I got my Honor play, but I noticed it was only getting 2.5G. I sorta knew this when I got it, but I wasn't sure if I was going to be needing data. Well I guess I do XD. BUT, I dont want to return the phone if it is compatable and I am doing something wrong, or if there is a way to unlock those bands without getting TOO complicated. Can anyone tell me there is anything I can do?
I am using mint mobile, according to frequencycheck I only can get 2.5g, but can someone who knows of such things verify please?
(cannot post links due to new account, google it
amazon listed compatible bands: [ 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and/or 3G 850(B5) / 900(B8) / 1900(B2) / 2100(B1) and/or 4G LTE 800(B20) / 850(B5) / 900(B8) / 1800(B3) / 2100(B1) / 2600(B7) and SIM CARD 2 [ 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 ]
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1) is there anyway to lock onto a specific arfn so when im test calling a site im not hopping between sectors?
2) if not, is there anyway to limit GSM 850 or 1900 access so that i can test each the 850 & 1900 as required?
im already using BandSwitch to shut off UMTS as i write this.
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I hope someone can help me or at least point me in the right direction.
Im in the Philippines and my g1 is unlocked/rooted with the latest cyanogen rom 4.2.6.
The network im connecting to is smart communications with according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_network_code has:
515 03 Smart Gold Smart Communications Inc Operational GSM 900 / 1800; UMTS 850 / 2100
our phones have Modes GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
WCDMA 1700 / WCDMA 2100
So i should be getting a 3g signal or something but im not, my phone is not even making an attempt to connect to 3g. I have checked the settings and i cant find where to enable 3g. Use only 2g network is not checked. my apn settings seems to be correct but its not even getting to the point where it tries to connect to 3g. I have no 3g symble or edge symbol. please help..
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Hello experts,
Would you please tell me if I need a new modem (currently on T849UVJJB, assuming that's stock modem), or do I just need to carrier unlock my tmobile branded galaxy tab in order for me use pre-paid sim from other countries such as Hong Kong or Taiwan.
I have already rooted my galaxy tab and installed Overcome 3.0.0 on it. I am interested in voice + data, but all these different radios and talks of voice calling is disabled on the tmobile server's side (thus only network unlock is required to get voice +data) had me confused.
Greatly appreciate it if someone can clear it up, thanks.
To use any sim besides t-mobile, you need to unlock.
You will need to root your tab, then unlock it.
Since there is no compatable network in China the best you can get is voice and EDGE data.
Use a froyo modem.
Thanks rangercaptain for your reply.
As I mentioned I have overcome rom installed, thus I am already rooted. I also installed from the market galaxy_s_unlock, and it seems to be working (although I won't be able to find out until later when I travel.)
you mentioned it will only do EDGE, which I am dumbfounded:
-most Asia (including China) and Europe support UMTS 2100, known as Band I
-Tmobile galaxy tab spec page listed it supported both UMTS 2100 (Band I) and UMTS 1700 (AWS)
I am traveling soon so I guess I will report back. But if there is any actual report from users that would say one way or the other it would be awesome.
Thanks.
The word "and" is the key. The t-mobile tab has to have 1700 and 2100 bands to have 3g/H. Outside of US t-mobile service area, the 2100 band is available, but no 1700 band.
Go prepared for EDGE and be pleasantly surprised if you get 3g. It has worked out in a few places.
well, I am at Hong Kong right now, and here's what I found:
I am using hutchison 3G, JPE modem.
Yes I get voice. Data: GPRS works, EDGE works (though most of the time is G)
But whenever the icon indicate 3G (even with 4 bar) I get no data, at all.
Here the head scratcher: When 3G swtich over to the letter H, if it is above 3 bar I can get data! But I thought 3G and HSPA is on the same frequnecy and if it works for H it should work for 3G also.
That's because the bands for 2100 match, and the US 1700 band and the overseas 1900 band have a small overlap, so you occasionally hit the sweet spot.
Hi,
I have a huawei ideos (older non X6 version) and supposedly it is unlocked. It works with 2g/edge. It does not work with 3g. I have looked for APN information and the info downloaded to the phone when I connected to network is identical to what is listed on the net.
tmobile docs url not allowed
i had to add the MMSC setting since it was not there as listed in step 12.
Things which are odd. When choosing access network, it does not say T-mobile 3G. It only says T-mobile 2g, Att 2g and Att 3g. According to the net this phone supports the frequencies for tmobile.
gsm link for u8150 not allowed.
shows HSDPA 900 / 2100 / AWS
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 / 1700
And
wikipedia entry for tmobile not allowed
shows
1700 MHz/2100 MHz UMTS (W-CDMA)/HSPA 4G (formerly 3G[31]) 2006 2008 (3G), 2010 (Marketed as 4G) First carrier in the U.S. to deploy services on AWS frequencies. Markets HSPA+ as "4G". UMTS band IV
Not sure if HSPDA spec is same as HSPA though.
I did the trick where you enter #*#*4636*#*#* and checked phone settings. I changed to GSM auto (PRL). I also tried to hit menu and select radio band, but it pulls up an empty "Set GSM/UMTS Band" dialog. There is nothing to select.
I guess my question is, does this phone support 3G for t-mobile and if so, what setting am I missing?
thanks in advance.
John
Wrong phone forum this is likely to get frozen.
hi
if u look in the android general forum i did see a few threads for u8150
u have a better chance of getting ur answer their
goodluck
thanks
Thanks, I moved the question to general forum.
Hello,
I have a Samsung S4 Active ( GT-I9295).
My problem is next: - If I am using mobile network, I can only reach 2G speed ( GSM 900 ).
Things I have already done:
- I changed my sim card from a 3G compatible to an LTE/4G compatible;
- I talked to my carrier provider ( Vodafone Romania ) to double check if there are some restrictions to my account ( none ).
- I checked my sim card to other phones and it's working just fine.
- I even reached to talk to a Samsung Service Support, them answer was to sent the phone to their service, but I can't because I don't have the warranty papers of it ( I bought the phone from a second hand dealer <my bad> and they didn't gave me it's original invoice and warranty ). So I'm afraid to send it to service because of that.
- I searched trough the forums about possible problems, and couldn't reach one exactly.
- I even used the SERVICE MODE MENU ( *#0011# -> Back -> Key Input = Q -> Key Input= 0000 ). No result just managed to resolve my VOC from FullRate to AdaptiveRate, now I have voice drop :silly: [ dumb ]. I changed bands to WCDMA900 - 1800 - 1900 - 2100. To LTE all, etc and my phone signal is 0 and it tells me when I try to make a call, not registred on network.
*900 MHz / GSM - 2G - GSM / GPRS / EDGE - Vodafone, Orange, Cosmote
*900 MHz / GSM - 3G - UMTS/HSPA (14.4 Mbps/5.76 Mbps) - Vodafone, Orange - still developing ( i guess is not ready for use )
*1800 MHz / GSM1800-DCS -2G - GSM / GPRS / EDGE - Cosmote, Vodafone, Orange
*2100 MHz / UMTS - 3G - UMTS / HSPA / HSPA + / DC-HSDPA (43.2 Mbps Mbps/5.76) - RDS-RCS, Vodafone, Orange, Cosmote, Zapp
*1800 MHz / LTE - 4G - LTE (2x2 MIMO 75 Mbps/37.5 Mbps) - Vodafone, Orange
- I used QPST for some time, then I realized I can only do more damage then good things, because I really don't understand the code.
NOTE: One friend of mine has same phone as me S4 Active GT-I9295
So if anyone on this forum could give me some hints I would be grateful.
Just let me know what more data/print screen from my phone would you want me to post.
Thanks,
and keep developing
Good job!!!