I understand that the T-Mo version has its many advantages of having its unlocked bootloader, DEV support, SIM unlock, etc...
Price point aside, are there any major advantages/disadvantages between purchasing the T-Mo(N900T) or the Intl version (N9005)?
Every stat comparison seems to be similar, ROM support and all the freq bands are there.
Looking for some definitive answers from the community before spending big bucks on a new unit.
Jayster0966 said:
I understand that the T-Mo version has its many advantages of having its unlocked bootloader, DEV support, SIM unlock, etc...
Price point aside, are there any major advantages/disadvantages between purchasing the T-Mo(N900T) or the Intl version (N9005)?
Every stat comparison seems to be similar, ROM support and all the freq bands are there.
Looking for some definitive answers from the community before spending big bucks on a new unit.
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You wont get LTE with the international version
barondebxl said:
You wont get LTE with the international version
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I must be missing something then. According to the description on NegriElectronics it shows one model (N9005) as a 32g LTE model?
Jayster0966 said:
I must be missing something then. According to the description on NegriElectronics it shows one model (N9005) as a 32g LTE model?
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Yes, check the 4G LTE bands
barondebxl said:
Yes, check the 4G LTE bands
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Got you. DUH Thanks for pointing that out. :silly:
Jayster0966 said:
I understand that the T-Mo version has its many advantages of having its unlocked bootloader, DEV support, SIM unlock, etc...
Price point aside, are there any major advantages/disadvantages between purchasing the T-Mo(N900T) or the Intl version (N9005)?
Every stat comparison seems to be similar, ROM support and all the freq bands are there.
Looking for some definitive answers from the community before spending big bucks on a new unit.
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TMO for me and working flawlessly.
Earthdog said:
TMO for me and working flawlessly.
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On my way to the T-MO store then. :fingers-crossed:
Just so I get this straight,
1. Purchase the N900T.
2. Purchase a $10 or $20 SIM card. (then insert it and use the phone) Required?
3. Bring it home and use the service on CellUnlocker.net
4. Wait for the unlock codes then ENJOY! (Change APN settings)
Optional;
Follow the rooting/recovery guides in the T-Mo thread.
If you buy the phone outright tmo will unlock it for you
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agent929 said:
If you buy the phone outright tmo will unlock it for you
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They do it after 45 days. Just asked a tmo corporate store today.
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Jayster0966 said:
Got you. DUH Thanks for pointing that out. :silly:
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Lol no worries. Just get the T-mobile version and you'll be just fine. I unlocked mine for cellunlocker.net ( well technically i havent unlocked it yet as i am waiting for my note 3 to be delivered but i got the unlock code ready to go).
I walked into a T-Mobile store day after they released the phone. Bought it full retail without purchasing a plan or a sim. Went home and unlocked it using cellunlocker. Now I am using it on AT&T with LTE. Also rooted and a custom rom is installed.
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GallardosEggrollShop said:
I walked into a T-Mobile store day after they released the phone. Bought it full retail without purchasing a plan or a sim. Went home and unlocked it using cellunlocker. Now I am using it on AT&T with LTE. Also rooted and a custom rom is installed.
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How's your experience with the device? How's your LTE speeds? Is the phone getting very hot?
GallardosEggrollShop said:
I walked into a T-Mobile store day after they released the phone. Bought it full retail without purchasing a plan or a sim. Went home and unlocked it using cellunlocker. Now I am using it on AT&T with LTE. Also rooted and a custom rom is installed.
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Thanks for the update on that. You did not have to put a T-Mo SIM first? I thought that was required for the region unlock issue?
How are the actual LTE speeds? Others have mentioned a drop in speeds due to AT&T not giving top priority to the T-Mo IMEI.
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How's your experience with the device? How's your LTE speeds? Is the phone getting very hot?
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+1 on this question. How is the signal strength as well compared to a true AT&T phone in the same area?
Galaxy Note 3 Active
I was in the T-Mo store today looking at the Note 3. Ready and willing to go ahead and pull the trigger, then the rep says they are all out of the white one. They will have more in by the end of the week. Then mentions, they do have some at another store about 5 miles away though. He looks at me looking all disappointed and says, have you heard the rumor about the N3 active? No, I said. He says, if you can wait to get a new phone you might want to read up as it looks like Samsung is going to be going ahead with the release very soon.
http://androidcommunity.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-and-galaxy-note-3-active-models-tipped-20131007/
Now so confused, I think I have to wait and see what developes.
mehdi_s82 said:
They do it after 45 days. Just asked a tmo corporate store today.
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That's compete crap. I can't believe they would do that to you. I was under the impression they had to if you bought it outright. Perhaps you'll have to get an unlock code elsewhere.
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Im confused
I'm on net10 using att network in the US and contacted negri about a n900t they are selling but in the notes on their website it says for international use only.. I thought the n900t was t-mobile version in the US? I asked them about it and they said it will not work in the US. I am confused?
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I'm on net10 using att network in the US and contacted negri about a n900t they are selling but in the notes on their website it says for international use only.. I thought the n900t was t-mobile version in the US? I asked them about it and they said it will not work in the US. I am confused?
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It's because their stock of N900T's have been blacklisted by US carriers. Meaning they were obtained from the gray market. T-Mobile and AT&T have a database of IMEI's that are blocked from their network.
N900T vs N900A
I was reading the thread and was wondering why folks would prefer to buy the N900T vs N900A (especially when they are planning to use if for AT&T and will be required to unlock immediately)? Is there hardware/software advantages for the N900T over the N900A?
I'll add my 2 cents on this. I had originally purchased the T-Mobile variant (N900T) of the Note 3. I loaded up a custom rom and it was perfect. Shortly after that, I noticed my LTE signal (not HSPA) would be very low (-110dbm) in areas where my AT&T branded phones would sit on -94dbm. I flashed back to stock and noticed the same thing. Overall, LTE reception on band 17 on the N900T was very poor. Its probably because the N900T isn't optimized to use Band 17. Using the device with T-Mobile service, I had no LTE issues.
Now using the N900A for AT&T and get great LTE reception.
A buddy of mine has also noticed the TMO Note3 gets a lower reception when compared to my ATT note3. We are both on ATT as well.
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Has anyone been able to unlock their Galaxy note 3 to work with Wind/Mobilicity AWS bands? I unlocked my rogers S4 using this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291589) but haven't seen one for Note 3 yet. I checked locally and there is someone claiming it can be done - http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...-WIND-AWS-W0QQAdIdZ519994313QQfeaturedAdZtrue
October 17th update - any canadian version of the note 3 will work on all carriers as long as the phone is unlocked.
I'm pretty sure you just need to wait for someone to rip the file off the T-Mobile version, since it's confirmed the Tmo version Note 3 will get LTE bands on ATT as well as Tmo.
I also did the AWS unlock on my At&t S4 and can confirm that it does in fact get LTE on TMO, I had a TMO sim and tried.
This time around I just bought the tmo note 3 and going to sim unlock it for At&t
Does the AT&T support AWs?? I really want to download this hack so I can get this phone to 110% lol
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I bought unlocked and tested with wind. Takes a few minutes but works out of box no issues.
Boszman said:
I bought unlocked and tested with wind. Takes a few minutes but works out of box no issues.
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confirmed! feel so stupid I didnt even try it. I guess its official that and canadian version of the note 3 will work on all carriers as long as the phone is unlocked.
Title says it all. I'm looking to buy a Note 4 but I need wifi calling. Do I need a locked T-mobile one or can I get any unlocked phone?
It would need a TMOBILE ROM. Also unlocked bootloader
BAD ASS NOTE 4
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Easier to buy a TMOBILE phone
BAD ASS NOTE 4
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Title says it all. I'm looking to buy a Note 4 but I need wifi calling. Do I need a locked T-mobile one or can I get any unlocked phone?
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In order to have wifi calling you need the following:
1: Tmobile branded phone N910T model or any other tmobile smartphone.
2: You need to be on the Tmobile network using a tmobile sim card.
3: You need to use Tmobile stock firmwares or Tmobile custom roms.
You don't need to have an unlocked phone, wifi calling will work whether
your phone is locked to Tmobile or sim unlocked for other carriers.
Wifi calling WON'T work on international Note 4 unlocked or locked phones
regardless of the network, carrier or sim card you might be using.
Good luck!
Thanks for the quick responses!
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In order to have wifi calling you need the following:
1: Tmobile branded phone N910T model or any other tmobile smartphone.
2: You need to be on the Tmobile network using a tmobile sim card.
3: You need to use Tmobile stock firmwares or Tmobile custom roms.
You don't need to have an unlocked phone, wifi calling will work whether
your phone is locked to Tmobile or sim unlocked for other carriers.
Wifi calling WON'T work on international Note 4 unlocked or locked phones
regardless of the network, carrier or sim card you might be using.
Good luck!
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Why cant the international note 4 with tmobile custom rom use wifi caling? I had the international note 3 and it worked.
I've been searching for a thread to talk about this on.
I just recently purchased an SM-N910T from rent a center. It's a t-mobile phone with a wacky RAC rom. Can I put a stock t-mobile rom on it to enable wifi calling with my t-mobile sim card?
Syph3n77 said:
I just recently purchased an SM-N910T from rent a center. It's a t-mobile phone with a wacky RAC rom. Can I put a stock t-mobile rom on it to enable wifi calling with my t-mobile sim card?
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i have the same phone i updated my phone using kies3 now it just like having a tmobile phone not a rent a center phone
It says kies3 is for note 3 and it's for syncing data from a pc
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Syph3n77 said:
It says kies3 is for note 3 and it's for syncing data from a pc
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I have a note 4 I works I have my phone from rent a center i just downloaded kkies3 and plugged my note 4 into the pc
Great I'm going to try it out thanks!
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I'm thinking about getting the Sprint Nexus 6 from Amazon and using it on AT&T. Will it work if I just pop in the AT&T SIM card and still get LTE data speeds?
Yes. I bought mine from Sprint to use on AT&T. The sprint version is unlocked, and is the same thing that Google Play and Moto are selling. plus it doesn't have that stupid logo and boot jingle
So did anyone get a Sprint set from Amazon? Is it sim-locked?
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So did anyone get a Sprint set from Amazon? Is it sim-locked?
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Amazon's Sprint Nexus 6 is the same model the Sprint store sells. Therefore it should work on the same carriers the Sprint purchased Nexus 6 will.
-Zero Night
I've looked around a bit, but couldn't really find a definitive answer. I was wondering if the Sprint Nexus 6 is unlocked just like the T-Mobile version and will work on Verizon if I put an activated Verizon sim in it? Thanks!
Only if you buy it from Google Play IIRC.
Okay, thanks!
Plenty of people have bought from Sprint and inserted TMobile Verizon ATT SIM'S etc. They are up and running just fine. Some reported theirs were locked when buying from Amazon.
I sold a sprint nexus 6 to a buddy on vzw and it activated with his iPhone 6 nano sim just fine took about 3 minutes
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Yeah I'm hearing conflicting reports. The page on amazon says they are locked but I'm not sure lol.
I bought a Sprint Nexus 6 from Best Buy, popped in my Verizon SIM, and it works fine.
"Sprint version" is fully unlocked, that's why people buy them, it's just a "sprint version" because it comes pre-installed with a sprint sim, I would know, it's what I upgraded to
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Plenty of people have bought from Sprint and inserted TMobile Verizon ATT SIM'S etc. They are up and running just fine. Some reported theirs were locked when buying from Amazon.
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I received my Sprint N6 12/24, ordered from Amazon. No sim lock for me, working perfectly on Verizon.