I'm thinking about buying a captivate for my wife but she is on the Tmobile network... I am aware you can unlock the captivate fairly easy to be used on Tmobile but I was wondering if you lose any functionality in doing so. I know that some 3g phones will only get edge if unlocked for the opposite network. (like the iphone for tmobile only gets edge). Thanks in advance
Also!! My gf is getting a new phone that can't have data. But! I was wondering, if I give her my extra captivate(after I fix the cracked screen) can I unlawful ock it and give it to her without it asking for a data plan? And sorry op, but I didn't want to start a new thread
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goob1284 said:
Also!! My gf is getting a new phone that can't have data. But! I was wondering, if I give her my extra captivate(after I fix the cracked screen) can I unlawful ock it and give it to her without it asking for a data plan? And sorry op, but I didn't want to start a new thread
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If your phone is rooted you can unlock it permenently by installing galaxy_s unlock by helroz from the market as well as busy box. If you don't want the root option you may call at&t for that.
1.root your phone (search one click root for galaxy s and download to your pc)
2.download galaxy_s unlock & busy box
3.run busy box then galaxy_s unlock you must allow both apps with super user permission.
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If your phone is rooted you can unlock it permenently by installing galaxy_s unlock by helroz from the market as well as busy box. If you don't want the root option you may call at&t for that.
1.root your phone (search one click root for galaxy s and download to your pc)
2.download galaxy_s unlock & busy box
3.run busy box then galaxy_s unlock you must allow both apps with super user permission.
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I think at&t has both apps blocked from the market. any chance you have a link of them? I'll try 4shared in the mean time.
Ya I know about that!! But will tmobile realize that its a droid and put on a data plan? I already unlocked my phone in using now, but I just want to make sure.
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Ya I know about that!! But will tmobile realize that its a droid and put on a data plan? I already unlocked my phone in using now, but I just want to make sure.
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I don't know, maybe because smartphone do really need a plan I haven't tried it myself. maybea pre paid sim would do if t mobile have it.
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I don't know, maybe because smartphone do really need a plan I haven't tried it myself. maybea pre paid sim would do if t mobile have it.
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Alright! Thanks!
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You might wanna take a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995940
I have a captivate on tmobile and I am able to use the unsupported phones data plan for $10 per month. It's only 2g, but the point is that the network doesn't pick it up as an android phone and I'm fine with that. I doubt they'd make you get a data plan if you just used it without explaining anything because as far as I can tell the emei isn't registering with the network as an android phone.
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Ya I know about that!! But will tmobile realize that its a droid and put on a data plan? I already unlocked my phone in using now, but I just want to make sure.
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try disabling the mobile data in wireless settings before popping up your sim and use wifi only instead.
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try disabling the mobile data in wireless settings before popping up your sim and use wifi only instead.
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Ill try that
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I have been running my captivate on Tmobile since last August without any problems. It runs edge, but they have never noticed that I have an unlocked phone. $28 bucks a month is a steal for this phone.
yentlequible said:
I have been running my captivate on Tmobile since last August without any problems. It runs edge, but they have never noticed that I have an unlocked phone. $28 bucks a month is a steal for this phone.
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What features are you paying for? Text? Phone? Data?
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Good news, I finally got the captivate to unlock and accept the tmobile sim. Everything seems to be working fine so far. No data on the plan but using wifi til I add data. One thing I'm really curious about is.... Now that the phone is unlocked and working, If I flash a custom rom (say cognition) will I lose the "unlock" ?
*edit* forgot to say how I did it... I just simply flashed back to stock 2.1, master cleared,rooted, installed busybox and galaxy unlock app, used the #2 method with the unlock app and it worked. PATIENCE IS KEY! ===> It takes a good 2-4 minutes for the tmobile signal to kick in so it may seem as if the unlock failed but it just takes alot longer than the at&t signal to kick in.
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Good news, I finally got the captivate to unlock and accept the tmobile sim. Everything seems to be working fine so far. No data on the plan but using wifi til I add data. One thing I'm really curious about is.... Now that the phone is unlocked and working, If I flash a custom rom (say cognition) will I lose the "unlock" ?
*edit* forgot to say how I did it... I just simply flashed back to stock 2.1, master cleared,rooted, installed busybox and galaxy unlock app, used the #2 method with the unlock app and it worked. PATIENCE IS KEY! ===> It takes a good 2-4 minutes for the tmobile signal to kick in so it may seem as if the unlock failed but it just takes alot longer than the at&t signal to kick in.
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How!? I put in my gf sim and it said emergency calls only? Then when I tried to place a call, it said data connection not available? ! Seriously how did you do it?
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goob1284 said:
How!? I put in my gf sim and it said emergency calls only? Then when I tried to place a call, it said data connection not available? ! Seriously how did you do it?
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in wireless setting in your phone there is an option to scan and select wireless network simply scan after it will prompt you to select t-mobile or at&t since you want t-mobile select that option.
gorgy76 said:
in wireless setting in your phone there is an option to scan and select wireless network simply scan after it will prompt you to select t-mobile or at&t since you want t-mobile select that option.
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What is that sub menu exactly called? I never really dealt with that stuff. Can you please exapnd in full detail?
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goob1284 said:
What is that sub menu exactly called? I never really dealt with that stuff. Can you please exapnd in full detail?
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open menu settings
Select wireless & network
Select mobile network
Select network operator (phone scans network)
Choose t-mobile
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open menu settings
Select wireless & network
Select mobile network
Select network operator (phone scans network)
Choose t-mobile
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Thank you so much!!!))))
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Dont think anyone will have to worry about this much longer. Lol
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Hey my brother uses this phone as a backup phone but when I insert my similar into I am unable login gmail to make this phone work. Tmobile says I need to be on a special data plan and I do have data plan for my HTC hd2.
My question is...if I flash to a different rom from stock ..will I be able to use this phone?
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Get under a wifi connection and you'll be good to go
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Datfoooo said:
Hey my brother uses this phone as a backup phone but when I insert my similar into I am unable login gmail to make this phone work. Tmobile says I need to be on a special data plan and I do have data plan for my HTC hd2.
My question is...if I flash to a different rom from stock ..will I be able to use this phone?
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Your HD2 data plan is like for windows, the G1 needs the android one.
And no flashing another rom doenst work neither because is the unique IMEI number that they take in count, so in resume they will always knows that you have the G1
Maybe search for how to activate a g1 without a data plan. Might help. Just a blind shot though.
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ahem! i never get tired of posting this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=452316
Im selling my phone to a friend who has tmobile where can i find out how to unlock the network so it may be used on tmobile instead? I searched but only found people saying 3G will not work wich is not a big deal for him.
Ok so goto market and download Galaxy_S Unlock by Helroz. Will only get Edge network.
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^What he said. Any ATT phone will only get edge on Tmobile.
ConeyKiller said:
Ok so goto market and download Galaxy_S Unlock by Helroz. Will only get Edge network.
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Thank you I tried it but im getting a reboot after I press step two, it says to press step two if my unlock code is FFFFFFF which it is...
I think I did it not sure I looked under networks and tmobile was there I will have to snag his sim card to test if it works. Not bad sold my cappy with a broken power button remapped to the down volume key for $125
So I switched to pre paid and I'm loving it. I get the same speeds as on a plan,(my area sucks) but unlimited data, for less money. 2 thumbs up!
What carryer you on? What was the specific plan?
So that we may all have a lookieloo and benefit from your shared joy
AT&T $50 unlimeted go phone. Buy a crappy phone activate it and then put the sim in your thrill,but you gota activate it on the crappy phone. Don't tell them your using a smart phone.
Or straight talk for 45/mo
Just order an att compatible sim card from them and your good yo go... full 4g
And so I have spoken it.. and so it shall be.
What r u running I just got one on prepaid stock it doesn't work on data.
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I'm running thrillseeker. If you activate the sim through the thrill then att knows your on a smart phone and want to charge you extra for data. activate the sim through an old crappy go phone and it will work.
Never knew that!
Just a quick question, If I got a Skyrocket. Activated on a crappy phone, then got the prepaid thing for AT&T would I get 4G LTE speeds if my area has it or no.. Thank you
IDK? Not sure how all that works? The pre paid card says 3g???
hackedout said:
I'm running thrillseeker. If you activate the sim through the thrill then att knows your on a smart phone and want to charge you extra for data. activate the sim through an old crappy go phone and it will work.
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I tried this but cant get data havent updated to gb yet
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Have you got data turned on in the phone settings? Call att, the squeeky weel gets the grease. Mines working fine.
hackedout said:
Have you got data turned on in the phone settings? Call att, the squeeky weel gets the grease. Mines working fine.
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Don't see what at&t would do to help me use a smartphone on a plan I shouldn't? Ima try to update to GB tonight see how it goes.
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Trekfan422991 said:
Or straight talk for 45/mo
Just order an att compatible sim card from them and your good yo go... full 4g
And so I have spoken it.. and so it shall be.
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what exactly does one have to do to get that? straight talk? what is this demon magic?
ebatr8 said:
I tried this but cant get data havent updated to gb yet
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Do a quick search on APN's settings . Might shed some light on your problem.
Cab121 said:
Do a quick search on APN's settings . Might shed some light on your problem.
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Found a couple but couldnt get them to work
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hackedout said:
So I switched to pre paid and I'm loving it. I get the same speeds as on a plan,(my area sucks) but unlimited data, for less money. 2 thumbs up!
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Can you screen shot your apns please wanna try to get this running thanks if you can I appreciate it
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Dose data work oon the crappy phone? If it works on the crappy phone it should work on the thrill.
One more question.. since its prepaid we cant use keep the same number that ive been using, right? Cuz id really like to keep my number):
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I didn't get to keep my old num. but it was because mine had been turned off for a while. I could of kept my old num. if it had been available.
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I didn't get to keep my old num. but it was because mine had been turned off for a while. I could of kept my old num. if it had been available.
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So how bout those apn settings op, I set up thrill seeker finally on a gingerbread and I couldnt get data to work on either gingerbread or froyo share the wealth man.
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It should be setting the apn for ya but Ill find and upload the settings. Their the same as all the rest of the roms use.
Has anyone tried the RoamControl app on the stock One? (non rooted)
Just want to run stock for a little while to make sure everything works well when I get my phone next week. I will be rooted shortly after, but I do like the widget on that app to switch roaming modes.
Peace.
mrshades812 said:
Has anyone tried the RoamControl app on the stock One? (non rooted)
Just want to run stock for a little while to make sure everything works well when I get my phone next week. I will be rooted shortly after, but I do like the widget on that app to switch roaming modes.
Peace.
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You have to be rooted to use roam control
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You have to be rooted to use roam control
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No you do not. I used it on my EVO 4g and 3D before I got root on those devices. It even states that it will work on some non rooted phones on their website. I sent an email to the dev, but I don't expect him to get back to me before I get the phone. Lol
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I used it today and it works great.
allynsky said:
I used it today and it works great.
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Great news! Thanks for the reply!
allynsky said:
I used it today and it works great.
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I tried it on my unrooted HTC one, the app takes very long time to try roaming, but fails. I checked it under about, it says "Not roaming". How did you make it work, thanks.
I'm rooted, using v 1.4 of roam control which had been reported to work with the one.
my set up: using PRL 01115
Mobile data > network mode > automatic
Domestic voice and data are checked.
I am able to force the phone to roam and the roaming 3g speeds are at least double that of sprint's 3g speeds.
hope that helps.
mntbkr said:
I'm rooted, using v 1.4 of roam control which had been reported to work with the one.
my set up: using PRL 01115
Mobile data > network mode > automatic
Domestic voice and data are checked.
I am able to force the phone to roam and the roaming 3g speeds are at least double that of sprint's 3g speeds.
hope that helps.
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Thanks.
So it appears we can no longer use RC on multiple devices with the same activation code.
They are offering RC for $1.00 for a short time so jump on it
I have it installed on my HTC Evo LTE and my HTC One
just purchased it and it works great on my htc one
spurfan33 said:
just purchased it and it works great on my htc one
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The newest 2.8 update fixed all the licensing problems for me, but their support was frankly atrocious and did not get back to me at all. By the time they pushed the 2.8 update, my 7 day window for a refund had expired, so I wasn't able to refund/rebuy at the $1.
I have no problem with paying a dev for their work, but keep in mind that their e-mail support seems very hit and miss, which is poor form.
I'm using an unlocked note 4 on AT&T(phone was to t mobile when I got it) I can't seem to get LTE does anyone know why or how to get LTE to work? 4G speeds are really slow too.
TheUnknown96 said:
I'm using an unlocked note 4 on AT&T(phone was to t mobile when I got it) I can't seem to get LTE does anyone know why or how to get LTE to work? 4G speeds are really slow too.
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Are you using service through AT&T or using a AT&T sim through Straight talk or some other subsidiary? I would also look into the apn settings and make sure it is setup properly.
strider5236 said:
Are you using service through AT&T or using a AT&T sim through Straight talk or some other subsidiary? I would also look into the apn settings and make sure it is setup properly.
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I'm using it with my AT&T service. What should it be (apn settings)
TheUnknown96 said:
I'm using an unlocked note 4 on AT&T(phone was to t mobile when I got it) I can't seem to get LTE does anyone know why or how to get LTE to work? 4G speeds are really slow too.
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Easy fix. Use the apn from my screen shots below.
The use LTE Discovery to reboot your modem. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.simplyadvanced.ltediscovery
Then enjoy your LTE
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Now I can't get service , i followed all the settings you had.
ShrekOpher said:
Easy fix. Use the apn from my screen shots below.
The use LTE Discovery to reboot your modem. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.simplyadvanced.ltediscovery
Then enjoy your LTE
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OK so I get service now but not data, not even 4G.
TheUnknown96 said:
OK so I get service now but not data, not even 4G.
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Did you download and use the LTE Discovery App? It needs to reset your modem. Also double check to make sure you entered the apn exactly the same. No phantom spaces, etc. There should be no spaces in the "apn type".
If you still aren't getting data I have one more apn you can try.
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ShrekOpher said:
Did you download and use the LTE Discovery App? It needs to reset your modem. Also double check to make sure you entered the apn exactly the same. No phantom spaces, etc. There should be no spaces in the "apn type".
If you still aren't getting data I have one more apn you can try.
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I get 4G only on the "nextgenphone"
LTE discovery doesn't do much but turn off my service and turn it on but still then I only get 4G.
ShrekOpher said:
Did you download and use the LTE Discovery App? It needs to reset your modem. Also double check to make sure you entered the apn exactly the same. No phantom spaces, etc. There should be no spaces in the "apn type".
If you still aren't getting data I have one more apn you can try.
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I'm gnna put screenshots, are you able to get lte ?
I have no problem getting LTE on my Note 4 using AT&T'S network.
Screen shots below. I gets decent speeds, not the crazy 40 mbs like some people get, but that is mainly because of the area I live in.
If I am closer to the city I get 35 to 50 mbs down load and 10 to 15 upload.
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I am using a T-Mobile Note 4 on ATT network and have no issues. First of all make sure LTE is enabled on your number/simcard. If not call the customer care and ask them to enable LTE on your line. They will ask your device IMEI number and then enable it. If not u will only get a 4G signal on your phone
If you are having trouble getting data on your device, then use these APN settings
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I am using a T-Mobile Note 4 on ATT network and have no issues. First of all make sure LTE is enabled on your number/simcard. If not call the customer care and ask them to enable LTE on your line. They will ask your device IMEI number and then enable it. If not u will only get a 4G signal on your phone
If you are having trouble getting data on your device, then use these APN settings
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I have tried that one already :/
The service rep said this "You are getting LTE on your other lines. Because the device that being use on the line is sync on your account. Since the device that is sync on the line that ends with 1521 is the iPhone 6 Plus. The Note 4 does not receive data service. Because it is registered on the iPhone 6 plus." how legit is that?
If u have a phone on contract on that line, then I use guess it is difficult. Or you can go to an ATT store and say that u lost your sim card. Ask for a new one and say that it is for an Android LTE smartphone.
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krishelnino said:
If u have a phone on contract on that line, then I use guess it is difficult. Or you can go to an ATT store and say that u lost your sim card. Ask for a new one and say that it is for an Android LTE smartphone.
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Just got a new Sim card and still no LTE , I'm starting to give up on this phone
TheUnknown96 said:
Just got a new Sim card and still no LTE , I'm starting to give up on this phone
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According to this thread, you also have to go to settings, more networks, mobile networks, network mode and change to LTE/WCDMA/GSM.
I just bought a T-Mobile Note 4 to use on AT&T, but I am waiting for an unlock code. I really hope I don't have any issue.
Sher The Love said:
According to this thread, you also have to go to settings, more networks, mobile networks, network mode and change to LTE/WCDMA/GSM.
I just bought a T-Mobile Note 4 to use on AT&T, but I am waiting for an unlock code. I really hope I don't have any issue.
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Let me know if you get LTE
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Let me know if you get LTE
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Will do, but it might be a few days. Guy I bought it from requested the unlock code on Monday and still hasn't received it. Third parties are taking forever too.
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I know people are successfully getting LTE on T-mobile Note 4 on AT&T service, though I am not sure which APN settings they're using. Looks like there are at least 3 in this thread to try... but it may be a block from AT&T ? I can't imagine that's the case, but I honestly don't know exactly how much control they (AT&T) have over what bands a given sim card can receive if its not matched to the imei on file in their system? I guess a lot?
OFF TOPIC: How much did you guys pay for the unlock codes? (curious)
LTE works great on this phone with AT&T service. Been using it without issue for months.
I don't know why this person is having issues. Only thing I can think is that the Sim card is bad.
Paid $30 for the unlock.
My AT&T account doesn't even show a smart phone. See the screen shot below. As long as it says LTE device then it's not AT&T causes the problem.
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ShrekOpher said:
LTE works great on this phone with AT&T service. Been using it without issue for months.
I don't know why this person is having issues. Only thing I can think is that the Sim card is bad.
Paid $30 for the unlock.
My AT&T account doesn't even show a smart phone. See the screen shot below. As long as it says LTE device then it's not AT&T causes the problem.
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I don't know why I'm having issues honestly. I'm trying everything that's thrown at me , I even got a new Sim card yet no LTE. I don't even care if it shows LTE indicator , but it's that my speeds are so slow. 2-5mbps download while on my iPhone 6plus I would get 50mbps download.