About to get Google play edition HAVE 1 question - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I know the playstore nexus 5 doenst support wifi calling with T-Mobile sim.
But my question in theory is ... if I root do and will T-Mobile Branded n5 roms work on the play edition N5 ... with WiFi calling ?
Seeing like how we can flash T-Mobile roms on att htc one or s4 and get wifi calling since its baked into the Roms?
Seeing as its unbranded phone one would assume this is already a possibility if not yet already
I havent seen any mentioning but wanted to ask before I buy it.
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There is no such thing as branded or Google Play Edition Nexus 5.
There is only the one Nexus 5 like you can get from the play store.
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Instead of criticizing my way of wording my questions an actual response on the subject matter would have been more cconstructive..
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Nope, won't work. The phones are the same and the ROM's are the same. It was the same situation with the Nexus 4 as well.

lojak29 said:
Instead of criticizing my way of wording my questions an actual response on the subject matter would have been more cconstructive..
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His response is on point. There are no tmobile versions of this phone, therefore there are no tmobile roms for this phone, therefore no tmobile wifi calling is possilble.

So we can flash T-Mobile roms on the google play nexus Not the carrier branded and it still wont produce wifi calling
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lojak29 said:
Instead of criticizing my way of wording my questions an actual response on the subject matter would have been more cconstructive..
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I just wanted to say that there's no difference, so no special Tmo Roms
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Then explain why if you walk into their store buy it from them Wifi calling is a feature
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no bro it wont work

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So we can flash T-Mobile roms on the google play nexus Not the carrier branded and it still wont produce wifi calling
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Lulz there are no T-Mobile roms. There are custom roms such as Cataclysm, Mahdi - ROM, and others, in addition to other AOSP based roms, but no roms from T-Mobile. The n5 you buy from T-Mobile is the same phone you buy from Google play

Your phrasing is a little abrasive, just saying.
But why is the t-mobile rep telling you it supports wifi calling? You should ask the rep. Clearly the rep is misinformed.

It is a feature on a tmo branded device. This is not a tmo branded device... The moto x is another non branded tmo device. Sadly it only works on to branded phones... Ones that have to branded Roms. I don't even think the iPhone 5/c/5s has WiFi calling either.
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Let's clarify something here: there is only one version of the nexus 5 (OK 4 if you count colors, and storage space )
Whether you buy the phone on contract, off contract, from retail store, or Google play store, your getting the exact same phone. An already carrier unlocked, bare bones android experience (which in turn allows you to customize your way and not be limited by bloatware). No specific carrier software gets pre-installed.
So no specific T-Mobile software gets preinstalled. Unfortunately I don't know if there's a way to add support for what you asked, as I don't have T-Mobile or know anything about it lol.
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lojak29 said:
I know the playstore nexus 5 doenst support wifi calling with T-Mobile sim.
But my question in theory is ... if I root do and will T-Mobile Branded n5 roms work on the play edition N5 ... with WiFi calling ?
Seeing like how we can flash T-Mobile roms on att htc one or s4 and get wifi calling since its baked into the Roms?
Seeing as its unbranded phone one would assume this is already a possibility if not yet already
I havent seen any mentioning but wanted to ask before I buy it.
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As for T-Mobile ROMs, I would look on the nexus 5 development forum section to see if there are any with T-Mobile software baked in, though I haven't seen any carrier specific ROMs yet.
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lojak29 said:
Then explain why if you walk into their store buy it from them Wifi calling is a feature
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It is not.

unvaluablespace said:
Let's clarify something here: there is only one version of the nexus 5 (OK 4 if you count colors, and storage space )
Whether you buy the phone on contract, off contract, from retail store, or Google play store, your getting the exact same phone. An already carrier unlocked, bare bones android experience (which in turn allows you to customize your way and not be limited by bloatware). No specific carrier software gets pre-installed.
So no specific T-Mobile software gets preinstalled. Unfortunately I don't know if there's a way to add support for what you asked, as I don't have T-Mobile or know anything about it lol.
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As for T-Mobile ROMs, I would look on the nexus 5 development forum section to see if there are any with T-Mobile software baked in, though I haven't seen any carrier specific ROMs yet.
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I already knew the answer, but thanks for answering this poor guys question the way it should have been answered in the first place! It's a shame that it's not as easy as baking the WiFi calling feature into a custom ROM. Or better yet it's a shame nobody has been able to do it... yet. It would give me a legit reason to root!

On the old G2x they were able to include wifi calling on Aosp roms. So it can be done, not sure if it's worth the time to find out
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The g2x was a tmo branded phone with tmo bloatware....no nexus phone will support T-Mobile WiFi calling...ever
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laker666 said:
The g2x was a tmo branded phone with tmo bloatware....no nexus phone will support T-Mobile WiFi calling...ever
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Being a T-Mobile phone had nothing to do with it unfortunately. If that was the case they would have wifi calling on CM on the GS4, but they don't.
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Being a T-Mobile phone had nothing to do with it unfortunately. If that was the case they would have wifi calling on CM on the GS4, but they don't.
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I think that's his point. On AOSP and CM ROMs you won't have it only on devices with the tmobile bloat
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OP, I think you're confused by the fact that there are no variants of the N5 like there are with most phones. Let's take the Galaxy S4, for example. There a Verizon variant, a Sprint variant, a T-Mobile variant, an AT&T variant, an international variant, and a Google Play Edition variant (and probably others).
With the N5, there is ONE (1) variant (yes, I realize there's an international version, but for the purposes of this post it's not relevant). Whether you get the phone from Google Play, Sprint, Best Buy, Amazon, or somewhere else, you're getting the exact same phone. Since there are no variants of the phone, there are also no carrier-specific roms like you would see with other phones like the GS4. There's also not a Google Play Edition N5 - it's just the Nexus 5, period, end of story. I realize that it's a difficult concept to get your head around, because I can't think of any other phone that's been made and marketed this way, but there ya go.

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Google Wallet Update

So Google gave wallet an update that allows it on many carriers. Anyone had gotten it to work on AT&T yet with out mods?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448238
Not supported
It say Not supported.
"Unfortunately, Google Wallet is not yet available for your device or mobile network"
I have Stock AT&T S4
Works for me as well . . .
I'm running a GE ROM with a working Google wallet preloaded. I'm also in at&t.
I highly recommend using the ROM since it really cuts out the fat and gives you pure Google. I can post a link to the ROM thread if you like
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Check the play store again, I just checked it and it had update for me. On a Touchwiz based ROM right now so its nice to be able to use this.
Works, after update. Thanks
Iep! Finally we have the wallet working on [email protected]!!! I have install the app from play store
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The app works but that's only because it has new features. Still doesn't seem to allow credit card use through nfc (I don't see an option)
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Rooted MF3 and it installed and seems to be working fine. I'll test it tomorrow. Woot!
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It works on my rooted GS4. However Menu -> Settings -> About -> Tap and pay says: "Not available"
What good is it then?
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So Google gave wallet an update that allows it on many carriers. Anyone had gotten it to work on AT&T yet with out mods?
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Yeah I just noticed that and I can confirm that it doesn't work.
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NFC devices
Tap and pay functionality is available in the US, and requires one of the following NFC-enabled Android devices running 2.3 (Gingerbread) or higher, with a Secure Element chip, on select carrier networks:
Phones
Motorola Moto X on Sprint and US Cellular.
HTC One SV (running Android 4.1 or higher) on Boost Mobile.
HTC One® on Sprint.
HTC EVO 4G LTE on Sprint.
LG Viper 4G LTE on Sprint and Zact Mobile.
LG Optimus Elite on Sprint, Virgin Mobile and Zact Mobile.
LG Nexus 4 GSM/HSPA+ on Google Play.
Samsung Galaxy Note® II on Sprint and US Cellular.
Samsung Galaxy S4 on Sprint, US Cellular, and Google Play.
Samsung Nexus S 4G on Sprint.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Sprint.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus GSM/HSPA+.
Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE on Sprint and Virgin Mobile.
Samsung Galaxy SIII on Sprint, MetroPCS, US Cellular, Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile.
Samsung Galaxy Axiom on US Cellular.
Tablets
ASUS Nexus 7 (2012) on Google Play.
Samsung Nexus 10 on Google Play.
At this time, tap and pay functionality is not supported for devices purchased internationally. The eligible device list above only applies to devices purchased from the listed carriers next to them. For example, an unlocked Samsung Galaxy SIII purchased internationally will not work with Google Wallet tap and pay.
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All the excitement for nothing:banghead:
I guess is time to un install and go back to the crack one. I still don't understand how att is aloud to block this.
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I wander if we change the bild.prop before installing will make a difference?
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Since you can install it now that is half the problem that we faced before. Just change the build prop to a Sprint S4 and try
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REDFOCZ said:
Since you can install it now that is half the problem that we faced before. Just change the build prop to a Sprint S4 and try
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Please report back if you try
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I'm running kangabean and it works. Haven't flashed back to a TW ROM to test.
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McKayCR said:
I'm running a GE ROM with a working Google wallet preloaded. I'm also in at&t.
I highly recommend using the ROM since it really cuts out the fat and gives you pure Google. I can post a link to the ROM thread if you like
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Can I get that link?
Mr. SirPerson said:
Can I get that link?
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Of course. Just be sure you are AT&T and on MDL. As always read everything carefully before doing anything
Been running this for months now and I love it.
Get it here
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Please report back if you try
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I have tried with sprint bild.prop and no success
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Options on Transitioning to Korea with Nexus 5?

Basically I'm getting stationed in Korea in 2 months. I'm on Sprint currently. What are my options on getting the Nexus 5 and getting good data over there? Using international maps, TMobile seems like the only ones with good rates and decent coverage although only 3G.
Is it better to wait and get a Korean company?
Thanks for anyones time in replying.
Anyone know that can help?
If you are stationed in Korea, you will need a Korean company. T-Mobile's new free international data roaming is only valid for trips under 6 weeks.
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Also the US version of the Nexus 5 might not support Korean LTE frequencies. You need the international version that will be sold outside the USA.
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I suggest buying the phone in Korea. Most of their phones have insane download speeds. I might buy one there if I have to live there again
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Shinyhead said:
I suggest buying the phone in Korea. Most of their phones have insane download speeds. I might buy one there if I have to live there again
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That is one option but not the best if you like custom ROMs.
Since you are going to be stationed there just bring your device to the shop on post or a local shop if they can't do it. All that has to happen is they will register your mac address so it is allowed on whichever carrier you sign up with.
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T-Mobile WiFi Calling/Texting?

I did some research to see if WiFi calling/texting is available for the nexus 5, but unfortunately its not... Natively at least.
Does anyone know of a way to add the T-Mobile WiFi calling functionality to the N5? I figured there's probably some way to port it over.
Thanks! (I figured this would go in general? Sorry if its the wrong section)
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Wasn't done for the Nexus 4, probably won't be for the Nexus 5. WiFi calling has to be deeply integrated into the system.
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Wasn't done for the Nexus 4, probably won't be for the Nexus 5. WiFi calling has to be deeply integrated into the system.
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Well yeah, I figured that, but with custom recoveries, kernels, etc. already, I figured there would probably be some way to get it in there.
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Considering there's been a $1400 bounty to get it working on the Nexus 4 for the past year with no success, it's proven to be very difficult. Maybe one day it will happen, but don't give your hopes up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012468
As mentioned, even with $1,500 incentive, nobody was able to do it previously because it's just not possible without the custom bits from T-Mobile.
Damn... Well maybe one day. :/ I'm surprised T-Mobile hasn't allowed to it be added in an easier way. Such as through an app, or even taking it to a store and having someone there load it up for you.
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Just get Republic Wireless if you need wifi calling. It's Sprint though, so buyer beware.

T-Mobile nexus 5

Do I root and install custom Roms on tmobile nexus 5 like the unlock nexus 5?
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Ramone360 said:
Do I root and install custom Roms on tmobile nexus 5 like the unlock nexus 5?
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its the same exact nexus 5, there is no difference.
Ramone360 said:
Do I root and install custom Roms on tmobile nexus 5 like the unlock nexus 5?
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This has been answered about 4 times this week alone. All Nexus 5's are unlocked! Your Nexus 5 is the same D820 model that the Google Play Store sell. T-Mobile has not made any modifications to it. No carrier bloatware, it's not carrier locked, no T-Mobile WiFi calling installed, etc.
It's 100% unlocked and 100% the same as the one on the Play Store! Pure Google!
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The boot loader is actually locked. Unlocking it is the same as the Play Store model/version. Or if you just want root look for CF-Autoroot.
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ishken said:
The boot loader is actually locked. Unlocking it is the same as the Play Store model/version. Or if you just want root look for CF-Autoroot.
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the bootloader on all nexus devices is locked. what hes talking about is being carrier locked/unlocked.
Thank you guys. Sorry for being a noob
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Thank you guys. Sorry for being a noob
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don't use chainfire to root your phone follow the sticky in general.
There is no physical/software difference between the two. The only thing special about it is that your phone is flagged as a T-Mobile device since T-Mobile knows your serial number (or some other identification number). AFAIK, this allows you to download the t-mobile voicemail app from the play store.
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There is no physical/software difference between the two. The only thing special about it is that your phone is flagged as a T-Mobile device since T-Mobile knows your serial number (or some other identification number). AFAIK, this allows you to download the t-mobile voicemail app from the play store.
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So if I get the device off Google play website I won't be able to use my T-Mobile insurance if something goes wrong with the device? I would save $50 if purchased from google
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Ramone360 said:
So if I get the device off Google play website I won't be able to use my T-Mobile insurance if something goes wrong with the device? I would save $50 if purchased from google
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I believe you will still be able to utilize T-Mobile's insurance. Its not like its an At&t or Sprint specific phone then it would be understandable why T-Mobile won't cover it. T-Mobile sells the very same phone as the one on the Play Store so it shouldn't be an issue.
Note: If you do decide to buy the Nexus 5 from the Play Store then you'll be covered under a manufacturers warranty. Its not exactly the same as T-Mobile's insurance but it will cover any software and/or hardware defects (minus a cracked screen or water damage).
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OuncE718 said:
I believe you will still be able to utilize T-Mobile's insurance. Its not like its an At&t or Sprint specific phone then it would be understandable why T-Mobile won't cover it. T-Mobile sells the very same phone as the one on the Play Store so it shouldn't be an issue.
Note: If you do decide to buy the Nexus 5 from the Play Store then you'll be covered under a manufacturers warranty. Its not exactly the same as T-Mobile's insurance but it will cover any software and/or hardware defects (minus a cracked screen or water damage).
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I don't think you can get the insurance if you didn't purchase it from them. I have T-Mobile and I wasn't given that option.
tkoreaper said:
I don't think you can get the insurance if you didn't purchase it from them. I have T-Mobile and I wasn't given that option.
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In the past, when I was with T-Mobile I used to always get phones off of Craigslist and I would sometimes send them to T-Mobile for a warranty exchange. As far as I know the insurance is transferable from device to device. Of course it won't be if you have an At&t branded device but if T-Mobile has the device in their lineup then I don't see why they wouldn't honor it and give you another one if you pay monthly for their insurance service.
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That's correct, the insurance is attached to the line, not the phone.

[Q] Does the M8 Developer Edition work on Verizon?

Can't find any concrete answers. Does the M8 Developer Edition work on Verizon's network?
I want this phone so bad but can't stand Verizon's lockdowns!!
Thank you
NicoMancinelli said:
Can't find any concrete answers. Does the M8 Developer Edition work on Verizon's network?
I want this phone so bad but can't stand Verizon's lockdowns!!
Thank you
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Would like to know this as well
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i cant find the answer no where. i need to find out before 14 day so i can return this HTC one.
NicoMancinelli said:
Can't find any concrete answers. Does the M8 Developer Edition work on Verizon's network?
I want this phone so bad but can't stand Verizon's lockdowns!!
Thank you
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Definitely NOT. The Google Play store mentions in a footnote that it will only work on T-Mobile & AT&T.
My name's Harold and I'm a flashaholic....
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Definitely NOT. The Google Play store mentions in a footnote that it will only work on T-Mobile & AT&T.
My name's Harold and I'm a flashaholic....
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Isn't that the Google Edition? That will not work on Verizon. But I believe the OP is asking about the Developer edition.
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hgoldner said:
Definitely NOT. The Google Play store mentions in a footnote that it will only work on T-Mobile & AT&T.
My name's Harold and I'm a flashaholic....
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It could still work, we'd need someone to test. The M7 developer edition supported T-Mobile but only on 3G/FauxG. But flashing the T-Mobile radio to it enabled LTE connectivity.
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I contacted HTC yesterday. The rep told me that both the Unlocked (sim unlocked) and Developer models will operate on Verizon.
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I contacted HTC yesterday. The rep told me that both the Unlocked (sim unlocked) and Developer models will operate on Verizon.
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I'm not sure if I can believe this till I see someone do it.
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i figured id be the guinea pig and since i have patience issues i ordered one today to try it myself.
i ordered by phone due to checkout issues and the rep said theres no reason it shouldnt work
worst case scenario i guess is i send it back
I was under the impression the Dev edition was GSM only.
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I was under the impression the Dev edition was GSM only.
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Possibly. But the spec sheet for our model doesn't mention the T-Mobile compatibility we've seen so far. I wouldn't be even slightly surprised if HTC just used software/firmware to disable bands (or maybe not at all) in order to avoid making 5+ different pieces of hardware.
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Possibly. But the spec sheet for our model doesn't mention the T-Mobile compatibility we've seen so far. I wouldn't be even slightly surprised if HTC just used software/firmware to disable bands (or maybe not at all) in order to avoid making 5+ different pieces of hardware.
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How long until it ships? If you get it within 12 days, I'll return my retail and go dev.
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The developer edition only works with GSM carriers. VZW is CDMA.
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According to the website, yes. But it very likely has the CDMA radio hardware in there in order to save HTC the cost of manufacturing multiple devices. Much like how our locked model can connect to T-Mobile LTE, though you will find no mention of those bands being supported.
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How long until it ships? If you get it within 12 days, I'll return my retail and go dev.
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the rep said it should ship on the 3rd
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the rep said it should ship on the 3rd
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So....does it work?
The only devices that work with Verizon are ones that are "certified" by them. There has been talk of a developer edition specifically for Verizon.
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And is it really relevant anymore? The VZW edition can be S-Off'd, so...
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And is it really relevant anymore? The VZW edition can be S-Off'd, so...
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Dev edition is good for those who want warranty through HTC.
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Dev edition is good for those who want warranty through HTC.
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Well, I guess that's a good point. I guess I'm just so used to instantly voiding my warranties every time I get a new phone or tablet I don't even think about that...

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