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I couldn't find an area for US Cellular phones, but I'm in dire need of assistance. I currently have a US Cellular Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that I need to use for T-Mobile. Can someone shed some light on how to unlock this device? Thank you in advance friends.:good:
BTW it's a Samsung Galaxy Note SCH-R950
Galaxy NOte II
sole_taker said:
I couldn't find an area for US Cellular phones, but I'm in dire need of assistance. I currently have a US Cellular Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that I need to use for T-Mobile. Can someone shed some light on how to unlock this device? Thank you in advance friends.:good:
BTW it's a Samsung Galaxy Note SCH-R950
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DId you get it unlocked?
Anyone else able to unlock a Galaxy Note 2 on US CELLULAR? I am looking to purchase one but if I cannot unlock it I will go with AT&T version.
Please respond ASAP with a solution.
Thanks!
There's a thread in here that unlocks the gs3 and note2 for free I'll try to find it ...
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dilloncsr said:
Anyone else able to unlock a Galaxy Note 2 on US CELLULAR? I am looking to purchase one but if I cannot unlock it I will go with AT&T version.
Please respond ASAP with a solution.
Thanks!
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To Unlock Galaxy S3/Galaxy Note 2/Galaxy Note 2 LTE
Open Phone app and dial - *#197328640#
From Main menu, navigate to [1] UMTS >> [1] Debug Screen >> [8] Phone Control >> [6] Network Lock >> Options
From Options, select [3] Perso SHA256 OFF and wait for about 30 seconds after choosing the option
Now go back one step by pressing Menu button and then select Back (this should be in [6] Network Lock)
Choose NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZE and wait for a minute
Reboot device
To verify, insert a SIM card from different carrier/provider. If the new SIM card works then the phone has been unlocked.
Try this out, if it works do let me know...:good:
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sylvester114 said:
To Unlock Galaxy S3/Galaxy Note 2/Galaxy Note 2 LTE
Open Phone app and dial - *#197328640#
From Main menu, navigate to [1] UMTS >> [1] Debug Screen >> [8] Phone Control >> [6] Network Lock >> Options
From Options, select [3] Perso SHA256 OFF and wait for about 30 seconds after choosing the option
Now go back one step by pressing Menu button and then select Back (this should be in [6] Network Lock)
Choose NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZE and wait for a minute
Reboot device
To verify, insert a SIM card from different carrier/provider. If the new SIM card works then the phone has been unlocked.
Try this out, if it works do let me know...:good:
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Sorry, forgot to mention. You require 4.1 Jelly Bean for this unlock to work, update if running a lower version of android.
I don't think this works for US Cellular version.
sole_taker said:
I don't think this works for US Cellular version.
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Try it out. There's no where specified about that.
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sylvester114 said:
Try it out. There's no where specified about that.
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I guess the LTE version is only avialable in d US n dis thing works on that.
I tried those steps you mentioned and the number to dial won't even work. Am I doing it all wrong? I tried it under a us cellular version.
All US Cellular phones are CDMA and will NEVER be able to be unlocked, as that is a GSM "feature."
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I might (ignorantly) disagree
gagdude said:
All US Cellular phones are CDMA and will NEVER be able to be unlocked, as that is a GSM "feature."
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I have a thought on how to circumvent the USCC version of the phone, but i'm not sure how to make it happen:
first a note: USCC removed the ability to manually program the phone (using dialer codes) as a "safeguard"
note: i think where i am stuck is that i can't find the build.sh file
1) root phone
2) access build.prop file
3) edit CDMA line with GSM line from another provider
4) save
5) reboot
# su
cd system
# vi build.prop
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then i want to replace
USE CDMALTE PHONE
telephony.lte0nCdmaDevice=1
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or copy the build.sh file from a friend's T-mobile build file
thanks
metzoforte said:
I have a thought on how to circumvent the USCC version of the phone, but i'm not sure how to make it happen:
first a note: USCC removed the ability to manually program the phone (using dialer codes) as a "safeguard"
note: i think where i am stuck is that i can't find the build.sh file
1) root phone
2) access build.prop file
3) edit CDMA line with GSM line from another provider
4) save
5) reboot
then i want to replace
or copy the build.sh file from a friend's T-mobile build file
thanks
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Even so, there wouldn't be a SIM card slot, and without that you cannot access T-Mobile network with the phone
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gagdude said:
Even so, there wouldn't be a SIM card slot, and without that you cannot access T-Mobile network with the phone
Sent from my Nexus 4
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You are very wrong. I don't know why you post like you are thw authority when you clearly dont know. I have one in my hands and it has a sim.
I also want to unlock it by the way
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metzoforte said:
I have a thought on how to circumvent the USCC version of the phone, but i'm not sure how to make it happen:
first a note: USCC removed the ability to manually program the phone (using dialer codes) as a "safeguard"
note: i think where i am stuck is that i can't find the build.sh file
1) root phone
2) access build.prop file
3) edit CDMA line with GSM line from another provider
4) save
5) reboot
then i want to replace
or copy the build.sh file from a friend's T-mobile build file
thanks
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I agree with you. I think it could be unlocked and used elsewhere. Unlike the sprint version, this one has a sim slot
I
SDRebel said:
You are very wrong. I don't know why you post like you are thw authority when you clearly dont know. I have one in my hands and it has a sim.
I also want to unlock it by the way
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I agree with you. I think it could be unlocked and used elsewhere. Unlike the sprint version, this one has a sim slot
I
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Did you really have to be like that?
"You are so wrong. You act like you know everything when you clearly dont know ****"
People make mistakes. My bad, I concede I am incorrect. But you could at least said
"Actually it does" instead of being a d!ck about it
Not sure what you mean by I act like I have authority
Sent from my Nexus 4
sylvester114 said:
To Unlock Galaxy S3/Galaxy Note 2/Galaxy Note 2 LTE
Open Phone app and dial - *#197328640#
From Main menu, navigate to [1] UMTS >> [1] Debug Screen >> [8] Phone Control >> [6] Network Lock >> Options
From Options, select [3] Perso SHA256 OFF and wait for about 30 seconds after choosing the option
Now go back one step by pressing Menu button and then select Back (this should be in [6] Network Lock)
Choose NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZE and wait for a minute
Reboot device
To verify, insert a SIM card from different carrier/provider. If the new SIM card works then the phone has been unlocked.
Try this out, if it works do let me know...:good:
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Sorry, forgot to mention. You require 4.1 Jelly Bean for this unlock to work, update if running a lower version of android.
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I have a US Cellular one flashed to metro pcs with 4.1.1 and was able to access the menu, but on the network unlock part, I dont see any "options" so I am stuck there
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gagdude said:
Did you really have to be like that?
"You are so wrong. You act like you know everything when you clearly dont know ****"
People make mistakes. My bad, I concede I am incorrect. But you could at least said
"Actually it does" instead of being a d!ck about it
Not sure what you mean by I act like I have authority
Sent from my Nexus 4
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Sorry, but what upset me is that you are assuming you know without even bothering to check tl see if you were right. I'm hypersensitive to that now, my bad
SDRebel said:
I have a US Cellular one flashed to metro pcs with 4.1.1 and was able to access the menu, but on the network unlock part, I dont see any "options" so I am stuck there
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Sorry, but what upset me is that you are assuming you know without even bothering to check tl see if you were right. I'm hypersensitive to that now, my bad
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Sorry for calling you a d!ck then. Thanks for not retaliating like a lot of xda members. Naturally I assume these things because they are pretty much given. CDMA phones do not have SIM cards normally, and the Verizon ones are only for LTE (select few have worldwide gsm). The USC GS3 having a SIM is news to me, as I have a friend with a USC GS2 and that does not have a SIM
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Sorry for calling you a d!ck then. Thanks for not retaliating like a lot of xda members. Naturally I assume these things because they are pretty much given. CDMA phones do not have SIM cards normally, and the Verizon ones are only for LTE (select few have worldwide gsm). The USC GS3 having a SIM is news to me, as I have a friend with a USC GS2 and that does not have a SIM
Sent from my Nexus 4
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Not to derail the personal conversation, but was anyone able to find the path of the buildinfo.sh file?
when i do
# su
# find -name bininfo.sh i get a no file or directory found message
A friend of mind also recommended
# init.d$ ls
again, no directory...
sigh
metzoforte said:
Not to derail the personal conversation, but was anyone able to find the path of the buildinfo.sh file?
when i do
# su
# find -name bininfo.sh i get a no file or directory found message
A friend of mind also recommended
# init.d$ ls
again, no directory...
sigh
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You already have root, right? I dont yet, but if I find an easy way to get it I can trt the same things on mine that apparently slightly different
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gagdude said:
Sorry for calling you a d!ck then. Thanks for not retaliating like a lot of xda members. Naturally I assume these things because they are pretty much given. CDMA phones do not have SIM cards normally, and the Verizon ones are only for LTE (select few have worldwide gsm). The USC GS3 having a SIM is news to me, as I have a friend with a USC GS2 and that does not have a SIM
Sent from my Nexus 4
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No prob. The god of LTE brought along the goodness of gsm radios to many phones. One of the first ones being the rezoundz that I just used in vodafone last month after a few flashing iterations
Sprint a holes on the other side are embedding the sims on all but the iphone 5
SDRebel said:
You already have root, right? I dont yet, but if I find an easy way to get it I can trt the same things on mine that apparently slightly different
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No prob. The god of LTE brought along the goodness of gsm radios to many phones. One of the first ones being the rezoundz that I just used in vodafone last month after a few flashing iterations
Sprint a holes on the other side are embedding the sims on all but the iphone 5
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Update:
AFTER FLASHING JEDI X'S ROM, i now have access to the service menu!
New Poblem....
there are no options in the menu under NETWORK LOCK
Where else could i enable my SIM...
I am now getting an error of no SIM
metzoforte said:
Update:
AFTER FLASHING JEDI X'S ROM, i now have access to the service menu!
New Poblem....
there are no options in the menu under NETWORK LOCK
Where else could i enable my SIM...
I am now getting an error of no SIM
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I ran in to the same problem with the options part missing. Not sure what else we could do. There might be an option to add them manually, but don't have enough info/knowledge to try that. I also get that missing sim error, but I don't have a sim, so in my case it is true
Which other carriers can the US Cellular version work on?
Besides the LTE do the two phones have anything else different?
Mostly interested if the addition of the LTE on the i9205 will affect its performance/battery life compared to the i9200?
I ask this because I never buy LTE phones, never used it and don't intend to for now since the networks here don't support it,
so no need for it but I cannot find the 3G i9200 anywhere in Europe to buy it. Only the LTE i9205.
If it has no performance/battery loss then I will be "forced" to buy the LTE version and be done with it.
So even if I buy the LTE version I read that it has a second cellular modem that works with normal 3G/GSM networks?
I don't wanna buy it and then discover its not working on any network here.
I will really appreciated if someone can give me an answer to my concerns. Thanks.
UPDATE: I managed to get the 3G version I wanted in first place. You can view the thread below.
Samsung Galaxy Mega! OMG!
koniakki said:
Besides the LTE do the two phones have anything else different?
Mostly interested if the addition of the LTE on the i9205 will affect its performance/battery life compared to the i9200?
I ask this because I never buy LTE phones, never used it and don't intend to for now since the networks here don't support it,
so no need for it but I cannot find the 3G i9200 anywhere in Europe to buy it. Only the LTE i9205.
If it has no performance/battery loss then I will be "forced" to buy the LTE version and be done with it.
So even if I buy the LTE version I read that it has a second cellular modem that works with normal 3G/GSM networks?
I don't wanna buy it and then discover its not working on any network here.
I will really appreciated if someone can give me an answer to my concerns. Thanks.
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The i9205 works with 2G, 3G, and 4G. Your network doesn't have to to be LTE capable for it to work.
gx3k said:
The i9205 works with 2G, 3G, and 4G. Your network doesn't have to to be LTE capable for it to work.
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YAYYYY!!! Ordering.......... :good:
Ninja Edit: Also another thing. Do you know if since the LTE cannot be disabled if I read correctly,
will eat up battery since it will probably be on and keep searching for LTE networks?
koniakki said:
YAYYYY!!! Ordering.......... :good:
Ninja Edit: Also another thing. Do you know if since the LTE cannot be disabled if I read correctly,
will eat up battery since it will probably be on and keep searching for LTE networks?
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It will not work if the SIM card you insert doesn't support it.
gx3k said:
It will not work if the SIM card you insert doesn't support it.
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Even better...
gx3k said:
It will not work if the SIM card you insert doesn't support it.
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And you got settings for it on the phone to so you can disable it in the software
robertsydbrink said:
And you got settings for it on the phone to so you can disable it in the software
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That's good to know, especially for future members that may have the same concerns as I did.
P.S: OP updated.
robertsydbrink said:
And you got settings for it on the phone to so you can disable it in the software
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And can you tell us 'where' within the settings menues.....
where we can turn off the LTE so the phone will NOT be constantly searching for it, and draining the battery in the process??
thanks....
jimmbomb said:
And can you tell us 'where' within the settings menues.....
where we can turn off the LTE so the phone will NOT be constantly searching for it, and draining the battery in the process??
thanks....
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Go to settings
then go to more networks
then go to mobile networks
then go to network mode
then you can select GSM/WCDMA (auto connect
4g question
fixit35 said:
Go to settings
then go to more networks
then go to mobile networks
then go to network mode
then you can select GSM/WCDMA (auto connect
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I dont have the option in the phone under network mode for LTE should there be a option. I got the phone from Amazon (international version).
I have attached a screen shot of the options available.
I have upgraded to the lattes firmware but still cant get the option.
My sim is 4g enabled.
Please assist.
paulrana said:
I dont have the option in the phone under network mode for LTE should there be a option. I got the phone from Amazon (international version).
I have attached a screen shot of the options available.
I have upgraded to the lattes firmware but still cant get the option.
My sim is 4g enabled.
Please assist.
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You may have received the i9200 (which is non LTE)
My i9205 is the LTE international version and I do have those options mentioned above.
jimmbomb said:
You may have received the i9200 (which is non LTE)
My i9205 is the LTE international version and I do have those options mentioned above.
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Hi jimm
thanks for getting back the model is i9205 I attached a screen shot. Im very sure this is not the 9200 cos the box came sealed and it says i9205. Please assist to get this issue resolved if a a specific version is required to be flashed or how I can check if the phone has the 4g hardware just to make sure.
Thanks
paulrana said:
Hi jimm
thanks for getting back the model is i9205 I attached a screen shot. Im very sure this is not the 9200 cos the box came sealed and it says i9205. Please assist to get this issue resolved if a a specific version is required to be flashed or how I can check if the phone has the 4g hardware just to make sure.
Thanks
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ok, Paulrana .. try this...
connect to a wifi...
goto settings...
more
about device
software update
update.
hopefull you'll get a small OTA (Over the Air) update...
if so, it should re-boot...
then maybe you'll get your other options that youre looking for..
I got an update soon after getting my mega months ago..
maybe you didnt get yours yet..
try it.. and report back..
good luck
jimmbomb said:
ok, Paulrana .. try this...
connect to a wifi...
goto settings...
more
about device
software update
update.
hopefull you'll get a small OTA (Over the Air) update...
if so, it should re-boot...
then maybe you'll get your other options that youre looking for..
I got an update soon after getting my mega months ago..
maybe you didnt get yours yet..
try it.. and report back..
good luck
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Hi J,
Thanks for the response, believe it or not i updated it via KEIS and OTA then downloaded the firm ware from the forum and install that as well.
Can u send me a screen shot of the LTE option and about device page.
I really lost as what to do.
Thanks
if the last thing you did was flash a rom.... then i suggest doing another OTA update just to make sure...
ill put on a screenshot as soon as I figure out how to
good luck
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I have it as well..... I don't understand why you don't if you have a i9205
2SHAYNE
jimmbomb said:
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Hi J,
Thanks for the pics.
I noticed that the Kernel version is different,
your one is [email protected] #1 My one is [email protected]#1, could this be the reason i dont have the 4g option ?
Thanks again for your help.
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paulrana said:
Hi J,
Thanks for the pics.
I noticed that the Kernel version is different,
your one is [email protected] #1 My one is [email protected]#1, could this be the reason i dont have the 4g option ?
Thanks again for your help.
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Hi Guys,
If I flash the phone (not only the rom) will it help in any way ?
Thanks
paulrana said:
Hi J,
Thanks for the pics.
I noticed that the Kernel version is different,
your one is [email protected] #1 My one is [email protected]#1, could this be the reason i dont have the 4g option ?
Thanks again for your help.
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.Im going to suggest that if you want it bad enough...
Get Odin and flash the same rom as me.....problem solved... unless you need specific languages....
youre not saying your location or where you are using it and what carrier
good luck..
jimmbomb said:
.Im going to suggest that if you want it bad enough...
Get Odin and flash the same rom as me.....problem solved... unless you need specific languages....
youre not saying your location or where you are using it and what carrier
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Hi J,
I flashed it with about 5 different firmwares using Oden still no luck. I do want it badly knowing i have a 4g phone and no 4g.
Im in Sri lanka using Dialog carrier. I got the phone from states through a friend. I have read the forum from up to down to find a solution.
I know Oden helps you upgrade it (seen on you tube) but still it does not help, I wonder if there is a problem with the software it self.
I would try any suggestions at this time.
Thanks
Is there any way for me to get my grandfathered $5/month "Preferred Phone First Unlimited Web Only" data plan to work on a Galaxy S5?
Currently I am told "Your data plan does not work on this device", but it works fine on an HTC Radar 4G.
I'm hoping to at least get some part of the data plan working on this phone, even if some features might be limited (i.e. even if I can only check email, that's better than nothing)... currently I can't use my data plan at all on this phone.
wfunctionjohn said:
Is there any way for me to get my grandfathered $5/month "Preferred Phone First Unlimited Web Only" data plan to work on a Galaxy S5?
Currently I am told "Your data plan does not work on this device", but it works fine on an HTC Radar 4G.
I'm hoping to at least get some part of the data plan working on this phone, even if some features might be limited (i.e. even if I can only check email, that's better than nothing)... currently I can't use my data plan at all on this phone.
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Try setting it to only 4g and changing your APN to the non LTE.
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Try setting it to only 4g and changing your APN to the non LTE.
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wfunctionjohn said:
Is there any way for me to get my grandfathered $5/month "Preferred Phone First Unlimited Web Only" data plan to work on a Galaxy S5?
Currently I am told "Your data plan does not work on this device", but it works fine on an HTC Radar 4G.
I'm hoping to at least get some part of the data plan working on this phone, even if some features might be limited (i.e. even if I can only check email, that's better than nothing)... currently I can't use my data plan at all on this phone.
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Yep what jab74101 said . Just cahnge your phone under he more networksmobile network setting to wcdma/gsm only . You wont have LTE but hopefully you will find a work around for it
jab74101 said:
Try setting it to only 4g and changing your APN to the non LTE.
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Which APN do you mean? If you mean epc.tmobile.com, it doesn't work -- I still get the same error as I did with fast.t-mobile.com (yup I switched to WCDMA/GSM, and verified LTE was off).
spirodave said:
Yep what jab74101 said . Just cahnge your phone under he more networksmobile network setting to wcdma/gsm only . You wont have LTE but hopefully you will find a work around for it
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Yup I just replied to that one right now.
Question though: is WCDMA/GSM 3G or 4G? Or is it a marketing ambiguity? I'm confused because online sources say WCDMA is 3G whereas the phone changes from "4G LTE" to "4G" (not "3G") when I switch to that...
wfunctionjohn said:
Yup I just replied to that one right now.
Question though: is WCDMA/GSM 3G or 4G? Or is it a marketing ambiguity? I'm confused because online sources say WCDMA is 3G whereas the phone changes from "4G LTE" to "4G" (not "3G") when I switch to that...
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Just go to settings then about phone and click Status and see what type of network you are connected to . It will say UMTS or HSPA+ .Depending where you are will decide which one . I just turned my phone to that setting GSM/WCDMA and I am showing HSPA+ . So that means you should get HSPA+42 which isnt bad at all here in saint louis .. I see actual DL speeds of up to 20Mbps on HSPA+42 . Did you call TMOBILE and tell them about your problem ? I wouold think if you are grandfathered in then they should take care of your problem by offering the true unlimited on LTE ..Unless that isnt in the original contractT
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Just go to settings then about phone and click Status and see what type of network you are connected to . It will say UMTS or HSPA+ .Depending where you are will decide which one . I just turned my phone to that setting GSM/WCDMA and I am showing HSPA+ . So that means you should get HSPA+42 which isnt bad at all here in saint louis .. I see actual DL speeds of up to 20Mbps on HSPA+42 . Did you call TMOBILE and tell them about your problem ? I wouold think if you are grandfathered in then they should take care of your problem by offering the true unlimited on LTE ..Unless that isnt in the original contractT
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Oh I see, I'll take a look under the status then.
No I haven't tried calling T-Mobile, and frankly I don't know what our original contract looks like (I don't think I have a copy, and if I ask them to send me a copy I'm not sure I could trust them to have not changed the terms).
I'm also worried if the wrong rep sees the plan, he/she will mess it up -- most of them have a tendency to go to great lengths to get you off the grandfathered plans (they aren't even all aware that the plan exists) so it's not worth the risk for me at the moment.
If you log into your tmobile account it should blaintently show that you have the $5 data . I dont think there is anyway they could mess that up .. If I had UNlimited I would defenitely want to use LTE .
spirodave said:
If you log into your tmobile account it should blaintently show that you have the $5 data . I dont think there is anyway they could mess that up .. If I had UNlimited I would defenitely want to use LTE .
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Well it says "Preferred Phone First Unlimited Web Only", but like I said, I've read more than on horror story about how representatives have messed it up... if I have to go that direction I will, but I'm not convinced yet that I do.
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Well it says "Preferred Phone First Unlimited Web Only", but like I said, I've read more than on horror story about how representatives have messed it up... if I have to go that direction I will, but I'm not convinced yet that I do.
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When you say "unlimited web only" that is different then "unlimited data". Those are very old plans that were out for specific phones. In order to get this to work, you are going to have to Google a lot and figure out the proper apn settings. What does the Radar 4G specify as its APN settings? I would try to get as much information from that phone as I could. Secondly, it could be that T-Mobile is reading the device you are using and then not allowing it to work on their end.
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Well it says "Preferred Phone First Unlimited Web Only", but like I said, I've read more than on horror story about how representatives have messed it up... if I have to go that direction I will, but I'm not convinced yet that I do.
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Yes Elsebb commented below and what he said is what you should go with ... i didnt think about the web only thing . that is completely different. You need to figure out the correct APN settings and go with that . I think it might be impossible to use LTE with it . cant really hide LTE
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When you say "unlimited web only" that is different then "unlimited data". Those are very old plans that were out for specific phones. In order to get this to work, you are going to have to Google a lot and figure out the proper apn settings. What does the Radar 4G specify as its APN settings? I would try to get as much information from that phone as I could. Secondly, it could be that T-Mobile is reading the device you are using and then not allowing it to work on their end.
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It doesn't seem to be related to the APN at all. I just tried another new Android 4.4.2 phone (I'll avoid mentioning what kind since I don't want T-Mobile to see this and block it =P) and it works just fine on LTE with the typical fast.t-mobile.com APN.
I guess that means it's based on the IMEI, meaning you just have to find a brand/model that works, so there isn't much hope for the S5.
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It doesn't seem to be related to the APN at all. I just tried another new Android 4.4.2 phone (I'll avoid mentioning what kind since I don't want T-Mobile to see this and block it =P) and it works just fine on LTE with the typical fast.t-mobile.com APN.
I guess that means it's based on the IMEI, meaning you just have to find a brand/model that works, so there isn't much hope for the S5.
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You know what, i remember when i was getting a new phone carrier that i heard of Go Phone and that if you purchased a Go SIM for an ATT phone, it simply won't work, but if you bought a GSM phone and unlocked it (one that wasn't ATT branded) it worked perfectly.
I wonder if you are experiencing something similar. The S5 that you have, is it T-Mobile branded? And if it is, is the Android 4.4.2 phone you just tried now T-Mobile branded? That might be the issue.
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You know what, i remember when i was getting a new phone carrier that i heard of Go Phone and that if you purchased a Go SIM for an ATT phone, it simply won't work, but if you bought a GSM phone and unlocked it (one that wasn't ATT branded) it worked perfectly.
I wonder if you are experiencing something similar. The S5 that you have, is it T-Mobile branded? And if it is, is the Android 4.4.2 phone you just tried now T-Mobile branded? That might be the issue.
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That's possible but somewhat unlikely since my HTC Radar was also T-Mobile branded just like my S5. I can't rule it out without testing it on an unlocked phone.
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That's possible but somewhat unlikely since my HTC Radar was also T-Mobile branded just like my S5. I can't rule it out without testing it on an unlocked phone.
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Did the HTC Radar have LTE?
elesbb said:
Did the HTC Radar have LTE?
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No, but I don't have any reason to believe LTE is relevant here (it never seems to make a difference in any scenario).
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No, but I don't have any reason to believe LTE is relevant here (it never seems to make a difference in any scenario).
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The thing I'm getting at is that phone because it doesn't have lte, is an "approved" T-Mobile phone that works with that plan. See if you can get an unlocked att s5 and see if it works.
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Hey guys and gals I was dabbling around and got curious and used the S4 Dialer Codes from that forum and they also (most of them) work on the Gear S, so maybe we can also try and tweak these little device's from the service menus like our phones, see my screenie for proof, I used *#0011# and also tried *#197328640# and it works too, I don't know a whole lot about the functions within these menus and I know that if you mess around in there you can really screw up your device so TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK OR DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE!..I just wanted to point this out since I didn't see any threads or topic about this yet and maybe a DEV can jump in to provide some guidance as to the functions within these service menus.
S4 Dialer codes forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48222157
Ok just browsing through the menus and if you select [4] Reserved just look what's in there! and although this is the only setting that would not enable does this mean it is possible to enable it via software? Could LTE be built in awaiting another software enabling update like other sammy devices? that would be pretty slick! an LTE Smart Watch!
doesnt the t mobile version already have LTE? Thats how they are advertising it..
No, none of the Gear S has LTE. Don't confuse '(fake)4G' with LTE.
wow, shocked that a mobile company would engage in deceptive advertising! :cyclops:
actually, its a non issue, considering how little actual data use most will be using with a smart watch at this point..
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doesnt the t mobile version already have LTE? Thats how they are advertising it..
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From what I can see the only symbol that pops up on my t-mobile Gear S is 4G, but my question is why would LTE band selection be inactive within the service menus, none of the previous gear watches had LTE so why would it be in there? And its funny how selection 4 says reserved where the LTE selection is.
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From what I can see the only symbol that pops up on my t-mobile Gear S is 4G, but my question is why would LTE band selection be inactive within the service menus, none of the previous gear watches had LTE so why would it be in there? And its funny how selection 4 says reserved where the LTE selection is.
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The LTE is likely showing because it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chip in it. That chipset supports LTE as well as dual mode GSM/CDMA (e.g., the same watch would work on Verizon as well as AT&T), as well as quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900), but that doesn't mean the radios are actually in it.
That menu is very likely a holdover from the S400 operator menus in other devices. Manufacturers tend to be lazy when it comes to modding things like that.
Of course, until there is a teardown we don't really know what all is inside this watch. Also, the previous Gears didn't have the same service menus because they don't have chipsets that support independent cellular radios.
sbrownla said:
The LTE is likely showing because it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chip in it. That chipset supports LTE as well as dual mode GSM/CDMA (e.g., the same watch would work on Verizon as well as AT&T), as well as quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900), but that doesn't mean the radios are actually in it.
That menu is very likely a holdover from the S400 operator menus in other devices. Manufacturers tend to be lazy when it comes to modding things like that.
Of course, until there is a teardown we don't really know what all is inside this watch.
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I can agree with you and for sure a tear down would be a good source of information.
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I can agree with you and for sure a tear down would be a good source of information.
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I asked iFixIt and they say they are too busy ... which is shocking to me given what's inside of this watch ... Somehow the Kindle Voyage is more important to them ... HAH.
I don't know what the deal is but the media is REALLY resistant to the Gear S. And I don't like that at all.
sbrownla said:
I asked iFixIt and they say they are too busy ... which is shocking to me given what's inside of this watch ... Somehow the Kindle Voyage is more important to them ... HAH.
I don't know what the deal is but the media is REALLY resistant to the Gear S. And I don't like that at all.
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Surprisingly the user manual from the UK site HAS disassembly instructions in the last few pages.
Ostensibly this was for replacement of the battery......
Doesn't seem very difficult. Remove the screen, and everything else is right underneath.
joytest said:
Doesn't seem very difficult. Remove the screen, and everything else is right underneath.
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Try it and let's us know. Hehe
I bought the handset in UK and everything works fine except I cannot get the mobile data to work. I have a good reception, the handset shows 3G but no arrows to the side of it. I have changed the APN settings to my network (Talkmobile), switched on mobile data etc. but still no mobile data, please help.
when my phone dropped to 3g the internet didn't work either here in Ireland on 3 mobile.
4g would rarely stick, just putting the phone in my pocket sent it back to 3g.
this is most likely a hardware problem not software.
mixterz said:
when my phone dropped to 3g the internet didn't work either here in Ireland on 3 mobile.
4g would rarely stick, just putting the phone in my pocket sent it back to 3g.
this is most likely a hardware problem not software.
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Thanks, but I've never got mobile data to work at all, the APN settings are all correct and the 3G symbol appears on the screen, just no arrows next to it.
A fair few people are having the same problem, myself included.
It works better if you switch to 3g only, but sometimes that doesn't help either.
Let's all hope elephone get there act together on this, it's all very well having a great screen, CPU etc, but with no network data (& sometimes calls) it counts for nothing.
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A fair few people are having the same problem, myself included.
It works better if you switch to 3g only, but sometimes that doesn't help either.
Let's all hope elephone get there act together on this, it's all very well having a great screen, CPU etc, but with no network data (& sometimes calls) it counts for nothing.
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Thanks for this. In the APN settings I just changed the APN type from 'net' and 'MMS' to 'default' and this worked.
It's weird, is there some sort of learning process with this phone & network settings?
When I first got the phone it was rubbish, but as i used it more & more it got better. But then I rooted it & did a factory reset & same again. This morning I put the darksense rom on & it was still rubbish. But as the day's gone on its got a lot better - 4g & everything is working fine.
But thanks, I'll bear the APN change in mind
There are lots of APN settings to edit, I don't want to mess with what I don't know, although sometimes that's the only way. Does anyone have knowledge in this department?
When i touch phone i loose 4g
Im not sure why but
*#*#4636#*#*
Change band to usa
Immediately fixed issue
m60kaf said:
When i touch phone i loose 4g
Im not sure why but
*#*#4636#*#*
Change band to usa
Immediately fixed issue
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This code just gives me info, can't change anything.
Do you mean *#*#3646633#*#*?
& then where to select usa?
Have a try at this:
Settings>data usage>mobile networks>network operators (will search, might take a minute)>select your operator in the list, in my case 3(4g).
For me it's been solid since, 4g a lot too.
oddly enough changing the band to USA is keeping the phone on 4g for me yet im in Ireland on 3 mobile.
had it set to Europe or Automatic before that.
lets see does it stand the test of time.
mixterz said:
oddly enough changing the band to USA is keeping the phone on 4g for me yet im in Ireland on 3 mobile.
had it set to Europe or Automatic before that.
lets see does it stand the test of time.
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I'm definitely beginning to think this whole issue is a wrong network setting, what I did worked for me (solid all day) - post #10, & I've seen a few do this & it's worked too
after a full day it definitely fixed the issue, 4g signal is strong
cant believe they mixed up something like this.
the average novice wont have a clue what to do.
i was on the brink of flogging the phone.
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Update major issue if you change the band to USA via *#*#4636#*#*.
The 4g data will work great but you can't receive or make calls unless you change it back to Europe.
How do i change the band?
mixterz said:
after a full day it definitely fixed the issue, 4g signal is strong
cant believe they mixed up something like this.
the average novice wont have a clue what to do.
i was on the brink of flogging the phone.
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Update major issue if you change the band to USA via *#*#4636#*#*.
The 4g data will work great but you can't receive or make calls unless you change it back to Europe.
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how do i change the band?
Mewz said:
how do i change the band?
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Press the three dots top right at phone information
(*#*#4636#*#* -> phone information)
As far as I know Talkmobile doesn't have 4G they only offer 3G for now so no matter what you do with the APN you'll never get 4G, also with most MVNO services you will alway need to setup the APN manualy as they use someones elses network in the case of Talkmobile they use Vodafone.
chtsarts said:
Press the three dots top right at phone information
(*#*#4636#*#* -> phone information)
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I cant find phone information
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I cant find phone information
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At the phone dialer press first *#*#4636#*#*
chtsarts said:
At the phone dialer press first *#*#4636#*#*
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I edited the setting and itStill didnt work
I'm also with Talkmobile, I've tried almost everything but 3G is not working. Seriously considering returning the phone.