So now that LTE Advanced is enabled for VZW, is there a general rule of thumb to tell if you can use it or not? Like, is there a firmware cutoff on when it's enabled and when it's not?
Haohmaru said:
So now that LTE Advanced is enabled for VZW, is there a general rule of thumb to tell if you can use it or not? Like, is there a firmware cutoff on when it's enabled and when it's not?
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With a response from verizon...
http://www.droid-life.com/2016/08/29/verizon-lte-a-advanced-network-cities/
dottat said:
With a response from verizon...
http://www.droid-life.com/2016/08/29/verizon-lte-a-advanced-network-cities/
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So there's a new update/upcoming update that will enable it?
Haohmaru said:
So there's a new update/upcoming update that will enable it?
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Well... for reading comprehension value add I would take what verizon said literally to mean if you are on their latest update you will get carrier aggregation which is LTE-A.
No update needed.
I wonder if the coverage spans to different parts other than specific citys? I live in Colorado and they have LTE-A listed in a few citys other than where I live *Aurora, Co.*, would I be able to "pick" up these speeds?
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is it possible to change the antenna on the sgs3 to make it compatible with tmo's lte?
Are the antenas in the back coverpiece? If so, I'd imagine it's possible.
Pretty sure it has more to do with what bandwidth the radio chip will support. TMO decided to go with an LTE deployment that the S3 can't/won't broadcast & receive on.
stevesprivateaccount said:
Pretty sure it has more to do with what bandwidth the radio chip will support. TMO decided to go with an LTE deployment that the S3 can't/won't broadcast & receive on.
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i got 2 questions...
1 - do you think that you can change the antenna on the s3 for tmo's LTE compatibility?
2 - do you think that samsung will sell nother version of the s3 to make it compatible for tmo's LTE?
ussucks said:
i got 2 questions...
1 - do you think that you can change the antenna on the s3 for tmo's LTE compatibility?
2 - do you think that samsung will sell nother version of the s3 to make it compatible for tmo's LTE?
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1. no
2. no
neither has even the slightest possibility of happening.
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tekhna said:
Are the antenas in the back coverpiece? If so, I'd imagine it's possible.
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Lmao
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haha they say there are no dumb questions but...
The AT&T version has support for LTE in the AWS band, technically making it compatible with T-Mobile's future LTE. However, AWS HSPA+ support is either disabled or impossible, so you'd be stuck on 2G for the time being, except in the areas where PCS refarming has already begun. I'm also not sure that the LTE radio is unlocked for anything but AT&T, even with another SIM, but who knows.
420SYN said:
haha they say there are no dumb questions but...
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haha they say there are no dumb people but...
I am trying to force lte (so I can tether with faster speeds) using #2263# ussd code and I get unable to process request. I've tried different network modes, different apn. Any app that I've tried to download doesn't seem to work either. Does anyone know how to force LTE only? 4g seems to be as slow as edge.
maybe your specific model of s5 doesnt support lte?
did you check the exactly model of your phone?
Airboner said:
maybe your specific model of s5 doesnt support lte?
did you check the exactly model of your phone?
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I got my phone from the t-mobile store. I know for a fact it has lte. It's just the area I'm in I bounce between edge/4g/lte, because of a lot of interference. That's why I wanted to know how to force lte. Using #2263# doesn't seem to work. I'm out of options.
You do realize it's *#2263# right?
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Captain Zero said:
You do realize it's *#2263# right?
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whoops, thanks for correcting me. I didn't know I was missing a key. Thanks! Much Appreciated!!
Here is why
G4 and GS6 can have VoLTE disabled....yet can still pick up Band 12.
...yea bs indeed
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PunishedSnake said:
Here is why
G4 and GS6 can have VoLTE disabled....yet can still pick up Band 12.
...yea bs indeed
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I'm really curious to see what all the fuss is about band 12
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mykenyc said:
I'm really curious to see what all the fuss is about band 12
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It's the lowest frequency cellphone band, so theoretically has the best range...
for t-mo at least, it's their answer for being able to keep a cell phone signal inside of buildings. the lower the MHz, the better it penetrates, and like was said, generally the longer the range too.
If you're not on T-Mobile band 12 is worthless to you.
PunishedSnake said:
Here is why
G4 and GS6 can have VoLTE disabled....yet can still pick up Band 12.
...yea bs indeed
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What exactly is BS? T-Mobile is pushing manufacturers to disable band 12 if they don't have VoLTE due to issues calling 911. Until Motorola decides to add VoLTE on their devices, I doubt you will ever see band 12 enabled on their non T-Mobile branded phones ever again.
bozzykid said:
What exactly is BS? T-Mobile is pushing manufacturers to disable band 12 if they don't have VoLTE due to issues calling 911. Until Motorola decides to add VoLTE on their devices, I doubt you will ever see band 12 enabled on their non T-Mobile branded phones ever again.
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Did you read the op?
PunishedSnake said:
Did you read the op?
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I sure did. Btw, you should read this: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...2-lte-support-from-some-unlocked-smartphones/
It contains the reason T-mobile is not allowing band 12 without VoLTE on new phones.
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I sure did. Btw, you should read this: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...2-lte-support-from-some-unlocked-smartphones/
It contains the reason T-mobile is not allowing band 12 without VoLTE on new phones.
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By the way still not buying the reason as b12 is still active upon disabling volte and this thread was created way before T-Mobile spoke about it
PunishedSnake said:
By the way still not buying the reason as b12 is still active upon disabling volte and this thread was created way before T-Mobile spoke about it
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You may not buy it, but it is clear T-Mobile is pushing manufacturers to disable it when they don't support VoLTE. I guess it is fun to have grand conspiracy theories but the real reason is clear.
bozzykid said:
You may not buy it, but it is clear T-Mobile is pushing manufacturers to disable it when they don't support VoLTE. I guess it is fun to have grand conspiracy theories but the real reason is clear.
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I guess you choose to read what you want
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I guess you choose to read what you want
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You didn't even give a reason. You just said Motorola is lying. Yet, we know manufacturers of unlocked phones are disabling band 12 when they don't support VoLTE. Clearly, T-Mobile is pushing them to do it as they gain nothing by disabling it for any other reason. I'm not going to believe your random conspiracy theory over common sense.
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You didn't even give a reason. You just said Motorola is lying. Yet, we know manufacturers of unlocked phones are disabling band 12 when they don't support VoLTE. Clearly, T-Mobile is pushing them to do it as they gain nothing by disabling it for any other reason. I'm not going to believe your random conspiracy theory over common sense.
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I gave the reason twice
Not my fault you don't understand it
....and here I thought I'd just be reading a petition thread...
I would be moving to Vancouver in 2-3 months, so wanted to know if I can pop-in a GSM sim (of one of the good carriers over there) in the the unlocked version of Edge+ available in India (SM-G928G). Which all bands it supports, any idea?
Thanks
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I would be moving to Vancouver in 2-3 months, so wanted to know if I can pop-in a GSM sim (of one of the good carriers over there) in the the unlocked version of Edge+ available in India (SM-G928G). Which all bands it supports, any idea?
Thanks
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I have a factory unlocked SG-928C, which international version, and I am in the US with US T-Mobile carrier.
pankajxdx said:
I would be moving to Vancouver in 2-3 months, so wanted to know if I can pop-in a GSM sim (of one of the good carriers over there) in the the unlocked version of Edge+ available in India (SM-G928G). Which all bands it supports, any idea?
Thanks
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I wouldn't be so sure. Check the band it supports for 4G. Usually Indian and Canadian carriers use different bands, so a 4G device capable in India might not work with 4G of Canadian carrier. Other than that, phone should work without a problem. If the 4G spectrum is not supported, your data would be limited to 3G.
Check what all bands are supported in your model, you can see it here I guess. Also, check here for the LTE spectrum used by different carriers in different countries.
Hope that helps!
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I wouldn't be so sure. Check the band it supports for 4G. Usually Indian and Canadian carriers use different bands, so a 4G device capable in India might not work with 4G of Canadian carrier. Other than that, phone should work without a problem. If the 4G spectrum is not supported, your data would be limited to 3G.
Check what all bands are supported in your model, you can see it here I guess. Also, check here for the LTE spectrum used by different carriers in different countries.
Hope that helps!
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Hello there, my device is an international version and I am running with T-Mobile micro-sim, the highest I get is 4G, do you know the setting to get LTE by any chance(s)? Device's info is in the signature
jasonl.teehee said:
Hello there, my device is an international version and I am running with T-Mobile micro-sim, the highest I get is 4G, do you know the setting to get LTE by any chance(s)? Device's info is in the signature
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Try pressing *#*#4636#*#*
Once you're at the Test Menu, select Device Information-> Set preferred Network Type -> LTE/GSM auto (PRL). This is how I change my network type on AT&T. If your network/device is compatible with LTE, you should see LTE symbol below 4G symbol on notification bar.
apurva.giri said:
Try pressing *#*#4636#*#*
Once you're at the Test Menu, select Device Information-> Set preferred Network Type -> LTE/GSM auto (PRL). This is how I change my network type on AT&T. If your network/device is compatible with LTE, you should see LTE symbol below 4G symbol on notification bar.
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*#*#4636#*#* press all of those?
jasonl.teehee said:
*#*#4636#*#* press all of those?
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Ofcourse. It's not a lot, you could have just tried once before asking again!
Usually samsung's service command codes start with *#*# and ends with #*#*
apurva.giri said:
Ofcourse. It's not a lot, you could have just tried once before asking again!
Usually samsung's service command codes start with *#*# and ends with #*#*
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I have tried, but did not give me what you mentioned, i got the automated message stated that to check the number again.
apurva.giri said:
I wouldn't be so sure. Check the band it supports for 4G. Usually Indian and Canadian carriers use different bands, so a 4G device capable in India might not work with 4G of Canadian carrier. Other than that, phone should work without a problem. If the 4G spectrum is not supported, your data would be limited to 3G.
Check what all bands are supported in your model, you can see it here I guess. Also, check here for the LTE spectrum used by different carriers in different countries.
Hope that helps!
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Checked it, Telus and Rogers both work at Band 4 for LTE, and SM-G928G has it, so I guess there shouldn't be any problem.
Thanks
pankajxdx said:
Checked it, Telus and Rogers both work at Band 4 for LTE, and SM-G928G has it, so I guess there shouldn't be any problem.
Thanks
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It didn't show anything for me.
jasonl.teehee said:
It didn't show anything for me.
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Sorry my reply was for the original question I asked about Indian model being compatible with Canadian LTE.
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Sorry my reply was for the original question I asked about Indian model being compatible with Canadian LTE.
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ok, lol got it.
jasonl.teehee said:
I have tried, but did not give me what you mentioned, i got the automated message stated that to check the number again.
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In my AT&T model, it works. And I believe it should work just fine for any other model as well as long as its S6 Edge+. Not really sure why it's not working for you. You just need to press #*#*4636*#*# quickly in the native dialer and that should open up the menu. You do not even need to click on dial button to make a call. You can search for your carrier specific model's service menu codes in google.
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In my AT&T model, it works. And I believe it should work just fine for any other model as well as long as its S6 Edge+. Not really sure why it's not working for you. You just need to press #*#*4636*#*# quickly in the native dialer and that should open up the menu. You do not even need to click on dial button to make a call. You can search for your carrier specific model's service menu codes in google.
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I downloaded an app from the play store and it shows that I am on T-Mobile B4 band. I will try that again to see.
Curious.... What are people going to do if they get the phone on TMobile and it has no volte? Essential won't tell us so who knows
I thought this was already stated that it would work with all carriers including Tmobile
Yes but that doesn't mean it will support volte, HD or evs
I’m pretty sure it was asked directly if the phone would work with those features and they said if the service supports it then it will work as intended. The only questionable thing was some sprint uses which I forget what it was.
well, my Mi Note 2 supports VoLTE so I have no reason to think that this device will not work accordingly.
eakrish said:
I’m pretty sure it was asked directly if the phone would work with those features and they said if the service supports it then it will work as intended. The only questionable thing was some sprint uses which I forget what it was.
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Essential has to certify the device with Tmobile.
skw5115 said:
well, my Mi Note 2 supports VoLTE so I have no reason to think that this device will not work accordingly.
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On Tmobile USA?
km8j said:
Essential has to certify the device with Tmobile.
On Tmobile USA?
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Yes on TMobile USA. Also, if I'm not mistaken, it's already certified on T-Mobile, just not Verizon.
Only Verizon certification is not complete. At least from the information I have.
I have the phone on T-Mobile and it supports Wi-fi calling, HD Voice, and VoLTE out of the box.
KalenXI said:
I have the phone on T-Mobile and it supports Wi-fi calling, HD Voice, and VoLTE out of the box.
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Where are you able to confirm this on the phone?
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Where are you able to confirm this on the phone?
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For wi-fi calling I just went to an area with wi-fi but no cell signal and confirmed I was able to make a call with it turned on. For VoLTE I just checked that the data didn't drop to 3G or EDGE when I made a call. And for HD Voice I just called another T-Mobile phone and it'll say "HD" next to the call timer if it's an HD Voice call.
Wifi calling turned on today on my phone after not working the past 3 days.
KalenXI said:
I have the phone on T-Mobile and it supports Wi-fi calling, HD Voice, and VoLTE out of the box.
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Any band 12 support?
Charkatak said:
Any band 12 support?
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I'm in Houston Texas, and depending the area where I am sometimes I'm in band 12, but the majority of the time I'm in band 4.
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ndonnine said:
Wifi calling turned on today on my phone after not working the past 3 days.
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Might have been that your APN updated. I had to manually edit the APN to reflect the proper settings and all features have worked since.
parusia said:
I'm in Houston Texas, and depending the area where I am sometimes I'm in band 12, but the majority of the time I'm in band 4.
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So when your phone is in band 12, have you tried to make a call and stay on that band?
Charkatak said:
So when your phone is in band 12, have you tried to make a call and stay on that band?
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I will try next time when I get into band 12 area and let you know.
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So, after all the latest updates, are there any issues with the Essential phone working on TMobile? I was hoping to by one.
shochman said:
So, after all the latest updates, are there any issues with the Essential phone working on TMobile? I was hoping to by one.
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Same here...how is this phone running on T-Mobile Essential users? VoLTE? WiFi Calling working?
3's&7's said:
Same here...how is this phone running on T-Mobile Essential users? VoLTE? WiFi Calling working?
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They both work for me. In Dallas.