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Can you post a link to that video? Sent from my Pixel XL
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Also for improved call quality. I've had robo gargle with my last 3 devices. They did traces on how my calls were routed internally and supposedly fixed it, but it's only OK about 50% of the time. The other 50% calls are awful. I can't understand anything the other person is saying, and it continuously cuts out. It seems somehow my calls sometimes randomly get routed to mountain view (ie Google) even though I don't have Google voice integration nor have I ever. Or they said they were sometimes being routed through the wifi calling IMS core, despite me not having wifi calling on my account (nor have I ever had a wifi calling capable device). Basically they never could actually completely fix the issue. I've resorted to just using Hangouts for calls now. The improvement in call quality is staggering. It's crystal clear. So I'm hoping VoLTE will bring similar call quality to Sprint. I assume part of the issue is I'm in denser populated areas, so CDMA call quality is reduced to handle more users, especially since they're down to only a single 1x800 and 1x1900 carrier. VoLTE will alleviate that issue. Sent from my Pixel XL
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It also may help that Sprint coverage at or near Sprint stores will typically be good. Most stores have small cells or B41 repeaters now. So it associates a positive network experience with existing customers near their stores. Sent from my Pixel XL
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OTA links are probably on Reddit or XDA. It's signed by Google, so you can sideload it confidently knowing it hasn't been tampered with. Sent from my Pixel XL
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Google also has one, and it's free. It auto connects to open wifi networks and then VPNs to Google. It actually runs automatically whenever it connects to any unencrypted wifi once you enable it. That being said, I don't think it's particularly fast. I doubt I've ever hit over 10 mbps on it. And I think it was Google limiting it, not the wifi itself (this was Denver airport's free wifi, which is known for being fast). Sent from my Pixel XL
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The Canadian ibez in Ohio. Check the Cleveland and Columbus threads. I'm not sure if there's any hope for SoCal anytime soon... Sent from my Pixel XL
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I don't think they're being asked to per say. More that some of the spectrum may not be cleared yet for a full 5x5 carrier to be deployed. But enough is cleared for a 3x3, so they're launching that now since the equipment and everything has been installed for years just waiting. Hopefully the 3x3 turns into a 5x5 soon, but even at 3x3 they seem to have the power cranked up pretty high and it carries far and fills in the gaps between B25. Sent from my Pixel XL
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Those poles are very tall and look just like the ones that Mobilitie used in Akron, OH. https://goo.gl/photos/96cExrbNNzntjcAP7 I was told the poles were installed 1-2 months before the equipment appeared. But it could be faster now that they're ramping up deployment. Sent from my Pixel XL
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Oops, I forgot you have to turn on System UI Tuner, then go into Other, Power Notification Controls, and toggle it on. Sent from my Pixel XL
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HD voice is dependent on the device. If it uses the old IMS core, it disables HD voice for all calls (source: a senior tech at Sprint who was diagnosing and tracing calls for me) since they're routed internally through the IMS core regardless of where the call originates. With phones that use the new IMS core for wifi calling, it may not disable HD voice. Basically, Sprint routes calls differently internally depending on whether or not wifi calling is on your account. Sent from my Pixel XL
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Nope. It asks for a username and password. I've tried many times. It needs the Sprint Connections Optimizer app to work. Sent from my Pixel XL
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I think you can use FlashFire (from Chainfire, the developer of SuperSU) to install the OTA. That will let it apply cleanly with root, and then reroot you after. But you should check the FlashFire thread if XDA just to be sure. Sent from my Pixel XL
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It's an older screenshot from my 6P. You can tell because the nav buttons are hollow. On the Pixel they're solid. Sent from my Pixel XL
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I wish Hotspot 2.0 worked on Nexus/Pixel devices... Sent from my Pixel XL
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I have and am providing screen shots from NSG confirming it. It even shows the throughput on each carrier (this was during a speed test). Sent from my Pixel XL
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My 6P never displayed the SNR correctly. It was never less than 20, but would sometimes go above that. The Pixel doesn't show SNR at all. Losing the other info though is a deal breaker, especially for logging purposes. Sent from my Pixel XL
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Yes It's been live on LTE (and I presume EVDO with ehprd) for at least a year or 2. Interesting side note, tethered devices also get a unique globally routable IPv6 address. Sent from my Pixel XL
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If they're passive boosters/amplifiers, it's possible it's also picking up and boosting Sprint's signal as well. Both Verizon and Sprint have spectrum in the 1900mhz range. Probably not likely, but possible I suppose. Sent from my Pixel XL
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Looks like only 3 sites in a 5 mile radius of that address. None are small cells. You may have just temporarily latched onto another carrier's LTE signal, but it likely wasn't actually usable. My phone did it recently in a no service area with T-Mobile band 12. I suppose it's also possible you connected to a much further away site, perhaps on a mountain top. I've seen B41 go 10+ miles line of sight from a mountain top before, using Clearwire equipment!
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Do you have GPS coordinates for where you were when this happened? Or an appropriate location? Sent from my Pixel XL
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Oh that's good to know. I may just ask for one next time I'm in one. Lol and yeah, I did this for T-Mobile when they had free SIMs a few years ago. Bought 5 or 6, in all different sizes. I've actually used all but 1 of them (either personally or gave them away to people who needed one). Sent from my Pixel XL
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Hmm, is it always discounted or is this just temporary? I got my BYOD for free when they first offered them, wondering if it's worth getting another to have around... Sent from my Pixel XL
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If it's based on Android 7, there's a good possibility. The API specifies it can return a value for the earfcn though that basically means "I don't know". Try it and see (after making a TWRP backup! I prefer to use a USB OTG cable with a flash drive or SD card for this) Sent from my Pixel XL
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LTE Discovery also uses the new API and can get earfcn data on 7. Sent from my Pixel XL
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The Marriott gives free wifi if you sign up for their Marriott rewards program before booking. You might be able to sign up and attach it to your booking after the fact and still get the free wifi. You also get discounted rates on the rooms. Try logging into your account and switching to their member rate for the same room. It's stupid they do this, but since it's free to become a member, you may as well take advantage of it. For a booking I have in Peru, they kept dropping the price over the course of a month or 2. I just kept changing my room and selecting the exact same one again to get the lower price. Saved a few hundred dollars. Sent from my Pixel XL
