[Video][Tutorial] How to enable 5G for Unlisted Countries on Pixel 4a(5G) and Pixel 5 using QPST.

[swangjang]

EDIT: I have moved on to the Pixel 7 and don't have the energy to push into this any more. If this doesn't work for you for any reason, I don't know how to help you, sorry.
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This is a step by step video tutorial for those who find written guides difficult to follow.

Download links and CMD commands:

SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers

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QPST Tool v2.7.496 for Windows

Download the official QPST Tool v2.7.496 which allows you to flash the stock firmware on your Qualcomm Smartphone and Tablets.

qpsttool.com

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adb shell
su
resetprop ro.bootmode usbradio
resetprop ro.build.type userdebug
setprop sys.usb.config diag,diag_mdm,adb
diag_mdlog

 

[swangjang]

@nsiti @elong7681

 

[elong7681]

@nsiti @elong7681

@swangjang you've done it once again! Lol thank you!

 

[corpsus]

Thank you! Finally get to enjoy the full capabilities of my phone!

 

[damkov]

Thanks swanjang, very straightforward

I assume the phone does not have to be rooted for this?
Can similar approach be used to enable VoLTE & VoWIFI for un-supported carriers?

 

[swangjang]

Thanks swanjang, very straightforward

I assume the phone does not have to be rooted for this?
Can similar approach be used to enable VoLTE & VoWIFI for un-supported carriers?

Your device must be rooted because abd shell calls for su (superuser).

 

[xh4ni]

Your device must be rooted because abd shell calls for su (superuser).

thanks @swangjang for the youtube video, but is there anyway to do the same but without root?

 

[swangjang]

thanks @swangjang for the youtube video, but is there anyway to do the same but without root?

It's not possible to do this without root. You need root to change some device settings to open a Diag Port, which is the bridge to the EFS Partition. This can only be done if you have root.

 

[elong7681]

@swangjang I will attach all files from the policyman folder that I have from the March update, it includes carrierpolicy.xml

 

[swangjang]

@swangjang I will attach all files from the policyman folder that I have from the March update, it includes carrierpolicy.xml

I think the March update changed how 'unlisted countries' sim cards load mbn. Your carrier is Verizon, right? therefore it will load the Verizon specific mbn which is why you have the carrier policy xml. But my carrier is not 'officially supported' therefore from March update, it loads the mbn without a carrier policy file maybe. Not too sure.

 

[elong7681]

I think the March update changed how 'unlisted countries' sim cards load mbn. Your carrier is Verizon, right? therefore it will load the Verizon specific mbn which is why you have the carrier policy xml. But my carrier is not 'officially supported' therefore from March update, it loads the mbn without a carrier policy file maybe. Not too sure.

Yes it is Verizon. That's bull**** if Google changed this so that people can't use their phones to it's fullest capabilities.

 

[swangjang]

Yes it is Verizon. That's bull**** if Google changed this so that people can't use their phones to it's fullest capabilities.

Google is already limiting phone capabilities to US only. E.g "Call screening" and "Hold for me" is also US only feature. I can spoof my location with Market Unlocker to force enable it but this makes my phone think I have a Verizon sim card inserted which occasionally causes me to lose data connection (easy fix is to just make a phone call and hang up). Also, the March feature drop "Smart Compose" is also US only and I have no ****ing idea why. I understand it being English only and that's totally fair but limiting that to just the US is total bull****.

I was a long time samsung fan and switched over to Pixel 5 after hearing about all these advertised features, only to realise after I got it that these features are US only. Pixel 5 may be my first and last google phone, depending on how Google comes around and stop with all their bullshits.

 

[rasseru16]

Hi,

What are the commands to turn off diag mode off? or does this automatically disable when removing the USB, thank you.

 

[elong7681]

Hi,

What are the commands to turn off diag mode off? or does this automatically disable when removing the USB, thank you.

If I'm not mistaken it reverts back after a reboot and the phone is no longer recognized by QPST

 

[rasseru16]

If I'm not mistaken it reverts back after a reboot and the phone is no longer recognized by QPST

Ok thank you.

 

[galenfung]

Thanks a lot for the video and instructions, however, I tried your method for CMHK (China Mobile Hong Kong) and it doesn't work.

 

[swangjang]

Thanks a lot for the video and instructions, however, I tried your method for CMHK (China Mobile Hong Kong) and it doesn't work.

China uses a different type of network technology than the global standard. This may be why it doesn't work for China.

 

[Bofahad]

Thank you so much , that was great & i have a pixel 5 with a 5G work because if this great thread

 

[mxtuu222]

Hi, is the method works also to rooted CalyxOS or any other custom ROM? I'm thinking to move to CalyxOS, but want to keep VoLTE & VoWifi unlocked capablities and Gcam.

 

[swangjang]

Hi, is the method works also to rooted CalyxOS or any other custom ROM? I'm thinking to move to CalyxOS, but want to keep VoLTE & VoWifi unlocked capablities and Gcam.

Hi, unfortunately I'm not sure if it will work on custom roms.