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[Guide] Tmobile N3 on AT&T's Network the Unofficial Developer Edition, CM11/KitKat
This is for people who have AT&T Service and are looking at the T-Mobile US Note 3 (N900T).
Why are people wanting to use a T-Mobile Note 3 on AT&T?
Because AT&T, much like Verizon, has tried to lock down their phones making it very difficult to use custom ROM's or apps that require root. AT&T and Tmobile's networks are similar. The N9005 is not an option since it does not have the required LTE bands. The N900T (Tmobile Note 3) is bootloader unlocked. More on that later. The progress made on the N900A is shown below. Note the limitations because of the locked bootloader.
As of 10/7/2013 root has been obtained for Jellybean AT&T version which is being phased out. This will not trip the trip the KNOX warranty counter.
As of 12/5/2013 custom ROMS can be flashed to the old Jellybean AT&T version. No kernel flashing.* If you don't have an Odin version of your stock ROM do not try this. This does not trip the KNOX warranty counter.
As of 12/16/2013 Safestrap is available for the AT&T version. This will allow you to flash custom ROMS but not kernels.*
As of 1/21/2014 KitKat is available for the N900A.
As of 6/15/2014 a simple root app was made available by geohot. Geohot used an exploit discovered in the linux kernel. It took nearly 5 months for root to be obtained on this update. If you are an AT&T customer I would seriously consider switching to T-mobile completely and not give your support to AT&T. This will be the norm for new phones going forward from AT&T. This current root exploit has already been patched in the latest kernel. So again, no current root method will work in future updates. If you are forced to use AT&T as a carrier like me, this guide is for you.
*Custom kernels still remain out of reach at this point for the AT&T version. The bootloader is still locked. This means no AOSP based ROMS like Cyanogenmod, and future versions of Android with its associated kernel will only be available for the AT&T version when AT&T releases it or there is an AT&T leak.
Does the T-Mobile Note 3 support ALL bands used by AT&T?
Yes it supports all bands used by AT&T. Full compatibility.
What bands does the T-Mobile Note 3 support? Is it good for traveling outside the US?
The phone supports a large number of bands from the US, Canada and Europe. This was taken from the back of the box.
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 UMTS: Band 1 (2100), Band 2 (1900), Band 4 (1700), Band 5 (850)
LTE: Band 4 (1700), Band 17 (700), Band 1 (2100), Band 2 (1900), Band 5 (850), Band 7 (2600)
Bands 900, 1800 and 1900 give good coverage in Europe but you will need to verify what bands the foreign carrier uses.
LTE bands 3 and 7 are the most popular in Europe. This phone does not have LTE band 3.
What does carrier/SIM locked mean? Is it the same as bootloader locked?
No. US phones that operate on GSM networks require a SIM card. The carriers don't want you taking your phone to another carrier without fulfilling your contract so they lock your phone to themselves and the SIM cards they offer. Once you fulfill your contract or pay for the phone in full they should be willing to issue you an unlock code. Some carriers like T-mobile make you wait 45 days after you buy the device to unlock it. SIM unlocking the phone will allow you to put a SIM card from another carrier in the phone. See the next question if T-mobile will not unlock your new Note 3.
How can I carrier/SIM unlock my T-mobile Note 3 if T-mobile won't?
Several people have used cellunlocker.net including me. Select U.S.A. T-Mobile and N900T as your device. This also removes any region lock. Chainfire also has an app that is used for the region lock on international phones that has the side effect of SIM unlocking the T-mobile note 3. This works by patching the modem. It requires root. Info on rooting can be found below.
Will LTE work on AT&T?
Many people have confirmed that LTE works. There is no speed difference between an AT&T branded phone and the Note 3. Documents obtained from the FCC and also on T-Mobile's site say it supports the frequencies used by AT&T. Do NOT give AT&T your IMEI to your Tmobile Note 3. If you do, AT&T's system will remove your LTE data even though it works perfectly. Give them another AT&T Android IMEI if you have to or if you are coming from an Android phone don't even talk to them. Just remove the SIM in your old phone and put it in your new phone. If you mess up and give them the IMEI some people have gone to the store and gotten the IMEI off the demo unit then gone home and called ATT to change the IMEI. You can also get an AT&T Android LTE IMEI from a family member or friend's phone. It will not effect their service in any way. One user also reported explaining the issue to a rep that changed the default plan and manually made it a plan with LTE. I'm not sure that a lot of reps on AT&T's front line know how to do this though.
What APN settings will my Note 3 need for AT&T and MVNO's?
NAME: ATT Phone
APN: phone
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri
Then go to the home screen menu setting, more networks, mobile networks, network mode and change to LTE/WCDMA/GSM.
Video guide done on a S4. Credit: Sunny Nath
If you are using a Straight Talk SIM use this.
NAME: Straight Talk
APN: tfdata
PORT: 80
MMSC: http://mms-tf.net
MMS PROXY: mms3.tracfone.com
MMS PORT: 80
APN Type: default,mms,supl,agps,fota,dun,hipri,entitle
Then go to the home screen menu setting, more networks, mobile networks, network mode and change to LTE/WCDMA/GSM.
If you are using Aio Wireless from AT&T
Name: Aio Wireless
APN: ndo
Proxy: Not Set
Port: Not Set
Username: Not Set
Password: Not Set
Server: Not Set
MMSC: http://mmsc.aiowireless.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.aiowireless.net
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 150
Authentication type: Not Set
APN type: default,mms,fota,hipri,supl
Then go to the home screen menu setting, more networks, mobile networks, network mode and change to LTE/WCDMA/GSM.
Root, custom recoveries, roms, and kernels for the T-mobile US Note 3
Warning: Flash roms at your own risk. Do NOT flash a N900 rom or a N9005 rom unless the dev has specifically stated that it will work with the N900T. These could have different bootloaders, modems, kernels and other files that are not compatible with our Note 3.
The T-Mobile Note 3 has a dev community that is very large and growing rapidly. You have plenty of options to customize just about everything available on your Note 3. You can flash roms and kernels that give you extended run time and overclocking. We can even cut out the carriers and flash international roms with some modifications so we can have the latest and greatest directly from Samsung. Using custom recoveries such as TWRP will trip the KNOX counter.
For TWRP recovery use this. This is the recommended recovery for the N900T and is the first step to flashing roms and kernels.
TWRP 2.7.0.0 TeamWin Recovery Project is available here.
If all you need is root use this.
CF Auto Root is available for the N900T (T-mobile).
For CWM recovery use this.
The first step is to flash a CWM recovery and can be found here. After that you can flash a pre-rooted ROM that is compatible with the N900T or flash SuperSU here.
Android 4.4 KitKat and Cyanogenmod (CM11)
The Samsung build of Android 4.4 Kitkat (has Touchwiz) has been released for the T-Mobile and international versions. Please visit the development forums to download the Kitkat rom of your choice based on Samsungs stock build.
CM11 is remarkably stable and fast on the Note 3. Cyanogenmod is a rom built off of source code released from Google (AOSP). Cyanogenmod version 11 (CM11) is based on Android 4.4 Kitkat. It is often the fastest way to get the latest Android releases from Google. Cyanogenmod supports phones long after they are abandon by the carriers and device makers. It comes with no carrier apps or bloat. CM11 for the Note 3 is my daily driver.
You will need a few things when flashing to Cyanogenmod.
1. Get the latest nightly from cyanogenmod.org.
2. Get the gapps "full modular package" from here. You will need to flash both the nightly and gapps .zip files in the recovery of your choice. (TWRP or CWM)
3. (optional) S-pen functionality add on for CM can be found here in the play store. You can also follow this guide for additional S-pen features.
4. (optional) You can use the new photosphere camera app that is here. This camera is only available on Nexus devices. It's supposed to have better stitching of photo's than previous apps. The stock CM11 camera app does not have photosphere.
5. (optional) A KNOX partial replacement is here. It is basically truecrypt for android. It creates an encrypted container and you can store sensitive files in it. Encryption and decryption is done on the fly so it is very fast.
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Further Reading:
Dev section for the Tmobile version
This is helpful. I have a T-Mobile S3 unlocked on AT&T getting hspa+ and it always runs hot/warm, not sure if it's because it's not an AT&T phone. I just worry this may also be the case with a T-Mobile N3. I wonder if this is happening on T-Mobile S4 running on AT&T LTE. Would be great if someone can comment. Thanks
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Thank for this awesome write .
Couple of questions
Negri electronics tmobile phone , is it bootloader unlocked ?
How are they in terms of defective items and returns ?
SHould i bother with their insurance or go with square trade ?
Thanks again !
jmichaels1982 said:
Thank for this awesome write .
Couple of questions
Negri electronics tmobile phone , is it bootloader unlocked ?
How are they in terms of defective items and returns ?
SHould i bother with their insurance or go with square trade ?
Thanks again !
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No problem!
Negri has stated that it is the same phone that you can buy in the store. So yes it is bootloader unlocked. There is a 25 day return policy. I'm using squaretrade. Squaretrade is cheaper but will only fix your phone up to the value of your policy so if you have multiple failures then they will not pay over the value of the policy.
Negri's return policy can be found here.
Thanks man........ Can't wait to get,root,& flash my TMO note3!!!( been preordered from Negri since sept 23rd)
rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
Great Job Man:good:Many Thanks:good:
Awesome stuff!! Thanks so much for this great write up. I know there are many of us waiting to get our hands on an LTE Note 3 on AT&T. Really glad I'm going to be able to avoid getting the AT&T locked bootloader model. Thanks again for all your help.
The carriers don't want you taking your phone to another carrier without fulfilling your contract
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This never made sense to me because they could always charge you an ETF if you moved carriers and stopped paying your ATT bill.
Apparently the CWM for the T-Mobile variant is not working at the moment because it is outdated. Thought this might be important.
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Apparently the CWM for the T-Mobile variant is not working at the moment because it is outdated. Thought this might be important.
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I think he was just saying he didnt want to flash the one from 9/25 because the others are newer (9/29) and support exfat. I dont think it was a technical problem if you are referring to Diablohtr's post. That's what I thought anyway.
I just started realizing that the top ones are up to date and the bottom ones aren't. I was referring to this post where someone said it did not work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2454079&page=23
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I just started realizing that the top ones are up to date and the bottom ones aren't. I was referring to this post where someone said it did not work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2454079&page=23
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Updated.
mircury said:
Updated.
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I am beginning to fear that the N900T has a locked bootloader...
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Thanks! I'm looking at getting one of these for use on AT&T! I'm SICK of AT&T's bull**** but unfortunately am quite locked in with them.
I'll buy the N900A from AT&T and flip it and then buy the N900T.
I will follow this thread because I need to be able to root my phone. Thanks.
Chainfire's CF auto root and TWRP now available for N900T. Links in OP.
Just unlocked my phone can confirm that cellunlocker.net works and that att lte works on the tmobile version of the note 3! you have to physically go turn lte back on after switching sim cards
flashcity90 said:
Just unlocked my phone can confirm that cellunlocker.net works and that att lte works on the tmobile version of the note 3! you have to physically go turn lte back on after switching sim cards
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You bought a N3 that was SIM locked to TMobile?
What kind of speeds on ATT LTE?
les_garten said:
What kind of speeds on ATT LTE?
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just pulled down 12 and up 7. exact same as my gs4 would get in this location. im sure if i go down the street to heb i would get the usual 20+
Will this root work with att
Four things to note before proceeding...
1. This only works for users having vs985 model outside the US or not on verizon network.
2. I'm beginner im not responsible for any harm to your phone , I'm just sharing what i did to attain 4g services.
3. May be you already know all the things in the post but it can be useful for beginners like me .
4. Sorry for the english as its not my native language.
So Hi guys i installed this rom and as usually i was not getting any 4G or lte network.
Then i go to my network provider's website to check on which Band or frequency 4g services are active. ( for this i just googled 'idea 4g band' and i am redirected to my network provider's website. Here 'idea' is the name of network provider.)
So i found that in my region 4g services are active on Band3
Different careers use different Bands to provide 4g services such as band40 , band17 etc
Then i go to phone's hidden menu by the Advanced Menu of Fulmics Tweaks.
In hidden menu i select Modem Protocol > LTE Band Selection
There i select Band3 but i got "Fail' message on screen , however when i select band4 it gave me a 'success' message.
It means on my phone band4 is active but not band3.
All this information of Bands are stored in Modem or Bootstack section of our phone.
May be fulmics rom is having a band concerned with international rom So now i need a modem on which Band3 can be activated by going to hidden menu.
So i just flashed 35b Bootstack compiled by @xdabbeb.
Which can be found in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/development/xdabbeb-s-vs980-2-0-0-t3231279
After flashing when i tried to select band3 in hidden menu it gave a 'success' message . It means Band3 is activated on my phone. And now when i searched for all networks in Networks Menu of Phone Setting. I got my network listed and i successfully registered on it. And got 4G NETWORK.
So first of all you should know on which band your network is working and then try flashing different bootstacks on which your 4g Band can be activated.
Flashing wrong Bootstack can brick your phone
""Do not flash any bootstack above 35b. Custom roms are still not compatible with bootstacks above 35b""
You can try 24b , 12b. (But im sure only about 35b as i tried only this)
Again I'm not responsible for any harm to your phone. Use your mind and search thoroughly before taking any step.
akki7636 said:
Three things to note before proceeding...
1. I'm beginner im not responsible for any harm to your phone , I'm just sharing what i did to attain 4g services.
2. May be you already know all the things in the post but it can be useful for beginners like me .
3. Sorry for the english as its not my native language.
So Hi guys i installed this rom and as usually i was not getting any 4G or lte network.
Then i go to my network provider's website to check on which Band or frequency 4g services are active. ( for this i just googled 'idea 4g band' and i am redirected to my network provider's website. Here 'idea' is the name of network provider.)
So i found that in my region 4g services are active on Band3
Different careers use different Bands to provide 4g services such as band40 , band17 etc
Then i go to phone's hidden menu by the Advanced Menu of Fulmics Tweaks.
In hidden menu i select Modem Protocol > LTE Band Selection
There i select Band3 but i got "Fail' message on screen , however when i select band4 it gave me a 'success' message.
It means on my phone band4 is active but not band3.
All this information of Bands are stored in Modem or Bootstack section of our phone.
May be fulmics rom is having a band concerned with international rom So now i need a modem on which Band3 can be activated by going to hidden menu.
So i just flashed 35b Bootstack compiled by @xdabbeb.
Which can be found in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/development/xdabbeb-s-vs980-2-0-0-t3231279
After flashing when i tried to select band3 in hidden menu it gave a 'success' message . It means Band3 is activated on my phone. And now when i searched for all networks in Networks Menu of Phone Setting. I got my network listed and i successfully registered on it. And got 4G NETWORK.
So first of all you should know on which band your network is working and then try flashing different bootstacks on which your 4g Band can be activated.
Flashing wrong Bootstack can brick your phone
""Do not flash any bootstack above 35b. Custom roms are still not compatible with bootstacks above 35b""
You can try 24b , 12b. (But im sure only about 35b as i tried only this)
Again I'm not responsible for any harm to your phone. Use your mind and search thoroughly before taking any step.
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Hi there, thanks for the info. What area are you in and where did you find what band you needed? I have tried numerous times with all the bootstacks and never had consistent 4G.
@mopartonyg
I'm in India and i just checked my career's website to know which band they are using. However in USA Verizon wireless uses Band12 as Primary Band and Band2 , Band4 as Secondary band to strengthen the signal in densely populated urban area. So if you are verizon user in USA band 12,4,2 must be activated. I can't say anything about consistency as it varies from place to place.
Actually Verizon uses band 13 for it's primary along with bands 4 and 2. Not having any luck getting data to work on Fulmics with this method. I select band 13 and band 4 (as band 2 is not in my area) yet even with that I still can't get data at all on Verizon with Fulmics.
same boat here... actually the only band I can get working is 4. I have to assume the design of the international rom with the band they are designed around, just don't play nice with our CDMA harware/modem partition. I would suspect that the international roms would require some engineering for them to really work properly. not sure if just porting them over and chaning settings is going to get the job done. perhaps someone more intelligent than I could share some light, but there certainly is a conflict with how these roms communicates across the CDMA bands in the US
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@b00ster23@AngryManMLS
One thing i noticed here... that only Verizon sim users are facing problem regarding 4G whereas other international users like me ( and some of my friends in China are free to select any network ). So may be verizon is creating restrictions as when i was on Stock vs985 verizon Rom ( unrooted) , i was not getting any official ota updates. It always says your software is up to date. But then i found a statement in Verizon's website that you will not get any official updates if you are not having verizon sim.
So verizon knows what Rom and what sim we are using.
Sry 4 english
akki7636 said:
@b00ster23@AngryManMLS
One thing i noticed here... that only Verizon sim users are facing problem regarding 4G whereas other international users like me ( and some of my friends in China are free to select any network ). So may be verizon is creating restrictions as when i was on Stock vs985 verizon Rom ( unrooted) , i was not getting any official ota updates. It always says your software is up to date. But then i found a statement in Verizon's website that you will not get any official updates if you are not having verizon sim.
So verizon knows what Rom and what sim we are using.
Sry 4 english
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I agree with this statement even i am getting 4G with Warid Telecom here in Pakistan.
SignatureBoy said:
I agree with this statement even i am getting 4G with Warid Telecom here in Pakistan.
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Oh... Glad to hear that buddy..
So i think my post is useful for only international users which are not on verizon wireless.
akki7636 said:
@b00ster23@AngryManMLS
One thing i noticed here... that only Verizon sim users are facing problem regarding 4G whereas other international users like me ( and some of my friends in China are free to select any network ). So may be verizon is creating restrictions as when i was on Stock vs985 verizon Rom ( unrooted) , i was not getting any official ota updates. It always says your software is up to date. But then i found a statement in Verizon's website that you will not get any official updates if you are not having verizon sim.
So verizon knows what Rom and what sim we are using.
Sry 4 english
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A couple of good approaches to the issue. Although it needs to be noted 4G is directly related to the band on each carrier (VZW, TMO, etc) See Below
Carrier 4G LTE Bands Frequencies
Verizon Wireless 2, 4, 13 1900, 1700 f, 700 c
T-Mobile 2, 4, 12 1900, 1700 def, 700 a
Sprint 25, 26, 41 1900 g, 850, 2500
Europe 3, 7, 20 1800, 2600, 800
If a specific ROM cannot be set to the correct bands above, it would make sense to me that Verizon wouldn't work in Europe on a stock VZW ROM. It would not be able to use the channels in Europe.
And vice versa, that Verizon wouldn't work in the states on an international ROM in the US. Whether the Verizon SIM is blocking that band, or the design of the ROM, would be a better question for the developers.
SignatureBoy said:
I agree with this statement even i am getting 4G with Warid Telecom here in Pakistan.
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Warid's approved devices will definitely work with Warid's LTE network. For our "Warid LTE Approved' devices please visit the "Warid's LTE devices" section. You can also purchase LTE devices that support 1800 MHz (FDD-LTE Bands 3) from other sources. However, Warid doesn't take responsibility for these devices if they do not work on Warid's LTE network http://www.waridtel.com/lte/faqs
So it makes sense that if BAND 3 works international (see above) that you get 4G
The one thing I noticed after activating bands 13 and 4 (with the proper VS985 35B bootstack) in the hidden settings is when I searched for my network under network settings it does bring up Verizon but it fails authentication. So it's like there is something missing in Fulmics ROM itself that would get it to where the ROM will work with Verizon's network. So is it a matter of lifting whatever files from say 47A/47B into Fulmics that have the Verizon VS985 specific info to get it to work perhaps?
AngryManMLS said:
The one thing I noticed after activating bands 13 and 4 (with the proper VS985 35B bootstack) in the hidden settings is when I searched for my network under network settings it does bring up Verizon but it fails authentication. So it's like there is something missing in Fulmics ROM itself that would get it to where the ROM will work with Verizon's network. So is it a matter of lifting whatever files from say 47A/47B into Fulmics that have the Verizon VS985 specific info to get it to work perhaps?
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I think now its not a matter of bootstack. Because even when Required Band is activated we can't register to the Verizon. Xpirt mentioned in a post that he is working to resolve network issues in Verizon models. We can hope that this problem will be solved in next version However xdabbeb shared that the 47A modem won't work without the corresponding 47A secondary bootloader (sbl1). Unfortunately, the 47A sbl1 doesn't play nice with the last bump-exploitable Android bootloader (aboot) we have from 12b. If you use that pairing, you'll put your device into 9008 bulk mode(Hard brick).
akki7636 said:
I think now its not a matter of bootstack. Because even when Required Band is activated we can't register to the Verizon. Xpirt mentioned in a post that he is working to resolve network issues in Verizon models. We can hope that this problem will be solved in next version However xdabbeb shared that the 47A modem won't work without the corresponding 47A secondary bootloader (sbl1). Unfortunately, the 47A sbl1 doesn't play nice with the last bump-exploitable Android bootloader (aboot) we have from 12b. If you use that pairing, you'll put your device into 9008 bulk mode(Hard brick).
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The good news is we do have 47A ROMs that are using the 35B modem so there is potential that Xpirt could use that as a source for a fix with the authentication issue. So @xpirt if you need anyone to beta test fixes my VS985 is ready to help!
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The good news is we do have 47A ROMs that are using the 35B modem so there is potential that Xpirt could use that as a source for a fix with the authentication issue. So @xpirt if you need anyone to beta test fixes my VS985 is ready to help!
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+1
AngryManMLS said:
The good news is we do have 47A ROMs that are using the 35B modem so there is potential that Xpirt could use that as a source for a fix with the authentication issue. So @xpirt if you need anyone to beta test fixes my VS985 is ready to help!
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This is good to hear and I second that!
Looking forward to getting it fixed and use it as my daily driver. It would totally be worth a big donation, thanks to everyone working on making this available to so many.
Great discussion towards the development of the International ROM's for our VS985. I was able to get 4G with Andy's 30A ported ROM...although the signal bars never came up on my phone, I was able to get the 4G speeds. I noticed that the APN XML was filled with Chinese... So for whatever reason and way, my phone was able to grab "somebody's" 4G tower. I'm hoping the RIL (Radio Interface Layer) and libraries were pulled over and perhaps this could provide some more insight to @Xspirit
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Great discussion towards the development of the International ROM's for our VS985. I was able to get 4G with Andy's 30A ported ROM...although the signal bars never came up on my phone, I was able to get the 4G speeds. I noticed that the APN XML was filled with Chinese... So for whatever reason and way, my phone was able to grab "somebody's" 4G tower. I'm hoping the RIL (Radio Interface Layer) and libraries were pulled over and perhaps this could provide some more insight to @Xspirit
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Cool buddy... I think our vs985 will be on 4g Speed very soon.
akki7636 said:
Cool buddy... I think our vs985 will be on 4g Speed very soon.
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I am on BlackSoulxxx latest LG G3 Tekcafe v5.3 D85530A-Full G5 ROM. Here's what I did to get the bars with 4g data. I tested it out in areas where there is no cell service and in areas where there is 1x or 3g and the 4g came back. I even made a backup of the ROM wiped and installed another marshmallow aosp rom and others. I then went to restore BlackSoulxxx ROM and 4g signal still came back.
Steps I did.
1. Tot'd back to stock 10b and rooted and installed twrp.
2. Flashed LG_G3_Flash2BackupEFS.zip of the 10b rom.
3. Wiped stock 10b and flashed the 10b G3_EFS_Flashable_Restore.zip that was created from the the LG_G3_Flash2BackupEFS.zip.
4. Flashed BlackSoulxxx rom and after it booted up I had signals but not data until I entered the Verizon APN manually see picture of what to enter. If mobile network is greyed out flash 35b bootstack.
5. I entered the verizon APN and selected CDMA then global I got the 4g icon with signal bars I changed the icon with a buildprop edit.
I just don't get signals while in 1x or 3g but data does work still and it will get 4g again if your in a 4g area. The phone does say T-CDMA 64. Here's a https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-EyVOQK1xDAa0VmbERXcUlrV1U/view?usp=sharing to change it to Verizon Wireless courtesy of @xpirt.
netookska05 said:
I am on BlackSoulxxx latest LG G3 Tekcafe v5.3 D85530A-Full G5 ROM. Here's what I did to get the bars with 4g data. I tested it out in areas where there is no cell service and in areas where there is 1x or 3g and the 4g came back. I even made a backup of the ROM wiped and installed another marshmallow aosp rom and others. I then went to restore BlackSoulxxx ROM and 4g signal still came back.
Steps I did.
1. Tot'd back to stock 12b and rooted and installed twrp.
2. Flashed LG_G3_Flash2BackupEFS.zip of the 12b rom.
3. Wiped stock 12b and flashed the 12b G3_EFS_Flashable_Restore.zip that was created from the the LG_G3_Flash2BackupEFS.zip.
4. Flashed BlackSoulxxx rom and after it booted up I had signals but not data until I entered the Verizon APN manually see picture of what to enter. If mobile network is greyed out flash 35b bootstack.
5. I entered the verizon APN and selected CDMA then global I got the 4g icon with signal bars I changed the icon with a buildprop edit.
I just don't get signals while in 1x or 3g but data does work still and it will get 4g again if your in a 4g area. The phone does say T-CDMA 64. Here's a https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-EyVOQK1xDAa0VmbERXcUlrV1U/view?usp=sharing to change it to Verizon Wireless courtesy of @xpirt.
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Great job posting your step by step instructions. I've been able to achieve all of the same on a host of international ROMS however with a couple of caveots. I can either have SMS/MMS working properly, or break SMS/MMS and have internet with signal bars. Question about the file above. This will just modify the header, or will it specifically put you on the Verizon network?
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b00ster23 said:
Great job posting your step by step instructions. I've been able to achieve all of the same on a host of international ROMS however with a couple of caveots. I can either have SMS/MMS working properly, or break SMS/MMS and have internet with signal bars. Question about the file above. This will just modify the header, or will it specifically put you on the Verizon network?
Sent from my VS985 4G using XDA-Developers mobile app
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It'll change just the ROM from saying T-CDMA 64 to Verizon Wireless for Verizon users (VS985).
netookska05 said:
It'll change just the ROM from saying T-CDMA 64 to Verizon Wireless for Verizon users (VS985).
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So when you go into the About Phone>Network, does it say Verizon Wireless for the network?
Hi XDA,
I've been reading up and following guides to root using DirtySanta. I just finished downgrading from 16B to 13A, and just about to start the root process.
However, I'm confused about afterwards how to get the right kernels/roms that I'm looking for. I read from this thread that I need a US995 ROM installed with a konvergence kernel (is this correct?) to enable me to get Tmobile LTE signal.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/verizon-lg-v20-vs995-poor-network-t-t3539491/page3
But since this thread is a bit dated...
- I want to know what are some recommendations for current US995 ROMs? Looking for either STOCK (restock?) or something that is recommended to many.
- Can someone point me to a kernel that is appropriate for what I'm looking for?
- A guide to installing kernels?
Thanks!
You can flash any rom you will get lte regardless, though you cant do Voice over lte. Make sure you have the proper Apn setting. Your verizon rom should only need to be switched to global mode and add the right apn for it to work, i used my ls 997 with a verizon rom, for my gsm carrier and it worked perfectly fine, just need like i said , the right apn settings.
how did u flash a verizon rom on your LS997?
siulmagic said:
You can flash any rom you will get lte regardless, though you cant do Voice over lte. Make sure you have the proper Apn setting. Your verizon rom should only need to be switched to global mode and add the right apn for it to work, i used my ls 997 with a verizon rom, for my gsm carrier and it worked perfectly fine, just need like i said , the right apn settings.
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Hey guys, I could use a little help here. I've done some firmware flashing on phones years ago, so I'm not a total noob, just haven't needed to in a long time.
Anyway, I recently picked up an unlocked Sprint S7 edge (was a really good deal) and I'm trying to use it with Metro now. The issue is this. If I set the network to GSM mode, I can make phone calls just fine, but data is totally not functioning. If I switch it to LTE/CDMA mode, the data works beautifully, but I can't make or receive any phone calls. It just instantly hangs up if I try to dial out or goes to voicemail if someone calls me.
I've activated the IMEI with my carrier and verified that the phone is indeed unlocked. I'm guessing this is just some annoying Sprint bug put in there to make the phone not work right on other providers. Any ideas what needs to be done? Do I need to run a third-party ROM, flash a different modem to it? Something else?
I really appreciate any tips here.
What firmware is the phone running?
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What firmware is the phone running?
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Hi Ivpre,
Thanks for responding. The phone is running Software version G935PVPU6BRD2, baseband version G935PVPU6BRD2, it's HW revision 7.0 and Android 7.0. Kernel version is 3.18.31-12623509.
I've tried using a few SM-G935U ROMs but they all have failed so far and left the phone in a boot loop. Only by reflashing a Sprint ROM am I able to successfully flash it.
I assume I'm just not selecting or finding a ROM that the same or newer version, as I've read about the downgrade issues with the bootloader. Any idea how to match one? I'd be fine with pretty much any ATT/T-Mobile/Metro ROM since that should fix my issue for the time being. A factory unlocked ROM would be nice though.
I have a T-Mobile Sim (same network Metro uses) in my unlocked Sprint S7 Edge. Network mode is set to Automatic and everything works fine.
Did you Add the APN for T-Mobile? I had to add the T-Mobile APN https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-28006
And the ALSO add a second APN named internet, with no other values changed. The 2nd one is the one selected, not sure why, but it works that way.
I would like to flash a T-Mobile Rom or the U Rom but they are on Baseband 4, which will not work since our phones are now on Baseband 6(5th number from the right in the firmware version.)
Did you try changing the APN settings?
gullzway said:
I have a T-Mobile Sim (same network Metro uses) in my unlocked Sprint S7 Edge. Network mode is set to Automatic and everything works fine.
Did you Add the APN for T-Mobile? I had to add the T-Mobile APN https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-28006
And the ALSO add a second APN named internet, with no other values changed. The 2nd one is the one selected, not sure why, but it works that way.
I would like to flash a T-Mobile Rom or the U Rom but they are on Baseband 4, which will not work since our phones are now on Baseband 6(5th number from the right in the firmware version.)
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So you are using the Sprint firmware on T-Mobile? Everything works well? I'm thinking of jumping to cricket this summer, but one phone is stuck on b5 (the other is still rocking 4), so I was a little worried. So basically you just put in the SIM card and added the APN's?
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So you are using the Sprint firmware on T-Mobile? Everything works well? I'm thinking of jumping to cricket this summer, but one phone is stuck on b5 (the other is still rocking 4), so I was a little worried. So basically you just put in the SIM card and added the APN's?
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Yes it was working fine with a T-Mobile Sim card and edited APN's. It is now back on Sprint because T-Mobile coverage is poor/non existent inside my work. I will be porting one of my SERO lines to T-Mobile but keeping one with Sprint. T-Mobile only uses Band 2 and 4 where I live, If you live somewhere that has band 12, it may not be unlocked in the Sprint Firmware.
I have HTC U11 CID 034, stock rom and my carrier support VoLTE and WIFI calling. Because I have unbranded phone I cannot turn on this functions. Today I found out how to enable this and it works. Everything is easy and it took less than 5 minutes to activate it. Your carrier must support this features and need to activate VoLTE and WIFI calling for you.
All credits goes to LlabTooFeR, and you need do what he wrote in comments below post.
https://twitter.com/LlabTooFeR/status/1035453543866671104
cant seem to find an mns code for usa at&t, any help? none of the built in xmls are for anything usa either. also can this be used to activate 1mb mms messages because i see some settings in there for the inbuilt 100-300k sizes, would adding a line for 1000k actually work or no?
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cant seem to find an mns code for usa at&t, any help? none of the built in xmls are for anything usa either. also can this be used to activate 1mb mms messages because i see some settings in there for the inbuilt 100-300k sizes, would adding a line for 1000k actually work or no?
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These are the MCC MNC Numbers I was able to Find online not sure if they would do anything since AT&T would have to activate/white list the phone in their system (which they won't)
Source (https://cellidfinder.com/mcc-mnc)
MCC MNC Network Operator or brand name Status
311 70 AT&T AT&T Operational
310 90 AT&T AT&T Operational
310 410 AT&T AT&T Operational
310 560 AT&T AT&T Operational
310 680 AT&T AT&T Operational
310 150 AT&T Mobility AT&T Operational
310 980 New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC Inactive
310 380 New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC Inactive
310 38 USA 3650 AT&T Inactive
310 550 Wireless Solutions International AT&T Inactive
http://www.mcc-mnc.com/ (another list with other numbers)
MCC MNC ISO Country Country Code Network
302 370 ca Canada 1 FIDO (Rogers AT&T/ Microcell)
302 720 ca Canada 1 Rogers AT&T Wireless
334 50 mx Mexico 52 AT&T/IUSACell
334 050 mx Mexico 52 AT&T/IUSACell
334 040 mx Mexico 52 AT&T/IUSACell
334 04 mx Mexico 52 AT&T/IUSACell
310 410 us United States 1 AT&T Wireless Inc.
310 380 us United States 1 AT&T Wireless Inc.
310 170 us United States 1 AT&T Wireless Inc.
310 150 us United States 1 AT&T Wireless Inc.
310 680 us United States 1 AT&T Wireless Inc.
310 070 us United States 1 AT&T Wireless Inc.
310 560 us United States 1 AT&T Wireless Inc.
310 980 us United States 1 AT&T Wireless Inc.
310 38 us United States 1 USA 3650 AT&T
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cant seem to find an mns code for usa at&t, any help? none of the built in xmls are for anything usa either. also can this be used to activate 1mb mms messages because i see some settings in there for the inbuilt 100-300k sizes, would adding a line for 1000k actually work or no?
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You can download from Google Play eg. Netmonitor and check your carrier number.
In case of twitter instability or the information getting lost, here's what LlabTooFeR said:
1. You need to edit lines in \system\customize\MNS xml files
2. Find applicable MNS file, for example 26207.xml -O2
If you can't find it, use this page to find the code http://www.numberportabilitylookup.com/networks?s=
3. Once you find it, create xml with proper name (just take other file and copy it)
Then you need to add these lines https://pastebin.com/pt7mMwQ8
If your xml never existed, you need to add it into MNS map, system\customize\mns_map.xml
For example we do it for Afghanistan 41240 Areba
We need to add following line
<item name="41240">41240.xml</item>
i cant run it from dual sim india sid 60
Hmmm wondering how I could do it for freedom mobile at Canada. On my OnePlus 5.
There is no customize folder in system. Where OnePlus hide their files
works on CMCC network China
choose 45403 xml (a HK mobile company), works on CMCC( china mobile), LeeDroid v3.4.
Don't know how to enable on China unicom network.
I've tried Asia Taiwan, India and Emea devices. But calling wifi and the volte was not active.
Is there another way? or where is the error.!
Device Daul sim.
Vodafone tr
mcc 286
mnc 02
Hi,
If root, open :
/system/customize/ACC/default.xml
Édit default. XML and replace all items "Volte>false" by "true"
Reboot
Hello, maybe someone can help me, I'm trying to enable VoLTE and VoWiFi on my HTC U11+, non-carrier version,
European Dual-SIM version, CID HTC__034, with unlocked bootloader, and rooted by Magisk patched boot image,
for my carrier Orange Romania, 226 10. The SIM card is already provisioned, tested in another phone and worked flawlessly.
I've already tried everything that I saw on this thread, modified in /system/customize/acc the default.xml file, but also HTC__034.xml,
with both files but also with each one by itself. Also tried to add my carrier config file in in /system/customize/mns, 22610.xml, based on 226.xml
which was already present there, and added it to mns_map.xml. So far nothing worked, I get the toggles in Settings->Call, but neither
functionality works. Also debugged with Network Signal Guru, and I don't see the ims APN registering.
I see here in the opening post the LlabTooFeR method is mentioned, but the only the changes to /system/customize/acc are suggested further,
then are the changes in /system/customize/mns necessary or not ? And the xml parameters to change are actually different between LlabTooFeR and OP,
then which one are correct ?
But where are the actual apn settings for the carrier network ?, in which file.
For the people that succeeded, was the ims APN added automatically by the phone or did you add it yourself ?
Did anyone succeeded for an Orange carrier in any country ?
Thank you for any suggestions or tips.
andreipaval said:
Hello, maybe someone can help me, I'm trying to enable VoLTE and VoWiFi on my HTC U11+, non-carrier version,
European Dual-SIM version, CID HTC__034, with unlocked bootloader, and rooted by Magisk patched boot image,
for my carrier Orange Romania, 226 10. The SIM card is already provisioned, tested in another phone and worked flawlessly.
I've already tried everything that I saw on this thread, modified in /system/customize/acc the default.xml file, but also HTC__034.xml,
with both files but also with each one by itself. Also tried to add my carrier config file in in /system/customize/mns, 22610.xml, based on 226.xml
which was already present there, and added it to mns_map.xml. So far nothing worked, I get the toggles in Settings->Call, but neither
functionality works. Also debugged with Network Signal Guru, and I don't see the ims APN registering.
I see here in the opening post the LlabTooFeR method is mentioned, but the only the changes to /system/customize/acc are suggested further,
then are the changes in /system/customize/mns necessary or not ? And the xml parameters to change are actually different between LlabTooFeR and OP,
then which one are correct ?
But where are the actual apn settings for the carrier network ?, in which file.
For the people that succeeded, was the ims APN added automatically by the phone or did you add it yourself ?
Did anyone succeeded for an Orange carrier in any country ?
Thank you for any suggestions or tips.
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Try to add attached 22610.xml in /system/customize/mns folder.
And add the line
Code:
<item name="22610" CNmapfile="default.prop">22610.xml</item>
in /system/customize/mns_map.xml file.
Save and reboot system.
Golv said:
Try to add attached 22610.xml in /system/customize/mns folder.
And add the line
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<item name="22610" CNmapfile="default.prop">22610.xml</item>
in /system/customize/mns_map.xml file.
Save and reboot system.
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Hi @Golv
I tried too many times but I could not succeed.
help please
Mnc 286
Mcc 02
But the device must be certified by the carrier, right? I mean, if you modify that lines but the carrier does not certificate HTC devices... How can it works??
Finally Volte working on HTC U11
Thanks to 8bitbang Finally I was able to get VOLTE working on HTC U11 J15 unlocked version by following these steps.
1.) Downloaded the attachment provided.
2.) Extract the zip and copy default.xml files from MNS & ACC folder and paste files into device MNS & ACC folder situated in system/customize.
3.) Delete all other files except default.xml from MNS & ACC folder.
4.) Reboot the device and it's done
I tested on JIO network (India carrier) and it worked flawlessly.
Did you have to Contact the Carrier to have them add you to the VoLTE network? Or just changing the files worked?
grafik2 said:
Did you have to Contact the Carrier to have them add you to the VoLTE network? Or just changing the files worked?
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HTC U11 was already supported by my carrier so it was a matter of getting VOLTE settings right.
BTW I also tested with another VOLTE carrier which doesn't support HTC U11 and as expected it didn't work. So carrier must recognize your handset.
Anyone managed this on an AOSP-based ROM?
This works for HTC m10?
Unlocked version, carrier: Telekom Romania.
Please help me.
Brother I have HTC u11 bought from Saudi I can't find the folder is it required to root I want to use with Jio if need which app should I use I tried many app but no use please help