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ok i searched, but i couldn't find the correct response for my question so i figured i would ask.
i have a TP2 GSM from Europe- it has both front and back cameras. the phone works great, but i was wondering if there is a way to get it to work on the ATT 3G network in the USA. if anyone has any ideas on this i would appreciate it.
Thanks-
~Ghost
ghostryder21 said:
ok i searched, but i couldn't find the correct response for my question so i figured i would ask.
i have a TP2 GSM from Europe- it has both front and back cameras. the phone works great, but i was wondering if there is a way to get it to work on the ATT 3G network in the USA. if anyone has any ideas on this i would appreciate it.
Thanks-
~Ghost
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I believe the answer is no. The 3G bands your phone take in are different from the 3G bands AT&T's network uses. If someone else could confirm this, that would be great (but I still think it's no).
Sorry!
BTW, welcome to the forums!
cool- thanks for the info. i do get the edge network, but for some reason i am getting slow text messages. but ill fiddle with it and see what i find. thanks again!
~Ghost
I don't think there is an option for this, but does anyone have any hacks? How about after phone is rooted? My desk at work is a black void for Sprint signals, and causes all phones to go from 1 bar Sprint to 5 bars roaming, thus killing the battery.
Anyone try/ have any links to point me in a place to start?
Thanks!
This was never achieved on the Hero, doubt it will be found on the Evo.
Be careful with roaming, sprint told me this morning that they reserve the right to terminate your service if they feel your phone is roaming too much...
Bielinsk said:
This was never achieved on the Hero, doubt it will be found on the Evo.
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Actuall, I was looking for this as I was in the same boat as OP...I couldnt find a way to do it.....
I went through a lotta ROMS, upgraded the radio and some where in that process it configured itself to force roam (verizon)........but the battery life was worse than it was earlier
Not available yet.
You may want to check into an airwave for the office. If you ask nicely and tell them its because you can't get service they should give it to you for free.
I also need a force roam hack/app/widget... Whatever someone can make!!!!
This was a often used app on my Pre. I hope someone figures it out!
I need force roaming app/hack too
Uhhh, that technohow guy has that prl you can use that will put you on verizon. If you have your msl it just takes a minute to switch back and forth from verizon to sprint.
Android is very new. It will be years before regular WinMo functions are available on it.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696073
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forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696073
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Sorry, you are dumb, since you don't seem to understand simple concepts like roaming.
acrh2 said:
Sorry, you are dumb, since you don't seem to understand simple concepts like roaming.
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The methods used in that thread are actually better than roaming.
how am i dumb for posting a link that will help people on this thread....
instead of using sprint towers . its using verizon towers...
I am looking for the same thing. I live in DC and sprint is horrible for service where I work and live. On my Pre is just change it over to roaming and I have excellent signal. Soon as I leave the area or get home I just switch it back.
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Sorry, you are dumb, since you don't seem to understand simple concepts like roaming.
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Grow up. If you can't discuss things with the other adults without resorting to insults then don't bother posting. That thread helped several people roam to verizon with out actually roaming.
sheryip said:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696073
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This is the perfect solution. It is definitely not DUMB. Thanks sheryip for posting this first because I would've suggested it as well. =)
Dubez said:
Be careful with roaming, sprint told me this morning that they reserve the right to terminate your service if they feel your phone is roaming too much...
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I've been warned before but this was after leaving it on roam for 2-3 months. Guess I got too lazy to keep toggling, (with Touch pro 2). They said anything over 800 could be considered "excessive"
sheryip said:
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I tried this hack a few weeks ago. It def. gets Verizons towers but not the same as Verizon customers if that makes sense? I have a Touch Pro 2 that gets 4-5 bars when forced roaming. However when I use this hack, the bars wont stay in 3G, spotty data and fluctuates between 0-3 and 3G and no 3G. Compared this to 2 co-workers I work with. Def. not the same as their towers. I will continue my search for this app or hack
Bielinsk said:
This was never achieved on the Hero, doubt it will be found on the Evo.
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Android is very new. It will be years before regular WinMo functions are available on it.
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FALSE, MrGreg figured it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7501064
He is working a widget now, I believe.
I am working on a version for my EVO... it is just a short matter of time till the ROM guys start putting it in all the EVO ROMs.
Someone start a bounty on this app and it might just be created.
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is it hspa+
21mbps?
same speeds as gs2 att version?
Yes. It is.
Anyone got it working on AT&T yet?
If so, where did you order it from?
There is nothing special about AT&T in this case. Just insert the SIM and input the APN settings manually and you should be good to go.
You shouldn't even need to do anything manually. Just pop the SIM and away you go.
bmstrong said:
You shouldn't even need to do anything manually. Just pop the SIM and away you go.
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Take comfort in the fact that you will get HSPA+ connectivity on both tmobile and at&t thanks to the pentaband radio. APN settings are really no big deal, especially if your on an android geek site such as this
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/google-galaxy-nexus-hspa-first-impressions-video/
they got it working on ATT and Tmobile
Zepius said:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/google-galaxy-nexus-hspa-first-impressions-video/
they got it working on ATT and Tmobile
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Also confirmed to work normally on both Rogers and WIND Mobile for the USA's friendly neighbors to the north. Via HowardForums.com review:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1742376-My-Galaxy-Nexus-Review?p=14622588#post14622588
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Also confirmed to work normally on both Rogers and WIND Mobile for the USA's friendly neighbors to the north. Via HowardForums.com review:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1742376-My-Galaxy-Nexus-Review?p=14622588#post14622588
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That $29 unlimited talk/text/data plan from wind sounds pretty good right about now.
My friend unlocked his but were he lives there is no 4g, were I live there is will it work? Verizon 4G lte
Nope. We are a GSM carrier, while Verizon is CDMA. Two very different technologies.
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You're not going to be even able to use the phone on verizon unless you open it up, and replace some circuits on the inside... then the firmware.. sounds like a fun project if you are into that.
Tell your friend he is going to have to suck it up or buy a new phone.
No, We already got it working for 3G. We took the sim card out of his Droid 3 Global while I was on vacation and put it in an unlocked Samsung Galaxy, worked fine. I am back in arizona and we have 4g here (were he lives they do not) and I just bought another sgs2 and when I take the sim out of my Droid 3 global will it work 4g aslong as 3g? I know it works for 3g
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No, We already got it working for 3G. We took the sim card out of his Droid 3 Global while I was on vacation and put it in an unlocked Samsung Galaxy, worked fine. I am back in arizona and we have 4g here (were he lives they do not) and I just bought another sgs2 and when I take the sim out of my Droid 3 global will it work 4g aslong as 3g? I know it works for 3g
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No you didn't . Not possible on this phone .
Wont to bet fag $10 paypal on the table
Look it up droid 3 is gsm
Fag? Look it up, NO TMOBILE PHONE WILL WORK ON VERIZONS NETWORK. Bottom line, you did not put a verizon sim card in the T989 and get 3g. There are more then one Samsung Galaxy S2. .
Oh and by the way, calling someone a name like that shows your age, mommy and daddy need to child proof the computer.
Not on my computer. I am not a kid just pissed ill upload a pic 4 proof one second
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Not on my computer. I am not a kid just pissed ill upload a pic 4 proof one second
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maybe he means the sprint galaxy s2??? that might be possible? who knows lol
So after looking around, you might be able to do it.
Just try it because apparently you have everything you need on hand.
But you will not be able to make calls from it.
I suppose that means you got a mini ipad or something.
You'll get 3G at max, probably edge since t-mobile uses HPSA+ instead of LTE bands.
There are so many Samsung Galaxy phones it is easy to get mixed up. Im just letting them know that Tmobile phones CANT work on Verizon, completely different technologies used.
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Not on my computer. I am not a kid just pissed ill upload a pic 4 proof one second
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Upload that pic up your @$$! Haha!
You come asking for help in these forums with stupid attitude. Funny
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8Fishes said:
So after looking around, you might be able to do it.
Just try it because apparently you have everything you need on hand.
But you will not be able to make calls from it.
I suppose that means you got a mini ipad or something.
You'll get 3G at max, probably edge since t-mobile uses HPSA+ instead of LTE bands.
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Seriously? Show me where the T989 got Verizons CDMA 3g bands?
8Fishes said:
So after looking around, you might be able to do it.
Just try it because apparently you have everything you need on hand.
But you will not be able to make calls from it.
I suppose that means you got a mini ipad or something.
You'll get 3G at max, probably edge since t-mobile uses HPSA+ instead of LTE bands.
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Thank you, That is all I Need to do. And also I am pretty sure the 3g works, unless its only 2g on my friends. I knew it worked cause we did it on my friends. Kinda sucks 4g will not work, all good though. Thank you again for your help
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Thank you, That is all I Need to do. And also I am pretty sure the 3g works, unless its only 2g on my friends. I knew it worked cause we did it on my friends. Kinda sucks 4g will not work, all good though. Thank you again for your help
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Wheres that pic??? And after that please right a tutorial of how you were able to accomplish this, even 2g speeds is enough.
I asked my friend he is asleap so I left a message, Droid 3 is listed as supporting GSM 850/900/1800/1900. Also, my SIM card has "Verizon GSM Global network". I can prove the phone me and my friend bought is the t-mobile one I have a pic of the box. Let me get it off ebay
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I asked my friend he is asleap so I left a message, Droid 3 is listed as supporting GSM 850/900/1800/1900. Also, my SIM card has "Verizon GSM Global network". I can prove the phone me and my friend bought is the t-mobile one I have a pic of the box. Let me get it off ebay
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Ok, now that makes more sense. Then its probably possible, not sure.
sparky79 said:
Ok, now that makes more sense. Then its probably possible, not sure.
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Yeah, And when I take SIM out it goes to CMDA mode and still works
sparky79 said:
Ok, now that makes more sense. Then its probably possible, not sure.
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That is my 3 options i can use on droid 3 withought sim card can only do CMDA can do GSM when i hzve it.
My wife and I are considering taking our tmobile phones over to AT&T. There both unlocked... Note 2 & sg3. Question I have is would I have to flash AT&T modems and roms to be able to fully utilize the new network? Just don't want to end up with bricks. AT&T already told me both devices unlocked will work fine on the network.
Wat I'm asking is if I can utilize the lte on the t-889 if I put it on AT&T? I found a bunch of threads with mixed responses.
fix-this! said:
My wife and I are considering taking our tmobile phones over to AT&T. There both unlocked... Note 2 & sg3. Question I have is would I have to flash AT&T modems and roms to be able to fully utilize the new network? Just don't want to end up with bricks. AT&T already told me both devices unlocked will work fine on the network.
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It should work fine but the only problem is you wont have LTE
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It should work fine but the only problem is you wont have LTE
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Why's that? AT&T says I will be able to use lte since my area has it. If not I probably won't do this. As I've said I've read mixed responses. Could I flash AT&T radios to utilize it?
It will give you weak service because att and t mobile run on different bands which is hardware related not software
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Android The Greek said:
It will give you weak service because att and t mobile run on different bands which is hardware related not software
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I dunno about that as many said everything works but LTE. I have also read a few that says they have LTE enabled. That's what's confusing. I may go to AT&T tomorrow and have them test a sim before I decide to switch. I assume if I change to AT&T apn ill get better 4g speed at least. The limitation your speaking to its a locked radio for the t-889 that prevents LTE from being enabled currently.
I can't quickly tell, but if it has LTE support on band 17 (700MHz) then it will work. It's a T-Mobile phone so it has support on band 4 which AT&T only uses for a very small part of its LTE network.
Like you said the radio it comes with might be locked to not allow LTE. If you can flash an AT&T radio without issue then you'd be able to see if it works.
If I were to guess I'd say it would have the right band since it's basically the same phone that AT&T sells.
Does it at least get hspa+ and 3G? I can wait for lte.
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Does it at least get hspa+ and 3G? I can wait for lte.
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It should. Just put an AT&T SIM in and see.
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It should. Just put an AT&T SIM in and see.
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I'll be going to AT&T tomorrow to test before I switch carriers.
fix-this! said:
Why's that? AT&T says I will be able to use lte since my area has it. If not I probably won't do this. As I've said I've read mixed responses. Could I flash AT&T radios to utilize it?
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The AT&T rep you spoke to definitely isnt informed on the hardware issue.
If you are switching over you should just sell those two phones you have and just buy new ones since its new activation Im sure you can get a good price on the phones
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The AT&T rep you spoke to definitely isnt informed on the hardware issue.
If you are switching over you should just sell those two phones you have and just buy new ones since its new activation Im sure you can get a good price on the phones
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From what I understand its not hardware, it's because of a radio limitation currently. Lte isn't enabled yet on the t-889. That's why I asked if I could flash a AT&T radio. As long as I get 4g and 3G ill switch. The whole point was to save $$ on buying new devices.
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From what I understand its not hardware, it's because of a radio limitation currently. Lte isn't enabled yet on the t-889. That's why I asked if I could flash a AT&T radio. As long as I get 4g and 3G ill switch. The whole point was to save $$ on buying new devices.
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Well please understand it's hardware. Been that way forever
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brandonarev said:
Well please understand it's hardware. Been that way forever
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Well as long as I get 3G and decent hspa+ speeds ill be happy. I'll be getting the s4 anyways when it comes out. I don't have lte anyways with tmobile lol.