In this guide, we will show you various methods through which you can enable 5G SA on your Galaxy S24 Ultra. What was once considered a luxury is now counted as among the most basic features that even low-budget devices tend to offer. Yes, we are talking about the 5G technology which near about every Android device tends to offer.
In this regard, the devices tend to have either one or all three of the following 5 technologies: 5G NR [New Radio], 5G SA [Standalonee], and 5G NSA [Non-Standalone]. The major difference between the 5G SA and NSA is the latter uses existing 4G infrastructure and technologies to carry out certain tasks whereas SA is all in all 5G with no support from 4G.
With that said, even though the devices tend to have the required hardware capability for this technology, the OEM tends to block them on certain devices. As a result of which, users are left with no choice but to stay on the slower 4G network, in spite of their device having the hardware support for faster internet. Fortunately, this restriction is software-based and can easily be removed. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that. So without further ado, let’s check it out.
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How to Enable 5G SA on Galaxy S24 Ultra
Before starting, please take a backup of all the data on your device. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.
NOTE: If you are looking to enable other 5G bands as well, then do check out our another in-depth guide: How to Enable All LTE and 5G bands on Galaxy S24 Ultra
Via Developer Options
Benefit: It is the shortest and easiest of all methods. Drawback: it will work only on one region by default.
If you own a US device, then your task is the easiest among all the other regional devices as you just need to enable a certain toggle and your task stands complete. Here’s how:
- Head over to the Settings > About Phone > Software Information.
- Tap on Build Number 7 times. This will enable Developer Options.
- So now head to Settings > Developer Options > 5G Network Mode.
- Then select SA + NSA Mode from the list that appears and that’s it.
Via Root
Benefit: It will work across all regions. Drawbacks: Requirement of a Rooted device.
- To begin with, root your Samsung device via Magisk Patched AP file.
- Then enable USB Debugging and connect your device to PC via USB.
- Now download and install the Termux app on your device. Now type
su
- You’ll get an SU request, tap Grant. Then, type in the below command
am broadcast -a com.samsung.android.action.SECRET_CODE -d android_secret_code://27663368378 -n com.sec.android.RilServiceModeApp/.SecKeyStringBroadcastReceiver - This will open the Service Menu. Here is your next course of action:
- Service Mode Main Menu -> UE SETTING & INFO -> SETTING -> PROTOCOL -> NR5G -> SA/NSA Mode Control -> SA/NSA ENABLE.
- Service Mode Main Menu -> UE SETTING & INFO -> SETTING -> PROTOCOL -> NR5G -> SA/NSA Mode Control -> Remove SA permit list.
- Service Mode Main Menu -> UE SETTING & INFO -> SETTING -> PROTOCOL -> NR5G -> NRDC -> NRDC ENABLE.
- Once that is done, restart the device and then check out the result.
By Changing CSC
- To begin with, you’ll have to change the CSC via the SamFW Tool.
Reference Image - If you wish to do so via Odin, then flash the XAA firmware using it.
- Make sure to flash CSC instead of the Home_CSC in the Odin Tool.
- Once you have flashed the CSC, you can access the Service Menu via
- Open the dialer and type *#73# to get into RF Test mode > Band Selection > Tap on Overflow icon > Go Back.
- Again tap on the overflow icon -> Back three more times until you get to the service mode main menu.
- Open the dialer > enter *#27663368378# > You’re now inside the Service Mode menu.
- Now checkmark the following three tasks as listed below:
- Service Mode Main Menu -> UE SETTING & INFO -> SETTING -> PROTOCOL -> NR5G -> SA/NSA Mode Control -> SA/NSA ENABLE.
- Service Mode Main Menu -> UE SETTING & INFO -> SETTING -> PROTOCOL -> NR5G -> SA/NSA Mode Control -> Remove SA permit list.
- Service Mode Main Menu -> UE SETTING & INFO -> SETTING -> PROTOCOL -> NR5G -> NRDC -> NRDC ENABLE.
- Finally, restart your device. That’s it. This should enable the 5G SA on your Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Via Protocol Simulation
Benefit: A relatively shorter and easier method. Drawback: Service Menu should be unlocked beforehand.
If your device has US-based firmware [XAA CSC], then you may make use of the Protocol Simulation Menu to get this job done as well. Here’s how:
- To begin with, unlock the Service Mode menu via any of the methods listed above.
- Then go to Service Menu -> PROTOCOL STATE -> PROTOCOL SIMULATION -> IMEI PRE CFG SIMULATION.
- Now select [1] AP, then choose GCF. Then click [2] NET1 and change it to GCF as well.
- Do the same for [3] NET2. All GCF. Once done, press [4] Write. Then restart your phone.
- This should unlock all the SA bands on your device.
That’s it. These are the various methods that should help you enable 5G SA on your Galaxy S24 Ultra. If you have any queries concerning any of the aforementioned methods, do let us know in the comments section below. We will get back to you with a solution as soon as possible.
