bosox801 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Made in Vietnam Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owensri2 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 After having the Note 4 for almost a month, and experiencing all 3 bands of LTE, Roaming, and Native service 1x and 1x800, here are a few things I notice: - This phone likes to hang onto smoke signals when roaming. For instance, my drive to work consists of roaming on Verizon, then US Cellular. For some reason, it likes to hang onto US Cellular (makes sense PRL wise since US Cellular is on a higher priority than Verizon), however, the US Cellular signal is unusable. The signal strength is usually -105 dbm at this point, and the Ec/Io is between -20 and -30, way beyond the usable range. I have to cycle airplane mode to get it to switch to Verizon. - Another issue I have is voice quality is worse on this device compared to my Note II. This is especially noticeable on 1x800. The signal will be all over the place, and I drop calls more often. - The battery life is excellent, and a good step above my Note II. Also, which PRL would be good to use for this device? I tried flashing a few, but it won't take any of the 65xxx PRL's. I'm currently using 56014, as that is the only one that the phone will accept. Any ideas? Overall, it's an awesome device, but the annoyances with hanging on a unusable signal and terrible 1x800 call quality are degrading my experience with the device. Hopefully this can be corrected with later software updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 After having the Note 4 for almost a month, and experiencing all 3 bands of LTE, Roaming, and Native service 1x and 1x800, here are a few things I notice: - This phone likes to hang onto smoke signals when roaming. For instance, my drive to work consists of roaming on Verizon, then US Cellular. For some reason, it likes to hang onto US Cellular (makes sense PRL wise since US Cellular is on a higher priority than Verizon), however, the US Cellular signal is unusable. The signal strength is usually -105 dbm at this point, and the Ec/Io is between -20 and -30, way beyond the usable range. I have to cycle airplane mode to get it to switch to Verizon. - Another issue I have is voice quality is worse on this device compared to my Note II. This is especially noticeable on 1x800. The signal will be all over the place, and I drop calls more often. - The battery life is excellent, and a good step above my Note II. Also, which PRL would be good to use for this device? I tried flashing a few, but it won't take any of the 65xxx PRL's. I'm currently using 56014, as that is the only one that the phone will accept. Any ideas? Overall, it's an awesome device, but the annoyances with hanging on a unusable signal and terrible 1x800 call quality are degrading my experience with the device. Hopefully this can be corrected with later software updates. How are you changing prls? Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owensri2 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 How are you changing prls? Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk By using the method described a few pages back in this thread, with DFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 By using the method described a few pages back in this thread, with DFS.I have 513 from digiblur that worked awesome on gn2 in this market? If you want to try it pm me your email. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxyguy Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 - Another issue I have is voice quality is worse on this device compared to my Note II. This is especially noticeable on 1x800. The signal will be all over the place, and I drop calls more often. Overall, it's an awesome device, but the annoyances with hanging on a unusable signal and terrible 1x800 call quality are degrading my experience with the device. Hopefully this can be corrected with later software updates. My GN4 seems to like 1x800 as well. I'm on it almost all the time according to signal check. I've not had any voice issues at all. I've even been connecting to HD voice about half the time to known Sprint subscribers with HD voice compatible devices. It could be an issue with your phone or the local towers. Sent from my Note 4. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owensri2 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I have 513 from digiblur that worked awesome on gn2 in this market? If you want to try it pm me your email. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Thanks for the offer, I have that one already. I tried to flash it, but the phone remains on 55021. If I flash 56014, it takes it just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Ah that sucks I was going to try that one soon. I was awesome on my gn2 Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owensri2 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My GN4 seems to like 1x800 as well. I'm on it almost all the time according to signal check. I've not had any voice issues at all. I've even been connecting to HD voice about half the time to known Sprint subscribers with HD voice compatible devices. It could be an issue with your phone or the local towers. Sent from my Note 4. I always have HD if I talk to someone with a capable device. I've had good results with the HD every time. I wonder if it could be my device. Hopefully not and it's just a network issue. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubajwd Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 - Another issue I have is voice quality is worse on this device compared to my Note II. This is especially noticeable on 1x800. The signal will be all over the place, and I drop calls more often. - The battery life is excellent, and a good step above my Note II. I've also had the Note 4 for about a month: 1) Using wi-fi calling I've never experienced voice quality like I get now...never..it is utterly superb and I notice this profoundly because of my hearing loss issues..I know, it's not the same environment you mention (we don't have 1x800 hear yet) but still I feel advances have been made in audio reproduction and transmission both by Sprint & Samsung 2) Not having all the bands yet (25 41 26) I can't relate to how well this beast picks & chooses; seems like it favors low signal B41 to medium to good signal 25 where I do have both competing bands..no band 26 here 3)For the punch this guy carries around I think the battery life is killer! I freely admit I'm on wifi a lot so I'm not getting the drain you get from using the on-board radios but I do a lot with the graphics and camera so this uses a lot of juice as I love the Quad HD screen..I can't bear to turn the crisp display down..the camera on this guy is just plain awesome.. Stay tuned..your mileage may & will vary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owensri2 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Ah that sucks I was going to try that one soon. I was awesome on my gn2 Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Yeah, I know...ugh lol. The 56014 works just fine, 3G roaming and such, but when on 1x800, it shows that my phone is roaming. If I recall, Digi set it that way on purpose. I just need to find one that doesn't show roaming while on 1x800 that the phone will accept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Yeah, I know...ugh lol. The 56014 works just fine, 3G roaming and such, but when on 1x800, it shows that my phone is roaming. If I recall, Digi set it that way on purpose. I just need to find one that doesn't show roaming while on 1x800.Once I got 513 I never looked back. It was awesome here in Utah. However I tried it in AZ in the spring and it was horrible. I'll have to start looking into these now as voice performance is sub par and I rarely get on 1x800 with current prl. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggee6688 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 In the service mode screen, I assume that CA - Disabled will eventually go enabled when carrier aggregation has been rolled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 In the service mode screen, I assume that CA - Disabled will eventually go enabled when carrier aggregation has been rolled out.Nope the gn4 doesn't have the capable hardware. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggee6688 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 The GN4 should have a Cat 4 Modem allowing up to 2 aggregated streams. I saw somewhere where they were going to upgrade their network with 20x20 by the end of next year. The GN5 should have a Cat 6 modem for up to 5 streams. I would think it would be a simple OTA that will enable LTE Agg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 The GN4 should have a Cat 4 Modem allowing up to 2 aggregated streams. I saw somewhere where they were going to upgrade their network with 20x20 by the end of next year. The GN5 should have a Cat 6 modem for up to 5 streams. I would think it would be a simple OTA that will enable LTE Agg.Sorry but it doesn't it's been discussed already and verified that the sprint versions cat 4 modem doesn't support CA. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxyguy Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Has anyone heard if Samsung will sell a car charger with adaptive fast charging? There's nothing on their website yet. That seems to be where it would be nice for me. When I charge at home, it has all night to charge. No need for it to be quick. Sent from my Note 4. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twospirits Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 That I know of no. There are only 3 brands that are selling a quick charge car charger. I compiled a list of them here. TS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreuschl Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 http://smile.amazon.com/Getwow-Qualcomm®-Certified-Charger-Adapter/dp/B00Q0WTOXQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1417010062&sr=8-7&keywords=quick+charge+qualcomm&pebp=1417010081807Cheap option coming?Also home charger:http://smile.amazon.com/Getwow-Qualcomm-Certified-Charger-Adapter/dp/B00Q0WM8KC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=19350N2AVWC8CBAZ0S4R I will say the only review for the car charger is an obvious paid-for review (it isn't even out yet and it is getting praise, even saying the glossy look makes it look expensive?!? puhleez) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreuschl Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56470951&postcount=62 Those of you who want your MSL, you can install this utility, and it works even without root. (I did have to reboot after installing for it to read the MSL for some reason) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56470951&postcount=62 Those of you who want your MSL, you can install this utility, and it works even without root. (I did have to reboot after installing for it to read the MSL for some reason) Worked fine no reboot needed! Thank you! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n9ovreric Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Worked fine no reboot needed! Thank you! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk didn't work on my LG g2 Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreuschl Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 didn't work on my LG g2 Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk The utility does say for Samsung phones, so likely there's something unique to Samsung. Others have stated customer service will give it to you without reason sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox801 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Well changed band priorities to 41 25 and 26 and I'm sticking to LTE better now so far today. Thanks jreuschl! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flompholph Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Has anyone changed the nextLTEScan timer to 2 or 3? I was wondering if it helped people picked up lte faster or if it just drained the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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