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[AT&T LG Optimus G] evnaglions:
I had T-Mobile re-activate a 1 week old sim since I busted my previous sim. I got LTE immediately after the re-activate.

I notice the preferred network was LTE. After about 10 mins, the LTE got lost and I notice my preferred network mode had changed. I think someone else in the forum had a theory the T-Mobile was changing the data package after connecting to the towers with the phone IMEI. I think this is the case.

We should start a new ticket/thread with T-Mobile to get them to investigate. I will be getting a call someone from tech support who seems to really know his ****. I'll bug him about it and see what I can find out.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Tornade0:
T-Mobile 4G LTE

Well Everyone, hope this clears it up. I just got off the phone with a T-mobile representative, and he said that the phone "must be compatible with both 1700/2100 LTE bands for the LTE to stick for uplink/downlink which we already knew. What I did not know that contrary to mine and other member's beliefs, this phone is not compatible with the 2100 LTE band.

Per LG: http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-E970-optimus-g/technical-specifications

It is compatible with the 2100 HSDPA, but NOT LTE, so general sources such as GSMarena's reporting of it's lte band support are currently wrong.

The good news is the representative said because they bought the 700 LTE band earlier this year from verizon which the phone supports, we should be able to get permanent LTE by the end of this year via the 700/1700 mhz bands.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] besweeet:
That doesn't explain why data on LTE was working for people at one point. So the phone does support the bands.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] FoSheezy:
I have been on LTE with Tmobile for about a week.

This is a speedtest using Tmobile network. I hope it doesn't drop off.. but I am getting great speeds. Are these speeds possible on a non- LTE network?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] besweeet:
You can certainly reach those download speeds, but the average upload speed on non-LTE is probably close to 2Mbps.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] FoSheezy:
Well, as a long time lurker I'd be happy to help if anyone has any questions. I tried a whole bunch of things and was having problems with getting data on Tmobile and this phone until this current setup. I am going to bed now but I'll check back tomorrow.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] optimusv45:
Is screenshot t-motile lte ? **** , that's like 10 times faster than my frontier ****ty home internet speed !
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Nick N:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50890179
[AT&T LG Optimus G] rashp12:
When first time I inserted new sim in my LGOG e970, I got 4gLTE and right away i tested speed. I got very close to what you posted. Soon as 4gLTE disappeared, the speed(HSPA) dropped to approximate 7MB down and 2MB up. So, you certainly have LTE on T-mobile.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] rashp12:
Compare frequency bands between two phones and t-mobile customer rep should be able to explain why t-mobile galaxy s3 does not have 1700/2100 LTE but t-mobile sells GS3 as LTE device and works with their LTE network ?

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III,SGH-T999L

2G Network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900

3G Network	HSDPA 850/1700/1900/2100

4G Network	LTE 700 / 1700

AT&T LG Optimus G E970 unlocked

GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

HSPA+21 Mbps 850/1900/2100 MHz

LTE Cat. 3 CSFB 700 / 1700 MHz
[AT&T LG Optimus G] besweeet:
Because it has band 4 LTE...
[AT&T LG Optimus G] rashp12:
Both devices have LTE band 4(1700MHz) and LTE band 17(700MHz). LGOG e970 does have band 4 same as GS3 so why LGOG e970 LTE band 4 does not work with t-mobile LTE band 4 but GS3 band 4 works..
[AT&T LG Optimus G] lsmrfydgaf:
Can anyone tell me if 1) I can get into service menu mode on a custom cm ROM and how, or does it only work on stock? (3485#*970# doesn't work) and 2) when in recovery and trying to flash a hybrid radio I get a "status 7" error, something about ro.prop.build = mako or something like that lol.

Basically I'm rooted, unlocked and unlocked again and only getting "edge" or 2g on my lgog att version. From what I have read I should get band 4 "4g" and maybe even LTE if I am in an lte refarmed area. (Which I'm not certain of but I'd be happy with 4g).

Thanks to all who read and lend their insight!
[AT&T LG Optimus G] besweeet:
The E970 does work with T-Mobile's LTE, as proven in this thread. Again, the problem is that it goes away after a short while, probably because of something on T-Mobile's end.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] lsmrfydgaf:
Bubkis... I tried everything and NIL... Stuck in 2g mode on T-Mobile. Even after editing to remove status 7 error from cwm while I stalling different radios/modems. Went back to stock to try 3485#*970# and still get a invalid mmi error and data or WiFi not working on stock. Now I'm back to cm11 and stuck in 2g.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] schnauzer:
new to android, have unlocked e970 but unable to get data working

Newbie alert! This is my first Android phone so please be patient.

I just got an unlocked E970, I put my Tmobile SIM in and the phone works ok but no data. It has all the ATT junk on the various screens. I went to the settings screen and changed the network to Tmobile but when I go back to the home screen it resets back to nothing. There is no option to change the APN etc.

Ideally I'd just like the data to work while I get used to Android. I'd prefer not to flash the phone etc. but if that is what is necessary can someone point me to the simplest steps. I am technically savvy and used to flash my HTC (windows) phones.

Thanks!!!!!!
[AT&T LG Optimus G] lsmrfydgaf:
Schnauzer.. This may seem like the most obvious answer but have u tries manually entering the T-Mobile apn.?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] besweeet:
"There is no option to change the APN etc."

:rolleyes:
[AT&T LG Optimus G] schnauzer:
The APN page is blank, there is no place to fill anything in. Perhaps when the person (not me) unlocked it, they only unlocked so the phone could be used but didnt do anything about data. When I click on "network operators" it lists ATT and Tmobile but if I click on them, the setting doesnt stick (when I go back nothing is selected).
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Jayrod215:
Adding t-Mobile APN on your E970

When in the APN menu, which is blank in the unlocked att version, press the menu key, (3 Line key) and there will be an option to add an apn. It will open up a menu where you can manually add all of the needed settings, which can be found all over this website and the internet. The select network option doesnt add an APN, it just registers you with t-mobile, which i'm not even sure what that changes.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] schnauzer:
Thanks, I got to the Add APN and found on the internet what I assume were correct info, but there was no option to save it (when I entered each item it said Ok or Cancel), so when I was finished and went back to look at it, the APN list was empty. I tried it twice and it just goes away. Probably something else I need to do?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Jayrod215:
Once you have filled all of the fields, hit the menu key once more and there will be an option to save apn info. Then once it takes you back to that apn list, make sure that the new Tmobile apn is selected by clicking it and seeing the blue dot. After this you should have the 4G icon in your status bar. If you try to use data and you get an up sell message, call in to customer support and they will fix it for you
[AT&T LG Optimus G] schnauzer:
That did the trick! One last question, if I were to decide to wipe the phone to get rid of the ATT junk, is there a ROM you can recommend (and are there some straightforward instructions on how to do this). I probably will just live with the phone for a while to get used to Android.

Thanks again for the help!!!
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Jayrod215:
You can just download framaroot off the internet, open it, root with Gandalf, go to the play store and get root uninstaller, then uninstall all of the ATT bloatware quickly and easily
[AT&T LG Optimus G] evnaglions:
Does that mean you got the LTE to work with the linked hybrid radio or did you just get back to base state of "4G" but no LTE?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] schnauzer:
Putting on my newbie hat (again) the status bar of the phone says 4G. But note, my home is in an area of poor cell coverage so that may affect it. How would I know if I had LTE working? I simply used the APN settings that I found elsewhere on the forum.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] adfurgerson:
You have done this? Have you rebooted without getting security error softbrick? If so did you also unlock bootloader?

Stock ROM displays 4G for hspa+ and LTE for true 4G. You can use speedtest to test speeds.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Jayrod215:
You can uninstall all att bloatware without security error, but uninstalling any google app will give you a security error. I accidentally got security error my first time by doing this. I had to lgnpst the stock firmware to get back in. After that I re rooted, uninstalled all att bloatware, rebooted and did not have security error. I haven't uninstalled google apps yet but I have just recently unlocked boot loader.

uninstalling att apps is safe without unlocking boot loader first
[AT&T LG Optimus G] adfurgerson:
Thanks for reply, it has been so long since I have been on stock I couldn't recall what triggered it. Do you know if it is safe to remove LG apps? Only asking for reference, hoping to save others from getting softbrick.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] schnauzer:
I was able to reboot with out gettting any error. The only thing I ran (so far) was framaroot and root with Gandalf, I havent downloaded an uninstall program (any suggestions) but do plan to get rid of the ATT crapware. Do I need to do anything else to unlock bootloader? Sorry I am new to Android so will gradually get some apps (and try to be less clueless). I come from a Windows background so am eating a big learning curve.

As for LTE, can I enable this by changing setting in APN (if so, how?).
[AT&T LG Optimus G] adfurgerson:
Bootloader is unlocked withFreeGee app from play store, which disables security check allowing any app to be uninstalled. It also installs a custom recovery used to make backups and flash zip files. I am not on T-Mobile just butted in to mention the bring the security error up since you stated you were new to this device.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] sankcool:
Tmo Tech Support

Talked to Tmo's tech support for 20 minutes. Some guy named Marco. He didn't have much of an idea what he was talking about but I took 15 minutes explaining in detail to him the problem and how it's not a problem with the LTE bands available on the device. He filed a claim with Tmo's Engineering division and gave me a claim number. Will update here if anything happens (unlikely but might as well try).
[AT&T LG Optimus G] lsmrfydgaf:
Can anyone tell me why when I run a ussd code on my e970 the responses are in japanese or chinese...can't tell lol

Is there a way to change back to english?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] rashp12:
Latest CM11 nighties LGOG T-mobile

I read in other thread that last few CM11 nighties have stability, issues. Can someone who installed latest nighties tell us,

1. if these issues also plagues LGOG on T-mobile ?

2. Which adfurgerson radio better to flash CM11 to use LGOG on t-mobile LTEhybrid33-84 VS cwm-lgog_e970_20j-att_jb.modemhybridmako
[AT&T LG Optimus G] schnauzer:
wierd problem, tasks keep disappearing, phone vibrates

I am new to the E970 and android. Last week I posted a question about removing the ATT crapware (I have an unlocked phone and use Tmobile). I was instructed to "get framaroot off the internet, open it, root with Gandalf, go to the play store and get root uninstaller, then uninstall all of the ATT bloatware". I did that except doing the actual uninstall of the ATT stuff (honestly didnt know which to get rid of). In the mean time the phone has become unstable. When I click on an app (say Messaging) it appears, then the phone briefly vibrates and it returns to the home screen. I have to do this several times until I can actually use the app. I tried uninstalling the uninstall program and framaroot (and rebooted the phone) but this is still happening. Any ideas?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Ace42:
There aren't any issues with CM as far as I know...I've used every nightly from the past 2 weeks excluding M4 snapshot.

Sent From Burning Gundam
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Jayrod215:
You likely uninstalled an app that is not ATT. Other than this, the issue is not related to the ATT bloatware. The phone is not reliant on the bloatware to perform any system processes, especially something as integrated as messaging. is there any chance you have a list of the apps you installed? ATT only puts the bloatware on the phone to encourage you to pay for extra features they offer. Uninstalling framaroot will do absolutely nothing, as rooting is a system change and youd have to unroot the phone for any actual change to occur. Uninstalling root uninstaller wont do anything either. If you go into settings > apps > all > check to see if there is anything ATT left over. If the messaging app is the culprit, just use handcent from the play store, it has much more capabilities and is much better to use.

You can get a list off this site of which apps are safe to uninstall on this phone, (I would have thought you would have done this first).

If all else fails, and the problem is really that bad (if you uninstalled a system app), you might have to do something extreme, like a factory rest or something, but DONT do this if the problem ABSOLUTELY cannot be fixed (and youve made sure of that).
[AT&T LG Optimus G] schnauzer:
I didn't uninstall anything yet (good idea about checking the list of apps safe to uninstall, where can I find it?). I only installed and ran frmaroot, and installed and ran root uninstaller.

I had the phone for about a week before I did any of this and didn't have the problem during that time. I have checked the task manager and nothing odd seems to be running. The only apps I have installed (since getting data working thanks to this forum) is Microsoft Outlook (what can I say, I am a Hotmail user). When the problem occurs the phone briefly vibrates then shows the task manager???

In this case do you think I should factory reset the phone (if so, how?). Sorry I am a newbie and just want a stable phone. Thanks for everyones help.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Jayrod215:
You can factory reset by rebooting and holding vol-down until it opens the factory reset menu. From here you press the pwr button twice. Rooting and installing root uninstaller wouldn't have screwed anything up, but you can try unrooting with framaroot if you want, just to prove me right.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] rashp12:
CM11 nightly stability and Radios ?

Here it says CM11 not-stable most of the time( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2571625&page=32 ). But, I take your words and try it out.

How about radios ? Anyone please share their experience with CM11 radios ?

1. CM11 Default radio

2. CM11 flash with any hybrid 33-84 radio

3. CM11 flash with cwm-lgog_e970_20j-att_jb.modemhybridmako radio
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Ace42:
I'm not sure what's up with their phone, but I flash almost every nightly and have no issues with stability.

Sent From Burning Gundam
[AT&T LG Optimus G] lsmrfydgaf:
I've used a few radios and can't get 4G to work. Let me know if u get better results please.

Also 20140314 nightly is also unstable. My phone "lost" root and the Google search bar freezes then just doesn't work. Titanium bckp also force closes because the su binary is "present".

When I flashed back to 20140803 nightly everything was fine except 4G of course. Still can't get that to work.

Good luck!

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[AT&T LG Optimus G] Gysper:
Well after a couple of months with this phone, finally traveled into a LTE zone. I asked a buddy of mine if we could swap sim cards to test if indeed LTE was capable and and answer is....

Yes.

Did a speed test, got 35mbps dl and 16mbps upload. This is indeed on the t-mobile network.

Running 4.4.2 Pac-rom using the CWM-JB radio.

The long term is that yes you need a official micro-sim from t-mobile (my SIM was cut off to fit like a micro) and the JB radio is the one that works. Another note was when first popping the sim into the phone, it had to be registered with it. So it may explain why some users report that they get LTE only to then be knocked down to HSPA+, something to do with how your sim ties with the phone your using.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jck_w:
Thanks. The pertinent question is we're you able to get T-Mobile LTE for up to an hour's time. That's the main consensus: it works great for about 20min or so then users can't ever pick it up again cuz T-Mobile starts blocking LTE.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Gysper:
That I cannot answer. It probably depends on what kind of data plan your using as well, of course if you go over your limit, your speeds will be bumped down.

I'm not currently situated to use LTE because I'm not living in a LTE area, just happened to stop by a major metropolitan area and now I'm traveling away from it. If I get a chance, I'll have my buddy swap sims again so we can test it out further.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] rashp12:
Not much of a data plan issue or a sim issue with LGOG LTE on t-mobile. I can insert my SIM from iphone back to my LGOG after few weeks with iphone and 4GLTE icon will show up on my LGOG. But soon as incoming(outgoing) call comes on LGOG, it changes back to 4G(HSPA+).

In larger context, when you see T-mobile LTE on LGOG, receive and make calls. Once voice/call finishes, see if LTE returns afterwards. One can verify "Phone Info->Network Type - LTE" and do speed test.

Let us know if you think your jb radio or other radio or some combination is key to make LTE works on t-mobile.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] besweeet:
Of course LTE won't stick during calls, since VoLTE isn't possible yet. Of course, the real problem is the LTE not coming back.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] schnauzer:
instability problem solved

Its me, the newbie, who had issues once I ran framaroot. It turns out rather than resetting the phone I started uninstalling apps. It was a battery manager app that caused the instability. Once I removed it phone has been working well.

Being on T-mobile I would like to now uninstall some of the ATT crapware (and Google+). Is there a list of apps that are safe to uninstall? Also if someone can recommend a good battery app, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks to all that responded with suggestions.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Gysper:
Thanks, I'll be traveling back to my place once my vacation trip is up so I guess on my way I'll stop by a t-mobile store to get a official micro-sim.

But in terms of how you get LTE, I am 100% sure you need a micro-sim, my normal sim only got HSPA+ but once my buddy inserted his into my phone, it instantly got LTE. But my sim card is pretty old (4 years since i replaced it and it was cut out to fit like a micro).

Haven't tested a call with LTE, but the PAC rom i was using had the APN settings for t-mobile lte already setup, I could share that information with you guys if you want. The original JB radio still works well and it is the one that I was using to get LTE.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] ashish2k4.dce:
pls help

buddy, i need some help from you...i have messed up my E970 phone's network.

Actually, i messed up with its EFS parititon and now i am not getting any network in my phone. My phone is ON, everything working but it is not detecting any sim :(

i read on XDA forum and got that i need to replace my EFS paritions again with system actual EFS partition file.

Any user friend who has E970 and who is rooted, pls download below file and run in recovery to back up the phone's EFS parition, then pls mail me that backed up EFS parition file so that i can replace it to run my sim card:

http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach.../8/4/9/9/Optimus_G_Create_Flashable_EFSv4.zip

pls download, its only 1 MB file and it will create a single file of small size (in KBs), that file will be placed in /sd card/ EFS_backup

pls mail me that file to save my phone...pls help ppl...it will not take much of your time...help
[AT&T LG Optimus G] rashp12:
Not disputing that newer microsim needed for lte to work on t-mobile. Mainly, interested if LTE stays up after receive/make calls !! Hope you have some combination of APN,radio,ROM,settings that makes LTE work on t-mobile. It may be simple on t-mobile side to address otherwise a lost battle to make LGOG LTE consistently work on t-mobile network.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Ace42:
It can't just be the SIM. I have the same sim from my G1, but I had it cut down for my Nexus 4. My N4 works fine on LTE once I remove the sim from my OG, though if I do the reversal the same isn't true. I've given up on any since I'm usually on my campus WiFi anyway...

Sent From Burning Gundam
[AT&T LG Optimus G] lsmrfydgaf:
My 2 cents.. I got an official micro sim from T-Mobile today and started seeing 4g NOT LTE in areas I didn't get 4g before. I also had a cut sim and I have to say although I still don't get LTE I do get 4g now more often than before. So I believe that maybe the sim isn't the WHOLE solution but its a big part of it.

If anyone perfects how to get 4GLTE on T-Mobile lgog....HOLLA AT YA BOY!!

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May I please see those settings :)
[AT&T LG Optimus G] rashp12:
I suppose you asking Gysper to share APN settings on his LGOG !!!
[AT&T LG Optimus G] lsmrfydgaf:
Yes I am lol theyre not like top secret are they haha
[AT&T LG Optimus G] adipec:
Of course not
[AT&T LG Optimus G] rashp12:
This may or may not help. I was with T-mobile and tried several approaches as posted in numerous XDA forums to see if LTE with LG optimus e970 ATT works on t-mobile network. It seem to work initially when t-mobile new fresh sim was inserted but than never stick.

Yesterday, I switched to AT&T and I had similar issue with LTE not showing up on my LGOG. So, I asked ATT rep that this phone is ATT LGOG with LTE supported. He told me call into customer care to update record(associate phone number to phone IMEI as LTE capable device). I had similar issue with iphone 5 not showing ATT LTE until such association. So, t-mobile probably have similar IMEI LTE association and validation process during the initial and later communication where it fails to recognize such device as LTE capable and may not have configuration option in each account where such device capability can be added, turn ON/OFF other than at network level for all LGOG IMEI range which they may not care to do as lot of work..
[Acer Iconia A500] catamaran_sailor:
I have checked the Q&A site but can't seem to find the answer.

I have installed ICS 4.0.4 Kernel version 2.6.39.4+, pandora@pandora03 #1, SMP PREEMPT Thu Mar 29 23:01:48 CST 2012

After installing the ROM I was no longer able to boot into recovery mode to install google play. I downloaded GooManager and tried to update TWRP, but it will not update. When I boot into recovery mode it says it is booting recovery kernel image and goes no farther. I have tried to use blackthund3r A500APXFlash to update the bootloader, but can't get the drivers to work anymore (I'm sure it is due to not having a stock ROM installed). I have also tried 3 different USB cables, just to make sure.

I really like the ROM and have nothing but high regards for it. It is very stable and I plan on continuing to use it, but I would like to get the play store installed.

I have attached a few pictures to help give some additional information.

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[Acer Iconia A500] catamaran_sailor:
Fixed it...

Okay. I know I just posted this thread, but while I was waiting for a replay I kept reading other threads to look for a clue and was able to piece together a fix. To help others that may run into this problem.

I tried a reset by pressing the power & reset button on power up. By doing this it booted into APX mode on the boot screen. I then used blackthund3r A500 APX Flash Unitity V0.4 to install a new boot recovery. It worked and now able to enter boot recovery mode.

I would like thank the developers here that work they do.