This isn't a typical question, I know the Hero GSM can't communicate on the GPRS network for 3G service on AT&T.
My question is, is it possible to harvest the harware radio from another HTC device, say a Tytn II (because I have one of those) and replace those parts in the Hero so it can listen on those bands?
Has anyone tried this? Or am I just up in the night with thoughts I shouldn't be thinking?
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Or am I just up in the night with thoughts I shouldn't be thinking?
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I'd say this, to be honest. I don't think that the SPL would take kindly to some random radio, and drivers wouldn't work.
Bummer... Figured that'd be the answer. The radio should work though right? The crystals just have to be tuned to whatever band the waves are coming in at. I can get Edge and 2G no problem, but would love to get 3G... Stupid ATT and Apple, complete lack of good android phones because of those lamesauce iPhones... I'm just curious to see if anyone with a geek level well beyond mine has experimented with swaping that kind of hardware, and if it is something could be possible to swap.
Umm, it shouldn't be too hard for you to procure a Canadian Hero from Telus.
FYI, the Canadian Hero supports the 850/1900MHz frequencies that are needed for 3G on ATT.
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Umm, it shouldn't be too hard for you to procure a Canadian Hero from Telus.
FYI, the Canadian Hero supports the 850/1900MHz frequencies that are needed for 3G on ATT.
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OMG!? I was unaware that this device existed! That will work for sure! Be nice to have a spare to screw with anyway. Thank you!
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OMG!? I was unaware that this device existed! That will work for sure! Be nice to have a spare to screw with anyway. Thank you!
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Yeah, this variation of the Hero mostly goes unnoticed on these forums because it's compatible with the European ROMs and radios.
Actually I'm using one of those Telus Heros in Costa Rica, our 3G network uses 850Mhz as AT&T, mine is rooted, and with a Custom Rom VR12 with custom Kernel running @710mhz.
I got mine unlocked from negrielectronics
Good luck
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I've looked through countless posts and on the wiki and have yet to find the answer to this question. If it has been answered and I missed it, I'm sorry... I'll look harder next time.
I just purchased a Fuze from a good friend of mine who works in an AT&T corporate store. Since this version supports the US 850mhz 3G band, I need to know if I will loose that support or possibly brick my phone by flashing a radio from a version of the Raphael that does not support this band.
Thanks again for the help.
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I've looked through countless posts and on the wiki and have yet to find the answer to this question. If it has been answered and I missed it, I'm sorry... I'll look harder next time.
I just purchased a Fuze from a good friend of mine who works in an AT&T corporate store. Since this version supports the US 850mhz 3G band, I need to know if I will loose that support or possibly brick my phone by flashing a radio from a version of the Raphael that does not support this band.
Thanks again for the help.
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Test it out and let us know. Would be good to figure it out.
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Test it out and let us know. Would be good to figure it out.
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Well I'm working all day today, but I'll be sure to do the flash tonight and post the results in the morning. Then I just need to figure out how to remap the keyboard from the Touch Pro default to the custom Fuze keyboard...
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Well I'm working all day today, but I'll be sure to do the flash tonight and post the results in the morning. Then I just need to figure out how to remap the keyboard from the Touch Pro default to the custom Fuze keyboard...
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As soon as I get my Fuze I will work on that as well. Maybe take a page from TarsusBulba as he did in the Kaiser Forum to make the Tilt hardware keyboard with with HTC Roms
mods...please lock this thread. ain't no one getting no info around here until i get my fuze!!!
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mods...please lock this thread. ain't no one getting no info around here until i get my fuze!!!
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Um....aren't you a mod?
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Um....aren't you a mod?
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lol oh....aight. well.... no one still aint getting info around here!!!
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Well I'm working all day today, but I'll be sure to do the flash tonight and post the results in the morning. Then I just need to figure out how to remap the keyboard from the Touch Pro default to the custom Fuze keyboard...
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http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Raphael_Tweaks
Bottom of the page, its the cab to remap your Fuze.
Well, I promised to post my findings, so here it is:
My Fuze can still connect to the AT&T 3G network with no issue even after flashing the .28 radio from an international Touch Pro. Really adds to the mystery of why the Touch Pro can't do US 3G yet the Fuze can...
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Well, I promised to post my findings, so here it is:
My Fuze can still connect to the AT&T 3G network with no issue even after flashing the .28 radio from an international Touch Pro. Really adds to the mystery of why the Touch Pro can't do US 3G yet the Fuze can...
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Thanks for the info.
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Thanks for the info.
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so tater started doing anything to your fuze yet bro? e.g trying what the op is suggesting??
Mhm. Here is the cab for fixing the keyboard. [Link]
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so tater started doing anything to your fuze yet bro? e.g trying what the op is suggesting??
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Not yet. I like to be security unlocked prior to any sort of flashing. It's just a preference thing after the Kaiser Radio from Hell fiasco.
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Not yet. I like to be security unlocked prior to any sort of flashing. It's just a preference thing after the Kaiser Radio from Hell fiasco.
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no doubt. That truly was a nightmare until franken came along
Reflashing from different carriers?
Verizon and sprint run CDMA and EVDO, and ATT runs GSM(edge) and UMTS, I'm not really such you can just re-flash the radios to swap networks, I maybe wrong but I would like to know also. Anybody?
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Verizon and sprint run CDMA and EVDO, and ATT runs GSM(edge) and UMTS, I'm not really such you can just re-flash the radios to swap networks, I maybe wrong but I would like to know also. Anybody?
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no no no ... you can't swap gsm radio rom to a cdma phone ... it won't work and you might end up bricking your phone.
i believe what the op is asking if he will loose us 3g ability if he flashes a european 3g radio rom that doesn't support the att 3g band. And imo i think yes you will loose 3g by doing that. If this was avoidable than everyone who bought a international rapheal could have been using it here in states with att/tmobile 3g...
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no no no ... you can't swap gsm radio rom to a cdma phone ... it won't work and you might end up bricking your phone.
i believe what the op is asking if he will loose us 3g ability if he flashes a european 3g radio rom that doesn't support the att 3g band. And imo i think yes you will loose 3g by doing that. If this was avoidable than everyone who bought a international rapheal could have been using it here in states with att/tmobile 3g...
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Yet I did not loose my 3g ability after flashing the european radio. The question now is why?
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Not yet. I like to be security unlocked prior to any sort of flashing. It's just a preference thing after the Kaiser Radio from Hell fiasco.
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Doesn't Olipro's Raphael Unlocker do just that? Are you saying that you just haven't done this yet or that this program needs to be updated for the Fuze? Also I noticed the SPL version is 1.95.0000 on my Fuze, not 1.90. Do you think it is safe to flash RaphaelHardSPL-Unsigned_1_90_3? Happy to test my new Fuze but just need a little reassurance first I'm not likely going to brick this new puppy. Thanks.
Good to see some top Kaiser guys here with the Fuze. Give me comfort in knowing we will have a strong Fuze following.
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Doesn't Olipro's Raphael Unlocker do just that? Are you saying that you just haven't done this yet or that this program needs to be updated for the Fuze? Also I noticed the SPL version is 1.95.0000 on my Fuze, not 1.90. Do you think it is safe to flash RaphaelHardSPL-Unsigned_1_90_3? Happy to test my new Fuze but just need a little reassurance first I'm not likely going to brick this new puppy. Thanks.
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i believe there are a few people who successfully flashedhe Fuze. I'm in the process of doing so as well, just flashed Romeos2.
now this question might come off as stupidest you'll ever hear, but please bear with me as this is the first time i'm flashing a rom. do i have to do anything about the radio after flashing the rom? (a better question is: does flashing rom get rid of the radio so that I have to get a new one?)
thanks guys for the help.
I hate AT&T but I do like the Atrix. If I manage to unlock it, I know I will be able to connect to T-Mobile's edge network, but is there any chance it would be able to connect to T-Mobile's 3G and 4G networks? Before anyone says no out of hand remember an unlocked Vibrant can connect to AT&T's 3G network.
I know this seems like a dumb question but I really do hate AT&T and would rather stick with my Nexus S on T-Mobile than use an Atrix on AT&T. So I'm hoping that the unlikely possibilty exists that I can use the Atrix on T-Mobile's network.
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I hate AT&T but I do like the Atrix. If I manage to unlock it, I know I will be able to connect to T-Mobile's edge network, but is there any chance it would be able to connect to T-Mobile's 3G and 4G networks? Before anyone says no out of hand remember an unlocked Vibrant can connect to AT&T's 3G network.
I know this seems like a dumb question but I really do hate AT&T and would rather stick with my Nexus S on T-Mobile than use an Atrix on AT&T. So I'm hoping that the unlikely possibilty exists that I can use the Atrix on T-Mobile's network.
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Short answer...NO.
I was afraid that would be the answer, but out of curiosity you said the short answer was no, is there a long answer that is yes?
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I was afraid that would be the answer, but out of curiosity you said the short answer was no, is there a long answer that is yes?
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lol, you don't give up do you? Well it's still no. This phone was not built with AWS bands in mind, which are 1700/2100mhz. In case of the Vibrant, I guess Samsung wanted more world support and offer the 1900mhz which is also supported by AT&T. Either way you take it, it's just not going work.
I suggest you wait for now, your Nexus S will keep you happy until T-Mobile gets some dual core love as well. Just try and be patient, sometimes this pays off in the end ..
Besides, you have more dev support right now, so go flash some ROMs.
Thanks, for taking the time to answer my question with such great detail. I will stick with my Nexus S for sure now. I knew it was a longshot when I posted but a guy can hope.
peto.dragoumanos said:
Thanks, for taking the time to answer my question with such great detail. I will stick with my Nexus S for sure now. I knew it was a longshot when I posted but a guy can hope.
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Haha no problem..good luck, maybe things will change in a few weeks ..anyway all the best!
Hey all!
Sorry if this has been asked before (I've seen posts about it but no straight answers on the issue).
I have a brand new T-Mobile Amaze and a brand new Wind Mobile Amaze. Long story about why!
I can't decide which to keep. I like the fact that Winds is unbranded. I would probably like to use the wifi calling feature on the T-Mobile one when I visit the US (I spend 5 months in the US and the rest of the year in Canada). I don't think I want to root this phone....am undecided right now. The thing that bothers me though, is the camera program on the Wind Mobile version. It's completely different and I like the T-Mobile one better. If I DID decide to root, could I get the T-mobile camera on the Wind one? And then, how would wifi calling work?
Sorry, I'm a newb who is not savvy about any of this stuff....
Any help would be appreciated
Also, I read something a while back, that the bands are different between the two versions. Is this true?
Thanks in advance! CHEERS!
I'm no pro and please correct me anyone if i'm wrong but yes. the bands are different, which is why there are different RUU's for the telus, tmos, wind etc amazes.
I'm pretty sure if you kept your wind mobile one and then followed the procedure to root the device, you'll be able to use the ROM's that we have on XDA and then in my opinion that would give you the camera from the T-mobile one (most likely unless it's been changed) - but yeah don't hold me 100% accountable for this.
You can flash a T-Mobile based ROM onto the WIND's Amaze. With this, you will get the camera interface from the T-Mobile Amaze. I'm not sure about WiFi calling since I never use it - actually I don't even know if WIND has WiFi calling on their network.
Keep the t mobile one, wind one is not yet compatible with the kernels supplied by custom ROMs for now. Means anything with faux kernel
I know it says compatible with all the htc amaze on the kernel page but it is not for the Wind
Thanks for the replies
Hmmmm, I may think about rooting after all....I am looking at both the T-Mobile and the Wind site....
T-Mobile Amaze:
850 MHz;900 MHz;1800 MHz;1900 MHz;UMTS: Band I (2100);UMTS: Band IV (1700/2100);UMTS: Band V (850)
Wind Amaze:
3G (UMTS/HSPA) AWS 1700/2100 2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) 850/1900/900/1800
They look like the same bands to me. (??) I really like the unbranded Wind one. I'm not sure if I would ever use wifi calling when I had the phone in the US. Could I potentially add the T-Mobile wifi calling to a rooted Wind Amaze do you think?
Thanks so much once again. Sorry for the dummy questions....!
Wind's Amaze bands are (from the box, and I have verified that I could connect to both T-mobile and AT&T bands while in the states):
HSPA 850/1700/1900/2100.
GSM 850/900/1800/1900.
Kernels from Faux do work on the Wind Amaze (at least, they did for me when I was running custom).
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Keep the t mobile one, wind one is not yet compatible with the kernels supplied by custom ROMs for now. Means anything with faux kernel
I know it says compatible with all the htc amaze on the kernel page but it is not for the Wind
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Ohhh I had no idea....
Well I guess that makes things easier for me
Thanks everyone once again!
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Keep the t mobile one, wind one is not yet compatible with the kernels supplied by custom ROMs for now. Means anything with faux kernel
I know it says compatible with all the htc amaze on the kernel page but it is not for the Wind
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I don't know what you're talking about, but Faux kernel works fine with my WIND Amaze.
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I don't know what you're talking about, but Faux kernel works fine with my WIND Amaze.
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Your videos work fine after? camera still work???? maybe you have a slightly different variant, but recent batch seems to be incompatible.
Hmmm, now I REALLY don't know what to do! I guess I will keep the T-Mobile one since I have already been tinkering with it...that keeps the Wind Mobile one brand new so I can resell it! I suppose I can be a girly girl and put some swarovski crytals over the darned T-Mobile branding!
Now, next step is to find out how to get the wifi hotspot working. Have been reading up on this. May be easier just to root it.
If I unlock it and use it on Wind, would the wifi hotspot work without rooting it?
Thanks again everyone
if i was you i would keep the wind one ... why? because the tmobile branding is a HUGE turnoff when you are looking at your screen (sorry americans!) They are generally the same device just with no branding, you could push an apk to your system folder or apps cant remember and it should work as long as you have a t-mobile sim card. In canada we do not have wifi calling so it wouldnt working here (duh!) Good luck with your pick! what i would suggest be the breaking point is check if either device has S-OFF if it does you could sell it to a developer (possible a little cheaper so they can start making roms and try to achieve s-off in all other devices.) Good luck with your pick, basically theyre both the same device.
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if i was you i would keep the wind one ... why? because the tmobile branding is a HUGE turnoff when you are looking at your screen (sorry americans!) They are generally the same device just with no branding, you could push an apk to your system folder or apps cant remember and it should work as long as you have a t-mobile sim card. In canada we do not have wifi calling so it wouldnt working here (duh!) Good luck with your pick! what i would suggest be the breaking point is check if either device has S-OFF if it does you could sell it to a developer (possible a little cheaper so they can start making roms and try to achieve s-off in all other devices.) Good luck with your pick, basically theyre both the same device.
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Heya!
Ok, so they are the same device exactly....hmmm. So, wifi calling isn't as a big deal as the camera software. I want to make sure I could for SURE have the T-Mobile Camera on the Wind phone. And if I root the Wind one, I am assuming the start up animation can be changed. The Wind one is lame. T-Mobile one is much better;-)
I am not sure what S-Off is....but can you tell me how to check for that?
Thanks a bunch!
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Heya!
Ok, so they are the same device exactly....hmmm. So, wifi calling isn't as a big deal as the camera software. I want to make sure I could for SURE have the T-Mobile Camera on the Wind phone. And if I root the Wind one, I am assuming the start up animation can be changed. The Wind one is lame. T-Mobile one is much better;-)
I am not sure what S-Off is....but can you tell me how to check for that?
Thanks a bunch!
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you have to boot into bootloader (by removing battery then - pressing volume down and holding it down and then press power button (you should keep pressing both power + volume until you get into bootloader.) if you install a custom rom like bulletproof or sense 3.5 you will get The new Camera APK and bulletproof has wifi calling included good luck!
I don't know why people keep saying that T-Mobile and Wind are different bands.
You do realize that the reason why Wind doesn't get different phones from T-Mobile is because they use the same bands, right?
If the phone doesn't work on T-Mobile's standard 3g+ network (AWS) it won't work on Wind, and vice-versa.
The only thing you need to worry about it is it being sim-unlocked.
The different RUUs only exist because of carrier customization and locking. Wind's Amaze RUU is pretty much stock without the extra bloat of T-Mobile Apps. But of course, the T-Mobile RUU also has the updated camera function, unlike Wind's.
Also, that's the first I've heard about Wind Amaze's having problems with faux's kernel. FYI my Wind Amaze's camera works fine on faux's latest kernel and NRG's Energy ROM (and xboarder's when I used his). However, mine was manufactured in November, so YMMV.
Actually youre a bit wrong on that, T-Mobile does support 2G network so any phone with 2G bands (such as iphone or galaxy note) will work on T-Mobile Network with 2G Internet Speeds. And the RUUs are made for the carrier specific device so if you want to revert stock always use ur own carriers RUU!
I know, that's why I mentioned the standard 3g+ AWS network. If it doesn't work on the 3g network on T-mobile, it won't work on Wind's Home network which uses the same 1700/2100 band (also why people tend to buy T-mobile phones and use them on Wind's network).
And yes, reverting to stock using the same RUU is a good idea. However, from my experience with Motorola's SBFs, they are interchangable among the same device. Because Wind didn't have a publicly leaked SBF, we've been using other carrier's SBFs without problems when reverting to "near" stock.
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I know, that's why I mentioned the standard 3g+ AWS network. If it doesn't work on the 3g network on T-mobile, it won't work on Wind's Home network which uses the same 1700/2100 band (also why people tend to buy T-mobile phones and use them on Wind's network).
And yes, reverting to stock using the same RUU is a good idea. However, from my experience with Motorola's SBFs, they are interchangable among the same device. Because Wind didn't have a publicly leaked SBF, we've been using other carrier's SBFs without problems when reverting to "near" stock.
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Ahh... another unsatisfied XT720 user. ;p
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Ahh... another unsatisfied XT720 user. ;p
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Hohoho, you've caught me. (So many random freezes/battery pulls)
Now I'm a mostly satisfied Amaze user. Just need to wait for those new ICS ROMs.
Also, quick reading for those who are still confused about radio bands / if it will work on your network.
http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...ne-Will-Work-With-WIND-(or-Any-Other-Carrier)
i still dont know why tmobile version is the only one that have all those camera features, the wind version of the Amaze have the old camera UI like the sensation does, but im sure there should be a flashable zip for the camera like tmobile amaze version is.
anyone that had the sensation 4g knows what im talking about
i dont know if the same flash zip file from the sensation works or not, im not a pro but i figure it wont cause its made to work with the sensation,
another thing guys, they have a blueray feature for the camera when recording, you guys think it can be port over to the amaze?
If you rooted your phone, I have the tmo camera apk for you.
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Looking to pick up the HTC Amaze from Mobilicty for $$300 and I have a quick question regarding the 3G capabilities. Do the ROMs or any mods from XDA here support the standard 3G networks, and not the AWS ones? I'm considering picking one up and then SIM unlocking it for use on the standard Rogers/Fido/Telus/Bell network, assuming it can be SIM unlocked.
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Looking to pick up the HTC Amaze from Mobilicty for $$300 and I have a quick question regarding the 3G capabilities. Do the ROMs or any mods from XDA here support the standard 3G networks, and not the AWS ones? I'm considering picking one up and then SIM unlocking it for use on the standard Rogers/Fido/Telus/Bell network, assuming it can be SIM unlocked.
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Sim unlock for free via s-off, I dunno about the 3G factor, though I do think it has them.
Really? Because on my Samsung Galaxy S, only specific modems have specific network bands, so I was thinking similar things would apply to the HTC Amaze. I do see that you're using a Telus ROM, so there's probably a Telus radio....
All Amazes no matter what carrier support the same bands out of the box, no radio flashing needed. You'll be able to use the Amaze on telus/rodgers, no idea about fido/bell youll have to see if the network uses the 800/950/1900/2100 3g bands
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All Amazes no matter what carrier support the same bands out of the box, no radio flashing needed. You'll be able to use the Amaze on telus/rodgers, no idea about fido/bell youll have to see if the network uses the 800/950/1900/2100 3g bands
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What this guy said, since I used practically every different providers stock Rom with the same service reception.
Sent from an Amaaaaaazing place :-D
Too bad I couldn't find an Amaze in stock... Apparently it was all sold out yesterday
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Too bad I couldn't find an Amaze in stock... Apparently it was all sold out yesterday
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ebay my friend used ones are going for 250-300
new ones like 400 still mine was $600 when it 1st came out i bought mine a week early b4 it came out thank god for being a dealer
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ebay my friend used ones are going for 250-300
new ones like 400 still mine was $600 when it 1st came out i bought mine a week early b4 it came out thank god for being a dealer
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Got mine for 250 locally, changed the back cover and applied a screen protector, it's practically new now, normally goes for 350 in the condition I got it.
Sent from an Amaaaaaazing place :-D
Can you even do that when it's locked? I'm just wondering about the remote possibility that all the NA versions are the same hardware but AT&T just says that theirs is quadband.
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Can you even do that when it's locked? I'm just wondering about the remote possibility that all the NA versions are the same hardware but AT&T just says that theirs is quadband.
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I asked a Bellevue Square Microsoft Store employee in Bellevue, Washington. He said the 920 is pentaband. I asked him if it would work on T-Mobile and he said "Theoretically." Obviously the phone is still locked...
To be honest with you, I don't believe him 100%. It may be pentaband capable, but locked to quadband.
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I asked a Bellevue Square Microsoft Store employee in Bellevue, Washington. He said the 920 is pentaband. I asked him if it would work on T-Mobile and he said "Theoretically." Obviously the phone is still locked...
To be honest with you, I don't believe him 100%. It may be pentaband capable, but locked to quadband.
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Total guess here, but I seriously doubt that these 920's for different carriers are going to be limited at the hardware level. I imagine the most cost efficient method for making these things is using a single design, same chips all around. Then, you lock it down via software.
I am sooo tempted to get one of these, but I refuse to buy from AT&T if they're going to hold me hostage. If the unlock is withheld during the exclusivity period, maaybe I can see that... but if they won't do it after that, I would be seriously pissed. I am on Tmo now, and it makes more sense for me to get the 8x Global phone ATM.
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Total guess here, but I seriously doubt that these 920's for different carriers are going to be limited at the hardware level. I imagine the most cost efficient method for making these things is using a single design, same chips all around. Then, you lock it down via software.
I am sooo tempted to get one of these, but I refuse to buy from AT&T if they're going to hold me hostage. If the unlock is withheld during the exclusivity period, maaybe I can see that... but if they won't do it after that, I would be seriously pissed. I am on Tmo now, and it makes more sense for me to get the 8x Global phone ATM.
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I'm almost certain that all variants have the same hardware. I won't get the AT&T version no matter what since it has its logo branded on the top-left corner of the phone.
Seriously, I hate American companies for doing that...
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I won't get the AT&T version no matter what since it has its logo branded on the top-left corner of the phone.
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I was going to try a Dremel with a polishing wheel for that problem if only the frequencies are right and you can get it unlocked.
psalmu said:
I was going to try a Dremel with a polishing wheel for that problem if only the frequencies are right and you can get it unlocked.
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The logo is built into the glass. It's not printed on the surface
Obnoxious carrier branding is really unsightly. I seriously hope Telstra does not do this in my country.
Personally I'm pissed the AT&T one is locked because I want that glorious cyan matte finish.
Really seems like there is only one flavour of the 920 and it is pentaband.
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The logo is built into the glass. It's not printed on the surface
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[email protected] Oh well, I just might be able to live with the logo if it otherwise works. So, back to the original subject: anybody know if it's possible to really verify the bands while a phone is locked and if it's possible, could at least one of the vast horde who already have the AT&T version please do it?
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[email protected] Oh well, I just might be able to live with the logo if it otherwise works. So, back to the original subject: anybody know if it's possible to really verify the bands while a phone is locked and if it's possible, could at least one of the vast horde who already have the AT&T version please do it?
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It's more difficult for you guys in the US because TMobile has old frequencies that will still be detected by the phone (ie. 2G). It's easier here in Canada because Wind has no fallback frequencies outside of the AWS spectrum. Basically, if you go into the manual network selection screen and see Wind you know the phone supports AWS.
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It's more difficult for you guys in the US because TMobile has old frequencies that will still be detected by the phone (ie. 2G).
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Doesn't WP8 show anywhere the connection speed like E for Edge or 3G?
Well I can confirm that it works with 3g speeds on t-mobile except it's shotty... my phone will go to E randomly and the only way to fix it is to go to settings for cellular and switch data speed options. Which is lame. The phone is defective anyway cause the headphone jack doesnt always work so it's going back.
Wish I didn't pay for next day saturday delivery. Annoying.
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Well I can confirm that it works with 3g speeds on t-mobile except it's shotty... my phone will go to E randomly and the only way to fix it is to go to settings for cellular and switch data speed options.
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Maybe you're in an area where T-Mo is refarming their bands to include 1900 MHz? That could explain spotty 3G, even if the phone doesn't have the 1700 MHz band enabled.
We're you using a T-Mobile SIM or roaming or what?
Did you unlock to try on T-mobile US? I am with everyone here that I want to to stay with T-mobile's lower rate, but really want the 920.
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Nokia lists the supported frequencies on the box, I would check that first to see if it's even listed as pentaband.