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Darn, looks like this awesome phone doesn't support Band 13, is there any chance we can get this phone on Verizon's network?
cap1tal1sm said:
Darn, looks like this awesome phone doesn't support Band 13, is there any chance we can get this phone on Verizon's network?
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I'm not a expert but if there will be different version of the phone, like Europe, Asia and America, probability one of this version gonna have the network. I think..
razor does say it won't work on any CDMA networks like Sprint or verizon
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I ordered one, should be here soon. I'm on VZW so I'll check it out.
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skinnytoo2 said:
I ordered one, should be here soon. I'm on VZW so I'll check it out.
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From Razer's website.... Wish you luck though and curious to what you find out.
What mobile networks will the Razer Phone work with?
The Razer phone will work with GSM networks, like AT&T, T-Mobile, and their subsidiaries. It will NOT work on CDMA networks like Verizon and Sprint.
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From Razer's website.... Wish you luck though and curious to what you find out.
What mobile networks will the Razer Phone work with?
The Razer phone will work with GSM networks, like AT&T, T-Mobile, and their subsidiaries. It will NOT work on CDMA networks like Verizon and Sprint.
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yeah cdma is a dying tech, even verizon going gsm by 2019 i hear
skinnytoo2 said:
I ordered one, should be here soon. I'm on VZW so I'll check it out.
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You get it yet? Any luck???
I am on a Grandfather Verizon plan, and I can swap my sim. I get 4G data, but no Cellular. But if you dont want calls to disturb you, this is perfect.
Cheers
iambedook said:
I am on a Grandfather Verizon plan, and I can swap my sim. I get 4G data, but no Cellular. But if you dont want calls to disturb you, this is perfect.
Cheers
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Same here. Data and text work, but no voice. It's weird because the phone rings and then doesn't connect.
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chanter100 said:
From Razer's website.... Wish you luck though and curious to what you find out.
What mobile networks will the Razer Phone work with?
The Razer phone will work with GSM networks, like AT&T, T-Mobile, and their subsidiaries. It will NOT work on CDMA networks like Verizon and Sprint.
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I will tell you. The answer is no. I'm in Korea KT is CDMA. The data side works, UMTS B1 & LTE B1 B2 & B8 but the voice calls do not work. In phone drops even LTE if/when I attempt to make a call. Calls over Wifi isn't an option either since my carrier doesn't support it. Over here everyone uses VOIP anyways. Im not bothered by the lack of calling I rarely even use my 'phone' anyways. Plus I'm hoping to get back to the states soon and I will be back on AT&T.
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Verizon solution
cap1tal1sm said:
Darn, looks like this awesome phone doesn't support Band 13, is there any chance we can get this phone on Verizon's network?
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I purchased the Razer phone and am using Verizon with it. There is a work around that their tier 2 tech team can do. They add your line just on their LTE(GSM) network ( No band 13 CDMA is utilized). So if you are in an area that has good to great LTE signal then you can get the phone. Mine works great at work and outdoors. My only issue is at home. I always had one bar with all my other phones and now I have no service. I am waiting for a Samsung 4g LTE extender from Verizon so that I can correct that issue.
Rumor has it, Verizon will make the shift to just LTE by the end of 2018. If and when this happens, CDMA band and cellphones will no longer work with their network.
Hope I helped anyone who has the phone or wants to buy it. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays.
Ok I got mine working on LTE as well but there's no phone capabilities. Sure u can send text and surf the internet but u can't make phone calls.
eriknors said:
Ok I got mine working on LTE as well but there's no phone capabilities. Sure u can send text and surf the internet but u can't make phone calls.
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You can. Verizon needs to configure it on their end. I made calls all day today.
Xzoom13 said:
You can. Verizon needs to configure it on their end. I made calls all day today.
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How did u talk to tier 2? cause most reps don't know their head from a hole in the ground
And if that's the case any LTE phone should work on their Network right?
eriknors said:
How did u talk to tier 2? cause most reps don't know their head from a hole in the ground
And if that's the case any LTE phone should work on their Network right?
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Pls give us a heads up if you get it working.
eriknors said:
How did u talk to tier 2? cause most reps don't know their head from a hole in the ground
And if that's the case any LTE phone should work on their Network right?
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I used Verizon's live chat initially. Reason for this is I was able to save the conversation and use it as a reference when I had to call back and got another rep. Also, good way for the tier 2 tech team to catch up. It took some time and persistence to get it right. Once the chat rep exhausts all their troubleshoots, they will escalate it to tier 2. A threat about me leaving and going elsewhere was used on one occasion.
It did take time and patience but I think the phone is worth the trouble. My Razer works just as well as my GS 7 edge. Just a reminder. It is on LTE only, so if you hit an area without LTE you will not function.
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I used Verizon's live chat initially. Reason for this is I was able to save the conversation and use it as a reference when I had to call back and got another rep. Also, good way for the tier 2 tech team to catch up. It took some time and persistence to get it right. Once the chat rep exhausts all their troubleshoots, they will escalate it to tier 2. A threat about me leaving and going elsewhere was used on one occasion.
It did take time and patience but I think the phone is worth the trouble. My Razer works just as well as my GS 7 edge. Just a reminder. It is on LTE only, so if you hit an area without LTE you will not function.
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I did my own questioning with this and simply stuck my SIM card from my Google phone into my Razer and for while it worked but I noticed it didn't stick.
So I called Verizon and they told me that because my sim card was registered to my Google phone I would need to go and get a new sim and stock it into the Razer and it would then work on LTE and would stick
eriknors said:
I did my own questioning with this and simply stuck my SIM card from my Google phone into my Razer and for while it worked but I noticed it didn't stick.
So I called Verizon and they told me that because my sim card was registered to my Google phone I would need to go and get a new sim and stock it into the Razer and it would then work on LTE and would stick
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I am going to say no and you should try live chat again. I had ported out when I first got this phone back around Thanksgiving and I couldn't stand it and wanted back in to Verizon. When I came back in, they activated a new sim using a pixel 2, popped it in my phone and did some configs on their end. You do not need a new sim if your current sim is on a phone that has LTE service with same OS and on Verizon already.
What do u have ur settings set to because where I was verison couldn't get it working
Are there different versions between the UK and US versions aside from firmware? Is the H8324 compatible with T-Mobile USA VoLTE?
I can't speak for the xz2 specifically, but I have ordered more than my share of Sony devices from places like clove, and I've never had an issue where the firmware has disabled bands provided by the hardware. If you're considering ordering one from the UK, the only drawback I am aware of, first hand, is that if you need to replace it or get warranty work done, it has to go back to the UK. You'd better have another phone handy for a few weeks.
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I can't speak for the xz2 specifically, but I have ordered more than my share of Sony devices from places like clove, and I've never had an issue where the firmware has disabled bands provided by the hardware. If you're considering ordering one from the UK, the only drawback I am aware of, first hand, is that if you need to replace it or get warranty work done, it has to go back to the UK. You'd better have another phone handy for a few weeks.
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I'm getting mine from Clove too. Like the two year warranty and preorder speaker you get.
To add to this you have always been able to install a US rom without needing to root it (meaning you keep camera software etc). See here how to our look on xperiablog.net
Any updates?
dont see wifi calling using this on t mobile..plus, cell phone signal pretty weak
wase4711 said:
dont see wifi calling using this on t mobile..plus, cell phone signal pretty weak
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Sony is notorious for not showing many bars, even though signal is decent. Make sure you're using a signal measuring app if you really want to tell how strong it is.
thanks, its been awhile since I had a sony phone, so getting used to one again will take a bit..too bad no wifi calling, but no dropped calls so far, and thats all that matters
Anyone have the US version yet? Is it certified for volte
yes; im getting volte on tmobile
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yes; im getting volte on tmobile
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US version? Or intl?
H8314 is my model
US version definitely is not working with VoLTE on Tmobile US. Anyone else?
working for me on t mobile in phoenix area
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working for me on t mobile in phoenix area
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To confirm you are getting VoLTE: When you place a call it stays on LTE and doesn't switch to 3g or H+? I haven't been able to get VoLTE working on T-Mobile in the Dallas area. T-Mobile's and Sony's support so far are blaming each other.
I successfully receive data/internet over LTE, but no calls.
HSPA+ is what I get while on a call.
I stand corrected; I never bothered to actually install an app to check, and when I am on a call, the status bar icon doesnt change, making me think I am on LTE..Not that it matters to me either way, but I guess this phone or the carrier is the reason..
wase4711 said:
HSPA+ is what I get while on a call.
I stand corrected; I never bothered to actually install an app to check, and when I am on a call, the status bar icon doesnt change, making me think I am on LTE..Not that it matters to me either way, but I guess this phone or the carrier is the reason..
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You dont need an app. If you are on LTE, make a call and remain on LTE - that is VoLTE.
km8j said:
You dont need an app. If you are on LTE, make a call and remain on LTE - that is VoLTE.
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If you're connected to Wi-Fi when calling it seems to hide the LTE/3G/H+ signal icons so it helps to turn off Wi-Fi when checking.
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wase4711 said:
HSPA+ is what I get while on a call.
I stand corrected; I never bothered to actually install an app to check, and when I am on a call, the status bar icon doesnt change, making me think I am on LTE..Not that it matters to me either way, but I guess this phone or the carrier is the reason..
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It matters if you are in an area without a 3g signal, you won't be able to make phone calls. I'm constantly in buildings with weak signal so VoLTE is important to me. I'll have data in those areas but no ability to place or receive calls.
then this might not be the phone for you...
for me, I'm not in situations like that, so hspa+ is just fine..
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then this might not be the phone for you...
for me, I'm not in situations like that, so hspa+ is just fine..
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Exactly. I'm going to wait for a few days and see if T-Mobile enables VoLTE on the phone and if not, I'll return it. I have a ticket in with their engineering team to see if they can explain what's wrong.
wase4711 said:
then this might not be the phone for you...
for me, I'm not in situations like that, so hspa+ is just fine..
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"Just fine" doesn't cut it unless it is 2012. VoLTE brings higher audio quality, quicker connection times, lower rate of dropped calls, on top of retaining an LTE signal which is very helpful when navigating and on the phone, for example.
Coros said:
Exactly. I'm going to wait for a few days and see if T-Mobile enables VoLTE on the phone and if not, I'll return it. I have a ticket in with their engineering team to see if they can explain what's wrong.
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Sony would have to enable in an OTA
With the poor support of the U11 from Verizon, I was worried about the U12+. That is until I found this on their open development site...
It's been certified for all bands, not just 13.
So that screenshot shows the bands that are NOT supported/certified? I'm thinking it should work...they've had on their online sales webpage that the unlocked works on VZW as well.
*The unlocked HTC U12+ is compatible with AT&T, T‑Mobile and Verizon Networks.
whats band 5???
techlogik said:
So that screenshot shows the bands that are NOT supported/certified? I'm thinking it should work...they've had on their online sales webpage that the unlocked works on VZW as well.
*The unlocked HTC U12+ is compatible with AT&T, T‑Mobile and Verizon Networks.
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No, this shows that bands that are certified. The U11 is also "compatible" with Verizon, but what they didn't tell you was that it was limited to band 13.
oneandroidnut said:
whats band 5???
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I've seen a few people that were on band 5, but I don't remember where it was.
oneandroidnut said:
whats band 5???
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In S. Calif, Band 5 is a new one that you see as often as 2, 4, and 13.
I use a Play Store app called Network Cell Info. While driving, you can see
which band is connected, and on another tab, you can see a map with cell towers as you pass them.
Verizon Variant
Will the unlocked 128GB variant be compatible with Verizon? Specifically will the Verizon Wireless app and the Verizon Cloud app be compatible for this device? Also will the carrier voicemail be compatible? I have heard of some issues with all of these on the U11 which was unlocked but "compatible" with Verizon.
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Will the unlocked 128GB variant be compatible with Verizon? Specifically will the Verizon Wireless app and the Verizon Cloud app be compatible for this device? Also will the carrier voicemail be compatible? I have heard of some issues with all of these on the U11 which was unlocked but "compatible" with Verizon.
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I'm not sure about the apps. I wasn't able to get them on the U11.
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In S. Calif, Band 5 is a new one that you see as often as 2, 4, and 13.
I use a Play Store app called Network Cell Info. While driving, you can see
which band is connected, and on another tab, you can see a map with cell towers as you pass them.
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Interesting I use LTE Discovery and never seen it here in ohio just 2,4 & 13
oneandroidnut said:
whats band 5???
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Band 5 is cellular 850mhz. Mostly used by Verizon and At&t Nationwide for legacy networks. In the last year or two these frequencies have been getting repurposed for LTE.
My biggest question is will this support Verizon's Wifi Calling as I live in a cell dead spot and also have service issues occasionally at work when in the basement of the building but wifi calling with my HTC 10 has been great for both of those issues, the U11 did not support Verizon wifi calling.
Has anybody picked up a U12+ on Verizon yet? Care to share your experience so far?
My order is released pending fulfillment as of this morning for the Verizon variant 64gb translucent blue.
evilevn said:
My biggest question is will this support Verizon's Wifi Calling as I live in a cell dead spot and also have service issues occasionally at work when in the basement of the building but wifi calling with my HTC 10 has been great for both of those issues, the U11 did not support Verizon wifi calling.
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no wifi calling on vzw... https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76872041&postcount=15
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no wifi calling on vzw... https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76872041&postcount=15
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If that's the worst don't have, I could live with it.
aer0zer0 said:
If that's the worst don't have, I could live with it.
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Should be the same as the U11
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OMJ said:
Should be the same as the U11
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Complete with all the verizon headache to keep activated?
aer0zer0 said:
Complete with all the verizon headache to keep activated?
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yeah I'm not sure about that
For those who used the U11 and are now using if not expecting or thinking about getting this phone.
How overall coverage like without CDMA fall back?
Few weeks ago I road tripped around the west coast and parts of the Midwest and LTE coverage was pretty abudano. However there were times were either CDMA was the only thing available for miles or it was simply faster either because LTE was crowded (city) or weak signal where 3G was stronger (rural).
Few examples were driving around Yosemite, South East Oregon, Southern Montana at times, Yellowstone, and Southern Utah.
Thinking back on it I would've had no service for a few hours in places.
After getting my phone yesterday, I'm happy to report that I've seen bands 2, 4, & 13 while driving around.
4G is not working right with T-mobile.
I never receive incoming calls. They all go straight to voicemail. Everything is working when i set it to 2g only.
Mine is working fine with TMobile
Do you mind sharing your APN settings
p4n75 said:
4G is not working right with T-mobile.
I never receive incoming calls. They all go straight to voicemail. Everything is working when i set it to 2g only.
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T-Mobile is present in 10 European countries and in USA also.
What country are you talking about?
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T-Mobile is present in 10 European countries and in USA also.
What country are you talking about?
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United States
Yeah mine isn't working either? text messages go through just fine. might have to send it back
Test the Code from attached Picture in your Dialer.
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Test the Code from attached Picture in your Dialer.
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I've tried that. Seems to me like a problem with default band settings.
In the build.prop it's set to:
ro.telephony.default_network=20,20
Which is asia lte/td-scdma; if i knew how to change it to ro.telephony.default_network=9
i think that would fix it.
For now i'm just waiting for someone to release some baseband versions to flash.
JohnTowers said:
Yeah mine isn't working either? text messages go through just fine. might have to send it back
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Uh no ! that's not good. I have my mine coming in a few days. I also got that essential for 190$ yesterday that's coming in today. I didn't which phone to keep but damn : (. I got the A2 lite for 140$ too ><. Hope this is fixed before it arrives.
I think I got it working good now.
I used code *#*#4634#*#* and set it to gsm only.
p4n75 said:
I think I got it working good now.
I used code *#*#4634#*#* and set it to gsm only.
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I'm not getting good coverage. But it's not terrible in my area.
Im bringing this phone from asia to the us as my main phone, should i avoid T mobile for now?
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I'm not getting good coverage. But it's not terrible in my area.
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GSM only? does it include LTE?
soulz said:
GSM only? does it include LTE?
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No it does not. But there are plenty options to test.
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No it does not. But there are plenty options to test.
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That's not good hopefully get mine in a few days and i'll report back. I had previous phone like Zuk Z2 that had similar bands but work with both LTE and calling/sms no issues.
I and a friend have noticed these same issues it must be android one issue.
I did post in another thread about poor signal on different networks and how it compared to redmi note 2 which doesn't even support a lot of the bands this phone does yet that has far better signal.
My friend doesn't even get signal in his house on o2/ee with this phone it keeps showing up as emergency services only but with redmi note 2 he gets max with o2 on 2g/3g and ee it hops about with half bar for 2g/3g and quater to 0 on 4g in the house.
Seems to work fine for me. I have 4G on and calls come through just fine. Might be a location issue but I'm on Tmobile and in SoCal
soulz said:
Seems to work fine for me. I have 4G on and calls come through just fine. Might be a location issue but I'm on Tmobile and in SoCal
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Yeah LTE data works great but no calls go through , and there are no GSM antennas near by.
Same issue with my Mi A2 on T-Mobile in the US. I even contacted TMobile about the issue because it seems like a network issue too. It's like it's having issues switching to 3G to accept the call as there is no voLTE. I'm hoping an update to the modem will fix the issue.
Ulver said:
Same issue with my Mi A2 on T-Mobile in the US. I even contacted TMobile about the issue because it seems like a network issue too. It's like it's having issues switching to 3G to accept the call as there is no voLTE. I'm hoping an update to the modem will fix the issue.
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Where are you located?
Hey, does anyone here use the Chinese version of the Mate 20x on T-Mobile in the USA?
Bippoptl said:
Hey, does anyone here use the Chinese version of the Mate 20x on T-Mobile in the USA?
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I am using my Chinese version on T-mobile. I am from NY.
I'm using the L29 on Metro (T-Mobile) here in NY with no issues. The AL00 and L29 have the same bands so the service should be equal.
I have it on Walmart Family Mobile which uses T-Mobile towers, in Southern California.
Bippoptl said:
Hey, does anyone here use the Chinese version of the Mate 20x on T-Mobile in the USA?
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I use it on T-mo (Ohio), it works great.. best phone I have ever owned hands down. Here is my GUIDE on who to de-chinese
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/help/evr-tl00-ok-google-google-feed-instead-t3873070
Volte?
hattrickho said:
I am using my Chinese version on T-mobile. I am from NY.
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So what issues do you notice? Is reception good? Get LTe? How about wifi calling? Was the Chinese model difficult to set up?
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I use it on T-mo (Ohio), it works great.. best phone I have ever owned hands down. Here is my GUIDE on who to de-chinese
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/help/evr-tl00-ok-google-google-feed-instead-t3873070
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Thanks man, I'm gonna follow the guide. I really appreciate it. Mine is coming in on Tuesday
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So what issues do you notice? Is reception good? Get LTe? How about wifi calling? Was the Chinese model difficult to set up?
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Reception is excellent. LTe, volte but no wifi calling, it is easy to set up, just go to app gallery download Google play store and use phone clone to transfer file from your old phone. Issues are Google pay and Google map location history doesn't work.
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Reception is excellent. LTe, volte but no wifi calling, it is easy to set up, just go to app gallery download Google play store and use phone clone to transfer file from your old phone. Issues are Google pay and Google map location history doesn't work.
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I turn off location history anyway. Kinda creepy the way it follows me. I appreciate your info. Can't wait to set this up and use it..
I have the global on Tmo in So Cal. Internet browsing is fine, but watching youtube/netflix has been a bit disappointing. My youtube autos to 240p I can usually manually move it to 360 sometimes 480 will work., haven't been able to stream anything higher w/o buffering. Everything else works fine minus wifi calling.
I have the Chinese variant on tmobile. I noticed that it seems to block data of certain apps or games sometimes. I often have to turn on a VPN to get it to work. This happened with youtube, Google drive, and a few others. Ive already gone and changed multiple settings to get it to ignore data of almost all apps and to allow them unfettered, then finally to maintain connection when screen is off. It didn't work. I had this issue with the ham2 also blocking a couple apps. Perhaps it is a Chinese government thing.
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Reception is excellent. LTe, volte but no wifi calling, it is easy to set up, just go to app gallery download Google play store and use phone clone to transfer file from your old phone. Issues are Google pay and Google map location history doesn't work.
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Do you use Netflix? Mine is very grainy. Any idea how to get HD
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Do you use Netflix? Mine is very grainy. Any idea how to get HD
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You won't be able to, the phone only has 4/6 of the Tmobile bands, it has some of the LTE bands but not all of them. Unless someone has any other suggestions.
Bippoptl said:
Hey, does anyone here use the Chinese version of the Mate 20x on T-Mobile in the USA?
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I do just got it yesterday.
Works great here AL00 on tmo.
Netflix in HD as well
Does the wifi disconnect then reconnect every 15 minutes or so since the last update?
If I'm not mistaken the 20x is missing two bands on the t mobile USA network. Bands 66 and 71. Shouldn't be too much of an issue .
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I can confirm that Volte doesn't work on T-Mobile USA on the mate 20x evr-l29.
Limeybastard said:
I can confirm that Volte doesn't work on T-Mobile USA on the mate 20x evr-l29.
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I'm confused. Why does everyone except for you say Volte works on tmo with this phone?
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