As everybody knows the At&t version of the Note will be using a qualcomm chip. Now i know the chip different compared to the skyrocket but i was wondering you guys think its possible to flash the Tmobile Galaxy S2 modem and get Tmobile 3G service.
Reason why i asked this because the Skyrocket and Tmo GS2 are similar in nearly every aspect except that they both use slightly different chips i believe. But there software and modem can be interchangeable. So i was wondering if the same possibility can happen on the Note.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400816&page=6
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400816&page=6
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Difference thats the unlocked version which doesn't have similar hardware to the the GSM US GS2, and if trying to flash would brick the Note. Unless you start from scratch which is a hassle. The AT&T has similar hardware to the GS2 in US so the modem switch wouldn't require much work besides a simple modem flash i believe. This is due to my experience with the Skyrocket and the Tmo GS2.
Any other thoughts on this? I'm on T-Mobile and will gladly give up my int version for the at&t one.
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Typically AT&T version will have even less 3G band support than international version. For example, GS2 international has quad band 3G while AT&T i777 only has triband 3G.
The chance that you will see 3G on T-Mo on AT&T Note is close to zero. That's the price you pay for chosing T-Mo.
foxbat121 said:
Typically AT&T version will have even less 3G band support than international version. For example, GS2 international has quad band 3G while AT&T i777 only has triband 3G.
The chance that you will see 3G on T-Mo on AT&T Note is close to zero. That's the price you pay for chosing T-Mo.
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The At&t Note has nearly the same hardware as the Samsung Skyrocket.(which does support T-Mobile 3g) All that needs to be done is flashing the t989 radio.
I suppose only time will tell if it will work on the Note also.
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The At&t Note has nearly the same hardware as the Samsung Skyrocket.(which does support T-Mobile 3g) All that needs to be done is flashing the t989 radio.
I suppose only time will tell if it will work on the Note also.
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Well its 749.99 off contract, right now idk if its worth it since in 2 months the SGS3 is coming out due to rumors. Well so far everything lines up the Gnote seems to have the same internals of the GS2 so the modem will most likely to work.
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The At&t Note has nearly the same hardware as the Samsung Skyrocket.(which does support T-Mobile 3g) All that needs to be done is flashing the t989 radio.
I suppose only time will tell if it will work on the Note also.
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Not sure if you mean a stock Skyrocket but when I used my wife's T mobile SIM card to unlock my skyrocket it got edge for data not 3G. I think this is harder than it sounds. Hopefully someone can get this to work.
planoman said:
Not sure if you mean a stock Skyrocket but when I used my wife's T mobile SIM card to unlock my skyrocket it got edge for data not 3G. I think this is harder than it sounds. Hopefully someone can get this to work.
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What he meant is that Skyrocket uses the same Qualcomm chip as T-Mo GS2. All you have to do is flash the T-Mo GS2 modem. Since there is no T-Mo GNote, you will have to take the risk to try T-Mo GS2 modem youself which may or maynot work and may brick your phone.
There also could be differences in attena design that may not work the best for 1700Mhz AWS band.
I'm suggesting a good rom/kernel/radio combination for the att note. I have a skyrocket on T-Mobile 4g with 3-7 mbps download and 100kps upload for some reason...I flashed the tpc custom rom and custom kernel and tried each radio till the telus radio showed up 4g...its working great thus far. Im going to try the same combo on my note when cwm is released and stable. Hopefully it works
Working: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1521755
dude why dont't you
SladeNoctis said:
As everybody knows the At&t version of the Note will be using a qualcomm chip. Now i know the chip different compared to the skyrocket but i was wondering you guys think its possible to flash the Tmobile Galaxy S2 modem and get Tmobile 3G service.
Reason why i asked this because the Skyrocket and Tmo GS2 are similar in nearly every aspect except that they both use slightly different chips i believe. But there software and modem can be interchangeable. So i was wondering if the same possibility can happen on the Note.
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read before you start posting?
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SladeNoctis said:
As everybody knows the At&t version of the Note will be using a qualcomm chip. Now i know the chip different compared to the skyrocket but i was wondering you guys think its possible to flash the Tmobile Galaxy S2 modem and get Tmobile 3G service.
Reason why i asked this because the Skyrocket and Tmo GS2 are similar in nearly every aspect except that they both use slightly different chips i believe. But there software and modem can be interchangeable. So i was wondering if the same possibility can happen on the Note.
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read before you start posting?
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read before you start posting?
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Why don't you read before posting? Look at the date of the post, it was before the AT&T Note was even released, obviously before it was found out that it does work for T-mobile.
and here's the HOWTO Guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547114
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I am selling my i777 for funding for a note, thus guy in Ecuador wants to but it and he is asking me if it will work there? I have the phone unlocked but I don't know anything about international use..would he have to have a certain modem flashed to make it work right down there?
Any opinions on trading in my g2 for a note other than the size difference..i have larger fingers and hands so I think it will be a okay fit for size.
Thanks!
I'am using I777 in Brazil without any problem. Depends on the carrier he may need to flash a different modem for the best performance.
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Yeah some modems are Samsung modems and not att specific
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i use my i777 here in egypt without any problems. using a vodafone gsm sim card. had to change the modem from kh7 to kk6 though.
I'm using in Brazil(Claro) and never flashed a modem.
works fine!
By default, it's not unlocked - but unlocking it is easy with root.
Depends on bands that they use there. Phone will definitely work under GSM, and it will get 3G unless they use bands other than 850/1900/2100Mhz.
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Any opinions on trading in my g2 for a note other than the size difference..i have larger fingers and hands so I think it will be a okay fit for size.
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Reading some where here at the XDA forums, they say G2 is better than the note. Set a side bigger screen for the note, I don't know if you wants to do that. Just my 2 cents.
International Note - Yes, def. something I'd consider.
AT&T Note - Horribly crippled mangled abomination.
Like the title says what's better or preference from any body who has these phones I. Planning g on unlocking the att version to use on tmoblie 4g unlimited thanks
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rg1973 said:
Like the title says what's better or preference from any body who has these phones I. Planning g on unlocking the att version to use on tmoblie 4g unlimited thanks
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Dude,
It works very well! I have the AT&T Note... I unlocked it ($25 on ebay, I prefer this method as the seller has a reputation to protect). I then had it rooted, then flashed over to T-Mobile (http://rootgalaxynote.com/).
I did a test on the $30 - 1,500 minute plan (only 30 megs of data) to see how it works. I did this before flashing the modem and the 2G/Edge doesn't work well at all for the Note. However, after flashing the modem, it screams on TMO's 4G.
Good luck to you, but flash it and don't look back!
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Dude,
It works very well! I have the AT&T Note... I unlocked it ($25 on ebay, I prefer this method as the seller has a reputation to protect). I then had it rooted, then flashed over to T-Mobile (http://rootgalaxynote.com/).
I did a test on the $30 - 1,500 minute plan (only 30 megs of data) to see how it works. I did this before flashing the modem and the 2G/Edge doesn't work well at all for the Note. However, after flashing the modem, it screams on TMO's 4G.
Good luck to you, but flash it and don't look back!
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Thanks for your feedback
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But just as a heads up, the exynos chip in the international version is not LTE equipped. So, if you get the international model it won't work on Tmobile's 4g bands even if you flash/hack/pray to the cell gods or anything else to your phone.
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But just as a heads up, the exynos chip in the international version is not LTE equipped. So, if you get the international model it won't work on Tmobile's 4g bands even if you flash/hack/pray to the cell gods or anything else to your phone.
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LOL thanks that def would be the deal breaker
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I'm not totally sure but, I believe if you get the international it will work on tmobile's hspa+. You shouldn't have to get the AT&T version if you just want to use the phone on tmobile and, are ok without LTE. Hspa+ is still very fast.
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Anyone else using T-Mobile with the att note
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I'm using simple mobile with the At&t model. I get around 3mb down.
But just as a heads up, the exynos chip in the international version is not LTE equipped. So, if you get the international model it won't work on Tmobile's 4g bands even if you flash/hack/pray to the cell gods or anything else to your phone.
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T-Mobile doesn't even have LTE so it doesn't make a difference.
The AT&T Note is the only one that works with T-Mobile 4G which again, is not LTE.
Also, no the international version does NOT get T-Mobile hspa +.
The international version ONLY gets EDGE on T-Mobile.
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rg1973 said:
Like the title says what's better or preference from any body who has these phones I. Planning g on unlocking the att version to use on tmoblie 4g unlimited thanks
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA
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read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547114
and read this for Troubleshooting http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1521755
I almost bought an international one for tmo.. glad I read this thread first
AllGamer said:
read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547114
and read this for Troubleshooting http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1521755
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Bought a AT&T gonna try the straight talk unlimited maybe I wont need to unlock it anyway,if straight talk sucks then I can always do the T-Mobile hack I'm not on a contract with either. Wondering if anyone else is useing straight talk and what they think if it .I do want to root this and get rd of the att crap any suggestions r welcome
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I have one I do not use due to it being GSM and want to get rid of to buy a one I can actually use[Galaxy nexus CDMA].
I put the listing on Ebay[expired],Craigslist and Swappa. I would try the XDA forum as ive been told but there I cannot post there due to the new restrictions. Can you help out XDA?
EternalPal said:
I have one I do not use due to it being CDMAand want to get rid of to buy a one I can actually use[Galaxy nexus GSM].
I put the listing on Ebay[expired],Craigslist and Swappa. I would try the XDA forum as ive been told but there I cannot post there due to the new restrictions. Can you help out XDA?
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you have a cdma i777?
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gsrrr said:
you have a cdma i777?
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i think he means a wcdma?
try ebay instasale
http://instantsale.ebay.com/offer/Samsung-SGH-i777-Galaxy-S-II/37137/
dirtbikerr450 said:
i think he means a wcdma?
try ebay instasale
http://instantsale.ebay.com/offer/Samsung-SGH-i777-Galaxy-S-II/37137/
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yes sorry WCDMA , and they only give me 137.80 for it :/ not enough for a used galaxy.
I'm confused what the GSM galaxy nexus will offer over the GS II. Don't they both use the same HSPA+ / WCDMA frequencies, if you get the GSM version?
Regardless I think you will be extremely lucky if you can find a way to swap a Galaxy S II for a Galaxy Nexus. If you ever do find a way that by some miracle gets you a GSM Galaxy Nexus for a i777 straight over, do let us know.
XDA does have a marketplace forum for buying, selling, and trading.
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Here you go
http://www.gazelle.com/catalog/cell-phones/samsung/galaxy/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-sgh-i777/477464-gpid
quarlow said:
I'm confused what the GSM galaxy nexus will offer over the GS II. Don't they both use the same HSPA+ / WCDMA frequencies, if you get the GSM version?
Regardless I think you will be extremely lucky if you can find a way to swap a Galaxy S II for a Galaxy Nexus. If you ever do find a way that by some miracle gets you a GSM Galaxy Nexus for a i777 straight over, do let us know.
XDA does have a marketplace forum for buying, selling, and trading.
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I don't have a CDMA network to use the phone right now its just sitting there. I have verizon thus my need for a GSM phone. I know it does but with the new restrictions I cannot post or even look at the forum :/
I think your confused. You cant use any GSM phone on Verizon. Unless maybe its unlocked? Verizon is CDMA. Along with Sprint. GSM can be used with ATT and T Mobile. i777 is for ATT. Unless you have the International version i9100. Then you should be able to put a T Mobile sim in it.
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I think your confused. You cant use any GSM phone on Verizon. Unless maybe its unlocked? Verizon is CDMA. Along with Sprint. GSM can be used with ATT and T Mobile. i777 is for ATT. Unless you have the International version i9100. Then you should be able to put a T Mobile sim in it.
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Wait a second, so your saying I CAN use my i777 on verizon?its the AT&T model. I was told by AT&T that i cannot use this phone on verizon.
Edit: Nvm. So I need to purchase a verizon nexus. Ok. well I guess I still need to sale this phone.
EternalPal said:
Wait a second, so your saying I CAN use my i777 on verizon?its the AT&T model. I was told by AT&T that i cannot use this phone on verizon.
Edit: Nvm. So I need to purchase a verizon nexus. Ok. well I guess I still need to sale this phone.
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Yes, you need a CDMA/LTE Galaxy Nexus for Verizon. The i777 will not work on Verizon.
None of AT&T's LTE phones will work on Verizon, even if unlocked. What AT&T calls 4G that isn't LTE, their HSPA+, is also referred to as WCDMA, plus their 3G is called WCDMA, but its not CDMA like Verizon or Sprint. If that wasn't confusing enough both AT&T and Verizon use 700 MHz LTE, but they are not using the same section of the 700 range so they are not interoperable. Unlike EDGE (2G) that is interopeable on AT&T vs T-Mobile. And some regions of AT&T and T-Mobile use the same 3G frequencies, so some 3G phones have limited functionality on both GSM networks.
Basic rule of thumb, for best results get a phone specifically made for your carrier.
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Yes, you need a CDMA/LTE Galaxy Nexus for Verizon. The i777 will not work on Verizon.
None of AT&T's LTE phones will work on Verizon, even if unlocked. What AT&T calls 4G that isn't LTE, their HSPA+, is also referred to as WCDMA, plus their 3G is called WCDMA, but its not CDMA like Verizon or Sprint. If that wasn't confusing enough both AT&T and Verizon use 700 MHz LTE, but they are not using the same section of the 700 range so they are not interoperable. Unlike EDGE (2G) that s interopeable on AT&T vs T-Mobile. And some regions of AT&T and T-Mobile se the same 3G frequencies, so some 3G phones have limited functionality on both GSM networks.
Basic rule of thumb, for best results get a phone specifically made for your carrier.
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Yeah it was a gift so i didnt really have a say in it. but thanks for the info none the less
I just brought the price down to 300 on swappa incase anyone is interested.
These phones aren't going to sell for nearly what they could a few months ago sadly. U can grab one for almost nothing nowadays by signing up for new contract. I got mine for a hundred. But u see them for as low as 25 bucks.
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Phalanx7621 said:
These phones aren't going to sell for nearly what they could a few months ago sadly. U can grab one for almost nothing nowadays by signing up for new contract. I got mine for a hundred. But u see them for as low as 25 bucks.
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I got mine for a penny during Black Friday on Amazon. I've seen people asking $400-$500 for a GS2 on Craigslist, though.
raduque said:
I got mine for a penny during Black Friday on Amazon. I've seen people asking $400-$500 for a GS2 on Craigslist, though.
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Yeah I know, it'll take those people a bit to realize but the price will steadily decline. Not like horrible but.....meh. I don't care I'm never selling this *****
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Tmobile getting the note on July 11 pre loaded with ics???
Galaxy note running paranoid ;-)
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Tmobile getting the note on July 11 pre loaded with ics???
Galaxy note running paranoid ;-)
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Yes it will.
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Maybe an update for us?? Wishful thinking I know
Galaxy note running paranoid ;-)
hopefully we can flash Tmobile ICS rom on our AT&T GNOTE for those who are using At&t Note on Tmobile networks. can't wait to find out if it is gonna work... At&t GS2 Skyrocket and Tmobile GS2 roms were interchangeable so maybe the NOTE is gonna be the same..
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hopefully we can flash Tmobile ICS rom on our AT&T GNOTE for those who are using At&t Note on Tmobile networks. can't wait to find out if it is gonna work... At&t GS2 Skyrocket and Tmobile GS2 roms were interchangeable so maybe the NOTE is gonna be the same..
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From what I understand, we can do it as long as we don't flash the radio and bootloaders. This is as long as they have the same hardware (except the radio of course). If they are going with a different processor, we will be able to use the ROMs but only if they are heavily modified.
As mha1021 said, it would be like porting ROMs from the Skyrocket to the GS2, but you can't flash them as-is.
Would be nice if this helps us get better 4g speeds
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Hey guys.
I have been using the galaxy note on wind mobiles AWS network. After 5 months using the note on wind I can honestly say no radio can achieve a solid connection.
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Do you mind elaborating a little more
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That's not a surprise. Its not designed for that frequency. An unlocked t-mobile phone would be the better choice.
Try padwan. I use wind as well and this rom runs great
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rangercaptain said:
That's not a surprise. Its not designed for that frequency. An unlocked t-mobile phone would be the better choice.
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Note supports all frequencies required for Wind or any AWS carriers. T-Mobile Galaxy Note has the same hardware as AT&T or any Canadian Galaxy Note. So, if the phone is unlocked, it should work no matter where the phone was from.
You just need to find the right modem to work with Wind. Try different ones and see which one works.
Unlocking the phone doesn't change the frequencies that it can pick up does it I thought that was hardwired with the attenae
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From what I read flashing new modem still won't give you a solid connection. Look for a T-mobile note or save up for the AWS Note2.
Its not worth it to carry around an unstable phone, what happens when you need it in an emergency?
ddochi11 said:
Note supports all frequencies required for Wind or any AWS carriers. T-Mobile Galaxy Note has the same hardware as AT&T or any Canadian Galaxy Note. So, if the phone is unlocked, it should work no matter where the phone was from.
You just need to find the right modem to work with Wind. Try different ones and see which one works.
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"supports" and works correctly are not the same. I can put low octane gasoline in my car, and it will run, but it will run very poorly. My experience will suffer compared to the experience of running with the correct fuel.
I'm just saying since we have the versions for both networks, get the best phone, and quit working so hard to have only a so-so experience.
rangercaptain said:
"supports" and works correctly are not the same. I can put low octane gasoline in my car, and it will run, but it will run very poorly. My experience will suffer compared to the experience of running with the correct fuel.
I'm just saying since we have the versions for both networks, get the best phone, and quit working so hard to have only a so-so experience.
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My point is that T-Mo Note is the same as all other Note hardware-wise. The only difference is that T-Mo is locked to its network with its own software.
To use Wind, he is going to have to unlock the phone with T-Mo or other carrier-locked Note. So, if he already has a Note in-hand, it is just a matter of finding the right ROM/radio/modem.
IF current radio/modem selections really are less than 100% stable, it is OP's decision to find a T-Mo Note (if that guarantees 100% stable service), or to wait for new radio/modem.
mistamikel said:
Try padwan. I use wind as well and this rom runs great
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Clearly, this guy has no problem with Wind, and there is a working solution out there. OP just needs to work a little to find it.
If you flash a t-mobile rom on the at&t phone and vise-versa, neither phone works correctly. So they may look the same on paper but they are not the same inside.
If you think they are the same hardware, go to the t-mobile note development thread and flash the stock ICS and you will find out they are not the same.
When I was on Wind, I didn't have trouble using the Telus and Vk1 modded modems worked fine. The Blaze modem was terrible though.
Sent from my Galaxy Note!
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When I was on Wind, I didn't have trouble using the Telus and Vk1 modded modems worked fine. The Blaze modem was terrible though.
Sent from my Galaxy Note!
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Alright so how do I flash the VK1 modem and update to the latest available ROM?
When I was testing on Wind, Blaze modem actually worked the best.
Rom and radio/modem are independent of each other, and rom didn't seem to affect my network connectivity.
Hi guys,
I have the Galaxy note i717 from rogers it is similar to the ATT version. So i just sim unlocked it and am not using wind mobile. It has been working fine out the box on 4G and 3G. i looked at the specs and it was the AWS was for LTE, so im confused how is this working with wind on 3G and 4G since i didnt do any modifications. is there fall back?
use the latest radio from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45800942&postcount=243
AllGamer said:
use the latest radio from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45800942&postcount=243
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@ ALLGamer
I do not want to root this phone or flash anything. I am just asking how is it possible that it is working without modifications and I want to confirm that it is in fact working.
Check the base band, it will tell you which radio it's using, out of the box will not work with Wind
Most likely some body already flashed a compatible radio to it before you had it
AllGamer said:
use the latest radio from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45800942&postcount=243
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AllGamer said:
Check the base band, it will tell you which radio it's using, out of the box will not work with Wind
Most likely some body already flashed a compatible radio to it before you had it
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That may be becuase i bought it unlocked at a shop. So if it was not modified than it wont wokr? what would happen if i put a wind sim in an unmodified phone would it show wind away all the time. So since mine just says wind and not wind away does that mean it was modified and it is working
hshaikh said:
That may be becuase i bought it unlocked at a shop. So if it was not modified than it wont wokr? what would happen if i put a wind sim in an unmodified phone would it show wind away all the time. So since mine just says wind and not wind away does that mean it was modified and it is working
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actually, on an original i717 if you just stick in a Wind SIM card, you won't even get network service within the city
if you go out to roaming areas, then yes you will get Wind Away