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[Q] Original Milestone on T-Mobile 3G?

Can the original Milestone run on 3G using T-Mobile?

Speaking as someone who has the original European Milestone, I can tell you that NO, the 3G radio does not work on T-Mobile. I'm not certain if it's true or not, but my dealer told me that if I go into roaming on AT&T's towers, the 3G will work with them. I guess it depends one what frequency bands they use, the euro Milestone is on 900/2100MHz. Edge works great on the other hand....

If you want a nice keyboard Android with T-Mobile 3g, go for the new G2.
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LG P925 (or P920) with 4G or 3G for T-mobile USA network?

So, I'm using a P925 thrill AT&T branded which is UNLOCKED on T-mobile USA. But only getting 2G edge data speeds, and I'm being told no matter what I do, or what baseband I flash, I will never get anything other than edge on this device. My question is, is there a comparable device that DOES offer 3g/4g T-mobile USA compatibility?
I'm trying to migrate from unlocked iPhone's (again, using on T-mobile USA) to Android - simply because I'm bored of iPhone's... Have had them all except the 4S - but have a iPhone 4 so its pretty much the same thing. While I know the 3D of the Thrill is a little gimmicky, I think its one of the coolest "gimmicks" to hit in a long time, and because I only recently got a 3D TV -- well, recording 3D video's and watching them at home is pretty effin cool.
So, am I stuck with a T-mobile branded Galaxy device if I want 4G or 3G on T-mobile USA?
Any advice would be helpful, since I'm pretty much an Android Noob! THANKS!

If I remember correctly the optimus 3d might work with t-mobile usa. But you might have to double check just to make sure .

This is off topic, but how did you unlock your phone?

You should be able to use the 2100 UMTS band with T-Mobile, but I believe you need both the 1700 and 2100 bands for full 3G. If so, you need a baseband for either T-Mobile, Wind or another Canadian Carrier with T-Mo's 3G bands. The nice thing about this phone is it's flexibility of use with other networks by baseband flash. (Now we need other leaked GB basebands.... Ugh.)

If you want a non branded Android phone that works on Tmobile 3G/4G bands look at the Incredible S, Sensation (International Version), Sensation XE, Nexus Galaxy, the TELUS version of the Galaxy S II and the Nexus S.
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NardVa said:
If you want a non branded Android phone that works on Tmobile 3G/4G bands look at the Incredible S, Sensation (International Version), Sensation XE, Nexus Galaxy, the TELUS version of the Galaxy S II and the Nexus S.
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Yes, but you DO have to admit that there are few devices this flexible......

kleeman7 said:
This is off topic, but how did you unlock your phone?
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i also want to know

yes o3d p920 works. but there are 2 versions of p920. make sure it has 1700mhz baseband. this is where i bought
http://www.atgsm.com/LG_P920_Optimus_3D_Black_p/phone-lgp920black.htm

So are there any basebands available that I can flash to my p925 to get t-mobile usa 3g/4g speed?

Q: how did I unlock my p925?
I took it to a store, and they unlocked it for me.

bedwa said:
You should be able to use the 2100 UMTS band with T-Mobile, but I believe you need both the 1700 and 2100 bands for full 3G. If so, you need a baseband for either T-Mobile, Wind or another Canadian Carrier with T-Mo's 3G bands. The nice thing about this phone is it's flexibility of use with other networks by baseband flash. (Now we need other leaked GB basebands.... Ugh.)
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So am I understanding this correctly? I can flash a new baseband to get t-mobile usa 3g or 4g ?

Araltd said:
So am I understanding this correctly? I can flash a new baseband to get t-mobile usa 3g or 4g ?
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Should be able to, give it a try you have nothing try loose.
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If I try to use a baseband for T-Mobile USA on my Thrill would that screw up my phone? If there is any posted can someone post the link here ? I tried to look for it and couldnt find it.

Where did you get your thrill unlocked
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I am also looking for this baseband so I can get my LG Thrill 4G to work with 3G (or hopefully 4G) speeds on T-Mobile. Please share the love!
I'm only getting 2G speeds on T-Mobile (I am in the USA, San Francisco area).

Unlocked work with WIND Mobile?

I'm currently on a Canadian TELUS carrier, IncS Unlocked and rooted.
Originally a Bell phone, will this now work with WIND Mobile?
I'm running Black rose, S-Off device

you need use a program for simlock off

But the phone was originally locked to Bell and now unlocked so I can use on TELUS. Doesn't that mean it would work on all other carriers?
Unless Wind is different somehow?
My IncS was bought off someone else and it came with ARHD, S-Off'd and immediately worked with another carrier (He was Bell, I TELUS)
Could someone help me out with this?
Thanks
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Ran across this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1820862

sdkim89 said:
But the phone was originally locked to Bell and now unlocked so I can use on TELUS. Doesn't that mean it would work on all other carriers?
Unless Wind is different somehow?
My IncS was bought off someone else and it came with ARHD, S-Off'd and immediately worked with another carrier (He was Bell, I TELUS)
Could someone help me out with this?
Thanks
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Your phone is likely SIM-unlocked, so it'll work on any compatible network (Rogers, Telus, Bell, AT&T in the US, etc). Wind Mobile operates on a different type of network from Bell or Telus though. According to Wind's website (here) you need to have a phone that can operate on an AWS network with bands 1700 and 2100 MHz. Wind Mobile is the only network in Canada that operates on this frequency and the networks that I mentioned above operate on the 850/1900 MHz frequencies.. HTC's website (here) unfortunately does not list the Bell Incredible S as being able to run the frequencies (1700/2100 MHz) required for Wind's network.
That being said, there is an international version of the Incredible S that DOES run on the right frequency, but I don't think these phones were sold in North America and the North American phones were sold without the 1700/2100 frequency.
Anyway, I hope that makes sense!

I hear those commercials on the radio all the time was thinking of switching myself.... Best suggestion is to phone them and ask if the incs is compatible. Would really like to know what you come up with.
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Ah perfect! Thanks for the answer!
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sdkim89 said:
Ah perfect! Thanks for the answer!
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Please see this previous thread. also note that a quick search is always better than starting a new thread.
a sim unlocked bell phone will NOT work on Wind/Mobilicity/AWS providers (unless they offer 2G Edge services)
the radio in the phone is NOT compatible with AWS carriers.

S3 Mini on us carriers?

Hello all,
Like most of you I was excited to hear of this smaller version of the galaxy s3. I've enjoyed my note 2 for a little over 2 months now and I can't get enough of its beautiful screen. Now with this said, I find myself wanting a smaller phone that I could take in a pinch instead of the huge note 2. I find this small form factor of a phone to be the perfect size. So, when is this phone coming to America? Specifically to Verizon? Anyone have any insight?
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I havn't seen any date for US launch and I'm not even sure it will be available for US at all..
Didn't Samsung make Galaxy Axiom for US market instead?
Anyway.. I think you can get a simfree one online, but it probably will be shipped with a EU standard charger.

Thanks to Apple, it will NOT be sold in the US.
www.androidauthority.com/apple-drops-galaxy-s3-mini-patent-lawsuit-143283/
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It is available on amazon.com $319

ppero196 said:
Thanks to Apple, it will NOT be sold in the US.
www.androidauthority.com/apple-drops-galaxy-s3-mini-patent-lawsuit-143283/
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Says in the article that Apple dropped the s3 Mini from the lawsuit. Lol and yes amazon is selling it, just not on the correct baseband that I need for Verizon. It would work on other carriers however.
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UrbanDroid said:
Says in the article that Apple dropped the s3 Minnie from the lawsuit. Lol and yes amazon is selling it, just not on the correct baseband that I need for Verizon. It would work on a game carrier however.
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Dropped it because Samsung told them that it won't sell it in the US.
And Apple started the lawsuit in the first place
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Will the S3 Mini available on Amazon work with AT&T or T-Mobile in the US?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A29WCA0/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ALO2UB4UFFZ2D

ronakg said:
Will the S3 Mini available on Amazon work with AT&T or T-Mobile in the US?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A29WCA0/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ALO2UB4UFFZ2D
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"Network Frequencies and Band: 2G Network - GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and then 3G Network - HSDPA 900/1900/2100.
This will work with T-Mobile. T-Mobile requires 1700/2100 for their 4G and 3G BUT their 1900 network is their new network they are reframing and that gets you HSDPA speeds which is faster than 3G. So yes you can get 3G/HSDPA with this phone from T-Mobile still if you are in the covered area.
This phone will also work with AT&T, once again because their 1900 is their main 3G network. Yes it also runs on 850, but anywhere it runs on 850, it is also covered by 1900, which is what this phone supports..so all you need is the 1900 network support which this phone has.
And i'll repeat is just one more time because some people still ask...This phone will work with AT&T and T-Mobile because it has the 1900 network! Which is all you need to get 3G for both companies. The 850 for AT&T doesn't matter, and the 1700/2100 for T-Mobile doesn't matter (make sure you are in a reframed area). Hope this cleared things up "
this is from a review from amazon...this guy(the 1st reviewer) explains alot for the device,u can check yourself too...http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Unloc...ng+i8190+galaxy+s+iii+mini+android+smartphone

Has anyone tried using the galaxy axiom from us cellular on Verizon yet? From everything I've looked at on the specs of it, it does indeed have the same cell frequencies. Anyone with any info please let me know.
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Can a us cellular Samsung axiom use gsm sim if flashed the right way
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ronakg said:
Will the S3 Mini available on Amazon work with AT&T or T-Mobile in the US?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A29WCA0/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ALO2UB4UFFZ2D
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I'm on T-Mobile.
I bought one for my wife recently because she needed a new phone and the full size S3 is just too big. She gets pretty good coverage here in the San Fernando Valley just north of LA. She gets some 4G signal a lot of the time, occasionally 3G, and some EDGE. The T-Mobile network is not yet that built out, even here in SoCal.
The big lack is that the device has no LTE modem, although that also may make for better battery.

Will the unlocked One work with Verizon?

Question is in the topic. Ive been thinking about picking up the DNA but I heard their might be a DNA+. That might be kind of a wait. My question is does the unlocked One support Verizon frequencies?
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http://www9-shopamerica.htc.com/cell-phones/productdetail.htm?prId=41599

So your answer is yes? The real question is would Verizon activate it
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Verizon uses 700MHz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands)
I don't think any of the HTC One models have that (http://www.anandtech.com/show/6747/htc-one-review/15)
They do for LTE, but I think the phone cannot make calls on LTE alone. Not sure if I am correct here or not.
EDIT: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellular_frequencies
I guess voice is over 850 / 1900, so yes, unlocked is technically compatible I think... since it does CDMA for sprint... maybe???
HSPA/WCDMA: 850/1900/2100 MHz - GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz - LTE: 700/850/AWS/1900 MHz (US)*
In any case, Verizon doesn't use SIMs, and I doubt you could get them to activate it on their network.

sirmims said:
Question is in the topic. Ive been thinking about picking up the DNA but I heard their might be a DNA+. That might be kind of a wait. My question is does the unlocked One support Verizon frequencies?
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You wish ... move to a GSM carrier and ditch the crappy CDMA Verizon/Sprint.
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you can look at the link, or check any thread.
There is no metion of verzion anywhere

Verizon uses 700 frequency and 3g runs on that freq so wouldnt it work?
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rpmccormick said:
Verizon uses 700MHz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands)
I don't think any of the HTC One models have that (http://www.anandtech.com/show/6747/htc-one-review/15)
They do for LTE, but I think the phone cannot make calls on LTE alone. Not sure if I am correct here or not.
EDIT: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellular_frequencies
I guess voice is over 850 / 1900, so yes, unlocked is technically compatible I think... since it does CDMA for sprint... maybe???
HSPA/WCDMA: 850/1900/2100 MHz - GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz - LTE: 700/850/AWS/1900 MHz (US)*
In any case, Verizon doesn't use SIMs, and I doubt you could get them to activate it on their network.
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Verizon uses sims and they said they might for me since theyve sent me 3 replacement notes. They just wont say if itll work or not
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Verizon is CDMA. Unlocked phones are GSM. Also, just because the frequencies might be similar, they're two completely different protocols.
Short answer, as someone who used to work at Verizon and just knows a lot about this stuff: No. Verizon will only activate phones that they sell you. And SIM cards on Verizon are only used for LTE, not for CDMA service. The unlocked One is a GSM phone.

But doesnt it feature LTE frequencies?
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sirmims said:
But doesnt it feature LTE frequencies?
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AT&T and Verizon's LTE frequencies may both be 700 MHz, but they're not the same 700 MHz, in a nutshell. And even if they were:
1. You'd only get data. No texting and no phone calls, which go over CDMA.
2. The above is assuming that Verizon's network infrastructure will authenticate a non-Verizon phone, which it won't, because CDMA carriers use a whitelist and only activate their own branded devices.

I hate to cross-thread post, but you seem to know your stuff... how does the Sprint model work, as it too is a CDMA network?

rpmccormick said:
I hate to cross-thread post, but you seem to know your stuff... how does the Sprint model work, as it too is a CDMA network?
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Coincidentally, I also worked for Sprint. But everything I've said is pretty much common knowledge. It's the same as the Verizon as far as I know. Only difference, which I picked up from reviews, is that it uses an actual SIM instead of an embedded SIM like all other Sprint phones. But again, that's only for LTE purposes.
Now, a Verizon HTC One will most likely work on AT&T (since Verizon phones aren't allowed to be locked, as part of an FCC agreement in exchange for being allowed to use the 700 MHz band of LTE spectrum). But Sprint usually has manufacturers block out US-based SIM cards, even if the device is unlocked. This was the case with the iPhone 4S, 5, and all other Sprint SIM-capable devices.
TL;DR: Sprint is the same.

Thats a letdown idk if the developer edition is any different
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...but I'm saying there exists a Sprint HTC One, and Sprint is a CDMA network, so can't that technically work on VZW?
(if VZW would be willing to activate it in their system, which they most likely would never do)

sirmims said:
Thats a letdown idk if the developer edition is any different
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Nope.
Verizon to Verizon, Sprint to Sprint, unless they each release their own developer editions (which Verizon has done for the S3).
rpmccormick said:
...but I'm saying there exists a Sprint HTC One, and Sprint is a CDMA network, so can't that technically work on VZW?
(if VZW would be willing to activate it in their system, which they most likely would never do)
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If Verizon were willing to activate it, sure it would run on their network. However LTE wouldn't work because Sprint phones do 1900 Mhz LTE. For what it's worth, I have seen Sprint phones flashed onto PagePlus, which is a Verizon based prepaid carrier.