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i am unable to find safestrap.
neither of the mirror links in the many threads i have found function.
i used root genius to root it because of this.
i'm really looking forward to lollipop and a mugen battery.
to be clear i am indeed able to use my phone in the intended geographic area, 800kbit/200kbit mobile data seems sufficient for facebook and google maps on the go.
now ive seen various mentions of patches being needed for umts/gms support, is this not unusual?
the network i use here in new zealand supports umts 850 and 2100.
please help me make the most of the most versatile android phone in existence.
mirddes said:
i am unable to find safestrap.
neither of the mirror links in the many threads i have found function.
i used root genius to root it because of this.
i'm really looking forward to lollipop and a mugen battery.
to be clear i am indeed able to use my phone in the intended geographic area, 800kbit/200kbit mobile data seems sufficient for facebook and google maps on the go.
now ive seen various mentions of patches being needed for umts/gms support, is this not unusual?
the network i use here in new zealand supports umts 850 and 2100.
please help me make the most of the most versatile android phone in existence.
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[INDEX] Development Motorola Droid 4
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II downloaded the latest build of safe strap from github
installed the lates nightlycm12 and found am unable to connect to hsdpa.
how do I resolve this?
sseems otherwise very slick
mirddes said:
II downloaded the latest build of safe strap from github
installed the lates nightlycm12 and found am unable to connect to hsdpa.
how do I resolve this?
sseems otherwise very slick
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Try the GSM patch Link in index
My provider tells me to use wcdma. I am confused, its still utms850/2100 3g.
It works really well, I get 800/200kbit and 20-24mbit over wifi
Sent from my XT894 using Tapatalk
Just wondering if anybody has plans on releasing some firmware for this product? The warning message is getting old, and I would really like to add a custom wallpaper. I search the forums here and didn't see anything. Please let me know if anyone is aware of firmware which will allow me to do these things.
I also bought one.. would be cool, if there'd be some sort of custom firmware :fingers-crossed:
Another vote
Another vote for custom firmware like that for AX100 - custom wallpaper and caution screen bypass are definite needs!
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Another vote for custom firmware like that for AX100 - custom wallpaper and caution screen bypass are definite needs!
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Caution screen isn't an issue for me because the new update already automatically removes it in 3 seconds or something. HOWEVER, the real issue for me is that the FM frequencies are for the US of A. I need to tune in to even FM Frequencies.
For a start, I have heard that it is a hardware issue so cannot be corrected. In that case, I need the electrical diagram for it which I cannot get.
If it is a software thing, then I would love to be able to change it such that it can tune to the even digits on FM like 88.6! and odd digits on AM :crying:
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\the real issue for me is that the FM frequencies are for the US of A. I need to tune in to even FM Frequencies.
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So, you apparently bought a unit imported from the US, instead of buying one made for your market?
Bump. Anyone able to make custom firmware to give access to custom boot image or wallpaper? I would be willing to pay if someone is willing to take this on
I've almost given up hope I can't find anything anywhere about the SM-A600AZ its almost as if my phone model doesnt exist. No news on one ui updates no root method. nothing to really look foward to to this phone and should probably not bother looking huh? I mean unless someone somewhere on here would be awesome enough to let us cricket variants know something awesome we can do with this phone:laugh:
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I've almost given up hope I can't find anything anywhere about the SM-A600AZ its almost as if my phone model doesnt exist. No news on one ui updates no root method. nothing to really look foward to to this phone and should probably not bother looking huh? I mean unless someone somewhere on here would be awesome enough to let us cricket variants know something awesome we can do with this phone:laugh:
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Nobody? Dam..well since I'm here already my front camera stopped working out of nowhere and my camera along with all my apps that use it will freeze before it starts. That's if by default the app opens with the front camera like snapchat. My phone also tells me j cant use more than 1 app at the same time that uses my camera. Can anyone idleast help me with this? I'm tired of restarting my phone and not being able to use my apps correctly
You have the US AT&T variant which is not built off Exynos7870 but rather Exynos7885 and clocked down to Exynos7884B. As I see it development for that platform is completely dead. You might wanna switch to some other phone or look through devices with Exynos7885 sources/threads to do custom stuff for yourself.
Any idea where I can find the stock firmware for the cricket A6 SM-A600AZ? It's like this device doesn't exist. Sales must have been extremely low.
Hi guys, i need your help. i just got my phone and both the phone and fingerprint is running on WW rom, but when i try to manually install it, it says system update failed
Note: i used device info HW to check them
Is your phone's tencent version that is supposed to have CN ROM? If so then return them directly since any tencent versions that comes with WW ROM is unofficial and may not have valid warranty. Never buy tencent version with WW ROM.
Asus have stated very clear on their forum that any tencent with WW ROM is not official device and that Asus do not produce any tencent version with WW ROM.
These phones have mostlikely been opened and person has reflashed Them to WW ROM and then resealed the packaging and then sold them online.
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Hi guys, i need your help. i just got my phone and both the phone and fingerprint is running on WW rom, but when i try to manually install it, it says system update failed
Note: i used device info HW to check them
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Are you trying to update to to 1910.44? If so, you need to flash the raw .44 rom, run flashall_AFT.cmd from the unzipped folder extracted to c drive and remove the original zip from that same folder... You need to do this in fastboot mode
my phone actually comes with WW rom fully. the package is sealed so i dont think it was opened and changed by them.
As for the update, i waa trying to update to the 1910_35 version, but failed
is there any way to check which rom it was in initially?
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my phone actually comes with WW rom fully. the package is sealed so i dont think it was opened and changed by them.
As for the update, i waa trying to update to the 1910_35 version, but failed
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If it's Tencent version, then it definitely came with CN ROM & WW was flashed and the phone sealed up.
But that shouldn't be a problem. Ignore what Asus said as posted by @Jake S. That isn't an issue - I can't count the hundreds of thousands of region-specific devices flashed with global ROM without issues. Matter of fact, my 12GB/512GB is on the way (CN changed to WW).
Flash the raw. 44 first like @reg66 said & you'll be good.
All the best
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If it's Tencent version, then it definitely came with CN ROM & WW was flashed and the phone sealed up.
But that shouldn't be a problem. Ignore what Asus said as posted by @Jake S. That isn't an issue - I can't count the hundreds of thousands of region-specific devices flashed with global ROM without issues. Matter of fact, my 12GB/512GB is on the way (CN changed to WW).
Flash the raw. 44 first like @reg66 said & you'll be good.
All the best
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Thank you very much bro, i will try and update the post. You are very kind
Hope it works out ?
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If it's Tencent version, then it definitely came with CN ROM & WW was flashed and the phone sealed up.
But that shouldn't be a problem. Ignore what Asus said as posted by @Jake S. That isn't an issue - I can't count the hundreds of thousands of region-specific devices flashed with global ROM without issues. Matter of fact, my 12GB/512GB is on the way (CN changed to WW).
Flash the raw. 44 first like @reg66 said & you'll be good.
All the best
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i managed to flashed it and updated my phone, thanl you for your help
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Are you trying to update to to 1910.44? If so, you need to flash the raw .44 rom, run flashall_AFT.cmd from the unzipped folder extracted to c drive and remove the original zip from that same folder... You need to do this in fastboot mode
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i managed to do it, thank you for your help and guide :laugh:
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i managed to flashed it and updated my phone, thanl you for your help
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You're welcome, enjoy:good:
I believe I have the same version of the phone as stated here. My phone info says 16.0640.1908.12 it has the August 2019 security update.
I bought the 12G/512G version on ebay that was shipped to me from New Jersey.
I have been enjoying the phone a lot for a week, but would like to fix the few problems that the phone gives me. Like not being able to get Netflix from the Playstore. Also some apps give errors that did not in my Note 9. Like youtube will not load while I'm out of wifi range in 4G data. All other apps stream data fine. And i can play CoD Mobile fine, but Youtube won't load anything. But funny enough it will work through Chrome lol.
My question, before i keep rambling, can i do the update to this new 1910.44 by just loading the update on my phone and rebooting? Will this update fix some of the problems i have been having? Or do i need to do a flash? Will this wipe all my data???
Or is it worth doing the other tutorial that you edit files in the code of the phone to change the fingerprint and stuff.
Ive never done anything like that to a phone, so i am hesitant to change anything. I would prefer the easiest solution of just downloading an update and letting the phone load it on its own.
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I believe I have the same version of the phone as stated here. My phone info says 16.0640.1908.12 it has the August 2019 security update.
I bought the 12G/512G version on ebay that was shipped to me from New Jersey.
I have been enjoying the phone a lot for a week, but would like to fix the few problems that the phone gives me. Like not being able to get Netflix from the Playstore. Also some apps give errors that did not in my Note 9. Like youtube will not load while I'm out of wifi range in 4G data. All other apps stream data fine. And i can play CoD Mobile fine, but Youtube won't load anything. But funny enough it will work through Chrome lol.
My question, before i keep rambling, can i do the update to this new 1910.44 by just loading the update on my phone and rebooting? Will this update fix some of the problems i have been having? Or do i need to do a flash? Will this wipe all my data???
Or is it worth doing the other tutorial that you edit files in the code of the phone to change the fingerprint and stuff.
Ive never done anything like that to a phone, so i am hesitant to change anything. I would prefer the easiest solution of just downloading an update and letting the phone load it on its own.
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
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TBH, there isn't an "easiest solution" for you unless the problem with your phone isn't a big one.
Starting off with the YouTube, can you check mobile data and confirm the app has access to it not only Wi-Fi? Alternatively, download YouTube Vanced and see if it works fine. I strongly believe there's something wrong with your YouTube app settings nothing to do with the phone itself.
Now to the main issue:
We cannot say if you can or cannot because we have no idea what you have in your hands.
You have to check out your version and also fingerprint if they are both WW then you can go ahead and download the file to the root of your phone and follow the instructions (restart), if fortunately it works, then we good else, you'll have to flash raw then do the steps.
NOTE: To check your current fingerprint, download and install device HW info from the playstore. Under 'system' you'll find the current rom (CN or WW), the product id and fingerprint versions. When you have that confirmed, we'll know where to go from there.
Yes I believe you'll be a bit sceptical due to fears but if you do have a PC that's all you need. Take a deep breath and dive in the deep end
That's how I reluctantly (more like scared) began rooting and flashing of ROMs now I do a bit of modding myself.
Please check serial number your phone and serial number in the box. The serial number may not match.
I will definitely take in to consideration the suggestions.
I checked the youtube app and nothing seemed wrong in the settings, and like i mentioned, all other apps like Pandora, IG, Waze, and Chrome are working fine on 4G.
But there are other issues like some notifications not being pushed even though i have notifications turned on for all apps. Even my text message notifications aren't coming through, even though my phone vibrates, and my Garmin watch tells me i got a text, my phone won't show i have a notification, i have to go in the app. Same happens on WhatsApp.
But i digress... The good thing is that the seller on eBay has returns for 30 days. So selling, in what i can only describe as "defective software" phone, should definitely qualify for a return. I will then search for a proper Global unlocked version of the phone.
I think one sure way to tell out of the box should be that the back of the phone should say "Republic of Gamers" instead of Tencent Games right?
I really wanted to try to fix all the issues on my own through the phone, but i do not have the courage to mess with the phone codes. And also i see everyone describing the methods on PC/Windows. I only have Mac computers at home and at work.
Unless anyone knows someone in the Los Angeles area that can do it??? hahaha. I would be willing to pay for the service of course.
Thanks for the help guys!!!
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I will definitely take in to consideration the suggestions.
I checked the youtube app and nothing seemed wrong in the settings, and like i mentioned, all other apps like Pandora, IG, Waze, and Chrome are working fine on 4G.
But there are other issues like some notifications not being pushed even though i have notifications turned on for all apps. Even my text message notifications aren't coming through, even though my phone vibrates, and my Garmin watch tells me i got a text, my phone won't show i have a notification, i have to go in the app. Same happens on WhatsApp.
But i digress... The good thing is that the seller on eBay has returns for 30 days. So selling, in what i can only describe as "defective software" phone, should definitely qualify for a return. I will then search for a proper Global unlocked version of the phone.
I think one sure way to tell out of the box should be that the back of the phone should say "Republic of Gamers" instead of Tencent Games right?
I really wanted to try to fix all the issues on my own through the phone, but i do not have the courage to mess with the phone codes. And also i see everyone describing the methods on PC/Windows. I only have Mac computers at home and at work.
Unless anyone knows someone in the Los Angeles area that can do it??? hahaha. I would be willing to pay for the service of course.
Thanks for the help guys!!!
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It's good that you have a 30 - day return window.
You should know that even the Tencent version has 12GB/512GB variant.
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It's good that you have a 30 - day return window.
You should know that even the Tencent version has 12GB/512GB variant.
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Yes i just realized that now that i started reading in this forum. At first i thought that the Tencent version was only the 8gb/128gb, and all the bigger ones were global. Now i see that mine is a larger Tencent variant like you say.
So as long as the back says Republic of Gamers, thats a good start right? As long as i don't get another that is marked Tencent on the back?
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Yes i just realized that now that i started reading in this forum. At first i thought that the Tencent version was only the 8gb/128gb, and all the bigger ones were global. Now i see that mine is a larger Tencent variant like you say.
So as long as the back says Republic of Gamers, thats a good start right? As long as i don't get another that is marked Tencent on the back?
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Well, for your situation (wanting a full global ROM (WW) with global fingerprint (WW) OOB), getting the global version ie Republic of Gamers variant is a good start.
But for lots of us who are conversant with flashing, getting the Tencent variant is as good as the other one.
Oh, and after a bit of research, I believe the issue with your phone is even though the ROM has been changed to WW, the fingerprint is still CN.
Changing the fingerprint to WW will solve the YouTube problem and also update.
zayidhs said:
If it's Tencent version, then it definitely came with CN ROM & WW was flashed and the phone sealed up.
But that shouldn't be a problem. Ignore what Asus said as posted by @Jake S. That isn't an issue - I can't count the hundreds of thousands of region-specific devices flashed with global ROM without issues. Matter of fact, my 12GB/512GB is on the way (CN changed to WW).
Flash the raw. 44 first like @reg66 said & you'll be good.
All the best
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Dude are you stupid or what? You should not ignore what Asus states. Buying a unofficial device with ww ROM off tencent won't be valid for warranty and Asus clearly stated that. Since device has been opened and reflashed with ww ROM and device is only in valid warranty when it has official rom and not have been reflashed over to another rom that the device shouldn't have. So please don't lie to people like that next time.
Asus will fully reject his device under warranty if he sends it in for repairs under warranty request. Since they will state clearly that his device has WW ROM and not CN ROM that it supposed to have. So then warranty is voided.
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Dude are you stupid or what? You should not ignore what Asus states. Buying a unofficial device with ww ROM off tencent won't be valid for warranty and Asus clearly stated that. Since device has been opened and reflashed with ww ROM and device is only in valid warranty when it has official rom and not have been reflashed over to another rom that the device shouldn't have. So please don't lie to people like that next time.
Asus will fully reject his device under warranty if he sends it in for repairs under warranty request. Since they will state clearly that his device has WW ROM and not CN ROM that it supposed to have. So then warranty is voided.
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Why is there the need to insult me - calling me stupid. Sometimes, I fail to understand why you kids of nowadays feel the need to fly off the handle insulting people you don't know.
Furthermore, it neither addresses the issue at hand nor solve it.
Please, learn to be civil and respectful in your future engagements. Not only does it show your maturity, ethical and moral values but it also depicts what you stand for.
Now back to the issue:
1. Every mobile company is aware that many of its devices will be sold through third-party outlets many of which are not directly connected to them. Matter of fact, hundreds of thousands of these devices per manufacturer go through these channels making a total of millions of devices.
2. I don't know about you but I've been using mobile phones for two decades. Funny thing is none of them failed so bad to need replacement except LG v10 which I bought from T-mobile in the US but did the warranty help my bootloop? No, the replacement also got bootlooped and after all the hassles and whatnot, there was no benefit to me.
3. You should understand that these sellers like on AliExpress purchase hundreds of thousands of these devices with warranty.
In that stead, they also do notify you of a year's warranty.
4. Regardless of your warranty (from company itself, retailer or third-party merchant), there are limitations to what you can demand. Eg, physical damage, moisture/water ingress etc.
5. With regard to above point, hope you know that whenever we modify the software aspect of a mobile device (unlocked bootloader, region change, rooting etc) in which we have to send in for any reason, we just undo the procedure before sending in.
On a final note, in as much as I respect your argument, I'm sorry to still stand against it. Probably for you, warranty is a deal breaker but it isn't for me cos I don't wish to exercise the option of warranty. But that notwithstanding, even these merchants you're on about sell devices with a year's warranty.
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Dude are you stupid or what? You should not ignore what Asus states. Buying a unofficial device with ww ROM off tencent won't be valid for warranty and Asus clearly stated that. Since device has been opened and reflashed with ww ROM and device is only in valid warranty when it has official rom and not have been reflashed over to another rom that the device shouldn't have. So please don't lie to people like that next time.
Asus will fully reject his device under warranty if he sends it in for repairs under warranty request. Since they will state clearly that his device has WW ROM and not CN ROM that it supposed to have. So then warranty is voided.
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Not very cool calling someone stupid dude. Anyway,, regarding warranty, assuming it's purchased from a good outlet, they are responsible for the warranty, mine, for example is with giztop for 1 year. But if the phone does go belly up, I'm probably **** out of luck as I leave the bootloader unlocked, for root. But that's a choice /risk I'm taking...
I enjoy my new Pixel 4a 5G, but 5G does not work at all in The Netherlands for the 4a 5G and the Pixel 5.
Google has apparently decided to not enable 5G yet in these phones, very frustrating!
Does anyone know how it maybe be possible to enable it in the phone, so I can enjoy 5G on the T-Mobile network?
T-Mobile says that 5G is fully working, just like with other providers in NL.
Thanks in advance.
nl1010 said:
I enjoy my new Pixel 4a 5G, but 5G does not work at all in The Netherlands for the 4a 5G and the Pixel 5.
Google has apparently decided to not enable 5G yet in these phones, very frustrating!
Does anyone know how it maybe be possible to enable it in the phone, so I can enjoy 5G on the T-Mobile network?
T-Mobile says that 5G is fully working, just like with other providers in NL.
Thanks in advance.
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I called yesterday to t -Mobile for the same question and got the same answer. They use the 700 Hz band 28 atm but 5G is not yet enabled by Google.
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I called yesterday to t -Mobile for the same question and got the same answer. They use the 700 Hz band 28 atm but 5G is not yet enabled by Google.
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Thanks!
So yes, Google must enable it, most likely with a (future) software update.
I really hope that it will not take too long time....
nl1010 said:
Thanks!
So yes, Google must enable it, most likely with a (future) software update.
I really hope that it will not take too long time....
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I sent a message to the German Play Store, hope that helps :fingers-crossed:
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I sent a message to the German Play Store, hope that helps :fingers-crossed:
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Thanks again.
I also sent an E-mail to Google Support here in NL, I know someone who helped me before with a defective Pixel phone.
Maybe they can tell us more.
If I know something, I'll post it here. :good:
I enabled eSim next to my regular sim and apparently you can't use 5G when using 2 sims (they should mention that somewhere).
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Thanks again.
I also sent an E-mail to Google Support here in NL, I know someone who helped me before with a defective Pixel phone.
Maybe they can tell us more.
If I know something, I'll post it here. :good:
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Read this: https://9to5google.com/2020/11/09/p...set-to-gain-dual-sim-dual-standby-5g-support/.
It shows 5G is not yet enabled by Google but will come soon with a software update as the code to enable 5G is allready changed in AOSP.
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Good news everyone! I managed to enable 5G connectivity for my Pixel 5 in Finland. Thanks again to @cstark27 for hinting me to the right direction.
1. First you need to get your phone to show up in QPST. This is done similarly to Pixel 4 XL and you can find the the steps to do so here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83499679&postcount=75
2. Once you have installed QPST open EFS tool. If you have followed the steps in the previous step and have the right drivers installed your phone shows up here. Now you need to navigate to the carrier policy file. More details here: https://mt-tech.fi/en/modify-oneplus-7-pro-5g-8-and-8-pro-nr-lte-a-band-combos/
3. PLEASE remember to backup the original file! Pixel 5's file is different from the OnePlus example linked above. I simply added 5G to every rat_capability field, saved the file and then replaced the original file with the modified one. As usual, you have all the responsibility of your device and its modifications.
Now that 5G is working, all that's left is to find a way to enable VoLTE. Replacing MBN files has worked in other devices so perhaps it could be the solution here as well.
dual sim 5G support seems like it's coming with a software update
drdionysius said:
I enabled eSim next to my regular sim and apparently you can't use 5G when using 2 sims (they should mention that somewhere).
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Looks like 5G support with dual eSIM/nanoSIM should be coming with a software update.
https://9to5google.com/2020/11/09/p...set-to-gain-dual-sim-dual-standby-5g-support/
Bump, would like to get my 5g enabled as well.
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Bump, would like to get my 5g enabled as well.
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Will probably be enabled in the december update.
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Will probably be enabled in the december update.
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Fingers crossed!
mordof said:
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Good news everyone! I managed to enable 5G connectivity for my Pixel 5 in Finland. Thanks again to @cstark27 for hinting me to the right direction.
1. First you need to get your phone to show up in QPST. This is done similarly to Pixel 4 XL and you can find the the steps to do so here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83499679&postcount=752. Once you have installed QPST open EFS tool. If you have followed the steps in the previous step and have the right drivers installed your phone shows up here. Now you need to navigate to the carrier policy file. More details here: https://mt-tech.fi/en/modify-oneplus-7-pro-5g-8-and-8-pro-nr-lte-a-band-combos/3. PLEASE remember to backup the original file! Pixel 5's file is different from the OnePlus example linked above. I simply added 5G to every rat_capability field, saved the file and then replaced the original file with the modified one. As usual, you have all the responsibility of your device and its modifications.
Now that 5G is working, all that's left is to find a way to enable VoLTE. Replacing MBN files has worked in other devices so perhaps it could be the solution here as well.
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You need to root the phone ? or without root?
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Fingers crossed!
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Hi, unfortunately no 5G with the December update.... :-(
I looked in all mobile settings, but I cannot let the phone find any 5G network.
I'm also still in contact with Google about this issue.
Still no clear answer.
This is frustrating...
nl1010 said:
Hi, unfortunately no 5G with the December update.... :-(
I looked in all mobile settings, but I cannot let the phone find any 5G network.
I'm also still in contact with Google about this issue.
Still no clear answer.
This is frustrating...
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Did you do a speedtest after the update? My downloadspeed is way higher (double speed) then before for me. Its just that i still have the 4G icon showing but i think i have 5G speeds
-EDIT- Still on band 3 1800+, so still LTE+
Link to clarifying post about 5G and Dual Sim https://www.xda-developers.com/goog...uture-update-for-the-pixel-5-and-pixel-4a-5g/. Guess we`ll have to wait for the next update.
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Did you do a speedtest after the update? My downloadspeed is way higher (double speed) then before for me. Its just that i still have the 4G icon showing but i think i have 5G speeds
-EDIT- Still on band 3 1800+, so still LTE+
Link to clarifying post about 5G and Dual Sim https://www.xda-developers.com/goog...uture-update-for-the-pixel-5-and-pixel-4a-5g/. Guess we`ll have to wait for the next update.
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Thanks for the info.
No, I did no speedtest, I think it's still the same, I'll test it later.
I'm not using the same phone every day, I switch from time to time. ;-)
And I still wait for a clear answer from Google, I'll post it here later...
Then we wait for the January update I suppose...
On the positive side, the phone is really good, and it takes one of the best photos!
The UI and apps are fluently without lag, much better than Android 11 on the Pixel 3a XL.
Only app that feels not fast is YouTube, especially when turning the phone from portrait to landscape.
Then I notice lag.
Are there any tips to make this work better?
try youtube vanced!
nl1010 said:
Thanks for the info.
No, I did no speedtest, I think it's still the same, I'll test it later.
I'm not using the same phone every day, I switch from time to time. ;-)
And I still wait for a clear answer from Google, I'll post it here later...
Then we wait for the January update I suppose...
On the positive side, the phone is really good, and it takes one of the best photos!
The UI and apps are fluently without lag, much better than Android 11 on the Pixel 3a XL.
Only app that feels not fast is YouTube, especially when turning the phone from portrait to landscape.
Then I notice lag.
Are there any tips to make this work better?
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You could try lowering animation speed in developer options to 0,5 or turn it off completely.
mordof said:
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By lemon200
Good news everyone! I managed to enable 5G connectivity for my Pixel 5 in Finland. Thanks again to @cstark27 for hinting me to the right direction.
1. First you need to get your phone to show up in QPST. This is done similarly to Pixel 4 XL and you can find the the steps to do so here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83499679&postcount=752. Once you have installed QPST open EFS tool. If you have followed the steps in the previous step and have the right drivers installed your phone shows up here. Now you need to navigate to the carrier policy file. More details here: https://mt-tech.fi/en/modify-oneplus-7-pro-5g-8-and-8-pro-nr-lte-a-band-combos/3. PLEASE remember to backup the original file! Pixel 5's file is different from the OnePlus example linked above. I simply added 5G to every rat_capability field, saved the file and then replaced the original file with the modified one. As usual, you have all the responsibility of your device and its modifications.
Now that 5G is working, all that's left is to find a way to enable VoLTE. Replacing MBN files has worked in other devices so perhaps it could be the solution here as well.
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Thanks ! It works perfectly for Free Mobile in France too !
Edit : To make it completely work on the n28 too, I had to enable DSS by editing the lte_feature_restrictions.xml file too. Otherwise it would only show "5G" but never actually connect to the n28 antenna. You can check that by using NSG or dialing *#*#4636#*#* : you should see "NR State : CONNECTED" instead of "NOT_RESTRICTED". This guide helped me a lot : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-fix-enable-5g-and-dss.4206461/
Working files for Free Mobile (France), in attachements.
Hello Guys,
Meanwhile I sold my Pixel 4a 5G.
I didn't like it that much in the end, so I'll keep my 3a XL as my Google phone.
And Google will maybe provide an update somewhere in 2021, but no guarantees.
I had a OnePlus 8 Pro for a few days and I tested 5G with it on T-Mobile here in The Netherlands.
I'm very disappointed how "fast" 5G is at the moment! (only Sub-6 available)
It's mostly slower than 4G and less stable.
And the battery is running out much faster with 5G enabled.
Long story shot, 5G will be no issue for the coming few years.
5G will only be good if mmWave 5G is working in a large area.
Up till then, 4G is good enough!
Happy Holidays and wish you all the best for 2021!
Is there any chance to force activation Wi-Fi Calling? I am living in Poland and using T-Mobile, which is not supported by Google (also Google Store is not available in Poland).
I would like to buy pixel 4a 5G, however VoWiFi is necessary for me due to coverage issues.