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Only getting H+!

Hi I have a note 3 N9005 with t-mobile. It does not get LTE even though LTE is checked in the settings. Does anyone have the same issue?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Are you in an LTE area?
Currently only 4 cities have T-Mobile/Vodafone LTE, I don't even have an LTE option

samanbabah said:
Hi I have a note 3 N9005 with t-mobile. It does not get LTE even though LTE is checked in the settings. Does anyone have the same issue?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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T-Mobile only has LTE in specific areas. Even though it is selected in the network mode, if your area is not LTE ready then it will revert to the best possible speed for your area. I am with Telus and have LTE enabled on my device but it shows 4G in my home as I'm in a fringe area. When I leave my home and travel about 100 meters, I have LTE and it will display the icon.
It was my understanding that T-Mobile disabled the LTE band on their device. If you rooted, it's possible you enabled the LTE band partially in that it's shown but even though selected, the regional settings have not been updated to reflect the ROM you installed for LTE capability.
Have you rooted your device?

cellrama said:
T-Mobile only has LTE in specific areas. Even though it is selected in the network mode, if your area is not LTE ready then it will revert to the best possible speed for your area. I am with Telus and have LTE enabled on my device but it shows 4G in my home as I'm in a fringe area. When I leave my home and travel about 100 meters, I have LTE and it will display the icon.
It was my understanding that T-Mobile disabled the LTE band on their device. If you rooted, it's possible you enabled the LTE band partially in that it's shown but even though selected, the regional settings have not been updated to reflect the ROM you installed for LTE capability.
Have you rooted your device?
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When I had my HTC One before getting my Note 3 I was getting LTE in my area. So I'm pretty sure that t-mobile does have coverage in my area! And yes I have rooted my device.
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samanbabah said:
When I had my HTC One before getting my Note 3 I was getting LTE in my area. So I'm pretty sure that t-mobile does have coverage in my area! And yes I have rooted my device.
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OK, if your device is rooted, have you installed the T-Mobile ROM onto the device? Have you confirmed this ROM installs an LTE capable modem? If so, follow step 6 at the bottom of my thread to ensure you've enabled the regional carrier settings thus essentially turning on the LTE modem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489766.
If you do not have a ROM installed with an LTE capable modem, flash a compatible ROM and follow step 6 and you should have LTE capability.
Hope this helps!

I'm only getting H+ aswell and on my old phone with the same sim card and plan I had LTE!

Payette1996 said:
I'm only getting H+ aswell and on my old phone with the same sim card and plan I had LTE!
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Like mentioned, T-Mobile just recently rolled out LTE in specific areas. The problem here is not the network but the phones capability of communicating with the network. My device is from WIND Mobile (Canada). This company only supports 4G data. The phone is LTE capable but the modem has been crippled. I rooted my phone and installed the Telus ROM (which inadvertently installs the LTE modem). Once installed, LTE is no longer crippled and once I entered the correct APN settings for LTE, I had access under my network options to select: LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect). Problem was when doing this, I would still only get 3G. The phone was displaying the capability but it had to be enabled by modifying the regional settings and selecting the provider ROM. At this point, everything was functional and LTE capable.
Hope this helps!

I can't install any firmware other than the n9005 model ones. I tried installing the T-Mobile ROM but it gave me an error.

samanbabah said:
I can't install any firmware other than the n9005 model ones. I tried installing the T-Mobile ROM but it gave me an error.
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Like I've suggested to others, please follow the documentation from start to finish in the following link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2489766. With regards to ROOTING in the first set of instructions, replace the downloadable file with that which corresponds to your model. With the second set of instructions, when downloading TWRP, from the linked site, go back one directory and download the hltetmo version of TWRP. When you get to the third stage of instructions, download the file which represents T-Mobile's version of the ROM.
This should work for you but if not, let me know and I can assist where possible. Another individual had a similar issue who was PM'ing me and with a bit of time and troubleshooting, they're now up and running.
Hope this helps!
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Just as an FYI, both your threads relate to the same question regarding a ROM for increased device productivity. You also posted similar information in another thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491711
Please try to limit posts regarding the same issue and post all concerns within a single thread. Please follow the instructions as outlined in my link. This should hopefully fix all your issues and if you have trouble along the way, please post in this thread and I'll respond and help where I can. Thanks!

cellrama said:
Like I've suggested to others, please follow the documentation from start to finish in the following link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2489766. With regards to ROOTING in the first set of instructions, replace the downloadable file with that which corresponds to your model. With the second set of instructions, when downloading TWRP, from the linked site, go back one directory and download the hltetmo version of TWRP. When you get to the third stage of instructions, download the file which represents T-Mobile's version of the ROM.
This should work for you but if not, let me know and I can assist where possible. Another individual had a similar issue who was PM'ing me and with a bit of time and troubleshooting, they're now up and running.
Hope this helps!
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Just as an FYI, both your threads relate to the same question regarding a ROM for increased device productivity. You also posted similar information in another thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491711
Please try to limit posts regarding the same issue and post all concerns within a single thread. Please follow the instructions as outlined in my link. This should hopefully fix all your issues and if you have trouble along the way, please post in this thread and I'll respond and help where I can. Thanks!
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I did root my phone. I did successfully install TWRP. but for the 3rd step I don't know what firmware to download! I downloaded a few t-mobil ones and N9005 roms but when I try to flash them using Odin, it just fails. can you post the link to the correct Rom for my phone please? I have the N9005 model.

samanbabah said:
I did root my phone. I did successfully install TWRP. but for the 3rd step I don't know what firmware to download! I downloaded a few t-mobil ones and N9005 roms but when I try to flash them using Odin, it just fails. can you post the link to the correct Rom for my phone please? I have the N9005 model.
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Well, in my 3rd step, I've listed ROMS for the SM-N900W8 model and you required ROMS for the International 9005 model. I would first load into TWRP by powering off your device and then once powered off, power on again using: Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button (all at once). When you see the Note 3 logo, let go and you will be in TWRP. Ensure you do a full wipe/format through TWRP and now you will be ready to install another fresh ROM rather than overwriting an existing ROM which can cause problems within itself. Once at this state, download an appropriate ROM from this link:
http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-N9005-Galaxy-Note3-Snapdragon.html
The ROM I would go with is:
Galaxy Note 3 (Snapdragon) SM-N9005 TPLPoland (t-mobile) N9005XXUBMI7 4.3 11.09.2013 1628120 Download
This one I think has LTE but if not, you're safe with downloading any one of these variants. If the above does not enable LTE, you must research the carrier to ensure they have LTE. Please ensure you follow the last steps of the instructions to enter into the regional carrier settings and select the 3 digit code for the carrier ROM you installed.
Hope this helps!
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FYI....
Here is a list of carriers world-wide who support LTE and the frequency they support:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
If the ROM I suggested does not support LTE, this is what I would recommend:
Look at the different carriers provided in the original link I gave you for 9005 ROMS. Match one of these to this link showing supported LTE carriers. Make sure the frequency of this LTE carrier is supported by your phone then download the ROM. Once the ROM is installed, go to your regional carrier settings as I've listed in my rooting instructions and change the 3 letter code to match the ROM you just installed. Once the device resets and reboots, you should have the capabilities your device originally crippled.
Hope this helps!

cellrama said:
Well, in my 3rd step, I've listed ROMS for the SM-N900W8 model and you required ROMS for the International 9005 model. I would first load into TWRP by powering off your device and then once powered off, power on again using: Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button (all at once). When you see the Note 3 logo, let go and you will be in TWRP. Ensure you do a full wipe/format through TWRP and now you will be ready to install another fresh ROM rather than overwriting an existing ROM which can cause problems within itself. Once at this state, download an appropriate ROM from this link:
http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-N9005-Galaxy-Note3-Snapdragon.html
The ROM I would go with is:
Galaxy Note 3 (Snapdragon) SM-N9005 TPLPoland (t-mobile) N9005XXUBMI7 4.3 11.09.2013 1628120 Download
This one I think has LTE but if not, you're safe with downloading any one of these variants. If the above does not enable LTE, you must research the carrier to ensure they have LTE. Please ensure you follow the last steps of the instructions to enter into the regional carrier settings and select the 3 digit code for the carrier ROM you installed.
Hope this helps!
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FYI....
Here is a list of carriers world-wide who support LTE and the frequency they support:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
If the ROM I suggested does not support LTE, this is what I would recommend:
Look at the different carriers provided in the original link I gave you for 9005 ROMS. Match one of these to this link showing supported LTE carriers. Make sure the frequency of this LTE carrier is supported by your phone then download the ROM. Once the ROM is installed, go to your regional carrier settings as I've listed in my rooting instructions and change the 3 letter code to match the ROM you just installed. Once the device resets and reboots, you should have the capabilities your device originally crippled.
Hope this helps!
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I really appreciate your help but I couldn't install the Polish Rom you suggested either. Odin keeps failing! it gives me this error message: SW Rev Check Fail : [aboot] Fused 2 > Binary 1

samanbabah said:
I really appreciate your help but I couldn't install the Polish Rom you suggested either. Odin keeps failing! it gives me this error message: SW Rev Check Fail : [aboot] Fused 2 > Binary 1
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Go into Settings | General | About Device
Within this menu, let me know what your Model number and Baseband version are. From here, I can further look into things for you. Thanks!

cellrama said:
Go into Settings | General | About Device
Within this menu, let me know what your Model number and Baseband version are. From here, I can further look into things for you. Thanks!
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model number is SM-N9005
Baseband Version is N9005XXUBMJ2
I can install the official N9005 roms alright but not the ones that are associated with t-mobile.

samanbabah said:
model number is SM-N9005
Baseband Version is N9005XXUBMJ2
I can install the official N9005 roms alright but not the ones that are associated with t-mobile.
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This is what I have gathered from you Baseband...
The model of device you have is a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (International - Snapdragon). It was manufactured October 2013 and was the second batch or build released for public purchase. The Countries/regions your phone recognizes are as follows:
Austria
Belgium
France
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Nordic
Spain
United Kingdom
This means that you must install an International ROM supported by one of these Countries for the device to successfully load it and boot up. You currently have the device unlocked and are using T-Mobile. This does not mean you must have the T-Mobile ROM loaded on the device to enable features which have been crippled. All you must do is research 3 letter CSC code for the ROM you download and ensure that carrier supports the features which are currently being crippled at the moment with T-Mobile. Once the ROM has been downloaded and installed through ODIN, as previously stated, enter the CSC menu on your device and select the 3 letter code which represents the ROM you just downloaded. The link to obtain a ROM (as previously provided) is:
http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-N9005-Galaxy-Note3-Snapdragon.html
Please make sure the ROM you download supports all the features you wish to enable and that it also supports one of the locations listed above. At this point, a ROM should successfully load and you should be operational.
Hope this helps!

[Philippines] Galaxy S6 Pinoy User Thread

All Galaxy S6 Philippines related discussion goes here
The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will be officilaly launched in the Philippines on April 18. The 32GB and 64GB variants of the Galaxy S6 will cost P35,990 ($803) and P41,990 ($937), respectively. The 32GB and 64GB variants of the Galaxy S6 Edge will cost P41,990 ($937) and P47,990 ($1,071), respectively.
Globe and Smart are already offering both of these devices in their plans.
Smart basic plan for the Samsung Galaxy S6 starts at Plan 999 with a P19,200 ($428) cash-out for the 32GB model with 5GB monthly allowance, free one-month Gadget Care smartphone insurance, free Deezer Premium+ access for 24 months, as well as a chance to choose one item from a lineup of free goods, including a Samsung wireless charger, Samsung accessories, tickets to the Katy Perry Prismatic concert, movie tickets, and gift certificates and other items.
Globe basic plan starts at Plan 999 (with P825 monthly cashout for 24 months), featuring: Free calls and texts to Globe/TM
GoSURF299 (1.5GB mobile internet) All-you-want Facebook, plus free Spotify Premium for 3 months, free HOOQ for 3 months, free Gadget Care and Navigation Bundle for 1 month and free 1GB of Globe Cloud.
Note: According to global rules of XDA Forums, please use English every conversations. Thanks!

Up... Got mine from Smart, 64gb - Gold Platinum
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Got a Globe S6 Dual SIM 64 gig black sapphire. Seems Globe has locked both SIMs to its network. I can't use my Sun network SIM in any of its SIM trays. Any way to unlock this?

roydok said:
Got a Globe S6 Dual SIM 64 gig black sapphire. Seems Globe has locked both SIMs to its network. I can't use my Sun network SIM in any of its SIM trays. Any way to unlock this?
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Congrats on the new phone. For Smart issued phones both SM1 & Sim 2 can be used for Smart/Sun sim... Perhaps you need to unlock ur phone.
There's an unlock key available for sammy phones online costs 2k pesos. U might want to try that route.
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You are very lucky Sir under Smart. It is stupid of Globe to introduce a dual SIM phone only to lock both SIMs on their network. It's fair to lock only one SIM and leave the other SIM unlocked.

Anyone tried rooting the S6? Or flash a custom ROM?

Got mine from globe as well. Tried 2 online unlocking options with no positive results. They all got refunded. I guess we need to wait more. Now my sun cellular is stuck at home.
BTW!
Rooted mine on the second day from the pick-up date last April 18.

Guys, I saw this while browing, http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423
Do you think it can work with our duos version? (Model: SM-G920F/DS via *#1234#)
A samsung store clerk told me that they did not launch the international version to our country, just the duos version, not just sure about the edge version though.
As what I've been told, all non-edge version of the S6 are duos and if there were any international version, they probably are gray units (imported).

Have not tried rooting my S6 since rooting it will disable all future updates.

useletters said:
Guys, I saw this while browing, http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423
Do you think it can work with our duos version? (Model: SM-G920F/DS via *#1234#)
A samsung store clerk told me that they did not launch the international version to our country, just the duos version, not just sure about the edge version though.
As what I've been told, all non-edge version of the S6 are duos and if there were any international version, they probably are gray units (imported).
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I think you can flash that but make sure to spare the baseband and kernel as the regular 920F international does not support dual sim. Maybe the closest firmware we can get or copy or flash is the g9200 HK.
Anyhow if u failed or if sim2 fails, you can always flash back to original firmware from sammobile.
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DrearierJester1 said:
I think you can flash that but make sure to spare the baseband and kernel as the regular 920F international does not support dual sim. Maybe the closest firmware we can get or copy or flash is the g9200 HK.
Anyhow if u failed or if sim2 fails, you can always flash back to original firmware from sammobile.
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Not really concerned about Sim2 though. I think I have to read more about flashing roms, baseband and kernels. ) I'm used to just reading/watching tutorials but not fully understanding what's happening.. Anyway, to my understanding, if I straight up flash that ROM (not keeping the baseband and kernel), it might work with Sim1 only? Also, by flashing, it will automatically trip KNOX even if reflash the stock ROM from sammobile?
Thank you!

useletters said:
Not really concerned about Sim2 though. I think I have to read more about flashing roms, baseband and kernels. ) I'm used to just reading/watching tutorials but not fully understanding what's happening.. Anyway, to my understanding, if I straight up flash that ROM (not keeping the baseband and kernel), it might work with Sim1 only? Also, by flashing, it will automatically trip KNOX even if reflash the stock ROM from sammobile?
Thank you!
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Flashing some others official firmware such as from sammobile does not trip knox, flashing unsigned and rooting trips knox. Flashing other regions firmware may disable sim 1&2 or simply sim 2 will not work, its either of the both.
You can go ahead and let me know hahaha so I will follow that route as well.
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Is S6 duos dual call (dual active)?

DrearierJester1 said:
Flashing some others official firmware such as from sammobile does not trip knox, flashing unsigned and rooting trips knox. Flashing other regions firmware may disable sim 1&2 or simply sim 2 will not work, its either of the both.
You can go ahead and let me know hahaha so I will follow that route as well.
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Sammobile has the openline version of the firmware. Can it work with my device even if it's Globe lock? Or should I need to unlock the device first? I'm not really bothered if my device is locked with globe as I do not intend using it with different carrier
Haha, I don't think I'll flash or even root the device anytime soon as I have yet to see fully stable or even working custom ROM for our version XD
My only concern are the bloatwares that's why I'm up looking for custom ROMs. Nevertheless, current version of TouchWiz is not really that bad..

useletters said:
Sammobile has the openline version of the firmware. Can it work with my device even if it's Globe lock? Or should I need to unlock the device first? I'm not really bothered if my device is locked with globe as I do not intend using it with different carrier
Haha, I don't think I'll flash or even root the device anytime soon as I have yet to see fully stable or even working custom ROM for our version XD
My only concern are the bloatwares that's why I'm up looking for custom ROMs. Nevertheless, current version of TouchWiz is not really that bad..
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I have a smart/sun locked s6. If you want to just get rid of Globe pre-installed apps you can change CSC.
Type this on the dialer *#272*your imei# .. By default it is set to GLB since its Globe issued. You can change it to XTC. Then tap install. Once you tap on install your phone will go to download mode and will automatically factoory reset theb it will boot up with a samsung default apps no operator pre installed apps. It will still be locked to Globe though.
Sanmobile FW is for XTC openline and can be flashed to locked phones. W/o issues.
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DrearierJester1 said:
I have a smart/sun locked s6. If you want to just get rid of Globe pre-installed apps you can change CSC.
Type this on the dialer *#272*your imei# .. By default it is set to GLB since its Globe issued. You can change it to XTC. Then tap install. Once you tap on install your phone will go to download mode and will automatically factoory reset theb it will boot up with a samsung default apps no operator pre installed apps. It will still be locked to Globe though.
Sanmobile FW is for XTC openline and can be flashed to locked phones. W/o issues.
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Ok, that's kind of helpful. But, wouldn't it void my Globe/device warranty? Also, how does warranties work with samsung and/or device from carriers? I have only had process one warranty so far and it is with Apple. Their warranty, from my experience, is international and does not require the receipt. You just have to ship the original box of the device, its contents and of course the device itself to their address. I processed it via email with an Apple Specialist something.
Anyway, have you tried flashing the XTC from Sammobile yet?
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Also, I'm up for development if anyone wants to create a custom ROM or whatever specifically for the version of our S6. I just need guidance though, as I have no experience in making such but I'm cool with learning. Thank you.

Hi guys, just want to know if we only have the duos version here in the philippines or the single-sim as well?

wendysanchez said:
Hi guys, just want to know if we only have the duos version here in the philippines or the single-sim as well?
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Only DUOS for S6 and only single on S6 Edge.
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anyone having battery life issues on your GS6??
i already disabled apps that i don't use and apps that globe has installed on my phone but still no positive progress. and i only have 10 hrs estimate usage with 100% of battery charge

Any word on when Samsung Philippines will bring the 128 gig versions of the S6 and S6 Edge?

Three VoLTE & Unlocked S7 Edge

As per thread title.
Unrooted, stock Galaxy S7 Edge with latest available firmware.
Under Settings -> Mobile Networks I have a VoLTE Call switch which is on, and network mode set to Auto (LTE/3G/2G).
Weirdly, when I'm at home which is definitely within a Three 4G coverage area (with, allegedly, support for VoLTE or "4G Super Voice" as they're calling it), if I reboot
the phone, a VoLTE icon appears for a short while in the notification bar and then disappears.
Three's webpage talks about S7 Edge users needing to get an update, but their instructions just direct people to do the standard android check for updates, of which
there don't seem to be any newer ones. So clearly, the phone IS working with their VoLTE support but other than the Icon's brief appearance, there's no way to tell
if it's actually working.
Oddly, friends of mine with S7 Edge's bought around the same time and on EXACTLY the same firmware (build, kernel etc.) don't have that VoLTE option at all.
Any thoughts?

jms_uk said:
As per thread title.
Unrooted, stock Galaxy S7 Edge with latest available firmware.
Under Settings -> Mobile Networks I have a VoLTE Call switch which is on, and network mode set to Auto (LTE/3G/2G).
Weirdly, when I'm at home which is definitely within a Three 4G coverage area (with, allegedly, support for VoLTE or "4G Super Voice" as they're calling it), if I reboot
the phone, a VoLTE icon appears for a short while in the notification bar and then disappears.
Three's webpage talks about S7 Edge users needing to get an update, but their instructions just direct people to do the standard android check for updates, of which
there don't seem to be any newer ones. So clearly, the phone IS working with their VoLTE support but other than the Icon's brief appearance, there's no way to tell
if it's actually working.
Oddly, friends of mine with S7 Edge's bought around the same time and on EXACTLY the same firmware (build, kernel etc.) don't have that VoLTE option at all.
Any thoughts?
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Different carriers?
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You need to add an IMS APN
Hi
As for VoLTE to work, you need to add an IMS APN, usually as follows:
Name: IMS
APN: ims
Authentication type: None (sometime PAP)
APN type: ims
BR,
xe

Thanks, I gave it a try that but it didn't save, even though I pressed the save button. The new APN I tried adding didn't appear after a reboot either.
Also, the "Three" APN that is currently there isn't editable either unfortunately.

Is there a way to get VOLTE working on AT&T in the US?

I have Three and have VoLTE and I switched from the carrier branded to the unbranded BTU version of the software, unrooted. Maybe you could try that?

hellhawk741 said:
I have Three and have VoLTE and I switched from the carrier branded to the unbranded BTU version of the software, unrooted. Maybe you could try that?
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Would love to know how.. teach me please sensei
My phone was bought sim Free/unlocked from Carphone.. all I did was stick a Three sim in it...

I have an unlocked S7 edge "BTU" firmware and volte does show on mine when i'm in the office. Not that its any good, no one can hear me when i talk to them, i hear them fine. Your friend may be on the xeu firmware which AFAIK doesn't have volte option (Dont quote me on this!!). I think the signal on this phone is shocking actually, my Z5 premium had much better signal. I'll persevere with the S7 edge though.
Search and download odin.
Go to sam firmware and search for G935f (that's your phones model number.) you'll then get a list of firmwares, scroll to United kingdom and click on the btu firmware. (i tried threes H3G firmware and volte didn't work.) Download and extract the firmware. Downloads are sometimes really slow on there so be patient or search for a faster download. The latest UK firmware is: G935FXXU1APD3
Power down your phone, once off hold volume down, home and power button to get to download mode. When download mode shows, press volume up to agree.
Open odin once the samsung drivers have installed for download mode.
Click BL in odin then select the BL file from your extracted firmware
then Click AP then select the AP file from your extracted firmware
then CP then select the CP file from your extracted firmware
then CSC then select the CSC file from your extracted firmware (NOTE: there's 2 csc files don't select the Home_CSC file)
Odin should say your phone is connected.
THE NEXT STEP WILL WIPE YOUR PHONE!! PLEASE MAKE SURE HAVE BACKED IT UP AND WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR PHONE BRICKS.
Press Start on ODIN and wait about 10 minutes, you should see a progress bar and then "PASS" once done. Your phone will probably reboot once done.
Good Luck from a fellow 3 user

jms_uk said:
As per thread title.
Unrooted, stock Galaxy S7 Edge with latest available firmware.
Under Settings -> Mobile Networks I have a VoLTE Call switch which is on, and network mode set to Auto (LTE/3G/2G).
Weirdly, when I'm at home which is definitely within a Three 4G coverage area (with, allegedly, support for VoLTE or "4G Super Voice" as they're calling it), if I reboot
the phone, a VoLTE icon appears for a short while in the notification bar and then disappears.
Three's webpage talks about S7 Edge users needing to get an update, but their instructions just direct people to do the standard android check for updates, of which
there don't seem to be any newer ones. So clearly, the phone IS working with their VoLTE support but other than the Icon's brief appearance, there's no way to tell
if it's actually working.
Oddly, friends of mine with S7 Edge's bought around the same time and on EXACTLY the same firmware (build, kernel etc.) don't have that VoLTE option at all.
Any thoughts?
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I'm also on Three and have the S7 Edge and I dont have this option. It could just be embedded in the firmware file.

It was a sim free phoneb that I got from car phone.. what's weird is that four friends also got new skin free phones from Samsung directly, all of the firmware and kernel numbers match but they don't have it. Also, even with the option on mine, VoLTE doesn't really work.

So still no clear idea from anyone about VoLTE support. However I noticed that VoLTE icon appear in the notification bar whenever I'm in an area with no mobile coverage. I can't make a
call mind you, but yeah.. has anyone else who hasn't had VoLTE working on a Sim free S7 Edge, but has the option turned on, seen this? My wife's S7 Edge is also exhibiting the same behaviour.

jms_uk said:
Thanks, I gave it a try that but it didn't save, even though I pressed the save button. The new APN I tried adding didn't appear after a reboot either.
Also, the "Three" APN that is currently there isn't editable either unfortunately.
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Hi
You can try to pull out the customer.xml file under the /system/csc folder and edit the APN profile (to add IMS), then write back to the phone. It will work well, but need SU access to do this.
Regards,
xe

Looks like they've removed this switch in the latest (September) update. The VoLTE icon used to appear briefly in the notification area on first boot but no sign of it now. No real reliable way to test as network coverage is weird where I live so I can only guess at what Samsung have done.

According to someone on the Digital Spy forums, they tested after the update and still had VoLTE functionality even without the switch toggle - so I guess Samsung
have just baked it in now.

I have S7 edge unlocked from Samsung. I was on Tescomobile (O2) and I've just ported to Three. I don't have the Volte option but I do get the Volte logo on the top of the screen from tine to time. At the weekend I was in a no signal area but I had the Volte logo so I tried a couple of calls. On some calls they couldn't hear me though I could hear them. On others it got almost acceptable two way calling. I'm guessing it is working.. just.

KevofCardiff said:
I have S7 edge unlocked from Samsung. I was on Tescomobile (O2) and I've just ported to Three. I don't have the Volte option but I do get the Volte logo on the top of the screen from tine to time. At the weekend I was in a no signal area but I had the Volte logo so I tried a couple of calls. On some calls they couldn't hear me though I could hear them. On others it got almost acceptable two way calling. I'm guessing it is working.. just.
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What firmware do you have installed and what csc?

Got it working by extracting the csc zip from the latest h3g firmware and flashing it in TWRP. Following this great guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=68826452

CFKod said:
What firmware do you have installed and what csc?
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Not quite sure which is which but ....
Android Version: 6.0.1
Baseband Version: G935FXXU1BPHJ
Kernel 3.18.14-9113173
Build Number: MMB29K.G935FXXU1BPHJ
Android security patch level
1 Sept 2016
Hope that helps but if you want more info please ask

KevofCardiff said:
Not quite sure which is which but ....
Android Version: 6.0.1
Baseband Version: G935FXXU1BPHJ
Kernel 3.18.14-9113173
Build Number: MMB29K.G935FXXU1BPHJ
Android security patch level
1 Sept 2016
Hope that helps but if you want more info please ask
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Sorry keV didn't see your reply. Have you got it sorted with a newer firmware?
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I am on Three Austria (No VoLTE support on this network anyway). Just wondering if (since I recently flashed the unbranded UK BTU -full conversion to BTU to get Nougat and BUT OTA's) will VoLTE work on BTU even if there is no button in any settings ? Not in dialer or network settings.
I guess my question is if Three Austria implements VoLTE will I get it on BTU or will I have to flash back to DRE (3 Hutchison Austria) back again?
Some people have said starting from Nougat providers can push the settings to the phone and no custom firmware is needed, no verification of this info though.
The only provider in my country that supports VoLTE (A1) claims NO you need their firmware.
Maybe I can source an A1 sim and test this.

Have a SM-G930V. Want to flash but have no idea what to do.

Hey there, hope y'all are doing well.
I recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930V, Nougat 7.0 (note: I live in europe, and it's an unlocked phone). I want to get rid of Verizon logo while booting and all the unnecessary apps connected with Verizon. Plus, as you know Verizon locks some functions like the device maintenance, turning off the backlight of the capacitive buttons, etc, etc.
So, I'd like to have a clean/untouched samsung firmware without any useless apps.
Is androidfilehost.com trustworthy? what about updato.com? (the latter had slow dl speed, and I stumbled upon the first alternative)
PS. by the way, mine reads G930VVRS4BQI1, so one thing that confused me was while loking up for files to download; should I get the G930VVRS4BQI1 which may be the only compatible file for my phone, or do I already have G930VVRS4BQI1, so downloading it would be useless?
Since I wouldn't like to tinker often with the phone system, what do you suggest, flashing or rooting?
Is there any guide for my case for flashing?
I noticed these two on the front page:
---[Rom] [Ufirm_QD2_Hybrid_Nougat_Rom_FlashFire_Install][Status Official For VZW S7FLAT]Last edited by CVertigo1; 25th September 2017
---[Rom] [Verizon_TMO_Hybrid_Nougat_Rom_FlashFire_Install][Status Official] [S7flat]Last edited by CVertigo1; 26th May 2017 at 03:13 PM.
which should I pick?
and since the posts were last edited in may and september, where can I find the latest firmware?
and after doing all this, will everything work well, will I get OTA updates?
I would really appreciate someone helping me out, whenever you're free.
Thanks in advance

You can actually cross flash any Qualcomm s7 firmware between all carrier handsets. With your case being in Europe I would recommend the sm-G930U firmware. Which is the carrier unlocked variant of the S7 stateside that has all bands unlocked that the modem is capable of. You will recieve OTA's. It's Odin files are on Updato and SamMobile. AndroidHost is trustworthy.
In your case of not wanting to tinker or have a "need to have" rooted feature on the new device, I would flash the the 930U firmware and enjoy your new non branded system.

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You can actually cross flash any Qualcomm s7 firmware between all carrier handsets. With your case being in Europe I would recommend the sm-G930U firmware. Which is the carrier unlocked variant of the S7 stateside that has all bands unlocked that the modem is capable of. You will recieve OTA's. It's Odin files are on Updato and SamMobile. AndroidHost is trustworthy.
In your case of not wanting to tinker or have a "need to have" rooted feature on the new device, I would flash the the 930U firmware and enjoy your new non branded system.
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Hey JediDru,
I also just bought the S7 Verizon variant, and am planning on using it on MetroPCS. Would you recommend the 930U firmware for me as well? I wouldn't mind getting rid of the Verizon bloat before I hand it over to my wife...

jbjcurly said:
Hey JediDru,
I also just bought the S7 Verizon variant, and am planning on using it on MetroPCS. Would you recommend the 930U firmware for me as well? I wouldn't mind getting rid of the Verizon bloat before I hand it over to my wife...
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You very well could. I think there is a thread around here specifically about metropcs setup somewhere between the verizon s7 and tmobile s7 forums. I use my 930v flashed to 930U on tmobile.

JediDru said:
You can actually cross flash any Qualcomm s7 firmware between all carrier handsets. With your case being in Europe I would recommend the sm-G930U firmware. Which is the carrier unlocked variant of the S7 stateside that has all bands unlocked that the modem is capable of. You will recieve OTA's. It's Odin files are on Updato and SamMobile. AndroidHost is trustworthy.
In your case of not wanting to tinker or have a "need to have" rooted feature on the new device, I would flash the the 930U firmware and enjoy your new non branded system.
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hey there, thanks for your advice! I downloaded the latest file from here. sammobile"dot"com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930U/VZW/
In a moment I was clueless at the "pick country" since there were more than one USA options. so I went with verizon, since my phone comes from verizon.
In the link I mentioned above it reads this This is for SM-G930U from USA (Verizon) which makes no sense to me, how it can be both "U"-unlocked and verizon at the same time... but, oh well, I flashed it 4 days ago and I've encountered no problem, which is all that matters! Hope I made no mistake at picking that file.

Recently purchased galaxy S7 SMG-930V (Best buy version) from a private owner.
I am on cricket and on APN setup LTE and MMS works without issues. Only issue is that upon dialing USSD code i get 'Connection problem or Invalid MMI code' . I tried all options available mentioned in this forum still doesn't work. Which version of SM-G930U should i flash? Main reason i purchased the phone is for Samusing Pay. Don't want to brick or lose Samusing Pay option after flash.
Inputs are appreciated.

thricegreat said:
hey there, thanks for your advice! I downloaded the latest file from here. sammobile"dot"com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930U/VZW/
In a moment I was clueless at the "pick country" since there were more than one USA options. so I went with verizon, since my phone comes from verizon.
In the link I mentioned above it reads this This is for SM-G930U from USA (Verizon) which makes no sense to me, how it can be both "U"-unlocked and verizon at the same time... but, oh well, I flashed it 4 days ago and I've encountered no problem, which is all that matters! Hope I made no mistake at picking that file.
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Did it remove all the bloatware from Verizon?
Does Samsung pay works?

matrixddl said:
Did it remove all the bloatware from Verizon?
Does Samsung pay works?
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Yes Flashing the G930U firmware removes all carrier bloat.
Samsung pay comes with the U firmware.
The last time I was on the U I had bad standby drain. I read somewhere else it has to do with the U not dozing correctly. They may very well have fixed it now, I'm on the latest tmobile 4BRA firmware and it sleeps like a baby right now.

JediDru said:
Yes Flashing the G930U firmware removes all carrier bloat.
Samsung pay comes with the U firmware.
The last time I was on the U I had bad standby drain. I read somewhere else it has to do with the U not dozing correctly. They may very well have fixed it now, I'm on the latest tmobile 4BRA firmware and it sleeps like a baby right now.
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Flashed the verizon U firmware and it did remove all the bloatware. Still need to check on battery drain with Samsung Pay. All other apps are in "Always Sleeping Apps" for better battery performance.
For future reference make sure before flashing new firmware google accounts and lock screen securities are removed/disabled.
Is there a way to back up apps with user data and home screen and reuse instead of installing all over again when a new firmaware is flashed. Spoiled by the root and titanium full back. That was so easy.

matrixddl said:
Flashed the verizon U firmware and it did remove all the bloatware. Still need to check on battery drain with Samsung Pay. All other apps are in "Always Sleeping Apps" for better battery performance.
For future reference make sure before flashing new firmware google accounts and lock screen securities are removed/disabled.
Is there a way to back up apps with user data and home screen and reuse instead of installing all over again when a new firmaware is flashed. Spoiled by the root and titanium full back. That was so easy.
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As far as I know, no. It's not so bad. I had gotten into the habit of taking screen shots of my app drawer and redownloading. To think now I can just redownload the configuration of apps I had before is as good as it gets. I still just redownload. I like to re-set everything back up just so I know its done.

I haven't tried this method but to backup and restore all installed apps check this Link.

matrixddl said:
I haven't tried this method but to backup and restore all installed apps check this Link.
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Actually, if all you want to do is switch carriers (same GMail address), then a firmware swap will work.
I have an ex-Verizon (blacklisted IMEI - previous owner)S7 that I was moving to Tracfone (which uses both VZW and T-Mobile towers) - naturally, VZW was a non-starter; however, the UnCarrier was fine, so I used a T-Mobile nanoSIM (Tracfone triple-punch SIM kit includes SIMs from all except Sprint) and replaced the VZW firmware with T-M firmware (Prince Comsy ODIN does the track rather neatly). As long as your IMEI is not blacklisted from the TARGET, such a swap will always work.

Help: SM-G9500 3G/4G in Europe

Hi!
I just got SM-G9500 (bought in Taiwan), and internet is not working, I believe have tried everything in the settings. Phone unlocked, LTE sign next to carrier on top is there, everything else is ok, except data network. SIM on other phone (S7) works fine. Yep, me located in Europe (Vodafone HU).
Is it possible to get 3G/4G with this phone with my operator? If yes, can one point me to the direction how to achieve this?
Baseband G9500SQU1AQC9, Kernel 3.18.30-10318693, Build version SEPF_SM_G9500_5.0.2_0008
Please help!
Nandi

Do you mean G950F? ie a S8. if so just go here https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950F/ (you can find S8+ too if that's what you meant), download the right files for your country & mobile operator, and flash via ODIN

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Do you mean G950F? ie a S8. if so just go here https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950F/ (you can find S8+ too if that's what you meant), download the right files for your country & mobile operator, and flash via ODIN
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No, I meant G9500, like as here, for example: http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/model/SM-G9500ZDDTGY or here https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G9500/

nandi said:
No, I meant G9500, like as here, for example: http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/model/SM-G9500ZDDTGY or here https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G9500/
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OK doesn't matter same things apply, find your country & carrier then flash via ODIN

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OK doesn't matter same things apply, find your country & carrier then flash via ODIN
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Well, I just posted a link where you can see that there are only two countries listed ... or differences in S8 models (and processor) does not matter, so I can take any S8 file? ... I am aware of this principle, but dont see anybody did it in similar case as mine (or with G9500).
Still waiting for opinion/ideas...

nandi said:
Well, I just posted a link where you can see that there are only two countries listed ... or differences in S8 models (and processor) does not matter, so I can take any S8 file? ... I am aware of this principle, but dont see anybody did it in similar case as mine (or with G9500).
Still waiting for opinion/ideas...
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Yeah it will make a difference, that phone is only for far-east markets, hence the firmware, you can try the Hong Kong version, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Far east models run very different frequencies on their modem I believe, could be wrong though

you don't need to flash anything.
you have a Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
your phone "speaks" all known wireless frequencies (from the factory) & it can be used anywhere in the world.
The LTE icon just means your phone is registered on the LTE network.
It doesn't (yet) mean you have internet access.
you're 1/2 way there.
at least your LTE works.
You need to contact Vodafone HU helpdesk & ask them to give you the "Access Point" details for their network.
** Normally network providers send you these details in a text message - the first time the phone connects to their network - but maybe you didn't accept the settings / deleted the text message?
Once you have the settings:
Go to: Settings / Connections / Mobile Networks / Access Point Names <--- select "ADD" & then enter the details provided by Vodafone HU & save the access point details.
Your internet access will work after a couple of seconds.

From hungary too
Hy, I'm hungarian too,and i'm just writing in english because of forum. I bought also an SM-G9500,and i still didn't get Oreo. Or any softwer updates since january. If you want, search me on facebook, Gyarmati János István.

Just wait. My SM-G9500 received the Oreo update today.

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Just wait. My SM-G9500 received the Oreo update today.
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my sm-g9500 didnt get the update pls help me, when i try to find in sammobile i found it, but when i try to flash it i always got fail sha 256?? is it because my csc code different ?

raihankhalifatur said:
my sm-g9500 didnt get the update pls help me, when i try to find in sammobile i found it, but when i try to flash it i always got fail sha 256?? is it because my csc code different ?
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Try flashing with Odin 3.13.1
Apparently some older versions of Odin generate a SH256 (encryption??) error

Henniesnijman said:
Try flashing with Odin 3.13.1
Apparently some older versions of Odin generate a SH256 (encryption??) error
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im using with that version, but still i got that massage can someone help me