I am looking to get one of these for my trip to Brazil, and later on, Germany, but I am confused about the differences between the US GSM version and Global GSM version.
Both seem to have identical radios however, it's stated that the Global GSM version is only 2G with T-Mobile, which is a complete deal breaker.:
Both versions have the same radios:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 1700 (AWS), 1900 MHz)
Is there any way to flash the radio on the Global version so it's fully compatible with T-Mobile?
Master Thief-117 said:
I am looking to get one of these for my trip to Brazil, and later on, Germany, but I am confused about the differences between the US GSM version and Global GSM version.
Both seem to have identical radios however, it's stated that the Global GSM version is only 2G with T-Mobile, which is a complete deal breaker.:
Both versions have the same radios:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 1700 (AWS), 1900 MHz)
Is there any way to flash the radio on the Global version so it's fully compatible with T-Mobile?
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Both versions don't have the same radios
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - both versions
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - for Americas
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Just a little bit of info.
2G:
All versions: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G:
S5830: HSDPA 900 / 2100
S5830L: HSDPA 850 / 1900
S5830B: HSDPA 850 / 2100
Thanks to davebyone for the help gathering the info.
Nice!! =D great information.
and what about S5830EUBLK?
Code:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-S5830EUBLK-Galaxy-Ace-Android-Unlocked-/330561061347?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item4cf6f981e3
thanks in advance
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and what about S5830EUBLK?
thanks in advance
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That's a S5830.
GT-S5830 Qualcomm HSDPA
Noob help, very please, and sorry for the stupid question. I bought GT-S5830 in Australia, factory unlocked. Want to use it in the U.S. with AT&T SIM 3G. All I get now is EDGE.
Does the info below mean I need a different CHIP/Phone to get S5830L or is there a setting I can change somewhere under a *#*# code to get this so I can use 3G (since I THINK AT&T requires S5830L: HSDPA 850 / 1900 to get 3G)?
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[INFO] GT-S5830, GT-S5830L and GT-S5830B frequency bands
Just a little bit of info.
2G:
All versions: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G:
S5830: HSDPA 900 / 2100
S5830L: HSDPA 850 / 1900
S5830B: HSDPA 850 / 2100
You cannot change the radios on your phone, so if you're sure you have the HSDPA 900 / 2100 version there really isn't anything you can do to get AT&T HSDPA 850 / 1900.
Hi guys,
Im thinking about getting this device. Does anyone know if it comes network free or just on verizon?
Thanks
It is network free. Just make sure the network you're planning to use is supported by the bands available for the phone:
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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yes
Radios---- AT&T: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900), WCDMA ( 850 / 1900 / 2100), LTE (700 / 850 / AWS / 1900)
------------ Sprint: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900), WCDMA (700 / AWS), CDMA (800 / 1900), LTE (1900)
Radios---- T-Mo GSM: (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900), WCDMA: (850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100), LTE: (Band 4 / Band 17)
Internal storage AT&T: 32/64GB; Sprint/T-Mo: 32GB
what are they
internally all of the GSM models, except for the Dual Sim Chinese models are the same
The sprint model, due to CDMA and LTE radios on board are different, the partition layout isn't the same as the others
mike1986 lays out the differences in a chart http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223236
Come on dude there has to be a million threads on this one topic, please search before posting as per the rules
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Hi, anyone can help me please, wich radio or modem has the aws or 1700/2100 band frequency please, Telcel LTE only works with those bands, thanks i really need it, now i have the 4a.17.3250 this radio support aws or 1700/2100 bands?
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Hi, anyone can help me please, wich radio or modem has the aws or 1700/2100 band frequency please, Telcel LTE only works with those bands, thanks i really need it, now i have the 4a.17.3250 this radio support aws or 1700/2100 bands?
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A radio doesn't add bands to your device automatically
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As we all know, every device has 2 variants based on regions. The Xperia Z2 has it as well.
- the D6503 I believe is the Rest of the world
- the D6543 I believe is the NA version
- D6502 could be the Non-LTE
So as I was researching about specs I found this in GSMArena website.
2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - D6502, D6503, D6543
3G Network
HSDPA 850/ 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - D6502, D6503, D6543
4G Network
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 - D6503
LTE 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - D6543
I live in Asia and fly to Canada every year and I find it a hassle bringing 2 phones. The frequency bands of Z2 intrigue me.
My asian network uses 1900/2100 FOR 3G and LTE 850/1800/2100
My Canadian network (Wind) uses 1700/2100 , they have no LTE network yet
So does this mean both D6503 AND D6543 versions are compatible either networks? It sucks using 2 phones when 1 is not working with the network. (I use the S4 to take pictures. Nexus 5 camera is not so good in my opinion)
It looks like they are compatible.
You find the specs in the whitepaper
D6503 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)
D6502 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
D6543 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
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It seems weird to me that the 6543 would be missing some LTE bands and yet add none. I wonder why/how that would be. Do they actually have a different modem chip with fewer radios in it? It seems like that would be more work than just supporting the same bands on both even if some went unused on the 6543. If there's not a huge price difference it seems like you'd definitely want the 6503 just for the increased band support.
Hmm interesting. D6503 is 99% similar to D6543 except it has more frequency bands. Would definitely get the first one. I wonder why Samsung doesnt make phones with multi-bands, especially for "international i9505" version.
Thanks for the replies! Ive hit thanks! Hopefully my seller knows what version he has.
Im from Canada...I would just switch to rogers or bell when your here..then you only need to bring one device since mhz is the same as in asia I believe (im in manila right now ...and loving it...with a rogers device and have no issues on smart...LTE included..slow as hell but working lol).
Besides..wind sucks anyways lol!
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And Im back to Canada once again, sorry to necro the thread. I just called Wind, and they confirmed my phone Xperia Z2 (model D6503) works with their network. So now, i just have to unlock my phone, just $20.
Hi, does anyone know how I can find out and check that bands and their associated frequency MHz supports unlocked htc one m8 US AT & T phone?
Depending on the ROM, you can enter *#*#SERVICE#*#* (*#*#7378423#*#*) into the dialer to see the bands supported. But this requires Servicemenu.apk installed, and I just tried it on my M8 (running SROM) and it doesn't work for me.
There are also several apps which can tell you the bands supported by the device (LTE Discover, Signalcheck) but I can't vouch for any one in particular.
What exactly are you trying to determine?
AT&T uses 3G Bands 2 and 5 (850 and 1900 MHZ) and LTE bands 2, 4, 5, and 17. Based on device specs from here, the AT&T version M8 also supports (in addition to the bands used by AT&T) 3G Band 1 (2100 MHz) and LTE Band 7.
RP73
Hi RP73 thank!
Because of problem to connect may hTC M8 in Croatia EU area out of city on the the G3 900MHz band I would like to check which band really support my device. Other wise some check applications see my device as US brand AT$T other as Europe GSM device? hTC was bought as factory unlocked!
NERAL
2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EMEA, Asia
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - AT&T
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - T-Mobile
4G Network
LTE 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2600 - EMEA
LTE 700 / 1700 / 2100 - T-Mobile
LTE 700 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - Asia
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - AT&T
Regards