[Q] LG G2 - Model: LG-D801 - G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I don't know much about the carrier frequencies but am curious to know if the LG G2 (model: LG-D801) support LTE on the Telus Mobility network if I ROOT the device and install a custom ROM?
Can someone point me to a good how-to guide on ROOTING the LG G2? Does this device have a recovery program like TWRP? I've found some links but just do not wish to damage my phone. Unlike the Note 3, are there issues with hard bricking the device should I accidentally install the wrong ROM?
Thanks!

The LG-D801 is a pentaband phone.
All you need to do is unlock the device, you can get the code online for approximately 8 USD.
After you use that code, put in your Telus SIM and you may need to input the APN settings and you should be set. If you dont know the APN settings, go on Google and search for "Telus LTE APN settings" you should find it.

Vortex1212 said:
The LG-D801 is a pentaband phone.
All you need to do is unlock the device, you can get the code online for approximately 8 USD.
After you use that code, put in your Telus SIM and you may need to input the APN settings and you should be set. If you dont know the APN settings, go on Google and search for "Telus LTE APN settings" you should find it.
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So this device once unlocked will support LTE out of the box? No need to ROOT and install a custom modem like the Samsung devices?

cellrama said:
So this device once unlocked will support LTE out of the box? No need to ROOT and install a custom modem like the Samsung devices?
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Yes. I have Wind LG G2 using with Fido LTE and no root. You wouldnt be able to root this phone even if you wanted since I dont think there is a root out.
But if you do find a root let me know. I am dying to root this phone

Vortex1212 said:
Yes. I have Wind LG G2 using with Fido LTE and no root. You wouldnt be able to root this phone even if you wanted since I dont think there is a root out.
But if you do find a root let me know. I am dying to root this phone
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Thanks! That's great to know as I thought I would need to root the device to enable the LTE modem. I know with Samsung devices you would need to root for access to the LTE modem which has been crippled on WIND devices. You can just flash the modem but whenever an OTA update occurs, you lose the flash.
Thanks again! I'll unlock my device and if required, enter the Telus APN settings and I'll be all up and running. Have a good night!

cellrama said:
Thanks! That's great to know as I thought I would need to root the device to enable the LTE modem. I know with Samsung devices you would need to root for access to the LTE modem which has been crippled on WIND devices. You can just flash the modem but whenever an OTA update occurs, you lose the flash.
Thanks again! I'll unlock my device and if required, enter the Telus APN settings and I'll be all up and running. Have a good night!
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No Problem

Vortex1212 said:
No Problem
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Just curious... What service did you use for unlocking? I usually use cellunlocker.net and notice they unlock for $7.99 US for the LG brand. Downside is I only see the D800 listed and my device is the D801. I thought about selecting the D800 model as I do not think it would make a difference but do not wish to run into a problem. Thanks!

cellrama said:
Just curious... What service did you use for unlocking? I usually use cellunlocker.net and notice they unlock for $7.99 US for the LG brand. Downside is I only see the D800 listed and my device is the D801. I thought about selecting the D800 model as I do not think it would make a difference but do not wish to run into a problem. Thanks!
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I used the same service, but they did have the Wind Mobile.. and I chose G2 in the model section a little further down the list.

Vortex1212 said:
I used the same service, but they did have the Wind Mobile.. and I chose G2 in the model section a little further down the list.
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Just curious, is it D803 like the rest of the Canadian G2s?
Very, very tempted to give the Canadian G2 a shot but after Rogers (with the cheapest price atm) told me I had to stay on their network for 3 months in order to unlock, I was instantly outta there.
cellrama said:
Just curious... What service did you use for unlocking? I usually use cellunlocker.net and notice they unlock for $7.99 US for the LG brand. Downside is I only see the D800 listed and my device is the D801. I thought about selecting the D800 model as I do not think it would make a difference but do not wish to run into a problem. Thanks!
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D801...so you bought from Tmo? Did they not unlock it? D800 is ATT.

droid_<3er said:
Just curious, is it D803 like the rest of the Canadian G2s?
Very, very tempted to give the Canadian G2 a shot but after Rogers (with the cheapest price atm) told me I had to stay on their network for 3 months in order to unlock, I was instantly outta there.
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No there are 2 canadian g2.. one is tue d802 for bell telus and rogers and the second is d801 which is for wind mobile...
Although the wind mobile d801 is the same model as t-mobile, doesnt seem like the t-mobile root works on this so im going to guess this is slightly different

@Vortex1212 - You said you had the WIND Mobile version? This would be model: LG-D801 and I can confirm once I have unlocked this, I get a MAX speed of 4G. If I go into my Network Mode settings, the only option is GSM/WCDMA (auto connect) so the other option for the modem: LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) is definitely crippled. I have modified the APN settings to reflect the correct settings for Telus LTE. On your device, if you go into your "About Phone" menu, what is your model number? I'm thinking maybe the WIND Mobile store received a TMOBILE variant which would explain the lack of LTE.
@droid_<3er - I bought from WIND Mobile but both WIND and T-MOBILE use the same frequencies so if unlocked, their devices will work interchangeably. As for the difference in models, I'm unsure as I just purchased this device this morning.

cellrama said:
@Vortex1212 - You said you had the WIND Mobile version? This would be model: LG-D801 and I can confirm once I have unlocked this, I get a MAX speed of 4G. If I go into my Network Mode settings, the only option is GSM/WCDMA (auto connect) so the other option for the modem: LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) is definitely crippled. I have modified the APN settings to reflect the correct settings for Telus LTE. On your device, if you go into your "About Phone" menu, what is your model number? I'm thinking maybe the WIND Mobile store received a TMOBILE variant which would explain the lack of LTE.
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Yeah I have the wind mobile version from what I remember. And it has to be wind mobile or I wouldnt have been able to unlock my phone using the wind key. the phone has chosen LTE/WCDMA/GSM for me, but just did a speed test and got only 13Mbps, so I guess its not LTE.
now im hoping they come up with a root soon for wind mobile g2

Vortex1212 said:
Yeah I have the wind mobile version from what I remember. And it has to be wind mobile or I wouldnt have been able to unlock my phone using the wind key. the phone has chosen LTE/WCDMA/GSM for me, but just did a speed test and got only 13Mbps, so I guess its not LTE.
now im hoping they come up with a root soon for wind mobile g2
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Well... To determine if you have true LTE, the modem would need to be enabled. It's still possible our carriers being non-wind may be throttling our speeds but if you go into the following menu: Settings | Network (upper left tab at top of screen) | Tethering & networks | Mobile Networks then Network mode, how many modems do you see? If 3, it's most likely GSM/WCDMA (auto-connect), WCDMA (only) and GSM (only). This means the fastest speed the device will produce is 4G (step below LTE). If you have a 4th modem: LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto-connect), your LTE modem is enabled but very possible is being throttled.
Please let me know as I'm curious on this. Thank you!

cellrama said:
Well... To determine if you have true LTE, the modem would need to be enabled. It's still possible our carriers being non-wind may be throttling our speeds but if you go into the following menu: Settings | Network (upper left tab at top of screen) | Tethering & networks | Mobile Networks then Network mode, how many modems do you see? If 3, it's most likely GSM/WCDMA (auto-connect), WCDMA (only) and GSM (only). This means the fastest speed the device will produce is 4G (step below LTE). If you have a 4th modem: LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto-connect), your LTE modem is enabled but very possible is being throttled.
Please let me know as I'm curious on this. Thank you!
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I see your point. On my G2 the GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto mode is available and I have it selected, but I do notice that I rarely get 5 bars in the notifications. So although it is connected I think it might be throttled.

Vortex1212 said:
I see your point. On my G2 the GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto mode is available and I have it selected, but I do notice that I rarely get 5 bars in the notifications. So although it is connected I think it might be throttled.
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This is strange how we both have the same model yet your device has the GSM/WCDMA/LTE modem reflected in your settings. Do you have 3 or 4 modems listed? I only have 3 with the top being: GSM/WCDMA. Thanks!
Also, if you go into your "About Phone" menu, what is your model number. Curious if you maybe have the LG-D802 which has LTE uncrippled. Guess it depends on the batch of devices the WIND store received. Thanks again!

cellrama said:
This is strange how we both have the same model yet your device has the GSM/WCDMA/LTE modem reflected in your settings. Do you have 3 or 4 modems listed? I only have 3 with the top being: GSM/WCDMA. Thanks!
Also, if you go into your "About Phone" menu, what is your model number. Curious if you maybe have the LG-D802 which has LTE uncrippled. Guess it depends on the batch of devices the WIND store received. Thanks again!
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I have 4 models listed
It says LG-D801.

Vortex1212 said:
I have 4 models listed
It says LG-D801.
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Thank you for the response. Very odd! When I purchased my Note 3, I had the same issue where another WIND user had LTE out of the box after unlocking whereas myself, I had to root, and update the software with the Telus model of SM-N900W8 software. Strange but onto the next venture of trying to figure out how to ROOT, Install RECOVERY and FLASH to puppy so it works to it's full capacity on Telus.
Have a good one!

cellrama said:
Thank you for the response. Very odd! When I purchased my Note 3, I had the same issue where another WIND user had LTE out of the box after unlocking whereas myself, I had to root, and update the software with the Telus model of SM-N900W8 software. Strange but onto the next venture of trying to figure out how to ROOT, Install RECOVERY and FLASH to puppy so it works to it's full capacity on Telus.
Have a good one!
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Perhaps it has to do with the method of unlocking?
How did each of you unlock it?
I'm thinking of unlocking my phone which I bought from Wind Mobile. Since both of you have the same model and both unlocked from the same service, I think maybe the method of unlocking might have different results.
If it's not the unlocking method, I guess there are variants even within the same models!
Also, cellrama, please let me know if you did get LTE onto your phone!

Omnigaia said:
Perhaps it has to do with the method of unlocking?
How did each of you unlock it?
I'm thinking of unlocking my phone which I bought from Wind Mobile. Since both of you have the same model and both unlocked from the same service, I think maybe the method of unlocking might have different results.
If it's not the unlocking method, I guess there are variants even within the same models!
Also, cellrama, please let me know if you did get LTE onto your phone!
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I'm leaning more towards different variants. As I understand, the D801 (WIND variant) and D803 (Telus/Bell/Rogers variant) have the same specs. I have all the required programs to flash the Telus ROM onto the WIND variant but just doing a bit more research to ensure I do no brick the device. I'll keep you posted as to my results. Thanks!

cellrama said:
Thank you for the response. Very odd! When I purchased my Note 3, I had the same issue where another WIND user had LTE out of the box after unlocking whereas myself, I had to root, and update the software with the Telus model of SM-N900W8 software. Strange but onto the next venture of trying to figure out how to ROOT, Install RECOVERY and FLASH to puppy so it works to it's full capacity on Telus.
Have a good one!
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Yeah do let me know if you find a way to ROOT this device. I have been researching all day but have not come across anything, but then again all I have been searching for is LG G2 wind mobile root.
As for the reason why I have LTE option enabled, it may just vary from device to device, or I may have gotten lucky and got one of the few they forgot to disable the LTE feature.

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Tmobile Version has AT&T LTE support, and unlocked bootloader?

So far it looks like the Tmobile S4 has LTE/HSPA+ support for AT&T, and no real signs of a locked bootloader. Anyone else plan on buying that version and unlocking it if the bootloader is in fact unlocked?
Does anyone know of any apps that would test the LTE/HSPA+ bands the phone is capable of? I want to go into a Tmobile and use a test unit to see if I can get service with my LTE AT&T SIM.
https://explore.t-mobile.com/samsung-galaxy-s4
Edit: Well, it looks like I'll be getting the Tmobile variant unsubsidized and use it on AT&T. Tmobile will unlock the phone if you pay the total cost up front. I just need to find a replacement back cover to rid myself of the stupid Tmobile logo on the back... lol.
xxhorseriderxxx said:
So far it looks like the Tmobile S4 has LTE/HSPA+ support for AT&T, and no real signs of a locked bootloader. Anyone else plan on buying that version and unlocking it if the bootloader is in fact unlocked?
Does anyone know of any apps that would test the LTE/HSPA+ bands the phone is capable of? I want to go into a Tmobile and use a test unit to see if I can get service with my LTE AT&T SIM.
https://explore.t-mobile.com/samsung-galaxy-s4
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If I had the money to buy the S4 outright for full price, I would just get an i9505.
EDIT: Spoke too soon. The i9505 doesn't support AT&T's LTE bands.
Can you post info on the source? I was also curious about this but i was thinking if we changed the radios like they did in the past that maybe we could get something working?
XsMagical said:
Can you post info on the source? I was also curious about this but i was thinking if we changed the radios like they did in the past that maybe we could get something working?
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I put the info in the OP that I have so far; the LTE/3G radios are reported to support all of AT&T's bands. The bootloader, I'm going off of a guess since I don't think that Tmobile could afford to bribe Samsung to lock their bootloaders for them.
HMM, ok thanks for the info so far. I might have to go out and pick one up and test it.
Looks like the T-Mobile version has all the same bands and some extra ones added in. For instance the at&t only has lte bands 4&17. The tmobile version has LTE bands 1,2,4,5,7&17. Will T-Mobile unlock their phones for u??
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I dnot know t mobile has att lte but i am using att phone with t mobile sim in it and i am getting 12-15 Mbps speed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40888195&postcount=46
T-Mobile:
HSPA+ Bands: I (UMTS 2100), II (1900), IV (1700/2100/AWS), V (850)
LTE Bands: Band 1 (2100), 2 (1900), 4 (1700/2100), 5(850), 7 (2600) & 17
GSM Bands: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Rogers - Applies for Bell and Telus:
GSM Bands:850/900/1800/1900
HSPA+/HSPA Bands:850/1900/2100
LTE Bands:2100/2600
AT&T:
4G-LTE Band 4 and 17
3G - UMTS 850/1900/2100MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz
T-Mobile Bootloader Locked or Unlocked ?
xxhorseriderxxx said:
So far it looks like the Tmobile S4 has LTE/HSPA+ support for AT&T, and no real signs of a locked bootloader. Anyone else plan on buying that version and unlocking it if the bootloader is in fact unlocked?
Does anyone know of any apps that would test the LTE/HSPA+ bands the phone is capable of? I want to go into a Tmobile and use a test unit to see if I can get service with my LTE AT&T SIM.
https://explore.t-mobile.com/samsung-galaxy-s4
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I'm feeling like a newbie today cause I have my new T-Mobile Galaxy S4 in front of me & still playing with new features after 3 hours.
Tell me how to check to see if bootloader is unlocked and I'll do it.
Also trying to remember where we go to unlock the developer tools. Only remember that it must be clicked 7 times?
Just remembered, Settings.About Device>Build Number <Click Build Number 7 times, back out and Developer options magically appears.
Now i can go into it and toggle USB debugging. Now I only feel 95% newbie.
Glenn
So .. How do I get TMoble 4G on my HTC One X
What do I have to do get off Edge and onto Tmobile 3g/4g. I have the unlocked HTC One X ... What apps are there, and what steps needs to be followed.
trvlpoet said:
What do I have to do get off Edge and onto Tmobile 3g/4g. I have the unlocked HTC One X ... What apps are there, and what steps needs to be followed.
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Do you realize you are in the S4 forum?
weltwon said:
I'm feeling like a newbie today cause I have my new T-Mobile Galaxy S4 in front of me & still playing with new features after 3 hours.
Tell me how to check to see if bootloader is unlocked and I'll do it.
Also trying to remember where we go to unlock the developer tools. Only remember that it must be clicked 7 times?
Just remembered, Settings.About Device>Build Number <Click Build Number 7 times, back out and Developer options magically appears.
Now i can go into it and toggle USB debugging. Now I only feel 95% newbie.
Glenn
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you don't have to worry about checking the bootloader, it has already been confirmed to be unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258476
I love this thread, i cant wait to get the Tmo version of the S4 and return this locked down model.
Stroked from my Dirty Nocturnal'd Galaxy S4
scott14719 said:
Do you realize you are in the S4 forum?
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Oh ... thanx... fustration!!!!
Has anybody tried their T-Mobile phone on AT&T yet?
If so, I have a couple of questions.
1. Can you use the T-Mobile phone to wireless tether (become a wifi hotspot) on AT&T's network? The AT&T version can be used to tether (with a simple hack). I was just wondering if a different .APK would be needed to do the same with the T-Mobile phone on AT&T's network or if the T-Mobile phone already has an APK installed that works on AT&T's network?
2. I realize an existing AT&T sim card can just simply be placed into the sim unlocked T-Mobile phone for it to work, but how would I go about changing the imei and other phone info that AT&T has in their system about the phone? In other words, would AT&T cause problems with anyone using a T-Mobile phone on their network even if the person paid full price for the phone and it is unlocked? Would it be better to have them change the system information at a store versus over the telephone?
3. It is reported that the T-Mobile phone works fine on AT&T's LTE network, has anyone verified this and does the phone show LTE when on AT&T's LTE network?
Thank you for any replies. Hopefully this information can help people decide if they want to buy the T-Mobile S4 to use on AT&T or not.
scott14719 said:
Has anybody tried their T-Mobile phone on AT&T yet?
If so, I have a couple of questions.
1. Can you use the T-Mobile phone to wireless tether (become a wifi hotspot) on AT&T's network? The AT&T version can be used to tether (with a simple hack). I was just wondering if a different .APK would be needed to do the same with the T-Mobile phone on AT&T's network or if the T-Mobile phone already has an APK installed that works on AT&T's network?
2. I realize an existing AT&T sim card can just simply be placed into the sim unlocked T-Mobile phone for it to work, but how would I go about changing the imei and other phone info that AT&T has in their system about the phone? In other words, would AT&T cause problems with anyone using a T-Mobile phone on their network even if the person paid full price for the phone and it is unlocked? Would it be better to have them change the system information at a store versus over the telephone?
3. It is reported that the T-Mobile phone works fine on AT&T's LTE network, has anyone verified this and does the phone show LTE when on AT&T's LTE network?
Thank you for any replies. Hopefully this information can help people decide if they want to buy the T-Mobile S4 to use on AT&T or not.
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You can, for now, use PDAnet for tethering.
As far as changing the phone to appear as "unknown" to AT&T's system, don't do it without a backup of your /efs folder. I don't recommend doing it either because it's not really worth changing things around to hide that you're on a Tmobile phone, because for the most part, they don't care as long as you're paying them your monthly bill. I personally know a friend who has used her unlocked HTC Amaze on AT&T without issue (she was stuck to 2G speeds). The only way for you to have an "unknown" phone on your account is to use an international model phone such as the HTC one or the i9500 (unconfirmed that the i9300/i9500 model is entered into AT&T's system, I only hèard a rumour that AT&T has the IMEI of those phones in its system). My i9100 currently shows up as "unknown" in my bill statement.
I took a screenshot, but I don't have a link of the LTE working conformation (attached). I won't be getting my phone until I am on holiday in New Hampshire so that I can avoid the sales tax on purchasing the Tmobile variant. I would ask my parents to buy it for me, and I send them the money, but they have no technological skills whatsoëver close to asking/knowing what to ask for at the Tmobile store. Sorry guys, lol.
my t mobile m919 stock mdl rooted..tetheting works out of the box SN at&t and on their system it doesn't know what kind of phone I have...
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Can the US Cellular Galaxy S4 be used on GSM carriers?

For some reason, most of the cheaper Galaxy S4's for sale on eBay are from US Cellular. Can those be unlocked for use on GSM carriers such as AT&T?
Thanks
Zoide_ said:
For some reason, most of the cheaper Galaxy S4's for sale on eBay are from US Cellular. Can those be unlocked for use on GSM carriers such as AT&T?
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I dont think it will be possible :crying:
Zoide_ said:
For some reason, most of the cheaper Galaxy S4's for sale on eBay are from US Cellular. Can those be unlocked for use on GSM carriers such as AT&T?
Thanks
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Nope. They are CDMA.
KillaHurtz said:
Nope. They are CDMA.
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The verizon s3 had gsm capabilities after some tinkering (I think it involved flashing a different rom), so I was hoping the same might eventually be possible with the us cellular s4. Does anybody know if the us cellular is purely cdma and not possibly a world phone with hidden gsm capabilities?
I have seen a few galaxy S4 listed as I9500 from US Cellular. I asked the sellers about it and they say they don't know. But I9500 is a GSM model and US Cellular is a CDMA carrier.
US Cellular will not work on other carrier
According to this reliable source s4 US Cellular is strictly CDMA, not like Verizon counter part.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S4
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I dont think it will be possible :crying:
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I tryed to put all codes in dial app not even imeis code work..I found one the works..##366633# is restricting me to a dm enable disable mode any ideas what is it?
tsoupa said:
I tryed to put all codes in dial app not even imeis code work..I found one the works..##366633# is restricting me to a dm enable disable mode any ideas what is it?
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Developer Mode
I know, this is an old thread but I like the old phones.
I can confirm that a US Cellular Samsung S4 Model SCH-R970 can make calls and do SMS on a GSM carrier (Verizon) in my case. My problem is 4G data isn't working, yet. Edit: I am able to get 3G data going, but 4G is not.
I recently picked up a cheap but perfectly good US Cellular S4 and was able to use my Verizon SIM to make calls and SMS. It appears that the phone is only set to CDMA so data with Verizon isn't active at this moment (I am using wifi). The trick to getting the voice and text working was letting the phone go through 5-6 system updates over the course of 5-6 hours yesterday over wi-fi. After the last one, the phone "unlocked" from US Cellular** and let me use my Verizon sim to make calls and send text.
**This falls in line with what it says here uscellular dot com:
"4G LTE Devices
All 4G LTE devices launched by U.S. Cellular on or after February 1, 2016 are sold unlocked. Select 4G LTE devices (listed below) that were launched before February 1, 2016 are unlocked by installing the latest software update. Please refer to the Software Updates page to find the latest software version available for these devices and for instructions on how to download the latest software update."
ref: www uscellular dot com/site/legal/mobile-wireless-device-unlocking.html
I always liked my S4 so when my S5 broke (dead screen) I picked up an S4 cheap. I can't stomach paying $200-800 for a new or ussed S5-S8 phone.
Does anyone know how to add the GSM settings into the phone so I can select that as my data network?? Currently the phone only displays CDMA/LTE as the choices.
mergs! said:
I know, this is an old thread but I like the old phones.
I can confirm that a USCC Samsung S4 can make calls and do SMS on a GSM carrier (Verizon) in my case. My problem is 4G data isn't working, yet.
I recently picked up a cheap but perfectly good US Cellular S4 and was able to use my Verizon SIM to make calls and SMS. It appears that the phone is only set to CDMA so data with Verizon isn't active at this moment (I am using wifi). The trick to getting the voice and text working was letting the phone go through 5-6 system updates over the course of 5-6 hours yesterday over wi-fi. After the last one, the phone "unlocked" from US Cellular** and let me use my Verizon sim to make calls and send text.
**This falls in line with what it says here uscellular dot com:
"4G LTE Devices
All 4G LTE devices launched by U.S. Cellular on or after February 1, 2016 are sold unlocked. Select 4G LTE devices (listed below) that were launched before February 1, 2016 are unlocked by installing the latest software update. Please refer to the Software Updates page to find the latest software version available for these devices and for instructions on how to download the latest software update."
ref: www uscellular dot com/site/legal/mobile-wireless-device-unlocking.html
I always liked my S4 so when my S5 broke (dead screen) I picked up an S4 cheap. I can't stomach paying $200-800 for a new or ussed S5-S8 phone.
Does anyone know how to add the GSM settings into the phone so I can select that as my data network?? Currently the phone only displays CDMA/LTE as the choices.
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Verizon is a CDMA/LTE carrier.
dennis5pia said:
Verizon is a CDMA/LTE carrier.
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Ah, OK then I stand corrected. Perhaps I am running a fool's errand here (trying to get GSM going).
Let me update the situation: my current status is that 3G data is working on the SCH-R970 US Cellular phone (with a Verizon sim) but 4G never kicks in. Maybe I just need to visit a Verizon store.
mergs! said:
Ah, OK then I stand corrected. Perhaps I am running a fool's errand here (trying to get GSM going).
Let me update the situation: my current status is that 3G data is working on the SCH-R970 US Cellular phone (with a Verizon sim) but 4G never kicks in. Maybe I just need to visit a Verizon store.
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Did you add the Verizon LTE APN?
dennis5pia said:
Did you add the Verizon LTE APN?
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Yep, thanks. I attempted to do that. But I don't believe I the setting took hold.
Details: I used "Offline SIM APN" tool (from Play Store), and manually entered the settings that I found online for Verizon. The Os is now 5.0.1 and the tool says it can no longer add the APN automatically on Android v4.0 or higher, so I did it manually. It appears to be in the phone but I don't know how to activate it on the phone.
mergs! said:
Yep, thanks. I attempted to do that. But I don't believe I the setting took hold.
Details: I used "Offline SIM APN" tool (from Play Store), and manually entered the settings that I found online for Verizon. The Os is now 5.0.1 and the tool says it can no longer add the APN automatically on Android v4.0 or higher, so I did it manually. It appears to be in the phone but I don't know how to activate it on the phone.
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I managed to add APN in an old phone a few years ago by editing the build.pro file, but you need to be rooted in order to do that.

[Q] Bought the SM-N900 for use in the US, did I mess up?

Basically Ive had the phone for over a month now and the connection issues have been constant. The carrier I use is Straight Talk. I got a new SIM card. Ive tried every APN setting it seems. And I cannot get any help. Did I plainly just mess up and by the wrong version of the phone I needed?
vicmora5 said:
Basically Ive had the phone for over a month now and the connection issues have been constant. The carrier I use is Straight Talk. I got a new SIM card. Ive tried every APN setting it seems. And I cannot get any help. Did I plainly just mess up and by the wrong version of the phone I needed?
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Yeah. Maybe it isnt support 4g
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Should have gone for 9005.
When It is on GSM only mode I only get EDGE speed, and when I switch to either WCDMA/GSM or WDCMA only mode, I do get H+ but its not reliable and I frequently end up in emergency calls only mode and am frequently resending messages. What model should I get for the best results with Straight Talk does anyone know?
vicmora5 said:
When It is on GSM only mode I only get EDGE speed, and when I switch to either WCDMA/GSM or WDCMA only mode, I do get H+ but its not reliable and I frequently end up in emergency calls only mode and am frequently resending messages. What model should I get for the best results with Straight Talk does anyone know?
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You need the N900A (AT&T) or the N900T (T-Mobile). GSM Mode means 2.5G (EDGE) only. WCDMA Mode means H+ (3G) only.
You can also try the N9005 if you're into tinkering and whatnot.
Your current phone most likely does not support the recommended 'fast' bands that are on US Carriers.
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You need the N900A (AT&T) or the N900T (T-Mobile). GSM Mode means 2.5G (EDGE) only. WCDMA Mode means H+ (3G) only.
You can also try the N9005 if you're into tinkering and whatnot.
Your current phone most likely does not support the recommended 'fast' bands that are on US Carriers.
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Do you know which one would be the best one to get? I'm into rooting and flashing Roms, so based on that Im guessing the N9005, but arent there different carrier models of that phone as well /: basically I dont want to make the same mistake
Thanks for you help
vicmora5 said:
Do you know which one would be the best one to get? I'm into rooting and flashing Roms, so based on that Im guessing the N9005, but arent there different carrier models of that phone as well /: basically I dont want to make the same mistake
Thanks for you help
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N9005 is most used internationally so more devs support this device. But the N900T also works too.
Not the N900A if you care about ROMs.
nicholaschum said:
N9005 is most used internationally so more devs support this device. But the N900T also works too.
Not the N900A if you care about ROMs.
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Okay then I'll pass on the N900A. Are there specific carrier branded N9005s? or are they all the same and unlocked. Sorry for all the questions. Also I barely figured out how to "thank" you >.<-
vicmora5 said:
Okay then I'll pass on the N900A. Are there specific carrier branded N9005s? or are they all the same and unlocked. Sorry for all the questions. Also I barely figured out how to "thank" you >.<-
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Yeah there are, and there are specific models of N9005 too with a different partition structure (Hong Kong 16GB)
You're going to have to find an N9005 not from Hong Kong just in case, even though they also sell the international 32gb version as well, and that is already unlocked SIM wise and region wise.
Also, if you come from the states, make sure the bands are supported by your phone. People have bought the n9005 from America to find the LTE bands don't work in Europe..

AT&T lg g2 using tmobile sim, No 4g/LTE

Hey, I've used xda plenty in the past before but never had to post a question so bear with me.
I bought a att lg g2 and a tmobile sim to go with it. I can only get 3g, no lte. Its very slow. I did some reading and it looks discouraging. I live in south texas.
Is there anyway to turn on the radio bands i need to make 4g/lte work? I saw a thread about how to turn on lte for custom roms. Will that work or not? I think tmobile uses bands 17 19 and 21. There are those bands in the hidden menu on my phone but idk. It looks like some att lg g2s work with tmobile lte and others do not. Thanks for your help.
Ps. Im on another forum where the attitude towards noobs is like xda's so take it easy on me lol.
First thing first, have you rooted, unlocked the phone and bootloader?
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comk4ver said:
First thing first, have you rooted, unlocked the phone and bootloader?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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Yes, its rooted and unlocked for different carriers. Su is installed but not a custom recovery. Im not really interested in installing a custom rom at this point.
From the carrier pages:
AT&T LG G2 has bands 1,2,4,5 & 17
T-Mobile LG G2 has: 2,4,7 & 17
7 is 2600MHz so it's not relevant for the US
I would say it's not a phone capability problem
The T-Mobile LG G2 has a seting in networks for network mode: GSM, WCDMA, GSM+WCDMA, GSM+WCDMA+LTE
The same can be achieved with the Phone Info app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=myc.phone.PhoneInfo
Also make sure you are using the fast.t-mobile.com APN http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2090
That apn you linked above does not work on my phone. I talked to a tmobile rep this morning and thats the one he gave me. When that one didnt work i got referred up the line to a rep that sent me texts with setting patches that supposedly set my phone up like a tmobile one but i didnt get 4g/lte from that and it wasnt the lte apn. I did, however, find another fast.tmobile.com apn with a little bit different settings than the one linked above that gave me 3g. Im at a loss, I guess.
LTE works fine on this phone, I use a D800 on T-Mobile, you just need the LTE APN. That's what I use on mine.
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Im using the apn from this link and no 4g. Just edge. Its a lte apn tutorial. I know i have tmobile lte in my area. Thanks for the help so far tho.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2236735
Do yall think it would be possible to install a tmobile kernel to maybe turn on bands that i need for tmobile lte? Tmobile uses bands 1700 and 2100. In some areas, it looks like, att phones do have tmobile lte .
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Do yall think it would be possible to install a tmobile kernel to maybe turn on bands that i need for tmobile lte? Tmobile uses bands 1700 and 2100. In some areas, it looks like, att phones do have tmobile lte .
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Only use D800 kernels on this model.
Transmitted via Geass
Make sure there is a dash in t-mobile in fast.t-mobile.com
Did you ever get this fixed?
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Only use D800 kernels on this model.
Transmitted via Geass
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Thanks for Attached Thumbnails, I changed mine to match, and it works.
But it does take sometime to connect, especially inside house.
I'm running CM11 nightly 12/26.

LG K20 Plus - MP260 MetroPCS Network Issue

I have a LG K20 Plus from MetroPCS. the phone is already unlocked and it only receives 2G signal when I am using outsode USA.
I checked APN and every other setting I could find through internet but the problem still remains the same.
Does anyone know how to access the hidden network menu and activate the necessary baseband to get 4G?
3845#*260# ----->>> secret menu for lg phones
didn't work.
*#546368#*260#
Field test, then modem settings, rat selection. Then you can choose 2g/3g/4g etc. Gsm/wcdma is just 3g(hspa). Gsm/cdma/lte is 4g obviously.
Theres a ton of other settings within that service menu also
Hello please i have entered the code and followed the instructions but its still not working
Which company are you trying to use outside the US?
The K20 has a pretty limited selection of LTE bands, it may not support your carrier. There is no practical way to add LTE bands unless your'e a wiz at editing hexadecimal in the baseband nvram, like some have done for Samsung Galaxy phones.
*#*#4636#*#* will get your phone to test mode
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Help needed urgently!!!
Have a similar issue....from Nigeria specifically....Can someone pls post a tutorial on how we can enable additional LTE bands or at least get a 3G network on this phone ..its really frustrating working with 2G...
HELP NEEDED URGENTLY!!!
I have the same problem in Switzerland. It works with 2G but can not switch to 4G on my LG K20 Plus. It is unlocked but I got it in the US with Metro PCS.
Help much appreciated!
Having the same problem here in the Philippines, can someone help. 2g is not helping me but stressing me out!
K20 does not receive 4g connection outside of US.
Mine is unlocked for all carriers and i have no issues what so ever latest security updates and all just fyi
josh2020glacier said:
Mine is unlocked for all carriers and i have no issues what so ever latest security updates and all just fyi
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What country are you and how did you achieve this???
marvelv94 said:
What country are you and how did you achieve this???
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Im in united states baltimore anyways my phone i lg k20 plus by metro pcs. All i dod was call carrier and have carrier unlocked. Recieved all ota updates like normal. Unlocked my bootloader then root and add twrp. Most carriers will unlock your phone after 60 to 90 days on that carrier
josh2020glacier said:
Im in united states baltimore anyways my phone i lg k20 plus by metro pcs. All i dod was call carrier and have carrier unlocked. Recieved all ota updates like normal. Unlocked my bootloader then root and add twrp. Most carriers will unlock your phone after 60 to 90 days on that carrier
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This isnt what i was talking about...the network is already unlocked but onlybfor 2G...3G and LTE seem to be locked onlyy to US and America bands..am trying to ise it 8n Nigeria..so am looking for a way or method to unlock the hidden network bands on this fone.... if any1 has done it pls speak up....
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This isnt what i was talking about...the network is already unlocked but onlybfor 2G...3G and LTE seem to be locked onlyy to US and America bands..am trying to ise it 8n Nigeria..so am looking for a way or method to unlock the hidden network bands on this fone.... if any1 has done it pls speak up....
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Thank you for your explanation i might be able to help with that. Let me talk to my man he is better eqiuped in that area
josh2020glacier said:
Thank you for your explanation i might be able to help with that. Let me talk to my man he is better eqiuped in that area
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Any luck yet???. really need this
marvelv94 said:
Any luck yet???. really need this
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Sorry havent heard back yet. Just waiting on the PM
I have lg k 20 pluse its came from us to india
I use all phone but i can’t use 3g or 4g data i use only 2 g data how can I unlock 3g or 4g data
Wishmesam said:
I have lg k 20 pluse its came from us to india
I use all phone but i can’t use 3g or 4g data i use only 2 g data how can I unlock 3g or 4g data
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Welcome friend...we are all stuck with 2G on this fone

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