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[Nexus 4 General] Globespy:
I've tried EVERYTHING, but with regard to stock images I use ADB to flash the factory firmware, which as you should know basically nukes the phone and whatever used to be on it is gone forever and what you have left is a pure stock phone just as you would receive from Google if you bought a new one (like the new one I'll get from Google in a few hours, running JWR66Y), except my 5ghz radio doesn't work on any 5ghz router (both my wndr3700 & R6300, nor my neighbors dlink, Asus or Linksys routers) regardless of whether it's 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.x or 4.3.

In case you are serious about your bet earlier, I'd like to have a few more bills for fun money, so here is my money ($3K in 100's) - you can see my N4 with this actual thread showing (it's taken with a $5K camera so just zoom in) so you know I actually put my money where my mouth is.

And I know for 100% that in the case of my phone you are wrong because I've tried to fix this for over 3 months using every available option

So if you have time to sit on Skype today and you can walk me through the things you think will fix the 5ghz connectivity issues (kernels from faux, Franco, neo, semaphore, matrix and the list goes on), or maybe you think I haven't thought about build specific kernels like JSS, JWR or JLS?

I'm available all day my friend and as soon as you show me your cash then let's do it, but I can guarantee you will lose.

Heck, it's Friday so let's make it $5K (the extra bundle of $100 notes in the top of the pic) - I was thinking of new rims for my Porsche.

https://db.tt/dZz3Xpek

PS - I'm a 25 year veteran software developer for a prominent electronics firm - yeah I'm an old dude not a pot faced teen. I hope you have the chops to back up your words. And if you don't live in the US forget about it because I can't chase you down so easily when you don't pay up and vanish.
[Nexus 4 General] Johmama:
Ok, you're starting to get a little antagonistic here. I'm just trying to help you. In my previous post I was trying to ascertain whether or not you're flashing a new radio. When you flash back to an older version of Android, if you don't flash a new radio, it won't help your situation. So unless you run either

fastboot flash radio radio.img

or a script that has that in it, such as the flash-all.bat that comes with the factory image, you aren't really doing anything to fix your WiFi issues.

Head on over to the thread I posted previously, here, try flashing a few different radios, starting with the most recent, and see if that helps. In the same thread, someone else also had issues with 5Ghz WiFi which got fixed by flashing one of the hybrid radios. Check this post for the problem, this post for a link to the originally-posted hybrid radio that fixed that guy's problem. You don't necessarily need to use that hybrid radio, but it helped that poster; scroll down the page to read his post after he reported back.
[Nexus 4 General] lazer155:
It's not a hardware issue. I've had the same problem with certain hybrid radios like 33/84 as mentioned by the poster above. I switched to 33/54 and it started working okay. It's some software issue. It was very annoying but fixable with the right radio.
[Nexus 4 General] Globespy:
I get that these methods have worked for some but not all.

Let's get real basic.

If my phone had zero 5ghz issues on say 4.2.2 (with .54 radio), and then lost 5ghz connectivity on 4.3, then I flashed a completely clean version of that previous Google factory 4.2.2 firmware (which includes the .54 radio) and my phone now shows that indeed that old radio was installed, yet i still can't get 5ghz connectivity, then its not software only. Something changed that's not software, otherwise it should work. The phone has been returned to exactly the same way it was before the 4.3 update, every shred of the 4.3 build nuked as if it never existed. Yet part of it is not functional that used to be fine? There aren't too many things it could be - software or hardware. The software didn't change, I know that is factual as its the very same Google factory stock firmware. So......?????
[Nexus 4 General] Globespy:
PM sent. I'm just playing with you mate. I just got tired of people on the other end of an internet connection making bets they can't or won't follow through on. I am no novice and have been around long enough to know that my issue is not fixable. Trust me I've tried everything and then some. After trying all the potential fixes, I also bought a new router (the r6300), and tried 3-5 other routers and same problem every time. That's when I threw in the towel and sent for a replacement.

But thanks for your suggestions. I still think in my case it's hardware as I've ruled out software.
[Nexus 4 General] Globespy:
So I just had a knock on the front door and have a new N4!

However, it came pre-installed with JDQ39 (4.2.2), and it connected no problem with both my routers.

Now I have a dilemma. Firstly, if this is indeed a new phone (packaging all looks like it has never been opened), then why wouldn't it come with 4.3 installed? It's been out for over 3 months. So chances are whilst it's a new phone, it was manufactured before June of this year.

I'm terrified to update it to 4.3 in case the same thing happens again and my 5ghz connection vanishes. And it seems that most people think that Kit Kat will use the same drivers as JB 4.3, so even if I wait until Kit Kat (hopefully later this month) I could end up with the same borked 5ghz band.

Maybe 4.2.2 is as good as it gets for this phone.......what to do what to do....
[Nexus 4 General] Johmama:
That is weird that it came with 4.2.2, it's been quite some time since 4.3 came out.

Anyway, have you tried something like this? I know you said you tried a few different routers after upgrading to 4.3, but maybe you just needed to make your 5Ghz channel static. I don't know how true this is, but in that thread they said that the channel switching function isn't the greatest at detecting conflicts and switching over. Of course, even if that's true it could just be his router.

I'm sorry, I'm just having a tough time believing that it's a software issue that permanently removed 5Ghz WiFi capabilities on the hardware. I'm sure it's possible; I've seen stranger things. My gut just keeps telling me that it isn't the cause in this case. If you want to, maybe try manually flashing different radios through adb so you know nothing else is getting touched and see if one removes the 5Ghz capability; then flash back. Mainly the .84 that comes with 4.3. If not, I guess just stay on 4.2.2 until the issue is resolved. Maybe a new radio will come with KitKat that no-one will have an issue with.
[Nexus 4 General] _delice_doluca_:
Let's analyse;

first of all, I do not own the device. I have just sold my Note 2 and waiting for a good second hand Nexus 4 to show up in the local market. So I have no idea of this problem specifically. Just trying to help by looking into pieces.

- First, you should try to find anyone who used to lose 5GHz connection and than got it back. If there is a case then it is not related to hardware.

- Second you should be sure abour wiping every single code on your device. I don't know how thing are done in Nexus world but in Note 2, there is no certain ways of "deleting" every code. Maybe with a PIT file, not sure.

- I know that every chip or device or SoC manufacturer put their own non-software-controlled precautions to their "things". For example, you may choose to disable thermal throttiling of CPU by modifying a kernel but it will still cut the power once it reaches a pre-defined critical heat, regardless of the software. I am sure Wi-Fi antennas have this type of phsical/hardware protections.

- Besides; who would release a "voltage boosting software" without further testing it? (that could happen though, would not be the first time in the mobile devices' world)..

- What else, besides some un-down-gradeable driver or software, do you think, could possibly disable 5 GHz signal of antenna? Maybe it is about battery? I remember Nexus 4, first having USB OTG support but then removed both from advertisings and the sofware due to battery current limitin.. Maybe there is case like this?

- Any more investigable ideas?
[Nexus 4 General] Globespy:
Thanks. Tried this with every channel on the 5ghz band, 2-digit and 3-digit channel.
[Nexus 4 General] Globespy:
Lots of great ideas. I've heard of only a few people who managed to get the 5ghz band back, although most still suffer from much slower speeds. If you run broad searches you will see that most people can't get it to work after they lose it, even downgrading the entire system to a build/radio that previously worked without issue - like me.

Using MrSkips toolkit it absolutely wipes any trace of the 4.3 ROM and any radio association, turning the phone back to how it was shipped (JDQ39). Yet still no luck. Not all hardware is created equally, just like certain CPU can overclock/undervolt the same amounts. Perhaps some radios have lower tolerances and die? It may sound strange, but not impossible.

I'm sticking with 4.2.2 until Kit Kat comes out and will wait a few weeks to see what happens. If people get 5ghz back then it's likely Google rewrote the radio code.
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
For Sprint customers, the LG G2 page is up and it is $199 on 2 year contract. It is available both in black and white.

http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/sho...embleId=LGLS980KIT&flow=AAL&isDeeplinked=true
[Sprint LG G2] Ascertion:
November 8th release date. I'm sad.
[Sprint LG G2] BaYRiCaN:
Got mine in before midnight, really hoping for before November 8th don't wanna wait that dam long. Got the black one

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Sprint LG G2] garwynn:
Puts me even more on the fence. Price is right ($99 if I add a new line) but I'm now torn on maybe going to T-Mobile, especially with that new global roaming.
[Sprint LG G2] puch0021:
Sigh. Why such a long wait?
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
So they will essentially be 2 MONTHS behind the other carriers. Probably needed more time to install their super special bloatware.
[Sprint LG G2] sweets55:
Please come to T-Mobile. Hehe. Was with Sprint 14 years.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
FYI for those upgrading instead of starting new with Sprint, pre-orders are cheaper on Best Buy's site.

Sprint price - $199.99

Best Buy price - $99.99
[Sprint LG G2] shook187:
Sprint also has it for $99
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Not for existing customers. It showed as $199.99 for me when pricing the upgrade. If i'm doing something wrong, please let me know.

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Another Best Buy incentive - $50 gift card via email if you pre-order with Best Buy. Decision made, order placed!

Edit - well, order almost placed. Not going through on the Best Buy website for some reason, just getting a generic "There was an issue while processing your order." message. On phone with them.
[Sprint LG G2] puch0021:
What is the difference between ordering the phone at Best buy vs Sprint corporate? Will I still get the same service and support with sprint if I upgrade with Best Buy? I've always wondered this and bought my phones directly from sprint. With the current pricing at Sprint, seems like BB is definitely the better way to go.

I am on a 1600 minute, unlimited texting and data family plan with TEP insurance if it matters.
[Sprint LG G2] Majin101:
If you buy from third parties like best buy, sprint will charge u 50 bucks on your account (according to a sprint rep)
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
I have upgraded through Best Buy and Amazon in the past. Your plan with Sprint does not change. Your Sprint Service/Support does not change. You have the ability to add TEP to your new phone (you may have to call Sprint to do this, but you have a window of time - i think 30 days - to add TEP to any phone).

The only thing I would be wary of is if you are in a grandfathered plan like SERO. Then you need to deal with Sprint directly.

I have never been charged extra by Sprint by going with a 3rd-party. The only possible extra fee (on top of the phone cost) is a $36 activation fee that Sprint charges, as well. Even if Sprint didn't charge this, Best Buy still comes out ahead.
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
I wonder what the chances are Best Buy will ship earlier or later than Sprint?
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
As an FYI, I was not able to get the order to process on BestBuy.com, or through the 1-800-BestBuy. I had to go in-store to preorder. And even then, I had to work it out with the mobile manager to get the $50 gift card offer.

Now, that pre-order doesn't commit me to the device, as I haven't actually paid for it yet. So if anyone has any success with BestBuy.com, please let me know!!
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
My pre-order just seemed to go through smoothly! :D

And I can confirm you'll have to pay a $36 activation fee with Sprint (not payed with the Best Buy order).
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Thanks!

Was it for a new customer agreement? or upgrade for existing customer?
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
Upgrade. About 5 months late actually, I could have upgraded back in July. Now I have to decide what I do with my old Galaxy S2...
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
yeah i became eligible in September. Ok, i have ZERO clue what is going on with my order.
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
At what point did your order processing fail? Maybe a problem with the "Submit to Sprint" part, or something with your browser? or just bad luck lol
[Sprint LG G2] arehm:
Glad to see you here garwyn. Just picked up this phone to replace my S2. This phone absolutely rocks.
[Sprint LG G2] fatboypup:
I'm having fun with xposed while I wait for a ROM
[Sprint LG G2] cdsbj6508:
I got my G2 yesterday from BestBuy. If anyone is looking to purchase or upgrade BestBuy has a good deal going on where you of course trade in a old phone (smartphone) that works and have at least some value (on there website) and you're guaranteed $50.00 along with a $50.00 BB gift card. The G2 is on sale for $99.99 I traded my old EVO 4g that was just laying around and bought my G2 for $56.00 (tax) and will be getting a $50.00 BB gift card emailed to me. So basically I paid the sale tax for my phone!
[Sprint LG G2] esoh:
Thanks for this, I was going to get this phone as well. Does anyone know if BB can handle situations where you are using an upgrade on a different phone number. For example, I have three lines at Sprint. One has an upgrade available (not my number), but I want to upgrade my phone using this upgrade. I tried doing this at Amazon Wireless once and they screwed it up.

I tried to get Sprint Corporate to price match and they won't. Finally, will BB take rooted phones or should unroot/relock before bringing it in.

Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] cdsbj6508:
Yes They will do that. I actually used one of my upgrade for my brother in law who has his own service with sprint. BB will activate the phone on your current line that has an upgrade and then switch it to the number you want to use the G2 on. As for uprooting the phone I would say no because I traded my Evo 4g that was flashed to Boost with no problem. I hope this helps!
[Sprint LG G2] garwynn:
Got it. I'll play with it later. Surprised - thought it was only 16 GB.
[Sprint LG G2] cdsbj6508:
Yesssss! Cant wait :)
[Sprint LG G2] centro714:
There is root for Sprint G2? Any free WiFi tether yet?

I received my phone on the 8th, and cs told me free case is coming the 15th.

Best phone ever so far.
[Sprint LG G2] cdsbj6508:
I used the method in the Sprint development section. It's called IOroot.
[Sprint LG G2] centro714:
Hmm... I don't see a Sprint dev section, only the other 3 carriers.

Can't you point me to the right direction? Thanks
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
If you're on the xda app or tapatalk, it doesn't show up until you re-add the section to your favorites, i believe.

It is showing on the web.
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
I use tapatalk to browse XDA and you have to unsubscribe to the LG G2 forum and then subscribe again to the LG G2 forum to view the Sprint Android Development subforum. I think its probably a long standing bug on tapatalk's part but I guess no one has really reported it so they haven't fixed it. Not a big deal to me since the workaround is so easy and quick.
[Sprint LG G2] centro714:
Thanks guys... see it now.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Got my phone yesterday. Initial impressions - AWESOME.

Still trying to adjust to no SD card and no removable battery. Can't teach an old dog new tricks.
[Sprint LG G2] littlebuddha:
Anyone received the free quickview case from sprint for the lg g2 preorders yet? Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] TumTum101:
I wish I had, but I'm still waiting. I'd like to know if other's have received theirs as well. Has anyone gotten any useful information from Sprint Order Support?
[Sprint LG G2] centro714:
"Supposedly" it's coming today... what a Sprint rep told me
[Sprint LG G2] littlebuddha:
Thats what they told me - but no tracking number - nothing :(
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
Just FYI, even though I canceled my pre-ordered and picked up my phone in-store on release day, they still sent me a $50 gift card!
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
My quickwindow case came in the mail today. I called Sprint sometime last week and they told me that they started shipping out the Quickwindow cases for the LG G2 preorders beginning Nov 11th.
[Sprint LG G2] TheSapient:
I got mine today too. Looks pretty good, IMO, but I'm not sure I want to use it. Some people report Quick Window cases scratching phone screens.
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
I just want the Quickwindow case for kicks. I already have a Spigen Slim Armor case for my Sprint LG G2 already.
[Sprint LG G2] littlebuddha:
Did they send it via ups/fedex with tracking or just usps? Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] TumTum101:
Mine was sent via USPS Priority Mail.
[Sprint LG G2] littlebuddha:
Thanks! Did it come in retail packaging or loose? I may have to return it to bestbuy.
[Sprint LG G2] TumTum101:
You were asking about the QuickWindow case, right? If so it came in a loose Priority Mail envelope within another bubble envelope. The case came in retail box, but does not have a UPC. It has a sticker that says, "Not for Sale" or something along those lines.
[Sprint LG G2] garwynn:
Guys... don't forget to try turning on the additional LTE bands if you haven't yet.
[Sprint LG G2] nfs3freak:
Just out of curiosity, how would I go about doing that?

Edit: Nevermind! I found the posts for how to do this and I've enabled those.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
My submit to sprint went fine, it's at the last page when i hit submit order (after entering payment info). Would fail on multiple credit cards, even using PayPal.

I was using Chrome, trying IE now.

Edit - it looked to be an issue with Chrome. Worked on IE. ARGH. Wasted a trip to best buy. Thanks for the suggestion! Normally i have issues in IE, so use Chrome. Don't often see the reverse.
[Sprint LG G2] WhiteZero:
I used Firefox myself. Could have been an add-on blocking something in Chrome maybe? or just a bug on BB's site for Chrome.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
yep, thanks again. Can't believe I didn't think to try that. So anyone else - Don't use Chrome to order from best buy! :)
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
2 questions for you

1. How often do you travel internationally? If it is not too often then the Tmobile thing isn't too attractive since you will spend most of your time in the US. Since Tmobile still lacks the low band spectrum in the US, it is hard for them to compete with folks who want to use their data indoors.

2. Don't expect the global roaming data to be HSPA+ and certainly not LTE speeds. At most it is 2G EDGE speeds. I would suggest reading this article below first before making any jump. Call what Tmobile is doing more of a freemium model than being totally free. No way would it allow all Tmobile customers to globally roam internationally on HSPA+ and LTE speeds. Besides the Tmobile phones don't have the AWS LTE band that Europe and Asia uses so that is another reason why global LTE roaming would not work.

http://www.businessweek.com/article...nternational-roaming-fees-shaming-competitors
[Sprint LG G2] puch0021:
Thanks. You cleared up all my questions. I see no reason to not go the Best Buy route.
[Sprint LG G2] o0adam0o:
Finally ordered the G2!!!!!! I'm so glad cuz my Evo LTE was shattered and non functional. But seriously Sprint is waaaaaaay behind everyone else.

I wish I could of gotten a better deal with Best Buy... but I'm on Sprint SERO and didn't want to risk anything so I talked to telesales, and bought it from them. $199

Its gonna be torture waiting for Nov 8th and I'm going to be very upset if a local store sells it before then.
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
I am on Sprint SERO Premium as well. So you said you talked to telesales? What is the number to contact them because I want to preorder but I know I can't do it through Best Buy or Amazon.

EDIT: I think I found the telesales number. Is the telesales phone number you dialed 888-882-4030 to preorder the phone?
[Sprint LG G2] o0adam0o:
I used 888-882-4030.

it waz quick and painless
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
So you can preorder the G2 with the free Quickwindow case?
[Sprint LG G2] RPAK46:
I was lucky enough to get this phone today at a lg launch event I attended. This phone is FAST! I was carrying the htc one and still love that phone but this g2 is definitely a keeper. It actually takes better pictures than the One. Not having beats audio and boom sound is going to take a little getting used to. Overall love the phone and cant wait for a root method for the Sprint variant.
[Sprint LG G2] garwynn:
Read that and also went through all the pricing. For what I use I'm going to stick it out on Sprint and hope for band 41 LTE roaming in Japan... and China if not pushing my luck.

Now all I need to figure out is how I can lose 1-2 spare lines so I can get both this and Nexus 5 without paying for 5 lines. Anyone have a friend who works for Sprint? ;)
[Sprint LG G2] Majin101:
If I bought my sg4 on Oct 1st is there anyway I can return and wait for the g2? If anyone knows please pm me thanks!
[Sprint LG G2] raptrfreak:
LG G2 Best buy Pre-order Sprint

I just ordered my G2 for Sprint from best buy on google chrome. I am an existing customer, got it for $99, and getting a $50 best buy gift card e-mailed to me. Frickin awesome. Sprint was $199 for me to upgrade. They advertise $99 if I was bringing my phone number to them from a different carrier. I thought I was seeing things on the best buy web site, but it is legit. Frickin awesome.
[Sprint LG G2] puch0021:
14d return policy with $35 restock fee at sprint stores
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Yep! Man, no clue what was up with my Chrome yesterday. But I wanted to make sure I got that price, so I dealt with the hell that is talking to best buy employees. And all for naught anyway cause IE ended up working. :)
[Sprint LG G2] garwynn:
You can do it usually return within 14 days. Better get moving!
[Sprint LG G2] raptrfreak:
I hear ya glad you got, it is a no brainer though, a top of the line phone for $50, why would anyone go to sprint.
[Sprint LG G2] ericdabbs:
Tmobile's Simple Choice Global roaming. Speeds are not very good at all even for web browsing. It is similar to CDMA 1x speeds.

http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9455
[Sprint LG G2] xtremeyouth1:
Well that was enough for me. Couldn't pass that deal up. A brand new LgG2 for essentially $49? Sold
[Sprint LG G2] raptrfreak:
Now here is a question. I don't know if anyone looked at the description of the G2 on the best buy site or not, but in the specs it is listed as saying there is expandable memory through an sd card (which is not included). The korean version has a replaceable battery and sd slot. The American version does not have a replaceable battery. But, that does not mean that the American version does not have the slot there for an sd card if you were to take the phone apart. So is there a slot for the sd card and just not supported through software or did best buy just mistakenly advertise storage expansion.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
My money is on best buy mistake.