A google search says the m7 can be spark capable with an update. Is this true?
I got a blur m7 on swappa I'm excited
Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think so. Spark uses certain frequencies (triband I think) that the radio in the m7 wasn't designed for.
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I understand it is possible to change an AT&T model or Tmobile into an international or developer's edition, is it not possible to do this on sprint?
Change the supercid
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No. The radios are different.
One uses CDMA the others GSM.
Plus, we use the 1900mhz band for LTE, something that others don't do.
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sauprankul said:
No. The radios are different.
One uses CDMA the others GSM.
Plus, we use the 1900mhz band for LTE, something that others don't do.
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While this is likely the case, it appears that all HTC M7s are the same hardware with slightly different firmwares; which appear to make the hardware slightly different, after all, every M7 can be a world phone, they all technically have access to the same frequencies(even the htc spec page shows this), they all have GLONASS and GPS, so overall I think the mainboards are identical to every other M7 with slightly different bootloadersds.
I wondered if there were some sort of 'fuses' that they flip to stick a phone to a company or region(none for world unlocked, 1 sprint, 2 att, etc); but that's just speculation, and it's loosely based on something Motorola has done so HTC may not have.
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While this is likely the case, it appears that all HTC M7s are the same hardware with slightly different firmwares; which appear to make the hardware slightly different, after all, every M7 can be a world phone, they all technically have access to the same frequencies(even the htc spec page shows this), they all have GLONASS and GPS, so overall I think the mainboards are identical to every other M7 with slightly different bootloadersds.
I wondered if there were some sort of 'fuses' that they flip to stick a phone to a company or region(none for world unlocked, 1 sprint, 2 att, etc); but that's just speculation, and it's loosely based on something Motorola has done so HTC may not have.
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Nope.. Chipsets are different.
Chipsets
I think that all m7 are the same thing .... htc has changed the way they made phone .... in the past they made a phone for every service provider... and that is what caused them to be in dark waters ... and with the release of the one ... the name says it all ... HTC ONE ... there is one phone for every service provider... the service provider activates or deactivates the ... radios and frequencies.. for there service ..... LOOK on the website .. there is no difference in any of the phones .. i just hast ... different frequencies activated
I don't think so since I don't think the tmobile one can use all the lye frequencies that at&t can even when it is supercid. Something like that
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While this is likely the case, it appears that all HTC M7s are the same hardware with slightly different firmwares; which appear to make the hardware slightly different, after all, every M7 can be a world phone, they all technically have access to the same frequencies(even the htc spec page shows this), they all have GLONASS and GPS, so overall I think the mainboards are identical to every other M7 with slightly different bootloadersds.
I wondered if there were some sort of 'fuses' that they flip to stick a phone to a company or region(none for world unlocked, 1 sprint, 2 att, etc); but that's just speculation, and it's loosely based on something Motorola has done so HTC may not have.
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I believe it's something to do with the use of a tuneable radio that can be adapted to pick up a number of different GSM/CDMA bands though. LTE is a different story altogether though.
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I think that all m7 are the same thing .... htc has changed the way they made phone .... in the past they made a phone for every service provider... and that is what caused them to be in dark waters ... and with the release of the one ... the name says it all ... HTC ONE ... there is one phone for every service provider... the service provider activates or deactivates the ... radios and frequencies.. for there service ..... LOOK on the website .. there is no difference in any of the phones .. i just hast ... different frequencies activated
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There's no difference between the onboard radios, but the LTE hardware is different from device to device. And there's a variant of the One produced for the Asian market with an SD card slot due to the use of smaller radios in those regions. The One is much more unified, but it's still customized from carrier to carrier, just not as much (essentially, by as much as is required).
Go flash a GSM ROM/radio and see if your phone turns into a GSM device if you're that confident.
Okay so yesterday my dream phone came out on sprint network the HTC X8T I really like this phone a lot. to my understanding the HTC X8T Is a lot like the HTC ONE with boom sound and front faceing spekers. but yet running windows phone 8. so I am very interested In this phone.
but yet I have a lot of questions.
1. is there an unlocked version of the phone I can buy?
2. is sprint the only ones selling this device?
3. could this device be used on boost mobile instead of sprint.
4. what are the chances of a boost version?
5.why is there not new fourm for this new device?
That should be a good start thanks.
1. Unlocked version: Maybe. Sprint uses CDMA2000, rather than GSM, although they might use SIM cards for LTE support like Verizon does (I haven't checked) typically, CDMA2000 phones won't work on other networks unless those other networks also use CDMA, and sometimes not then (because they're locked). I don't know yet whether the 8XT will be available unlocked in general, or available for GSM.
2. Sprint only seller: So far as I know, yes. If there's a GSM variant, you'll be able to buy it internationally. If not, then they will probably be the only one this side of China or something. I'd expect a GSM variant, but I don't know.
3. Use on Boost: See the answer to #1.
4. Boost version: I doubt anybody here knows. You should ask Boost Mobile about that.
5. New forum: Many WP8 devices don't have their own forums. Until such time as custom ROMs or similar are possible, one WP8 device is much like another, so there isn't usually enough traffic to justify per-phone forums.
By the way, the 8XT looks somewhat liike the One, and has the same speakers, but its specs are considerably worse. Its screen is lower resolution, and I believe it's processor is much less powerful.
HTC has not announced a version or variant of this phone for anyone except Sprint, so for now, we can only assume its a Sprint only device and does not come unlocked. Considering that Sprint is CDMA, it wouldn't be wise to purchase a Sprint branded phone to use on other networks as it will most likely not work. Boost has been known to activate Sprint phones on their service, but its very hit or miss as you need to speak directly with a customer service rep, and that itself is difficult. XD
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HTC has not announced a version or variant of this phone for anyone except Sprint, so for now, we can only assume its a Sprint only device and does not come unlocked. Considering that Sprint is CDMA, it wouldn't be wise to purchase a Sprint branded phone to use on other networks as it will most likely not work. Boost has been known to activate Sprint phones on their service, but its very hit or miss as you need to speak directly with a customer service rep, and that itself is difficult. XD
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You only need to look at the radio specs for the phone. I knew it was for Sprint a full week before the tech i was on the phone with did and she was Tier 2 support with 'upcoming training for some new WP8 device' but didnt know what the hardware was.
It runs on the 1xRTT network, so wont even work on VZW. Also given that Sprint is (or at least used to be) an HTC Premier Partner its no surprise they made a phone that only Sprint would carry. Its smack in the middle of the 8X and 8S but what sucks is we are stuck with Touch Pro2/Arrive resolution on a screen thats nearly 33% bigger (4.3" vs 3.7"). Will i get one? Im still on the fence as my TP2 still does the job for me, even without native apps for Twitter or games.
Just bought the Moto X and found out that it won't be compatible with SPARK once it is rolled out. Now I don't want to debate how reliable Sprint is when they say they are going to roll out new service... we all know how that goes. My question is whether other people have debated switching to the Nexus 5 or something similar that will support Tri-Band just because of that reason.
Nope, this phone is too amazing. Their 4G speed on 1900 is fine for me. I would love spark, but it is too limited and is broken in our area anyways.
JasonK75 said:
Nope, this phone is too amazing. Their 4G speed on 1900 is fine for me. I would love spark, but it is too limited and is broken in our area anyways.
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I agree with you. This is an awesome phone. I may stick with it and just deal with the SPARK envy!
This and when Sprint would have Spark in my area the 3rd generation MotoX will be out. Ya that wasn't a typo, 3rd. You may call me looney but this is Sprint we are talking about.
Sprint has a history of selling phones for a nonexistant network with each recent jump in technology (wimax, LTE, now spark). The Sprint Spark phones do not work properly in all areas yet and will often not pick up a 4g signal at all if you are not in an official network vision market. As Sprint would say "We are updating the towers" There is a lot more info at s4gru
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All I want to know is if the New HTC one M8 for sprint will be able to handle the change to VoLTE when and if it happens? I am in my 14 day grace period and want to know so I can either keep it or return, and go back to my S3 until compatible phones are produced.
Thanks for responses
i might be wrong but i think they're already using volte with phones that are spark compatible. i know regular lte phones can surf the web while talking on the phone and my htc one m8 can't because it uses spark.
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I know that Sprint is not using VoLTE and that is why you can't go on the web and talk at the same time. Right now with spark you have one radio doing the 2 jobs so it kicks you off the lte to get the call on cdma. I just want to know for sure if this phone HTC One M8 Sprint will be capable to do VoLTE from an software upgrade, not hardware upgrade, when sprint does VoLTE. I get pretty good service here in Chicago and good battery life, but I want to check stuff while I am talking on speaker phone.
thanks
The only option I see viable will be a mod through root changing to normal 4G LTE , and when the VoLTE IS available switch back, hopefully a developer will make it possible
hi guys,
does anybody know how 2 unlock sprint spark sim? does htc one m7 come with sprint spark?
thnx all
http://faster.sprint.com/2014/01/07/sprint-reveals-new-sprint-spark-devices/
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http://faster.sprint.com/2014/01/07/sprint-reveals-new-sprint-spark-devices/
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my questions r totally different than the link u have posted!!!
Htc one m7 on spark??
I was wondering if there was a way to get our sprint htc one m7 to connect to the spark network. Sorry if this is a stupid question but I see all these great thing people can do on here and thought it could be possible
Pretty sure the answer is no. The hardware on the M7 does not support the SPARK frequencies (tri-band LTE). Yep, it sucks.
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Pretty sure the answer is no. The hardware on the M7 does not support the SPARK frequencies (tri-band LTE). Yep, it sucks.
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The one Max got an update for spark and it's identical hardware save the screen
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The one Max got an update for spark and it's identical hardware save the screen
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I sure wish that were true. LTE sucks on Sprint. The only way I keep a reliable connection is by staying on 3g. 4g/LTE is iffy (in Portland,Oregon) at best.
The One Max had support for Spark from day one.
phillip1953 said:
I sure wish that were true. LTE sucks on Sprint. The only way I keep a reliable connection is by staying on 3g. 4g/LTE is iffy (in Portland,Oregon) at best.
The One Max had support for Spark from day one.
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HTC One® Max (Sprint Spark support expected via update)
No it didnt. It needed an update.
Arent the Max and regular m7 pretty much the same hardware?
As I said, the Max had support for Spark from day one. . Just because it needed to be activated via software, doesn't mean it didn't support it.
The HTC one m7....on the other hand. AFAIK....all the software in the world won't activate Spark.
Correct. Unsupported in hardware.