I have seen many Thread about I9000 trying to convert T959 modem to use the T-mobile network. What i couldn't find is from T959 to I9000 to make it to the international version.
I have the T-Mobile Vibrant T-959 unlocked with ECLAIR. I know that the network band of this phone is 850/900/1800/1900. i found the result according to Samsung website. I know in another post it was said that it is hardware issue but the hardware is 850/900/1800/1900.
I live in the United Arab Emirates and the network band here is 900/1800 similar to the European or Asian Network. but the T-mobile uses 850/1900 so i couldn't get 3G or any kind of internet connection here, unless i find a WiFi connection. I need the 3G connection on the move.
I want to know is there any way to change the the modem band to I9000? so that i can use a custom rom like Darky which is Stable according to many users.
I would never be using the phone on US T-mobile or any Network in the US.
You might think this Question is redundant and has already been answered but i search every where but it comes back empty.
Your feedback would be highly Appreciated!!!!
I don't think you can actually change your phone's bands.
However, an unlocked US T-Mobile Vibrant should be working on 3G. According to Wikipedia, the two 3G networks in UAE (du and Etisalat?) use the 2100MHz band, which should be supported.
Thanks for the reply, i tried everything but nothing worked.
One more question to ask, what will happen if i flash i9000 rom and radio on a T-mobile phone. Or should i just flash it with a T-mobile rom without changing the radio, and if the sim gets locked I will just unlock?
this is the final question to ask.
Don't know if this helps but I use my unlocked vibrant in the uk, so if European bands are the same...it should work.
You can change roms and I would recommend you should but you can't use an i9000 modem.
Do you have a Sim with a data plan?
Can you text or make calls?
pvspencer22 said:
You can change roms and I would recommend you should but you can't use an i9000 modem.
Do you have a Sim with a data plan?
Can you text or make calls?
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Yes i can make a calls and send Text but no internet connection. I just bought data plan for my sim.
So i Should get Vibrant custom rom not the I9000 rom?
And thank you Guys for your replay, I hope this tread will help other confused users on XDA
I would like everyone to know that it is not good thing to change there modem from T959 to i9000 your phone will brick never do it.
I just flashed a new rom from Trigger 3.2 which upgraded to Froyo 2.2 and i put in the settings for the Access Point and it works perfectly.
So if you have any difficulty accessing 3g or HSDPA connection on android 2.1 just upgrade it and it will work.
How did you conclude you're not on 3G? Do you get EDGE or GPRS internet connection?
So i need the 1800 mhz how can i do?
Flash a i9000 modem and see if it works.
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There is the possibility to brick the phone?
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Hello everyone i Live in Panama and my provider (Cable and Wireless Panama) uses 850mhz band for 3G, i've been searching on the forums but I didnt found a clear answer if it is posisble or not to use the band for 3G on the vibrant.
Maybe with a custom modem, a i9000 port or something else?
Thanks
download sgs tools do research how to navigate in menu and what is where and what for and ,there is option for switching bands on the fly .
di3gopa said:
Hello everyone i Live in Panama and my provider (Cable and Wireless Panama) uses 850mhz band for 3G, i've been searching on the forums but I didnt found a clear answer if it is posisble or not to use the band for 3G on the vibrant.
Maybe with a custom modem, a i9000 port or something else?
Thanks
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If you've got a T-Mobile Vibrant (T959); it wouldn't be possible to get 3g on the 850mhz band. The T959 only has AWS(1700/2100)/1900/2100 for 3g. This is a hardware limitation (radio), so there isn't any software fixes that will allow you to be on anything other than EDGE in this case.
IIRC, the Bell Vibrant (i9000m) would get along just fine with your carrier because it has the 850mhz radio.
As far as I know, the Vibrant doesn't have the hardware capabilities for the 850mhz band. Your better off going and buying an i9000, which should work fine.
thanks
Thanks for the responeses, well it looks like i will have to change the phone/change carrier (most likely because C&W Panama sucks!)
i have a Samsung Galaxy i9000...
With Cable & Wireless Panama (+movil) carrier and cant get 3G coverage!!!
Android 2.2 working great!!!
Any idea???
thanks!
The vibrant does have 850mhz. You just have to enable it by using a code in the dialer to gain access to the band selection menu.
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philliple97 said:
The vibrant does have 850mhz. You just have to enable it by using a code in the dialer to gain access to the band selection menu.
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awww whaaaaat? your gonna say all that and not throw us squirrels some nuts???? details buster! lol
try typing *#*#197328640#*#* with the keypad
then choose whatever.
tryed that and it doesnt work on the rom in my sig
nothing happens
any clues how to get it to work
since you are on Cyanogen why dont you try one of the modems i posted in my thread, but before go search the other phones i have there for a 850mhz modem or try kp1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128571
Hello,
I have 2 unlocked vibrant phones working in Mexico using Telcel carrier, Telcel uses the same bands as ATT, I have a question, is possible to change the modem to use the 850mhz(3G) instead of Tmobile? I mean, is possible to modify the vibrant model to work in ATT 3g? I know they sell the captivate but for me the vibrant looks better
Thanks for you help
oskar_andrez said:
Hello,
I have 2 unlocked vibrant phones working in Mexico using Telcel carrier, Telcel uses the same bands as ATT, I have a question, is possible to change the modem to use the 850mhz(3G) instead of Tmobile? I mean, is possible to modify the vibrant model to work in ATT 3g? I know they sell the captivate but for me the vibrant looks better
Thanks for you help
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I am pretty sure that if you use a Captivate modem with a Vibrant 3g will work on ATT.
AFAIK, it's not possible to use the Vibrant with the 850MHz band for 3G. I have a Vibrant on AT&T and it works fine using the stock Vibrant modem with AT&T's 1900MHz 3G Band, but not the 850MHz one. Also, I don't think the Captivate modem works with the Vibrant, and even if it did, I doubt it would change the supported frequencies.
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AFAIK, it's not possible to use the Vibrant with the 850MHz band for 3G. I have a Vibrant on AT&T and it works fine using the stock Vibrant modem with AT&T's 1900MHz 3G Band, but not the 850MHz one. Also, I don't think the Captivate modem works with the Vibrant, and even if it did, I doubt it would change the supported frequencies.
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If you try it I am pretty sure it would, remember that thread about the modems and how GT-I9000 modems work on Vibrant. Well, one user said that he had had edge all along with his Vibrant then he tried a Captivate modem and wallah 3G.
Well I'm not sure what he was doing, but I've had 3G with a Vibrant on AT&T regardless of which vibrant modem I was on. I had tried this long ago and was experimenting with it. I turned off all of the bands except the WCDMA 850 one, but then it said "No Signal."
And like I said, the Vibrant DOES do 3G on AT&T, but it does it using AT&T's 1900MHz WCDMA band, instead of the 850MHz, but according to the Wikipedia, the OP's carrier is only using 850MHz, which I have found to not be supported in the Vibrant unless something changed recently
Hey Everyone,
I just picked up an unlocked/unbranded GTI-9100 and am only picking up the Edge network for T-Mobile USA. Is there a certain Modem or Kernel I need? The 9100 is on 2.3.3, so I guess I should root it and flash upgraded ROM/Kernel package? I am fimilar with ODIN as I have a Vibrant and a T-Mobile GS2.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I think you should double check your network settings and APNs
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ionious said:
I think you should double check your network settings and APNs
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My APN is the same as on my other T-Mobile phones?? HELP Please
Guess im just gonna ODIN the speedmod Kernel for root and Clockwork. Can an american get some help with his international phone?? Dang!!
You might get some help if you wait until someone with an answer reads your post .Thats assuming from the tile they pick up is a Yankee with an international version ..
If modem and kernel you have now dont work i cannot see why others would .
jje
vabeach454 said:
Hey Everyone,
I just picked up an unlocked/unbranded GTI-9100 and am only picking up the Edge network for T-Mobile USA. Is there a certain Modem or Kernel I need? The 9100 is on 2.3.3, so I guess I should root it and flash upgraded ROM/Kernel package? I am fimilar with ODIN as I have a Vibrant and a T-Mobile GS2.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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With the GT-I9100, you'll ONLY ever get Edge on T-Mobile USA. Doesn't matter what you flash. The phone simply doesn't have the hardware to receive 1700mhz UMTS, which is one of two necessary bands (the other being 2100mhz UMTS) for 3g/4g on T-Mobile USA's network.
The GT-I9100 will only ever get HSPA/HSPA+ on AT&T's network in the US. I'm sure of this - I have an I9100, and am on AT&T.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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With the GT-I9100, you'll ONLY ever get Edge on T-Mobile USA. Doesn't matter what you flash. The phone simply doesn't have the hardware to receive 1700mhz UMTS, which is one of two necessary bands (the other being 2100mhz UMTS) for 3g/4g on T-Mobile USA's network.
The GT-I9100 will only ever get HSPA/HSPA+ on AT&T's network in the US. I'm sure of this - I have an I9100, and am on AT&T.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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Thanks ^^^ That kinda sucks, but sounds like nothing I can do.
vabeach454 said:
Thanks ^^^ That kinda sucks, but sounds like nothing I can do.
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Nope. Not short of getting an AT&T account just for that phone, anyway.
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(sorry, here comes some snark)
Unless you're comfortable cracking open the phone, ripping out the antenna, replacing it with one that will receive 1700/2100 mhz UMTS, decompiling the OS, tweaking it to recognize the new frequencies, and recompiling.
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Nope. Not short of getting an AT&T account just for that phone, anyway.
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Unless you're comfortable cracking open the phone, ripping out the antenna, replacing it with one that will receive 1700/2100 mhz UMTS, decompiling the OS, tweaking it to recognize the new frequencies, and recompiling.
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Thanks... Looks like I can sell it for GOOD money to AT&T people for a good profit. I traded my wifes MyTouch 4G for it , so I am still in the good.
maybe flash KI3 modem... most stable one atm in my opinion!
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maybe flash KI3 modem... most stable one atm in my opinion!
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Extremely stupid answer please read post 6.
jje
omgitsniklas said:
maybe flash KI3 modem... most stable one atm in my opinion!
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Really??? *facepalm*
vabeach454 said:
Hey Everyone,
I just picked up an unlocked/unbranded GTI-9100 and am only picking up the Edge network for T-Mobile USA. Is there a certain Modem or Kernel I need? The 9100 is on 2.3.3, so I guess I should root it and flash upgraded ROM/Kernel package? I am fimilar with ODIN as I have a Vibrant and a T-Mobile GS2.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Im also in the US on t-mobile got this phone, and had no idea id only get edge. Edge does suck but I love this phone, ill keep this phone for awhile
How do I get the exclamation point off at bootup? Another Kernel??
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How do I get the exclamation point off at bootup? Another Kernel??
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You can either get a USB jig or flash a stock kernel back. Try a search. This has been asked a CRAPTON of times.
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You can either get a USB jig or flash a stock kernel back. Try a search. This has been asked a CRAPTON of times.
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OK... Thanks.
Ok I used my jig and cleared binary, but its still in DL mode. Can i restart the phone or do I have to use odin now?
EDIT: Nevermind I got it. lol
Remove battery .
jje
Just found this forum... have the exact same issue. I have the GT-I9100 Intl version from Australia and now in the USA for a couple of weeks using T Mobile.
The dude behind the counter asked if my phone was unlocked, which it is. I told him that it supports Quad Band UMTS 850, 900, 1800 and 2100mhz and he said I'd get full HSPA+ reception on the 2100mhz band...
Sure enough, it's only Edge. I THINK there might be a setting in the Device Config (on keypad * # * # 197328640 # * # *) and possibly change something to use the US 2100mhz or something like that...
I can live with using Edge, but just interesting whether it's just a config setting that needs to be changed in the handset itself to pickup a different connection type for US 2100mhz bands?
Whip Cracker said:
Just found this forum... have the exact same issue. I have the GT-I9100 Intl version from Australia and now in the USA for a couple of weeks using T Mobile.
The dude behind the counter asked if my phone was unlocked, which it is. I told him that it supports Quad Band UMTS 850, 900, 1800 and 2100mhz and he said I'd get full HSPA+ reception on the 2100mhz band...
Sure enough, it's only Edge. I THINK there might be a setting in the Device Config (on keypad * # * # 197328640 # * # *) and possibly change something to use the US 2100mhz or something like that...
I can live with using Edge, but just interesting whether it's just a config setting that needs to be changed in the handset itself to pickup a different connection type for US 2100mhz bands?
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I9100 only gets Edge on T-mobile USA because it doesn't receive 1700 WCDMA. If you want 3g/"4g" you'll have to go to ATT or another carrier that uses the same frequencies...
T-mobile USA uses AWS for high speed mobile internet, which REQUIRES BOTH 1700 & 2100mhz WCDMA. One is used for uplink, the other for downlink. Only receiving one of them won't work, which is why you're only getting Edge.
Dude behind the counter is wrong and doesn't seem to know how AWS works.
EDIT: BTW, UMTS and WCDMA are somewhat interchangeable in this instance.
first off i know the seniors are going to start *****ing at me for starting a tread when there is like 6 already. But this is different for many reasons:
1. bell galaxy s II i9100M does indeed support 1700 / 2100 UMTS as stated both in the booklet, and also on their webside. I own one and was wondering which modem file would allow those frequencies and how would i get it working with Mobilicity & Wind.
thanks in advance
http://www.bell.ca/Mobility/Products/Samsung_Galaxy_S_2_HD_LTE/Specifications.tab
Platform
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (upgradeable to Android 4.0)Apps storeGoogle Play
Connectivity
Network compatibility4G LTE and HSPA+Maximum download speedUp to 75 Mbps (4G LTE), up to 42 Mbps (HSPA+)HSPA/UMTS compatibility850/1700/1900/2100 MHzGPRS/EDGE compatibility850/900/1800/1900 MHzGlobal access Wi-Fi Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot DLNA GPS Bluetooth®Bluetooth® 3.0Other
Micro USB
HDMI via MHL (optional accessory)
directly form bells site
Wind & Mobilicity use AWS frequencies (1710–1755 up, 2110–2155 down) these are generally not supported by Bell Mobility branded handsets as Bell does not use these frequencies, the phone you linked is capable of the same frequencies as the GT-I9100M other than LTE and the GT-I9100M is not capable of H+ or 3G speeds on Wind or Mobilicity, in order to get 3g/H/H+ speeds on Wind or Mobilicity you would need an AWS capable phone (ie one from them or T-Mobile USA).
thank, now that's the answer i was looking for
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http://www.bell.ca/Mobility/Products/Samsung_Galaxy_S_2_HD_LTE/Specifications.tab
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You may or may not care, but this link is NOT to the i9100M.
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You may or may not care, but this link is NOT to the i9100M.
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That's true, but it doesn't matter for his particular question, the model he linked wont work on the network he wants to use it on either.
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That's true, but it doesn't matter for his particular question, the model he linked wont work on the network he wants to use it on either.
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Maybe it doesn't matter for that particular question, sure. I just was trying to let him know so he doesn't try to flash a firmware for the wrong model or something.
SGS2 GT-I9100M Bell Canada want to use with Wind Mobile Canada
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Maybe it doesn't matter for that particular question, sure. I just was trying to let him know so he doesn't try to flash a firmware for the wrong model or something.
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Hi, sorry to jump into this thread, but I would like to know f you went ahead with this phone into Wind service and if so, how did this work for you?
I started a thread and some body there told me maybe better to ask in these two threads... my problem is explained here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...1/post54374435
Thanks a lot for any contribution to my solution.
Can I unlock an i9100 to USA Tmobile services? Do I need to install a custom room to make it work with Tmobile?
I look everywhere and can't find the answer. I only see different countries rom but no USA rom.
If the i9100 is unlock, shouldn't I just put a sim card and it connects to Tmobile? I did that, it didn't ask for any unlock code and doesn't connect to Tmobile.
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Can I unlock an i9100 to USA Tmobile services? Do I need to install a custom room to make it work with Tmobile?
I look everywhere and can't find the answer. I only see different countries rom but no USA rom.
If the i9100 is unlock, shouldn't I just put a sim card and it connects to Tmobile? I did that, it didn't ask for any unlock code and doesn't connect to Tmobile.
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As far as i know it will not work for Tmobile's network because they uses a 1700 MHz band frequency for 3G. The i9100 doesn't support this band
You can try unlocking your device and try? but i think you'll only be able to just make phone calls and with the internet your gonna end up getting EDGE speeds which is really slow.
If you had the chance to trade your i9100 for the Tmobiles variant i'd do it or sell that one you got and get the TMobiles version?
metriod said:
Can I unlock an i9100 to USA Tmobile services? Do I need to install a custom room to make it work with Tmobile?
I look everywhere and can't find the answer. I only see different countries rom but no USA rom.
If the i9100 is unlock, shouldn't I just put a sim card and it connects to Tmobile? I did that, it didn't ask for any unlock code and doesn't connect to Tmobile.
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Yes, you can use it on t-mobile. However, depending on the area you live in, you may not get a 3G signal. You may only get EDGE speeds. T-Mobile primarily uses the 1700 mhz band for its 3G signal. They are however beginning to refarm some old 1900 mhz bands that currently are used for 2G data/voice and are converting it to 3G HSPA data. Check airportal.de to see if your area will have T-Mobile 1900 mhz HSPA coverage. Hope this helps.
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There's nothing to unlock in an international version. It's already unlocked.
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I have similar question, I'm going to US in the next month, I have i9100 and I'm wondering what mobile network will be the best for internet to me? Is there some network with similar bands as in Europe?