I've looked around at pictures of the g2, and some of them are not the same. I've also read a little bit that different carriers offer different amounts of ram. Perhaps someone can tell me if I'm reading wrong, or if there're really multiple versions of the g2. Aside from that, if there is more than one version, which one is the best?
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Its because there is no G2. There are multiple android Devices... But a search for G2 pulls you up a bunch of rumors and nothing legit. If on TMO there is the G1 and soon will be the Mytouch this is not the G2 as everyone calls it.
As noted there is not G2, but there are two differently speced HTC Magics
HTC - Products - HTC Magic - Specification
And the one that TMobile is/will be selling
and Rodgers (RAM: 288 MB, HSDPA/UMTS dual-band (850 and 1900MHZ )
and ION (RAM: 196Mb, 1700mhz/2100mhz (WCDMA))
it seems I'm getting the gsm/gprs version. Does this mean it's the 288 version?
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sharky34 said:
and Rodgers (RAM: 288 MB, HSDPA/UMTS dual-band (850 and 1900MHZ )
and ION (RAM: 196Mb, 1700mhz/2100mhz (WCDMA))
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I have a Google ION and I have 288MB of RAM, not the 196 as you have quoted.
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I have a Google ION and I have 288MB of RAM, not the 196 as you have quoted.
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can you print out the output of "cat /proc/meminfo" from adb shell please.
If you are using useful switchers to get that info, thats showing the size of the flash not RAM.
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I have a Google ION and I have 288MB of RAM, not the 196 as you have quoted.
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No you do not have 288MB of RAM in your Google Ion.
I have a Google Ion as well and it only has 192MB of RAM (98908 kB after boot).
What you are seeing when checking SD card & phone storage is the ROM.
Ok guys, I stand corrected...Android / Linux thing is new to me, and sort of confusing.
Thanks for the clarification and leads to a question, how do I get to issue these commands ADB PUSH many more have been used on this forum, to my ION from a mac?
As easy as I can explain.
There are HTC branded versions such as the Rogers, Nordic, TIM, etc
There are Google branded versions like Vodafone.
Also thanks for pointing out that there is no such thing as a G2. There is the Google Ion and the HTC Magic and the Tmobile MyTouch 3G is just a rebranded Google Ion.
To answer your question, you use boot camp to shrink your HFS+ partition and create say 32gb free for Ubuntu and then google how to install Ubuntu on your mac. It works on any Intel Mac including unibody like mine.
I have one from Proximus (my employer), an operator from Belgium and partner of Vodafone.... the magic is fully "googled" but also has 288 RAM, exchange support and quickoffice on it...
Back of the cover has the "htc" logo instead of the "google" logo
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My wife has had her G1 for less than a week, and i really love the phone.
Now, the only thing i noticed, is that i do not use the keyboard that much, or rather, that i prefer a screen keyboard.
I know i do not need to use the keyboard on the G1, but i think the myTouch is thinner without keyboard.
So, i was wondering,
1) is the myTouch 3G basically a G1 without keyboard? is it thinner than the G1?
2) what model is the one to be soft-rooted (i don't want to do test points, or similar complications).
3) 3G is quadband, meaning, it would work on AT&T?
4) Would most Firmwares work on it?
Thanks!
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My wife has had her G1 for less than a week, and i really love the phone.
Now, the only thing i noticed, is that i do not use the keyboard that much, or rather, that i prefer a screen keyboard.
I know i do not need to use the keyboard on the G1, but i think the myTouch is thinner without keyboard.
So, i was wondering,
1) is the myTouch 3G basically a G1 without keyboard? is it thinner than the G1?
2) what model is the one to be soft-rooted (i don't want to do test points, or similar complications).
3) 3G is quadband, meaning, it would work on AT&T?
4) Would most Firmwares work on it?
Thanks!
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1) The Mytouch 3G has better battery life and more ROM memory, the Mytouch is thinner than the G1.
2) 32B Mytouch 3G (the one without the headphone jack, although I'm not sure what you mean by soft-rooted. If you mean easier to root, then get the 32B Mytouch.
3) Yes, but you would only get EDGE service, and you would have to unlock it.
4)1.5 and up work, I'm not sure how 2.1 ROMs are on the 32B.
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2) 32B Mytouch 3G (the one without the headphone jack, although I'm not sure what you mean by soft-rooted. If you mean easier to root, then get the 32B Mytouch.
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I mean that i want to do the "root" myself, and i do not want to have to solder anything. So, all the myTouchs can be rooted? How difficult are the others?
Checking the AndroidSPIN DB, it looks like the 32B is the one with most of the ROMs, and the 32A (Fender?) has just a few ROMs, and no 2.x ones, making the 32B the one to get. I'm right? Any explanation why? How can i make sure i get the 32B's?
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3) Yes, but you would only get EDGE service, and you would have to unlock it.
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Why? If it is quadband, shouldn't it work on AT&T? (Actually on Claro in Argentina) For example, the Roger/AT&T Nexus One, works 3G in Argentina.
get a rogers magic (32a) better than mytouch as it has more ram
also there are tons of roms for 32a ... pretty much all 32b/g1/mytouch roms are available with kernel port
Good to know. But if i do not want a keyboard?
the rogers magic does not have a keyboard.. it looks identical to the mytouch..
EDIT: i should call it the HTC Magic 32a as there are other carriers than rogers who carry it, i just happen to be on rogers..
also both the mytouch and magic are fairly easy to root, relatively similar in difficulty ...
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I mean that i want to do the "root" myself, and i do not want to have to solder anything. So, all the myTouchs can be rooted? How difficult are the others?
Checking the AndroidSPIN DB, it looks like the 32B is the one with most of the ROMs, and the 32A (Fender?) has just a few ROMs, and no 2.x ones, making the 32B the one to get. I'm right? Any explanation why? How can i make sure i get the 32B's?
Why? If it is quadband, shouldn't it work on AT&T? (Actually on Claro in Argentina) For example, the Roger/AT&T Nexus One, works 3G in Argentina.
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The Roger's HTC Magic uses the same 3G bands as AT&T US phones, so it would work for 3G service. The 32B Mytouch, does not, it uses different 3G bands.
Lets try yo sumarize.
I want: Android phone. ROOTEABLE WITHOUT HARDWARE MODIFICATION.
Nice to have: AT&T compatible 3G.
CANDIDATES
Dream/G1: KEYBOARD.
T-Mobile version is NOT compatible with AT&T 3G.
Rogers version IS compatible with AT&T 3G.
ALL VERSIONS ROOTEABLE WITHOUT HARDWARE MOD. ?????
myTouch: NO keyboard.
T-Mobile version is NOT compatible with AT&T 3G.
Rogers version IS compatible with AT&T 3G.
32A & 32B ROOTEABLE WITHOUT HW MOD. ?????. 32A VERY FEW ROMS. ?????
Magic 32a: NO keyboard.
Rogers version IS compatible with AT&T 3G.
32A ROOTEABLE WITHOUT HW MOD. ?????
I'm correct about them? Any other suggestions?
32A ROOTEABLE WITHOUT HW MOD. ?????
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yes it is rootable without hw mod, i dont know any phone that requires hardware mod to root
32A VERY FEW ROMS. ?????
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and the 32A has TONS AND TONS OF roms just look in the dev section of this forum... even the newer mytouch 1.2 (32a w/ headphone jack) has roms now...
So all 3 (Dream, myTouch, Magic), on all versions (32A or 32B) are rooteable with more or less simple sw mods?
When i searched the androidspin db, the 32A myTouch had only 4 ROMs listed, while the 32B myTouch had 10 times more. Or what i'm missing?
So, with AT&T compatible 3G, myTouch and Magic would fill my requirements?
EDIT: on ebay the MAGIC & MYTOUCH are listed together as the same phone. What i'm missing?
first off not all roms are on android spin, just look in this forum, right here, right where you are, no where else, its all here.. ill even link to it (Look at all the threads that have 32A in front of them, all roms)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=493
the mytouch is basically a google branded magic with different guts than a non-google branded magic. they look IDENTICAL and you can not tell them apart other than the "google" on the back of the phone, or by going into fastboot..
when buying on ebay ask the purchaser if it is a 32A device or a 32B device.. or just get a "Rogers Magic" and you are guaranteed its a 32A device.. which i would highly recommend as it has twice the ram as the mytouch (32B) devices...the MyTouch 1.2 , which is a modified 32A, also has roms available, however not as many (yet), you can see those in the forum above listed as (MT3G 1.2, LE, Fender), all roms listed as (32A) are for the original 32A and NOT the MyTouch 1.2 32A
and yes. all 3, well 4 including the MyTouch 1.2, devices can be rooted by softmod,
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the mytouch is basically a google branded magic with different guts than a non-google branded magic. they look IDENTICAL and you can not tell them apart other than the "google" on the back of the phone, or by going into fastboot... the MyTouch 1.2 , which is a modified 32A, also has roms available, however not as many (yet), you can see those in the forum above listed as (MT3G 1.2, LE, Fender), all roms listed as (32A) are for the original 32A and NOT the MyTouch 1.2 32A.
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Great explanation.
So basically, all Rogers phones have UMTS 850/1900, correct, and the one i should get is the Magic Rogers, or any Magic 32A with UMTS 850/1900.
*** HTC Dream ***
T-Mobile G1 = UMTS 1700/2100 MHz
Dream Rogers = UMTS 850/1900 MHZ
*** HTC Magic ***
32A (288MB RAM): Rogers --- T-Mobile myTouch 3G v1.2
32B (192MB RAM): T-Mobile myTouch 3G --- Vodafone Magic --- Google Ion
Rogers UMTS 850/1900 --- T-Mobile UMTS 1700/2100
Digital, PLEASE take time to research what you are telling this man. He almost went a spent 300 - 400 dollars on a new phone just to find out he wouldn't be able to root it. That's pretty messed up, man.
Rogers take JTAG to root. After the 911 update, there is no root. Only with hardware modification.
So if you buy a rogers now, no you will NOT be able to root without a hardware modification.
By a T-Mobile myTouch. MUSH easier to root. 32a might have better specs, but you're going to be stuck stock.
You CAN go with a fender which is 32a, but you won't have much ROMs as digital pointed out.
Edit: If you want links for proof here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=631899
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=658598
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625732&page=14
And the latest:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=558301&page=16
Crap. So, if I understand, we have:
1) Magic Rogers - 32A - 288MB RAM - JTAG to Root - Many ROMs.
2) T-Mobile myTouch 3G ORIGINAL - 32B - 192MB RAM - SW Root - Many ROMs.
3) T-Mobile myTouch 3G v1.2 NEW - 32A - 288MB RAM - SW Root - FEW ROMS - Also called FENDER or LE.
The one WITH the 3.5mm headset jack is the NEW myTouch from T-Mobile?
What about the HTC Dream from Rogers? Any recommendations on that?
kwanbis said:
Crap. So, if I understand, we have:
1) Magic Rogers - 32A - 288MB RAM - JTAG to Root - Many ROMs.
2) T-Mobile myTouch 3G ORIGINAL - 32B - 192MB RAM - SW Root - Many ROMs.
3) T-Mobile myTouch 3G v1.2 NEW - 32A - 288MB RAM - SW Root - FEW ROMS - Also called FENDER or LE.
The one WITH the 3.5mm headset jack is the NEW myTouch from T-Mobile?
What about the HTC Dream from Rogers? Any recommendations on that?
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Both Rogers are unrootable as of now. ONLY with JTAG. If you want a Magic, I highly suggest finding a Google ION, if you can't, a plain 'ol myTouch 3g 32b.
Yes, your chart is right.
Edit: RAM isn't THAT noticeable. I'm running newest cyanogen with NO swap and my phone flies. Thats just my opinion, though. Not really a "fact."
Great. Thanks.
Isn't it the Google ION the same as the HTC Magic from T-Mobile? Or is a Magic from Rogers?
So, one last question. I don't have a T-Mobile/Rogers card, and with the G1, i had to do some tricks to activate without 3G (connect to the PC and do some ADB tricks i found here).
Would i be able to activate in Argentina with another SIM somehow?
EDIT: just to make sure, the myTouch WITH the 3.5mm headset jack is the NEW myTouch from T-Mobile, the one that has FEW ROMs yet, right?
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Great. Thanks.
Isn't it the Google ION the same as the HTC Magic from T-Mobile? Or is a Magic from Rogers?
So, one last question. I don't have a T-Mobile/Rogers card, and with the G1, i had to do some tricks to activate without 3G (connect to the PC and do some ADB tricks i found here).
Would i be able to activate in Argentina with another SIM somehow?
EDIT: just to make sure, the myTouch WITH the 3.5mm headset jack is the NEW myTouch from T-Mobile, the one that has FEW ROMs yet, right?
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Google ION is just HTC with NO T-Mobile bs on it. But, yes, it's pretty much the same.
I really don't know about activation, man. I live in the U.S. Couldn't help you, sorry.
Yes, your edit is right on par.
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Google ION is just HTC with NO T-Mobile bs on it. But, yes, it's pretty much the same.
I really don't know about activation, man. I live in the U.S. Couldn't help you, sorry.
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Do you know if the ION will require activation?
What do you mean "require activation?" EVERY phone has to be activated. It doesn't just come with service.
Meaning no need to activate because is a developer phone, or that you can bypass it, like you do with moded ROMs.
This seems to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=588293&highlight=activate
I know that there are two version for HD2:T version and htc version.The T version's RAM and ROM is larger than the htc's.But I wonder why the T version's price is cheaper than the htc's.And some people told me that the T version is unstable and can't install some ROM.(By the way,I'm from China.If I buy the HD2,I need brushing machine.)
I'm hesitated for a long time:which version should I buy?
So,what's your guys' opinion?
The t-mobile version is cheaper because t-mobile lowers the price for starting a 2 year service contract. The import (I'm in the US) version is purchased without a contract and is therefore unsubsidized. From what I've gathered the two variations are nearly identical in performance, build quality etc.
Thanks!This is my first oversea thread and I'm so glad that you give me a reply!
I thought that the T-Mobile HD2 was the one sold in the US and the other HD2 is the one sold in the rest of the world. Correct me if I'm wrong but they are pretty much the same except slight size and memory changes.
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I thought that the T-Mobile HD2 was the one sold in the US and the other HD2 is the one sold in the rest of the world. Correct me if I'm wrong but they are pretty much the same except slight size and memory changes.
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T-Mobile is just the branding nothing more nothing less maybe the SD card is diff but I have the T-Mobile UK version there no different then any other HD2
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T-Mobile is just the branding nothing more nothing less maybe the SD card is diff but I have the T-Mobile UK version there no different then any other HD2
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The UK one is the same as everyone's except the T-Mobile US model.
The US T-Mobile HD2 has a similar spec to the rest of the world, except it has a larger on-board memory (1Gb I believe) and an 'unlocked' larger RAM.
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The UK one is the same as everyone's except the T-Mobile US model.
The US T-Mobile HD2 has a similar spec to the rest of the world, except it has a larger on-board memory (1Gb I believe) and an 'unlocked' larger RAM.
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Well FFFFFFFFF to them lol
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The UK one is the same as everyone's except the T-Mobile US model.
The US T-Mobile HD2 has a similar spec to the rest of the world, except it has a larger on-board memory (1Gb I believe) and an 'unlocked' larger RAM.
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Actually that is not entirely accurate , the TMOUS has a different radio, as do some of the EU models , for instance if you want to use one on AT&T 3G in the states, you need the telstra model from OZ, as it supports the WCDMA 850 band , the US(TMO) version only supports 1700/2100 WCDMA for 3G.
Most all will work on all Providers , using standard GSM/EDGE freqs but not on 3G.
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It seems though AT&T is cracking down on NON-AT&T devices though ....
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Actually that is not entirely accurate , the TMOUS has a different radio, as do some of the EU models , for instance if you want to use one on AT&T 3G in the states, you need the telstra model from OZ, as it supports the WCDMA 850 band , the US(TMO) version only supports 1700/2100 WCDMA for 3G.
Most all will work on all Providers , using standard GSM/EDGE freqs but not on 3G.
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Thanks for the details maybe I should get my hands on a US one for a hands on check
Hello,
I'm wondering is there are any devices out there which are not produced or label by ATT which will work on ATT 3G network in US (eBay or direct store purchase)?
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Any made for Telstra or Telus will work. I have a Hero and a Desire that both work on ATT 3G in the US, just make sure you get the Telstra or Telus version, not the European.
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Any made for Telstra or Telus will work. I have a Hero and a Desire that both work on ATT 3G in the US, just make sure you get the Telstra or Telus version, not the European.
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Those appears to be more expensive then Nexus One and or Samsung Captivate available on ATT. I meant some cheap Chinese knock offs or some other off brand offerings you can find on Internet. Android shines here becouse of OSS nature and I thought Internet might offer more changes for other manufactures to create third party offerings. There is already bunch available but they are not working on ATT 3G.
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Those appears to be more expensive then Nexus One and or Samsung Captivate available on ATT. I meant some cheap Chinese knock offs or some other off brand offerings you can find on Internet. Android shines here becouse of OSS nature and I thought Internet might offer more changes for other manufactures to create third party offerings. There is already bunch available but they are not working on ATT 3G.
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They're more expensive because they're better and rarer. I doubt you'll find any high quality phones for cheap, but if you do let me know because I'd be interested in taking a look at them.
Acer Liquid. I got it because I hated what AT&T offered for Android phones, and couldn't afford a Nexus One. The A1 model can be found in the $300 range, and the E model in the $400 range. Only difference being 256MB of RAM vs 512MB of RAM.
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Acer Liquid. I got it because I hated what AT&T offered for Android phones, and couldn't afford a Nexus One. The A1 model can be found in the $300 range, and the E model in the $400 range. Only difference being 256MB of RAM vs 512MB of RAM.
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Does it work on ATT 3G?
Negrielectronics.com has plenty of offerings, a lot of them Android, for 850 mhz capable phones. Give it a check here, surely there's something you like!
Yep! Your 3G performance will differ a bit from ROM to ROM, but it works quite nicely.