Will the 6p get WiFi calling from T-Mobile? I've heard yes and no maybe someone will have a better answer
WiFi calling was confirmed by T-Mobile.
VoLTE on the other hand is still up in the air. At the moment, no. It wasn't certified. However T-Mobile said that they were working with Google to get it certified before it ships. Which would be fantastic, because if it gets certified for VoLTE, LTE band 12 will be activated, for better coverage.
ninjosh97 said:
WiFi calling was confirmed by T-Mobile.
VoLTE on the other hand is still up in the air. At the moment, no. It wasn't certified. However T-Mobile said that they were working with Google to get it certified before it ships. Which would be fantastic, because if it gets certified for VoLTE, LTE band 12 will be activated, for better coverage.
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i sure hope so tmobile is spotty enough for me as it is, wifi calling is pretty big for me and volte is also. keeping my fingers crossed. took forever for them to get with the nexus 6
Assuming everyone knows the answer to this by now, but Des at T-Mobile confirmed on twitter that Wifi calling is working out of the box. https://twitter.com/askdes/status/648936588148371456
Looks like T-Mobile volte is working on the 6p according to the member daboyal006 with a 64gb obe...see his General section thread.
Just read the thread you mentioned. The OP was never able to verify if the phone was on Band 12. VoLTE works on Band 2 and Band 4 with T-mobile on the 6P, but Band 12 is still unconfirmed.
galaxys said:
Looks like T-Mobile volte is working on the 6p according to the member daboyal006 with a 64gb obe...see his General section thread.
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Assuming everyone knows the answer to this by now, but Des at T-Mobile confirmed on twitter that Wifi calling is working out of the box. https://twitter.com/askdes/status/648936588148371456
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awesome this is great info!!!!
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awesome this is great info!!!!
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Can someone explain what the big deal is with WiFi calling?
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bsg411 said:
Can someone explain what the big deal is with WiFi calling?
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It's awesome in places you don't have great cell service you can make calls over WiFi.
My old apartment didn't have service but I had internet so it was the only means I had to make calls. It's pretty self explanatory if you don't need it its not gonna make any difference to you.
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Just read the thread you mentioned. The OP was never able to verify if the phone was on Band 12. VoLTE works on Band 2 and Band 4 with T-mobile on the 6P, but Band 12 is still unconfirmed.
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Aside from better coverage in buildings, we don't need band 12.
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Aside from better coverage in buildings, we don't need band 12.
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I suppose it's possible in certain areas that band 12 may be the only LTE available. In that case I would say you need it.
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Aside from better coverage in buildings, we don't need band 12.
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People like myself would benefit from it, I don't have at home wifi and I pretty much use hotspot for everything. I use about 100 gigs a month with the T-Mobile $80 plan and the service in my house is not so great. As soon as I step outside though.. that's a different story. Most of the time I set my phone next to a window or something to even get decent service. But that's such a hassle. It would be nice to have a strong LTE signal inside my house. Definitely make my life a lot easier.. haha
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I use about 100 gigs a month with the T-Mobile $80 plan and the service in my house is not so great.
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Wow. I guess the unlimited is really unlimited.
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Wow. I guess the unlimited is really unlimited.
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Lol netflix and youtube adds up. You're not suppose to be able to tether more than I think 15 gigs with the $80 plan
but for some reason whenever I stream youtube or netflix or even play online on my PS4 it just counts as my regular data.
And even sometimes when I use the hotspot on my computer it doesn't actually count towards it. I think it might be because I use chrome.
But in my opinion why pay extra for home internet when I could have all in one with my phone.
I work in a cave. I rely on wifi calling. This was a huge letdown last year with the nexus 6. And I don't think band 12 will ever get me service in the caves. Ha
At least it came to the N6. Took them 4-5 months longer than they anticipated, but hey it laid the framework for the 6P to have it baked in.
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I work in a cave. I rely on wifi calling. This was a huge letdown last year with the nexus 6. And I don't think band 12 will ever get me service in the caves. Ha
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With the 5X WiFi calling and VoLTE worked out of the box. Band 12 does not work yet but given the hardware supports it I imagine it will only require a software update one T-Mobile finishes the certification process.
On reddit AMA, a google rep said band 12 would be functioning by ship date. Seeing as the 6P has been shipping has anyone been able to confirm band 12 support?
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On reddit AMA, a google rep said band 12 would be functioning by ship date. Seeing as the 6P has been shipping has anyone been able to confirm band 12 support?
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Mine arrives tomorrow. I'm not in a band 12 area. Is there any way to confirm otherwise?
Is WiFi calling supposed to work on the prepaid 5gb plan. If I activate the option it shows WiFi calling in quick settings but I can't make calls or texts.
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Hey guys, to all who are wondering... T-Mobile stores do have some stock of the blue Nexus 6 32gb today, didn't have an issue getting mine. I do have an account with a single line on T-Mobile that I do not use, so I used that account and paid for device in full ($650). Out of the box, it works great on Verizon. Voice quality is much better than Droid Turbo and iPhone 6+. Data speeds are strong (75mbps down & 30up) on LTE.
All I had to do to activate on Verizon was either let device self activate with Verizon SIM that takes about 5 minutes, or by going into Settings - More - Cellular and toggling Global mode.
The reason I made this thread is incase somebody who is like me and got tired of waiting for Google and Moto to have stock and wanted to purchase it via T-Mobile and use on another carrier. My friend works in a retail store and he said that even if you do not have an account with them, you can still buy you at full cost.
Does that mean its sim unlock?
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Hey guys, to all who are wondering... T-Mobile stores do have some stock of the blue Nexus 6 32gb today, didn't have an issue getting mine. I do have an account with a single line on T-Mobile that I do not use, so I used that account and paid for device in full ($650). Out of the box, it works great on Verizon. Voice quality is much better than Droid Turbo and iPhone 6+. Data speeds are strong (75mbps down & 30up) on LTE.
All I had to do to activate on Verizon was either let device self activate with Verizon SIM that takes about 5 minutes, or by going into Settings - More - Cellular and toggling Global mode.
The reason I made this thread is incase somebody who is like me and got tired of waiting for Google and Moto to have stock and wanted to purchase it via T-Mobile and use on another carrier. My friend works in a retail store and he said that even if you do not have an account with them, you can still buy you at full cost.
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Do you know if it will work on ATT?
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Do you know if it will work on ATT?
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Yes, it works too.
can you try terthering?
if this works i think i will ask one of my boys who has t mobile to get me a phone out right.. i want the 64gb version tho..
My question is. Will Verizon whitelist the numbers from tmobile later down the line doh and block it from working on their towers. ?
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going into Settings - More - Cellular and toggling Global mode.
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Why would you do that? I have it set to LTE and it seems to keep onto an LTE signal longer compared to "Global" mode, which I would use if I was traveling overseas and inserted a local SIM into my device.
But wouldn't it lose signal if you leave lte coverage and drop to 3g? Since Verizon is CDMA.
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But wouldn't it lose signal if you leave lte coverage and drop to 3g? Since Verizon is CDMA.
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No. Even my current moto x is in global and it switches between LTE and 3g just fine
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No. Even my current moto x is in global and it switches between LTE and 3g just fine
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Wait but you just said that yours is in Global and switches just fine. Would it switch fine while on LTE?
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Wait but you just said that yours is in Global and switches just fine. Would it switch fine while on LTE?
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I changed mine to LTE, using this way for 2 days, swiched to CDMA couple of times.. mine is a Moto store N6
Does hotspot work or is it blocked like AT&T?
Sorry, I don't have an ATT Sim. I only tried it for a few minutes when my friend was here to ensure that the device worked.
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Sorry, I don't have an ATT Sim. I only tried it for a few minutes when my friend was here to ensure that the device worked.
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But you have Verizon right? Does hotspot work on Verizon ?
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But you have Verizon right? Does hotspot work on Verizon ?
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I have a t-mobile nexus 6 with a Verizon SIM. Hotspot works on Verizon if you switch the cellular mode to LTE. It didn't work for me when in global mode which was the default out if the box.
Does it do voice and data at the same time on verizon?
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Does it do voice and data at the same time on verizon?
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No. Same radio as iPhone 6. Unfortunately we lose this until VoLTE is a more adopted thing.
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Does it do voice and data at the same time on verizon?
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Just tested it and I cannot get simultaneous voice and data over a cellular connection on Verizon with the Nexus 6.
God I love you right now lol, I am sick of the play store **** so I am probably just going to buy mine on prepaid online tommorow and have it shipped.
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So.... It comes with root?
lol to beat me to it! :highfive:
Haha..I wish..but no
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Unlocked bands?
Most likely VoLTE...
Longer battery?!
It's VoLTE. Or, simultaneous Voice and Data as was missing from the device at launch with the promise to be fixed with an update by the end of the year.
I'm curious, though, if it counts towards your data allowance to use VoLTE. Does anyone know?
It doesn't count against your data plan according to the Verizon FAQ
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It's VoLTE. Or, simultaneous Voice and Data as was missing from the device at launch with the promise to be fixed with an update by the end of the year.
I'm curious, though, if it counts towards your data allowance to use VoLTE. Does anyone know?
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Voice no, video yes.
It's disappointing that the update is (apparently) only/mainly VoLTE, and not Android 5.0. Since carrier certification is a relatively slow, painful process, I think this is a sign that the Lollipop update is more than a couple months away.
I was initially excited about VoLTE, but I wasn't impressed with it when I used it briefly on my Droid Maxx. First, it wasn't reliable- I had dropped calls, and calls that never even rang my phone. Second, it killed my battery. It was rough- really rough- on it. I think both are related to the relatively weak LTE signal I have at home. To deal with the signal problems I have a Verizon network extender, but it looked like my phone was preferring the weak LTE signal over the strong signal from the network extender.
I wish Verizon would have just sucked it up and supported Wifi calling with Advanced Calling 1.0. I don't understand why they dislike Wifi calling so much. They're going to eventually support it, but the company's statements suggest they aren't happy about it. Who knows how much support there will be for it, though. Verizon apparently plans to release a LTE network extender at some point, which is only useful in certain niche situations if Wifi calling is broadly supported on VZW devices.
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It's disappointing that the update is (apparently) only/mainly VoLTE, and not Android 5.0. Since carrier certification is a relatively slow, painful process, I think this is a sign that the Lollipop update is more than a couple months away.
I was initially excited about VoLTE, but I wasn't impressed with it when I used it briefly on my Droid Maxx. First, it wasn't reliable- I had dropped calls, and calls that never even rang my phone. Second, it killed my battery. It was rough- really rough- on it. I think both are related to the relatively weak LTE signal I have at home. To deal with the signal problems I have a Verizon network extender, but it looked like my phone was preferring the weak LTE signal over the strong signal from the network extender.
I wish Verizon would have just sucked it up and supported Wifi calling with Advanced Calling 1.0. I don't understand why they dislike Wifi calling so much. They're going to eventually support it, but the company's statements suggest they aren't happy about it. Who knows how much support there will be for it, though. Verizon apparently plans to release a LTE network extender at some point, which is only useful in certain niche situations if Wifi calling is broadly supported on VZW devices.
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Wifi calling is for carriers that need someone else's network to supplement their own shortcomings.
That is why they don't implement it.
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Wifi calling is for carriers that need someone else's network to supplement their own shortcomings.
That is why they don't implement it.
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So is it just a messaging problem? Verizon doesn't want to support wifi calling because it's an implicit admission that they don't have great coverage everywhere?
Generally, I agree VZW coverage is pretty good. But, it's not great at my house, and its terrible at my workplace. VZW already implicitly acknowledges that they don't have great coverage everywhere by selling network extenders. They're continuing that by coming out with LTE network extenders (someday).
It just seems like its a cheaper, better option to support wifi calling, rather than forcing people (with coverage problems) to shell out $200-300 for a network extender.
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Wifi calling is for carriers that need someone else's network to supplement their own shortcomings.
That is why they don't implement it.
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I still think every carrier should support this. I'm in IT, and constantly find myself in data centers, or even meeting rooms deep into a building that you couldn't even make an E-911 call from... It really wouldn't be that difficult. When TMob had UMA back in '08 and I had a BB, I used it extensively. It was never because TMobile didn't have enough coverage.. Carriers basically make money when you use their network. Yes, most people have unlimited plans these days, but they build their network around the use it has. So why wouldn't they want you to be using your phone, minutes, texts, etc? On the other hand, why wouldn't they want to offload congestion to networks they don't have to maintain or pay for? There just aren't any down sides to have WiFi calling/text/mms.
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I still think every carrier should support this. I'm in IT, and constantly find myself in data centers, or even meeting rooms deep into a building that you couldn't even make an E-911 call from... It really wouldn't be that difficult. When TMob had UMA back in '08 and I had a BB, I used it extensively. It was never because TMobile didn't have enough coverage.. Carriers basically make money when you use their network. Yes, most people have unlimited plans these days, but they build their network around the use it has. So why wouldn't they want you to be using your phone, minutes, texts, etc? On the other hand, why wouldn't they want to offload congestion to networks they don't have to maintain or pay for? There just aren't any down sides to have WiFi calling/text/mms.
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You can make calls through Hangouts if that helps ya.
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It doesn't count against your data plan according to the Verizon FAQ
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Any chance anyone who has the update can see if it fixes the shutter lag?
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Any chance anyone who has the update can see if it fixes the shutter lag?
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There is a definite improvement, IMO
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You can make calls through Hangouts if that helps ya.
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Can you? I mean, I knew you could, but it rides WiFi, and doesn't do the Google Voice thing where you still need cell service?
Anybody got it with tmo? Im planning to buy one, I dont use volte, can i still have 4G or LTE? Can i still use regular calls? How is the band 12 works anyways?
Band 12 is just another band at a different frequency. 700Mhz. Penetrates buldings better, does not affect functionality at all. VoLTE works. 4G works. Regular calls work. It will be fantastic on TMo. Even better once band 12 is approved and if it's available in your area.
In short and to the point. Band 12 being available for you or not will not affect any phone feature at all if you currently get great LTE coverage. Get one!
Thank you for the info
On reddit AMA, a google rep said band 12 would be functioning by ship date. Seeing as the 6P has been shipping has anyone been able to confirm band 12 support?
My 6P has been working perfectly on T-Mobile with WiFi Calling and VoLTE. However MMS is slow to send/receive. Like 10-15 min slow (the MMS will send normally, like 10 seconds but the recipient will not receive for the delayed time).
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I can confirm b12 is NOT working. Though VoLTE and Wifi calling handoff work perfectly. Sounds excellent with you're talking someone with HD calling compatible.
They have 12/VoLTE working on Fi already which bodes well for them being well along toward getting VoLTE lit up on Tmo so 12 can be enabled there.
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They have 12/VoLTE working on Fi already which bodes well for them being well along toward getting VoLTE lit up on Tmo so 12 can be enabled there.
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Interesting. I've heard that project fi does not use VoLTE on either T-Mobile or Sprint. Several people have mentioned that the phone drops out of LTE when making calls.
I'm going on a screenshot posted over on AC, maybe one of the fi boys will read this and clear it up.
This link was posted by another user, seems to clarify things slightly: http://forums.androidcentral.com/nexus-6p/600054-t-mobile-band-12-supported-project-fi.html
Band 12 is not activated on Fi or T-Mobile yet. I live in a band 12 only area. Its a disappointment to not get lte right now lol
and they said they will have it before they start shipping the phones smh
It will come. I'm good for now with wifi calling and my home WiFi. But I'd like it for when I'm traveling
Would there be any way to mod it enabled for T-Mobile?
Can anyone comment whether or not WiFi calling works with phone calls/SMS/MMS? Please verify that it works with all of those, both receiving and sending, in particular MMS because this has been an issue with past phones. Thanks!
WiFi calling works for all of those.
Well, I guess I learned my lesson $375 later lol. Hopefully I can at least get some of my money back for the phone on Ebay. I asked around on several different sites and got a lot of mixed reviews on whether the MT7-L09 worked in the USA and heard pretty good things for the most part but no definite answer. So I just compared the bandwidths best I could and went for it - bad idea.
Not compatible with Cricket (will show 4G but service bounces in and out and can't download anything unless connected to WiFi).
Not compatible with Straight Talk - haven't actually tried it but asked their customer service and they said the IMEI number is not compatible.
Soooo just wanted to put this out there for anyone else who might be trying to figure it out. Learn from my mistake!
Sunshine32 said:
Well, I guess I learned my lesson $375 later lol. Hopefully I can at least get some of my money back for the phone on Ebay. I asked around on several different sites and got a lot of mixed reviews on whether the MT7-L09 worked in the USA and heard pretty good things for the most part but no definite answer. So I just compared the bandwidths best I could and went for it - bad idea.
Not compatible with Cricket (will show 4G but service bounces in and out and can't download anything unless connected to WiFi).
Not compatible with Straight Talk - haven't actually tried it but asked their customer service and they said the IMEI number is not compatible.
Soooo just wanted to put this out there for anyone else who might be trying to figure it out. Learn from my mistake!
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You could have googled for the devices`s supported LTE bands mate if it was for use in the US.
What did they mean with: the imei number s not compatible?
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You could have googled for the devices`s supported LTE bands mate if it was for use in the US.
What did they mean with: the imei number s not compatible?
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I did. It says the bands so I knew them. The bands the phone uses are:
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
the problem was there was some debate on the bands Cricket uses. Cricket is awesome but their Online Customer Service is very touch and go - talk to 3 different people and you'll get 3 different answers.
I've been trying to figure out the APN settings all day (with the help of a couple chat representatives) and it just doesn't seem like it's going to work. It shows 4G connection on the phone but it's just not working. Not to mention when you type in the IMEI number on the their site it says "incompatible." It doesn't say why it's incompatible, just that it is.
I'm going to an AT&T store tonight though and if I can get LTE through them I might switch to their prepaid plan and keep the phone. I don't know why it'd make a difference since they own Cricket but they claim it will. I'll lose a lot of data (10gb with Cricket vs 4gb with AT&T) but I never use even close to 10 anyways and it really would be nice to have service with someone who has physical stores around here.
Straight talk just said "sorry, phones not compatible."
Overall it was still my own fault lol, I just wanted to put it out there that way if anyone else googles it they might find it easier than I did.
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Well, I guess I learned my lesson later lol. Hopefully I can at least get some of my money back for the phone on Ebay. I asked around on several different sites and got a lot of mixed reviews on whether the MT7-L09 worked in the USA and heard pretty good things for the most part but no definite answer. So I just compared the bandwidths best I could and went for it - bad idea.
Not compatible with Cricket (will show 4G but service bounces in and out and can't download anything unless connected to WiFi).
Not compatible with Straight Talk - haven't actually tried it but asked their customer service and they said the IMEI number is not compatible.
Soooo just wanted to put this out there for anyone else who might be trying to figure it out. Learn from my mistake!
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get timobile it works on 4g
XDADEVX said:
get timobile it works on 4g
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I would but we don't have TMobile in my area I checked already! They're getting closer to our area though so hopefully in a few years
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I would but we don't have TMobile in my area I checked already! They're getting closer to our area though so hopefully in a few years
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u know what there are special routers which u connect to internet ad you will get full signal in your home
and btw 3G + is still nice and fast so it isn't mistake .. remember u have mate 7 with great battery life..
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u know what there are special routers which u connect to internet ad you will get full signal in your home
and btw 3G + is still nice and fast so it isn't mistake .. remember u have mate 7 with great battery life..
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I use WiFi at home, yes. But I also like to use my phone out on the road and at work (no WiFi) to listen to audio books, YouTube, Pandora, etc so being able to stream things is pretty important to me.
Also, I'm not getting 3G either. It's just not working. I would be fine with 3G or HSPA+ but the problem is it's not loading at all and it's all glitchy.
I had the Mate 2 also so I definitely hear you on the battery! Hopefully the battery on this one will be just as good as my Mate 2 was
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I use WiFi at home, yes. But I also like to use my phone out on the road and at work (no WiFi) to listen to audio books, YouTube, Pandora, etc so being able to stream things is pretty important to me.
Also, I'm not getting 3G either. It's just not working. I would be fine with 3G or HSPA+ but the problem is it's not loading at all and it's all glitchy.
I had the Mate 2 also so I definitely hear you on the battery! Hopefully the battery on this one will be just as good as my Mate 2 was
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uf no 3g ? maine god .. 2g is slow yeah.. where the hell u live?
u had mate 2 ? hmm why u didn't keep it ?? I have to disapoint you now mate 7 is not that great with battery as mate 2 .. mate 2 is the only smartphone with best battery in the world .. check websites .. parena garena batt tests .. mate 2 is on top battery life !
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uf no 3g ? maine god .. 2g is slow yeah.. where the hell u live?
u had mate 2 ? hmm why u didn't keep it ?? I have to disapoint you now mate 7 is not that great with battery as mate 2 .. mate 2 is the only smartphone with best battery in the world .. check websites .. parena garena batt tests .. mate 2 is on top battery life !
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No we have 3G & 4G LTE in my area regularly, just for some reason this phone isn't getting either on Cricket's network - some kind of compatibility issue.
I figured the battery wouldn't be as good as the Mate 2 - the battery on that thing was phenomenal! I accidentally broke the screen and it was starting to act up all the time so I decided to get the new one.
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No we have 3G & 4G LTE in my area regularly, just for some reason this phone isn't getting either on Cricket's network - some kind of compatibility issue.
I figured the battery wouldn't be as good as the Mate 2 - the battery on that thing was phenomenal! I accidentally broke the screen and it was starting to act up all the time so I decided to get the new one.
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check this guy from finland and his 4G+ (LTE-A) speeds
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63651609&postcount=13
you should get mate s it supports twice bands as mate 7
Sunshine32 said:
Well, I guess I learned my lesson $375 later lol. Hopefully I can at least get some of my money back for the phone on Ebay. I asked around on several different sites and got a lot of mixed reviews on whether the MT7-L09 worked in the USA and heard pretty good things for the most part but no definite answer. So I just compared the bandwidths best I could and went for it - bad idea.
Not compatible with Cricket (will show 4G but service bounces in and out and can't download anything unless connected to WiFi).
Not compatible with Straight Talk - haven't actually tried it but asked their customer service and they said the IMEI number is not compatible.
Soooo just wanted to put this out there for anyone else who might be trying to figure it out. Learn from my mistake!
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Mine works perfectly on MetroPCS! Give them a shot if they're in your area.
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Really thinking about getting Mate 7 or Mate 8 when it comes out. Love the 6 inch screen. What kind of download speeds are you getting on Tmobile? Also is Xposed working on it (Maybe kitkat only)? Thanks!
Sunshine32 said:
Well, I guess I learned my lesson $375 later lol. Hopefully I can at least get some of my money back for the phone on Ebay. I asked around on several different sites and got a lot of mixed reviews on whether the MT7-L09 worked in the USA and heard pretty good things for the most part but no definite answer. So I just compared the bandwidths best I could and went for it - bad idea.
Not compatible with Cricket (will show 4G but service bounces in and out and can't download anything unless connected to WiFi).
Not compatible with Straight Talk - haven't actually tried it but asked their customer service and they said the IMEI number is not compatible.
Soooo just wanted to put this out there for anyone else who might be trying to figure it out. Learn from my mistake!
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I can verify that I am using the mt7-l09 on straight talk in good old Sioux Falls S.D. U.S.A. with full voice and data working, even straight talk 4g data!
I am on Cricket with no issues. I don't need 4g, but I notice when I'm in 4g areas it works.
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Would folks post download speeds using speedtest app. Thanks!
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Why not use another carrier? Look up some MVNOs on the internet. The 6 inch screen is awesome!
Sunshine32 said:
Well, I guess I learned my lesson $375 later lol. Hopefully I can at least get some of my money back for the phone on Ebay. I asked around on several different sites and got a lot of mixed reviews on whether the MT7-L09 worked in the USA and heard pretty good things for the most part but no definite answer. So I just compared the bandwidths best I could and went for it - bad idea.
Not compatible with Cricket (will show 4G but service bounces in and out and can't download anything unless connected to WiFi).
Not compatible with Straight Talk - haven't actually tried it but asked their customer service and they said the IMEI number is not compatible.
Soooo just wanted to put this out there for anyone else who might be trying to figure it out. Learn from my mistake!
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Why not use another carrier? Look up some MVNOs on the internet. The 6 inch screen is awesome!
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Unfortunately in my area the only 3 prepaid GSM plans are Straight Talk, Cricket, and At&t's prepaid GoPhone plan. We don't have T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Metro PCS or any of those things. Well, I should say I've heard of them and some areas have them but the area I live in they don't offer service.
kxhan15 said:
I can verify that I am using the mt7-l09 on straight talk in good old Sioux Falls S.D. U.S.A. with full voice and data working, even straight talk 4g data!
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What??? No way! I live an hour south of SF and it's totally not working on Cricket. I asked straight talk and they said the phone isn't even compatible with their service (granted their customer service sucks so maybe I should have just tried it lol). You get 4Glte all the time?
Anyways. I adjusted the settings now and I've been getting HSPA+ at home now fairly steadily so I think I'm going to keep it for now and give it a shot. The only issues I'm having is loading videos on youtube and my play store is having issues with the APN settings - it gets stuck on installing.
It goes between H+ and 4g. To fix the apn issue just download straight talks data app from the playstore. It will give you the exact apn settings for your phone.
fooshack said:
I am on Cricket with no issues. I don't need 4g, but I notice when I'm in 4g areas it works.
Sent from my HUAWEI MT7-L09 using XDA Free mobile app
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See if it would consistently stay on HSPA or whatever it would be fine. But the problem is that I bounce all around between HSPA to 4G then to 3G and then no service sometimes and the last thing I want is to be stranded on my way home from work in the snow with a phone that decided to go into no service mode and won't let me call anyone.
When it stays in the H+ it's fine (full bars) but when I bounce into 3g or 4g I'll have 1 bar or sometimes not any.
this is going to be an AT&T specific collection thread for this carrier specific stuff like VVM and try to make wifi calling work, also users can ask any questions related to AT&T and I will try to answer them and hopefully other users can help to.
HTC lying about AT&T "compatibility"
U11 does not support VoLTE on AT&T
U11 does not support WiFi-Calling on AT&T
U11 does not support Video Call on AT&T
U11 does not support Integrated Visual Voicemail on messages app like it use to on HTC One M7, M8 & M9, you need the stand alone app which is crap...
the phone works for calls data LTE works MMS haven't test yet I don't use them....
Any comment from AT&T on any of this? We know HTC's saying it works.
bassoprofundo said:
Any comment from AT&T on any of this? We know HTC's saying it works.
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Haha, AT&T never comments on these things.. and it won't work.. I have and unlocked GS8 and it don't work there either.. so no way in #[email protected] it will work on HTC..
Argh... This sucks. I'm in an area where coverage quality has dropped significantly, and I spend a lot of time in a building where almost no signal gets through from any provider. Wifi calling and texting has become a lot more important for me for that reason. I can get by without the extra features, but it's tough now what I've had them (currently using an S7 edge and Note 5).I guess that leaves me with no option but Samsung or LG (and all of the provider bloatware).
https://twitter.com/CrowsnestIT/status/874728832468746240
The results of my time and effort with both AT&T and Verizon and a chat with HTC : View attachment 4181945
Don't activate the U11 on AT&T, once their computer "knows" you have an uncertified device you lose LTE data and are forced onto HSPA+!
Does anyone know an APN setting that will reactivate LTE?
longdongsilver said:
Don't activate the U11 on AT&T, once their computer "knows" you have an uncertified device you lose LTE data and are forced onto HSPA+!
Does anyone know an APN setting that will reactivate LTE?
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Weird. Your icons are not same as mine. Are you 4G (HSPA+) or 4G LTE? My APN settings don't have a field for APN protocol
longdongsilver said:
Weird. Your icons are not same as mine. Are you 4G (HSPA+) or 4G LTE? My APN settings don't have a field for APN protocol
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I am using a custom rom that's all...
no band 30 guys. http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-u11/
Not a fair critisim for HTC. Even if the phone is capable like my non-AT&T S8, if the phone does not have the AT&T logo on it they will not allow these features. So complain about AT&T like I do.
I'm on at&t and I'm getting full LTE with zero issues.
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Proof
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See if you still have LTE during a call. The LTE icon should go away and if you go into about phone and then network, it'll most likely say HSPA. The problem is we're not getting services like VoLTE and wifi calling. In normal cases, HSPA speeds should be manageable considering the average phone call won't be very long and there's wifi nearly everywhere now. This is just bad for those in areas with poor reception. I've been doing ok with the whole issue since I never really noticed much of a difference with HD voice and I'm usually always somewhere with wifi.
My question is what did they do differently with the U11 than the 10. We never had any of these issues with the 10 being unlocked and not certified and all that bs
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See if you still have LTE during a call. The LTE icon should go away and if you go into about phone and then network, it'll most likely say HSPA. The problem is we're not getting services like VoLTE and wifi calling. In normal cases, HSPA speeds should be manageable considering the average phone call won't be very long and there's wifi nearly everywhere now. This is just bad for those in areas with poor reception. I've been doing ok with the whole issue since I never really noticed much of a difference with HD voice and I'm usually always somewhere with wifi.
My question is what did they do differently with the U11 than the 10. We never had any of these issues with the 10 being unlocked and not certified and all that bs
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It lasts about 20 seconds then it changed to 4G only. LTE is gone
Z51 said:
I'm on at&t and I'm getting full LTE with zero issues.
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Z51 said:
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I also get LTE that is not the issue here, the problem is VoLTE.
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See if you still have LTE during a call. The LTE icon should go away and if you go into about phone and then network, it'll most likely say HSPA. The problem is we're not getting services like VoLTE and wifi calling. In normal cases, HSPA speeds should be manageable considering the average phone call won't be very long and there's wifi nearly everywhere now. This is just bad for those in areas with poor reception. I've been doing ok with the whole issue since I never really noticed much of a difference with HD voice and I'm usually always somewhere with wifi.
My question is what did they do differently with the U11 than the 10. We never had any of these issues with the 10 being unlocked and not certified and all that bs
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The importance for me & probably for many others on getting VoLTE is that I do technical support on my phone and trouble shooting while on a call takes to much time most of the time, that being said if I don't have the option to make phone calls on VoLTE means internet speeds while on a call is crap.... I really don't care about HD call clarity as far as I can here the other person, but the internet speed while on a call it is important to me the faster I can browse the faster I can provide technical support
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It lasts about 20 seconds then it changed to 4G only. LTE is gone
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Having a weird issue with my U11 on AT&T. I randomly lose all signal for no reason then takes a good 30 seconds for it to connect again.
It has happened at least a couple times a week mid phone call which is really obnoxious. I have seen it happen a few times when I am just browsing through my phone not on a call so I know its not just a calling issue, and I am sure it has happened multiple times when I am not looking at my phone at all and I don't notice.
Anyone else had this issue? An issue with AT&T and can be fixed by a firmware update? Or am I alone and need to RMA?
I know this thread is old, but can't we use the ATT RUU if you do what you need to do? We used to be able to go back and forth, at least that's what I did with both my M7 and M8. If you really need those features, that's what I would do.