Hey guys new to this site,
My mother recently switched to t-mobile and is in dire need of help. I did the general apn settings for t-mobile's let network but lte works in few places and she is unable to send texts. I heard there is a way to add lte bands to your phone but a root is necessary.
I am currently on lollipop 5.0.1, is there a way to unlock the bootloader to root the phone?
Thanks in advance,
James
helppppp said:
Hey guys new to this site,
My mother recently switched to t-mobile and is in dire need of help. I did the general apn settings for t-mobile's let network but lte works in few places and she is unable to send texts. I heard there is a way to add lte bands to your phone but a root is necessary.
I am currently on lollipop 5.0.1, is there a way to unlock the bootloader to root the phone?
Thanks in advance,
James
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for T-Mobile, this phone only supports their 3g bands and will not use their 4g bands. there is no way to add bands, and if someone tells you there is, theyre lying and don't know what they're talking about.
to answer your other question, you can not unlock the bootloader on this phone, however, you can root if you are on the OC1 build using the kingroot desktop program. warning: it's all in Chinese
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Straight talk offers Verizon 4g for 45 a month 5gb of data is hard to beat I'm truck driver And their are very few spots I don't have 4g
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Question??? Is There ANY WAY Possible to get a unlocked and rooted samsung galaxy S2 on AT&T using simple mobile sim to pick up 3g or 4g? I know that you get edge speed because of the way the phone is set to AT&T, but there has to be some work around. I mean is it possible to hack it someway so that you can use AT&T towers for data service and have access to their towers while still having you r simple mobile sim in the phone. This edge is killing me. I tried flashing a t-mo modem only to be let down when I flashed it and loaded it and it said please insert sim. I heard something about dialing on the phone and switching bands wondering if that was maybe a method?
Edit:forgive me for being a newbie found my answer. Thanks xda members
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This was just asked yesterday!
And no, there is no simple workaround, its a hardware limitation. The phone is not equipped to see T-Mo's frequencies.
Any US owners of the i9300 (that's the non-US/International) version of the S3 using the Straight Talk service? I've been looking into them as a way to get some 3G data access for two weeks, but their customer service folks just replied saying that my S3 won't work because it's not a US model.
Looking at the specs seems to show that my S3 will support their frequencies, but I'm wondering if there's some kind of clever device block in place.
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Any US owners of the i9300 (that's the non-US/International) version of the S3 using the Straight Talk service? I've been looking into them as a way to get some 3G data access for two weeks, but their customer service folks just replied saying that my S3 won't work because it's not a US model.
Looking at the specs seems to show that my S3 will support their frequencies, but I'm wondering if there's some kind of clever device block in place.
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I'm using it, it works fine. You need to choose AT&T-Compatible SIM when you buy a SIM, otherwise most of the time they'll send you a T-Mobile SIM if you choose for them to pick it automatically. Also, this wouldn't affect whether or not you get 3G/HSPA+, but make sure when you fill in the APN, you don't fill in any proxy information except for MMS proxy.
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I'm using it, it works fine. You need to choose AT&T-Compatible SIM when you buy a SIM, otherwise most of the time they'll send you a T-Mobile SIM if you choose for them to pick it automatically. Also, this wouldn't affect whether or not you get 3G/HSPA+, but make sure when you fill in the APN, you don't fill in any proxy information except for MMS proxy.
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Many thanks. :good: I think their CS folks are about as good as the ones for the carriers over here - since their emailed advice contradicts what the website says:
BRING AN AT&T OR T-MOBILE COMPATIBLE GSM PHONE, OR AN UNLOCKED GSM PHONE
Make sure it operates on our compatible frequencies (850 and 1900 MHz)
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And according to http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/smartphones/android/GT-I9300MBDBTU-spec the International (UK spec in my case) S3 supports "850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100".
Again, thanks for taking the time out to reply. Maybe see if I can use a local Walmart's click n' collect service to get the SIM+minutes card when I get over to Orlando.
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bluebobx said:
Many thanks. :good: I think their CS folks are about as good as the ones for the carriers over here - since their emailed advice contradicts what the website says:
And according to http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/smartphones/android/GT-I9300MBDBTU-spec the International (UK spec in my case) S3 supports "850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100".
Again, thanks for taking the time out to reply. Maybe see if I can use a local Walmart's click n' collect service to get the SIM+minutes card when I get over to Orlando.
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Has anyone done this with an i9300 and gotten anything othere than 2.5g edge?
electrojas said:
Has anyone done this with an i9300 and gotten anything othere than 2.5g edge?
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Accidentally thanked you.
Yes, you have to make sure the SIM card isn't for T-Mobile's network. Until recently Straight Talk was only offering this SIM, so your best bet would be to buy an AT&T compatible SIM from their website.
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att sim.
Shakes27 said:
Accidentally thanked you.
Yes, you have to make sure the SIM card isn't for T-Mobile's network. Until recently Straight Talk was only offering this SIM, so your best bet would be to buy an AT&T compatible SIM from their website.
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Thats what I did. I put an att compatible gsm sim in a locked Verizon gs3 assigned apn settings but it will at best go on edge. Never 3 or 4g
This is a stock 4.1.2 jb untouched no root nothin. I was under the same assumption that it would work. but Nada. any widom from the masters here?
electrojas said:
Thats what I did. I put an att compatible gsm sim in a locked Verizon gs3 assigned apn settings but it will at best go on edge. Never 3 or 4g
This is a stock 4.1.2 jb untouched no root nothin. I was under the same assumption that it would work. but Nada. any widom from the masters here?
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<rant> Verizon and att use different networks, that will never work, especially with a LOCKED phone. Also, this is the forum for the international s3 (i9300), not the verizon s3. </rant>
Pick up the straight talk activation kit, Verizon uses CDMA signal, not GSM.
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<rant> Verizon and att use different networks, that will never work, especially with a LOCKED phone. Also, this is the forum for the international s3 (i9300), not the verizon s3. </rant>
Pick up the straight talk activation kit, Verizon uses CDMA signal, not GSM.
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The Verizon S3 supports GSM though (their LTE devices from the Rezound [2010 or 11] onwards do). Their LTE devices also come factory unlocked out of the box due to a deal that Verizon made with the FCC in order to be able to use the 750 MHz LTE spectrum. Long story short, Verizon LTE devices will get EDGE and HSPA+ (no LTE) on AT&T. It supports the same bands as the i9300.
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The Verizon S3 supports GSM though (their LTE devices from the Rezound [2010 or 11] onwards do). Their LTE devices also come factory unlocked out of the box due to a deal that Verizon made with the FCC in order to be able to use the 750 MHz LTE spectrum. Long story short, Verizon LTE devices will get EDGE and HSPA+ (no LTE) on AT&T. It supports the same bands as the i9300.
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I had no idea, last Verizon phone I had was the OG Incredible. Thanks for the info good sir.
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So I ordered a SD card so I can end up rooting my phone. I'm just wondering if someone can clarify that after I root and unlock my phone, I'll be able to get 4G data when available on my metro PCS service? Thanks.
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So when I get access to the hidden menu and unlocking the phone, do I have to manually unlock LTE band 4? Im trying to make of it.
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So I ordered a SD card so I can end up rooting my phone. I'm just wondering if someone can clarify that after I root and unlock my phone, I'll be able to get 4G data when available on my metro PCS service? Thanks.
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You don't need to root it or unlock anything, just insert the new SIM and configure the APN. These phones are not SIM-locked.
You could flash the MJ7 radio to unlock LTE band 4, but that doesn't require root either.
As to whether or not you'll get 4G data - or any data at all - that depends upon what bands Metro PCS uses and if there's any in common with those covered by the i545's radio.
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You don't need to root it or unlock anything, just insert the new SIM and configure the APN. These phones are not SIM-locked.
You could flash the MJ7 radio to unlock LTE band 4, but that doesn't require root either.
As to whether or not you'll get 4G data - or any data at all - that depends upon what bands Metro PCS uses and if there's any in common with those covered by the i545's radio.
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Which APN settings? I see all these different ones and I've tried them and combinations of some and they dont give me any data! ITs always saying trouble connection to proxy server when i try to load up internet. Also is there a guide to flashing this MJ7 to unlock the LTE band?
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You don't need to root it or unlock anything, just insert the new SIM and configure the APN. These phones are not SIM-locked.
You could flash the MJ7 radio to unlock LTE band 4, but that doesn't require root either.
As to whether or not you'll get 4G data - or any data at all - that depends upon what bands Metro PCS uses and if there's any in common with those covered by the i545's radio.
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What if I update my software to 4.3? That is supposed to unlock LTE Band 4 right?
Also it looks like my normal data is working now. Its very slow because I have crappy regular coverage however am covered well by 4G, the only problem I see is the band isnt unlocked.
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What if I update my software to 4.3? That is supposed to unlock LTE Band 4 right?
Also it looks like my normal data is working now. Its very slow because I have crappy regular coverage however am covered well by 4G, the only problem I see is the band isnt unlocked.
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Updating to 4.3 will get you LTE band 4. However, it's certainly possible that's not deployed in your area.
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Updating to 4.3 will get you LTE band 4. However, it's certainly possible that's not deployed in your area.
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I mean metropcs states that I have LTE in my area. So thats not for sure the LTE band 4?
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I mean metropcs states that I have LTE in my area. So thats not for sure the LTE band 4?
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Nope, there's several different LTE bands. Band 4 is the latest being rolled out by Verizon, which is why the phone was updated to support it.
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Nope, there's several different LTE bands. Band 4 is the latest being rolled out by Verizon, which is why the phone was updated to support it.
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So basically the only option I have is to download this update. If LTE doesn't work, then im screwed from there?
Hi, this question may have been asked but how do I unlock a Verizon LG G3 to be able to use it on any carrier internationally?
I have heard of sites such as unlocklocks.com or similar, but can those sites be trusted, and if so is there a preferred site to use?
Once the phone is unlocked, do I just purchase a SIM card at the country I am visiting an purchase a temporary voice/data plan?
In my case I would like to know if the Verizon LG G3 smartphone would work with a voice and data plan in Colombia - how could I find out if this will work?
A quick search I did for network technology landed me to these pages:
gsmarena.com/network-bands.php3?sCountry=COLOMBIA
phonearena.com/phones/LG-G3_id8347
Thanks in advance!
Its not locked.
Just buy a sim and install it with APN settings and so forth. It may not support 4g in Columbia, but not because it is locked, because it isn't vendor locked at all.
Saw this and figured I post in here instead of starting a new thread. Will I have any problems being rooted or should I return back to stock?
blueis300 said:
Saw this and figured I post in here instead of starting a new thread. Will I have any problems being rooted or should I return back to stock?
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No, but if you want to use LTE in Columbia you might need to revert to an earlier radio version than the v23c radio that Verizon built for Lollipop 5.0.1. Also, in Columbia the carriers there might use band3 for LTE as is common outside the USA.
For more information, check threads like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2968059
Verizon G3 Sucefully Working on LTE BAND 3
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From what I saw they use 1700mhz band 4. Might just revert to a basic stock rooted.
Hello, this phone was never released in Canada and I am thinking of purchasing one. Problem is I'm not sure what version will work to allow me to get lte signal. I am looking at a unlocked tmobile phone. Would anybody know what versions will work? Sorry for the question but I am not sure how to figure out the bands, and I don't want to purchase something that won't work properly. Thanks for the help!
you can use a T-mobile one just fine. However you must purchase it unlocked. DO NOT under any circumstances buy one that is not confirmed to already be unlocked. You will likely not be able to unlock it yourself. Many of us (myself included) have failed miserably to unlock this particular device.
Hello, thanks for your help! The search for a phone will continue the guy selling the phone doesn't want to ship to Canada. I did find a person selling international version. Just never seen a duel sim phone before so going to do some reading on it. Once again thanks!!!
I have the dual SIM version (h961n) and I'm on Virgin Mobile. Out of the box, it works with full 3G and limited LTE support (2600mhz - works only in Downtown Toronto). However, after rooting and following the LTE band enabling instructions, I was able to get all the LTE bands I need for the network (Band 2, Band 4, etc...). I hope this helps in your search for a phone
Thanks for the help! Going to continue looking for a tmobile or At&t so I hopefully can get full lte without doing any root. Thanks again for the help appreciate it!!!
The Mexican one works for Roger's!
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The Taiwan version of the V10, H962, are all sold unlocked, even those which are sold through carriers. They are bloat free too. Dunno if they can be used I Canada though. But they are all dual sim and have 64gb of internal storage.
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I have the dual SIM version (h961n) and I'm on Virgin Mobile. Out of the box, it works with full 3G and limited LTE support (2600mhz - works only in Downtown Toronto). However, after rooting and following the LTE band enabling instructions, I was able to get all the LTE bands I need for the network (Band 2, Band 4, etc...). I hope this helps in your search for a phone
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Hello, How hard was it to root and make the changes to get LTE bands to work? thanks for the information. I am having a hard time finding a phone out of the US with the exchange rate and the duty and shipping.
Hello,
Can someone tell me if there is any better or worse US version of this phone to purchase when it comes to bloatware? as on ebay the verizon version seem to sell cheaper than the at&t or tmobile version. I like the tmobile version because they don't stamp there logo on the back of the phone. But read there phones get blacklisted alot? any suggestion would be great! Thanks
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I have the dual SIM version (h961n) and I'm on Virgin Mobile. Out of the box, it works with full 3G and limited LTE support (2600mhz - works only in Downtown Toronto). However, after rooting and following the LTE band enabling instructions, I was able to get all the LTE bands I need for the network (Band 2, Band 4, etc...). I hope this helps in your search for a phone
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How did you manage to enable lte bands? If you can help, or post a link to the forum, that would be great...
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gbssengo said:
I have the dual SIM version (h961n) and I'm on Virgin Mobile. Out of the box, it works with full 3G and limited LTE support (2600mhz - works only in Downtown Toronto). However, after rooting and following the LTE band enabling instructions, I was able to get all the LTE bands I need for the network (Band 2, Band 4, etc...). I hope this helps in your search for a phone
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I have one H962. Do you mind sharing how to enable LTE on it? Thx.