Samsung Galaxy on Celona | Celona Help Center

Test summary

Connect a Samsung Galaxy S10 model G973U1 (unlocked) and Galaxy Note 10 model N970U1 to the Celona CBRS network and successfully test Wi-Fi hotspot functionality. Here is a video summary:

Samsung S10 device details

One UI version: 2.0
Android Version: 10
Baseband: G973U1UES3CTA3
Kernel Version: 4.14.117-17369568
Build Number: QP1A.190711.020.G973U1UES3CTA3

Samsung Note 10 device details

One UI version: 2.0
Android Version: 10
Baseband: N970U1UES2BTA1
Kernel Version: 4.14.117-17481071
Build Number: QP1A.190711.020.N970U1UES2BTA1

Configuration steps

Connect to a Wi-Fi network and ensure that the smartphone is updated to the latest OTA version from Samsung. Afterwards, insert the Celona SIM card.
Open Settings
Navigate to Connections > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
Select Add
Enter celona under Name and default under APN

Samsung S10 CBRS LTE configuration options

Click the menu icon (3 dots at the top right of the screen) and Save
Smartphone should now connect via the CBRS based LTE network. If not, see the next section for troubleshooting options.
Once connected, you can configure its Wi-Fi hotspot using these instructions.

Troubleshooting options

If the phone is not making a successful LTE data connection:

Go to dialer and enter the string *#2263# which will open the service menu.
Select [4] LTE Band Preference and then [E] Next page until you see LTE B48.
If you do not see B48 in this list, it is not enabled on your device. Confirm you have a carrier unlocked device with the software versions listed above. You can also force the phone to use only Band 48 by selecting it on this page.
Once you have confirmed that it displays LTE B48 (*), select Go Main. Then select [7] Apply Band Configuration and you will see the confirmation APPLY DONE.
You can now close this menu; you should now have an active CBRS LTE connection.