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Do not buy International if you use ATT LTE!

It was very difficult to find a concrete 'yes' or 'no' answer on the various threads here (a lot of discussion of bands and such which may be insanely intimidating to a new user / member). So, from what I've discovered from use and forums, and please correct me if I'm wrong, is that if you are use the 4G LTE network in America you will not be able to connect and use the enhanced speeds on the G900F model. Instead, you'll be stuck with 3G (if you're lucky) and 2G speeds.
Like I said, if anyone knows otherwise and if so can correct me in a very direct (and respectful) way so as to not intimidate new users (like my self) please do so. Especially since I'll be selling my G900F shortly. I truly do thank the Flying Spaghetti Monster that I kept my G900A version just in-case I found any problems with the international version.

onyxkhan said:
It was very difficult to find a concrete 'yes' or 'no' answer on the various threads here (a lot of discussion of bands and such which may be insanely intimidating to a new user / member). So, from what I've discovered from use and forums, and please correct me if I'm wrong, is that if you are use the 4G LTE network in America you will not be able to connect and use the enhanced speeds on the G900F model. Instead, you'll be stuck with 3G (if you're lucky) and 2G speeds.
Like I said, if anyone knows otherwise and if so can correct me in a very direct (and respectful) way so as to not intimidate new users (like my self) please do so. Especially since I'll be selling my G900F shortly. I truly do thank the Flying Spaghetti Monster that I kept my G900A version just in-case I found any problems with the international version.
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You could have Googled this info within 10 minutes like here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709458, instead you layed back to wait for others to answer your question This is not the XDA way mate!

gee2012 said:
You could have Googled this info within 10 minutes like here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709458, instead you layed back to wait for others to answer your question This is not the XDA way mate!
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Thank you gee2012 for feeling the need to be insulting instead of adding anything productive. Because I am a new user to the Android OS, mentioned that I scanned through the forums here and did not find a clear and concise answer to my very direct question, and found conflicting information through google searches as well as threads here I thought I could possibly help out other new users who may have the same question and feel a bit daunted by the sheer wealth of technical information here. I thought helping each other out, especially those brand new to the OS, was the XDA way. Not responding with a purely negative message to someone trying to be helpful.

onyxkhan said:
Thank you gee2012 for feeling the need to be insulting instead of adding anything productive. Because I am a new user to the Android OS, mentioned that I scanned through the forums here and did not find a clear and concise answer to my very direct question, and found conflicting information through google searches as well as threads here I thought I could possibly help out other new users who may have the same question and feel a bit daunted by the sheer wealth of technical information here. I thought helping each other out, especially those brand new to the OS, was the XDA way. Not responding with a purely negative message to someone trying to be helpful.
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I`am not insulting or dissing anyone mate but you only had to compare for instance the G900F supported LTE bands with the used ATT bands on Google and you`re question would have been answered.

gee2012 said:
You could have Googled this info within 10 minutes like here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709458, instead you layed back to wait for others to answer your question This is not the XDA way mate!
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gee2012 said:
I`am not insulting or dissing anyone mate but you only had to compare for instance the G900F supported LTE bands with the ATT bands and thats it on Google and you`re question would have been answered.
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No disrespect meant and I apologize for not being specific in my response to you. When I say conflicting information it was based on a google search for what I felt was a basic question, "Does the S5 G900F support the ATT 4G LTE network?" That query led to websites with conflicting information (a few said it did, a few said it didn't, and a few more said 'maybe'). When I came across more information via these forums and more google searching there was no clear and distinct answer that was readily found. What was found, like you referred to, was information on base bands. Because I was new not only to the Android OS but the complexities of phones outside of the walled garden that is iOS I investigated what a base band was. From here I continued my search into the ATT bands and compared them to the S5 G900F model to see if they were compatible. Once figuring out that they were not I had answered my own question. After realizing that there are others out there who either don't have the knowledge, access to, or time I thought I'd share my 'discovery' (and yes, I realize it was not really one) with others.
So yes, you were insulting when you said I "'layed [laid] back to wait for others to answer your question" as I didn't. You assumed from my simple and brief post that I had not taken the time to do any actual searching and was lazily waiting for someone to answer my question. It was an incorrect inference which led to a seemingly sarcastic response (and associated ) which while it won't dissuade me from posting or asking questions does not, IMO, represent the helpful community aspect of XDA.
With that said I see you are a Recognized Contributor, so thank you for the information you've contributed to others throughout XDA.

I am noting more than you are. Just trying to help others by reading and trying to figure out how things work.
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G900F met Tapatalk

Questions about Exynos and Android development

Hello dear, I have a galaxy note 4 which is an N910u (exynos). I know that CyanogenMod does not support this s**t. Also, I miss the old days with my CM 11 s3 LTE. Therefore, I want to contribute to the work in bringing CM into Exynos. However, I am NOT a well educated developer or even a developer. I googled many pieces of information, I found that there are just too much. I can hard to related them all into a single system. So I got some questions in starting my journey. I will be glad if you can help me. Thank you.
1. Apart form git, what should I learn in order to start my journey?
2. I am wondering if a person (LIke me, not even a developer) can look into Exynos Chipsets. Or should I leave this out?
3. I can't relate the role of Kernel, Baseband, Recovery, boatload and Rom in a phone. Even if I have googled what they are, I still haven't got the idea of them. Could someone please help me explain them in a simpler way?
I will keep this post updated.

Hello? Anybody here?

CM is available for the Note 4 Exynos: CLICK
It's still a WIP though.

Are G900T really able to make phone calls in France?

Hello,
My title is a bit misleading since I have already successfully had phone calls on a G900T on the Free network. However, it's very unreliable and most of the times my calls don't go through: I just get a hangup after 1 minute, and didn't even get a dialtone.
Is there anything I can do to make it better? I'm not on stock ROM anymore but on crDroid 4.6.1 (latest version available in the "Unified Development" section). I have enabled all bandwidths in the settings ("Preferred network type" is LTE/DSCDMA/CDMA/EvDo/GSM/WCDMA). I have this for baseband: G900TUVU1GQC2) and kernel is Linux 3.4.113-lineageos-g0ed263d.
Thanks for any help/info!

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Hello, My title is a bit misleading since I have already successfully had phone calls on a G900T on the Free network.........
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This is a tough question since the device is, in general, compatible with the French Network Provider but, it looks like the device is lacking on a very small band of frequencies for the Free Network.
Though it's always "encouraged" for the use of the SM-G900F (International Variant) since it has a much broader frequency range across the board.
I did locate the following link that reflects the same/similar question as yours. It may be a few years old but, the information, in general, should still be relevant today.
https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...-galaxy-s5-model-should-i-purchase-where.html
This is the best I can help you with but, I do hope that it is helpful and maybe someone here can provide you with something a bit more helpful.
You can always try to obtain some member guidance within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device and variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
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Thanks for your answer Ibuprophen, I'll look into the links you gave and hope to find more info from there!
Cheers!

IN2020 Showed up with OxygenOS and a Fingerprint scanner that won't work

Short story long, I bought a OP8P from a Canadian reseller (I'm in Canada) and I knew they have a history of selling grey market devices, but I've bought 3 OP devices from them before with 0 issues at all.
I got a great deal on an Open Box OP9P 256/12GB for about 1100CAD (850USD) and was thrilled when it arrived looking literally brand new, everything was mint, and nothing had been opened. I fired it up, and the fingerprint reader refused to work out of the box. I set it up without this, and everything works totally flawless, but I NEED it for several work related applications, plus ease of use. I did some research into the model I have, and its listed as the IN2020 aka - The China Model. I have no problems with running a Chinese device *waves to Xi Jinping* but apparently these models came with Hydrogen OS..... When I check this model, its running OxygenOS 10.5.13.IN11AA leading me to think maybe someone hacked an OEM Global firmware onto this before I got it???
I'm looking for solutions, or someone to set me on the right track here. I reached out to the reseller, and they'll refund me, but they won't replace it as they're all sold out of "Open Box" models, and the normal model is another 150 dollars (which would possibly have the same problem?)
Thanks in advance for any help!

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[CLOSED] Help with my first cellphone OS swap.

I am currently looking for an alternative OS or ROM on a phone. My big challenges are I have a great grand fathered in at&t data plan. I don't want to loose and There is no good phone that is both on their list and seems to give me the option to try different ROMS or OS's. That also fits my need for dual sim.
I truly believe if there is a place that linux could fit best it is on my private device. I don't mind windows for my Daily desktop but in the past few months I have watched the location data icon flash on the top of my phone despite having turned location data off. It would be nothing for google to truly allow us to make this choice on our own. An it always felt wrong to get a google phone hack it and then side load a ROM like copper or even lineage.
I haven't looked into Paranoid Android user yet. The real thing I keep bumping my head against as previously stated is compatibility with AT&T so I guess I am here to ask the following questions.
If I do a custom OS like Post Market OS, Sailfish, even Ubuntu touch. Will one screw with my AT&T plan while others don't. Its not like I am going to tell them Im switching the OS but I imagine there is something in there that allows them to throttle remotely and prevents tethering etc? perhaps one of the choices spoofs that better than others. What is the best ROM/OS for this? Crapy call by the courts on that one BTW when that decision was handed down years ago, and kudos to the absolute BOSS who went after AT&T. Funny thing is I am not even that big of a hot spot user. I have no problem with cafe wifi. It's not like I am doing banking there and I air gap that Laptop from my home wifi. The rare occasion that I have needed it was a recent business trip and even that wasn't allot of data. But I digress.
Second question I want to support the linux community that are building new OS's for existing devices as I think that work is really important for the fourth house privacy etc. I have been thinking about it and I think the best way to do it would be to hire a new developer to give a hand to an existing project for a few weeks. Fresh eyes and all that. Any recommendations on how to select one or from where?
It's not that there is anything wrong with ROM's but they all use AOSP and allot live hardware designed for there retail version android meaning they get at least a licensing fee for each one not to mention In-Q-Tell.
I am sure you figured out I am thinking about POST market OS on the 6T and that's why I am posting this here. I tried a post in a more general forum but crickets. Thanks for any help in advance.

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