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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ajithshettyb:
Use chain fire app to unlock and follow the instructions properly and save 25 bugs....it works perfectly and unlocks immediately. ..

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Good info but few places I see complete signal drop which was not happening with at&t phone....But overall I am getting good lte speed and satisfied with tmobile phone on at&t network
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jackxlj:
i switched from att to tmobile note 3 yesterday,im showing no difference,except my apps dont act buggy after root like they did on my 900a
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] barondebxl:
Continuing to enjoy AT&T's LTE on my T mobile Note 3!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zizoty:
I have a small problem with tmobile note 3 on ATT network. For some reason, i cant receive text from iphone users but im able to receive it from android users. How do i get around this problem?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
I believe you need to set a different APN or modify the one you have...... Post sceenies of what you have maybe someone can help............

rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aimfire72:
Tell them to turn off iMessage?

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I'm having bad luck with AT&T Straight Talk... I can have 4-5 bars, but ping is terrible and data speeds very slow. I'm using the correct APN, not rooted, stock. Not sure if it's just Straight Talk itself or what... btw, with Tmobile (not ST) my data speeds and ping were fine. Any ideas or suggestions, please?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 0ri0n:
sounds like service in your area. Im on straight talk with the 900T and im hitting 35m down 19 up
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aimfire72:
Yeah, it could be. I notice your ping is really high, was that the closest server to you? That's the big problem I've been having, high pings. Even when I'm in an area with a stronger signal, my ping times are so high, there are several seconds of delay before a web page, etc. begins to load.

I tried an experiment, my ST kit came with both AT&T and Tmo sims. I transferred my service to the Tmo sim and found that the ping times improved greatly, but still not as fast as with regular Tmo service. So I'm thinking ST must bump you down to a secondary tier or something, at least in my area.

I might try a GoPhone sim later today and see if that does any better. Otherwise I'll probably just go back to regular ol' Tmo prepaid then.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] systoxity:
hey what apn are you using?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Whoflungdu:
I'm a little different to you guys but have a T-Mobile note 3 question. I have an unlocked note 3 from att cause they gave me the code. Would it be better for me to return this one and get one from T-mobile and will they give me an unlock code if I buy it out right ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 0ri0n:
here are my apn settings.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mocsab:
You definatley want to get the TMOBILE Version - no telling if the ATT version will ever be unlocked - (bootlader that is) regarding the other part of your question, I don't know the answer to that.

Good Luck my friend - hope it all works out for you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 0ri0n:
Amazon 6 in Cali... always pulls that one for some reason. I am in the Boston area.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hollywould:
Unfortunately, they will not just give you an unlock code. You have to get one separately, or use Chainfires tool.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 0ri0n:
If you do not care for custom ROMS and such... you should keep the ATT one. there is not much of a difference honestly... just the TMo note bootloader is unlocked, and a lil cheaper. If you do switch to the TMo note, you do not have to call them for the unlock code. Chainfire has an app in the playstore called Region Lock Away that does the job.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aimfire72:
I tried a GoPhone sim tonight and the difference vs ST is night and day. Ping times down to a respectable 50 and 30m down with 4 bars in my backyard, which normally gets pretty bad reception. So yeah, something is definitely up with ST in my area... At Callingmart with a coupon code, I can get the $60 refills for $55, no tax. I think I'll stick with GoPhone for awhile... saves me $30/month vs. AT&T post paid for the same service.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 0ri0n:
Glad you found something that works for you.

My ping times can be hit/miss. most times its in the low to mid 100s, but hits 200s from time to time... with the Ookla speed test, my pings would be in the 500s, and it would show that I was pulling 9 down 15 up. I tested with a few other web based speed tests and Sensorly was much closer to the to the mean number from the web based tests.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMJB0188:
Asked this in the other thread, got no replies.

1. Where is the best place to buy the TMO Galaxy Note 3? Negri? It comes unlocked already from them.

2. I've read that AT&T's LTE speeds aren't as fast? I can pull 40-60mbps down on AT&T LTE; would this change on the TMO Note 3?

3. I have the old $30 grandfathered smartphone plan on AT&T, would my current plan (Data Unlomited for iPhone on 4G LTE) work? Or would I have to get the IMEI of an AT&T android and switch it?

4. What do you guys with AT&T's $6.99 insurance do? It won't cover a TMO device?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aalupatti:
1. Cheap and with bill- negri

Cheap and no warranty - ebay/ swappa

Pricey and fast to get and warranty - tmobile

2.you get same speeds. Its just some stupid rumors by some

3. You can switch over to lte unlimited plan but will need that imei. Or else you could talk to att and say, u have a lte device and want the lte plan.

Yes u will get to keep the unlimited part.

4. That is only for device's purchased from att. So no you wont get coverage with that plan
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMJB0188:
So your saying if I purchase the device directly from T-Mobile I will have a full warranty on it, despite not being a customer of theirs? What do you mean, cheap and with bill? Since the iPhone 5S data plan is already provisioned for LTE, wouldn't that just work if I left it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aalupatti:
Ofcourse u have full warranty . Warranty is from samsung not tmobile or network provider

Negri will give u a bill of purchase , which can be used in case you need warranty from samsung

If you already have iphone 5s LTE data plan , then you just need to move the sim card to note 3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] drmacrofish:
While you can just move the SIM from iPhone to the Note, it likely will not work fully right away. You will get LTE speed, but other things like visual voice mail may not work. This is because ATT has a separate data provision for iPhone than other smart phones. You will likely have to call ATT to get them to change you to a Smartphone LTE plan. You will not lose unlimited data. You can even keep your text plan as it is if you have the old iPhone 200 texts a month plan. In order to do this you most likely will need an IMEI for an LTE ATT phone. You can get one from an ATT store like others have done. Or if you have another non-iphone smartphone.

As to a warranty, you can get SquareTrade put on the device rather than use T mobile or ATT, and I suggest that. You can even get one for devices purchased off ebay, so don't be afraid of eBay purchases.

Edit: one other thing, iPhone 5 uses a stupid nano SIM, so you will need a nano to micro SIM adapter to use the, same sim card in the note 3.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMJB0188:
Would the SquareTrade warranty even be necessary since its fully covered by Samsung? I have a nano to micro sim adapter. I also have an AT&T microsim card never activated, which would work.

Didn't about VVM.

So those of you using the TMO Note 3 on AT&T get awesome H+ and LTE speeds right? How is the signal? Does it hold onto LTE pretty well or prefer H+? My 5S holds onto LTE extremely well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kevroc:
My iPhone lte plan works fine on my note 3 including visual voice mail. You do need the sim tray adapter.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] drmacrofish:
I got SquareTrade cause I wanted accidental coverage. I bought mine off ebay too so wanted the coverage. I get great signal and seems to hold onto LTE just fine. My VVM did not work until I got ATT to change the plan over, but it may be fine for you...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMJB0188:
Thanks.

And just out of curiosity, none of you actually consider T-Mobile service?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] drmacrofish:
I might, but once my ATT contracts are up for all my lines.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kevroc:
I did and found it was horrible for me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aimfire72:
This is on GoPhone sim today. I had 5 bars when I ran the test (1 bar when I took the screenshot an hour later)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aalupatti:
Did u have the option for square trade warranty when u bought off ebay or did u buy the warranty later.. ?

I have noticed that not all the listings have option for square trade warranty purchase.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] GallardosEggrollShop:
2. I have no problem with speeds however signal quality has gone down from my iPhone 5. I have seen that in areas where I would get 1 or 2 bars LTE on my iPhone 5 I now only get 3 or 4 bars 4G. Not a big deal but just a heads up.

3. I too have the unlimited grandfathered plan and I simple put my nano sim into an adapter and placed it inside my Note 3. Didn't have to call AT&T to change anything. Data works as just had to set the APN.

Sent from my SM-N900T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Quickvic30:
Ok this might be a dumb question but.....what do you think would happen if you flashed the ucamh3 att modem from the note 2 on the t-mobile note 3? I flashed it on my gf's note 1 and it worked fine but that was also a AT&T phone. Any thoughts?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] drmacrofish:
I had the option to buy it right away, but I actually did buy it after. They give you up to 30 days. Not all auctions qualify though and so I made sure that I only bought from one that did. Specifically squaretrade will only offer accidental device protection plans for phones listed as new. That was what I wanted. So I got a year protection with accidental coverage.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aalupatti:
How did u figure that a product is eligible for coverage. Did u call them ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] drmacrofish:
It will say right on the eBay auction page for the device if it is offered. You can also check on squaretrade website with the eBay item ID.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] xilosen:
I'm having problems unlocking the phone. Got a new T-Mobile Note 3 never activated. Got the unlock code from cellunlocker (I chose Any USA Network for Network Phone is Locked to). Was this a problem? I inserted AT&T sim card and put in the code they gave me and I get Sim Network Unlock Unsuccessful.

What am I doing wrong? :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kevroc:
You should just read the directions on their website for the Note 3. Very clear and easy to follow.

"if your device is BRAND NEW, your must activate it with the original carrier."

and

"In order for your Samsung device NOT to be region locked, you MUST activate (FIRST USE) your S3, S4, NOTE 2, NOTE 3 with your ORIGINAL carrier at least ONCE to take your region lock OFF. After your Region lock is off, you can Sim Unlock your device via Unlock Code."
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] xilosen:
If I stick in someone's T-Mobile sim and boot up the phone, will this count as activated?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] GoldfishTX:
Here's what I did to unlock both of my Note 3s without a T-Mobile SIM

1. Boot the phone with no SIM

2. Dial #7465625*638*#

3. Enter Unlock Code (It should say successful)

4. Turn off phone and insert SIM

5. Reboot phone and it will prompt you for the unlock code again

6. Enter the Unlock Code again

7. ???

8. Profit
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mocsab:
Another option is for you to use Chainfire's REgional UNLOCK - I used it and even though it was orignally meant to unlock the region - it also unlocks from the carrier the phone came from.

My phone was a TMOBILE NOTE 3 - I flashed REGION UNLOCK and it unlocked my sim perfectly. Worked for other guys too.

I don't have the link handy, but you will find it in the SAMSUNG NOTE 3 Forum (N9005) - in the APS/THEMES threads - first page I think.

Free way to unlock your sim.

GOOD LUCK
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mircury:
I selected U.S.A. t-mobile and N900T. Not any USA network. Went straight to ATT sim and never stuck a tmobile one in. When you have the unlock code it doesn't have to be activated first when going to an ATT sim. That activation stuff on the web site is for the international versions and some non US note 3s. The N900T is carrier locked. Once the unlock code is successful it is neither carrier or region locked. This was verified by Chainfire who actually developed the region lock away app that patches the modem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
Same here ...... instructions for unlock is to put any carrier sim other than TMO into the phone and then when prompted to enter unlock code, enter it .... If it doesn't work don't continue to enter it.... call customer care.....

from my shiny SM-N900T........:p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Skizzy034:
I bought both the T-Mobile Note 3 and the AT&T version and I would return whichever one preformed worse. I brought both home and tested out the network many times. I would get better signal with the att note 3 in sketchy areas. My lte speeds with decent reception were always better on the att note 3 so I ended up returning the tmo one. The tests were always done in the same spots. I would have loved to have been able to keep the tmo note 3 but I have a lot of spots with poor service where I live so I need the most reliable.

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I've seen people say there is absolutely no difference in speeds but it was pretty significant in my tests.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] CZroe:
Sorry. I'm not understanding you: How does iPhone VVM "work" on the Note 3?!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] done12many2:
I believe he was saying that the LTE plan that he used for his iPhone works on his fine with his Note 3. His AT&T Visual Voice Mail works as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kevroc:
you download the VVM app.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] CZroe:
But Android doesn't have standard VVM or a VVM app. Are you talking about an AT&T or T-Mobile app? IIRC, AT&T's app wasn't exactly integrated in Android like I'd expect VVM to be. Forwarding VM to Google Voice works better, though I still think it's ridiculous that I can't make Homescreen shortcuts to VM or Text only (all mixed together with missed calls... UGH!).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aalupatti:
Am on darkstar rom.

Am using tmob note 3 phone in the Att network.

Also have iphone lte data plan

Removed the sim from iphone 5s and used a microsim adaptor and put it in note 3

Downloaded the att visual voice mail app from playstore.

Followed the instructions after install and voila have a working vvm app

Also has shortcut to home screen ( using nova launcher)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tenchi71:
No Step 8 for me... cellunlocker.com was unable to generate an unlock code for my IMEI. My N900T was purchased new from a T-Mo in Montgomery, AL two days ago.

Need a true unlock as I'll be deploying in two days and won't have much net access if something goes wrong. So Chainfire's unlock is only as a last resort... Any other reputable unlockers you recommend?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aalupatti:
I guess chainfire is all you need. Not an expert but i guess u have to do it only once
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tenchi71:
Yeah... would rather not... I only have Macs around the house, and don't want to trip Knox. Root Del la Vega seems to be a PC only method at the moment...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ICEMAN4280:
Bootup error

KERNAL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING (IN RED) And the second line reads

SET WARRANTY BIT : KERNAL (IN YELLOW) I am a AT&T customer that also came to the conclusion that this would be the way to go

First I rooted the phone with CF-AUTO then installed CWM then unlocked it with chainfires app and flashed DARTH STALKER and cant get rid of error on boot has anyone had this problem...? and WI-FI CALLING ERROR:ER05: INVALID SIM.. THEN THE MESSAGE SAYS Important notice your sim card needs to up dated for WI-FI calling ....I would appreciate your feedback Thank You
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sixk:
Is there a way to unlock the N3 without a Tmo sim?

I bought mine off CL and it didnt have a Tmo sim and dont want to pay $10 just for it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hollywould:
I bought mine off Ebay, it was brand new never used or activated, and didn't have a T-mobile sim either. I just booted it up, rooted it, installed chainfires app, ran it and stuck my AT&T sim in and everything worked perfect. I'm getting kind of weak LTE signal here for some reason though. But it's working fine otherwise.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sixk:
Using ebay or CL would be last on my list lol

So your LTE signal was weak?...

wonder if its normal because its not ATT band in general
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hollywould:
Yeah, didn't actually mean to win the auction, just bid thinking I would be out bid. I had preordered one from Negri. Anyway, I'm not sure if it's normal, I unfortunately don't have any other LTE phones I can test to see if it's the phone or the area I'm in.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
You dont need a TMO sim.....

from my shiny SM-N900T........:p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sixk:
???I dont

it was in the instructions for the chainfire

and Tmo wont give me an unlock code...

I dont want to pay $20+ for a code...

what am I missing? lol

Please tell me:D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] antiochasylum:
If you flashed any other kernel other than stock it will say that. The only way to get rid of that is to flash a 100% stock kernel with SEAndroid enforcing.

Turn WiFi calling off lol. Settings, more networks and turn off WiFi calling.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Quickvic30:
Follow all the steps besides inserting the tmobile sim. I didn't insert a tmobile sim and it unlocked just fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sixk:
Oh really?

I will give a go tonight after work.

Thank you so much for letting me know!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Quickvic30:
Yep really lol, I've done it to 2 phones now, one was activated on t-mobile at one point in time and the other was fresh out of the box.

Hit the thanks button please if I helped! :laugh:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aalupatti:
I kind of noticed the same thing too.. The signal is definetly weak. Speed tests are normal. If I turn of LTE then the signals jump up to full..

I have an iphone 5 and the LTE signal for that is 4-5 bars but note 3 only shows 2 bars at home.

I am waiting for someone to rip out the modem/ radio from att phone to use it in Tmob device.. Its only a matter of time before some one does it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Black Moon:
The guy from other thread has got the unlock code from unlockforcheap.com in 13 hours while cellunlocker couldn't get him a unlock code for few days. You could try it out.

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hi, with CF Regional unlock app, will it unlock the phone permanently even when you flash a cook rom (Darthstalker etc)?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mocsab:
YES
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Quickvic30:
It's stays unlock even if you flash new roms, I even flashed the international rom and it was all good to go.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] flymods:
Also waiting for someone to grab the ATT radio! would be nice to see the difference, I am in the same boat, my note 2 gets far better LTE service at my house then my N3 does.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] antiochasylum:
My note 2 and 3 are identical service side by side.

I have used cellunlocker to unlock 2 phones and both codes have come within 30 minutes.

I think you guys are paranoid as far as signal goes lol.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMJB0188:
My TMO note 3 gets better reception on AT&T than the iPhone 5S did. AT&T branded devices show 5 bars instead of 4, which throws people off. I compare the dbm.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aalupatti:
I have the opposite experience. ie why I want to test an att radio and see. I do think expect miracles though
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sixk:
You sir are correct!

it worked and i am offically using Wicked rom now!

Thanks!

Also, I too am noticing weaker signal. where it was 4 bars I am getting 1 bar....:(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] indecentspeech:
I was experiencing signal issues with my first TMON3. I wasn't getting dbm below -90 and I never got 5 bars for LTE ever. Other phones were receiving better signal, especially LTE speeds. I returned it for a new TMON3 and the reception definitely has improved. I get dbm around -77 now and full 5 bars of LTE. The speeds are much better as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
Mine is great so far... I'm coming from the S2 though.. much better signal and strength... no issues. .. loving lte!

from the SM-N900T :p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Quickvic30:
I've been comparing my signal/lte to the gf's signal as we run around all day, she has a OG note and mine is always at least 10dBm higher and at times even more than that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMJB0188:
I have noticed it doesn't hold onto an LTE signal in places AT&T branded devices did, or the iphone 5S did also.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
I'm still not convinced that my n900t works as good as my wife's n900a on the att network.

Sent from my SM-N900T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMJB0188:
Perhaps, I don't know? When using my T-Mobile prepaid sim in it, the reception was a huge improvement over the iPhone 5S. Now when my ATT sim is my iPhone 5S, reception seems to be a tad better than the N900t. This is only with LTE. HSPA+ seems fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
Fully understood. My case being, same household same carrier but different Note 3's ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMJB0188:
Well I just tested some more. For the last 10 minutes, my TMO N3 displays a -90dbm-95dbm in the same location. With my AT&T sim card in my 5S, the LTE signal was sitting at -102dbm. Both phones were sitting idle and in the same spot. I am rather shocked with these results.

EDIT: Now its sitting at about -98dbm-102 in the same spot. Go figure.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
Wife's n900a shows more bars. But on signal info app the dba figures on my n900t were slightly better even though my n900t shows less bars. I think att phone is programmed to show more bars.

Sent from my SM-N900T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
Agreed....... our phones show less bars than some phones with same strength. ........ (IMO)

from the SM-N900T :p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Quickvic30:
Are you looking in settings/about device/ then status to compare these signals? Or are you using a app to check the signal stats?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
Was using app. But I can go In settings and compare of you wish.

Sent from my SM-N900T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Quickvic30:
I was just wondering cause that's how I was comparing today. Give it a try and see what the results are.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
Just tried your way from the about menu within the phone itself. Dba showed exactly same figures but again her bars show one more than mine. Lol

Sent from my SM-N900T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Quickvic30:
Are you using wanam settings for your status bar to make it 5 bars instead of the stock t mobile 4 bars?