LTE on the Google Nexus 4 might work with this simple tweak

2. Retro-touch posted on 23 Nov 2012, 03:56 1

Well it only works on specific bands, band 4 which Canadian carriers support, AT&T and Verizon bands will not work, you'd need AWS LTE which will be rolled out by T-Mobile in about 6 months. No LTE where I live so won't help either way

3. Kuherrn posted on 23 Nov 2012, 03:59 4

And this is why I love Google and Android... maybe LG also...

4. joseph98 posted on 23 Nov 2012, 04:07 3

I found this comment about the nexus 4 LTE, so I just copy, paste because I think it is helpful for you guys.

( You can't really say it has LTE as is. It doesn't have an amp, and the signal will be perpetually low (maybe 2ish bars, like you got). That's not really usable, because it won't be much faster than HSPA+, and it will use up way too much power to be a truly viable option. Users on XDA reports 2 bars LTE whereas an iPhone 5 in the same room got full bars. I think that Google will eventually release an LTE N4, but it won't be the same h/w. It will have a proper amp and get good LTE signal).

5. Ballua posted on 23 Nov 2012, 04:09 1

Got the point why this babe was sold out everywhere in MINUTES.lol

6. _Bone_ posted on 23 Nov 2012, 04:12 0

Well that would be a big slap for LG and Google. I'm pretty sure an LTE version is coming for an extra $100 at some point, or LG simply demanded only the Optimus G to have LTE cause they make more profit off it. If activating it is that simply, it's a massive marketing failure, although they can just simply exclude the antenna for next batches but still. Best news ever?

7. sbsoad23 posted on 23 Nov 2012, 04:23 2

I activated my Nexus 4 Tuesday with T-mobile and I've had nothing but 4G like speeds in my Detroit area. My daily average speeds are around 14 Mbps download and 3 Mbps uploads. I've even had top speeds at 28.66 Mbps download speeds which come and go and have lasted for over an hour. Even if I did this its not like I could even use LTE cause T-mobile doesn't offer LTE at the moment. I think the point should be made to everyone that T-mobile doesn't offer LTE, but it is in the works for 2013. They offer HSPA+42 which is basically 3G times 2 and it has 4G like speeds. So T-mobile subscriber shouldn't bother with trying this tweak!

8. Berzerk000 posted on 23 Nov 2012, 04:35 0

That's nice and all, but it still won't get optimal signal strength because of the lack of a proper amp. Unless you're living right next to an LTE tower, HSPA+ will be a better option.

9. sportsinger75 posted on 23 Nov 2012, 04:40 1

Just did this on my Nexus using my AT&T sim. Full LTE. Praise The Lord. Lol

11. cncrim posted on 23 Nov 2012, 06:43 2

Now this is revolution Google did in 2012 and this will set standard to mobile phone, $350 off contract phone.....compete with high device. Win Win to customer.

12. chaoticrazor posted on 23 Nov 2012, 08:47 1

wait...i thought LTE wasnt needed and many said its better without...............changing your tune again i see. if you say something atleast stick to it

13. miladkhahil posted on 23 Nov 2012, 09:11 0

Very happy for the Canadien ... Since this only works on LTE Band 4
I dont think AT&T LTE Band 4 is activ in the US ....

16. Twisted247 posted on 23 Nov 2012, 13:11 0

It's still nice to see that you are able to use an option for which you did not pay. So looking at the fact that they didn't market it as LTE is obvious. Since it works on select bans and only receives two bars could only be looked at as a plus. Considering you didn't pay for it nor was it marketed to you in that capacity. So it's simply an added bonus, You can take it or leave it . I personally don't see having 2 bars on LTE a big issue, One Thing I would use it for is downloading new larger apps/games in the Play Store or also for updating multiple/larger apps. That's what I currently jump on my neighbors Wifi for , I would jump on it more often (since I am currently on Sprints' 3G network till mid December when they upgrade my city LTE.) but my signal is only viable within my kitchen.

Anyways in the end I say cool, Kudos to the lucky Nexus 4 owners for finding an awesome bonus.
-All transcribed with my Galaxy Note 2 via S-Pen.