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T-Mobile LTE. Why I didn't update to 4.2.2.

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http://blog.laptopmag.com/t-mobiles-4g-lte-network-to-launch-this-month-first-test-results
An OTA to enable LTE on Note2 is already available.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-activating-ota-amaze-4g-gets-security-fixes/

Has nothing to do with nexus 4.
Inb4lock
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revamper said:
Has nothing to do with nexus 4.
Inb4lock
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How does it not? Its about T-Mobile's lte and the N4 can be on T-Mobile...
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revamper said:
Has nothing to do with nexus 4.
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Some of us refused the update because it disabled LTE on the Nexus 4.

I still believe Tmobile will unlock this on the Nexus 4....I wont be mad if they dont

How many people are in T-Mobile LTE areas? 10? 20?
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Semantics said:
How many people are in T-Mobile LTE areas? 10? 20?
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I'm currently within range of the testing range or whatever it's called. I highly doubt 20 people would be within range considering how dense the population is in NYC...
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I'm sure you guys can explain this..can T-Mobile just push an OTA to enable LTE or does it have to be greelighted by Google or somebody else? If tmo can do it, I don't see why they wouldn't.
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illgodson said:
I'm sure you guys can explain this..can T-Mobile just push an OTA to enable LTE or does it have to be greelighted by Google or somebody else? If tmo can do it, I don't see why they wouldn't.
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Has to be from Google (or XDA ). T-Mo has zero to do with any and all software on the Nexus 4.

illgodson said:
I'm sure you guys can explain this..can T-Mobile just push an OTA to enable LTE or does it have to be greelighted by Google or somebody else? If tmo can do it, I don't see why they wouldn't.
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Currently Google cannot legally do an lte update, there was never a FCC filing for lte capabilities.Google will first need to file and then probably do other paper work before nexus can be authorized.
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Thanks to both of you, so if its a matter of filing and all which sounds pretty intensive, why did they include the LTE (radio?)on the phone in the first place?
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illgodson said:
Thanks to both of you, so if its a matter of filing and all which sounds pretty intensive, why did they include the LTE (radio?)on the phone in the first place?
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They didn't LG just used existing parts to keep things affordable.

Bah, sounds like no official support then huh. Looks one more reason I need to break my promise to myself of no root and custom, since I'm sure the devs will have it working it.
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illgodson said:
Bah, sounds like no official support then huh. Looks one more reason I need to break my promise to myself of no root and custom, since I'm sure the devs will have it working it.
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There's nothing for them to do. All you need is .27 or .33 radio and not .48. Also it is not wise to use the unregistered lte device on the network, eventually T-Mobile will boot you off or maybe even blacklist the imei. I would suggest calling T-Mobile and asking for one of the higher reps that can offer some insight.
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Yeah didn't think about just changing versions...and as fat as T-Mobile they won't do anything, nor do they really care. My brother in law is a regional supervisor, handles our tristate area for years now. Said their only concern are phones that get bought from T-Mobile with the payment option and then being sold and account closed or suspended. They will and have been actively banning for them.
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Here you go. It's a bit dirty, but it's something.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147299

I don't see why you want LTE on the N4...it will cause your battery to drop ridiculously fast as it doesn't have a certain "amplifier" needed for LTE to function properly. I believe I read that on anandtech. I'll try to find the link and share.
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Serious_Beans said:
I don't see why you want LTE on the N4...it will cause your battery to drop ridiculously fast as it doesn't have a certain "amplifier" needed for LTE to function properly. I believe I read that on anandtech. I'll try to find the link and share.
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Basically everyone here has read the Anandtech article. It's linked to in several threads, most of which were closed for redundancy.

Ace42 said:
Currently Google cannot legally do an lte update, there was never a FCC filing for lte capabilities.Google will first need to file and then probably do other paper work before nexus can be authorized.
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Not in Canada they don't, they should update Canadian nexus' with LTE
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Serious_Beans said:
I don't see why you want LTE on the N4...it will cause your battery to drop ridiculously fast as it doesn't have a certain "amplifier" needed for LTE to function properly. I believe I read that on anandtech. I'll try to find the link and share.
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http://m.gsmarena.com/lg_says_why_the_nexus_4_isnt_capable_of_running_on_lte_networks-news-5122.php
I call BS on LGs part though, bet it does have an amp, it works flawlessly on Canadian LTE
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Yeah I agree its bull**** too. Plus doubt it would be that bad, we use vzw at work and the LTE doesn't hurt the battery as we are in the field from 7am till 3pm and our we don't die and that's with the gps running constantly
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[Q] Xperia Z 3G and LTE version

I'm in UAE when I bought my xperia z only 3G version was in market so mine one is only capable for 3G but I've rooted my phone now it have stock 4G rom but I can't use 4G please help me how can I enable/unlock 4G in my Xperia Z.

If your model number is not C6603, you can't get LTE Service
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This is my phone model it's C6603
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shamrozr said:
This is my phone model it's C6603
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Since you flashed an LTE rom, the build prop of that rom is most likely to say C6603.
Look at the printed letters at the botton of your device, above the barcode, there should say the actual model number of your device.

There are no work arounds for c6602, even if you flash a c6603 ftf file, it wouldn't give you LTE capabilities.
If you really want LTE you need to purchase the c6603. Make sure it supports your carrier's LTE network frequencies.
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shamrozr said:
I'm in UAE when I bought my xperia z only 3G version was in market so mine one is only capable for 3G but I've rooted my phone now it have stock 4G rom but I can't use 4G please help me how can I enable/unlock 4G in my Xperia Z.
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Also even if it was possible, you need that your provider give you a 4G access and a 4G package, you're ****ed anyway, your phone doesn't handle the 4G, i'm sorry for you.
Keep in mind that only few people have actually the 4G access, the deployment is in progress in many countries and many towns and for many providers.

shamrozr said:
I'm in UAE when I bought my xperia z only 3G version was in market so mine one is only capable for 3G but I've rooted my phone now it have stock 4G rom but I can't use 4G please help me how can I enable/unlock 4G in my Xperia Z.
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I am living In uae Also and I bought the c6602 Also and I flashed a rom and its written there now c6603. LTE is not only software optmiziation but hardware too. But even if you have 4G its speed is barely over 3G in most of the places. it works fine only in few places
I got 134 mbits and 32 Mbits maximum on iphone 5 (my speed tests)
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the hardware is different for both the versions so it wont work

[Q] Data not working, because of root?

Hey guys,
Did anyone of you have your LTE not working because of root?
Seems like mine isn't working at all, I have a C5303 on .257 FW rooted.
Now, I don't know if it is the SIM's problem or something to do with APNs, but in theory, will rooting my phone with the above specs ruin my mobile network? Did anyone face this before?
Thanks!

I had issue where the data connection was not being saved Head to manually setup apn.
Now all working and downloading and making calls.
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sonyxperiaplayer said:
Hey guys,
Did anyone of you have your LTE not working because of root?
Seems like mine isn't working at all, I have a C5303 on .257 FW rooted.
Now, I don't know if it is the SIM's problem or something to do with APNs, but in theory, will rooting my phone with the above specs ruin my mobile network? Did anyone face this before?
Thanks!
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My phone lte network still working after root and deodexed ,redownload ur internet setting and see
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Yea yeah its my SIM card's problem
Fixed already
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[Q] Will buying Xperia z Model C6606 from Sony b the same as buying it from t-mobile?

Meaning will i get a tmobile sim card, wifi calling, visual voice mail, etc if i buy it today from sony instead of waiting until next week.

Platinum_Bleach said:
Meaning will i get a tmobile sim card, wifi calling, visual voice mail, etc if i buy it today from sony instead of waiting until next week.
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Well the xperia z is actually the C6603 and the non lte version is C6602. Anyway. Wifi calling it could be that this is a t mobile software related thing or u might be able to download it from the app store. Lte should work but I can't fully guarantee it. Since since 3 or out of 6 lte bands are supported on the Europe's version.
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dante501 said:
Well the xperia z is actually the C6603 and the non lte version is C6602.....
Lte should work but I can't fully guarantee it. Since since 3 or out of 6 lte bands are supported on the Europe's version.
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The C6606 is the US LTE version of the Z. Please check these things before posting misinformation.
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OK but the one I have and obviously u have is the C6603. And about the lte working in the USA I will test it next month.
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dante501 said:
OK but the one I have and obviously u have is the C6603. And about the lte working in the USA I will test it next month.
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What? The OP is asking about the C6606. It doesn't matter which model you or I have or whether the LTE on the C6603 works in the US, as that has no bearing on the question at hand.
If you didn't know the correct answer, you shouldn't have posted. I don't, so am not commenting on the original questions. I only posted to correct the wrong information that you had posted
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Platinum_Bleach said:
Meaning will i get a tmobile sim card, wifi calling, visual voice mail, etc if i buy it today from sony instead of waiting until next week.
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where do u live man, do u know if there is LTE in ur city? from what i been reading tmobile LTE is being congested and is actually slower than HSPA+ to answer ur question
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/05/03/t-mobile-xperia-z-c6606-passes-through-the-fcc/
yes same thing

kingvortex said:
What? The OP is asking about the C6606. It doesn't matter which model you or I have or whether the LTE on the C6603 works in the US, as that has no bearing on the question at hand.
If you didn't know the correct answer, you shouldn't have posted. I don't, so am not commenting on the original questions. I only posted to correct the wrong information that you had posted
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But isn't the Xperia Z u buy in a sony store the non branded C6603 even in the USA so the C6606 is the t mobile branded version and he wanted to know if when buying it directly from sony will work with everything. And it has some of the lte bands but not all. It could work on lte but also couldn't or only works half of the time since some bands are different on the xperia z in the sony store. But I could be wrong and the xperia z u buy in a sony store in the USA is the branded T Mobile C6606 version. Actually I just ed checked u get the C6606 and the non lte C6602 in the USA the C6603 must be the Europe only lte xperia z then.
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Platinum_Bleach said:
Meaning will i get a tmobile sim card, wifi calling, visual voice mail, etc if i buy it today from sony instead of waiting until next week.
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Well u have to make sure u get the C6606 not the C6602 that sony also offers on the homepage. Because the C6602 is even in Europe the non lte version. They sell two versions in the USA I guess.
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dante501 said:
But isn't the Xperia Z u buy in a sony store the non branded C6603 even in the USA so the C6606 is the t mobile branded version and he wanted to know if when buying it directly from sony will work with everything. And it has some of the lte bands but not all. It could work on lte but also couldn't or only works half of the time since some bands are different on the xperia z in the sony store. But I could be wrong and the xperia z u buy in a sony store in the USA is the branded T Mobile C6606 version. Actually I just ed checked u get the C6606 and the non lte C6602 in the USA the C6603 must be the Europe only lte xperia z then.
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Well u have to make sure u get the C6606 not the C6602 that sony also offers on the homepage. Because the C6602 is even in Europe the non lte version. They sell two versions in the USA I guess.
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The OP knows all this already. That's why they asked about the C6606, not the C6602. It says C6606 right in the thread title.
Just stop posting unnecessarily. You're not adding anything useful to what's already been said.
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Sorry. Just trying to help. Ppl really need to chill. All so damn pissy all the time. Life is so much easier if they just would chill and relax. Peace out.
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dante501 said:
Sorry. Just trying to help. Ppl really need to chill. All so damn pissy all the time. Life is so much easier if they just would chill and relax. Peace out.
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It's not "pissy" to point out misinformation. This is not a social hangout. It's a development site. If you don't know the answer to something then don't post.
The whole first page of this thread is filled with you posting about things you don't know about and me correcting you (apart from the useful post by G1_enthusiast). That is not being helpful. It just wastes people's time.
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I know the phone is LTE for tmobile it says so on the site. I just wanted to make sure that it was gonna have tmobile wifi calling, and my account features (basically everything that is on a phone when you buy it from tmobile directly) on the phone. As i understand it those features are in the tmobile operating system that they program directly into the phone and you cant just download from the app store. I could be wrong but i believe that is the case.

Platinum_Bleach said:
I know the phone is LTE for tmobile it says so on the site. I just wanted to make sure that it was gonna have tmobile wifi calling, and my account features (basically everything that is on a phone when you buy it from tmobile directly) on the phone. As i understand it those features are in the tmobile operating system that they program directly into the phone and you cant just download from the app store. I could be wrong but i believe that is the case.
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Yeah the one on the sony side that says t mobile on it like u can see in the picture will be the one official at from t mobile branded version. That's the one u need to get.
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Has anybody been able to unlock and use it on AT&T?

samven582 said:
Has anybody been able to unlock and use it on AT&T?
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If u unlock codes early found on ebay u can use it on att.
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Probably a silly question to those familiar with the Z but is the 6603 the same as the 6606 (apart from all the tmobile crap loaded on it and the logo on the back)?
I'm already on tmobile with an xperia p and I'm looking at buying a Z, I can get a factory unlocked 6603 on amazon or I can buy a 6606 on the sony site.
Would I have access to tmobile LTE with the 6603?
Thanks in advance.

If you do not get the C6606 you will not have WiFi calling. That is a software specific feature for T-Mobile.
Even installing the .67 C6603 firmware/software on my C6606 removed WiFi calling as an option.
As for LTE I am uncertain. Spec wise it looks like you are covered. But I did not flash the baseband when I flashed my phone. So the modem is still from the C6606 and LTE is working. The only thing is that it shows 4G in the status bar rather than LTE.
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runbadgerrun said:
If you do not get the C6606 you will not have WiFi calling. That is a software specific feature for T-Mobile.
Even installing the .67 C6603 firmware/software on my C6606 removed WiFi calling as an option.
As for LTE I am uncertain. Spec wise it looks like you are covered. But I did not flash the baseband when I flashed my phone. So the modem is still from the C6606 and LTE is working. The only thing is that it shows 4G in the status bar rather than LTE.
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Thanks for the info, leaning towards the 6606 now. Out of interest what was your reason for going to the 6603 firmware?

mgmgb said:
Thanks for the info, leaning towards the 6606 now. Out of interest what was your reason for going to the 6603 firmware?
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I wanted to move to 4.2.2. There are some performance/lag issues with 4.1.x on the XZ. Also wanted to get on an international generic firmware so I would get updates quicker from Sony.
Plus I just like to tinker.
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Help with getting kit Kat LB roms working on my C6606

I have had trouble getting any of the roms here going on my phone. Coming from a long line of evos and galaxy's I am no stranger to rooting and modifying. What the hell, at least I am rooted and Happy with the nova launcher, almost good as a Rom.
Now I see kit kat is out for locked bootloader phones. Is there anyone that doesn't mind running down how to upgrade a c6606 phone without any surprises?
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As far as exact process I would be interested in that too.
As for availability, either grab the ftf fir your region or wait for a rooted flashable Rom.
As far as the rest goes, t mo has been pushing app updates so we may get something.
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Why you dont search man !!?
Look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759467
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759143
Search before post or opening a new thread that are the rules of XDA !
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I'm also curious, if I follow the directions in either of those threads will T-mobile LTE still work? That's the only problem I could see occurring since the c6603 and c6606 are almost identical aside from the radio bands. If anyone has already tried it please let us know, thanks.

It should work. I just flashed 4.4 earlier today on my c6606. Works fine. No longer says 4G but instead says H+. If anything you can keep the TMo baseband when you flash the kernel.
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deerhurst said:
It should work. I just flashed 4.4 earlier today on my c6606. Works fine. No longer says 4G but instead says H+. If anything you can keep the TMo baseband when you flash the kernel.
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Go to settings>more>network mode select lte option.
it will display the relevant logo where you have 4g coverage
think you have wcdma option enabled

I did that as soon as I flashed the ROM. I have LTE set as preferred. I get either R for roaming, 2G, 3G or H+.
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deerhurst said:
I did that as soon as I flashed the ROM. I have LTE set as preferred. I get either R for roaming, 2G, 3G or H+.
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H+ is HSPA+ not 4G
Guess the place you are residing has 4G signal issues

Correct, the signal here is kinda funny. I get 4G but not 4G LTE here.
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I ended up installing the update coming from the latest T-mobile firmware and excluding the baseband when flashing the tft file. Everything seems to be fine for me, I still get LTE speed only now the icon shows up as "4g" rather than "LTE" but that's fine. Out of curiosity does anyone here use the T-mobile Isis app and if so do you know how I can get it to recognize the phone as the T-mobile variant thus allowing me to use the app? I've tried replacing all instances of "c6603" with "c6606" in the build.prop to make it match the what was there in the original firmware, but I've had no luck.