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Galaxy Note Teardown (pic heavy) with proof of T-mobile US Support!

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and a video teardown for good measure.
so, what about this T-mobile 3G nonsense?
in November 2011 Skyworks announced that they would be providing their Multimode, Multiband (MMMB) power amplifier modules. in their press release they discussed two different chips the Skyworks SKY77606 and the SKY77604. for our purposes here the only difference we need to worry about is the SKY77604 support's T-mo's 3G and the 77606 does not. up until now nobody knew which of the two chips the Note was using in it. you can find the press release Here
if you can't see which one i'm talking about
it's hard to see. but the number on the top row says SKY77604. all we need now is the proper Modem/software modifications to enable 3G.
big thanks to XDA.cn for doing the teardown. you can find the original pictures here. Clicky
you can find detailed schematics and information for the SKY77604 here Clicky

There's a couple important points from that Skyworks page.
"This functionality covers multiple bands for 3GPP including bands I, II, IV, IX, X, V, VIII."
"The module is fully programmable through a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI). "
For an exaplanation of bands, for those who need to become familar. Band I = 2100 MHz, Band IV = 1700 MHz.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands
The part about "fully programmable" through SPI is encouraging if Samsung doesn't already take care of T-Mobile support.

StarTAC Fan said:
There's a couple important points from that Skyworks page.
"This functionality covers multiple bands for 3GPP including bands I, II, IV, IX, X, V, VIII."
"The module is fully programmable through a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI). "
For an exaplanation of bands, for those who need to become familar. Band I = 2100 MHz, Band IV = 1700 MHz.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands
The part about "fully programmable" through SPI is encouraging if Samsung doesn't already take care of T-Mobile support.
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even if/when T-mobile decides to bring the Galaxy Note to the US it will probably end up with a Snapdragon chipset in it to further push the '42mbps' phone thing.

I don't understand that part about why the CPU needs to be nerfed in order to achieve a higher bandwidth.
In any case, the point here is that T Mobile doesn't need to retail the GNote. You provided evidence that currently shipping model is theoretically enabled for use on T-Mobile. Or is that the point?

Yes that was the point the hardware is capable of running TMO 1700/2100, so that said, The real problem is figuring which radio modem that can be adapted (ported) to the Note so it will recognize those bands and use them correctly.
Of Course... that is........ nothing else is needed. But this is all good news

oka1 said:
Yes that was the point the hardware is capable of running TMO 1700/2100, so that said, The real problem is figuring which radio modem that can be adapted (ported) to the Note so it will recognize those bands and use them correctly.
Of Course... that is........ nothing else is needed. But this is all good news
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you cannot just copy any radio.img and enable t-mobile bands. the radio and ril will need to be reverse engineered for it to work.

i suspect the Meizu Mx also uses the SKY77604, trying to hunt down the Modem from that now to see if we can learn anything. (it has Pentaband 3G enabled)

WANT GALAXY NOTE ON T-MOBILE FTLOG
thats FOR THE LOVE OF GOD... I swear I said somewhere Ill put $20 on whoever can get that happening... no its not alot, but enough people put in and it will add up... besides, how can I afford the thing If I am paying out the arse for the bounty

tids2k said:
you cannot just copy any radio.img and enable t-mobile bands. the radio and ril will need to be reverse engineered for it to work.
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Of course, I was not saying that, but for sake of discussion here, in simple terms having something that is compatible and similar will take a lot of the reverse engineering experimentation and guess work off the table....... ergo not starting from zero.
It would be WAY easier if Samsung would just release that part of the code necessary for us to work off of.......... but I will file that wish with my chances of winning the lottery

Hammerfest said:
WANT GALAXY NOTE ON T-MOBILE FTLOG
thats FOR THE LOVE OF GOD... I swear I said somewhere Ill put $20 on whoever can get that happening... no its not alot, but enough people put in and it will add up... besides, how can I afford the thing If I am paying out the arse for the bounty
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+1 !!! WE ALL DO I have emailed Samsung John , Ann and all the others I know...and only get no-information happy talk

Hammerfest said:
WANT GALAXY NOTE ON T-MOBILE FTLOG
thats FOR THE LOVE OF GOD... I swear I said somewhere Ill put $20 on whoever can get that happening... no its not alot, but enough people put in and it will add up... besides, how can I afford the thing If I am paying out the arse for the bounty
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Ill put $50 down for T-Mobile!
Sent from my Beastly SGS2!

please, my LTE enabled Kor. Version Galaxy Note is miserably connecting to T-Mobile EDGE only....

rootuser11 said:
please, my LTE enabled Kor. Version Galaxy Note is miserably connecting to T-Mobile EDGE only....
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the korean Galaxy Note has a snapdragon chipset right? if so nothing going on in here will apply to that. since i can't imagine it uses the same power amplifier.
best you can do is try to flash a T989 (T-mo US SGS II) modem and see if that makes a difference. i can't imagine it will work though.
can you try dialing *#2263# from your main dialer and take a screen shot of what shows up under WCDMA bands?

Man if we get T-Mo and Pentaband support on this phone I may just have to sell my GSM nexus.

duowing said:
Man if we get T-Mo and Pentaband support on this phone I may just have to sell my GSM nexus.
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right now everything is in place, just need to attract some Dev attention to get working on it. i'm reaching out to everyone i have connections to in an attempt to draw as much attention to this as possible.

crazy talk said:
the korean Galaxy Note has a snapdragon chipset right? if so nothing going on in here will apply to that. since i can't imagine it uses the same power amplifier.
best you can do is try to flash a T989 (T-mo US SGS II) modem and see if that makes a difference. i can't imagine it will work though.
can you try dialing *#2263# from your main dialer and take a screen shot of what shows up under WCDMA bands?
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that code does not work on my note.
*#1234# works but shows nothing to do with modem.
and before that, i wish someone helps me with rooting this one.
if anything, it seems similar to Skyrocket, but to flash or anything, i need root access first, right?
zergRush does not work.

I've been waiting for some kind of update for the Galaxy note and this is good news

Don't say i never did anything for the community. here's your smoking gun.

crazy talk said:
Don't say i never did anything for the community. here's your smoking gun.
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It would suck if despite that, 3G still eventually never works on T-Mobile due to a lack of developers getting this phone. I won't hold my breath though.

Geez, I wish this would work with the T-Mobile spectrum! I'm willing also to anti up $20 for the bounty!
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Quad-core + LTE for Rogers + AT&T?

http://www.motoringcrunch.com/news/mobile-tech/10536-samsung-galaxy-s3-htc-one-x-quad-core
Rogers google ad states Quad-core Exynos + LTE, and since Rogers and AT&T use the same baseband for HSPA+ and LTE it would work for AT&T customers.

HaruSoul said:
http://www.motoringcrunch.com/news/mobile-tech/10536-samsung-galaxy-s3-htc-one-x-quad-core
Rogers google ad states Quad-core Exynos + LTE, and since Rogers and AT&T use the same baseband for HSPA+ and LTE it would work for AT&T customers.
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Here's the sign-up page for updates:
https://www.rogers.com/web/content/samsung-galaxy-iii
I hope they don't mean "4G (version) & LTE (version)", rather both in the same phone. Very interesting though.
It's easy to find the Rogers ad on Google, just search for "Rogers" and "Samsung Galaxy S iii" etc. keywords in Google and it'll pop up.
The ad might have changed, though, because it's now saying "Samsung Galaxy S III | Rogers.com" not the previous "Samsung Galaxy SIII - 4G LTE & New Exynos Processor".

I'd be okay with two versions..I'm not super partial towards LTE but largely just because it isn't prominent in my area of Canada. I signed up for Bell updates. I wonder though, do these advertisements mean we could see this early June? Or even the end of May?

Most people don't seem to know that Samsung announced both versions would be in Canada.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/05/03/s...s-iii-launch-is-scheduled-for-summer-of-2012/

I would love to see this but someone in the Ad department probably just screwed up the ad...

I came across the below 'system diagram' of the Exynos 4 Quad processor on Samsung's website.
Does the block 'C2C LTE modem' (where C2C, I reckon, stands for chip-to-chip) indicate that Exynos 4 Quad is in fact LTE capable? Wish someone could shed some light on the matter.
Could this, in fact, be what the ad suggests (Quad core CPU + LTE)?
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Source:
www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/Exynos/data/Exynos4%20QUAD.pdf
Cheers!

@Zedd
The Exynos 4 Quad was always LTE-capable. The problem that people are speculating was getting it to work in North America.
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A reliable source of mine from Bell just yesterday told me that the SGSIII would launch around July 1st.

stere0xide said:
A reliable source of mine from Bell just yesterday told me that the SGSIII would launch around July 1st.
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I suppose that falls in line with the "summer" release date Samsung quoted, but I was seriously hoping for an early to mid-June release.
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tietherope said:
Most people don't seem to know that Samsung announced both versions would be in Canada.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/05/03/s...s-iii-launch-is-scheduled-for-summer-of-2012/
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That's not entirely accurate. You have to read between the lines:
We are also planning a Canada LTE version of Galaxy S III, along with the newly announced global variation, both of which are optimized for the fastest LTE and HSPA+ networks in Canada.
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The realist in me interprets that as another Canadian LTE version using a non-Exynos processer, (as Samsung did with the Skyrocket/GS2 LTE), but that the global variation we all know now as the GSIII Quad Exynos will still work on our Canadian networks (HSPA+).
I would hope that the lack of contradiction on Samsung's part so far means that the new Exynos will work on our LTE networks, but I'm a bit anxious that the news won't be good when we find out in June.
Samsung did not specify that the Canadian LTE version would use the Exynos Quad, and if anything suggests that we are getting something without Exynos by specifying ours would be available "along with the newly announced global variation", which is the Exynos.
Also, since the first day that Google ad appeared, I have been unable to trigger it again. The only ads that I see now omit any reference to LTE or Exynos/Quad. Because it ceased almost immediately, I suspect someone was in a rush to prevent the misinformation from continuing.
This is not a good sign for those of us hoping for an Exynos version. I'd prefer a non-LTE Exynos instead of a non-Exynos LTE, because I'll be doing far be doing most of my data access via WiFi.

.Arkham said:
That's not entirely accurate. You have to read between the lines:
The realist in me interprets that as another Canadian LTE version using a non-Exynos processer, (as Samsung did with the Skyrocket/GS2 LTE), but that the global variation we all know now as the GSIII Quad Exynos will still work on our Canadian networks (HSPA+).
I would hope that the lack of contradiction on Samsung's part so far means that the new Exynos will work on our LTE networks, but I'm a bit anxious that the news won't be good when we find out in June.
Samsung did not specify that the Canadian LTE version would use the Exynos Quad, and if anything suggests that we are getting something without Exynos by specifying ours would be available "along with the newly announced global variation", which is the Exynos.
Also, since the first day that Google ad appeared, I have been unable to trigger it again. The only ads that I see now omit any reference to LTE or Exynos/Quad. Because it ceased almost immediately, I suspect someone was in a rush to prevent the misinformation from continuing.
This is not a good sign for those of us hoping for an Exynos version. I'd prefer a non-LTE Exynos instead of a non-Exynos LTE, because I'll be doing far be doing most of my data access via WiFi.
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I'm not following what you are saying. I said that both the S4 LTE version and non LTE Exynos version will be in Canada. I don't really see anything you said proving that wrong.

tietherope said:
I'm not following what you are saying. I said that both the S4 LTE version and non LTE Exynos version will be in Canada. I don't really see anything you said proving that wrong.
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Let me put it this way: The global (Exynos LTE) version will most likely not be "available here", e.g. available from Rogers or similar LTE carriers. The press release said the global version would work on HSPA+ in Canada, so you could buy it outright somewhere else and use it here. E.g. Overseas. If Exynos LTE doesn't work on our carriers' LTE networks, we won't get that version. If a carrier wants to bring the global version here for non-LTE use, that would be fantastic, but nothing in the quote confirms that.
As I said, that's reading between the lines, because Samsung did not specify that the Exynos/"global version" would be "available here" (ie. from carriers like Rogers.)
Hell, I can pick up any phone from an importer, but that's not the same as Samsung making it available to consumers through official channels.

I'd be ecstatic if this phone came to ATT packing a quad-core. Not getting my hopes up though and I'm expecting the Snapdragon, wonder why they dont put the Exynos Dual-Core processor in it.

I want a Korean S3 with 2GB RAM and quadcore!!

Indulge me.
The Korean SGS3 comes with 2GB RAM and the quadcore Exynos 4412 chip:
http://phandroid.com/2012/06/08/sk-telecoms-galaxy-s-iii-merges-quad-core-cpu-and-2gb-ram/
South Korea uses 2100Mhz HSPA band - as does the UK where I live.
http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
What's stopping me from (somehow) buying a Korean one and importing it for use here in the UK?
Also, any ideas how I would even go about buying something from Korea??

setspeed said:
Indulge me.
The Korean SGS3 comes with 2GB RAM and the quadcore Exynos 4412 chip:
http://phandroid.com/2012/06/08/sk-telecoms-galaxy-s-iii-merges-quad-core-cpu-and-2gb-ram/
South Korea uses 2100Mhz HSPA band - as does the UK where I live.
http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
What's stopping me from (somehow) buying a Korean one and importing it for use here in the UK?
Also, any ideas how I would even go about buying something from Korea??
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Willing to bet, the Korean version won't use a Micro-Sim that GSM carriers use, as they're network SK Telecom if i recall does not require the use of sim cards. Also chances are the Korean version will be locked to region specific carriers there.

Don't go for it. Their will be a lot of issues with it. Also very bad developer support, worse than American version.
There may be other hardware compatibility issues with your network.
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Can't you just buy off-contract sim-free handsets, like you could here in the UK? Not attached/locked to a network?

setspeed said:
Can't you just buy off-contract sim-free handsets, like you could here in the UK? Not attached/locked to a network?
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His point is quad core and two gb ram. I understand his itch. Only that phone can scratch it.
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ceo.mtcl said:
His point is quad core and two gb ram. I understand his itch. Only that phone can scratch it.
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For now lol

doeboy711 said:
For now lol
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The next Nexus better have a quad with 2gb of ram!!!

djkinetic said:
Willing to bet, the Korean version won't use a Micro-Sim that GSM carriers use, as they're network SK Telecom if i recall does not require the use of sim cards. Also chances are the Korean version will be locked to region specific carriers there.
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Quite a lot of the new smartphones in Korea come with usim cards..
Don't ask me the finer details.

There are 3 major carriers in SK, two of them operate WCDMA networks.

I would not go for this phone. Like somebody else said, bad developer support.

ceo.mtcl said:
Don't go for it. Their will be a lot of issues with it. Also very bad developer support, worse than American version.
There may be other hardware compatibility issues with your network.
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Are saying that American version is going to have bad development support, when it's most likely going to be better.
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I got an international one today and it's on at&t in the states. It's not running at hspa+ speeds though
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zion4887 said:
I got an international one today and it's on at&t in the states. It's not running at hspa+ speeds though
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check to make sure your APN is set to phone

zion4887 said:
I got an international one today and it's on at&t in the states. It's not running at hspa+ speeds though
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You must not be having god connection then.
Here are my hspa speeds
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You must not be having god connection then.
Here are my hspa speeds
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Why are you using an app to display battery life. You know the S3 has that built into stock now right?
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ok so i want the international version, my carrier (h2o wireless) runs on att but they dont have 4g only 3g... my question is , would it work on my carrier?

Haha!
ronj1986 said:
Why are you using an app to display battery life. You know the S3 has that built into stock now right?
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You mean that ugly stock battery percentage that appears next to the battery icon and takes up additional space? If you have noticed, I do not have any app but actually a circles mod that can display battery percentage within the battery icon.

For the dev support I disagree, it seems they will get the same hardware as the int version only more ram and LTE support so int roms shouln'd be hard to port, am I wrong?

djkinetic said:
Willing to bet, the Korean version won't use a Micro-Sim that GSM carriers use, as they're network SK Telecom if i recall does not require the use of sim cards. Also chances are the Korean version will be locked to region specific carriers there.
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Speaking form experience the SIM card issue is no longer a problem, Korean phones now use SIM cards, all carriers here ( SK, KT, LG all use SIM cards)
All Android phones here as of today (SGS3 is still unknown) are sold carrier unlocked, I've used my Korean issue GalaxyS (m110s) in various countries with no issue (India/China/UK)
Problem with the Korean version is that' you'll lose FM functionality and gain a useless DMB (TV) chip instead, also it's dimensions are ever slightly larger, so getting nice cases might be slightly harder, or you'll have to order from Korea, not impossible though.
Phones can be bought off the shelf here, they're just more expensive than in Europe/US

I'm pretty sure the american version dev support will be just as good as the international.

Which model is preferable to take overseas?

I noticed the Verizon S3 has a mini-SIM port.. but why? I thought Verizon phones don't have SIM cards at all?
Also, is it true that the AT&T model doesn't have a SIM card port at all? How is it activated then?
Also, the T-mobile model apparently has calling-over-WiFi (uma). Does that only work on t-mobile's network or will it work overseas too?

The micro sim port is for Verizon lte. Tmobiles is also a micro sim, and I think you still have to be connected to Tmobiles network to use wifi calling. Don't know about att.
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PhrostB said:
I noticed the Verizon S3 has a mini-SIM port.. but why? I thought Verizon phones don't have SIM cards at all?
Also, is it true that the AT&T model doesn't have a SIM card port at all? How is it activated then?
Also, the T-mobile model apparently has calling-over-WiFi (uma). Does that only work on t-mobile's network or will it work overseas too?
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AT&T version does have a mini sim slot right beside the SD Card. It's a spring loaded slot.

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AT&T version does have a mini sim slot right beside the SD Card. It's a spring loaded slot.
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So which model is this?
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I believe that Verizon has stated that they will enable global roaming on the Galaxy S3 in the future, but I'm not sure on that.

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So which model is this?
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The one on the left is probably SPRINT, as they've been hard-embedding the LTE SIM card into the device to bastardize it (they're doing it with all phones).
The right is probably AT&T/TMO.
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I believe that Verizon has stated that they will enable global roaming on the Galaxy S3 in the future, but I'm not sure on that.
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Well, the internal chipset has GSM support. You wouldn't be able to change the SIM card, I believe. You'd be stuck on VZW's expensive international roaming plans.
But for global roaming it'd only support 800 Mhz and 1900 Mhz bands, unless Verizon had them add the extra hardware.

The AT&T version uses the same frequencies as the international version.
Side by side comparison i747 and i9300

I travel quite a bit outside of the US for work, and for international travel, your best bet is the ATT version since GSM will give you the most options outside of the North America. As mentioned, Verizon may be offering some limited compatibility, but you will be stuck to their plan, whereas the ATT version (esp if unlocked) will allow you to swap chips in other countries as desired.
I say ATT because band-wise it has the most international compatible ones, and the 2100 band will help in regions like Japan and Korea that don't use standard GSM.
TMo is probably the second choice, but because they use bands like 1700 that no one else really uses, you're still better off with ATT.
The CDMA versions would be the last ones (Verizon and Sprint) since their roaming will be limited.
This is assuming you are picking from the US versions - for Canadian models, just find the carrier that matches ATT (I believe Rogers is the closest).

I'm starting to think I should just get the international version.

PhrostB said:
I'm starting to think I should just get the international version.
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Is your home base in the US? Are you on an LTE network? Not sure if international version works with LTE. One reason why we have a different processor in our US phones because of LTE. A South Korean model (international version) will have LTE support but I don't know if its available.
GSM is your best bet if you live in the US. ATT or TMo. Verizon's international roaming is quite expensive.

gingson said:
Is your home base in the US? Are you on an LTE network? Not sure if international version works with LTE. One reason why we have a different processor in our US phones because of LTE. A South Korean model (international version) will have LTE support but I don't know if its available.
GSM is your best bet if you live in the US. ATT or TMo. Verizon's international roaming is quite expensive.
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I'm usually in Israel.. specifically in an army base in the desert.

PhrostB said:
I'm usually in Israel.. specifically in an army base in the desert.
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I would go with the at&t one if you were to choose a us version. Personally if I had to pick I would just go with the international version if that where the case. I wanna see what the quadcore can do in a phone and personally I'm fine running hspa. I currently have no LTE were I'm at anyway. I have to drive like an hour to Baton Rouge for a taste lol.

By the way.... Tmobile wifi calling works anywhere there is wifi..
If you are overseas and you make a phone call back to the usa using wifi calling... Its free.. Its considered a usa to usa call....
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clninja said:
By the way.... Tmobile wifi calling works anywhere there is wifi..
If you are overseas and you make a phone call back to the usa using wifi calling... Its free.. Its considered a usa to usa call....
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Was just about to say this. I think you can also add an international long distance plan for a small fee (that way you can also call israeli numbers), which would make the phone work well anywhere you have wifi, then just get a prepaid sim to use while on the go. Just an idea tho.

I was only considering buying the phone here in the states and using it back home in israel with my regular carrier (Cellcom). Will the t-mobile S3 support calling-over-wifi even if I'm not on t-mobile's network?

US T-Mobile to possibly get LTE 8.4 Tab Pro with Voice

Hope this is true! :good:
Yeah, you read it right. “Gigantaphablet” is for the phablets that are – quite simply – gigantic. At least that’s what they should be called. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab PRO 8.4 is one such device. And if leaks are to be believed, it could be making its way to T-Mobile. Or at the very least, released in a T-Mo friendly LTE model.
Leaked by TK Tech News, the device is shown picking up T-Mobile’s signal, and has “Voicemail”. So, it’s a phone. Remarkable.
http://www.tmonews.com/2014/05/samsung-galaxy-tab-pro-8-4-gigantaphablet-shown-working-on-t-mobile/

kable said:
So, it’s a phone. Remarkable.
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Not really. Everywhere else in the world 3/4G Samsung tablets have always been voice enabled. The U.S. carriers have always stripped out the functionality on the tablets they sell. It's never really made a lot of sense actually because they'd make more money by a tablet being added to a plan as a "smartphone" to gain access to voice/MMS features. My SM-P601 on AT&T.
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That was a quote from the article and im pretty sure he was being sarcastic... :/
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These 7.0 and up are original Phablets.
I honestly dont understand why ppl started calling these Galaxy Note 1/2/ & 3 Phablets, cause technically the first Generation 7' Galaxy Tabs where the phablets, I have the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 T325/LTE and its an Unlocked phone, voice and all. Now thats a Phablet... The pic I Posted is MY PHABLET... And i LOVE IT..
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Hope this is true! :good:
Yeah, you read it right. “Gigantaphablet” is for the phablets that are – quite simply – gigantic. At least that’s what they should be called. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab PRO 8.4 is one such device. And if leaks are to be believed, it could be making its way to T-Mobile. Or at the very least, released in a T-Mo friendly LTE model.
Leaked by TK Tech News, the device is shown picking up T-Mobile’s signal, and has “Voicemail”. So, it’s a phone. Remarkable.
http://www.tmonews.com/2014/05/samsung-galaxy-tab-pro-8-4-gigantaphablet-shown-working-on-t-mobile/
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I have my t325 on t-mobile too. Unfortunately t-mobile here SUCKS but I need a connection to blue tooth my Verizon towered straight talk phones Internet over. So it's worth the $10 a month I pay.
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kable said:
Hope this is true! :good:
Yeah, you read it right. “Gigantaphablet” is for the phablets that are – quite simply – gigantic. At least that’s what they should be called. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab PRO 8.4 is one such device. And if leaks are to be believed, it could be making its way to T-Mobile. Or at the very least, released in a T-Mo friendly LTE model.
Leaked by TK Tech News, the device is shown picking up T-Mobile’s signal, and has “Voicemail”. So, it’s a phone. Remarkable.
http://www.tmonews.com/2014/05/samsung-galaxy-tab-pro-8-4-gigantaphablet-shown-working-on-t-mobile/
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The lte versions of the tab pro should all work on T-Mobile with the exception that they only support hspa. I'm using a sm-t525 on T-Mobile and have made calls on it.

Why not LTE?
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Why not LTE?
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The lte devices don't have the bands used in the USA for lte.

Well that sucks
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The 8.4 mentioned in the first post does have US LTE bands according to the guy that originally posted about it on his blog.
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Tmobile LTE Support in US
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The lte devices don't have the bands used in the USA for lte.
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So I called T-Mobile tech support and they claim that the frequencies listed in the specs for the "phone" would work on LTE here in the US. Sure hope they are right.

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So I called T-Mobile tech support and they claim that the frequencies listed in the specs for the "phone" would work on LTE here in the US. Sure hope they are right.
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From what I can tell, the device does not support AWS band 4 (1700/2100) on LTE so I don't think it will work on their refarmed network.
I do see that it supports 1900 MHz PCS so you should be able to get H+ (non LTE "4G") in an area that's refarmed.
Please correct me if I'm wrong. This is the only thing holding me back from buying it right now...
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Yeah I went to Chesapeake VA. Which is mostly a 4G area. I only got H+ . So I take it you guys are right, this tablet doesn't work on t-mobile's 4G network
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A voice version with US LTE bands has not been released yet.
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A voice version with US LTE bands has not been released yet.
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Guess we will have to wait until if "officially" gets released by T-Mobile here in the states. I thought I read an article somewhere saying that when they did release it, it would be re-worked for 4G LTE. I just hope they truly include the voice capability or else I have no interest.

I was noticing 2100 MHz but not 1700/2100 is listed as supported. I'm probably going to wait for a Nexus 8 device at this point to get LTE (have a Nexus 7 and a Note 10.1(2014) in the household at the moment) but still holding onto this (or the Note S 8.4 that appears to have the same bands) as an option if we don't get a Nexus 8 LTE by the end of 2014.

Yes, what has been posted is CORRECT.
i am also running my T325 on T-Mobile, and I have a Unlimited LTE Plan with the carrier, However the Highest i have gotten on my PHABLET is H+, and on my Note 3 i get FULL LTE, so with that said these PHABLETS DO NOT have ACSESS to the LTE Band. Futher more, when i purchased the device in the US the Company that sold it to me was Honest enough to tell me that I WILL NOT be getting LTE in the US, that only over Seas receive LTE. I was upset but bought it anyway for the simple fact that I have the Note 3 and was Buying it to use it through Wifi cause i have my Note 3 set up with Unlimited Tethering without my carrier knowing a thing ( ), I also figured why Buy the Tab Wifi only when i have the option to get Voice + Wifi for a few more Bucks, Makes CENTS to me, just in case i loose or Brake my Note 3 I have a Backup with My Lovely Galaxy Tab Pro T325. Its a Win Win if you ask me, and when I do use it as a phone (With OUT a Bluetooth, or Headset) PPL be like WTF, is it really a Phone, and start asking mr 50,000 questions, so you will be surprised how many ppl would be willing to use this device as a phone, i know i can care less what ppl say, I CANTTT use them small A$$ Apple devices, just CANTTT do. Just had to throw my 2 Cents out there, Bless to Everyone, One Love..... :cyclops: :cyclops: :cyclops: P.S Theres a GREAT Custom Rom out for our T325, Ive been running it for Bout 5 days now and its 150% better than Stock, Big Up to the Developer ---> Genius319 "YOUR the MAN..!!! Here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...rom-pootis-rom-deodexed-zipalingined-t2853454

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The lte devices don't have the bands used in the USA for lte.
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Sorry for the late zombie reply but -
Even as far back as 2 years ago, one could port international devices' radios onto U.S. devices. With that in mind, I'm kind of surprised someone hasn't been able to d o that for the international (8") Tab S & Pro models ... especially this far out into these models life spans. We've had the SM-T325 on T-Mo for over a half year, & so we're no longer hopefull LTE radios will ever find their way onto the international versions. This far out into Tab S & Pro - ATT/T-Mo have STILL shown no interest to release a true phone enabled/LTE model. Samsung really seems to be stepping on their own crank. Between KNOX - no micro SD card slots ... non-removable batteries on their newest products ... who wants these new devices? It's really lame marketing . But I do like their teeny bezel ... so hspa+ Tab pro it is
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hillg001 said:
Sorry for the late zombie reply but -
Even as far back as 2 years ago, one could port international devices' radios onto U.S. devices. With that in mind, I'm kind of surprised someone hasn't been able to d o that for the international (8") Tab S & Pro models ... especially this far out into these models life spans. We've had the SM-T325 on T-Mo for over a half year, & so we're no longer hopefull LTE radios will ever find their way onto the international versions. This far out into Tab S & Pro - ATT/T-Mo have STILL shown no interest to release a true phone enabled/LTE model. Samsung really seems to be stepping on their own crank. Between KNOX - no micro SD card slots ... non-removable batteries on their newest products ... who wants these new devices? It's really lame marketing . But I do like their teeny bezel ... so hspa+ Tab pro it is
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For my wife, it it Tab Pro on T-mobile wifi hotspot from her phone. But, only allowed 5 GB/month that way, which is enough for her.