Hey guys
I just came back from the Launch of HTC flyer in singapore & found out some of these information. Not sure if it has been said before.
1) Flyer is not capable of making voice calls, only video calls via skype (& voice call via skype)
2) Flyer will be receiving an update of honeycomb
3) Flyer will be on sale in Singapore (3G + wifi) for a retail price of SG$1068.
-They say it will be cheaper when it's on sale
4) If im not wrong it's a 32GB model
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Hmm, yeah these are the crucial information. Now my question is.. can we somehow make a custom rom to perhaps port phone.apk from desire S to HTC flyer? It's such a waste that this phone can't make phone calls.
I asked the representatives why and they told me it's cos they don't want consumer to feel irritated having to charge both the phone & the bluetooth headset.
Cheers to all of you who plans to buy this phone
thanks for the info. I believe everybody knows that the device is not able to do voice calls....All blogs on the web describing that, but I believe our dev will succeed porting the phone.apk. But at least the SMS & MMS? What you found out?
It's way too expensive.
If has the communication device (radio) for making calls it sure will be done here.
thinking of buying this one... need more reviews . Which store will it be available?
OK, not only am I mad at HTC mail support to have previously confirmed to me that "The Flyer will definitaly make phone calls" (I keep my hopes for the European version to allow that, but it seems it won't), but the fact that it doesn't is pretty much a dealbreaker to me : I would'nt mind using it as my every day phone, since it does offer a better experience for movie watching in the train or web browsing anywhere (I make very little phone calls), but the cost only (barely) seemed justified by the fact that it had phone internals...
So you don't think Google Talk with video and voice will work for this?
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/04/video-chat-on-your-android-phone.html
thegrau said:
I keep my hopes for the European version to allow that, but it seems it won't
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the preorder specs on Clove (UK) says it will make calls
http://www.clove.co.uk/htc-flyer
GSM/GPRS Yes
Frequencies 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G/HSPA Yes
Frequencies 900/2100MHZ
n7of9 said:
the preorder specs on Clove (UK) says it will make calls
http://www.clove.co.uk/htc-flyer
GSM/GPRS Yes
Frequencies 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G/HSPA Yes
Frequencies 900/2100MHZ
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Thanks for the info. If that turns out to be true, I'm gonna be so broke next month
Just because the device supports the required frequencies doesn't mean it will be able to make phone calls out of the box. My T-mobile Galaxy Tab supports the right frequencies too but the phone.apk is crippled so calls can't be made. Even if you flash a custom rom to enable the phone features, you are blocked from 3G access and limited to Edge speeds on the GT on T-mobile in the US.
You might not be limited in the same ways on European carriers but it really depends on how much they want to limit how you use the device on their networks.
Just make sure it works the way you want it to before spending your money.
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Just because the device supports the required frequencies doesn't mean it will be able to make phone calls out of the box. My T-mobile Galaxy Tab supports the right frequencies too but the phone.apk is crippled so calls can't be made. Even if you flash a custom rom to enable the phone features, you are blocked from 3G access and limited to Edge speeds on the GT on T-mobile in the US.
You might not be limited in the same ways on European carriers but it really depends on how much they want to limit how you use the device on their networks.
Just make sure it works the way you want it to before spending your money.
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Don't worry, I never buy a device without being absolutely sure it fullfills my needs.
My last hope for the Flyer is it could be like the Galaxy Tab : being unable to place a phonecall in the US, but being able in Europe. I definitely wouldn't buy a such expensive 7 inch tab if it doesn't replace my cellphone completely. I'd rather go for a 10 inch (probably Transformer) for that use.
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but it really depends on how much they want to limit how you use the device on their networks.
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just FYI, outside of the USA these practices don't happen, at all, and i know that, in australia at least, it would be illegal to do that
Hi Guys,
Where can I buy casing for flyer in Singapore?
Either leather or barely there type.
I got my flyer thru StarHub.
liaobp1983 said:
Hi Guys,
Where can I buy casing for flyer in Singapore?
Either leather or barely there type.
I got my flyer thru StarHub.
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You can try a mobile phone accessories shop at Plaza Sing basement 2 in front of Carrefour. I bought my screen protector there. There are 2 different cases for Flyer. I didn't get any and ordered Melkco online.
Hi, you can get casing from sim lim square now.. Few options available.
2 shops at level 1 center arena. they sell same casing but at diff price. I bought it there at a price of $35.
Later then found that level4 also got a shop selling casing. Shop located near to the lift selling many casings for iphone to Samsung Tab and HTC... The shop also do repairing for iphones and other phones.
hi guys, I want to know about the price right now. . .
because in Indonesia the price is going down. . . .
Virage said:
hi guys, I want to know about the price right now. . .
because in Indonesia the price is going down. . . .
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I only know that 1 mobile shop in Singapore is selling at S$760.00 Wifi 3G 32GB
Wondering how many Singapore User bought the Flyer and has rooted and using the phone features....
I'm 1 that have it s-odd -> rooted -> Enabled GSM voice call...
apollo2008 said:
Wondering how many Singapore User bought the Flyer and has rooted and using the phone features....
I'm 1 that have it s-off -> rooted -> Enabled GSM voice call...
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I am using One too, S-Off, Rooted and FlyHigh Custom Rom.
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I only know that 1 mobile shop in Singapore is selling at S$760.00 Wifi 3G 32GB
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so, if I buy it in Singapore, I'll get lower than S$760, right?
I thought there is a tax something in the airport. . .
mmm . . . where did you ask the price? I mean, the shop and location. . .
thank you very much
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so, if I buy it in Singapore, I'll get lower than S$760, right?
I thought there is a tax something in the airport. . .
mmm . . . where did you ask the price? I mean, the shop and location. . .
thank you very much
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The price has gone down to S$740.00 but you cannot claim tax -refund at the airport as it is not a GST registered company..
Please check their website : www.mobilesquare.com.sg
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ewhen is the mdaII coming to the t-mobile stores in the united states hmmm
Have you fallen asleep
Sorry mate, but those mdaII are already arround for a few mnths. :lol:
Be a bit more specific, to which country :wink:
"ewhen is the MDA II coming to the t-mobile stores in the united states hmmm"
Must be getting blind
Jezus, its time I replace those lenses, I hope i kissed my wife goodby this morning and not somebody else his wife. :wink:
ummm ur confused
I'm not so certain that T-Mobile USA will carry the MDA II or perhaps they would call it PPC Phone II. With all the new devices coming out, Motorola MX, HP 6000, these devices maybe picked up in the US, before the MDA II and in fact the MDA II may never see the light of day in the US. HTC seems to be way behind production anyway. It is hard to get the device period, let alone a mass production for the US. With all the new devices coming out I'm wondering how well HTC is going to be positioned for the world market, let alone the US, in this form factor.
Hard sayin Mate.
Uh Oh!
http://www.brighthand.com/article/Motorola_Announces_MPx
http://www.brighthand.com/article/Nokia_Pre-announcing_9500_Communicator?site=SmartPhone
hmmm
ive talked to some guy at t-mobile and they said some time in march it would come to the market but he wasnt certian hnmmmm
Everything I have heard has been that T-Mobile will not be releasing it here in the US. Apparently they are going to market another device here.
somebody could tell me where can I get a XDA 2?????
Hello everybody!!! I would like to get a PDA which it could be an XDA 2/Qtek2020/i-mate or Himalayas, but I been looking around on Internet but I cannot find any site that I could buy it online :shock: , someone of you guy know where can I get it??? Thanks a lot, this site its super cool…..
They won't last long!
eXpansys says they have them in stock now . . . but if history is a guide, they won't last long.
See http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=108654
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aalejandro said:
Hello everybody!!! I would like to get a PDA which it could be an XDA 2/Qtek2020/i-mate or Himalayas, but I been looking around on Internet but I cannot find any site that I could buy it online :shock: , someone of you guy know where can I get it??? Thanks a lot, this site its super cool…..
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You can get one at GSM Phone Source for $849.00 right here in Las Vegas, NV but you better hurry they only have (2) left!
BTW tell them Qman sent you!
GSM Phone Source
http://www.gsmphonesource.com/products/customer/product.php?productid=436&cat=17&page=1
HTH
there too expensive i was figuring a 500 dollar.. thats how much it would cost if t-mobile in the us carrys it and they told me that they would come in march but they have to wait to get all the manuals and documents to actually release it so they can troubleshoot it too
im wondering if theres a place where the t mobile market keeps a secret to the public to when the xda2 will come out to tmobile stores or if they ever will
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there too expensive i was figuring a 500 dollar.. thats how much it would cost if t-mobile in the us carrys it and they told me that they would come in march but they have to wait to get all the manuals and documents to actually release it so they can troubleshoot it too
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I agree with you about the price, $650.00 is about as much as I'm willing to spend and thats with tax included.
hmm i want to buy a xda2 but not on ebay and i live in the us where could i get one
I agree too!!!!
I agree with all of you guy about the price, is too expensive to spend more than $700 for something that you won’t have technical support /warranty/ US plugs, and staff like that!!!!!
Re: They won't last long! New model released
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eXpansys says they have them in stock now . . . but if history is a guide, they won't last long.
See http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=108654
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Yes it seems that everyone is out-of-stock at the moment. I just came from Thailand and had no luck either.
But have you not given that Expansys link above I would not have noticed a great looking inexpensive new powerPC phone on their pages that is similar to XDA.
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=112015&asource=REG
http://www.pocketpcreviews.net/reviews/022004/anextek2.htm
Phone seems interesting and graphics chip performance looks REAL good too. I'd like to see more reviews on this one.
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It does look like an interesting PDA/phone . . . but not having BlueTooth for wireless headset NOR WiFi does limit the device a bit, doesn't it? Sure, it supports SDIO, in which you could use a WiFi or BT card - but not both simultaneously. I use that configuration a good bit with my i-mate.
Still . . . it is good to see the line of available products expanding - pushing the envelope is a good thing!
AnexTEK powerpc phone similarity
BRosenow said:
Still . . . it is good to see the line of available products expanding - pushing the envelope is a good thing!
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I agree. Competition should push prices down too
Ps. Anyone know how to get hold of this device??
Parkkuman
Any ideas where this phone is? I am dying of boredom ova here. I also don't really want to buy the phone without a contract... as that is a lota dosh.
Edit: Yeah I realized I doubt posted
I've seen online stores selling em unlocked and was wondering if they were AT&T friendly.
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I've seen online stores selling em unlocked and was wondering if they were AT&T friendly.
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The SGS II works 100% with AT&T. Bought mine from Clove and right when I got it, I popped in my At&t SIM card and it was working right away.
Hope this helps.
im using mine on att, got from clove.co.uk
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How long did it take to get your SGS2s from Clove
1. How long did it take for you guys to get your SGS2s from Clove after you got a confirmation that your card was shipped? Was the SGS2 box sealed?
2. Yes, androidpixar. The SGS2 has the exact matching GSM radio bands for AT&T.
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insurance ??
if I buy the SGS II in the web clove.co.uk, can I put a insurance?
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if I buy the SGS II in the web clove.co.uk, can I put a insurance?
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Samsung provides their warranty for the phone for 2 years (correct me if I'm wrong).
What about insurance from Squaretrade?
Anyone try to get their SGS2 insured from Squaretrade? I notice that they offer insurance in the UK where the SGS2 is currently outselling the iPhone 4.
Yeah, I thought that I heard that the Samsung warranty was an international warranty.
Insurance information regarding Squaretrade
I just got off the phone with Squaretrade Insurance. They tell me that since I am in the US, that they will not cover cell phones purchased outside of the US. They also mentioned that the phone must have a US warranty. Although, the SGS2 may be applicable, since it has an supposed international warranty.
I wonder if renters insurance has a similar policy?
Thanks for the 411, guys! Just got the wife the Samsung Infuse and now am envious of it, hence the interest in the Galaxy S II.
3G, right?
Just to clarify and be certain, the unlocked international Galaxy S2 models work on the United States AT&T 3G network? I know this has probably been asked before, but I'm just looking for the hard yes or no.
Those of you using the SGS2 in the United States, you get 3G connection on AT&T's network?
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Just to clarify and be certain, the unlocked international Galaxy S2 models work on the United States AT&T 3G network? I know this has probably been asked before, but I'm just looking for the hard yes or no.
Those of you using the SGS2 in the United States, you get 3G connection on AT&T's network?
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yes, it does. I'm using one and I am getting the same 3G speeds as I did on my Atrix
Thank you! How is the wifi btw? I was reading about any problems that the SGS2 has and it seems that the wifi is the consistent let-down. I'm really looking into getting this phone without since our own country's carriers are taking forever to release it. I'm a Captivate user now and it's got a GPS that tells me I'm over 3,000 meters away from where I actually am (considering if it even gets a lock at all sometimes) and it has some force-close issues, which seem to be fixed by CM7 anyway.
Anything I should know about the SGS2's improvements over the SGS after owning a Captivate, and what I should consider before buying?
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Thank you! How is the wifi btw? I was reading about any problems that the SGS2 has and it seems that the wifi is the consistent let-down. I'm really looking into getting this phone without since our own country's carriers are taking forever to release it. I'm a Captivate user now and it's got a GPS that tells me I'm over 3,000 meters away from where I actually am (considering if it even gets a lock at all sometimes) and it has some force-close issues, which seem to be fixed by CM7 anyway.
Anything I should know about the SGS2's improvements over the SGS after owning a Captivate, and what I should consider before buying?
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GPS and wifi are flawless for me (note: it appears some handsets have issues and others don't). I only really use wifi at home and I get fine reception and great speeds all over my house... even in the basement at the opposite end of the house from the router. It may depend on one's router, but I haven't had any issues.
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OK? but, the Samsung warranty don't give me a new phone if I lose it, or if the screen breaks.. I mean a insurance like at&t.. that I pay $3.99 per moth & if I lose my phone I pay like $125 and they give me a new phone..
Hi all,
I've decided to bite the bullet and switch carriers just so I can upgrade from my HD7 to the Titan. Keep in mind I will be unlocking the phone for use on Telus in Canada which is compatible with AT&T 3G.
However I am trying to figure out if there is any benefit to getting the AT&T variant over the unlocked, unbranded model.
I see that on the box for the AT&T model it shows 4G compatible which is cool. So I would assume that using it on Telus would also give me 4G speeds. On the specs for the unlocked model it only shows 3G so I'm wondering if that's not entirely true. I also read somewhere HTC may have included Beats technology in the AT&T version but I doubt it since I haven't heard anything else about that.
I think I'd prefer an unbranded model over the AT&T one but also wondering if anything comes bundled as well that might make one better over the other. Also are the hardware specs identical?
Any help on this would be great
should be no difference or
the only difference is it would be sim locked for their network only the unlocked will work on either telus or at&t without trouble, you could work on sim unlocking the at&t version and that might be a little troublesome, I could be wrong but telus and at&t are promoting FAUX G which is still using 3g with increased speed boost if I am getting this right, hspa+
so the hardware is the same with some minor cosmetic differences (carrier branding vs none) the os and ui with msft strict requirements will be pretty much the same and you could easily uninstall carrier bundled apps, since you do live in canada I would just get the unlocked euro one, you will and I do notice that it switches from H to 3G and then E for Edge every now and then, but if you know how to do it get the at&t version and sim unlock it
Well the unlocked unbranded version uses 3G on 850/900/2100 MHz. AT&T uses 850/1900 MHz. It appears to me that I'm getting HSPA on my Titan, but not HSPA+, but I haven't really tested it very much. You'll have to check what Telus uses for HSPA+ to check if that will work.
Holding down the Windows/Start button brings up the Microsoft Tellme voice activated stuff. It works fine, but the lady has a British accent. This isn't a big deal.
The charger that ships with the unlocked version is the British Standards 1363 plug. Mine also had a BS 1363 to NEMA 5 adapter (aka UK to US), but it was separate from the box, so I think the company I purchased from, eXpansys, threw that in for free. Of course it includes a micro USB charging cable, so any computer USB port or USB wall charger would work, even if you can't use the included charger.
and you know what too with that womans british accent i think the phone is programmed to understand english with an accent, my voice to text experience has been less than stellar lately and my british accent is terrible LOL
Thanks everyone for the info!!
However I'm curious as to which model will give me HSPA+... If anyone can confirm that I'd appreciate it
it dont matter IMO, it's so fast already i love it
pistol44 said:
Thanks everyone for the info!!
However I'm curious as to which model will give me HSPA+... If anyone can confirm that I'd appreciate it
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Get the ATT version. The unlocked Euro version will not connect to the same 3G bands. As for 4G don't get your hopes up there is no real 4G yet. Until a standard is set any one can say it has 4g if it. 000001 MB over the Max 3g connection.
Well I took my chances and just bought the ATT version off a seller on eBay. We made the deal for $630US incl. shipping. I don't know what the phone sell for off contract but it's the cheapest one I could find that wasn't already open or used. He also sent in a request for an unlock code for it so I'm hoping we'll be able to get one.
I remember the horror when I couldn't get an unlock code for my HD7 and had to wait a week before the codes were available.
Anyway.. it's being sent by UPS so should have it by Weds next week Now I hope it's not a lemon or I'm screwed!!
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Well I took my chances and just bought the ATT version off a seller on eBay. We made the deal for $630US incl. shipping. I don't know what the phone sell for off contract but it's the cheapest one I could find that wasn't already open or used. He also sent in a request for an unlock code for it so I'm hoping we'll be able to get one.
I remember the horror when I couldn't get an unlock code for my HD7 and had to wait a week before the codes were available.
Anyway.. it's being sent by UPS so should have it by Weds next week Now I hope it's not a lemon or I'm screwed!!
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Go to the Ace hack kit thread for the inspire and read it. Unlocking it is simple as long as you read the manual and have a little common sense.
zelendel said:
Go to the Ace hack kit thread for the inspire and read it. Unlocking it is simple as long as you read the manual and have a little common sense.
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Not sure I understood you correctly. I followed your advice to here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352&highlight=Ace+hack+kit
This is for an Android device and it's not clear to me what the purpose of this hack is for and how it's related to the HTC Titan.
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Not sure I understood you correctly. I followed your advice to here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352&highlight=Ace+hack+kit
This is for an Android device and it's not clear to me what the purpose of this hack is for and how it's related to the HTC Titan.
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Oops sorry wrong phone. That will teach me to bebppsting in 12 threads at the same time. Lol. Forget I said that
I have the AT&T model that I got at a Windows-Phone inner circle thing, and it is HSPA+, I unlocked mine at cellunlock.net as well.
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and you know what too with that womans british accent i think the phone is programmed to understand english with an accent, my voice to text experience has been less than stellar lately and my british accent is terrible LOL
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My dead-end problem.
mine come from UK, and yes, the lady inside the phone almost never recognize my English Voice Pattern, even the simplest: IMDB.
It is funny when i am foreign, i was studying British English at home and now only Americans can understand me. LMAO.
I mean, my HD7 T-Mobile almost never have trouble in using the voice to open stuffs, but my UK Titan is a pain in the ass.
By the way, i would recommend double check everything because my turn-by-turn Navigation of Bing maps doesn't work at US for UK version. If you are really need Turn-by-Turn, i would recommend the AT&T version because it is designed for US Road, maybe Canada too. But we also have other alter maps like Nokia Maps is coming out, or navigon... blah.
If not, the Sim-Free Quad-band Unlocked Titan from Europe is also sweet. I can hit home anytime and use any sim without paying $30-$45 for an unlock code and worry about 3G Frequency since it is the world phone.
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My dead-end problem.
mine come from UK, and yes, the lady inside the phone almost never recognize my English Voice Pattern, even the simplest: IMDB.
It is funny when i am foreign, i was studying British English at home and now only Americans can understand me. LMAO.
I mean, my HD7 T-Mobile almost never have trouble in using the voice to open stuffs, but my UK Titan is a pain in the ass.
By the way, i would recommend double check everything because my turn-by-turn Navigation of Bing maps doesn't work at US for UK version. If you are really need Turn-by-Turn, i would recommend the AT&T version because it is designed for US Road, maybe Canada too. But we also have other alter maps like Nokia Maps is coming out, or navigon... blah.
If not, the Sim-Free Quad-band Unlocked Titan from Europe is also sweet. I can hit home anytime and use any sim without paying $30-$45 for an unlock code and worry about 3G Frequency since it is the world phone.
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and you know what too with that womans british accent i think the phone is programmed to understand english with an accent, my voice to text experience has been less than stellar lately and my british accent is terrible LOL
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That is true. I have this problem and no solutions exists yet. "Display language" in the Settings has "English" with no US/UK selection. It is UK effectively. Bing Maps will therefore have no voice guidance, and speech accessibility (announcing caller name, etc.) don't work, and you need to have a British accent for it to understand you.
I guess we'll have to wait for an AT&T ROM to flash on our devices.
this is true! i just realized my bing maps doesn't work either, it shows my location and will tell me where something is in relation to it but it cannot give me directions, thank god for the turn by turn navigation app which i use frequently, bing maps cannot provide me directions, and it would be great if my voice to text would work as well, yes we will have to wait for some cooked roms to come our way,
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my thing is and I don't know if any other us euro titan owners are experiencing this, but i have a great rate and unlimited data plan with at&t because my device is not recognized in their system, if I were to install and at&t rom in the future , would ma bell immediately see my titan and slap a capped data plan on my account?
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this is true! i just realized my bing maps doesn't work either, it shows my location and will tell me where something is in relation to it but it cannot give me directions, thank god for the turn by turn navigation app which i use frequently, bing maps cannot provide me directions, and it would be great if my voice to text would work as well, yes we will have to wait for some cooked roms to come our way,
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my thing is and I don't know if any other us euro titan owners are experiencing this, but i have a great rate and unlimited data plan with at&t because my device is not recognized in their system, if I were to install and at&t rom in the future , would ma bell immediately see my titan and slap a capped data plan on my account?
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Starting today, they will probably recognize your phone... lol
Doesn't matter which ROM it runs, they can see it as "HTC Titan" and apply any restrictions they wish.
From the ATT site on the Titan specs: *4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul.
Also, ATT sells the Titan new for $549.99 without contract and free shipping.
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I was in a mall today with 2 outlets for the AT&T Titan: the Microsoft Store and an AT&T store.
I entered the IMEI for both shops' floor models into htcimeiunlock.com, and for both of them the site claimed to have the codes immediately available, for $25. I've had good luck with that site in the past so I believe that at least for the first batch of Titans the codes are readily available for $25 or so.
Contrast that with AT&T, who probably won't have or give the codes for months, if ever.
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I was in a mall today with 2 outlets for the AT&T Titan: the Microsoft Store and an AT&T store.
I entered the IMEI for both shops' floor models into htcimeiunlock.com, and for both of them the site claimed to have the codes immediately available, for $25. I've had good luck with that site in the past so I believe that at least for the first batch of Titans the codes are readily available for $25 or so.
Contrast that with AT&T, who probably won't have or give the codes for months, if ever.
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what codes are you referring to? the $25 app cards? everyone is going to get them, i don't see why at&t would take time on this, this is sanctioned by msft, all you have to do is go on the msft's own side enter your imei proof of purchase and voila you get a $25 app card mailed to you i believe
and also at&t is a great network! they 10x better coverage than tmobile, i've had horrible experiences with tmobile letting me down, you can have the bestest shiniest most advanced phone out there and but its a useless paperweight if your carrier lets you down
"Codes" == SIM unlock codes (thought that was obvious from my mention of "htcimeiunlock.com").
Good luck getting them from AT&T any time in the next few months, even for a phone purchased at unsubsidized price.
Not a big deal for some folks, but some of us like to travel abroad with our phones and use them with local SIM cards, which makes unlocking critical. Fortunately, there's a non-AT&T source for the codes for HTC devices... you're SOL if you want to travel with a Samsung Mango phone!
Imported this bad boy to the US, but with Nokia releasing new updates, will they ever reach the US? I have a feeling that it may never be rolled out here... If so are there any other alternatives to update?
(It is unlocked/unbranded and ordered from Handtec)
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Imported this bad boy to the US, but with Nokia releasing new updates, will they ever reach the US? I have a feeling that it may never be rolled out here... If so are there any other alternatives to update?
(It is unlocked/unbranded and ordered from Handtec)
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Did you get to avoid paying VAT on your purchase?
I'm pretty sure the update isn't rolled out by region, more like IMEI groups.
Isn't Market Place done by region your account is registered to? Maybe updates are the same?
You could also try conencting via a VPN in a region where it's released, see if it picks up an update?
I've had two updates so far, so would of thought most people would have had atleast one?
I did get to avoid VAT I'll check again tonight as another update was released. I just haven't received any messages telling me to update. Thanks for the info!
halfnelson117 said:
I did get to avoid VAT I'll check again tonight as another update was released. I just haven't received any messages telling me to update. Thanks for the info!
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Then that's a really good price for it!
I really want this phone, but need to be sure that Internet Sharing will be enabled first, or it's a waste of my money.
Hey, keep us posted would you? I'm getting mine this Monday from Amazon and curious to see if Zune will detect the update in Burbank, Ca.
Need WiFi tethering as I use for my Kindle Touch WiFi, but it's not a deal breaker.
Also, one or two people have posted some anomalies with the update concerning the battery indicator. ..
Hey halfnelson.. does the phone accept your AT&T GSM SIM card as it is or did you have to cut it to a lesser size to fit?
Someone on O2 in Europe wrote they had to cut theirs?
The Lumia uses a microSIM, so yes it would need cutting (unless you had one already, of course).
I trimmed down my GIffgaff one no problem.
apollo15rover said:
Hey halfnelson.. does the phone accept your AT&T GSM SIM card as it is or did you have to cut it to a lesser size to fit?
Someone on O2 in Europe wrote they had to cut theirs?
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It did accept my regular sim after I cut it. Be sure to do it correctly, or else the contacts won't match up
I researched it and decided to wuss and shell out the $20 for a T-Mobile micro sim.. Will phone activate when I get the phone Monday. Failed too many shop and craft classes to trust myself cutting.
Hey any news on your update?
I've got another ? for the OP.
The website you bought from, with the best price I've seen, does not specific the WCMDA/HSPA bandwidths to differentiate if it's the quad-band or one of the two different tri-bands. Which carrier are you using here in the US and is the 3G fully functioning for you?
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I've got another ? for the OP.
The website you bought from, with the best price I've seen, does not specific the WCMDA/HSPA bandwidths to differentiate if it's the quad-band or one of the two different tri-bands. Which carrier are you using here in the US and is the 3G fully functioning for you?
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I'm on Att and get fully functioning HSPA+. it uses the 850/900/1900/2100 bands for 3g/HSPA+.
halfnelson117 said:
I'm on Att and get fully functioning HSPA+. it uses the 850/900/1900/2100 bands for 3g/HSPA+.
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This is good to know, cuz the product page doesn't list them. I spent waaaay too long last night looking for a UK site that sells quad-band HSPA. Have it narrowed down to two, thanks to your confirmation here.
I'm kinda keen on the cyan.
Although many sites say they don't have the right bands, all the lumia devices have the bands I said above.
halfnelson117 said:
Although many sites say they don't have the right bands, all the lumia devices have the bands I said above.
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Pull the sim tray out and look at the model number.. will be RM-801 or something... what model do you have?
One Update Came Through - T-Mobile USA
So I have..
OS: 7.10.7740.16
Firmware: 1600.2475.7720.11414
But I am only getting Edge Data.
Have Hard Reset and I'm hoping that this is just a new SIM getting onto the system (customer service warned me to allow 2 hrs for full services)
Otherwise could be a deal breaker.
Hoping not; a chap at the TMobile store in Burbank where I live said another customer came in with the same phone bragging away on it so hope this is just a temp thing..
Beautiful device though!!
The Lumia doesn't do AWS, EDGE is the best you'll get from T-Mobile US.
Yep; I found that out... Hopefully AT&T will buy out T-Mobile..
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Yep; I found that out... Hopefully AT&T will buy out T-Mobile..
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Hopefully AT&T won't be able to buy T-Mobile. Talk about market concentration and increased rates. The acquisition doesn't mean that tmo phones will magically start working. The changes you'd hope to see would not be immediate.
hey guys im planing to buy a htc evo 3d from this store: http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4800/htc-evo-3d--sim-free-unlocked-black-
and i live in India.
Guys please suggest me if i will receive this item in time and will this device work in my country too??
please suggest me!
and hopefully the site aint spam or something??? :O
please advice!
It's cheaper from Asda Direct but I have no idea if they will send to or wether it will work in India.
http://direct.asda.com/HTC-Evo-3D-Android-Mobile-Phone/008718410,default,pd.html
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It's cheaper from Asda Direct but I have no idea if they will send to or wether it will work in India.
http://direct.asda.com/HTC-Evo-3D-Android-Mobile-Phone/008718410,default,pd.html
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hmm.. its even more cheaper.. sadly i guess they dont ship to india!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HTC-Evo-Sim-Free-Smartphone/dp/B0058FQL4Q
Amazon?
meangreenie said:
It's cheaper from Asda Direct but I have no idea if they will send to or wether it will work in India.
http://direct.asda.com/HTC-Evo-3D-Android-Mobile-Phone/008718410,default,pd.html
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No they don't ship outside off UK. I already checked that, because that price is indeed cheap.
Although you need pay in pounds and the bank ( credit card ) also wants its share.
get it from Expansys, i think they ship to India
http://www.expansys.com/htc-evo-3d-black-eu-adapter+uk-plug-225592/
shame you can't get someone in UK to order it from ASDA and then ship it over - do you have any english friends that could do that?
Well you have services for that. Buy services, who buy for you and ship it to you. Just search online.
But then it will be more expensive. Mauw I think you shouldn't do that let someone else buy it. If you don't live in UK then you just have bad luck, if you there on vacation then just let it be delivered to your hotel room.
haha that is no worries..
they have international delivery too.. and i will get item in just 2-5 days.. so that shoudnt be a problem.
but before i purchase i just wanted to know will they device will work in my country and whether or not the site is spam..
coz the device rate is like too low..
It will work if they use GSM in India. But the stock rom will probably have no India language, but someone if you got your country sim card in it will detect India language.
But for the stock you need to use morelocales from the market. In custom roms you find all languages I believe. But know what you do before you purchase your device on the other side off the world.
I bought mine GF an HTC Sensation in the Netherlands and it was original from the UK, but I took it in mine backpack to China and tested it before, so if something was wrong I could easy return it, but in your case if you want return it you need pay expensive shipping cost back to the UK.
As it was from UK that meant there was no option to Choose chinese, but its in there anyway, you just need use this app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDEsImpwLmNvLmNfbGlzLmNjbC5tb3JlbG9jYWxlIl0.
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It will work if they use GSM in India. But the stock rom will probably have no India language, but someone if you got your country sim card in it will detect India language.
But for the stock you need to use morelocales from the market. In custom roms you find all languages I believe. But know what you do before you purchase your device on the other side off the world.
I bought mine GF an HTC Sensation in the Netherlands and it was original from the UK, but I took it in mine backpack to China and tested it before, so if something was wrong I could easy return it, but in your case if you want return it you need pay expensive shipping cost back to the UK.
As it was from UK that meant there was no option to Choose chinese, but its in there anyway, you just need use this app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDEsImpwLmNvLmNfbGlzLmNjbC5tb3JlbG9jYWxlIl0.
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hmm..thanks DexterMorganNL, language is not an issue. im fine with english only.
as you quoted. its going to be a problem if there is some issue with device, its going to cost me a lot to ship the item back to the UK and get it replace.
although they have promised me they wont charge anything extra to re-ship the replaced item.
Yep but you still need send the item back before you get an replacement. Warranty I believe is handled by HTC world wide, but better hope you never need use warranty because in worse case they will say you need ship it to UK.
Have you also though about customs? I don't know the customs in your country, but in mine country the custom always want there share, especial with an phone.
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Yep but you still need send the item back before you get an replacement. Warranty I believe is handled by HTC world wide, but better hope you never need use warranty because in worse case they will say you need ship it to UK.
Have you also though about customs? I don't know the customs in your country, but in mine country the custom always want there share, especial with an phone.
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:O yeah... i dont know about the custom charges though.
ive got many international shipments delivered at my location with out any shares.
but this is the first time im getting an electronic item/phone from an international location... i hope there shouldnt be any customs.
but the item comes via DHL Express. are there chances of customs charging?? :O
Depends on the custom law in your country, but in my country customs charge you starting from € 20. I don't know how that is handled in India.