Verizon Note 2 on T-Mobile and AT&T? - Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II

would you say the note 2 from verizon is any better than the tmobile or at&t note 2's since verizon's note 2 also includes a CDMA radio? Also, though LTE only works in the upper 700 frequency on verizons lte network, and thus cannot work at&t or future toobile LtE, is it possible to flash a modem update or firmware that will allow the verizon version to work on T-mobile or AT&T network?

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[Q] ATT Galaxy Note on Rogers no LTE

Hello all
I haven't seen the issue below posted so I thought I'd put it out there and maybe we can figure out whats going on.
I recently purchased an ATT Galaxy Note because of price and vanity . I have an ATT Galaxy Note which I have rooted using mashi's ROM. Its unlocked. It has Rogers LTE sim and I have an LTE data plan. However I do not appear to get LTE connection/speeds. No LTE indication in the top bar. Speed test reveals HSPA+ - esque speeds. This is throughout my LTE coverage area in my city. No LTE indication has ever been shown on my device. Support has confirmed everything is okay from their end.
I was under the impression that the ATT Galaxy Note used 1700 AND 700 for LTE or at least it had the radio enabled for said frequencies. Rogers network uses only 1700 I think (from what I understand the 700 spectrum in Canada has yet to be auctioned off for LTE). Only possible issue I see is that perhaps ATT Galaxy Note only has 700 band enabled for LTE and thus it makes sense that it doesn't work on Rogers' LTE.
The att website says band 4 and 17 for LTE on the galaxy note so I would think both 700 and 1700 are enabled for LTE. However further reading on the internets suggests that ATT only uses 700 for LTE, and Rogers only 1700 as suspected. I suppose my assumption was incorrect and ATT disabled 1700 LTE for fun (along with NFC and hspa+/LTE toggling).
Any one else experiencing the same issue? Maybe flashing Rogers radio onto the ATT Note will fix it (and break video playback)?
Thanks
What are your APN settings? Can you flash the attached Rogers LTE APN Backup and Restore xml and see if you get anything? Make sure you are setup to use Rogers LTE apn settings
APN:
ltemobile.apn
apn type: internet+mms+supl
I double checked each setting on that setting page with support and they said they pushed the settings onto my phone, twice.
is the file you attached just all the settings for the access point settings page?
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Hi,another option you have, now there is a custom Rom based off rogers software in the development section that you could flash. I have at&t software on my telus note and i have had some problems
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EVOO2 said:
Hello all
I haven't seen the issue below posted so I thought I'd put it out there and maybe we can figure out whats going on.
I recently purchased an ATT Galaxy Note because of price and vanity . I have an ATT Galaxy Note which I have rooted using mashi's ROM. Its unlocked. It has Rogers LTE sim and I have an LTE data plan. However I do not appear to get LTE connection/speeds. No LTE indication in the top bar. Speed test reveals HSPA+ - esque speeds. This is throughout my LTE coverage area in my city. No LTE indication has ever been shown on my device. Support has confirmed everything is okay from their end.
I was under the impression that the ATT Galaxy Note used 1700 AND 700 for LTE or at least it had the radio enabled for said frequencies. Rogers network uses only 1700 I think (from what I understand the 700 spectrum in Canada has yet to be auctioned off for LTE). Only possible issue I see is that perhaps ATT Galaxy Note only has 700 band enabled for LTE and thus it makes sense that it doesn't work on Rogers' LTE.
The att website says band 4 and 17 for LTE on the galaxy note so I would think both 700 and 1700 are enabled for LTE. However further reading on the internets suggests that ATT only uses 700 for LTE, and Rogers only 1700 as suspected. I suppose my assumption was incorrect and ATT disabled 1700 LTE for fun (along with NFC and hspa+/LTE toggling).
Any one else experiencing the same issue? Maybe flashing Rogers radio onto the ATT Note will fix it (and break video playback)?
Thanks
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I was having this problem on my Telus Note.. Not sure if you have tried this. Settings-Wireless and Network-Mobile Network,Network Mode.. Mine was set to GSM/HSPA Auto Mode, Switched to GSM/HSPA/LTE Auto Mode and all is good for me now.
Thanks taking the time for the suggestion, but the ATT Note does not have the network mode option in the settings (ie I cant enable/disable LTE), but the Canadian Notes do have this option.

4G LTE Simcard?

Will my verizon 4g lte simcard work in the unlocked quadcore verzion of the SGS3 or will it only work in the dual core versions?
xkbmxzero said:
Will my verizon 4g lte simcard work in the unlocked quadcore verzion of the SGS3 or will it only work in the dual core versions?
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Pretty sure it will only work on the Verizon branded GS3. It won't work in the AT&T version, the T-Mobile version, Sprint version or International version.
The International versions and the AT&T/T-Mobile versions use GSM/WCDMA networks -- so they'd be a no-go for Verizon anyway.
No because Verizon does not have a HSPA or EDGE network and the international version of Galaxy S3 does not support LTE.

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 to have AWS 4 Band (Tmobile LTE Capable?)

Hi,
So I've read the FCC documents located here: LINK
Page 1 and Page 5 are the most interesting! These state that the Verizon model SCH-i545 will have AWS band 4 (of course 13 too) which does support T-mobiles LTE network right? It never states 1700/1200 frequencies.
Thing I want to know from the pros is will this phone indeed offer LTE support for T-Mobile or and I'm just seeing things?
Also, for all the other people that are wondering if the ATT model will offer LTE support for T-Mobile as well? It will since it supports both bands 4 and 17 But wait is that AWS band 4?... the jury is out on that! -_-
Many Thanks
Becool0130 said:
Hi,
So I've read the FCC documents located here: LINK
Page 1 and Page 5 are the most interesting! These state that the Verizon model SCH-i545 will have AWS band 4 (of course 13 too) which does support T-mobiles LTE network right? It never states 1700/1200 frequencies.
Thing I want to know from the pros is will this phone indeed offer LTE support for T-Mobile or and I'm just seeing things?
Also, for all the other people that are wondering if the ATT model will offer LTE support for T-Mobile as well? It will since it supports both bands 4 and 17 But wait is that AWS band 4?... the jury is out on that! -_-
Many Thanks
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If I am correct, Verizon phones do not use sim cards (CDMA) and AT&T and T-Mobile are GMS (sim phones). So even if the bands are supported, I don't see how a Verizon phone would work on T-Mobile or AT&T unless they are CDMA / GSM dual phones. And even then they would have to be unlocked.
scott14719 said:
If I am correct, Verizon phones do not use sim cards (CDMA) and AT&T and T-Mobile are GMS (sim phones). So even if the bands are supported, I don't see how a Verizon phone would work on T-Mobile or AT&T unless they are CDMA / GSM dual phones. And even then they would have to be unlocked.
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All of the major Verizon releases over the past year have come GSM unlocked. They are world phones that contain GSM and CDMA radios. I'm using a Verizon iPhone 5 on the Straight Talk (AT&T) network currently.
All lte phones have sim cards as it is a gsm technology. My girls verizon gs3 has a sim. As far as it being compatible that is a hell of a question.
OneStepAhead said:
All of the major Verizon releases over the past year have come GSM unlocked. They are world phones that contain GSM and CDMA radios. I'm using a Verizon iPhone 5 on the Straight Talk (AT&T) network currently.
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Yes! I sold my iPhone 4s to get Samsung galaxy s4 and it sold to someone over in the UK world (Ireland) that says it works! Lol.
I've also seen threads about sim unlocking the Verizon S3 for domestic and international use. Some people use HiAPN as system app along with other steps and viola... Working on whatever network you want
Question is... Am I seeing right that Verizon S4 will support AWS Band 4 for t-mobile?
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OneStepAhead said:
All of the major Verizon releases over the past year have come GSM unlocked. They are world phones that contain GSM and CDMA radios. I'm using a Verizon iPhone 5 on the Straight Talk (AT&T) network currently.
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Hey this is one question i have lingering on my mind. How is the StraightTalk connection? Is it any good? Are there call drop issues? And do they have data plans?
if i buy a tmobile s4 will it work on verizon??
I know most things are under the catagory of speculation/rumor but i was wanting to to check out tmobile network for a bit.... the no contract is appealing. If i bought the phone outright and ending up not liking tmobile i would switch to verizon. Short of selling the tmobile and getting a verizon phone i was wondering about just activating the same phone on verizon?
Will there be "one phone" in US or would they all have thier own modem chips i guess is the real question....
thanks for the guesses and speculat'n!
You have to consider its Verizon and they have 700Mhz LTE and you can't roam on AT&T's 700Mhz so I would not expect to access Verizons AWS spectrum on T-Mobile or vice versa. Remember when they said LTE was the unifying spectrum to allow for easier use across networks and carriers, well that was a pile of BS.
Great news, but I heard verizon was purposely going to burn in their logo onto the amoled screens.
RaptorMD said:
You have to consider its Verizon and they have 700Mhz LTE and you can't roam on AT&T's 700Mhz so I would not expect to access Verizons AWS spectrum on T-Mobile or vice versa.
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Wrong: those "700mhz" frequencies are different bands. Both T-Mobile and Verizon are building out LTE on the same band: 4 (AWS). They will be interoperable device-wise.
AT&T also owns a lot of AWS, and though they're currently running LTE on it only in one market (somewhere in Oklahoma IIRC), all their LTE devices do come with band 4 enabled.
The more I read about the differences, the more I'm convinced that the Verizon model is more cross compatible with all other services. It's still the only CDMA model. But it's also gsm unlocked if you know how to program APNs. Any thoughts?
jerzyboy2421 said:
The more I read about the differences, the more I'm convinced that the Verizon model is more cross compatible with all other services. It's still the only CDMA model. But it's also gsm unlocked if you know how to program APNs. Any thoughts?
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I posted a pretty detailed analyzation of the LTE bands the different GS4 models work with here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40974831#post40974831
if we ever get to the point where we don't need 3g at all any more (CDMA) and we can get VoLTE and use the LTE band exclusively that will eliminate a lot of the incompatability between Verizon and GSM carriers .
Parafly said:
if we ever get to the point where we don't need 3g at all any more (CDMA) and we can get VoLTE and use the LTE band exclusively that will eliminate a lot of the incompatability between Verizon and GSM carriers .
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When we get to that point, Verizon will basically be a GSM carrier. Considering LTE is just an evolution GSM, both developed by 3GPP.
camaroz28 said:
When we get to that point, Verizon will basically be a GSM carrier. Considering LTE is just an evolution GSM, both developed by 3GPP.
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When it gets to that point, the question is will LTE then become open so Google can sell a Nexus that works on every network without carriers involved?
Schoat333 said:
When it gets to that point, the question is will LTE then become open so Google can sell a Nexus that works on every network without carriers involved?
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Not just Google...all the manufacturers could do it. But...don't get your hopes up. That situation is not in the carriers' nor major manufacturers' interests, and they sit on the standards bodies. No one represents the users/customers.
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scott14719 said:
If I am correct, Verizon phones do not use sim cards (CDMA) and AT&T and T-Mobile are GMS (sim phones). So even if the bands are supported, I don't see how a Verizon phone would work on T-Mobile or AT&T unless they are CDMA / GSM dual phones. And even then they would have to be unlocked.
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Verizon does use sim cards I am in the process of trying to unlock
SCH-I545 On T-Mobile
i Have This phone running on T-Mobile and have notice it does pick up AWS but very limied when compared to a T-Mobile branded phone... im wondering if anyone has tested flashing the T-Mobile modem??
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No need to unlock just go into settings on the phone and under mobile networks their should be a tab that says prefered network.... click it and select global....

Verizon Samsung S4 Bands and frequency

Does anyone one know the exact details on the verizon model, regarding what frequencies and bands it supports.
Does the GS4 come unlocked from verizon, do you need to call and get it unlocked. I bought mine for the full price.
Under settings>mobile networks: it has an option for global & GSM mode. I wonder what GSM frequencies it support.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...t&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=6754
Go to the specs tab and look under Specifications then Network. It tells you all the bands it supports etc.
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Verizon Galaxy s4 will not switch to band 4 LTE. I think verizon will release a firmware update to enable band 4 LTE

Is the VZW Galaxy S4 SIM and APN unlocked out of the box?

Hey everyone,
I just searched this topic and didn't find any definitive answers so I thought I'd ask...
Anyways is the VZW Galaxy S4 SIM unlocked out of the box? I keep reading the new VZW releases in 2012 and onwards are according to the VZW forums and website but then I found a post of someone asking VZW for an unlock. It its an official code its easier to just ask VZW as I meet all the requirements (1+ year customer). Also I read that on the S3 the APN settings are blocked on the default VZW firmware unless rooted. Is the APN settings on the S4 open (changeable) by default?
Also what's a realistic battery life you guys are getting out of this phone?
Am comparing phones and need a phone that is:
1. SIM Unlocked and APN settings changable that has VZW's US CDMA and LTE bands PLUS ALL the international bands (the 4 GSM and 4 UMTS international bands).
2. Has HSPA+21 at least.
3. Long battery life to last the day.
4. Rootable so I can get rid of VZW crap and increase the battery life.
I've also not seen any international VZW phones with HSPA+42 dual carrier like Apple's iPhone 5. I'm also debating getting a Android versus iOS phone...
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Recently took my S4 to Brazil and spent a fair bit of time talking to Verizon Global Support before the trip. One of the questions I asked was whether the phone was SIM unlocked so that I could purchase a SIM card while in Brazil and use local service down there. The VZW rep assured me the phone was indeed unlocked, but I did not use a Brazilian SIM card while on travel so I cannot confirm via personal experience.
I can confirm that it is unlocked. I put an active att sim card in, that then allowed me to add the correct apn info. I was then able to make calls and use data.
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willzzz88 said:
Hey everyone,
I just searched this topic and didn't find any definitive answers so I thought I'd ask...
Anyways is the VZW Galaxy S4 SIM unlocked out of the box? I keep reading the new VZW releases in 2012 and onwards are according to the VZW forums and website but then I found a post of someone asking VZW for an unlock. It its an official code its easier to just ask VZW as I meet all the requirements (1+ year customer). Also I read that on the S3 the APN settings are blocked on the default VZW firmware unless rooted. Is the APN settings on the S4 open (changeable) by default?
Also what's a realistic battery life you guys are getting out of this phone?
Am comparing phones and need a phone that is:
1. SIM Unlocked and APN settings changable that has VZW's US CDMA and LTE bands PLUS ALL the international bands (the 4 GSM and 4 UMTS international bands).
2. Has HSPA+21 at least.
3. Long battery life to last the day.
4. Rootable so I can get rid of VZW crap and increase the battery life.
I've also not seen any international VZW phones with HSPA+42 dual carrier like Apple's iPhone 5. I'm also debating getting a Android versus iOS phone...
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The SCH-I545 has Quad band GSM/EDGE frequency's (850/900/1800/1900) and Quad band UMTS/HSPA (850/900/1900/2100) As well as AWS bands for LTE (1700/2100) so it should get LTE on T-Mobile. However, it does not have the capabilities to get LTE on AT&T since the SCH-I545 does not have the frequency's to operate on AT&T's LTE network but it will get HSPA+ on both networks. It will work on Sprint as well but it will not get LTE since its two LTE bands, (700 and 1700/2100), are not compatible. Sprint operates on the same CDMA/ Ev-Do bands as VZW so you will get 3G. I can confirm that i have used the SCH-I545 with an AT&T SIM card and i got HSPA+ speeds.
echo1030 said:
The SCH-I545 has Quad band GSM/EDGE frequency's (850/900/1800/1900) and Quad band UMTS/HSPA (850/900/1900/2100) As well as AWS bands for LTE (1700/2100) so it should get LTE on T-Mobile. However, it does not have the capabilities to get LTE on AT&T since the SCH-I545 does not have the frequency's to operate on AT&T's LTE network but it will get HSPA+ on both networks. It will work on Sprint as well but it will not get LTE since its two LTE bands, (700 and 1700/2100), are not compatible. Sprint operates on the same CDMA/ Ev-Do bands as VZW so you will get 3G. I can confirm that i have used the SCH-I545 with an AT&T SIM card and i got HSPA+ speeds.
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The AWS is there but not activated yet. for now you will only get EDGE on t-mobile unless in a refarmed are you will pickup HSPA. you will however pickup all AWS tis summer when verizon activates that band on our phone.
SOURCE: I'm on the 30$ a month prepaid with t-mobile. edge sucks but it works.
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Silentgray said:
I can confirm that it is unlocked. I put an active att sim card in, that then allowed me to add the correct apn info. I was then able to make calls and use data.
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Hi,
I have had the same outcome, voice and data work, BUT data is only HPSA+ at best. Do you get 4G LTE or found a way to get it?
Thanks!
ddckylec said:
Hi,
I have had the same outcome, voice and data work, BUT data is only HPSA+ at best. Do you get 4G LTE or found a way to get it?
Thanks!
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No, but that is because i am not in an area where ATT has LTE turned on. South Dakota is still on the waiting list. Verizon uses different frequencies for LTE then ATT does.
Verizon has never locked their phones, even the CDMA ones. If you put a non Verizon SIM in you can change the APN settings
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