[Q] switching gsm bands - Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General

is it possible or is there a hack or rom to switch gsm bands on a att tilt 2 on a different network to get 3g or hsdpa/hsupa speeds?

nu240sx said:
is it possible or is there a hack or rom to switch gsm bands on a att tilt 2 on a different network to get 3g or hsdpa/hsupa speeds?
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Are you kidding me? I answered you not once, not twice, but THREE times!
Let me make this clear:
IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO USE 3G SERVICES ON YOUR TILT2 ON AN AWS NETWORK. GET A NEW PHONE OR DEAL WITH IT.

my bad....geez.....!

nu240sx said:
is it possible or is there a hack or rom to switch gsm bands on a att tilt 2 on a different network to get 3g or hsdpa/hsupa speeds?
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This is a hardware issue, the ATT phone doesn't have the same kind of 3g modem.

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Tilt 2 not connecting to 3G

I have a Tilt 2 that I got unlocked for my tmobile service. Unfortunetly it doesnt connect to 3G network. Is this because the phone is unlocked? I had this same issue when i had a blackjack2 from att over to tmobile as well.
_amc_ said:
I have a Tilt 2 that I got unlocked for my tmobile service. Unfortunetly it doesnt connect to 3G network. Is this because the phone is unlocked? I had this same issue when i had a blackjack2 from att over to tmobile as well.
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I hope not. I'm getting an unlocked Tilt 2 in a few days
Tilt2 3G -> 850/1900
TMO 3G -> 1700
So AT&T does not work on T-MO for 3G.
quid246 said:
Tilt2 3G -> 850/1900
TMO 3G -> 1700
So AT&T does not work on T-MO for 3G.
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Good to know.
Thanks
yep, retarded american bands to lock out service on improperly branded phones. why cant we join the rest of the world in the 2100 band.

3g in argentina please help!

hi, i have a brand new rhodium t-mobile version, flashed with the nrg rom feb 1st.
when i use the data connection the phone connects to the edge network, while the same sim card connects to 3g/H on a motorola milestone. i read on google that 2 or 3 users (the phone isn't sell in argentina) that have the same problem...
the 3g network in argentina works in the 1900/850 band, so i have it configured that way but it doesn't work.
does anyone knows how to solve this, please?
thanks in advance
lean04 said:
hi, i have a brand new rhodium t-mobile version, flashed with the nrg rom feb 1st.
when i use the data connection the phone connects to the edge network, while the same sim card connects to 3g/H on a motorola milestone. i read on google that 2 or 3 users (the phone isn't sell in argentina) that have the same problem...
the 3g network in argentina works in the 1900/850 band, so i have it configured that way but it doesn't work.
does anyone knows how to solve this, please?
thanks in advance
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3G with the T-Mobile version (RHOD210) works on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS spectrum. You will not be able to use 3G on your network with this device. There is no fix or work around. This is a hardware limitation.
EDIT: You should have gotten the Tilt2 (RHOD300). This is the AT&T branded version that has radio hardware which supports your network.
cajunflavoredbob said:
3G with the T-Mobile version (RHOD210) works on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS spectrum. You will not be able to use 3G on your network with this device. There is no fix or work around. This is a hardware limitation.
EDIT: You should have gotten the Tilt2 (RHOD300). This is the AT&T branded version that has radio hardware which supports your network.
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ok, last question, why in the band section it has the option to use 1900/850 Mhz?
http://support.t-mobile.com/doc/tm5...5611&navtypeid=6&pagetypeid=7&prevPageIndex=5
that´s what i thought that it would work..
lean04 said:
hi, i have a brand new rhodium t-mobile version, flashed with the nrg rom feb 1st.
when i use the data connection the phone connects to the edge network, while the same sim card connects to 3g/H on a motorola milestone. i read on google that 2 or 3 users (the phone isn't sell in argentina) that have the same problem...
the 3g network in argentina works in the 1900/850 band, so i have it configured that way but it doesn't work.
does anyone knows how to solve this, please?
thanks in advance
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If it truly does support switching bands, as the link you posted would indicate:
http://support.t-mobile.com/doc/tm5...5611&navtypeid=6&pagetypeid=7&prevPageIndex=5
Then, I would recommend flashing the Stock ROM. Then see if you can get it to work with the stock T-Mobile ROM. If you can, then it probably is possible to do it using an Energy ROM as well. But, I don't think it is possible.
I am not that familiar with T-Mobile phones, since I use an AT&T Tilt 2. It seems unlikely that this would work, since in the United States even the T-Mobile HD2 doesn't get 3G when SIM unlocked and switched to use the AT&T network with an AT&T SIM.
lean04 said:
ok, last question, why in the band section it has the option to use 1900/850 Mhz?
http://support.t-mobile.com/doc/tm5...5611&navtypeid=6&pagetypeid=7&prevPageIndex=5
that´s what i thought that it would work..
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That band switching feature is to set network preferences for your carrier outside of the US. The radio hardware does not support UMTS 3G. You will only be able to get EDGE speeds at best from this device on your carrier. You need the RHOD300 (Tilt2) to get 3G on your network.
that´s a bummer
thanks for your answers
lean04 said:
that´s a bummer
thanks for your answers
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Anytime. Sorry for the disappointing news.

Evdo and 3g

Can anyone tell me the difference between EVDO and 3g?
r3nz024 said:
Can anyone tell me the difference between EVDO and 3g?
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They are both the same. EVDO is a protocol of 3G.
To explain a little further
Verizon network = CDMA
AT&T = GSM
3G for CDMA networks use EVDO
3G for GSM networks use EDGE
POQbum said:
They are both the same. EVDO is a protocol of 3G.
To explain a little further
Verizon network = CDMA
AT&T = GSM
3G for CDMA networks use EVDO
3G for GSM networks use EDGE
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Exactly right. And to my understanding, EVDO has theoretical lower data speeds than GSM 3G.
So does this go for all CDMA phones...Sprint and Verizon? Do they use the same 3G bands so (theorectically) a Verizon 3G phone should work on Sprint 3G?
bond00 said:
So does this go for all CDMA phones...Sprint and Verizon? Do they use the same 3G bands so (theorectically) a Verizon 3G phone should work on Sprint 3G?
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Yeah, but you have to know someone that works at sprint.
if you know someone at sprint get them to activate your phone's serial number on the sprint network. Something sprint frowns upon, and most local stores wont do it for you. But yeah its possible, just not worth the effort.
It would be easier to get on metro pc's network then sprints
Most cdma phones support both 3G bands but some only support one band.
Are you planning to do this to your incredible?
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POQbum said:
They are both the same. EVDO is a protocol of 3G.
To explain a little further
Verizon network = CDMA
AT&T = GSM
3G for CDMA networks use EVDO
3G for GSM networks use EDGE
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Took he words right outta my mouth. Good explanation.
Cryous said:
Most cdma phones support both 3G bands but some only support one band.
Are you planning to do this to your incredible?
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I'm thinking about trying it with my Incredible 2. I just wanted to make sure it (Incredible 2) supports EvDo...because I know thats is what Sprint uses for 3g.
Sounds like it would work *if* I could get the esn registered.
Thanks for the help!
Yeah, when I used to work for [well-known retailer redacted], it was really easy for us to do with the automated system--but that was back in olden days, when a tri-mode phone (on VZW) was a Feature. When I later worked for [different well-known retailer redacted], it was still possible for us to do it if we could get in touch with cooperative sprint reps, but it wasn't nearly as trivial.
More recently, talking to one of my acquaintances who currently works in mobile retail (ha!), I got the impression that it was sort of like the iPhone on T-mo was--they've been hurting for so long that they're willing to look the other way, even if it's officially frowned upon.

[Q] Verizon Note 3 on TMO

Hey guys, trying to get a Verizon Note 3 to work on TMO. I have a TMO rom installed in a safe strap, got it all running for the most part, but can't get data to work right. I used the TMO apn posted on TMO's website. When I switch from GSM only to LTE/WCDMA/GSM or WCDMA/GSM, I get no voice data or text. If I look at system status, on the mobile network state, it says Connecting, then Disconnected. And it just sits there and toggles back and forth. Any ideas? If I stay on GSM only, I have data, voice and text, but it's all on EDGE. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
I used this apn. http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-8373
1 of two things
1) Verizon model doesn't support GSM fully
2) doesn't support 1700mhz freq which T-Mo uses, it does support 1900 apparenrtly but you might not have that in your area.
JFizDaWiz said:
1 of two things
1) Verizon model doesn't support GSM fully
2) doesn't support 1700mhz freq which T-Mo uses, it does support 1900 apparenrtly but you might not have that in your area.
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If I switch to the Verizon stock rom, I can get HSPA+.
I was under the assumption (maybe incorrectly) that the phones for the most part were all the same. Could I try flashing TMO modems to see if it unlocks the 1700mhz band? I live right by New York city so I would imagine that I would have the better frequencies here.
robreefer said:
If I switch to the Verizon stock rom, I can get HSPA+.
I was under the assumption (maybe incorrectly) that the phones for the most part were all the same. Could I try flashing TMO modems to see if it unlocks the 1700mhz band? I live right by New York city so I would imagine that I would have the better frequencies here.
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It is NOT about unlocking frequencies. The phone itself is NOT sporting those frequencies. i.e. Hardware is not there.
ftarules said:
It is NOT about unlocking frequencies. The phone itself is NOT sporting those frequencies. i.e. Hardware is not there.
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Ok, I miss understood then. Thank you for the reply!
let's not forget to mention that one is CDMA (Verizon) and the other is GSM (T-mobile)... or unless I missed it and it was somehow implied?

[Q] SGH-I747 how to enable 3G and 4G

Hello Guys.
I live in Macedonia and cant enable 3G on VIP Operator or 4G on T-Mobile MK.
I have AT&T Samusng galaxy S3 SGH-I747 US Version, ROOTED with new ROM.
-The signal strenght is: -53 dBm 30 asu.
-Mobile network type: EDGE
I tryed with *#*#4636#*# and select LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL) and again still no 3G.
PLS HELP or i will must to sell my phone
Do those carrier use AWS frequencies like T-Mobile in the USA? If they do, you need to enable AWS in the i747.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344627
audit13 said:
Do those carrier use AWS frequencies like T-Mobile in the USA? If they do, you need to enable AWS in the i747.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344627
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I fixed but only work on T-Mobile SIM card and its 4G network, the VIP network and ONE network is 2G. At least work on 1 network good
Thx a lot anyway.

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