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Hello,
Few weeks ago I saw on some website news and photos of a dual sim Galaxy Note 2. The market of the Dual sim is much more dynamic in Indian and china that's why the news said that this dual sim should be for china market and especially for China Unicom.
So would somebody have more consistent news about this dual sim : would it appear ? When ? Where ?
Best regards
Chinese market only
Hello, I already now but I did not see any confirmation if this news is fake or not.
Would it be SIM Unlocked in China, possibility to choose other language etc..
Hmm that would be interesting, especially if its the "international" one. I dont know what kind of cell service they use in china. Will it only work then in China or worldwide with standard GSM and 3G74G and so on?
I already a HTC Desire V bought in China (dual SIM) and it works perfectly in Europe in GSM and data. So from my point of view no difficulties in terms of compatibility.
And how can you determine if it's a real Samsung and no copy mb
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Not sure to understand the meaning of your question :
First : the rumoiur and photos of the dual sim never been confirmed by Samsung
Second : if it is real and this dual SIM note 2 is released, don't worry I perfectly know where to buy an original one in China !
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And how can you determine if it's a real Samsung and no copy mb
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the price
the quality of finish around edges
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main thing you would look at online, is the price. if it's around 200USD it's a replica
I'm from Indonesia and I want a dual SIM NOTE 2 !
But hopefully it's going to be CDMA and GSM network dual sim. Similar to HTC desire VC. But it would be good if the phone is capable to register to 3G of each network (EVDO and HSPA).
Sadly, there's not much news of it now. Maybe they scrapped the idea because it's just too power hungry.
redder95 said:
I'm from Indonesia and I want a dual SIM NOTE 2 !
But hopefully it's going to be CDMA and GSM network dual sim. Similar to HTC desire VC. But it would be good if the phone is capable to register to 3G of each network (EVDO and HSPA).
Sadly, there's not much news of it now. Maybe they scrapped the idea because it's just too power hungry.
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Dual sim Galaxy Note 2 have two different types of version. One from China Unicom, it support for WCDMA/GSM. The other one from China Telecom, it support for CDMA/GSM.It's release date in mid-October.
So, does it mean that the wcdma/china Unicom is not compatible with European network,and the CDMA/china telecom is ok,for,European network ?
Other question : do you have a Link to these informations ?
Br
ludovic.audoin said:
So, does it mean that the wcdma/china Unicom is not compatible with European network,and the CDMA/china telecom is ok,for,European network ?
Other question : do you have a Link to these informations ?
Br
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I don't know the frequency of the European mobile phone, so I am not sure. New users prevented from posting outside links in their messages, so I can't post link for here.
Send a pm
Band are :
GSM : 850/900/1800/1900
Hsdpa : 850/900/1900/2100
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) os and many other good specification are available.It's come only single sim,but samsung to planning for dual sim.
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Band are :
GSM : 850/900/1800/1900
Hsdpa : 850/900/1900/2100
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China Unicom 3G frequency
（FDD）1920～1980MHz/2110～2170MHz
（TDD) 1880～1920MHz、2010～2025MHz
（FDD）1755～1785MHz/1850～1880MHz
China Telecom 3G frequency
1920～1935MHz and 2110～2125MHz
Rumor have the following models in China
N7102 for China Unicom, WCDMA + GSM, Dual SIM
N7108 for China Mobile, TD-SCDMA/GSM, Single SIM
N719 for China Telecom, CDMA2000 + GSM, Dual SIM
So the only one that should be compatible with Europe 3G should be the N7102 ?
hellolalalam said:
Rumor have the following models in China
N7102 for China Unicom, WCDMA + GSM, Dual SIM
N7108 for China Mobile, TD-SCDMA/GSM, Single SIM
N719 for China Telecom, CDMA2000 + GSM, Dual SIM
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Sadly, it doesn't look like there's one that supports both EVDO and HSPA at the same time.
Are this rumors confirmed yet? And what memory will they have. I am looking for the 32gb version
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Are this rumors confirmed yet? And what memory will they have. I am looking for the 32gb version
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It was published on Samsung China website.
www.samsung.com/cn/consumer/mobile-phones/galaxy-note/galaxy-note/GT-N7102RWDCHN
Quad Core 1.6GHz CPU
2GB RAM + 16 GB ROM/microSD (Max 64GB)
GSM 850/900/1,800/1,900 MHz
WCDMA 850/900/1,900/2100 MHz
Android 4.1
We know that the C6603 has LTE, while C6602 doesn't
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z-5204.php
Take a look at the FCC website.
-- evidence that FCC website shows a C6602
From the External Photos.pdf, first page, bottom photo, the photo says "C6602"
From the Label.pdf, it says "C6602"
-- evidence that LTE could be possible
From the Internal Photos.pdf, page 4, bottom photo, the Qualcomm chip says "MDM9215M", which supports LTE FDD/TDD CAT3, SVLTE-DB and it is the same modem that the Nexus 4 had. Nexus 4 had that LTE hack for band 4 AWS
On page 3, bottom pic, on the chip near the bottom right, there is an Avago A5004, which is a power amplifier supporting part of LTE band IV(1700mhz portion)
Above the A5004 chip, there is the Qualcomm WTR1605L transceiver(also present in Nexus 4), which supports all LTE frequencies in the world right now
Recap, chips listed supports LTE band IV:
Modem: Qualcomm MDM9215M
Power Amplifier: Avago A5004 (only 1700mhz, not 2100mhz for LTE band IV downlink)
Frequency Transceiver: Qualcomm WTR1605L
Antenna:? can't tell from FCC photo
Now, we don't know if the above chips have their full functionality and active, or whether there is a power amplifier for the 2100mhz downlink, or whether the antenna supports it, or whether we can find a software mod to enable LTE Band IV signal. Can't find a full Xperia Z teardown, and the FCC pictures aren't detailed enough
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We know that the C6603 has LTE, while C6602 doesn't
Now, we don't know if the above chips have their full functionality and active, or whether there is a power amplifier for the 2100mhz downlink, or whether the antenna supports it, or whether we can find a software mod to enable LTE Band IV signal. Can't find a full Xperia Z teardown, and the FCC pictures aren't detailed enough
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Had a telephonic discussion before purchasing Z in India. They said it has LTE and some bands on which it will work. LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)* Same information is posted on Sony India Website as well. Model is C6602.
http://www.sonymobile.com/in/products/phones/xperia-z/specifications/#tabs
http://www.sony.co.in/pressrelease/asset/550442/section/corporatepressreleases
Everything says it is 4G LTE..... Even national Gadget show "Cell Guru " Aired on Saturday conforms the same. I have the screenshot as well the video.
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Had a telephonic discussion before purchasing Z in India. They said it has LTE and some bands on which it will work. LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)* Same information is posted on Sony India Website as well. Model is C6602.
http://www.sonymobile.com/in/products/phones/xperia-z/specifications/#tabs
http://www.sony.co.in/pressrelease/asset/550442/section/corporatepressreleases
Everything says it is 4G LTE..... Even national Gadget show "Cell Guru " Aired on Saturday conforms the same. I have the screenshot as well the video.
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The white paper on that Sony site you linked for c6602 doesn't say anything about lte
http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/c6602/whitepaper_EN_c6602_xperia_z.pdf
Most likely they were mixing up the c6603 and c6602 version
Also, the c6602 only has the band IV LTE chip in the photo.. Will Sony actually create a c6602 v2 with band 1, 3,5,...) LTE, or the c6602 in the fcc filing had a dormant second modem chip for band 1,3,5...LTe
Edit: actually, I'm not sure which exact LTE bands the 9215m supports... Could also be bands 1,3,5..
according to the C6603 white paper, it also uses the 9215M chip... so i wonder what Sony left out in the C6602...
http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/c6603/whitepaper_EN_c6603_xperia_z.pdf
So, does Xperia Z support LTE IV band? Is there any way to activate or only HSPA+
Onyone try flash with 6603 latest firmware? 6602 have lte netwotk selection if you flash with 6603 firmware
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Onyone try flash with 6603 latest firmware? 6602 have lte netwotk selection if you flash with 6603 firmware
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Yes, but I can not choose it. If I choose LTE it just switches back to previous.
I hope this is true!! That would be really awesome!!
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I flashed my 6602 using 6603 latest build. I got in my network selection lte (prefered) yet I can't get lte. Signal my provider addressed the my mobile should support 1800 not only 2100.
Any idea.
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I really hope someone can find a hack for LTE much like the Nexus 4. After all, they use the same chips.
Hey uhm... Have you also flashed the baseband other than the firmware? Amplifier is the antenna and modem is the same it should hardware wise be capable of recieving LTE signals once radio firmware is compatible.
Judging by your explanation seems like your current baseband doesn't support LTE yet since as you said it returns back to HSPA/GSM when switched to LTE in which only means it's a software block.
Very interesting! This would be phenomenal.
even though I already own c6603 version.
Huge news!
We might not have the baseband to support the LTE now, but I'm hoping when T-Mobile USA start selling the XZ we can. Hopefully we can use the baseband from the T-Mobile branded XZ to enable LTE on the C6602. *crossesfingers*
Now that t-mobile is selling the Xperia Z hopefully we can try to enable the LTE on the AWS band
The specs on the sony site for the Xperia Z model C6606PL are:
UMTS HSPA+ 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE Band IV
I hope this model has the same parts as the C6602
Macjad said:
Now that t-mobile is selling the Xperia Z hopefully we can try to enable the LTE on the AWS band
The specs on the sony site for the Xperia Z model C6606PL are:
UMTS HSPA+ 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE Band IV
I hope this model has the same parts as the C6602
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I'm hoping that it's as easy as flashing the C6606 ROM on the C6602/3 and enabling the LTE chip.
If only it were that easy. LOL
LTE Software dump
HoOnZ said:
I'm hoping that it's as easy as flashing the C6606 ROM on the C6602/3 and enabling the LTE chip.
If only it were that easy. LOL
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If I have the Tmobile phone with me, what can I do to extract the software so others can try to import it to the C6602 Model.
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If I have the Tmobile phone with me, what can I do to extract the software so others can try to import it to the C6602 Model.
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Follow this guide (part B, C and D): [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
Will pos the FTF Today
Apollo89 said:
Follow this guide (part B, C and D): [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
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I will post the FTF today, and let me know if anyoen else can try it on their C6602 models.
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Apollo89 said:
Follow this guide (part B, C and D): [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
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Does anyone have the FTF already so I dont have to do it again.
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Does anyone have the FTF already so I dont have to do it again.
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I don't think so. At least I haven't seen it on XDA yet.
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I don't think this will work anyway. Someone who flashed C6603 firmware to his C6602 told this:
phantom4u said:
*In service menu, it shows model C6603
*In service menu, the working bands shown are GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS_BC1, UMTS_BC2, UMTS_BC4, UMTS_BC5, UMTS_BC8
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On my real C6603, working bands are GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS_BC1, UMTS_BC5, UMTS_BC8, LTE_BC1, LTE_BC3, LTE_BC5, LTE_BC7, LTE_BC8, LTE_BC20.
So apparently, cross flashing does not change working bands. Perhaps the supported frequency bands are stored in the Trim Area (TA), just like SIM locks.
crack
Who is going to crack this issue. One way or another we need to know
So i am considering buying this phone, but I have only 1 concern about lte on this website: http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_230088.html it says that 4f bands are only:FDD-LTE 1800/2100/2600MHz, so will it work in Canada?? I checked http://maps.mobileworldlive.com/ and It only compatable with 2100, no 1700 is it fine if I only have 1?
Help please!!!
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Bump!
Bump!
Any canadians??
I have ordered the international version and I did some research and basically the bands are dependant on what your network is broadcasting on. If you google what frequency/band your provider is broadcasting on then cross-reference it to the ones supported then you'll know if it works.
- Peace BreadC
Carriers use more than 1 band cause the don't have full coverage with only 1 so sometimes you should have LTE coverage and sometimes don't , I'm in the same dilemma the phone is really good but not having the LTE bands used in US is a deal breaker, I'm waiting to October cause its supposed to be officially released to the US and maybe they'll release a revised version with the LTE bands used here.
Breadcrust said:
I have ordered the international version and I did some research and basically the bands are dependant on what your network is broadcasting on. If you google what frequency/band your provider is broadcasting on then cross-reference it to the ones supported then you'll know if it works.
- Peace BreadC
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Hey buddy, does the phone work with 3 and EE's 4G? I dont think that this phone has band 20 support.
Kamran9558 said:
Hey buddy, does the phone work with 3 and EE's 4G? I dont think that this phone has band 20 support.
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I bloody well hope so! I changed from o2 to Three thinking it had support. I think it supports their bands.
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I bloody well hope so! I changed from o2 to Three thinking it had support. I think it supports their bands.
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Can you check it? Three use 1800 band and have launched their 800 band recently(not wide spread at the moment) which would improve their indoor 4G coverage, EE already use 800/1800 bands,
I think you can probably check in the service menu.
Mine hasn't come yet, I got scammed on zukphone.cc by a PayPal account called [email protected]. PayPal are investigating but my Dad has a OnePlus One and he has 4G on Three so I can only assume it will work.
Any Canadians bought it???
FWIW, I just checked bands/frequencies and as far as I understood even the international version of the ZUK Z1 (weird that their english web-site is at zuk.hk and the chinese web-site is at zuk.com) won't work on Telus/Koodo.
stangri said:
FWIW, I just checked bands/frequencies and as far as I understood even the international version of the ZUK Z1 (weird that their english web-site is at zuk.hk and the chinese web-site is at zuk.com) won't work on Telus/Koodo.
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Afaik, the "international" version of the phone is identical to "chinese" version. Only difference is OS preinstalled (Cyanogen OS for international). So basically, it should work in EU, Asia, Australia etc, but not in the US or Canada (of course depending what bands you need).
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I bloody well hope so! I changed from o2 to Three thinking it had support. I think it supports their bands.
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It does.
Check on willmyphonework.net
mcgangsta said:
Afaik, the "international" version of the phone is identical to "chinese" version. Only difference is OS preinstalled (Cyanogen OS for international). So basically, it should work in EU, Asia, Australia etc, but not in the US or Canada (of course depending what bands you need).
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Oh, I thought I've read somewhere that the International version will sacrifice some of the TDD-LTE bands for more of the FDD-LTE bands, so besides the OS difference I also expected different bands support.
Anyways, the specific band for the network I'm using doesn't seem to be supported. And it's one of the top 3 providers in Canada.
Bump to see if anyone has got it working in canada and with which company.
stangri said:
Oh, I thought I've read somewhere that the International version will sacrifice some of the TDD-LTE bands for more of the FDD-LTE bands, so besides the OS difference I also expected different bands support.
Anyways, the specific band for the network I'm using doesn't seem to be supported. And it's one of the top 3 providers in Canada.
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Are you with Telus/Koodo? It seems like it will work with Bell/Virgin and Rogers/Fido.
itskearny said:
Are you with Telus/Koodo? It seems like it will work with Bell/Virgin and Rogers/Fido.
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FWIW, I just checked bands/frequencies and as far as I understood even the international version of the ZUK Z1 (...) won't work on Telus/Koodo.
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Seriously dude, it's on the same page even.
stangri said:
FWIW, I just checked bands/frequencies and as far as I understood even the international version of the ZUK Z1 (weird that their english web-site is at zuk.hk and the chinese web-site is at zuk.com) won't work on Telus/Koodo.
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Why won't it work on Telus/Koodo? I checked the bands and it has the 3g bands that work on Telus/Koodo.
Hello!
I've bought a Chinese version of OP2 and it seems to be doesn't have Band 20 LTE support (800 MHz). :crying:
And I was wondering if it's possible to unlock the band like for OPO?
That's not known yet, but I've got my doubts.
I was scared as you after see that I bought the chinese version which doesn't have the 800mhz; but I checked on this site if my phone will work on the LTE of my carrier:
http://www.willmyphonework.net/
Fortunately it works. The real problem is that the chinese version, having only one IMEI, doesn't allow the use of dual sim outside of the China.
Hope your LTE works!
Kito92 said:
I was scared as you after see that I bought the chinese version which doesn't have the 800mhz; but I checked on this site if my phone will work on the LTE of my carrier:
http://www.willmyphonework.net/
Fortunately it works. The real problem is that the chinese version, having only one IMEI, doesn't allow the use of dual sim outside of the China.
Hope your LTE works!
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That's not true regarding the dual Sim, it works in standby mode and can be used when primary Sim is not in use (I know this as I have the Chinese version of the handset and I am using 2 Sim cards).
Swatto86 said:
That's not true regarding the dual Sim, it works in standby mode and can be used when primary Sim is not in use (I know this as I have the Chinese version of the handset and I am using 2 Sim cards).
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Yeah can confirm this is the same in Australia.
Yes I have LTE, I've checked before buying, but It still one of the Bands I would like to have (it works well inside the buildings).
And yes, bouth SIMs work in dual standby mode.
Has anyone tried using the same guide used in OnePlus One?
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yellowsn0w said:
Has anyone tried using the same guide used in OnePlus One?
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My phone's going to be delivered tomorrow and I'm going to try it. I'll report back and letb you know.
@josh598208 so how did it go lol
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@josh598208 so how did it go lol
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I am also interested in knowing that
xfox said:
I am also interested in knowing that
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me too! I've also bought a chinese version of OP2 and I wanted to unlock band 20.
Also subscribing to the thread! I'm going another way: I have the American version and want to use it in Europe (Poland in particular, so I need band 3).
Has anyone tried the unlocking guides on OP2? Is it only a software issue or do the modems actually differ?
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I haven't gotten them unlocked. I tried the opo method, denied. I'm using it on hspa+ and really can't tell any difference from LTE. Just my opinion.
quezak said:
Also subscribing to the thread! I'm going another way: I have the American version and want to use it in Europe (Poland in particular, so I need band 3).
Has anyone tried the unlocking guides on OP2? Is it only a software issue or do the modems actually differ?
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Hello quezak,
I am facing the similar issue. My order is not arrived yet. Is it possible to load EU based ROM on US base OP2?
R//
me too need the band 3 work on my USA version
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I was in hurry cause there was 2 hours left on my invite
I bought the us version then after I receive it I note that I need the global version and they send the us one
so do you think there well be a solution or i should return it
HELP ME PLEAS
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Hello quezak,
I am facing the similar issue. My order is not arrived yet. Is it possible to load EU based ROM on US base OP2?
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The problem is modem/Hardware level changing rom won't work
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Certainly is important.
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I like use the band 800 in México LTE.
One person respond my question and the process to ONO no function.
Do you have information about other team/member working in this topic?
I followed the same procedure as oneplus two, but stuck on drivers installation.
Would be glad to have a solution on this.
I really need this I have messed up... I had to use a post forwarding service so I found a US one and I live in norway and got the US model.. I have asked if I can trade it for a EU one but they can't because of their policies.. Anyone know what band I need for it to work on LTE in Norway?
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I really need this I have messed up... I had to use a post forwarding service so I found a US one and I live in norway and got the US model.. I have asked if I can trade it for a EU one but they can't because of their policies.. Anyone know what band I need for it to work on LTE in Norway?
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I think you can find something interesting reading information below:
With the OnePlus 2, we’ve taken some extra steps to ensure that our device works flawlessly in all the markets we support. A crucial component (no pun intended) is bands support. As you may be aware, LTE bands across the world differ significantly for various reasons (let’s talk about why that is some other time) and certain hardware restrictions make it so that you can only support so many bands in one device.
Thus, there is a trade-off between having all the bands and manufacturing complexity - the more bands you want to support, the more region-specific SKUs you have to create. We opted to make two different versions for two different regions - one EU/India, and one that we call North America. These are both OnePlus Global phones; they ship with Oxygen OS and the proper band support for your region. Besides those, there’s also the Chinese version that ships with Hydrogen OS and Chinese LTE support - this one is not available on oneplus.net (and is almost certainly the version you will get if you buy from anywhere else).
Here’s a breakdown of the differences (for EU/NA, bands in bold only available on that version):
Note that compatibility here refers to LTE, the fastest network currently available. The slower 2G/3G GSM frequencies (below referred to as GSM and WCDMA) are less fragmented and you should be able to get data almost worldwide with the included 2&3G bands regardless of the version. Use http://www.willmyphonework.net/ for easy reference.
EU/Asia
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
WCDMA: Bands 1/2/5/8
FDD-LTE: Bands 1/3/5/7/8/20
TDD-LTE: Bands 38/40/41
3 and 20 are used almost all over Europe, but not at all in North America. Band 8, although available in both versions, is used in Europe and India but is seeing increasing adoption worldwide.
North America
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
WCDMA: Bands 1/2/4/5/8
FDD-LTE: Bands 1/2/4/5/7/8/12/17
For NA, the removal of bands 3 & 20 allows us to add all the GSM bands you’ll need.
China
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
WCDMA: 1/2/5/8
TD-SCDMA: 34/39
TDD-LTE: 38/39/40/41
FDD-LTE: 1/3/7
The Chinese version will have very limited 4G compatibility in Europe and North America. More importantly, it only has one IMEI meaning you will not have dual-SIM capability outside of China. If you like having dual SIMs, do not buy the Chinese version.
Original thread is here: https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/oneplus-2-regional-versions-explained.338780/
Regards
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Here is procedures to unlock LTE bands in Xiaomi Mi Note Pro. Both mobiles (Xioami and OP2) built same processor so maybe this method is for us. I did not tried it yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-...how-to-unlock-lte-frequency-bands-mi-t3215880
Trying to read through as much as I can, but can't find a definitive answer to see if the dual sim options will facilitate a 3G network for the second sim, as in Australia the 2G network already scheduled to be turned off (Telstra Dec 2016 - Optus April 2017 - Vodafone Sep 2017).
From what a can see on the specs pages, it seems the second sim is only 2G/GSM capable, but would appreciate if anyone can confirm or debunk my 'theory'.
I also assume dual won't be available in Oz, so assuming HK best option again (like always) to obtain dual version? Thanks for the advice, cheers!
http://www.phonemore.com/phone/samsung-galaxy-s8-duos-sm-g9500/3233
According to this SIM No. 2 only supports 2G.
it might be wrong. after nougat update S7 edge itself got the option for 3g in secondary sim while using 4g as first sim
Thanks, I appreciate the comments.
The only other mention apart from Columbo_70's link above I can find (at a couple of sites) is similar to this
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8-8161.php - showing the "(dual-SIM model only)" statement next to the 2G networks. Could mean the 2G networks only available on the second sim slot(as well as 3G?) or second sim is only 2G - depends on how you interpret.
Definitive answer may have to wait until phone is in user hands, and user verification can take place, as I tend to feel (hope) same as Quicksilver, that Nougat will give it the 3G functionality.
Currently on S7 edge i have:
Sim 1: lte/3g/2g
Sim 2: 3g/2g
I'd expect s8 to be the same.
I bought a S7 Edge dual sim in Dubai.
I have a subscription to Orange in France where I get 4G+ and a second subcription in France with Free
where I only get 2G.
I installed lately the latest Superman rom 2.4 with Nougat (great rom by the way) and hoped when going to Japan I could finally
get 4G/3G.
I bought a sim card working with Docomo in Japan (internet only, no voice) and hoped for the best as 2G does not
work in Japan.
Unfortunately I am stuck with 4G/2G. Once when tweaking the settings I would see 4G and 2G/3G but it did not work and went back to 4G and 2G to my great disapointment.
I have seen a post from a guy in Singapore saying also he did get 4G and 3G using a beta of Nougat.
May be it depends on the networks, I have no clue.
I hope the S8 will get 4G / 3G as many people are looking for this feature.
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kluifje in another thread just posted that the 128GB dual sim version in India would be LTE/LTE .... Let's hope for it
Thanks Everyone, but I've bit the bullet and ordered the Huawei Mate 9 Pro, as it is confirmed as 4G/3G for dual sim. Pity, would have liked to try a Samsung, maybe the S9 or S10 down the track...
Got my S8+ Dual sim today (G955FD). It supports 4G LTE on one sim and 3G on the other. So it is 4G + 3G.
EMF said:
Got my S8+ Dual sim today (G955FD). It supports 4G LTE on one sim and 3G on the other. So it is 4G + 3G.
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Can you use them both together? That would be incredible.
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Can you use them both together? That would be incredible.
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It is dual standby so only one can be on a call at the time, and one is set for data
Samsung says S8/S8+ will support 4G/LTE on both SIMS
Samsung clearly stated in their announcement on April 26, and in the specs on their website, that both SIM-1 and SIM-2 support 4G/LTE (FDD and TDD). However, when one SIM is on 4G, the other will be on 3G/2G. This is how my LG G4 works, and it's quite satisfactory, switching back and forth between China and the US. The only downside on the LG is that it does not support T-Mobile's LTE band, so it's on HSPA+ in the US, which isn't horrible, but LTE would naturally be better.. Looks like the S8/S8+ might have the same issue, as I don't see the 1700 band listed.
The following is directly from Samsung's website, for the dual SIM S8 and S8+
Bands++:
4G FDD-LTE: B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B17(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(800),B28(700)
4G TDD-LTE: B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500)
3G WCDMA: B1(2100),B2(1900),B5(850),B8(900)
3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010),B39(1880)
3G CDMA: BC0(800)
2G GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
2G CDMA: CDMA800
++Support 4G Network in HK and China: FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE; 3G Network in HK: WCDMA; 3G Network in China: TD-SCDMA and WCDMA and CDMA. Subject to local network, data and messaging services. If one of the SIM Card is using 4G or 3G Band, the another SIM Card supports 3G or 2G band only, vice versa. Users can choose 4G or 3G network with either SIM 1 or SIM 2 without changing the SIM card
http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/news/product/samsung-galaxy-s8-and-s8plus/
I'm going to HK to hopefully pick mine up at the end of May. Will update with actual experience, if I'm lucky enough to get one.
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I had a Galaxy S7 Edge Dual SIM which supported 4G/3G/2G - SIM #1 and 2G Only -SIM #2 when I purchased the phone but recently with the Android N update it enabled 3G/2G support on SIM #2. On a recent trip to Korea and Japan I confirmed that SIM #2 did indeed support 3G as I was finally able to get dual SIM support in those countries (both Korea and Japan do not have 2G). This was not possible prior to the Android N update. I recently purchased a Galaxy S8 Dual (SM-G950FD) and the SIM Card Management menu shows 3G/2G on the SIM #2 so I believe this will work exactly like the Galaxy S7 Edge Dual SIM with Android N.
All current flagship phones supports 4G/3G, it's the current trend, and to accommodate the discontinue of the 2G network in some countries.
Does anyone know, if the specific S8 for China is dual sim active or not? @Chinauser
@Akram - The S8 is dual standby, as said in previous post, but have no additional info. Based on my research on both the S8 and LG G6, decided to order the dual SIM LG G6 (H870DS). I've read that the LG supports 4G/4G, but only one at a time, similarly to my LG G4, but I should know for sure within a couple of weeks.
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@Akram - The S8 is dual standby, as said in previous post, but have no additional info. Based on my research on both the S8 and LG G6, decided to order the dual SIM LG G6 (H870DS). I've read that the LG supports 4G/4G, but only one at a time, similarly to my LG G4, but I should know for sure within a couple of weeks.
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currently no phone supports dual 4G/4G, only 4G/3G or 3G/4G.
Yes.. meant that both SIM1 and SIM2 support 4G, but not simultaneously. Must switch back and forth.
So SIM 1 is LTE and SIM 2 can be 3G? Which country are you in?
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So SIM 1 is LTE and SIM 2 can be 3G? Which country are you in?
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Either SIM 1 is 4G and SIM 2 is 3G or SIM 1 is 3G and SIM 2 is 4G
Only one sim can use 4G at the time. Both SIMs can use 3G/2G, but you have to select which of the two SIM can use 4G in settings.
Dual 4G LTE Support in 2018 phones
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currently no phone supports dual 4G/4G, only 4G/3G or 3G/4G.
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Most phones launched in 2018 offer dual 4G LTE as standard, see this post.
https://www.androidcentral.com/what-dual-4g-lte-and-why-should-you-care