Lumia 830 on TMobile

[Legoboyii]

Which would get LTE with TMo, the version available on B&H or the AT&T L830 (unlocked)?

I know the AT&T Lumia 635 (unlocked) gets LTE with TMo because I'm using it right now.

 

[WanderingTraveler]

It seems like the ATT 830 will get LTE on T-Mo, but I'll have to check further, unless the FCC listing is good enough.

 

[Legoboyii]

It seems like the ATT 830 will get LTE on T-Mo, but I'll have to check further, unless the FCC listing is good enough.

I'd just like to know before dumping 400$ on one. xD
And I want to gradually work my way up with screen sizes. 4.5" to 6" is a big jump so ill hold off on a 1520 or its successor and just grab a 830.
I hope I can land its for say 300-350 at some point. 400$ for an 830 I'd rather just save a little more and grab a 1520 but.... yah

 

[mark233]

Here's a screen shot of my 830 RM-985 (from B&H Photo) T-Mobile test

 

[Legoboyii]

Here's a screen shot of my 830 RM-985 (from B&H Photo) T-Mobile test
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Thanks, ill just have to save up for an rm-985 Lumia 830, hopefully for less than what B&H is asking for via eBay. But if not... Well not much choice there.
Either way thanks a bunch.

I just wish the 830s weren't so expensive x.x, they aren't worth the 450$ they ask for. 375 maybe but not 450... Jeez

 

[Todd Sorrell]

I have an 830 on T-Mobile, but I can't get LTE. Did you have to go with manual APN settings? Thanks.

 

[mark233]

I have an 830 on T-Mobile, but I can't get LTE. Did you have to go with manual APN settings? Thanks.

My RM-985 got U.S.T-Mobile LTE right out of the box ... no manual APN settings input. Try soft reset?

 

[Todd Sorrell]

Tried a soft reset. Still no LTE. And not even H+ or H, but E right now...

Can you post a screen shot of your APN settings? I've tried the default, and also manually changing them to what T-Mobile has on their site. I'm beginning to wonder if I truly have a 985... Thanks.

 

[mark233]

Tried a soft reset. Still no LTE. And not even H+ or H, but E right now...

Can you post a screen shot of your APN settings? I've tried the default, and also manually changing them to what T-Mobile has on their site. I'm beginning to wonder if I truly have a 985... Thanks.

Sure :smile:

You could also try removing your SIM and reinstall it.

 

[Todd Sorrell]

Thanks.

That's exactly what mine had as default. Can't get LTE with that setting. It's not what T-Mobile has on their site for setting BYOD data settings, which I have also tried and can't get LTE. I think it's time to call T-Mobile tech support. Thank you again for your help.

 

[AR2186]

If you are going to get an 830 for the US, you may want to pick it up directly from Microsoft unlocked. You get all the benefits of B&H but get the US warranty.

That said, why not just get a 1520 and save yourself the money of the intermediate step. It takes some getting used to but I keep switching my sin back to my 1520 from my Icon because of the screen. Its awesome.

Here is the Microsoft store link to the 830
https://forums.windowscentral.com/e...Unlocked%2FproductID.309215900&token=6Em3GoaT

 

[mark233]

Maybe try factory reset? :straight: Using Nokia Software Recovery Tool

 

[Todd Sorrell]

So finally got this working. I went to Settings/Cellular + SIM/SIM Settings. On that screen there is a dropdown for 'Network selection', which was defaulted to T-Mobile, which is why I never looked at it. I selected "Search for Networks" in that dropdown and when it finished searching it was still on T-Mobile, but LTE was working. Been working great ever since.