yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] aftershocks:
Uhh.. ok.. so I guess I'm getting contradicting info from you and Product F(Red)... Not sure what to go with...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Odin is not the commonly used tool to install custom ROMs. Typically it is used to install stock images or components. It's very unusual to see anything but factory images as distributed tar files.

PF was referring to flashing ROMs via custom recovery such as CWM, Philz, or TWRP. Almost all custom ROMs are installed via custom recovery. The vast majority of those don't include a modem and allow the previous one to remain. Unless they do contain a modem. Some devs won't say it flashes a modem in the OP.

If you are worried, after you download a rom open the zip file in ES File Explorer or what ever you use. Look for a file called modem.bin, if you find that file the rom will flash a modem.

He was right, so was I. You now have the understanding to recognize the nuances.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] aftershocks:
Thanks so much Coug! It's now clear to me and the advice of opening up the zip file to see if modem.bin exist is great! I'll definitely try that.. :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] note2lol:
I have 2 AT&T Note 2's that I just moved to T-Mobile. I followed the steps provided on both. One phone gets HSPA+ and LTE and one only gets HSPA+. They're the same phone! The only difference is that the one that doesn't get LTE is rooted. Help!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Product F(RED):
There seems to be a general consensus that the origin of manufacturing for each one spells out slightly different hardware. Regardless, without the mod LTE should work out of the box. This only enables HSPA+ in areas that wouldn't get it (usually the same places that don't have LTE).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Masaker514:
Sorry guys I didn't go through one hundred and something pages but can I add this to my Canadian note 2 I317M version?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] aftershocks:
You sure can...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkshado:
[MENTION=4890073]Masaker514[/MENTION] in Montreal this is only going to be useful if you want to switch to Vidéotron or use a T-Mobile USA SIM when you're in the States.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] minicris:
i317 on 4.3 , how can it work with this mod?

flash the old modem ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mexigga:
Shouldn't matter. I'm on 4.4 using the mod.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] GN7S:
Do we need to Unroot the phone and bring it back to stock settings (as if it was from the carrier) to use this method? I am in need of aws for T-Mobile in the states.

My phone is a Canadian note 2.

Model: i317m

Baseband: i317MVLBMA3

Android: 4.2.2 Pacman

It says stock Att Note 2 Baseband. Does that mean I need to flash the latest modem or oldest modem before making this change?

Can we use this mod with the new Canadian modems?

Any help is greatly appreciated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mexigga:
No. I rooted on custom ROM and used this to get AWS.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] GN7S:
Thanks. The mod worked. I flashed the new Canadian modem just because my signal reception was bad. It works with the new update with 4.4 kitkat. Can see Wind and Mobilicity. Thanks again!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mexigga:
Great to hear @GN75 !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
It's possible to give us a link for the new modem(kitkat)?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DorkyDev:
It would be.... IF official kitkat firmware was released yet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkshado:
The Canadian KitKat firmware *is* out already. :)

There you go: http://www.mediafire.com/download/tb67uhmouxa4ug1/modem-I317M-I317MVLUDNF1.zip
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Product F(RED):
AT&T kitkat got released (or is about to be) for anyone that was asking.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DorkyDev:
Unrelated

[MENTION=481640]mexigga[/MENTION] I got a working small list of metro app's working if you're interested... Inside is:

AppStore 1.8.1 (Haven't tried linking my phone number through it yet)

myMetro pulled from Galaxy S5 that actually works on my i317 and rom

Metro Block It

Metro 411 works

MetroMUSIC gives me a network communications error

metroZONE works

Rhapsody

Visual Voicemail (Haven't installed or tried it cause I use YouMail)

http://www.mediafire.com/download/cegek2agjf5h0se/metroPCS.zip
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mexigga:
[MENTION=1163389]n1nj4Lo[/MENTION]. Thanks man.

On a side note...

I never could get the visual VM to work but the T Mobile one works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DorkyDev:
Well who needs Metro Visual Voicemail WHEN YouMail is SOOOO Much Better and Advanced?!!?!! LoL :silly: :p
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] zsa4041:
Hello guys,

I have tried this method on a bell gn2. I can see wind network, even connect for a minute. But then although there are bars and h+ sign, it disconnects from network. (no data no call no message nothing.)

I have tried both on 4.1.1 and 4.4.2 roms. Result doesnt change. Restored everything and retried, no result.

I searched forum, a couple of people had similar problems but havent seen any solution.

Any suggestions?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] kaboose786:
does this work for Canadian Telus Note 2 ? do i use the same qcn file posted in the first post of this thread?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
Yes.I use it for canadian rogers and works.Imei has been deleted .That mean is safe.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] kaboose786:
can you explain what you mean by imei has been deleted?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
Your qcn file have your unique device imei on it.The patched qcn file haven't. That means it will unlock 4G base bands and also your device keeps your original imei untouched (to be functional).

But be careful. You must know what you are doing. (Every single step) AND

DO FIRST A BACKUP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] johnjsong:
will this work on the stock 4.4.2 att update for note 2, That just came out a couple of weeks ago? Currently on 4.3, Can I update and then do the band unlock?

Also where do I start, Do i use the file from page one?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
No don't upgrade to 4.4 official. (Until enable aws band- to be sure)

﻿ I don't use official 4.4 firmware.As i know hidden menu codes are unavailable.This is a problem.

-I know that if you are on 4.4 bootloader can't downgrade any more.

Stay on 4.3 and:

-use steps on first page.

-You will have issues with hidden codes, look next.

-for that you can try master shortcut (google market free) and check for *#7284# hidden code on menu.If exists then possibly you can enable aws band.

-Do first a qcn BACKUP

-TURN OFF ANTIVIRUS FIREWALLS E.T.C ON YOUR PC.MUST BE AS STABLE AS IT CAN BE

Please let us know about your progress.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] absinthesummer:
For those on 4.4+ TW Roms with Note 3 or S5 features (ie. DN3 v5, ezKat, etc)...

To access qualcomm usb settings, the normal note 2 code (*#7284#) will not work. I discovered last night, in my tinkering that you must use the note 3 dialer code (*#0808#). It may also help to modify the HiddenMenu file in /efs/carrier from OFF to ON (if you want to create shortcuts to the Hidden Menu on your launcher of choice).

The info is outlined here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54207943&postcount=414

I was really disappointed that I seemingly could not access the qualcomm menu on those roms, because I accidently flashed a modem with the rom and undid my AWS mod. I flashed back to an older rom & redid it, and then restored back to DN3... and THEN I found the right code lol. (funny how that works), but this can save other users from having to go to that trouble. With this code, you can access the qualcomm settings directly in those roms. Enjoy!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
Well I don't know what you mean by saying "undid" aws band.

IF SOMEONE ENABLE AWS BAND CAN'T UNDID.You can flash roms modems etc.All those don't affect aws band.

(Unless restoring backup original qcn file.)

Very Intersting *#0808# code.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] absinthesummer:
Yeah, I suppose that was a bad choice of words- not undid/undone, flashed over with a new modem. So I needed to reapply the AWS mod on the new modem, but couldn't access the menu at *#7284# on the new rom... I really just stumbled upon the correct code for the menu- the rom has note 3 features, and I was backing up my mom's note 3 nv items, I decided to try the code her phone utilizes, and it worked (*#0808#). I just wanted to let others know, because ezKat includes a modem and the AWS mod may have to be reapplied if you don't remove the modem before flashing. However, on ezKat and DN3, the menu is not accessible with the note 2 code, but it IS accessible with the note 3 code. ;) I'm on DN3 and I can confirm *#0808# works to access the menu.

Also, DN3 does not include a modem like ezKat does. I flashed ezKat first, which flashed a modem and I had trouble accessing the menu using normal codes... but it's all good now, reapplied the mod & good to go... I just wanted to let others know how to access the menu on ezKat & DN3. I don't know what all other roms it will work on, but it will work on at least those 2.

Edited to add: the new modem kept dropping out, regardless of whether flashing a modem messes up the AWS mod or not, I was having trouble with it- but reapplying the mod on the new modem fixed those issues. I have no idea if a new modem affects AWS or not- some say it does, some say it doesn't. There are conflicting answers, so I reapplied it to be sure. The post wasn't necessarily about the need to re-apply or not, moreso about where the usb menu can be found in certain roms :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
That is I am trying to say.

AWS BAND STAY ON DEVICE PERMANENTLY.

FLASHING MODEM ,ROM, EVEN STOCK FIRMWARES NO NEED REAPLY .
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] absinthesummer:
I'm not so sure about that. Many times this thread states that if you flash a modem, or a rom/firmware containing a modem, the mod would need to be reapplied. I based my decision on that.

However, it doesn't matter if I really needed to or not, the point was providing a dialer code to access USB settings menu on DN3 & similar roms.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Product F(RED):
If you flash a modem, you have to reapply the mod even if it's the same modem. I've done this mod on the Note 2 and S4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] absinthesummer:
Thank you for confirming :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
My friend ,as far as I know

When we flash a modem (any) or firmware or rom we reset modem settings.Lte band still available but is inactive (from umts settings). This is somthing different.

Obviously can someone flashing qcn patch as meny times as want. But it's risky. One's goes somthing wrong and will have a box off plastic on your hands. That's way give an alternative way.

Finally:

From UMTS settings we can reconfigure (most times) to be lte bands available.

If you are so sure you can try delete qcn and then flash a stock firmware.Or reflash a qcn file. You lose imei permanently(and not only.SPC change randomly and we can't sent the correct one). Even if you reflash a original efs backup.

Thats it and good luck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
A new ota I317MVLUDNF3 for canadian rogers is out.but i can't find any link for I317MVLUDNF3 modem.

Let us know if you find something.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] billy3:
What about a Note 2 I317M that already has official 4.4.2 on it? Is it still possible to enable AWS using the method in the first post? And do we use the same qcn that's in the first post?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
Yes it's possible.There is some instractions page#1542
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] billy3:
Do you mean post#1542?

I see your post saying to stay on 4.3 and some instructions saying to use (*#0808#) instead of (*#7284#) if you are using a custom ROM 4.4.2.

What if we have the offical TouchWiz 4.4.2? Do we use the (*#0808#) for that too, then follow the instructions on the 1st post? And do we use the same QCN file that's on the 1st post or a different one?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
Well,

- qcn file on first post is for (i tested) sgh317 and sgh317m. (And not only).

-you can try *#0808# code also.

If you experiencing connectivity issues via qpst then let me know .

READ #1 INSTRANCTIONS AND DO ALL STEPS ONE BY ONE.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] billy3:
So there's not need to downgrade 4.4.2 or disable Knox? Just go ahead and do the flash?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
You can't downgrade from 4.4.2 official. (Unfortunately)

But as far as I know knox and 4.4.2 bootloader don't affect this process.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] absinthesummer:
Correct, you can do this on 4.4+
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] billy3:
But don't I have to use a different qcn file? I've heard the qcn in the first part doesn't work well with versions above 4.3.

Also, isn't it possible to downgrade by roughing and disabling knox?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] absinthesummer:
I haven't had to use a different file, the one in the op has always worked fine for me... but that's just been my experience, can't speak for anyone else.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] billy3:
So you've successfully done this on an i317m with official 4.4.2?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mexigga:
What do you mean by LTE being disabled?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
I prefer to go forward.

As an alternative:( a bit more specific)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DorkyDev:
I see no alternate method, just you talking in circles to avoid answering people... So open our eyes to this alternate method.

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[MENTION=481640]mexigga[/MENTION] Did you flash the latest at&t modem and if so hows your coverage and speed?

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358559580 I317UCUCNE5 Modem, I found it in the SaberKat thread...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
As an example:

Billy3 ask someone-explaining what he need to know. (To go forward)

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I see no alternate method,... MY FREAD THAT MEANS YOU MUST OPEN YOUR EYeS . All others can do whatever they want. If someone needs your help WILL ASK YOU.

I think IT'S CLEAR .
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DorkyDev:
No no this is sjravi's thread not yours, speaking of yours I went to your profile and saw 3 threads started by you none of them related to the note 2 or it's modem and alternate method? So again I ask what alternate method this is you speak of?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
You must grow up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DorkyDev:
[MENTION=4528266]gyankamp1[/MENTION] Since there's no threads of yours are you talking bout your posts here in this thread?

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WTF is this sheeeeeet? I am simply asking you a question and putting the facts up as we speak and so now ya feel the need to insult me.

You don't know jack do you? I just busted you in your game of talking circles to avoid answering questions you know nothing about, so go on elsewhere with that crap jack, ain't nobody giving out praise to nobody who doesn't help. Belittling doesn't help, maybe once you start to realize that your thanks meter will start to raise up again moving forward from 23 thanks.

So get outta here with your fake self blowing smoke up peoples arses of crap you don't what you're talking about and non-existent routes... If we follow yours we might end up damaging out device seeing as how misinformed you are.

^----Doesn't know what they're talking about only speaks in riddles when presued and questioned about what they're talking about and then if that circle talk doesn't get people off their case about the heat they throw around insults at them.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
Billy3 applying modified qcn (if you do it) let us know about your progress.

G---->out
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mexigga:
I'll flash it in a few and give you some info in the morning.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] absinthesummer:
Not an i317m, an i317. I'm sorry I didn't read properly. But yes, prior to going from SkyNote (4,3) to exKat (4.4.2), I Odin'd to stock for a few days, and applied the AWS mod. I takes me literally like 5 seconds to do it, so I do it any time I flash or odin over my modem. I did it on stock and then again on ezkat, and when I wasn't satisfied with exkat, I went to DN3. Then, I flashed the new NE5 modem and did the mod again. Didn't like the NE5 modem, went back to MK6 today and reapplied the mod again today. But yes, when I odin'd back to stock, I applied the mod. This was on i317 not i317m, however.

Also, if you follow the instructions and make a backup... the mod won't hurt anything, but if it doesn't work for you, you can just restore your backup- that also takes only about 5 seconds. Good luck with it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gyankamp1:
IF YOU wish check aws bands from 4.4.2

-download shortcut master (lite)

-Find code *#197328640 and run it

From main menu :

-UMTS /common/RF SCANING / setting /Display Band

if exits 12 band that means You done corectly-0-4 is the LTE one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DorkyDev:
I flashed it and it didn't effect my speeds, so that's good.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mexigga:
Same here....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] johnjsong:
so my phone downloaded and installed the official att 4.4.2 update on my i317. Am I stuck or do I have any options? Do i follow the process from page of this thread? has anybody successfully done this band unlock with the official update 4.4.2 from att? Thanks for all you guys do!

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so i read previous replies, but still a little confused. Looks like I might be able to do this official 4.4.2, Is the correct file from the first thread of this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DorkyDev:
You might be stuck IDK but ya need to enter Service Mode - Baseband Selection once you've applied the mod... I'm not sure if it's disabled or not, I believe it is, even on my Ditto Note 3, we can't find the proper dialer code for it. So I can't say 100% certain if it's disabled on stock 4.4.3 since I'm not on it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] absinthesummer:
That's not true, on DN3 you can use *#0808# remember? I found that by accident. On stock you can use either the original code (7284) or that one (0808) or you can make it easy and use shortcut master from the play store to launch Qualcomm USB settings.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DorkyDev:
That's one of the diagnostic modes cable selection... Remember we need band selection where we can choose between LTE 1700 to so on.

This Menu is Diagnostic Mode - Band Selection

Taken when I had JB

I was thinking a few steps after the mod. LoL
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] johnjsong:
sorry guys newbie here(thanks for answering my stupid and repeative questions), I not sure what to do. Are you guys saying it should work or it will work? Its my daily driver and don't have a back up, if I brick it. Has anybody tried this yet on the official 4.4.2 form att?

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also, this will in no way effect my official unlock from att? Also my wife's phone is running 4.3 att stock on i317? This is totally safe to run on her phone?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] billb23ok:
I have tried it and it does work on 4.4.2 but don't much care for the modem so I went back to 4.3 modem but kept 4.4.2 rooted stock on my phone. I have an sgh-i317 and I can't seem to brick this phone. If you do mess something up you can always Odin 4.1.1 and then Odin twrp and flash away. But you should always make a backup before doing anything. If you use twrp. back up modem and efs and put on your computer or drop box and use that as your fail safe.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sjravi:
I can help but I need a device
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sjravi:
No doubt, it will work:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] TEKHD:
Exactly...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Arrio:
Go to *#*#4636#*#* , then choose wcdma. You also need to check if your apn is correct.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] SaHiLzZ:
I have tried that. No change in behavior.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mailistman:
good job !!!

ruikhan,

good job for step by step write up !!! i was asking Master sjravi about the details step when your post upped. that should be on the 1st page. i guess OP will update it soon.

we owe sjravi some coffe then... :highfive:

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what does this do ? will it improve something on AWS ? mine (default from t889 qcn) is 115868544.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sjravi:
Thanks guys for improving the post, now it should be easy for everyone ;)

115868544 is the right value and the other one was a typo which was corrected later.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mailistman:
:good: just flash .qcn... :cowboy:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ruinkhan:
Arghhh, wish we had this method at the beginning. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zehlek:
Does anyone have a S3 qcn for T-Mobile or Wind they can share? I have a Rogers one so I can't
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] WorldIRC:
Can these steps be used to enable DC-HSPA on my i317M on 850 / 1900? I don't care for the AWS but my carrier (Bell) does support DC-HSPA which the 317M doesn't support out of the box.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkshado:
I would tend to think yes, since my T889V works on both LTE and DC-HSPA.

I'm not sure anyone has uploaded .qcn and NV_reader_writer .txt format NV backups for the I317M yet, would you mind sharing those with us prior to attempting any mods on your phone? Better yet if you can throw in the following dumps:

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 of=/sdcard/m9kefs1 bs=4096

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 of=/sdcard/m9kefs2 bs=4096

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 of=/sdcard/m9kefs3 bs=4096

Cheers,

Darkshado
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] hendog4385:
Can these new steps be implemented on the N7100?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] vinnyj85:
Thanx for all the hard work, ive been tinkering with this and my phone and almost bricked it ended up restoring nandroid its a little over my head is there a detailed how to or vid coming or is its now so simple im over thinking it

Im att note 2 trying to get it to work on bout att n tmobile
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] hnic32:
The OP has make it easy as pie for us. he has added a tmobile .qcn backup to post #1. just flash it to your att note II with qpst, and boom aws is enabled. dont even need to add a apn for tmobile, at least i didnt because it was already in there.Simple! i unlocked aws with method #2, now that was a more detailed process.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sjravi:
No harm in trying, it should work if rf hardware for band 4 is available. If it does not work just restore stock qcn back to get back stock band config
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] hendog4385:
The N7100 has 1700 Mhz at band 4 but i think it is for UMTS or it is not active. I may give it a try as long as I can restore my original if something happens
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] vinnyj85:
Yea I think I just got to invest more time understand hiw to use qpst
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] vinnyj85:
how do i get the note 2 into ftm mode
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ruinkhan:
*#7284# -->Qualcomm USB Settings----> MTP+Adb
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] johnjsong:
sorry what do you mean you do not care for the modem? Currently on att, going to switch to tmobile in about 20 days. Do you mind telling what you didn't care for and what carrier your on?

Also, is there to verify that it was done correctly and that i can see the correct bands ? Thanks again guys for your patience.

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thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mexigga:
Sorry if a repost but for those having issues using dialer codes get the Shortcut Master Lite app from Play store...works great on 4.4.2