Hi Guys,
I ended up getting this phone as a replacement for my 4s which I absolutely hate.
The phone is stock unlocked to work with Tmobile but I dont get 4g LTE and I also cant tether. I asks me to put in a Verizon Sim Card in order to be able to tether even with FoxFi.
Should I root in hopes to atleast be able to tether. I dont think it's possible to get 4G LTE bands on the Verizon edition (yet) which is a bummer. I love the phone so far it's just these two things... oh and that hideous Verizon logo on the top right but I cant do anything about that.
Xplic1T said:
Hi Guys,
I ended up getting this phone as a replacement for my 4s which I absolutely hate.
The phone is stock unlocked to work with Tmobile but I dont get 4g LTE and I also cant tether. I asks me to put in a Verizon Sim Card in order to be able to tether even with FoxFi.
Should I root in hopes to atleast be able to tether. I dont think it's possible to get 4G LTE bands on the Verizon edition (yet) which is a bummer. I love the phone so far it's just these two things... oh and that hideous Verizon logo on the top right but I cant do anything about that.
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I would root if there was a real need. I have LG G2 (Tmobile) I will root for one reason and thats ARU so I can use it on my Appradio 3.
When available for Note 3 from Verizon?
Never or spring 2015.. No one knows if or when we will get the update. Verizon is always so slow. The newer devices verizon dont even have the update. I personslly doubt we will ever see it.
I am currently looking for a new phone, and I want to ensure that I will be able to use Foxfi on it. I am on Verizon, and I am currently looking into a Samsung Galaxy S5. Does anyone know if Foxfi works on this?
I am also open to the possibility of an S4 or the LG G3.
Foxfi On the S5
Foxfi works for me on my S5. I've recently gotten a notification of an update (I'm already running LP and it works fine), but I don't want to update again without confirmation that it still works. Phone is the only internet I have. Good luck to you.. should work fine on the S5.
klueken said:
I am currently looking for a new phone, and I want to ensure that I will be able to use Foxfi on it. I am on Verizon, and I am currently looking into a Samsung Galaxy S5. Does anyone know if Foxfi works on this?
I am also open to the possibility of an S4 or the LG G3.
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I've read that since I have an AT&T Note 3, I would receive updates even tho I'm on cricket. This did not happen for me. I ODINd 4.4.2, and tried to get it to update OTA to 4.4.4 by changing the date forward. It wouldn't update. So on cricket, the N900A DOES NOT receive OTAs (neither has ANY AT&T device I have used on cricket or even on prepaid AT&T service on my tablets)). I got to lollipop via @Walter.White method however so that is not a big deal for me. Just letting other users know.
This is also the case for me while i have this unit on Tmobile.
pre4speed said:
I've read that since I have an AT&T Note 3, I would receive updates even tho I'm on cricket. This did not happen for me. I ODINd 4.4.2, and tried to get it to update OTA to 4.4.4 by changing the date forward. It wouldn't update. So on cricket, the N900A DOES NOT receive OTAs (neither has ANY AT&T device I have used on cricket or even on prepaid AT&T service on my tablets)). I got to lollipop via @Walter.White method however so that is not a big deal for me. Just letting other users know.
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It Worked
I have been running 5.0 rooted for like a week and a half. I miss xposed. Lollipop battery life is poor when compared to my old 4.4.2 with xposed. The battery stats screen is also crappy, I don't care how much battery is left, I want to know how much has been used for how long. I guess as far as stock rom goes it seemed pretty normal but it is hard to tell as I have a 10,000 Mah zero lemon battery. Lollipop does seem to run nice. I had some issues with google play I think, but they settled after being connected to the internet for awhile. I think there are some things that stuck from xsposed like my network says HOME (I had changed carrier label via Wanam) and also my core cpu min and max frequencies I had set with performance profile?. No frills cpu says that my minimum cpu speed is 1.2 Ghz when I deny root. Anyway I Just decided to downgrade....... 4.4.2 and exposed.
I ran nc2 flasher.
I RESTORED THE BACKUP OF SYSTEM AND DATA THAT I MADE PRIOR TO UPGRADE TO 5.0!
I wiped dalvik and cache? (The two that are least important)
Reboot!
Worked for me
Hoping to try some MOGA......
turpinator97 said:
Anyway I Just decided to downgrade....... 4.4.2 and exposed.
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Same here. Downgrading from 5.0 as I write this :/
pre4speed said:
I've read that since I have an AT&T Note 3, I would receive updates even tho I'm on cricket. This did not happen for me. I ODINd 4.4.2, and tried to get it to update OTA to 4.4.4 by changing the date forward. It wouldn't update. So on cricket, the N900A DOES NOT receive OTAs (neither has ANY AT&T device I have used on cricket or even on prepaid AT&T service on my tablets)). I got to lollipop via @Walter.White method however so that is not a big deal for me. Just letting other users know.
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I'm pretty sure you have to have an AT&T sim card in the phone for it to actually update via OTA, not just an AT&T variant of the phone.
NoFaQ said:
I'm pretty sure you have to have an AT&T sim card in the phone for it to actually update via OTA, not just an AT&T variant of the phone.
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I have found this to be partially true. I have an AT&T sim in my tablet, but it's prepaid and it also isn't receiving updates. So basically, not only does it have to be an AT&T sim, it also has to be postpaid service.
pre4speed said:
I've read that since I have an AT&T Note 3, I would receive updates even tho I'm on cricket. This did not happen for me. I ODINd 4.4.2, and tried to get it to update OTA to 4.4.4 by changing the date forward. It wouldn't update. So on cricket, the N900A DOES NOT receive OTAs (neither has ANY AT&T device I have used on cricket or even on prepaid AT&T service on my tablets)). I got to lollipop via @Walter.White method however so that is not a big deal for me. Just letting other users know.
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pre4speed said:
I have found this to be partially true. I have an AT&T sim in my tablet, but it's prepaid and it also isn't receiving updates. So basically, not only does it have to be an AT&T sim, it also has to be postpaid service.
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Thanks for the clarification. When I made the statement, I was referring to post-paid service, but I didn't even think about Pre-paid. It's nice to know since I'm thinking about getting my phone unlocked.
Yes, I think it's bull. It doesn't cost anything to them for a direct link off the web. Cricket customers should be able to get updates online. HTC provides up- date links if you're not OTA able
Kies should upgrade the phone, as should a place like best buy..it really isn't a big deal
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I just got a note 3 4.4.4 given to me... no interest in getting att service and it won't download via WiFi so same issue here. I can't figure out how to root it either..
No biggie. Phones still a beast
...but patiently waiting for root. Lol
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U have a att note 3? Root Ispossible
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Sorry If I come across as a newbie here, just looking for some help
I had to switch providers, so I paid off the contract on my USC S5, and got a new S5 from Verizon (Don't ask why lol, long story.)
I have a friend who I really want to give this USC phone to, but they are also on Verizon. I need to get her on this phone with her current plan preferably with the SIM she already has I really do hope this is possible, she could really use it.
I need to know how to go about getting it on her network. Do I need to Factory Unlock?
If so, How?
(I don't even know if it is locked)
Phone in question is currently rooted and running Cyanogen Mod 12.
SM-G900R4
16GB
Really do appreciate any input on this. Thank you