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Here it is. Get a unlock code and it works on Rogers network, with 3G.
Just remember to set APN first.
So it is confirmed that Verizon is not messing up the 850/1900 bands outside US.
Canadian Droid lovers, you are safe.
Btw, this phone seems to have some serious reception issues. It only shows one signal bar in my house, while other phones would get full. Hope moto could fix this via a software update.
byebyebryan said:
Here it is. Get a unlock code and it works on Rogers network, with 3G.
Just remember to set APN first.
So it is confirmed that Verizon is not messing up the 850/1900 bands outside US.
Canadian Droid lovers, you are safe.
Btw, this phone seems to have some serious reception issues. It only shows one signal bar in my house, while other phones would get full. Hope moto could fix this via a software update.
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Thanks for confirming this for us. We hear in the US are still having those problems with AT&T and T-Mobile. Hopefully we will find a workaround soon.
Thanks so much. Thats what I've been searching for. BTW, where did you get the phone? Can you just go to Verizon store and buy it outright without signing any contract, not even the month by month plan?
Got the phone from a friend in the US. What he did was activate a month to month plan, and cancel it right away.
where did you get your unlock code? can you recommend a site?
onlystreet said:
where did you get your unlock code? can you recommend a site?
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Got it on ebay. Just search for "Dorid 2 Global Unlock" and there you go.
I am following yous steps! I already asked a friend of mine to get me one. Thanks for confirming it is good on Rogers. Ebay seller is a bit greedy though - 50 bucks - ouch!
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Byebyebryan, how is the battery life on Rogers (I assume you switched it to GSM/WCDMA only)? People report some horrible results like 7 hours with no use.. can't be that bad...
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leobg said:
Byebyebryan, how is the battery life on Rogers (I assume you switched it to GSM/WCDMA only)? People report some horrible results like 7 hours with no use.. can't be that bad...
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I'm gonna say, 1 day with some use(calls, msgs, emails, and minutes on google map). So not great, but not that bad.
leobg said:
I am following yous steps! I already asked a friend of mine to get me one. Thanks for confirming it is good on Rogers. Ebay seller is a bit greedy though - 50 bucks - ouch!
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Why would you have to pay for an Unlock Code? Can't you just "ROOT" the phone free?
Max
maxshiff said:
Why would you have to pay for an Unlock Code? Can't you just "ROOT" the phone free?
Max
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The unlock code is so you can use non-Verizon (Vodafone) SIMs. Rooting is being able to have full read / write access to the entire phone. Rooting alone will not unlock the radio to use 3rd party SIMs.
Droid 2 Global Recepton problems?
byebyebryan said:
...Btw, this phone seems to have some serious reception issues. It only shows one signal bar in my house, while other phones would get full. Hope moto could fix this via a software update.
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Has anyone else noticed reception issues with this phone? I was waiting and waiting and waiting for the Milestone 2 originally and then this one came out and I want it sooooo bad. I need to upgrade from this HTC Magic but I don't want to buy a phone with hardware flaws.
I tried Googling it but all I'm finding is reception problems on the Droid 2 and the Droid X. Not a lot on the D2G but it seems like the entire Droid line has people reporting reception problems.
Is it just the number of bars showing thats a problem or do you also get frequent dropped calls?
I heard from a friend that Android 2.2 includes a new Battery Manager that reduces power to the radio when you're not making or receiving a call and that's probably why the number of bars showing is low when the phone is idle and there probably isn't really a reception problem unless calls are being dropped. Can anyone confirm this?
It's a long drive from where I am in Canada to the nearest Verizon store so I was going to make purchasing it part of a road trip to visit friends in Seattle in a couple weeks if I can get confirmation that the reception problem is not hardware related.
Any confirmations or advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Reception hasn't really been an issue for me. Seems acceptable. Battery life marginal though but I had the same issue with an HTC Desire
JohnnyAndroid said:
Has anyone else noticed reception issues with this phone? I was waiting and waiting and waiting for the Milestone 2 originally and then this one came out and I want it sooooo bad. I need to upgrade from this HTC Magic but I don't want to buy a phone with hardware flaws.
I tried Googling it but all I'm finding is reception problems on the Droid 2 and the Droid X. Not a lot on the D2G but it seems like the entire Droid line has people reporting reception problems.
Is it just the number of bars showing thats a problem or do you also get frequent dropped calls?
I heard from a friend that Android 2.2 includes a new Battery Manager that reduces power to the radio when you're not making or receiving a call and that's probably why the number of bars showing is low when the phone is idle and there probably isn't really a reception problem unless calls are being dropped. Can anyone confirm this?
It's a long drive from where I am in Canada to the nearest Verizon store so I was going to make purchasing it part of a road trip to visit friends in Seattle in a couple weeks if I can get confirmation that the reception problem is not hardware related.
Any confirmations or advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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The funny thing is, even though the phone is showing only one signal bar, I still have great call quality and 3g speed. Wired.
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Thanks guys. That was the news I was hoping to hear.
I was having problems with the 3G in France. I never got more than one bar and that was in middle of Paris
Buy it on prepaid. Its $394 plus $104 of other stuff, total 537.
byebyebryan said:
Here it is. Get a unlock code and it works on Rogers network, with 3G.
Just remember to set APN first.
So it is confirmed that Verizon is not messing up the 850/1900 bands outside US.
Canadian Droid lovers, you are safe.
Btw, this phone seems to have some serious reception issues. It only shows one signal bar in my house, while other phones would get full. Hope moto could fix this via a software update.
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I just got the Droid 2 Global and have it unlocked on the Rogers network. I can't get the 3g to work. What APN settings are you using or how did you get it to work? I have input the apn settings that are being posted around the web but can't get 3g to work. Edge works however. Thanks for your help.
sk03 said:
I just got the Droid 2 Global and have it unlocked on the Rogers network. I can't get the 3g to work. What APN settings are you using or how did you get it to work? I have input the apn settings that are being posted around the web but can't get 3g to work. Edge works however. Thanks for your help.
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APN settings are same for 3G and EDGE. Are you sure you are not forcing EDGE somewhere in settings? Or maybe battery manager?
I figured out the problem. I had the phone in "gsm only" mode. When I switched back to"Global" mode in network settings I instantly got 3g and even "H". Thanks for the help anyway
So a week or so ago my Nexus 5 stopped getting reception for 3g networks,leaving me with EDGE or just no signal every time, everywhere, I've moved a lot around the city and it didn't change anything, i tried my sim card in my old Galaxy s4 and it worked perfectly with 3G Hspa networks so it isnt my sim card, I flashed different radios from the XDA modems thread, nothing, I rebooted, changed the network, changed the APN, dialed *#*#4636#*#* and switched the mode there, god I even opened the back of the phone to check the MIMO antennas and they were fine, nothing seems to solve the issue, so I'm here for help, please help, what else can I do to fix this?
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So a week or so ago my Nexus 5 stopped getting reception for 3g networks,leaving me with EDGE or just no signal every time, everywhere, I've moved a lot around the city and it didn't change anything, i tried my sim card in my old Galaxy s4 and it worked perfectly with 3G Hspa networks so it isnt my sim card, I flashed different radios from the XDA modems thread, nothing, I rebooted, changed the network, changed the APN, dialed *#*#4636#*#* and switched the mode there, god I even opened the back of the phone to check the MIMO antennas and they were fine, nothing seems to solve the issue, so I'm here for help, please help, what else can I do to fix this?
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what is your current rom & radio?
shilton.charles said:
what is your current rom & radio?
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Until yesterday everything was stock, right now I'm running Carbon ROM and one of the radios from 4.4 don't remember which one, neither of those radios changed anything
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LRC1710 said:
Until yesterday everything was stock, right now I'm running Carbon ROM and one of the radios from 4.4 don't remember which one, neither of those radios changed anything
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sad to say its quite possible u may have a hardware issue...i will continue research and report if i find anything that may assist you
What carrier and have you called your carrier to use your IMEI with the Sim you have in it.i only had HSPA when i cut down my Sim from my Samsung Galaxy S2 to fit,called my carrier At&t and switched IMEI .i have LTE at home,work,etc
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I wonder if anyone have use verizon htc one m8. On Tmobile. My phone keep disconnect very ez and signal wont automatic come back. Sometimes i see theres 1 bar of signal, but i cant make a call or send sms. I have to manually turn on and off Airplane mode to send sms or call.
I have try 3, 4 customs ROMS so far: GPE, VIPER( i choose Tmobile in setup carrier), STOCK ROM( cant send sms of mms or call while full signal) i wonder if anyone have same experience.
Wait, you're using a Verizon unit on TMobile? I'm surprised you can send an sms or make a call at all, given that vzw is CDMA and tmobile is GSM... I don't know how you'd even get that to work
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sparky_005 said:
Wait, you're using a Verizon unit on TMobile? I'm surprised you can send an sms or make a call at all, given that vzw is CDMA and tmobile is GSM... I don't know how you'd even get that to work
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HTC one m8 from verizon is unlocked version, it support most of carrier, that is wat i know.
I wonder if any dev can look into this problem .
Actually, I've been having the same problem on VZW.
I was just about to post about this, I've been having big issues on vzw. I've lost voice connectivity completely, only 4g works and even then it comes and goes. I've tried flashing firmware and radios, new roms, but nothing. I'm about to try a full ruu and see if that does anything, I suspect it's a Sim issue though.
Verizon M8 on Tmobile call end issue
I am having similar issues where every once in a while the call ends right after dialing. The phone is Verizon M8 rooted with Insertcoin ROM being used on tmobile. LTE and SMS works. I'm wondering if flashing just the new firmware 1.55.605.2 would help. I remember having similar issue on Tmobile S3, it was fixed after they release a new firmware.
I just want to make this topic jump to page 1.please help us if anyone know how to fix this.
rsach said:
I am having similar issues where every once in a while the call ends right after dialing. The phone is Verizon M8 rooted with Insertcoin ROM being used on tmobile. LTE and SMS works. I'm wondering if flashing just the new firmware 1.55.605.2 would help. I remember having similar issue on Tmobile S3, it was fixed after they release a new firmware.
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I tried flashing ATT & Tmobile radio.img files, but the signal was totally gone. The phone is still flaky when LTE is on, currently switched it to CDMA/GSM to see if the call end issue resolves.
rsach said:
I tried flashing ATT & Tmobile radio.img files, but the signal was totally gone. The phone is still flaky when LTE is on, currently switched it to CDMA/GSM to see if the call end issue resolves.
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I tried many signal mode with thunderbolt lte ( search on google play) but no help. Im out of option now. I think the only way is that htc release a bug fix or new firmware.
same problem guy...no more 2/3G.
Where we can find full ruu ? I think only that can help
avetny said:
same problem guy...no more 2/3G.
Where we can find full ruu ? I think only that can help
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I hope they come up with a fix soon, I am thinking about getting a tmobile brand M8, the data speed gets really slow every now and then.
Y'all should jump on the ViperOne ROM 2.2.0. It is doing good for me. Still has some signal issue, but it is like 95% better now.
I have ARHD 8.1 and it's doing really good. I have to toggle airplane mode on and off. But then I stumbled on this, but haven't made any sense on it
http://grokbase.com/p/gg/tasker/127st9fkt9/will-this-profile-work-airplane-mode-when-no-service
Try a different radio. The .0222 radios were giving me problems and I switched back to the .0321 radios. Your mileage may vary
SO I just got one one yesterday. plugged in my sim, but noticed signal to be always bad. coming from my nexus 4, i can never get full bars this is even data, just calls and text service. Anyone think its a modem issue? I am on 33r btw, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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SO I just got one one yesterday. plugged in my sim, but noticed signal to be always bad. coming from my nexus 4, i can never get full bars this is even data, just calls and text service. Anyone think its a modem issue? I am on 33r btw, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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International or Chinese version ?
Cholerabob said:
International or Chinese version ?
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International
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There are some that are having problems with reception depending on where you live. Maybe look into flashing another mode ? Try digging around ( use Google : site forum.xda-developers.com oneplus one modem or bad reception )
Strange problem. I tried researching this problem and found nothing.
My OPO works just fine at everywhere except home and another location a few miles away from my home. At these places I can't make or receive phone calls. Data works fine. I flashed the newest resurrection remix, with full wipe. I also tried flashing 3 different modems.
I called T-Mobile and presented them with the problem and they said my phone many be too old and possibly not support T-Mobiles' new LTE bands. So, I asked what band am I receiving at home and they Dont know... I dropped down to prefer 3g and still no luck.
Anyone with a similar experience or may know what I'm dealing with please help. I still love my OPO and would prefer to not buy a new phone.
JaMoFo said:
Strange problem. I tried researching this problem and found nothing.
My OPO works just fine at everywhere except home and another location a few miles away from my home. At these places I can't make or receive phone calls. Data works fine. I flashed the newest resurrection remix, with full wipe. I also tried flashing 3 different modems.
I called T-Mobile and presented them with the problem and they said my phone many be too old and possibly not support T-Mobiles' new LTE bands. So, I asked what band am I receiving at home and they Dont know... I dropped down to prefer 3g and still no luck.
Anyone with a similar experience or may know what I'm dealing with please help. I still love my OPO and would prefer to not buy a new phone.
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You might not be able to use Lte perfectly on T-mobile(as they already said) since it uses LTE band 12 mostly which OPO doesn't supports..though I guess 3G should work fine.
Also,I guess T-Mobile uses VoLTE to place calls,which again,OPO doesn't support.
Can you list out the modems/firmwares which you've tried so far?
4.0.1.c7-0013.zip
4.0.1.c7-0011.zip
DI.3.0.c6-00241.zip
Thanks for the info. I guess its time to buy another phone.
JaMoFo said:
4.0.1.c7-0013.zip
4.0.1.c7-0011.zip
DI.3.0.c6-00241.zip
Thanks for the info. I guess its time to buy another phone.
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Can't you just change your Carrier instead?
LTE discovery app shows i am connected to LTE Band 4. 3 of 4 signal bars. Is it possible that t-mobile uses band 4 for data and band 12 for voice?
Mr.Ak said:
Can't you just change your Carrier instead?
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I am in USA. The next biggest carrier is Verizon which dont work on OPO. Metro PCS is the same as tmobile. I am not going ATT. OPO dont work on Sprint either.
JaMoFo said:
LTE discovery app shows i am connected to LTE Band 4. 3 of 4 signal bars. Is it possible that t-mobile uses band 4 for data and band 12 for voice?
I am in USA. The next biggest carrier is Verizon which dont work on OPO. Metro PCS is the same as tmobile. I am not going ATT. OPO dont work on Sprint either.
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Yes,it could be possible.
Good luck for your new device.