What is the model number of the AT&T S5? And what is the international version number? Does anyone know the difference? (example : the s4 is a SGH-i337 and the International is GT-I9505) they had the same hardware. Is this true in the s5 too?
Basically I want an unlocked version but the same hardware as the AT&T.
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highaltitude said:
What is the model number of the AT&T S5? And what is the international version number? Does anyone know the difference? (example : the s4 is a SGH-i337 and the International is GT-I9505) they had the same hardware. Is this true in the s5 too?
Basically I want an unlocked version but the same hardware as the AT&T.
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It will NOT get AT&T LTE unless you buy the T-Mobile version. Just FYI.
Hmm OK so a Tmobile and then Sim unlock it huh? Not afraid of doing it, just want to make sure. I bought a GT-I9305 and found out the same thing, had to sell it and get a GT-I9300. The S4 ATT just happens to be the same as the GT-I9505 but has locked bootloader. Looking to buy out if contract for the S5.
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Hmm OK so a Tmobile and then Sim unlock it huh?
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Yes. They will probably charge you more than the $660 on their site. Be prepared to pay over $700.
Cool thanks, that's about what I paid for the GT-I9300 at that time.
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I bought a T-Mobile phone for $660 in a company store and bought an unlock code online, took 30 minutes to get it. Works like a charm on AT&T. Rooting and installing a custom recovery takes a couple of minutes, and all the international ROMs I've tried so far work fine.
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I bought a T-Mobile phone for $660 in a company store and bought an unlock code online, took 30 minutes to get it. Works like a charm on AT&T. Rooting and installing a custom recovery takes a couple of minutes, and all the international ROMs I've tried so far work fine.
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When I purchased the T-Mobile Note 3 and used it on AT&T, I found my LTE signal to be extremely weak. It would often switch down to H+ when AT&T branded devices would maintain a solid signal.
While the G900T (T-Mo version) supports band 17 for LTE, it is not optimized for this frequency. Performance will be better on the AT&T variant.
So, are they all G900's? It's just the T, or F, or A etc. afterwards that distinguishes it?
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21cdb said:
I bought a T-Mobile phone for $660 in a company store and bought an unlock code online, took 30 minutes to get it. Works like a charm on AT&T. Rooting and installing a custom recovery takes a couple of minutes, and all the international ROMs I've tried so far work fine.
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Did you have to buy the new special Sim card? Also if you wouldn't mind, can you PM me the site you got the unlock code from?
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highaltitude said:
Did you have to buy the new special Sim card? Also if you wouldn't mind, can you PM me the site you got the unlock code from?
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No, I'm using the same SIM card I used in my S4. I forgot the name of the site, it was cellf something.
Well, as it has been with just about every phone prior to and since S2, ATT/TMO/etc US carrier put that crappy LTE supporting chipset instead of the glorious international guts. So IMO, if you're gonna pay full ~700, you might as well get the unadulterated phone off the bat.
International has 2x quad core cpus, our stateside retards all have same old single quad snapdragons.
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When I purchased the T-Mobile Note 3 and used it on AT&T, I found my LTE signal to be extremely weak. It would often switch down to H+ when AT&T branded devices would maintain a solid signal.
While the G900T (T-Mo version) supports band 17 for LTE, it is not optimized for this frequency. Performance will be better on the AT&T variant.
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So far I've had really good LTE signals. Seems at least as good if not better than my AT&T S4.
Skv012a said:
Well, as it has been with just about every phone prior to and since S2, ATT/TMO/etc US carrier put that crappy LTE supporting chipset instead of the glorious international guts. So IMO, if you're gonna pay full ~700, you might as well get the unadulterated phone off the bat.
International has 2x quad core cpus, our stateside retards all have same old single quad snapdragons.
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Yes but what model is that? That was my whole point in this thread. What international model is most similar to the ATT? (like I said before, the S4 GT-I9505 is the international version of S4 SGH-i337)
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OK so I found this on Sam Mobile.
Here’s the list of model numbers of the SM-G900, or the Galaxy S5:
- SM-G9006V_CHN_CHN (China)
-*SM-G9008V_CHN_ZM (China)
-*SM-G9009D_CHN_CTC (China)
-*SM-G900A_NA_ATT (AT&T)
-*SM-G900D_JPN_DCM (Japan)
-*SM-G900F_EUR_XX (Open Europe)
-*SM-G900H_EUR_XX (Open Europe)
-*SM-G900I_SEA_XSA (Asia)
-*SM-G900J_JPN_KDI (Japan)
-*SM-G900K_KOR_KTC (Korea)
- SM-G900L_KOR_LGC (Korea)
-*SM-G900M_LA_VF (Vodafone)
-*SM-G900P_NA_SPR (Sprint)
-*SM-G900R4_NA_USC (US Cellular)
-*SM-G900S_KOR_SKC (Korea)
-*SM-G900T_NA_TMB (T-Mobile)
-*SM-G900V_NA_VZW (Verizon)
-*SM-G900W8_NA_BMC (BMC)
Now I just need to find the right international one to match the AT&T
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SM-G900H is the only true model. All others ones are potentially/definitely crippled just like ATT one from what I gather via GSMArena.
9505 was the crappier version of the S4, vs the true 9500.
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SM-G900H is the only true model. All others ones are potentially/definitely crippled just like ATT one from what I gather via GSMArena.
9505 was the crappier version of the S4, vs the true 9500.
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Though it looks like it doesn't support LTE?
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highaltitude said:
Though it looks like it doesn't support LTE?
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So? Better hardware and overall performance vs a bit faster Facebook on the go?
Well I just like to match the hardware closer to what I would get here at the store, but just get it unlocked. I have the AT&T S2, the international S3 GT-I9300, the AT&T S4, and now looking to get the international S5. I buy in contract when my upgrade is available, then the international in between.
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Don't care really about how Fb loads or not. I like to have the options whether they work or not, thus case being LTE
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Shouldn't really be much debate on the international version vs at&t's model. Only thing you would loose is LTE. The international model is fully compatible with AT&T's HSPA+ network. No one seems to give that a thought anymore. Fact is - it performs the best it ever has. Very easy to achieve 9-10mbps down, which is more than efficient for anything.
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Are there any unlocked international Note 3's that will work with AT&T's LTE network? What model? Been looking at them all and not 100% sure.
The international versions don't support LTE on ATT. You can check the bands if you want proof.
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Hopefully there are some people out there who can modify the NV Params found in a QCN file. The hardware is the same just waiting on AT&T, Rogers, Bell and Wind people to dump their QCN files (its really easy!)
I honestly don't think they will have an international note 3 working on at&t lte, would be cool but the band's aren't there
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Thanks for confirming that everyone
zachsx said:
I honestly don't think they will have an international note 3 working on at&t lte, would be cool but the band's aren't there
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Think again, the hardware is there its just a software restriction. S4 got it, Note II got it also. Note III just waiting.
You guys should post your QCN files here so I can examine one and compare to mine.
@Class said:
Think again, the hardware is there its just a software restriction. S4 got it, Note II got it also. Note III just waiting.
You guys should post your QCN files here so I can examine one and compare to mine.
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Has anyone sorted this out yet? is there a modem flash to enable at&t lte bands on the sm-9005?
Now Canadians had launched the LTE version of Z1 6906, and now any information about U.S. release. So does anyone know how to get a bell/telus locked phone to U.S.? Without, like physically be there
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greatremix said:
Now Canadians had launched the LTE version of Z1 6906, and now any information about U.S. release. So does anyone know how to get a bell/telus locked phone to U.S.? Without, like physically be there
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The t mobile model be release here will have ATT LTE band
samven582 said:
The t mobile model be release here will have ATT LTE band
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Now the question would be, will it have a locked bootloader via T-Mobile?
komugi said:
Now the question would be, will it have a locked bootloader via T-Mobile?
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I could care less since I don't flash roms
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The t mobile model be release here will have ATT LTE band
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But no one knows the launch date...I am so tired of waiting
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Wouldn't the T-Mobile version be locked to T-Mobile? If you pay it off in full will T-Mobile give you an unlocked model? I wonder how quickly the HSPA+ model would get flagged on medianet.
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Wouldn't the T-Mobile version be locked to T-Mobile? If you pay it off in full will T-Mobile give you an unlocked model? I wonder how quickly the HSPA+ model would get flagged on medianet.
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Well, I am now having the C6602 HSPA+ version of Xperia Z. Frankly, the speed is satisfactory, but after I tasted the LTE, it seems to be slower and slower
No, they won't sell it to you if you're not their user. And even though you got a way to get the device and pay the full retail price, it will still be locked to Tmo.
Rogers now have the device for 599.99.....I really need to find a way to get that one!
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Well, I am now having the C6602 HSPA+ version of Xperia Z. Frankly, the speed is satisfactory, but after I tasted the LTE, it seems to be slower and slower
No, they won't sell it to you if you're not their user. And even though you got a way to get the device and pay the full retail price, it will still be locked to Tmo.
Rogers now have the device for 599.99.....I really need to find a way to get that one!
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Did you try using it on the cheaper medianet plan or only a standard smartphone data plan? I have no problem with HSPA speeds if I'm paying for HSPA speeds :/
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Did you try using it on the cheaper medianet plan or only a standard smartphone data plan? I have no problem with HSPA speeds if I'm paying for HSPA speeds :/
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Well...I'm paying almost 200...so I definitely want to use the LTE...
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Ebay or some awesome friends in Canada might be the best bet now.
I have a C6903 I'm using t-mobile prepaid 70$ unlimited I have lte gets 20mbps I'm in North philly and my bootloader isnt locked but not gonna do that until camera bug is fix
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pikeylfc said:
I have a C6903 I'm using t-mobile prepaid 70$ unlimited I have lte gets 20mbps I'm in North philly and my bootloader isnt locked but not gonna do that until camera bug is fix
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Tied up with att till 2015...
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Which Canadian c6906 to get?
I want one to work with AT&T LTE
are the Roger, Tetlus and Bell all the same C6906? all the same band?
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Which Canadian c6906 to get?
I want one to work with AT&T LTE
are the Roger, Tetlus and Bell all the same C6906? all the same band?
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Believe all should work, just a question of where to order =\
C6906 in Mexico?
It looks like the Z1 C6906 model is available in Sony's Mexico store. The price is $1080 US. I want one, but I think I'll wait.
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Which Canadian c6906 to get?
I want one to work with AT&T LTE
are the Roger, Tetlus and Bell all the same C6906? all the same band?
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All are the same except for the fact that they are locked to the respective companies + different bloatware - and of course the bootloader is locked.
There is also a 4th option - purchase the phone from Sony Stores directly - and it will be factory unlocked just like iPhones at Apple stores.
Rogers currently has the cheapest listed price - but they will charge $50 for unlocking the phone (as will all the other carriers) - not sure if there are other costs as well - I have read that the listed prices are only valid for Rogers customers. You may need to sign up for a plan and quickly cancel.
Also factor in the sales tax.
I'm currently on the C6906 model my Canadian friend gave me that he got from the Sony store. It is working perfectly fine on the AT&T network here in NYC and I'm getting LTE. It's kind of weird seeing HSPA+ sometimes but either way, I'm loving this phone. The Z1 that Bell and Telus carry will work on AT&T's network but only if you get Bell or Telus to unlock it after purchasing it off contact. There is absolutely no bloatware on the Sony unlocked version (guessing there is on the carrier models) but there are also no headphones.
I'm not sure if or when the U.S. is getting the C6906 model but I'm sure they'll be popping up around the internet for everyone to purchase soon.
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I want to purchase a unlocked Galaxy note 3, which version should I purchase that supports AT&T LTE and has Snapdragon processor?
Will this one work? http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...&qid=1387909957&sr=8-4&keywords=Galaxy+Note+3
That will work but you wont have LTE connection on ATT. The only variant that will give you LTE besides the ATT version is the Tmobile version SM-N900T
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That will work but you wont have LTE connection on ATT. The only variant that will give you LTE besides the ATT version is the Tmobile version SM-N900T
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Does full H+ work? Asking because I don't have LTE in my area or around it.
Yes sir.
get the tmobile version.
how do you unlock att note 3 for att? any tips?
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does anyone know if the Sprint Note 4 SAMSUNG N910 BLK XCVR SGL (SPHN910BK1) can be used on a T-Mobile network? the specs in PHONEARENA are all the same for the NOTE 4 regardless of carrier.
Thanks.
Sprint is a CDMA network. T-Mobile is a GSM. Unless there's a GSM modem in Sprint's Note 4, I highly doubt that it can be used.
Yes, it can be used on t-mobile. You need to fully unlock it.
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Hey guys,
Is it possible to flash a international firmware onto an AT&T phone? If so, what's the best firmware to use? The BTU one?
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The bootloader hasn't been unlocked yet and there's no root...my guess...no...unless you want to brick it.
You can't flash anything until the bootloader is unlocked. If it even gets unlocked
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Thanks! Just trying to understand how this all works. I was able to do that on my HTC M8 so I thought I'd be able to do it on the Galaxy S6 Edge as well.
Thanks again.
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lllSpylll said:
Thanks! Just trying to understand how this all works. I was able to do that on my HTC M8 so I thought I'd be able to do it on the Galaxy S6 Edge as well.
Thanks again.
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If you like custom ROM's I'd go back to M8 or get an M9 dev edition. Going off the past Galaxy models on AT&T you are likely to never get the bootloader unlocked. Unless Samsung does something similar to what HTC did but I doubt it.
I really liked the M8 but the camera was one of the worst cameras I've had on a phone. The camera on the S6 edge is awesome and I'm happy with the phone. I may end up returning the AT&T version and getting a T-mobile or international version instead.
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I really liked the M8 but the camera was one of the worst cameras I've had on a phone. The camera on the S6 edge is awesome and I'm happy with the phone. I may end up returning the AT&T version and getting a T-mobile or international version instead.
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A word of caution, the International versions won't support carrier aggregation or VoLTE or HD Voice...Unless you have a specific need for root, you can disable 98% of the AT&T bloat. I ended up returning my International model because of these reasons and due to the fact that the signal was noticeably worse with the international version.
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A word of caution, the International versions won't support carrier aggregation or VoLTE or HD Voice...Unless you have a specific need for root, you can disable 98% of the AT&T bloat. I ended up returning my International model because of these reasons and due to the fact that the signal was noticeably worse with the international version.
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Thanks for your input! I'm really not sure what to do. I love this phone and I want to keep it. I have disabled almost all the AT&T bloat now and it's working OK. There's some interesting stuff happening here at XDA and maybe we'll be able to unlock the bootloader on the AT&T devices like the Chinese version, so I'm at a dilemma right now. I have until May 12 to return my device so I will decide by then. Although, after what you said, I may not want to get an international version after all, especially if the signal is not as good as the AT&T version...
So...
Did you flash the international firmware to your AT&T edge? If so how'd it turn out? Do you miss those features mentioned?
Thanks in advance.
No. I don't believe it's possible to do so until the bootloader is unlocked. I'm still using the AT&T version and haven't decided to trade it for the international version yet.
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Stick with ATT
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No. I don't believe it's possible to do so until the bootloader is unlocked. I'm still using the AT&T version and haven't decided to trade it for the international version yet.
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I was about to purchase the International version but there are tons of posts
on not all of the ATT LTE bands being supported. The ATT version even has the
2 brand new bands that will be rolled out so add those 2 bands to the unsupported list.
98% of the bloat can be disabled and you will get the Voice over LTE. I cancelled my
International version and ordered the ATT version. I am not looking back.
Also if you paid full price for the the phone you will get unlock code after 60 days.
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has anything changed with this issue?