can't get 4g on my european bought Samsung note3?
Jan 25, 2015, 8:26 pm
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can't get 4g on my european bought Samsung note3?
i bought a 4g card. no China Mobile says it will only work on China bought phones with special version 4G
I am only getting E (edge connectivity)
anyone have experience in this? Would another operator work?
I am only getting E (edge connectivity)
anyone have experience in this? Would another operator work?
Jan 25, 2015, 10:32 pm
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Try Unicom. It's well known that China Mobile 3g/4g only works on certain phones (not necessarily China bought though).
Jan 26, 2015, 1:06 am
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Obviously this is for iPhone not Note but you see how Apple has to make special versions of iPhones to use CM's TD-LTE network http://support.apple.com/en-hk/HT202909 . I don't suppose it's too much to assume same for Samsung.
As moondog said, switch to CU ASAP.
As moondog said, switch to CU ASAP.
Jan 26, 2015, 9:40 am
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I had a similar problem with my Nexus 5. Forget 4g, I couldn't even get proprer 3g! Fortunately the person at the desk knew in advance before I paid so I ended up just paying for the basic package instead of 4g.
Dr. PITUK
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Jan 26, 2015, 10:10 am
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Why didn't you get a unicom Sim instead (no problems with 4g)?
Jan 26, 2015, 2:28 pm
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I was pretty confused by everything at the time and didn't realize how slow it would be. After that I had my number set up and it seemed a hassle to change. When I go back in the fall I might change. Is there number portability in China?
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Jan 27, 2015, 2:55 am
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Is your number a vanity number that you paid big bucks for? I've found that switching numbers isn't such a big deal any more now that Wechat is so prevalent.