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HTC Sensation 3G 850/1900!

Vodafone has a HTC Sensation for sale and lists the 3G MHz has 850/1900/2100
I would like to purchase the HTC Sensation but want to know if this is a typo.
If I purchase this phone from vodafone do you think it will be possible to unlock it? I've been looking for a new phone with 3G that will work on ATT.
http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-phone/htc-sensation

its unlock already

west2cool said:
its unlock already
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Yep! They're SIM free.

I think their website is wrong. If you watch some of the unboxing videos for the Vodafone Sensation, the box lists AWS and not 1900. I have only the videos to go by though. Wait for the T–mobile US version to come out though. It may have the right frequencies for AT&T, or so I've heard.

Paten said:
I think their website is wrong. If you watch some of the unboxing videos for the Vodafone Sensation, the box lists AWS and not 1900. I have only the videos to go by though. Wait for the T–mobile US version to come out though. It may have the right frequencies for AT&T, or so I've heard.
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Where have you heard the TMO US Sensation will have 850 3G?

samnada said:
Where have you heard the TMO US Sensation will have 850 3G?
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I have a t-mobile (US) version, however it came in a generic box. Is there a way to tell what frequencies it supports?

Looking at the Gallery for an article at TmoNews, a picture of the box showed the frequencies available on the Sensation 4G.
http://www.tmonews.com/2011/05/t-mobile-branded-htc-sensation-4g-in-the-wild/
The box shows UMTS frequencies are 1700, 2100 and 1900. Isn't 1900 AT&T?
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AT&T uses 850 and 1900 3G. Unless the TMO US Sensation has 850 it won't fly 3G on AT&t.

Walkamo said:
I have a t-mobile (US) version, however it came in a generic box. Is there a way to tell what frequencies it supports?
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There are some special codes you can dial to display service menus that include the frequencies in use. Don't know them for HTC. Some Googling might turn up the answer.

It was my understanding that you can use 850 or 1900 for 3G on AT&T but didn't necessarily have to have both. But this is just something I vaguely remember hearing somewhere and don't have any personal experience to back it up.

Paten said:
It was my understanding that you can use 850 or 1900 for 3G on AT&T but didn't necessarily have to have both. But this is just something I vaguely remember hearing somewhere and don't have any personal experience to back it up.
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Yeah you don't need both. I used to rock a phone with only 1900, but you only get 3g in some areas and not others. And if I remember correctly att was/is actively moving all 3g onto the 850 band, so really I think the 850 band is more important of the two. Really did suck when everyone else had 3g and I was on edge because it was a 850 zone for 3g.

kaiserkannon said:
Yeah you don't need both. I used to rock a phone with only 1900, but you only get 3g in some areas and not others. And if I remember correctly att was/is actively moving all 3g onto the 850 band, so really I think the 850 band is more important of the two. Really did suck when everyone else had 3g and I was on edge because it was a 850 zone for 3g.
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That's my understanding as well, 850 and 1900 currently required on ATT to get 3G everywhere.

Walkamo said:
I have a t-mobile (US) version, however it came in a generic box. Is there a way to tell what frequencies it supports?
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How did you get at US version Sensation, if I may ask?

Paten said:
I think their website is wrong. If you watch some of the unboxing videos for the Vodafone Sensation, the box lists AWS and not 1900. I have only the videos to go by though. Wait for the T–mobile US version to come out though. It may have the right frequencies for AT&T, or so I've heard.
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What is AWS? I assume its not a code name for 850 lol

milestonedude said:
What is AWS? I assume its not a code name for 850 lol
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AWS advanced wireless services 1700

If some one needs sensation with 850/2100 for 3G, will have to wait till sensation is released for canada ( Rogers/telus/bell) . however it does not look near

drgopoos said:
If some one needs sensation with 850/2100 for 3G, will have to wait till sensation is released for canada ( Rogers/telus/bell) . however it does not look near
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Never, ever, EVER look forward to a Canadian release. We get **** MONTHS after the UK and US if we're lucky!!!
When it comes to new phones, just keep the word "Canada" out of the discussion unless you're emo and look forward to disappointment lol. The thought of acquiring a Canadian version of the Sensation never even crossed my mind. All my phones have always been imported.
The only thing I use carrier upgrades for with my actual service here is so I can sell the phone which makes the most money so I can import a new one. The wireless industry in Canada is way behind even the poorest third world nations.
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unfortuantely there is no other place that has 850 spectrum for 3g

drgopoos said:
unfortuantely there is no other place that has 850 spectrum for 3g
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Isn't the Vodafone UK version UTMS/HSPA 850/1900/2100?

drgopoos said:
unfortuantely there is no other place that has 850 spectrum for 3g
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Not quite true if this listing is accurate:
http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
But it certainly is limited.

European Sensation works on USA T-Mobile?

On the Engadget Mobile podcast this weekend, Myriam stated that the European Sensation works on T-Mobile USA 3G.
Is this true?
Looking at the bands, that is not correct...
Is she mistaken?

Paul22000 said:
On the Engadget Mobile podcast this weekend, Myriam stated that the European Sensation works on T-Mobile USA 3G.
Is this true?
Looking at the bands, that is not correct...
Is she mistaken?
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According to these published specs it may be true:
http://www.htc.com/www/product/sensation/specification.html
Network (5)
HSPA/WCDMA:
Europe/Asia/T-Mobile US: 900/AWS/2100 MHz
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
5. Network bands in regions other than Europe and Asia Pacific may be different, depending on the mobile operator and your location. Please check with your mobile operator.
What's not perfectly clear is whether the European models actually include AWS. Given the recent fiasco with the G2x we won't really know until someone actually tries it.

Well, Myriam tried it and it works. What else do you need?

Paten said:
Well, Myriam tried it and it works. What else do you need?
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Didn't know that. Based my comment on the OP question, which implied it hadn't been tested.

Peter Rojas at gdgt.com is also testing the European HTC Sensation and he said he is getting HSPA speeds on his T-mobile sim.
http://gdgt.com/discuss/got-the-htc-sensation-any-questions-about-it-dkf/

samnada is right, HTC put the AWS frequencies in all versions of the Sensation
I've never listened to the engadget mobile podcast before. that does not sound like a girls voice.

Peter Rojas also said that his AT&T SIM is only giving him EDGE. I was hoping the international version would also have the 1900 MHz band at the least (like the Tmo Vibrant).

xnifex said:
I've never listened to the engadget mobile podcast before. that does not sound like a girls voice.
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Engadget bio describes her as a "tomboy".
http://www.engadget.com/editor/myriam-joire

Paten said:
Well, Myriam tried it and it works. What else do you need?
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I thought she may have misspoken or perhaps it's only on Edge and she didn't realize.
I just wanted to make sure because I thought T-Mobile needed 1700 MHz which isn't on the list of supported frequencies.

xnifex said:
I've never listened to the engadget mobile podcast before. that does not sound like a girls voice.
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Yes Myriam is a female. Though check out samnada's link and you'll see why she doesn't sound like you might expect. She sometimes speaks about her "spouse" on the show as well, without saying husband etc.

Paten said:
Peter Rojas at gdgt.com is also testing the European HTC Sensation and he said he is getting HSPA speeds on his T-mobile sim.
http://gdgt.com/discuss/got-the-htc-sensation-any-questions-about-it-dkf/
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Thanks for the link.
So then is there any reason to wait for the Sensation to be released in the US if we just want to buy it outright?
Or will the two devices be exactly the same with just different packaging?
(For example, what about the charger cable -- will it be a European plug?)

Paul22000 said:
I thought she may have misspoken or perhaps it's only on Edge and she didn't realize.
I just wanted to make sure because I thought T-Mobile needed 1700 MHz which isn't on the list of supported frequencies.
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TMO AWS uses 1700/2100. So, it actually is listed, just in the shorthand notation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Wireless_Services

Paul22000 said:
Thanks for the link.
So then is there any reason to wait for the Sensation to be released in the US if we just want to buy it outright?
Or will the two devices be exactly the same with just different packaging?
(For example, what about the charger cable -- will it be a European plug?)
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My biggest hesitation is wanting a US warranty. I'd rather wait another week to get that. I would expect the charger to have a European plug, but adapters are dirt cheap, so not a big deal on that.

Paul22000 said:
Thanks for the link.
So then is there any reason to wait for the Sensation to be released in the US if we just want to buy it outright?
Or will the two devices be exactly the same with just different packaging?
(For example, what about the charger cable -- will it be a European plug?)
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If you don't mind paying the extra couple of hundred dollars to buy the imported European model, then go ahead and buy it now. I think it might be worth saving your money and just buying it from T-mobile when it comes out next week.

GSMArena has GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and HSDPA 900/2100 on the European Sensation and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and HSDPA 900/1700/2100 on the 4G.
HTC Sensation --> http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_sensation-3875.php
HTC Sensation 4G --> http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_sensation_4g-3922.php

giorgisp said:
GSMArena has GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and HSDPA 900/2100 on the European Sensation and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and HSDPA 900/1700/2100 on the 4G.[/url]
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Why go to gsmarena when htc has it listed on both their worldwide & uk sites as:
Network
HSPA/WCDMA:
Europe/Asia/T-Mobile US: 900/AWS/2100 MHz
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
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http://www.htc.com/www/product/sensation/specification.html
uk
http://www.htc.com/uk/product/sensation/specification.html

This unboxing video shows the specs on the box of the European HTC Sensation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqM2lZqivds
It shows the HSPA/WCDMA 900/AWS/2100 Mhz frequencies.
This image from TmoNews shows the specs for the HTC Sensation 4G on the back of the box.
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It shows UMTS 1700,2100,1900
So I believe GSMArena is mistaken with their posted specs for these phones.

Paten said:
This unboxing video shows the specs on the box of the European HTC Sensation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqM2lZqivds
It shows the HSPA/WCDMA 900/AWS/2100 Mhz frequencies.
This image from TmoNews shows the specs for the HTC Sensation 4G on the back of the box.
It shows UMTS 1700,2100,1900
So I believe GSMArena is mistaken with their posted specs for these phones.
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Whoa, wait a tick. Is that right? UTMS 1900 MHz? Is that the US Tmo version? If so, it should work on AT&T's 3G for those who have coverage in that band. Chicago certainly does. This is why the Vibrant works on AT&T's 3G.

It is the box for the Sensation 4G. As far as I know T-Mobile US is the only company calling it that. According to what the box says, it should work on AT&T's 1900MHz band for 3G once the phone is carrier unlocked. If the box has bad information on it, then it might not work. Once the phone is actually released and tested, hopefully we will know for sure at that point.

On the previous page it states someone tried an ATT sin card and only got edge.
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Galaxy S 4g with AT&T 1900 3G Band?

Hey all,
I know the Vibrant has AT&T's 1900 3g band.
Can anyone confirm if the Galaxy S 4G also have the same AT&T 1900 3g band?
What sucks is that these bands are typically not listed in the specs but it's always a pleasant surprise when a t-mo phone has the AT&T 1900 band.
Thanks.
I'm thinking of upgrading to the Galaxy S 4g from the Vibrant but I don't want to give up the 1900 band when I swap to an AT&T sim.
Thanks in advance for the info

Yes it will but u can check it out here
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4G_id5138

Thanks for the reply but according to phonearena, the Galaxy S 4g only covers GSM 1900. Not UMTS 1900.
The Vibrant actually has UMTS 1900 hence Unlocked Vibrants can be used on AT&T's 3G network
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Vibrant_id4747
However, I know phonearena isn't always accurate when it comes to specs/bands so that's why I'm asking all you Galaxy S 4g owners
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Yes it will but u can check it out here
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4G_id5138
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joel32137 said:
Thanks for the reply but according to phonearena, the Galaxy S 4g only covers GSM 1900. Not UMTS 1900.
The Vibrant actually has UMTS 1900 hence Unlocked Vibrants can be used on AT&T's 3G network
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Vibrant_id4747
However, I know phonearena isn't always accurate when it comes to specs/bands so that's why I'm asking all you Galaxy S 4g owners
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the s4g doesnt have the full 3g band hence why it goes from hsdpa to edge and not switch to 3g as it actually lacks the band for it .....

RaverX3X said:
the s4g doesnt have the full 3g band hence why it goes from hsdpa to edge and not switch to 3g as it actually lacks the band for it .....
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Does that mean Tmobile phones will work on a att
4g?

Compxpert said:
Does that mean Tmobile phones will work on a att
4g?
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should worse case is u get edge at best

Joel, what did you end up doing?
Can the SGS 4G use 4G on AT&Ts network?

I was at one point able to get Straight Talk 3G working on the 1900 band when I used to live in TX. This was using ATT's network so it is definitely possible.
However a word of caution: from my experience in some areas ATT uses 850 for 3G, which the SGS4g does not support (edge only).

Got my sgs 4g unlocked and tested on at&t sim card ,3g worked with no problem (chicago area)
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The unlocked version of this phone does include umts 1900 band so it can pickup 3g signal on that frequency.
On the back of the phone it says it clearly.
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the tmobile version also
Bought from tmobile with no mention of ATT BANDS in the specs. Rooted, unlocked and was able to pick up 3g in Dallas,Tx on Att.

Thanks all, I'm glad to hear that T-mo's Galaxy S 4g works with AT&T's 1900 3g band.
I know this may be asking much but for all who's running the phone on AT&T's 3G 1900 band (and if you have time), do you mind doing a speed test on AT&T and posting your results?
Thanks,

joel32137 said:
Thanks all, I'm glad to hear that T-mo's Galaxy S 4g works with AT&T's 1900 3g band.
I know this may be asking much but for all who's running the phone on AT&T's 3G 1900 band (and if you have time), do you mind doing a speed test on AT&T and posting your results?
Thanks,
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I have unlocked mine and had 3g on at&t for a while (brothers at&t sim) got regular 3G speeds as well. Its crazy huh?
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why on earth would u do this less theres no t/simple mobile I had att on my 3g vibrant for a while yeah it said it got 3g but it SUCKS espacially indoors thats why att used the other frequency to get indoor "penetration"

Dreamlogix said:
why on earth would u do this less theres no t/simple mobile I had att on my 3g vibrant for a while yeah it said it got 3g but it SUCKS espacially indoors thats why att used the other frequency to get indoor "penetration"
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Heh, you said penetration.
Okay kidding aside
Yes the SGS4g will run on ATT's 3g band. You won't have 4g though.
I actually used mine on ATT for almost 2 weeks lol

If a carrier support 4G on 1900mhz band would I get 4G without problems??

tehgyb said:
Heh, you said penetration.
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That's what she said!

I'm picking HSPA now
Since this morning, I've been picking up HSPA from AT&T on my SGS4G. Until today it always displayed the 3G icon and the network info said UMTS.
Today I started picking up HSPA. Although crappy speeds, it's HSPA
I have no idea what happened overnight but the network has changed.
By the way, I'm in Wilmington, DE

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Since this morning, I've been picking up HSPA from AT&T on my SGS4G. Until today it always displayed the 3G icon and the network info said UMTS.
Today I started picking up HSPA. Although crappy speeds, it's HSPA
I have no idea what happened overnight but the network has changed.
By the way, I'm in Wilmington, DE
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what rom is that? (mods etc) looks good

mikeflash said:
what rom is that? (mods etc) looks good
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Es el MIUI, lo consegui en este foro. Me gusta, pero tiene sus problemas

[Q] Will the Unlocked One S support T-Mobile AWS?

From what I've read, I believe the answer is "close but no cigar." Am I right? Or should we expect this device to work pretty well at grabbing onto HSDPA signals, but with a little higher battery drain, since the radio would have to work harder?
I have been considering pre-ordering an unlocked, black HTC One S (MAO model) from either Negri Electronics or Expansys, but I don't want to waste my time & money if this phone is, quite literally, a non-starter on the T-Mobile US network.
I'm a former CDMA subscriber and I've only been with TMo for 8-9 months. This would also be my first unlocked phone purchase, so thanks in advance for any insight you guys can offer.

I'm just going to wait and buy it from T-Mobile. Yeah I'll pay full retail but I'll sell my old phone to cover most of the cost; that's kind of how I do my upgrades! I just don't want to worry about it not working. I think it needs 1700 and 2100 bands for 3G/4G to work.

@unclespoon - I hear you, but I'm interested in the black model, which is "micro arc oxidized." I understand that TMoUS is only selling the gradient anodized model. We shall see.
Anyone else with an idea about the likely performance of that unlocked international model on TMo AWS?

Here's the answer to my question from Myriam Joire (@tnkgrl) of @Engadget, via Twitter:
"@malcontent510 the Euro version won't. The US version will. Both are tri-band, one without AWS."​

malcontent510 said:
Here's the answer to my question from Myriam Joire (@tnkgrl) of @Engadget, via Twitter:
"@malcontent510 the Euro version won't. The US version will. Both are tri-band, one without AWS."​
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I don't see any reason why the International version will not support AWS band. Both phones have the same qualcomm chip.
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I don't see any reason why the International version will not support AWS band. Both phones have the same qualcomm chip.
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it would be silly. The only difference should be the tmobile branding and bloatware. I thought the idea of only three models is to reduce the number of phones you have out there.

TWO different models of the One S: PJ40110 / PJ58100
I am hoping that there is no difference, but I was just quoting what Myriam from Engadget told me. I have since learned on Wikipedia that T-Mobile's HSDPA frequencies (namely "1700 MHz/2100 MHz UMTS AWS") are not specifically listed as covered by the antenna in the international version. The appropriate frequencies may, in fact still be covered, but according to both Negri Electronics and GSM Arena, the unlocked international version does not list them.
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100​
I hope this is either not the case or not a show-stopper.
Edit: I now see a 3/12/2012 article from Engadget which indicates there are actually TWO distinctly different ONE S models:
HTC PJ40110
HTC PJ58100
WTF?

So if I buy a One S from the UK, will I only get edge? Or 3G? Thanks! Hoping to buy this phone in December when I'm due for an upgrade
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@invasion2 - that is what I've been asking and which seems to remain an open question. Other than Myriam's tweet (above), no one has attempted to directly answer that question.
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malcontent510 said:
@unclespoon - I hear you, but I'm interested in the black model, which is "micro arc oxidized." I understand that TMoUS is only selling the gradient anodized model. We shall see.
Anyone else with an idea about the likely performance of that unlocked international model on TMo AWS?
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Ok, sorry for going off topic a tad here but, can you (malcontent510 or anyone who knows of this) link your source for that info...for if it is true then I now have to go back to the drawing board for my idea on which phone I will be getting soon.

malcontent510 said:
@unclespoon - I hear you, but I'm interested in the black model, which is "micro arc oxidized." I understand that TMoUS is only selling the gradient anodized model. We shall see.
Anyone else with an idea about the likely performance of that unlocked international model on TMo AWS?
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Ok, sorry for going off topic a tad here but, can you (malcontent510 or anyone who knows of this) link your source for that info...for if it is true then I now have to go back to the drawing board for my idea on which phone I will be getting soon.
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@kaeruil - I based my assumption on the HTC website, here:
http://www.htc.com/us/products/htcones-tmobile
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FWIW, I also refer you to the gradient anodized model which was featured in the leaked video of 3/27/2012 from a YouTube poster who said his unbranded [pre-release] phone was a T-Mobile model.

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@invasion2 - that is what I've been asking and which seems to remain an open question. Other than Myriam's tweet (above), no one has attempted to directly answer that question.
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Haha thanks. Don't know why no one is answering
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@malcontent510 - thanks, now that you pointed it out, don't know how I didn't notice that...guess I need some new glasses as well as a new cell

malcontent510 said:
I am hoping that there is no difference, but I was just quoting what Myriam from Engadget told me. I have since learned on Wikipedia that T-Mobile's HSDPA frequencies (namely "1700 MHz/2100 MHz UMTS AWS") are not specifically listed as covered by the antenna in the international version. The appropriate frequencies may, in fact still be covered, but according to both Negri Electronics and GSM Arena, the unlocked international version does not list them.
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100​
I hope this is either not the case or not a show-stopper.
Edit: I now see a 3/12/2012 article from Engadget which indicates there are actually TWO distinctly different ONE S models:
HTC PJ40110
HTC PJ58100
WTF?
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The version the clove is selling does support them http://www.clove.co.uk/htc-one-s

TramainM said:
The version the clove is selling does support them http://www.clove.co.uk/htc-one-s
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No. Unfortunately, the international model (including the one mentioned above) sold by Clove does not cover the 1700MHz frequency -- the TMobile US AWS frequency. The end result being that this phone would not support HSPA on TMo.

OK sorry for being off topic, but I'm a bit confused. The One S will or will not support SD/SIM Cards? Because isn't the SD/SIM your phone number? That confuses me. And is there even a difference between SD and SIMs? Thanks! Again, sorry for the off topic. If you want me to I will create my own topic.

So. I may be leaving Sprint and my Evo 3D behind to go to T-mo. I was planning on grabbing an unlocked ONE S. I am not experienced with unlocked gsm phones coming from Sprint and all...
Expansys shows 850/900/1900/2100.
If I understand correctly, t mobile 3g is on the 1700 band. 4g is on the 1900 band. So we would get 4g (hspa+) but not any 3g...
I was planning on the gradient metal version. I don't want to get stuck with a ceramic blue version from T-MOBILE...
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invasion2 said:
OK sorry for being off topic, but I'm a bit confused. The One S will or will not support SD/SIM Cards? Because isn't the SD/SIM your phone number? That confuses me. And is there even a difference between SD and SIMs? Thanks! Again, sorry for the off topic. If you want me to I will create my own topic.
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SIM and SD is not the same thing at all. SD cards (in this case micro SD) are for storage.
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malcontent510 said:
No. Unfortunately, the international model (including the one mentioned above) sold by Clove does not cover the 1700MHz frequency -- the TMobile US AWS frequency. The end result being that this phone would not support HSPA on TMo.
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That's interesting considering the international model and US model carry the same Qualcomm chip. In theory both phones should support the same bands.
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Just got off phone with expansys, they confirmed that it is NOT compatible with T-MOBILE 3G.
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[Q] Anyone using a Canadian Razr HD on T-Mobile USA's LTE network?

Hey,
I have a Fido Razr HD, which afaik supports LTE on bands B4 (AWS 1700/2100MHz) and B17 (700MHz).
T-Mobile are deploying LTE on AWS, right? So in theory the RHD should be able to work without any problems - but has anyone actually tried this out?
I have a T-Mobile SIM on the way, so may have to be a guinea pig for this :silly:
Cheers,
Su

Update... it works :silly:
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3G, 4G? Battery life on LTE?
Sumanji said:
Update... it works :silly:
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Hi, thank you for being a guinea pig So, LTE works, but how is the battery life? Does the phone easily pull through the whole day? Also, when LTE is not available does it work on T-mo's 3G/4G network? Thanks!

Palisandr said:
Hi, thank you for being a guinea pig So, LTE works, but how is the battery life? Does the phone easily pull through the whole day? Also, when LTE is not available does it work on T-mo's 3G/4G network? Thanks!
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Also looking for an answer to this, want to pick one of these phones up soon for T-Mobile use thanks in advance!

I am using a Rogers Canadian Lte is working great on T-Mobile where there coverage is
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jmcdonald58 said:
I am using a Rogers Canadian Lte is working great on T-Mobile where there coverage is
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That's good to hear. Is the XT925 model the canadian model? Do you know if its possible to get one of the new Droid Maxx's up and running on T-Mobile as well?

Wannagotopopeyes said:
That's good to hear. Is the XT925 model the canadian model? Do you know if its possible to get one of the new Droid Maxx's up and running on T-Mobile as well?
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Yes its the Canadian model -not sure about the maxx

Palisandr said:
Hi, thank you for being a guinea pig So, LTE works, but how is the battery life? Does the phone easily pull through the whole day? Also, when LTE is not available does it work on T-mo's 3G/4G network? Thanks!
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Hey,
Apologies for the late response. The battery life on LTE is definitely shorter than on 3G only. I was in NYC last week, and was pretty much getting full bars of LTE signal constantly... was just about making it through the day.
The phone does indeed get full HSPA+ in areas where LTE is not available (although it frequently drops back to Edge due to T-Mo's crappy network ). On 3G+ only, the phone easily makes it through the day (usually have 20-30% at the end of the day, after ~2hrs screen time).
I am annoyed that this device hasn't seen any upgrades since January (4.1.2) though... crossing fingers and toes for 4.4, but perhaps in vain
Cheers,
Su

the reverse..?
Im trying to use a verizon firmware on my xt925 (oppisite of yours)
Annoying that it works perfectly to use a canadaian edition in the US but not vise versa

AdamMarkTodd said:
Im trying to use a verizon firmware on my xt925 (oppisite of yours)
Annoying that it works perfectly to use a canadaian edition in the US but not vise versa
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Verizon's LTE is a different radio band, the 925 won't work on VZW LTE without some serious hardware hackery.

T-Mobile US 4G unlimited on Motorola xt925
Sumanji said:
Hey,
I have a Fido Razr HD, which afaik supports LTE on bands B4 (AWS 1700/2100MHz) and B17 (700MHz).
T-Mobile are deploying LTE on AWS, right? So in theory the RHD should be able to work without any problems - but has anyone actually tried this out?
I have a T-Mobile SIM on the way, so may have to be a guinea pig for this :silly:
Cheers,
Su
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I have an unlocked Motorola xt925 and from the first day that I connected it to T- Mobile US regretted this choice. The problem was off course the 4G Lte. I didn' t want to pay their 70$ plan to have unlimited 4G because they don' t really have a 4G coverage so can' t provide this service. More than that my problem was for long time in getting a 4G speed in the phone. Fixed only after 4 or 5 th call.
Why I am posting this ???. Let's say that I was so pissed off on that problem that I rooted and unlocked the phone bootloader, installed almost all androids that are for this phone , tried everything that could find on the forums.
And now I have always, not really, a 4G connection in my phone. Without hack or illegal stuff.
I tried this in every android and it worked.
In this moment I have a 50 $ plan so only 500 mb on 4G, rest of them being or is supose to be only 2G.
Trick: in jelly beam and now in CyanogenMod 11 there is A way to select your Preferred network type. 2G, 3G, 4G.
If you know you are in a 4G area but you don' t have this speed try to select 2G, wait about 30 seconds, in jelly beam till connection is changing in blue and after that go back and select 4G network.
In some ROM there isn't 4 G selection. So I was dialling *#*#4636#*#* and select there Lte/ Gsm connection. After the phone is showing 4G or Lte check the internet speed.
If someone need the prove can provide some screenshots
Now. The problem is that I have to do that everytime when I am loosing the signal. So if the modem will make a 2G connection and after that 4G it will be OK. But it is not like this. Phone is jumping to 4G and the speed is only 0.13 Mb.
OK. I know I am not paying to have more but their service is not as it is show.
So. I would like to know if someone else can do that. Select 2G wait a little bit and select 4G and wait to have the connection. Usually in 2 minutes it is OK.
2. Can someone give an idea how to make the phone to make a 2 G connection and after that the 4 G.
Thanks for any suggestions.

Palisandr said:
Hi, thank you for being a guinea pig So, LTE works, but how is the battery life? Does the phone easily pull through the whole day? Also, when LTE is not available does it work on T-mo's 3G/4G network? Thanks!
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Are you really getting LTE and 4g on this phone by just unlocking it and putting a t-mobile sim card init, if lte and 4g is in the area???

Hey guys for those that will interest, by searching around I find out about this seller http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNLOCK-CODE...25293983?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#viTabs
They are the cheapest I have encountered so far. there is a thread at the atrix hd forums that many have tried them and it works