Has anyone used the photon international yet?? I am wondering if the sim needs to be unlocked to use another countries or if I can just put a sim in it and it will work. I couldn't find anything in here saying anything about it.
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I use it in Colombia and Venezuela, the photon is unlocked gsm in Colombia in me works 100% with all operators and low performance in Venezuela but it works well, of course it can be for the quality of the operator in the two countries but in terms photon generally working well. excuse my English but I use a translator
Lol that's ok thank you for the response. I knew it was locked for domestic gsm but I didn't think it was for international.
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I can confirm that the gsm part is unlocked for international carriers.
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Yep, works fine for me in New Zealand on my carriers 3G 850/2100 network.
Just make sure you get root access and disable the sprint activation if you plan on using the stock rom otherwise it will take an extra few minutes to boot up.
Link - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265816&highlight=activation
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1. Will a British Ace work in Canada?
2. If so, what's the cheapest, safest, easiest way to network unlock it?
I have the british ace and the 3g bands are NOT compatible with rogers or fido. The only gsm providers with 3g on the SGA bands are wind and mobilcity. Works great in toronto. I bought mine unlocked so can't help you there.
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IMHO. reflash with ROM suitable with your area may solve the problem... just guessing
dianpadi said:
IMHO. reflash with ROM suitable with your area may solve the problem... just guessing
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Wrong guess, the phone may not be using the bands in the region.
isamaranga said:
I have the british ace and the 3g bands are NOT compatible with rogers or fido. The only gsm providers with 3g on the SGA bands are wind and mobilcity. Works great in toronto. I bought mine unlocked so can't help you there.
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Any idea about it working on Telus in Ontario?
My friend wants a new phone and i have my ace sitting there doing nothing, just don't know if it would work there
Hej Guys!
I'm from austria & i really adore the amaze. Unfortunately it's not available here in europe, so i have to import it.
Just want to know if theres an amaze without that crappy tmobile hardware branding?
Dunno myself so please help
Rgds from vienna
The Canadian (TELUS) Amaze has absolutely no branding at all. The only TELUS "bloatware" is Skype and Rdio being preinstalled.
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Zeusus said:
The Canadian (TELUS) Amaze has absolutely no branding at all. The only TELUS "bloatware" is Skype and Rdio being preinstalled.
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WOW!!! Nice, might not have rooted.
Zeusus said:
The Canadian (TELUS) Amaze has absolutely no branding at all. The only TELUS "bloatware" is Skype and Rdio being preinstalled.
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Thanks! Exactly what i was looking for.
D'you know where I can buy it? Shouldnt have a netlock at all.
Thanks!!
mijaskydive said:
Hej Guys!
I'm from austria & i really adore the amaze. Unfortunately it's not available here in europe, so i have to import it.
Just want to know if theres an amaze without that crappy tmobile hardware branding?
Dunno myself so please help
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Also Canadian Amaze 4G from Wind Mobile is unbranded too.
http://shop.windmobile.ca/ProductCa...tDetails.aspx?id=HTC+Amaze(WINDCA)&color=blue
mijaskydive said:
Hej Guys!
I'm from austria & i really adore the amaze. Unfortunately it's not available here in europe, so i have to import it.
Just want to know if theres an amaze without that crappy tmobile hardware branding?
Dunno myself so please help
Rgds from vienna
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There are differences in the 3G bandwidth between the Telus's Amaze and Wind's Amaze:
Telus 3G = 850/AWS/1900/2100 (as shown on the box of my Telus Amaze)
Wind 3G = 1700 / 2100 (per Wind website)
If you plan to use the data service, better to verify your carrier's 3G service to ensure you select the right model. This thing is nice but not cheap so make sure to make full use of it.
Tmobile one does both and it's unlockable
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xboarder56 said:
Tmobile one does both and it's unlockable
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But you have to scrape off the Tmobile logo.
X did you say that tmobile version has
850/900/ 1700//2100 so my amaze is capable of 4g from att too?
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Yes it was confirmed earlier
And I mean unlockable like custom roms
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fcpelayo said:
X did you say that tmobile version has
850/900/ 1700//2100 so my amaze is capable of 4g from att too?
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Using the apn settings yes--at least 3g depending on carrier ability. TBH, I have never really cared for the BS 4g set-up based on FCC ruling. Bottom-line, if it works well it works for me.
Hej
For gsm i need 900 & for 3g 2100.
Does that mean I can only use the tmob. One?
Thanks for ya advice!
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Hej
For gsm i need 900 & for 3g 2100.
Does that mean I can only use the tmob. One?
Thanks for ya advice!
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Hi!
Using (unlocked) TMobile Amaze in Germany ( O2 Network which uses GSM 1800 sometime GSM900 and UMTS 2100 ) and can confirm that this one work here!
Only maybe network related issus so far are dropped signal / dropped calls / dropped data connection on 2G/GSM in areas without good coverage but think this is a phone/phone software related problem so what i have read so far...
I think that the other Amaze´s are compatibile with the same bands because of using what i know so far exactly same hardware... also when u read tech spec on wind homepage they write:
Technical Specifications
Frequencies / Bands: 3G (UMTS/HSPA) AWS 1700/2100 2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) 850/1900/900/1800
So this one should also work!
I have chossen the TMob version because i was for holidays in nyc and it was cheap to buy it directly there without paying for shipment, customs and so an.... And also so far i know they are the only one how sell the white one?
Love the white and can live with the TMob logo.....
No, the other carrier's amaze's aren't the same as Tmobile's.
as stated earlier in the thread, Tmobile covers all 3g bands
Anyways the most helpful reply is this one
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There are differences in the 3G bandwidth between the Telus's Amaze and Wind's Amaze:
Telus 3G = 850/AWS/1900/2100 (as shown on the box of my Telus Amaze)
Wind 3G = 1700 / 2100 (per Wind website)
If you plan to use the data service, better to verify your carrier's 3G service to ensure you select the right model. This thing is nice but not cheap so make sure to make full use of it.
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as you can see both carrier uses 2100 for 3g, see if telus uses 900 for their 2g. If it does, you can virtually use all carriers' models
Ok guys, thanks for your advice.
Want to place my order but I still dont know which phone I need?
I need one with 900 and 2100, so only the tmob. Will work in austria??
Thanks
mijaskydive said:
Ok guys, thanks for your advice.
Want to place my order but I still dont know which phone I need?
I need one with 900 and 2100, so only the tmob. Will work in austria??
Thanks
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Did you even read what anyone wrote? But anyways just go with the Tmobile one, it's probably the best model anyways
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Teo032 said:
Did you even read what anyone wrote? But anyways just go with the Tmobile one, it's probably the best model anyways
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Why is the Tmobile any better than the Telus model? In fact if you don't plan to root, the Telus model comes with virtually no bloatware. Perhaps the only negative is the lack of the camera software. And the Telus model has no branding, which is what the OP asked in the first place.
but you get all bands with tmobile one and unlockadble so i would say as a dev i would get tmobile one
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Why is the Tmobile any better than the Telus model? In fact if you don't plan to root, the Telus model comes with virtually no bloatware. Perhaps the only negative is the lack of the camera software. And the Telus model has no branding, which is what the OP asked in the first place.
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Yeah I know what the op asked for, a few others and I pointed out that the telus and wind model works for his network, but he completely ignored it and said "so only tmobile work?" #facepalm
So I was like in whatevers mode and was like just go with the tmobile if you want to be safe, since it's virtually an international phone.
C'mon. I read the thread, but in hpacura's post he wrote all the networks except 900! But i need the 900 one here in my country? The wind amaze seems that it only has a 3G data connection?! Need 2G as well.
Have already rooted a lot of android (especially htc) phones, the amaze should be no problem..
Hello, I've read the threads about getting 4G HSPA+ T-Mobile on the note, but will I be able to make phone calls without 4G at least? And have 2G connectivity?
Yes, once you carrier unlock it it will work for calls/2G out of the box on tmo.
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Yes, once you carrier unlock it it will work for calls/2G out of the box on tmo.
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My local AT&T store said they don't unlock devices. Where should I go online for a carrier unlock/can I do it for free somehow?
i used cellunlock.net im using my phone on t-mobile search for Allgamers post on using this in t-mobile 4g network i get a good 7-10 mb on download 1-2 upload i came from an sg2 and sonera people complain but not me i like this phone
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Here is my issue. I am currently in the US. I might teach ESL overseas in Korea in January. I am not sure which phone to get. Will the USA one work over in Korea? Will thew international one work in the US?
It could work but Sprint has the radios locked.
Would developers be able to get them unlocked?
Buy international set
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Would developers be able to get them unlocked?
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They propably can but the intl one supports more radio frequensies and is assembled to work worldwide so I'd buy it in any case rather than us version.
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The international one works in the US flawless... just not on all carriers... it works the best on AT&T if you want to use it in the US and get 4G(HSPA+)
You can use it on T-Mobile but you will have to settle for EDGE(2G)
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It would work on most carriers which uses the international frequencies.
Not just AT&T for US. Works with Rogers, Fido, Telus, and Bell Mobility in Canada for instance.
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The international one works in the US flawless... just not on all carriers... it works the best on AT&T if you want to use it in the US and get 4G(HSPA+)
You can use it on T-Mobile but you will have to settle for EDGE(2G)
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Just a side note, HSPA+ is not 4G. It's still 3G. LTE/WiMax is 4G.
so which companies will it work with 4g/lte? Will it not work with Sprint? Anyone know any deals for the international version?
Sprint (and Verizon) is on an old CDMA network while the majority of the world is on GSM, you know, operating with a SIM card. If you're set on travelling, it's better to get any of the GSM-variant, that way, you can just pop in any sim card from any major carriers all over the world.
I currently have a photon which has a sim card slot in it. So the Galaxy s international wont work on Sprint? Damn I want to keep my SERO plan lol. So where can I get an international verison from? Also would I have to pay full price for it?
Does the photon has an active sim card in it? I'm assuming no. I've never used a dual-mode phone before (nor am I familiar with how they operate on different networks), so I dont know the ins-and-outs on how to get it activate for a GSM carrier.
Damn, now i have a headache just trying to figure out how it works to have an intl GSM phone on a network that is predominantly CDMA whom happens to offer a dual-mode phone on their network
Call sprint problem solved
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Chaos Residue said:
Just a side note, HSPA+ is not 4G. It's still 3G. LTE/WiMax is 4G.
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In 2010 the International Telecommunications Union redefined 4G to include HSPA+.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2374564,00.asp
thegameksk said:
I currently have a photon which has a sim card slot in it. So the Galaxy s international wont work on Sprint? Damn I want to keep my SERO plan lol. So where can I get an international verison from? Also would I have to pay full price for it?
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The SIM in the Photon is just for roaming. Sprint does not use SIM cards - even their LTE phones have them embedded rather than user-accessible.
As the Sprint Galaxy S III is not a 'global' phone - i.e. does not have both GSM/UMTS and CDMA radios - do not purchase it if you have any intention of using it outside the US. CDMA is no longer a global technology.
Confuses me a little that people spend so much on devices without checking what networks they support. Ho-hum.
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Hello guys. I am completely confused about the HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE 3G/4G bands. GSMArena shows it supports 850/1900 HSDPA bands, however after doing some research I found people calling it has 900/2100.
Long story short, I want to use this guy on Movistar Argentina network (HSDPA/UMTS 850/1900). Can anyone of you confirm or deny the compatibility? I know GSM works, but I need to know about 3G. Thank you very much in advance.
Julian
j.weber said:
Hello guys. I am completely confused about the HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE 3G/4G bands. GSMArena shows it supports 850/1900 HSDPA bands, however after doing some research I found people calling it has 900/2100.
Long story short, I want to use this guy on Movistar Argentina network (HSDPA/UMTS 850/1900). Can anyone of you confirm or deny the compatibility? I know GSM works, but I need to know about 3G. Thank you very much in advance.
Julian
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I used on Movistar Costa Rica and 3g worked don't know if that helps
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I think they are different bands. Can anyone who has AT&T service on their area test it? It has the same bands as my carrier. Thanks
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Recently switched carriers and 3g on 850 works
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Does your 3g 850 mhz work?
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Recently switched carriers and 3g on 850 works
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Hi im new in this section of xda,its my first htc phone and kind of a little confused (i mean sonyericsson seems easier )
Ok now my question is how do you make your 3g 850mhz to work?i wanna use the phone on Telcel Mexico and i only got EDGE.I think Telcel and AT&T use the same bands for 3g.
Sorry for my bad english :silly:
alexkyra20 said:
Hi im new in this section of xda,its my first htc phone and kind of a little confused (i mean sonyericsson seems easier )
Ok now my question is how do you make your 3g 850mhz to work?i wanna use the phone on Telcel Mexico and i only got EDGE.I think Telcel and AT&T use the same bands for 3g.
Sorry for my bad english :silly:
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It has worked for me many times, If you wanna make investigations the carrier name is ICE(850) on Costa Rica other carrier I tried is Movistar(1900)also in Costa Rica and right now I'm on claro(2100), all frequency data was asked directly at their costumer attention call center
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jose51197 said:
It has worked for me many times, If you wanna make investigations the carrier name is ICE(850) on Costa Rica other carrier I tried is Movistar(1900)also in Costa Rica and right now I'm on claro(2100), all frequency data was asked directly at their costumer attention call center
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Thanks for the quick reply!
Ok i searched and found that Telcel has the same bands as ICE,so it should work,i am on the last firmware available for the dinc4g ,and i can only get signal over global and i cant switch to wcdma so i can get 3g
Thanks for the help!
alexkyra20 said:
Hi im new in this section of xda,its my first htc phone and kind of a little confused (i mean sonyericsson seems easier )
Ok now my question is how do you make your 3g 850mhz to work?i wanna use the phone on Telcel Mexico and i only got EDGE.I think Telcel and AT&T use the same bands for 3g.
Sorry for my bad english :silly:
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Sorry for replying to this since it is pretty old. But I have the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800x) and I was very much confused by how it works. I mean seriously, the way you boot into the recovery was wacked out, and the way the recovery is installed onto the phone was wacked out as well. It was put into the boot image (or the kernel). With HTC, you aren't kernel dependant. (well you are but your kernel and recovery isn't merged.) And the way you update and stuff. DANG. It is just so confusing. I thought I bricked my Xperia Play last November, but turns out I just wasn't doing anything right and it was a simple fix.
The way you boot into fastboot was just weird. The screen didn't do anything, the LED just turned blue. That's weird. And the phone barely works with Jelly Bean, or so I noticed when I was messing around in that section of XDA. I am not too pleased with the setup of the Sony Ericsson or Sony Xperia devices. I didn't mean to sound rude by the way, I hate it when people on here are like that and it makes me furious when they are jerks, so if I offended you with this post, by all means, call me out on it.