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Unlock Sidekick LX?? help.. please...

hey people.. I just bought a sidekick LX from my friend and i heard it can be unlocked for use with a different network like AT&T... and i would really like to know how to do it???
Thanks in advanced!

wow and i thought this was a pocket pc forum!?

eliran9 said:
hey people.. I just bought a sidekick LX from my friend and i heard it can be unlocked for use with a different network like AT&T... and i would really like to know how to do it???
Thanks in advanced!
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you are in the wrong site(if you know this then wrong forum), this is for htc devices and htc made devices, the sidekick is not a smartphone
but anyways aside from your error, you can unlock the sidekick but i dont know how and second if you did unlock it it will be worthless in another carrier other than tmobile. Good advice is sale it and get a smartphone or just get a prepaid sim from tmobile store its only ten dollars and it comes with activation so only 10 + tax
dont get fooled when they try to tell you its 10 for sim and 20 for activation and that its better to buy the kit for 30 that comes with a new phone. The tmobile sim activation kit is the name of it and is just the sim and they will activate it for you and you dont have to have the phone right there that you are going to use.
Just show your ID[have to be 18 or +] and after getting it just load money to it at least 10 and call costumer service[611 from tmobile cell] and tell them you have a sidekick and that you want the TO GO(prepaid) sidekick plan [unlimited everything and 15 cents per min and $1 per day even if you dont use it] but first get the IMEI because you need to give it to them
thats all i got but if you are going to keep it use it for tmobile this phone is not so good on other carriers. i have a LX and im happy just using it for internet, messaging, and mp3 player and for cell a xda flame or i sometimes switch to my unlocked att tilt

Unbranded Touch Pro 2

I am thinking about getting the touch pro 2, and instead of waiting until AT&T finally releases it, I am thinking about biting the bullet and buying the unbranded unlocked version. My question is will the 3G still work. I have heard that 3G does not work on non-AT&T phones, or is that only if you buy an unlocked TMobile phone? Thanks for any help you can provide.

Search the forum, this has been answered 7,000 times.

Sorry, I did search and came up with thousands of answers and none of them seemed to answer my question specifically.

Ok, here the answer again by 7001 time
Europe original unbranded version will work only in Europe and Asia 3G and not in America networks

Just ordered the Tmo version today but I really like the unlocked version. Do you guys think there is a possibilty that the Euro version has support for AWS and is just not activated! I'm pretty sure this has been asked, but a search brought me no specific results. Why can't Tmobile just leave well enough alone!

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no, it won't work with AWS. only the Tmobile version does. EU doesn't work with any North American 3G, etc, etc, etc....

You could purchase the unlocked Australian version; 3G should work here, but that will cost $$$$.
http://personaldigital.com.au/p171/HTC-Touch-PRO-2-T7373-850-Mhz-NEXTG-!!-PRO2/buy.html

Lol!
That is very expensive!
better to try in clove uk in about 750usd

I don't see any support for 1700 mhz band in that AU version though.

reocej said:
I don't see any support for 1700 mhz band in that AU version though.
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No one else in the world supports 1700mhz, only T-Mobile.

Thanks
Thanks for the information. Saved me from buying an unlocked version that won't work on AT&T's 3G. Will just have to wait for AT&T, just hope it isn't that long of a wait.

Would I be able to buy it from AT&T (when available) on a separate, new account, unlock it, pay the termination fee, and use it on my regular AT&T account with little problem? It's cheaper to terminate than buy off contract, most of the time, as long as they don't give me any trouble. Should it work?

hi there, i want to know if there's gonna be an unbranded / unlocked version of the TP2, WITH 850/1800/1900 3G band support?

TicoHTC said:
hi there, i want to know if there's gonna be an unbranded / unlocked version of the TP2, WITH 850/1800/1900 3G band support?
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http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=24913

Thanks for that link!

Raspster said:
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=24913
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Great! thanks a lot for the info!

If anyone had experience buying with that store would be great to hear the input!!
Thanks in advance,

I have an unbranded TP2. I didn't want to wait any longer for AT&T to release theirs and I don't like the way they are going with their keyboard layout. I know 3G is important for most folks, but my essential needs is data connection for email and EDGE is doing a pretty damn good job. Maybe if I am waiting in line or something related to that, I may wish I had a faster connection to watch youtube, but for the most part, I have no regrets.

blognc said:
Would I be able to buy it from AT&T (when available) on a separate, new account, unlock it, pay the termination fee, and use it on my regular AT&T account with little problem? It's cheaper to terminate than buy off contract, most of the time, as long as they don't give me any trouble. Should it work?
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Yes that should work. But, how much is the termination fee? If you are paying $200 less to sign a 2-year contract then I'm sure the termination fee will be at least $200. Otherwise, I can't imagine at&t would make it that easy. Plus I'm sure you will have to pay for the first month of service, you won't get that back.

Slight OT question... for UK users.

Hi guys, sorry for the OT. I have the Desire and a pay-as-you-go SIM from Talkmobile. Problem is, the reception is terrible, in my flat, restaurants, pubs, sometimes even outside. Many times I get the "no service" message.
I just rang Talkmobile to ask if a possible cause was the fact that they don't smartphones (I had talked to them a couple of weeks ago when I first got the Desire), which they confirmed could be the case, yes.
So my question is, what do you guys (and gals) think is the best network to move to? I would mainly need it for texts and internet. International calls would be a definite plus.
Thanks in advance

DaaT said:
Hi guys, sorry for the OT. I have the Desire and a pay-as-you-go SIM from Talkmobile. Problem is, the reception is terrible, in my flat, restaurants, pubs, sometimes even outside. Many times I get the "no service" message.
I just rang Talkmobile to ask if a possible cause was the fact that they don't smartphones (I had talked to them a couple of weeks ago when I first got the Desire), which they confirmed could be the case, yes.
So my question is, what do you guys (and gals) think is the best network to move to? I would mainly need it for texts and internet. International calls would be a definite plus.
Thanks in advance
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T-Mobile are the best imo, i get a whole month unlimited internet for £5 and if i top up £10 in a month i get unlimited free texts for the next month, there are also various voice packages you can buy

Thanks for the reply What you mentioned is on a pay-as-you-go card? Or only on contract?

DaaT said:
Thanks for the reply What you mentioned is on a pay-as-you-go card? Or only on contract?
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its pay as you go

Great, thanks

There are some cracking sim-only deals going around. They are normally a 30 day rolling contract so you are tied in for just a month at a time but you do get very generous allowances with them.
I am on three and coverage is good as they "piggy-back" the t-mobile and orange networks when three coverage is low. They too offer good packages.
Have a look here:
http://threestore.three.co.uk/simonly.aspx
Phil

Thanks Phil, I'll look into 3 as well.

I have vodaphone and the coverage is generally quite good. I am on a monthly rolling contract but i also talk a lot so its £20 a month plus £5 for the internet, it is cheaper for a 12 month sim only but i am thinking of moving once i buy my wife a new mobile. You will probably find that the major networks will suit your needs some of the time depending on what part of the country you are in.

DaaT said:
I just rang Talkmobile to ask if a possible cause was the fact that they don't smartphones (I had talked to them a couple of weeks ago when I first got the Desire), which they confirmed could be the case, yes.
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Absolute garbage I'm afraid!
Talkmobile is an MVNO than uses Vodafones network. Anywhere you get Vodafone coverage, you'll get Talkmobile coverage.
Given than Vodafones network is pretty extensive, I'd say the issue is more likely to be the radio on your phone. What baseband version are you using?
Regards,
Dave

foxmeister said:
Absolute garbage I'm afraid!
Talkmobile is an MVNO than uses Vodafones network. Anywhere you get Vodafone coverage, you'll get Talkmobile coverage.
Given than Vodafones network is pretty extensive, I'd say the issue is more likely to be the radio on your phone. What baseband version are you using?
Regards,
Dave
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Hi Dave. My baseband's 32.43.00.32U_5.09.00.20 (from this weekend's update). Signal reception's slightly better with Froyo than with 2.1, but the difference's marginal.

DaaT said:
Hi Dave. My baseband's 32.43.00.32U_5.09.00.20 (from this weekend's update). Signal reception's slightly better with Froyo than with 2.1, but the difference's marginal.
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I find it hard to believe that Vodafones network would be that bad everywhere you go, which leads me to believe it may be a fault on your phone. Have you tried a SIM from a different carrier (not an MVNO) in your phone?
Regards,
Dave

+1 Vodafone has signal in remote parts of Scotland where everything else fails,,,

No, I haven't had the chance to try another network's SIM unfortunately. It's the obvious test to perform but haven't had the chance.
I'll just order a TMobile free SIM and use it to test.

Just got home with a T-Mobile card and I can confirm I have better signal than I ever did with talkmobile
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

looking for prepaid by data sim card for mifi box

Hey everyone! If this is not the right section please move it to the correct section. Anyways, I'm looking for a Sim card for my mifi unlocked any-carrier box but here's what I want exactly:
I want a plan where I buy airtime cards by data not time e.g. I buy a 1gb card that lasts til I use all the data
I want the data to roll over to next month
Is there some sort of plan that has this? I looked into some of the popular carriers such as att verizon and h2o but the only plan I'm really seeing involves some sort of time e.g 200 mb that has to be used in 5 hrs. thanks
Micro

Any suggestions guys? Should I move this to a different forum? Do you not get what I'm asking?

gud informative,,,i need one

Hey guys still looking, please advise!

For what country are you looking for?
For UK, USA, in spain the more cheap is symio in prepaid for 3,99€ 100mb and calls at 0,05 cts.

Model with LTE Band 4 (AWS: 1700/2100)

Hi! I want to buy an HTC Desire Eye but I need a version with LTE Band 4 (AWS: 1700/2100) without contract.
Can anybody tell me a safe link from amazon to buy it?
Thanks!

matiasuy said:
Hi! I want to buy an HTC Desire Eye but I need a version with LTE Band 4 (AWS: 1700/2100) without contract.
Can anybody tell me a safe link from amazon to buy it?
Thanks!
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The AT&T version supports LTE band 4 and I just bought one for my wife. At first I thought I'd get it at the AT&T store, but they won't unlock it until you've been using their service for 60 days, so I bought it off of the HTC website (without contract), but it turned out that it was still locked to AT&T and I would still need the 60 days of service for them (AT&T) to unlock it. Instead, I purchased an unlock code online for $6.95 and had it working on T-Mobile's network in no time. If I had it to do over again, I'd buy it from the AT&T store with a pre-pay plan and then just use the online unlock code since the phone is about $100 cheaper at the AT&T store than on the HTC site (and it's the exact same phone).

naytheet said:
The AT&T version supports LTE band 4 and I just bought one for my wife. At first I thought I'd get it at the AT&T store, but they won't unlock it until you've been using their service for 60 days, so I bought it off of the HTC website (without contract), but it turned out that it was still locked to AT&T and I would still need the 60 days of service for them (AT&T) to unlock it. Instead, I purchased an unlock code online for $6.95 and had it working on T-Mobile's network in no time. If I had it to do over again, I'd buy it from the AT&T store with a pre-pay plan and then just use the online unlock code since the phone is about $100 cheaper at the AT&T store than on the HTC site (and it's the exact same phone).
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Thanks for the answer! Can you buy it with a pre-pay plan through AT&T website insted of from a store? I've researched AT&T site and it seems to be mandatory buy the phone with contract but perhaps Im doing something wrong since Im uruguaian and do not understand precisely how AT&T operates.

matiasuy said:
Thanks for the answer! Can you buy it with a pre-pay plan through AT&T website insted of from a store? I've researched AT&T site and it seems to be mandatory buy the phone with contract but perhaps Im doing something wrong since Im uruguaian and do not understand precisely how AT&T operates.
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I don't think you can get it with a pre-pay plan online. I think I tried that but didn't get very far. I'm not an AT&T customer either, so I'm not very familiar with their plans.

Just buy a used one from amazon at&t version and get an unlock code on ebay for under $5, that's what I did