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Root T Mobile, AT&T, & MetroPCS LTE fix.

xploPR said:
Sorry for the dumb question, but if i don't ask i won't never learn lol

It supposed to show 4G icon when you're in an LTE zone?

The reason i ask this, because when i did the steps on my N4 for the LTE, it never showed the 4G Icon, it was all the time on Hspa, so now im confused, and i want to try it again and drive around to test it.
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Yes, if you're connected to lte, it will show the 4g icon. If you've done the steps, and it doesn't show up, if likely means that lte isn't currently available in that location. Unfortunately it's tough to know where it is because that's is no coverage map for it. Mine only showed up for the first time this morning.
 
jhawkkw said:
Yes, if you're connected to lte, it will show the 4g icon. If you've done the steps, and it doesn't show up, if likely means that lte isn't currently available in that location. Unfortunately it's tough to know where it is because that's is no coverage map for it. Mine only showed up for the first time this morning.
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Check sensorly for coverage, and if there is nothing in your area start mapping it for the next person to have a reference.


As to the 4G icon, that is on the nexus with stock rom, or really most roms.

they use E 3G H and 4G for the different networks.

E obviously is Edge or 2G slow 3G is just barely better then E H is for HSPA and 4G is LTE. Why they even put 4G as LTE in a phone that officially has no lte is interesting. But then again that was android jelly bean so any other phone that had it would also show it, however most manufactures put 4G LTE icon up instead.
 
xploPR said:
Cool thanks, will try it again.
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Ok here is what sensorly has on Richmond.

Its not much so even if you do all the steps you may not find LTE unless you go to these areas.


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new optimus said:
Check sensorly for coverage, and if there is nothing in your area start mapping it for the next person to have a reference.


As to the 4G icon, that is on the nexus with stock rom, or really most roms.

they use E 3G H and 4G for the different networks.

E obviously is Edge or 2G slow 3G is just barely better then E H is for HSPA and 4G is LTE. Why they even put 4G as LTE in a phone that officially has no lte is interesting. But then again that was android jelly bean so any other phone that had it would also show it, however most manufactures put 4G LTE icon up instead.
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I'm guessing it's because it's in AOSP to do that, and the Verizon/Sprint Gnex have LTE capability. Though interestingly enough, looking in a thread about the rom the S4 Google Edition say LTE when you have it, not 4G. :confused:

I downloaded the Sensorly app, but I'm not really sure how to contribute. Even I have my noobiness. :p
 
jhawkkw said:
I'm guessing it's because it's in AOSP to do that, and the Verizon/Sprint Gnex have LTE capability. Though interestingly enough, looking in a thread about the rom the S4 Google Edition say LTE when you have it, not 4G. :confused:

I downloaded the Sensorly app, but I'm not really sure how to contribute. Even I have my noobiness. :p
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Took me a few minutes playin around with it as well.:p

This is what I found, you have to have gps and agps enabled, for passive contributions, meaning anytime your phone is moving it will start mapping which signals it receives.

Or you can do an active map, open the app bottom right it says map trip tap it and hit start, when your done hit stop.
 
new optimus said:
Took me a few minutes playin around with it as well.:p

This is what I found, you have to have gps and agps enabled, for passive contributions, meaning anytime your phone is moving it will start mapping which signals it receives.

Or you can do an active map, open the app bottom right it says map trip tap it and hit start, when your done hit stop.
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Out of curiosity, how long does it take for them to show my results?
Edit: Never mind, my blip already shows up.
 
I went and flash .33 radio again did the steps and went for a ride :D this was the result, not bad at all :)

For reference anyone in RVA: I got full 4G Bars all around Midlothian Tnpk, Turner RD, & Hull St., was even more surprise to get 2-3 bars inside Walmart at midlothian Tnpk, im also getting 2-3 bars inside my apt lol sweet.

Thanks to all for showing me how to get LTE working.

LTE is live in Richmond Virginia, now im loving my N4 more than ever lol
 

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jhawkkw said:
Still no Rochester. :mad:

I know it's coming eventually, they purchased the 1700/2100 from Verizon to put it here after all.
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it is supposed to be already refarmed for 1900 in Rochester but is not. so my unlocked flex is on edge. next week, prepaid at&t to get lte.
 
mrnyjet said:
it is supposed to be already refarmed for 1900 in Rochester but is not. so my unlocked flex is on edge. next week, prepaid at&t to get lte.
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They flipped the switch today for LTE here. I'm so happy. I've been out and about with sensorly mapping some of it out.
 
I wish I had the gasoline to start mapping all the LTE Towers I know how interesting and helpful that can be, unfortunately its going to go in small steps lol.
 
jhawkkw said:
Download this app. Then, set it to passive and it will randomly collect data. Then if you plan to go out an about, while driving/walking, hit "map trip" and it will record until you tell it to stop.
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This will be interesting, i'm always driving all around Richmond lol.
 
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