I would like to say sorry if this is posted in the work area or the problem that i'm asking has already been answered.
I am on mobilicity network in canada 1700/2100 I have just gotten an HTC Incredible S but can't get it to connect to the mobilicity network i get error when searching for the network. I searched for the phone spec and this is what i got for the network info "3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100 or HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - North America" there seems to be 3 version.
I'm thinking that I got the HSDPA 850/1900/2100 but the person i got it from was using it on the CHATR network in canada and I think both CHATR and Mobilicity run on 1700/2100.
My problem is i can't seem to get it to pickup the mobilicity network, I only get the roaming network. I would really love some help in getting this phone up and running.
If you have the wrong version there's nothing you can do.
It should say which network frequencies are supported on the back of the box, if you still have it
markj338 said:
If you have the wrong version there's nothing you can do.
It should say which network frequencies are supported on the back of the box, if you still have it
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I didn't get the box with the phone and he no longer has it? is there a way to change it them?
diehard2k9 said:
I didn't get the box with the phone and he no longer has it? is there a way to change it them?
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No, the radio frequencies are determined by the hardware and cannot be changed by software.
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I haven't found any answers so I've decided to "ask the audience".
To my understanding the Rogers Canada network uses 850/1900 for it's 3G primarily 850. Is this true?
I haven't found a mention of a North American release date for the GSM Diamond. Anyone know the date? I don't expect it till around Christmas.
I'm looking at an Australian Diamond that uses the 850/2100 bands for 3G. Will the support of the 850 band be enough to function on the Rogers network or does the phone have to support both bands for 3G to function on the network?
only gsm 850 works on my diamond. i think its 1900 for 3g
I have an European Diamond which works on the rogers network but I get GSM/EDGE but to my horror no 3G
Looking around only on a few sites can I find any mention of what works and what doesn't the closest information I could find is from this link:
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/843038.html
NextG phones are 850/2100 capable, so you'll be right on most 3G networks...
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WILL get UMTS 850 signal in Cingular 3G coverage areas in the states...
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But someone also says
850MHz UMTS coverage on Rogers in Canada, but you still can't get next g
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and they go back and forth so I'm not sure what to believe and I don't think I want to buy another Diamond just to find it won't work either.
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/Jama/585 has some interesting comments as well but I'm not sure what to believe.
Can anyone confirm or deny and of this?
The question is will a Australian phone with the 850/2100 3G radio function on the Roger network?
nosgop said:
The question is will a Australian phone with the 850/2100 3G radio function on the Roger network?
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I have the Australian version (850/2100 MHz) and it supports the Telstra 3G Network. Can't see why it wouldn't work on other 850/2100 MHz 3G network.
To my understanding the Canadian Rogers network is a 850/1900 network.
Does the phone need to support both bands or will one suffice?
Rogers Diamond
I had an EU/Asia Diam and I never manage to get 3G connection. Sold the phone and bought a Rogers branded diam and by default I see 3G connection all the time on the top network status. But now I'm thinking of going back to an EU/Asia version unless I can flash my Rogers branded diam with a better ROM.
Should I buy a captivate or a i9000 galaxy s?
It is for the use in the netherlands but I heard the captivate had some more specs..
Thanks in advance!
Galaxy S and captivate are pretty similar.
i9000 has front camera (if you use it), physical back button, better support (more users) and you are more likely to have warranty support in the Netherlands.
i897 IMHO looks better and is heavier (feels more expensive). Also it comes in 16gb (i9000 comes in 8gb/16gb) and has lots of AT&T crapware on it....easy enough to remove...but you have to do it
Take the one you like the looks of better.
I really like the looks of the captivate but I am worried that it's going to have 3g network problems here..
If I would import the phone, would it work perfect with the signal here to?
snaai8 said:
I really like the looks of the captivate but I am worried that it's going to have 3g network problems here..
If I would import the phone, would it work perfect with the signal here to?
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The issue will be the 900 band will be missing in the Captivate which is where a lot of carriers have 3G in Europe. In the US, it will work fine. i9000x 3G won't work in 850Mhz markets.
Captivate runs on the following data bands:
3G (850/1900/2100 MHz) <-AT&T works fine.
Galaxy i9000x runs on:
2G - GSM 850/900/1800/1900
3G - HSDPA 900/1900/2100 <- Missing 850 for AT&T
Vibrant
3G - HSDPA 1700/2100
If you seriously want a world phone for data, there is only one in the market at the moment that I'm aware of. It's the Sony Xperia X10a. It's a dual mode phone and uses GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 800/850/1900/2100.
I'm a complete dummy in this subject so here comes the stupid questions..
What would happen if I tried using it in my country?
I'm using a omnia 2 now with:
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
So if I tried using the captivate, would my 3g be gone?
EDIT:
I was looking through the specs at the AT&T site and it said:
GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G UMTS/HSDPA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz)
So according to these specs it says that it also has a 900mhz frequention.
EDIT2: Vodafone in my area (my carrier) uses 2100 as 3g band and gsm 900/1800.
I foung this info using gsmworld
can someone please explain it to me?
Ik need to choose before friday!
Hi guys,
I've had a look around and can't really find much info on bad ESN's. Most of the questions are resolved with a -"find a carrier who will reflash your phone". The phone I'm looking at is from someone who didn't pay their phone bill. If I import this phone over to Australia - what will a bad ESN do? I'm planning to buy a pre paid SIM card over here, and I'd like to put a basic Gingerbread rom on it.
I can see that a bad ESN means you wouldn't be able to use the phone on the network it was sold on, but if you unlock the phone doesn't that mean you can put on whatever carrier you'd like?
Are there any issues with doing this?
The next part of my question is about the Vibrant. From the info I've found this...
Will My SGH-t959 (Vibrant) Phone Work In Other Countries And How Do I Unlock It?
The SGH-t959 is a quad band dual mode handset. It supports GSM frequencies of 850, 900, 1800, & 1900. It supports UMTS 1700, 1900, and 2100 frequencies. There is a possibility the phone may be used with a wireless operator outside the United States however this is not guranteed. The phone has been optimized to work on the intended carrier it was designed for.
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From what wikipedia says on Vodafone (in Oz,)
The GSM mobile service on 900 MHz and 1800 MHz covers 94.52% of the country. The 3G 2100 MHz UMTS network is available in metro areas of major cities and some larger regional centres covering 80% of the population. Expansion of the 3G UMTS network using 900 MHz to equal or surpass the GSM coverage is due to be completed by 31 August 2009 [1] [2].
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Will this work here? It's seems like it should? (I'm in Melbourne) I'd like the 3g to work for the internet etc.
Thanks guys.
Beumpp....
I can't guarantee it but technically according to the site below, it should work:
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Vibrant_id4747
UMTS[3G] frequencies: 1700/2100, 2100
Optus, vodafone and three use 2100 and 900
i want to buy a second hand HD7s but cant actually figure out how to differentiate between HD7 and HD7s ....
perhaps the model numbers like t9292, t9295 or t9296 will help...
i have searched internet but there are a lot of contradictions :s
innocentrose said:
i want to buy a second hand HD7s but cant actually figure out how to differentiate between HD7 and HD7s ....
perhaps the model numbers like t9292, t9295 or t9296 will help...
i have searched internet but there are a lot of contradictions :s
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Hi,
I know that the HTC HD7S is the AT&T version of the HD7 and I believe that it is a T9295.
If you can see a picture of the device it will have the AT&T logo in the top right hand corner of the device and under the kickstand is yellow.
I have the T-Mobile version HD7 and when I flashed a custom rom on the device it became the T9292.
I think the T9296 is the Telstra HD7 model.
There's no such contradictions...
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i want to buy a second hand HD7s but cant actually figure out how to differentiate between HD7 and HD7s ....
perhaps the model numbers like t9292, t9295 or t9296 will help...
i have searched internet but there are a lot of contradictions :s
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Ass xdrc45 posted:
Except for the AT&T HD7S or T9295 (Black case)
ALL the HD7 in the world are T9292 (Gray case)
The difference inside is only with the LCD screen:
T9292 is LCD (TFT)
T9295 is SLCD (more power efficient and has slightly more bright)
The rest on the phone is the same.
The HD7S only supports 1900MHz 3G!
That means no 3G outside the USA.
FAIL!!!!
husam666 said:
The HD7S only supports 1900MHz 3G!
That means no 3G outside the USA.
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All the HD7 and HD7S are the same!!
Can you explain how can I have 3G with a carrier that uses GSM850? if "only support 1900MHz"
What do you think it mean the term "Quad Band"?
Answer:
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100, HSDPA 850 / 1900 or HSDPA 850 / 2100
Don't talk about a phone if you don't really know it at all, if the carriers in your country don't support a frequency, that doesn't make it a "world standard" for all carriers...
faustolg said:
All the HD7 and HD7S are the same!!
Can you explain how can I have 3G with a carrier that uses GSM850? if "only support 1900MHz"
What do you think it mean the term "Quad Band"?
Answer:
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100, HSDPA 850 / 1900 or HSDPA 850 / 2100
Don't talk about a phone if you don't really know it at all, if the carriers in your country don't support a frequency, that doesn't make it a "world standard" for all carriers...
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dude seriously? wtf?
I own an HD7S and I'm outside the USA and I can't have 3G
HD7S specs:
2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 1900
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HD7 specs:
2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network: HSDPA 900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 1900 or HSDPA 850 / 2100
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sources:
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_hd7-3338.php
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_hd7s-3887.php
gsmarena? pleeease!
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http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_hd7-3338.php
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_hd7s-3887.php
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And you believe gsmarena 100%?
Do you believe this?
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
Do you really believe we have Gorilla Glass on our HD7's? do you dare to use a hammer on your HD7?
Alert types: WAV ringtones
Can you use a WAV file as a ringtone? well.. you can't, only WMA and MP3 are allowed.
SIM: Mini-SIM
What kind of SIM do you use? mini-SIM? I use a normal size SIM card... not mini-SIM, nor micro-SIM
when I tell you I use 3G on my 850MHz GSM carrier (Tigo) is because I saw the 3G/H icon in my phones
also tested with 1900MHz GSM carrier (Claro) with "Free Speed Test"
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/free-speed-test/2a65fe94-4ead-e011-a53c-78e7d1fa76f8
The arguing here is, does your carrier support 3G? if so, maybe your phone is faulty... do you have someone known that has this phone on your location to compare? what radio version your phone has? bootloader?
give me more information... so I could help you better!:highfive:
faustolg said:
And you believe gsmarena 100%?
Do you believe this?
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
Do you really believe we have Gorilla Glass on our HD7's? do you dare to use a hammer on your HD7?
Alert types: WAV ringtones
Can you use a WAV file as a ringtone? well.. you can't, only WMA and MP3 are allowed.
SIM: Mini-SIM
What kind of SIM do you use? mini-SIM? I use a normal size SIM card... not mini-SIM, nor micro-SIM
when I tell you I use 3G on my 850MHz GSM carrier (Tigo) is because I saw the 3G/H icon in my phones
also tested with 1900MHz GSM carrier (Claro) with "Free Speed Test"
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/free-speed-test/2a65fe94-4ead-e011-a53c-78e7d1fa76f8
The arguing here is, does your carrier support 3G? if so, maybe your phone is faulty... do you have someone known that has this phone on your location to compare? what radio version your phone has? bootloader?
give me more information... so I could help you better!:highfive:
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or maybe my carrier's 3G is 2100MHz which the HD7S doesn't support due to its hardware
http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-hd7s-att/#row-tab2
seriously, all I'm saying that most countries don't have 1900/850MHz 3G except the USA and some few others..
2100Mhz? WTF?
husam666 said:
or maybe my carrier's 3G is 2100MHz which the HD7S doesn't support due to its hardware
http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-hd7s-att/#row-tab2
seriously, all I'm saying that most countries don't have 1900/850MHz 3G except the USA and some few others..
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM_frequency_bands
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands
what carrier do you have? maybe I can check the info about them too...
Hey all, T-mobile's 1900 MHz just went live in NYC where I am. I am just wondering, do I need to do anything to get my device on that band? Is there any way to check if my phone has started using it?
Also, what's the difference between the LTE/GSM/WCDMA and the GSM/WCDMA preferred in the network mode settings? I mean, which one will give me the best service?
Thanks in advance.
I thought the 1900 refarming is to help ATT phones to get off of edge and get onto a faster T-Mobile network. If your phone is a T879 (from what I see in your sig) you should already be getting the fastest signal possible I would think.