can AT&T Tilt 8925 be used in Australia - Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General

Hi,
I am newby to this forum. i am thinking of purchasing it and use it with THREE network in Australia. Will it work? can anyone confirm? Thanks

banknab said:
Hi,
I am newby to this forum. i am thinking of purchasing it and use it with THREE network in Australia. Will it work? can anyone confirm? Thanks
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If THREE network supports GSM and if your Tilt is unlocked, then yes!

3 Networks in Australia offers the TyTN II and possibly others.
There are minor differences between the TyTN II and the AT&T Tilt. The most notable being the missing front camera on the Tilt and possibly the keyboard layout.
As suggested earlier, if your phone is SIM unlocked and you have the proper connection settings for data, it shouldn't be a problem.
If you need data connection settings, search for 'Connection Settings' cab or download it from one of the repositories listed in the sticky in my sig.
Hope this helps!

Last I checked, 3 Networks in Australia offers the TyTN II.
There are minor differences between the TyTN II and the AT&T Tilt. The most notable being the missing front camera on the Tilt and possibly the keyboard layout.
As suggested earlier, if your phone is SIM unlocked and you have the proper connection settings for data, it shouldn't be a problem.
If you need data connection settings, search for 'Connection Settings' cab or download it from one of the repositories listed in the sticky in my sig.
Hope this helps!

I am using a Tilt on 3 Australia, no problems. Of course no video call cos it doesn't have the front camera, but for data etc it works great. PM if you have more questions.

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European Blue Angel GSM Frequencies Unusable After Upgrade

I have been in poland for 10 days and had wanted to use my phone internationally but as soon as I left USA to Europe. I had no service. I was under the assumption that the BA was a Tri-band phone. Is there anyone that has had the same problem using Xplodes new rom and trying to use this phone in europe.? I have the SX66 version and My wife has the i-mate version of the BA. Both have the same problem. I also tried to download several phone band changing cabs somewhere on the forums and they just redered my phone useless and I had to hard reset. I also saw on the forums that someone had written that the change of the GSM frequency was automatic but it does not work as the local carrier would be "ERA-GSM" and i have "No Service". This has ticked me off my whole vacation. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thank You
Rich.
PS. I hope people can use this thread to perhaps put any patches or files that may allow our BA's to work in europe. That would be cool as this is my first thread.
Strange...I'm in France and have no problem wiz the dial wiz Orange
thats a very weird problem.
have you done a soft-reset, and then, enabled the phone in the connectivity manager?
i am in europe too, my BA come imported from USA and it is working nicely here.
Or the most probably stuff is:
You forgot to activate the roaming service with your operator, and since you have no roaming service active, you are unable to use your phone outside USA with your USA card, because no network allow it to be registered.
SandStorm said:
thats a very weird problem.
have you done a soft-reset, and then, enabled the phone in the connectivity manager?
i am in europe too, my BA come imported from USA and it is working nicely here.
Or the most probably stuff is:
You forgot to activate the roaming service with your operator, and since you have no roaming service active, you are unable to use your phone outside USA with your USA card, because no network allow it to be registered.
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I am back from vacation. I love poland and hope to retire from there. Anyway yes it is true about no roaming service which i do not have. And i thought about that but i tried using a polish sim card also and nothing. Is there a way to change frequencies anyway?
This device is quad-band, it is mandatory for it to work in the entire world...
Takiyon said:
I am back from vacation. I love poland and hope to retire from there. Anyway yes it is true about no roaming service which i do not have. And i thought about that but i tried using a polish sim card also and nothing. Is there a way to change frequencies anyway?
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Nice to hear from a foreigner, that you like Poland
About SIM card: you might still have simlock in your BA. I don't think band change is an issue. This must be something more basic. Have you tried to make list of available networks (without logging in) - there should be 3 of them all over Poland (BTW:where have you been in Poland?): Era GSM, Plus GSM and Orange (on older list of operators int might be Idea), and in very rare cases Play Mobile (for sure in case of this one you could see only number, no name, just 260-06).
2nd idea I have is that after switch to WM5 you forgot about soft reset after first boot and GSM module was not yet up.
my blue angel works in europe, both on 900 and 1800Mhz, and of course there was no problem with 1900Mhz...the issue, i think, which was said over, is that you didn't have roaming enabled...
jakubd said:
Nice to hear from a foreigner, that you like Poland
About SIM card: you might still have simlock in your BA. I don't think band change is an issue. This must be something more basic. Have you tried to make list of available networks (without logging in) - there should be 3 of them all over Poland (BTW:where have you been in Poland?): Era GSM, Plus GSM and Orange (on older list of operators int might be Idea), and in very rare cases Play Mobile (for sure in case of this one you could see only number, no name, just 260-06).
2nd idea I have is that after switch to WM5 you forgot about soft reset after first boot and GSM module was not yet up.
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I think you are right jakubd. It may be a sim card issue. But the phone does not say it. Maybe things have changed such because I know I used to use Era GSM Sim cards but it was a new card i bought. If it is a simlock problem how can I use that card in my BA? I am sure I was able to use my mom's T-Mobile card I don't remember but I will check it out and get back. Also My family lives in Bielany, Warszawa. I have been to Zakopane I love it. Next time I go me and my family will go to the seaside.
SandStorm said:
This device is quad-band, it is mandatory for it to work in the entire world...
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Since when???? Get your facts straight.
The device is NOT quad band - but it should work in Europe no problems. It could just be a roaming problem like people say. Can you call your provider and ask or are they out of reach?
BTW: You can find out how to unlock the BA in the wiki for free.
Biohead said:
Since when???? Get your facts straight.
The device is NOT quad band - but it should work in Europe no problems. It could just be a roaming problem like people say. Can you call your provider and ask or are they out of reach?
BTW: You can find out how to unlock the BA in the wiki for free.
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Actually the device is quad band - 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900. You can check the spec page for the individual unit.
Here is the link for the PDA2k : http://www.clubimate.com/t-DETAILS_PDA2K.aspx
Here is the link for the SX66 : http://www.mobiledia.com/phones/siemens/sx66.html
Back when I had wm2003 on it, I had built cab that allowed me to change the band setting on the 1.13.00 radio rom.
As for not being able to use it abroad, I had the same issue when I went to aruba. Didn't call to get international roaming enabled and the unit refused to see any cell network. Now that I have it enabled, my SX66 works just about everywhere I go.
-Chris

No-one one here experienced the 3G bug then?

This is a problem where you have an apparently good 3G signal BUT you cannot make or receive calls or texts and you can't establish a data connection. There is no obvious sign that you are in this state until you try to call, text or access data.
The "solution" from T-Mobile in the UK is to force the phone "band" setting from Auto to GSM, then it works. But of course its not a solution as you lose 3G.
If you are at work with a 3 icon on your phone, just try calling it from your desk and see if you get straight to voicemail or not.
After discussions with T-Mobile they are sending me a replacement handset but if the postings in Modaco are anything to go by then I am not alone in this.
What is not clear is whether this is restricted to:
1. The T-Mobile UK network
2. The T-Mobile UK Vario III firmware
3. A combination of the above
4. A general design fault with some Kaiser's
This is being discussed in the Modaco forums but I couldn't find any mention here.
I make dozens of calls, and send around 50+ SMS a day.
No problems in the last month.
I am an Australian Kaiser owner running on the Three network.
ROM: 1.81.861.0 WWE
Hi there,
I have the same issue on T-Mobile in Germany.
What I have not been able to figure out is if the phone works again after a while or if one needs to reset (as I always do).
Regards,
Martin
I have tried soft resets and even a hard reset and it appears to be random whether it starts working again. This seems to be same experience as the Modaco users.
thinksmart said:
Hi there,
I have the same issue on T-Mobile in Germany.
What I have not been able to figure out is if the phone works again after a while or if one needs to reset (as I always do).
Regards,
Martin
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mbriody said:
This is a problem where you have an apparently good 3G signal BUT you cannot make or receive calls or texts and you can't establish a data connection. There is no obvious sign that you are in this state until you try to call, text or access data.
What is not clear is whether this is restricted to:
1. The T-Mobile UK network
2. The T-Mobile UK Vario III firmware
3. A combination of the above
4. A general design fault with some Kaiser's
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Well, I worked for T-Mobile UK recently and had the very same issue on my Vario II, even whilst at work where there was a large mast and the 3G coverage was the strongest in the country.
on further investigation, everyone else in the area had the same issue. sometimes it would work ok, a lot of the time i had to manually set to 2G just to be able to use the phone functions.
in T-Mob we could check the strength of various 2 & 3G signals by postcode, and the signal in the area was very strong, with no outstanding work issues or problems (according to our system)
was never able to figure out why this was happening, and nobody was able to answer the questions.
so -
seems to be T-Mob UK (perhaps just in various areas at various times), and is not limited to your Kaiser / Vario, so at least you can relax cos it's not a faulty phone
Thanks for the very useful post. Unfortunately that doesn't give us a solution. If this cannot be fixed then T-Mobile is useless for me.
Dr J said:
was never able to figure out why this was happening, and nobody was able to answer the questions.
so -
seems to be T-Mob UK (perhaps just in various areas at various times), and is not limited to your Kaiser / Vario, so at least you can relax cos it's not a faulty phone
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i've been experiencing the same - no data access when using 3g (whilst showing 2 bars) but connecting fine using gsm.
can anyone point me in the direction of a replacement comm manager with the same icons as the default kaiser but with a 3g switch in the vacant slot ?
i've been looking at a few replacement comm managers but can't seem to find what i'm looking for ...
This is NOT a problem with your Kaiser, replacing your phone will not make a difference. It is problem with your provider's tower hard/software. Strange that T-Mobile has not told you this when you contacted them about it.
T-Mobile in the Netherlands does not have this problem, but the KPN network does. KPN is however in the process of replacing the faulty hardware (or maybe they are already done now, even) and suddenly the problem disappears
Found the solution!!
Hello,
I had the same problem untill one day I inserted my sim card in another phone (a very old nokia - as basic as it gets).
For some reason that I don't know, when I put the sim card back in the TyTN II it was working and keeps on working.
This has happened over a month ago, and I now don't hv a problem.
Try to do the same, see if it works for You
Regards
XTP
Nope, I already tried the SIM in another phone (an SE W880i) and it was okay. I put it back in the Vario III and it still didn't work.
I also tried soft and hard resets.
xtp73 said:
Hello,
I had the same problem untill one day I inserted my sim card in another phone (a very old nokia - as basic as it gets).
For some reason that I don't know, when I put the sim card back in the TyTN II it was working and keeps on working.
This has happened over a month ago, and I now don't hv a problem.
Try to do the same, see if it works for You
Regards
XTP
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i can confirm that this didn't work for me either. :-(
worth a try though ...
I had this with a Hermes on Orange UK a year ago. They admitted that the local cell was faulty and was being fixed and asked me to go to GSM for a week. After a week I switched back and it was fine.
Am now using a Kaiser (O Tytn2) in same location and its fine.
well i know ive been having problems sending mms whenever im on the 3g network, but as soon as i switch to gsm then the mms sends fine!
Chainfire said:
This is NOT a problem with your Kaiser, replacing your phone will not make a difference. It is problem with your provider's tower hard/software. Strange that T-Mobile has not told you this when you contacted them about it.
T-Mobile in the Netherlands does not have this problem, but the KPN network does. KPN is however in the process of replacing the faulty hardware (or maybe they are already done now, even) and suddenly the problem disappears
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This is correct, the problem is indeed not your Tytn II. I've called with a dutch provider (Telfort) which makes use of the KPN network. And it is technically not possible. So we must wait till the provider makes sure this is possible.
I also was surprised that they never told me this in advance. Actually they didn't knew it was an problem till I called them.
Er, exactly what "is not possible"?
3G to 2G switching works fine on my other phone (an HSDPA-enabled Nokia 6120 Classic, on the same network).
So how can this not be handset related? I can see how it could be a combination of the phone and the network but if other handsets can cope then it must be related to the handset in some way.
Incidentally I am now using my replacement Vario III and so far so good but its early days yet.
mlh01 said:
This is correct, the problem is indeed not your Tytn II. I've called with a dutch provider (Telfort) which makes use of the KPN network. And it is technically not possible. So we must wait till the provider makes sure this is possible.
I also was surprised that they never told me this in advance. Actually they didn't knew it was an problem till I called them.
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which ROM versions are experiencing this problem?
I get this in the UK on a Tuesday at around 16:00 and then all is ok after 17:00. If I turn off HSDPA then this does not happen at all.
My view is the T-Mobile network. Being as I know when it happens its not a problem but I think they have time slots for software upgrades etc to the HSDPA side of things and this is when your phone goes into a GSM lockout.
If I keep the phone on 2g then it never happens .
This also happened on my N95 on the same day at the same time also , so i would guess its a network thing
I had this occur again this morning, on the new handset. I tried to call home with a full set of bars and the phone in 3G - the call wouldn't go through.
Switched to 2G, call goes through.
The problem is that when you are in this mode there is no way to tell, without trying to make a call. Your phone is effectively useless as no-one can call or text you and you can't call out. You are blissfully unaware.
This is not an acceptable situation.
wardy said:
I get this in the UK on a Tuesday at around 16:00 and then all is ok after 17:00. If I turn off HSDPA then this does not happen at all.
My view is the T-Mobile network. Being as I know when it happens its not a problem but I think they have time slots for software upgrades etc to the HSDPA side of things and this is when your phone goes into a GSM lockout.
If I keep the phone on 2g then it never happens .
This also happened on my N95 on the same day at the same time also , so i would guess its a network thing
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I have suddenly started to experience this problem on T-Mobile UK, starting last night. It finds a 3G network, but I cannot receive or send calls or SMS. If the network drops to 2G, I can generally receive texts, but it's only if I lower my band to GSM only that I can make or receive calls, or use data.
T-Mobile are generally crappy in my area anyway, my phone is forever flipping between 2 and 3G. Can anyone confirm what 3's coverage is like in south london (stockwell area if possible) and what sort of data/call packages you can get sim-only, as I fear that they may not work out as cheap as T-mobile's.
incidentally, I don't think it's an MDA vario problem as I'm running the TyTn II.

reception problem with Rogers

Hi,
I'm on Rogers (in Toronto), and just recently imported an AT&T tilt. I unlocked it myself (using the guide in these forums), and immediately installed a non-default ROM and Radio (before use). I'm getting only 1 to 2 bars of reception, if any, in many places where my friends on Rogers have 4 or 5 bars. The tilt sometimes gets 5 bars for about 1 second then it goes back down to 2. I'm starting to think my Kaiser is broken. Here is what I have tried:
- Switching sim cards with friends to see if it is my sim card - I get the same problems with other sim cards
- I've tried many radios including 1.27.12.11, 1.27.12.17, 1.27.12.32, 1.27.14.09 (i think), and one of the newer 6.1 radios (all with compatible roms)
- changing all of the connection settings i could find in the Kaiser
Ok, so, I was wondering if anyone has had a similar problem and if my Kaiser is broken or not. If it is broken then what can I do about it? I ordered it off of ebay, is there a warranty, or if there is no warranty, does HTC offer paid repair?
Thanks guys=)
EDIT: I also tried the 'rogers' firmware/radio posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=364789. And also I downloaded a file that had 'rogers connection settings' on it, but I cant seem to find the link to the post.
infinitisp said:
Hi,
I'm on Rogers (in Toronto), and just recently imported an AT&T tilt. I unlocked it myself (using the guide in these forums), and immediately installed a non-default ROM and Radio (before use). I'm getting only 1 to 2 bars of reception, if any, in many places where my friends on Rogers have 4 or 5 bars. The tilt sometimes gets 5 bars for about 1 second then it goes back down to 2. I'm starting to think my Kaiser is broken. Here is what I have tried:
- Switching sim cards with friends to see if it is my sim card - I get the same problems with other sim cards
- I've tried many radios including 1.27.12.11, 1.27.12.17, 1.27.12.32, 1.27.14.09 (i think), and one of the newer 6.1 radios (all with compatible roms)
- changing all of the connection settings i could find in the Kaiser
Ok, so, I was wondering if anyone has had a similar problem and if my Kaiser is broken or not. If it is broken then what can I do about it? I ordered it off of ebay, is there a warranty, or if there is no warranty, does HTC offer paid repair?
Thanks guys=)
EDIT: I also tried the 'rogers' firmware/radio posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=364789. And also I downloaded a file that had 'rogers connection settings' on it, but I cant seem to find the link to the post.
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Try going into:
Start > Settings > Phone, select the band tab and under "select your GSM/UMTS band" select "GSM (1900+850)+UMTS(1900+850)"
Leave network type as auto.
Try this, it MAY help, may not
I get constant full reception when i'm downtown at least.. depending on your location.
However, even though you may not get a full 4 bars doesn't mean its not good. The kaiser is great even with 2 bars of reception.

Softbank settings on HTC TYNT II

I know this has been answered in several treads, but I can not make it to work.
I am trying to configure flat rate internet setting on my htc phone, but it seems i can not get password to populate.
I have an original HTC unlocked phone. Can somebody please provide step by step instructions with required files on how to perform the required steps to start using flat rate plan from softbank.
Thanks.
oablokhin said:
I know this has been answered in several treads, but I can not make it to work.
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Google search for it on XDA. The threads there made it work for my Kaiser, but since I was on Softbank rental sim (which doesn't offer flat-rate data), the password populated and worked, but I still get billed by 128byte chunks.
I actually am on Softbank with an unlocked kaiser (just have a SIM contract). There were some instructions (in japanese) to get the open.softbank.ne.jp to work. I was testing it out cautiously for the first month and it seems to work fine. However, from yesterday I can't even make phone calls or get a data connection. When i try to make a call it tells me to call customer service, when i try to make a data connection, it tells me the answering modem has been disconnected.
I plan on calling Softbank tonight to see what's up. If it's just a technical glitch, i'll post what i did to make everything work. If they locked me for using open.softbank.ne.jp...oh well...i guess i'll try docomo!
I followed the instructions for setting up the open softbank connection, am using an HTC branded kaiser from Hong Kong so no lock, and as of 15 mins ago my data still working sweet.
Just download the prepared softbank package from the other thread, there is a readme, pretty straight forward but I can say it is working.
Another possibility is from tomorrow emobile will have kaisers here on data plans for half the cost of softbank. I would love to get an emobile sim and setup a connecdtion with them. But you know how it is here. The moment I asked the know nothing guy standing next to the phones about getting just a sim contract things get oh so complicated... sigh...
RayB said:
Another possibility is from tomorrow emobile will have kaisers here on data plans for half the cost of softbank. I would love to get an emobile sim and setup a connecdtion with them. But you know how it is here. The moment I asked the know nothing guy standing next to the phones about getting just a sim contract things get oh so complicated... sigh...
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Will the Kaiser work on emobile since they're using W-CDMA 1700MHz? If it does, without a new radio firmware, then there's hope of using the Kaiser on T-Mobile USA's 3G AWS W-CDMA 1700.
I tried installing the emobile Sim card in my unlocked kaiser (friend had a demo emonster) and it doesn't work (probably due to the 1700Mhz). I'm a newbie, so can you tell me if the the radio can be set through a firmware upgrade or is it a hardware issue?
eMonster ROM needed
Hi i have the emonster. But i am having some trouble with the ROM. Anyone know where to get the factory ROM for emobile emonster S11HT KAIS140 SPL-3.06.0000 CPLD-8 RUUNBH?
TyTN II on Softbank
Could anyone help me reset the setting to enable this phone to work properly on Softbank. I am not sure what priceplan I'm on so whatever settings you can give would be great...
I have tried talking with Japanese staff but my Japanese is not good and their English is even worse.
It is so difficult to get a straight answer. I know this phone works here as I did nave it working a couple of years ago, but due to some changes in Softbank, it doesn't seem to work now..... Could someone please help me with a set of settings.
I am using Windows mobile 6
Thank you very much in advance...
Matt:crying::crying::crying::crying:

Problem Text Messaging outside of my home!

Hello guys, i'm about to pull my hair out from frustration! I have an unlocked Tilt, on T-Mobile running on the HTC windows 6.1 Rom and for some reason i cannot send or receive text messages if i leave a good distance from my house!
Once i'm near my house by a block or so i'll receive and send text messages no problem, but there are patches around my town where i can't send or receive it. I tried switching my Sim card to an older phone and texting where i couldn't text on my Tilt, and the texts went through no problem, i just need to know if it's my phone or the carrier's fault. I plan on testing my Tilt and Wing in the same area's to see if that can shed some light, but i need help!
True2TheGame said:
Hello guys, i'm about to pull my hair out from frustration! I have an unlocked Tilt, on T-Mobile running on the HTC windows 6.1 Rom and for some reason i cannot send or receive text messages if i leave a good distance from my house!
Once i'm near my house by a block or so i'll receive and send text messages no problem, but there are patches around my town where i can't send or receive it. I tried switching my Sim card to an older phone and texting where i couldn't text on my Tilt, and the texts went through no problem, i just need to know if it's my phone or the carrier's fault. I plan on testing my Tilt and Wing in the same area's to see if that can shed some light, but i need help!
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What's the reception like? You might try flashing a new radio, might give you better reception in some patches. What wm6.1 rom/radio are you using?
Currently my Rom Version is 3.03.405.0 WWE
Radio Version 1.64.06.04
I've tried countless rom's at first i thought it was because of windows 6.1 so i tried the HTC Windows 6.0 rom which didn't work either.
If you think i could use a better rom would you please let me know, i'm willing to do anything to fix this problem!
Thanks
i think it has nothing to do with a better rom...its just if the radio is fitting for the location u are at
True2TheGame said:
Currently my Rom Version is 3.03.405.0 WWE
Radio Version 1.64.06.04
I've tried countless rom's at first i thought it was because of windows 6.1 so i tried the HTC Windows 6.0 rom which didn't work either.
If you think i could use a better rom would you please let me know, i'm willing to do anything to fix this problem!
Thanks
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I have several wm6.1 radios in the link in my signature. try them and see what you get. i am using the niki 1.58.16.27 radio. i like it the best, but it really depends on your location
thank you for your reply's i will try different radio's and see which one works best for me, thanks once again.
True2TheGame said:
thank you for your reply's i will try different radio's and see which one works best for me, thanks once again.
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no problem man, that's what we're all here for.
One quick question about Radio's, are they just for signal strength? because i can make and receive calls just fine in areas, but no matter how strong my signal is i still can't send/receive text messages.
True2TheGame said:
One quick question about Radio's, are they just for signal strength? because i can make and receive calls just fine in areas, but no matter how strong my signal is i still can't send/receive text messages.
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well i don't know for sure that changing the radio will make any difference but it might help. you're having that trouble just with the sms huh? and always only in those areas?
Yeah it seems touch and go, in some places it refuses to work, but in others, such as my home it works flawlessly. It even worked on the freeway on the way to Canada, and even in Canada on Roger's network. I tried calling T-Mobile and they thought it was weird how it works in some areas but not others.
True2TheGame said:
Yeah it seems touch and go, in some places it refuses to work, but in others, such as my home it works flawlessly. It even worked on the freeway on the way to Canada, and even in Canada on Roger's network. I tried calling T-Mobile and they thought it was weird how it works in some areas but not others.
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that does seem very odd. hopefully the radio change helps, otherwise you'll have to find someone wiser than me to help you, or just chalk it up to a network glitch. good luck
True2TheGame said:
thank you for your reply's i will try different radio's and see which one works best for me, thanks once again.
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Please make a follow-up post to let us know what your findings are. It's an interesting problem you're having, and your data could be very useful for this and other issues!
So far tried a number of different radios and still haven't fixed the problem, but i've singled out the problem as the Phone, as i tried texting in places where i couldn't with my Tilt, on 2 different phones, one being the Tmobile Wing and they went through with no problems.
I'm gonna try Dutty's 6.1 rom and see if that changes anything, i'm pretty much trying anything that works now.
True2TheGame said:
So far tried a number of different radios and still haven't fixed the problem, but i've singled out the problem as the Phone, as i tried texting in places where i couldn't with my Tilt, on 2 different phones, one being the Tmobile Wing and they went through with no problems.
I'm gonna try Dutty's 6.1 rom and see if that changes anything, i'm pretty much trying anything that works now.
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So just to be clear, when you use an unlocked Tilt on T-Mobile's network, you have difficulty receiving text messages. But when you put your SIM into a T-Mobile phone (Wing), text messages come through fine? If I understood your posts correctly, and my summarization is accurate, then it sound to me as if the Tilt is having problems accessing data services when its roaming off T-Mobile's network.
I would make a note of 3-5 specific areas where you have problems with SMS (ie 300 Block of N Maple Ave), and then call T-Mobile and ask them where their closest cell tower(s) is/are to those areas.
If my memory serves correct, T-Mobile uses GSM 1800/1900 in the US, but AT&T is still mostly 850/1900, and the Tilt may have issues receiving SMS messages while on a GSM 850 tower. You mentioned that the phone worked in Canada on the Rogers network, maybe they are on 1800/1900. Can someone from Canada confirm this last part??
These are just some thoughts of mine as I mindlessly watch TV, so who knows, I could be entirely wrong...
NotATreoFan said:
So just to be clear, when you use an unlocked Tilt on T-Mobile's network, you have difficulty receiving text messages. But when you put your SIM into a T-Mobile phone (Wing), text messages come through fine? If I understood your posts correctly, and my summarization is accurate, then it sound to me as if the Tilt is having problems accessing data services when its roaming off T-Mobile's network.
I would make a note of 3-5 specific areas where you have problems with SMS (ie 300 Block of N Maple Ave), and then call T-Mobile and ask them where their closest cell tower(s) is/are to those areas.
If my memory serves correct, T-Mobile uses GSM 1800/1900 in the US, but AT&T is still mostly 850/1900, and the Tilt may have issues receiving SMS messages while on a GSM 850 tower. You mentioned that the phone worked in Canada on the Rogers network, maybe they are on 1800/1900. Can someone from Canada confirm this last part??
These are just some thoughts of mine as I mindlessly watch TV, so who knows, I could be entirely wrong...
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Hmmm interesting, now if i informed T-Mobile of this problem is there any way to remedy it without having to go back on a Tmobile phone?
is your tilt set to text through gprs or gsm? that might make the difference..
True2TheGame said:
Hmmm interesting, now if i informed T-Mobile of this problem is there any way to remedy it without having to go back on a Tmobile phone?
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If it is an issue with GSM 850, then you may be stuck with running cooked ROMs based off of AT&T originals since their network still supports this frequency. To my knowledge there are no WM 6.1 ROMs with an AT&T base currently available.
It could also be a hardware issue... The section of flash memory on your device that stores the radio could have bad sectors (GSLEON3 would be someone who may be able to help you check this).
How did you come to get the Tilt? If you know someone with AT&T service, you can have them put their SIM in and then call AT&T Warranty and get the phone replaced under the 1 year warranty.
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Second thought... Have you tried to force the phone into 1800/1900 GSM through the Band Settings tab under Settings --> Personal --> Phone --> Band ?
Currently it's set as GSM, do you think i should change it to GPRS?
NotATreoFan said:
If it is an issue with GSM 850, then you may be stuck with running cooked ROMs based off of AT&T originals since their network still supports this frequency. To my knowledge there are no WM 6.1 ROMs with an AT&T base currently available.
It could also be a hardware issue... The section of flash memory on your device that stores the radio could have bad sectors (GSLEON3 would be someone who may be able to help you check this).
How did you come to get the Tilt? If you know someone with AT&T service, you can have them put their SIM in and then call AT&T Warranty and get the phone replaced under the 1 year warranty.
Second thought... Have you tried to force the phone into 1800/1900 GSM through the Band Settings tab under Settings --> Personal --> Phone --> Band ?
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Hmm i didn't even think to check their, i'm going to try it right now and report back.
EDIT- So should i be setting it at GSM(900+1800)+UMTS(2100) or GSM(1900+850)+UTMS(1900+850)?
WOW, Finally, thanks everyone for help but forcing the phone into the GSM 1800 band worked now i can finally fully enjoy my Tilt, Thanks once again!

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