There are a small amount of phones that have band 12 support through updates. Their respective specifications usually don't include band 12 support, though looking around states band 12 support can be enabled via an update.
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Currently, the zenfone 2 states no band 12 support. Is there any way of looking into the phone itself to see if it has band 12 capabilities? Crossing my fingers for this, as this phone is super slick and powerful for an awesome price, and as a T-mobile user, lack of band 12 support is the only thing holding this phone back from purchase. most current band 12 capable phones are either lackluster in features, or too expensive.
unvaluablespace said:
There are a small amount of phones that have band 12 support through updates. Their respective specifications usually don't include band 12 support, though looking around states band 12 support can be enabled via an update.
way t
Currently, the zenfone 2 states no band 12 support. Is there any way of looking into the phone itself to see if it has band 12 capabilities? Crossing my fingers for this, as this phone is super slick and powerful for an awesome price, and as a T-mobile user, lack of band 12 support is the only thing holding this phone back from purchase. most current band 12 capable phones are either lackluster in features, or too expensive.
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Hey! Are you in an area that doesn't support T-Mobile 1700/2100 MHz AWS (band 4)?
I think i read somewhere on the tmobile forum, they use main band 4 and 2 being implemented.
Zenfone 2 supports both, I just got mine US version today and the LTE is working for me.
Please see the ZenFone 2 support band list - http://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1011352/
USA T-MOBILE FREQUENCY: BAND 2 (1900MHZ), BAND 4 (1700/2100 MHZ), BAND 12 (700 MHZ)
USA T-MOBILE NETWORK FAQS - https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-4988
USA T-MOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE - 877-746-0909
ZenFone Quick Service - http://www.asus.com/us/support/self-service/11/
FAQ: http://www.asus.com/us/Phones/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk_knowledge/
Sincerely,
ASUS_USA
cocopwr said:
Hey! Are you in an area that doesn't support T-Mobile 1700/2100 MHz AWS (band 4)?
I think i read somewhere on the tmobile forum, they use main band 4 and 2 being implemented.
Zenfone 2 supports both, I just got mine US version today and the LTE is working for me.
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i live and travel between stockton, CA; Sacramento, CA; and Tracy, CA. signal is OK for the most part, though in some areas it leaves a bit to be desired. Currently using a Nexus 5. Through the LTE discovery app I know my phone typically picks up band 4. not sure about band 2. There are some indoor areas like buildings that aren't all that great on tmobile in my area. my local best buy for instance instantly drops to low signal the second i step in the store, even though right outside is full bars. driving along the freeway in certain areas deem little to now signal sometimes as well.
I'm not here to complain about my tmobile service. Just trying to ensure future proofing of my phone purchase hoping that band 12 would improve those situations.
Asus_USA said:
Please see the ZenFone 2 support band list - http://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1011352/
USA T-MOBILE FREQUENCY: BAND 2 (1900MHZ), BAND 4 (1700/2100 MHZ), BAND 12 (700 MHZ)
USA T-MOBILE NETWORK FAQS - https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-4988
USA T-MOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE - 877-746-0909
ZenFone Quick Service - http://www.asus.com/us/support/self-service/11/
FAQ: http://www.asus.com/us/Phones/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk_knowledge/
Sincerely,
ASUS_USA
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If your a legitimate Asus rep, then that is a bummer the lack of band 12 support. I've already been to those pages and checked again. I just wanted to see if band 12 was possibly hidden somehow, as it seemed to be the case with a 2-3 other handsets since theyre only activated via software updates.
Thanks for the replying.
I am confused, it looks like the USA version does do Band 12
see below bolded:
USA T-MOBILE FREQUENCY: BAND 2 (1900MHZ), BAND 4 (1700/2100 MHZ), BAND 12 (700 MHZ)
bhoth said:
I am confused, it looks like the USA version does do Band 12
see below bolded:
USA T-MOBILE FREQUENCY: BAND 2 (1900MHZ), BAND 4 (1700/2100 MHZ), BAND 12 (700 MHZ)
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Nah man, he/she is just stating those are the frequencies T-Mobile operate on, not frequencies of Zenfone 2 itself. See the link right above it for the zenfone 2 supported band list.
That would be nice though. I've already read several sites stating that it does not support band 12. The point of my post was to find out if there was any way to find out on the device itself (via owners of a Zenfone 2) to see if it was somehow hidden in there. Specs for the Galaxy Avant, Xperia X3, and the ZTE Zmax I don't think initially listed band 12 support in their specs, but now supposedly they will have it enabled via their respective software updates. I was crossing my fingers hoping a similar thing would happen with the Zenfone 2.
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The point of my post was to find out if there was any way to find out on the device itself (via owners of a Zenfone 2) to see if it was somehow hidden in there.
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Clearly the phone itself supports the 700 freq (Band 17) which is also where Band 12 operates. Does that require a hardware change? I dunno.
http://www.tmonews.com/2015/03/t-mobile-could-gain-from-atts-band-17-and-band-12-lte-network-interoperating/
US variant of ZE551ML does support Band 12. The LTE Discovery app revealed I was on Band 12 while using the T-Mobile service in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Going east from there, I was on Band 4 or 2, but then again, T-Mobile's rollout is just starting in Southern California.
That's really interesting Armchair. Band 12 is NOT listed anywhere in Asus' specs. I wonder if the latest OTA update kicked it in? Do you know what firmware you're running? B12 support is the only thing holding me back from the Zfone.
RealSkier said:
That's really interesting Armchair. Band 12 is NOT listed anywhere in Asus' specs. I wonder if the latest OTA update kicked it in? Do you know what firmware you're running? B12 support is the only thing holding me back from the Zfone.
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It's really great news either ways, the last 551 update was mostly US stuff.
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RealSkier said:
That's really interesting Armchair. Band 12 is NOT listed anywhere in Asus' specs. I wonder if the latest OTA update kicked it in? Do you know what firmware you're running? B12 support is the only thing holding me back from the Zfone.
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When I bought the phone from Amazon on June 25, 2015, Band 12 was listed in the US spec. Otherwise I would not have bought it at all because I wanted that availability. Now that I go back to the Amazon product page to get a screenshot, I see the entry has been altered to remove Band 12. However, today I'll make a trip to Rancho Cucamonga (not far from me, really), and screenshot the LTE Discovery screen when it shows the phone connecting to Band 12. (Pics or GTFO, right? )
Box Codes:
ZE551ML, BLACK, LTE,D
INTEL MRF Z3580(2.3Ghz),4G,64GB EMMC
ANDROID US,5.5" 5M/13M,N/A
Other notes of reference: When the phone arrived, the firmware was WW 2.18.40.12. I OTA updated to 2.19.40.18 then rooted (using Method 3) and unlocked the bootloader. Did not remove any system apps nor install any custom recovery. I have OTA updated twice since then, keeping root and unlocked bootloader. Currently at WW 2.19.40.22, under which I can connect to Band 12 towers. Did not tinker with the telephony settings or make any other unauthorized changes other than rooting and unlocking the bootloader.
So Asus snuck in support for Band 12 in a firmware update? Very nice Asus. Very nice indeed.
ArmchairWizard said:
When I bought the phone from Amazon on June 25, 2015, Band 12 was listed in the US spec. Otherwise I would not have bought it at all because I wanted that availability. Now that I go back to the Amazon product page to get a screenshot, I see the entry has been altered to remove Band 12. However, today I'll make a trip to Rancho Cucamonga (not far from me, really), and screenshot the LTE Discovery screen when it shows the phone connecting to Band 12. (Pics or GTFO, right? )
Box Codes:
ZE551ML, BLACK, LTE,D
INTEL MRF Z3580(2.3Ghz),4G,64GB EMMC
ANDROID US,5.5" 5M/13M,N/A
Other notes of reference: When the phone arrived, the firmware was WW 2.18.40.12. I OTA updated to 2.19.40.18 then rooted (using Method 3) and unlocked the bootloader. Did not remove any system apps nor install any custom recovery. I have OTA updated twice since then, keeping root and unlocked bootloader. Currently at WW 2.19.40.22, under which I can connect to Band 12 towers. Did not tinker with the telephony settings or make any other unauthorized changes other than rooting and unlocking the bootloader.
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Screenshot taken near the intersection of Foothill Blvd & I-15 in California. LTE Discovery app showing connected to T-Mobile on a Band 12 tower using the ZenFone 2 (ASUS_Z00AD).
I've asked both TMO & Asus for confirmation. TMO basically said since it's not "native" it's not something they can confirm as working or not. Asus has yet to respond to my query period.
UPDATE: Got a reply from Asus. AsusUSA support on Twitter said they are unable to find any substantial data to verify Band 12 support for TMO.
UPDATE -- Official reply from ASUS
Sammaul said:
So Asus snuck in support for Band 12 in a firmware update? Very nice Asus. Very nice indeed.
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Thank you for contacting ASUS Customer Loyalty. Currently there is no support for this band and no confirmation if it will be added in the future.
I believe it is limited in the hardware. Unfortunately it's not supported.
So looks no Zenfone 2 for me any time soon. What an OTA unsupported update can give, it can also take away.
ArmchairWizard said:
Screenshot taken near the intersection of Foothill Blvd & I-15 in California. LTE Discovery app showing connected to T-Mobile on a Band 12 tower using the ZenFone 2 (ASUS_Z00AD).
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Are you still able to connect on band 12 with newer firmware? I haven't seen a single one yet and have definitely been in known-deployed areas.
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ziddey said:
Are you still able to connect on band 12 with newer firmware? I haven't seen a single one yet and have definitely been in known-deployed areas.
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On .90 I was able to connect to B12 in the same spot as before as well as other locations around Rancho Cucamonga but I didn't take a screenshot of the LTE Discovery app for proof as a few threads here and in other forums have made it clear that T-Mobile will not support B12 on non-branded (read: noncustomized firmware) phones. Since then, the display has developed the infamous lines and fading issues as recorded by others and I have RMA'd the phone. Using a branded burner phone until all is resolved.
Damn looks like the issue is lack of support for volte.
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ziddey said:
Damn looks like the issue is lack of support for volte.
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So the repaired phone has returned to me and I've regained my stride. (Physical part was replaced and not a word about the unlocked bootloader.) Went back to that intersection today and took a screenshot of LTE Discovery just for you.
Firmware: WW 2.20.40.97
Rooted & bootloader unlocked.
No other modifications.
So my wife lost her WW 550ML that we bought in Hong Kong...
This weekend we went out in Bangkok to look for a replacement, but no WW phones available, only "TH".
I searched internet for info on the TH SKU - specifically the LTE bands, but there is no info at all, not even from Asus.
So I called the Asus Thailand call center, and at first they told me that the TH phone only supports 2100MHz. So I asked how they can advertise a phone as having LTE CA capabilities if it only supports one frequency.... then they changed their mind and said that it supports another frequency also (900 or 1900, I can't remember), and as far as I know there is no way of checking which bands are enabled.
But now the interesting part. When I asked if other LTE bands could be enabled (I said I needed full WW bands), they said sure, just take it to your nearest Asus Service Center and they will enable all the LTE bands for you....
What do you think? Just sales talk to get me to buy it?
Overandout said:
So my wife lost her WW 550ML that we bought in Hong Kong...
This weekend we went out in Bangkok to look for a replacement, but no WW phones available, only "TH".
I searched internet for info on the TH SKU - specifically the LTE bands, but there is no info at all, not even from Asus.
So I called the Asus Thailand call center, and at first they told me that the TH phone only supports 2100MHz. So I asked how they can advertise a phone as having LTE CA capabilities if it only supports one frequency.... then they changed their mind and said that it supports another frequency also (900 or 1900, I can't remember), and as far as I know there is no way of checking which bands are enabled.
But now the interesting part. When I asked if other LTE bands could be enabled (I said I needed full WW bands), they said sure, just take it to your nearest Asus Service Center and they will enable all the LTE bands for you....
What do you think? Just sales talk to get me to buy it?
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Mate, service personel are notorius for knowing more about the insides of their nostrils than they do about the phone you called about... Take with a grain of serious mistrust....
Absolutely. I really do not expect the Service Center to do anything like this, but it might be fun to try !!
The problem is, they may well take the phone, do nothing, but claim to have enabled all the WW LTE bands and we have no way of checking without physically taking the phone to another country and trying to connect to 4G network!
Reference phone specs at end. I recently got the Honor 7x and am using T Mobile in the Atlanta, GA US region. At home, when I got the phone Friday night after work it was awesome. Super fast no problems plug and play. But Monday at work I get full signal, but no internet. No download speed. I found that when I go into the settings under mobile network if I choose preferred network mode down to wcdma/gsm it turns off the LTE but I get some data. Is there a way to remedy this problem without having to sacrifice LTE while I'm at work?!? I know the Huawei website says the phone works with T Mobile, but if it only works with 3/5 bands do I just not get LTE where those bands are in effect? Can someone shed some light on this? Because before today, I honestly didn't know what any of this meant. Thanks in advance!
Phone Honor 7x
Model BND-L24
Build Number BND-L24C567B140
EMUI version 5.1
Android version 7.0
From Huawei Spec General Features AT&T, T-Mobile (no Service: Sprint and Verizon Wireless)
Miguel EsquivelSupport Agent
Miguel EsquivelHi there! Thank you for reaching Honor Device USA. How may I be of help today?
Sam8:40 pm I'm having trouble with my signal for my phone, and I'm also having a difficult time finding information on my situation with the US version of the 7x. I have L24 version, and I also have T Mobile. am I unable to get 4g?
Miguel Esquivel I see, let me help you with that
I am sorry you are havinf this issues Sam
Can i please have your imei number
Sam ...
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Miguel Esquivel Thank you just a moment please
Thank you very much for holding Sam
Sam of course
Miguel Esquivel Can i please know who is your carrier?
Sam t mobile
Miguel Esquivel Thank you
Can i please know what issues are you having regarding the carrier signal?
Sam well, when preferred network type is set to LTE/wcdma/gsm auto and 4g is enabled, i get a full signal as far as bars go and the 4g icon is there but my download speed is nothing and it tells me im offline
when i change preferred network mode to wcdma/gsm i get data, but not 4g
Miguel Esquivel I see
Have you try a diferent sim card?
Sam sim card works in other phones fine.
Miguel Esquivel Thank you for that information
Does this happen everywhere?
Sam mostly seems to happen when I am at work
i work in...
live in...
Miguel Esquivel well it seems to be intermittent issue, but since your satisfaction is our main goal we can send the device to our repair center for further testing, but if you allow me to add my opinion i think that the signal goes weeker on that location and probably does not reach enough power to have data traveling on it
I do not have a coverage map for your carrier i am sorry, but you can consult them, it could also be a sensibility related issue with your antenna Sam
Sam i'm showing that there are 2 bands that the honor 7x does not support that tmobile does use and im just wondering why we aren't on the same page
it's not a repair issue. it's a matter of whether or not the phone is compatible, and i'm leaning towards no unless you have a solution. there are 3/5 supported LTE bands for this phone which i did not think would mean that LTE wouldn't work at all
Miguel Esquivel This are the frequency bands compatible with the L24 A
Primary SIM card:
4G LTE FDD: B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B17
3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5;
2G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
Secondary SIM card (voice services only, no data service):
2G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
Sam so if T mobile uses B66 and B71 LTE bands for their LTE service as well and the honor 7x is incompatible with these my phone will not work properly unless i completely turn off LTE????
Miguel Esquivel I am afraid the service could be intermittent Sam
Sam so depending on where I'm at, I need to stop what I'm doing go to settings and turn off LTE data in order to get ****ty 3g data just so I'm not stranded? Read
Miguel Esquivel I am sorry Sam
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Lte does not work for me in Canada with freedom mobile too.. Honor and waway does not give a **** as usual
Okay, forgive me for this, but what was advertised that isn't working?
T-mo will be the first to tell you that not all of their services are available everywhere, is that what's going on here? I may be missing something here, but does the honor / huawei not work when a different device (with the same bands) would work?
Honestly, just a question, I really don't know...
Lte band 4 and 7 were advertised and does not work on my carrier..
the same problem here. i'm in venezuela, band 8 UMTS were advertised on the specs phone and doesnt work
Phone Honor 7x
Model BND-L24
Carrier : digitel
carrier bands
B8 (900 GSM) UMTS
The phone stays on edge never get H+.
i have another phone samsung s4 mini Sg-i9192 with bands:
Name Interface
B1 (2100) UMTS
B2 (1900 PCS) UMTS
B5 (850) UMTS
B8 (900 GSM) UMTS
the samsung phone gets H+ signal perfect with the same sim card, i already update the honor ui and nothing. anysugestion ?
Rios82 said:
the same problem here. i'm in venezuela, band 8 UMTS were advertised on the specs phone and doesnt work
Phone Honor 7x
Model BND-L24
Carrier : digitel
carrier bands
B8 (900 GSM) UMTS
The phone stays on edge never get H+.
i have another phone samsung s4 mini Sg-i9192 with bands:
Name Interface
B1 (2100) UMTS
B2 (1900 PCS) UMTS
B5 (850) UMTS
B8 (900 GSM) UMTS
the samsung phone gets H+ signal perfect with the same sim card, i already update the honor ui and nothing. anysugestion ?
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The 900 band you want to use isn't available on the BND-L24 model
Works great on at&t even in areas near here that have gotten worse service recently.
Bands 5 and 12 are the main T-mo bands so it should work for you, bud. I would double check the APN. I would also have T-mo release the SIM and reprovision it (cut it loose from the network and reconnect it); I used to work for T-mo and this can resolve a buttload of connection issues.
I use mine on Cricket/AT&T and get better reception than I did with my ZTE Axon 7.
Hi everyone. Im wondering if this is possible for pixel 6 pro. Basically my unit is direct from us store which is G8VOU. Now im using it in Malaysia and 4g lte works fine.
Now im wondering if carrier aggregation is possible through root. Right now from what see through netmonster it can do 2ca on the same band(check screenshot). I think its aggregating two towers with the same band, i may be wrong though.
Anyone had any idea how to force enable multi band ca? The local sold phone can go up to 5ca which are mainly band 1, 3, 7 ,8. Thanks in advance.
I would also like to know
Is it not 4G+ an indication of currently using carrier aggregation?
Try to download NPerf app and click on speed test button. It will detect your carrier and mention it's currently on 4G+ or LTE-A
Another proof is below when you check in *#*#4636#*#* . Currently my Yoodo is on band 7 and band 3.
And Digi Malaysia only have 1 band which is Band 7
Digi - Malaysia - Wireless Frequency Bands and Device Compatibility
Digi (Malaysia) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Digi (Malaysia)
www.frequencycheck.com
fuadhdmini said:
Is it not 4G+ an indication of currently using carrier aggregation?
Try to download NPerf app and click on speed test button. It will detect your carrier and mention it's currently on 4G+ or LTE-A
Another proof is below when you check in *#*#4636#*#* . Currently my Yoodo is on band 7 and band 3.
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Yes like is said. Mine is at 2ca indicated that im at TWO bands aggregated. Which is way below whats possible. Let me know if you have something that can help instead of just pointing out facts i already stated in the first post. Thanks.
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And Digi Malaysia only have 1 band which is Band 7
Digi - Malaysia - Wireless Frequency Bands and Device Compatibility
Digi (Malaysia) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Digi (Malaysia)
www.frequencycheck.com
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I sometimes have band 3 and 8 as well. Just never 3 or 4ca at a time. Only up to 2ca max.
The modem decides aggregation.