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[Q] Xperia PLAY 4G AT&T - Will it work on T-Mobiles 4G HSPA+?

I am considering getting a Xperia PLAY 4 AT&T for when my contract ends with Verizon. I aw the new T-Mobile plans that were announced on July 1st and am considering going with them, as they have a new plan where if you bring in your own phone their services are really cheap. Anyway, my question is if anyone here is using the AT&T PLAY on T-Mobile in the US if they can tell me how good is the HSPA+ with T-Mobile? I thought I have seen somewhere that TMo and AT&T share the same frequency for HSPA+. Can anyone give me there feedback on this? Thank you in advance.

jgregoryj1 said:
I am considering getting a Xperia PLAY 4 AT&T for when my contract ends with Verizon. I aw the new T-Mobile plans that were announced on July 1st and am considering going with them, as they have a new plan where if you bring in your own phone their services are really cheap. Anyway, my question is if anyone here is using the AT&T PLAY on T-Mobile in the US if they can tell me how good is the HSPA+ with T-Mobile? I thought I have seen somewhere that TMo and AT&T share the same frequency for HSPA+. Can anyone give me there feedback on this? Thank you in advance.
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Edit : I read your post wrong at first. I know my r800a is carrier unlocked and will work for both att and tmobile. But I havent used it yet, If I do though, I will be sure and let you know!

Hate to revive an old thread but wanted to let everyone know I switched from VZ to Tmobile last night, and I am getting 7mbps down 2mbps up on my unlocked AT&T xperia play.
All in all I am very happy.

Kinda off topic but whats the model for the play 4g as I looked it up and could not find it...wouldn't be different then the r800a/i/x/at or is the at the 4g version?
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crazymonkey05 said:
Kinda off topic but whats the model for the play 4g as I looked it up and could not find it...wouldn't be different then the r800a/i/x/at or is the at the 4g version?
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Its AT&T's xperia play (R800at) they call it the xperia play 4G because it has the HSPA+ frequency. So not really 4G, more like 3.5G.
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crazymonkey05 said:
Kinda off topic but whats the model for the play 4g as I looked it up and could not find it...wouldn't be different then the r800a/i/x/at or is the at the 4g version?
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ozzmanj1 said:
Its AT&T's xperia play (R800at) they call it the xperia play 4G because it has the HSPA+ frequency. So not really 4G, more like 3.5G.
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The R800A and R800AT , both support HSPA+
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216Monster said:
The R800A and R800AT , both support HSPA+
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Huh..... I wasnt aware the R800a was also HSPA+ capable.... is the R800a from Rogers in Canada? Because if memory serves me right Rogers uses the same frequencies as AT&T.

I belive the a is for Latin america
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ozzmanj1 said:
Huh..... I wasnt aware the R800a was also HSPA+ capable.... is the R800a from Rogers in Canada? Because if memory serves me right Rogers uses the same frequencies as AT&T.
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The "r800A" and "AT" are pretty much identical. I think the "A" was just sold outside the US. You could get an R800A and flash the right TA file to it and use it on AT&T.
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I have an R800a on t-mobile but the hspa is super slow for me, has the big H symbol but its exactly what I expect running edge, something must be wrong, is 120-150 kbps on hspa normal?

LTE for Sony Xperia Ion LT 28i

Tell me please, is there a way to use my phone LT 28i in Russian networks? I will clarify the issue. Setting up the modem for LTE through software or does it depend on the model of the modem? Can I get the software from any model that works in Russian networks for use in Ion?

Ok, I will ask anyway. From what device I can copy the files that are responsible for its LTE modem on Ion? As these files are named and where they are?

Surely no one is trying to do?

I think the LT28i doesn't have a LTE modem. Only the AT&T model.

Felimenta97 said:
I think the LT28i doesn't have a LTE modem. Only the AT&T model.
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Incorrect the LT28i has LTE built in and the firmware supports it out of the box. It all depends on what LTE network bands your carrier uses and whether the phone supports those bands.

Spectre51 said:
Incorrect the LT28i has LTE built in and the firmware supports it out of the box. It all depends on what LTE network bands your carrier uses and whether the phone supports those bands.
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Oh. Interesting. I thought the other Ion models (the ones that not At&T) ones "only" had HSPDA+. Nice to know.
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Felimenta97 said:
Oh. Interesting. I thought the other Ion models (the ones that not At&T) ones "only" had HSPDA+. Nice to know.
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Only the LT28h lacks LTE.

Spectre51 said:
Incorrect the LT28i has LTE built in and the firmware supports it out of the box. It all depends on what LTE network bands your carrier uses and whether the phone supports those bands.
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Thank you for your response. But my question remains. Which model can I get drivers for LTE in Russia, where they are and how to call them? Can I install the drivers from another phone model? Suppose LG? Or from the Sony Xperia Z? Can anyone tell where the files are and how to get it from the firmware Z? Or put on sharing with installation instructions.

Zappa68 said:
Thank you for your response. But my question remains. Which model can I get drivers for LTE in Russia, where they are and how to call them? Can I install the drivers from another phone model? Suppose LG? Or from the Sony Xperia Z? Can anyone tell where the files are and how to get it from the firmware Z? Or put on sharing with installation instructions.
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There aren't drivers. The phone only supports ccertain frequencies. Look at the specs for it then look at what frequencies your carrier uses.
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Spectre51 said:
There aren't drivers. The phone only supports ccertain frequencies. Look at the specs for it then look at what frequencies your carrier uses.
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In my opinion, you're wrong. Now I will wait for the new XTX for Ion. It will be based, as I understand, the firmware on the Z. And Z supports LTE in Russia. We'll see. )))
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Zappa68 said:
In my opinion, you're wrong. Now I will wait for the new XTX for Ion. It will be based, as I understand, the firmware on the Z. And Z supports LTE in Russia. We'll see. )))
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It isn't software only. If it was like that, we'd have many and many phones with worldwide LTE. The hardware also needs to support the frequencies. It's like saying that a change of drivers would make a Bluetooth device work as a radio, which uses other frequencies.
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Zappa68 said:
In my opinion, you're wrong. Now I will wait for the new XTX for Ion. It will be based, as I understand, the firmware on the Z. And Z supports LTE in Russia. We'll see. )))
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LOL okay good luck then.
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Canadian Preorder/shipping

Hey guys,
The preordering for sony xperia zl has started on sonystyle.ca, it's locked to rogers. It's priced at 674.99 dollars, and sony includes a free bluetooth headset worth 49.99.
http://goo.gl/SZRhn
so, Let's post here on who's ordering the xperia zl from canada...

Bell has also just opened preorders on their site.
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Just got mine in the mail ordered mar 18 delivered today.
Sony Xperia ZL C6502
factory unlocked with bootloader unlock yes.
working on wind mobile canada
this phone is awesome but i couldnt picture myself buying if it was rogers or bell locked. restricts modding.

sirsmokey said:
Just got mine in the mail ordered mar 18 delivered today.
Sony Xperia ZL C6502
factory unlocked with bootloader unlock yes.
working on wind mobile canada
this phone is awesome but i couldnt picture myself buying if it was rogers or bell locked. restricts modding.
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Where and how much
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also on wind need to know this too, but might switch to something else, so does C6502 work properly on other network?

I'm torn between this and the HTC one
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I got it on ebay for 599 the seller is nevr-msrp.
C6502 works properly with wind. But since unlocking the bootloader I have flashed c6503 and found it works better with wind
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sirsmokey said:
I got it on ebay for 599 the seller is nevr-msrp.
C6502 works properly with wind. But since unlocking the bootloader I have flashed c6503 and found it works better with wind
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hey so you flashed the whole c6503 with baseband and all, if so you think if you flash c6506 you can get LTE with c6502?

cheapshot789 said:
hey so you flashed the whole c6503 with baseband and all, if so you think if you flash c6506 you can get LTE with c6502?
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Well If your feeling adventurous enough go ahead and flash c6506, it would do me no good as wind does not have lte

cheapshot789 said:
hey so you flashed the whole c6503 with baseband and all, if so you think if you flash c6506 you can get LTE with c6502?
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The LTE is hardware related and not a software compatibility issue. Otherwise they would have made one phone that works everywhere just by flashing a software version.

Which model works with bells LTE
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mardos said:
Which model works with bells LTE
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C6506
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Hopefully it gets released next Tuesday. Will be picking one up
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I don't like the fact that its locked to carriers so bootloader will be same
At the moment the SIM free version LTE C6506 is delayed til mid April from retailers like shopblt
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adsam3927 said:
I don't like the fact that its locked to carriers so bootloader will be same
At the moment the SIM free version LTE C6506 is delayed til mid April from retailers like shopblt
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yeah that's the reason I didn't preorder my from sony store, instead I got mine from ebay....
edit: Also unbranded "international" version should get updates quicker than carrier branded another benefit

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htc fan89 said:
yeah that's the reason I didn't preorder my from sony store, instead I got mine from ebay....
edit: Also unbranded "international" version should get updates quicker than carrier branded another benefit
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Will u get lte? U got a link where u bought ?
Price ?
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I think htc fan89 is talking about getting the non LTE C6502 from eBay... I actually cancelled my unlocked ZL order and ordered HTC One from UK releasing this week.
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The z and zL have the same internals. Are the ROMs compatible?
Any issues getting a locked boot loader and unlocking it?
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mardos said:
The z and zL have the same internals. Are the ROMs compatible?
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I would also like to know the answer to this question?

XAS with LTE SIM?

Hello folks..
Im just wondering if anyone of you TRIED to insert an LTE SIM to Xperia Acro S? Im wondering about the mobile internet speed if possible. If you have LTE sim with data, can you go try to insert it to your Acro S and do a speedtest?
THank you and hoping to hear from you :laugh:

If it supports it i see why it shouldent work
try inserting the sim and going to settings to see if lte has shown up
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LTE requires a proper LTE frequencies built into the phone. Something that XAS doesn't have. The SIM is only part of the process
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Envious_Data said:
If it supports it i see why it shouldent work
try inserting the sim and going to settings to see if lte has shown up
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Felimenta97 said:
LTE requires a proper LTE frequencies built into the phone. Something that XAS doesn't have. The SIM is only part of the process
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Thanks for the response.. you know, im outdoor most of the times with my laptop so USB tethering is vital for me. Now, Im considering to buy another LTE phone, can you guys suggest some which costs just right?
Im thinking this Xperia SP but color saturation are poor like Z and V is an older model so I guess i dont want it. Plus the 8gb internal storage is annoying.. if you have any other phones to recommend within the same price range will be appreciated a lot

Moto Z2 - T Mobile - Not sure if phone is really unlocked - very weird

So i got this moto z2 force from a guy, it is on t-mobile's network. IMEI is clean, t-mobile checked and said this phone doesn't belong to there network anymore. The guy who sold me said it is unlocked. In past of all the phones i bought, whenever you inserted a non-default network sim card it would ask you for a unlock code. On moto z2 it doesn't ask me any code at all when i insert ATT sim card, i did try to reset network settings but still dind't detect. Would like to know if others have experienced this on unlocked phone.

s0619212 said:
So i got this moto z2 force from a guy, it is on t-mobile's network. IMEI is clean, t-mobile checked and said this phone doesn't belong to there network anymore. The guy who sold me said it is unlocked. In past of all the phones i bought, whenever you inserted a non-default network sim card it would ask you for a unlock code. On moto z2 it doesn't ask me any code at all when i insert ATT sim card, i did try to reset network settings but still dind't detect. Would like to know if others have experienced this on unlocked phone.
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To unlock the phone you have to use the unlock app.
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s0619212 said:
So i got this moto z2 force from a guy, it is on t-mobile's network. IMEI is clean, t-mobile checked and said this phone doesn't belong to there network anymore. The guy who sold me said it is unlocked. In past of all the phones i bought, whenever you inserted a non-default network sim card it would ask you for a unlock code. On moto z2 it doesn't ask me any code at all when i insert ATT sim card, i did try to reset network settings but still dind't detect. Would like to know if others have experienced this on unlocked phone.
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Are you saying you put an active at&t sim in the phone and it doesn't work? Or are you only saying you put an inactive one to test it ?
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You don't have to put a Sim in or have a code. You use their unlock app which is preinstalled on the phone.
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gpgorbosjr said:
Are you saying you put an active at&t sim in the phone and it doesn't work? Or are you only saying you put an inactive one to test it ?
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Active ATT sim card and doesn't work.

s0619212 said:
Active ATT sim card and doesn't work.
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Did you unlock it through the Unlock app, and did you input a AT&T apn?
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Tidbits said:
Did you unlock it through the Unlock app, and did you input a AT&T apn?
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Maybe you can try and call T-Mobile and see if they paid the phone off before selling it to you. If it's legit and paid off maybe they'll be nice and unlock it.
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gpgorbosjr said:
Maybe you can try and call T-Mobile and see if they paid the phone off before selling it to you. If it's legit and paid off maybe they'll be nice and unlock it.
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They won't unlock it for a person who has never had an account with them and the device associated with that account.
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Tidbits said:
They won't unlock it for a person who has never had an account with them and the device associated with that account.
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I'd probably look into returning it before you get screwed then.
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gpgorbosjr said:
I'd probably look into returning it before you get screwed then.
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I agree with you. The OP should return it.
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Tidbits said:
They won't unlock it for a person who has never had an account with them and the device associated with that account.
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Sorry. Realized you didn't buy it on eBay. Then maybe sell it to someone as a T-Mobile only phone. It sounds like it's not unlocked.
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gpgorbosjr said:
Sorry. Realized you didn't buy it on eBay. Then maybe sell it to someone as a T-Mobile only phone. It sounds like it's not unlocked.
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I have an account with T-Mobile so it's easy for me. It's just hard for non customers. Former customers can still unlock stuff up to a point.
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Tidbits said:
I have an account with T-Mobile so it's easy for me. It's just hard for non customers. Former customers can still unlock stuff up to a point.
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Sounds like it might be a Craigslist type deal and the guy is stuck with the phone as is. Maybe if the IMEI is good he could at least sell it for what he bought it for or close.
I don't think it's as simple as an APN. I feel like most phones have that sorted out automatically these days. A Verizon prepaid Moto E will connect to TMobile automatically without APN settings. Its not like it used to be.
Sounds like he just got screwed. I suggest for Craigslist deals or things like that you test the sim before you buy.
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Well eBay is nice about returns. If it says unlocked and it isn't. He can get his money back.
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gpgorbosjr said:
Sorry. Realized you didn't buy it on eBay. Then maybe sell it to someone as a T-Mobile only phone. It sounds like it's not unlocked.
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Appreciate everyone's concern. Should have specified more details. I am currently using MetroPCS on it, so yeah I can use the phone , plus the price that I paid for the phone was very good. I am thinking to get it unlocked I will get t mobile prepaid and add $110 , use it for few days and then try to get it unlocked.

Takes more than a few days i think its 90 days but not 100% on that
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Just get a friend with an account to call TMobile to unlock.
But if it's paid off they should unlock regardless...

meathammer386 said:
Takes more than a few days i think its 90 days but not 100% on that
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He's prepaid. Takes a couple says. If it takes longer than that just contact T-Mobile through Twitter and viola. It should be taken care off.
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logikism said:
Just get a friend with an account to call TMobile to unlock.
But if it's paid off they should unlock regardless...
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Your friend would need the phone for a couple of days on his line if the phone was never used. It will not unlock automatically without that.
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Contacted t mobile thorough Twitter chart, was very helpful. Got $110 on the account, unfortunately TMobile couldn't unlock it because they said when they try to unlock it says it is not a TMobile phone , basically they told me whoever sold the phone probably didn't purchase from them. I am looking other places to unlock.

Finally got my T-Mobile phone unlocked by unlockunit dot com. costed me $70 and they did it in a few hrs after ordering it. Worth the money for me.