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does g1 have hsdpa?

does it have hspda?
heard somewhere it does but not sure as i never see h logo on screen just 3g anyone know?

mustafa1986 said:
does it have hspda?
heard somewhere it does but not sure as i never see h logo on screen just 3g anyone know?
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Yes. Quote from the spec sheet:
HSDPA/WCDMA: Europe: 2100 MHz / US:1700/2100 MHz
Up to 7.2 Mbps down-link (HSDPA) and 2 Mbps up-link (HSUPA) speeds Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (Band frequency, HSUPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent.)
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Extracted from build-prop file:
#
# ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES
#
ro.com.google.clientid=tmobile-us
ro.com.android.dateformat=MM-dd-yyyy
ro.com.android.dataroaming=true
ro.ril.hsxpa=1
ro.ril.gprsclass=10
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Actual up/down thoroughput is more limited at this point by T-Mo's 3G buildout and network load than the hardware on the G1 at the moment.

Is HSDPA enabled as default? I've only been reaching speeds of 300-400Kbits/s.

It doesn't have to be enabled, it comes under the generic '3g' option.
It depends on whether your local tower is HSPDA enabled. Most are these days in cities, but there's the odd one that doesn't handle it... and if you get out into the countryside you may find there's no 3G at all.
How are you measuring it? The browser rendering speed is limited by the CPU for example, so it isn't significantly faster on Wifi than it is on 3G (you could tether & use a laptop to mitigate this).
Even the speed test programs aren't great, as they test against US servers which means they're measuring the speed of the link between here and their servers in the US rather than the phone speed.. Xtreme Labs Speedtest for example gives a reading of 247Kbps on a 15Mbps link over wireless, and 133Kbps on 3G (My dongle can pull 6Mbps off the same cell).

I've seen a solid 788/113k from my 3G, in Central CA, via XL Speed Test. Much better than the 300k I used to get on my Hermes (Edge only).
I wat to see how the network fairs in SF/LA on my next trip.
-bZj

There's a way to tell without a speed test. Use anycut or bettercut program and create a shortcut to phone info. It should say "network: UMTS". HSDPA isn't active yet. It will have a big "H" by the signal bars when it's turned on like any other HTC phone. Phone info is a great way to change your preferred networks over such as "WCDMA only", "GSM only",or "WCDMA preferred". Humm... maybe I'm wrong this speed seems really fast for regular old UMTS. I checked my HSDPA CQI Status using the fieldtest shortcut and had some activity. What do you guys think? Could google be foolish enough not to include a "H" icon for HSDPA when all other HTC phones do?
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UMTS maxes out at at 384kbps, and your speed test clearly shows faster speeds than this, so you are definitely in HSDPA territory.
Regards,
Dave

I've never seen a "H" appear in the top and believe that it doesn't have one. It is just included under the "3G" symbol and anything slower than that I get a "G".
Getting about 900k in York, UK.

Yeah, I thought UMTS maxed out at 400 kbit per sec also. That's crazy about the "3G" icon not changing into an "H" icon. It's so un-HTC like... on well. Guess it was a WM thing. Weird though, "G" will change into "E" and then into "3G" but that's it?! Oh well, I guess I'm a little too hung up on this, lol. I'll leave it alone now.

Something in the back of my mind wants to say that WCDMA and HSPDA are similar and sometimes interchangable. And because of terminology issues 3G is now used instead to signal WCDMA/HSPDA

foxmeister said:
UMTS maxes out at at 384kbps, and your speed test clearly shows faster speeds than this, so you are definitely in HSDPA territory.
Regards,
Dave
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Actually depends on the 3G release the service provider is using... for instance R99 would max out as 384 yes, but R4 which introduces HSDPA can max out at 14.4Mbps down and R5 which introduces HSUPA can max out at 2Mbps UP.

ckrest said:
Actually depends on the 3G release the service provider is using... for instance R99 would max out as 384 yes, but R4 which introduces HSDPA can max out at 14.4Mbps down and R5 which introduces HSUPA can max out at 2Mbps UP.
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Yes, we know! The point is that "standard UMTS" (for want of a better phrase), as opposed to "UMTS with HSDPA", maxes out at 384kbps. This nomenclature is based solely on the observation that many phones represent a 384K 3G connection with a "U" or "3G" and HSDPA with an "H".
Regards,
Dave

The only icons for signals are G, E, and 3G. This seems like a OS issue as it's not included in the framework-res.apk.

Says H

But isn't HSDPA considered 3.5G?

Well since I see this thread here. I know in VA on my HD2 after i put energy rom on it, I DO get a H from T-Mobile. I know they have it here but not rolled it out officially on their phones unless you have your phone modded to access it.
My G1 however is only stuck on 3G so makes me think G1 cant do H? Or does it need a custom rom for it to be enabled? Anyone know?

Why my G1 doesn't switch to HSDPA ??
Sorry to get out this old thread, but I didn't find any informations about my problem ...
My phone : G1 (from Orange, France) rooted with Cyanogen Mod 6.0.0 Stable and radio : 2.22.23.02.
I'm sure to be in an HSDPA zone because when I put my sim in a Samsung Spica (stock rom), it switches to HSDPA.
I didn't manage to make my G1 to switch to HSDPA. Every time I check in "settings/state", it's always in UMTS mode (signal intensity : -63dB)
More : I tried to downgrade to the previous radio : 2.22.19.26I. No more success.
I try to modify the build.prop without any improvements too.
Note : For each test, I always checked the state of the connection in settings, and make speed test with XtremLabs Speedtest. Nevers get download upper than 357Kbites/s ...
Hope somebody have some advices or explanation ...
Thanks for your help !

I tethered my desktop machine to my G1 and then ran the mobilespeedtest website- I was hitting ridiculous numbers that were stupid unbelievable! I blew away the highest rating on their chart be several multiples. I think there was something funny going on with the test since I would get better results with larger downloads. I could be off by a factor of 10, but I think my download speed was in the ballpark of 14,000 kbps. It seemed ridiculous, so I didn't think it was real. I can hit 2000-3000 kbps sometimes with just my phone on mobilespeedtest.com
I was the Chicago when I tested it and hit those ridiculous speeds. I also tested it in Miami, which has the HPSA+ upgrade and it seemed faster in Chicago, but I wasn't able to test it tethered with my desktop machine.
I know these numbers seem off the charts and there might be something that was throwing them off.
EDIT: I checked the results - 7,143 kbps and 26,230 kbps. If my math is correct, that's almost 200MB/min! Again, I think there is something wrong with the test, but the 7K number might be reasonable?
Sent from my HTC Dream using XDA App

bouber47 said:
Sorry to get out this old thread, but I didn't find any informations about my problem ...
My phone : G1 (from Orange, France) rooted with Cyanogen Mod 6.0.0 Stable and radio : 2.22.23.02.
I'm sure to be in an HSDPA zone because when I put my sim in a Samsung Spica (stock rom), it switches to HSDPA.
I didn't manage to make my G1 to switch to HSDPA. Every time I check in "settings/state", it's always in UMTS mode (signal intensity : -63dB)
More : I tried to downgrade to the previous radio : 2.22.19.26I. No more success.
I try to modify the build.prop without any improvements too.
Note : For each test, I always checked the state of the connection in settings, and make speed test with XtremLabs Speedtest. Nevers get download upper than 357Kbites/s ...
Hope somebody have some advices or explanation ...
Thanks for your help !
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Is there really nobody to help me ? Everybody with CyanogenMod 6.0 can use the HSDPA network (in Europe) ?

HTC Dream/G1 (Tmob, UK)
Release Name: BiffMod
Release Version: V2.1
Base Firmware: 2.2.1
Radio: 2.22.23.02
SPL: Death/Danger SPL
HSDPA connection first time i rebooted after flashing, showing h on status bar as well as hsdpa in menu's, 89dbm.
tripped me out as i never knew g1's had hsdpa, googled it and ended up on trusty old xda ha. whoah this cant be my first post..
live in south england.

S5 G900L LTE problem in Europe zone

Hi, i have an S5 model G900L but i live in europe and seems it use different band frequency (850 instead of 800?) for LTE.
I'm able to get gms 2G/3G network but not 4G also if i have a 4G LTE enabled plan from my provider.
So i tryed to flash with odin g900f firmware on my g900L it fail for secure check.
I flashed it with mobile from device and SD odin and it worked. but device wont boot and redirect on download skin for odin for boot failure.
I also tryes to flash only modem part of firmware. phone boot but no 4g yet.
I hear the chip support all LTE frequency so it should be a parameter/soft problem.
There is any exploit for enable or costumize LTE frequency of my G900L for my geographic zone (europe)?
My device is rooted and with cwm recovery 6.0.48 working.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but frequencies are a hardware capability, not software. So the hardware you have is not capable of supporting that frequency.

I'm not sure LTE (modem) chip is integrate into Snapdragon 801 processor. Every model T-F-L-I-A etc have same hardware chip "Gobi" should be MDM9625 model.
Chip is able to work with multi-band so if frequency are not fixed into something like an eprom of gobi for each model i guess it just work with drivers/firmware loaded on device boot.
I found a file in root>dev> __properties__
and found a different modem model
"MSM8974PRO"
with all specs and was a row interesting about gms band
Code:
ril.skt.network_regist_status „ÿ baseband
G900LKLU1AND2 gsm.version.baseband operator 8 ´ H numeric 22201
gsm.version.baseband operator 8 match with korean skt operator maybe i should switch it to 5 (european LTE band).
I wish to try replace some file from stock g900F firmware but have few issue to extract system.img.ext4 on wndows.
so i can't test if replacing firmware ans some setting file want let me able to connect on a different LTE band

Hello All,
I have the same phone, SM-G900L and it works properly in France, 2G, 3G and LTE without problem.

atomcrochu said:
Hello All,
I have the same phone, SM-G900L and it works properly in France, 2G, 3G and LTE without problem.
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hi
i want to ask did you have this warning every time at phone start?
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and about 2G,3G and LTE are you able to switch data mode from "mobile network" menu?
Mine G900L not show me switch option
can you post a screen of your menu is look like this?

Yes, I get the same screen each time I start the phone and like you, i'm not able to find the menu to switch networl option.
I will take the screen captures asap. But for me i can get the LTE without problem.

Do you mean guys that if I bought a galaxy s5 model SM-G900F I can flash it with another model frimeware like SM-G9008V or SM-G900I and the 4g frequencies will will work fine after the flash???

Hi all,
I am having the same issue with my G900L (on Baseband G900LKLU1AND2) in the UK - 3G is fine but no 4G (SIM is 4G ready). I am getting the same prompts that ramsesxv posted as screen shots. Ramsesxv have you found a fix? Does anyone else have any ideas please?

I just got my s5 g900L. I too had problems with LTE. But I found a fix from another post.
Dial 319712358
Code 0821
Click on Data Setting, pref and click auto.
That should fix your LTE problem
Sent from my SM-G900L using Tapatalk

More SM-G900L Info Please
bimmerboii said:
I just got my s5 g900L. I too had problems with LTE. But I found a fix from another post.
Dial 319712358
Code 0821
Click on Data Setting, pref and click auto.
That should fix your LTE problem
Sent from my SM-G900L using Tapatalk
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Hi Bimmerboii,
I also have an unlocked SM-G900L which I picked up in Hong Kong and use on the 3-mobile network in the UK. I have changed the Data Setting to Auto and will wait to see if it can pick up a 4G network when I am next in London.
Could you help with some of the additional settings please? The Phone is LG-Uplus branded and is set by them to always be in roaming mode when I am in the UK. If possible I would like to make the UK my home network. Under Data Setting there is a submenu called Roaming Realm. Entering this opens a dialogue box with Cancel and OK buttons. Would you know what to enter here to set the United Kingdom as my home country?
Many thanks,
Chuffbabt

I'm confused by your query, I've just bought this phone from an eBay seller (wish I'd researched beforehand, but hey oh) and will also be using it on the Three-UK network when it arrives. I'm convinced it should work on 4G though since I believe Three UK is using the 1800mhz (correct me if I'm wrong) band for 4G which this phone definitely supports. Other than that, have you had any other signal issues in general?
2G GSM
B10 (E-GSM 900MHz), B13 (DCS 1800MHz), B14 (PCS 1900MHz)
3G UMTS
B1 (IMT 2100MHz), B2 (PCS 1900MHz), B5 (US 850MHz Cellular)
4G LTE
B1 (2100), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B7 (2600)
Three UK
2100*MHzUMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
3G 800*MHz LTE*
4G 1800*MHz LTE
Chuffbabt said:
Hi Bimmerboii,
I also have an unlocked SM-G900L which I picked up in Hong Kong and use on the 3-mobile network in the UK. I have changed the Data Setting to Auto and will wait to see if it can pick up a 4G network when I am next in London.
Could you help with some of the additional settings please? The Phone is LG-Uplus branded and is set by them to always be in roaming mode when I am in the UK. If possible I would like to make the UK my home network. Under Data Setting there is a submenu called Roaming Realm. Entering this opens a dialogue box with Cancel and OK buttons. Would you know what to enter here to set the United Kingdom as my home country?
Many thanks,
Chuffbabt
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No 4G in UK
live_0978 said:
I'm confused by your query, I've just bought this phone from an eBay seller (wish I'd researched beforehand, but hey oh) and will also be using it on the Three-UK network when it arrives. I'm convinced it should work on 4G though since I believe Three UK is using the 1800mhz (correct me if I'm wrong) band for 4G which this phone definitely supports. Other than that, have you had any other signal issues in general?
2G GSM
B10 (E-GSM 900MHz), B13 (DCS 1800MHz), B14 (PCS 1900MHz)
3G UMTS
B1 (IMT 2100MHz), B2 (PCS 1900MHz), B5 (US 850MHz Cellular)
4G LTE
B1 (2100), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B7 (2600)
Three UK
2100*MHzUMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
3G 800*MHz LTE*
4G 1800*MHz LTE
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Hi,
Overall I am really pleased with the phone, and the reception has generally been excellent but I have never managed to get it working on 4G. I can't say I have spent a lot of time trying, because there is no 4G signal where I live anyway.
It may well be hardware compatible, but the connection settings imposed by the Korean issuer will not allow 4G in any country it sees as roaming (ie not Korea). It works fine with Three in the UK and I have used it extensively abroad on Three's Feel at Home contract without any problems.
If you do come across any sort of firmware update that allows 4G in the UK, it would be great if you could let me know.
Thanks,
Chuffbaby

How to convert lgu+ to lte 8

bimmerboii said:
I just got my s5 g900L. I too had problems with LTE. But I found a fix from another post.
Dial 319712358
Code 0821
Click on Data Setting, pref and click auto.
That should fix your LTE problem
Sent from my SM-G900L using Tapatalk
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Can you use LTE with GSM/WCDMA tho?

How did you root it?
ramsesxv said:
Hi, i have an S5 model G900L but i live in europe and seems it use different band frequency (850 instead of 800?) for LTE.
I'm able to get gms 2G/3G network but not 4G also if i have a 4G LTE enabled plan from my provider.
So i tryed to flash with odin g900f firmware on my g900L it fail for secure check.
I flashed it with mobile from device and SD odin and it worked. but device wont boot and redirect on download skin for odin for boot failure.
I also tryes to flash only modem part of firmware. phone boot but no 4g yet.
I hear the chip support all LTE frequency so it should be a parameter/soft problem.
There is any exploit for enable or costumize LTE frequency of my G900L for my geographic zone (europe)?
My device is rooted and with cwm recovery 6.0.48 working.
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Hey how did you manage to root your phone as I keep getting failed in odin when I try to do this. please help!

[MOD] Without ROOT activate LTE on G3!!!

1. Enter the following based on your device model in dialer:
3845#*855# (for International model)
3845#*851# (for T-Mobile)
3845#*850# (fot AT&T)
!!! Verizon and Sprint - don't know,because when you enter model number of these two carriers nothing happens. Someone could check this out and tell me !!!
1. Go to LTE-Only
2. Modem Settings
3. RAT Selection
4. Select GSM / WCDMA / LTE auto or what ever selection you want
Job done...
And of course you can buy me a RED BULL
"NOTE" I am not responsible for any damage made to your phone!
P.S This is the same problem as on G2

stefan063 said:
1. Enter the following based on your device model in dialer:
3845#*855# (for International model)
3845#*851# (for T-Mobile)
3845#*850# (fot AT&T)
!!! Verizon and Sprint - don't know,because when you enter model number of these two carriers nothing happens. Someone could check this out and tell me !!!
1. Go to LTE-Only
2. Modem Settings
3. RAT Selection
4. Select GSM / WCDMA / LTE auto or what ever selection you want
Job done...
And of course you can buy me a RED BULL
"NOTE" I am not responsible for any damage made to your phone!
P.S This is the same problem as on G2
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For the Tmobile variant, I can access the different networks through the standard menu.

Maybe you would like to stick it to LTE only!? :laugh:

On AT&T. Did not have RAT selection. Just a list of all LTE bands. I noticed I can not connect to LTE anymore. Is there a certain LTE band I should choose? I'm in US Florida, Orlando area. Thanks
EDIT
Just selected each band one by one, and Band 17 only one with LTE.
Thanks
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

You can use *#*#4636#*#* and do the same, without any problems...

These aren't mods. They should be in the General section.

stevew84 said:
For the Tmobile variant, I can access the different networks through the standard menu.
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Where at in the menu? I seem to be missing it.
Sent from my LG-D851 using Tapatalk

stefan063 said:
1. Enter the following based on your device model in dialer:
3845#*855# (for International model)
3845#*851# (for T-Mobile)
3845#*850# (fot AT&T)
!!! Verizon and Sprint - don't know,because when you enter model number of these two carriers nothing happens. Someone could check this out and tell me !!!
1. Go to LTE-Only
2. Modem Settings
3. RAT Selection
4. Select GSM / WCDMA / LTE auto or what ever selection you want
Job done...
And of course you can buy me a RED BULL
"NOTE" I am not responsible for any damage made to your phone!
P.S This is the same problem as on G2
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Hi
I don´t have a LTE contract with my operator, but only a 3G contract.
Is this mod/tweak of any use to me?
Many Thanks

lol they are on the settings>tethering and networks>>mobile network>network mode. the selection is the same.

ad78 said:
lol they are on the settings>tethering and networks>>mobile network>network mode. the selection is the same.
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Not on mine. Don't have that option anywhere. This method is the only way right now for me to tweak my network settings.
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Is there a way to disable 3G data? I'm on the edge of a LTE network and its perfectly fine 600kb/s but It keeps switching back to 3G which only is 80kb/s and I'm about to chuck my phone.
I know LTE is strong enough to be constant, its just the phone picking the best available connection, which is very inconvenient for tethering. I switch my Airplane mode on and off and get LTE for about 5 mins.
For sprint one of the menu's is ##data## (or ##3282##) Is this the menu you'd use to access LTE only settings?

Anyone able to get the international (korean) version working on t-mobile lte?
I move around a lot, and I'm all about no contract pre-paid plans so I want a GSM phone that could get on att and tmobile bands. I currently have a Note 2 (originally on att) that was rooted to enable tmobile lte.

stefan063 said:
1. Enter the following based on your device model in dialer:
3845#*855# (for International model)
3845#*851# (for T-Mobile)
3845#*850# (fot AT&T)
!!! Verizon and Sprint - don't know,because when you enter model number of these two carriers nothing happens. Someone could check this out and tell me !!!
1. Go to LTE-Only
2. Modem Settings
3. RAT Selection
4. Select GSM / WCDMA / LTE auto or what ever selection you want
Job done...
And of course you can buy me a RED BULL
"NOTE" I am not responsible for any damage made to your phone!
P.S This is the same problem as on G2
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Hi Guys. I've just got a G3 F400S and this ain't working...neither does those 4g toggles (lte only) apps.
Any idea why?
Thanks

gsanches said:
Hi Guys. I've just got a G3 F400S and this ain't working...neither does those 4g toggles (lte only) apps.
Any idea why?
Thanks
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Did you see your model listed in the OP?
If not I would assume thats why its not working for you
That said ive seen a few guides on how to accomplish the same thing on the f400 models. A search should find them easily enough.
sent from Canada via my Note 3, Note 2 or One X +

pasil.pt said:
Hi
I don´t have a LTE contract with my operator, but only a 3G contract.
Is this mod/tweak of any use to me?
Many Thanks
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No it is not... Unfortunately!

Pdj7969 said:
Not on mine. Don't have that option anywhere. This method is the only way right now for me to tweak my network settings.
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk
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I believe the Tmo LTE version is the D851. Here's my screen.

Is there any way to do this so that LTE is enabled automatically on reboot?

stefan063 said:
No it is not... Unfortunately!
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Unfortunately...I agree
many thanks

Pdj7969 said:
Not on mine. Don't have that option anywhere. This method is the only way right now for me to tweak my network settings.
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk
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Have you found out how to go on HSDPA instead of 4g LTE? I also have the at&t model.

abteer said:
Have you found out how to go on HSDPA instead of 4g LTE? I also have the at&t model.
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That'd be a big fat no
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MI Note 2 Users - Please test and confirm WIFI/4G/bands

Hey guys,
As this is a new release, I am keeping an eye out for tests of the stability and reliability of 4G LTE connections (the reception) and also the same for connecting over ac WIFI. Can someone please post some tests/videos/results?
Second. can someone also take a picture confirming ALL 4G LTE FDD bands supported. GSMArena and PDAdb.net both state this supports Bankd 29 700Mhz. is this correct?
Thanks
RoOSTA

roosta said:
Hey guys,
As this is a new release, I am keeping an eye out for tests of the stability and reliability of 4G LTE connections (the reception) and also the same for connecting over ac WIFI. Can someone please post some tests/videos/results?
Second. can someone also take a picture confirming ALL 4G LTE FDD bands supported. GSMArena and PDAdb.net both state this supports Bankd 29 700Mhz. is this correct?
Thanks
RoOSTA
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I have the CN edition rather than the global so I wouldn't expect to have Band 29 so I can't help you there.
In terms of general stability and signal quality with LTE connections.
They're very good.
I'm not sure what kind of test/video or result you'd want to see as it seems like there are always too many variables to get consistent test results, I can quite happily get 70mbps down on LTE using band 3.
As for WiFi - I'm hoping this is a ROM issue more than anything else, I'm unable to set my locale so I don't which nations wifi regulations I'm following (I'm using mi-globe.com as there isn't currently a global release rom).
I max out with a link speed of 433mbps on 5GHz (desktop achieves 1300mbps) and can't achieve more than a stated link of higher than 150mbps on 2.4GHz (desktop achieves 600mbps)
although the range is very good, and the eventual handoff to LTE is very quick too.
Is there something specific you're looking for I can help with?

StoneTrapper said:
Is there something specific you're looking for I can help with?
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Thanks for that. Yes, I think there is. Maybe see if you can set LTE only, or LTE/3G (etc)...do you get full reception at work, or in your home? Maybe just monitor it's strength without moving the phone from a typical "full strength location" and see if it changes. You can also run other apps that will utilise more of the CPU and RAM 9not necessarily internet-demanding apps) to see if they are a factor, in any way, on the radio strength.
I am mostly interested in the global version, what ROM it is (hoping different rather than just the CN with extra languages). As it's important to see what bands are supported, usually mentioned on the package... I also need to see the functionality of the dual sim and how the 2 interact when a data connection is active and a call comes in on the other SIM, etc. Screenshots confirming the SIM's connection sin the upper right status bar would also be benefical.
Thanks

roosta said:
Thanks for that. Yes, I think there is. Maybe see if you can set LTE only, or LTE/3G (etc)...do you get full reception at work, or in your home? Maybe just monitor it's strength without moving the phone from a typical "full strength location" and see if it changes. You can also run other apps that will utilise more of the CPU and RAM 9not necessarily internet-demanding apps) to see if they are a factor, in any way, on the radio strength.
I am mostly interested in the global version, what ROM it is (hoping different rather than just the CN with extra languages). As it's important to see what bands are supported, usually mentioned on the package... I also need to see the functionality of the dual sim and how the 2 interact when a data connection is active and a call comes in on the other SIM, etc. Screenshots confirming the SIM's connection sin the upper right status bar would also be benefical.
Thanks
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Set to LTE only I get full signal at home and I haven't noticed anywhere in the city I don't have 4G, (at least while above ground).
It's not easy to make too much of a dent with that amount of RAM but CPU increased utilisation has no affect. I tend to keep my signal details as numerical anyway, that changed today when I flashed a statusbar mod changing my clock position so it's not in my screenshots.
You won't be seeing a difference in the ROM with global version, there isn't any reason to think they're releasing a separate ROM for the global version. The ROM that's out now is for all versions, I've taken it apart and the support in the current ROM is there for all the bands. I haven't worked out where they're limiting the bands but I've had a tinker. Changes to NVRAM values are lost on reboot and I haven't got any real reason to play other than curiosity.
If they release the phone internationally that would be when they release a global ROM; the differences there are localisations, removal of Chinese local apps (baidu, etc) and inclusion of google apps instead but nothing much more substantial than that. Was there something in particular you were hoping for?
No problems running data on one sim and receiving a call on the other, I tried this a few times downloading on LTE and calling myself via Skype (to my number not Skype -> i.e not local cell or data call). 10 out of 10 times there was no problem receiving the call and no noticeable impact on data speeds at the time.
Not sure how I show you with screenshots that one sim is active for data while another is active for voice, there's no indication when a sim is being used besides for data but I've taken some running an LTE network scanner. It'll only show networks on the band I'm currently active on (no idea why). Searching for available networks to join I can see LTE networks that use must band 7 (I assume, since that carrier has bands 7 & 20 - and well I shouldn't pick up band 20)
Hopefully you can gleam something useful from some of these screenshots, these were taking live as it was running. Since it's just network scanning here's no actual data flow hence why you see there's no data activity in the statusbar.
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@StoneTrapper How do you find and rate the UI?
I've heard there's a few who don't like it and want to switch phones because of it.
I can see 4g/3g from your screens, so I wouldn't think using 4g and taking a call over3g frequency would be an issue given the CPU in this. THe lack of Band 28 (or many other bands for that matter) is a bit concerning
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@StoneTrapper How do you find and rate the UI?
I've heard there's a few who don't like it and want to switch phones because of it.
I can see 4g/3g from your screens, so I wouldn't think using 4g and taking a call over3g frequency would be an issue given the CPU in this. THe lack of Band 28 (or many other bands for that matter) is a bit concerning
RoOSTA
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I'm used to MIUI, it's not my first xiaomi phone. I don't mind it, it's not ideal but there's nothing really unlikable about it.
People will always have their own preferences with roms, sooner or later xiaomi usually release the source code and the custom roms come flooding.
Yeah one of the networks I'm with only offer 3g, otherwise it supports dual LTE. If you want additional bands they offer a global edition that supports:
B1, B2, B3,B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13,B17, B18, B19, B20, B25,B26, B28, B29, B30
TD-LTE: B38, B39, B40, B41
I don't need the additional bands and the CN edition is already available to I went ahead and got that.

Redmi 3s network issue

Hi guys,
I have been facing really bad network issue for redmi 3s prime.. Basically there is alot of people facing this issue.. The problem is when network drop to 2g it will not revert back to 3g or 4g.. One of the facing issue sometimes when i drop it will go to IWLAN..
The workaround tips is we use 2 sims and sacrifice our sd card..which some of us dowan to..one other tip is to open gps and open google maps and let it run on background..which will drain our battery..
Some of the user said it is kernel issue, some rom issue and some said it is hardware issue..
I hope someone here will help to sort this problem..
Thanks and best regards..

My redmi 3s network is also week

same problem here! 3s Prime international

Yeah, I'm facing also quite poor battery life due to this continuous network search / reconnecting problem. The workarounds mentioned above, using 2nd sim slot makes a difference? Don't get the tip with maps... With active GPS the reconnect 2G - 4G e.g. Works? But GPS is a known bug by (most/all) cm based roms? I really hope the official kernel source will fix it. I'm using the international version of the phone as well, with b20 lte (as long as it's connected to it )

mallok said:
Yeah, I'm facing also quite poor battery life due to this continuous network search / reconnecting problem. The workarounds mentioned above, using 2nd sim slot makes a difference? Don't get the tip with maps... With active GPS the reconnect 2G - 4G e.g. Works? But GPS is a known bug by (most/all) cm based roms? I really hope the official kernel source will fix it. I'm using the international version of the phone as well, with b20 lte (as long as it's connected to it )
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I have tried:
- Second SIM - did not fix it, seems to work for a short period, but was down to 2G again.
- GPS - sometimes works other times no.
Issue isn't with 4G for me, only with 3G. my phone will only connect to 4G and if it drops off 4G goes straight to 2G even with full 3G reception. I have only seen it connected to 3G on the odd occasion.
Kernel source is not likely to fix it. Only fix (if software) has to be the modem firmware I think.

I had a similar problem with 3s prime purchased from India. Turns out that the network problem is caused by the lack of bands in the phone. Eg. My network runs on the 850 Mhz and 2100 Mhz but phone had 900 and 2100Mhz. so when there is a variation in the network bands I used to get call drops and no network. Even I phone used to get 2 bars in the remote area but I had no service.
There are so many versions of the phone out there. you need to be careful which one you choose. If you have network problems, my money is on the lack of bands in the hardware.
I have these right now compared to 4G: FDD LTE B1/3/7/8/20(2100/ 1800/ 2600/ 900/ 800MHz), TD-LTE B40(2300MHZ) TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5)
3G WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz UMTS 2100 / 900 MHz
2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz GSM 1800 / 900 MHz.
Although some models are "international version" they may not have all the bands. I cant find the links now as I already got my phone 2 weeks ago but I know for sure that I have looked at many international versions not having all the bands.

hello, i had that issue until i disabled B8 GSM 900 band wcdma.
use "Network Signal Guru" to do it. Root is required.
here's a screenshot of what have i disabled.
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Jure_aleksic said:
hello, i had that issue until i disabled B8 GSM 900 band wcdma.
use "Network Signal Guru" to do it. Root is required.
here's a screenshot of what have i disabled.
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If i did this I will never have 3G as my network uses the B8 900 WCDMA band.

Honorzzz said:
Hi guys,
I have been facing really bad network issue for redmi 3s prime.. Basically there is alot of people facing this issue.. The problem is when network drop to 2g it will not revert back to 3g or 4g.. One of the facing issue sometimes when i drop it will go to IWLAN..
The workaround tips is we use 2 sims and sacrifice our sd card..which some of us dowan to..one other tip is to open gps and open google maps and let it run on background..which will drain our battery..
Some of the user said it is kernel issue, some rom issue and some said it is hardware issue..
I hope someone here will help to sort this problem..
Thanks and best regards..
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This is not the category to post Q&A or general queries. Remove this thread.

syl0n said:
If i did this I will never have 3G as my network uses the B8 900 WCDMA band.
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My operator uses 900 mhz and 2100 mhz
My phone has never, ever connected to 900 mhz band
Your operator must use two bands atleast for one connection
Try to disable it, its very easy to undo the process
Feedback me with results. Regards

Jure_aleksic said:
My operator uses 900 mhz and 2100 mhz
My phone has never, ever connected to 900 mhz band
Your operator must use two bands atleast for one connection
Try to disable it, its very easy to undo the process
Feedback me with results. Regards
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I disabled 2100 band instead of 900 and testing now. So far i haven't dropped to edge but lets see if it lasts.

syl0n said:
I disabled 2100 band instead of 900 and testing now. So far i haven't dropped to edge but lets see if it lasts.
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I turned off 2100 band WCDMA and began to operate normally (except data in the lte)

hacel said:
I turned off 2100 band WCDMA and began to operate normally (except data in the lte)
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Exactly the same in my case. I disabled the 2100 and it is working better. But also I still dont have any 4G network

I encounter the same problem ! Disabling all the LTE band and 3G band and leaving only the B20 LTE band and 2G band make the phone works properly in 4G.
(My Carrier is Bouygues Telecom in France. It uses the B3 and B20 band for the LTE)
This is really usefull as the phone was really so unstable i coulnd't use it normally to call or receive calls neither receiving or sending sms !
With this trick, at last i can use my phone.