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So I'm gonna be buying an 'unlocked', HTC one from a shop here in Eastern Europe, and I wanna know how to verify if the phone is locked to a certain region or cell provider.
I travel a lot and I wanna make sure I get the unlocked phone and not locked phone since I'll be paying a lot.
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Kartikp84 said:
So I'm gonna be buying an 'unlocked', HTC one from a shop here in Eastern Europe, and I wanna know how to verify if the phone is locked to a certain region or cell provider.
I travel a lot and I wanna make sure I get the unlocked phone and not locked phone since I'll be paying a lot.
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Where are you buying it from?

Try two SIMs from different providers.

MacHackz said:
Where are you buying it from?
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Im in bulgaria at the moment and they'll be receving the phone on april 15th.. and the shop i've spoken to say it will be unlocked, but what if it only works in bulgaria while im here and when i leave and go back to USA, it doesnt work?
Cuz i know they have the developers edition but only in states, but i wont be back for another 6 months for that...
so it'd be nice to find out somehow if its locked to some network/region or ok to use worldwide!

It's a world phone, in terms of GSM, but the States have different LTE bands.

LTE won't work

So does that mean my data connection will b non-lte? I but I'd still get hspa in states rite?
And make phone calls lol?
Cuz I don't wanna buy the phone if it's not gonna work worldwide since I travel a lot
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Kartikp84 said:
So does that mean my data connection will b non-lte? I but I'd still get hspa in states rite?
And make phone calls lol?
Cuz I don't wanna buy the phone if it's not gonna work worldwide since I travel a lot
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You''ll get HSPA but LTE won't work in America afaik!

MacHackz said:
You''ll get HSPA but LTE won't work in America afaik!
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Just spoke to a HTC rep and she said that the phone in Europe works on differ frequency compared to USA or Asia, and she wasn't sure if it'll work worldwide even as a gsm. But the developers edition will work as a world phone according to her
Given that it mite not be able be a world phone?
So confused

Kartikp84 said:
Just spoke to a HTC rep and she said that the phone in Europe works on differ frequency compared to USA or Asia, and she wasn't sure if it'll work worldwide even as a gsm. But the developers edition will work as a world phone according to her
Given that it mite not be able be a world phone?
So confused
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Whats your US network? Someone has bought a Europe phone and uses it on AT+T with no problem, just need to disable fast dormancy.
Actually, heres the thread, I'm not sure he fixed it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2210488&highlight=verizon

I'll prolly be using tmobile in the states, but I've seen the people from Pocketnow and phonedog etc... And they use the international phone on att or tmobile without signal issue.. Only they've to sacrifice the LTE
So my guess is that person's phone mite have bad coverage near where he lives..
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Will I be stuck on EDGE speeds with T-mobile sim?

I am planning to pull the trigger, like in 2 minutes.
I currently use T-Mobile ($30 plan) on my Nexus 4 and enjoy HSPA+ speeds in NYC. Does T-Mobile work on the Xperia Z on their 3G network? Or is it like my iPhone 4 and will be stuck on EDGE forever.
Thanks

amdhunter said:
I am planning to pull the trigger, like in 2 minutes.
I currently use T-Mobile ($30 plan) on my Nexus 4 and enjoy HSPA+ speeds in NYC. Does T-Mobile work on the Xperia Z on their 3G network? Or is it like my iPhone 4 and will be stuck on EDGE forever.
Thanks
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did you buy the 6603 or 6602 version? if 6603 then yes if 6602, u will get HSPA+

I just got a C6602 replacing my Nexus 4, HSPA+ speeds are the same on a $30 plan T-Mobile SIM.

amdhunter said:
I am planning to pull the trigger, like in 2 minutes.
I currently use T-Mobile ($30 plan) on my Nexus 4 and enjoy HSPA+ speeds in NYC. Does T-Mobile work on the Xperia Z on their 3G network? Or is it like my iPhone 4 and will be stuck on EDGE forever.
Thanks
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Since you are in NYC, head down to Bowery Street and At GSM in order to get the C6602. I bought my device there.
It supports the T-Mobile bands and is the obvious version to get for use in the US. The C6603 should be avoided since it lacks the important bands, not only for T-Mobile but it is also a bit crippled on the AT&T network.
The good thing is that the C6602 can use the same ROMs as C6603. So no need to worry about developer support.

E90 Commie said:
Since you are in NYC, head down to Bowery Street and At GSM in order to get the C6602. I bought my device there.
It supports the T-Mobile bands and is the obvious version to get for use in the US. The C6603 should be avoided since it lacks the important bands, not only for T-Mobile but it is also a bit crippled on the AT&T network.
The good thing is that the C6602 can use the same ROMs as C6603. So no need to worry about developer support.
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Thanks! I'm pulling the trigger on this guy here.
Any reason I shouldn't? Price? Wrong phone?

amdhunter said:
Thanks! I'm pulling the trigger on this guy here.
Any reason I shouldn't? Price? Wrong phone?
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That is a good option so go for it. The only thing I wonder about is how it can have the US warranty since the C6602 isn't sold here, officially. It is an imported unit and they are usually without US warranties. If Sony offers a better policy than Samsung for example and honor the warranty, it is great news for me too. My previous imported phones has been the Note and Note II and Samsung doesn't cover them under the US warranty so that is why I think it is surprising to see it for that C6602.

its never too late?
it may be too late but negri electronics has it for 581.50 plus a $10 coupon that brings it down to 571.50, no tax free shipping

got it on ebay from HK user...free BT lol not that i will use it but gonna bundle with my old phone and sell it. O and its 591 with free shipping, takes a while though :/

xperia z1( c6903) no let on tmobile usa??!!

I just order xperia z1 from uk
I live usa with tmobile before I ordered I check c6903 version should have lte on tmobile
but when I insert simcard.it doesn't show lte only 4g.:crying::crying:
did I miss something?need to setup somewhere?

paullu said:
I just order xperia z1 from uk
I live usa with tmobile before I ordered I check c6903 version should have lte on tmobile
but when I insert simcard.it doesn't show lte only 4g.:crying::crying:
did I miss something?need to setup somewhere?
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Maybe LTE isn't available in your area yet? Also you may want to flash your phones firmware to the latest .534 unbranded version. In that version multiple users have reported seeing a LTE toggle in the settings that isn't present on the .518 firmware that the phone ships with.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452814
Just go to page 8 and find my post.

If you're coming from a phone that wasn't LTE capable, you might have to call T-Mobile and tell them to turn it on.
While on AT&T, I had to use a standby iPhone 4 I owned while I was waiting for parts to fix my GNote. Due to physically incompatable SIM cards, I had to go to an AT&T store to get a microSIM for the iPhone. Once my GNote was up and running, I couldn't get LTE because AT&T thought I was still using an iPhone.
I know, long story. But maybe this'll solve your woes.
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I can confirm what Uly has said. I flashed 534 over 518 and it shows LTE when available now.
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Good to know when my Z1 arrives next week. What speeds are you guys getting on LTE?

guys I just told by my friend said 4g=lte
what the idiot I am but speed isn't good as when I have xperia zL(6506)
xpria zL got around 20mb for download z1 only like 9mb
I will try to flash or update to lastest firmware.I live in nyc by the way.
thanks guys

paullu said:
guys I just told by my friend said 4g=lte
what the idiot I am but speed isn't good as when I have xperia zL(6506)
xpria zL got around 20mb for download z1 only like 9mb
I will try to flash or update to lastest firmware.I live in nyc by the way.
thanks guys
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No, your friend is the idiot. 4G DOES NOT = LTE. They are 2 different things. On the Z1 4G means HSPA+.

uly609 said:
No, your friend is the idiot. 4G DOES NOT = LTE. They are 2 different things. On the Z1 4G means HSPA+.
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really?!:laugh:
but I run speed test again it show 21mb download.9mb for upload that is lte speed for sure

paullu said:
really?!:laugh:
but I run speed test again it show 21mb download.9mb for upload that is lte speed for sure
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Not fully sure. I'm on T-Mobile also and when I was on .518 firmware I could only select 4G for mobile data, not LTE. After I flashed .534 firmware I was able to select LTE.
Screenshot of my phone running on T-Mobile USA LTE: http://gyazo.com/ec0015de1b9c9d13d0cc78cb2ada242c

OMEiAM said:
Not fully sure. I'm on T-Mobile also and when I was on .518 firmware I could only select 4G for mobile data, not LTE. After I flashed .534 firmware I was able to select LTE.
Screenshot of my phone running on T-Mobile USA LTE: http://gyazo.com/ec0015de1b9c9d13d0cc78cb2ada242c
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I just flash newest firmware and yes I got lte iron back but the speed same

I have been getting 32mbps down and 15mbps up since flashing .534
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RuffaloBone said:
I have been getting 32mbps down and 15mbps up since flashing .534
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where do you get the upgrade?

BADBOY1412 said:
where do you get the upgrade?
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This thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452814

OMEiAM said:
This thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452814
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tks, i try following the instruction but stuck at the step to enter my z1 into flash mode. Its told me to install the driver but i dont know where to get, can you please help?Thanks

uly609 said:
No, your friend is the idiot. 4G DOES NOT = LTE. They are 2 different things. On the Z1 4G means HSPA+.
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My C6903 shows HSPA+ AND 4g. My speeds are faster when it shows 4g.

when it says 4g its LTE...
when it says H+ its hspa

well very confused here, first a couple of questions, I got mine from GSMnation, live in the US, and just need to know
1. where can I find the DL for update .534(mine is still on 518)
2. what do I use to flash it? and where do I get that software so I can get my precious updated
thanks in advanced.

sniper1087 said:
well very confused here, first a couple of questions, I got mine from GSMnation, live in the US, and just need to know
1. where can I find the DL for update .534(mine is still on 518)
2. what do I use to flash it? and where do I get that software so I can get my precious updated
thanks in advanced.
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Read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452814

OMEiAM said:
Read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452814
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hmm ok, so I require an account to use the flashtool Emma unless there is another one, sorry first time with a sony device, so a little clueless

sniper1087 said:
hmm ok, so I require an account to use the flashtool Emma unless there is another one, sorry first time with a sony device, so a little clueless
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I got my flashtool from here: http://flashtool.net/

Nexus 5 Singapore Thread

A place for us s'poreans to talk about the upcoming N5. I for one can't wait, mainly because my arc motherboard is damaged and I need a phone that I can actually use..
Not gonna use 4g either .. I refuse to get my data allowance cut by like 85%. Completely ridiculous. Probably ordering from Canada Japan or Germany, hopefully Canada, if the 3G service will work here ...
Of course waiting for dunno how long after it finally comes to SG at like $650 would not be an option. I'm a student... I not so much money de
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tangosierra_ said:
A place for us s'poreans to talk about the upcoming N5. I for one can't wait, mainly because my arc motherboard is damaged and I need a phone that I can actually use..
Not gonna use 4g either .. I refuse to get my data allowance cut by like 85%. Completely ridiculous. Probably ordering from Canada Japan or Germany, hopefully Canada, if the 3G service will work here ...
Of course waiting for dunno how long after it finally comes to SG at like $650 would not be an option. I'm a student... I not so much money de
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same case with me. Been waiting for this for a long time...
Can anyone confirm whether 3G will work properly here if I order it form Canada?

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The 3G would obviously work in Singapore....
Beamed from my Grouper

tangosierra_ said:
Not gonna use 4g either .. I refuse to get my data allowance cut by like 85%.
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THIS!!!!! Until providers here start to offer 12gb datacap, I will not sign any new contract.

Mach3.2 said:
The 3G would obviously work in Singapore....
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says who? 3G is universal
tangosierra_ said:
A place for us s'poreans to talk about the upcoming N5. I for one can't wait, mainly because my arc motherboard is damaged and I need a phone that I can actually use..
Not gonna use 4g either .. I refuse to get my data allowance cut by like 85%. Completely ridiculous. Probably ordering from Canada Japan or Germany, hopefully Canada, if the 3G service will work here ...
Of course waiting for dunno how long after it finally comes to SG at like $650 would not be an option. I'm a student... I not so much money de
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You get from canada also same. Japan, Australia your best bet
I posted this in HWZ Nexus 5 thread.
Australia also can, band 3/7 also
but how to ship from all this country to singapore.
my google result for Japan/
JAPAN - http://www.tenso.com/en/ or vPost
Korea - http://minarinshop.com/ or http://collectkorea.com/services/package-forwarding-service
Australia - http://www.sosmail.com.au/
But i nvr use any of this before since comgateway for US is the way to go all along
BTW!!!!!
Nexus 5 spotted in Taiwan and Malaysia. There might be hope for all international release?
http://www.androidauthority.com/nex...-ad-more-sightings-last-minute-rumors-312754/

auggie246 said:
BTW!!!!!
Nexus 5 spotted in Taiwan and Malaysia. There might be hope for all international release?
http://www.androidauthority.com/nex...-ad-more-sightings-last-minute-rumors-312754/
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I posted this awhile back on the Nexus 5 leaked thread.
ranadylt said:
Or better yet: here's to hoping that Google is waiting until shipment to major countries are all done so it will be a global release and not just a "US only" for the first few months, followed by some other country, so on so forth :fingers-crossed:
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After looking at that link above I just realized one of the leaked pictures was actually from Malaysia.
Now I wonder if it'll be released in my country (Indonesia) as well. I may be hoping but I'm not hoping much at all. Indonesia is like one of the least "Google-cared" country. We get new devices so late it's not even new anymore.
Then again it might be our retail shops / carriers that just went full retard and think "Meh, who the hell buys Nexus in this country anyway? Why should we rush to get this phone in?"
Damn it
I might get one from Singapore if it was released there, though. Should there be any problems warranty is much easier to process (I fly back and forth every few months).

I asked singtel on their fb page. Their response:
Dear Jeremy, thank you for your interest. Do keep a look-out! Please be assured that we will keep you informed once we have an update. Thanks
"do keep a look out" sounds rather promising, but I'm only cautiously optimistic
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It sounds like a rather generic response to me...
But I'm not gonna buy w contract though. Seems like I'm the only one amongst my friends w 12gb data cap.. And I'm not gonna give that away. Starhub 3g is fast enough
If its released in Malaysia then all the more better. Just a drive/ride across 2nd link or causeway
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yeah I'm probably not gonna sign any more plans since I wanna keep my 12GB quota + LTE plan
also looking to upgrade from gnex

auggie246 said:
says who? 3G is universal
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Learn to read, it would help.

it's out!!
anyone here ordering?

dengseng said:
it's out!!
anyone here ordering?
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Anyone share how they ordered the n4? Through forwarding?
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Forwarding service from Australia
the only thing I need now is a forwarding service from Australia. Anyone knows any forwarding agent there?

Heard aust was quite ex. Managed to get into us play store using VPN, following instructions on hwz
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Mach3.2 said:
Learn to read, it would help.
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Oh what did u type? i can't read.
tangosierra_ said:
Heard aust was quite ex. Managed to get into us play store using VPN, following instructions on hwz
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bought mine from JP already

wow when i first read it i thought you meant jurong pt
How much was it and you bought through google?

auggie246 said:
Oh what did u type? i can't read.
bought mine from JP already
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How much is the tax & shipping cost within JP? You're using tenso right?

acutally after GST and delivery, it would be around 600+ to get from JP right? for 32gb version

K0WAWA said:
THIS!!!!! Until providers here start to offer 12gb datacap, I will not sign any new contract.
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I am also in SG. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a 12GB contract on LTE. Singapore telcoms just followed suit with the USA and went for the massive cash grab known as metered billing.
I think that it's wrong to go from 12GB to 2GB of data while keeping the price the same. The price per month should have been lowered according to the data offered.
You have to admit though we are still paying a lot less than people in the USA. (http://www.androidcentral.com/us-mobile-data-prices-among-most-expensive-world)
My plan:
120 (outgoing mins)
600 SMS
2GB data
$39SGD (31.40 USD) per month
I have a friend that lives in the UK. I will be getting him to order me a white 32GB so that I can take advantage of LTE.

Xperia Z in the US

Stupid question:
I have a UK Xperia Z on O2 and am due to move to the US at the end of the year. I'll need to get a contract with a US carrier of course, but my question is whether my UK Xperia Z will work with a US carrier? As said it might be a daft question but I wasn't sure and I dont want to find out when I'm sitting in a hotel in New York wondering why my phone doesn't work.

Won't you get a new phone with a new contract?
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Yes it will work. I believe on att as far as hspa+ and T-Mobile edge. I'm 90% sure as I have had a few carrier locked international phones that were completely unlocked once over here in the states. So I don't see why this would be any difference.

You won't be able to get LTE (4G) in some regions with AT&T since they use 2 different LTE bands which one is not compatible with the Z.
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What version of the Z do you have? C660?
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Sorry, I remembered wrong. It's 3G I was talking about. I was in Arizona 1,5 month ago and had no 3G using Red Pocket who uses AT&T network. My fiancee has Xperia P and had 3G using same network.
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Energizer Bunny said:
Stupid question:
I have a UK Xperia Z on O2 and am due to move to the US at the end of the year. I'll need to get a contract with a US carrier of course, but my question is whether my UK Xperia Z will work with a US carrier? As said it might be a daft question but I wasn't sure and I dont want to find out when I'm sitting in a hotel in New York wondering why my phone doesn't work.
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The smartest move is to sell it in the UK and buy a new phone in the US. The Xperia Z you have is not compatible with US LTE bands and probably not with T-Mobile's AWS 3G+.

Energizer Bunny said:
Stupid question:
I have a UK Xperia Z on O2 and am due to move to the US at the end of the year. I'll need to get a contract with a US carrier of course, but my question is whether my UK Xperia Z will work with a US carrier? As said it might be a daft question but I wasn't sure and I dont want to find out when I'm sitting in a hotel in New York wondering why my phone doesn't work.
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I have C6602 and I just moved to US, it is working fine with AT&T and T-Mobile, no need to worry my friend