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[Q] Rogers Samsung Captivate on Fido ?

I tried searching but did not see this topic. I'm considering a Rogers Samsung Captivate and want to use it on FIDO. I was lucky to buy a Samsung Focus and pop in my Fido SIM card and the phone worked perfect (no unlocking needed). Does anyone know if I would have same such luck if I bought the Rogers Captivate ? Would like to hear from anyone else theat may have already done this and if there were any other issues ?
Thanks.

Rogers owns fido. You can get the captivate from rogers and pop your fido sim in it and it will work without being unlocked.

Thanks Nick... that's what I thought too... But when I put an ad in Kijiji looking for a Rogers Focus, they seem to think the phone is locked?? I'm offering a certain price thinking I would have to pay for unlocking. Now I can make my best deal without having to think of the extra costs.
Any other issues encountered using this phone with FIDO ? I know I'll have to input the FIDO APN but that's simple. Is that about all I should run into ?

Just the bloatware will be different. But the custom roms on here will take care of that for you

I'm scratching my head... I wonder why the people selling their phones thought they were locked. They could have made a quick sale.
As for the custom ROM's I probably won't have much use for them unless it increases speed dramatically, make WIFI Hotspot Router better, or increases speaker volume (if needed). For the bloatware, does Rogers really put that much on there? My Focus seems to be pretty empty of any carrier junk. Do you recommend upgrading to 2.2 first then change ROM's or can I change ROM's right from 2.1 ?
Thanks in advance for advice/suggestions.

The custom roms make a big difference all around.
No there isn't that much bloatware, but fido will have different stuff than rogers.
You probably won't miss anything there.
Update the phone to 2.2 through kies, then root it and change the rom.

Is there a particular ROM that seems to be the best? I know I'm getting a bit off topic but I do want to have an awesome phone.

Would still like to hear from anyone on FIDO that has the Rogers Samsung Captivate. Does it work out of the box with little to no issue? Does MMS work or did it need to be modified in anyway ? Anything else glitchy? Any feed back is appreciated. I want to feel extrememly comfortable that this phone will work with little issue.

Carrier GT or WIFI only GT??

Hello,
after looking into the Nook Color then the Viewsonic Gtab, I have arrived at the Galaxy Tab. I have a rooted Fascinate, so I am savvy with flashing custom Rom's, using clockwork etc, Samsung Galaxy stuff...
My question is....
There are several Sprint GT on ebay.. there are a few wifi only model's for sale.
I don't need the data from sprint..I'll just tether to my phone..
I am definitely planning on rooting and installing a custom Rom/Kernel.. BUT
I have noticed there are more custom ROM's out for the carrier branded GT's versus the Wi-Fi only..
I have read through this forum a few times over, and have read once that you can buy a carrier GT and NOT activate. It will work fine, but will it work fine if I put a custom ROM on it with it not activated and use it for wifi only?
The real question:
Buy a carrier branded GT and NOT activate vs.. WIFI only GT ? Like I said, definitely planning on installing a custom ROM.
thanks in advance!
david

There is far more development for carrier tabs. And yes it woulda work fine with a custom rom.
Sent from my "better than an iPad" tab... Running Overcome GINGERBREAD!!!

I know spacemoose1 will be working on porting over his work shortly to the GT P1010 (wifi only) as soon as he has finished gsm and cdma. The port over should not be too long either so think looking at a short lead time (hopefully). But untill then we have to wait for either Spacemoose1 to work his magic or the gods of Sammy upgrading.
I know I prefer the wifi model as have I9000 and tether and its perfect for me, have it rooted and running few tweaks so its real quick and compares very well with some of the latest out there but if you really need to install custom roms right now then this device is not for you, but if you wait a bit more then hopefully we will have something to play with.
Regards
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update and link to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1020167 Spacemoose1 work

Personally I like the option to either go through wifi or use 3G... Depends on how you want to use it, what country you're from, gsm vs. cdma, and if you want to spend a few $$ more on the carrier tab...
I tend to find the p1010 tabs are cheaper, but then so is the hardware....
ATM if you go to ebay australia, sprint tabs are being sold fairly cheaply (vs the gsm tabs we use here) and as wifi only, which they are in Oz as we no longer use any cdma networks... Saw one go for $170AUD...
Cheers...

Thanks everyone for the input!
Sounds like it's acceptable to purchase a carrier tab and not activate, custom Rom's will work even if it's not activated, and that there is not a lot of development for the wifi only version..
Here's my next set of questions:
Should I be concerned about using an aftermarket charger? See this :
http://cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-TAB-SPRINT-WIFI-SPH-P100-16GB-MINT-/270745593659?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item3f09b1e73b
Good price, but doesn't include the stock cables, box etc.. should I be looking for the stock cables? I know the Samsung Fascinate is picky about what usb cable you use for it, and would assume that would apply to the GT as well.. if I should could I buy this one and get the stock cables somewhere else?
Is there one carrier that has more development done for it, or is Sprint a safe way to go for development (being able to use a custom rom/kernel etc?)
thanks again..

Don't bother with the wifi tab (P1010) it is nothing alike, outdated and underpowered.
ComponentP1000/SCH-i800P1010CPUSamsung Hummingbird S5PC110
1GHz, 596MB ram
TI OMAP3630
1GHz, 596MB ram
GPUSGX540SGX530
Weight380g385gAGPSYesNoBluetooth3.0+EDR with A2DP2.1+EDR with A2DP

Only thing there that's compelling aside from the phone part is Bluetooth but as don't use it for phone do not need this and have keyboard doc in office so not worried..
The performance (anecdotal ) is thy compare like for like as tab doesnt run phone so it has freed up resources.
Its really if you need it foe phone then coil
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Lttlwing16 said:
Thanks everyone for the input!
Sounds like it's acceptable to purchase a carrier tab and not activate, custom Rom's will work even if it's not activated, and that there is not a lot of development for the wifi only version..
Here's my next set of questions:
Should I be concerned about using an aftermarket charger? See this :
http://cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-TAB-SPRINT-WIFI-SPH-P100-16GB-MINT-/270745593659?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item3f09b1e73b
Good price, but doesn't include the stock cables, box etc.. should I be looking for the stock cables? I know the Samsung Fascinate is picky about what usb cable you use for it, and would assume that would apply to the GT as well.. if I should could I buy this one and get the stock cables somewhere else?
Is there one carrier that has more development done for it, or is Sprint a safe way to go for development (being able to use a custom rom/kernel etc?)
thanks again..
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PS: This eBay tab above is sold as used?
As for a tab with SIM or not, I think it's a matter of personal preference. Mine is the European unlocked model GT-P1000 but I never use the SIM/provider thing since I hook it to Google Voice which does it over wireless.
I flashed it to the latest OverCome RC1 and I am sure you can do the same with others.

I've heard nothing but moderate reviews on the wifi model. I decided to go with a Verizon tab. The price was attractive at $199.99. The downside of course is that it locked me in to a two year contract with Verizon.
I decided to get the 1gb a month plan for $20. After taxes it is about $23. I like having the ability to hop on 3g when needed, but I primarily use the tab in places that have WiFi. In addition, as others have posted, I have been able to use the tab on my Captivate's unlimited data plan via WiFi tethering. With this, even in places with no WiFi, I can use my phone's connection and not burn through the Verizon plan's allowance.
The only drawback I can really cite is that there is far more in the way of custom roms available to for the GSM tabs. Verizon is CDMA (as in Sprint.) But, as others have also mentioned, there are a few custom roms already available for CDMA, and there are a few new ones coming in the next few weeks that look very promising.
I can't really speak to the European, or other models outside of the US.
Ultimately, I really love my tab and have been very very happy with its capabilities. Having tinkered with both iPad1 and 2, I have to say that I heartily endorse the Galaxy Tablet over both.
Anyway, that is my $.02

T-Mobile/AT&T with Aussie NON-HLOS on JB Verizon XT907 confirmed

I still do not know how to get FastBoot_SU working on my XT907 so these things are just experimental.
Verizon XT907 Razr M US with US T-Mobile using NON-HLOS.bin from AUSSIE ICS
I know Edge and Voice is working with my Sim.
No idea how to get FastBoot_SU working so i did this a bit different.
You will need:
VZW_XT907_4.1.1-9.8.1Q-27-2-4_1FF.xml (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2017200)
RSDLite6.1.4_FLASH
MotorolaDeviceManager_2.3.4 DRIVERS
NON-HLOS.bin from AUSSIE Razr M it is 102.400KB compared to the US 49.xxxKB (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8648738/NON-HLOS.bin)
WinRar or any Zip Program
1. Navigate inside VZW_XT907_4.1.1-9.8.1Q-27-2-4_1FF.xml using winrar or winzip and find the original NON-HLOS.Bin over write this with the Aussie Radio 100kb one. Make sure its packed normal again.
2. Use RSDLite, make sure Phone is in Debug mode, flash the new VZW_XT907_4.1.1-9.8.1Q-27-2-4_1FF.xml with the modified Radio.
3. Let the update do its thing, once done insert SIM and enjoy GSM reception.
4. Find a way to gain root access ahhahahaha bc this should wiped ur root access.
There is a way to use FastBoot_SU somehow but it does not work me ...
This is the same modification done to ICS to get it to work with US carriers, except you are on JB or in this case i used JB to flash the entire device.
Some one feel free to clean up these steps or improve this for easy use of tutorial ? You are welcome to edit LOL

followed the steps. but it seems the radio is problematic, because att signal is vey vey weak. I couldnot place call.the same micro sim had 4 bar at my hd2 win phone.
any fix?
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

Just tried flashing following your instructions and got stuck.
RSD Lite v5.6 Multi-Flash reports:
Failed flashing process. 16/19 flash "cdrom" -> Phone returned FAIL.; phone connected
Please help!!! Phone now stuck in Fastboot Flash Mode...
Thank you

I did not use 5.6
Also make sure ur battery is above 50% I did have issues flashing when my phone was at about 30-40 ish %
It will show up as low battery.
Get the Stock Verizon JB reflash it with 6.X and up.
Then use a clean version of JB with a modded PJcon Aussie Radio.
And reflash it from there.
To get out of there just Reboot by holding all buttons Power and Volume until reboot.

Thank you!
It only works with version 6 and above.
All is good now.
BTW I just traveled through the documented refarmed areas in Chicago and Cleveland and still no 3g.

yeah same here.
We still figuring out how to get 3G or 4G

Just to add some "fuel to the fire"...a year or so ago I got bored with my Defy and got an Atrix 4G online from the US (I live in Australia). It was AT&T branded and locked so had to purchase an unlock code. When I got it going on Telstra, the reception was just never that good. People always complained they couldn't hear me and I had similar experiences with hearing them. I even gave it to my bro on the other side of the country and he had the same issues.
I suppose what I'm putting forward is that even if it is 2100mhz band or 850mhz band which the Aussie radio does (I don't know what AT&T/T-Mobile run on), it's possibly more than that? I recall reading a VERY interesting article about how much work carriers do to get phones to work on their selected band - no disrespect to any Devs intended, this is just my thoughts as this may be a ghost we're chasing?
Or is the Electrify M XT905 going to work any better?

Works perfectly fine in Germany though Germany uses Stock Rom for XT907
I am getting Super strong signal everywhere better than my iPhone 4, I am using Aussie radio.
I even get better signal than the AT&T users. So it maybe the area, AT&T been getting worse bc they share some towers with T-mobile now.
By that the same tower rent space T-mobile is allowed to put up their Antenna gear, which sometimes decreases signal strength of AT&T.
Which happened alot in my area, alot of AT&T users loosing more signal... and running a modded phone is probably isn't helping the matter.
But T-Mobile seems to have few more frequencies after the refarm ? Maybe that's why ?

The XT907 Definitively is able to get H+ on GSM with Stock Rom in Europe.
H+ we managed to get it to 2.xMB but her normal area we only get 1.5-1.9MB ish
She also picks up E and 3G here and there.
This is on O2 Germany (DE) in Munich Testing to Frankfurt.
Using Stock Verizon Firmware un-modified stock radio.
I will test Aussie Radio next week in Germany see what happens.
But right now She is enjoying H+ with GSM on a XT907.

Hi guys,
I've read the threads in Q/A and this one about different sim cards in RAZR M, and I must say I'm pretty sad because it doesn't work.
I like this phone very much. It's the best phone I've ever seen. But I won't buy it because I don't have money to pay for expensive plans to Verizon (nor I will be in the US for 2 years which is the minimum contract time), and it doesn't work on T mobile which I would like to use. I guess I will have to stay on my Defy and wait for some new unlocked version of Motorola (never gonna happen imo).
Or should I buy it and try this method so I can use it partially with T mobile? Please advise.
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app

I am using it with this method with T-Mobile.
Though when i am in Germany I have to take the mod out to get onto 3G in Germany.
With US-T-mobile we only managed to get Edge Connectivity so far.
I like it because i dont use much data and edge is enough for geting GPS to work smooth and surfing is slooow.
Else all is well =)

Thanks for the info~~~!!

It'd be really cool if the dropbox link worked. Unless im doing something wrong. Unless i can pull it out of another stock/rom file

Great info. Is the dropbox link down for good? I cant seem to find any mirrors :-/

This method has been made obsolete by the discovery of a much simpler procedure that edits a single bit in the radio NVM that enables full service on US carriers.
I wrote up the updated method in the Q&A section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166542

Can someone please reupload AUSSIE RADIO as Radiocomm method is not working for me!

Proda said:
Hi guys,
I've read the threads in Q/A and this one about different sim cards in RAZR M, and I must say I'm pretty sad because it doesn't work.
I like this phone very much. It's the best phone I've ever seen. But I won't buy it because I don't have money to pay for expensive plans to Verizon (nor I will be in the US for 2 years which is the minimum contract time), and it doesn't work on T mobile which I would like to use. I guess I will have to stay on my Defy and wait for some new unlocked version of Motorola (never gonna happen imo).
Or should I buy it and try this method so I can use it partially with T mobile? Please advise.
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app
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May I suggest buying the RAZR i

Germanese said:
I still do not know how to get FastBoot_SU working on my XT907 so these things are just experimental.
Verizon XT907 Razr M US with US T-Mobile using NON-HLOS.bin from AUSSIE ICS
I know Edge and Voice is working with my Sim.
No idea how to get FastBoot_SU working so i did this a bit different.
You will need:
VZW_XT907_4.1.1-9.8.1Q-27-2-4_1FF.xml (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2017200)
RSDLite6.1.4_FLASH
MotorolaDeviceManager_2.3.4 DRIVERS
NON-HLOS.bin from AUSSIE Razr M it is 102.400KB compared to the US 49.xxxKB (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8648738/NON-HLOS.bin)
WinRar or any Zip Program
1. Navigate inside VZW_XT907_4.1.1-9.8.1Q-27-2-4_1FF.xml using winrar or winzip and find the original NON-HLOS.Bin over write this with the Aussie Radio 100kb one. Make sure its packed normal again.
2. Use RSDLite, make sure Phone is in Debug mode, flash the new VZW_XT907_4.1.1-9.8.1Q-27-2-4_1FF.xml with the modified Radio.
3. Let the update do its thing, once done insert SIM and enjoy GSM reception.
4. Find a way to gain root access ahhahahaha bc this should wiped ur root access.
There is a way to use FastBoot_SU somehow but it does not work me ...
This is the same modification done to ICS to get it to work with US carriers, except you are on JB or in this case i used JB to flash the entire device.
Some one feel free to clean up these steps or improve this for easy use of tutorial ? You are welcome to edit LOL
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is there a way to flash it in a RAZR-M with JB 4.1.2 ?

toroloco73 said:
is there a way to flash it in a RAZR-M with JB 4.1.2 ?
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Yes it is.
Though I am not sure if it is possible on the 98.18.78.
Earlier ones will work.

Germanese said:
Yes it is.
Though I am not sure if it is possible on the 98.18.78.
Earlier ones will work.
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now i'm on xt907_stock_deodex_98.16.3
i can't find NON-HLOS.bin from AUSSIE Razr M file

[Q] What can I do with Developer edit. and...?

Hi all,
I'm waiting patiently for my 64gb developer phone which I should be getting next week. In the meantime I've been combing through the forums trying to get as much information as I can regarding the developer's edition HTC One. When I think I got the answer I'm looking for I see something else that makes me think another way. With this thread I'm hoping to get answers in one place to avoid confusion. Someone please educate me on this phone.
1. Will I be able to get 4G LTE, and or HSPA+?
2. Unlocked bootloader means I can flash roms but not kernels? How will I know which roms/kernels are the correct ones to flash for the dev edition?
3. Has anyone achieved s-off yet and if so which method is the best and easiest?
4. Tmo is going to be my carier. Whats this about Non Tmo devices needing the Tmobile 4GLTE APN added to the phone to connect to 4G LTE? Does this mean I don't have LTE (I guess it related to 1st question). And how do I add the tmo 4gLTE APN?
5. How does insurance work with unlocked phones and who do I get it from?
Sorry for all these questions. I'm fascinated and I want to be a developer one day so I'm trying to find my way. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

saco274 said:
Hi all,
I'm waiting patiently for my 64gb developer phone which I should be getting next week. In the meantime I've been combing through the forums trying to get as much information as I can regarding the developer's edition HTC One. When I think I got the answer I'm looking for I see something else that makes me think another way. With this thread I'm hoping to get answers in one place to avoid confusion. Someone please educate me on this phone.
1. Will I be able to get 4G LTE, and or HSPA+?
2. Unlocked bootloader means I can flash roms but not kernels? How will I know which roms/kernels are the correct ones to flash for the dev edition?
3. Has anyone achieved s-off yet and if so which method is the best and easiest?
4. Tmo is going to be my carier. Whats this about Non Tmo devices needing the Tmobile 4GLTE APN added to the phone to connect to 4G LTE? Does this mean I don't have LTE (I guess it related to 1st question). And how do I add the tmo 4gLTE APN?
5. How does insurance work with unlocked phones and who do I get it from?
Sorry for all these questions. I'm fascinated and I want to be a developer one day so I'm trying to find my way. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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1. You can get lte if your in a lte area. You will get hspa if your in a Markey with the 1900 band
2. You can flash roms kernels and radios now with s on
3. Prob no need for s off anymore
4. Put in the SIM should be auto or just Google it
5. Squaretrade.com
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium

I am still struggling, some people say that you will never get 3g, but yes on 4g, some other says that you will never get both of them since you are Tmobile. I can tell you, I have Tmobile wiht my HTC One Dev edition and I am getting HSDPA, and I pretty happy wiht that, but I am also worried why we are not getting 4G, so I also have started reading about that, the specs are almost the same, but it looks like the problem is the radio installed in the dev edition. So it look like if some dev are able to pull the radio out of the Tmobile HTC One version and try to adapt it or maybe directly installed in out dev edition it will work. I heard this a couple of days ago from another topic in this forum.
Good luck:good:

So 4glte runs on AWS 1700 and dev version doesn't support it unless a developer figures out how to flash it on the dev phone. Do you think that possibility is high? Thanks for the info.
Sent from my Evo 4G LTE using Tapatalk 2

Wow... when you say neither that's pretty scary. I certainly hope that's not the case. I live in NJ in a 1900 rich area. I really do hope we can get LTE and hspa+. I told my wife we are getting 4g with these new phones but I guess I read wrong. We're coming from Sprint so even if we get hspa+ it's a major improvement.
Sent from my Evo 4G LTE using Tapatalk 2

saco274 said:
So 4glte runs on AWS 1700 and dev version doesn't support it unless a developer figures out how to flash it on the dev phone. Do you think that possibility is high? Thanks for the info.
Sent from my Evo 4G LTE using Tapatalk 2
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So I heard that the problem with dev version is that it has the compatibility built in hardware, but the radio which comes with the dev version doesn't support it, the problem here is that I don't know if flashing the radio from Tmobile HTC one will brick our phone.
If some developer could come to the thread and give us some answer, I don't have enough knowledge about how radios works.

flipy34 said:
So I heard that the problem with dev version is that it has the compatibility built in hardware, but the radio which comes with the dev version doesn't support it, the problem here is that I don't know if flashing the radio from Tmobile HTC one will brick our phone.
If some developer could come to the thread and give us some answer, I don't have enough knowledge about how radios works.
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You can flash it without bricking, but based on a thread in here that it doesn't work. There might be addition files other than the radio or something.
based on this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223236 we have the same devices with T-Mobile and AT&T
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2248586 is where some people have tried and it booted, but they don't get HSPA+ on non-refarmed areas.

Tidbits said:
You can flash it without bricking, but based on a thread in here that it doesn't work. There might be addition files other than the radio or something.
based on this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223236 we have the same devices with T-Mobile and AT&T
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2248586 is where some people have tried and it booted, but they don't get HSPA+ on non-refarmed areas.
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I suspect that we are going to need S-Off in order to get this working, assuming that there is not in fact some hardware difference between the dev and TMO versions. I've read the threads, but I don't know where they get their information. I have not seen anything from HTC on which hardware is in the various phones.

stevedebi said:
I suspect that we are going to need S-Off in order to get this working, assuming that there is not in fact some hardware difference between the dev and TMO versions. I've read the threads, but I don't know where they get their information. I have not seen anything from HTC on which hardware is in the various phones.
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I have not either, but based on current information to go by that's all we have. I think the only way we could tell for sure is a complete tear down of each model, but so far that has not been accomplished. If there are any variations in the hardware we'd see them and could say "It isn't going to work". If there is no difference then it has to be software/firmware thing.

[Q] T-Mobile WiFi Calling and Tethering on HTC One Developer Edition

Hey guys,
If this has been answered previously, then please forgive me, but I wasn't finding anything definitive in the related threads. I've got an unlocked Developer Edition that I plan on using on T-Mobile. I really wanted the extra space and I *believe* San Diego is refarmed and so should work reasonably well (although if I get Edge speeds I'm gonna be bummed).
Anywho, has anyone figured out whether there is:
1) any way to get WiFi calling working? Not positive I'll need but wondering if I need to flash a T-Mobile modem or rom to get that to work on the DE version
2) if tethering will work if my plan supports it (it does - I've done it on my T-Mobile Galaxy Note II)
3) does flashing one's modem cause the phone to show as "tampered" or "modified"? My preference would be NOT to add the bloat unless I'm going to lose out on the aforementioned features OR if the signal ends up being dramatically affected.
Lastly, has anyone else had any experience with the Developer Edition on T-Mobile in San Diego? Wondering what to expect.
Thanks in advance for any and all help!
K-

I have the Dev One on T-Mo in Az and it's awesome. I've seen up to 24mbps on LTE and as little as 12mbps on LTE here.
I'll try tethering but I don't see why it would be an issue. My rooted Sensation tethered just fine and with a non-carrier phone we should still be more than able to do so.
Not sure about WiFi calling as I never used it. With unlimited minutes and decent reception at home it never crossed my mind to try it.

WiFi calling does work you just need to flash a ROM that has it. It has been implemented in International ROMs so you don't have to stick to just T-Mobile firmware.

Thanks for the answers, guys. Guess I stupidly figured the Developer Edition WAS the International version rom already - no? Guessing not by your phrasing.
Guess my problem when it arrives on Thursday (fingers crossed) will be that I'm not certain whether I can completely revert back to stock after flashing should I need to return it. Will do a little more research. Have flashed the hell out of my Note II but I thought I'd read that all methods on the One end up with "Tampered" being displayed, which I'm sure would cause HTC to NOT take it back, even within the 30 days.
Then it's just a question of how good or bad the data speeds end up being in San Diego.
Thanks again for the help.
K-