[Q] How to lock S3 LTE i9305 on LTE network only - Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help &

Is possible to lock S3 LTE on LTE network only? More exactly on LTE CAT3.
I can do this on S2 LTE by using the code *#197328640#. This code does not have same menu on S3 LTE.
Any help? Any ideea?
Thanks!

apashi said:
Is possible to lock S3 LTE on LTE network only? More exactly on LTE CAT3.
I can do this on S2 LTE by using the code *#197328640#. This code does not have same menu on S3 LTE.
Any help? Any ideea?
Thanks!
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This forum is for the S3 GT-I9305 ONLY!
type this number *#197328640# and then go to UMTS->Debug Screen->Phone Control->Network Control->Band Selection would be what one would want to lock only into certain bands choose certain bands like 850 1800 2600 or what ever the one that your network uses for LTE

btemtd said:
This forum is for the S3 GT-I9305 ONLY!
type this number *#197328640# and then go to UMTS->Debug Screen->Phone Control->Network Control->Band Selection would be what one would want to lock only into certain bands choose certain bands like 850 1800 2600 or what ever the one that your network uses for LTE
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It works!
Thanks a lot!

btemtd said:
This forum is for the S3 GT-I9305 ONLY!
type this number *#197328640# and then go to UMTS->Debug Screen->Phone Control->Network Control->Band Selection would be what one would want to lock only into certain bands choose certain bands like 850 1800 2600 or what ever the one that your network uses for LTE
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Omg this code work for me
my phone now working as router thank you
you are the best :good:

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Lost Reception+Data Connection on Rogers Network

Hey guys
I got XZ C6603 today from handtec. I activated brand new LTE simcard at rogers store and set up lte apn.
Soon as I did that data connection rapidly changing from h+ to 3g for a while then drop the data connection and phone reception as well.
Seems like lot of ppl here in Canada having trouble getting LTE connection but I am having hard time getting my phone reception and H+ connection.
I'm not sure either XZ is defect or this phone is simply wont work with Rogers.
Any solutions?? or should I just return the phone back to handtec?
LTE doesn't seem to work with the Z on Rogers.
Go into network settings and network mode and change it to only WCDMA(preferred)/GSM.
3G and HSPA+ work flawlessly so keep it on those instead.
Basically the phone keeps searching for an LTE network but can't connect so it'll keep switching between the network modes.
I'm hoping there's a solution to this soon, because the Z can actually find the Rogers LTE network but can't connect for some reason.
Probably a work around fix that can be done. :good:
ssj_jaypee said:
LTE doesn't seem to work with the Z on Rogers.
Go into network settings and network mode and change it to only WCDMA(preferred)/GSM.
3G and HSPA+ work flawlessly so keep it on those instead.
Basically the phone keeps searching for an LTE network but can't connect so it'll keep switching between the network modes.
I'm hoping there's a solution to this soon, because the Z can actually find the Rogers LTE network but can't connect for some reason.
Probably a work around fix that can be done. :good:
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Now I have solid reception + HSPA+ Thanks! :good:
Hope we can use LTE soon though
ssj_jaypee said:
LTE doesn't seem to work with the Z on Rogers.
Go into network settings and network mode and change it to only WCDMA(preferred)/GSM.
3G and HSPA+ work flawlessly so keep it on those instead.
Basically the phone keeps searching for an LTE network but can't connect so it'll keep switching between the network modes.
I'm hoping there's a solution to this soon, because the Z can actually find the Rogers LTE network but can't connect for some reason.
Probably a work around fix that can be done. :good:
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HSPA+ will probably be unpredictable on a regional basis - many North American carriers use UMTS1900 and the 6603 does not support that band for HSPA+ operation.
6603 will not operate on LTE in any band in North America I'm aware of.
Entropy512 said:
HSPA+ will probably be unpredictable on a regional basis - many North American carriers use UMTS1900 and the 6603 does not support that band for HSPA+ operation.
6603 will not operate on LTE in any band in North America I'm aware of.
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You are wrong,
Rogers does support LTE 2600
I would not use a phone on Rogers that can't get 1900Mhz but ... You should be able to use 2600 LTE. Have you entered the LTE APN ?
Entropy512 said:
HSPA+ will probably be unpredictable on a regional basis - many North American carriers use UMTS1900 and the 6603 does not support that band for HSPA+ operation.
6603 will not operate on LTE in any band in North America I'm aware of.
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HSPA+ works fine where I am on my 6603.
People have been able to get LTE on theirs as well, depending on the region.
EG8196 said:
You are wrong,
Rogers does support LTE 2600
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My LTE worked for an hour the other. I've read the 2600 band is a higher speed band, but it has weaker penetration and more sensitive.
Im beginning to think that you need both 2100 and 2600 bands for LTE to properly work in Canada since Rogers have both deployed simultaneously. Maybe Rogers need to improve their 2600 deployement in order for the XZ to work.
arlaken said:
My LTE worked for an hour the other. I've read the 2600 band is a higher speed band, but it has weaker penetration and more sensitive.
Im beginning to think that you need both 2100 and 2600 bands for LTE to properly work in Canada since Rogers have both deployed simultaneously. Maybe Rogers need to improve their 2600 deployement in order for the XZ to work.
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You need band 4 and band 10. Each frequency is used for different reasons (upstream/downstream). Just having 2,600 Mhz won't do anything. It's already been confirmed by multiple users that LTE doesn't work in North America (AT&T, Rogers, etc.)
That's why the C6603 wasn't released in North America.
The leaked C6606 model should support it, as well as the ZL. (http://playstation.com/psm/certified.html)
LTE on Rogers explained: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38864511#post38864511
Then how does the optimus g on rogers use lte 2600? The optimus g 2600 on rogers only have lte band 700/2600 according to rogers website. This is the first carrier phone to use the 2600 network I believe
ccloudc said:
Then how does the optimus g on rogers use lte 2600? The optimus g 2600 on rogers only have lte band 700/2600 according to rogers website. This is the first carrier phone to use the 2600 network I believe
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Because it uses 2,600 Mhz (band 7) for the downlink and 1,700 Mhz (band 4) for the uplink (even though it doesn't list it in the specs).
(Going into the Service Menu on the Optimus G shows off its full band support.)
Without the appropriate uplink AND downlink support, LTE will not work.
Rogers has LTE deployed on bands 4, 7, and 10.
The C6603 supports bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 20.
BluechipJ said:
Because it uses 2,600 Mhz (band 7) for the downlink and 1,700 Mhz (band 4) for the uplink (even though it doesn't list it in the specs).
(Going into the Service Menu on the Optimus G shows off its full band support.)
Without the appropriate uplink AND downlink support, LTE will not work.
Rogers has LTE deployed on bands 4, 7, and 10.
The C6603 supports bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 20.
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Hi, can you tell me how to get the lte band menu?
Regards

[Q] Use C6616 modem Z and get AT&T LTE?

meant model Z.........So I just read about this model and see it has AWS and 700 Mhz for LTE - does this mean if I get this phone it will work on AT&T LTE in the U.S? Anyone tried this yet?
also.....Negri Electronics has a unlocked Z Tmobile in black that says it has 700Mhz and AWS LTE bands but they say it can only be used outside U.S. (they list it as international) that AT&T would block it? WTF over?
i dont think at&t will block it. if it supports the at&t lte bands it will get lte but there are multiple lte bands for at&t so if it only supports one of them lte will be spotty depending on the area the phone is used in
skinsfanbdh said:
i dont think at&t will block it. if it supports the at&t lte bands it will get lte but there are multiple lte bands for at&t so if it only supports one of them lte will be spotty depending on the area the phone is used in
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Yeah, I don't know......I chatted with a rep there and all he would say is that you cannot use this in the U.S. - I asked if this is because tmobile has a contract w/ Sony and he said I'd have to ask Sony about that. It almost seems like that is what they have to say - but i'm wondering if it would work.
this is what the site says about the frequencies for this model:
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
i think other users in this forum are using one of the xperia z's with at&t
skinsfanbdh said:
i think other users in this forum are using one of the xperia z's with at&t
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Yeah, but are they getting LTE? Why the hell Sony chose to release the ZL with AT&T LTE frequencies but not the Z (at least not officially) is beyond me......
probably the same reason it took 6 months for tmobile to get it(which is the the one i have)
I already tried flashing 6616 baseband. Unfortunately, it doesn't have 700 band LTE. It is from Bell, even though they state that their 6616 has AWS and 700.
I'm currently using 6506 baseband but I can't get access to at&t LTE network.
Sent from my C6606 using Tapatalk 4
So, has anyone successfully gotten LTE on AT&T anywhere with the Xperia Z?
yes in So Cal on 1700 mhz towers only
keith777 said:
So, has anyone successfully gotten LTE on AT&T anywhere with the Xperia Z?
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I have successfully had LTE on AT&T in Southern California but that is the only location..

Will any of the International versions support AT&T LTE?

Essentially I am on AT&T in Chicago, I would love to buy an International edition this go-a-round. Get the updates faster and not deal with AT&T bloat. However I am curious if any country other than the US will carry a LTE variant of the Note III that will support AT&T LTE out of the box (with the correct APN settings) or am I stuck buying the AT&T version if I want access to their LTE network?
Any insight would be awesome. Thanks...
Im 99% sure the exynos processor would only receive 3g on ATT whereas the qualcom gets the full 4g LTE.
Sent from my note 2 ya bish!
d12unk13astard said:
Im 99% sure the exynos processor would only receive 3g on ATT whereas the qualcom gets the full 4g LTE.
Sent from my note 2 ya bish!
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You are correct, the Exynos would get me HSPA only... I am hoping that countries other than the US will carry the Snapdragon 800 and that it would be AT&T compatible for LTE.
I edited the OP to clarify.
If its any help, my International Note 1 gets anywhere from 3Mbit to 13Mbit on HSPA+. I've tested with service from both AT&T (straight talk) and t-mobile now that t-mo has re-farmed the 1900mhz spectrum to hspa in my city.
Not sure how fast LTE is but probably at least twice as fast depending on congestion. The real question now is battery life between LTE version and exynos non LTE version.
And in my opinion, its very much worth having the international version. Big drawback though: NO samsung warranty in the USA. To some that might be an issue.
This has been discussed a lot. The international SD 800 variant, from what I understand, should be able to work on AT&T LTE. I guess we won' t know 100% for sure until someone in NA who uses AT&T orders the international SD800 and can confirm that it does work on AT&T LTE. As as this (and ability to root) is confirmed, I'll be ordering my N3.
hockeyfan said:
This has been discussed a lot. The international SD 800 variant, from what I understand, should be able to work on AT&T LTE. I guess we won' t know 100% for sure until someone in NA who uses AT&T orders the international SD800 and can confirm that it does work on AT&T LTE. As as this (and ability to root) is confirmed, I'll be ordering my N3.
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Thank you very much, my search didnt turn up that link. Much appreciated!!
LxMxFxD said:
If its any help, my International Note 1 gets anywhere from 3Mbit to 13Mbit on HSPA+. I've tested with service from both AT&T (straight talk) and t-mobile now that t-mo has re-farmed the 1900mhz spectrum to hspa in my city.
Not sure how fast LTE is but probably at least twice as fast depending on congestion. The real question now is battery life between LTE version and exynos non LTE version.
And in my opinion, its very much worth having the international version. Big drawback though: NO samsung warranty in the USA. To some that might be an issue.
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To give you and idea...I avg around 70mbps down on lte and have been over 100 lots of times...ill see around 25-30 upload. big diff betwee lte and h+
sent from my S3, S4 or Note2
Phone for ATT
I too am looking for purchasing a phone either T Mobile or International and using it on the AT&T network. It will be my first foray into GSM but so far I have found the following about the 3 different US GSM versions of the Note 3.
http://negrielectronics.com/
ATT
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
T Mobile
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700 / 1700 / 2100
N9005
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600
What I don't know about GSM smartphones is if its possible to flash different modems and enable different bands/frequencies. They have the same SOC but such a variance in frequencies... to me it sounds like a modem mod, but I'm by no means an expert
Anyone whom knows more want to expand on my comments? It would be appreciated!
TerryNova said:
I too am looking for purchasing a phone either T Mobile or International and using it on the AT&T network. It will be my first foray into GSM but so far I have found the following about the 3 different US GSM versions of the Note 3.
http://negrielectronics.com/
ATT
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
T Mobile
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700 / 1700 / 2100
N9005
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600
What I don't know about GSM smartphones is if its possible to flash different modems and enable different bands/frequencies. They have the same SOC but such a variance in frequencies... to me it sounds like a modem mod, but I'm by no means an expert
Anyone whom knows more want to expand on my comments? It would be appreciated!
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I have a pretty good feeling that you cant flash different modems, the modem needs to match the device or else it will brick. But then again I could be wrong.
I was quite delighted to find that there was LTE support for the Tmobile version
TerryNova said:
I too am looking for purchasing a phone either T Mobile or International and using it on the AT&T network. It will be my first foray into GSM but so far I have found the following about the 3 different US GSM versions of the Note 3.
http://negrielectronics.com/
T Mobile
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700 / 1700 / 2100
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daraj said:
I have a pretty good feeling that you cant flash different modems, the modem needs to match the device or else it will brick. But then again I could be wrong.
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we have been doing that for some times already since Galaxy S2 and Notes and Blazer phones were released.
people have been flashing back and forth HSPA vs LTE radio back and forth without a problem.
The only gotcha is Battery drain rate is horrendous on non-native phones using the other radio
some ROMs managed to optimize this to one degree or another, but it's definitely not the same as using a phone that was originally made for that radio.
But the point is, it's do-able and it works.
AllGamer said:
I was quite delighted to find that there was LTE support for the Tmobile version
Looks like the Tmobile version will support AT&T LTE bands. Correct?
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daraj said:
AllGamer said:
I was quite delighted to find that there was LTE support for the Tmobile version
Looks like the Tmobile version will support AT&T LTE bands. Correct?
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Yup...refer to my thorough research on the topic...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45746715#post45746715
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daraj said:
AllGamer said:
I was quite delighted to find that there was LTE support for the Tmobile version
Looks like the Tmobile version will support AT&T LTE bands. Correct?
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Negative. 700/1900 is what runs on ATT LTE. They just bought the lower band of 700 from Verizon.
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antiochasylum said:
daraj said:
Negative. 700/1900 is what runs on ATT LTE. They just bought the lower band of 700 from Verizon.
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Are you sure its not 700/1700 ?
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daraj said:
antiochasylum said:
Are you sure its not 700/1700 ?
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Crap you are correct. My fault. It is 700/1700 so the TMobile one will support ATT LTE.
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antiochasylum said:
daraj said:
Crap you are correct. My fault. It is 700/1700 so the TMobile one will support ATT LTE.
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Thats what I thought. Now If I can only find a cheap Tmobile version so I can buy full price I will then have LTE on att and an unlocked bootloader:good:
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daraj said:
antiochasylum said:
Thats what I thought. Now If I can only find a cheap Tmobile version so I can buy full price I will then have LTE on att and an unlocked bootloader:good:
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Are we sure the ATT's boot loader will be locked?
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antiochasylum said:
daraj said:
Are we sure the ATT's boot loader will be locked?
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Considering whats happening with the s4 and their HTC line now and their press releases, I wouldn't have much hope.
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daraj said:
antiochasylum said:
Considering whats happening with the s4 and their HTC line now and their press releases, I wouldn't have much hope.
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Exact reason I'm holding out for Nexus 5 announcement.
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daraj said:
antiochasylum said:
Thats what I thought. Now If I can only find a cheap Tmobile version so I can buy full price I will then have LTE on att and an unlocked bootloader:good:
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^^^ this....... This seems to be the answer because of the locked boot on at&t's ....... So could I walk into a TMO store and tell them I wanna buy one for my prepaid sim.? That's probably what I'll end up doing. Looks like best buy will have the unlocked Octa.......
rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
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Unlocked t-mobile samsung galaxy note 4 on verizon?

I just got an unlocked code for my samsung galaxy note 4 t-mobile and I'm wondering if I could use it on verizon network?
No
Voice frequency share the 1900mhz band, 3G share the 1900mhz band, 4G share the 1700/2100mhz band, and 4G LTE are compatible bands as per: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellular_frequencies so I don't see why not? I have put Verizon 4G LTE devices onto T-Mobile's carrier before via APN settings so I don't see how its not backwards compatible?
did you try it?
inco9nito99 said:
Voice frequency share the 1900mhz band, 3G share the 1900mhz band, 4G share the 1700/2100mhz band, and 4G LTE are compatible bands as per: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellular_frequencies so I don't see why not? I have put Verizon 4G LTE devices onto T-Mobile's carrier before via APN settings so I don't see how its not backwards compatible?
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verizon by default does voice over CDMA. you do not have a CDMA radio. end.
...... This question is still being asked lol phun knee
Sent from my: SM-N910T / SQC100-4 with Tapatalk : PIN 2BFBBCE3: T-Mobile 4G LTE

Is there a way to unlock more LTE bands ????

I need to be able to use this phone and i need it to work with :TDD/2600 MHz/band 38.
I hope there is a way. No need to trow a good phone just for that.
Hello fotbal5,
I9305 supports Quad-Band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz). No way to unlock more LTE bands.
Hmmm you're mixing bands. The ones you say are for GSM (2G). For LTE (4G) the I9305 supports 800/1800/2600 but 2600 band 7 not 38 as OP asked
See here http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9305_galaxy_s_iii-5001.php
Trafalgar Square said:
Hello fotbal5,
I9305 supports Quad-Band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz). No way to unlock more LTE bands.
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