C5306 4G in Australia? - Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to mobiles phones and I just bought a Xperia SP C5306 from the US. I am located in Australia and am wondering if I can use the 4G here back at home? I kinda bought it in a rush. If there is no way I can use the 4G because of the difference in frequency bands can I some how change it with a kernal or rom?
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Xero

Xeroxidous said:
I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to mobiles phones and I just bought a Xperia SP C5306 from the US. I am located in Australia and am wondering if I can use the 4G here back at home? I kinda bought it in a rush. If there is no way I can use the 4G because of the difference in frequency bands can I some how change it with a kernal or rom?
Cheers
Xero
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C5302 and C5303 (LTE) are definitely compatible with Aussie network bands, but the C5306 is for US network bands. I don't think that you can change the frequency bands, I think that it is a hardware thing.

Ah dang. Guess I gotta some how get rid of the phone to someone in the US since the C5306 does not accept the 4G LTE bands here in Australia. Thanks for the help.

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what are the Z variations and Clove preorder

Hi I know some body posted a white paper some where before that shows the difference between different variations of the Z. Can someone show me what are the difference as the search's been down for past 2 hours for me.
I am also planning to pre-order it from Clove, do we know what variation they'll be offer already? Anyone from the US planning to import it and use it with AT&T?
Much appreciated.
dliao said:
Hi I know some body posted a white paper some where before that shows the difference between different variations of the Z. Can someone show me what are the difference as the search's been down for past 2 hours for me.
I am also planning to pre-order it from Clove, do we know what variation they'll be offer already? Anyone from the US planning to import it and use it with AT&T?
Much appreciated.
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they have the c6603, the 3g won't properly. It has the 850 frequency but it is missing the 1900 frequency radio. i recommend that you get c6602 or wait for the c6606, the c6602 is the hspa+ model and the c6606 will be lte enabled that supports at&t lte and 3g.
Gotcha, thank you!
AwesomeAHlee said:
they have the c6603, the 3g won't properly. It has the 850 frequency but it is missing the 1900 frequency radio. i recommend that you get c6602 or wait for the c6606, the c6602 is the hspa+ model and the c6606 will be lte enabled that supports at&t lte and 3g.
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if I want the free speakers from the clove pre-order, can I still use the c6603 on ATT with HSPA+? I don't really need LTE.
will LTE-enabled devices like the c6603 have less battery even if i'm not using the LTE?
theindievisual said:
if I want the free speakers from the clove pre-order, can I still use the c6603 on ATT with HSPA+? I don't really need LTE.
will LTE-enabled devices like the c6603 have less battery even if i'm not using the LTE?
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it'll work in some places
use this map to find out whether or not it will work where you live.
(i don't know how accurate the information on the map is) (http://www.cellularmaps.com/att_850_1900.shtml)
Do you think, I will be able to use the US LTE version of the Z in Germany? If not, which US version will work in Germany?
I'm planning to buy it in the US since I have to travel a lot and will be 'round the globe for the next few years. Is the Dockingstation usable with 110V and 230V or do I have to use a power transformator?
Thanks so far.
I know, this is my first post, it wont be the last
matth85 said:
I'm planning to buy it in the US since I have to travel a lot and will be 'round the globe for the next few years. Is the Dockingstation usable with 110V and 230V or do I have to use a power transformator?
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There is no power supply in the dock - you will have to connect an external.
Hi!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
So I guess the OEM power supply will be Europe-compatible?
dliao said:
Hi I know some body posted a white paper some where before that shows the difference between different variations of the Z. Can someone show me what are the difference as the search's been down for past 2 hours for me.
I am also planning to pre-order it from Clove, do we know what variation they'll be offer already? Anyone from the US planning to import it and use it with AT&T?
Much appreciated.
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I am thinking on importing one from Clove to the US. I live in North Carolina and ATT recently acquired Alltlel and will have more 850Mhz coverage on the ast coast
http://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T...n-getting-more-coverage-in-six-states_id38982
If Sony doesnt have any news on C6606 model tomorrow during MWC im going to get C6603 model deal from clove since its the best and cheapest offer available. Expansys USA will carry C6602 model but its a bit overpriced around $770 and it doesn't come with any freebies
kbadone said:
I am thinking on importing one from Clove to the US. I live in North Carolina and ATT recently acquired Alltlel and will have more 850Mhz coverage on the ast coast
http://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T...n-getting-more-coverage-in-six-states_id38982
If Sony doesnt have any news on C6606 model tomorrow during MWC im going to get C6603 model deal from clove since its the best and cheapest offer available. Expansys USA will carry C6602 model but its a bit overpriced around $770 and it doesn't come with any freebies
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Do you have a link?
It'll be a while before the C6602 and C6606 hit the stores, they're not certified yet (PTCRB), and that usually happens at least a few weeks before the release.
How about for the T mobile U.S?
cooltranier13px said:
Do you have a link?
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Looks like Expansys updated the specs page, seems they are going to carry C6603 model instead
Networks - GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; HSDPA: 850 / 900 / 2100; LTE: 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600
http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-xperia-z-black-unlocked-241314/
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Ambroos said:
It'll be a while before the C6602 and C6606 hit the stores, they're not certified yet (PTCRB), and that usually happens at least a few weeks before the release.
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If you live in the Gulf region, ex. Dubai, C6602 will be launched on Feb 28, they are taking pre-orders at Sony retails such as Jumbo Electronics.

[Q] Deciding Between 6602 Or 6603

Hello All,
Before I order my Xperia Z, I am trying to figure out what model to get best suited for my carrier. I am in US and would like to use T-Mobile.
I am leaning towards the 6603 since it has the ability to be flashed with the ZL baseband which enables LTE support for those in Canada. It should work for US also but nobody has posted from US with success. My only concern with the 6603 is that it does not have 1700/1900 support out of the box.
I guess what I am asking is, if I purchase the 6603 and flash the ZL baseband, will it have the ability for HSPA+ for Tmobile? The ZL supports LTE and HSPA+. Ideally it would be great to have LTE also but at a minimum I would want HSPA+. Not sure if this is a hardware or baseband limitation.
The 6602 has HSPA+ out of the box but apparently you can't get LTE even with flashing the ZL baseband.
If someone could clear the confusion that would be much appreciated.
dsmero said:
Hello All,
Before I order my Xperia Z, I am trying to figure out what model to get best suited for my carrier. I am in US and would like to use T-Mobile.
I am leaning towards the 6603 since it has the ability to be flashed with the ZL baseband which enables LTE support for those in Canada. It should work for US also but nobody has posted from US with success. My only concern with the 6603 is that it does not have 1700/1900 support out of the box.
I guess what I am asking is, if I purchase the 6603 and flash the ZL baseband, will it have the ability for HSPA+ for Tmobile? The ZL supports LTE and HSPA+. Ideally it would be great to have LTE also but at a minimum I would want HSPA+. Not sure if this is a hardware or baseband limitation.
The 6602 has HSPA+ out of the box but apparently you can't get LTE even with flashing the ZL baseband.
If someone could clear the confusion that would be much appreciated.
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C6602 won't get LTE support cause it doesn't have its compatible hardware (LTE antenna)
but with HSPA+ u will have fast internet access like LTE
But i suggest u to buy C6603 because of LTE
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x102x96x said:
C6602 won't get LTE support cause it doesn't have its compatible hardware (LTE antenna)
but with HSPA+ u will have fast internet access like LTE
But i suggest u to buy C6603 because of LTE
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Yeah that's what I'm leaning towards I just don't want to get the C6603, flash the zl baseband only not to get HSPA+ or LTE and be stuck on Edge.
I wish they could just make a variant that supports all lol
dsmero said:
Yeah that's what I'm leaning towards I just don't want to get the C6603, flash the zl baseband only not to get HSPA+ or LTE and be stuck on Edge.
I wish they could just make a variant that supports all lol
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C6606 should be launching soon. Wait for that if it matters than much. Can't go wrong with c6606
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does your city support LTE? if not then why bother? I am using HSPA+ on tmobile and its 15 down and 3 up which is equivalent to my fios internet...I dont need 30mb down for a phone as it is irrelevant as most server will throttle download speed anyway.
G1_enthusiast said:
does your city support LTE? if not then why bother? I am using HSPA+ on tmobile and its 15 down and 3 up which is equivalent to my fios internet...I dont need 30mb down for a phone as it is irrelevant as most server will throttle download speed anyway.
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It does and I like the idea of further proofing. I might try AT&T also if not happy with Tmobile. I do agree with HSPA+ being beast, I just like to have as many options available as I can
I wish the C6606 had a firm release date i'm itching for a new phone to play around with.
dsmero said:
It does and I like the idea of further proofing. I might try AT&T also if not happy with Tmobile. I do agree with HSPA+ being beast, I just like to have as many options available as I can
I wish the C6606 had a firm release date i'm itching for a new phone to play around with.
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If i were u i wait for that ZR, its water proof not like the Z where its water resistant
The C6606 definitely looks like the way to go. HSPA+ and LTE support for the US and identical specs to the C6603. Just no release date.
The ZR being waterproof is appealing but looks to have a 720p screen and 4.5"

[Q] HTC ONE 801s (Hong Kong Model) Work In Canada?

Hey i know the HK model is using LTE 1800/2600, has anybody gotten it to work in Canada? Rogers?
I have had a Sony Xperia Z, same experience with the 2600 band, i had to flash the baseband of the ZL to get LTE working...
Do I have to do the same with the HTC One or has somebody gotten it to work without doing anything?
curseknight said:
Hey i know the HK model is using LTE 1800/2600, has anybody gotten it to work in Canada? Rogers?
I have had a Sony Xperia Z, same experience with the 2600 band, i had to flash the baseband of the ZL to get LTE working...
Do I have to do the same with the HTC One or has somebody gotten it to work without doing anything?
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would like to know also
but Rogers LTE max now uses 2600 band, so would that mean it will work with this without doing anything ??
In theory it'll connect where 2600 is available.
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium
gusto5 said:
In theory it'll connect where 2600 is available.
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium
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NOPE!
I had a Xperia Z which also has 2600 band, but it did not work even after Rogers deployment of 2600...
The solution was flashing the ZL baseband which is made for North America and somehow the LTE works after...
Just wondering if its the same situation here for the HTC ONE
curseknight said:
NOPE!
I had a Xperia Z which also has 2600 band, but it did not work even after Rogers deployment of 2600...
The solution was flashing the ZL baseband which is made for North America and somehow the LTE works after...
Just wondering if its the same situation here for the HTC ONE
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Sony is different from HTC.
So I bought the HTC one from Hong Kong (the 801s) over here in Toronto Canada
And it does work with the lte max I assume, although it shows 4G on top, it does experience faster speed then my iPhone 5 side by side
it does cut off a lot though
Can you elaborate on the issue of it cutting out? Is it usually when you're inside? Also are you located in the downtown core or the suburbs? Thanks!
dortok said:
Can you elaborate on the issue of it cutting out? Is it usually when you're inside? Also are you located in the downtown core or the suburbs? Thanks!
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Is not really an issue, but it bounces back to 3g/ hspa quite often
I guess since the 2600's coverage is not as good as normal lte
nutcracker33 said:
Is not really an issue, but it bounces back to 3g/ hspa quite often
I guess since the 2600's coverage is not as good as normal lte
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But does it happen while you're inside or also when outside, cuz the 2600 doesn't penetrate walls as well. Also are you downtown?

C6606 lte for ATT?

hi, according to specs on sony's page for the t-mobile xperia z it only has one LTE band. Will Atts Lte work with this phone?
More than likely firmware based restriction you could try flashing a generic ftf that has access to more lte bands
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C6606 on AT&T LTE
I want to know this badly too. It only list band IV (700) for LTE. Will it work on AT&T LTE? Please help if anyone has a clear answer. Thanks
Xperia786 said:
I want to know this badly too. It only list band IV (700) for LTE. Will it work on AT&T LTE? Please help if anyone has a clear answer. Thanks
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You can get the regular ZL version from regular retailer like amazon.
ismewor said:
You can get the regular ZL version from regular retailer like amazon.
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I really want the water resistant Z though.

[Q] Xperia Z1 c6903 03 c6906?

I am looking to buy an Xperia Z1 and have seen it on Amazon as well as other online sites. The problem is, I don't know what model to get because I live in the U.S. (Los Angeles) and want at least 3G or 4G.
musekidjose said:
I am looking to buy an Xperia Z1 and have seen it on Amazon as well as other online sites. The problem is, I don't know what model to get because I live in the U.S. (Los Angeles) and want at least 3G or 4G.
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C6902 is 3g only
C6903 has some more bands of 4g i guess a compared to c6906
Sent from my C6902 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
musekidjose said:
I am looking to buy an Xperia Z1 and have seen it on Amazon as well as other online sites. The problem is, I don't know what model to get because I live in the U.S. (Los Angeles) and want at least 3G or 4G.
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Hi I'm in SF under tmobile the c6903 works very well under Lte too! If I'm not wrong the 06 is better for at&t Lte but if u check in the other thread there is more than one guy using it on at&t without any issue except less Lte signal.
So C6903 is the way to go if I want to be under T-Mobile, thanks!
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
C6902 uses MSM8274, C6903 uses MSM8974
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2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - all versions
4G Network LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - C6903
LTE 700 / 850 / 900/ 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - C6906
LTE 800 / 850 / 900/ 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - C6943
Find out the bands that your network provider uses for 4g/lte and choose accordingly
musekidjose said:
I am looking to buy an Xperia Z1 and have seen it on Amazon as well as other online sites. The problem is, I don't know what model to get because I live in the U.S. (Los Angeles) and want at least 3G or 4G.
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c6903 will give you LTE speeds on T-mobile since it supports band 4 (1700mhz) for T-mobile's LTE ,if you go for c6906 you will get band 17 (700mhz) which is used by AT&T for their LTE, along with band 4 (1700mhz) so c6906 seems a better choice if you decide to swap t-mobile and at&t sim cards,also some users have been lucky to get get LTE by using at&t sim card on their c6903 model cause apparently at&t is starting to expand or at rare times uses 1700mhz spectrum for their LTE but i wouldn't bet much on it,700mhz is their prime spectrum for LTE.Hope this helps
Okay thanks so c6906 is the way to go. Anyone have any idea where the best place to buy it is?
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
Just called Sony Canada and they ship to Canada addresses only, can't ship to the U.S.
clove does the bundle for the C6903 still
musekidjose said:
Okay thanks so c6906 is the way to go. Anyone have any idea where the best place to buy it is?
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
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i purchased my C6903 from Clove UK. http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-xperia-z1
ordered last friday from UK and it should be delivered today, Minneapolis MN USA.
includes the smartwatch2 for free, total was around $720 w/shipping.
seamonkey420 said:
i purchased my C6903 from Clove UK. http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-xperia-z1
ordered last friday from UK and it should be delivered today, Minneapolis MN USA.
includes the smartwatch2 for free, total was around $720 w/shipping.
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Hey man. I'm in St. Cloud and was wondering if you got your phone. If so, do you have AT&T? Any luck with LTE?
yup, got it!
droidiac13 said:
Hey man. I'm in St. Cloud and was wondering if you got your phone. If so, do you have AT&T? Any luck with LTE?
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yes, i got my phone about 3 days after i placed the order. As for AT&T, i have used my work ATT in it and get 3G but haven't tested LTE. i do get LTE on Tmobile of course where it's available
not sure about ATT LTE though, it seems to be hit or miss for some.
seamonkey420 said:
yes, i got my phone about 3 days after i placed the order. As for AT&T, i have used my work ATT in it and get 3G but haven't tested LTE. i do get LTE on Tmobile of course where it's available
not sure about ATT LTE though, it seems to be hit or miss for some.
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Thanks for getting back to me! How is the camera on it? I've been reading that it doesn't have an auto mode when in the 20mp setting. Is that true?
Will they release the c6906 z1 for att?
Brooklynsour said:
Will they release the c6906 z1 for att?
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I wish, I really want this phone but not sure if the 6903 is the way to go or if 6902 is a good option too (warranty reason mainly)
Because I mix tmobile and telcel's bands not sure which will I need to buy to get lte on both or completely forget about lte
alankstiyo said:
I wish, I really want this phone but not sure if the 6903 is the way to go or if 6902 is a good option too (warranty reason mainly)
Because I mix tmobile and telcel's bands not sure which will I need to buy to get lte on both or completely forget about lte
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yea i dont even care about the lte just want the z1 for att for less than 500
Brooklynsour said:
yea i dont even care about the lte just want the z1 for att for less than 500
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650 on sony store, but maybe next week less
I know im waiting and praying this phone seems amazing, I hope since T-Mobile will push a variant out, att will follow

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