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How to know if my G1 is from the USA?

Hi, I'm from Argentina and I bought a used G1, and I need to know if it is from the USA. Now, it's from T-mobile, does that guarantee me it's from the US?
Also, it has DRC83. As I have read (though there's not much info about that build), it is rooteable, so I'm wondering, what's the easiest way of doing it? I read a couple of guides, but there are so many methods I get lost.
Thanks in advance.

DRC83 is only for T-mobile G1 from the U.S. . Use the oneclick root from unlockr.com, do a google search and you will find it. Sorry I can't post links from my phone.

if its from the united states it says t-mobile on it

zachattack052 said:
if its from the united states it says t-mobile on it
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Wrong. My G1 is from Germany, and it also says T_mobile on it.

Dai323 said:
Wrong. My G1 is from Germany, and it also says T_mobile on it.
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really, i thought t-mobile was based in the us

zachattack052 said:
really, i thought t-mobile was based in the us
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Nope, Tmobile is in Europe also and probably other continents beside NA.

Ace42 said:
Nope, Tmobile is in Europe also and probably other continents beside NA.
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w/e my bad

h**p://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Mobile
It's a German company and we are not proud of it. ;-)

As I understand it, the hardware across all "tmobile" branded devices is identical, except for possibly a minor change in the button layout for languages other than english.
In other words, it doesn't matter.
Root it, install engineering bootloader, and you're all set.

You can tell by CALL and END buttons. If they are red/green, then the phone is from the US. If they are all of the same color (white) then it's European model.
Look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=444092

Orange branding?

Hi,
If I buy this phone from Orange/EE does anyone know what extra rubbish comes with the phone that they put on?
Or is it still pretty much the same as if I bought a generic one from somewhere like Amazon?
Sam

flashsam said:
Hi,
If I buy this phone from Orange/EE does anyone know what extra rubbish comes with the phone that they put on?
Or is it still pretty much the same as if I bought a generic one from somewhere like Amazon?
Sam
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It will be branded and so will get delayed updates. If you want an unbranded one that's still subsidized by a contract go to Carphone Warehouse or Phones4U.

Also you could buy an unbranded one from this site called LambdaTek. Site looks bad but It's where I got mine from and its cheaper than CPW
www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop/index.pl?region=GB&prodID=2524366

i5r431 said:
Also you could buy an unbranded one from this site called LambdaTek. Site looks bad but It's where I got mine from and its cheaper than CPW
www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop/index.pl?region=GB&prodID=2524366
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Thanks for that. Although once you add on postage it's only £2.50 more to buy it from Amazon and I know that they have a great returns policy (just in case!)

RAZRi_Man said:
It will be branded and so will get delayed updates. If you want an unbranded one that's still subsidized by a contract go to Carphone Warehouse or Phones4U.
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Thanks for the reply. I'm aware that it will be branded. I'm just wondering exactly what the difference would be on an Orange branded phone. If the delayed updates are the only difference then that doesn't bother me too much but if they add loads of Orange software or disable things then that matters more to me.

flashsam said:
Thanks for the reply. I'm aware that it will be branded. I'm just wondering exactly what the difference would be on an Orange branded phone. If the delayed updates are the only difference then that doesn't bother me too much but if they add loads of Orange software or disable things then that matters more to me.
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I don't know if they would disable WiFi tethering...that's the only thing I can think of them possibly wanting to disable. Maybe someone else knows.

Orange have indeed disabled the WiFi hotspot functionality.
I found a thread which showed how to amend the APN settings to re-allow the hotspot to work but the APN's are locked.
The solution is to create a new APN using the details from the below link and now the hotspot works perfectly.
http://www.burnedouthippy.com/2011/...onnection-problem-on-the-htc-desireorange-uk/

[Q] how to recognize a fake htc one or model?

hi my father got me a brand new htc one from europe from a shop and i wanted to know if there is a way to make sure its the real deal or if it is a European model or an american model?
if anyone can help me with this im kinda of new to android phones
is it possible to know from the imea of the phone?

Hardware-wise there's only one real HTC One, and then there's the Chinese copy with dual SIM and removable backside. The difference is in the device CID which restrict you from installing any RUU on it. However the only problem I can see you facing would be the APN settings, if your cell operator APN values is not in the rom you will have to type them in yourself.
Skickat från min HTC One med Tapatalk 4 Beta

pitrus- said:
Hardware-wise there's only one real HTC One, and then there's the Chinese copy with dual SIM and removable backside. The difference is in the device CID which restrict you from installing any RUU on it. However the only problem I can see you facing would be the APN settings, if your cell operator APN values is not in the rom you will have to type them in yourself.
Skickat från min HTC One med Tapatalk 4 Beta
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oh its ok it works just fine but wanted to know if its an american model or European one so i know more about when to expect updates and such ..?
isn't there a way to know this by the imie number on the phone?

Post pictures.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2

I have the same problem. I checked under the "beats" logo and I've found the following PN07210 but no "801e" or something like it.
Can anyone help us with that? Don't know how to check the mid

Turn off the phone. Power it back on and hold volume down and power. It'll throw you into HBoot. If its the normal Android recovery you have a problem. If its the white screen with Pink lettering then you should be good.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD

ch3st3r_lp said:
I have the same problem. I checked under the "beats" logo and I've found the following PN07210 but no "801e" or something like it.
Can anyone help us with that? Don't know how to check the mid
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Just found out mine, unfortunatly the seller claimed that it was the international version but it is the american one.
Take a look at the following threads and u'll be able to find out yours
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42964859&postcount=10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39991298&postcount=1
Good luck.

ch3st3r_lp said:
Just found out mine, unfortunatly the seller claimed that it was the international version but it is the american one.
Take a look at the following threads and u'll be able to find out yours
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42964859&postcount=10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39991298&postcount=1
Good luck.
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still cant find it isnt there another way to identify the model when i go into model name all i see written is htc one so not sure if its the american variant.

Take a look at the back of your phone. Below the "beats" logo. Check for a code like: PN07... or 801(e or n)
After finding it, go to the second thread I posted before and check on the image posted there which version is yours.

yes got it, it says pnpno7120 is there a difference between the usa or European one?
regarding updates and such
and is there still a way to know if its the american variant?

PN07120 is the american version.
The main diff is the radio frequency bands.
European version: 4G LTE - 2600MHz
American: AT&T and unbranded: 700MHz
T-mobile: 700MHz
Regarding updates the american may have some delay in updates but if it's the unbranded it may not take long, the branded versions may take a while. But u can also install european roms on them.

ch3st3r_lp said:
PN07120 is the american version.
The main diff is the radio frequency bands.
European version: 4G LTE - 2600MHz
American: AT&T and unbranded: 700MHz
T-mobile: 700MHz
Regarding updates the american may have some delay in updates but if it's the unbranded it may not take long, the branded versions may take a while. But u can also install european roms on them.
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I got a fake HTC One claiming to be an 801e too, I was looking for a secondhand one to buy. Please what can I flash it with to be rid of all the fakery on it? It doesnt respond to fastboot commands, but it does to adb. I just need to get the "Shenzen" crapola off of it. I've eaten my humble pie and want to make the most of a bad situation.
Any help would be welcome.

shinacalypse said:
I got a fake HTC One claiming to be an 801e too, I was looking for a secondhand one to buy. Please what can I flash it with to be rid of all the fakery on it? It doesnt respond to fastboot commands, but it does to adb. I just need to get the "Shenzen" crapola off of it. I've eaten my humble pie and want to make the most of a bad situation.
Any help would be welcome.
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You can't flash anything for the HTC One on your fake phone. Your best option is to return it or live with the fact the you have been scammed.

talmager1 said:
yes got it, it says pnpno7120 is there a difference between the usa or European one?
regarding updates and such
and is there still a way to know if its the american variant?
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nope American variant will be PN07XXX

phone bought in Europe want to use it in Japan. Change firmware?

hi to all of you. I bought very recently a Mate S in France for a Japanese friend. But when she went back there, and went to two different phone operators to get a micro sim card, they said that Europe phones won't work in Japan. I called today Huawei France and they told me the same. Phones bought in Europe won't work in Asia, and vice versa.
I can't believe that.
So my question is will it work if we change the firmware and do someone had such experience in the past?
It will be very helpful. Thank you.

alain belay said:
hi to all of you. I bought very recently a Mate S in France for a Japanese friend. But when she went back there, and went to two different phone operators to get a micro sim card, they said that Europe phones won't work in Japan. I called today Huawei France and they told me the same. Phones bought in Europe won't work in Asia, and vice versa.
I can't believe that.
So my question is will it work if we change the firmware and do someone had such experience in the past?
It will be very helpful. Thank you.
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You should first check if your phone hardware will work with your Japan operator, go to willmyphonework.net and see 3G/LTE support.
Another thing is that, if your phone is branded, you must change vendor/region on oeminfo file. It showed up that phone operators are limited by that, too.
And if that´s OK there is a useful post about converting to UL-00(China) which might be suitable for you. And it works, provided you´re on Android 5.1.X -so don´t upgrade to MM.
Of course, do not mess with this if you have very little or no experience, as you´re likely to end up in a brick.

rickylambert said:
You should first check if your phone hardware will work with your Japan operator, go to willmyphonework.net and see 3G/LTE support.
Another thing is that, if your phone is branded, you must change vendor/region on oeminfo file. It showed up that phone operators are limited by that, too.
And if that´s OK there is a useful post about converting to UL-00(China) which might be suitable for you. And it works, provided you´re on Android 5.1.X -so don´t upgrade to MM.
Of course, do not mess with this if you have very little or no experience, as you´re likely to end up in a brick.
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Thank you very much Ricky for fast reply.
First of all, I checked it on willmyphonework.net and 3G and 4G is ok. I made it with Softbank which is my friend's operator, but I guess it will be almost same with another one.
Now I need to know how to change vendor/region on oeminfo file. Any link will be welcome, but I will search by myself.
The problem is that this phone is in Japan now and my friend is not familiar at all with these tech things. But you gave me some informations she can bring to the operators for a first step.
Another step could be to go to Akihabara, well known as the tech city in Tokyo. There she could find some informed technician.
Really thank you for useful help.
Alain.

alain belay said:
Thank you very much Ricky for fast reply.
First of all, I checked it on willmyphonework.net and 3G and 4G is ok. I made it with Softbank which is my friend's operator, but I guess it will be almost same with another one.
Now I need to know how to change vendor/region on oeminfo file. Any link will be welcome, but I will search by myself.
The problem is that this phone is in Japan now and my friend is not familiar at all with these tech things. But you gave me some informations she can bring to the operators for a first step.
Another step could be to go to Akihabara, well known as the tech city in Tokyo. There she could find some informed technician.
Really thank you for useful help.
Alain.
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If your friend isn't familar with tech things then she won't be able to convert it herself.

brumgav said:
If your friend isn't familar with tech things then she won't be able to convert it herself.
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+1

rickylambert said:
+1
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Finally, she went to another phone seller, the vendor tried with a micro SD and... it worked!! She will suscribe there.
It means that this phone bought in Europe does work in Japan! Very good information and thank you for help again.

New Pixel 5 owner in Canada: How do I trick the phone into thinking it is a USA phone

New Pixel 5 owner in Canada: How do I trick the phone into thinking it is a USA phone? I want the Hold For Me feature so badly.
In fact, I only bought the phone for the Hold For Me feature without realising it's only available in the USA. If I can't get it to work, I think I'll be returning the phone.
Can someone give me tips on how to trick the phone into thinking it is in the USA?

you could try flashing the Verizon factory image. I have no idea if it will work but worth a try?
https://developers.google.com/android/images

I believe it's the same like getting call screen outside US/Ca, but it's just that hold for me only for US apparently.
Maybe can follow the same guide like enabling call screen for those not eligible https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82003873&postcount=23

emilio911 said:
New Pixel 5 owner in Canada: How do I trick the phone into thinking it is a USA phone? I want the Hold For Me feature so badly.
In fact, I only bought the phone for the Hold For Me feature without realising it's only available in the USA. If I can't get it to work, I think I'll be returning the phone.
Can someone give me tips on how to trick the phone into thinking it is in the USA?
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It should roll out to other places and countries pretty soon so hang in there. Also know that it's only for toll free calls and needs to be enabled for each call since there is no global setting. I mean it's nice, I used it once but not a deal maker or breaker imo.

bobby janow said:
It should roll out to other places and countries pretty soon so hang in there. Also know that it's only for toll free calls and needs to be enabled for each call since there is no global setting. I mean it's nice, I used it once but not a deal maker or breaker imo.
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For my job, I have to call a lot of places that have repetitive music that make me go crazy. :silly:

fuadhdmini said:
I believe it's the same like getting call screen outside US/Ca, but it's just that hold for me only for US apparently.
Maybe can follow the same guide like enabling call screen for those not eligible https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82003873&postcount=23
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Thanks, will try this first.
swangjang said:
you could try flashing the Verizon factory image. I have no idea if it will work but worth a try?
https://developers.google.com/android/images
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Thanks, will try this second.

I have just checked it on pixel 5. It works.
Note: after doing the steps it didn't work directly, I enabled vpn (US) and went to the google play and joined the beta program then it worked.
Im not sure if vpn is needed or even the beta program, maybe I just had to give it time. But it works perfectly, I have already used the call screening to answer my mom calls.

alawii_shark said:
I have just checked it on pixel 5. It works.
Note: after doing the steps it didn't work directly, I enabled vpn (US) and went to the google play and joined the beta program then it worked.
Im not sure if vpn is needed or even the beta program, maybe I just had to give it time. But it works perfectly, I have already used the call screening to answer my mom calls.
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What about Hold For Me?

emilio911 said:
New Pixel 5 owner in Canada: How do I trick the phone into thinking it is a USA phone? I want the Hold For Me feature so badly.
In fact, I only bought the phone for the Hold For Me feature without realising it's only available in the USA. If I can't get it to work, I think I'll be returning the phone.
Can someone give me tips on how to trick the phone into thinking it is in the USA?
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What should I say? every modern mobile requires modern tricks.

emilio911 said:
Thanks, will try this first.
Thanks, will try this second.
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I just did mine. I'm from Malaysia. I'm rooted because the app here to fake US carrier requires root https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/app-root-android-market-enabler.3871651/.
I can now enjoy both Call Screen and Hold for Me

fuadhdmini said:
I just did mine. I'm from Malaysia. I'm rooted because the app here to fake US carrier requires root https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/app-root-android-market-enabler.3871651/.
I can now enjoy both Call Screen and Hold for Me
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Please the note the caller's country code +60 (Malaysia). Proves that I'm using it from Malaysia.
<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13oOLlZ48Bct-vJuunxAgXFABHAkgDnj_/preview" width="640" height="480"></iframe>

Hold For Me works in Canada @emilio911. I have it on my Pixel 5 from Telus.
EDIT: Set you main language to English (United States) in settings > system > languages & input. I just tried setting mine to English (Canada) and lost the Hold For Me option

xunholyx said:
Hold For Me works in Canada @emilio911. I have it on my Pixel 5 from Telus.
EDIT: Set you main language to English (United States) in settings > system > languages & input. I just tried setting mine to English (Canada) and lost the Hold For Me option
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write your query on YouTube. It provides a better solution and option for you.

asadiqbal_1 said:
write your query on YouTube. It provides a better solution and option for you.
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I don't have a query. It works for me and I provided the solution to make it work.
EDIT: You do realize that XDA is the place people come to to fix their phones after following a YouTube tutorial, correct?