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Hey guys. I Have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-I317M) and for some reason it fluctuates between HSPA+ and 3G signals rather than LTE. The device is originally locked to Rogers but I unlocked it and am now using it with MTS. I am running on jelly bean 4. 1.2 and CleanRom 4.0.5. Anybody have any ideas as to why I'm not getting LTE?
KR3W said:
Hey guys. I Have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-I317M) and for some reason it fluctuates between HSPA+ and 3G signals rather than LTE. The device is originally locked to Rogers but I unlocked it and am now using it with MTS. I am running on jelly bean 4. 1.2 and CleanRom 4.0.5. Anybody have any ideas as to why I'm not getting LTE?
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Are you still getting fast data speeds? All LTE is 3.9 g and hspa is like 3.6 g lol..
http://tasel.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/lte-hsdpa-dc-hsdpa-explain-this-alphbet-soup-of-4g-to-me/
Since you only mentioned your phone model and not the important notion what your carrier is, what is it?
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thlinx said:
Are you still getting fast data speeds? All LTE is 3.9 g and hspa is like 3.6 g lol..
Since you only mentioned your phone model and not the important notion what your carrier is, what is it?
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Yes I'm getting fast speeds but I can't help but wonder why this is happening. I mentioned that I'm with MTS so I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for. I live in Canada so it's probably not familiar to you. They just started carrying S3's which are running on their LTE network and they show 4G at the top of them when activated rather than HSPA+.
KR3W said:
Yes I'm getting fast speeds but I can't help but wonder why this is happening. I mentioned that I'm with MTS so I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for. I live in Canada so it's probably not familiar to you. They just started carrying S3's which are running on their LTE network and they show 4G at the top of them when activated rather than HSPA+.
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Nope not familiar with Mts. That's correct.. it all depends on the towers u are near .. if they haven't upgraded there towers sorry your sol lol
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It is either the towers or your phone isn't compatible with the bands of LTE (there are multiple bands like there is with UTMS).
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It is either the towers or your phone isn't compatible with the bands of LTE (there are multiple bands like there is with UTMS).
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I'm pretty sure it isn't the towers cause my friends iPhone 5 is running off LTE and he live about 5 minutes away from my house. I've also been at distances one minute away from his house and did not pick up LTE then either. I don't know much about bands or frequencies but my carrier just launched the Galaxy S3's and they run off LTE and I'm assuming the Note 2 has the same hardware. S3: 700 (Band 17), 1700/2100 (AWS) MHz , Note 2: 700(band 17) 850 AWS 1,900(band 2). I'm clueless as to what those numbers mean but i'm guessing the important thing is Band 17, right?
Try going near his house then. Or have you checked the network settings? You may have to flash something.
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Try going near his house then. Or have you checked the network settings? You may have to flash something.
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I have to no avail. I had a friend try to help me out over the phone with network settings and his phone appears to have a setting that mine does not. When he goes into settings > wireless and network more settings > mobile network there is an option for him to toggle between LTE, HSPA+ etc. My phone doesn't have that for some reason. All that's listed is Mobile data, data roaming, Access point names, and network operators. Nothing to toggle between networks, which is probably what I need to enable LTE. I have no idea why that setting would be absent from my device. My friend was using an S3 on the same operating system as me btw.
From what i can tell it's the frequencies . The frequencies your device have seem to be different than the frequencies the s3 have on your carrier. If it's not that then you can check your apn settings.
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Well i didn't realize how old the thread was, but i hope yes fixed your problem.
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What model is your phone, and what model is his phone. You said you brought your phone from a competing carrier who is likely using alternate frequencies that your phone might not be picking up either due to hardware or software limitations. Without knowing the hardware, and where it came from in the first place, we can't figure out what frequencies your phone is looking for and can't answer your question effectively.
download an app that will show you what is the type of connection you are actually on.
I think that maybe its the matter of incorrect icon.
I noticed under the sprint hidden data menu (##3282# on dialer) that band 3 and LTE were disabled. To enable, go to hidden menu, edit, LTE, enable band 3 and LTE. Had to do this in my Nexus 5 before this phone since sprint didn't release Spark update before 4.4.3. Do not know if this applies to all since may differ but thought I'd share since having both disabled.
---- Instructions for enabling: (thanks eyecon82) ----
1. dial ##3282#
2. then click edit (need MSL code - see Android MSL reader apk here http://tools.flashingtools.com/ )
3. then click LTE
4. It will show LTE ( also known as Band 25), Band 3, Band 26, Band 41
5. Enable all bands
6. Reboot
---- To tell what Band on: ----
1. ##debug#
2. enter passcode 777468
3. go to LTE engineering menu
Enabling all bands allows the phone to determine strongest band nearest you and use that connection (also noted within the Nexus 5 thread). The band is from the tower to allow stable data connections. If band is disabled, the phone will never try to connect to towers that use that particular band. NOTE: Android 4.4.3 update just pushed to sprint users allows the tri-band technology (all bands enabled). This manual guide is to activate all bands instead of waiting for Sprint later on through an update. There is no consequence as of now towards enabling all the bands (was getting better service is regions using Nexus 5 after all bands enabled, along with other people having similar success). For the Sprint S5, enabling all bands should have no negative actions, it may show mixed success based on location, whether Sprint upgraded towers as stated in http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/...-due-to-circuit-switched-fallback-technology/ (a good read into this issue).
----Band 3----
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/170166-nexus-5-excellent-global-coverage-perplexing-lte-support
From what I've gathered online, Band 3 is international name for LTE, such as through parts of Asia and Europe. It seems disabled by default because we don't use it here, with Sprint being bands 25,26,41. I'm assuming, if we travel, that band would need be enabled for international usage of LTE. so, it's seems band 3 is no negative or positive benefit to enable (as I can see).
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See my other post here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2719582
I am in a spark area and all of those are enabled on my s5.
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Mine was also enabled as well. Thanks for sharing the info.
Looks like band 3 is disabled for me. What is it?
RevelationOmega said:
I noticed under the sprint hidden data menu (##3282# on dialer) that band 3 and LTE were disabled. To enable, go to hidden menu, edit, LTE, enable band 3 and LTE. Had to do this in my Nexus 5 before this phone since sprint didn't release Spark update before 4.4.3. Do not know if this applies to all since may differ but thought I'd share since having both disabled.
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My band 3 is diabled ....looking for the quickest way to get my msl
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Bottom of page 4 of the spark thread in this section. There is an apk you can download that gives it to you.
Edit - Here ya go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51925905&postcount=37
Sorry if noob question, but what is band 3 and should I only enable it if I have spark in my area? Also, seems like a lot of you know if spark is available in your city or not...where are you getting the info? Thanks
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lballer69 said:
My band 3 is diabled ....looking for the quickest way to get my msl
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I called up Sprint tech support line, Said that I had an issue with service/ that I found a fix awhile back with previous phone by Sprint giving MSL, and that the MSL allowed me to access the ##data# menu to give me the fix. The women gave me the MSL right away, no question asked. Another way Ive seen is to talk to Sprint tech support and just say youre a developer. Id go my way first since I know it worked.Good luck.
pizzlewizzle said:
Sorry if noob question, but what is band 3 and should I only enable it if I have spark in my area? Also, seems like a lot of you know if spark is available in your city or not...where are you getting the info? Thanks
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Enabling all bands allows the phone to pick up each band separate and determine the strongest one, thus best signal. When disabled, your phone only goes between available bands for LTE, etc. I had a Nexus 5, where Sprint did not enable the tri-band by default and had to do this to the Nexus 5. Got this phone, thought Id look into if all bands enabled, found Band 3 and LTE disabled, so I enabled them using the Nexus 5 fix I did earlier. Experience, noted this also in Nexus 5 forums before 4.4.3 was released which allowed the tri-band to be activated, was frustrated that wasnt enabled by default until now (which is way too long after phone release to use the phone at full potential anyways). So, Id enable ALL BANDS to have the best signal, using Sprint Spark to fullest potential, rather than waiting for an update.
Enabled band 3...we shall see if anything changes.
RevelationOmega said:
Enabling all bands allows the phone to pick up each band separate and determine the strongest one, thus best signal. When disabled, your phone only goes between available bands for LTE, etc. I had a Nexus 5, where Sprint did not enable the tri-band by default and had to do this to the Nexus 5. Got this phone, thought Id look into if all bands enabled, found Band 3 and LTE disabled, so I enabled them using the Nexus 5 fix I did earlier. Experience, noted this also in Nexus 5 forums before 4.4.3 was released which allowed the tri-band to be activated, was frustrated that wasnt enabled by default until now (which is way too long after phone release to use the phone at full potential anyways). So, Id enable ALL BANDS to have the best signal, using Sprint Spark to fullest potential, rather than waiting for an update.
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I'm currently connected to band25 but when I view LTE it says band 3 disabled band 26 enabled band 41 enabled...where is band 25 coming from?
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pizzlewizzle said:
I'm currently connected to band25 but when I view LTE it says band 3 disabled band 26 enabled band 41 enabled...where is band 25 coming from?
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Band 25 is strongest in your current location, thus showing you on it. Enabling band 3 will allow you to get signal better in band 3 areas. The band is signal from tower for data. Band 25 is normal standard LTE, the top choice of LTE enable on ##data#. On the menu, it won't appear as Band 25, is just the label LTE. LTE enable/disbale (ie, the only one not labeled as a Band) is the Band 25. Band 25, general LTE, is strongest, thus not using other bands. Once you move into another area (ie, maybe a Spark enabled area or another type tower) you will get possibly another band signal over 25.
All my bands are enabled. I wonder why it's not for some people.
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All my bands are enabled. I wonder why it's not for some people.
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No idea, possibly goof by Sprint enabling some options and messing with too much from Samsung (such as download booster gone and Connection Optimizer crashing in ART).
Enabling band 3 doesnt change anything for me. I mainly get 3g now when before all I got was LTE. Super frustrated to have the newest phone but can only get 3g. I have seen LTE but it shuts off within a few minutes.
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pastert33 said:
Enabling band 3 doesnt change anything for me. I mainly get 3g now when before all I got was LTE. Super frustrated to have the newest phone but can only get 3g. I have seen LTE but it shuts off within a few minutes.
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Yeah thanks Sprint! I have had 4G phones from Sprint for 3-4 years and never got more than weak 3g at home it sucks..
Another old trick I have done on last few of my Sprint phones some people used to say made connection quicker at times.. Can't say I ever had an issue or notice a change after but personally I remove these proxys..
##DATA# (##3282#)
Go to Multimedia
(Write down default info before in case you ever want to re add them later.. I never have on last few phones..)
Delete the server address from RTSP IP Address and the numbers from RTSP Port
Delete the server address from HTTPPD Address and the numbers from HTTPPD Proxy
You're done!
pastert33 said:
Enabling band 3 doesnt change anything for me. I mainly get 3g now when before all I got was LTE. Super frustrated to have the newest phone but can only get 3g. I have seen LTE but it shuts off within a few minutes.
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http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/...-due-to-circuit-switched-fallback-technology/
This article explains what happened when Tri-band phones hit the market. You need to call Sprint, have them make a ticket explaining the Circuit Switch Fallback needs to be enabled on your towers that you had LTE on. Reference this website above. Sprint is trying to get the towers all set up by Mid-2014 for tri-band to be full to go but still have places to do. By putting in the ticket for them to enable the towers nearest you, may speed up the process to get LTE back and stronger.
RevelationOmega said:
I noticed under the sprint hidden data menu (##3282# on dialer) that band 3 and LTE were disabled. To enable, go to hidden menu, edit, LTE, enable band 3 and LTE. Had to do this in my Nexus 5 before this phone since sprint didn't release Spark update before 4.4.3. Do not know if this applies to all since may differ but thought I'd share since having both disabled.
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Just to spell out instructions for noobs who just want to see, do this
1. dial ##3282#
2. then click view
3. then click LTE
4. It will show band3 as enabled, but click on it and it will show disabled
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eyecon82 said:
Just to spell out instructions for noobs who just want to see, do this
1. dial ##3282#
2. then click view
3. then click LTE
4. It will show band3 as enabled, but click on it and it will show disabled
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mine shows band 3 disabled, band 26 and 41 enabled
are we sure this wont mess anything up by enabling band 3?
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pizzlewizzle said:
I'm currently connected to band25 but when I view LTE it says band 3 disabled band 26 enabled band 41 enabled...where is band 25 coming from?
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how do you know you are connected to band 25 if it only lists band 3, 26, and 41?
OP Updated, see for further clarification on this
eyecon82 said:
how do you know you are connected to band 25 if it only lists band 3, 26, and 41?
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nevermind, i see that you go to ##debug#
then enter passcode 777468, then go to LTE engineering menu to find out
I have T-Mobile and I've noticed the Pixel has issues finding the best network to use. For example my school has excellent LTE coverage ("full bars") yet for some reason the Pixel would use HSPA+ or 3g instead which is extremely slow compared to the 12+ MB I get on LTE
So I switched the Pixel to LTE only mode, and I've yet to have any issues with reception, I always have LTE. Where before the Pixel would often switch to 3g when LTE was available.
This is obviously an issue with the Pixel, Google has struggled with this in the past w/ Nexus devices. They love 3G.
I recommend everyone try this little hack, LTE coverage is good enough these days I feel 3G is not needed (in most areas).
To switch the Pixel to LTE only mode enter --
*#*#4636#*#*
-- Into the dialer, then go to "Phone Information", and under "Set Preferred Network Type" select "LTE only".
When I did this my Pixel immediately switched from HSPA+ to "full bars" LTE (ya network handling on this phone is that bad).
This issue may not affect Verizon or CDMA networks, I just know for T-Mobile, it's pretty bad.
Android5ever said:
This issue may not affect Verizon or CDMA networks, I just know for T-Mobile, it's pretty bad.
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What is
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What is
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Read the post?
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Read the post?
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Read it now asking you
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The Pixel uses 3g instead of LTE even though there is strong LTE signal available.
Android5ever said:
The Pixel uses 3g instead of LTE even though there is strong LTE signal available.
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Yup happens to me
Yeah but how good is reception after it switches over to LTE? Same amount of bars or less?
This is great for people who have carriers who support the Pixel on their VOLTE.. Which is only like 3 (ish) carriers worldwide, everyone else wont be able to make or receive phone calls if they do this. Just FYI.
My carrier Jio is 4G LTE + VoLTE only. They do not have any legacy 2G/3G network.
I felt that Pixel is excellent in switching to the 4G band which has strongest singal.
This wouldn't work with the AT&T and Verizon MVNOs I've used, but I'd want my phone to automatically switch for better coverage if I was doing this sort of thing. For example using Tasker you may be able to have the phone switch the radio depending on condition, such as being near a certain cell tower. The following app works on a rooted Pixel to change the network modes, so it's at least possible to change the network mode automatically with a rooted phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/widget-toggle-network-type-5-0-xda-t2945406
sanke1 said:
My carrier Jio is 4G LTE + VoLTE only. They do not have any legacy 2G/3G network.
I felt that Pixel is excellent in switching to the 4G band which has strongest singal.
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If you go to Settings > More > Cellular network > Preferred network type, what options do you see there? I'm curious because if Jio only has LTE, LTE-only option might be available in that menu.
Personally I'm on Verizon and also use LTE-only mode. It really improves experience in low signal areas where the phone often switches to weak CDMA, which is good for nothing (no data and 50/50 probability for a call to work). In LTE-only mode it stays on weak LTE that is still usable.
The only problem with it is if I open Cellular network settings or restart the phone, it reverts back to LTE/CDMA mode, so I need to change it back to LTE-only again. At least I found an app called 4G LTE Switch that works like a shortcut to the hidden menu, so I don't have to type *#*#4636#*#* every time.
Weird, I have no issues with the Pixel on T-Mobile. It loves to stick on LTE as long as possible. Even if it drops to 3G/2G in weak areas, it switches back to LTE very quickly.
geoff5093 said:
Weird, I have no issues with the Pixel on T-Mobile. It loves to stick on LTE as long as possible. Even if it drops to 3G/2G in weak areas, it switches back to LTE very quickly.
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Same here. No issues at all with TMobile.
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I seem to have this problem too. Can't seem to fix it with AT&T.
dynamikd said:
Same here. No issues at all with TMobile.
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A third to the no issues at all on T-Mobile. I've also used my Pixel on att and vzw with no premature fallback issues.
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I currently have the HTC U11 and despite loving the phone there is one major drawback for me and that's the lack of Band 4 working for Verizon Wireless. My S8 would get speeds of 50-65mbps on Band 4 and now I only get speeds of 10-15mbps on Band 13 on my HTC U11 which really hurts my tethering. Even though HTC's Unlock U11 show that it is capable of using Band 4, it doesn't work with Verizon.
So my Question is, will Band 4 on the Essential Phone work with Verizon and will VOLTE be present? :fingers-crossed:
Anyone know? Any Ideas?
The Essential Phone’s supported networks/bands are as follows:
UMTS/HSPA+ : 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 , 8
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA EV-DO Rev A.: 0, 1, 10
TD-SCDMA: 34, 39
FDD-LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66
TDD-LTE:38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43
Bump, would love to know too... Am deciding on this phone vs pixel 2 on Verizon
I'll let you know as soon as mine arrives.
Same here, with my U11 being stuck to band 13 the phone becomes basically useless during peak hours in the city.
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asvpjimi said:
It currently doesn't have certification on Verizon. Until it does it won't work at all.
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If you have an already activated phone, you can just swap the SIM over and it will work. I just did this with my daughter's phone. No problems so far.
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asvpjimi said:
It currently doesn't have certification on Verizon. Until it does it won't work at all.
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I wish people would stop talking out of their asses. If you don't know the correct answer, don't state something definitively like you do.
I really hope the PH-1 gets HD Voice, I would hate to go back to no being able to use data while in a phone call, those were dark times.
synplex said:
I currently have the HTC U11 and despite loving the phone there is one major drawback for me and that's the lack of Band 4 working for Verizon Wireless. My S8 would get speeds of 50-65mbps on Band 4 and now I only get speeds of 10-15mbps on Band 13 on my HTC U11 which really hurts my tethering. Even though HTC's Unlock U11 show that it is capable of using Band 4, it doesn't work with Verizon.
So my Question is, will Band 4 on the Essential Phone work with Verizon and will VOLTE be present? :fingers-crossed:
Anyone know? Any Ideas?
The Essential Phone’s supported networks/bands are as follows:
UMTS/HSPA+ : 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 , 8
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA EV-DO Rev A.: 0, 1, 10
TD-SCDMA: 34, 39
FDD-LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66
TDD-LTE:38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43
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Keep in mind that the U11 "supports" all the bands and cdma just like the essential phone does but It's verizon who's forcing them to disable them via software. If you have root you can actually enable these extra bands and see for yourself. I'll be getting the essential hopefully once it's out as well.
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Keep in mind that the U11 "supports" all the bands and cdma just like the essential phone does but It's verizon who's forcing them to disable them via software. If you have root you can actually enable these extra bands and see for yourself. I'll be getting the essential hopefully once it's out as well.
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You have a link for how to do that? I searched and came up with nothing, well nothing I felt confident in. If the essential turns out to be a miss I may consider the U11 if I can turn on the volte.
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bkdubya said:
You have a link for how to do that? I searched and came up with nothing, well nothing I felt confident in. If the essential turns out to be a miss I may consider the U11 if I can turn on the volte.
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I hope you're not confusing things. The device only works over VoLTE not CDMA, so VoLTE is already enabled. You're just limited to band 13 by the software.
Now to enable the other bands you need root and the app is called network signal guru. In the settings under experimental you can append missing bands. Then in the 3 dot menu you can enable them under lock bands. I use lte discovery to confirm the band I'm on.
Keep in mind this will allow to connect to other bands but this can also affects battery life since it can jump between bands now. Just depends on your coverage. This also will not enable carrier aggregation since that's software based also and missing.
QD2DC said:
I hope you're not confusing things. The device only works over VoLTE not CDMA, so VoLTE is already enabled. You're just limited to band 13 by the software.
Now to enable the other bands you need root and the app is called network signal guru. In the settings under experimental you can append missing bands. Then in the 3 dot menu you can enable them under lock bands. I use lte discovery to confirm the band I'm on.
Keep in mind this will allow to connect to other bands but this can also affects battery life since it can jump between bands now. Just depends on your coverage. This also will not enable carrier aggregation since that's software based also and missing.
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Sorry misspoke, I meant band 4. I'm in a major metro area most of the time, so I'm not worried about coverage/jumping bands (too much). Thanks!
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bkdubya said:
Sorry misspoke, I meant band 4. I'm in a major metro area most of the time, so I'm not worried about coverage/jumping bands (too much). Thanks!
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Gotcha. And no problem. It really is a shame that Verizon cripples the u11. Here's hoping they don't do the same to the essential.
If you tell me how to check band functionality I will.
Also I *think* volte works, as the enhanced LTE is checked with a description of "Use LTE network to improve voice and other communication quality"
EniGmA1987 said:
If you tell me how to check band functionality I will.
Also I *think* volte works, as the enhanced LTE is checked with a description of "Use LTE network to improve voice and other communication quality"
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On the essentially I'm almost positive VoLTE will work out the box. It's nothing new and even the nexus phone compatible with Verizon had this.
Easy way to test this is to add HD voice to your Verizon line if you haven't already. Reboot the phone and it should just work. I think since you have that option and it's not greyed out means you already do. If you call another Verizon user with VoLTE enabled you'll see the little HD icon when connected.
You can use lte discovery app in the play store to see what band you are currently connected to. Band 13 is there oldest and can be the most congested depending on where you live. Band 2 is newer with band 4 being the newest that supports xlte.
I've been getting server error messages while trying to make outgoing calls. Was also told incoming calls have gone straight to voicemail. Anyone else see this issue?
dragonslee said:
I've been getting server error messages while trying to make outgoing calls. Was also told incoming calls have gone straight to voicemail. Anyone else see this issue?
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hey yeah I encountered the same problem using my Verizon service. The only fix I discovered that worked is to disable "Enhanced 4G LTE Mode" within the phone's Cellular neurotic settings menu. Once I unchecked that option, I was then able to make outgoing calls.
On my essential, (got it last night). VoLTE works for sure out of the box, enhanced LTE is checked (was by default. Made a test call to my company provided Verizon s7 edge. I do have the HD icon, (also verified I could surf the web while on a call) hence voice/data simultaneously.
No Wi-Fi calling however.
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On my essential, (got it last night). VoLTE works for sure out of the box, enhanced LTE is checked (was by default. Made a test call to my company provided Verizon s7 edge. I do have the HD icon, (also verified I could surf the web while on a call) hence voice/data simultaneously.
No Wi-Fi calling however.
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Identical experience for me, thankfully. VoLTE working fine, signal strength is good, HD calling sounds fine, calls coming through as they should.
I have to admit: I like this phone a lot more than I thought I would. I might just keep it. Feels great in the hand despite being a heavy square brick, it has that "quality" feel to it that was sort of missing on some past Android devices. It is also way less laggy than my S8.
-Collin-
Figures..no WiFi calling...'effing Verizon. They never allowed WiFi calling on the Nexus 6P (my current device). I wouldnt hold my breath.
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I'm not getting 4G LTE (T-MOBILE) on the note FE, going to send it back to get a NOTE8.
@Retrojayxvii
WELCOME TO XDA-DEVELOPERS! :good:
Retrojayxvii said:
I'm not getting 4G LTE (T-MOBILE) on the note FE, going to send it back to get a NOTE8.
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Which exact model (S/K/L) do you have & which LTE Bands are available in your area?
Have you used the app LTE Discovery to try to connect/see which bands your phone are "seeing" ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.simplyadvanced.ltediscovery&hl=en
Have you tried to manually insert T-Mobile's APN?
Are you T-Mobile US,or in Europe?
KOLIOSIS said:
@Retrojayxvii
WELCOME TO XDA-DEVELOPERS! :good:
Which exact model (S/K/L) do you have & which LTE Bands are available in your area?
Have you used the app LTE Discovery to try to connect/see which bands your phone are "seeing" ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.simplyadvanced.ltediscovery&hl=en
Have you tried to manually insert T-Mobile's APN?
Are you T-Mobile US,or in Europe?
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New Antenna design seems not working well with LTE bands in US, got weaker signal strength compare with old Note 7. the downstream seems fine, but upstream speed is slow and inconsistent. switched to 3G then upstream speed back normal.
for AT&T, APN setting is fine, manual setting and auto setting in phone yield same results. not totally unusable but does feel restricted.
Phasewalker said:
New Antenna design seems not working well with LTE bands in US, got weaker signal strength compare with old Note 7. the downstream seems fine, but upstream speed is slow and inconsistent. switched to 3G then upstream speed back normal.
for AT&T, APN setting is fine, manual setting and auto setting in phone yield same results. not totally unusable but does feel restricted.
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I wonder if the different chip set has anything to do with the difference you're experiencing vs last year's Note 7 (assuming you had a Snapdragon-powered device).
Mine is arriving tomorrow, on T-Mobile US, LTE Bands 2/4 & just rolling out Band 12 in my area.
Coverage is sketchy @ my house, but, crazy strong @ work, pegging out the meter on the OOKLA Speed test app. .
If I have connectivity issues @ work, it will be easily apparent.
As long as phone calls are strong/consistent & LTE is decent, I'll be OK, as I'm covered by WI-FI most hours of the day.
Retrojayxvii said:
I'm not getting 4G LTE (T-MOBILE) on the note FE, going to send it back to get a NOTE8.
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I'm a Note FE user on T-Mobile in Philadelphia, PA area and I'm showing LTE. At first it was showing 3g. Here is what I changed in the Mobile Networks section.
1. In mobile networks, manually changed APN from epic.tmobile.com to fast.tmobile.com. I also changed the APN protocol and APN roaming protocol to IPv6
2. In Network Mode selected "3g only" then backed out of the menu.
3. Went back into Network Mode again and selected "LTE when available".
After that it switched to LTE.
I'm not sure if the APN changes were important, but it is what I did.
Drove to Ohio and back this weekend and had LTE the whole way pretty much.
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I'm a Note FE user on T-Mobile in Philadelphia, PA area and I'm showing LTE. At first it was showing 3g. Here is what I changed in the Mobile Networks section.
1. In mobile networks, manually changed APN from epic.tmobile.com to fast.tmobile.com. I also changed the APN protocol and APN roaming protocol to IPv6
2. In Network Mode selected "3g only" then backed out of the menu.
3. Went back into Network Mode again and selected "LTE when available".
After that it switched to LTE.
I'm not sure if the APN changes were important, but it is what I did.
Drove to Ohio and back this weekend and had LTE the whole way pretty much.
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I have no network mode on mines.
rowg said:
I'm a Note FE user on T-Mobile in Philadelphia, PA area and I'm showing LTE. At first it was showing 3g. Here is what I changed in the Mobile Networks section.
1. In mobile networks, manually changed APN from epic.tmobile.com to fast.tmobile.com. I also changed the APN protocol and APN roaming protocol to IPv6
2. In Network Mode selected "3g only" then backed out of the menu.
3. Went back into Network Mode again and selected "LTE when available".
After that it switched to LTE.
I'm not sure if the APN changes were important, but it is what I did.
Drove to Ohio and back this weekend and had LTE the whole way pretty much.
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I'm not seeing this Network Mode you're speaking of.
Any chance you could take some screenshots to point it out?
BTW,I have the KT Model (SM-N935K).
I have 3G w/both APNs you mentioned,but,no LTE.
Model number SM-N935S
I attached pictures for items in the connections tab in settings.
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Model number SM-N935S
I attached pictures for items in the connections tab in settings.
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I'm missing that setting altogether, I'll screenshot later, still @ work, haven't been able to get into the phone much at all, less basic WI-FI/Data m/APN Settings.
rowg said:
Model number SM-N935S
I attached pictures for items in the connections tab in settings.
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I'm missing that setting altogether, I'll screenshot later, still @ work, haven't been able to get into the phone much at all, less basic WI-FI/Data m/APN Settings.
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@rowg
Here's what I have,missing the 3G/4G Toggle:
I've tried two different SIM Cards/phone numbers,both work on 4G LTE in my other phone,so,that's definitely not an issue.
Anyone else have this model (SM-N935K) KoreaTelecom
& have working 4G LTE?
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@rowg
Here's what I have,missing the 3G/4G Toggle:
I've tried two different SIM Cards/phone numbers,both work on 4G LTE in my other phone,so,that's definitely not an issue.
Anyone else have this model (SM-N935K) KoreaTelecom
& have working 4G LTE?
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I am using SM-N935K on AT&T, except weaker signal, 4G LTE works fine. but definitely has something to do with KoreaTelecom utilization they did for Note FE, since my phone is missing additional menu in mobile network as you do.
Phasewalker said:
I am using SM-N935K on AT&T, except weaker signal, 4G LTE works fine. but definitely has something to do with KoreaTelecom utilization they did for Note FE, since my phone is missing additional menu in mobile network as you do.
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I've contacted the (eBay) seller, requesting an exchange for an SK Telecom model (SM-N935S) or, a refund. He immediately got back w/me, getting a hold of his tech guy, see if they can solve the issue.
I'll post updates as they arrive......
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I've contacted the (eBay) seller, requesting an exchange for an SK Telecom model (SM-N935S) or, a refund. He immediately got back w/me, getting a hold of his tech guy, see if they can solve the issue.
I'll post updates as they arrive......
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I wonder what the difference is between the K,L and S korean models is as far as frequency ability is?
I always figured they were the same but the experiences here show otherwise.
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
force70 said:
I wonder what the difference is between the K,L and S korean models is as far as frequency ability is?
I always figured they were the same but the experiences here show otherwise.
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
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It's a settings/software difference between the three models,check my recent posts for comparison between the KT & SK Models.
We're used to this sort of thing in the US,VZW & AT&T will hide settings/make them inaccessible vs T-Mobile & Sprint.
I didn't expect this from the Korean variants,but,a little internet scouring has revealed KT phones are a bit of a PITA w/this particular issue.
I'm still awaiting additional feedback from the seller,I'm giving it another few hours 'til I ping 'em again.
I've heard from an AT&T user who has this model & they can connect to LTE,perhaps they & KT have similar bands.........
Regardless,I have 30 days for a return,I'm hoping it doesn't take anywhere near that long to resolve.
If this drags out for more than a few days,I may put it up for sale on Swappa with a "Buyer Beware" for T-Mobile US customers.
rowg said:
I'm a Note FE user on T-Mobile in Philadelphia, PA area and I'm showing LTE. At first it was showing 3g. Here is what I changed in the Mobile Networks section.
1. In mobile networks, manually changed APN from epic.tmobile.com to fast.tmobile.com. I also changed the APN protocol and APN roaming protocol to IPv6
2. In Network Mode selected "3g only" then backed out of the menu.
3. Went back into Network Mode again and selected "LTE when available".
After that it switched to LTE.
I'm not sure if the APN changes were important, but it is what I did.
Drove to Ohio and back this weekend and had LTE the whole way pretty much.
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Thank you! This was a god send!
I also have a N935S (Note 7 FE for skt) and was frustrated at not getting LTE connections, especially since T mobile only had 2G or LTE coverage at my home, and was almoat resigned to return this.
Followed instructions and I now have LTE and connection seems strong and stable too. I will travel around this week to see if LTE works all round, but I think I can now make this my daily driver!
Many thanks!
p.s. now if I could get root ..... !
I'm guessing that SM-N935K doesn't have that feature to switch it to LTE or 4G but SM-N935S has that future this is a damn shame. I love this phone but I guess I would have to send it back.
Received a N935K today, popped in my att microSIM and LTE showed right away. so far no issues with cellular internet connectivity. definitely a few missing features on this iteration of Samsung Experienc 8.1, such as places. the techie-nerdy part of my personna simply couldn't resist buying "this classic phone", lol. not to disparage the S8+, but having the fingerprint reader on the front of the phone is really nice. TWRP and root is my current wish for now.
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Received a N935K today, popped in my att microSIM and LTE showed right away. so far no issues with cellular internet connectivity. definitely a few missing features on this iteration of Samsung Experienc 8.1, such as places. the techie-nerdy part of my personna simply couldn't resist buying "this classic phone", lol. not to disparage the S8+, but having the fingerprint reader on the front of the phone is really nice. TWRP and root is my current wish for now.
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Which LTE Bands are you connecting to?
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Which LTE Bands are you connecting to?
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I'm connecting to Band 2 at the moment; same your and Band I connect to when I'm at my home.
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I'm connecting to Band 2 at the moment; same your and Band I connect to when I'm at my home.
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THX,Band 4 is the predominant band in my area,followed by Band 2 & very sparingly Band 12.
On T-Mobile US,I'm currently only on 3G (UMTS or HSPA+).
I've confirmed in the settings,along w/LTE Discovery & the OOKLA SpeedTest app backs that indication up,with the less than 4G Speeds I'm accustomed to.
Currently on the phone w/T-Mo,see if there is anything they can do..............