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Need HELP With my TOUCH PRO 2

He guys
Here is the question straight forward, I bought a used US Cellular HTC Touch Pro 2 from someone who uses the phone on a CDMA network while i will have to use it on a GSM network the seller said that there is a SIM slot underneath the battery which he never used, Will this phone work on my GSM network outside U.S. and will that phone be unlockable?
thanks in advace

HTC website
HTC website doesn't say anything about GSM support for this phone "US Celleular Touch Pro 2"
any ideas guys???

The touch pro 2 is a world phone and yes it has a sim slot (at least the sprint/verizon models do). I unlocked my phone in the U.S. and used it on AT&T with my buddies sim card, the only problem was that the radio is does not have the 3G frequencies for the U.S. you might have to research if this holds true out side the U.S. since every other country uses a different frequency set for 3G access.
Also plz tone down the font size

ya the seller satated that the phone has a SIM slot then i should assume that it can be used hopefully, and the 3G is frequinces is supported by this phone over here in Egypt and i should be fine.
sorry about the font

whhw31 said:
ya the seller satated that the phone has a SIM slot then i should assume that it can be used hopefully, and the 3G is frequinces is supported by this phone over here in Egypt and i should be fine.
sorry about the font
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it should work as its sim unlocked for world use. but i cant state about 3g?

HTC 7 Pro network options?

I friend offered me the opportunity to buy an HTC Arrive/7 Pro for a very attractive price, without contract, naturally.
Now, I love WP7, and I like my T-Mobile family plan (in the United States). Unfortunately, I'm a totally newbie in the area of using phones on different carriers. From what I understand, I think it's possible to use an HTC Arrive with a T-Mobile sim card, and make calls, but you cannot modify/unlock it to get 3G support, which I do kind of need.
Am I correct? Or am I way off? It'd be great if I could get it working, complete with 3G, with a little work, on the T-Mobile network, but it's just as possible that I couldn't even make basic calls.

3G worked fine (here in Europe) on tested HTC 7 Pro...
if you want use different mobile carriers, your device must be SIM free (SIM unlocked)

So, it would be possible to use my T-Mobile 3G, provided the phone was unlocked?
I've always been a bit fuzzy on the distinction between a normal non-contract phone, and one that is actually unlocked. I do know, of course, that unlocked phones go for a much steeper price then their locked counterparts...I've seen some websites detailing instructions how to do this, allegedly, is this something I could do myself to a non-contract phone (albiet with paying for a code)?

Phone must be unlock (no branding and no simlock). You nothng write about simlock that phone. When device not have simlock you can use everything simcard and everything frequency, but I don't know how work T-Mobile in your country (not from where you wrote) maybe operator locking 3G but i don't think. You must plug in sim card to phone and check that.

Ah, I'm starting to understand, I think. The HTC 7 Pro is, unlike a lot of Sprint's phones, GSM, HSDPA, WiFi, CDMA compatible--T-Mobile's phones are all GSM. I'm in the USA myself.
However, I can't say anything about frequencieis or anything like that. Has anyone ever tried? If not, I may have to just break down and try on the phone first (with an unlocking code).

I'm not sure but I think that HTC 7 Pro and HTC Arrive is the same only difference to Arrive not supported pre-NoDo. You must try plug in sim card and you learn.
On the page HTC specifications wrote that 7 Pro and Arrive frequency is the same:
Network
AT&T:
HSDPA/WCDMA: 850/1900/2100 MHz
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Telus:
HSPA/WCDMA: 850/1900/2100 MHz
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
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http://www.htc.com/www/smartphones/htc-7-pro/#specs
You must try.

Thank you, I think my only option will be to try.
I was able to find some information on T-Mobile's frequencies, but not Sprint's, at the moment.
I'll be able to return the phone, so the cost would be, potentially, the cost for the unlock code (assuming HTC won't give me one for free). I may have to try this out myself.

Sprint is CDMA and the Arrive doesn't have a SIM card (I have the Arrive and know this for a fact). You won't be able to use it on T-Mobile or AT&T.

LayneRobinson said:
Sprint is CDMA and the Arrive doesn't have a SIM card (I have the Arrive and know this for a fact). You won't be able to use it on T-Mobile or AT&T.
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I was about to say this, but I'll add my hat to the ring and also say there is no SIM card slot on the 7 Pro (Like there was on the TP2).
Though I wish there was. It makes the Photon look really compelling. :/

Really? That's extremely strange, there's a thread on this site showing how to access the SIM card slot and MicroSD slot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996015
Maybe this is only for HTC 7 Pros outside the US, which are not CMDA?

Desynthesis said:
Really? That's extremely strange, there's a thread on this site showing how to access the SIM card slot and MicroSD slot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996015
Maybe this is only for HTC 7 Pros outside the US, which are not CMDA?
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The guy who made that thread is from Prague, to that's probably the Euro version of the 7 Pro. Europe is mostly GSM. So if you got the unlocked Euro version, it would work on T-Mob, but only EDGE data, not 3G/4G. T-Mobile uses an oddball 3G frequency (UMTS 1700/2100 MHz, also called Band IV), that is not shared by many other networks in the world.

Desynthesis said:
Really? That's extremely strange, there's a thread on this site showing how to access the SIM card slot and MicroSD slot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996015
Maybe this is only for HTC 7 Pros outside the US, which are not CMDA?
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Err, I did a funny. I meant to say the Arrive and 7 Pro for US Cellular.

[Q] Is my Desire S going to work in Mexico?

I bought a Desire S on China...and now I am going to Mexico for a couple months. If a use a Mexican SIM Card will it work with the available mobile operators in Mexico?
**In case it does not, what do I need to do?
Thanks XDA forum guys!

lost.in.china said:
I bought a Desire S on China...and now I am going to Mexico for a couple months. If a use a Mexican SIM Card will it work with the available mobile operators in Mexico?
**In case it does not, what do I need to do?
Thanks XDA forum guys!
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As long as it is not SIM Locked, I don't see why it won't work on any GSM network...
In Mexico, the predominant cellular service company is called Telcel, currently owned by Carlos Slim. Telcel uses the GSM networks on the 850 and 1900 bands – which is the same frequencies that GSM carriers use in the United States and Canada. ref : http://www.cellularabroad.com/mexicocellService.php
And the Desire S is compatible with both these bands. ref : http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_s-3776.php
Happy journey, mate. Enchilada time!!

enigmaamit said:
As long as it is not SIM Locked, I don't see why it won't work on any GSM network...
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How can I know is the SIM is locked?
**And by the way, I am anxious for some enchiladas! Yummy!

lost.in.china said:
How can I know is the SIM is locked?
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If your phone is branded (some cell operator) it will show some kind of logo either on the phone physically or splash screen etc.
Simple test - Take out your current SIM card from your phone and put in another SIM of a different carrier (different from the one you're using now). If it works, and you're able to make/receive calls, you are SIM unlocked. This is the simplest confirmatory test I'm aware of!
If you bought the phone in China, I highly doubt ANYTHING will be locked!!

If you mean "send and receive calls" - yes, it will work. In the worst case it'll require network unlock, which is something like $15, give or take a few.
If you mean "3G data will work" - no, it won't. The UMTS frequencies are incompatible with Desire S.

New sim card not registering

Hello all,
i am really hoping in some help here..
i have just moved from italy to saudi arabia for work.. i have got a new micro sim with adapter for the phone (operator mobily) but when i try to swap the seems it just can complete the network registration and it keeps on failing.
i have tried the following a few times:
1) rebooting
2) rebooting without sim then rebooting with sim
3) opening phone to take off the battery and switching it on with sim
nothing changes the result.. registration keeps on failing.
any ideas?
what happens if i hard reset?
what do i loose on the phone?
thank you

You say the sim card is new. Has it been activated by the carrier?

PhilipTD said:
You say the sim card is new. Has it been activated by the carrier?
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the sim card works properly when i put it into another old phone i have with the sim adapter which makes transform it from micro to normal sim

mstation86 said:
Hello all,
i am really hoping in some help here..
i have just moved from italy to saudi arabia for work.. i have got a new micro sim with adapter for the phone (operator mobily) but when i try to swap the seems it just can complete the network registration and it keeps on failing.
i have tried the following a few times:
1) rebooting
2) rebooting without sim then rebooting with sim
3) opening phone to take off the battery and switching it on with sim
nothing changes the result.. registration keeps on failing.
any ideas?
what happens if i hard reset?
what do i loose on the phone?
thank you
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If you perform a Hard reset, you will loose everything stored on your phone including pictures, videos, files etc... I suggest you backup your stuff to the cloud.
Contacts are backed up automatically.
I feel it's the problem with the micro sim.. may be defective or not cut suitably..
And most Importantly north american phones and rest of the world phones uses different network bands
Networks
2G/3G/4G LTE
North America:
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
CDMA: Band Class: 0/1/10
WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8/19
LTE: Bands: 1/2/4/5/17/19/25/26/41
Rest of World:
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8
LTE: Bands: 1/3/5/7/8/20
find out from your operator if they support any of these bands.

i must try with a new micro sim then, this one has been cut but to me it looks perfect.
if i put in the nexus my italian sim i can register on mobily without any issues in roaming mode so i guess it has something to do with the sim after all, still not sure since it is read properly, you can see it with the contact list and the pin request on startup..
can't really get past this issue and i would like to avoid buying a new phone since i can't find a suitable replace to a nexus..

mstation86 said:
i must try with a new micro sim then, this one has been cut but to me it looks perfect.
if i put in the nexus my italian sim i can register on mobily without any issues in roaming mode so i guess it has something to do with the sim after all, still not sure since it is read properly, you can see it with the contact list and the pin request on startup..
can't really get past this issue and i would like to avoid buying a new phone since i can't find a suitable replace to a nexus..
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ask your operator.
for example in my country, local sim card can not be registered on local network, if the IMEI of my imported device is not registred at operator/communication ministry office (usually at airport when arriving). so it needs a declaration to be an authorized device.
i dont know if it is the same case for you.

samersh72 said:
ask your operator.
for example in my country, local sim card can not be registered on local network, if the IMEI of my imported device is not registred at operator/communication ministry office (usually at airport when arriving). so it needs a declaration to be an authorized device.
i dont know if it is the same case for you.
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thank you.. i must ask to mobily here in KSA then..
i hoped there was another possible solution so i tried asking..
really hope that they can solve the issue!
cheers

Take a picture of the sim card the Nexus 5 is very picky when it comes to sim cards
it accepts only the newer pattern sims

mstation86 said:
Hello all,
i am really hoping in some help here..
i have just moved from italy to saudi arabia for work.. i have got a new micro sim with adapter for the phone (operator mobily) but when i try to swap the seems it just can complete the network registration and it keeps on failing.
i have tried the following a few times:
1) rebooting
2) rebooting without sim then rebooting with sim
3) opening phone to take off the battery and switching it on with sim
nothing changes the result.. registration keeps on failing.
any ideas?
what happens if i hard reset?
what do i loose on the phone?
thank you
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Hi, i ordered a phone from ebay, because they didn't told me it was d820, will it cause any problems? I hope it will not.

Help with using unlocked phone (OnePlus) - no service

Location: Japan
Carrier: au KDDI and/or Docomo
Phone: OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition (T-Mobile unlocked)
My phone that I bought through au KDDI broke and I wanted to get a new phone anyway, but I wanted to venture into the world of unlocked phones for the first time. I know there is complications with getting phones that are unlocked and compatible with carriers with regards to CDMA/GSM, frequency bands, etc. When I checked info on frequency bands for the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren I bought it seemed like it would work but it didn't. Still doesn't work with a new carrier who seemed even more likely to work.
Timeline:
1. Using au KDDI
2. Buy this OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition (T-Mobile unlocked)
3. Put in au KDDI sim card. "Emergency Calls only/No service"
4. Manually make APN settings. Still doesn't work
5. More research looks like au KDDI is maybe CDMA, and that phone only works on GSM. Docomo is GSM and many reports of Docomo being usable with many unlocked phones.
6. Buy this prepaid sim card that apparently uses Docomo's network as a test, per advice of anonymous online user.
7. Put in prepaid sim card; works immediately without any APN shenanigans or anything.
8. Go to Docomo, sign a contract with them and get a sim card.
9. Put in new Docomo sim card, and doesn't work ("Emergency Calls only/no service") regardless of which APN settings I select or make.
I give all the links to the exact products and companies I'm using in case someone can find the compatibility issue. Is there something I can do or do I just give up and return this OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren? I'd like to maintain my contact with both companies and try different unlocked phones until I find a phone/carrier combination that works, but do you think any unlocked phone would work? Am I stuck using the phones they carry? Also why would the prepaid card on Docomo's network work but not their actual sim card?