Hey guys, I'm interested in purchasing this phone. Only thing I'm wondering about is the 3g compatibility in North America, specifically on Rogers Wireless in Canada. I know it is not compatible out of the box but wondering if one is able to make it compatible. May sound like a stupid question but I'm unaware on our it works. Thought since there are many ROM updates that it can change the 3g frequency. Thanks in adavnce.
If it doesn't work out of the box, it's not gonna work. The frequencies are hardware specific, so no ROM change would make it work. I'm not familiar with your carrier, but look up its 3g frequencies and then check if they match with those of the HD. (make sure to check the Australian HD as well, as it has slightly different frequencies and can work on AT&T in the US, while the normal HD cannot)
if Rogers is on the 850 3G band, then the Telstra Touch HD should work. i have the Telstra HD and it works on at&t's 850 3G network. unfortuantely, you WILL NOT be able to change 3G bands with ROM updates.
So if I were to obtain the Telstra HD, I am still able to update the ROM on the phone correct? That would be awesome news if the Telstra HD works on our Rogers network. Has anyone in Canada tried it? If so were can I obtain a Telstra HD that will ship to Canada? Thanks for the help guys
Hi,
I have the Touch HD (T8282 so not Telstra which is T8285) in Canada on Fido (which is owned by Rogers and works on the same network) and it works perfectly, however only on the EDGE network for my data plan. I have to say that it is still pretty fast and I dont suffer from not having 3G that much.
I would actually recommend changing the ROM (I have Dutty but I tried L26 too), since it will then come with a Network Wizard that will automatically detect the network and configure your phone automatically ( as opposed to doing it manually with a standard ROM).
Hope this helps,
Can Australian users please tell me which radio rom they're using and whether they've had any problmes with the one they use?
I'm currently using "Radio 2.08.50.08_2" and the person on the other side of the phone seems to fade in and out, so i'm always asking them to repeat themselves...
When that happens, I look at the phone and there's almost full bars of reception.
I've also tried Radio "2.07.50.27_2" but that sems to do the same thing.
Thanks guys
hi mate,, my ROM version is 1.49.841.1(71528)wwwe
radio version 2.05.51.11
telestra user..
anish said:
hi mate,, my ROM version is 1.49.841.1(71528)wwwe
radio version 2.05.51.11
telestra user..
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hi anish.. fellow aussie!
i forgt to mention that i'm using Optus in Australia (using Dutty's 1.5 ROM)... i actually did try using the 2.05.51.11 when i first got the the fone... didnt actually notice any problems in that first day or two.
There's been so many newer versions since 2.05 and i'm hoping that someone has used a newer version and found it have no problems.
i'm just praying the problems i'm arent hardware-related
bobbified said:
Can Australian users please tell me which radio rom they're using and whether they've had any problmes with the one they use?
I'm currently using "Radio 2.08.50.08_2" and the person on the other side of the phone seems to fade in and out, so i'm always asking them to repeat themselves...
When that happens, I look at the phone and there's almost full bars of reception.
I've also tried Radio "2.07.50.27_2" but that sems to do the same thing.
Thanks guys
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I'm on Telstra and haven't noticed any issues
Hey,
I'm a high user of the next G network and I'm using radio 2.08 and I have no issues whatsoever.
Using Radio 2.08.50.08_2 and Miri's Version 6 Xtralite ROM on an HD2 bought from Telstra
SIM is 3G Telstra
No issues whatsoever - a clean ROM without Telstra's marketing straight-jacket, all radio functions (GSM/GPRS/3G/BT/GPS/WiFi) work perfectly, battery consumption minimal, Telstra's Roam works perfectly in other countries
In short, the best PDA I've ever had ... I like Acer's S200 very much as well, but its' hardware cannot access the UMTS 850Mhz frequency that Telstra uses in regional areas of Aus - the Telstra HD2 is hardware-unblocked for this frequency, of course
bobb
Unfortunately your problems is a hardware one. To have maximum optus coverage on 3g you need 2100 and 900 frequencies
The Telstra HD2 works on 850 and 2100, so you lose the 900 coverage, and can only run off 2100.
To maximise coverage you would need a new phone, or switch to Telstra
FWIW I've found the 2.07.51.22_2 radio best onTelstra so far (using stock HTC 1.66 wwe ROM)
t9193 from telstra
ozrom 1.60 6.5.5
2.08 radio
hobart tas
no problems at all,actually got better with all the latest
good luck
reggrd2000 said:
bobb
Unfortunately your problems is a hardware one. To have maximum optus coverage on 3g you need 2100 and 900 frequencies
The Telstra HD2 works on 850 and 2100, so you lose the 900 coverage, and can only run off 2100.
To maximise coverage you would need a new phone, or switch to Telstra
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Agreed, of course. If you purchased an HD2 from Telstra, it is hardware-filtered for UMTS 2100/850 Mhz. Optus broadcasts for 3G on UMTS 2100/900 Mhz, so Optus 3G will not work in regional areas on a Telstra-bought device - both devices will work on UMTS 2100 Mhz in the larger cities for 3G
That said, Telstra 3G area (distance) coverage at 850Mhz is very much larger than Optus 3G at 900Mhz
If you want an Optus 3G HD2, use an HD2 from (say) a UK supplier - this will be hardware-filtered for 2100/900 Mhz. For Optus, a cheaper (much) and equally powerful device is an Acer S200 from a UK dealer
None of this affects the GSM segment (normal phone conversations) of these devices
Email - through Telstra
I have no problems using Telstra and either stock or custom ROMs - except for emails.
For the life of me I can only send/receive emails when wi-fi is turned on.
It will NOT send/receive emails when wi-fi is turned off.
So I presume it is some settings.....
At the moment in Settings – connections – connection – advanced tab – select networks...
Telstra Internet (top pull down)
My Work Network (bottom pull down)
Any good suggestions ppl?
Cheers
FG
I use both Telstra and Vodafone in Oz and the best radio by far is 2.07.51.22_2.
No problem with email either way.
Cheers
radio
I'm using radio 2.08 and I have no issues whatsoever
I've found various differences between radio version on Telstra...but none of them are too bad really...
Telstra is a bad boy
Flash_Gordon said:
I have no problems using Telstra and either stock or custom ROMs - except for emails.
For the life of me I can only send/receive emails when wi-fi is turned on.
It will NOT send/receive emails when wi-fi is turned off.
FG
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Telstra stock ROM forces you to use proxy, with Telstra stock ROM you cannot untick the proxy. Telstra proxy blocks email sync unless you pay $7 per month.
Use other ROM, go to comm manager, menu, connections, you'll see "Telstra internet" and "setup my proxy server", untick "this network uses a proxy..."
In my case email works after removing the proxy.
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Telstra stock ROM forces you to use proxy, with Telstra stock ROM you cannot untick the proxy. Telstra proxy blocks email sync unless you pay $7 per month.
Use other ROM, go to comm manager, menu, connections, you'll see "Telstra internet" and "setup my proxy server", untick "this network uses a proxy..."
In my case email works after removing the proxy.
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Actually, I am using a "clean" non branded HD2...and as of last weekend have a custom Rom on it - although previous HTC ROM was good....but no email with either of them.....
Till now...!
Many Thanks....your solution worked for me
I'm using a Telstra version HD2 but on at&t 3G in the US. I am using radio 2.08.50.08_2 and haven't hadany issues at all.
Thanks guys
I forgot to mention that I tried switching the phone to 2G only before and the problem was still there.
I took into consideration the 850/900Mhz hardware issue at the time I bought the phone, but i wanted it so badly that i got the telstra one anyway because it's not often I venture into the regional areas where Optus operate their 3G 900Mhz system. Plus it was cheap on the telstra staff plan..
I flashed another ROM yesterday (Dutty's HG V1.2) that comes with the 2.08 radio - the problem didnt appear in any of the calls last night, so hopefully it's gone for good!
btw.. it's great to see other aussies on this board and their willingness to help out!
Nice to see people helping out. Yes the proxy thing is a problem so keep it unchecked
Cheers
bobbified said:
Thanks guys
I forgot to mention that I tried switching the phone to 2G only before and the problem was still there.
I took into consideration the 850/900Mhz hardware issue at the time I bought the phone, but i wanted it so badly that i got the telstra one anyway because it's not often I venture into the regional areas where Optus operate their 3G 900Mhz system. Plus it was cheap on the telstra staff plan..
I flashed another ROM yesterday (Dutty's HG V1.2) that comes with the 2.08 radio - the problem didnt appear in any of the calls last night, so hopefully it's gone for good!
btw.. it's great to see other aussies on this board and their willingness to help out!
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I think those that responded earlier were well-intentioned but your initial complaint had nothing to do with carrier frequency differences.
Personally - though I'm not in aus - I had horrible luck with the 2.08.50.08_2 radio, but much better with 2.08.50.05, which I am currently running.
If you look at the recent radios for our phone, you'll see some themes in the naming convention. Namely, 50., 51., and _2.
The 51 radios are NOT 512MB enabled, I know that for sure. I'm not positive on the exact difference between normal 50 and _2, but I know I get better performance, battery life, and audio quality with the 50!
In any case, that's my ramble, glad to hear you got it solved. If it comes back, just flash down to a different radio. Don't go before 2.06 if you're gonna use 'newer' ROMs, or your phone won't work!
mazzarin said:
I think those that responded earlier were well-intentioned but your initial complaint had nothing to do with carrier frequency differences.
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I disagree with the " ... nothing to do with carrier frequency differences" section of your post
On the information supplied in the initial post, connecting to the internet for email transfer may well have been the underlying issue.
As it transpired, the poster doesn't much "venture" out of the city (predatory, carnivorous kangaroos, you know) so UMTS frequency in regional areas was not important
just came across this article about the Samsung Focus is HSUPA capable, but off by default...similar to the HTC Inspire supposed 4G and Motorola Atrix...
http://samsungwp7.com/blog/2010/12/...boost-hack-enable-hsupa-not-on-by-defaul.html
and it's a tutorial on how to enable it through the diagnostic menu
can anyone confirm this??
I'll give it a try when my Focus arrives in the mail.
yes there is a thread here about this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=891502
I just purchased my phone the other day and on the top of the phone next to the USB port is a sticker that says "Qualcomm 3G HSDPA."
*Slams face to desk*
I never recognized it. I did, but never read it
Any idea if there is a way to enable 3g for t-mobile with the htc surround? I have mms working but no data yet... also would flashing a different radio to it help?
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Any idea if there is a way to enable 3g for t-mobile with the htc surround? I have mms working but no data yet... also would flashing a different radio to it help?
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not possible. HTC surround is att exclusive and att 3g works on a different frequency than mobile, and its not possible to modify the internal 3g antenna frequency. You may be able to get 2g (edge) working tho. Your best bet is sticking to free WiFi areas
Hey everyone
I just bought a t mobile hd2 and i love what you could do with it.
But im having minor problems with coverage as it keeps dropping from 3g every 5 seconds and it makes it hard to surf the net.
Im using it in australia on vodafone.
Can this be simply fixed by flashing a new radio? Im currently using v 2.10.50.26.
Or is it a hardware issue?
You could try a new radio, have you checked with your network to see that quality of service you can expect?
ye i used to have a htc magic and the coverage pretty good, it was smooth and didnt drop 3g connection as frequent as my hd2
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ye i used to have a htc magic and the coverage pretty good, it was smooth and didnt drop 3g connection as frequent as my hd2
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yes you should try flashing a new radio.
I will suggest a 2.15xx.50 Radio as they seem to compatible with MAGLDR as well should you in future want to try Windows Phone or Android NAND.
Also the HD2 is a pretty badass phone when it comes to radio communication.
It has one of the best receivers so dropping 3G might not be an issue anymore.
But in case you still experience it..my bet shall be that you might have an internal radio defect. (MAYBE)
Here's d link to all the Radio: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611787
Good Luck.
To dasfa38
*bump*
I'm having the exact same scenario problem and wondering if A new radio helped you >>>
vodafone AU
Hi, I've got a Telstra HD2 and I had similar issues when using a vodafone sim in Sydney. I changed my radio to: 2.15.50.40 and I get proper reception with android nand, wp7
Are you using wm6.5?
You need UMTS(900+2100) GSM(900+1800) frequencies for vodafone
Not UMTS(850+1900) GSM(850+1900)
Hey mate thanks for the reply
Yes the operating system is wm6.5, Do u reckon i need to change to wp7 ?
My current radio is 2.08.50.08_2 and I will be updating it tonight to the 2.15.50.40 and see how it goes.
As for UMTS/GSM I'm a bit confused, The seller's specs were
Band : WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
I've read somewhere that vodafone uses in metro areas 2100Mhz and in regional areas 900Mhz?
Would switching to Telstra fix the problem ?
Again thanks for your help!
I have an unlocked Defy from T-Mobile USA that I'm using with my AT&T service, but I'm only getting EDGE wherever I go, no UMTS at all, and I've even heard of people getting it to run on HSPA bands. I know already that HSPA is available everywhere from my home to my workplace, thanks to my Atrix 4G. I've rooted the Defy and it's running Cyanogenmod 7 latest. Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I can find nothing on this forum or on Google to remedy the issue.
You should try to change the freq via baseband switcher.And restart.
Maybe you got the "2g only" checked in networks settings..uncheck that.
Settings >Wireless & networks > Mobile networks
You can also put automatic(2G and 3G) mode in GSM/UMTS network preferences.
Thanks for the reply Viper. I just noticed the baseband is set to some central Europe nonsense. Should I change it to one of the T-Mobile USA band settings? There's nothing there for AT&T.
Edit: I changed the baseband to US T-Mobile 3.Something, whichever was latest. 2G only was not checked. I'm still getting 2G only. Could it be my APN settings? Could I copy the APNs from my Atrix?
I'm having a problem with my AT&T connection as well, but I've been using my phone unlocked on the network since March with no problem. I'm new to modding, but OCD about streamlining my electronics. My friend suggested rooting my device and flashing a new ROM. I decided on stock Nordic Froyo, and it makes me so happy not to see all the T-mobile crap in my apps tray.
BUT the collateral damage is not so hot. I have no 3g or even 2g connection anymore. I tried the fix in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944258 and was able to get a signal with 4 bars instead of the previous state of emergency calls only, but no letters like E or 3g and no ability to use the internet/transfer data. I also installed the broadband switcher in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052745 and tried all of the T-mobile US bands. No luck. I did rest the APN to default. No change. I've been using wifi, but will have to go back to work soon. Not having access to the smart part of my smartphone will feel sort of like having an arm cut off.
I'm not sure what to do next. I could try flashing another ROM, but from what I've read in the forums, that's no guarantee.
If anyone has any suggestions to help a noob, I'd be forever grateful.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the link, halah. Do I apply this as an update.zip from recovery? Or install?
Never mind, it won't work for me, for whatever reason.