T-Mobile LTE on Nexus 4 in Philly

[ConTejas]

Been using LTE for a day now in the greater Philly area. Snapped a screenshot driving in to work this morning (at a stoplight). While this one isn't all that impressive I was getting over 25mbs down AND up last night. I suppose they're working things out or just congested this morning, but this is still higher up speeds than I get on HSPA+ (but regularly get 6 - 20mbs down). Haven't noticed a significant battery drain over the 24hrs, radio switches lightning fast between LTE/HSPA (and sadly edge at work...concrete bunker outside city), and everything works as it should. I'm pumped! Thanks Google for letting the backdoor wiiiiide open! Anyone else? Cheers.

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[ConTejas]

Lol I can't post a screenshot from the app? Weak. Am I missing something?

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[ConTejas]

Had to get the old app...



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[baileycmatt]

Just to confirm - that does break Google Now, right?

 

[ConTejas]

Just to confirm - that does break Google Now, right?

I read that somewhere as well, but nope, all seems fine with Google Now. I got my normal traffic notifications etc. I used this fantastic zip from bpear96 on XDA that flashes the radio, changes the build prop, etc all in one. So perhaps the issue is with people who only flash the radio and do the dialer trick.

 

[baileycmatt]

Whoa, now you've piqued my curiosity - losing Google Now was preventing me from doing it. But now it looks like I have a project for the weekend.

Do you have a link handy for the zip? I'm on XDA now but not seeing it for some reason...

 

[ConTejas]

Sure, np. Let me know how it works for you. If you want to revert back for whatever reason, just dirty flash your rom/gapps (and non LTE radio if you want).

[ZIP] All in One LTE Enabler, Flash ONE zip, and have BAND 4 LTE on any ROM - xda-developers

 

[IcePhrozen]

Just to confirm - that does break Google Now, right?

Doesn't really "break" it per say. From my experience enabling LTE while using Tmo, the phone won't pull cell tower location info. So aGPS (not GPS) doesn't work while using LTE on the N4. As such, certain apps (i.e. Google Now) won't update or work correctly since the location isn't known...unless you get your location to lock manually on your phone (i.e. opening Maps and getting a location lock). Note that obviously GPS does take longer to get a location than aGPS, usually.

I honestly just toggle between HSPA+ and LTE when needed. And yes, it's worth it IMO.

 

[Scott7217]

Haven't noticed a significant battery drain over the 24hrs, radio switches lightning fast between LTE/HSPA (and sadly edge at work...concrete bunker outside city), and everything works as it should.

Please let us know how the battery holds up after a week or two. I think a lot of people are wondering if LTE is a major battery hog.

A more important question: Geno's or Pat's?

 

[SlugHunter]

I've been using LTE for about three weeks now. I have noticed a little more battery drain when using LTE. I just got a chance to use the navigation and it didn't work well with the LTE. I switch back to the standard network and I had no problems with navigation.

 

[PhoenixMike]

A more important question: Geno's or Pat's?

Neither, unless you want to deal with racist employees and overpriced, overrated cheesesteaks.

 

[Rule9]

Please.

 

[PhoenixMike]

Maybe I missed something simple but this didn't work for me. I flashed through recovery and followed the instructions listed. Selected the LTE/GSM/CDMA auto and then I lose signal. Nothing happens unless I put it back to normal.

I am running stock rooted, if that matters.

 

[PhoenixMike]

Bump?