Just saw this over at HTCDEV:
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader
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Supported Devices
The following 2011 models (Launched prior to September, 2011) will be supported on this web site. Devices in green are currently unlockable, check back often for updates on the unlock status of additional devices:
[COLOR="DarkGreen"]HTC Sensation (EU)
FOTA 1.45.401.2
[/COLOR]HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile USA)
HTC is committed to assisting customers in unlocking bootloaders for HTC devices. However, certain models may not be unlockable due to operator restrictions. We continue to work with our partners on this, check back often for ongoing updates about unlockable devices
I'm wondering if there's any hope for the MT4GS...
It's a moot point now since we have the s-off utility.
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Usually, the accessories are out well before the device is released anywhere; this doesn't seem to be the case with the Desire
Has the device been released anywhere other than the UK yet?
Nope. And that's probably the reason. Also because it's not being released in the US for now.
It's also worth noting that the desire only officially launched on 1st April but places have been pushing them out earlier.
T-Mobile had an early agreement with HTC which is why currently the device is officially only on T-Mobile (you can go and get a simfree device with say a vodafone sim but you wouldn't be able to get a vodafone handset from vodafone).
I am stuck using AT$T as my provider currently. I want another android phone. I have a Moto Droid for work and love it.
Since the backflip is a POS, what other phones can be brought over to AT&T and work with 3G? I saw the progress on the iPhone, but would really rather a physical keyboard.
Thanks
AT&T only has 2 android phones available. The Dell Aero and the Moto Backflip. The Backflip being the one with a hard keyboard. They have HTC listed on their android page, but who knows when/if that will happen. I think I remember reading that they made Bing the default search provider for the Backflip. I don't know AT&T's policy on bringing unlocked phones onto their network, but you could get the international version of the Hero or something similar. I just rooted my Sprint Hero with the Fresh 2.0d ROM and it is like having a new phone. Once all the Sprint bloatware was removed it runs twice as fast. Unfortunately, none of the unlocked android phones support AT&T 3G, so you will be stuck on 2G. For a hard keyboard, your only option is an unlocked Motorola Milestone(newegg is out of stock).
www.google.com/phone
Or get a Rogers Dream or Motorola Milestone from eBay if you want a physical keyboard and 3G on AT&T. Then it's just a matter of unlocking and rooting.
Of course, you need to be careful with Rogers. They have "patched" their Dream in such a way as to require a JTAG to root.
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Or get a Rogers Dream or Motorola Milestone from eBay if you want a physical keyboard and 3G on AT&T. Then it's just a matter of unlocking and rooting.
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I am pretty sure the Milestone does not support AT&T 3G, only T-Mobile. The unlocked Nexus will support AT&T 3G, except for the minor hardware design problem where if you hold the phone the right way you can block the 3G radio. (See youtube, search "Nexus One 3G Problem")
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I am pretty sure the Milestone does not support AT&T 3G, only T-Mobile. The unlocked Nexus will support AT&T 3G, except for the minor hardware design problem where if you hold the phone the right way you can block the 3G radio. (See youtube, search "Nexus One 3G Problem")
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telus milestone does i think....
eismanxda said:
I am stuck using AT$T as my provider currently. I want another android phone. I have a Moto Droid for work and love it.
Since the backflip is a POS, what other phones can be brought over to AT&T and work with 3G? I saw the progress on the iPhone, but would really rather a physical keyboard.
Thanks
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HTC has 2 devices coming (one with a keyboard) Dell has one (dunno about the kb) and rumor has it that the Nexus One will be subsidized sometime soon for ATT.
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HTC has 2 devices coming (one with a keyboard) Dell has one (dunno about the kb) and rumor has it that the Nexus One will be subsidized sometime soon for ATT.
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where did you get your info?
telus milestone does i think....
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This is correct, it does support AT&T 3G.
There is also a Nexus 1 designed to work with AT&T's 3G... but of course if you want a physical keyboard, no luck there.
HTC has 2 devices coming (one with a keyboard) Dell has one (dunno about the kb) and rumor has it that the Nexus One will be subsidized sometime soon for ATT.
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where did you get your info?
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The Dell offering (The "Aero") does not feature a physical keyboard.
wireless.att . com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-sales/promotion/aero.jsp
One of the HTC offerings (also called "Scorpion": androidspin . com/2010/04/28/htc-spotted-getting-fcc-testing-possibly-android/
I'm unaware of a 2nd HTC offering at this time...
P.S. Sorry for the non-hyper links. Too n00b to get URL posting rights
(Have searched, didn't find.)
Considering getting a non-contract unlocked T-Mobile (HTC) G2, and running it on AT&T for the trial period, but I've realized I don't understand how OTA updates work if you're on the non-native carrier.
Is it done from the OS to the manufacturer (device talks to HTC and it all just works), or is it device-to-walled-garden-server (device won't update unless it's on T-Mobile US with active service) or some strange mix of those modes, or...?
Thanks.
You shouldn't need to use OTA if you use the manufacturers software+drivers on your pc, you will be able to upgrade that way (make sure it recognise's your device) as far as I know OTA is just a way of upgrading without connecting via pc, some networks release firmware updates for customers this way but if you keep an eye on here then I can assure you, you wont miss any available improvements
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Hi I am from the UK, but this is probably answerable by anyone who understands the topic..
Basically, I am looking at upgrading, however 4G is expected to be in the UK in 2013. However, Orange/T-Mobile (Everything Everywhere), have said they are looking at updating their network in Q3 of 2012, supplying the UK with HSPA+ - which is a fair bit faster than the current standard (HS(D?)PA). However, I was wondering if current devices released in the UK (cough, the HTC One X. or possibly the Galaxy S3) will simply require a software update for HSPA+ to work? But if the devices won't even be able to use HSPA+, I don't want to upgrade yet.
Thanks for the help
It will depend of the hardware ability of the network ship , if manufacturer will just allow further abilities by a simple software upgrade , devs will know the trick and make it available by custom roms or apps.
My advice : Wait and see ! New telecommunication standards are always a long time ahead devices able to handle it . Keep your device until the official release of new offers , upgrade plans...It's better than buying now an expensive one.
In UK on 3 with SGSII get H+ displayed to which is HSPA+
Samsung GT-i9100 Galaxy S II
Cellular-Data:Links
It's been available for a while in UK it's implemented into newer phones.
I have an HTC One m8 verizon but I'm currently using it overseas in a gsm/global area. Since the verizon software update section says that I can only update using cdma, I can't update the phone at all.
What are my options in order to update the firmware?
And if there is no way, what are my options to at least keep up with the newer android firmware? Sorry if this is a common question but I've just jumped onto android from an iphone 4s and everything is still alien to me.