(UK) Samsung Note 20 5G N9810 - Problems with 5G on EE - Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Questions & Answers

Hello all!
I bought a Note 20 5G N9810 to replace my aging Note 9. The N9810 is the Open China/Hong Kong version with SD865 and 265GB, as opposed to the Exynos model available in the UK.
Phone works great, battery lasts easily a whole day of heavy use. VoLTE and VoWiFi work fine with EE's network.
I have not been able to connect to 5G though. While the phones comes with N1, N41, N78 and N79 bands it doesn't seem to work on EE's network - which uses N78 bands.
I called EE customer care and they advised that since it has the correct 5G bands it should work and they couldn't identify the issue.
Any ideas?
Many thanks

silmarils said:
Hello all!
I bought a Note 20 5G N9810 to replace my aging Note 9. The N9810 is the Open China/Hong Kong version with SD865 and 265GB, as opposed to the Exynos model available in the UK.
Phone works great, battery lasts easily a whole day of heavy use. VoLTE and VoWiFi work fine with EE's network.
I have not been able to connect to 5G though. While the phones comes with N1, N41, N78 and N79 bands it doesn't seem to work on EE's network - which uses N78 bands.
I called EE customer care and they advised that since it has the correct 5G bands it should work and they couldn't identify the issue.
Any ideas?
Many thanks
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Hi
I imported Snapdragon version of Note 20 Ultra and can confirm same issue.
No 5G on 5G ready SIMs in 5G locations. Tested both Three and EE in Glasgow and Edinburgh UK

Did you buy it from wondamobile?

destz0r said:
Did you buy it from wondamobile?
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No, T-dimension via eBay

Hi, I have the same issue with my new Note20 5g N9810 (Taiwan version)., no 5G network on EE only 4G. Anybody have solved this problem?

vyta2009 said:
Hi, I have the same issue with my new Note20 5g N9810 (Taiwan version)., no 5G network on EE only 4G. Anybody have solved this problem?
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succeed to make work 5G on EE only after flashing the July firmware, with others newer firmwares doesn't work.

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I have one from EE. It's not locked and I use it on another network.
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I have one from EE. It's not locked and I use it on another network.
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Where did you purchase it from?
I purchased one from EE and it's unlocked, was extremely surprised.
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Not exactly upgrading as I have a Samsung s10 plus.
I've just decided to pay me contract off to reduce my monthly outgoings , I was only 8 months into my 24 months and there was 500 to pay so I've sold my S10+ and ordered the Reno 5g because I've managed to get it for £25 a month
I just hope it's not crap ?
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vimto25 said:
I've ordered the oppo Reno 5g from ee expecting it Monday to be delivered.
Not exactly upgrading as I have a Samsung s10 plus.
I've just decided to pay me contract off to reduce my monthly outgoings , I was only 8 months into my 24 months and there was 500 to pay so I've sold my S10+ and ordered the Reno 5g because I've managed to get it for £25 a month
I just hope it's not crap
Reviews are mixed and there isn't many of them either
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Please give me an update comparing the Reno 5g to your s10+. I am really interested i what you have to say.
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Does that mean my unlocked oppo 5g handset will work on Vodafone 5g or is only one EE?
Does anyone know about the 5g part. Surely I can benefit from another networks 5g other than EE?
OK I am quite annoyed because I emailed oppo and they said the 5g signal was will only work from EE. I had no idea the handset will be locked to only one networks 5g signal.
So frustrating
Does anyone know if oppo will ever allow us to use 5g from a different network?
Any reviews of EE 5G signal?
Cmon surely some people must own the 5g version of the phone.??
I've got 2 of them but i'm not in UK. My Reno's 5G are not locked. Why not asking directly EE to know ?
Does anyone actually know if the oppo reno 5g handset is locked to 5g service only. I am currently using it on vodafone but i never get 5g signal on it even when they tell me that 5g is activated. o2 are starting to get 5g and my contract finishes in December. I am debating whether to stick with vodafone or move to o2 but i want to be able to use the 5g service due to the fact i have a 5g handset. EE is really expensive for sim only so that is why i do not want to go with them.
Anyone using 5g service on a network other than EE?
mkermali99 said:
Does anyone actually know if the oppo reno 5g handset is locked to 5g service only. I am currently using it on vodafone but i never get 5g signal on it even when they tell me that 5g is activated. o2 are starting to get 5g and my contract finishes in December. I am debating whether to stick with vodafone or move to o2 but i want to be able to use the 5g service due to the fact i have a 5g handset. EE is really expensive for sim only so that is why i do not want to go with them.
Anyone using 5g service on a network other than EE?
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cheetah2k said:
I had the S20 ultra G9880 in Australia and the 5G was blocked after an update in August 2020. I am wondering if anyone in Australia has the 9980 S21 ultra hong kong version and on Telstra or Optus and 5G is working?
Please help
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Same problem....I had the s20 Ultra and it stopped working on Telstra. Got a new s21 in the hope it would be fine and still nothing. Checked my plan with Telstra and they tell me 5g is enabled.... The phone has b78 band but still nothing. Just been a big waste of money
Mittesh said:
Same problem....I had the s20 Ultra and it stopped working on Telstra. Got a new s21 in the hope it would be fine and still nothing. Checked my plan with Telstra and they tell me 5g is enabled.... The phone has b78 band but still nothing. Just been a big waste of money
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Damn.... I really don't like the Exynos 2100. so laggy in games. looks like I'll just have to sell my Exynos S21 Ultra and get maybe the Xiaomi 11 Ultra or something similar
I recently purchased this model for the snapdragon processor and can confirm that Telstra 5G network does not work. This was also confirmed by Telstra who said it is not a supported model, but in future, it could be allowed. ETA is unknown on this. Disappointing to say the least.
I Installed the latest Samsung update today and now have a 5G connection!
Denno76 said:
I Installed the latest Samsung update today and now have a 5G connection!
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Great mate
Thanks for the info.
Give us some more details , like
Any other updates before this?
Change carrier?
Change CSC
Network configuration
Australia 5G bands
5G: Bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78,
But only N78 is in use
China 5G bands
5G: Bands n1, n5, n41, n78, n79
MAX 404 said:
Great mate
Thanks for the info.
Give us some more details , like
Any other updates before this?
Change carrier?
Change CSC
Network configuration
Australia 5G bands
5G: Bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78,
But only N78 is in use
China 5G bands
5G: Bands n1, n5, n41, n78, n79
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Hey @MAX 404
Previously installed the regular Samsung updates as they came through. I noticed I had a carrier update on my note 9, so manually checked for an update on my S21 ultra.
Carrier is Telstra in Australia. I've attached a screenshot of Software information for reference.
I believe Telstra use n78 band which was blocked on the SM-G9980 model when I initially got the phone.
Hope it helps for those wanting a snapdragon S21 ultra.
Denno76 said:
Hey @MAX 404
Previously installed the regular Samsung updates as they came through. I noticed I had a carrier update on my note 9, so manually checked for an update on my S21 ultra.
Carrier is Telstra in Australia. I've attached a screenshot of Software information for reference.
I believe Telstra use n78 band which was blocked on the SM-G9980 model when I initially got the phone.
Hope it helps for those wanting a snapdragon S21 ultra.
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Hi
thanks for the info it will for sure help other like you
Definitely had to be related with the N78 band , is the only band available "down under" for 5G
Great is working!!

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