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Hi all
Thanks in advance for any help please provide links if possible. So I've finally stopped waiting for Nokia and then Nokia/Microsoft to get their act together and jumped on the android wagon. It seems android has everything I'm looking for (sync to outlook, office document viewing editing, etc not Garmin yet though).
Anyway I've been doing research on the Samsung galaxy s2 and found some discussion on the 3G modem/antenna being penta band. Is this true? If so can I get links, also how do you enable all the bands? Or can you enable those bands that pertain to the firmware and have to keep the other bands on the phone so if you need them you can flash.
Side question I played with a korean S2 and saw that it has NFC on the apps (out of the box). I'm pretty sure this is true but I'm having some doubts as the FAQ and some other forum member claim that no current S2 has this feature.
Thanks
It's quad band 3G. 850/900/1900/2100. It does not do 1700.
From Samsung.com:
Quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Quad band UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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As for NFC, the I9100 does not have it. I'm not sure if any of the other Asian models (different model numbers too) have it or not.
I heard that the modem intel x626 gold is penta band (unconfirmed) that is in the galaxy s2. Also the tmobile version is coming out which has 1700mhz this might lead me to believe that it is penta band in hardware and only needs software.
Only the korean version of the s2 has NFC.
No other version has it as cell phone providers are thinking of releasing it attached to the sim card as soon as the technology has stabilized and is widely available in a number of countries.
here is some information about in this blog.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/netcom-shows-off-microsd-card-with-integrated-nfc-goodness-vide/
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the sd card sounds like a good idea as a aftermarket part but I thought I saw the SGS2 with NFC on ebay as the I9101. what would happen if I had to add extra memory to the phone?
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I emailed Brian Klug that did the review of the SGS2 on Anandtech.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4686/samsung-galaxy-s-2-international-review-the-best-redefined/
It is one of the most in depth that I have seen but here is what he says about the SGS2 being penta band.
"XG-626 is compatible with more bands, however the limiting factor always is whether the device manufacturer has provided the power amps for those other bands, and in this case there aren't more."
Hey guys.
I just made this account because I have a major phone crisis. I was thinking of buying a C5 Ultra to replace my broken phone.
But I'm not sure if the 3G and 4G LTE will work with it? I'm not particularly tech saavy. I asked five different representatives from my phone company and they said yes. I've also talked to two Sony reps and they weren't very helpful.
But I'm still unsure. My phone carrier is Claro (Puerto Rico). This is the info they've provided me with:
3G Operable: 850MHZ, 1900MHZ
4G Operable: 850MHZ-1900MHZ, B4 AWS (1700-2100), B17 (700MHZ), B12 (700MHZ)
Which left me still slightly confused. My band knowledge is basically squat. And I've been pulling my hair trying to make heads or tails of the different statements the reps have told me. They all say it'll work and yet I don't want to spend money on the equipment only to find out it doesn't work.
Anyways if anyone could help me out with this I'd be super grateful.
According to this Wikipedia list (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks) your operator seems to be using LTE Band 17.
And according to Xperia C5 Ultra specification white paper from Sony website (http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/e5553/whitepaper_EN_e5553_e5506_xperia_c5_ultra.pdf) the only model that supports LTE Band 17 is the E5506 (Single SIM, none of the Dual SIM variants support the LTE Band 17).
When I bought mine the model number was printed on a sticker on the bottom of the box.
Also, I would suggest you double check with your operator whether they’re actually using LTE Band 17.
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They use Band 4, 12 and 17. I've actually asked them extensively about it. My only option would be the E5506, but I've no idea where to buy that -specific- model. I've been searching for almost a month. Sending e-mails and posting on forums, ect. No dice.
Looking at the Wikipedia list it seems that Band 4, 12, and 17 are mostly used in the countries around Northern America.
Based on past releases, Sony has always prioritize the Asian and Europe market first. Northern America model is almost always released last. I guess you'll have to wait.
Of course this is just a guess, I could be wrong.
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Just wanted to update this thread with new info. I'm now in possession of a C5 ultra E5506. I saw it come up on B&H photo and video and immediately bought it. It seems to work with 4G and 3G just fine.
So yes, its out there now. It just took a while.
These are just 3 of the features of the phone which are not being made universally available.
Quad-DAC is for Asia only
Wireless charging is for US only
64GB storage is mainly Asia (definitely not EU or US)
For me? Totally not acceptable... Was really looking out to this device.
Why do other parts of the world have to pay premium price for non premium features.
Yes... I would bought it Instantly if it had the DAC.
They have said... We listen to the customers? Haha in Asia maybe? The rest of the world?? We are going to fill our pockets on you.
I would of bought it if it had Wireless charging, the Quad Dac, minimum 64GB storage and upgraded cameras.
As it has none of those for the UK market, I will be skipping it.
Waste of money for UK customers.
Without the DAC for the US? I'll pass and wait for V30. The V20 was a serious game changer for me. The ability to carry a 24\192 device, that even played DSD, was a revelation in portable audio.
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Without the DAC for the US? I'll pass and wait for V30. The V20 was a serious game changer for me. The ability to carry a 24\192 device, that even played DSD, was a revelation in portable audio.
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I think I will decide on two underdogs... Which are capable of Hi-res audio.
Sony XZ Premium or.... The Asus Zenfone AR looks very promising.
I am not a newest chipset chaser... My G4 is also still very capable.
The lack of Quad DAC has put me off, can't believe this
To be honest, I will not purchase a US G6 if that is the case. The charge port is quick enough.
But the DAC is a must!
They must see the trend of Americans moving towards bluetooth audio. But damn I love my wired headphones.
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it is not acceptable. the lg policy is ridiculous and I hope that in Europe the g6 will make a flop. premium price for a neutered phone.
Wonder what the UK get instead of dac.
Anyone know how to order something from Korea or some other state which will have DAC (didnt found exact markets, yet.). I really dig this phone, but its a no-go withou DAC from me, unfortunately.
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These are just 3 of the features of the phone which are not being made universally available.
Quad-DAC is for Asia only
Wireless charging is for US only
64GB storage is mainly Asia (definitely not EU or US)
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Teardown video shows wireless coil can be added. Hopefully some enterprising eBay dealer will install that on some 64GB/DAC models and sell them on eBay...
Sell us the phone that LG should have made in the first place!
Now, just need an Asia model with AT&T bands...
I know with the LG G4 there was a Taiwan model which had TONS of LTE bands including all the AT&T bands. And it had an unlocked bootloader.
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Without the DAC for the US? I'll pass and wait for V30. The V20 was a serious game changer for me. The ability to carry a 24\192 device, that even played DSD, was a revelation in portable audio.
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Screw the V30, if it's any bigger than the LG G6. I don't want a bigger phone just to get better specs.
Doesn't LG understand they are pushing people to the Samsung Galaxy S8?
Just make one LG G 6 with all the high end specs, and sell it to the world. Just because I love Qi wireless doens't mean I also don't want 64GB storage (I have both those features on my current phone, Moto XT1225) and I also want DAC. What's so hard to understand we want ALL the high end specs?
They should have added front facing speakers, while they were at it. Rumors are the S8 will have stereo speakers! (Or maybe one of them?)
Basically, LG should have made a "ZTE Axon 7" -- but with Qi wireless charging! Seriously, go compare the specs of the ZTE Axon 7 to the LG G6. Why can't LG put out a phone like that, for the entire world?
You ask me, LG is preparing to sell the Smartphone department. In a year or so, a CEO will get on the stage and tell the world they tried it all but unfortunately failed. We have seen that in other and comparable industries before. Take Dell, they release the most advanced tablet in the world and somehow "can´t manage to deliver updates". It´s bull****, that´s excuses.
Three different versions of the G6 for different markets. I mean, let´s take a look at this economically. Do you have any idea what that means in terms of production and maintenance? It´s inefficient as hell, its stupid, literally. It´s the same with the LG G4, this fragmentation was a major cost factor.
I really feel like LG is trying to find an excuse to drop smartphones. They knew they had to deliver this year and they failed on purpose. I mean, the world wide response to that was quite foreseeable.
Ha ha....Am from Asia...Finally..will get that DAC with 64gb.... Love the G6 <3
ChazzMatt said:
Teardown video shows wireless coil can be added. Hopefully some enterprising eBay dealer will install that on some 64GB/DAC models and sell them on eBay...
Sell us the phone that LG should have made in the first place!
Now, just need an Asia model with AT&T bands...
I know with the LG G4 there was a Taiwan model which had TONS of LTE bands including all the AT&T bands. And it had an unlocked bootloader.
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Screw the V30, if it's any bigger than the LG G6. I don't want a bigger phone just to get better specs.
Doesn't LG understand they are pushing people to the Samsung Galaxy S8?
Just make one LG G 6 with all the high end specs, and sell it to the world. Just because I love Qi wireless doens't mean I also don't want 64GB storage (I have both those features on my current phone, Moto XT1225) and I also want DAC. What's so hard to understand we want ALL the high end specs?
They should have added front facing speakers, while they were at it. The S8 will have stereo speakers!
Basically, LG should have made a "ZTE Axon 7" -- but with Qi wireless charging! Seriously, go compare the specs of the ZTE Axon 7 to the LG G6. Why can't LG put out a phone like that, for the entire world?
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Illux said:
You ask me, LG is preparing to sell the Smartphone department. In a year or so, a CEO will get on the stage and tell the world they tried it all but unfortunately failed. We have seen that in other and comparable industries before. Take Dell, they release the most advanced tablet in the world and somehow "can´t manage to deliver updates". It´s bull****, that´s excuses.
Three different versions of the G6 for different markets. I mean, let´s take a look at this economically. Do you have any idea what that means in terms of production and maintenance? It´s inefficient as hell, its stupid, literally. It´s the same with the LG G4, this fragmentation was a major cost factor.
I really feel like LG is trying to find an excuse to drop smartphones. They knew they had to deliver this year and they failed on purpose. I mean, the world wide response to that was quite foreseeable.
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I'm sick and tired of LG messing around with all those different versions of the same phone. More memory for this part of the world, Dac here, wireless charging there...
Are they thinking that they are cutting cost by choosing which region gets what they think fits our needs most?
I'd love to know who exactly (from lg) is in charge of this mess, well did they atleast put out 1 version which includes all of the extra features for the people who are willing to pay a lil more for? No
Been with lg ever since the g2, everything else after that looks to me like a big testing area. flex series, g3-4-5 and now 6, stylo n what not. The whole picture ain't clear as to what exactly they wanted to do.
Anyways thats too much salt that even lg aint worth. Currently using my old g4 as my g5 screen shattered the other day. Need a new phone and im sure its not gonna be lg that will be getting my money. With the last ad i thought maybe they truly are listening but guess its as fake as they ever were.
Next viable option would be an s8 , Huawei/oneplus/sony/Htc/Nokia maybe?
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The DAC was the one feature I was hoping for when moving from my G5. It was also the one thing that would have stopped me looming at thd S8.
I'd import but I've heard LG aren't interested in honouring any warranty if i do.
Think ill stick with the G5 a while longer now.
Jonathan-H said:
I would of bought it if it had Wireless charging, the Quad Dac, minimum 64GB storage and upgraded cameras.
As it has none of those for the UK market, I will be skipping it.
Waste of money for UK customers.
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Yes i agree, I imported the Korean version which has the 64gb storage and the 32bit
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Jooosty said:
To be honest, I will not purchase a US G6 if that is the case. The charge port is quick enough.
But the DAC is a must!
They must see the trend of Americans moving towards bluetooth audio. But damn I love my wired headphones.
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So do I i love using my high resistance audiophile headphones on my imported LG G6 fantastic dac
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agent.m said:
Wonder what the UK get instead of dac.
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Nothing
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Carach_CZ said:
Anyone know how to order something from Korea or some other state which will have DAC (didnt found exact markets, yet.). I really dig this phone, but its a no-go withou DAC from me, unfortunately.
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Use Wonda Mobile i have ordered my last 20 phone's from them, they are great, I just got my Korean LG G6 from them, tell them Tech Zilla sent you
Does anyone know for sure if the Korean model will be unlocked and support all the bands (GSM/LTE) that are used by AT&T?
I have the G5 (RS988) that is the unlocked model at works on all US carriers. It appears there will be the same with for the G6 (listed on BHPhoto). But I'm more interested in 64GB and the Quad DAC than wireless charging.
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Does anyone know for sure if the Korean model will be unlocked and support all the bands (GSM/LTE) that are used by AT&T?
I have the G5 (RS988) that is the unlocked model at works on all US carriers. It appears there will be the same with for the G6 (listed on BHPhoto). But I'm more interested in 64GB and the Quad DAC than wireless charging.
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No. The official specs for the Korean models (there are three, for various carriers) do not show all the AT&T bands. One model shows LTE band 17, but that's it.
The major AT&T LTE bands are 2, 4, 5, 12/17.
G600L: B1 (2100) / B3 (1800 +) / B5 (850) / B7 (2600) / B38 (TD 2600) / B40 (TD 2300) -
G600S: B1 (2100) / B3 (1800 +) / B5 (850) / B17 (700 bc) / B38 (TD 2600) / B40 (TD 2300)
G600K: B1 (2100) / B3 (1800 +) / B5 (850) / B8 (900) / B38 (TD 2600) / B40 (TD 2300)
However, one guy on T-Mobile claims he's getting LTE band 4 with one of the Korean phones, so it's possible official specs are not complete? This happens sometimes just to prevent people from doing what you want to do.
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I have experience with this "incomplete official specs" also -- with my 2014 Moto XT1225. I'm on AT&T and bought three of them from other countries. Basically the 5.2" version of the 2014 Moto Nexus 6, official Motorola specs initially listed 2, 3, 4, 7, 17 but the FCC also found LTE band 5 (another AT&T band). (Had to be certified for Puerto Rico which is a U.S. territory.) So, the Moto XT12225 had ALL the AT&T LTE bands (2, 3, 5, 17) when released in 2014, but for some reason (Verizon?) Motorola didn't want to admit it. They also left off a T-mobile HSPA band, which the FCC found. Who knows why? My LTE Discovery app confirms it's there and many Canadian users also confirm LTE band 5 on the Moto XT1225...
See, the Moto XT12225 was the "international" version of the Verizon Droid Turbo XT1254 -- so having all the AT&T LTE bands maybe would embarrassingly prove that phone was not world-wide exclusive to Verizon and would work just fine on AT&T? Which is exactly why I bought THREE of them -- from Mexico and Puerto Rico!
Anyway, a few months later when the phone launched in India (Moto Turbo XT1225), Motorola FINALLY admitted all the LTE bands and HSPA bands on their India Motorola website. Motorola also updated their specs on their Motorola website in Brazil (another country where it was sold), but did not update the specs for Chile or Mexico websites -- even though it's exactly the same phone in all countries (Mexico, Puerto Rico, Chile, Brazil, India) with the same FCC ID. As a result, even to this day many, many phone spec websites like GSMArena or PhoneArena still do NOT list those extra LTE and HSPA bands for the XT1225, even though they were there from the very beginning -- because they used Motorola's "official" specs press release which was strangely incomplete.
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No. The official specs for the Korean models (there are three, for various carriers) do not show all the AT&T bands. One model shows LTE band 17, but that's it.
G600L: B1 (2100) / B3 (1800 +) / B5 (850) / B7 (2600) / B38 (TD 2600) / B40 (TD 2300) -
G600S: B1 (2100) / B3 (1800 +) / B5 (850) / B17 (700 bc) / B38 (TD 2600) / B40 (TD 2300)
G600K: B1 (2100) / B3 (1800 +) / B5 (850) / B8 (900) / B38 (TD 2600) / B40 (TD 2300)
However, one guy on T-Mobile claims he's getting LTE band 4, so it's possible official specs are not complete. This happens sometimes just to prevent people from doing what you want to do.
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I don't get why LG just can't make one G6 model or the US that would work with all carriers, have the 64GB, Quad DAC, and wireless charging.
The way it is now, doesn't look got be a major step up from my G5 except for the screen. And the Korean modes on eBay may not work with all of the ATT (or T-Mobile) bands.
I'm going to wait and see how things play out with the S8.
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I don't get why LG just can't make one G6 model or the US that would work with all carriers, have the 64GB, Quad DAC, and wireless charging.
The way it is now, doesn't look got be a major step up from my G5 except for the screen. And the Korean modes on eBay may not work with all of the ATT (or T-Mobile) bands.
I'm going to wait and see how things play out with the S8.
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Right. While the U.S. likes Qi wireless charging (I won't buy a phone without it), we also like audio enhancements and more storage. STUPID LG. (and I'm an LG fan,)
LG should make ONE phone with all the specs for the entire world and sell it.
Allegedly LG will soon sell an "unlocked" version to the U.S. -- which WILL work with all carriers. I WISH it would have Qi wireless, DAC, and 64GB storage. But I don't trust LG to be that smart. They've really gone off the rails since the LG G2.
LG G6 Latest News: Unlocked U.S. Version is Coming Soon
http://www.droidreport.com/articles...locked-version-us-released-is-coming-soon.htm
Hey guys any help with this would be amazing. I grabbed this for really cheap the other day and thought it would be able to use ATT LTE since others have had success but no matter what it will only connect to H+ even when LTE finder finds the band I wanted. Really frusted as I thought I got the right model. There is only ONE international one right? Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks you guys. Hopefully I didn't mess up and get a wrong version or something though I can return it if I did.
I'm having the same issue, but on T-mobile! I don't know how to fix this.
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I'm having the same issue, but on T-mobile! I don't know how to fix this.
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What I can't understand or just not knowing is the amazon version I have does 1,3,5,8 and up but the listings on Ebay have them 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,12 etc...basically all bands which I can't seem to figure out. Is there a difference? I have the UK model which is the Worldwide model not the chinese one but are there OTHER regional differences that unlock more bands? Is there a way to manually force this if so? I figured return to amazon and then get the ebay version but that is stupid if they are incorrect and they really dont' cover 2,4,5,12 for ATT that is needed.
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What I can't understand or just not knowing is the amazon version I have does 1,3,5,8 and up but the listings on Ebay have them 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,12 etc...basically all bands which I can't seem to figure out. Is there a difference? I have the UK model which is the Worldwide model not the chinese one but are there OTHER regional differences that unlock more bands? Is there a way to manually force this if so? I figured return to amazon and then get the ebay version but that is stupid if they are incorrect and they really dont' cover 2,4,5,12 for ATT that is needed.
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I searched around today and found this. Scroll down to the connectivity part and you see that the phone supports 1 of 5 ATT LTE bands, and 0 of 5 T-Mobile LTE bands. However, I'm not sure if this information is accurate since my phone detects a neighboring band 4 LTE cell tower (which my old phone instantly connected to), but does not connect to it. Also, why is the rest of the forum quiet about this issue? Is it really just me and you that are experiencing it (or that live in the US)? I also am very confused why Huawei removed the USSD code menu option wherein you could force it to LTE. I've heard that changing something in the build.prop can force it, but you need to be rooted for that, and I've gotten bored of rooting phones lol (and the risks involved).
Luckily, for me, this isn't that big of a problem as data still works (albeit slowly), and in the beginning of September I'll be in France for at least a year. So, I made sure that this phone's bands matched up with what the carriers are on in France, so hopefully I should be fine. Otherwise, it's a sleek, awesome phone.
Honor 10 isnt made for US and US bands, even if its the global version. The bands in US are different from those in EU or Asia.
As the guy above confirmed this, the it has just one LTE compatbile band at ATT.
the one on ebay global version from Singapore is not what u think. there's a misprint on its ad. these are the actual bandwidths it supports ;
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Primary SIM card:
4G LTE TDD: B38/B40/B41
4G LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B19/B20
3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8/B6/B19
2G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
Secondary SIM card:
4G LTE TDD: B38/B40/B41
4G LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B19/B20
3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8/B6/B19
2G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
I want to tweak the build. prop, too, but root is required but, unfortunately, Huawei pulled that recent maneuver everyone frustrated about.
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the one on ebay global version from Singapore is not what u think. there's a misprint on its ad. these are the actual bandwidths it supports ;
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Primary SIM card:
4G LTE TDD: B38/B40/B41
4G LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B19/B20
3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8/B6/B19
2G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
Secondary SIM card:
4G LTE TDD: B38/B40/B41
4G LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B19/B20
3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8/B6/B19
2G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
I want to tweak the build. prop, too, but root is required but, unfortunately, Huawei pulled that recent maneuver everyone frustrated about.
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Yeap its a bit dead end without unlocking the bootloader. I dont know if by building and compiling original firmware from released sources and make the changes there, if it would allow you to install it.
Yes I too can pick up band 4 on LTE finder on my phone but I cannot use it, if I could then I would have fine coverage. If I go 5 miles away the other half of the city has full ATT LTE 5 coverage so I was bummed LOL when I went up there and saw full bars LTE+ LOL. Yeah the ebay guys are just putting false info then. I have my bootloader code to unlock as I have done to my V10 but not sure how that would enable the other band 4 I need. I don't have quite that much experience.
I don't know if there is something comparable to this available to be done (since Honor 10 has a Kirin and not a qualcomm), but I'm just going to leave this here for now.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
I don't know if Honor went the route of having a few more lte bands and just disabling them in software since my phone does detect band 4 lte, but can't connect to it, but what do I know.
I have the same issue on t-mobile network.
From all the research i did it looks like the US bands are software locked. P20 supports all LTE bands (including US) and it runs on the same chipset, Kirin 970. Also as few people said, they are able to see band 4 in LTE discovery (and other apps), I can see it as well, but can't connect.
As for the software to unlock lte bands, there is nothing like that for Kirin right now.
The only option for now is to find the right modem files, edit them and flash to the device. At least that's the only thing that comes to my mind.
I'm digging through source files, which were released by Huawei, whenever i have a chance, but i'm not even sure what I'm looking for.
really sucks because of all the phones I have (a lot LOL) this is by far my favorite one to use, the way the backing was slightly curved and everyting is just perfect except for that pesky LTE issue. I know they are software locked like you said but have no way of getting it unlocked. I hve picked up LTE 4 here as well but cannot use it at all. I can get full 4g LTE when I drive 5 five miles up the road LOL but only 3g+ here at my home which is the issue. Argggg.....i have about a week left before i have to return it or keep it so I'm on the fence. My honor v10 with 970 has all bands, and my P20 lite has all LTE bands too I just don't get it.
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really sucks because of all the phones I have (a lot LOL) this is by far my favorite one to use, the way the backing was slightly curved and everyting is just perfect except for that pesky LTE issue. I know they are software locked like you said but have no way of getting it unlocked. I hve picked up LTE 4 here as well but cannot use it at all. I can get full 4g LTE when I drive 5 five miles up the road LOL but only 3g+ here at my home which is the issue. Argggg.....i have about a week left before i have to return it or keep it so I'm on the fence. My honor v10 with 970 has all bands, and my P20 lite has all LTE bands too I just don't get it.
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This is my favorite too. I guess Huawei really just wants to push the more pricier p20's in the U.S, even though they aren't really in the U.S. market to begin with anymore. With very similar specs to the P20 pro, the honor 10 would easily take away sales from the P20. Can't stop gearbest though, lol. Anyways, the extent of my modification to an android device was decompiling a rom (I think?), editing in specific MCC/MNC values for an AT&T MVNO in a certain file, recompiling it and flashing it to get 4gLTE back, since my phone thought it was roaming. I'm assuming the software-locked band information is a lot harder to find (or fix). I'm keeping my fingers crossed that HajmeR or others manage to find what we're looking for-maybe I'll even give it a go.
The question is whether LTE bands are only locked in software on your device or whether there really is a reason in hardware (missing antennas and such) that prevents you from using your preferred bands. People seem to disagree on this topic. Some claim that hardware reasons will prevent you from changing the set of allowed bands; however,
with respect to the Honor 6X, it seems that altering the oeminfo partition (https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/help/debrand-to-enable-lte-bands-indian-t3663359) can make a difference with respect to allowed LTE bands.
I have a Chinese Honor 10 (COL-AL10) which I rebranded to COL-L29 C432 by adjusting (not completely replacing) oeminfo, more precisely by carefully editing model number etc. Everything works well, but I noticed that the device does not connect to LTE band 20 towers that are in my neighborhood - even though I can connect to them when I put my sim card into a different phone. The Chinese COL-AL10 does not have band 20, so this lock or unavailability of band 20 seems to have survived the rebranding. A real COL-L29 C432 would be able to connect to band 20.
So, to investigate this further, one would have to study the oeminfo partition of a real COL-L29 C432 and investigate where information on the available LTE bands is stored - if this piece of information is hidden in the oeminfo partition. I can share the oeminfo of the COL-AL10 but have to make sure that my IMEI number cannot be extracted from it.
yeah i got my refund already from amazon and looking for a replacement, I don't like phones that are 72 mm or wider they are hard to hold, so my view 10 is tough at 75 mm..........the lg g7 is only 71 mm wide and 6.1 screen which is incredible but VERY pricey and it's LG, we know how they are on updates of ANY kind. I have the P20 lite too, which get's every single band in the USA on GSM, I don't get why the honor 10 was hampered so much because I'm not gonna buy the more expensive P20 i've used one and they are not nearly as nice feeling as the honor 10, the body is totally different not curved at all on back and feels like crap.
So the search is on, lenovo has an 845 with samsung super AMOLED on amazon for 450 with 6 gig RAM and 64 ROM and all the other bells and whistles edcept it's not glass on back which is actually like. I really really wanted the nokia 6.1 plus which is perfect in every way except once again 1,3,5, bands only LOL. So not go again. The Xiaomi A2 lite is interesting, metal back, 4000 ma battery which is insanely big, but then only 2.4 wifi and microusb LOL? 625 processor but only 200 bucks so really a good value and get's every band like the p20 lite.
mrspeccy said:
The question is whether LTE bands are only locked in software on your device or whether there really is a reason in hardware (missing antennas and such) that prevents you from using your preferred bands. People seem to disagree on this topic. Some claim that hardware reasons will prevent you from changing the set of allowed bands; however,
with respect to the Honor 6X, it seems that altering the oeminfo partition (https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/help/debrand-to-enable-lte-bands-indian-t3663359) can make a difference with respect to allowed LTE bands.
I have a Chinese Honor 10 (COL-AL10) which I rebranded to COL-L29 C432 by adjusting (not completely replacing) oeminfo, more precisely by carefully editing model number etc. Everything works well, but I noticed that the device does not connect to LTE band 20 towers that are in my neighborhood - even though I can connect to them when I put my sim card into a different phone. The Chinese COL-AL10 does not have band 20, so this lock or unavailability of band 20 seems to have survived the rebranding. A real COL-L29 C432 would be able to connect to band 20.
So, to investigate this further, one would have to study the oeminfo partition of a real COL-L29 C432 and investigate where information on the available LTE bands is stored - if this piece of information is hidden in the oeminfo partition. I can share the oeminfo of the COL-AL10 but have to make sure that my IMEI number cannot be extracted from it.
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I just happened to trade my Samsung Galaxy S7 to Honor 10 andit happens to be that what you're looking for. Can you help me out to help you how to get that information.
I uploaded screenshot where to check its correct build.
Hope this camera beats Galaxy S7 as thats the only reason to change phone at the first place.
banch said:
I just happened to trade my Samsung Galaxy S7 to Honor 10 andit happens to be that what you're looking for. Can you help me out to help you how to get that information.
I uploaded screenshot where to check its correct build.
Hope this camera beats Galaxy S7 as thats the only reason to change phone at the first place.
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Do you have an unlocked bootloader? Otherwise, you cannot read out the oeminfo partition.
I'm sorry I don't have it right now. Maybe I'll root this later on then or can I lock the bootloader again?
banch said:
I'm sorry I don't have it right now. Maybe I'll root this later on then or can I lock the bootloader again?
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Wouldn't you need to pay a third party to unlock it at this point? Or do you keep an unlock code obtained earlier from the days when huawei handled bootloader unlocking? Just wondering. I've kind of learned to suck it up at this point since I'm no longer in the US, so the band issues only affect me when traveling back. However, if there is anyone out there with an unlocked bootloader that can share the oeminfo/know how to understand it, it would be nice to finally figure out if this really is a hardware issue or a software lock.
Hello all!
I actually have an Oppo A series 2020 that I got while in the Philippines. I travel there frequently and live in Guam so we have a poor selection of phones to buy here.
It's a quad band dual SIM phone so I mistakenly thought it would work on my carrier here in Guam.
My carrier uses LTE Band 4 and the phone supports only 3 & 5 and like 20 others that are not 4. My question is, is there any way to change this? A search of the forums did pull up some apps that adjust the LTE Band but I couldn't tell if that was switching the default band or actually changing the bands available. Are these other bands locked by software only or are they fixed with hardware?
Any info or suggestions would be great. Thank you !