I am tempted to go for the orange spv m2000 -although it costs more than the MDAIII- if I can use it with my orange 3G usim where I've got lots of free data allowance. Alternatively, I would go for TMobile but I would have to take one of these expensive data bundles.
Has anyone tried to use the SPV M2000, or the xda2s or the MDA III with a 3G SIM card from the same operator? Does it work?
I've read 2.5G phones would not accept 3G usim cards, but I spent the past couple of weeks in Canada where I used my Orange 3G USIM card in an unlocked Vodafone-branded Nokia 6600... and it worked great!
Any help would be much appreciated.
There is no reason why a 3G sim can't work in any 2G phone. Of course you will only get GSM/GPRS and not 3G services. I've used one in various xda's and no problems at all.
Having said that I have heard reports that sims from the '3' network don't work in xda's. Dont know if thats true.
Great
That's great, many thanks.
Are you happy with your xda? Is that the O2 one? Are you allowed to browse outside O2 active? and how much are you charged for gprs browsing?
cheers
jdee246 said:
There is no reason why a 3G sim can't work in any 2G phone. Of course you will only get GSM/GPRS and not 3G services. I've used one in various xda's and no problems at all.
Having said that I have heard reports that sims from the '3' network don't work in xda's. Dont know if thats true.
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ok i have been using 3G sim for few months. it able to send and receive MMS from my Motorola A780 and Sony Ericsson w800i if i edit the MMS setting. However, it does not work for XDA mini and XDAIIs. Normal phone call in and out and GPRS browsing is fine. But MMS cannot send and receive ..... anyone can ?
hi, guys! i've same reason that I'd like my BA workable with USIM but don't know what to do then. any help would be appreciated. thanx
is it possible to use a 3g sim in the xda 2 thank youu for any help
the sim is from 3 not from o2
Yes my XDA 2 worked here in Australia with 3 until they wrote to me to use their supplied phone
of cause if it works and it only do if the phone company dident block it like 3 did
but of cause it dont get anything 3g speed or such it will work like a normal 2g sim
hi all,
i've had the uni for a couple of months now & i use Hutch service..
i've had quite a few complaints from people who call me that the voice breas up when i talk to them..
the signal shows full reception as i mostly use my phone in office...
i used to use the mini at the same place & never had a problem with reception...
i'm using the latest o2 rom on the exec...
i have been told that quite a few uni users in india have the same problem..
a frien is using the i-mate rom & he too has the same problem....
any help??
Regards,
frz
anybody???
I'm in thane.... using Airtel. Have had no issues with network reception with the Uni. Have u accidently set the phone band to PCS 1900?
If one switches to PCS 1900 then the handset will never search for Netwrok.There could b issue with the internal antenna.Search the forum, how to fix the antena for better reception or go to the nearest service center to fix the issue.
Me too, using JASJAR on Airtel more than a year...no such serious issues
I am also using Universal on Airtel Network without anyproblems.
Hi, check out my experience, I think you are suffering the same thing I did:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=34920&highlight=faulty
The best way is to get a complete GSM antenna like I did.
Best regards!
Hi guys, I joined this forum recently and I have found it very helpful. I an XDA ORBIT O2, when i got it it was on WM5 and it once in a while lost the GSM signal and at times even when it shows full strength, I am still out of reach. Bluetooth also doesnt work, it keeps saying Hardware problem. I upgraded my rom and am now on WM6 and even though the experience is great, it still have my GSM and Bluetooth problems. Anyone, please advice...
Hi,
I bought a Samsung Galaxy S in the states tha was unlocked. Everything worked fine, but I only used the original provider who was at&t. Now I'm in Spain, and Ingot a data plan with Movistar. Calls and messages work fine, as well as the internet as long as I have wifi. The 3g doesn't work, and it is a problem of the phone because I've tried the SIM card on other phones and it works fine. I've tried unlocking the phone again and nothing changes, I need help pleaseeeee! Idk what to do and I can't afford to buy a new phone right now.:crying:
Thanks for your help!!!!!!!!
Felixsanz said:
Hi,
I bought a Samsung Galaxy S in the states tha was unlocked. Everything worked fine, but I only used the original provider who was at&t. Now I'm in Spain, and Ingot a data plan with Movistar. Calls and messages work fine, as well as the internet as long as I have wifi. The 3g doesn't work, and it is a problem of the phone because I've tried the SIM card on other phones and it works fine. I've tried unlocking the phone again and nothing changes, I need help pleaseeeee! Idk what to do and I can't afford to buy a new phone right now.:crying:
Thanks for your help!!!!!!!!
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Are you sure its a GSM network? As far as I know, the galaxy s is incompatible with cdma networks. I could be wrong tho.
Sent from my LG-P930
Movistar in Spain uses GSM, not CDMA, but the bands are not the same for 3G, that'e your problem. You won't get 3G on Europe, only in the US with AT&T, Canada with almost any carrier, and any country from Mexico to Argentina.
Maybe in Australia/India you can have 3G, I don't know, but there are some members with a Glide from India, they can answer this better than me.
Thank you, I'm stupid, I should havechecked that before buying the phone
rani9990 said:
Are you sure its a GSM network? As far as I know, the galaxy s is incompatible with cdma networks. I could be wrong tho.
Sent from my LG-P930
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On the samsung galaxy s captivate it says:
Network Technology EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, UMTS
Does that change anything?
Felixsanz said:
On the samsung galaxy s captivate it says:
Network Technology EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, UMTS
Does that change anything?
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I think I may have good news for you, check this:
http://www.unlockit.co.nz/mobilesettings/settings.php?id=27
There's a good chance you have to set the APN settings manually, the above link shows you how to do this. These are the settings that tell your phone how to get onto the data network, if those are not already in the phone or set automatically. Give it a try, your problem has occurred more often and this was the solution!
Setting the APN manually should get internet working, but since the phone doesn't support the bands needed for 3G in Spain, that won't solve the 2G only problem. Still, working 2G data should make it at least fairly usable until you acquire a phone that supports your local bands.
Perhaps not in Spain then, but it works elsewhere in Europe. I live in The Netherlands and I get 3G. Haven't looked into the frequency bands, but it all works perfectly here. There are several other European users here, and I've never read anything about not having 3G because of frequency band issues.
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Evil Alex said:
I think I may have good news for you, check this:
There's a good chance you have to set the APN settings manually, the above link shows you how to do this. These are the settings that tell your phone how to get onto the data network, if those are not already in the phone or set automatically. Give it a try, your problem has occurred more often and this was the solution!
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that was awesom man I did exactly what you told me and the 3g started working right away! I wish I could hit the thanks button more than once!
You're welcome, enjoy your awesome phone
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