1700/2000 bands -AWS - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hello guys i want to know if samsung s4 support 1700/2000 aws bands, i have s4 i9505 and i just change to another company but only have thats bands.
if possible some tell me please.
thanks

No, it doesn't. Check here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S4

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[Q] Is there a way to unlock aws bands on the i9505?

I recently bought a brand new i9505 while on vacation and would like to use it on the Wind network here in Canada. Given that Wind uses AWS bands 1700/2100, the phone did not work out of the box. However, I read this thread that discusses unlocking AWS on i337 phones which have the same hardware as the i9505 (Qualcomm Processor and 4G). The fix didn't work on the i9505 given the difference in model numbers and the QCN files.
Can anyone help me get access to the correct QCN file for the i9505 to unlock these bands? or if you know of another way to unlock the bands, I would really appreciate your help.
Tried already. DIDNT work.
ahmed.a.nasir said:
I recently bought a brand new i9505 while on vacation and would like to use it on the Wind network here in Canada. Given that Wind uses AWS bands 1700/2100, the phone did not work out of the box. However, I read this thread that discusses unlocking AWS on i337 phones which have the same hardware as the i9505 (Qualcomm Processor and 4G). The fix didn't work on the i9505 given the difference in model numbers and the QCN files.
Can anyone help me get access to the correct QCN file for the i9505 to unlock these bands? or if you know of another way to unlock the bands, I would really appreciate your help.
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I have the same issue, got phone from 3 UK, i9505 and paplied the process you have in your link and now all other network modes disappeared.
I don't know how to fix it.
I have the exact same problem as the thread starter too. Got my i9505 from HK and would like to get it working on Wind Mobile/T-Mobile which uses 1700 for AWS. I read the same page about enabling AWS bands for AT&T s4 but the model number is different and the QCN file won't work.
Any helps are appreciated
bump for this, I'm in the same boat, any help would be appreciated. I did however, out of curiosity, try the instructions posted in the OP but it messed up my phones radio and couldnt recognize my bell SIM. Good thing i made a backup of my I9505 QCN before flashing the 337_AWS.qcn file, I was able to restore from the back up.
SaHiLzZ said:
Just PM'd you.
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is it unlockable to wind or mobilcity???
QCN file for i9505
SaHiLzZ said:
Just PM'd you.
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Hey! Can you PM that to me too, or put a link here for others to see?
It would be GREAT, I'll appreciate super highly.
Thanks heaps heaps heaps,
Brano
qcn file for i9505
SaHiLzZ said:
Just PM'd you.
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Hello,
Can you PM me the file as well?
thanks & regards,
~Laudri~
I've been researching this for a while all over the internet and been hearing mixed things at both ends of the spectrum as to whether it can work or not, if there is a concrete answer to this please post or pm me about it, in all honesty this is the main reason I joined the forum , it would help and i appreciate it greatly
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
Need help as well
I cannot find a QCN file to save my life for this. I have the nv writer reader program and it works perfectly to restore my IMEI. SaHiLzZ, do you have a file that would unlock ATT or TMobile bands? Or perhaps we can develop a guide of what NV items to modify to unlock bands? As far as I know it is a world edition phone and is compatible with all GSM and LTE frequencies. Mine makes calls on a SIM, but no data.
Me as well, looking for i9505 qcn to enable aws 1700/2100 bands
aerodigital said:
I cannot find a QCN file to save my life for this. I have the nv writer reader program and it works perfectly to restore my IMEI. SaHiLzZ, do you have a file that would unlock ATT or TMobile bands? Or perhaps we can develop a guide of what NV items to modify to unlock bands? As far as I know it is a world edition phone and is compatible with all GSM and LTE frequencies. Mine makes calls on a SIM, but no data.
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crazyut said:
Me as well, looking for i9505 qcn to enable aws 1700/2100 bands
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You can count me in on this.
I am also looking to enable AWS on my recently acquired S4 i9505.
Has anyone tried one of those many tutorials to unlock LTE band 4 on i9505? Sorry for bumping this, but I've found some traces here and there, but no confirmation
I tried it and nearly bricked the phone.

I9505 on T-Mobile USA

Hello
I'm thinking of buying the international Galaxy S4 i9505 and use it on T-Mobile here in the USA (rather than the T-Mobile m919 variant) ...I am aware that i9505 doesn't have HSPA on AWS band and that's fine because most of my area has T-Mobile LTE which works on the 1700/2100 MHz band (band 4)...
Does anyone from the USA use i9505 on T-Mobile and get LTE ?
Another thing, is it possible to flash m919 radio on the international i9505 to have the lacking LTE bands if any ?
A note : according to gsm arena,i9505 has APQ8064T but couldn't find what chipset the T-Mobile m919 has...If they use the same chipset it would be likely possible to interchange radios between the 2 I suppose...
Any ideas are welcomed..
Thanks
I am in same situation.
We need answer about this From the user or developer who has Experience with this case.
Best Regard to all
any help???
I9500 is the international version, i9505 is the US version
2ndammendment said:
I9500 is the international version, i9505 is the US version
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The is not what we want to know.
Will m919 modem work on i9505 ?
It is not wise to flash another carriers modem, but yes, you can.
TheAxman said:
It is not wise to flash another carriers modem, but yes, you can.
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Is the GT-I 9505 will work with T-Mobile LTE Band 4 after flash m919 modem ??????
If yes, how can i do that?? by Oden or By Fastboot or by recovery??
Best Regard
redbike said:
Is the GT-I 9505 will work with T-Mobile LTE Band 4 after flash m919 modem ??????
If yes, how can i do that?? by Oden or By Fastboot or by recovery??
Best Regard
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Recovery, go get the modem you want from tmo forum. and flash it, I do not think it is a good idea, but if you feel it is needed. So be it.
Thanks for the Thanks.
DO NOT flash modems. Flashing modems to enable frequencies has NOT worked on S3, Note2, S4 i337. Don't do it.
"You don't think" doesn't mean "it's not possible" or "a disaster will happen"
I used my skyrocket on T-Mobile after flashing a T-Mobile radio from Hercules (very closely related device to skyrocket... both are s2 variants)....
So please stop the useless advice of not recommended, or not advisor or such... It's xda not Facebook..
If 2 devices has the same chipset and/or the same hardware platform it could be very likely that the only difference between then is the radio software and the commercial name,. Unfortunately I couldn't find enough detailed (deep hardware details) info on the T-Mobile S4...
The main purpose here from this thread is that did anybody here try it and connected to T-Mobile LTE in USA successfully ?
Any update??
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
I would also like to know if the i9505 can connect to T-Mobile's LTE in refarmed areas. I'm holding out on the purchase right now but if it does work then I'll go ahead and buy 1.
As I understand it, I don't believe that the I9505 can connect to Tmo's LTE frequencies but it should probably get unto the refarmed (1900 mhz) 3g areas if you're in one of the big cities (ie; NYC, LA).
It looks from the specification that out of the box it will not work..It doesn't have the 1700mhz LTE band(which T-Mobile USA uses for the LTE uplink)..
For sure it'll need some"modding" or radio flash to work...
We need a guinea pig big-time here lol..Probably somebody buys it, flash the S4 M919 radio on it and report back...If it doesn't, ship it back to seller for a refund...
PS: it is useless if it won't connect to T-Mobile LTE(i.e. just 3G)..Pretty much everywhere will get LTE eventually...
We are still waiting for real Solution.............
so is it mainly coming down to the radio thats built into the chipset and not the software side of things, I wanted to flash the modem but I dont know if it will brick, blow up, or turn into optimus prime.... any ideas lads,
cheers
djordje_rosic said:
so is it mainly coming down to the radio thats built into the chipset and not the software side of things, I wanted to flash the modem but I dont know if it will brick, blow up, or turn into optimus prime.... any ideas lads,
cheers
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You have I9505 ? Are you on t mobile ? Do you have a good return policy for the device ? And in the return period ?
If so and you're brave enough, look for a flashable m919(T-Mobile S4) radio zip and flash it using any custom recovery ...Beware that this action might corrupt its imei or might cause a big problem that can't be corrected easily... So you're responsible for that ... But if successful you'll be able to use T-Mobile LTE and do the community a great service...,
Please let us know if you have any updates.

LG G2 (Korea Version F320)

Please excuse my ignorance.
Can anyone tell me what LTE bands that the F320 supports. I understand that there are 3 variants in Korea. S, L and K.
Do they all support different bands? Is there a reason they don't support the same bands as the D802? Is there anyway i can flash a modem from D802 onto a f320 model to get more LTE band support.
This is probably a stupid question but i'm just curious as to whether i should import or not.
ahmadcentral said:
Please excuse my ignorance.
Can anyone tell me what LTE bands that the F320 supports. I understand that there are 3 variants in Korea. S, L and K.
Do they all support different bands? Is there a reason they don't support the same bands as the D802?
This is probably a stupid question but i'm just curious as to whether i should import or not.
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It was already asked and answered http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2408441
Why you made double post? You can't search?
Why my topics get closed and these get more and more?
ahmadcentral said:
Is there anyway i can flash a modem from D802 onto a f320 model to get more LTE band support.
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No way. That's the whole point of different model. If there would be a way why they'll didn't just make one common model in the first place?
Billy Madison said:
No way. That's the whole point of different model. If there would be a way why they'll didn't just make one common model in the first place?
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I've actually heard of someone doing this, I will need to look back on my posts and PM

[Q] Is it possible : AWS on 9505G

Saw a lot of information on how to enable AWS for LTE on i337 devices and was wondering if such an option exists for 9505G .
Im on Wind mobile and would like to have HSPA+ on my S4 GE.
So, is it even possible?

[Q] AWS Flash with Cyanogenmod

Hello everyone
Im new to this so please work with me.
I have a Rogers Galaxy S4 I337M which is unlocked rooted and flashed to work with AWS bands as I needed it to work with Mobilicity.
I want to put Cyanogenmod 11 on it, however since its a rogers phone do I download the T-mobile version of cyanogenmod or the at&t version? Or will none of these allow me to keep my phone working with AWS bands?
This is the method I used to enable AWS bands : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291589
HarneetJassal_ said:
Hello everyone
Im new to this so please work with me.
I have a Rogers Galaxy S4 I337M which is unlocked rooted and flashed to work with AWS bands as I needed it to work with Mobilicity.
I want to put Cyanogenmod 11 on it, however since its a rogers phone do I download the T-mobile version of cyanogenmod or the at&t version? Or will none of these allow me to keep my phone working with AWS bands?
This is the method I used to enable AWS bands : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291589
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CM has unified the builds for S4. They are now available under jflte - http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=nightly&device=jflte
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So will the GS4 still catch the aws frequencies after cyanogenmod is installed or no ?

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