[Q] Will I lose 4G LTE after unlocking? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717

Like the thread says, I'm just wondering if after i unlock a Samsung Galaxy Note 4G LTE so that i can use it on my network, if it'll downgrade to HSPA+ or keep the 4G LTE

Nothing will change unless you flash a radio that does not support lte but even then you could just flash the stock radio again.
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I unlocked my AT&T Note and it works fine on LTE on AT&T's network.

Thanks guys! I'llgo ahead and unlock it and see how it goes!

genesys8 said:
Thanks guys! I'llgo ahead and unlock it and see how it goes!
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What do u use to Unlock?

This is a dumb question but how do u unlock it i have never tried...im just rooted running oc kernel and saurom 7.1
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where can I get Rogers modem file. the link I found is dead. Does this also revert the any custom ROM i717 back to original i717R? Thank you.

CreekDirt said:
I unlocked my AT&T Note and it works fine on LTE on AT&T's network.
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Thanks for the info

I have a galaxy note from rogers unlocked and i am using it on bell mobility network, i never saw LTE coming ON! is it because its unlocked? I made sure i have an lte sim card and i called bell and they said i should be able to see it! but even in downtown i never saw LTE!!!
How can i find out if my LTE is working?

lanwarrior said:
What do u use to Unlock?
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JB calhoun said:
This is a dumb question but how do u unlock it i have never tried...im just rooted running oc kernel and saurom 7.1
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You can try your carriers but personally I used cellunlocker.net. It was fast as **** and everything went smoothly. Cost $24.99.
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tabboud said:
I have a galaxy note from rogers unlocked and i am using it on bell mobility network, i never saw LTE coming ON! is it because its unlocked? I made sure i have an lte sim card and i called bell and they said i should be able to see it! but even in downtown i never saw LTE!!!
How can i find out if my LTE is working?
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Do a speed test ... if you see 32Mb download then you are on LTE, HSPA mode will hover around 6Mb.

roadster92 said:
Do a speed test ... if you see 32Mb download then you are on LTE, HSPA mode will hover around 6Mb.
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32Mb?! Damn, where are you at? I only get max 24Mb at Southern California.

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At&t note or international note for use with T-Mobile 4g unlimited plan

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!
MrJinx said:
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.
bonefan03 said:
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
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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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I777 working on tmobile?

Hey guys...Im doing a favor for a friend...he just got the I777 rooted ...but he wants to use it for Tmobile...what do i need to change for it to work with a custom rom...and then again can i port a rom from the tmobile S2 ...just modem?any input would be appreciated..
Edit:i have the E4GT on sprint...so i'm not really familiar with the gsm models...
While I should say use the search bar, all the information I've found is pretty outdated regarding this.
The simple answer is that you probably can't get it to work, at least not 3G/4G, if Edge is fine then you can unlock the phone with "Galaxy S Unlock" in the play store, just follow the directions listed, it's pretty simple.
The extended answer:
You might be able to depending on where you are. T-Mobile generally uses the 1700 MHz and 2100 MHz bands for 3G/4G, but the i777 doesn't use the 1700 MHz bands, instead it can use either 850, 1900, 2100 MHz bands for 3G/4G. However in preparation for LTE and just to increase bandwidth across 3G/4G they are starting to take some of their 1900 MHz spectrum from their edge networks and move it to 3G/4G/LTE. This has just started happening very recently and is currently in very few markets, however you may be in one of those, it is still expanding if you aren't but it may take a while. The only way you could know is if you took a T-Mobile sim card and put it in an unlocked i777 and if you get 3G/4G then you are good, otherwise you are stuck with Edge.
Souce: T-Mobile Employee
The S2 for ATT doesn't support 3g for T mobile and vice versa. There could be some weird instance as mentioned above where it could work but in most cases it won't.
Thank you very much for the update guys... I'll see what I can do...
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BuildUpNow said:
The S2 for ATT doesn't support 3g for T mobile and vice versa. There could be some weird instance as mentioned above where it could work but in most cases it won't.
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Mostly true, T-Mobile's S2 should work with AT&T's network, you may have to flash a new radio but theoretically it should work.
You cannot port a T-Mobile ROM because T-Mobile does not have a similar gs2. The T-Mobile gs2 is the twin brother to the skyrocket
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I have i777 working on tmobile with 4g. My wife has tmobile so when I upgraded to the GS3, I unlocked the phone using the code from AT&T and I get "4g" on T-Mobile. I did a speed test and was able to get good speeds.
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You're in a good spot then
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I also have mine unlocked and using it on T-Mobile. I have have 4g everywhere I go in the Boston area. I didn't do anything special just unlocked it with galaxsimunlock I found on xda. Rooted running hellybean 4.2
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Where in DFW are you? I am downtown Dallas and thinking of using my i777 on tmobile. Do you know if the whole dfw are has been refarmed yet??
jiannichan said:
I have i777 working on tmobile with 4g. My wife has tmobile so when I upgraded to the GS3, I unlocked the phone using the code from AT&T and I get "4g" on T-Mobile. I did a speed test and was able to get good speeds.
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jiannichan said:
I have i777 working on tmobile with 4g. My wife has tmobile so when I upgraded to the GS3, I unlocked the phone using the code from AT&T and I get "4g" on T-Mobile. I did a speed test and was able to get good speeds.
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That is awesome with mi Carrier i have 1.2mb speed at much
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jiannichan said:
I have i777 working on tmobile with 4g. My wife has tmobile so when I upgraded to the GS3, I unlocked the phone using the code from AT&T and I get "4g" on T-Mobile. I did a speed test and was able to get good speeds.
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http://www.airportal.de/
1900MHZ map where t-mobile will work with 4g on att devices
brad65807 said:
Where in DFW are you? I am downtown Dallas and thinking of using my i777 on tmobile. Do you know if the whole dfw are has been refarmed yet??
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Sorry for the late response, I haven't been on here much lately.I live out in Little Elm, slightly past Frisco close to Lewisville Lake and 380/University. I am about to upgrade my phone again and give my wife the GS3. haven't decided between the GS4 and Note 2 yet.
I am in So.Cal and got 4G out of Edge half of the time from Tmobile ofcourse. The speed is around 7-10Mb/s or so
is there a rom ported from att to T-mobile
kostov22 said:
Hey guys...Im doing a favor for a friend...he just got the I777 rooted ...but he wants to use it for Tmobile...what do i need to change for it to work with a custom rom...and then again can i port a rom from the tmobile S2 ...just modem?any input would be appreciated..
Edit:i have the E4GT on sprint...so i'm not really familiar with the gsm models...
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I have a i777 running shock3. Im looking for a rom ported w/T-mobile modem for better signal. Any help would be appreciated. Thx dev3329a...
brad65807 said:
Where in DFW are you? I am downtown Dallas and thinking of using my i777 on tmobile. Do you know if the whole dfw are has been refarmed yet??
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I bought an unlocked AT&T S2 i77 back in June and it runs well..

Want to use ATT i717 on Tmobile LTE network. Possible?

Refer to topic. So Tmobile recently launched LTE in my area yesterday. I was wondering if there's a way to enable their network on my ATT note. :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
I've gotten TMobile LTE with stock settings on my unlocked, rooted (but nothing done with that) i717 in Chicago.
bob60626 said:
I've gotten TMobile LTE with stock settings on my unlocked, rooted (but nothing done with that) i717 in Chicago.
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What radio & rom are you using?
This phone is almost two years old but you are the first person to wonder if the at&t note can work on tmobile's frequncies.
Just in case I'm wrong about you being the first one to wonder, why not try a google search?
I'll bet there's 2,000 responses.
TurboK24 said:
Refer to topic. So Tmobile recently launched LTE in my area yesterday. I was wondering if there's a way to enable their network on my ATT note. :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Yes, there is. You have to be on an AT&T Rom, Carrier Unlock your I717, Use T-Mobile Sim Card, Apply T-Mobile LTE APN Settings. I think that's it in a nutshell.
Christogq said:
Yes, there is. You have to be on an AT&T Rom, Carrier Unlock your I717, Use T-Mobile Sim Card, Apply T-Mobile LTE APN Settings. I think that's it in a nutshell.
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Don't forget to get LTE on tmobile you must use an ATT Radio.
UCLF6 for ICS
UCMB4 or UCMD3 for JB.
Rom type doesn't matter, just radio, apn, and being in a LTE area, i717 unlocked as well.
scariola said:
Don't forget to get LTE on tmobile you must use a ATT Radio.
UCLF6 for ICS
UCMB4 or UCMD3 for JB.
Rom type doesn't matter, just radio, apn, and being in a LTE area.
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Ahhh I knew it didn't look right lol. Thanks!
scariola said:
Don't forget to get LTE on tmobile you must use a ATT Radio.
UCLF6 for ICS
UCMB4 or UCMD3 for JB.
Rom type doesn't matter, just radio, apn, and being in a LTE area.
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So your phone doesn't have to be unlocked? Just rooted and flash the Modem via recovery? Just asking cause I am on at&t and experiencing signal drops frequently
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ProFresh4 said:
So your phone doesn't have to be unlocked? Just rooted and flash the Modem via recovery? Just asking cause I am on at&t and experiencing signal drops frequently
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You must also be unlocked for tmobile. Just adding what he forgot. There is a guide in the i717 forum for free sim unlock if it isn't by chance unlocked already.
scariola said:
You must also be unlocked for tmobile. Just adding what he forgot. There is a guide in the i717 forum for free sim unlock if it isn't by chance unlocked already.
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Do you have to be unlocked for At&t
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ProFresh4 said:
Do you have to be unlocked for At&t
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Being as this phone is from ATT, no it wouldn't need to be unlocked to use an ATT sim.
Unlock is needed for tmobile phone/data to work on the i717.
scariola said:
Being as this phone is from ATT, no it wouldn't need to be unlocked to use an ATT sim.
Unlock is needed for tmobile phone/data to work on the i717.
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But the flashing the T-Mobile modem is fine?
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ProFresh4 said:
But the flashing the T-Mobile modem is fine?
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If your trying to unlock using this guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37357905 then yes flashing the tmobile modem is fine.
When it is unlocked, you can flash any radio found for the i717 in recovery and it only changes the radio.
So follow the guide to sim unlock for free. Then reflash only the radios I mentioned before. You should then have your ATT I717 unlocked for tmobile if you change out the sim card.
This won't do anything besides allow a tmobile sim card with functioning calls/data.
If you don't need this, then try a newer ATT radio that I previously detailed a few posts back.

Flash Att One to TMobile One Completely

Hello all,
I have an att one that I've sim unlocked to use with tmobile. Now I want it to run like a tmobile phone. Would I have to unlock bootloader from HTCdev then flash cwm then flash a rooted stock rom? Now what about flashing a tmobile radio? Can I just flash that on top for it to be better optimized for tmobile frequency? And when should I S-Off through this whole process? Thanks for all the help
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nevermind. got it.
nexicon said:
nevermind. got it.
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Got what? No one has yet gotten the AWS frequencies on their non T-mobile phone. What exactly did you have as results?
The ATT model by default only gets the HSPA 1900 band or LTE on T-Mobile (plus edge, of course). What it is missing is the high speed 4G T-Mobile only AWS band.
EDIT: One does not need to flash TMO to use the phone on 1900 or LTE.
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Got what? No one has yet gotten the AWS frequencies on their non T-mobile phone. What exactly did you have as results?
The ATT model by default only gets the HSPA 1900 band or LTE on T-Mobile (plus edge, of course). What it is missing is the high speed 4G T-Mobile only AWS band.
EDIT: One does not need to flash TMO to use the phone on 1900 or LTE.
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Then what does one need to do?
52me52 said:
Then what does one need to do?
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People are looking into the flash, but I've not seen any success yet.
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People are looking into the flash, but I've not seen any success yet.
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So it won't work if I try to flash an AT&T radio on my t-mobile One?
52me52 said:
So it won't work if I try to flash an AT&T radio on my t-mobile One?
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Not currently. As I said, a lot of people are interested and are working on it. But just flashing the radio will not work.
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So it won't work if I try to flash an AT&T radio on my t-mobile One?
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What about the opposite way around? Tmo radio on att? I just wanna be sure my phone is optimized for tmobile signals. I'm already on a refarmed market. Does it even matter?
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[Q] unlocked i717 & 1700/2100 frequency HELP!

hey whats goin on everyone!
i was thinking of getting the Note i717 off of amazon that already unlocked brand new!
but im concern cause since the Note i717 it self offer 1700/2100 frequency band for LTE DATA..
and im going to use it as T-Mobile
do i get LTE DATA in my area since i do have 1700/2100 frequency band?
please let me know! those of you that have it unlocked and using it as t-mobile
or know for sure if it works or not!
i was thinking of ordering it this weeken!
thanks!
Buy the tmobile version of the note.
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Buy the tmobile version of the note.
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There none on amazon. Only the unlocked
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I have an unlocked ATT branded i717 that I've been using on T-Mobile here in San Diego for about 2 months now...I'm using the modified T-Mo ICS Blaze radio. Due to the area of San Diego I'm in I am not in a refarmed network area so no LTE for me but my "4G" speeds are usually around 10megs down and 2 megs up at home which I'm pretty satisfied with.
Anyways to answer your question I'd refer to this thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314707
jsyi84 said:
I have an unlocked ATT branded i717 that I've been using on T-Mobile here in San Diego for about 2 months now...I'm using the modified T-Mo ICS Blaze radio. Due to the area of San Diego I'm in I am not in a refarmed network area so no LTE for me but my "4G" speeds are usually around 10megs down and 2 megs up at home which I'm pretty satisfied with.
Anyways to answer your question I'd refer to this thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314707
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Actually my area had been refarm already. But do i still have to change the radio or do any apn change?
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skarface1988 said:
Actually my area had been refarm already. But do i still have to change the radio or do any apn change?
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Yes you need to change your modem or else you you will be stuck using roaming on the 2G frequencies. I recommend the Blaze 4G UVMB1 modem on this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895400
Of all the modems I have used, this one seems to be the best one. If something else works better let me know so I can try it for myself.
chickenla said:
Yes you need to change your modem or else you you will be stuck using roaming on the 2G frequencies. I recommend the Blaze 4G UVMB1 modem on this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895400
Of all the modems I have used, this one seems to be the best one. If something else works better let me know so I can try it for myself.
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Its funny that I didn't need to change anything, all I did was, get the $30 dollar plan from wal mart, I call T-Mobile to help me out with activation and new number. And they ask me for my imei and that's it. My LTE runs right when it activated, everything is pure stock!
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Refarmed are means tmobile is using same frequencies and towers as at&t, so the stock modem will work fine. Just input APN settings and go!
skarface1988 said:
Its funny that I didn't need to change anything, all I did was, get the $30 dollar plan from wal mart, I call T-Mobile to help me out with activation and new number. And they ask me for my imei and that's it. My LTE runs right when it activated, everything is pure stock!
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I see you made it over here. :laugh:
Did you get any screenshots of PACMAN ROM w/LTE???
tube517 said:
I see you made it over here. :laugh:
Did you get any screenshots of PACMAN ROM w/LTE???
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Yup yup!.
At the moment I'm not using a stock ROM anymore, I am running 4.3 pac-man alpha build with a stock ucdm3 modem. And still got LTE!
In my area is kinda slow but when I'm somewhere else I get at least almost 20mb
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