure out how that might help find a solution to my question.
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I am being very logical if you had bought tmobile in the first placr you would not face any issue because even if you succeed in flashing tmobile firmware on sprint phone[emoji23]
U will face issues that is 100℅ true
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Oh, the time travel paradox. I haven't brushed up on my Robert Heinlein lately, but if I remember correctly, it was something like...... If I had bought a Tmobile phone in the first place, I wouldn't have this problem, but I didn't, so I must go back to a time where this Sprint phone does not exist in my current personal multiverse and instead I choose to buy a Tmobile phone thereby eliminating my need to find assistance in the form of a helpful answer to my question. But I have to assume that I'm never able to travel back in time where your answer would apply, otherwise I wouldn't be typing this message, because the problem would have solved itself before ever existing. Got it! Let me stuff some banana peels into my flux capacitor and see how quickly I can generate the required 1.21 Jigawatts.
In the meantime, any Non Marty McFly's that might be able to share any working knowledge of a solution?
Thank you much.
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Oh, the time travel paradox. I haven't brushed up on my Robert Heinlein lately, but if I remember correctly, it was something like...... If I had bought a Tmobile phone in the first place, I wouldn't have this problem, but I didn't, so I must go back to a time where this Sprint phone does not exist in my current personal multiverse and instead I choose to buy a Tmobile phone thereby eliminating my need to find assistance in the form of a helpful answer to my question. But I have to assume that I'm never able to travel back in time where your answer would apply, otherwise I wouldn't be typing this message, because the problem would have solved itself before ever existing. Got it! Let me stuff some banana peels into my flux capacitor and see how quickly I can generate the required 1.21 Jigawatts.
In the meantime, any Non Marty McFly's that might be able to share any working knowledge of a solution?
Thank you much.
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Removing all jokes you can try to flash tmobile firmware and try on your sprint phone the phone theoretically should boot but since very few ppl use carrier much about sprint and tmobile bootloaders and modems are unknown so they are either similar or very different [emoji29] this is why many devs don't support carrier models of Samsung because of all this **** so all i or i am sure of it anyone would say is try and hope you can have basic functions working if that happens then if some bugs exist you can ask devs who by the way work in their free time to help you fix it
Primary suggestion is still sell sprint and buy tmobile phone i am actually serious
Or download g928t latest firmware from sammmobile flashing instructions are provided on download page download programs which they say are needed and see the video of how to install there is everything mentioned in detail but dont come complaining if phone does not boot
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Thanks for the helpful suggestion. That's about what I was thinking. My biggest concern is that I flash the Tmobile rom, it doesn't work and I can't flash it back. If I was sure I could still flash back to stock Sprint as a last resort, I'd be more comfortable taking the chance. Admittedly, I was surprised that the phone would unlock for Tmobile in the first place. For the longest time it was either CDMA or GSM and not both, so this is a new one for me.
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Thanks for the helpful suggestion. That's about what I was thinking. My biggest concern is that I flash the Tmobile rom, it doesn't work and I can't flash it back. If I was sure I could still flash back to stock Sprint as a last resort, I'd be more comfortable taking the chance. Admittedly, I was surprised that the phone would unlock for Tmobile in the first place. For the longest time it was either CDMA or GSM and not both, so this is a new one for me.
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Chances of bricking device is real still suggestion loose bucks and buy a tmobile or dont buy a Samsung phone with carrier i am serious
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It is fine with AT&T logo
twithers said:
I have a Sprint S6 Edge + that has been unlocked and I'm using it on a Tmobile network. Is there a way to load the stock Tmobile firmware on this phone to essentially make it a Tmobile phone instead of Sprint?
It is a stock SM-G928P, running stock Android 6.0.1
Thanks.
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It is fine with AT&T logo... Try flashing unlock file over your sprint carrier maybe it will help
Today when I watch video on YouTube, I found a site of remove network lock from Samsung Galaxy. You can have a try.
https://directunlocks.com/samsung/?aff=clickme
Okay, I've been digging a bit and I'm not sure if I'm finding the right answers, and rather then trying something and bricking my phone I figure it would be smarter to just...you know. Ask.
So heres the deal, a friend of mine gifted me an Verizon S7. I've been missing having a flash ship phone since my LG V10 ( mobo killed itself, its a thing. ) and was pleasantly surprised. However, I'm on T-Mobile and I'm having issues.
I did the APN changes and while I am now getting data, the connection is weak. I'm getting 2 to 3 bars at home when I normally sit at full bars on my J7.
Will rooting or flashing to T Mobile firmware help? I keep seeing the words bootloader thrown around, but I'm not sure what that is? Mind you, I will admit I've NEVER done anything like that but I am tech smart, so as long as the instructions are good I can figure it out.
I guess all in all what I'm asking is; is there anything I can do to make this phone comparable to the T-Mobile version speed and connection wise?
On the question of battery, I installed accubattery, what are the ideal readings I should be getting? Honestly I would like the replace the batt either way if I end up using this phone on the daily, but I'm not sure what the best battery out there for this model is. Any links or recommendations would be loved.
Phone info:
Late update to : G930VVRU4CRE5
If you need any other info I'd be happy to provide it.
Thanks in advance!
( Please forgive any errors, writing this before heading to bed. Been a long day. )
CaptainKaline said:
Okay, I've been digging a bit and I'm not sure if I'm finding the right answers, and rather then trying something and bricking my phone I figure it would be smarter to just...you know. Ask.
So heres the deal, a friend of mine gifted me an Verizon S7. I've been missing having a flash ship phone since my LG V10 ( mobo killed itself, its a thing. ) and was pleasantly surprised. However, I'm on T-Mobile and I'm having issues.
I did the APN changes and while I am now getting data, the connection is weak. I'm getting 2 to 3 bars at home when I normally sit at full bars on my J7.
Will rooting or flashing to T Mobile firmware help? I keep seeing the words bootloader thrown around, but I'm not sure what that is? Mind you, I will admit I've NEVER done anything like that but I am tech smart, so as long as the instructions are good I can figure it out.
I guess all in all what I'm asking is; is there anything I can do to make this phone comparable to the T-Mobile version speed and connection wise?
On the question of battery, I installed accubattery, what are the ideal readings I should be getting? Honestly I would like the replace the batt either way if I end up using this phone on the daily, but I'm not sure what the best battery out there for this model is. Any links or recommendations would be loved.
Phone info:
Late update to : G930VVRU4CRE5
If you need any other info I'd be happy to provide it.
Thanks in advance!
( Please forgive any errors, writing this before heading to bed. Been a long day. )
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Verizon uses CDMA, Tmobile uses GSM network no matter what you do you will have data and signals issues. either you change your service for phone or change, sell your Verizon phone.