Redmi 3s with lte? - Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers

So there is a version of the Redmi 3s and 3s prime that is sold in Mexico that supports 4g lte (called only 4g in here)...
I was wondering, does it have different hardware? Or were the antennas for mexican 4g already there and activated via software?
I'm really confused on the subject and can't find any info as to why some xiaomi phones work with mexican 4g(Which uses some bands that are also used in the us).
I'm considering buying this or the 4 prime and was wondering if there could be a way to activate global lte on the 4 primer later on.
I was also wondering if I NEED to buy the phone in here to be able to use the 4g or if I might be able to pick up a phone from aliexpress and have 4g too.
Hope someone can help me with this info

The hardware is different but you can also get the LTE (4G) version for Mexico on Ali Express.
In Mexico you use LTE band 2 (Movistar: 1900 MHz) and 4 (AT&T,TelCel: 1700 MHz). So when you want to buy a Redmi 3S on Ali, make sure you buy the Xiaomi Redmi 3S Special Edition. It supports the LTE bands needed in your country.

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Thanks! =)
I was reading on sites that list the specs of the device but couldn't find anywhere that said that it supported lte bands 2 and 4 so I was quite confused. Thanks a lot.

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[Q] How to check 4G capability on Redmi Note 4G?

Hi
I have Xiaomi Note 4G (China Unicom version) but I am unable to use it on FDD1800 band on Zong 4G network in Pakistan. I have a 4G SIM that works perfectly with my LG G2 D802 and Huawei E5375 (CMCC).
On the box its written both LTE TDD and FDD and it does show 1800 band but when I force it to LTE-Only using Phone Testing menu (*#*#4636#*#*), it goes to no service.
Is there a way I can test the phones capability regarding LTE FDD1800?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Regards,
Shoaib
shoaib.hadi said:
Hi
I have Xiaomi Note 4G (China Unicom version) but I am unable to use it on FDD1800 band on Zong 4G network in Pakistan. I have a 4G SIM that works perfectly with my LG G2 D802 and Huawei E5375 (CMCC).
On the box its written both LTE TDD and FDD and it does show 1800 band but when I force it to LTE-Only using Phone Testing menu (*#*#4636#*#*), it goes to no service.
Is there a way I can test the phones capability regarding LTE FDD1800?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Regards,
Shoaib
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I just got my redmi note 4g yesterday, And as ar as I can see, in the Upper left corner it writes "Carriername 4g". So that should indicate if it works.
Diferent version of redmi note 4g?
hello,
I'm thinking of buying the terminal , but I have a doubt
Viewing Page Xiaomi singapore , hongkong and taiwan offering a 4G LTE version band frequencies LTE 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 , but I see in different Chinese pages to buy it appears redmi note 4G LTE but only with frequencies LTE 1800/2100 .
Anyone know if there are two LTE versions as might ensure you have the frequencies that advertise in singapore, hongkong etc.
Thank you .
there are 2 versions of the phone. One that is domestic China 4G and then there is the export version that supports FDD-LTE/WCDMA/GSM. I am running a 4G version in Hong Kong and its fast. Not a huge diff from my Sammy Note 3. For the price its like giving it away. Only thing now is how reliable it is. Sammy is super reliable.
digi051669 said:
there are 2 versions of the phone. One that is domestic China 4G and then there is the export version that supports FDD-LTE/WCDMA/GSM. I am running a 4G version in Hong Kong and its fast. Not a huge diff from my Sammy Note 3. For the price its like giving it away. Only thing now is how reliable it is. Sammy is super reliable.
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Where can I purchase this Hong Kong version online? Please help me out

Redmi Note 2 TDD to FDD installing custom firmware

Hello, I found on Aliexpress some seller that claim that installing a custom firmware is possible to unlock all the LTE bands supported by Redmi Note 2, does anyone has experience about that?
Buying a Redmi Note 2 TDD which firmware should I install to unlock 4G LTE 1800mhz 2100mhz and 2600mhz bands ?
You can install without problems a Xiaomi.eu weekly. The base is from FDD firmware so you won't have problems
james3Italy said:
Hello, I found on Aliexpress some seller that claim that installing a custom firmware is possible to unlock all the LTE bands supported by Redmi Note 2, does anyone has experience about that?
Buying a Redmi Note 2 TDD which firmware should I install to unlock 4G LTE 1800mhz 2100mhz and 2600mhz bands ?
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I'd like to know if this is possible myself. I bought the Redmi Note 2 from gearbest. I live in the US. Even though the info says it's for worldwide use, it's not. I can only get 2G on this phone through all US carriers. This phone has LTE bands 1, 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41, enabled and that's it. I guess it's good for everywhere else besides the US for 3G and 4G.

Redmi 3s prime India not working in USA?

Hello,
I recently relocated to the USA from India. I love my Redmi 3s Prime, but unfortunately it does not work here; I assume some bands are not compatible.
Is there any way I can unlock all bands on this phone, so that I can use both in USA and in India? Appreciate any help I can get...
hello. you can use this wireless carriers and will work 2G-3G and 4G:
Access Wireless
Boost
Defense Mobile (GSM)
FreedomPop
Red Pocket Mobile (CDMAS)
Republic Wireless
Ring Plus
Rok Mobile (GSM)
Sprint
Tello
Ting (CDMA)
Virgin
ALL OF THIS ARE CDMA EXCEP WHEN SAY (GSM)
IF YOU DONT NEED 4G YOU CAN USE ALL USA CARRIERS EXCEP IWireless (Iowa Wireless)
Hi,
I have tried FreedomPop in my Redmi 3S Prime indian model. But It was not working.
I am not getting signal and it says No service.
Just want to know if any other CDMA carriers in USA works with Redmi 3S Prime indian made.
any help would be appreciated.
Regards.
Avinash.
Hey, I don't know how to unlock for carrier but hope this website can be helpful for you. willmyphonework.net

Is anyone getting 4G in the USA with the Xiaomi Mi A1?

I purchased the Xiaomi Mi A1 in Thailand and get a solid 4G signal on the AIS network. I'm heading to the states this summer and I was told that this phone may not have the proper radio bands to connect to 4G in the states. Is anybody using this phone in the states and what has your experience been? My first choice is TING and my second choice is Straight Talk.
I bought the Global version and I'm in the US and using it on Ting currently it supports band 4 LTE
I have the "Global" version and get 4G with T-Mo...on band 4.
That's great news, thanks!
I have the global version on Cricket and get 4G.

chinese version vs global version

I got a question . I am from Romania and i bought the chinese 6/64 version of Redmi Note 7. Will the 4G work in Romania? My network provider is Orange. How can i check this info?
Are the chinese and global version same when it comes to supported 4G bands?
And the second question is if you can install the global rom on a chinese version of Redmi note 7? Will the B20 for 4G be automatically unlocked when installing the global rom? Those accepted 4G bands are a software or hardware thing ?
Thanks in advance.
vendetta17 said:
I got a question . I am from Romania and i bought the chinese 6/64 version of Redmi Note 7. Will the 4G work in Romania? My network provider is Orange. How can i check this info?
Are the chinese and global version same when it comes to supported 4G bands?
And the second question is if you can install the global rom on a chinese version of Redmi note 7? Will the B20 for 4G be automatically unlocked when installing the global rom? Those accepted 4G bands are a software or hardware thing ?
Thanks in advance.
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check this out mate, it says here that the Chinese RN7 with LTE band B3 and B7 will work on Orange Network.. here's the link if you need all the info's regarding RN7 technical specs and comparisons. just navigate with the page and you'll find your answers:
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-7-4gb-64gb
B20 is available to Global version but not in Chinese variant..
Unfortunately, changing ROM won't change the modem ability to connect a band that it is not designed to manage. So, yes it is a hardware issue. The modem of the CN version of the Redmi Note 7 is probably able to manage the B20 technically speaking, but it doesn't have the proper embed instructions to do so. I have read some posts about flashing the modem. It is sometimes possible (when there is no hardware limitation), but honnestly, it is not something you can envisage to do by yourself right now, and until someone with good skills does it and share the method (if someone decides to challenge this someday...). The instructions are coming under binary codes. This is a real quest!
Buying a cellphone that doesn't manage the B20/800MHz in Europe is really a bad idea. B20 is the golden band in Europe, since this frequency allows the most performing penetration indoor, and offers the best distance range (about 15 km around the antenna communicationg on B20/800MHz versus barely 5 km around an antenna communicating on B7/2600 MHz). While using your phone in big cities, you will probably catch a B7/2600MHz or a B3/1800MHz signal on your network. But globally your experience won't be good. In many places where your friends using the same network will have a good signal, you will sometimes have a low signal or just no signal (or a switch to the 3G network). For example, when I check my LTE info right now, in a very dense area (Paris, where my network operates from B3, B7 and B20 antennas), my phone is connected on the B20. For sure, if my phone didn't manage the B20, it would connect alternatively to another available band. But if it "chooses" the B20, it means it's the best signal, so.... And now, imagine when you go to the countryside, where there are lessa ntennas, without being able to connect the antennas running the long distance range frequency... This can't be better.
Good luck, though.

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