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3GPP Decoder Online - Free 5G, LTE, UMTS and GSM Message Decoder

3GPP Decoder is a online tool to decode HEX encoded 5G/NR, LTE, UMTS and GSM messages to human readable format.

Raw Decode Output

Decoded Summary

Payload Hex: N/A

Payload ASCII: N/A

No decoded fields yet. Select options and decode a message.

Supported Protocols

5G/NR

  • RRC - Radio Resource Control
  • RLC - Radio Link Control
  • MAC - Medium Access Control
  • PDCP - Packet Data Convergence Protocol
  • NAS - Non-Access Stratum

LTE

  • RRC - Radio Resource Control
  • RLC - Radio Link Control
  • MAC - Medium Access Control
  • PDCP - Packet Data Convergence Protocol
  • NAS - Non-Access Stratum

UMTS

  • RRC - Radio Resource Control
  • RLC - Radio Link Control
  • MAC - Medium Access Control
  • NAS - Non-Access Stratum

GSM

  • RR - Radio Resource
  • RLC/MAC - Radio Link and Medium Access Control
  • NAS - Non-Access Stratum

Sample Header Decode

NAS Header

Field Value
Extended Protocol Discriminator 0x7e (5G Mobility Management (5GMM))
Security Header Type 0 (Plain 5GS NAS)
Message Type 0x41 (Registration Request)

How to use the 3GPP Decoder

  1. Enter the HEX string in the top text box.
  2. Select the access technology (LTE, UMTS or GSM). By default when the program starts it is selected as LTE
  3. Select the message type from the drop down combo box
  4. Press decode.