How to Flash U Firmware On AT&T and Keep Volte & video calling and get lte band 17
So after Doing some looking around i found out how to get volte and video calling working,and enable band 17 on G930U. I dont take credit for this. i seen it on a different forum and just wanna make sure people know how to fix it.
For starters if you dont have g930u or dont know what it is. heres a great thread about it with easy to follow instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
Okay so after you flash the U Firmware.
edit the others.xml in System/csc. Scroll to the bottom of the xml and change volte and video calling to TRUE. Save and then reboot. The options will be in settings and the video calling icon will be in the dialer.
and to re-enable band I7 Open the dial pad
Type: *#0011# to enter Service Mode (Be very careful with what you do here)
Note: You need to be rooted for this to work
Once in Service Mode, do the following:
Tap the menu button and tap Back
Tap the menu button again and select "Key Input" and enter an upper case Q and press OK
Tap the menu button again and select "Key Input" and enter 4 zeroes (0000) and press OK
Wait 5 - 15 seconds. You'll see the Main Menu
Choose option [2]: UE SETTING & INFO
Choose option [1]: SETTING
Choose option [1]: PROTOCOL
Choose option [2]: NAS
Choose option [1]: NETWORK CONTROL
Choose option [4]: BAND SELECTION
Choose option [4]: LTE Band Preference
Choose option [7]: LTE ALL (Or you can choose any band instead)
If you want to go back then tap the menu button and choose Back (Don't press the back key)
Once again guys i take no credit for any of this. ive just seen people looking for the information and decided to put it all together for you
I am just curious, what's the benefit of enabling B17 on the device given that AT&T has B12 MFBI enabled throughout its network?
Does this enable the enhanced LTE voice? When you go to About Device > Status does it show IMS registration status as "Registered"? None of the carrier specific features will work unless the IMS is registered on the AT&T network.
Tikerz said:
Does this enable the enhanced LTE voice? When you go to About Device > Status does it show IMS registration status as "Registered"? None of the carrier specific features will work unless the IMS is registered on the AT&T network.
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Mine is not registered. I've been trying to figure out how to register it. Do you know how to rotisserie it?
dirtydodge said:
Mine is not registered. I've been trying to figure out how to register it. Do you know how to rotisserie it?
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I know how to rotisserie a chicken, but I have not tried to rotisserie my phone.
Tikerz said:
I know how to rotisserie a chicken, but I have not tried to rotisserie my phone.
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Lol. Damn auto correct. "Register"
dirtydodge said:
Lol. Damn auto correct. "Register"
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LOL, I know.
What I understand is that none of the carrier specific features will work unless the AT&T network registers your phone. They have certain models they will recognize on their network for those features. 930U is not one of those models.
Tikerz said:
LOL, I know.
What I understand is that none of the carrier specific features will work unless the AT&T network registers your phone. They have certain models they will recognize on their network for those features. 930U is not one of those models.
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Thanks. I'm not even sure what IMS is but i have noticed before that it isn't registered.
15jpenni said:
So after Doing some looking around i found out how to get volte and video calling working,and enable band 17 on G930U. I dont take credit for this. i seen it on a different forum and just wanna make sure people know how to fix it.
For starters if you dont have g930u or dont know what it is. heres a great thread about it with easy to follow instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
Okay so after you flash the U Firmware.
edit the others.xml in System/csc. Scroll to the bottom of the xml and change volte and video calling to TRUE. Save and then reboot. The options will be in settings and the video calling icon will be in the dialer.
and to re-enable band I7 Open the dial pad
Type: *#0011# to enter Service Mode (Be very careful with what you do here)
Note: You need to be rooted for this to work
Once in Service Mode, do the following:
Tap the menu button and tap Back
Tap the menu button again and select "Key Input" and enter an upper case Q and press OK
Tap the menu button again and select "Key Input" and enter 4 zeroes (0000) and press OK
Wait 5 - 15 seconds. You'll see the Main Menu
Choose option [2]: UE SETTING & INFO
Choose option [1]: SETTING
Choose option [1]: PROTOCOL
Choose option [2]: NAS
Choose option [1]: NETWORK CONTROL
Choose option [4]: BAND SELECTION
Choose option [4]: LTE Band Preference
Choose option [7]: LTE ALL (Or you can choose any band instead)
If you want to go back then tap the menu button and choose Back (Don't press the back key)
Once again guys i take no credit for any of this. ive just seen people looking for the information and decided to put it all together for you
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You left out the part where root is required to modify a CSC in the system partition.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
not where to be found those csc settings on a 930a with the latest pg9 Ota firmware
I am on the 930U firmware on my ATT&T S7. I can get to service mode, I am rooted, but can not get to the Main Menu. I have tried several times and it does not get past the opening page. Any suggestions?
I don't understand. Isn't G930U supposed to be used in US? If a band is used by a US carrier and supported by phone hardware, why firmware disable it?
hugeadrian said:
I don't understand. Isn't G930U supposed to be used in US? If a band is used by a US carrier and supported by phone hardware, why firmware disable it?
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Well, why does TMobile wifi calling work straight out of the box on the U firmware while AT&T's doesnt?
joe3681 said:
Well, why does TMobile wifi calling work straight out of the box on the U firmware while AT&T's doesnt?
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IMO this is because of the stupid AT&T policy, not because the phone does not support it.
AFAIK not being able to use band 17 is Samsung's problem right?
hugeadrian said:
IMO this is because of the stupid AT&T policy, not because the phone does not support it.
AFAIK not being able to use band 17 is Samsung's problem right?
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The S7 has wifi calling on the ATT branded rom. It's the stupid (or smart in a business sense) way they change things to their own proprietary format. If you want wifi calling then you have to buy their phone, not the U version.
crackinx said:
The S7 has wifi calling on the ATT branded rom. It's the stupid (or smart in a business sense) way they change things to their own proprietary format. If you want wifi calling then you have to buy their phone, not the U version.
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Really? If G930U doesn't have wifi calling, why can T-Mobile users use wifi calling on G930U firmware?
hugeadrian said:
Really? If G930U doesn't have wifi calling, why can T-Mobile users use wifi calling on G930U firmware?
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That's what I'm saying it has wifi calling, but it does not work on the ATT network because they changed their rom for their wifi calling, the built in Wifi calling in the U rom does not work with ATT.
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I finally cracked how to domestic unlock the N900P (Sprint Note 3) for use with T-Mobile/AT&T or any other U.S. GSM Carrier. Im writing up the tutorial now and finishing up the tools required to make it a little easier. However i spent over a month working on this and am asking for donations before i release the tutorial. As much as i hate to do it my car is on its last leg and i desperately need to find a new one. So please help me out as i hope getting this phone unlocked helps you all. I'm currently using mine on Straight Talk (can't beat $45/Mo using AT&T Towers). This is a fairly simple procedure it just has quite a few steps but if you follow every step to the letter it is cake. I am really trying to get to around $2000 just to find myself a little clunker so any donation is appreciated. I will post up a video for proof that i have accomplished this just so you all know this is not any kind of scam.
Disclaimer: YOU MUST HAVE YOUR DEVICE INTERNATIONALLY UNLOCKED FROM SPRINT FOR THIS TO WORK. I AM WORKING ON INTERNATIONALLY UNLOCKING WITHOUT SPRINT BUT IT IS REQUIRED IN THE MEANTIME. ALL OTHER TOOLS REQUIRED I WILL PROVIDE. YOU DO NOT NEED AN ACTIVE SIM CARD IT WILL SHOW BARS AND CARRIER INFO WITH INACTIVE CARD.
Disclaimer 2: ROOT IS REQUIRED FOR MULTIPLE STEPS AND THIS PROCESS WILL MORE THAN LIKELY TRIP KNOX. I AM WORKING ON A WAY AROUND THIS BUT IN THE MEANTIME THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY DOES TRIP KNOX. YOUR WARRANTY IS NOW VOID!
Disclaimer 3: IF YOU BREAK YOUR PHONE THEN YOU BROKE YOUR PHONE I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE. (I BRICKED MY PHONE MANY TIMES TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THIS PROCESS A SIMPLE ODIN FLASH AND WAS GOOD TO GO.
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YOUTUBE VIDEO SHOWING SPRINT NOTE ON AT&T GO PHONE PLAN:http://youtu.be/LZowEnXHdFU
Tutorial To Unlock Sprint Galaxy Note 3 For U.S. Sim
Tutorial to Unlock Sprint Galaxy Note 3 For T-Mobile/AT&T/MVNO's
Tools required:
Hidden Menu Enabled(modified for galaxy note 3): http://goo.gl/y4k2EG
MI3 modem (modified to be flashed via odin): http://goo.gl/W0f3Za
Odin 3.07 or 3.09 (google for it theres a million mirrors of it)
Device must already be internationally unlocked via sprint for this to work (must perform uicc unlock from system updates menu) im working on a way to do this without sprint but for now this is how it is)
Region Lock Away: (Free on chainfires thread or consider buying market donate version) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
Device must be rooted: (rooting via this method will trip knox however the modem flash we have to do will likely trip it as well): http://download.chainfire.eu/362/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.zip
Any root browers from play store
ServiceMode Shortcut: Grab from play store
prl helper or anything with an apn shortcut: Grab from play store
Step 1: We need to root the device so put device in download mode holding vol down+home+power while it is off. Flash cf auto root to obtain root (this will void knox).
Step 2: Grab a root browser, ServiceMode Shortcut, PRL Helper, and Region Lock Away and install your att/tmobile sim.
Step 3: Place device back into download mode. PAY ATTENTION HERE: you need to add the mi3 modem to pda and uncheck auto reboot. LEAVE ON F. RESET TIME CHECKED. After flash has completed remove battery from your phone place it back into download mode and flash mi3 modem again this time leaving auto reboot checked. When your device boots up to to settings->general->about device and check your baseband version to make sure it ends in mi3. if it does not redo step 3.
Step 4: Run regionlock away (not required for this all to work just for good measure), And switch your device into gsm/umts only mode in your settings menu.
Step 5: Plug your device in and enable usb debugging. run hidden menu enabler. open TestMode Menu. Follow these steps perfectly.
1. click ue setting and info
2. click setting
3. click protocol
4. click as- go to security control and make sure fake security is on, ciphering is off, and integrity is on. after you have seet these hit menu back twice to get back to ue setting and protocol menu.
5. open nas-go to network control go to band selection and pick number 5 wcdma/gsm mode only. after hit menu back.
6. Click pref mode set and choose number 2 gsm wcdma only. menu back once
7.hit aquision order and choose umts_gsm. hit menu back until youre back at ue setting menu.
8. open gcf and click number 1 and make sure it is on. hit menu back to ue settings.
9.go to sim and then sim class control. make sure umts on and gsm on both show. if not click to enable. hit menu back once
10.hit bip block control. hit number 3 bip block off. once complete go to bip block status to verify it is in fact off.
11. go all the way back to main menu. hit protocol state, sim information, check nv, and make sure it shows sim lock is disable, spr bip unblocked, and sha256 on or off shouldnt matter. ( i have had mine off and on and it seems to work either way)(mine is currently on)
12. power cycle device.
13. when it comes on device SHOULD show service it still may not.
14. get into your root browser, go system, and open your build.prop with a text editor
15. add these lines to the very bottom to enable apn editing. (credit to ingenium13)
ril.sales_code=LOL
ro.csc.sales_code=LOL
16. reboot device once more. now use prl helper or your apn shortcut and create a new apn for your carrier. delete all the sprint ones and make sure you highlight the circle next to your newly created apn. reboot once more.
17. device should come up with full service bars and data/mms active. (if you have an inactive sim card it does not always show service)(my inactive att card would show service my inactive tmobile would not)
18. Donations appreciated now you should be 100% unlocked. if you need to undo this for any reason see post 3 to get fully back on sprint.
19. Profit!
reserved
Steps to get back 100% to sprint.
Flash MJ4 or most current tar
when phone comes up dial ##72786#
congrats youre back on sprint
(also use this method if you need to start the unlocking process over again it completely undoes everything)
Bit concerned about your last post. So once you do this it stops working on sprint?
nerys71 said:
Bit concerned about your last post. So once you do this it stops working on sprint?
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It'll stop working on sprint while its working on gsm it can easily be undone
There is no way to toggle it? Lije it does when you go overseas? Ie just insert the gsm sim card? Any chance of that in the future? Just curious. I am out of my scope of knowledge with this kind of stuff.
I'm working on a way to as I still have sprint myself as well as my straight talk. However at this point in time sprint needs to basically be disabled. If the phone detects sprint it won't pick up on gsm even in gsm/umts mode. In addition the phone needs to operate in wcdma preferred which is not currently an option available in the default Samsung menu. This menu in fact gets changed to only reflect gsm options and does not offer CDMA as a working option.
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jejogo said:
I'm working on a way to as I still have sprint myself as well as my straight talk. However at this point in time sprint needs to basically be disabled. If the phone detects sprint it won't pick up on gsm even in gsm/umts mode. In addition the phone needs to operate in wcdma preferred which is not currently an option available in the default Samsung menu. This menu in fact gets changed to only reflect gsm options and does not offer CDMA as a working option.
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Nice Work! Thank you!
Wow awesome work. Had no idea about all this being possible.
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Thanks. It was a ton of work and almost smashing my phone to pieces lol.
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4G LTE
Will 4G LTE work? I assuming not because the carriers work off different frequencies that the 4G radio that's in Sprint's version of the Note 3. Is this correct?
huh post is gone. the XDA app is not very reliable. anyway makes sense now sprint phones very aggressively revert to sprint towers so if it see's any it reverts.
I am assuming "getting" it to work was the hard part so easier methods of switching should be possible even a dual boot would be a nice clean solution
I bet a lot of people will appreciate being "able" to do this. one phone now works with everyone.
another method??
I read you can also unlock it this way..
I have not tried it..
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/532415/20131231/unlock-samsung-galaxy-note-3.htm
varaff said:
I read you can also unlock it this way..
I have not tried it..
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/532415/20131231/unlock-samsung-galaxy-note-3.htm
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Method is not for sprint variant only for gsm only variants
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ajourdan03 said:
Will 4G LTE work? I assuming not because the carriers work off different frequencies that the 4G radio that's in Sprint's version of the Note 3. Is this correct?
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no you will be limited to hspa+ (which is 12mb down in my area on at&t straight talk) lol
I got a little problem...
Hi everyone.
I did all the steps carefully but in the step 11. Mine says SIM LOCK ENABLED and SPR BIP Disabled. I bought my phone from Ebay as a BAD ESN PHONE, im from Dominican Republic so a BAD ESN Phone works without a problem when u unlocked it. The 1st i tried with my sim from CLARO DR it doesnt shows any sign to be blocked it didnt asked for a PIN to unlock. So i thought it was unlocked.
Sorry for my bad english.
arbarof said:
Hi everyone.
I did all the steps carefully but in the step 11. Mine says SIM LOCK ENABLED and SPR BIP Disabled. I bought my phone from Ebay as a BAD ESN PHONE, im from Dominican Republic so a BAD ESN Phone works without a problem when u unlocked it. The 1st i tried with my sim from CLARO DR it doesnt shows any sign to be blocked it didnt asked for a PIN to unlock. So i thought it was unlocked.
Sorry for my bad english.
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Was it international unlocked from Sprint? That's step 1 the rest is to remove domestic block
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arbarof said:
Hi everyone.
I did all the steps carefully but in the step 11. Mine says SIM LOCK ENABLED and SPR BIP Disabled.
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still not work in my phone please help ...
jejogo said:
Was it international unlocked from Sprint? That's step 1 the rest is to remove domestic block
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I dont know... I bought it from Ebay but im going to ask to the seller.
jejogo said:
no you will be limited to hspa+ (which is 12mb down in my area on at&t straight talk) lol
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That's faster than some high speed internet lol
Just wondering if anyone has any official news bout Wifi calling support in stock ROM. Haven't seen the option in call settings for any ROM. Surely there are carriers that support it in Europe?
xlxcrossing said:
Just wondering if anyone has any official news bout Wifi calling support in stock ROM. Haven't seen the option in call settings for any ROM. Surely there are carriers that support it in Europe?
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I have a H850 Europe G5 and it has the wifi calling option and I have successfully tested with EE in UK. It depends on ROM/Variant and Network.
I can confirm that is the case for my UK H850
Hadi99 said:
I can confirm that is the case for my UK H850
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What network are you in? Also what firmware are you using? Do you also see the Volte option?
livelyyoungman said:
What network are you in? Also what firmware are you using? Do you also see the Volte option?
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Try this :
Dial *#546368#*850# in the phone app.
Select SVC menu.
Select VoWifi.
Enable Wifi calling.
Try a system restart after enabling if the option is not visible.
Can those who are using WiFi calling please check if this option is enabled as well as is may or may not work.
livelyyoungman said:
What network are you in? Also what firmware are you using? Do you also see the Volte option?
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My network is EE. My firmware version is v20a (European). Yes, there is even a VoLTE toggle on the notifications quick settings.
Having looked through more of the settings in the hidden menu and it appears you can enable all those options that were talked about in the service menu.
After dialling *#546368#*850#
Enter Field Test -> GPRI_VoLTE_VoWifi ->UX
From within these settings you can enable the various options inside the call app, those with VoLTE and Wifi calling enabled please test this as well to see if the settings are enabled on your devices.
mass/cls/ said:
Try this :
Dial *#546368#*850# in the phone app.
Select SVC menu.
Select VoWifi.
Enable Wifi calling.
Try a system restart after enabling if the option is not visible.
Can those who are using WiFi calling please check if this option is enabled as well as is may or may not work.
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mass/cls/ said:
Having looked through more of the settings in the hidden menu and it appears you can enable all those options that were talked about in the service menu.
After dialling *#546368#*850#
Enter Field Test -> GPRI_VoLTE_VoWifi ->UX
From within these settings you can enable the various options inside the call app, those with VoLTE and Wifi calling enabled please test this as well to see if the settings are enabled on your devices.
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I had already checked all 5 boxes in the UX menu beforehand and still no menu item appeared in Settings->Call. Toggled the SVC menu option on "1" and reboot but still no Wifi Calling setting to be found anywhere. I'm on T-Mobile and they do support Wifi calling. I'm running Fulmics 20A w/firmware on Euro (Non US) H850 not a variant. It seems weird if the network is to be blame item making me feel like it's a rom issue but it's close to stock and I have flashed stock as well several times and still have never seen the option.
Sorry for my english but you has to have the correct efs folder whit the settings for volte enabled for your carier and the suport aps like imsconfig and a rom that suports that but if u are using fumics it should suport
**Welcome to the Fox Den!**
This is a short guide for accessing the APN settings to edit, as well as enabling Native Hotspot while you're in there.
This method involves using Shortcut Master Lite to access the APN settings so that it can be edited to add needed settings without using ADB. The steps are as follows:
Step 1 - Download Shortcut Master Lite from the Play Store.
Step 2 - Open Shortcut Master Lite and select the Menu (three vertical dots in the upper right).
Step 3 - Select App Explorer, and then All Apps
Step 4 – Navigate (scroll down) to com.test.LTEfunctionality and select.
Step 5 – Select the first item labled "LTEFunctionalityTest" and select launch.
Step 6 – Scroll down to LTE APN Setting and select.
Step 7 – Select the APN setting to edit or select add to add your own.
Step 8 – After editing or adding APN settings, select menu and save your settings.
Congratulations, you have successfully edited and saved your APN settings.
Enable Native HotspotStep 10 –Select APN2 LTE internet (Sprint) or your carrier internet APN.
Step 11 - Scroll down to APN type and select.
Step 12 - Add "DUN" to the setting (it should read "default,mms,DUN") without quotations.
Step 13 - Select Menu and save your settings
Congratulations, your device now has Native Hotspot without having to toggle data!
*I have tested this on Unlocked and Carrier version on Sprint as well as my wife's Sprint S8+. Survives reboot and updates (latest one anyways).
Update : must reapply if you update prl or profile!
Disable automatic updates so that profile updates does not remove!
Please let me know if you have to add anything specifically for other carriers and I will update this post.*
And as always, I cannot be held liable for the damage or malfunction of your device using these files,
you proceed at your own risk and remove my liability by continuing to the downloads portion of this post!
*********************************************************************
Downloads:
Shortcut Master Lite
*********************************************************************Other Links
*Culpeo ROM*
*SM-N950U1 XAA Stock Recovery Guide*
*Carrier Flashing and Switching Guide*
*SM-N950U/U1 Factory Binary, Combination Firmware*
*S Note & Working Action Memo*
*Free SIM Unlock Service by: @instrumentaly*
Can't you just set up a new APN set in settings?
rockky said:
Can't you just set up a new APN set in settings?
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It is greyed out for many...editing the actual settings, for hotspot, prevent having to toggle data on and off...for one example....no need for adb as well....
Does anyone know if this also works for Bluetooth tether?
Similar question since you figured this out. Is there a way to modify the APN2 in a roundabout way like this that bypasses the proxy servers for carriers like sprint since modifying the APN2 directly is out of the question since much is grayed out.
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slickdaddy96 said:
Similar question since you figured this out. Is there a way to modify the APN2 in a roundabout way like this that bypasses the proxy servers for carriers like sprint since modifying the APN2 directly is out of the question since much is grayed out.
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My apn2 is not grayed out if I go through the shortcut...
BlueFox721 said:
My apn2 is not grayed out if I go through the shortcut...
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I'm sorry I mean when I go to the ##3282## menu to get rid of the proxy is not under the APN's. It is under "Data Profile" which when you click on it is all greyed out and can't be modified. That is what I need to be able to edit to bypass proxys and prevent sprint from throttling.
Wondering if there is a shortcut to get to that as well to be able the modfiy those settings.
Edit: sorry that is not where I need to edit. I need to find a Multimedia menu option in the DATA menu which for the Note 8 there isn't one listed. I then need to modify RTST Proxy, HTTPPD Proxy to all 0.0.0.0's
Anyone know where that option or a shortcut to that option is?
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I'm sorry I mean when I go to the ##3282## menu to get rid of the proxy is not under the APN's. It is under "Data Profile" which when you click on it is all greyed out and can't be modified. That is what I need to be able to edit to bypass proxys and prevent sprint from throttling.
Wondering if there is a shortcut to get to that as well to be able the modfiy those settings.
Edit: sorry that is not where I need to edit. I need to find a Multimedia menu option in the DATA menu which for the Note 8 there isn't one listed. I then need to modify RTST Proxy, HTTPPD Proxy to all 0.0.0.0's
Anyone know where that option or a shortcut to that option is?
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I looked in the ims settings and in other settings and could not find it yet...can you edit after getting your MSL # from Sprint
Wow this was easier than adb bypass
Does this works for the TMobile version?
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I am completely new to this process. What should I be editing or adding to the apn?? Edit or add what exactly?
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Sun1914 said:
I am completely new to this process. What should I be editing or adding to the apn?? Edit or add what exactly?
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Step 12 in OP
Tried to do same for note 5 but can't find the LTE test string
This doesn't seem to work for the Verizon version. When I click on the launch button for the "LTE APN Setting", nothing happens.
Any idea how to get past this?
b3y0ndd34th said:
This doesn't seem to work for the Verizon version. When I click on the launch button for the "LTE APN Setting", nothing happens.
Any idea how to get past this?
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Sorry, I don't have access to a Verizon phone...you might find a test feature in the settings...
did you try the adb method? That method works but you have to disable the Verizon hotspot app and toggle the data on a and off when using the hotspot...
Alternatively you can try ##3282# and select edit and then enter your MSL # (can get it from your carrier)...
BlueFox721 said:
Sorry, I don't have access to a Verizon phone...you might find a test feature in the settings...
did you try the adb method? That method works but you have to disable the Verizon hotspot app and toggle the data on a and off when using the hotspot...
Alternatively you can try ##3282# and select edit and then enter your MSL # (can get it from your carrier)...
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##3282# does nothing on my verizon phone, it doesn't open a hidden menu. I will play with some of the other menus see if I can't get in.
I have tried using the Disabler method to disable the apps, that doesn't seem to work. I followed the instructions for ADB but when I turn of mobile data it just complains it doesn't turn on the Hotspot.
I have tried the "Bad wi-fi" password method which also doesn't work because when I enable my hotspot it immediately disables my Wi-Fi before I can disable it manually.
I have tried leaving mobile data on, turning on the hotspot and before I can turn mobile data off, the app is already complaining about my lack of a subscription.
It seems to me like Verizon is serious LOL!
Thank you OP.
Works for me.
BlueFox721 said:
**Welcome to the Fox Den!**
This is a short guide for accessing the APN settings to edit, as well as enabling Native Hotspot while you're in there.
This method involves using Shortcut Master Lite to access the APN settings so that it can be edited to add needed settings without using ADB. The steps are as follows:
Step 1 - Download Shortcut Master Lite from the Play Store.
Step 2 - Open Shortcut Master Lite and select the Menu (three vertical dots in the upper right).
Step 3 - Select App Explorer, and then All Apps
Step 4 – Navigate (scroll down) to com.test.LTEfunctionality and select.
Step 5 – Select the first item labled "LTEFunctionalityTest" and select launch.
Step 6 – Scroll down to LTE APN Setting and select.
Step 7 – Select the APN setting to edit or select add to add your own.
Step 8 – After editing or adding APN settings, select menu and save your settings.
Congratulations, you have successfully edited and saved your APN settings.
Enable Native HotspotStep 10 –Select APN2 LTE internet (Sprint) or your carrier internet APN.
Step 11 - Scroll down to APN type and select.
Step 12 - Add "DUN" to the setting (it should read "default,mms,DUN") without quotations.
Step 13 - Select Menu and save your settings
Congratulations, your device now has Native Hotspot without having to toggle data!
*I have tested this on Unlocked and Carrier version on Sprint as well as my wife's Sprint S8+. Survives reboot and updates (latest one anyways).
Update : must reapply if you update prl or profile!
Please let me know if you have to add anything specifically for other carriers and I will update this post.*
And as always, I cannot be held liable for the damage or malfunction of your device using these files,
you proceed at your own risk and remove my liability by continuing to the downloads portion of this post!
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Wow,
I"m speechless. it works with out root. Do I need to VPN block this, or Sprint Won't even noticed?.
many many many thanks to you. And pm me if u need donation to keep up the great work you guys do here.
Now I have an unlock s8+ with all features. Man I just wish i had order the carrier note 8 instead of the unlock.
thanks again..
raptors2k said:
Wow,
I"m speechless. it works with out root. Do I need to VPN block this, or Sprint Won't even noticed?.
many many many thanks to you. And pm me if u need donation to keep up the great work you guys do here.
Now I have an unlock s8+ with all features. Man I just wish i had order the carrier note 8 instead of the unlock.
thanks again..
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No VPN...carriers can't tell the different between shared data and host data...it is just data...
If unlocked is flashed with carrier Firmware it is as if it were carrier phone...even OTA updates come from Sprint...
Dude! Amazing! Thank you soooo much!
Hi , is there anyway to force 3g/4g only on this phone..? I've seemed to try every hidden menu code and nothing seems to work.
The reason I ask this is that I've downloaded a global firmware (171) for this phone and unfortunately my carrier no longer does 2G and when im getting poor 3g coverage it switches to 2g and lose service completely. This never happened on my old carrier firmware as it was setup not to switch to 2g.
I also think it's because I have a single SIM version and this new global firmware is setup for dual Sim.
Anyone got any solutions? Sounds like downgrading firmware isn't a option at the moment...
4G only on Huawei Mate 20 Pro works!
pafc66 said:
Hi , is there anyway to force 3g/4g only on this phone..? I've seemed to try every hidden menu code and nothing seems to work.
The reason I ask this is that I've downloaded a global firmware (171) for this phone and unfortunately my carrier no longer does 2G and when im getting poor 3g coverage it switches to 2g and lose service completely. This never happened on my old carrier firmware as it was setup not to switch to 2g.
I also think it's because I have a single SIM version and this new global firmware is setup for dual Sim.
Anyone got any solutions? Sounds like downgrading firmware isn't a option at the moment...
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Hello,
yes, now we finally found a solution.
Do exactly as described:
1. Download Settings Database Editor from playstore and open it
2. Look for hw_networkmode_preference and edit the stock value "9,6,2,1" to "11"
3. Restart the device
4. Open Settings Database Editor
5. Click on + Add new setting at the top
6. Type "hw_add_4g_only" (without " ") and press save changes
7. Type in your country code, example "502" Malaysia or "262" Germany. Press save changes
8. Type "hw_add_4g_only" (without " ") and press save changes (YES, REPEAT STEP 6)
9. Type in your country code, example "502" Malaysia or "262" for Germany and press save changes (YES, REPEAT STEP 7)
10. Restart the device and VOILA!
Now you have access to ALL network modes. Select "LTE" or "4G" for 4G only functionality.
Like this, you have stable Internet nearly where ever you go, without dropping back to overcrowded 2G/3G Networks.
Best,
Stefan
i know this thread a month old but i tried this and 4g only option is there but it also removes all other options which for obv reasons is not good if in a non 4g area, is there a way to add the 4g/3g option .
ps: i found an old thread to add the 3g again but have to manually switch between the 2 options
Hey,
My device updated to the new firmware yesterday and I have lost the '3G Only' option. Is there a way to unlock this?
Apologies if this has been asked before but I can only seem to find the 4G solution. Thanks in advance
No texts
I can't send any text messages over any network mode, and to make or recieve calls I had to change modes.
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This will enable Volte for Phone ranging from Lg g8x, g8 and V60 without root or modifying the system files.
Many have posted ways to get it, Iam only trying to help out the small bits missing for enabling on carrier without MBN in the LG phones.
1)First remove the sim from phone and then head to the phone dialer .
2)open field test menu under *#546368#*'your model number'#
3)open IMS setting(If does not open or shows only LG IMS without carrier and country , then insert sim enable universal enabler under field test, create a new config and select the 4 last options and restart phone without sim )
4)back to Field Test, IMS setting enable the below options:
4.1) under subscriber enable for IMS,ISIM, USIM
4.2) Under Xcap\Ut. Under General= enable UT,USSD Over IMS
Under ETC enable 'Check IMS Registration', 'Use rule-ID from response', 'Query on bootup'
4.3) Under GPRI VoLTE/VoWIFi enable VoLTE, ViLTE,VoWIFI,VIWIFI
4.4) Under test : Preference Operator can be set as 'OPEN' or your carrier short name. Really does not make difference for some operator , some do require it to same name as theirs.
Preference Country this is important as this decides if VoLTE gets enabled, Find your country short code example USA is US , India is IN. Find and try different short codes.
Enable:- 'support Volte AT command', VoNR, 'UAC Enabled', 'VoLTE Setting Enabled'
5) Go to Phone settings, Under network , APN settings add APN :-
APN name = ims
APN = ims
APN TYPE = ims
6) Save APN and make sure it shows under the APN names, Head back to field test menu under *#546368#*'your model number'# , open test , IMS setting and the press 'restart IMS process' wait for 1 min or so , see if the VOLTE icon shows up in the top of phone.
Points to keep in mind:
*#4636#*#* wont show registered sometimes, that's ok as long as you can make a call with HD written on calls or , if during the call it is 4g or LTE. provided VOLTE icon shows always on top of phone.
If in case VoLTE disappears at any point, no need to go through all these steps , only need to go to field test, under IMS setting , do 'restart IMS process' .
Vowifi is not confirmed, IF someone does get it please share their Operator name and preference country short name.
Please who ever gets the Preference country code, please share here for others, mention the country name also.
Cosmote Greece - GR, it worked. The only method that my v60 got a volte. Thank you!
Initially i did colincsf and it worked, but after updating to Android 13 and installing a patched modem, IMS settings was empty and I couldn't change settings. Removing the SIM showed the IMS settings option and procceded with the steps above.
johndaniel said:
I will try to keep this post as small as possible.
This will enable Volte for Phone ranging from Lg g8x, g8 and V60 without root or modifying the system files.
Many have posted ways to get it, Iam only trying to help out the small bits missing for enabling on carrier without MBN in the LG phones.
1)First remove the sim from phone and then head to the phone dialer .
2)open field test menu under *#546368#*'your model number'#
3)open IMS setting(If does not open or shows only LG IMS without carrier and country , then insert sim enable universal enabler under field test, create a new config and select the 4 last options and restart phone without sim )
4)back to Field Test, IMS setting enable the below options:
4.1) under subscriber enable for IMS,ISIM, USIM
4.2) Under Xcap\Ut. Under General= enable UT,USSD Over IMS
Under ETC enable 'Check IMS Registration', 'Use rule-ID from response', 'Query on bootup'
4.3) Under GPRI VoLTE/VoWIFi enable VoLTE, ViLTE,VoWIFI,VIWIFI
4.4) Under test : Preference Operator can be set as 'OPEN' or your carrier short name. Really does not make difference for some operator , some do require it to same name as theirs.
Preference Country this is important as this decides if VoLTE gets enabled, Find your country short code example USA is US , India is IN. Find and try different short codes.
Enable:- 'support Volte AT command', VoNR, 'UAC Enabled', 'VoLTE Setting Enabled'
5) Go to Phone settings, Under network , APN settings add APN :-
APN name = ims
APN = ims
APN TYPE = ims
6) Save APN and make sure it shows under the APN names, Head back to field test menu under *#546368#*'your model number'# , open test , IMS setting and the press 'restart IMS process' wait for 1 min or so , see if the VOLTE icon shows up in the top of phone.
Points to keep in mind:
*#4636#*#* wont show registered sometimes, that's ok as long as you can make a call with HD written on calls or , if during the call it is 4g or LTE. provided VOLTE icon shows always on top of phone.
If in case VoLTE disappears at any point, no need to go through all these steps , only need to go to field test, under IMS setting , do 'restart IMS process' .
Vowifi is not confirmed, IF someone does get it please share their Operator name and preference country short name.
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nice tutorial but why my *#546368#* has no IMS menu? my phone is V50s, I use *#546368#*510# to enter the hidden setting, pls help, need VoLTE for my carrier that only utilize it for calls
DON2003 said:
nice tutorial but why my *#546368#* has no IMS menu? my phone is V50s, I use *#546368#*510# to enter the hidden setting, pls help, need VoLTE for my carrier that only utilize it for calls
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Remove sim, then turn on phone and try the hidden menu, navigate to field testing/ ims
johndaniel said:
Remove sim, then turn on phone and try the hidden menu, navigate to field testing/ ims
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ah ok, may be I missed this part, need to remove the sim to reveal the other options? never thought of removing sim is the key
tried without sim, but i only got these menu: Device Test, ORT Test, SVC Menu, ..no field test,
pls help, really need the VoLTE as my sim operator call only work on VoLTE.
many thanks in advance
DON2003 said:
tried without sim, but i only got these menu: Device Test, ORT Test, SVC Menu, ..no field test,
pls help, really need the VoLTE as my sim operator call only work on VoLTE.
many thanks in advance
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Your case you dont have the full service menu , either cross flash to another region prefer europe. Then try the service code and check. I haven't tried on lg v50s .
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Your case you dont have the full service menu , either cross flash to another region prefer europe. Then try the service code and check. I haven't tried on lg v50s .
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this is an Korean model, may be they locked the service menu? possible?
DON2003 said:
this is an Korean model, may be they locked the service menu? possible?
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Yes , some of Korean model had there bootloader also locked. Since i haven't tested on v50s not sure , if i can help. Were u able to unlock bootloader?, If so have u tried to cross flash and check .
Anyone tried with lg v60 L-51A docomo varient ????
so the fieldtest/ims option only depends on device country variant and not available on all devices?
Good right up,but won't work with all carriers.Tried this with a unlocked T-Mobile V60 for AT&T and still no VoLTE.Doesn't hurt to give it a shot though!
Surgemanxx said:
Good right up,but won't work with all carriers.Tried this with a unlocked T-Mobile V60 for AT&T and still no VoLTE.Doesn't hurt to give it a shot though!
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true but that depends on the carrier also, the country i was in recently , they had 3 carriers tried volte for 2 carrier it worked but the 3rd didn't, tried it on another phone which had default MBN in the firmware, still no VOLTE, understood volte has to be enabled from carrier side and also if they block volte for device specific then , its upto them. Talk to AT&T, have a phone that has VOLTE in the mbn . see if then it works. Also make sure the country code is right, for example you used US for t-mobile, it wont be the same for AT&t, try USA, or something in that line.
DON2003 said:
tried without sim, but i only got these menu: Device Test, ORT Test, SVC Menu, ..no field test,
pls help, really need the VoLTE as my sim operator call only work on VoLTE.
many thanks in advance
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in SVC menu, go to MID Info, see if you can modify NT Code. Once NT Code is not matched with stored one, field test menu will appear
in #5 the ims APN won't be saved in my case. But I got "ims" APN list under Field Test-Modem Settings-PDP Setting-APN setting. Still can't get "IMS setting" open, only says "Not supported". "Modem UUID" shows not supported as well. LAOT menu only shows “SIM INFO” option, missing "LAOT Setting" option.
johndaniel said:
I will try to keep this post as small as possible.
This will enable Volte for Phone ranging from Lg g8x, g8 and V60 without root or modifying the system files.
Many have posted ways to get it, Iam only trying to help out the small bits missing for enabling on carrier without MBN in the LG phones.
1)First remove the sim from phone and then head to the phone dialer .
2)open field test menu under *#546368#*'your model number'#
3)open IMS setting(If does not open or shows only LG IMS without carrier and country , then insert sim enable universal enabler under field test, create a new config and select the 4 last options and restart phone without sim )
4)back to Field Test, IMS setting enable the below options:
4.1) under subscriber enable for IMS,ISIM, USIM
4.2) Under Xcap\Ut. Under General= enable UT,USSD Over IMS
Under ETC enable 'Check IMS Registration', 'Use rule-ID from response', 'Query on bootup'
4.3) Under GPRI VoLTE/VoWIFi enable VoLTE, ViLTE,VoWIFI,VIWIFI
4.4) Under test : Preference Operator can be set as 'OPEN' or your carrier short name. Really does not make difference for some operator , some do require it to same name as theirs.
Preference Country this is important as this decides if VoLTE gets enabled, Find your country short code example USA is US , India is IN. Find and try different short codes.
Enable:- 'support Volte AT command', VoNR, 'UAC Enabled', 'VoLTE Setting Enabled'
5) Go to Phone settings, Under network , APN settings add APN :-
APN name = ims
APN = ims
APN TYPE = ims
6) Save APN and make sure it shows under the APN names, Head back to field test menu under *#546368#*'your model number'# , open test , IMS setting and the press 'restart IMS process' wait for 1 min or so , see if the VOLTE icon shows up in the top of phone.
Points to keep in mind:
*#4636#*#* wont show registered sometimes, that's ok as long as you can make a call with HD written on calls or , if during the call it is 4g or LTE. provided VOLTE icon shows always on top of phone.
If in case VoLTE disappears at any point, no need to go through all these steps , only need to go to field test, under IMS setting , do 'restart IMS process' .
Vowifi is not confirmed, IF someone does get it please share their Operator name and preference country short name.
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You sir are a life saver, i have had LG velvet 5g phone since september 2022, but not able to get VOLTE working in india but following your guide i had it working today. I didnt have to do 5 and 6 number option, as soon as i inserted sim to modify network apn settings, volte option showed up on top and i made the first call. please update your title to include LG velvet 5g so it comes in google search as many are looking for a fix on this thread also. many thanks to you as I was not sure what to do with this phone any more. thank you
Thank you so much johndaniel!
As abeykp stated just above, it works on LG Velvet 5G, and in Europe also, finally!
It's maybe a mix of actions with the post below, as I tried it first (it did activate the VoLTE option in the network settings, but was still not working for me):
Guide:-How To Activate VoLTE,ViLTE,VoWIFI&ViWIFI LG Devices-LG Velvet 5G
Hi Guys Am Baljeet From India There Is A Path To Force Enable VoLTE On The"LG Velvet 5G LM-G900" Specifically Your Version Which Is The "LM-G900". By Default This Feature Is Disabled On This Model. Follow These Steps Given Below: A). Go To The...
forum.xda-developers.com
Now I can call & receive calls in 4G/5G without my network switching to 3G!
I also confirm that points 5 & 6 are not needed, at least on my network in europe. And I used OPEN and EU (it was actually already showing up in the line in IMS settings, but not under Test in point 4.4). I guess you can also use FR, IT, ES, CH, etc depending of the country you live in europe, it works for my country, but I kept EU as VoLTE might keep working when roaming or with another sim inserted.
You can add in your short (but so usefull!) tutorial that you have to insert the sim card before point 5, or you won't be able to get to the APN settings.
And for the LG Velvet 5G, Field Test menu is accessed with code #*462633*#900#
I will test it with my LG Wing 5G and will report if it also works.
Now I still have to get to the Field Test menu on my Korean V50S (sim unlocked STK model). Didn't manage yet to pass start the flashing process to cross flash with the Korean Open firmware, any help welcomed...
Hi, I alo have Korean V50s, does you mean we still don't have Field Test menu? so no way yt to activate VoLTE on our phone?
DON2003 said:
Hi, I alo have Korean V50s, does you mean we still don't have Field Test menu? so no way yt to activate VoLTE on our phone?
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I don't have access to my V50S right now, but I think I couldn't get the Field Test, probably same model as yours.
Did you test this from darrelama:
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DON2003 said:
tried without sim, but i only got these menu: Device Test, ORT Test, SVC Menu, ..no field test,
pls help, really need the VoLTE as my sim operator call only work on VoLTE.
many thanks in advance
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in SVC menu, go to MID Info, see if you can modify NT Code. Once NT Code is not matched with stored one, field test menu will appear
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Let us now if it worked for you.
The only problem I had with the V50S was that it kept going back to 3G when calling, and it didn't have one of the frequencies that is used in my country. So sometimes I was left without being able to take or make a call.
IF only LG would let us unlock all bootloaders freely, now that they left the mobile market...