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I have an unlocked Note that has Android 2.3.6 on it. I installed the Clockwork mod on it, and I flashed Tmo_SGH-T989_KID_radio_ATTNOTE (I have also tried 3 other modem files) to my Note. After the reboot, I see the 4G icon, but even though I am in a 4G area (San Francisco area of California), Speedtest only calculates that I get around 700kbps.
I know you can “force” your phone to use T-Mobile’s 4G network (if you get bad T-Mobile signals like me) by switching to HSPA Only mode in Settings->Wireless and network->Mobile networks->Network mode, but even after doing that, I still do not get 4G speeds.
Any ideas?
P.S. - I have already tried the method here (but no luck):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1547114.html
P.S.S - I have also tried the Saurom (SAUROM_XLA2_RCVII) with T-Mobile Blaze modem (Tmo_BlazeModem_0331122), and no luck either.
My guess is that's what you can expect. Most people's speed is much less than what they had on TMobile phones. Luckily for me, I still get between 1 and 5 mbps on my note. Even though my galaxy s 2 got 10-20mbps, 1-5 is still fully usable. Your best bet is to hope that when the Note drops for tmo next month we get some software from it that makes our att notes a lot faster on tmo's network.
Sorry to bear bad news, but everything I would have recommended to you you have already done.
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The issue is thats the antenna is not designed for T-Mobile bands. There is no software fix.
There have been people who have this same phone say they get T-mo 4g speeds. My LG Thrill (an ATT phone that was never released for Tmo) I personally hacked for Tmo and I get 4g speeds...why would Tmo modem hacks be released for the Note if you cant get 4g speeds?
My 4g is great between 8 and 10 mbps download I use the ics roms with ics modems and I use the tin foil trick as well as don't force 4g my data was so unstable when I forced it try ics/with ice T-Mobile modems
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26391506
That's tin foil trick I'll post links to the modems and rom I use
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=382
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Try that setup hope this helps did wonders for me I was on the same boat as u. After flashing rom and radio press *#2263# and select automatic band wcdma don't force 1700 that made my data very unstable
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bbobarino said:
Try that setup hope this helps did wonders for me I was on the same boat as u. After flashing rom and radio press *#2263# and select automatic band wcdma don't force 1700 that made my data very unstable
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This. Also *#301279# and select 2 change then select 6 HSDPA/HSUPA.
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babymatteo said:
This. Also *#301279# and select 2 change then select 6 HSDPA/HSUPA.
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What would happen if I force hspa+ in that menu
Is that the same as forcing 1700 band in the *#2263#?
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bbobarino said:
What would happen if I force hspa+ in that menu
Is that the same as forcing 1700 band in the *#2263#?
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Nothing really. I just get more stable data connection/speed with Release 6.
bbobarino said:
Try that setup hope this helps did wonders for me I was on the same boat as u. After flashing rom and radio press *#2263# and select automatic band wcdma don't force 1700 that made my data very unstable
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bbobarino said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=382
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The link to the modem doesn't work.
when you said,
" After flashing rom and radio press *#2263# and select automatic band wcdma don't force 1700 that made my data very unstable"
did you mean option [6] WCDMA ALL ?
I just meant to pick automatic not wcmda all I'll repost the modem link
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Won't work its in the development section T-Mobile pics modems date 5/30 is the date not the 5/28 one
New modem link
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bbobarino said:
Won't work its in the development section T-Mobile pics modems date 5/30 is the date not the 5/28 one
New modem link
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Sorry but I don't see the new modem link...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26982075
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rotohammer said:
The issue is thats the antenna is not designed for T-Mobile bands. There is no software fix.
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So since it's a hardware issue, would it work if I took the antenna from the t989 or the upcoming Tmobile Note and put it in my Note?
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itsjusttim said:
So since it's a hardware issue, would it work if I took the antenna from the t989 or the upcoming Tmobile Note and put it in my Note?
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I have a T989 and swapped the main antenna lead to use the T989 antenna on the Note, it was hard to test but I didnt see much improvement. The antennas are physically different between the two units.
If I am correct, the real fix is to purchase the correct antenna. Since detuning the stock antenna with foil improves data throughput, I feel that this is the best solution.
I just switched to At&t last week as I needed international data for this month while I'm in Europe and so far my At&t speeds are half that of T-Mobile with the foil. I'll tweak when I get home, as I just flashed the CM9 rom so I have something to play with while I'm away.
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I have a T989 and swapped the main antenna lead to use the T989 antenna on the Note, it was hard to test but I didnt see much improvement. The antennas are physically different between the two units.
If I am correct, the real fix is to purchase the correct antenna. Since detuning the stock antenna with foil improves data throughput, I feel that this is the best solution.
I just switched to At&t last week as I needed international data for this month while I'm in Europe and so far my At&t speeds are half that of T-Mobile with the foil. I'll tweak when I get home, as I just flashed the CM9 rom so I have something to play with while I'm away.
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So you think that a Tmobile Note antenna would be the only true fix?
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What's your experiences with modems in the UK? I'm on Vodafone and not getting great reception and more often than not stuck on 2G which kinda sucks.
Any advice?
I'm on Omega ROM and just flashed LF5 which has probably been the worst modem of the lot.
Thanks
Dxlea is doing the business for me squire however... im tmobile
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zeroundead said:
What's your experiences with modems in the UK? I'm on Vodafone and not getting great reception and more often than not stuck on 2G which kinda sucks.
Any advice?
I'm on Omega ROM and just flashed LF5 which has probably been the worst modem of the lot.
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Hi,
which is the modem that you are using right now? I am on LF5 with Omega v7 and it is so rubbish. I am on vodafone UK as well.
Thanks
carabassot80 said:
Hi,
which is the modem that you are using right now? I am on LF5 with Omega v7 and it is so rubbish. I am on vodafone UK as well.
Thanks
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this says more about voda's 3g coverage to be honest, i havenever had good 3g coverage on voda, then again i have never had what i call good 3g on any phone i have had. Things may improve now the are partnering with 02, network coverage will be doubled in some areas.
I've currently got DXLEA modem. It's nothing special, I get OK signal but hardly ever get above G in terms of network speed
Was fine in my Galaxy S, seems to have gone downhill since I got the S3. I also got it replaced because of pink tint, but the network speed was the same on both handsets
Nele4 that what I'm using on o2 signal is rubbish on the s3 vs s2
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LH1 works best for me or LH8
lh1 or lg8 good here on orange/t mobile
On Vodafone getting 3g on LH1. Only started getting it since lh8
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Nele on 3. Getting just over half strength.
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Anyone managed to get BBC iplayer to steam over 3g in Uk please. I keep getting content cannot be played.
Works good for me. 3 UK
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pauliebb said:
Works good for me. 3 UK
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What rom you using buddy thanks.
I get "content seems to not be working, try again later"
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Lennyuk said:
I get "content seems to not be working, try again later"
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That's what am getting as well. On vodafone..
Check BBC IPlayer FAQS/Forum regarding what streams over what network .
jje
Fine here on t mobile
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Using omega 5.2 latest siyah kernel. Updated flash.
Works perfect.
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Lennyuk said:
I get "content seems to not be working, try again later"
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I get the same 3 UK LF2 BTU rom
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Edit: just tried bbciplayer Live service & that works fine
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I get "content seems to not be working, try again later"
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Me too on 3G. Fine on wifi.
3 UK network, latest stock ROM but with NELE4 modem (used by 3 in their roms)
On Vodafone UK
iPlayer App tries and fails with every programme on 3G. All fine on Wifi.
iPlayer mobile site tells me to turn on wifi, and that it's only supported on 3 and Vodafone, but not on Android, iPhones or Symbian^3.
iPlayer desktop works fine when browser has desktop mode ticked/useragent changed.
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Iplayer seems to be working OK for me on THREE network (UK), or by WiFi.
fasty said:
Iplayer seems to be working OK for me on THREE network (UK), or by WiFi.
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what rom are you using? im on LF2 BTU Three UK & iplayer wont work over 3g
goodie said:
what rom are you using? im on LF2 BTU Three UK & iplayer wont work over 3g
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I'm also on LF2 but it's not an operator locked phone. Would that make a difference?
mines not either, im also using the LF2 modem & rooted, are you?
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mines not either, im also using the LF2 modem & rooted, are you?
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Mine's certainly not rooted.
"About" reports baseband version I9300XXLF2. Is that the info we're looking for?
I just double-checked to ensure that I was testing properly. Wi-Fi definitely OFF, phone reporting H+ data connection. iPlayer streaming fine atm.
it must be a root issue as we have the same handset, network & firmware what is your csc? is it still (H3G)?
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it must be a root issue as we have the same handset, network & firmware what is your csc? is it still (H3G)?
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OK, I wouldn't expect CSC to be H3G because the handset didn't come from Three network. I just happen to be using it on Three network.
Kies reports PDA:LF2 /PHONE:LF2 /CSC:LF2 (BTU)
I think I'm even more puzzled now. What does the BTU code mean?
Incidentally, the phone was purchased new as sim-free / unbranded / unlocked so if anything about the CSC implies otherwise, I need to know fast ;-)
LF2 BTU is stock UK, we've got the same setup only mines on three UK contract but is unlocked out of the box, I'm thinking my problem is either being rooted or that I flashed LF2 using odin & all my settings from LE8 (H3G) were still intact, maybe I need to do a wipe? I have done a few CSC changes but it keeps reverting to KOR had to resort to manual editing to fix CSC,
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Dear guys I bought my s3 from the middle east now I live in New York and with t mobile I only get edge on my data connection. I searched the web and xda but couldn't find a useful solution pleas help me with what is possible to do. if I rooted wich radio and Rom would work.
Thank u all already.
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EDGE is the best you'll be able to get with T-Mobile. Your international GS3 doesn't have the 1700MHz band needed for T-Mobile 4G.
Your options are to live with it, switch providers and go with AT&T or sell your GS3 and buy the T-Mobile version.
Bellow is a screen shot from wiki pediatrician for gt-i9300 base bands it includes all almost there must be a work arriund to get 4g
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I would say wait few more months t-mobile already started rolling out H+ for 1900. So in few months we will be able to use high speed data
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Red Wolf said:
I would say wait few more months t-mobile already started rolling out H+ for 1900. So in few months we will be able to use high speed data
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where did you hear that?
Sell it and get the t-mo gs3 version, you'll need 1700 mhz umts to be able to get the 3g (fake 4g) on t-mo. And this is hardware is no root or magic to change it!
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Good afternoon xda members I was wonder if any of you have had this problem with with your Samsung GS3 Unlocked Int'l. I bought one off of Amazon and the phone works fine (popped in my sim can get phone calls and all that). The only problem is I can't get 3g/HSPA+ on the handset. The best that I've gotten is EDGE. I am with Cincinnati Bell Wireless and have already put in the appropriate apn settings into the phone. If there is anyone out there with this similar problem whether you are on Cincinnati Bell or any other GSM carrier feel free to shoot any suggestions.
try different modems
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try different modems
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what do you mean by a different modem? I'm sort of new to this. Thanks
saremh said:
what do you mean by a different modem? I'm sort of new to this. Thanks
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Go to settings and about phone and tell us your baseband version. Also check your access point settings
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saremh said:
what do you mean by a different modem? I'm sort of new to this. Thanks
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check the first rule of xda
naathaanb96 said:
Go to settings and about phone and tell us your baseband version. Also check your access point settings
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my baseband is I9300XXELLA and the apn settings are in there correctly
saremh said:
Good afternoon xda members I was wonder if any of you have had this problem with with your Samsung GS3 Unlocked Int'l. I bought one off of Amazon and the phone works fine (popped in my sim can get phone calls and all that). The only problem is I can't get 3g/HSPA+ on the handset. The best that I've gotten is EDGE. I am with Cincinnati Bell Wireless and have already put in the appropriate apn settings into the phone. If there is anyone out there with this similar problem whether you are on Cincinnati Bell or any other GSM carrier feel free to shoot any suggestions.
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isn't xxella a uk rom that what i had a few weeks ago. all my rom start with xx i think
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saremh said:
my baseband is I9300XXELLA and the apn settings are in there correctly
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Try flash a later Rom and baseband
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There is a thread with all I9300 modems. Try that page.
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If you search there is a thread concerning U.S. users of the international, you should get advice there on how to set up best for various networks
You won't get 3g or 4g with GT-i9300 on Cincinnati bell or t-mobile
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