hey guys i've seen and tried a number of potential fixes for this issue but none have worked for me so far.
i can't get LTE/4g enabled. the hardware is capable, but the firmware won't have a bar of it.
i recently bought a note 3 sm-n9005 lte from a seller based in hong kong and as such, i have TGY as my CSC code.
N9005ZHUENF1 is listed as my bootloader, baseband version, pda version and csc version
i rooted it and tripped my knox flag within an hour of receiving it (lol, whoops, oh well)
being shipped with android 4.4.2, it seems to have the new bootloader that will not let me flash any other firmware. even other 4.4.2 firmwares from carriers in my own country wouldn't work, odin wouldn't get past the system.img.ext4 error. other users found the UK BTU rom to be the solution, but it wouldn't work for me. it seems strange to me that other 4.4.2 firmwares don't have this new locked bootloader or whatever.
i've had limited success with one of the solutions on smokey's wordpress, solution number 2 (google it, i cant post outside links yet). of course the LTE option in mobile networks never showed up, but i was out somewhere and when i checked my phone the LTE/4G icon was displayed up on my taskbar instead of the usual H+/3g one, and i did a quick speedtest and it was definitely running LTE, but then soon after that it stopped working again and i haven't seen it since. so at least i know the device definitely is compatible with my network's lte, its just a matter of enabling it properly on my device.
my learning curve on these things has been pretty steep the last couple of days.
i have a couple of questions.
1. can i change my csc on a 4.4.2 note 3 sm-n9005/has anyone done it yet?
2. if i can change the csc.. what implications will that have? i mean will that mandate certain firmware for a particular region, etc?
3. can i do some kind of wipe to remove this kitkat bootloader, so i can install new firmware from scratch??
thanks very much in advance, i'd love to gain some insight from you guys on this.
How many CSC codes available in your current firmware? If you have only 1 CSC in the firmware, you cannot change it without flashing another firmware.
You can check how many CSC in the firmware by install Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app, go to menu 'CSC Changer'.
Please see the screenshot.
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Hey thanks for the reply. There is only one csc within my current firmware. I wouldn't mind flashing new firmware, except as of yet I haven't found any that I can, because of this locked boatloader so far it will only accept the current firmware, the others I tried all failed and softbricked my phone within about 5 seconds of starting odin. If anyone knows of any others that might work for this phone, im all ears.
If you purchased from Hong Kong, check if it's a 16gb model. If it is, no other firmware will work add they are for the 32gb models, which would explain the failure. The bootloader isn't locked, but the partitions would be a different layout.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.2 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF1) SM-N900T
Damn. Yeah it is 16gb. I didn't realise the size would affect things like that. Should have bought the 32gb. I guess all I can do is wait for an official update now. Will research more thoroughly before I buy next time
Problem solved
i found a fix guys. anyone else with an SM-N9005 whos having trouble getting LTE to switch on can follow my lead here.
NOTE: YOU WILL NEED ROOT ACCESS FOR THIS, SO GET THAT DONE FIRST. where possible, try use a method that won't trip your knox flag.
this first potential fix below did not work for me, but i understand it may work for others depending on which firmware you have. credit goes to smokey's wordpress for this. (i cant yet post outside links or i would link the page here, just google it)
1. Change with a root explorer of your choice (e.g. Root Explorer, Solid Explorer or EF File Explorer) the value “false” in file persist.radio.lteon into “true” by way of build-in text editor of the root explorer. The file is located in root/data/property. Be sure permissions of persist.radio.lteon are set to rw, after altering the file save the file and make it read-only. Reboot your phone, now you will see and be able to pick the option “LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect)” in Network Mode menu. Important: before altering ANY file on your phone be sure you have a copy of the original, unaltered file!!! Advantage of this solution: even after a phone reboot the option “LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect)” will remain visible/activated.
if the above works for you then by all means, do it, and forget the rest of this post. but for me it didn't change anything, ALTHOUGH i did do the rest of this fix with the above already done. im now outside lte coverage so i cant be bothered going for a drive just to do some more trial and error lol. so it cant hurt to have this done first.
do this in an area that you KNOW has good LTE coverage, so you can at least get confirmation that things are working (or not working) throughout the process. if not, you will have no idea whether it worked or not, and if you missed something, it will be a pain in the ass to go back and forth trying to get it right.
its important that you do things in the order i mention below. i have done some trial and error and if the order is messed up, you will remain stuck on 3g.
1. download an app called "Advanced Signal Status" from the play store, and open it up. select "additional info", then select "device information".
2. open the first drop down menu, it has options like GSM ONLY, CDMA ONLY, LTE ONLY, GSM/CDMA, LTE/GSM, LTE/CDMA, LTE/GSM/CDMA. these all determine which radio combinations can be active at any given time. for most networks, choose LTE/GSM/CDMA. afterwards, it may revert back to LTE/GSM or whatever. thats fine, as long as you still get reception where you should. this should force your phone into LTE mode, but we're not finished yet. keep reading.
3. you may need to switch your data connection off then on again for lte to start working. if it still goes into 3g, go back into advanced signal status and select "LTE ONLY" to force any other connections off.
4. once LTE is active, then go back and select LTE/GSM/CDMA or whatever your network uses, as long as theres LTE/something else. the first page of advanced signal status should show signal strength values under LTE (4g). if everything is still n/a and you're not getting LTE reception, this solution isn't going to work for you. if the LTE is now working, awesome, but we still aren't finished, because it will reset the next time you reboot your phone and you'll be back to step one. not a huge deal, but just annoying. if you can live with that, then you can stop here if you want. personally, i like my fix to be permanent.
5. you need a root explorer app with a built in txt editor function. while doing my trial and error for this i tried a few different ones but the only one that really worked properly for me was called "Root Explorer". but use whatever works for you. root explorer is a paid app ($4.85 when i did it), the free version does not access root files. easily worth the money.
6. you now need to browse to /root/system and you are looking for a file called "build.prop". BEFORE GOING ANY FURTHER, BACK THAT FILE UP! if you are using Root Explorer, like me, then it will create a backup automatically when you save changes, but do it anyway just to be safe.
7. open "build.prop" using the explorer's built-in text editor. it may ask you whether you want to alter the file's permissions in order to edit it, so yes you want to do that.
8. scroll about 2/3 of the way down and you will find a few lines that look like this:
#
# System props for telephony
# System prop to turn on CdmaLTEPhone always
telephony.lteOnCdmaDevice=0
9. while being very careful not to change anything else, change the last character on the last line so that it looks like this:
telephony.lte.OnCdmaDevice=1
10. save changes and exit.
11. make sure LTE is still active, and reboot your phone.
12. open up the settings gui and go to Connections/More Networks/Mobile Networks/
13. you should now have an ADDITIONAL network mode selector (the original one won't have changed, and still won't have an lte option) and it should be set to something like GSM/WCDMA/LTE. if not, then change it so it is. and DONT TOUCH IT AGAIN.
14. if you want, you can now uninstall the "advanced signal status" app because you won't need it unless you do this all again some day. if you mess around with anything we've just done and you lose your lte service, you'll need to start again and do things in this order.
i hope this helps some of you. i got my note 3 a week ago and have been tearing my hair out over not having lte because that was the main reason i bought a new phone. i'm by no means an expert (but i am an IT student, so thats something), so theres probably a tidier way to do this, but hey, it works so i'll take it
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Below you'll find a "step by step" tutorial on how to flash your Samsung Galaxy Tab Firmware to the European version ( unbranded firmware ) and therefore enabling the phone calls option ( and 3G data + 850/1900Mhz WCDMA ) Tested and working for the following tabs: Bell, Rogers.
What do you need?
Download the following package:
Code:
http://rapidshare.com/files/444576369/Samsung_TAB_Euro_Flash_Package.7z
What's in it?
Kies_2.0.0.11011_16_5.exe
Odin3 v1.31
P1000XWJJ4
P1000XXJK5
modem_bell_i9000
Preparation:
A. After downloaded the package and extracted with 7zip Install and then reboot: Kies_2.0.0.11011_16_5.exe (this will install properly drivers x86 or 64 depending on your OS configuration, needed for your Tab and Odin to communicate correctly ).
B. Extract Odin3_v1.31_PITupdate and put the all the files contained in P1000XWJJ4 into Odin3 v1.31 source folder.
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C. Set you Samsung Tab into "Download mode" ( Hold volume down and power button until the device boot up. You'll see a yellow android sign and some warning text like :do not turn off target) and connect it to your PC with the USB cable.
D. Start Odin3 v1.31.exe and make sure that the com post is yellow highlighted and check off Re-partition.
E. Load the following files as shown in the screenshot below:
F. Hit Start and then relax, hopefully it is going to be ok and in about 2. min and 50 you'll get a green highlight and pass stamp in the same Odin screen which will also reboot the Tab. It will be In Russian, but not to worry. keep reading below.
G. Turn offf the tab and set it to download mode again. Transfer over the Odin folder the P1000XXJK5.tar file re-start Odin, Connect the phone.
H. Leave the "Re-partition" unticked and load into "PDA" the tar file. Hit "Start" and wait again about 2min and 50 sec, you'll get the same green pass and the tab will reboot.
I. This is the final step. now you are going to flash the tab with the right Modem files. Again like Put the Tab into download mode unpack the modem_bell_i9000.zip into Odin folder then start Odin up and select "phone". Load the modem.bin up and hit Start. Wait for the Green pass and you are DONE!!!
[note]In order to have Internet and mms going you need to set the right APN settings. Google your provider for specifics.[/note]
Bell canada has the following Settings:
Code:
Name: Bell Internet
APN: pda.bell.ca
Proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
MMS port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 610
APN type: Internet + mms
Authentication Type: none
Are you wondering where the APN settings are?
1. Press the Menu key
2. Tap Settings
3. Tap Wireless controls
4. Tap Mobile networks
5. Tap Access Point Names
6. Press the Menu key
7. Tap New APN.
8. Enter your settings
FAQ
clubtech said:
If you see missing apps from the market it is because XXJK5 is not an official firmware and the market is not showing protected apps.
To change this you will need to edit the build.prop file under /system and change the fingerprint.
If you are lazy you can do the following:
1) root the tab
2) install busybox from the market, open the app and install busybox from within the app.
3) install GST from the market
4) go top step 6 in the app "change your fingerprint" ad run the script
5) go to setting > applications > manage applications > ALL > find "market", force stop and clear data
6) reboot the tab, reopen the market - you should see all apps now.
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Credit:
Tutorial By: Neuropass @Newage-os.com How to flash the Samsung Galaxy Tab FW to enable phone calls
Original Poster: clubtech @XDA
Questions:
1/ Does the tab need to be rooted first?
2/ Does this method work for any U.S. and Canada Tab? Or is this for a specific carrier/brand? (I plan to buy a Sprint Galaxy Tab from a friend and it is rooted)
HI,
1. No you it doesan't need to be rooted because you are going to re-intall and all new firmware.
2. It sohould work for every device is US and Canada as far as i know. You might want to look a little deeper in the forum and see if you find other info. Succesfully tested with the following Carriers: Bell, At&t, T-Mobile, rogers.
I have a us sprint tab cdma will it work?
Sent from my SPH-P100 using XDA App
So this will let you use voice and 3g on T-Mobile?
Does this contain bootloader lock?
rsmurdoch said:
So this will let you use voice and 3g on T-Mobile?
Does this contain bootloader lock?
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I would like to know about this as well. Just got the Tab today and would love to have voice future with T mobile 3g.
It should work on sprint tabs... No bootlock
If anyone is brave enough to actually try this on their Sprint Tab please let us know how it turns out.
Some users was successful on sprint tabs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9533444&highlight=sprint#post9533444
So to reiterate, 3g/hspa AND voice work on this build without rotos modem switcher, and it is not breaking the imei??? I am using T-Mobile US. Thanks!
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
Neuro - glad you edited your prior post to reflect that otherwise you would've had a lot of unhappy campers with shiny new bricks
I hit "thanks" button rather than "quick reply" lol
It won't brake the imei. It has nothing to do with it. I think you can brake the Imei only with a wrong unlocking network procedure.
Lindarose84 said:
Neuro - glad you edited your prior post to reflect that otherwise you would've had a lot of unhappy campers with shiny new bricks
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Edited again. It seems that it was successful on spring tabs. read couple posts back. link to the Clubtech topic.
So again still no answer on will it allow voice and 3g on tmobile without modem switcher
neuropass said:
I hit "thanks" button rather than "quick reply" lol
It won't brake the imei. It has nothing to do with it. I think you can brake the Imei only with a wrong unlocking network procedure.
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Still want to know does it work on tmous with call and 3g/hspa without rotos modem switcher???
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
Man you need to do some reading. I can't answer what i haven't tested. Look into 30 pages of the original post for it. I know someone mentioned about tmobile.
"and therefore enabling the phone calls option ( and 3G data + 850/1900Mhz WCDMA ) that has been purposely stripped out by certain providers, Ex: Bell, At&t, T-Mobile, rogers etc.."
I did read and your description says it does work voice and 3g so we all want to confirm this. And why are you making a tutorial on something you havent even tried
Sent from my Galaxy Tab
humm...
I have a Bell tab and flashed it with the procedure above. i posted this guide for people who are beginners with flashing stuff in order to help them and make the whole thing simpler to understand. The Providers I listed above are the ones that have been tested and worked with this firmware.
You need to dig into the forum and find out if it works on sprint tab. Or do you want me to do it for you??????
I'm pretty sure this is just a tutorial for the same thing that's been around for a while which means you will NOT get voice+3G on T-mobile without the modem switcher or getting rid of your IMEI.
Yes correct. I just made This tutorial to make the process clear seeing that all the procedures written here were all confusing.
Hi
I have the International LG G2 D802 (from Israel)
On the WiFi menu, if I go to: "Advanced Wi-Fi", I'm missing / don't have the "Wi-Fi frequency band" option
So I cannot select: Auto or 5 GHz only
My 5Ghz network is not showing, and I think it is blocked by Israel policy which is prohibit 5Ghz WiFi.
I tried to flash to the stock KK Open Euro 20D, but it didn't resolve the issue
Even tried factory reset.
Will be happy to receive any advise or direction.
Thank you!
the same
The same with me.
I've the international version (D802) with KK rom (D80220a.13394018656).
And the 5ghz is OK in Israel.
Mgatlan said:
The same with me.
I've the international version (D802) with KK rom (D80220a.13394018656).
And the 5ghz is OK in Israel.
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Does it work for you?
If ir ur in a custom rom flash another one and see if u still get that. And if ur in a stock then downgrade /upgrade.
lesoho said:
Hi
I have the International LG G2 D802 (from Israel)
On the WiFi menu, if I go to: "Advanced Wi-Fi", I'm missing / don't have the "Wi-Fi frequency band" option
So I cannot select: Auto or 5 GHz only
My 5Ghz network is not showing, and I think it is blocked by Israel policy which is prohibit 5Ghz WiFi.
I tried to flash to the stock KK Open Euro 20D, but it didn't resolve the issue
Even tried factory reset.
Will be happy to receive any advise or direction.
Thank you!
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In the Stock kernel and rom of the D802 there is no option to connect to 5GHz Wifi.
If you install CM or other rom based on different kernel you should see it.
D802 Korean suffix with cloudystock 2.1
Acolis said:
In the Stock kernel and rom of the D802 there is no option to connect to 5GHz Wifi.
If you install CM or other rom based on different kernel you should see it.
D802 Korean suffix with cloudystock 2.1
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Great. Thank you!
Do you think Dorinmax kernel will also do the trick?
lesoho said:
Great. Thank you!
Do you think Dorinmax kernel will also do the trick?
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Have no idea. Worth to try
Acolis said:
Have no idea. Worth to try
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Will do, thanks!
easy fix for rooted stock ROM
there is an easy fix if you have root.
use "sqlite installer for android" (free in google play)
to install sqlite.
open terminal (download app from google play)
type
1. su
2. sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db "UPDATE global SET value='us' WHERE name='wifi_country_code'"
or in other words change value from "il" (or ur country) to "us"
in "/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db"
table "global"
column "value"
where name = "wifi_country_code"
and your 5Ghz network will show up.
worked for me in cloudyflex 2.4.
there is a rumor that it will go back to the original value after reboot, but I haven't done reboot since I change it so ...
you can also do it with sqlite3 manager app
encephalonM said:
there is an easy fix if you have root.
use "sqlite installer for android" (free in google play)
to install sqlite.
open terminal (download app from google play)
type
1. su
2. sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db "UPDATE global SET value='us' WHERE name='wifi_country_code'"
or in other words change value from "il" (or ur country) to "us"
in "/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db"
table "global"
column "value"
where name = "wifi_country_code"
and your 5Ghz network will show up.
worked for me in cloudyflex 2.4.
there is a rumor that it will go back to the original value after reboot, but I haven't done reboot since I change it so ...
you can also do it with sqlite3 manager app
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Thank you for the in-depth replay!
I am wondering if there will be a modded rom with the above built in...
lesoho said:
Hi
I have the International LG G2 D802 (from Israel)
On the WiFi menu, if I go to: "Advanced Wi-Fi", I'm missing / don't have the "Wi-Fi frequency band" option
So I cannot select: Auto or 5 GHz only
My 5Ghz network is not showing, and I think it is blocked by Israel policy which is prohibit 5Ghz WiFi.
I tried to flash to the stock KK Open Euro 20D, but it didn't resolve the issue
Even tried factory reset.
Will be happy to receive any advise or direction.
Thank you!
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Mine is working just fine. I'm running 5Ghz network specially for the phone at home, next to the normal Wi-Fi, and so far I've detected it perfectly and use it all the time.
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It has worked it that exact stock ROM you are talking about, and it seems to be working perfectly with CM11 too.
I'm guessing it might be the baseband that's different for you if you can't find it, since we had the same ROM.
Zalmoxis12 said:
Mine is working just fine. I'm running 5Ghz network specially for the phone at home, next to the normal Wi-Fi, and so far I've detected it perfectly and use it all the time.
It has worked it that exact stock ROM you are talking about, and it seems to be working perfectly with CM11 too.
I'm guessing it might be the baseband that's different for you if you can't find it, since we had the same ROM.
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It is related to country policy, for some countries 5Ghz is blocked (based on the Sim card)
for the same ROM if I will enter a US Sim card it will work...
Now I am trying to find ways to bypass this limitation
Any news on this?
Same problem here International D802 4.4.2 kernel 3.4.90. Samsung galaxy 3 4.0.4 also from israel provider totaly see my 5GHz router ...
Somewhat related: I have battery drain problem with work Wifi (dual-band) but not home wifi (2.4GHz only). I did a quick check with Wifi Analyzer and found the 5GHz signal at work to be quite weak, so decided to disbale my phone from using it. I'm on CloudyG3 2.1 ROM, 'wifi_country_code' is set to 'us' but still have no option to select the band.
Thanks to encephalonM for the sqlite query, I ran "select * from global where name like '%wifi%';" and found "wifi_frequency_band" being set to 0. Looking up this setting give the value of 0 --> auto, 1 --> 5GHz, and 2 --> 2GHz:
https://code.google.com/p/android-s...m--frameworks--base&name=jb-mr1.1-release#454
I set mine to 2 with query: "update global set value = 2 where name = 'wifi_frequency_band';" and the fast battery drain problem is gone (and Wifi Analyzer couldn't see 5GHz networks anymore). So, if there is no option to select the band in the UI, you probably can still set the option directly with sqlite.
Update: this setting survived reboot, no need to re-apply everytime!
Can't find it
sillyxone said:
Somewhat related: I have battery drain problem with work Wifi (dual-band) but not home wifi (2.4GHz only). I did a quick check with Wifi Analyzer and found the 5GHz signal at work to be quite weak, so decided to disbale my phone from using it. I'm on CloudyG3 2.1 ROM, 'wifi_country_code' is set to 'us' but still have no option to select the band.
Thanks to encephalonM for the sqlite query, I ran "select * from global where name like '%wifi%';" and found "wifi_frequency_band" being set to 0. Looking up this setting give the value of 0 --> auto, 1 --> 5GHz, and 2 --> 2GHz:
I set mine to 2 with query: "update global set value = 2 where name = 'wifi_frequency_band';" and the fast battery drain problem is gone (and Wifi Analyzer couldn't see 5GHz networks anymore). So, if there is no option to select the band in the UI, you probably can still set the option directly with sqlite.
Update: this setting survived reboot, no need to re-apply everytime!
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Hi, I'm on stock rom and looked for the wifi_frequency_band inside "global" and couldn't find it. Are yo sure it is there? How could i use 5ghz band insted
Thanks
alvaroclemente said:
Hi, I'm on stock rom and looked for the wifi_frequency_band inside "global" and couldn't find it. Are yo sure it is there? How could i use 5ghz band insted
Thanks
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I'm not sure why it's not there. You can certainly just insert it, I don't know if it will have any effect. The query should be something similar to this (standard SQL): "INSERT INTO global (name, value) VALUES ('wifi_frequency_band', 1);". Note that I haven't tried the query myself, just guessing with my SQL background.
For verification of the effect, I usually use WifiAnalyzer and go to the network list, where you can switch the list between 2.4GHz and 5GHz. If I set the frequency to 2.4GHz alone, I won't be able to see any of the 5GHz, and vice versa (of course, you need to have both 5GHz and 2.4GHz networks around you to verify the absence of them).
sillyxone said:
I'm not sure why it's not there. You can certainly just insert it, I don't know if it will have any effect. The query should be something similar to this (standard SQL): "INSERT INTO global (name, value) VALUES ('wifi_frequency_band', 1);". Note that I haven't tried the query myself, just guessing with my SQL background.
For verification of the effect, I usually use WifiAnalyzer and go to the network list, where you can switch the list between 2.4GHz and 5GHz. If I set the frequency to 2.4GHz alone, I won't be able to see any of the 5GHz, and vice versa (of course, you need to have both 5GHz and 2.4GHz networks around you to verify the absence of them).
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Yeah, thanks. I didnt have to selecte anything, its just that there were no 5ghz networks around. Now with my new router it just appears as the rest. Amazing change respect to the oversaturated 2.4ghz. Have at home 100Mb and sometimes i was getting 2-3 Mb by wifi with around 30 wifi neighbor networks detected. Now im getting 104mb, exactly what i get by cable.
encephalonM said:
there is an easy fix if you have root.
use "sqlite installer for android" (free in google play)
to install sqlite.
open terminal (download app from google play)
type
1. su
2. sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db "UPDATE global SET value='us' WHERE name='wifi_country_code'"
or in other words change value from "il" (or ur country) to "us"
in "/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db"
table "global"
column "value"
where name = "wifi_country_code"
and your 5Ghz network will show up.
worked for me in cloudyflex 2.4.
there is a rumor that it will go back to the original value after reboot, but I haven't done reboot since I change it so ...
you can also do it with sqlite3 manager app
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any way to make this command run on boot automatically?
I have CloudyG2 2.2
930U FIRMWARE
Those of you on Sprint that have been locked into the Sprint only firmware now can go back to the beloved U firmware...or flash a carrier firmware of your choice. If you are still on b4, I would stay, but if not, now is the chance to install the U firmware.
Check your current bootloader version. You may not be able to odin carrier firmware after install the U firmware.
I'll put the files in this Google Drive folder
1. Download Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD.zip (Check Odin Folder)
2. Download SM-G930U_B.zip this is the newest U firmware (Check G930U Firmware Folder)
SM-G930U_A.zip if you are on 'A' firmware and want to go back to carrier
SM-G930Ub9.zip if you are on '9' firmware and want to go back to carrier
3. Extract both zips
4. Open Odin
5. Place the files from SM-G930Uxxxxxxxx.zip into the correct BL, AP, CP, CSC blanks.
6. Put phone into download mode (power, home, volume down)
7. Connect phone to computer. Odin should now say phone is added. If not, install the Samsung phone drivers
8. Press START. This process will take about 10 minutes
9. Phone will reboot with new U firmware and Oreo installed.
HotSpot
1. download the QuickShortcutMaker app from the playstore.
2. Search for lte
3. Expand com.test.LTEfunctionality
4. Click on the new com.test.LTEfunctionality
5. Press Try
6. Scroll to LTE APN Settings
7. Click APN2 LTE internet (may be different outside of sprint)
8. Scroll to APN Type
9. Add " ,dun " The line should show read < default,mms,dun >
10. Click 3 dots to save
Random Questions/Answers:
1. Is it multi-csc? Yes, it should support any US carrier if your phone is carrier unlocked
2. Wifi Calling/VoLTE supported? Wifi Calling=yes; VoLTE=not sure, sprint doesn't support it.
3. Are XXX bands used with my carrier unlocked? All bands with major US carriers appear to be working. You can follow this guide for unlocking additional LTE bands to confirm or unlock more international bands. Change the dial code for the USB settings to ##3424#
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The "U" Firmware will work on any G930 Galaxy S7 (basically, USA variants) and is the Samsung Galaxy Touchwiz OS without carrier bloat. There is Samsung Bloat, but some can be uninstalled or disabled with a program like Package Disabler Pro or just disable it under application manager.
This should not trip Knox and will allow you to flash back to your original stock firmware. Warranty should not void, but I'm not responsible for bricked devices, exploding batteries, crying babies, Earth crushing meteors. If you have a question, best to ask it first!
There is an OTA to PG9 after you install this firmware. Feel free to upgrade after you flash this!
Installation:
1. Download
Updato Firmware Website or Sammobile Firmware Website or PL2 Firmware Google Drive (post 365 for MD5)
2. Extract files. May be best to download files over a wired connection!
3. Open ODIN and place the BL; AP; CP; CSC from the rar in the corresponding slots.
4. Place phone in download mode. Power + Vol Down + Home
5. Connect Phone to computer
6. Odin should recognize your phone. If not, you need to download and install the Samsung Driver Files
7. Press Start
8. It should flash the "U" Firmware.
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Pit Mapping Error Fix
1. Download the Pit File Here
1a. You will have to down the Sprint PE1 firmware from Pit File Here or Pit File Here
The bootloader changed from v3 to v4 after the PGx update. If you are going to odin the latest firmware, you shouldn't have any issue. Going back to PGx to PCx/PEH will require this.
2. In Odin click the tab that says "Pit"
3. Odin will pull up a Warning dialogue. Click ok.
4. Click the long rectangular "Pit" button to select the pit file
5. Select the file that says "HEROQLTE_USA_SPR.pit" from the files you downloaded from my link.
6. With the pit file nw included, Add the AP, CP, and CSC files again and flash. (may need to reboot and go back into download mode)
7. Now odin the older 'U' firmware
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You cannot root this firmware with the Sprint model. Here are some apps that will give you some root/xposed features without them.
HotSpot
1. Download Shortcut Master Lite
2. Search for LTEfunctionality
3. Click on com.test.LTEfunctionality
4. Launch
5. Scroll down to LTE APN Setting
6. Add " ,dun " to APN2 LTE and EHRPD internet under APN type. That line should read default, mms, dun when you finish.
7. Native Hotspot should work. You may have to do this hack again if you update Profile.
Ad Blockers
None of these block ads on Youtube completely. Some will let you route through their servers to filter ads on Youtube via a VPN.
1. Adhell Uses Samsung Knox to block ads and trackers. Blocks most things on webpages and apps (no youtube), but saves a ton a battery since it doesn't require VPN. Also, it is FREE and well supported!
2. Disconnect Pro Similar to Adhell, but a paid app. Search the Galaxy App Store to buy it. Uses Samsung Knox too.
3. Ad Guard. Best I've used, but is a paid app for the good features.
4. AdClear. Some have had success with this, I've had mixed results.
5. BlockThis! Works well, but caused issues on some webpages.
Youtube Ads
This doesn't block ads, but it does silent and auto skip them. Cygery
Skip Tracks With Volume Keys
1. Frinky Music Controller Allows you to skip tracks with screen off.
2. Noyze Not sure if still being developed, but works. Let's you skip tracks by long pressing with screen off.
Voicemail Issue
I use Google Voice, so this worked for me. It is/was free to integrate your number with Google Voice...highly recommend if they still do it.
Install this apk for Sprint Visual Voicemail apk It will give you an error, but will take away the annoying voicemail notification. Then you can just hide the notification in the android settings and your problem will be solved. May work if you have regular voicemail, but probably not since it needs to write to system.
Doze Related
Remember to whitelist apps you want running in the background...like Pandora, Google Music, etc. I would leave them off at first and if it cuts off when the screen is off, you need to white list it.
For me, these both work best together and I saw a difference running both as opposed to either solely.
1. ForceDoze puts your phone into doze mode without the motion detectors and 30 minute wait. Great app! Does require you to install adb (adb installer) since you have to run a command to get it to run properly. Check Disable motion sensing and turn off while charging
2. Greenify The auto hibernation works great if we had root, but we don't. It works, but can be extremely annoying at times and can drain battery because it may continuously try to force stop/close an app you greenify. Plus, it will take a few seconds to re-unlock your phone immediately after you turn off the screen. However, I use it with force doze for the aggressive doze. I saw a difference in battery life by using them both.
Other Tips
Besides the obvious of gmail/facebook/whatspp/twitter/snapchat syncing
1. Turn off wi-fi scanning
2. Back up my data for Samsung and Google under back up and reset
3. Turn off some features under advanced features in settings...for example, palm swipe to capture if you never use it
4. Location History under Location
5. Change locating method...I leave mine on GPS, wi-fi, mobile, but some people want more battery life and turn it off.
6. Turn on developer options and change animations to 0.5
7. Turn off Always on Display under settings > display. I like it, so I leave it on...but takes about 2% an hour
Old stuff
Has anyone tried the 930U firmware for our Sprint phones (930P)? They seem to have success with it (935U) over at the Sprint S7 Edge forums.
On the Edge forums, they said you can root, but it messes with LTE/call abilities. However, it removes all Sprint bloatware and apparently allows for hotspot tethering.
According to the Edge forums, it is the universal firmware, so it should work on any qualcomm chipset phone. The firmware is for the Galaxy S7 Special Edition ( Link to Sprint site about it )
Anyway, here is the thread on the AT&T forum about it if you are interested. Didn't see a thread or info about here, so I was just wondering.
1. Download
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B17W2gA_VROXV0M1NTZSaUxaajQ/vieworhttps://mega.nz/#!Gp9gXYKY!CQV9FcZTiW7wf9vUeEtUck-5mF_QOQFy-vbcjRrd5kA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
AdHell AdBlocker
1. Download two apk files from this folder
2. You need a Samsung Key
Sign in here with your Samsung account.
Go here to view your keys or generate new ones.
Click on Generate License Key. (Left corner)
Go to Samsung SDK section.
Select Development license key
Give the key a name in Add a key alias
Press Generate license key
Copy the key. The key should start with KLM
I copied it into Google Keep 3. Install and Open the other apk that isn't adh3v3.1.1.236_79a11719.apk
4. Select an APK File
5. Go to the file name adh3v3.1.1.236_79a11719.apk
6. Click Common Edit
7. Change the package name to com.XXXXXXXX.XXXXXXXXX replace the Xs with random letter/numbers. remember the first set has 8 replacements and the second set has 9.
8. Press Save
10. Click Install
11. Give permissions if asked
12. Click Enable Admin inside Adhell
13. For the code, put in the KLM key you just created
14. Accept the Samsung terms
15. Adhell should be working
Credit for links above (let me know if I left you out):
Ae3NerdGod
Tom Barrasso
Snoop05
cygery
Suyash Srijan
epicman_1200
turbozapekanka
jrkruse
micallan_17
If you have a good tip or trick, let me know and I'll add it to the OP for easy reference.
I flashed it on my G930P and its working very well. Samsung pay is also working. The only problem is that it didn't get the latest security update. Hope this helps.
After flashing...does data, calling, texting and all that work fine?
Euronymous88 said:
After flashing...does data, calling, texting and all that work fine?
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Ive had this issue..i tried to find a way around it but nope, as soon as i flash the root file my phone reboots and all services r gone
shooterlgk said:
Ive had this issue..i tried to find a way around it but nope, as soon as i flash the root file my phone reboots and all services r gone
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Yeah, that's a known issue about rooting the U firmware
What if I just flash the U firmware and don't root? Would data and all that work then?
Euronymous88 said:
What if I just flash the U firmware and don't root? Would data and all that work then?
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Yea it works that way..but once u root it, it breaks everything
shooterlgk said:
Yea it works that way..but once u root it, it breaks everything
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Can you Edit APN setting so the Hotspot will work or APN setting still Grey, I'm talking about flashing the Rom without Root, can I edit APN Setting?
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lvpre said:
Has anyone tried the 930U firmware for our Sprint phones (930P)? They seem to have success with it (935U) over at the Sprint S7 Edge forums.
On the Edge forums, they said you can root, but it messes with LTE/call abilities. However, it removes all Sprint bloatware and apparently allows for hotspot tethering.
According to the Edge forums, it is the universal firmware, so it should work on any qualcomm chipset phone. The firmware is for the Galaxy S7 Special Edition ( Link to Sprint site about it )
Anyway, here is the thread on the AT&T forum about it if you are interested. Didn't see a thread or info about here, so I was just wondering.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
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Can you Edit APN setting so the Hotspot will work or APN setting still Grey, I'm talking about flashing the Rom without Root, can I edit APN Setting?
Not without root on this firmware. Some have said Hotspot works without issue, but I had to use the hurry and turn it on at boot technique.
Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
Mine is unlocked atm, running on koodo network. I was wondering if I try it and if I want to go back for some reason, how do you do that and will I loose my unlock?
lvpre said:
Not without root on this firmware. Some have said Hotspot works without issue, but I had to use the hurry and turn it on at boot technique.
Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
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how do you do it man (the hurry and turn it on at boot technique), I tried it many times, it's not working, any useful tips to make it work for me, by the way I'm on (G930PVPU2APE1), I really like the Hotspot
ahmadxbox360 said:
how do you do it man (the hurry and turn it on at boot technique), I tried it many times, it's not working, any useful tips to make it work for me, by the way I'm on (G930PVPU2APE1), I really like the Hotspot
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That technique won't work with that version. I only got it to work on PE1 by rooting. I read that you can use PDAnet via the USB tether option.
lvpre said:
That technique won't work with that version. I only got it to work on PE1 by rooting. I read that you can use PDAnet via the USB tether option.
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Which version will it work, I can downgrade to an version except for AB5
Mine had the APN settings grayed out under Settings but I found another way to edit them so I could do the hotspot trick.
1. Download Shortcut Master Lite
2. Look for com.test.LTEfunctionality
3. Scroll down to LTE APN Setting
4. You can now edit your APN settings
colin0998 said:
Mine had the APN settings grayed out under Settings but I found another way to edit them so I could do the hotspot trick.
1. Download Shortcut Master Lite
2. Look for com.test.LTEfunctionality
3. Scroll down to LTE APN Setting
4. You can now edit your APN settings
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Awesome. And your stock, not rooted. And it let you turn it on and off without issue
Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
lvpre said:
Awesome. And your stock, not rooted. And it let you turn it on and off without issue
Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
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Yes. Running it Stock without root. Ran into the same problem like everyone else with root. Currently looking around trying ways to get it to work.
colin0998 said:
Mine had the APN settings grayed out under Settings but I found another way to edit them so I could do the hotspot trick.
1. Download Shortcut Master Lite
2. Look for com.test.LTEfunctionality
3. Scroll down to LTE APN Setting
4. You can now edit your APN settings
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I downloaded the app and searched but didn't find what you said to look for. I even used the search function and got no results.
Euronymous88 said:
I downloaded the app and searched but didn't find what you said to look for. I even used the search function and got no results.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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Weird. That's all I searched for in it and was able to. You must be on the G930U or G935U firmware for it to work.
colin0998 said:
Weird. That's all I searched for in it and was able to. You must be on the G930U or G935U firmware for it to work.
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you must be Rooted to Flash G930U or G935U, Right?
I just want the hotspot to work without Root
ahmadxbox360 said:
you must be Rooted to Flash G930U or G935U, Right?
I just want the hotspot to work without Root
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No. You flash the G930U firmware in Odin.
follow the steps here to install it.
Unlocking more bands (specifically band 12) is on the way, please be patient as there are a lot of bugs with having a modified modem firmware.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR DEVICE! YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID IF YOU FOLLOW THIS TUTORIAL!
This took like 2 weeks to figure out, I was about to give up, but then it worked. VoLTE on band 4 and 2 for T-Mobile in the USA!!
I have only tested this on my phone, but it should work on others (assuming it is still an A2). I have not verified if this works for phones converted to the 6X so if you want to try please be careful.
Alright, enough with the warnings and stuff.
1. First, enable usb debugging and plug your phone into your computer.
1. Download qpst and install it. You will also need this file . Just save it somewhere, we will use it in a minute.
2. run the following commands (note that you MUST be rooted to enable this. The mod survives returning to stock unrooted, and even survives OTA so you can unroot when finished if you want.):
'''
adb shell
su
setenforce 0
setprop sys.usb.config diag,serial_cdev,rmnet,adb
'''
3. once installed there should be an entry in your start menu. open the folder labelled qpst and select the program "PDC".
4. click the Device dropdown and select the Qualcomm device. (it may not show up first time, make sure you have installed the drivers for your device)
5. once you select your device you should see a lost of items, this can take a minute depending on the speed of your computer.
6. click the load button and select the mcfg_sw.mbn you downloaded earlier.
7. "Commercial-TMO" should now be a listing in the description. Highlight it and right click on it, hover over "SetSelectedConfig" and select "sub0". Let it load for a bit.
8. it should now say pending on the Sub0 column of the Commercial-TMO. Now click activate and let it load.
9. on your phone, you must disable reigon checking. To do so go to your phone app and type in the following: *#*#86583#*#*
10. reboot your phone.
This worked for me, I have not verified that it works for others yet, so if it works for you, please let me know. Also let me know of any bugs.
Shreenshots below
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Can this phone work on Metro PCS network
I tried and tried, but i cannot get PST to see my phone. I loaded qualcomm drivers and ADB drivers, nothing. Any suggestions?
Daha3ker said:
Unlocking more bands (specifically band 12) is on the way, please be patient as there are a lot of bugs with having a modified modem firmware.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR DEVICE! YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID IF YOU FOLLOW THIS TUTORIAL!
This took like 2 weeks to figure out, I was about to give up, but then it worked. VoLTE on band 4 and 2 for T-Mobile in the USA!!
I have only tested this on my phone, but it should work on others (assuming it is still an A2). I have not verified if this works for phones converted to the 6X so if you want to try please be careful.
Alright, enough with the warnings and stuff.
1. First, enable usb debugging and plug your phone into your computer.
1. Download qpst and install it. You will also need this file . Just save it somewhere, we will use it in a minute.
2.once installed there should be an entry in your start menu. open the folder labelled qpst and select the program "PDC".
3. click the Device dropdown and select the Qualcomm device. (it may not show up first time, make sure you have installed the drivers for your device)
4. once you select your device you should see a lost of items, this can take a minute depending on the speed of your computer.
5. click the load button and select the mcfg_sw.mbn you downloaded earlier.
6. "Commercial-TMO" should now be a listing in the description. Highlight it and right click on it, hover over "SetSelectedConfig" and select "sub0". Let it load for a bit.
7. it should now say pending on the Sub0 column of the Commercial-TMO. Now click activate and let it load.
8.on your phone, you must disable reigon checking. To do so go to your phone app and type in the following: *#*#86583#*#*
9. reboot your phone.
This worked for me, I have not verified that it works for others yet, so if it works for you, please let me know. Also let me know of any bugs.
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This sounds scary. I thought volte works on band 12. If the band is missing how would it work. How can you confirm it actually works.
Hi!
I am running into the same issue of two computers (Win 7 and Win 10) that cannot see the phone. Anyone willing to help in getting PDC to see the phone? Thanks!
I have a couple questions for OP
Will this prevent any OTA?
Could you also take a screenshot of 4g while on a call?
What bugs do you experience?
I definitely see that your method unlocks some options in phone info, in the screenshots, but it doesn't necessarily prove anything if you can't see 4g while in a call and see a difference in speed. I notice the difference in speed when trying to do things on a call while on 3g, so if I were to do this I would definitely be able to tell it worked or not.
mymeatb18 said:
I have a couple questions for OP
Will this prevent any OTA?
Could you also take a screenshot of 4g while on a call?
What bugs do you experience?
I definitely see that your method unlocks some options in phone info, in the screenshots, but it doesn't necessarily prove anything if you can't see 4g while in a call and see a difference in speed. I notice the difference in speed when trying to do things on a call while on 3g, so if I were to do this I would definitely be able to tell it worked or not.
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I would like to know this as well.
Ulver said:
I would like to know this as well.
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If you want a specific screenshot let me know, I have been using this for a while though with no issues. The Band 12 has a lot of tuning data required and may not be compatible with all a2 devices without buying tuning equipment. (I used a friend's and hoped this was not the case) :/ I will keep working on it though. All is not lost yet.
As for the device not showing in the computer, it does require root as of the pie update because xiaomi disabled diag mode by default... :/
To enable it in the pie update you need to enter the following in adb shell for it to show up in qpst:
su
setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb
Note, do not reboot yet, rebooting resets these values..
Then re- insert the phone into your computer and it should show up.
The nice thing is that this survives ota and root removal once put on so if you want ota you can have it, just unroot once you get the mod working.
Hi Daha3ker,
I tried to enable with the mentioned commands and still PDC cannot see my phone.
Daha3ker said:
If you want a specific screenshot let me know, I have been using this for a while though with no issues. The Band 12 has a lot of tuning data required and may not be compatible with all a2 devices without buying tuning equipment. (I used a friend's and hoped this was not the case) :/ I will keep working on it though. All is not lost yet.
As for the device not showing in the computer, it does require root as of the pie update because xiaomi disabled diag mode by default... :/
To enable it in the pie update you need to enter the following in adb shell for it to show up in qpst:
su
setprop sys.usb.config acm,diag,mtp,adb
setprop persist.sys.usb.config acm,diag,mtp,adb
Note, do not reboot yet, rebooting resets these values..
Then re- insert the phone into your computer and it should show up.
The nice thing is that this survives ota and root removal once put on so if you want ota you can have it, just unroot once you get the mod working.
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Can't seem to make the phone appear in PDC as well, I've rooted the device with magisk and have tried to input the commands as suggested but it is still not being detected...
This is what I have
Any word on this?
Update, with stock you need to enter the command
setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb
While the phone is plugged in to the computer for it to work. I was using a different set of debug tools.
I had to use the following command to get PDC to work.
su
setenforce 0
setprop sys.usb.config diag,serial_cdev,rmnet,adb
Im running Pixel Experience 20190320 rom with Magisk 18.1.
QPST 2.7.460
I used the QUD.WIN.1.1 Installer-10040.5 drivers on Windows 10 x64.
Could you unroot and relock bootloader and have this continue working and survive OTA updates?
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Looks like this survives a complete fastboot flash/relock. How would you reverse this and go back to stock?
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I want to switch back because sometimes when I make calls, it's high pitched and quiet. I can turn off voLTE to go back to the way it was, but would be nice to be stock again.
What bands it's unlocked?
In Brazil is primordial that b28 is unlocked to use Volte (700 MHz)
joaomiguelsm said:
What bands it's unlocked?
In Brazil is primordial that b28 is unlocked to use Volte (700 MHz)
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Doesn't unlock any bands, just enables voLTE on T-Mobile in the USA. Unfortunately, it's pretty buggy, maybe due to recent updates.
Ulver said:
Doesn't unlock any bands, just enables voLTE on T-Mobile in the USA. Unfortunately, it's pretty buggy, maybe due to recent updates.
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Oh, sad
This is the worst thin of Xiaomi in Brazil
PDC not recognizing phone
Hi,
I've been trying to get this working off and on for a couple of weeks. I can't get PDC to populate the drop down menu. I am able to get QPST to recognize the phone after doing :
su
setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb in an adb shell. After those commands, the Qualcomm driver loads (according to device manager). QPST configuration finds the phone on COM9. But when I load PDC I get nothing. Any thoughts? The voice calling on 2g in New York is horrible.
Thanks, Mike
mtrohan said:
Hi,
I've been trying to get this working off and on for a couple of weeks. I can't get PDC to populate the drop down menu. I am able to get QPST to recognize the phone after doing :
su
setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb in an adb shell. After those commands, the Qualcomm driver loads (according to device manager). QPST configuration finds the phone on COM9. But when I load PDC I get nothing. Any thoughts? The voice calling on 2g in New York is horrible.
Thanks, Mike
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im getting same problem... can solve??
pleaaaase... need help.
Enable 5G and DSS on OnePlus 8T
As you may or may not know OnePlus didn't add proper changes into EFS configs to allow us use 5G on every network in the world. This guide will help you unlock 5G access and DSS (Dynamic Spectrum Sharing) and doesn't require root access until you don't want to access 5G in SA (standalone) mode.
I'm NOT responsible to any damage you make to your phone. There's barely any chance to damage anything, but you've been warned.
Requirements:
EngineerMode apk installed on your phone.
USB Debugging enabled on your phone.
OnePlus drivers installed on your desktop.
QPST app installed on your desktop.
Qualcomm diagnostic drivers.
Downloads:
EngineerMode apk: ApkMirror
QPST app: Mediafire
Qualcomm drivers & my configs: GDrive
Instruction #1 - enable 5G:
On your phone, dial *#801# > use EngineerMode > enable Engineer Mode Toggle (ON) and connect your device to your Desktop via USB.
On your Desktop, open Device Manager. You should see two new 'other devices'. Update their drivers by: right click > Update Driver > Browse my computer [...] > Let me pick [...] > All devices > then browse for Qualcom diagnostic drivers you've downloaded & use qcmdm.inf > choose something called 'Android Modem 9018'.
Open QPST. You should see devices in Active Phones and Ports list. If not: Add new port > add two devices shown in the list. Then: Start Clients > QPST EFS Explorer and select SDX55 device. This may take a few seconds.
Once you see EFS Explorer go to /policyman, then copy to a separate folder following files as a backup: carrier_policy.xml, carrier_policy.xml_Subscription01.
Delete those 2 files from the EFS Explorer. Find my corresponding configs and copy them over to the /policyman.
On your phone, disable Engineer Mode Toggle, disconnect from your PC and reboot.
Once booted, dial *#*#4636#*#* > Phone Information > Set preferred network type to NR/LTE/TDSCDMA/GSM/WCDMA. Now you should have 5G NSA enabled.
* To enable (force) 5G SA, you have to use Network Signal Guru app to change NR5G Mode from NSA to NSA/SA or SA. But this will require root access.
You can make sure everything is working correctly by using CellMapper app and checking 5G Status. RESTRICTED means your plan doesn't allow you to use 5G, NOT_RESTRICTED means you are too far from the cell, try to move closer, CONNECTED means everything is working perfectly. However, this method isn't ideal - every software update or SIM card change you will loose all modifications.
Instruction #2 - enable DSS:
Dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) provides a very useful migration path from LTE to NR by allowing LTE and NR to share the same carrier.
Follow 1st and 3rd step from Instruction #1.
Once you see EFS Explorer go to /policyman and copy lte_feature_restrictions.xml file to your computer - we're going to edit it, so make a backup somewhere.
Open the file with a text editor of your choice.
You should see a section like this:
XML:
<plmn_list name="dss_plmns" ns="global">
228-01 505-01 505-11 505-39 505-71 505-72 204-04 262-01 262-06 204-16 204-20 232-03 232-07 204-04 311-480 240-02 238-06 240-01 206-01 204-08 204-12 204-18 204-69 238-01 238-10
</plmn_list>
These are the networks allowed to use DSS. Now you should go to MCC-MNC and find a proper mcc-mnc
codes for your network. Add them to the file as shown above.
Now you should find section looking like this:
XML:
<lte_feature name="NR_DSS">
<all_of>
<boolean_test name="carrier:dss_is_enabled" />
<serving_plmn_in list="dss_plmns" />
</all_of>
</lte_feature>
And change it to this:
XML:
<lte_feature name="NR_DSS">
<any_of>
<boolean_test name="carrier:dss_is_enabled" />
<serving_plmn_in list="dss_plmns" />
</any_of>
</lte_feature>
All you have to do now is to save the file, copy it over to the /policyman in the EFS Explorer and copy step 6. and 7. from Instruction #1. And that's it!
Remember: OP8T from different regions with support of the same 5G bands would sometimes not work in the NSA mode in your carrier network because of different ENDC combos and different LTE anchors. Check if your device would support your carrier network at cacombos.com.
More on how to properly edit carrier plicy files at MT-TECH Blog. Guide tested on KB2003: Play/P4, KB2007: T-Mobile and KB2005: Verizon.
Special thanks to:
Mr. Minh Truong
Mr. Abdullah Alshehri
Evenshop Themobilestore
Can you verify the driver model to install in step 2? The lowest number "MDM Diagnostics" model is 9031.
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I've found other diagnostic drivers with the "9018" in them, but they don't say MDM.
jefffeely said:
Can you verify the driver model to install in step 2? The lowest number "MDM Diagnostics" model is 9031.
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I've found other diagnostic drivers with the "9018" in them, but they don't say MDM.
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You should use qcmdm.inf and then browse for 'Qualcomm Android Modem 9018' (it should be right on top of the list). I will add this to the main post. Sorry, my bad
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You should use qcmdm.inf and then browse for 'Qualcomm Android Modem 9018' (it should be right on top of the list). I will add this to the main post. Sorry, my bad
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That fixed it, thanks!
Well I did all these steps and it made no difference for me. I still can't get 5g. I used to get it here and now I don't. I don't know if something changed on my phone or if a tower went down or what. The CellMapper app has zero 5g information in it for me, and I'm not paying $50 for the upgrade for Network Signal Guru to tell me more information. When I forced to 5G, I get absolutely nothing ):
When 5g was working it was only about 10mbps, and LTE is 100mbps, so it makes sense to stick with LTE for now. I was excited to be able to try out DSS though.
If nothing else, thanks for this guide. It was nice to get QPST up and running again. It had been a long time since I used it.
jefffeely said:
Well I did all these steps and it made no difference for me. I still can't get 5g. I used to get it here and now I don't. I don't know if something changed on my phone or if a tower went down or what. The CellMapper app has zero 5g information in it for me, and I'm not paying $50 for the upgrade for Network Signal Guru to tell me more information. When I forced to 5G, I get absolutely nothing ):
When 5g was working it was only about 10mbps, and LTE is 100mbps, so it makes sense to stick with LTE for now. I was excited to be able to try out DSS though.
If nothing else, thanks for this guide. It was nice to get QPST up and running again. It had been a long time since I used it.
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I saw you have KB2007 so you must be in the different region. If it got worse (no 5G at all) I suggest sticking to the MT-TECH.FI blog and trying to modify carrier policy files the way Mr Minh did.
The first time I was trying to get 5G working I used many guides with many configs but none of them worked. So I followed his instruction.
It seems like every model may have different configs. I'm sorry it didn't work for you
bemolx said:
I saw you have KB2007 so you must be in the different region. If it got worse (no 5G at all) I suggest sticking to the MT-TECH.FI blog and trying to modify carrier policy files the way Mr Minh did.
The first time I was trying to get 5G working I used many guides with many configs but none of them worked. So I followed his instruction.
It seems like every model may have different configs. I'm sorry it didn't work for you
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Sorry I wasn't clear, your guide didn't make things worse. I stopped receiving 5g at my house a couple weeks ago. I was just hoping your guide would bring it back.
In fact, I drove over to a tower today to test out your configuration. Worked great there!
jefffeely said:
Sorry I wasn't clear, your guide didn't make things worse. I stopped receiving 5g at my house a couple weeks ago. I was just hoping your guide would bring it back.
In fact, I drove over to a tower today to test out your configuration. Worked great there!View attachment 5165877
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Ah I see. Good to see it's working.
Maybe the carrier operator decided to move the cell away or upgrade it in the near future at you home place if it was such bad at performance. Who knows
bemolx said:
Ah I see. Good to see it's working.
Maybe the carrier operator decided to move the cell away or upgrade it in the near future at you home place if it was such bad at performance. Who knows
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I just flashed back to T-mobile's 011.0.1.3.KB09CB and 5g is back at my house, just only 5mbps lol. I am now suspecting that they changed the modem for 11.0.4.6 so that it would only switch to 5g if it had a stronger signal.
jefffeely said:
I just flashed back to T-mobile's 011.0.1.3.KB09CB and 5g is back at my house, just only 5mbps lol. I am now suspecting that they changed the modem for 11.0.4.6 so that it would only switch to 5g if it had a stronger signal.
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Can you extract and post here carrier policy files while you're on 11.0.1.3? I'm curious to see how do they look like.
bemolx said:
Can you extract and post here carrier policy files while you're on 11.0.1.3? I'm curious to see how do they look like.
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Here's the whole folder. I had already pulled it to compare lol.
I am on tmo using the 8t purchased at a tmo. Do i need this? I am on global rom.
kevkid said:
I am on tmo using the 8t purchased at a tmo. Do i need this? I am on global rom.
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T-Mobile's configs are different than mine, however my configs also work just like @jefffeely posted here.
If you're lacking 5G connectivity you can try either my or jefffeely's configs. It really depends how the carrier has developed the 5G architecture around you.
Can you explain something for me?
I deleted the whole policyman folder, and there was no difference, the phone functions as if there was no problem at all, so what is going on guys?
even 5G and Volte is working well
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Engineering Support said:
Can you explain something for me?
I deleted the whole policyman folder, and there was no difference, the phone functions as if there was no problem at all, so what is going on guys?
even 5G and Volte is working well
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Interesting. I would like to know that as well. Was it still gone after reboot?
I also want to know what made you decide to delete the whole folder
I can confirm that this guide worked on Verizon in the U.S, at least on the n5 band. However, 5G speeds are still slower for me than 4G. While it may prove more useful in the future, I don't think 5G is mature enough to replace 4G just yet.
Engineering Support said:
Can you explain something for me?
I deleted the whole policyman folder, and there was no difference, the phone functions as if there was no problem at all, so what is going on guys?
even 5G and Volte is working well
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That's kinda strange. I can't really tell what's going on, I wonder if you've rebooted your phone.
z9999xc said:
我根据你的方法尝试提取了中国地区氢的文件，希望这些XML可以帮助您完善此操作。
下载地址是
我试图根据您的方法在中国提取氮气文件。希望这些XML可以帮助您改进此操作。下载地址是
chinabackup.rar
drive.google.com
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Thanks for sharing it! I'll review this in the morning.
parker.stephens said:
I can confirm that this guide worked on Verizon in the U.S, at least on the n5 band. However, 5G speeds are still slower for me than 4G. While it may prove more useful in the future, I don't think 5G is mature enough to replace 4G just yet.
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It really depends how the 5G is developed at your location. I've tested NR NSA in different parts of a single city and sometimes it's worse than 4G too. As you said - not mature enough yet.
bemolx said:
Enable 5G and DSS on OnePlus 8T
As you may or may not know OnePlus didn't add proper changes into EFS configs to allow us use 5G on every network in the world. This guide will help you unlock 5G access and DSS (Dynamic Spectrum Sharing) and doesn't require root access until you don't want to access 5G in SA (standalone) mode.
I'm NOT responsible to any damage you make to your phone. There's barely any chance to damage anything, but you've been warned.
Requirements:
EngineerMode apk installed on your phone.
USB Debugging enabled on your phone.
OnePlus drivers installed on your desktop.
QPST app installed on your desktop.
Qualcomm diagnostic drivers.
Downloads:
EngineerMode apk: ApkMirror
QPST app: Mediafire
Qualcomm drivers & my configs: GDrive
Instruction #1 - enable 5G:
2. On your Desktop, open Device Manager. You should see two new 'other devices'. Update their drivers by: right click > Update Driver > Browse my computer [...] > Let me pick [...] > All devices > then browse for Qualcom diagnostic drivers you've downloaded & use qcmdm.inf > choose something called 'Android Modem 9018'.
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Hi,
I am stucked in the 2nd step.
I have a KB2003 and I can't update the devices with the driver you provided.
It says that the drivers are not compatible with the device.
I can't go further.
Thanks for your help.
docles
docles said:
Hi,
I am stucked in the 2nd step.
I have a KB2003 and I can't update the devices with the driver you provided.
It says that the drivers are not compatible with the device.
I can't go further.
Thanks for your help.
docles
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Have you tried disabling signature verification enforcement?
Are you sure you've enabled file transfer via USB?