DISCLAIMER:
I'm from Belgium and English is not my native language, I am aware that my English is not great so please forgive me.
Hello,
I recieved my HTC One two weeks ago after waiting 2 months. It was a pain in the ass to get the phone.
Here in Belgium the phone is still not for sale so I had to buy the phone on a site from the Netherlands (algebeld.nl).
Now, here is the problem:
I wasn't aware that I was able to recieve 4G LTE in my region until a few days ago, I didn't know this because I never recieved 4G on my phone. Aparently I should recieve 4G and looked into the settings and everything is set to recieve 4G, so my settings are not the problem.
Another thing I noticed was that I am still on older software and didn't recieve the latest update, I'm still on 1.29.111.11.
This concerned me so I did some research and it turns out (not 100% sure though) that my device is branded to T-mobile, even though it is an unlocked device.
So the reason I can't connect to 4G is (I think) the radio module is clocked at a different frequency so I can't recieve 4G.
I was under the impression that I was buying an unbranded device so this kinda blows...
No 4G isn't the only problem, I will also have to wait for OTA's a lot longer.
So my question is:
Is there a way to solve this? I could root my phone in order to get the latest software but still if there comes an update which updates the hboot, it will check my cid and there will be a chance I won't be able to update my hboot and install the update.
If I could just solve the cid problem it would be awesome because 4G isn't THAT big of a deal, but it would be even better if there was a way to recieve 4G or totally debrand my device. I don't know if there is a way to solve this through software since it's the radio module that has a different frequency and that's a hardware problem :s
Anyway, thanks in advance!
Misterthomas32.
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Hi all,
I recently bought an unlocked international version of samsung galaxy S GT-i9000. I was able to use it with at&t sim card quite happily till now. Even the 3g worked on it. But from yesterday the at&t service keeps disconnecting after using for few hours. The network bars at the top right disappear and a blue disconnected sign appears. I cannot make a call or receive a call till I reboot my phone. In settings->about phone I see that the "Service" shows "Not in Service". When I reboot it gets back to "In Service".
Did anyone face this problem before? Is there any solution for it? My unlocked phone boots with T-mobile preset settings - is this problem because of that?\
Someone please help.
I've been using one on AT&T for quite a while without issue.
Ok. Thats encouraging. Did you change the software on it - like rooting or flashing other ROMS or still using the original touchwiz?
I donno why I am getting this error now..it worked fine last week.
vammov said:
Ok. Thats encouraging. Did you change the software on it - like rooting or flashing other ROMS or still using the original touchwiz?
I donno why I am getting this error now..it worked fine last week.
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I've flash several roms without issue.
Did you install anything recently before the problems occurred?
I just installed a Yahoo mail application and some online radios yesterday. Nothing on the software side like rooting or flashing. I am still using the samsung touchwiz that came with the device.
Looks like that yahoo mail app is the cause of the problem. Deleted that app 1 day back, and it seems to work smoothly for now without any disconnections. Thanks for pointing out to look at newly installed apps.
did you buy I9000 or I9000M ?
I9000 runs on 900/1900/2100
AT&T runs on 850/1900
I9000M runs on 850/1900/2100
vammov said:
Hi all,
I recently bought an unlocked international version of samsung galaxy S GT-i9000. I was able to use it with at&t sim card quite happily till now. Even the 3g worked on it. But from yesterday the at&t service keeps disconnecting after using for few hours. The network bars at the top right disappear and a blue disconnected sign appears. I cannot make a call or receive a call till I reboot my phone. In settings->about phone I see that the "Service" shows "Not in Service". When I reboot it gets back to "In Service".
Did anyone face this problem before? Is there any solution for it? My unlocked phone boots with T-mobile preset settings - is this problem because of that?\
Someone please help.
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Doesn't really matter I had stock/euro i9000and had no disconnects.. although sometimes I only got edge when there was no 850 3g. I now have i9000m and still get no disconnects.. and yes I am on at&t.
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I bought I9000 (not the M version). I am able to get the 3g HSDPA with 1900 frequency. I verified it online before buying the piece that 3g would run on one of the frequencies. The problem I had earlier was not with the 3g network, but with the actual cell phone signal which enables to make calls.
AllGamer said:
did you buy I9000 or I9000M ?
I9000 runs on 900/1900/2100
AT&T runs on 850/1900
I9000M runs on 850/1900/2100
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I had this problem for a while after I flashed one of the firmwares.. the fix i think i used was to change the settings on the phone from KOR to BMC.. I forget how to do this..
it was one of the *#1234#* type codes.. Anyone remember?
I guess I was early in thinking everything is alright. The problem started again- it gets disconnected once in a while and I have to restart the mobile. Hey dapoktan, can you please remember what you did earlier to get rid of it? If we change the firmware does it help? I am waiting for samsung's android 2.2 update, hope they at least release it by Nov 11th (as mentioned in one website)
dapoktan said:
I had this problem for a while after I flashed one of the firmwares.. the fix i think i used was to change the settings on the phone from KOR to BMC.. I forget how to do this..
it was one of the *#1234#* type codes.. Anyone remember?
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dapoktan said:
I had this problem for a while after I flashed one of the firmwares.. the fix i think i used was to change the settings on the phone from KOR to BMC.. I forget how to do this..
it was one of the *#1234#* type codes.. Anyone remember?
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*#272*HHmm#
Thanks every one for your suggestions.
Before applying nailer's suggestions, I just saw I could update the firmware to froyo by doing a registry hack in kies http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S_Series#Installing_firmware_for_different_country. So just gave it a try and currently got froyo.
Have been using froyo since yesterday and no recurrence of the problem till now. I also successfully rooted the device following http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/2384-Rooting-FroYo-2.2 and applied Ryanza's lagfix 2.0 available in market. Looks fine for now and the phone runs excellently smooth.
Hello,
I bought my HTC One 2 weeks ago under the impression that it was an unbranded device. Turns out it's branded to T-mobile germany (I live in belgium) judging from my firmware number. This means the radio module in my device is clocked at a different frequency so I can't recieve 4G in my regio with my device :s
Is there any way to tweak the radio module or install some mod to be able to connect to 4G in my regio? I heard of people de-branding their phone but I don't know if it's out there for HTC One yet.
Thanks in advance!
Misterthomas32.
Hello everyone,
I have an AT&T branded HTC One that I received about 2 weeks ago. I haven't noticed until yesterday and today, but I am having some issues with LTE and was hoping someone could help, or point me in the appropriate direction. =)
Basically, about 2-3 times per day I lose the ability to load any apps or web pages that rely on an internet connection until I reboot the device. I don't have this issue on WiFi, only when my phone is connected via LTE (possibly HSPA+, but not tested). I have full signal during these times, and have received text messages and phone calls during these times, but completely lose the ability to get online.
Does anyone have any ideas? Is anyone else experiencing something similar? Again, when I reboot the phone is flawless and works just as fast as it did before. It's very frustrating.
Device: HTC One 32GB (US AT&T Branded)
First part of serial: HT34GW
Android Version: 4.1.2
Software Number: 1.26.502.10 (No updates available)
Kernel Version: 3.4.10
This phone is completely stock, locked, not rooted, unmodified original android. I had an HTC One prior to having this phone that was rooted and was running an international ROM, I didn't experience this issue with that device, but it could be because I was running a later version of the phone's software.
Long story short, I don't want to flash a custom ROM, only to find out the phone is defective and have to return it to HTC. Plus, I've been waiting patiently for s-off anyways so I can have a pseudo-developer edition phone. So I'd rather not flash anything unless you guys think it's a must.
Thanks,
RPelham
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Call up AT&T and see if they are having problems. It could be that. I am sure if there was a known problem with LTE on the One there would be a post about it on here. Did you try searching at all and seeing if anyone else is having problems. If you have only had the phone for a few weeks and are not unlocked/rooted bring it in and tell them to fix it for you.
RPelham said:
Hello everyone,
I have an AT&T branded HTC One that I received about 2 weeks ago. I haven't noticed until yesterday and today, but I am having some issues with LTE and was hoping someone could help, or point me in the appropriate direction. =)
Basically, about 2-3 times per day I lose the ability to load any apps or web pages that rely on an internet connection until I reboot the device. I don't have this issue on WiFi, only when my phone is connected via LTE (possibly HSPA+, but not tested). I have full signal during these times, and have received text messages and phone calls during these times, but completely lose the ability to get online.
Does anyone have any ideas? Is anyone else experiencing something similar? Again, when I reboot the phone is flawless and works just as fast as it did before. It's very frustrating.
Device: HTC One 32GB (US AT&T Branded)
First part of serial: HT34GW
Android Version: 4.1.2
Software Number: 1.26.502.10 (No updates available)
Kernel Version: 3.4.10
This phone is completely stock, locked, not rooted, unmodified original android. I had an HTC One prior to having this phone that was rooted and was running an international ROM, I didn't experience this issue with that device, but it could be because I was running a later version of the phone's software.
Long story short, I don't want to flash a custom ROM, only to find out the phone is defective and have to return it to HTC. Plus, I've been waiting patiently for s-off anyways so I can have a pseudo-developer edition phone. So I'd rather not flash anything unless you guys think it's a must.
Thanks,
RPelham
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I'm not sure what issue you're trying to convey. I've noticed that when I'm on a call, my LTE connection will disconnect and I will be left with only 4G/HSPA+. I've also noticed that it can take a few seconds to several minutes after the conculsion of a call before the LTE connection will be restored. I've noticed this on stock ROMs as well as custom ROMs. Are you saying that for a long period of time(until you reboot) after you take a call, you're not able to access the internet via cellular connection?
This seems to be a design intent by HTC on the device or AT&T as far as network connections go. This is likewise happening on my AT&T branded Samsung Galaxy S4(stock/not-stock). That in mind, I'm leaning towards this being an AT&T thing.
unremarked said:
I'm not sure what issue you're trying to convey. I've noticed that when I'm on a call, my LTE connection will disconnect and I will be left with only 4G/HSPA+. I've also noticed that it can take a few seconds to several minutes after the conculsion of a call before the LTE connection will be restored. I've noticed this on stock ROMs as well as custom ROMs. Are you saying that for a long period of time(until you reboot) after you take a call, you're not able to access the internet via cellular connection?
This seems to be a design intent by HTC on the device or AT&T as far as network connections go. This is likewise happening on my AT&T branded Samsung Galaxy S4(stock/not-stock). That in mind, I'm leaning towards this being an AT&T thing.
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LTE does not support voice calls on most countries. What happens is that when you receive a call your connection would be downgraded to 3g speeds and upgraded back to LTE after you hang up. Search if AT&T supports Voice over LTE. My 2 cents say they don't support it.
unremarked said:
I'm not sure what issue you're trying to convey. I've noticed that when I'm on a call, my LTE connection will disconnect and I will be left with only 4G/HSPA+. I've also noticed that it can take a few seconds to several minutes after the conculsion of a call before the LTE connection will be restored. I've noticed this on stock ROMs as well as custom ROMs. Are you saying that for a long period of time(until you reboot) after you take a call, you're not able to access the internet via cellular connection?
This seems to be a design intent by HTC on the device or AT&T as far as network connections go. This is likewise happening on my AT&T branded Samsung Galaxy S4(stock/not-stock). That in mind, I'm leaning towards this being an AT&T thing.
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I'll give ATT a call and see what they say, it's not that I have no LTE while on a call, it's that even when I'm off of a call, and my signal strength is good and it shows I have LTE, my internet stops functioning. I get connection errors from the browser and apps.
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All,
I've been out of the Android loop for some time, I bought a HTC One M7 from T-Mobile UK (EE), it's a non contract/non payg model just the handset, I decided to switch providers and unlocked the phone with no issues.
However T-Mobile have modified the device somehow and locked the APN/MMS settings, I have put new ones in but it defaults to the T-Mobile (EE) settings, as I am using a Virgin sim card it sort of half works as it's on the same network. But I do not get MMS etc.
Also when I dial my voicemail it will no longer allow me to make calls until I remove the sim or reboot the phone which is annoying!
What I would really like to do is turn it in to a non carrier UK/EU device and get OTA updates from HTC.
I have looked and looked at information, but my head is fried, can anyone help me with this, OTA updates are important, I do not want any modified ROMS and I want to revert it to normal if I need to send it in for a repair.
Any advice would be gratefully appreciated.
So many people are reporting with the 3/1 sweep by AT&T, that they are blocking almost all Unlocked phones: See: Downdector Link We personally have a S10 (G973U1). AT&T is saying on this list: AT&T approved phone list that it is supposed to work. But like many other people "calls" end immediately, but we can text and data work. It is some sorta ploy by AT&T to force us to upgrade our phones. They want us all to upgrade to S22s. Anyway I was ranting. Anyway, if you look at that link, they are saying that the phone has to be on the latest software. The last update from AT&T or the manufacturer was in January. I checked the firmware site, and Android 11 is the latest in January. I'm wondering if there is some hack to get us on to '12' or something. An update might solve this issue. We know that a new SIM does not work. Calls seem to be rejected on the network, just based on the phone model or Android version.
We are aware that a version 12 is out there for the phone, just that firmware is not for our US-unlocked model yet. But maybe it can be hacked?
Edit: It appears this thread may be linked with this older one... But it is ever more pressing issue now:
S10 Unlocked phone with AT&T Firmware here they explain how, and the problems with flashing. This was back in 2019, so I'm not sure if this will still work. Even then it didn't work for everyone. Some in that forum claimed that it did. AT&T seems to now be blocking from their calling network any phones not enabled with VOLTE and the extended AT&T services that are not present in Unlocked phones.
robertkjr3d said:
So many people are reporting with the 3/1 sweep by AT&T, that they are blocking almost all Unlocked phones: See: Downdector Link We personally have a S10 (G973U1). AT&T is saying on this list: AT&T approved phone list that it is supposed to work. But like many other people "calls" end immediately, but we can text and data work. It is some sorta ploy by AT&T to force us to upgrade our phones. They want us all to upgrade to S22s. Anyway I was ranting. Anyway, if you look at that link, they are saying that the phone has to be on the latest software. The last update from AT&T or the manufacturer was in January. I checked the firmware site, and Android 11 is the latest in January. I'm wondering if there is some hack to get us on to '12' or something. An update might solve this issue. We know that a new SIM does not work. Calls seem to be rejected on the network, just based on the phone model or Android version.
We are aware that a version 12 is out there for the phone, just that firmware is not for our US-unlocked model yet. But maybe it can be hacked?
Edit: It appears this thread may be linked with this older one... But it is ever more pressing issue now:
S10 Unlocked phone with AT&T Firmware here they explain how, and the problems with flashing. This was back in 2019, so I'm not sure if this will still work. Even then it didn't work for everyone. Some in that forum claimed that it did. AT&T seems to now be blocking from their calling network any phones not enabled with VOLTE and the extended AT&T services that are not present in Unlocked phones.
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I was helped by a user to achieve ascendance onto the AT&T network. I'm not sure if I'm to reveal his name. We 1) go into Developers mode on the phone. 2) Hack the Kernel. 3) Flash the rom to the G973U (model)... with the AT&T firmware. So that the Wifi-Calling and 5G features would work, and AT&T would allow it on their network.
robertkjr3d said:
I was helped by a user to achieve ascendance onto the AT&T network. I'm not sure if I'm to reveal his name. We 1) go into Developers mode on the phone. 2) Hack the Kernel. 3) Flash the rom to the G973U (model)... with the AT&T firmware. So that the Wifi-Calling and 5G features would work, and AT&T would allow it on their network.
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I've literally been searching for an answer to this for days now. My wife and I have S10's. I work far from home so I really need her phone working in case of emergency. Can you please point me in the general direction? Thanks!
Agreed, I didn't know such a thing was possible, but I'd love to hear more about this!
skrapmetal said:
I've literally been searching for an answer to this for days now. My wife and I have S10's. I work far from home so I really need her phone working in case of emergency. Can you please point me in the general direction? Thanks!
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At first I had to use the Samsung Band Selector app from the Play store and go into More Network Settings > AT&T > Preferred Network Type and choose 3G. Unfortunately this killed LTE so all data and calls were going through H+. As I was mostly on wifi I could live with it since I could actually use the phone again.
Then Friday morning I checked for updates and there was the update to take me to Android 12. I took the update then when it finished it said it needed to reboot to connect new SIM to carrier services....it wasn't a new SIM. I let it reboot and everything was working with VoLTE again.
Hope this helps.
KennyG123 said:
At first I had to use the Samsung Band Selector app from the Play store and go into More Network Settings > AT&T > Preferred Network Type and choose 3G. Unfortunately this killed LTE so all data and calls were going through H+. As I was mostly on wifi I could live with it since I could actually use the phone again.
Then Friday morning I checked for updates and there was the update to take me to Android 12. I took the update then when it finished it said it needed to reboot to connect new SIM to carrier services....it wasn't a new SIM. I let it reboot and everything was working with VoLTE again.
Hope this helps.
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I appreciate you getting back to me. Unfortunately I am still on android 11 with a custom ROM and also this is a global phone so that app didnt work for me. I dont receive OTA updatez. I'll update to a new ROM and see what happens. Thanks