I'm brand new to the HTC phones, having just replaced my PIECE OF JUNK Treo 700w with the shiny new 8525. I am based in the US, but travel frequently to Western Europe, UK, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Australia (with possible trips to UAE). One reason for my switch to the Cingular 8525 is to be able to take it with me and not borrow or lease phones for traveling.
However, I am completely confused about the best way to travel with my phone (other than paying Cingular for roaming charges). Is there a FAQ somewhere on this site where I can learn more about world travel with this phone? Specificially, I am trying to answer questions like:
1. Can I use a pre-paid SIM in my destination country, or do I need to "unlock" the phone first?
2. How will my Cingular data plan work when I am abroad? (will it?).
3. I am assuming that if buy a pre-paid SIM, that it will assign a new "local" number to my phone, right? If so, how can I continue to receive SMS messages to my old number?
4. If I buy a pre-paid SIM, I assume it changes my data plan - will I need to reconfigure my Activesync settings to continue receiving my corporate emails?
Any other comments, suggestions, or tips about traveling with the Hermes/8525/Tyn phone would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
1. Most networks subsidise the cost of the handset and lock it to their network so yes, you will most likely need the hadnset unlocked.
2. It won't as I don't think you can find the Cingular GPRS access point when roaming internationally
3. That's correct, so you won't be able to recieve SMS to your old number since it's a different number, on a difference service and a different SIM.
4. Push email you will need to reconfigure but just synching through Activesync will work.
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2. It won't as I don't think you can find the Cingular GPRS access point when roaming internationally
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Hmm.. I think it might, as Cingular posts a "travel planner" at http://www.cingular.com/travelguide that seems to show the availability of data access in most countries, depending on the carrier. I note, however, that the rate for data access is $0.02 per kilobyte!
Which raises another question - I am configured for direct push from our corporate exchange server. Is it possible to sync via WiFi? (in other words, disable automatic sync over the 3G/GPRS/UMTS network and only do it manually when I am on a WiFi network). I didn't think this worked, but last night I was playing around, and forcing a sync seemed to happen a LOT faster when I was on my WiFi network...
As to unlocking, I called Cingular last night, and they told me they would give me an unlock code, but it takes about 5 days to get. Since my first destination is Korea for a couple of days (where no US cell phones work) that might work, rather than risking my warranty with someone's hack...
Thanks again for the post
your Hermes WILL work in Korea (as they have WCDMA and your Hermes has WCDMA). I recently had a brief stopover at Incheon airport, and my TyTN did work.
Interesting. It may be that Cingular has no roaming agreements with the local carriers, since there are so few non-korean phones that work there. (much like Japan, which I understand the 8525/Hermes is the first US phone to work there as well)
By the way, interestingly enough, when I called Cingular International support to enable Int'l roaming and their "global traveler" roaming program ($5.99 a month to save about $0.40 per minute while roaming), I asked about using pre-paid SIM cards in foreign markets. They said "sure, but you'll have to unlock your phone first". When I asked if they could help, they transferred my call to someone who asked me for my IMEI number, which I gave him. Two minutes later he gave me the unlock code. Probably saved me two hours of reading forum posts, downloading hacks, and twiddling with my phone.
I just need a non-Cingular SIM to actually be able to input the unlock code...
Moved this thread to the hermes section.
Can you post the number that you used to get your phone unlocked so that we can add that to wiki.
The number for Cingular International Roaming Support is 800-335-4685 (or outside the USA it is +1 916 843 4685)
Based on the conversation I had with the people there, I believe that enabling the "GLobal Traveler" plan for $5.99 a month is a requirement for them to provide you with an unlock code. Also, when I called they said that they "might be able to do it right away on the phone" but that it normally takes about 5 days to get the unlock code. I guess I got lucky in that he was able to retrieve the number immediately. (and it was a Saturday)
Hope that is useful
added that info to wiki, thanks for the input
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_SimUnlock
I called to the above mentioned number and basically got the same info. Additional info i got is
1) You do not need 5.99$ international traveller plan, you can get free international traveller plan (only difference is you pay 2.49$/min instead of 2.29$ with plan)
2) Unlock code can be used only for 5 times, if you don't get it right in those 5 trials you phone is locked permenantly to cingular (as per cingular rep)
Quick update from the road.. Yes, the 8525 worked flawlessly in Korea - The plane landed, I powered the unit on, and VOILA! I had my emails.. Same in Hong Kong and Macau. However, in none of those markets does caller ID or voice mail work. I am currently in Sydney, Australia, and here the voice mail and caller idea work just as in the USA.
One thing to note - as many of you know, to dial overseas on a cell phone you have to use the "+" key before the country code. This was driving me crazy, because my contacts did not all have + signs and I was manually adding them as necessary, which was incredibly tedious. Also I could not figure out how to dial a + sign from the keypad (it sits there on the "0" key, so I KNEW there was a way somehow!). Then I figured it out - you have to press and HOLD the "0" key to get the "+" sign. Then you can dial normally.
The biggest problem with this phone so far is that I can't find a case for it anywhere in shops...
travelling the world ? show your tracks
hey if you are traveling the world, why not show others in real time where you are, via google earth, and receive 1024 chars i-sms for free
checkout http://www.reperion.com for world traveling free soft
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The biggest problem with this phone so far is that I can't find a case for it anywhere in shops...
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I use this one. Really great!
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Yes, I saw that one yesterday at a shop here in Sydney, but the cut-outs on the sides were in the wrong places for the Hermes. They had the newer dopod unit (Hermes based) but not the equivalent cover for it. The shopkeeper told me that it would be some time before the case was available since the new dopod unit just came out... It does look like a perfect case.
lucid said:
hey if you are traveling the world, why not show others in real time where you are, via google earth, and receive 1024 chars i-sms for free
checkout http://www.reperion.com for world traveling free soft
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Cool idea, but also requires one to have a GPS receiver linked up and running the whole time... I can imagine that would drain the Hermes' battery very quickly.
japan
I do a lot of traveling world wide too. I had the blackjack, cingular told me it would work in Japan...but when i got there...no luck.
The above respond said..the 8525 would work in japan....how do i confirm this...and what frequency does it operate under?
I noticed that carriers are giving people less hassle lately when requesting to unlock their phones. I wonder if this has anything to do with the library of congress exempting phone unlocking from the copyright law (basically they said we paid for the phone we should be able to use it wherever we want).
wratran said:
I do a lot of traveling world wide too. I had the blackjack, cingular told me it would work in Japan...but when i got there...no luck.
The above respond said..the 8525 would work in japan....how do i confirm this...and what frequency does it operate under?
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I have the Cingular 8525, and I travel world wide with it. With my experience so far, it worked in any GSM area like UK, Europe, Brazil and Argentina, plus JAPAN(non-GSM) flawlessly. In Tokyo, it was roaming with NTT Do Co Mo network. Both voice and date. It is the BEST global phone I have ever had, hands down!!
You must call Cingular before you travel abroad to "activate" the international roaming for your account. The roaming charges are not cheap but it works
http://www.cingular.com/learn/international/
Using the SOFTBANK X01HT internationally
On a somewhat related vein, I live in South Korea, but I travel to Japan and the States frequently. I recently purchased the Softbank X01HT. I've got it totally unlocked, SuperCID and loaded with WM6 - Black Edition (very sweet BTW). I am looking for the best option to be able to use it primarily in Korea.
I asked SK Telecom if they could help, and I got a deer in the headlights look. I've read on many forums and web sites that KTF has all the same services this phone has, but until recently their phones were locked. Apparently they have just recently made it so you can swap out USIMs amongst KTF phones. However, there again when I ask about a USIM I get that look again (In all fairness I haven't been to the KTF store yet).
Can anyone provide some advice?
Also, I purchased a pre-paid T-Mobile card for a trip to Chicago next week. Would I be better off going with the Cingular service or will that work just fine?
TMO and Cingular will work in the US. TMO does not have 3g here in the US. So if you are needing fast data, use cingular
There is no need to buy any plan from cingular to have them unlock your phone. The only requirement Cingular has is that you have bought the phone from them more then 3 months ago. Then you just have to call up customer service, tell them you want them to sim unlock your phone because you are traveling abroad and would like to use prepaid phone sims in other countries. They tell you they will email you the unlock code within a week but they never did - I had to call them back but they gave it to me over the phone no problem.
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Hope I put this in the right area.
I will be traveling to the Czech Republic this July and am wanting to use my unlocked TMobile MDA (US) while there. I have looked at a couple of the carriers for plans that may fit my needs but I am not entirly sure I understand how exactly they work.
So here is what I am looking for. I will be there for 2 weeks. I am needing limited cell, mostly data. I am planning on using the data for VOIP built in to WM6 connected to my Asteriks server if possible. If I can't get that working I will be using the data as a modem to connect via soft phone. I was looking in to Pay AS You Go type services but with the terminology - tariffs? - I got a little confused. Now if data won't work for me obviously I will need more cell mins.
Can anyone help fill me in on what I might be looking for? I know of only 3 carriers for the country so am thinking my choices are limited - TMobile, O2 and Vodofone.
not sure about Czech Republic
but many places you can just buy a prepaid sim
with various amounts on in a convientstore or supermarket
and use it in any phone
Right, I have read up and understand that pre paid is the way to go, but does this normally include data service as well. And is there a service more reliable than the other. Just because I use TMobile in the US doesn't mean I will have the same luck with them out there so I will go with whoever seems to have the best service\price.
I used my UK tmobile pay as you go for data in Switzerland and France last february. It worked fine and wasn't all that expensive as far as I remember. I just collected andsent email a couple of times a day though and I used about £10 in a week.
Yes, all 3 Czech carriers (TMobile, O2, Vodofone) sell prepaid SIM cards, and I think that all of them support data/internet services (at least GPRS/EDGE). Vodafone's prices are 0,68 CZK/kB for WAP and 0,060 CZK/kB for generic internet (which is what you are interested in, I guess), other carriers' prices are probably very similar.
With O2 there is prepaid data nonstop tarif, it supports also 3G. Just go to one of O2 shops, some of them may speak english
I second the o2 suggestion. I recently took the train to Praha CR and my 02 dervice did not let me down. Problem sometimes with prepaid is they want to see documents...like residency requirements..at least here in Germany. I would get a calling card and call ahead...things like that can throw everything off.
no problem to buy prepaid card anywhere, no documents needed. you can buy it on most petrol stations, post offices - everywhere. I will give you further info about pricing as soon as i recieve it...
nocturne lives in Czech Republic so I would avoid going there.
So, i made some search about current situation.
t-mobile is the best fitting solution for you.
They offer prepaid sim card called "Twist Internet" - for 850CZK (about 35USD), you can use unlimited data connection (GPRS, EDGE or G4)
this card can be bought in every t-mobile shop, there are many of these shops in all cities larger than 10000 habitants - so it's almost everywhere.
you need no papers to buy this card, if yu will not spend another 850CZK, it simply will not work after a month, no more payments necessary.
Calling pricing is hard to choose. It depends on how much will you call and where. Try to specify it better...
If you have more questions, feel free to contact me...
vlodeck: shut up you polish freak
nocturne: ukrainian to be more exact
Just want to share a tip to unlock the Wing for free.
The requirement is an active T-mobile account for more than six month. Simply call T-Mobile customer service and ask for unlock the network blocking. They will ask for the IMEI number and your email address to send you the unlock code. This may takes a few days, but it’s free.
When doing this, please use other phones than your wing or have your IMEI number ready. The IMEI number is locate under the battery or you can just type in *#06# on your phone.
It’s my understanding that this can be done on any type of T-Mobile phone and it can be done once every 3 (or maybe 4) months per account.
Good luck.
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Just want to share a tip to unlock the Wing for free.
The requirement is an active T-mobile account for more than six month.
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90 days. With some minutes added in the last 90 days if you're on prepaid.
Simply call T-Mobile customer service
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Dial 611 from your phone.
and ask for unlock the network blocking.
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And tell them you're traveling overseas.
They will ask for the IMEI number and your email address to send you the unlock code. This may takes a few days, but it’s free.
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Takes a couple of days. The e-mail will be rendered in HTML that some e-mail programs won't display. Check the raw source if your unlock e-mail appears empty.
When doing this, please use other phones than your wing or have your IMEI number ready. The IMEI number is locate under the battery or you can just type in *#06# on your phone.
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Check under the battery. Typing *#06# on your Wing will give two digits too many. My actual IMEI ends in 3, whereas dialing *#06# gives an IMEI with two digits more, ending in 301, much to the consternation of the customer service guy, and much too my embarassment, seeing how I felt ever so smart by getting the IMEI in advance by dialing *#06# and then calling from the Wing.
I actually paid $10.00 for this information on ebay. It does work though. T-Mobile sent me my Unlock Code within a few days.
is cid unlocking and network unlock the same?
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is cid unlocking and network unlock the same?
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No. It is not.
I just was wondering if you try to get one of the unlockers from ebay to do it if theres a chance that your phone could never be unlocked? I've already had one failed try with a seller. Anyone have a unlocking service they recommend to Canadians? Thanks!
Zeroeo said:
I just was wondering if you try to get one of the unlockers from ebay to do it if theres a chance that your phone could never be unlocked? I've already had one failed try with a seller. Anyone have a unlocking service they recommend to Canadians? Thanks!
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When You try to Unlock any device too many failed trys will Sorta like Brick your device.
THE BEST WAY TO UNLOCK YOUR DEVICE
CALL T-Mobile and advise them you want to Get your device unlocked !!
You do not have to make something up lol lol !! just tell them you want it unlocked thats all.!
Once you get the directions give it a try ! but if you do fail just call them ! they will walk you through a logical processs !!
Jus a tip - *#06# will give you the imei ! even if your on an active call
whats the point of network unlocking? (n00b) haha
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whats the point of network unlocking? (n00b) haha
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So you can use your phone on other networks.
example: With the iPhone unlocked now, Tmobile customers (as well as other SIM card service providers) can use that "locked" phone on their service.
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So you can use your phone on other networks.
example: With the iPhone unlocked now, Tmobile customers (as well as other SIM card service providers) can use that "locked" phone on their service.
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OOHH Okay! Too bad the iPhone costs way too much and is made by mac! Otherwise I'd buy one...
Do I need to have the t-mobile wing for 6 months in order to unlock it through t-mobile cs? or is it enough to have an account with for 6 months?
Arkansas MDA User said:
Do I need to have the t-mobile wing for 6 months in order to unlock it through t-mobile cs? or is it enough to have an account with for 6 months?
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Just an account.
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Just an account.
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And 3 months, not 6.
ah, Well, I've never had to deal with that since I've had T-mobile forever.
I originally had Powertel which was bought by voicestream, which was bought by Deutsche Telekom when it became T-mobile... so I've been with the "same company" for about 15 years or something.
Couple of hundred dollars a month x 15 years =
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haha... you'd think They should give me new smartphones every time I want to upgrade by now ...
Request for help
Hello, I'm really sorry for disturbing You, but I'm quite desperate about my situation with my HTC Herald. I've found this topic which finally gave me the solution. I'm from Czech Republic in Europe and here in Czech republic there is no possibility to buy such mobile phone like this HTC so I decided to buy it from USA on Ebay.com. Finally I got my mobile but is blocked on US T-mobile network so it doesn't work here. Please, is anybody able to help me? I don't have any relative or friend in USA. I just want to ask You for help, if You could call to US T-mobile operator and tell them to unlock mobile phone with this IMEI: 352862016668037. I would be very happy, if You could help me, because I don't know what to do now. Thank You very much for Your help
Yours sincerely
Vilem Mikeska
Czech Republic, Europe
[email protected]
Unfortunately, calling with a IMEI number to get it unlocked wont work.
They know the IMEI number by you simply calling in, its built into the phone and carried over the network when you call them. I think the only chance you have at getting it unlocked it to sell it, and buy an unlocked version, or, pay someone to unlock it for you.
I have bought a phone (HTC P4350) from someone and it say that it is connected to the network called "Proximus". This is a Belgium network and I am in the Nherlands. I have set my country and network in the network settings to netherlands and T-Mobile but still it connects to the "Proximus" network. I can call and can be called. Am I using the "Proximus" network or my own T-Mobile network? Can someone also tell me if my phone is still sim locked or cid locked? I really prefer to have my phone connected to T-Mobile network automatically.
Thanks in advance.
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OOHH Okay! Too bad the iPhone costs way too much and is made by mac! Otherwise I'd buy one...
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I'm not a windows fan nor an apple fan, but why would you not like something simply because it's made by Apple? They make good stuff.
Question about t-mobile wing
how to i unlocked my wing from t-mobile?
t-mobile can track my emei number to see my call records or see if my phone has been used and how do i stop that?
Just called tmobile to unlock mines, waitin on the code. Been with them for 3 years so i had no problem.
Hi
As you probably are are aware of, there's been a number of different "multi-SIM" or "Dual-SIM" solutions through the years. Lately there's been problems with the 3G-SIMs that would not work properly with the various multi-SIM solutions.
I've found one that works for my two new 3G-SIMs.
This one is made in china and is very basic (which seems to be the key in finding a working solution with many 3G-SIMs/phones - basic). The shop linked to is Norwegian, but the text concerning this particular item is in English. Regardless, this spesific solution is made by several different brands, charging from 5 € upwards to about 60€. The difference being brands of course, and how advanced the built-in STK meny is. I have seen this particular one that I bought several other places on the net (I recognize the packaging/logo).
http://www.mytrendyphone.no/shop/universal-twin-sim-3337p.html
Basically what you do is you cut out the chips from the SIM-cards and insert them into a special SIM-card like device consisting of a very thin curcuit board and a small microchip. This one is about the size of a normal SIM-card and can be inserted into your Kaisers SIM-slot.
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Nr 1, activated.
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Note that I didnt actually have 3G enabled when I made those screenies, but it do work!
The Sim ToolKit Menu
As you can see, along with the network name (NetCom in my case on both SIMs) I've specified my numbers and they will automatically show up along with the network info. I.e. "YourOperator YourPhoneNumber".
How well this would work if you change networks (my two carriers both use the same data-settings, one being the owner, other leasing capacity) I'm unsure, but I suspect the phone will ask you to reboot if you want to have functioning data-connections.
Well thats it!
/Mac
but is very dificult cut correct the sims
So only one line will be active at a time? Like I can't receive a call on both lines and have it auto switch. I would only be able to receive calls on the respective active sim?
No, you can only have one number active at the same time. As far as I understand this is a limitation in the phones hardware (not the Kaiser spesifically) according to certain regulations etc. Having more lines to one number is something else, a service certain operators offer, must not be confused with active numbers.
You can set the STK to autojump back and forth between the numbers, but I find this feature pretty much useless. This Dual-SIM solution should tho work very well for swapping between lets say private and work numbers w/o having to change phone. Or, having a backup number in case your prepaid runs out etc.
I did not find it very difficult to cut out the chips from their original SIM-cards, a pair of schissors did this job nicely, as long as you use common sense and follow the guidelines included in the package.
/Mac
Where did you buy it? I tried to get it from the URL but they don't seem to ship to The Netherlands.
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Where did you buy it? I tried to get it from the URL but they don't seem to ship to The Netherlands.
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Try googling for "universal twin sim card adapter". Seems to be what the producer call it. I got it from that site I linked to, I'm in Norway.
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Try googling for "universal twin sim card adapter". Seems to be what the producer call it. I got it from that site I linked to, I'm in Norway.
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Not all of them fit in a Kaiser.
We need one in The Netherlands, that fits in the kaiser.
Not all fit no, but this one does, confirmed. Thats what this thread is all about
Here you got sites that seem to sell precisely the same one as I've used.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/4989.htm
http://www.nowgsm.com/universal_twin_sim.htm (3rd generation)
Did you see the "Not for use with 3G (USIM) SIM cards".
3G compatible adapter are expensive ( 30-70 EUR ). Do you know where you can get one?
I don't know if I have a 3G or normal SIM.
My #1 number is from Telfort, when I connect to the web only gprs works.
My #2 numer is from Vodafone but it's a prepaid, but sometimes when I connect to the web G, 3G, H works.
SO I think I need one what supports 3G?
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Did you see the "Not for use with 3G (USIM) SIM cards".
3G compatible adapter are expensive ( 30-70 EUR ). Do you know where you can get one?
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Well I got two brand spanking new 3G-SIMs and they definitely work...
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Well I got two brand spanking new 3G-SIMs and they definitely work...
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How much yeuros is the one you have from the swedish website?
xmoo said:
How much yeuros is the one you have from the swedish website?
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Its Dano/Swe/Nor actually Its 8-9€. Should be that price or a little less from other sites (high taxes in the scandinavian countries).
Where dis you get the Sim ToolKit app from ?
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Where dis you get the Sim ToolKit app from ?
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You get it when you buy it.
right?
Its not an application per se, its like the SIM-card menu on your operators SIM. At least most operators have some kind of STK menu on their card with various functions. The menu on the dual SIM thingy is the same kind, only that it let you change active numbers. It will pop up automatically in your programs-menu when you insert the dual SIM and you don't need to install anything softwarewise.
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Well I got two brand spanking new 3G-SIMs and they definitely work...
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are you sure they are working in 3G mode ( and not GSM/GPRS/EDGE ).
Last time I tried such a cheap adapter the 3G sim worked... as a GSM sim ( no access to the 3G network ).
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Where did you buy it? I tried to get it from the URL but they don't seem to ship to The Netherlands.
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You can get them overhere at dualsim.nl i think.
i used to have one but it ruined both my sims. not handy when travelling..
Succes, Steven
Well I am able to enable 3G and use the SIMs for data and calls with the 3G/H up on the status bar and everything. I haven't tried video calls tho.
This is sort of something I tried to make clear in my first post...and also the reason this product is interesting...
Steven13 said:
You can get them overhere at dualsim.nl i think.
i used to have one but it ruined both my sims. not handy when travelling..
Succes, Steven
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Did it fit on the kaiser.
Hi,
since a few days I have an O2 XDA Mini S (G4, unlocked, latest O2 ROM) that I use with my Vodafone SIM card (prepaid, Germany). As the device now gives me the opportunity to use mobile Internet (not really an option with the mobile phone I used before), I would like to use another prepaid card too for GPRS/data connection from the German provider blau.de.
I do not use the phone or data options that much, so a service plan is not suitable for me, and for different reasons I would like to keep my Vodafone number and card and just have another card that I can use for internet connections.
So I looked for a dual SIM adapter, and as far as I have learned, there are two different types:
1. The "no-cut" type
Here you are just "connecting" two normal SIM cards with a flat cable and have to store the additional card somewhere in the space where the battery resides. Not a very good option for the Wizard, I think, as the battery compartment is small and does not provide enough space for this.
2. The "cut-out" type
Here you have to cut the two cards to a much smaller size (which does not matter, as the SIM chip itself is rather small and is not affected by cutting the plastic card) to attach them to an adapter that has the size of a normal SIM card.
Changing between the two cards is then done by switching the device off and on or - in some descriptions - by a new entry in the menu, that lets you choose the SIM card you want to use.
My question is if somebody already tried this? Does it work with the Wizard?
Any experiences are highly appreciated, thank you!.
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Pardon my sense of humor.
I don't really believe this can work the way you suggest that it can work, speaking as a technology professional. The phone would have to have the hardware capability to read more than one SIM already built in, and just "glomming" one chip in on top of another would most likely result in the device not reading either one, and possibly frying them both.
I know that it is possible to have more than one phone number/account on a single SIM, perhaps you should explore this much safer and less likely destructive method for doing what you propose.
Yeah, and how would the phone know which to use? You say some sort of menu option, but Windows Mobile has no such support.
This may be your best bet...if it ever comes around...
http://msmobiles.com/news.php/7146.html
Thanks for your answers.
To point this out: This "Dual SIM" option means to use one card OR the other, and switching between them is, like I wrote before, done by switching the device off and on (or a menue). E.g. switching on: Vodafone, turning off and on again, other card, and so on...does not sound like rocket science.
And if this works on an IPhone ->look here why should it not work on the wizard?
Maybe I will just give it a try.
do you know how to recognize digital and analog models?
Im looking for some adapter for my WIng, but i want only analog model, and i have no idea how to recognize it
Just to end this thread...
...I wanted to let you know: It works. By switching the Wizard (or only the phone part) on and off, I can change between Vodafone Germany and Blau.de (which uses the german E-Plus network). Very nice.
@Myrdinn
"speaking as a technology professional [...]"
Well, obviously your knowledge about this was not so "professional", eh? Looks like I am not nuts...
@vetius
You should read my post again: I said "menu or switch on/off", and the latter works fine.
@makind
I looked for one which was explicitly described to work with the Wizard, and found it on a german Website called http://www.human-call.de . Bought it there.
Somewhere here in the board, there was another website mentioned, called http://www.freeyourmobile.com which is UK based, but obviously sells the same adapter. There it is called "2G & 3G New Power on off standard dual sim". This company also has an account here in the board AFAIK.
Clondyke said:
Hi,
since a few days I have an O2 XDA Mini S (G4, unlocked, latest O2 ROM) that I use with my Vodafone SIM card (prepaid, Germany). As the device now gives me the opportunity to use mobile Internet (not really an option with the mobile phone I used before), I would like to use another prepaid card too for GPRS/data connection from the German provider blau.de.
I do not use the phone or data options that much, so a service plan is not suitable for me, and for different reasons I would like to keep my Vodafone number and card and just have another card that I can use for internet connections.
So I looked for a dual SIM adapter, and as far as I have learned, there are two different types:
1. The "no-cut" type
Here you are just "connecting" two normal SIM cards with a flat cable and have to store the additional card somewhere in the space where the battery resides. Not a very good option for the Wizard, I think, as the battery compartment is small and does not provide enough space for this.
2. The "cut-out" type
Here you have to cut the two cards to a much smaller size (which does not matter, as the SIM chip itself is rather small and is not affected by cutting the plastic card) to attach them to an adapter that has the size of a normal SIM card.
Changing between the two cards is then done by switching the device off and on or - in some descriptions - by a new entry in the menu, that lets you choose the SIM card you want to use.
My question is if somebody already tried this? Does it work with the Wizard?
Any experiences are highly appreciated, thank you!.
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Hi;
I do know that the Cect P168 and P168+ which is a iphone clone (chinese manuf.) does support the duel sims. I just got one and although it is not the Iphone and I am still setting it up it is a pretty cool feature.
Kim
p.s. I love my Wizard
Clondyke said:
...I wanted to let you know: It works. By switching the Wizard (or only the phone part) on and off, I can change between Vodafone Germany and Blau.de (which uses the german E-Plus network). Very nice.
@Myrdinn
"speaking as a technology professional [...]"
Well, obviously your knowledge about this was not so "professional", eh? Looks like I am not nuts...
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Well, it looks like I owe you some congratulations. Good luck.
Thanks. I´m happy it really works.
One thing to mention: Nearly all sellers of the adapters that provide a "menu switch" (which means nearly all of the adapters you can find e.g. at ebay.com) clearly stated that this will not work with the Wizard (few were unshure).
So, even you can get them dirt cheap (like <10 US$ incl. S&H) this 10 bucks will most likely will be lost money if you buy one of these for your Wizard.
Just got my phone but i will be taking a trip overseas in 2 days. Need my Tmobile USA G2 (htc desire Z) unlocked.
Does anyone know of a paid online service that can do it?
Ive already tried:
HTCunlockshop.com --- can't do it yet
HTCcode.com --- waiting on response
Any help would be appreciated, but if youre suggesting/recommending a site, please explain or give reason.
thanks!
Dont advertise here, ill be watching..
Apparantly, the second one you mentioned can... Seen it advertised somewhere that they can unlock the desire z (so would think so for the g2 as well, but who knows)...
lovelldr said:
Apparantly, the second one you mentioned can... Seen it advertised somewhere that they can unlock the desire z (so would think so for the g2 as well, but who knows)...
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yeah, im still waiting on HTCcode.com, it's been 24+ hours, no code yet.
HTCcode.com refunded my money. nogo.
Tried calling Tmobile customer care, Apparently the G2 officially came out for Tmobile USA Oct. 6th. The customer service tech rep on the line told me there is a 14-day 'buyers remorse' period before the phone's IMEI can be inputted into their systems... ? whatever
Anyone with suggestions/solutions, im all ears. The new G2 is essentially a much improved nexus one with a slide out keyboard.
btw, XDA rules.
HTC database has not been updated yet. Codes for US version of Desire Z (G2) are not available yet. This info is from October 5th. Once they are available every unlocker will be able to get them.
check ebay, I saw one there yesterday
I'm interested in this as well. I'm thinking of getting the T-Mobile G2 off eBay and using it overseas.
@cozmo5050 if you're able to get one, please pm me the website. Thanks.
The imei is accepted but will I get the code?
http://www.htcunlockshop.com
Anyone tried?
Ditto - looking for someone to unlock mine to use on AT&T i tried htcunlockshop and waiting for a reply, they don't take paypal. It Sux
well, After HTCcode.com refunded me the $20, the next day I was contacted by [email protected] (sudarshan ramesh). He/she told me they just updated their database, and it would cost $35 now, but my unlock code for the Tmobile G2 was available and would unlock the phone.
So, i sent $35 bucks with my IMEI#, 30min later, the code was sent via email.
I stuck in AT&T's sim card, punched in the code, ... press the unlock button, and the screen goes black and shows " requesting network unlock..."
It stays on this screen for a good 5minutes, after that the screen turns all black and just stays on, does nothing. I found this strange so the next thing i did was try to turn it off and back on. Pressing the power button did nothing. I pulled out the battery and turned it back on. Tmobile boot animation, after 1min loading, goes back to the same screen that asks for a sim unlock code.
I contacted [email protected], he/she wanted to verify if i did everything correctly. He/she wanted pictures, i sent it. Then I was to send in a video showing that i did everything correctly, which i did and uploaded. It's been a few days, no response. Feels like after proving everything was done correctly, I'm getting the run around... and the phone is still locked to Tmobile.
I just want to emphasize that this posting is my own personal experience trying to get an unlock code for the newly released Tmobile G2. It is not meant to directly flame anyone or any particular website.
To be continued...
One more thing: I contacted the seller on eBay named 'gaming-zone' regarding his unlock for the G2/HTC desire Z/Vision and apparently the code I initially received from [email protected] would have been the same exact one he would have given me. This leads me to believe all unlock codes come from the same data base which all unlock sites have access to.
I'm being told by many eBay unlockers new database have been uploaded. It will be in supernew records. Form what they told me there are old records (cheap) useless, new records ( $10-$15), supernew records ( $20-$30).
gun said:
I'm being told by many eBay unlockers new database have been uploaded. It will be in supernew records. Form what they told me there are old records (cheap) useless, new records ( $10-$15), supernew records ( $20-$30).
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yea, i contacted the eBay seller, and i was told the unlock code i received from [email protected] IS the same exact unlock code he would have sold me. He also said he had the newest database.
Im not saying the unlock codes arent authentic or anything like that, it's just very peculiar why the "requesting network unlock..." step doesnt finalize.
The only person that i know of with a supposedly successful G2 unlock is fellow member "k0shi" who said his/her code came from Tmobile directly.
see it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8497696&postcount=6
I found this odd because i contacted Tmobile USA on October 6th, and was told the G2's unlock information isn't even registered in their systems, and then to wait and try again in 2 weeks....
cozmo5050 said:
yea, i contacted the eBay seller, and i was told the unlock code i received from [email protected] IS the same exact unlock code he would have sold me. He also said he had the newest database.
Im not saying the unlock codes are arent authentic or anything like that, it's just very peculiar why the "requesting network unlock..." dont finalize.
The only person that i know of with a supposedly successful G2 unlock is fellow member "k0shi" who said his/her code came from Tmobile directly. I found this odd because i contacted Tmobile USA on October 6th, and was told the G2's unlock information isn't even registered in their systems, and then to wait and try again in 2 weeks....
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You're right T mobile system is not set up yet for G2 unlock. Try calling T mobile again. Some reps know how to submit unlock request manually. After few tries I got a rep to submit the request but next day they send me email that this is new account and I'm not eligible and I have to wait 90 days.
gun said:
The imei is accepted but will I get the code?
http://www.htcunlockshop.com
Anyone tried?
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I tried them on October 4th, and had to pay $15.99 by credit card. The next day i received this email from htcunlockshop.com:
"Dear Customer,
Sorry I have been unable to generate the correct unlock code for your mobile. There are so many mobile out there sometimes the firmware on certain versions mean I cant generate the code.
I have sent your details over the accounts team who will send you a refund. Although normally quicker please allow up to 7 days for the refund to get back into your account.
Once again I apologise for not being able to get the correct code for your mobile. Your only option may be your network operator or a local shop who can unlock via a cable.
Best Regards,
htcunlockshop.com"
you may have better luck with them since it's now October 8th, but waiting 7 days for a refund is retarded.
That's so odd I got called tmo asked for the code and got it the next day in a email my phone has been unlocked since the offical release (I got the phone 2 days earlier)
When you punch in the code make sure you type it with the keyboard open and leave it open till after it restarts or it won't work.
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cozmo5050 said:
I tried them on October 4th, and had to pay $15.99 by credit card. The next day i received this email from htcunlockshop.com:
"Dear Customer,
Sorry I have been unable to generate the correct unlock code for your mobile. There are so many mobile out there sometimes the firmware on certain versions mean I cant generate the code.
I have sent your details over the accounts team who will send you a refund. Although normally quicker please allow up to 7 days for the refund to get back into your account.
Once again I apologise for not being able to get the correct code for your mobile. Your only option may be your network operator or a local shop who can unlock via a cable.
Best Regards,
htcunlockshop.com"
you may have better luck with them since it's now October 8th, but waiting 7 days for a refund is retarded.
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For refund call your credit card they can credit your account if you depute the charge. I have done this many times.
k0shi said:
That's so odd I got called tmo asked for the code and got it the next day in a email my phone has been unlocked since the offical release (I got the phone 2 days earlier)
When you punch in the code make sure you type it with the keyboard open and leave it open till after it restarts or it won't work.
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Thanks for the tip
Listen happened To me.i purchaced unlock code from htccode.com entered it and got message phone unlocked rebooting immediately.after reboot i entered pin and phone opened normally.but on status bar there is AN icon of sim with a ! And when i try TO search for networks i get AN error message.so i have a phone now that cannot connect to any network.any ideas? Please i need advise.
gpou said:
Listen happened To me.i purchaced unlock code from htccode.com entered it and got message phone unlocked rebooting immediately.after reboot i entered pin and phone opened normally.but on status bar there is AN icon of sim with a ! And when i try TO search for networks i get AN error message.so i have a phone now that cannot connect to any network.any ideas? Please i need advise.
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Where are you located?