[Q]how to eneble LTE - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

how to eneble LTE in galaxy siii?
i had find it in 4.0.4 version throu secret code...
but now i cant see this menu!

go to settings ->More Settings (Wireless and Networks) -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode -> Choose LTE
Just wondering why you would need a secret code to enable LTE on 4.0.4? You do have the i9305 (the one with LTE) not the i9300 (without LTE)?

Crazy_Snoopy said:
go to settings ->More Settings (Wireless and Networks) -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode -> Choose LTE
Just wondering why you would need a secret code to enable LTE on 4.0.4? You do have the i9305 (the one with LTE) not the i9300 (without LTE)?
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i have the i9300 .. i had enable 4G on 4.0.4 it was software resticted not hardware...
(p.s. i know that some international models <i9300> have LTE chip)

AFAIK the i9300 doesn't have the required LTE-Chip in it's CPU, so technically 4G shouldn't be possible on the device.
Well i that case i can't help you, i'm sry m8.
I found nothing 'bout this on the internet, do you have a link or anything else, where there's more details 'bout what version in which countries (could) have the required LTE-Chip?

Crazy_Snoopy said:
AFAIK the i9300 doesn't have the required LTE-Chip in it's CPU, so technically 4G shouldn't be possible on the device.
Well i that case i can't help you, i'm sry m8.
I found nothing 'bout this on the internet, do you have a link or anything else, where there's more details 'bout what version in which countries (could) have the required LTE-Chip?
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i dont know this details thats why i ask... i just know that is a international version with 4G..
thanx for your help

so the I9300 can have 4G lte????

javier_83 said:
so the I9300 can have 4G lte????
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Yes on the i9305
But then good luck getting real 4G, not 3G+ tweaked and marketed as 4G like many telco's are doing...

Is it possible to replace stock i9300 modem with 4g LTE modem from i9305?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

S3 in Canada, the US and South Korea all have LTE..as far as I know.. most other countries have the quad core, non LTE version..firmware cannot fix it..you will need to change the chip.

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[Q] T-Mobile USA - 4G

This link is telling me T-Mobile USA is on its way to get its own Galaxy SII 4G.
Once launched in the States, late this fall, Will the UK version "capture" the 3G/4G signal/band?
yagaba said:
This link is telling me T-Mobile USA is on its way to get its own Galaxy SII 4G.
Once launched in the States, late this fall, Will the UK version "capture" the 3G/4G signal/band?
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No, the T-Mobile version will have a different hardware radio that supports their frequencies. This is no way and there never will be a way to use the I9100 on T-Mobile US 3G.
Electroz said:
No, the T-Mobile version will have a different hardware radio that supports their frequencies. This is no way and there never will be a way to use the I9100 on T-Mobile US 3G.
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>> the T-Mobile [will have] a different hardware radio...
Why is that? Do you have any specs that support your statement?
yagaba said:
Why is that? Do you have any specs that support your statement?
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Look up the current Galaxy S II on samsung.com and it will not list the 1700mhz umts band. This band is what T-Mobile US uses for 3G.
Or you can try searching the xda forums for the numerous other threads explaining this.....
Sent from my GT-I9100M

Galaxy S2 HD LTE (SHV-e120s)

Hi guys
I recently got one of these shipped over to Australia. Now I've encountered a few network issues I'd like help to resolve.
1. I think the only HSDPA/UMTS bands available are only 900/2100MHz. That means I can't get access to Telstra's Next G Network as it runs on 850MHz. Unfortunately I can't get access to the service mode at all and I've also downloaded the network app from the android market to see if I can change the band that way, but that doesn't help either - the app just crashes. I guess there's not much I can do there.
2. According to all the sites I've seen about the specs for the phone - LTE bands supported are 800/1800/2600MHz. But I can't seem to get on Telstra's LTE in sydney. The phone assumes that even with a Telstra sim, I'm on roaming with SK Telecom and it states that 4G roaming is now available. The aforementioned network app is set to "GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto" - yet no LTE!
Perhaps I could flash to another ROM? but I'm not sure which would be applicable? The LG Nitro HD has the closest specs in my opinion. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
milkyways2 said:
Hi guys
I recently got one of these shipped over to Australia. Now I've encountered a few network issues I'd like help to resolve.
1. I think the only HSDPA/UMTS bands available are only 900/2100MHz. That means I can't get access to Telstra's Next G Network as it runs on 850MHz. Unfortunately I can't get access to the service mode at all and I've also downloaded the network app from the android market to see if I can change the band that way, but that doesn't help either - the app just crashes. I guess there's not much I can do there.
2. According to all the sites I've seen about the specs for the phone - LTE bands supported are 800/1800/2600MHz. But I can't seem to get on Telstra's LTE in sydney. The phone assumes that even with a Telstra sim, I'm on roaming with SK Telecom and it states that 4G roaming is now available. The aforementioned network app is set to "GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto" - yet no LTE!
Perhaps I could flash to another ROM? but I'm not sure which would be applicable? The LG Nitro HD has the closest specs in my opinion. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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1. usually, bands are hardware limited. Meaning if you don't receive a particular band, you probably won't ever be able to.
2. what bands does Telstra's LTE operate on? #1 applies here too. If the LTE antenna in the phone doesn't receive the frequency your operator is transmitting on, there's not much you can do.
And in your "Perhaps", why would you even consider flashing a ROM for a completely different phone to yours???? (unless you WANTED to end up with a paperweight)
EDIT: Look at this thread. Specifically what's in post 2, which reads "So it doesn't matter where you buy the phone from, it will work on Telstra unless you go buy the korean version or something." Just googling your model number (SHV-E120S), it looks like that IS a Korean version of the phone. The fact that you say it says something about roaming for SK Telecom (a South Korean carrier) seems to support that.
EDIT 2: a quick google for the SHV-E120S turns up this page, which says the phone is for networks voice GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, data (HSPA+) UMTS900, UMTS2100, and LTE frequencies LTE 800, LTE 1800, LTE 2600.
According to Telstra's wikipedia page, HSPA on Telstra is UMTS850 and UMTS2100, and LTE is LTE1800. So you won't get full support on all of Telstra's bands with that model of phone.
It looks like you'll prob be stuck with 3G nextwork if you use this phone in AUS.
Remember: DO NOT try to flash ROMs that is not for your phone. I've tried this one time and ended up hard-bricking my phone. NEVER DO THIS!
ctomgee said:
1. usually, bands are hardware limited. Meaning if you don't receive a particular band, you probably won't ever be able to.
EDIT 2: a quick google for the SHV-E120S turns up this page, which says the phone is for networks voice GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, data (HSPA+) UMTS900, UMTS2100, and LTE frequencies LTE 800, LTE 1800, LTE 2600.
According to Telstra's wikipedia page, HSPA on Telstra is UMTS850 and UMTS2100, and LTE is LTE1800. So you won't get full support on all of Telstra's bands with that model of phone.
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Ive read a number of XDA sites where people flash and install new modems with different bands. Woudl it be possible to install a 850MHz modem into the above phone?
claud001 said:
Ive read a number of XDA sites where people flash and install new modems with different bands. Woudl it be possible to install a 850MHz modem into the above phone?
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Um, no. No flash will ever address a hardware limitation.
SHV-E120S Network problem...
milkyways2 said:
Hi guys
I recently got one of these shipped over to Australia. Now I've encountered a few network issues I'd like help to resolve.
1. I think the only HSDPA/UMTS bands available are only 900/2100MHz. That means I can't get access to Telstra's Next G Network as it runs on 850MHz. Unfortunately I can't get access to the service mode at all and I've also downloaded the network app from the android market to see if I can change the band that way, but that doesn't help either - the app just crashes. I guess there's not much I can do there.
2. According to all the sites I've seen about the specs for the phone - LTE bands supported are 800/1800/2600MHz. But I can't seem to get on Telstra's LTE in sydney. The phone assumes that even with a Telstra sim, I'm on roaming with SK Telecom and it states that 4G roaming is now available. The aforementioned network app is set to "GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto" - yet no LTE!
Perhaps I could flash to another ROM? but I'm not sure which would be applicable? The LG Nitro HD has the closest specs in my opinion. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Hello guys,
I am from Nepal. I have Samsung SHV-120S and when i was updating my phone phone went to dead boot mode. I did dead boot repair using riff JTAG and after flashing using 4.0.4 i am unable to use gsm only network cause i dont have hspda and above netoworks here. Any solution?
Inside of mobile networks there is just 2 option LTE Preferred and 3G Only... but i dont have 3G network and i dont know about lte network.
i had tried teamleader rom also but problem doesnt appears...
help somebody..
sim tower problem
ctomgee said:
1. usually, bands are hardware limited. Meaning if you don't receive a particular band, you probably won't ever be able to.
2. what bands does Telstra's LTE operate on? #1 applies here too. If the LTE antenna in the phone doesn't receive the frequency your operator is transmitting on, there's not much you can do.
And in your "Perhaps", why would you even consider flashing a ROM for a completely different phone to yours???? (unless you WANTED to end up with a paperweight)
EDIT: Look at this thread. Specifically what's in post 2, which reads "So it doesn't matter where you buy the phone from, it will work on Telstra unless you go buy the korean version or something." Just googling your model number (SHV-E120S), it looks like that IS a Korean version of the phone. The fact that you say it says something about roaming for SK Telecom (a South Korean carrier) seems to support that.
EDIT 2: a quick google for the SHV-E120S turns up this page, which says the phone is for networks voice GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, data (HSPA+) UMTS900, UMTS2100, and LTE frequencies LTE 800, LTE 1800, LTE 2600.
According to Telstra's wikipedia page, HSPA on Telstra is UMTS850 and UMTS2100, and LTE is LTE1800. So you won't get full support on all of Telstra's bands with that model of phone.
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GALAXY S2 HD LTE SHV-120s
while I try to dial it says the message "not registered on network" and after some time it again gets connected to the network but during call 90% of the time it delivers problematic calling experience...
jak_roj said:
Hello guys,
I am from Nepal. I have Samsung SHV-120S and when i was updating my phone phone went to dead boot mode. I did dead boot repair using riff JTAG and after flashing using 4.0.4 i am unable to use gsm only network cause i dont have hspda and above netoworks here. Any solution?
Inside of mobile networks there is just 2 option LTE Preferred and 3G Only... but i dont have 3G network and i dont know about lte network.
i had tried teamleader rom also but problem doesnt appears...
help somebody..
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I have the exactly same problem here, any idea guys?
med.bassia said:
I have the exactly same problem here, any idea guys?
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hello guys,
i had the same problem using it in Albania and i find somewhere that you can access the hidden menu by entering at the dial pad the code: 319712358 pass:996412. then at "network settings" you can select GSM modes.
i'm still facing some problem with the calls but overall it's working.
hope it helps.
how could i activate or turn the 3g to 4g? im from PHI
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ggeku said:
hello guys,
i had the same problem using it in Albania and i find somewhere that you can access the hidden menu by entering at the dial pad the code: 319712358 pass:996412. then at "network settings" you can select GSM modes.
i'm still facing some problem with the calls but overall it's working.
hope it helps.
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can't access this one. after typing the password. im stuck and nothing happen.
Jepss said:
how could i activate or turn the 3g to 4g? im from PHI
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can't access this one. after typing the password. im stuck and nothing happen.
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if you are on JB (4.1.2) it should work or you can even try an app from google play "SKTHiddenMenu", practically does the same thing.
hmm does this unit has many problem??
i would like to root my phone but i still can't find the right apps to use
MrallSunday said:
hmm does this unit has many problem??
i would like to root my phone but i still can't find the right apps to use[/QU
me too i want to root my phone but i can't find the way too. even access the 4g i only access 3g.
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ggeku said:
if you are on JB (4.1.2) it should work or you can even try an app from google play "SKTHiddenMenu", practically does the same thing.
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yes im on JB 4.1.2. but i'd stuck on it. after i enter the password? it doesn't happen or it didnt went through. i already try to download the SKTHiddenMenu. when i tap the network it doesnt happen. why else can i do to activate the 4G on this phone?
oh im sorry maybe thats why it not work because im using shv e 120L not 120s im sorry.
so now do you know the password for shv e 120L or its the same with shv e 120s?

I9100 (Orange) on Simple Mobile network?

Hi, everybody. Things happens so I left my US phone in Warsaw's taxi being there for Euro-2012 and bought Galaxy S2 I9100 from Orange. Came back to US and was trying to configure internet connection and had no luck getting 4G speeds. So far on the phone it just showing EDGE and low speeds. Is there any way to fix that issue? Was trying to search for this on the forums and Google, just found a couple of ideas that it doesn't work with 4G for some reason.
Any help would be appreciated!
Not sure if polish sgs2 have 4g (Lte) at all. If you want 3g you need to change APN settings for your providers default. You will find it in web.
Other possibility - you have no coverage of network .
Sent from my Sgs2 via Xda Premium. Helped? Click thanks button!
If you're on T-mobile USA, you'll never get better than Edge speeds on their network with an i9100. The phone doesn't have the requisite antenna hardware to receive 1700 mhz for UMTS, which us one of the two required frequencies of the AWS band. (the other being 2100 mhz)
socah said:
Not sure if polish sgs2 have 4g (Lte) at all. If you want 3g you need to change APN settings for your providers default. You will find it in web.
Other possibility - you have no coverage of network .
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You're right, the i9100 does NOT have LTE. He's trying to get what passes for 4G (HSPA+) on one of our US carriers. I'm trying to determine if it's T-mobile USA or AT&T.
I totally missed the carrier name right in the thread title. Simple Mobile operates on the T-mobile USA network. So, I'm sorry to inform you, but you bought a phone that will never get 4G on your network. Sorry.
What about 3G? Or because of the antenna frequency difference not even that?
korenpenza said:
What about 3G? Or because of the antenna frequency difference not even that?
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Same bands. So same problem.

4G Antenna

All S3 has the 4G antenna, they just pick up different data freq? I got the i9300 and currently reside in US under AT&T. KNow if there are anny ways to receive 4G? The phone according to specs can only do 4G in europe and such, but any one have any idea?
alpunkator313 said:
All S3 has the 4G antenna, they just pick up different data freq? I got the i9300 and currently reside in US under AT&T. KNow if there are anny ways to receive 4G? The phone according to specs can only do 4G in europe and such, but any one have any idea?
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you talking about the Us variant of the S3 (Qualcomm s4 version) or the international version (Exynos quad core version)???
alpunkator313 said:
All S3 has the 4G antenna, they just pick up different data freq? I got the i9300 and currently reside in US under AT&T. KNow if there are anny ways to receive 4G? The phone according to specs can only do 4G in europe and such, but any one have any idea?
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i9300 does not have LTE. The max you get with it is hspa+
Unwanted info: As of today you will get edge only on T Mo US.
123shree said:
you talking about the Us variant of the S3 (Qualcomm s4 version) or the international version (Exynos quad core version)???
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Yes, I have the i9300 quad core and according to the specs i've found online it supports 4G in europe but not in US
alpunkator313 said:
Yes, I have the i9300 quad core and according to the specs i've found online it supports 4G in europe but not in US
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where did you find that spec??? It's wrong.. international version doesn't have a LTE/4G Antenna.
Only the Korean (exynos) and the US (qualcomm s4) versions have 4G/LTE as far as I know.
Most of the websites say the s3 is 4G friendly or regional, etc., All that means is it's supported in certain regions (south Korea, US)
The i9300 does have the 4g bands except 4g lte bands for AT&T in the US.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
We don't have 4G LTE bands, but we do have "faux" G bands though.

how to check galaxy s3 is 4g-LTE activated or not?

Hi... How to check if my galaxy s3 is activated for 4g-LTE network as in the country I work right now dont have 4g-LTE but it is going to launch the 4G-LTE in few months...
Unless you bought yours in Korea and it has more angular shape like the S2, I doubt you own an LTE version.
It hasn't been launched outside Korea.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda app-developers app
GT-I9300 does not support Lte unless u have the Koeran version or the States or Canadian version
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Pretty sure the LTE models only have dual core processors in them.
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sadie2099 said:
Pretty sure the LTE models only have dual core processors in them.
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USA LTE variants come with dual core
Korean LTE variant come with quad core
And both have 2Gb ram
Chaitanyapatel8880 said:
Hi... How to check if my galaxy s3 is activated for 4g-LTE network as in the country I work right now dont have 4g-LTE but it is going to launch the 4G-LTE in few months...
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It its model (Menu --> Settings --> About Device --> Model number) is GT-I9300, it's the international version and it's not an LTE device.
If it's SGH-T999, it's the US T-Mobile version, you're in the wrong forums, and it's not an LTE device also.
If it's SGH-I747, it's the US AT&T version, you're in the wrong forums, and it's LTE-enabled.
If it's SCH-R530, SCH-I535 or SPH-L710, it's one of the US CDMA versions, you're in the wrong forums, and it's LTE-enabled.
If it's SGH-N064 (SC-06D), it is the Japanese NTT DoCoMo version, you're in the wrong forums, and it's LTE-enabled.
Finally, if it's SHV-E210K/L/S, it is the Korean version, which is the only quad-core, 2GB, LTE-enabled model. And you're in the wrong forums.
I have international version..
Capt. Chaitanya Patel
Chaitanyapatel8880 said:
I have international version..
Capt. Chaitanya Patel
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If you have the i9300 than you only have HSPA+.. no LTE.. but its still 4G..(more like 3.5G to be technical) Now if you lived in the Korean market and manage to get your hands on a LTE version then you have LTE where the bands are supported..
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If you have the i9300 than you only have HSPA+.. no LTE.. but its still 4G..(more like 3.5G to be technical) Now if you lived in the Korean market and manage to get your hands on a LTE version then you have LTE where the bands are supported..
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Thanks I have international and I can receive H+
anyone seeen me?
I just got thebsprin gs3 4g lte model and I too want to know how can we manually turn 4g on or off or simply verify it's on 4g. My epic 4g had a friggin checkbox you could see it was checked or jot but the gs3 doesn't. Still love the phone so far with one major hit, no ability to kove apps to SD. Is it just ke or does that seem stupid? Anyone know of abway to get this functionality back without rooting and if rooting is needed what's the likelihood I'll brick my phone? Never rooted, scares me
Easy way to check is to use the speed test app, if you get more than 40mbs, there's a good chance that you're on a lte network with lte access. One of my mates has an i9300 GT, 1G ram but gets 54mbs, so I'm at a loss as to what's going on there. I did the speed test for him on Telstra's network in Tassie... Checked in settings and it does use lte...
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I hv Korean s3 SHV-E210 L 2GB RAM and 25GB ROM and it only connects to GPRS and 3G!
I have Korean s3 SHV-E210 L and it only connects to GPRS and 3G. When I select WCDMA only the network keeps on dropping out. Please tell me whether my phone is 4g compatible? I even do not get H+ network in this phone. I had s2 and it was having a great H+ network but this s3 only receives 3g forcefully. It has got 4.1.2 custom , 2GB RAM and 25 GB ROM. And can I upgrade it to kitkat?
I am sick of slow internet please help. Thanks admin n all.
Thanks.
The E210L is not a good match for either European or American bands, as it's tailored to LG U+'s CDMA (3GPP2)-based network. It is a bit of a surprise that it even works on GSM, much less on 3G.
IIRC the E210K is recommended in Europe.
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Korean s3 SHV-E210 L 2GB RAM and 25GB ROM and it only connects to GPRS and 3G!
I am in India and using Korean s3 LTE 2gb ram which doesn't receive H, H+. It only catches GPRS and forcefully 3G with an speed of maximum 1 mbps. I have contacted Telecom provider and am sure it's not there fault as apart from this phone other phones work perfectly fine. Please help me to improve the speed of my cell data internet as it can support Upton 21mbps. I am sick of slow internet and network dropouts. Thanks. ?
AFAIK India uses the same frequencies as Europe (same ITU region). So, you will likely need E210K or E210S (both GSM devices) to get 3g and 4g, not E210L, which is a CDMA phone. Not all Korean 4G S3s are the same.
Also, your SIM could be too old, or your APN settings wrong. However, it sounds like your device can only receive a less-used frequency band for 3g, with less than normal coverage - a common issue with LG U+ devices.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda app-developers app
S3 Network issue! Slow internet!
I've S3 E210 L and when I check my APN settings it does have LTE option under Bearer but currently my Telecom provider doesn't support 4g. However they do provide 3G with a great speed. I hv used it on other mobiles and it works great . It's just this phone gets only G when selected GSM/WCDMA automode. When I manually select WCDMA only it gets 3G but very slow speed and it drops out very frequently. The maximum speed which I have received is around 1 mbps only.
Please provide me with a resolution how I can I get good bandwith/speed. ?

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