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[Q] question about 3g xoom's hardware, please help me

Hello
i've asked this before, but nobody answered me.
please answer this question :
Motorola Xoom 3g (Not 4g), has a mini-pci-e hardware installed which enables it to operate 2g/3g networks, yes?
i'm outsite us, and i'm not a verizon customer.
but i have a MZ600 xoom , verizon branded, but not 4g upgraded (because i'm outside US)
i want to be able to use my simcard for 2g/3g networks for sms and gprs
but mine is not upgraded and as i know, it hasnt requeired hardware
now my question is, can i buy the mini-pci-e hardware installed on 3g xooms and install it on my xoom to operate my sim card? (as i found from other topics, 3g uk xooms can operate sim card for 2g/3g networks, sms/gprs)
is it possible or not? i want to use my 2g sim card for gprs
where can i buy a mini-pci-e gsm modem that works with xoom?
i'm really confused.
please help me.

Oopsie
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Squiz0329 said:
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sorry, but didnt understand what you mean!
please somebody tell me, how can use my mz600 for gprs

Look trough this thread, initially it concerns a slightly different request but it provides a wealth of info regarding that slot and which components Motorola used. And after page 4 some people have the same request as yourself but there is no definitive answer yet.
Anyway, have a look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1095501

nobody know
thanks for your reply,
i've seen it before, but nobody know the card installed on 3g motorola xoom
and nobody found a card that motorola xoom can recognize it and operate it

just found this www.roundsolutions.com/shop/en/OEM-GSM-GPS-Solutions/HSPA-Modem/HSPA-mini-PCI-Modem
has android drivers!

[Q] HSDPA isnt working on htc inspire 4g

Hi, Guy actually i purchased HTC inspire 4g from someone it was rooted and have gingerbread 2.3.5 but the thing is HSDPA isnt working only G (GPRS) and E (EDGE) connections are working i downloaded update from HTC website the update was available 2.3.3 i also installed and checked in that rom same thing E connection not showing H+ (HSDPA) what should i do now please guyss help me out i still try to solve that since 2 weeks i also researched on this matter at xda developers and i saw that some guys are saying that all HTC inspire 4g are HSDPA and HSUPA locked you have to unlock that i dont know how to do that and i dont know how many persent (%) this news is correct but i really need help please help me out guyssss.
i saw this news but the link isnt working which is highlighted to red color (I use this method one)
Originally Posted by d4redevil
I got my HTC fully working with the links provided below.
All HTC Inspire stock phones come with HSPA LOCK, you must unlock HSPA
starting with these steps:
Follow these steps.
1.
*ROOTED
*ENG SOFF
(I use this method, and works perfect: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961406)
*I use Radio- 26.06.04.06_M, share
(link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...877295&page=50)
*HSPA UNLOCKED
(get stock/rooted/hspa unlock rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=965634) flash it
and update it, then.
*and i use Cm 7.2 ROM
*Once you have that, LOCK YOUR DEVICE TO ALL NEW WCDMA/HSPA TOWERS ONLY!
*Also connects to edge, etc.etc. if your not hspa/wcdma area.
Dial *#*#4636#*#* on the dailer.
Select Phone Information.
Scroll down to "Set Preferred Network Type".
Select WCDMA Only. and hit home and reboot,
works, its easy and u your inspire is SICK!
thanks to xda, and cyanogen mod again!
I hope this helps

shawn87 said:
Hi, Guy actually i purchased HTC inspire 4g from someone it was rooted and have gingerbread 2.3.5 but the thing is HSDPA isnt working only G (GPRS) and E (EDGE) connections are working i downloaded update from HTC website the update was available 2.3.3 i also installed and checked in that rom same thing E connection not showing H+ (HSDPA) what should i do now please guyss help me out i still try to solve that since 2 weeks i also researched on this matter at xda developers and i saw that some guys are saying that all HTC inspire 4g are HSDPA and HSUPA locked you have to unlock that i dont know how to do that and i dont know how many persent (%) this news is correct but i really need help please help me out guyssss.
i saw this news but the link isnt working which is highlighted to red color (I use this method one)
Originally Posted by d4redevil
I got my HTC fully working with the links provided below.
All HTC Inspire stock phones come with HSPA LOCK, you must unlock HSPA
starting with these steps:
Follow these steps.
1.
*ROOTED
*ENG SOFF
(I use this method, and works perfect: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961406)
*I use Radio- 26.06.04.06_M, share
(link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...877295&page=50)
*HSPA UNLOCKED
(get stock/rooted/hspa unlock rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=965634) flash it
and update it, then.
*and i use Cm 7.2 ROM
*Once you have that, LOCK YOUR DEVICE TO ALL NEW WCDMA/HSPA TOWERS ONLY!
*Also connects to edge, etc.etc. if your not hspa/wcdma area.
Dial *#*#4636#*#* on the dailer.
Select Phone Information.
Scroll down to "Set Preferred Network Type".
Select WCDMA Only. and hit home and reboot,
works, its easy and u your inspire is SICK!
thanks to xda, and cyanogen mod again!
I hope this helps
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This only works if you are on ATT if you are on another carrier all you will get is Edge.

Sounds like you have t-mobile service! Who is your service provider?

ai6908 said:
Sounds like you have t-mobile service! Who is your service provider?
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Wholly hell where did you come from lmao
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk 2

ai6908 said:
Sounds like you have t-mobile service! Who is your service provider?
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Am in srilanka now am using dialog GSM connection

shawn87 said:
Am in srilanka now am using dialog GSM connection
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Your issue is that your carrier uses a different 3g band. The Max you will get is edge
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk 2

zelendel said:
This only works if you are on ATT if you are on another carrier all you will get is Edge.
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Really? then dude how can i get H+ Speed in other countries like SRILANKA
i used other HTC's Model all are working perfectly (like incredible droid verizon, HTC evo design 4g sprint etc...
any solution???

shawn87 said:
Really? then dude how can i get H+ Speed in other countries like SRILANKA
i used other HTC's Model all are working perfectly (like incredible droid verizon, HTC evo design 4g sprint etc...
any solution???
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You have to get a device that uses the same bands. Devices in the US use different bands depending on the carrier. You won't be able to do anything about it on the inspire
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk 2

shawn87 said:
Really? then dude how can i get H+ Speed in other countries like SRILANKA
i used other HTC's Model all are working perfectly (like incredible droid verizon, HTC evo design 4g sprint etc...
any solution???
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Do you realize there is a huge difference between CDMA and GSM right. In the us they all use different 3g bands.
You should always research your device before you by it. Mainly if buying a device from another county
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk 2

zelendel said:
Do you realize there is a huge difference between CDMA and GSM right. In the us they all use different 3g bands.
You should always research your device before you by it. Mainly if buying a device from another county
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk 2
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Yep, now i understood thanks guys n specially to zelendel:good: he replied me 3 times
i really like to use HTC devices specially american devices carrier like T-mobile, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T. Guys i have a question i want to know which device carrier is the best n which 3g band can normally use in asian? is there any thing throught that i can check like IMEI number or any code throught that i can check?

shawn87 said:
Yep, now i understood thanks guys n specially to zelendel:good: he replied me 3 times
i really like to use HTC devices specially american devices carrier like T-mobile, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T. Guys i have a question i want to know which device carrier is the best n which 3g band can normally use in asian? is there any thing throught that i can check like IMEI number or any code throught that i can check?
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The best thing to do is find out what bands your carrier uses. Then compare it to the ones for a phone you like. If att doesn't work then T-Mobile maybe a better option as they use the Euro bands where ATT doesnt
Sent for a corner cell in Arkhum

Your best bet is to use probably a t-mobile phone from US or phones from SE asia and europe for indian subcontinent countries. AT&T based 3G phones will probably wont work there...but again like zelendel said, check it out with your service provider first...
@ zelendel! finally coming out of WM shell brotha!!

ai6908 said:
Your best bet is to use probably a t-mobile phone from US or phones from SE asia and europe for indian subcontinent countries. AT&T based 3G phones will probably wont work there...but again like zelendel said, check it out with your service provider first...
@ zelendel! finally coming out of WM shell brotha!!
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welcome man. If there is anything you need feel free to hit me up. I am no dev but if you click on the gotham link you will see I am still up to my old tricks lmao

[Q] HTC ONE SV (k2_u) without LTE?

Hi guys
I recently bought a generic unbranded HTC ONE SV from a German website, as I was looking for an LTE-enabled phone that didn't have a screen big as a flatscreen TV.
I have had the phone now for a couple of weeks and I am overall happy with it. The only problem is that it does not seem to get any LTE action. My operator (Tele2 Sweden) assures me my sim card is enabled for 4G and I live in the center of a city with excellent 4G coverage. Yet, my phone shows an H at best (haven't actually ever seen even an H+).
Digging around this and other forums, I found a few indications that my ONE SV version K2_U (model id PL8013000) might actually not have support for LTE after all.
It seems also all ROM updates currently available are for the K2_UL model, including the one for JB (I have tried to flash these to my device after unlocking/rooting/s-offing it, but never actually managed to succeed with it, while I can flash and reflash the stock ROM for the k2_u version)
TBH I am quite confused: all HTC websites and reviews refer to the ONE SV as an LTE enabled phone, and I cannot find any official reference to the fact that there might be a version of this phone without LTE... So I wonder if maybe I am doing something wrong, or if maybe there is a software lock that has disabled LTE on my phone and that I can fix.
Or have I simply been screwed?
With the Easter holidays I'll have to wait until Tuesday to be able to call HTC... so if in the meantime anybody has any idea I would really appreciate it

There seems to be a lot of K2_U, non-LTE, in the US. You can have a look on the One SV root thread you'll find some.

In fact, in germany the LTE version is ONLY sold by operators (O2, Vodafone, Telekom).
All others come without LTE.

old.splatterhand said:
In fact, in germany the LTE version is ONLY sold by operators (O2, Vodafone, Telekom).
All others come without LTE.
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You'd think HTC would mention that on their website though... I am not upset about them selling a non-LTE version of the phone, I am outraged by the fact that they don't bother informing consumers that a phone advertised as LTE also happens to have a non-LTE version... I have also contacted them trough the htc.com website, but they did not bother to answer either.
If I had more time to waste on this I'd probably complain with the German consumer protection authorities, but TBH I have learned my lesson and this is the last HTC I buy
Thanks for your replies guys!

What does LTE means? I currently have old.splatterhands non-LTE stock rom installed for my HTC One SV. But for unknown reason, WiFi and radio connection are very weak.

LTE is fast, mobile internet.

old.splatterhand said:
LTE is fast, mobile internet.
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How do I know if I have a LTE k2u device?

esp7 said:
How do I know if I have a LTE k2u device?
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You have the stock back/battery cover on the phone?
When you have a phone with LTE, it should be written on the backcover (4G LTE, or something like that).
If there is only written beatsaudio, you have non-LTE.

Thanks - non-LTE however

esp7 said:
Thanks - non-LTE however
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Seems you are rooted, so you can try this: Saturn III

Work in Europe?

Hopefully a question with a simple answer. Will an american version of this phone work in europe?
My wife wants an android phone with a physical keyboard and this is one of very few I can find.
Anyone in UK used one?

Little-Boy-Lost said:
Hopefully a question with a simple answer. Will an american version of this phone work in europe?
My wife wants an android phone with a physical keyboard and this is one of very few I can find.
Anyone in UK used one?
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I'm pretty sure as long as it it's unlocked you'll be fine...however I cannot confirm so don't quote me.

Little-Boy-Lost said:
Hopefully a question with a simple answer. Will an american version of this phone work in europe?
My wife wants an android phone with a physical keyboard and this is one of very few I can find.
Anyone in UK used one?
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The phone supports GSM 2G 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz, and 3G HSDPA 1700/2100 Mhz ranges. This means 99% that it should be able to work with your GSM operator, but you'd better ask his tech support.

I use this phone in greece so I guess you will have no problem.
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Thanks for all the replies! Looks like it's definitely worth a go

I use mine in England, as I wanted a physical keyboard too. Been using it for 2 years now, and it's all fine including 3G and HDSPA. I don't think it'll work with English 4G, but there's not much of that round by me anyway.
Had to get it SIM-unlocked, but after that it was straightforward. There were a few problems with the stock ROM (like group contacts) that didn't work ('cause I wasn't on T-mobile?), and I had to manually enter the APNs for data to work. These went away when I rooted it, and all subsequent ROMs picked up GiffGaff's APNs automatically.
The keyboard is ok, but don't get your hopes up too high. I say that simply because I presume you've never seen/tried one. It's also a bit of a heavyweight, much heavier than others. But I'd still recommend it, and nobody else you know will have one.
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I bought an unlocked and uses it here in Sweden. Works like a charm.

[Completed] Noob in need of radio/modem flashing information

Hello,
I recently purchased a note 5 duos SM-N9208 from Taiwan. I was led to believe that the device was unlocked GSM, but had EV-DO capabilities. My understanding was that this would work on Verizon's network, because it had both radio chips inside. I was told by Verizon that "there is no approved way" for them to get me up and running on their network. The tech made a point of saying there is a difference between approved, and no way. This leads me to believe that something can be done. I'm wondering if someone would be kind enough to help me out. Phone is running original Rom, unrooted, and is basically useless to me right now, as I'm desperately clinging on to my unlimited data with Verizon. Is it possible to root the device, and flash the modem with Verizon note 5 baseband info? Any help anyone can offer would be very much appreciated.

XDA Visitor said:
Hello,
I recently purchased a note 5 duos SM-N9208 from Taiwan. I was led to believe that the device was unlocked GSM, but had EV-DO capabilities. My understanding was that this would work on Verizon's network, because it had both radio chips inside. I was told by Verizon that "there is no approved way" for them to get me up and running on their network. The tech made a point of saying there is a difference between approved, and no way. This leads me to believe that something can be done. I'm wondering if someone would be kind enough to help me out. Phone is running original Rom, unrooted, and is basically useless to me right now, as I'm desperately clinging on to my unlimited data with Verizon. Is it possible to root the device, and flash the modem with Verizon note 5 baseband info? Any help anyone can offer would be very much appreciated.
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Hi, and welcome to XDA!
When I looked up the specs on the Note 5 Duos, unfortunately it says nothing about CDMA. Having both "radio chips inside" can be taken two ways, in this case, this phone has the capability to handle two GSM carriers (and in this case, like most dual-sim phones, only the first SIM can do 3G/4G/LTE speeds).
Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
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It seems the only option (if you want to use this phone), is to join a GSM carrier like AT&T, T-Mobile, or one of their MVNO's (like MetroPCS).
Hope this helps.

joel.maxuel said:
Hi, and welcome to XDA!
It seems the only option (if you want to use this phone), is to join a GSM carrier like AT&T, T-Mobile, or one of their MVNO's (like MetroPCS).
Hope this helps.
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Thank you, Joel! I'm excited to learn as much as possible from tgis forum. I actually changed over to T-Mobile, and have been good for the most part. The problem i'm having now is related to finding a way to flash the radio to all of their Rf's. I rooted, and attempted to flash the modem and bootloader from N920T, but it failed. I am still having a hard timr understanding why the identical hardware will not accept firmware from different model numbers. Again, very inexperienced, so it may be something very obvious i dont know about. If could offer any assistance, or provide and thread links that may be useful, i wpuld very grateful. Ive been searching nonstop, reading, and still cant seem to find a way.

Rockstah said:
Thank you, Joel! I'm excited to learn as much as possible from tgis forum. I actually changed over to T-Mobile, and have been good for the most part. The problem i'm having now is related to finding a way to flash the radio to all of their Rf's. I rooted, and attempted to flash the modem and bootloader from N920T, but it failed. I am still having a hard timr understanding why the identical hardware will not accept firmware from different model numbers. Again, very inexperienced, so it may be something very obvious i dont know about. If could offer any assistance, or provide and thread links that may be useful, i wpuld very grateful. Ive been searching nonstop, reading, and still cant seem to find a way.
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Well, the hardware (particularly the modem) is not compatible, hance the failed install. You are lucky it cancelled out as you could have had worse problems on your hands.
The way i see it, you will have to wait for other regions for the Note 5 Duos to open up before you get flashing options. I would even question the need for that, if you get a decent range of bands with T-Mo (I am assuming you can get 4G).
If you want to explore further anyway, please check out this thread:
> Samsung Galaxy Note5 > Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [Help Thread][Galaxy Note5] Ask Any Question, Noob Friendly
Hope this helps.

joel.maxuel said:
Hope this helps.
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It did, thank you! I get decent service (including LTE) almost everywhere. Problem is, once I get to my.house, I go completely out of service. No call.I no text. It wouldn't be a big deal, but the Taiwanese phone doesn't have a way to turn WiFi calling.

Rockstah said:
It did, thank you! I get decent service (including LTE) almost everywhere. Problem is, once I get to my.house, I go completely out of service. No call.I no text. It wouldn't be a big deal, but the Taiwanese phone doesn't have a way to turn WiFi calling.
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Aha. That and no sign of the 700mHz band (which may not be part of your phone anyway, not just hidden by the current firmware).
Since the firmware would need deep support of Wifi Calling (or VoLTE), as in more than just an App, I am afraid you will have to wait until the Duos releases into an area with that support in their firmware (and hope that, that area's firmware doesn't disable a frequency you use).
Makes scraping all the lead paint[*] off the house the more manageable task, doesn't it?
[*] I really don't know if your house does indeed have lead paint. I am assuming it's coated in something metal, or concrete, which avoids typically high frequency radio waves from entering. I never had that problem with my house (which may be strange, since it was built in the 40's), but maybe creating ways to boost the existing signal may be in order instead.