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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] TEKHD:
No, not rom specific... So it will work.

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I believe 900MHz is used in South America... (Brazil, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Venezuela) any other areas?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] inspron:
Sorry for my ignorance, what is the benefit of this 900 Mhz?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] NMonster69:
It's being repurposed in europe as well. Def worth having 900 mhz. Better range and penetration in buildings as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] inspron:
I take that to mean its no benefit to the current US Tmobile users right?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
Okay, so to get this thing to connect with my phone I have to get it into diagnostic mode. How are you all doing that? Are you able to do it in CM10 or does it have to be from a stock rom? I'm in cm10 and any codes I'm finding online aren't working. And op, would you mind putting more info about how you get your phone to connect to it, what steps you take? It's a bit confusing if you've never used these programs before.

Edit: Didn't want to wait, I hate edge. So I put the Jedi rom on my phone and download mode works at*#0*# for those who are wondering. I might post more on how I get things up and working as this should be interesting. I also hope I can use CM10 later on.

I still don't know how to get my phone connected. I think it has something to do with running the configuration app. It's up, and my phone is connected to my computer via usb and in DM. Not sure what else to do before going to the next app to flash stuff. lol, how do you get your phone connected to this stuff?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] zone1885:
I think this was asked earlier in the thread but wasn't answered. Can this .qcn file be used to restore a T889V that is running a I317M modem?

Does a .qcn file only effect the modem or other parts of the phone also?

Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sjravi:
Qcn only affects modem.

Yes this qcn can be used on T889V.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Silenus21:
Yes this is also used in Dominican Republic.

With Orange Dominicana.

@sjravi

You are awesome.

Can't wait to test this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
Alright, so if someone is able to either put really dummy downed detailed instructions on how to do this or is able to figure out a way to turn this into a zip that can just be flashed, or even just find a way to load a tm modem (I've read it was that simple for the note 1) I'll donate 50 to their paypal. I'll bet I'm not in the minority when it comes to people who can't figure this out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] issax:
So I have an unlocked note 2 that i just got and using a T-Mobile sim....get every spotty 4g if any...if I try this mod out will I get the same coverage as a T-Mobile note ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] inspron:
I think you will get just about the same 4G coverage as any other TMobile 4G phones. Of course, your Tmobile coverage may vary based on where you live. In San Diego, California, I get 99.99% 4G coverage everywhere I go, except...wait for it....wait for it....at my house! There I only get "E". Ironic, but I have not seen the "E" anywhere else. I think I am cursed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] issax:
OK cool Cuz I had an HTC amaze and I had pretty good 4g coverage at work and with the attached note hardly any...this is great news thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] inspron:
I have an ATT i317 Note 2 running on Tmobile network and I have 2 questions:

1) I haven't seen my OTA 4.1.2 Update yet, is that because I am on Tmobile?

2) If I accept an OTA update, will this Method 1 restore be overridden and or blocked?

Sorry if the answer is already obvious to everyone else. I come from walled garden of iphones. On that side of the world, if you want to keep your baseband you better not take an OTA update or else you will loose your Jailbreak and Baseband unlock.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sjravi:
Yes to get ota use att sim.

Use this method after update cause update resets some nv's.

Its not as bad as iphones yet :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32397-tutorial-imei-backup-nv-with-qpst-us-variants/

Here is a link that might help us. If you scroll down to the middle you can find more detailed directions on how to do this. If I have time I'll give it a spin on try it tomorrow. But here we go!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Silenus21:
900mhz not working yet.

If I pick wcdma 900 it doesn't connect.

If I pick gsm 900, 1800 or 1900 it connects with edge or G.

There is no combination option on the Note 2, it's hidden and doens't let me add the WCDMA 900 after I picked the GSM 1800 band.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sjravi:
Can try forcing 900Mhz by *#197328640#

Umts > debug > phone control > network control > band selection > wcdma bands

Select 900 here and check if you can find any network.

I was able to select wcdma 900. There are no service providers on 900 Mhz here, so i cannot test it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
Alright, so I tried it out using the directions from the link I gave above. (You have to scroll halfway down the page to find it.) And it worked great. The only thing you have to do a bit different is select select rndis+dm+modem instead of the one they ask for. I also selected all wcdma bands as just doing 900 did not work for me. Now, I use cm10 but I did all this on a stock rom, them restored with a backup and all my modem settings were still there. Now Rocking 4g! Thanks to the OP and everyone who got this up. And if you need a dummies guide to getting it done, check my link above!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] joogle:
Hi - so this thread has inspired me to buy a AT&T Note 2 tomorrow from a seller, I am a T-mobile customer with T-zones.

I read a lot of the pages on this thread but have a few questions with which I hope someone can help.

1. What are the exact steps I need to perform, could you link me to the exact post if its here in the thread, like easy straight forward steps.

2. I guess first step is to unlock the phone, does anyone know if its there is a way to unlock or do I have to buy a code?

3. Lastly, any T-zones members here who are using the AT&T

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
Check the link I posted above and it will get you connected to the program. Then flash the file in the op and you should be good.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] joogle:
I saw the link, is it this one:

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32397-tutorial-imei-backup-nv-with-qpst-us-variants/

Which section do we follow? Is it the one titled 'QPST Backup/Restore Information'?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
That's the one!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] van131:
Well you guys have successfully managed to make my head spin lool $1 to the first person who makes a youtube video on this! lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
And for anyone who has issues with your single going back to edge and not returning, I found the above step put's it right back on track. With me, I select 900 then do it again and select all bands, and everything is as right as rain. Thanks a lot for the above post. Very helpful.

---------- Post added at 07:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:29 PM ----------

If there is still interest I can make one next week. I'm going out of town this weekend but should have some time next wednesday.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] van131:
Yes, im more of a visual person, and im very anal about doing everything perfectly step by step. Unless you can PM exact instructions lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
No worries I'll make one next week.

But just in case you want to give it a go before then, click on this link http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32397-tutorial-imei-backup-nv-with-qpst-us-variants/ (Best directions ever, and it comes with pictures.) Scroll down until you see the article "QPST Backup/Restore Information" The only thing that is different for us is this step " Once in the menu, choose the option for USBSettingsMenu, then choose the option RMNET+DM+MODEM." We click "rndis+dm+modem" instead. Then once you make a back up click the restore tab and load the file the op has at the top. If after all that you still only get edge do this step listed in a post a little up "Can try forcing 900Mhz by *#197328640#

Umts > debug > phone control > network control > band selection > wcdma bands

Select 900 here and check if you can find any network." It worked best for me clicking 900, then redoing it and clicking all bands.

Hope this helps. And like I said once back in town I'll make a video. Look for it mid week.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] joogle:
Yeah youtube video would be great, but here are the steps I listed them out and modified as per your feedback, let me know if I missed anything.

1. Download and Install QPST, version 2.7 build 323.

2. Go to hidden menu on phone, dial *#7284#

3. Once in Menu choose the option for USBSettingsMenu, then choose the option RNDIS+DM+MODEM.

4. Hook up the phone to the PC via USB at this time if you haven't already. This option works on STOCK TOUCHWIZ.

5. Go to your PC Control Panel. We need to get into the Device Manager to determine where your phone is being recognized as far as the COM ports. For this, go to System -> Device Manager (on the left) or System -> Hardware -> Device Manager (depends on your Control Panel setup). Anyways, scroll down to Ports (may say Ports & LTP, Serial, depends on version). Anyways, find your phone under it, and take note of the COM# (mine was COM9, yours can and probably will vary). If you have exclamation marks anywhere then install the Samsung drivers and try again.

6. Now go to Start Menu -> All Programs -> QPST -> QPST Configuration

7. Click on the Ports tab. Click on Add New Port, then add your Port# where it says Port and name it something you can remember. Hit OK.

8. Now click on Start Clients -> Software Download. Click on the Backup tab. Make sure your phone is listed under Port. If its not, hit Browse, choose the COM that is your phone, and hit OK. Now where it says QCN File, hit Browse, find a safe spot to store your backup on your PC, and name it. Hit OK. Now hit Start. Make sure backup gets to 100% with no errors.

9. Go back into QPST. Go to Start Clients -> Software Download. Click on the Restore tab. Make sure your phone is listed under Port. If not, browse to the appropriate COM port.

10. Choose the QCN backup in the first post of this thread. Click Start, let it finish. Phone should reboot. If it fails rebooting, just do a manual reboot. First boot will take a bit, let it do its thing.

Download files available at http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32397-tutorial-imei-backup-nv-with-qpst-us-variants/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
That looks perfect. You summed it up wonderfully. The only thing I would add, and this is only if you still have issues after flashing (I had to do it to make it work):

Force 900Mhz by dialing *#197328640#

Click the buttons

Umts > debug > phone control > network control > band selection > wcdma bands

Select 900 here and check if you can find any network. If you still have issues do it again and select "all wcdma bands" instead of just 900.

If your phone randomly goes back to just using edge (mine has a few times) just do the above step again and all is fixed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] joogle:
Thanks, appreciate your help, quick question, I plan on getting the AT&T Note 2 from craigslist tomorrow. I need to use it for T-mobile, there is a XDA method to unlock, did you use the same? Or did you get a factory unlock code specific to your phone.

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
I got lucky in that mine was already unlocked before I bought it. I was using att Straight talk and had planned on sticking with that until I saw this thread and found out that TMobile allows Straight Talk to use their 4g. After getting a TMobile Straight Talk sim and using this mod my speeds have greatly improved.

So, unfortunately I can't be much help in the unlocking part of your quest, but I can tell you once you get it unlocked make sure you have the correct APN. Some roms will come with it set already and some won't. But definitively make sure after unlocking and before doing this mod you have the correct APN for T-zones. A google search for "T-zones APN" should get that info within the first few hits.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Silenus21:
Just found out that the only Note 2 variant with Qualcomm modem with quadband UMTS is the Verizon Note 2.

That means they have the UMTS 900mhz band open and activated.

I think that qcn will help you get it to ours.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_II#Table_of_variants
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] joogle:
Thanks, someone is selling me their slighty used AT&T Note 2 for $460, i hope the gamble pays off and i can use t-zones successfully with T-mobile on this phone.

Will post here as I walk through the process.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] van131:
And this is safe for root and custom rom?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
It won't work on cm10 for setting it up. Just set it up on a touch wiz rom and if you want cm10 just restore a back up when you are done and you're good to go.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] imtiaz78:
Great thread.

Inspired me to buy the AT&T Note 2 to use with my Tzones data.

One question:

Just got the new phone today. Its 4.1.1.

The phone has detected a new OTA update from AT&T. Should I update first and then follow this guide or should unlock the phone first .

My dream is to get the AWS bands unlocked and have this working with the Tmobile software

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2026569
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] inspron:
To the best of my knowledge (what little I know) it doesn't matter on the order of operation. Personally I would unlock -> update -> AWS Restore -> Rom update. Let us know how it works out for you and if Wifi calling from the Tmobile rom works nicely.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] TEKHD:
1. Root/Unlock, Update or install whatever rom that you want, that has the diagnostic option (*#197328640#), (preferably with the new AT&T modem also flashed) and then... last... do the AWS MOD...

I recommend the latest AT&T modem that comes with the multiwindow 4.1.2 update already flashed before the AWS MOD since that's the way I have it and is working perfectly.

just repeating to be clear...

always try to do the AWS MOD as the last step... with everything the way to want already. (so you don't have to flash modems or anything else after the MOD...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] van131:
Nice, I too use Straight talk, would it matter if I give the above a try? Mine always says 3g. Im most likely going to move over to tmobile for their unlimited data.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
It works great for me! Do it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] killer8297:
I could really use some help! I've modded another note 2 before and it was quick and simple, but this time around it's giveing me hell. QPST says "no phone" when for whatever COM#. I reinstalled drivers, used different versions of QPST, tried different computers and ports and no luck. I could really use some help :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] van131:
When I tried, it said "rat selection restricted"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] killer8297:
I solved my own problem after 3 hours of trial and error. For those people having "no phone connected" issue with QPST. follow the following steps.

1. dial *#9090#

2. select [2]DM/DUN over HSIC

3. phone automaticlly reboots.

4. QPST should detect the Note 2.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] cpacfeguy:
Could anyone be so kind to help me with figuring out why I'm getting this error please....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] imtiaz78:
I have the Phone unclocked and rooted with super su.

But now the OTA errors at the boot on Team Win Recovery. I am still on 4.1.1.

Looks like the rooting and Team Win Recovery must have broken the OTA's in some fashion. :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
You can't take an ota with a custom recovery

Sent from my SCH-I605 (AKA NOTE 2)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] joogle:
I was wondering if anyone here would know if this method would work on a 'SGH-i317M' Note 2? That is the Canadian version.

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] 0bscuridad:
So if I understand correctly if I do this I wont be able to revert it?

All I'm doing is change some settings, backing up the old one beforehand, if I load the backup on the device shouldn't that reverse the whole thing?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] spock2012:
@ van 131, pop in a t-mobile microsim card. It worked for me. This is an awesome modification. Just a little history on my Note 2.

Its the AT&T model. SGH-1317 U.S. version. I used the first method posted. using QPST. In my phone control menu it shows all the bands in Umts,Gsm,Lte. I even saw the 1700 band Tmobile uses. I'm going thru straight talk right now on AT&T. Too bad I don't have LTE service in this area or I would test it out. You need nerves of steel to try this mod. Great job to the OP!!!! The T-mobile rom is also the fastest I have used on this phone also!!! No bloatware!:laugh::laugh:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] van131:
Thanks I got a tmobile micro sim and tried it, hopefully this will give me a better straight talk connection :)

Which tmobile rom?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] spock2012:
Use the from hnic32 is using which is on the second page of the note 2 android development page. You can't miss it. I would post a link but I'm using my HP tablet to write this message:) this again srjavi for the hack:):laugh::laugh:

---------- Post added at 01:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:06 AM ----------

Actually its called TmobileT889UVALK8 by TEKHD and it got moved back to the first page.:(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] inspron:
Great feedback. Are you on Tzone? Did you get a data upgrade text while on the T-mobile rom? I want to try the Tmobile rom now but I am afraid of geting kicked off Tzone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] spock2012:
Actually I put in a prepaid tmobile micro sim which had the service expire 3 months ago. But the old phone number shows up in the Android about menu. Im using straight tall right now thru att on the tmobile rom. Fast as hell. I just put this rom in and unlocked the radio frequencies in case there is an area where there is no at&t service and I need to switch over to tmobile coverage on my unlocked note 2.oh yeah f.y.i. the 50gb of dropbox storage showed up right away while I was restoring my google account. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] vinnyj85:
Does the tmo rom change you modem? In other words if I already have the mod will changing rom(now on jedi ) to tmobile rom make mebhave to start all over?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] actorman46:
Most roms will let you know in the op if they include a modem. I can't speak for each one but I think most don't. So, if they don't include a modem then flashing won't undo the mod.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] vinnyj85:
The rom post does say whats include just its stock tmo rom for att note2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] cpacfeguy:
On last try. Could someone be kind enough to tell me why would I be getting this error (see image) when doing both backing or restoring the qcn file.

Sent from SHV-E250K/N7105 w/ SJKernel using XDA apps developers app premium.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] zawar92:
confused

I've tred the step from page 1 numerous times but it just won't work. I have the Bell Samsung note 2 i317M.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] hnic32:
Sorry, i've been in D.C. for the Inaugural for the past week. Yes the rom im using has been great. i've travel from Chicago to D.C. with this room and signal and data has been overall data signal has been great. no lagging, no force closing, nothing. To me its just like the Tmobile Note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] me1111:
Not sure if this was answered before, but would it be possible to enable the LTE on the T-889 to work with Rogers or will 3G only work ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] htc fan89:
I just got a telus note 2 working with wind mobile with this mod. Directions are easy to follow.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dvdmkr:
Unlocking your phone becomes illegal starting tomorrow http://www.slashgear.com/unlocking-your-phone-becomes-illegal-starting-tomorrow-25266784/

:thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown:

:mad::mad::mad::banghead::banghead::banghead:

Should we care? :confused::confused:

I sure dont..

Sent from 127.0.0.1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ruinkhan:
Fortunately I live in Canada
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] htc fan89:
OP should add that after all is done they should go back and switch back to MTP otherwise USB options will not appear.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ysr84:
Same....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] cpacfeguy:
I'm sorry,but I don't think I used the proper terminology. I should've written that I will make a donation to the first one who come up with a solution to the error I'm receiving.

Sent from SHV-E250K/N7105 w/ SJKernel using XDA apps developers app premium.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] chenew:
This worked!

I've been watching this thread for a while now. I just signed up for T-Mobile today and had my AT&T Galaxy Note 2 unlocked, then followed the instructions on post # 1 down to a T, and it worked! I'm in Houston so most of the inner loop has been refarmed to the 1900 MHz. I live just outside the loop and was getting Edge speeds. After this mod, the network status says UTMS:3 and Speedtest reports about 10-12 Mbps download. Many thanks for this mod!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] the_hustleman:
Great hack

sent from the best smart phone (not phablet) on the worst network- the galaxy S III unfortunately on T-Mobile
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ysr84:
Is this possible???
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] tk_xda:
I just picked up an AT&T Note 2 SGH-I317 full price out of contract from a local AT&T store and obtained an unlock code from AT&T customer service. I plan to use this on T-Mobile. Just curious, how would I do the AWS band unlock if I have Macintosh instead of PC?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkshado:
From what's been seen so far, neither the T889 or T889V modems have LTE enabled. You could try flashing an I317 NV backup, but odds are that you'll have to flash another modem, and that's not without risk.

I've got AWS and LTE working, but I can't go back to the T889V modem, and I had to work quite a bit to get my phone back in service.

By using a VM, or boot camp. The tools are Windows only. QPST/QXDM are leaked Qualcomm software, and the NV_reader_writer program hasn't had its source nor a Mac build posted as far as I know.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Carlosgomez1217:
Help

Hello guys ive been looking for some information related to this topic for some time now, thats why I decided to join xda. Ok so I see that with this hack att note 2's will have 4g on t-mobile rite? How about the gt-n7100? I have that version which is the International note 2. Im currently on tmobile here in California and all I get is hspa+ speeds but most of the time I have edge speeds. Will this hack work for me? Or is there a similar hack for the n7100 to get 4g speeds? Thanks in advance
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] tk_xda:
Would this be safe to do from parallels VM? What versions of Windows are ok?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] htc fan89:
I did it via bootcamp running windows 8 so it should work with VM, parallels using w8 or older Windows
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] santana00:
How do i do this using windows 7?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Silenus21:
Guys please help sjravi get a verizon note 2 qcn backup.

Need this to enable the UMTS 900mhz band.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] kufel:
Awesome!

Just tested Wind Mobile SIM in Telus Note 2 - no issues.

I will be going to the US soon, I know this will give me 3G/HSPA+ on T-Mobile network but will it also give me LTE?

Thx
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] inspron:
To date - Tmobile do not have an active LTE network so there is no way to test.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
I'll try to get one for him Wednesday.

Also I'm wondering if anyone had tried this with a i605? Probably switching to tmobile soon and would love to keep my note

Sent from my SCH-I605 (AKA NOTE 2)