It is my understanding that my(our) DNA would be ok to use internationally with another provider.
How do we go about unlocking the DNA and freeing it from VZ ? I apologize in advance if this was posted elsewhere as i didn't find anything.
reddyfire said:
It is my understanding that my(our) DNA would be ok to use internationally with another provider.
How do we go about unlocking the DNA and freeing it from VZ ? I apologize in advance if this was posted elsewhere as i didn't find anything.
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Its sim portion is carrier unlocked for use on any compatible GSM provider out of the box, no unlocking required. I use mine on T-Mobile. Other CDMA carriers is another story. If the service uses a sim card you're good to go as soon as you insert the sim card and boot up.
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pio_masaki said:
Its sim portion is carrier unlocked for use on any compatible GSM provider out of the box, no unlocking required. I use mine on T-Mobile. Other CDMA carriers is another story. If the service uses a sim card you're good to go as soon as you insert the sim card and boot up.
Tapatalked from my HTC DNA - ReVolt
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So then assuming my destination country has a 4G network i can get a prepaid simcard throw it in and i would get voice and data ? TY for the quick response btw
reddyfire said:
So then assuming my destination country has a 4G network i can get a prepaid simcard throw it in and i would get voice and data ? TY for the quick response btw
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Well, HSDPA network as its GSM, but yes, any GSM network using the frequencies the DNA can use will work without any modding or changes.
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pio_masaki said:
Well, HSDPA network as its GSM, but yes, any GSM network using the frequencies the DNA can use will work without any modding or changes.
Tapatalked from my HTC DNA - ReVolt
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HSDPA+ Capable?
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reddyfire said:
So then assuming my destination country has a 4G network i can get a prepaid simcard throw it in and i would get voice and data ? TY for the quick response btw
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If the LTE band is 750, yes. If not, HSDPA+ is a close second.
kaliblazin707 said:
HSDPA+ Capable?
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Yes.
Just pulled these specs from gsmarena....
2G Network CDMA 800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Speed HSPA, EV-DO Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL
The above specs cover most if not all of the carriers around the world. The ones i was interested in were Orange, Vodafone, Zapp and Cosmote. (Europe)
Thank you all for the quick replies!
Did it work for you?
I have a Droid DNA that I plan to use on my trip to Switzerland using provider called Salt. Did you get your droid DNA to work wth the European service providers? Did you have any difficulties?
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Is there a way to use all 3 networks because 4G is now in my area and it would be nice if i could use that network for better speeds. But it seems that most roms are either GSM and 3G or 4G and Wimax is there any solution?
I don't think you understand the question your asking.
bloodrain954 said:
I don't think you understand the question your asking.
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glennd said:
Is there a way to use all 3 networks because 4G is now in my area and it would be nice if i could use that network for better speeds. But it seems that most roms are either GSM and 3G or 4G and Wimax is there any solution?
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If you have a 4G capable GSM phone in America on a carrier such as T-Mobile or AT&T you can have 3G and 4G
If you have a 4G capable CDMA phone in America on a carrier such as Sprint or Verizon you can have 3G and 4G/LTE
GSM means the phone uses a SIM card.
CDMA phones don't use SIM cards.
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dastin1015 said:
If you have a 4G capable GSM phone in America on a carrier such as T-Mobile or AT&T you can have 3G and 4G
If you have a 4G capable CDMA phone in America on a carrier such as Sprint or Verizon you can have 3G and 4G/LTE
GSM means the phone uses a SIM card.
CDMA phones don't use SIM cards.
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In Australia we have Vodafone,Optus, etc that offer 2G (GSM) and 3g (WCDMA).
But Telstra Australia's biggest carrier now has 4G as well. I thought that maybe to access this new network I was restricted by the rom I am using, not the sim card. Because of the two different type of roms ie GSM and CDMA. Or is all controlled via my carrier?
glennd said:
In Australia we have Vodafone,Optus, etc that offer 2G (GSM) and 3g (WCDMA).
But Telstra Australia's biggest carrier now has 4G as well. I thought that maybe to access this new network I was restricted by the rom I am using, not the sim card. Because of the two different type of roms ie GSM and CDMA. Or is all controlled via my carrier?
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your "4G" isn't really 4G, it's 3.5G.
It's still HSPA (WCDMA), just a faster version and your phone already supports taht. It will say either E(edge), 3G or 4G/H+
IF it is LTE that you are talking about Telstra getting, the 3vo does not support that network, there isn't an LTE radio on the device so no possible way for you to access it.
amace04 said:
your "4G" isn't really 4G, it's 3.5G.
It's still HSPA (WCDMA), just a faster version and your phone already supports taht. It will say either E(edge), 3G or 4G/H+
IF it is LTE that you are talking about Telstra getting, the 3vo does not support that network, there isn't an LTE radio on the device so no possible way for you to access it.
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Thanks very much that was the answer i was looking for cheers.
hi i have recently heard that since the ics update the droid razr is now a world phone. does this mean i can use my phone with a tmobile sim?
thanks
rehkhan97 said:
hi i have recently heard that since the ics update the droid razr is now a world phone. does this mean i can use my phone with a tmobile sim?
thanks
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Good question did you ever get a reply on this?
O think it only supports overseas such as the e.u. and all. I think you would only get 1x data no 3g
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DROID RAZR - UNLOCKED *DOES* WORK ON T-MOBILE USA and WIND MOBILE and V-TRON CANADA
Late thread revival... meant to respond to this one months ago! Whoops!
Anyway --- YES! This WILL indeed work with T-Mobile if you get the proper unlock code!
This has 4 different GSM frequency bands and 4 different UMTS frequency bands.
This means that you will get T-Mobile GPRS / EDGE coverage everywhere, T-Mobile 4G coverage in areas that are rolling over to 1900MHz as well as 3G roaming on AT&T in 850 and 1900MHz areas where T-Mobile doesn't have native coverage (Wausau, WI and Appleton, WI are two examples I can think of offhand)
Of course, you won't get LTE coverage, but you will get HSPA+ 4G / HSPA 3G and EDGE / GPRS on T-Mobile USA and Wind Mobile in Canada.
I'd like to try this.
Has anyone had verified success at this? I'd like to try if possible.
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Late thread revival... meant to respond to this one months ago! Whoops!
Anyway --- YES! This WILL indeed work with T-Mobile if you get the proper unlock code!
This has 4 different GSM frequency bands and 4 different UMTS frequency bands.
This means that you will get T-Mobile GPRS / EDGE coverage everywhere, T-Mobile 4G coverage in areas that are rolling over to 1900MHz as well as 3G roaming on AT&T in 850 and 1900MHz areas where T-Mobile doesn't have native coverage (Wausau, WI and Appleton, WI are two examples I can think of offhand)
Of course, you won't get LTE coverage, but you will get HSPA+ 4G / HSPA 3G and EDGE / GPRS on T-Mobile USA and Wind Mobile in Canada.
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N7OKN said:
Has anyone had verified success at this? I'd like to try if possible.
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Not possible as of now.Neither anyone working on it that I know.
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I recently posted this in another thread, however I am desperate to buy a handset so I will post ot here too.
I am now again looking at buying the Droid DNA due to being screwed around by previous seller on eBay! I wanted to ask this: Everywhere seems to state that the Droid DNA is network unlocked. Is this true? If it is then why are people sometimes stating on eBay that only GSM will work and no DATA outside of the US! (I live in Australia and this is obviously important to me)
I am seriously getting so confused because of mixed seller listings. Some people say it is factory unlocked and some people say it is locked to Verizon. What is the deal? Also if the phone has a bad ESN or they fail to make a payment later on down the track and it does become bad, does this mean it will stop working in Australia or is it solely based around US and Verizon in general?
About the seller on eBay, I have now been refunded my money for my recent transaction. The seller did not mention that the device didn't come with it's box, instructions, charger etc. He also has no intention of mentioning it because he has relisted it without even indicating it. He is just trying to get an international buyer to deal with it is my guess. It was just a handset and a case. Very misleading, I am lucky that I confirmed with him just before he was selling it. It was one of those buy it nows that need to be paid upfront.
Thanks guys!
It is factory unlocked. You can pop a SIM in and it'll work, assuming your carrier uses one of the band's the DNA supports. Mms is apparently an issue for some though.
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Bad ESN won't affect you 1 bit on GSM network in Australia.
There are always some noobs who sell products on eBay without knowing what their product can actually do. Like those who mention it being Verizon locked. Cdma and LTE is Verizon only. HSDPA is unlocked.
From my Note 2, right in your face....
Thank god! Now I can just buy whichever one is the best price, rather than it telling me it is Unlocked and such. I am so damn happy now. I was worried that DATA wouldn't work! I am best to find one with a bad ESN and from someone who thinks it is Network locked then
PS Does it matter if the phone has never been activated from their side?
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PS Does it matter if the phone has never been activated from their side?
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Hi, Can someone answer this query. I am looking to buy from one of the auctions on ebay US which says the phone is "verizon locked" and has been activated on verizon. I will be using this in India. So I need to be confirmed that all Droid DNAs are factory unlocked.
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Hi, Can someone answer this query. I am looking to buy from one of the auctions on ebay US which says the phone is "verizon locked" and has been activated on verizon. I will be using this in India. So I need to be confirmed that all Droid DNAs are factory unlocked.
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All Droid DNA are carrier unlocked. As long as your network is supported then you are good to go.
2G Network CDMA 800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700
uppon2 said:
All Droid DNA are carrier unlocked. As long as your network is supported then you are good to go.
2G Network CDMA 800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700
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Thanks, but based on responses above it looks like outside Verizon, 4G and CDMA bands are network locked and won't work. Is it correct understanding? Or if my carrier just supports those frequencies it will work?
In other words is it fully factory unlocked for all bands?
buBleZ said:
Thanks, but based on responses above it looks like outside Verizon, 4G and CDMA bands are network locked and won't work. Is it correct understanding? Or if my carrier just supports those frequencies it will work?
In other words is it fully factory unlocked for all bands?
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You might have to pm funky and ask him. If your 4G is the same frequency as what is listed then I don't see how they could block it outside of the US
I just found out that even with a blacklisted ESN the phone will still work with any activated SIM. lTE phones uses the IMEI and VZW can't block those. there is another thread in this sub forum that talks more about this
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Does anyone know if the HTC One max verizon version works with the straight talk LTE sims?
Reddog80p said:
Does anyone know if the HTC One max verizon version works with the straight talk LTE sims?
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I'd say check and see what frequency they operate at then compare it with the max. As long as your sim card slot is unlocked it should I would think.
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Very much doubt it,unless you get a verizon straight talk sim
I would like to do this with my Sprint Max....
hooover said:
I would like to do this with my Sprint Max....
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I have a Sprint One Max that I sim unlocked and use a straight talk at&t sim , mms works with go sms , or evolve , just have to manually set APN settings I get a better signal than I did with my htc sensation with a straight talk t-mobile sim , no LTE but HSPA , I know the Max is compatible with at&t or t-mobile straight talk sims and pretty much covers all bands for just about everyone but I would still double check with the provider you want to use just to make sure
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I have a Sprint One Max that I sim unlocked and use a straight talk at&t sim , mms works with go sms , or evolve , just have to manually set APN settings I get a better signal than I did with my htc sensation with a straight talk t-mobile sim , no LTE but HSPA , I know the Max is compatible with at&t or t-mobile straight talk sims and pretty much covers all bands for just about everyone but I would still double check with the provider you want to use just to make sure
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So LTE isn't an option? Are you using a 4.2.2 ROM, as I am...is it necessary for me to revert back to 4.3? Sorry for the 21 q's....
I stand corrected,3g,4g obviously but I dont think it has att or tmobile lte frequencies...if you want those straight talk offers a verizon sim now i think. Good luck
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So LTE isn't an option? Are you using a 4.2.2 ROM, as I am...is it necessary for me to revert back to 4.3? Sorry for the 21 q's....
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So LTE isn't an option? Are you using a 4.2.2 ROM, as I am...is it necessary for me to revert back to 4.3? Sorry for the 21 q's....
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no,not yet at least, i think it has to do with straight talk and not the phone cause I'm sure it covers the bands and I have been on 4.3 and currently on 4.4 ( was on viper rom now on nusense) and have tried everything to get lte going but my hspa speeds are still pretty good though so no complaints here , but again I have a sprint Max with a straight talk at&t sim so not sure if it would be the same for yours or not but I would think so
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It is hardware related..not happening...for tmobile they use same frequency but not same [email protected] / 2100
Verizon Max
LTE 750 / 1700
WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
CDMA 850 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Verizon modes shown (Sprint model supports LTE 850/1900/2500
Developer Brighstar Max
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS:
900, 1900, 2100 MHz
FDD LTE:
800 (band 18), 900 (band 8), 1800 (band 3), 2600 (band 7) MHz
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no,not yet at least, i think it has to do with straight talk and not the phone cause I'm sure it covers the bands and I have been on 4.3 and currently on 4.4 ( was on viper rom now on nusense) and have tried everything to get lte going but my hspa speeds are still pretty good though so no complaints here , but again I have a sprint Max with a straight talk at&t sim so not sure if it would be the same for yours or not but I would think so
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hello..
I have the HTC DROID DNA by Verizon. Bought it from US but i live in GREECE now.
Is there a way to use 4G on my carrier here? (VODAFONE/COSMOTE/WIND. i have SIM from all the carriers). i only get HSDPA from GLOBAL network type. If i select LTE i dont get signal.
Im s-off and rooted. Rom:CM 12.1, lollipop 5.1.1
I dont mind if i should flash another ROM. i just want to use the 4G/LTE that DNA supports.
Unlocking more bands?
Hello guys.. as i mentioned above my problem is that i cant get 4G on my Droid DNA on a non-Verizon SIM card.
i found that the day supports the LTE band 13(700) - Verizon only for 4G. Is there a way to unlock mroe bands on this phone; (like FDD-->900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz?
thanks in advance!
kleopas14 said:
Hello guys.. as i mentioned above my problem is that i cant get 4G on my Droid DNA on a non-Verizon SIM card.
i found that the day supports the LTE band 13(700) - Verizon only for 4G. Is there a way to unlock mroe bands on this phone; (like FDD-->900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz?
thanks in advance!
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Development here is slowed now. But generally I think the band's have to do with hardware so unless your 4g band is specified in the phone specs then no way to add a band.
thanks!
xanda143 said:
Development here is slowed now. But generally I think the band's have to do with hardware so unless your 4g band is specified in the phone specs then no way to add a band.
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thanks!! i think you are right! i didnt find a way to do this!