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[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Komodo Rogue:
I agree. FWIW, I remember reading a few month ago that AT&T released a semi-official statement (it may have been a tweet, or a response to an online article) that all of their android phones will ship with locked bootloaders from now on. Maybe if Samsung really pushed at&t to keep them unlocked, or at least offer a path to unlock (a la HTC's dev program), then it could happen... but I bet Samsung is happy the bootloader is locked; even though they ship the international model unlocked, I imagine they would prefer if it too was locked, but they don't have a convenient excuse outside of the US, where they can just blame AT&T. I LOVE samsung hardware, but looking at exynos documentation and other policies, they don't seem to welcome tinkering.

Darn... but maybe when LTE becomes more prevalent in europe, they'll use some of the same bands as the t-mo version?

I had an HTC One X on AT&T, and eventually a clever dev found a way to get root access and partially unlock the bootloader, but it was such a hassle. For developers, I'm doubt it seemed very hard, but for me, getting it unlocked, and then updating ROMs, flashing radios, boot images, older firmware, newer firmware, trying to find out what was causing a bootloop... It wasn't even worth the headache, I should have just kept it stock (and stock AT&T is pretty terrible when you've been using cyanogenmod for three years). I bought a Nexus 4 soon after, I never want to deal with all that nonsense again!

If only I could wait a couple of months to see what the developer/bootloader situation looks like, I'd probably get the AT&T version if a relatively safe and easy bootloader unlock exploit is found, but I'm too eager to wait, so unless someone miraculously finds an exploit by October 1st, I'm probably going international or t-mobile. It seems like international is the safest bet: 3G coverage everywhere and good support (unless exynos drives everyone away), but I live in DC and the LTE speeds are incredibly good. It's a tough choice!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aalupatti:
Can't be better said.... There are so many in the same boat.....

Want att network but also need a bootloader unlocked device....
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] StarTAC Fan:
LTE and HSPA Frequencies for the AT&T and T-Mobile Variant

Your wish will come true. To quote myself on Samsung Galaxy Note 3 > Galaxy Note 3 General > Differences in GN3 by Carriers:

The AT&T and T-Mobile models may be one and the same in terms of FCC specifications such as radio. The bootloader, if that is of additional relevance to some users, is of no concern to the FFC and thus not covered in any documents submitted to them, Based on what others have said here, there is a greater likliehood T-Mobile will sell a bootloader unlocked N900T variant while AT&T could ask Samsung to make this additional feature. But nothing is confirmed until retail phones are actually in hands of users.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bekyndnunwind:
I was under the impression that the SM-N900T was for T-mobile, the SM-N900A was for AT&T, and the SM-N900V was for Verizon...

Are you saying that the SM-N900T and SM-N900A are really the same model, but just branded differently?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] StarTAC Fan:
Thanks for pointing that out. Instead of "Apparently, the N900T is used by both carriers...", I should have wrote "...the N900T is usable with both..."

For clarification, the 'A' variant is indeed for AT&T as stated in the first part of that Engadget article. The 'T' stands for T-Mobile surprise surprise. But according to FCC documents, 'T' should be compatible with AT&T as well. Therefore, as per your hope for a model that works - fully - on both AT&T and T-Mobile networks, the 'T' is the one to watch.

It's looking like 'T' is the most cross-carrier compatible. It supports LTE at 1900 MHz which is Sprint's primary. When Verizon rolls out its 1700 MHz LTE in some markets, it should be compatible with part of Verizon's network as well.

This is all the more curious since according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks#Americas, T-Mobile doesn't have to support 700, 850 nor 1900 MHz, at least in their domestic market.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharl1987:
How about for 3G, what bands will the 'T' model support?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] StarTAC Fan:
There you go, this has the information you are seeking and more in a clean bulleted format...

[Q] Which USA Note 3 Variant to get?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45794297#post45794297
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mocsab:
I can almost guarantee that the Bootloader will be locked. I read a news release on Android Central a while back (sorry, don't hve the link) that said ATT would no longer support unlocked bootloaders. They locked the S4 - they are going to lock the Note 3 - wait and see.

I am buying a TMOBILE phone - and then will get it unlocked so I can use it on ATT. (Getting a Sim Card unlocked is a lot easier than trying to unlock the ATT BOOTLOADER.) I still don't think anyone has unlocked the S4 Bootloader since ATT patched the Loki Exploit - and that was over a month or two ago -

either way - GOOD LUCK my friend. I personally will never buy an ATT phone again. I will rely on buying phones with unlocked bootloaders form other carriers and then use it on ATT )
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bilalayub919:
I am using SM900A in Pakistan and it doesn't support 1800MHz LTE Band 3. Can it be done? I am running 4.4.2.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AHMAD.LEO:
Hi there fellow countrymen. I got the same model & m also stuck in the same situation. Have u found any solution to this problem?

I'll be thankful to know if anybody else can help regarding this?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AHMAD.LEO:
Please anybody answer regarding this?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zonetrichur:
my nokia windows 520 contacts have sync to www.outlook.com

i can see my contacts in people in outlook.com

can i sync this outlook to s7562?

i tried add account in s7562.in it saw the below only-no outlook in it.

samsung account

chat on

google

microsoft exchange active sync

server

my contacts in www.outlook.com and it not in android s7562 sync.

so what to do?
[General Topics] polx:
i waana kno whos the best wireless carrier in the us now. best by cost and call quality.
[General Topics] S0AndS0:
I'm a big fan of Sprint.

Tried Verizon 7+ years ago, coverage was good, phones where what they where back then... Plan was expensive in comparison to other providers.

~ from what I've seen from Verizon after leaving; coverage is still good and pricing is still a bit spendy for features.

Tried T-Mobile 2 years ago, coverage was ok, phones where a bit better

~ went through a few devices; Nokia 5300, HTC my-touch (fender), HTC my-touch (slide) hacked all of them and was mostly happy

~~ data caps suck and less coverage was a drawback

Currently on Sprint and enjoy mid range cost, better then T-Mobile speeds and coverage (in my area) , no caps that I've been able to find (on my plan and with my usage) , and since the merger that happened a few years back way better customer support.

There may be other service providers in your area and there are certainly prepaid options, such as Boost, which would allow you to try a bunch of different devices or and carriers; often times at reduced cost and a lesser device to start with.

Sent from either my SPH-D700 or myTouch3Gs

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[General Topics] polx:
i had switched from tmo to straight talk cuz of lower cost. both these carriers use the same towers. but on straight talk i experienced drop calls and low call quality. i was using the same phone. can u explain that?
[General Topics] S0AndS0:
The towers likely know what service provider you are using to connect to it with. This is how roming was identified and charged for back when it was a bigger charge for the service provider... Basically state talk is leasing from Tmobile (and Tmobile is likely then leasing from the tower owner) to provide service to different levels of customers... It's a bit like cable companies; where in one of the Towns I visited had a local cable service provider called "click" which was less expensive than Comcast but ran off the same cables, switches, but customers of click revived less quality bandwidth and channel selection.

There maybe a way to spoof how you device identifies itself to your towers, but, I'll have to do some reading up on that.

Bonus points if you beet me to it ;)

Sent from either my SPH-D700 or myTouch3Gs

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[General Topics] polx:
so in other words, since straight talk leases towers from tmo, ST provides less quality than tmo.. i read that ST piggy-backs off signals from tmo. this must explain why ST has more dropped calls, lower call quality and cheaper service.
[General Topics] S0AndS0:
Purity much, and when a tm customer tries to connect it may boot or lower speeds for st customers to provide better service to higher paying tiers. That is if I understand it right ;-D

Sent from either my SPH-D700 or myTouch3Gs

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2240397

Now have working Installers for ARM Java 7 JDK + Maptools + jMonkey
[General Topics] polx:
ahhh yes i read basically the same thing.. i assume the same phenomenon occurs not only with ST but with other 3rd party carriers like simple mobile that lease towers from the main carriers like tmo and at&t.
[General Topics] S0AndS0:
Yep and there's one company that's going in a similar tangent of thought that I and others before have likely had; that is using cellphones as a backup tower, basically running service from a device that doesn't have service dew to normally being out of range. On the consumer level (once bugs are sorted out with security and battery vs plugged in status) it'll be fancy if they get support.

But in the here and now; I think finding a way to make your device spoof itself as something it's not would be the only way to increase you service, but, that could violate some rule some where...

Or get a "top tier" provider that has fewer limitations. I've tried a few in my, like sprint currently.

Sent from either my SPH-D700 or myTouch3Gs

Debian Kit/QEMU Linux Install guide for all android devices that I'm writing:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2240397

Now have working Installers for ARM Java 7 JDK + Maptools + jMonkey
[General Topics] The D3mon:
I would say sprint if you are wanting a contract. They have always been good for my wife and I. The issues I have had are far less then the good things I've gotten. The issues is usually I get a weak signal when but that also goes with my location according to the towers. In turn I have it was the only provider that would even work when i lived on a ranch in New Mexico. that included all big carriers and all there prepays.
[General Topics] justmpm:
I think this really depends on too many variables and will likely turn out like a best ROM thread. You are better off taking a look at how you use your phone, mostly calls, mostly SMSs, mostly Data, and then pick the plan that best suits your needs.
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[Android Apps and Games] coolhof:
And do you have a link..........

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[Android Apps and Games] Okluzhion:
Snake 2013, Axiom Studios

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[Android Apps and Games] coolhof:
I have test it for a hour and controlling the snake is very difficult.

Sometimes when I push it up he is going down.

Same is for left/right.

Also the controlling is not snappy enough.

It looks nice but the controlling is bad.

To bad it's a nice game.......

Ps. played it on a s3.

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[Galaxy S 4 General] xyzulu:
I'm not smart enough to do it myself.. however, I am still amazed that no one has been able to work out how to convert an i9505 into a i9505G. I know the partition layout is different, and I also know that there are ported 4.3 GE roms available.. BUT all of that aside.. has Samsung won the war here?

Which leads me to a separate subject.. but.. their knox efuse.. while it hasn't been long.. it looks like they have won there as well.

In any case.. I'm more interested in the conversion to i9505G. Does anyone know more than I do about the status or possibility of ever being able to convert a i9505 to a i9505G?
[Galaxy S 4 General] sorg:
Well.. This is not as easy as you may think.

Need someone who has both I9505 and I9505G. Also need special connection to I9505 like JTAG to get direct access to flash. Then using JTAG try to dump whole flash from I9505G and upload it to I9505. And then depend on success and whole result, procedure can be simplified.

But JTAG is required at experiment stage if you are not so rich who can afford to buy tens (if not hundred) I9505 while experimenting ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Aerys:
A full conversion (think about bootloader,radio) is not possible.

Samsung secured the bootloader very agressively .
[Galaxy S 4 General] sorg:
That's why i've mentioned JTAG. Google JTAG if you wanna know what is that.
[Galaxy S 4 General] xyzulu:
People said a reset of the flash counter was not possible.. [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] was able to take care of that just fine..

I doubt it's impossible.. but I wonder how many people have even tried, or if there are even more than a handful of people with the skills needed to make this happen.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Aerys:
I tried everything except for jtag + bootloader exploit. Even hardbricked my S4 1 time.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Noorish:
Thats very sad to hear, would this mean we will never have a full ported/working edition of google on our phones? shall I sell my phone and move to a nexus? or simply buy the original i9505G?
[Galaxy S 4 General] oldblue910:
I sold my AT&T SGH-I337 GS4 and got an I-9505G. Best decision I ever made.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Easton999GS:
Why? Now you cant ever run TW roms now... But on the SGH 1337 you can run both roms
[Galaxy S 4 General] oldblue910:
I couldn't care less about running ROMs. I unlocked the bootloader but otherwise I leave my devices stock and unrooted. I know how to root and install ROMs but once I knew how, my curiosity was satisfied.

Honestly, I have had Nexus devices my entire Android life. I decided to branch out and try a GS4 with Touchwiz. I really liked my I337, so much in fact, that I also ended up purchasing a Galaxy Note 8.0 as well. There are definitely things in Touchwiz that I'd love to see Google add to the stock user experience. I'm referring to things like air view and having separate wallpapers for the home and lock screens. Alas, though, when you've used stock Android as much as I have, it's hard to use anything else.

The only thing I truly miss about Touchwiz is the camera app. The camera was simply amazing. The other things that are important to me, namely the IR blaster and the S-View cover functionality, both work flawlessly on the I9505G.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sorg:
What i dislike most in stock Android is halo theme. It's really ugly. Micro check-boxes. Ugly seek-bars. Alert dialogs are too flat and sketchy. Halo theme looks more like concept than theme for daily usage.

TouchWiz theme was odd originally in time of SGS2, but it was getting better and better. On SGS4 it's nearly perfect. May be some elements like ViewPager and title bar need to reworks somehow. But overall it's way better theme than Halo. Also, there are many useful addons in TW ROM like quick settings panel, nice looking lock screen with quick launch shortcuts on the bottom, and other small tweaks making TW ROM much more useful than naked Android. And it's easier to remove unneeded apps/services/tweaks from TW ROM than add them into naked Android.

I would think about I9505G over I9505 only as device with bigger user storage running custom TW ROM, but it looks like not much success here.

From other side, you can buy 32GB version of I9505 and don't think about 16GB-only I9505G.

But hey, there are SHV-E330 and GT-I9506 already :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] jcasares:
You mean Holo I believe. That's why I use stock Android. TW with its different colors, big buttons that are not even separated from others and mixed styles in applications is really crazy and a pain to use. For people that like to use a phone without distractions it's a plain and simple fail.

Nice to have options as we're all not the same, you keep your TW phone, I will keep my stock Android one. :)

I was taking you seriously until I read this. You think that removing system applications is easier than going to Google Play and download one? Yeah, sure!
[Galaxy S 4 General] sorg:
Yeah.. It looks like your are really serious talking about replace TW features by 3rd party apps :D

Which app can replace lockscreen? None. It's impossible by android design. Only can mask some app as lockscreen which is completely different.

Having quick settings panel in on-going notification area? Phh..

If you think, it's not serious, then hold on and think first. May be other person, who is talking about this, knows something you don't know.

I'm not even talking about how serious people who are buying non-Nexus device and then whining about CM/AOSP in half of topics.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jcasares:
You're considering rooting a device to freeze/remove system applications. I was talking about simply adding applications to a stock Android from Google Play. I fail to see the former being easier.

And here the "impossible":

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker&hl=en

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.notificationToggle&hl=en

In any case what you might consider essential I might consider a waste of resources.

That was the point of my post. That's why Android is a success.

And if you don't like to read people talking about changing non-Google devices you might be better off XDA.

XDA Developers was founded for developers by developers. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sorg:
If you are able to create custom ROM then removing unneeded apps (and even editing framework to cleanup from some useless features) is much easier than add absent functionality.

I suppose, we are on XDA, i.e. developer's forum right? If you are talking from regular user point of view who usually don't know what is "root", then it's out of scope of this board. Just buy Nexus device and then you are set.

I've told you already: there is no way to truly replace lockscreen by any other application. Lockscreen is a part of framework, not APK. I'm using android devices not the first year, and believe me, i've tried these apps long long time ago. These apps mimic lockscreen using some security holes in OS, but they are not replacing lockscreen. Actually, device remains unlocked all the time. Also there are many bugs and glitches because such apps trying to suppress original lockscreen with different kinds of success/fail.

As for modifying device: there are many ways to modify and it's not exactly by installing CM/AOSP. You can check my topics to see that i'm not just user.

XDA has been created long time before CM/AOSP and believe me there are many other good ways to modify the device. CM/AOSP have their own dedicated forums and repositories which should suit your needs better than XDA (if you want to compete in pointing directions to others).

P.S.: look into I9505G forum to see how users begging to add samsung's standard camera app which doesn't work on non-TW ROM.

Suggest them to install some app from Google play :D

The same can tell about video player and amount of video and audio codecs integrated into TW ROM. On TW ROM i can use nearly any music player and able to playback almost any audio and video. On GE ROM you have to find special audio player having support of some specific format, and then try to get used to its bugs without choice to switch to another player. With video player it's even worse...

Also, CM/AOSP usually don't have tight integration when it comes to Hardware 3D acceleration. Some selected devices (usually Nexus and GE devices) have good 3D support, but only some.

The truth is: Some people wanna to install CM/AOSP and then they realize they miss many useful (usually not noticeable when it presents) features. That's why custom TW ROMs are present and have a lot or users.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jcasares:
I never denied that TW based ROMs have value for some people, just that as well stock Android is much more attractive for others. If not we wouldn't be discussing this and you wouldn't see the kind of activity we see in this forum.

And I still disagree on the "easier" issue but I fail to see any benefit in continuing the discussion.