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hi,
im new here and don't own an xda ii yet. a friend of mine will purchase one for me from O2 UK and have it unlocked so that i can use it at home (philippines). the question is - will there be any problems with this in terms of OS/ROM, software or usage.
what will be the advantages if i'll purchase one which is sim-free - say from singapore.
thanks
No, there will be no problem at all with upgrades.
Just buy the cheapest you can find.
All the other info you need to unlock, do ROM upgrades etc, you can find on this forum.
Grtz,
Jos
thanks jos.
i guess i'll post some more questions once i got the unit.
Thanks
Currently working in Saudia Arabia, my XDA I died last week and am now looking to purchase a XDA II, one thing i've notice however is that that the I Mate is considerably cheaper than the XDA II, could someone please tell me what the reason behind this is? Secondly is there any difference between the two devices?
Cheers
PLEASE HELP
Guys a response would be tremendoulsy appreciated as I can't continue living my life without an XDA replacement
they are both 'Himalaya' devices which mean they are 100% the same hardware
of cause what software is on them can differ maybe o2 pay money for extre non std mw2003 software and thats the difference
if it's not 3th party software which cause the price diff then i have no idea
another explanation could be if the original HTC device is being manfactured in the far east zone (ex: Thailand, Singapor, ... etc) this will give the i-mate brand an advantage since there is almost no customs in Dubai, UAE ... but it's not the case if you tried to get the O2 XDA II from England or the MDA II.
For the additional s/w, let's not forget that the i-mate is arabized which should add extra value (cost)
Thanx guys.........so in essence the I Mate is not Inferior to the XDA????
Cheers
Hi
I'm a newbie, have checked but can't see anyone has asked this specific question before:
I'd like an xda trion but I've been told by O2 it won't be coming to the uk.
So my question is, if I got hold of an unlocked HTC Hermes or one of it's equivalents and put in my o2 3g sim - could I use all of it's features?
i.e. would this be like using a Trion but without all the O2 software etc..
Also is there a recommended model to buy? - i.e. HTC or imate etc
Thanks
Do you really need to stay with O2 ? Because the T-Mobile and other operator deals can give you a 12/18 month contract + Hermes for the same price as a device without contract.
kennyboy said:
Hi
I'm a newbie, have checked but can't see anyone has asked this specific question before:
I'd like an xda trion but I've been told by O2 it won't be coming to the uk.
So my question is, if I got hold of an unlocked HTC Hermes or one of it's equivalents and put in my o2 3g sim - could I use all of it's features?
i.e. would this be like using a Trion but without all the O2 software etc..
Also is there a recommended model to buy? - i.e. HTC or imate etc
Thanks
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I bought an unlocked TyTN from mobilefun.co.uk aswell as a 1GB microSD (the UltraII one). Works a charm, no rpobelsm(LOL leaving that for irony) whatsoever (apart from ones ive made hehe). Its the HTC branded TyTN but ive flashed it with the imate JASJAM ROM and used the HTC ext rom to get the standard green content etc.... (having tried the updated unnofficial HTC rom, aswell as the dopod rom). 3G works a treat and im still on my O2 online contract (sim only.....1 month rolling contract...£25 line rental...1000 txts and 1000 off-peak minutes)
O2 is pretty good for me and im ok with not having the full speed internet and settling for (around) 1mbps on 3G.
kevino - I wish I could, my current contract doesn't finish until April though.... there's no way out is there?
mrvanx - thanks for the info that's great. Think I'll look for second hand though, it's expensive isn't it.
Also I'll have to look in to all this rom update stuff to get it all sorted.
Thanks guys - very helpful.
Kenny
Kenny,
April is a long way off. I just moved to T-Mobile because of W'n'W. Depending on your usage it may be worth your while to just get a new contract anyway. You can, I believe, buy out your contract if you want to keep your number. Anyway I'm sure you'll know what's best for yourself.
BUY OR NOT? I can save about 150$ but i see that ppl have many problems with it. so i don't know buy or not. I would like to see your opinion/
I'm using it, have no problem at all.
in someplace here i readed that it not fully unlocked or something and that i have much more problems that TYTN ... but still it's 150$ difference
it able to upgrade it to WM 6?
it will work at any country i want?
i just think that or buy softbank or buy this http://www.gsmarena.com/toshiba_g900-1905.php
cause its 50$ difference from tytn and it looks better (but bigger)
is it any analogs of hermes (and all hermes based...)? (exept g900)
suggest nothing other then HTC. cause you can see how much support you can get from Xda here. also check out this http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Available Original Shipped WM6 ROM Versions
you can pick the rom you want for X01HT.. also X01HT=Tytn=Dopod 838Pro= CHT 9000= Hermes...
i can put any rom of hermes to softbank? even of tytn?
im asking too many questions cauze i get money today and i want to buy it today ....
and what u think about G900?
yes, but you need to unlock it. It is great if it come with unlocked but if not you can check out this to find the unlock program http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Hermes
u shure about this? any rom i want?
also couples site for useful info. for X01HT
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_provider_cabs
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Registry
so can u answer me several question and that all (please =) ):
1) is x01ht same as tytn and it possible to do all things like in tytn?
2) can i put original tytn wm6 rom to softbank? (just make x01ht tytn )
3) y u choosed softbank and not tytn?
4) what about g900?
5) at my place which pda phone u perefer to buy?
maximuz329 said:
also couples site for useful info. for X01HT
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_provider_cabs
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Registry
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im form israel....
I'm a junior, I do my best to answer urs question.
1) both X01HT and Tytn are using the same platform-Hermes. they pretty muc the same. Just X01HT is Japan version that out with their carrier "softbank", so it come with a Japaness rom. Tytn is europe version.
2) u can put tytn rom on x01ht, but need to be unlocked
3) cheaper when the time I bought it.
4) G900.. you won't get the support from XDA, you can see pretty much all the discussion are HTC platform pda. if you want better one you should just go for HTC Kaiser.
5) really don't, it depends on you carrier. check to see if they carrier similar product.http://pdadb.net
maximuz329 said:
I'm a junior, I do my best to answer urs question.
1) both X01HT and Tytn are using the same platform-Hermes. they pretty muc the same. Just X01HT is Japan version that out with their carrier "softbank", so it come with a Japaness rom. Tytn is europe version.
2) u can put tytn rom on x01ht, but need to be unlocked
3) cheaper when the time I bought it.
4) G900.. you won't get the support from XDA, you can see pretty much all the discussion are HTC platform pda. if you want better one you should just go for HTC Kaiser.
5) really don't, it depends on you carrier. check to see if they carrier similar product.http://pdadb.net
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so u bought it unloked? where? after it u putted english rom and that all?
can u pt here links to rom u used? u r using wm6?
I bought it in HK unlocked. and I try US At&t 8525 rom, but I'm using HongKong Dopod 838 pro wm6 now
maximuz329 said:
I bought it in HK unlocked. and I try US At&t 8525 rom, but I'm using HongKong Dopod 838 pro wm6 now
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what it means Hong kong unlocked? and where u live?
my cariier here it's orange (but not the sam like in UK for example) (utms/gsm...)
I'm in US.. does you carrier offer pda phone? do you need built in GPS? do you need to have a slide out keyboard?
my carrier sells TYTN but for about 1100$ !!!! no way ill buy it here...
i dont need gps... and i think that kayboard it inportant.... hate to write sms only cauze all celulars have lame keys in... so un-comfortable to write....
i gonna install messenger on pda and that all
Just got my Airtel Carrier - HTC Hero (unlocked) 2.73.720.5
Im surprised that everyone besides India have a 2.73.4xx firmware. Is it just me or did India get a smaller updated edition (revision) compared to the rest of the world, or is this just Airtel's doing of a little extra in the firmware/rom.
After running from WM to the iPhone, Ive finally made peace (hopefully) with the HTC Hero (Android). Being an avid Star Trek Fan...all I can say is I've got "Data" - what about you all
I did my little share of forum searching, but I couldnt find a single post regarding the Airtel HTC Hero (the last HTC Magic was locked with that stupid and insanely painful SPL), so my question begins with
1) Is the Airtel HTC Hero using another crazy SPL?
2) If so, what guide should I follow for unlocking (ability to ROM upgrade/change)
3) I can confirm that we are NOT locked to SIMCARDS - I can use my Idea Cellular Simcard just fine.
Added questions include - are there "Kitchens" like we used to have for Windows Mobile ?
Hope someone can help me out here - I'd love to be part of the ol' Cooking & Chef team
Nice to know that Airtel has brought in the latest version of the ROM.
Did you buy it with the Airtel dealer OR from a conventional distributor. At Bangalore, it is priced at 32K. How much did it cost you?? I am more of a palm guy...the palm pre just does not seem to come out.
I paid 33,600 actually Couldnt get a better deal and didn't want to wait a few more days since I'm off to USA tomorrow (rdosti = shivam)
Performance
Guys,
I am planning to buy Hero through Airtel and have a few questions,
1. Is the airtel version unlocked ?
2. Should I buy from Airtel or open market ?
3. Any reasons not to buy it ? Performance ? sluggishness ?
and lastly, is it simple to update the firmware, I am very keen on the new Android 2.0 update for the new google GPS app.
thanks in advance,
Jaspreet
Only the first part of 2.73.xxx.x bit matter. The "xxx.x" refer to carrier and regional customization, the ROM is basically the same.
have same phone, in China.
Hi,
Did you root the phone? I have the same phone, but i bought it in China for 3100 rmb. I'm trying, and im stuck on downloading 'boot.img'... FAILED (remote: not allow)
im going through this guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548218
Hope it works. ill post results later.
done!!! im on MoDaCo ver2.
Followed the following guides, in order.
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-downgrade-your-htc-hero-so-it-can-be-rooted/
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-your-htc-hero/
Good luck.
Upgraded HTC Hero
m3_07 said:
Nice to know that Airtel has brought in the latest version of the ROM.
Did you buy it with the Airtel dealer OR from a conventional distributor. At Bangalore, it is priced at 32K. How much did it cost you?? I am more of a palm guy...the palm pre just does not seem to come out.
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i have an more upgraded version of HTC Hero in India on Airtel Network.
Build : 3.31.720.2
Its rooted and returned from service centre with no warranty void. i am using VillianROM 12 with sense and Rosie flawlessly. its a awesome work done by VillianROM team. thanks a ton to them, i am ready to sell my phone at 22K now.
Upgraded HTC Hero
jaspreetis said:
Guys,
I am planning to buy Hero through Airtel and have a few questions,
1. Is the airtel version unlocked ?
2. Should I buy from Airtel or open market ?
3. Any reasons not to buy it ? Performance ? sluggishness ?
and lastly, is it simple to update the firmware, I am very keen on the new Android 2.0 update for the new google GPS app.
thanks in advance,
Jaspreet
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Buy it from outside distributor or mobile shop. dont go to Airtel. they are damn costly.
i have an more upgraded version of HTC Hero in India on Airtel Network.
Build : 3.31.720.2
Its rooted and returned from service centre with no warranty void. i am using VillianROM 12 with sense and Rosie flawlessly. its a awesome work done by VillianROM team. thanks a ton to them, i am ready to sell my phone at 22K now.