Will this phone work for T-Mobile USA? - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

I saw a older thread about this when the xperia S first came out and the guy was asking if the phone will work for tmobile USA. It didnt really help since the phone was just new at the time.
Now sony officially made it official that this phone will be made available to the USA:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/07/0...-and-sola-now-available-in-the-united-states/
and its available in newegg. I wanted to purchase this phone:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875190003
I was wondering if this particular model will work on atleast 3g for T-mobile USA
any help would be appreciated
i just really like how the xperia S looks... especially the transparent bar

It should work, but not on all possible frequencies.

K900 said:
It should work, but not on all possible frequencies.
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What do you mean by that?
So it'll work right? But I'm confused when you said not on all frequencies

itsmarkxd said:
What do you mean by that?
So it'll work right? But I'm confused when you said not on all frequencies
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That means you won't be able to get 3G in some places.

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EPE54B vs ERE36B file analysis (via Deltawalker)

In case anyone's interested...
http://content.modaco.net/EPE54BvsERE36B.html
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Can anyone tell us little people what this means?
i think the blue highlighted lines are the changed files
Yeah, do tell in layman terms to us "smallies" ;-)
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White = matching, green = changed.
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Interesting to note a file for AT&T compatability in this build!
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paulobrien said:
Interesting to note a file for AT&T compatability in this build!
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Wonder what that addition does.
jchap2k said:
Wonder what that addition does.
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maybe it support at&t 3g
i can dream
Nobody seem to have noticed that EPE54B is signed with test-keys and ERE36B with release keys...
Are the apk's also not throwing a lot of useless debug output ?
Not running it!
In my experience most of android throws out useless debug crap.
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hjlow said:
maybe it support at&t 3g
i can dream
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Won't happen on the devices released to the public because our radio isn't capable of using the ATT3G bands, but they may be releasing a flavor that's compatible with ATT.
Just a guess.
tokyomonster said:
Won't happen on the devices released to the public because our radio isn't capable of using the ATT3G bands, but they may be releasing a flavor that's compatible with ATT.
Just a guess.
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Couldn't this just be resolved with a radio update from Google. I mean GSM is GSM, it's about receiving the right bandwidth which is controlled by the radio. Unless I am missing something, I believe google could push out an update for the radio that supported both TMO and ATT's 3G bandwidth.
You need the right antennas. Hardware.
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paulobrien said:
You need the right antennas. Hardware.
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That's too bad...
Since we're on the subject...will ATT's radio support TMobile bands?
SiNJiN76 said:
Since we're on the subject...will ATT's radio support TMobile bands?
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No, ATT and t-mobile run their 3G on complete different bands, so there's no compatibility between the two with existing hardware(that I know of).
Of course voice and EDGE will still function fine on the same phone between both carriers, but you'll need a phone that supports the specific bands for the carrier you're intending to use 3G on if you want it to work.
tokyomonster said:
No, ATT and t-mobile run their 3G on complete different bands, so there's no compatibility between the two with existing hardware(that I know of).
Of course voice and EDGE will still function fine on the same phone between both carriers, but you'll need a phone that supports the specific bands for the carrier you're intending to use 3G on if you want it to work.
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I'm sure he was just pulling your leg... no one's stupid enough to ask that question when it's been answered repeatedly, most recently two posts above his own.

need IMEI for lg optimus g

need IMEI for AT&T lg optimus g to see if it works on my carrier lol
thanks
i need it because i wanna see if it works with bell networks
OR can you check on bell.ca for me?
wondering if it could work on bell networks?
I think the OG and N4 can pick up every gsm band in the world. I doubt anyone would be willing to give you their IMEI
Stakesta said:
need IMEI for AT&T lg optimus g to see if it works on my carrier lol
thanks
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IMEI is a unique number for each specific phone, you would need the number from the phone you were going to (possibly) buy.
You should mention your carrier, maybe somebody has already tried it and can confirm whether it works or not.
Also, if you are getting the AT&T version, you would need to get it sim unlocked first.
bleached45 said:
IMEI is a unique number for each specific phone, you would need the number from the phone you were going to (possibly) buy.
You should mention your carrier, maybe somebody has already tried it and can confirm whether it works or not.
Also, if you are getting the AT&T version, you would need to get it sim unlocked first.
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oh okay i didnt know. im with bell lol
Stakesta said:
oh okay i didnt know. im with bell lol
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what's so funny?
LMFAO. your asking for someone to give your their imei? i don't think anyone will give it to you. good luck:good:
SevenGPLuke said:
LMFAO. your asking for someone to give your their imei? i don't think anyone will give it to you. good luck:good:
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You can have mine: 385Ee824xyzpdq
SevenGPLuke said:
LMFAO. your asking for someone to give your their imei? i don't think anyone will give it to you. good luck:good:
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LMFAO? like i knew everyone got different ones? i know nothing about phones. justt need to know if it can work on my carrier.
Why would the IMEI make any difference? Does Bell block other carrier's phones?
I am using ATT LGOG on Rogers in Canada, and I have heard that it works on Bell too. I can't test it though as I don't have a Bell SIM.
IMEI doesn't matter for a carrier. As long as phone is unlocked and supports the carriers frequencies, it should connect to the carrier
suerspud9 said:
I am using ATT LGOG on Rogers in Canada, and I have heard that it works on Bell too. I can't test it though as I don't have a Bell SIM.
IMEI doesn't matter for a carrier. As long as phone is unlocked and supports the carriers frequencies, it should connect to the carrier
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That's what I thought.
suerspud9 said:
I am using ATT LGOG on Rogers in Canada, and I have heard that it works on Bell too. I can't test it though as I don't have a Bell SIM.
IMEI doesn't matter for a carrier. As long as phone is unlocked and supports the carriers frequencies, it should connect to the carrier
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oh okay thanks ! only person who udnerstands lol
okay what you mean frequecies? lte? 900mz or w.e?
Get the APN settings for Bell... apply them. gl
I'm using the AT&T LG Optimus G on Bell right now. I don't get LTE (even though LTE just came to my city) because my rate plan isn't "LTE capable" and it still has not been fixed.
snacsnoc said:
I'm using the AT&T LG Optimus G on Bell right now. I don't get LTE (even though LTE just came to my city) because my rate plan isn't "LTE capable" and it still has not been fixed.
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oh man that sucks. i get lte on my phone. would i get lte on it?
Stakesta said:
oh man that sucks. i get lte on my phone. would i get lte on it?
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I don't see why not. I still need to talk to Bell again because it says that my device and rate plan is not LTE capable. Either way, I'm more than happy with 4G.
Edit: I finally got LTE on my E970. Had to replace my SIM card (even though it was a LTE SIM) and LTE came on.

LG G6 Unlocked (LGUS997) Discussion

Hi guys, anybody here using the unlocked version of LG G6? I preordered mine off BH Photo Video and it arrived yesterday.
Was browing the threads and forums and haven't seen any regarding the unlocked version. My carrier is AT&T but I hate carrier phones since my experience with AT&T LG G5.
I saw lots of threads about how to access the hidden menu and stuff and tried it myself but didn't work so I was hoping some of you here uses the unlocked version and knows how to do that stuff.
Thanks!
boksquare said:
Hi guys, anybody here using the unlocked version of LG G6? I preordered mine off BH Photo Video and it arrived yesterday.
Was browing the threads and forums and haven't seen any regarding the unlocked version. My carrier is AT&T but I hate carrier phones since my experience with AT&T LG G5.
I saw lots of threads about how to access the hidden menu and stuff and tried it myself but didn't work so I was hoping some of you here uses the unlocked version and knows how to do that stuff.
Thanks!
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I won the LGUS997 version in a drawing and I'm currently using it on cricket. Works just fine but would love to have this thing rooted.
boksquare said:
Hi guys, anybody here using the unlocked version of LG G6? I preordered mine off BH Photo Video and it arrived yesterday.
Was browing the threads and forums and haven't seen any regarding the unlocked version. My carrier is AT&T but I hate carrier phones since my experience with AT&T LG G5.
I saw lots of threads about how to access the hidden menu and stuff and tried it myself but didn't work so I was hoping some of you here uses the unlocked version and knows how to do that stuff.
Thanks!
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I am using a US 997 on at&t without issues at all without the need to go in the hidden settings menu just put my SIM card in it and good to go data LTE Volte everything working fine
JEANRIVERA said:
I am using a US 997 on at&t without issues at all without the need to go in the hidden settings menu just put my SIM card in it and good to go data LTE Volte everything working fine
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How do you get in the hidden menu on the 997?
boksquare said:
How do you get in the hidden menu on the 997?
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I don't know I didn't needed to
boksquare said:
How do you get in the hidden menu on the 997?
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Is this what you are looking for?? *#546638#*997#
shaneg79 said:
Is this what you are looking for?? *#546638#*997#
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I tried this but it doesn't work. Tells me MUI code errpr :/
boksquare said:
I tried this but it doesn't work. Tells me MUI code errpr :/
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Hmm works on mine I have the us997
shaneg79 said:
Hmm works on mine I have the us997
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Mind sharing more info about your phone?
boksquare said:
Mind sharing more info about your phone?
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Sure what would u like to know I know it's the unlocked US Cellular version and I'm using it on cricket which is owned by att
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Sure what would u like to know I know it's the unlocked US Cellular version and I'm using it on cricket which is owned by att
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All maybe that's why. Mine is not unlocked from any carrier it's just unlocked :/
boksquare said:
All maybe that's why. Mine is not unlocked from any carrier it's just unlocked :/
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As far as I know the 997 is the US Cellular version
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As far as I know the 997 is the US Cellular version
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Nope. LG did something stupid again like they did with the G4. They made the us cellular version and us unlocked version the exact same model number. I thought they had learned because with the G5 they differentiated the model number for the us unlocked version, but they went back to old habits I guess. So there are two variants of the us997:
US997: US cellular
US997: USA unlocked variant
jeffsga88 said:
Nope. LG did something stupid again like they did with the G4. They made the us cellular version and us unlocked version the exact same model number. I thought they had learned because with the G5 they differentiated the model number for the us unlocked version, but they went back to old habits I guess. So there are two variants of the us997:
US997: US cellular
US997: USA unlocked variant
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Good to know I wonder if they would both use the same roms when they get it rooted
jeffsga88 said:
Nope. LG did something stupid again like they did with the G4. They made the us cellular version and us unlocked version the exact same model number. I thought they had learned because with the G5 they differentiated the model number for the us unlocked version, but they went back to old habits I guess. So there are two variants of the us997:
US997: US cellular
US997: USA unlocked variant
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Yea because on LG's website for redeeming the promo, the unlocked version and US cellular had different tabs. Do you have any idea how I access the hidden menu on USA unlocked?
boksquare said:
Yea because on LG's website for redeeming the promo, the unlocked version and US cellular had different tabs. Do you have any idea how I access the hidden menu on USA unlocked?
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No sorry, don't have the device so can't test. Maybe try putting a 0 in front of behind the 997 though, not sure. I'm guessing they wanted to differentiate the access code for the two different software versions but not sure. The code should be what was posted just different would be the 997 part.
I am using a US 997 on at&t without issues at all without the need to go in the hidden settings menu
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I tried this but it doesn't work. Tells me MUI code errpr :/
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Just noticed you posted that you tried:
Code:
*#546638#*997#
It should be:
Code:
*#546368#*997#
At least from my research that 2nd code should work
jeffsga88 said:
Just noticed you posted that you tried:
It should be:
At least from my research that 2nd code should work
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Tried that but it didn't work too :/
boksquare said:
Tried that but it didn't work too :/
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Not sure then

Two Questions

1. Does Black Shark 3 Pro support HDMI out via usb-c?
2. Does it support volte in the USA at all?
Would appreciate answers as I'm considering this device but can't find answers to these two questions anywhere.
It supports HDMI to type C and they have an official cable for that..
Check the frequencies supported by the unit you will be buying.. For reference, check GSM arena for that
oberio28 said:
It supports HDMI to type C and they have an official cable for that..
Check the frequencies supported by the unit you will be buying.. For reference, check GSM arena for that
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Thanks.
I know it supports the correct LTE frequencies, but I've had Chinese phones before that didn't get volte.
To be fair, I use cricket because I don't care much about data speeds, and maybe they only allow specific phones to get volte. I just want to make sure I don't buy and then have a useless phone by next year.
Thanks for the reply!
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Thanks.
I know it supports the correct LTE frequencies, but I've had Chinese phones before that didn't get volte.
To be fair, I use cricket because I don't care much about data speeds, and maybe they only allow specific phones to get volte. I just want to make sure I don't buy and then have a useless phone by next year.
Thanks for the reply!
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Volte works in US. It is missing some bands though. I dont get great service in some areas.
bs3pro said:
Volte works in US. It is missing some bands though. I dont get great service in some areas.
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Thanks man, think I'm going to get it. Global version I'm looking at has every band I need, and I kind of want the massive screen more than the ROG3's superior specs.
misterk267 said:
Thanks man, think I'm going to get it. Global version I'm looking at has every band I need, and I kind of want the massive screen more than the ROG3's superior specs.
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Yes, cricket(ATT) you should have all bands. You might have an issue with volte though. ATT...errr cricket a real PITA with getting volte. I love the phone, other than missing some key tmo bands
bs3pro said:
Yes, cricket(ATT) you should have all bands. You might have an issue with volte though. ATT...errr cricket a real PITA with getting volte. I love the phone, other than missing some key tmo bands
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Am actually going to move to mint I think, the volte thing has been annoying me for awhile. Are you missing bands for tmobile because you have the Chinese version? Because I checked the global and it has 2, 4, and 17 which appear to be the main ones.
Do you mind if I ask your personal opinion on the battery life? You seem like you've had it awhile ?
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Am actually going to move to mint I think, the volte thing has been annoying me for awhile. Are you missing bands for tmobile because you have the Chinese version? Because I checked the global and it has 2, 4, and 17 which appear to be the main ones.
Do you mind if I ask your personal opinion on the battery life? You seem like you've had it awhile ?
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Batt life is insane. On mint you will be missing b 66 and 71. Same as tmo. I do at times, especially mediocre areas, have no signal, while my wifes phone has a signal. I guess i will deal with it. Overall i love the phone.

Question U.S. Carrier Versions?

Pre-orders started today in the U.S., is the phone sold on a carrier specific basis? I haven't seen anything from T-Mobile or Verizon about this phone.
gmfeld said:
Pre-orders started today in the U.S., is the phone sold on a carrier specific basis? I haven't seen anything from T-Mobile or Verizon about this phone.
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No carriers seem to be picking up the phone. Unlocked only.
hyelton said:
No carriers seem to be picking up the phone. Unlocked only.
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So does that mean that we miss out on carrier specific apps and features? If any (Sorry for my ignorance, I've never bought an unlocked phone)
gmfeld said:
So does that mean that we miss out on carrier specific apps and features? If any (Sorry for my ignorance, I've never bought an unlocked phone)
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Yes unfortunately there will be no bloatware for you to have to delete.
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Yes unfortunately there will be no bloatware for you to have to delete.
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"So does that mean that we miss out on carrier specific apps and features?"
I don't think I recall anyone ever asking that question! Most people hate what you are concerned about.
jaseman said:
"So does that mean that we miss out on carrier specific apps and features?"
I don't think I recall anyone ever asking that question! Most people hate what you are concerned about.
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Some people are just nice and never say anything bad. @gmfeld must be one...
The only other problem like past Sony devices. Wifi calling probably will probably not work. That could be a problem if you don't get a good signal at home or where ever
HAYDENB said:
The only other problem like past Sony devices. Wifi calling probably will probably not work. That could be a problem if you don't get a good signal at home or where ever
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Why won't WiFi calling work? Does that mean apps like Duo video chat won't work on a wifi network?
gmfeld said:
Why won't WiFi calling work? Does that mean apps like Duo video chat won't work on a wifi network?
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WiFi calling = SMS and calling from your number when you have no signal over WiFi.
nothing to do with apps
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Yes unfortunately there will be no bloatware for you to have to delete.
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I have always preferred unlocked phones. Easier to use overseas. And as said here no bloat wear. BTW I have read this phone does not do 5G for AT&T
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I have always preferred unlocked phones. Easier to use overseas. And as said here no bloat wear. BTW I have read this phone does not do 5G for AT&T
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Yes, that's correct. I think tmobile provides the best option as far as 5g signal for this phone.

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