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Just a quick poll to see if you will be buying HTC branded devices offline or getting them from your carriers.
HTC device every time
Yeah same for me. The HTC TyTN II was the first device I'd bought offline and frankly...I don't think there's any going back!
It is however more expensive. But then when my upgrade is due, I will just get an upgrade or take money off my bill. If I get a device I will flog it on ebay! Evens out really, plus the HTC styling is always nicer (physically I mean but the same applies to the ROMs).
Raphael won't be available in the US for a looong time (I'm GSM of course) so I have to try to work that AT&T ROM onto a European version before then.
I'll also go for a Touch Pro without contract - I'll buy it most likely from Amazon for 650,-Euro.
(..it's not like we have a choice here in Bulgaria, phones don't get any carriers' subsidies but..) Definitelly w/o contract.
Black93300ZX said:
Raphael won't be available in the US for a looong time (I'm GSM of course) so I have to try to work that AT&T ROM for the onto a European version before then.
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Yea but you wont get 1900 HSDPA. THat is if I understood your statement correctly. It was hard to follow.
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Yea but you wont get 1900 HSDPA. THat is if I understood your statement correctly. It was hard to follow.
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I did say AT&T ROM... Now why would AT&T come out with a ROM that won't work on their own network?
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Black93300ZX said:
I did say AT&T ROM... Now why would AT&T come out with a ROM that won't work on their own network?
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So you are saying that if i get the euro version-- and flash it with att rom. I will be able to get American 1900 3g? Yea it thought that it was a hardware issue. I feel like i should know this.
It all depends on how generous Tmobileuk are with their upgrade offers. In May 2007, a few months after it came out, I got the Compact 3 free on an 18 months Flext25 contract at £18.50 a month. So it cost me £333 including all my calls (I never go over my limit)
I'm hoping/expecting them to come up with the goods again in October when I'm due my next upgrade. But if they don't I will look around for the cheapest TCO and take the plunge for that one.
Having said that, if they muck about with it too much, removing 3G/wifi, a whacky case redesign etc then I will probably jump ship anyway
Where's the option for BOTH?
I'll get an HTC one and then a T-Mobile upgrade one to sell.
finisterre said:
Where's the option for BOTH?
I'll get an HTC one and then a T-Mobile upgrade one to sell.
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Haha, good man. Are all of the T-Mobile upgrades going to be badged as T-Mobile? I'd like to buy one to flash and use here in the states, but I'm on AT&T so that would be sacreligious.
finisterre said:
Where's the option for BOTH?
I'll get an HTC one and then a T-Mobile upgrade one to sell.
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lol, my bad. I should have had a "Both" option, I'll likely be doing the same myself!!
My contracts are up on 2 phones for ATT: just biding my time until the Tpro is available. Then I'll probably try the Omnia for a while to see if I can deal with no keyboard (coming from the 8525, tilt, and 8125, I don't believe so.), then probably end up with the Tpro. But then my daughter, who's using my Tilt will want a Tpro, I'm thinking. But the best part of it is, I've got another contract up in 12/25/ 08! I sure hope I won't disappointed.
I just wish the x1 would be around for ATT!
Bell released the Touch Pro on Friday November 14th, prices are:
30-day:$599.95
1-year: $549.95
2-year: $449.95
3-year: $239.95
Apparently it comes with some of the applications taken off and with its own UI.
Telus released the Touch Pro on Tuesday Novebmer 18th, prices are:
$649.99 buyout rate
$599.99 1-year
$549.99 2-year
$299.99 3-year
No word on what telus has done with the UI or apps yet as the link to user guide is broken.
I am trying to get my hands on a Telus TP but may to have to get it shipped as no dealers seem to have any yet in Winnipeg or Regina.
dgs127 said:
Bell released the Touch Pro on Friday November 14th, prices are:
30-day:$599.95
1-year: $549.95
2-year: $449.95
3-year: $239.95
Apparently it comes with some of the applications taken off and with its own UI.
Telus released the Touch Pro on Tuesday Novebmer 18th, prices are:
$649.99 buyout rate
$599.99 1-year
$549.99 2-year
$299.99 3-year
No word on what telus has done with the UI or apps yet as the link to user guide is broken.
I am trying to get my hands on a Telus TP but may to have to get it shipped as no dealers seem to have any yet in Winnipeg or Regina.
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here is the link for Bell: http://bell.ca/shopping/en_CA_ON.HTC-Touch-Pro/67315.details
This is actually a good news, since I can get a good deal with them. But bad deal, because in a few months everyone will have it. This give me more reason to get the Fuze instead.
So it's the Touch Pro that they have, not the Fuze... so no 3G? and how come I don't see the front camera?
bell and telus don't support vid calling. im pretty sure neither does sprint or AT&T so all in all there won't be much difference between the Fuze and the "bellus" touch pro. and yes i will miss the exclusivity of having a touch pro/fuze.
Damn Suzan this is a nice phone!!!
Does anyone know if when I get this phone whether my $20 funbundle (the unlimitted internet, streaming, blah blah) will transfer over to the pro or is it a whole new ballgame?
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here is the link for Bell: http://bell.ca/shopping/en_CA_ON.HTC-Touch-Pro/67315.details
This is actually a good news, since I can get a good deal with them. But bad deal, because in a few months everyone will have it. This give me more reason to get the Fuze instead.
So it's the Touch Pro that they have, not the Fuze... so no 3G? and how come I don't see the front camera?
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Not only that, seems the back cover is not the same cause when looking to my TP, on the pic it looks smaller and the corners are round.
Noticed that the front "wheel" button has some relief while the classic one doesn't.
Telus one seems to be exactly the same. Found that link : http://www.telusmobility.com/qc/pcs/handset_htc_t7279.shtml
Hello,
I am very interested in purchasing an HTC Fuze and using it on T-Mobile. Is any one currently doing this? Can you please give me your feedback.
Also, what are the unlock solutions for the HTC Fuze from AT&T. I know I can just call then in and ask for a code but is there another way? Also is there any lock on flashing ROM's?
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Fuze without a contract? Right now I have a deal for $375. Should I jump upon this?
Thanks in advanced
HTC Fuze and using it on T-Mobile, you must have the subsidy unlock code. Even after you unlock it, you still could not enjoy the 3G (assume you're in t-mob 3G coverage) because i lack of 1700 MHz band. Unlock code you can get it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=426609 I don't think at&t gonna give it out for non-subcriber. You may want to try your luck, then.
Flashing ROMs different than att, you must have your phone in super CID status. Refer to the link above.
$375 w/o contract and still whinning? Could you please disclose that source? I want to get some more.
I am currently with T-Mo and using a Touch Pro. So long as you can live with EDGE speeds you should have no problems. I went to a local wireless reseller to get my phone unlocked. Once it was I lodaded the Elite ROM. I have been using that for about two weeks now and I haven't had any problems. So far the only big issue I have is the "stylus issue". I'm hesitant to inquire about a replacement as the GPS along with everything else works great.
I just wanted to toss in my experience. I purchased an unlocked AT&T Fuze and am using it on T-Mobile. I got sick of waiting around for a decent Windows Mobile device to replace my Dash. I was able to get it for ~$420.
So far so good. I've heard that my voice sounds a bit odd, semi robotic. I'm not sure if that is a problem with the mic or what is going on, but I've ordered a Jawbone 2 so I'm not really worried about it.
EDGE is EDGE, it'll do for now until T-Mobile will get their act together and release a decent device, the G1 just won't cut it.
If you have other questions feel free to ask.
J.
How and where can I get it unlocked?
Is the ROM locked too from changing ROMs?
look at the link in the 2nd post
Wow,
sorry I didn't even see that whole sentence. I think I'll be purchasing an unbranded HTC Touch PRO anyways.
Thanks a lot for your help
I have an unlocked version that was purchased in Germany from the guy I bought it from. I may have paid a bit, but unlocked phones are usually much more expensive. The version I have has the second camera. Anyway...I'm using it on T-Mobile and it's working well. I did put the latest AT&T radio on it and it seems to have better signal. As for 3G.....well..T-Mobile only has 1 tower in my area so it'll be a while before 3G makes it here. The owners manual stated that to use 3G your sim card must be a 3G enabled sim card. I would think that you could use 3G if you have one of these cards and are in a 3G network. I could be wrong.... I hope it'll work!
alfredob1 said:
I am currently with T-Mo and using a Touch Pro. So long as you can live with EDGE speeds you should have no problems. I went to a local wireless reseller to get my phone unlocked. Once it was I lodaded the Elite ROM. I have been using that for about two weeks now and I haven't had any problems. So far the only big issue I have is the "stylus issue". I'm hesitant to inquire about a replacement as the GPS along with everything else works great.
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I have a t-mobile data plan, do I cancel that but can still use EDGE or do I keep that on to USE EDGE TOO? And how do I USE EDGE FOR IT?
Hi all, I am also on Tmobile with a fuze. I unlocked it myself with the help of a purchased unlocker from this forum (thx). I have been running ROMeOs and 1.11 radio I believe. I was wondering about the new att radio on the tmobile network. Does it drain the battery faster? That is what I have read. I love the fuze and being able to actually do something with it besides the [email protected] wing that tmobile released. I am happy that they will be releasing a touch pro 2 release soon but that will be 6 months or more. I got tired of waiting also.
Lets keep this thread going and make the touch pro really usable on tmobile!
As far as having a dataplan on tmobile, I dont use one. I just use tzones, which still gives me a slow data connection, but only costs me 5.99 a month. Better alternative from $25. Edge is the only thing that the touch pro/fuze will be able to use on the tmobile network since it lacks the 1700mhz that tmobile has choosen for 3g.... kinda sucks.. but that is life.
Check blownfuze.org too. great site for the newb fuze user.
I purchased mine already unlocked for $300.00 from a guy looking to get an I-Phone ( what an idiot ). He said it was only 1 month old and it was and still is in mint condition.
The rom I'm using is in my sig, about to upgrade to his newest version RRE 5.8. Radio is 1.02.25.32 and I haven't had any problems what so ever.
I love it.
The skinny
you can get a branded one and buy it w/o a contract and ATT customer care HAS TO give you the unlock code. May take a couple of days but they will do it. If they say no then ask for a supervisor. As long as you paid full price they can't deny you the unlock code. I used to do contract work for ATT as well as work for Tmo
t-mobile or ATT ?
I'm currently with t-mobile and get good reception everywhere. I don't plan on paying more to get 3G or any data plan. I just want to use wifi at work and home.
I want to buy the cheapest used HTC Fuze I can find as long as I can call someone get an unlock code and flash it to one of xda-portal's best firmware mods.
Other than 3G, is there any reason to choose ATT over T-mobile (since my current plan is cheaper than I can get at ATT) I do want to get all the functionality of an unbranded phone.
Overall cost locked vs unlocked
Are there any differences in the the physical structure of an AT&T vs. unlocked phone?
I need a new plan.... I can get a Fuze from Amazon for $150. The contract requires a data plan for 6 months which is 6 x 30 = 180. The data portion can be canceled after that without any penalties. In the long run I want the phone for wi-fi, not data. So the Amazon cost is $330 after 6 months. I can get a bit of interest on the money that sits in the savings account each month.
Unlocked Fuzes on eBay are going for $340-450 most of the time. Believe it or not, someone recently paid $909 + $10 shipping. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=280334270835
So if I need you need a new plan, it's cheaper to get a Fuze from Amazon and not wonder if the "New, unopened" eBay phone is really brand new. If there are other considerations please let me know so I can make an informed decision.
Just an FYI. If you have or get web2go the $9.99 data plan from TMobile, they fixed it to where it will not work on unlocked/non-TMobile phones. Mine and many others with this problem just occurred very recently.
I believe there are a few people that had found a work around or a temporary fix for this. But I just went ahead and purchased the $24.99 data plan so I won't have to worry if my internet will work or not when I need to use it.
If you can get an unlocked Fuze for a good price, jump on it. Flash you a custom rom and you will be very pleased. I know I am.
Free Refurb Fuze at AT&T
Story on Mobility Digest
http://www.mobilitydigest.com/att-is-giving-away-refurb-fuzes-for-free/
AT&T link
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...el=nofollow&wtSlotClick=1-001X6Q!CIPHMQ01-1-1
NHComp said:
Story on Mobility Digest
http://www.mobilitydigest.com/att-is-giving-away-refurb-fuzes-for-free/
AT&T link
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...el=nofollow&wtSlotClick=1-001X6Q!CIPHMQ01-1-1
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Really wish I woulda seen that before I put my order in with Amazon. From what I hear, Amazon's cellular division is not too keen on giving refunds.
I am on T-Mo (USA) and thinking of getting a fuse (unlocked) will i be unable to get 3G at all with this phone?
yeah no tmobile 3g with the fuze. but i have the tzones plan for $6 a month back when they still offered it and can use unlimited internet just fine.
yea ..i just ordered a scratched screen fuze for $200. i was hoping flashing the rohdium radio would give 3g but i read about that bricking the phone. so is it it ever gonna be possible?
Has anyone had any success trying to get a replacement phone through alltel? I've got an alltel phone about 3 months old, and the chrome is cracked in about 5 places on the screen side. like its split all the way across the chrome. I've heard Sprint will replace these phones as defects.. anyone know about alltel?
VZW TP
If you are thinking about going with VZW, the TP is on sale for $99.99.
And the mail in rebate for $70.00, mages it a steal.
I just paid $55.00 for the XV6800, after a bleeding heart discount.
VZW is not allowing other carriers ESN's on their nutwork, even if they were once on it.
But with the markdown on the TP, and the XV6900 has been $9.99 for a week now, I think the TP2 is coming real soon...
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If you are thinking about going with VZW, the TP is on sale for $99.99.
And the mail in rebate for $70.00, mages it a steal.
I just paid $55.00 for the XV6800, after a bleeding heart discount.
VZW is not allowing other carriers ESN's on their nutwork, even if they were once on it.
But with the markdown on the TP, and the XV6900 has been $9.99 for a week now, I think the TP2 is coming real soon...
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And this has to do with my question how?
Since VZW took over Alltel in our area, we can't even reach Alltel anymore. I have a TP which works perfectly. Wife just got a TP which was bad from start. Alltel sent her a refurb. It was worse. Then the merger in our area. VZW says won't do anything, see Alltel. No Alltel to see around here. Not a direct answer, but a warning to all other Alltel clients.
did anyone get their fuze replaced under warranty by a htc tilt 2 via the 1-800-801-1101
you can, its considered an equivalent phone. they claim not to have any but you can get a pure. they have plenty of those in stock.
Yeah I just called in my warranty yesterday, and they told me that they didn't have any Tilt 2's. They offered me a Pure, or a Samsung Epix. I think we'll have to wait a while until we're able to get the Tilt 2 through warranty exchange.
ATT offered me the Tilt2 on my sixth (I think) return of my fuze. They do not currently have any in stock, I recommend waiting for a few more weeks. They should have some in stock at that point.
Keep in mind that you will not get a new Tilt2.
They do have brand new PUre's in stock as well as the range of blackberry's, etc.
M
who would accept a lesser phone like an blackberry or nokia. i payed quite alot for my fuze and the equivalent is a tilt 2. the tilt 2 is even less than what i payed for my fuze.
I would really like to ditch my Fuze and I have the warranty (also the Fuze slider is starting to wiggle a bit). Can someone tell me about the warranty process? I have never done it before.
haha i'm thinking about this let us know when anyone gets a tilt2!!
three warranty issues and phone exchanges because of them, and youre given the option to do a "courtesy exchange". youre allowed to get a lesser value phone unless you say "no i want this one, its worth the same amount dammit!". btw the tilt 2 is $50 less than the fuze originally was so they consider it a lesser valued phone. use that as an example when youre on the phone with them. the one exchange for a different phone is done per account. and youre only allowed to do it once. they wont let you switch to another phone after you switch from the fuze. so if they say "the tilt 2 is out of stock, would you like an htc pure instead?" dont say yes cause you cant get the pure exchanged for a tilt 2. get the fuze exchanged for another fuze until they say they have a tilt 2 in stock. make sure to post in here if you get a tilt 2 so we know when they are "in stock". thanks.
they are going to give me a tilt 2... they just are...
TILT 2
Just got it...... I have a Fuze, and Ive exchanged it about 4 times.... I was offered the tilt 2 like everyone else, but got the same speech...(out of stock)..I am out of contract with ATT so, I started whinning about how my current phone is also defective and thetened them to cancel my account... Long story short they are going to discount my account $30 for the next 3 months and send me a refurbished "FULL KIT" model # ST7377 aka Tilt 2 in 2-5 business days....
so do they have the tilt 2 in stock yet since u got and they said it was outta stock??? im confused lol
and yall call back to see if they have it yet and let me noe i called 2 days ago and att still out of stock!!
i called 2 days ago too. i guess they finally got some in stock. i should call. prolly tomorrow, i unno.
No Tilt2s in stock.
I'm just waiting. I have my old 3125 I'm using....not great, but it works ;-)
Once I get the Tilt2, I will point out the fact that I have been using an older phone due to my current issues.
M
I already bought a Tilt 2 but called in 2 days ago for my FUZE. I have had it replaced multiple times before and was offered a different phone on the last time I got it exchanged. I kept the FUZE though. 2 days ago I called again (though it wasn't actually broken this time) and they offered me a Bold or a Pure. I asked about the Tilt 2 and they said they don't have them in full kits, they only have the FUZE in full kit. I took the Pure because my warranty is up in 3 days (though you get 90 days for your new refurb).
They said that this is only a one time thing and I won't be able to do it again (ever, or just with this phone, I don't know) so there is probably no way to get my PURE exchanged for a Tilt 2. Maybe I should have taken another FUZE and got it exchanged for a Tilt 2 later, but its too late for that now. I planned on selling whatever I got on eBay since I already have a Tilt 2. The Pure is worth about $75 more than my FUZE, but the Tilt 2 would have been worth about another $100 over that.
i would have waited for the tilt 2. infact, thats what im doing. its supposed to be 1 exchange per account total, including family plans. maybe you can convince them to exchange the tilt 2 for something in the future if needed.
Does anyone know if they will swap me out for a tilt2 on a insurance claim?
Do all you guys who are going to request the fuze to tilt2 exchange pay for the insurance through ATT or are they going to do it under your manufacturers warranty?
Also, if I have never called in about the problems I'm having with my fuze, should I still request they exchange it for a tilt2?
The Jack of Clubs said:
i would have waited for the tilt 2. infact, thats what im doing. its supposed to be 1 exchange per account total, including family plans. maybe you can convince them to exchange the tilt 2 for something in the future if needed.
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Lame. Even in say 3 years when I have another phone which is having problems?
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Just got it...... I have a Fuze, and Ive exchanged it about 4 times.... I was offered the tilt 2 like everyone else, but got the same speech...(out of stock)..I am out of contract with ATT so, I started whinning about how my current phone is also defective and thetened them to cancel my account... Long story short they are going to discount my account $30 for the next 3 months and send me a refurbished "FULL KIT" model # ST7377 aka Tilt 2 in 2-5 business days....
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Did you call retention for this?
g2tl said:
Did you call retention for this?
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Yes, how did you accomplish this? Did you whine to the warranty people?
anybody with their tilt 2 yet?