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Bell Incredible S - HSPA 850/1900/2100?

Bell's website indicates their Incredible S supports the 850, 1900 and 2100 3G bands. Is this accurate? HTC has a habit of selling 900/2100 devices in Europe and 850/1900 in N. America, which means no transatlantic 3G. Certainly the case with the Desire HD and Desire Z, which is why I sold my Z.

Its the real deal. Negrielectronics.com is selling the bell phone unlocked. Bell and virgin mobile Canada both offer it without a contract for 499.99!
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it's true, most new NAM HSPA devices that bell carries include 2100 bands as well for global roaming

sbryan12144 said:
Its the real deal. Negrielectronics.com is selling the bell phone unlocked. Bell and virgin mobile Canada both offer it without a contract for 499.99!
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Negri has a hefty markup though - $140. I'll wait until there's confirmation it can be SIM unlocked by the usual online merchants.

thedosbox said:
Negri has a hefty markup though - $140. I'll wait until there's confirmation it can be SIM unlocked by the usual online merchants.
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Old thread I know but can confirm the Bell Inc S can be unlocked, and with a rather quick response from cellunlock.net
also use coupon code android50 for 50% off!
I unlocked 2 phones already today

Jay_Bee said:
Old thread I know but can confirm the Bell Inc S can be unlocked, and with a rather quick response from cellunlock.net
also use coupon code android50 for 50% off!
I unlocked 2 phones already today
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I did awhile ago It should be noted that the SSL certificate used by cellunlock.net was not issued by a certificate authority recognized by firefox.

Other than Negri, do you guys where else to get the Bell (s740A) version?
And how would one go about buying the phone from Bell. I tried it but they ask for a plan and/or a bell login name.

I got my IS from Bell and unlocked it. 3G works perfectly on Rogers, so should it on Fido.
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For those who bought the IS from Bell, dis you all purchase them in-store, did you buy them online (other than negrielectronics.com)?

caribbean_spur said:
For those who bought the IS from Bell, dis you all purchase them in-store, did you buy them online (other than negrielectronics.com)?
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I bought it off someone who had a couple for sale on http://toronto.kijiji.ca/

caribbean_spur said:
For those who bought the IS from Bell, dis you all purchase them in-store, did you buy them online (other than negrielectronics.com)?
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I bought mine from The Booth/Wireless Wave. I got the Virgin Mobile one, but it's basically the Bell one... It unlocks fine. I'm using it on Fido.

kattara said:
I bought mine from The Booth/Wireless Wave. I got the Virgin Mobile one, but it's basically the Bell one... It unlocks fine. I'm using it on Fido.
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lol I should have thought of wireless wave. Got ripped off by Bell, paid phone + activation fee + one monthly plan... but the total is about same for a unbranded IS.

Is this the C6606?

http://pocketnow.com/2013/04/07/t-m...&utm_campaign=Feed:+pocketnow+(pocketnow.com)
What do you think? Is this the C6606 or completly another model or just fake

EAK47 said:
http://pocketnow.com/2013/04/07/t-m...&utm_campaign=Feed:+pocketnow+(pocketnow.com)
What do you think? Is this the C6606 or completly another model or just fake
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Looks exactly like our phones, so based on the picture we can't say anything.

Yes it is.
Sent from my Xperia Tablet Z

Spectre51 said:
Yes it is.
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does that mean the C6606 will only be sold through T-Mobile or will it be sold unlocked as well through USA's Sony store?
If its carrier locked or unlocked sold through carriers like T Mobile, the bootloader is usually locked. and I personally dont like it when carriers add their brands name on to the phone ><

LitoNi said:
does that mean the C6606 will only be sold through T-Mobile or will it be sold unlocked as well through USA's Sony store?
If its carrier locked or unlocked sold through carriers like T Mobile, the bootloader is usually locked. and I personally dont like it when carriers add their brands name on to the phone ><
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I still haven't been able to confirm that it well be available unlocked yet. Don't think it's been decided yet.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

Thanks for comfirmation Spectre
I have a weird question here... Does t-Mobile allows outright purchase?
I am from Canada and I'm planning some vacation in the States this summer, I wanna buy it there but I am not aware about how the carriers work there.
Some stupid carriers here do not allow outright purchase.
Also, I heard about a law that makes sim unlock illegal in the States, is this actually true? If T-Mobile allows outright purchase, do they unlock the phone, if so, does anyone know the price.
If I manage to get the device, I hope that T-Mobile logo is on the protector and not on the phone... I hate carrier branding on a phone
Also, do you have any idea about the Z Tablet release date?

EAK47 said:
Thanks for comfirmation Spectre
I have a weird question here... Does t-Mobile allows outright purchase?
I am from Canada and I'm planning some vacation in the States this summer, I wanna buy it there but I am not aware about how the carriers work there.
Some stupid carriers here do not allow outright purchase.
Also, I heard about a law that makes sim unlock illegal in the States, is this actually true? If T-Mobile allows outright purchase, do they unlock the phone, if so, does anyone know the price.
If I manage to get the device, I hope that T-Mobile logo is on the protector and not on the phone... I hate carrier branding on a phone
Also, do you have any idea about the Z Tablet release date?
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Yeah they do. They just restructured their plans and you actually get a lower monthly plan cost if you buy the phone outright. Not like AT&T where it doesn't matter.
As to your last question couple of months.
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Spectre51 said:
Yeah they do. They just restructured their plans and you actually get a lower monthly plan cost if you buy the phone outright. Not like AT&T where it doesn't matter.
As to your last question couple of months.
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Awesome. Thanks a lot

Free SIM unlock,?

Hi all
I have a Telstra (AU) SIM locked HTC one and they want $100 unlock it
After paying $700 for the phone I'm a little short of cash so am wondering if there is a free SIM unlock option?

Hi Ipguy,
Where did you purchase the phone from?
I work for Telstra, and can confirm that handsets we sell outright (excluding iPhones ) aren't locked. They certainly have Telstra 'bloatware', have the APN settings for WAP and MMS, but will take any providers SIM straight out the box.
The only handsets that are locked are iPhones and handsets packaged with a pre-paid SIM..
Can you tell me who advised it would be $100 to unlock an unlocked handset?
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mercury670 said:
Hi Ipguy,
Where did you purchase the phone from?
I work for Telstra, and can confirm that handsets we sell outright (excluding iPhones ) aren't locked. They certainly have Telstra 'bloatware', have the APN settings for WAP and MMS, but will take any providers SIM straight out the box.
The only handsets that are locked are iPhones and handsets packaged with a pre-paid SIM..
Can you tell me who advised it would be $100 to unlock an unlocked handset?
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Shhhhh. I was going to volunteer to do it for $50 for him.

Hehe:beer:
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.....OP? Are you still needing a resolution?
HTC One
4.1.2
Sense 5.0
Stock, Telstra AU

mercury670 said:
Hi Ipguy,
Where did you purchase the phone from?
I work for Telstra, and can confirm that handsets we sell outright (excluding iPhones ) aren't locked. They certainly have Telstra 'bloatware', have the APN settings for WAP and MMS, but will take any providers SIM straight out the box.
The only handsets that are locked are iPhones and handsets packaged with a pre-paid SIM..
Can you tell me who advised it would be $100 to unlock an unlocked handset?
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Hi mercury670
I purchased the phone from jbhifi outright two weeks ago, I called Telstra's customer support number the other day and was advised that it would cost $100 upto 12 months from purchase, and $25 upto 2yrs from purchase.
I didn't get the persons name unfortunately

mercury670 said:
.....OP? Are you still needing a resolution?
HTC One
4.1.2
Sense 5.0
Stock, Telstra AU
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Yes, please

Ah, ok.
Those figures are definitely for prepaid phones only, not outright purchases.
Just put a SIM in and you'll be fine
HTC One
4.1.2
Sense 5.0
Stock, Telstra AU

mercury670 said:
Ah, ok.
Those figures are definitely for prepaid phones only, not outright purchases.
Just put a SIM in and you'll be fine
HTC One
4.1.2
Sense 5.0
Stock, Telstra AU
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Well that's the thing, the phone came with a Telstra SIM in the box, and I was given a $60 credit on the phone if I signed up to Telstra, which I did to get the discount and then I cancelled the account.
So the salesman didn't do me any favours from what I understand

Just sounds like an in-house promo thru JB's. Honestly tho, just put another providers SIM in there. I could bet $ it'll work fine without restriction. Just be sure to remove the Telstra APN's and replace them with your own providers' for WAP and MMS.
HTC One
4.1.2
Sense 5.0
Stock, Telstra AU

mercury670 said:
Just sounds like an in-house promo thru JB's. Honestly tho, just put another providers SIM in there. I could bet $ it'll work fine without restriction. Just be sure to remove the Telstra APN's and replace them with your own providers' for WAP and MMS.
HTC One
4.1.2
Sense 5.0
Stock, Telstra AU
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I'll give it a go. Thanks

will the z1 be carrier locked in the UK?

Specifically o2. I'm on a three contract but also have an o2 one up for an upgrade. I want to use my three sim in the o2 z1.

If you get it from O2, it probably will be carrier locked!

Handset I have from EE is carrier locked, and bootloader lock alllowed is NO.
Doesn't look to be the end of the world, when a lot of Sony stuff relies on the bootloader being locked. DRM keys and that.

LadFromWales85 said:
Handset I have from EE is carrier locked, and bootloader lock alllowed is NO.
Doesn't look to be the end of the world, when a lot of Sony stuff relies on the bootloader being locked. DRM keys and that.
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Hey mate, would you be able to do me a bit of a favour? I've pre ordered from Phones4u for EE and Phones4u have been saying that EE haven't approved the device and aren't shipping it etc! Will you be able to put up some proof of where you got it from and you've received it so I can shown to Phones4u? Those sods are delaying orders till next week and giving this excuse! Thanks would be very grateful if you could do something!

Handset is direct from EE.
I ordered over the phone on 5th September.
All that come with the phone is a shipping note.
I am not prepared to post a copy of that on a public forum. The note mentioned that I should have received a DSR letter too, but didn't.
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kk nps

Got mine on Tuesday from EE so that's bull
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Without a shadow of a doubt it will be carrier locked and bootloader unlock will be no from O2.
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Any Canadians with carrier locked z1?

Would you please post if the bootloaders are locked or unlocked on your device and from which carrier thanks
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Bootloader is locked, Rogers C6906 , but network is unlockable if you purchase code. if you want an unlockable bootloader, 100% avoid sim-locked phone, just buy a sim free phone.

Where did you purchase the unlock code from ?
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Well, Google "unlock cell", unveils return tons of option, you will need to do research which one is reliable tho, some people go on ebay and it is cheaper at your own risk.
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maxboy said:
Bootloader is locked, Rogers C6906 , but network is unlockable if you purchase code. if you want an unlockable bootloader, 100% avoid sim-locked phone, just buy a sim free phone.
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Where did you get your 6906?...
Can you get more and sell em on ebay ?
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greatremix said:
Where did you get your 6906?...
Can you get more and sell em on ebay ?
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Arr.....i got mine from rogers, they seem to have some stocks that they said just drop by, no need to hold or reserve. so i GUESS Sony store has unlock phone in-stock too.
and i won't get more or selling, so, sorry man, lol.

Is Sony selling unlocked LTE model in Canada or only HSPA+?

maxboy said:
Arr.....i got mine from rogers, they seem to have some stocks that they said just drop by, no need to hold or reserve. so i GUESS Sony store has unlock phone in-stock too.
and i won't get more or selling, so, sorry man, lol.
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I am here in U.S. so I am definitely out of luck. /_\

maxboy said:
Bootloader is locked, Rogers C6906 , but network is unlockable if you purchase code. if you want an unlockable bootloader, 100% avoid sim-locked phone, just buy a sim free phone.
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Can you please try this to see if the bootloader is unlockable or not ? Thanks !
First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
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attanasi0 said:
Can you please try this to see if the bootloader is unlockable or not ? Thanks !
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It is not
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
Roger 6906

fredastere said:
It is not
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
Roger 6906
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Ah damn ! Merci !

Unfortunately no Sony Store in the Toronto area has any unlocked phones in stock, or if they did they are hoarding them
Supposedly the stores will be getting their unlocked phones on Friday and stores are doing pre-orders now. This whole "launch" is pretty discouraging - as it seems like there are not that many phones available - my local store is only getting 4 black phones - I'm number 5 so won't be getting one until the end of October - which is when the next shipment is expected. I wasn't even told there was a pre-order system setup - even when I visited the store beforehand trying to get a glimpse of a display model. There wasn't any then, but there is one now - so my trip wasn't a total waste of time. Finally got a chance to see a working model.
Locked phones are available but seem to be selling slower - either that or they got more stock. Maybe Sony Canada didn't anticipate there would be demand for off-contract phones?
If anybody knows of any Toronto/GTA locations that still have open pre-orders I would like to know. A friend just picked up a Rogers locked one today.

ksoze said:
Unfortunately no Sony Store in the Toronto area has any unlocked phones in stock, or if they did they are hoarding them
Supposedly the stores will be getting their unlocked phones on Friday and stores are doing pre-orders now. This whole "launch" is pretty discouraging - as it seems like there are not that many phones available - my local store is only getting 4 black phones - I'm number 5 so won't be getting one until the end of October - which is when the next shipment is expected. I wasn't even told there was a pre-order system setup - even when I visited the store beforehand trying to get a glimpse of a display model. There wasn't any then, but there is one now - so my trip wasn't a total waste of time. Finally got a chance to see a working model.
Locked phones are available but seem to be selling slower - either that or they got more stock. Maybe Sony Canada didn't anticipate there would be demand for off-contract phones?
If anybody knows of any Toronto/GTA locations that still have open pre-orders I would like to know. A friend just picked up a Rogers locked one today.
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unlocked one doesn't start distributing until Friday at the earliest, yeah, they are only allocating a tiny amount to Canada which is why we are getting it first before the US.

attanasi0 said:
Ah damn ! Merci !
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anyone in canada get the new firmware update?

Gitaroo said:
anyone in canada get the new firmware update?
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I'm all updated and running on 14.1.G.1.534
So guess we're still one rev behind.

Hold on guys - what does this mean for US people? I'm about to get a Canadian friend to buy a Z1 from Bell and ship it over to me in the US for use with AT&T. Will I have any issues? I don't want to return another phone if it doesn't work for me.

AhsanU said:
Hold on guys - what does this mean for US people? I'm about to get a Canadian friend to buy a Z1 from Bell and ship it over to me in the US for use with AT&T. Will I have any issues? I don't want to return another phone if it doesn't work for me.
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I would advise against getting a Bell model - unless you're getting a discount. If you're paying the full price that Bell is asking for ($699 + tax), you might as well get the factory unlocked version directly from Sony for the same price. Rogers has the purple colour locked down if that's your preference, so only Black or White available from other sources.

ksoze said:
I would advise against getting a Bell model - unless you're getting a discount. If you're paying the full price that Bell is asking for ($699 + tax), you might as well get the factory unlocked version directly from Sony for the same price. Rogers has the purple colour locked down if that's your preference, so only Black or White available from other sources.
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Thing is, I've gotten pretty desperate. I contacted Bell and in order to be able to use the phone in the US, the carrier does need to unlock it. That's an added fee of 60 dollars from Bell. I also contacted a Sony store in Markham, ON and they said that the earliest I can get an unlocked one from them would be a month or so from now, or until their next shipment.

AhsanU said:
Thing is, I've gotten pretty desperate. I contacted Bell and in order to be able to use the phone in the US, the carrier does need to unlock it. That's an added fee of 60 dollars from Bell. I also contacted a Sony store in Markham, ON and they said that the earliest I can get an unlocked one from them would be a month or so from now, or until their next shipment.
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Just buy direct from Sony man - no need to pay extra for carrier unlock, and no carrier bloatware. Bell is selling it a $699, then you pay $60 to unlock, then there's the 13% Tax - that's about $860.
If you can't wait that long, see if you can get it from Rogers since they are selling it for $599 off-contract. At least you save a bit.
I myself will be getting it from my provider because hardware upgrade - picking one up tonight.

AhsanU said:
Thing is, I've gotten pretty desperate. I contacted Bell and in order to be able to use the phone in the US, the carrier does need to unlock it. That's an added fee of 60 dollars from Bell. I also contacted a Sony store in Markham, ON and they said that the earliest I can get an unlocked one from them would be a month or so from now, or until their next shipment.
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Alright - just got back home after fighting rush hour traffic from Yorkdale Mall.
This whole experience has seriously cast doubts as to whether I will ever purchase another new Sony phone again.
I have been given so much misinformation both over the phone and in person its getting ridiculous. It seems that they really want you to be physically at the store so that they can upsell you on other items - I was told over the phone that the box doesn't contain headphones, so that I should go there and pick out one or maybe even a bluetooth headset. All this when I just simply asked about the pre-order status.
The latest I have heard was that all stores are taking pre-orders and the warehouse will be shipping out units to the stores as they are placed. I had one salesperson tell me over the phone that the black unit was heavily back ordered (negative inventory), while the white was still available - only to get to the store and told that it doesn't matter - they're both backordered. They can't even guess at when I would be getting a phone. I was also told that the 18th was the official launch date and they weren't allowed to release the phones, which coincides with other info from this thread. The problem is that I was also told today that the Upper Canada Mall location had inventory since yesterday and they just sold the last one today!!! WTF? I've been told that I would get one next week, end of Oct. or even next month - this has all been extremely frustrating.
I really wish they would just allow you to pre-order online and have it shipped to the store like a normal retailer would.
AhsanU - if you want to put me in contact with your friend I can let them know when I receive my phones (2 on pre order), or ask them to get to the closest Sony store and just put down a deposit and hope for the best. Bell and Rogers are notorious for overcharging for everything, whereas Telus is a bit better, but they will all take advantage you given the chance. The unlocking fee is only supposed to be $50 but I'm not sure if they included the tax already. Why do they insist on locking the phones when you're either buying the phone outright or signing a contract that stipulates financial penalties when breaking said contract. In Asia, none of the phones are locked and companies actually compete with each other. I just hope there is a special place in hell for all these telecommunication executives...