4G is the fourth generation of cellular wireless standards, therefore the successor of the 2G and 3G families of standards. The candidates for 4G are LTE (Long Term Evolution) and WirelessMAN-Advanced.
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Any ideas on when 4.2 will be available for my phone? [duplicate]
I have a Motorola Electrify M 4G through US Cellular and I received the 4.1 Jelly Bean update OTA nearly a month ago and I'm a bit eager to get the 4.2 version but I can't find anything online about a ...
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Tweaking wimax phone for ISP
We have a WiMAX Internet provider that requires that you have a specific adapter, being Huawei BM622. Do you think it is possible to tweak the firmware on any phone or laptop and connect to the ...
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Which will work better on t-mobile: Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 or GT-i9305? [duplicate]
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Can I use my device on a different carrier?
Both are international models, and I'm looking to buy an unlocked one off of Amazon. However, I'm not too sure if they're ...
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Rarely get 4G service on my HTC Rezound
I rarely get 4G service on my HTC Rezound. I live in a city with plenty of access (Washington, DC) and visit cities which should also have access (Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York) and yet no matter ...
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Does the Nexus 4 have 4G?
I know it doesn't have LTE, but what about the 4G networks of other carriers?
If I happen to buy one, will I be able to use it T-Mobile's "4G" HSPA+ network?
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Can I use my device on a different carrier?
Sometimes it's desirable to use a device on a carrier that does not officially sell it. Often this is due to regional differences and travel (for example, using a US phone in Europe) but also because ...
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Will a Samsung Galaxy S3 4G/LTE bought in the US work or be made to work on UK 4G?
I'm researching which phone to buy next and have mostly decided on a Samsung Galaxy S3. I'm on T-Mobile in the UK, which will probably transition to everything-everywhere in short order, who are ...
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HTC Amaze 4G (Videotron) - Is there a way to install Android 4.0? [duplicate]
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Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
I just got my new HTC Amaze 4G with Videotron and I only have Android 2.3 on it. Videotron says that they ...
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is it possible to mask esn of a smartphone?
On a computer, it's possible to trick a server that you are using a different computer by masking MAC address.
Is there something like that for android?
Rooted phones have full access. So I'd think ...
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my phone hit a pavement and 3g/4g stopped working. next step?
As I was cycling, my htc rezound fell on the pavement. The battery popped out.
There are few scratches but no visible damage.
I start the phone and it's fine as long as I don't use data.
Once I use ...
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Do external booster antennas help with 4G reception?
I have a Sprint HTC-EVO 4G. Today it's snowing, I'm in a downtown high-rise, and I'm only getting 3G. Would a booster antenna help (either now, or in general)?
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Does 4G work with new ROM on 4G phone? [closed]
In general, how can I know whether my 4G phone with a non-stock ROM still has 4G functionality?
I've read in various forums and how-tos that rooting and flashing a new ROM on your 4G Android device ...
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Restoring HTC EVO 4G to stock
I bought an HTC Evo off someone and they had it rooted, but for some reason 4G isn't working. I'm not sure if it's because they rooted the phone and it now has wifi tether (idk to much about rooting ...
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How to avoid to have my carrier resend information to my G2X after losing sms over 4g after instaling a rom
Ever since I got that great/not so great phone I have been attempting to get a good version of gingerbread running on it since stock LG froyo is too unstable for me.
Everytime I install a rom I get ...
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Do Verizon 4g phones degrade to 3g when 4g is not available?
I'm thinking about getting a Verizon Android 4G phone. But I have a question about how 4G works...
4G is supported in my city, however if I move into a part of the city where 4G isn't covered or it's ...
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Why does the 3G connection drop issue happen on all Verizon 4G LTE handsets?
OK, after having reviewed the Samsung DROID Charge, reviewing and owning a DROID BIONIC, and hearing from many Thunderbolt users, it seems like one problem is common to all Verizon 4G handsets: a ...
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Does LTE require a special modem from WiMAX or just a firmware upgrade?
Sprint has talks of starting LTE data, but for now all their 4g phones support WiMAX.
I am considering starting a sprint unlimited contract with the EVO 3D phone.
The phone supports WiMAX 4g, on a ...
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What are the *technical* reasons preventing connection to 4G? How can I diagnose myself?
I have an EVO Shift, and often see an icon similar to 4G! (see enclosed picture with red arrow) in my android status bar. I have consulted with my carrier ad-nauseum, read the manual, rebooted, ...
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What can I expect from the “Pure Google” Nexus S 4G?
Sprint recently announced that they are going to sell the Nexus S, and that it will be "Pure Google", implying that there will not be any additional carrier fluff on the device. I am considering ...
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How can I tell the differences between a 3G, 3G LTE, and 4G phone?
I apologize if this is the wrong place to ask, but it looks like the Gadget StackExchange has been closed.
I've been doing research on mobile phones and looking at different Android devices and I'm a ...
