I think this might be a stupid question, but I've done a bit of searching and couldn't find a clear answer so thought I'd ask here.
Is the HOX a quad-band device and will it work in Australia?
If anyone knows where it won't work too, that'd be really helpful!
Thank you!
I think it depends on which carrier you're with as they run on different frequencies. Call the carriers up and check whether your phone can pick up their frequencies. I'm pretty sure quad band phones can work pretty much anywhere, but it's always worth checking!
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ipodgeenie said:
I think this might be a stupid question, but I've done a bit of searching and couldn't find a clear answer so thought I'd ask here.
Is the HOX a quad-band device and will it work in Australia?
If anyone knows where it won't work too, that'd be really helpful!
Thank you!
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If you are talking about Quad-GSM..then yes the One X will work in Australia (my HOX is from Malaysia and works here no problems) and pretty much anywhere else in the world.
This is the GSM bands that the One X has (info from GSMArena)
2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
If you are asking about LTE/4G? the One X is not 4G compatible...you will need to get the One XL for that (The One X I beleive couldn't run 4G due to hard incompatiblies which is why the OneXL runs a dual-core krait processor and Adreno 225 graphics but still has the same goodies as the One X) Also for us...you can only get it on Telstra (since Vodafone and Optus haven't begun rolling out their 4G network yet.
Hope that answers your question
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Hi,
Just bought the Desire Z online form Plemix.com at this link
http://www.plemix.com/phone-htc-desire_z-phone
Is states no 3G in US, but when I go to this link it looks like no problemo
http://pocketnow.com/android/pre-order-the-desire-z-with-att-3g
So which is it?
Anyone offer some insight, since i am freakin right now for $550 not certain I can get my AT&T service to work like I need on the Desire Z?
Thanks in advance,
malloy0
Well thanks to kaschenberg over in the Aria forum...
As it turned out the Plemix phone in the link above was no good to AT&T. So I called Plemix customer service, spoke with Paul and they canceled the order. WOW! They are in Hong Kong. Talk about service.
So now ordered the phone at this link
http://www.newayci.com/detail/1220/H..._DESIRE_Z_NAM/
for AT&T 3G use, the key being these frequencies are needed...
2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 1900
The Desire Z at Plemix did not meet this. Shame on me for not doing more homework, but honestly, thought I did.
Again THANK YOU kaschenberg!
I'm glad we could help
on a related note, the version that suppose to work with AT&T is A7275 and other is A7272. I unfortunately have the latter.
Are the difference physical or can it (A7272) be rooted and flashed with a different rom that allows for the US AT&T 3G?
IGTXDA said:
on a related note, the version that suppose to work with AT&T is A7275 and other is A7272. I unfortunately have the latter.
Are the difference physical or can it (A7272) be rooted and flashed with a different rom that allows for the US AT&T 3G?
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The band frequencies are factory set and cannot be altered, so your stuck with what you've got
then it's futile to try and mess with the roms or the radio then. guess I gotta get a 7275................
Hey guys, I looked on wikipedia at the G2 specs, and it lists
Connectivity: Quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and GPRS/EDGE as well as UMTS 1700 2100 MHz, and HSPA+
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I am interested in buying a T-Mobile branded G2 (unlocked of course) from the US, and need to know if it will work in the UK or not. From the specs listed there it will, but wikipedia isn't always accurate of course.
Can anyone please confirm wikipedia is right?
There was another thread about this a few days ago
check it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11002555
Ah thanks, I didn't see that one when I tried to search.
Hi Guys,
Well, this is my first time posting here, so hello to you all!
Anyway, down to my problem. I have a Desire Z A7272 running on the Australian Telstra network. I just bought a new sim card today that is Next G activated.
I have a few problems which I am hoping to solve by asking you experts First of all note that the Telstra Next G network runs on the 850mHz bandwidth, which I believe my phone does not support. Seeming as I live in regional Australia, this is undesiarable because although 21000mHz is supported and available, Telstra only runs it in the metro area, where it doesn't reach me.
I was searching the net for a couple of days until I found a forum where it explained how to lock the GSM bands. I can't link it as I have lost the page. What I did was dial *#*#4643#*#* and change the network lock to "United States". This was because in the US they don't have the 900mHz band they use the 850mHz band and I was hoping to get my phone to use the 850mHz band.
Now to my 2 problems.
1. When I locked the phone to the 850mHz band, it seems that I can't access *#*#4643#*#* anymore. I type the number in, and nothing opens. I was wondering how to fix this so I could set it up to "Automatic" again.
2. I was wondering if there is anyway hardware or software wise to be able to access and use the 850mHz network. If you could link or quote some reliable/trusted sources that would be excellent. I will take unknown sources but will do with caution, I don't want to break my 2 week old phone.
Thanks guys, sorry for the essay.
Haash.
EDIT: Please note that my phone is running Android 2.3.3 with HTC Sense 2.1.
Your phone is only capable of accessing whatever bands your hardware is designed to. I don't know the specs for your Desire Z, but if the bands you want are not listed in the hardware specs, you will NEVER get them. You would need to investigate whether there is a desire z model built to run on the gsm spectrum you need.
For example, here in the US, Tmobile and AT&T phones can be unlocked to use on each other's EDGE network. But no magic code can ever give them the hardware needed to run each other's 3G network.
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Nospin said:
Your phone is only capable of accessing whatever bands your hardware is designed to. I don't know the specs for your Desire Z, but if the bands you want are not listed in the hardware specs, you will NEVER get them. You would need to investigate whether there is a desire z model built to run on the gsm spectrum you need.
For example, here in the US, Tmobile and AT&T phones can be unlocked to use on each other's EDGE network. But no magic code can ever give them the hardware needed to run each other's 3G network.
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Thanks, now all I need to do is get my *#*#4643#*#* working again so I can change it back to the 21000mHz network that I can use.
For anyone wondering:
Europe:
HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Asia Pacific:
HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
BUT, for the Tmobile G2 (American version)
GSM:
850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS:
1700/2100, 2100
Thanks, does anyone know how to unlock *#*#4643#*#*?
Sent from my HTC Desire Z
It could possibly be that the code you're using isn't correct. I believe it is *#*#4636#*#*
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hellorufino said:
It could possibly be that the code you're using isn't correct. I believe it is *#*#4636#*#*
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Oh wow thank you so much. I feel like a complete idiot now. Thanks a ton.
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i wish the new roms can make this possible, i want to force 3g sometimes..
Hi, I was just wondering if the HTC One X (Unlocked) be used with T-Mobile, because I'm currently using a Samsung Galaxy S2 (Hercules) and the lack of ICS is pi**ing me off, I miss my HTC Sensation in which I had ICS months ago; I don't think T-mobile is planning on releasing ICS for the SGS2 somewhere near the future.
For now I'm stuck between Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Note and The HTC One X but I don't know if either of the will work on T-Mobile . Can someone please let me know. Sorry for my english.
What country are you in?
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What country are you in?
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Puerto Rico I travel a lot to the states as I work for U.S Deparment of Defense.
This is a very good question. Tmobile claims to use 1700/2100 band for 3g/4g
The specs for the ONE X are : WCDMA/HSPA 850/900/1900//2100 MHz
And GPRS/EDGE/GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
From this information I am unsure whether it will be fully compatible. These numbers look more like an ATT phone than tmobile. Im assuming it will work with edge but 4g is most likely not going to happen. I ordered a one x and intend on using it with t-mobile, so it would definately be beneficial if someone was confident it would work on tmobiles network. Hopefully someone will have one and test it on tmobiles network before I get mine in the mail.
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This is a very good question. Tmobile claims to use 1700/2100 band for 3g/4g
The specs for the ONE X are : WCDMA/HSPA 850/900/1900//2100 MHz
And GPRS/EDGE/GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
From this information I am unsure whether it will be fully compatible. These numbers look more like an ATT phone than tmobile. Im assuming it will work with edge but 4g is most likely not going to happen. I ordered a one x and intend on using it with t-mobile, so it would definately be beneficial if someone was confident it would work on tmobiles network. Hopefully someone will have one and test it on tmobiles network before I get mine in the mail.
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420kushking is correct regarding the spectrums.
However, there are reports that T-Mo iPhone users were able to use 3G on T-Mo network. I've also checked T-Mo spectrums, PCS 1900 mhz 3G spectrums are available on T-Mo on areas in the US. If you're planning to use T-Mo and plan to get the phone, you should probably call T-Mo to see if 1900 mhz is available in the areas you'll be going to most often and make sure that you'll be able to get 3G coverage on your phone. If you ask if the phone will work on T-Mo, the customer service will probably say something like the phone will work on T-Mo but they can't guarantee if the 3G will work on the phone. So it's better to ask of the spectrum is available instead, that might be a safer bet. Even tho the spectrum may be available, but that probably doesn't mean that the 3G will definitely work. These are just some information for you to consider.
I'm also planning to get a One X to use on T-Mo, and hopefully what they say about the 1900 mhz spectrums are true. I couldn't test the 1900 mhz spectrum on my Desire HD because of the 900/2100 bands on the phone.
yes it will work..
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yes it will work..
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Do you have one ?
could you snapshot your screen?
hello00 said:
yes it will work..
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Well yeah it will work but will it be able to utilize the 4g network I think is the question here. I have already pre-ordered the one X unlocked version and I do have tmobile. I will be doing extensive data speed tests when I get the One X, but I do not expect anything better than an EDGE connection on T-mobiles network.
To me this is a big deal because if the One X does not work with 4g on tmobile, It also wont work with 4g on ATT because its the Tegra 3 version, and if you have been looking at specs the tegra 3 unlocked version does NOT support LTE... If I dont get the speeds I need then it will end up on eBay.
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Well yeah it will work but will it be able to utilize the 4g network I think is the question here. I have already pre-ordered the one X unlocked version and I do have tmobile. I will be doing extensive data speed tests when I get the One X, but I do not expect anything better than an EDGE connection on T-mobiles network.
To me this is a big deal because if the One X does not work with 4g on tmobile, It also wont work with 4g on ATT because its the Tegra 3 version, and if you have been looking at specs the tegra 3 unlocked version does NOT support LTE... If I dont get the speeds I need then it will end up on eBay.
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The one x will get 4G speeds on att. "4G" as in HSPA+ not LTE. So you'll get decent speeds, just not LTE speeds. I Wouldn't bet that the one x will work on tmobiles 3G networks let alone their 4G networks. Edge seems about right.
Thanks to you all for answering my question, I was about to pre-order it on when I read that it was "Sim-free", what does that mean, does that mean it has no sim card slot. Im kinda confused here.
Never mind after a bit or reading I've learned that sim-free means it comes with ail, but it does has sim card slot.
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SIM-Free means you can use whatever network uses GSM
I don't think the One X will support Tmobile AWS band. The only hope for this phone to work on Tmobile 3G/4G is if Tmobile has switched 3G/4G over to the 1900 band in your area.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium
Realistically? No, since it doesn't support the AWS Band (1700 AND 2100).
However, if you live in an area when TMo has deployed the 1900 band, it will work. If you live in that area, that is.
Also, "sim-free" means it comes straight from the manufacturer, without a carrier's SIM card.
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Realistically? No, since it doesn't support the AWS Band (1700 AND 2100).
However, if you live in an area when TMo has deployed the 1900 band, it will work. If you live in that area, that is.
Also, "sim-free" means it comes straight from the manufacturer, without a carrier's SIM card.
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Nope 1700mhz/2100mhz in here... Sad but true
I was looking for the specs at gsmarena and I found that the at&t versions supports the following bands:
2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network
LTE 700 MHz Class 17 / 1700 / 2100
I'm not too familiar with this subject but I believe that T-Mobile uses 1700/2100mhz, does this means the At&t is a true candidate for T-Mobile Compatibility?
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I was looking for the specs at gsmarena and I found that the at&t versions supports the following bands:
2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network
LTE 700 MHz Class 17 / 1700 / 2100
I'm not too familiar with this subject but I believe that T-Mobile uses 1700/2100mhz, does this means the At&t is a true candidate for T-Mobile Compatibility?
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I think the version of the phone you would be referring to is the one X att version, It has a dual core qualcomm s4 krait instead of the tegra 3 processor. There is some debate over the performance of the krait vs the tegra 3. I know from a benchmark video that the tegra 3 outperformed the transformer prime. I think the krait outperformed the tegra 3 though by a bit. I ordered the unlocked one x that has the tegra 3 so it doesnt support tmobile 4g or att 4g based off the specs. When I get it I will test on both networks. My concern is that since I ordered the tegra 3 version, it wont be supported by ATT 4g OR t-mobile 4g. We will see I guess.
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I think the version of the phone you would be referring to is the one X att version, It has a dual core qualcomm s4 krait instead of the tegra 3 processor. There is some debate over the performance of the krait vs the tegra 3. I know from a benchmark video that the tegra 3 outperformed the transformer prime. I think the krait outperformed the tegra 3 though by a bit. I ordered the unlocked one x that has the tegra 3 so it doesnt support tmobile 4g or att 4g based off the specs. When I get it I will test on both networks. My concern is that since I ordered the tegra 3 version, it wont be supported by ATT 4g OR t-mobile 4g. We will see I guess.
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One X will support AT&T on 3G/4G for HSPA+ but not LTE. AT&T uses 850 and 1900 band for 3G/4G on HSPA+.
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One X will support AT&T on 3G/4G for HSPA+ but not LTE. AT&T uses 850 and 1900 band for 3G/4G on HSPA+.
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Ok good to know. Does anyone have information about speed tests on their regular 4g network? Is the LTE that much faster to where it would be worth it to invest in an LTE based less storage model? I have both att and T-mobile but I think the 4g on t-mobile is faster based off my speed tests. I do NOT have an LTE device to test the differences. I am in Los Angeles/ Orange county area.
I'm considering switching to T-Mobile with an unlocked One X, and appreciate the info in this thread. One question: some are saying it will work with HSPA+ on ATT. Will the phone roam to ATT if it sees an EDGE network in range, or will I be stuck with the lower speed? Oh, and does TMob charge for data roaming to ATT HSPA+?
Hi all,
I've been a very happy user of the Desire Eye, and believe it to be a great all round performer. For me, there does seem to be 2 omissions on the phone that stop it from being the total package. One is 802.11ac wifi (which, to be honest, isn't really required on a phone, right?) and the other is more support for more LTE bands.
I've got the asian version, so I believe the LTE support on my handset to be: 700 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 (FDD).
My carrier here in Australia uses 1800 mainly, but is bringing in 850LTE too.
I'd love to be able to expand the band selection to cover this, as well as other bands for when I travel.
It appears some people have figured out ways to do this on some handsets - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
I'm not quite savvy enough to attempt this at present (root, ROM, fine, but editing NV, never tried), but was wondering if some of the more technical guys on this board may have some thoughts around this?
sephstyler said:
Hi all,
I've been a very happy user of the Desire Eye, and believe it to be a great all round performer. For me, there does seem to be 2 omissions on the phone that stop it from being the total package. One is 802.11ac wifi (which, to be honest, isn't really required on a phone, right?) and the other is more support for more LTE bands.
I've got the asian version, so I believe the LTE support on my handset to be: 700 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 (FDD).
My carrier here in Australia uses 1800 mainly, but is bringing in 850LTE too.
I'd love to be able to expand the band selection to cover this, as well as other bands for when I travel.
It appears some people have figured out ways to do this on some handsets - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
I'm not quite savvy enough to attempt this at present (root, ROM, fine, but editing NV, never tried), but was wondering if some of the more technical guys on this board may have some thoughts around this?
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You can give this a try if you are feeling adventitious http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/unlock-bands-qualcomm-device-phone-t2880239
I am sorry if this question makes no sense, but is LTE unlocking same as SIM unlock?
Do I enable use of other GSM providers or is this speed / bandwith related only?