I've had my HD2 for quite a while now, and I've loved it. Flashed and tried many different ROMS with it.. I am currently running Dormanix newest ROM without SWAP, been using it for a while now...
However, I recently got a data plan (yes, i've been using this phone for 2 years without data..sadly..) and I live in Canada on the Rogers network. After I got data, I found out that Rogers runs on 850Mhz while my HD2 T8585 runs on 900Mhz, so I am only able to get 2G (Edge) Data connection in Canada.
I'm thinking of purchasing either the HTC EVO 3D or the HTC 4G since it's very similar to the HD2...and I could finally enjoy the full functions of my phone.. Is this a good choice? I'm leaning towards the EVO 3D more than the 4G.. or should I look at other phones?
I am currently in China, this is also where I bought my HD2, I have one more week here and I am deciding whether or not to upgrade my phone...
Take a look at the Xiaomi Mi-One. It's the official phone of MIUI ROM, and only sold in China. It comes with a 1.5 Ghz dual core Snapdragon, 1 GB RAM, an 8 MP camera, 4 GB of internal space, and a 4 inch screen. They're $310, and that's off contract and unlocked. I would suggesting trying to get one of those [ or at least taking a look at them] if I were in your position!
will that phone work in canada? full 3G network? The only reason why I'm planning to get the EVO 3D is because my HD2 cannot run on the 3G network in Canada since it only runs on 850Mhz frequency, which my HD2 T8585 is on 900Mhz frequency...
the EVO 3D runs on that frequency, and its pretty much an upgrade of my HD2.. I just don't want to waste money on an EVO 3D if it's not that much better of a phone than the HD2.. The only thing that it has that the HD2 doesn't, is the 3d camera, a better overall look, and the 1GB of RAM.. however i'm willing to pay for that to get the 3G in Canada because Edge honestly..sucks..
Xiaomi Mi-One runs on: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA 900/1800/1900/; 850/2100MHz
3D is ok but I would think it is not really much of an upgrade.
Maybe a Samsung Note ! hard one really, I like the Note but want to see Android mature a bit better before parting with my money.
You just going to have to balance options on price/spec & pick on price or good hardware upgrade ... Good luck ...
I got a HTC Evo 3D after my good old HTC-HD2 broke.
Nothing wrong with the HTC Evo 3D (I've been using it for some time now), but for some reason I'm still missing my HTC-HD2 everyday!
Even today I was looking at Ebay for a cheap 2nd hand HTC-HD2 to just have as a backup.
The Samsung Note doesn't look bad at all! I will look further into that.
and to the above post, what do you miss about your HD2 that your EVO 3D doesn't have..? The only thing I see is that the HD2 has a lot more ROMS and customizable options which I love.. the EVO 3D section in this forums isn't nearly as good as the HD2 section...
The Mi-One works on AT&T 3G I believe, so it should work on Rogers 3G as well.
well the evo 3d is snappier, but the evo 4g is king of android devolopment!
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Hello guys. New to the forum here. I currently have been using an unlocked jailbroken iphone for the last 2 years. I have a contract with TMobile USA and will not be changing carriers. I pretty much get the sweetest deal possible (unlimited calling $49 per month).
Tmobile will be getting the Magic as a mytouch 3g in another month. However, once i saw the UI for the Hero i became a huge fan of that device. I am trying to decide between keeping iphone, getting mytouch 3g, or buying an unlocked Hero from Europe. Here are my thought on each and i want to see others opinions.
1. Keeping Iphone- I am so bored with this phone. I have unlocked it and did everything that can be done to try to keep it interesting but i think it may be time to get rid of it. I do use it for an ipod everyday and its great for this. Has a weak camera but has 3.5mm headphone jack. Can only get Edge signal with tmobile in the usa.
2. Mytouch 3g- has android. But not the slick UI of the hero. Has a weaker camera than hero and no headphone jack without adapter. However, would have 3g speeds.
3. Hero- would cost the most by far. Price about 600-700 usd vs 199 for mytouch due to carrier subsidy. Would not get 3g signal on tmobile usa. But that android combined with Rosie UI is very appealing. Plus it has a 5 megapixel camera.
I would think of waiting for the hero to come to america but everything points to it not coming to tmobile. So it wouldnt be any better to me if it came to at&t or sprint.
What i am trying to convince myself of is the ability to install the Rosie Rom on the Mytouch 3g. How practical is this? Is the process the same for the tmobile branded magic as it is for the European magics that people have done this to? Has the Rom been perfected enough at this point to use it in this fashion? I can follow directions as this is how i have been able to keep unlocking and jailbraking my iphone over the last 2 years. But it seems like this process that i have looked at so far for this phone rom is much more complicating than the iphone jailbrake.
So what would you guys do? I appreciate all opinions.
Hey guys,
I have kind of a unique situation...
I do a lot of International travel for work - as such I currently have a VzW TP2. About a week ago the screen "shattered" (beneath the surface - phone still works fine). Looking at VzWs International Phones, I am disgusted by my options...
They can get me a replacement TP2, but then I will be locked into 2 years (work policy) with an already out-dated hardware phone (love the phone - but even with the Overclock now...a 3mp camera w/o flash...etc...it is out-dated). Of course they offered me an Imagio and or the LG Fathom. None of these phones make me excited about having it for 2 more years.
I really want either an Incredible or an X (too bad they arent International)...I was sort of leaning toward the Incredible since I like HTC and from what I understand they use the same battery...so just assuming the Incredibles battery life is better? Plus the X doesnt have a flash does it?
Anyway... to my question.
What I was thinking about doing - was getting an Incredible or an X - using that Domestically and then before I travel, de-program it (*228 ???) and program my cracked up TP2 and use that overseas, and when I come back de-program the TP2 and re-program the Incredible/X.
I travel about 1-3 weeks per trip, and usually about 6-8 trips per year.
The crappy part is I use my TP2 to watch movies on the plane from time to time...so if I use the cracked TP2 when traveling...I will be watching movies on a busted up screen...which sounds crappy but I REALLY want an Incredible or an X.
So - those of you that have the Incredible - and hopefully some of you were former TP2 users - would the above scenario be worth it to you? Or would you just get a replacement TP2 (my current TP2 is OC'ed stable at 729mhz - runs very smooth, but was never happy with the camera. only way to get a "decent" picture is to take the cover off before you take the picture) ???
The other option I may have is switching to AT&T and getting the Captivate...but not a huge fan of going to AT&T.
Sorry for the long post - looking forward to hear what you all have to say.
Sounds like a pretty good plan, sorry about ur broke screen. couldn't u use incredible on the plane though? Airplane mode with WiFi on?
Is for activating and deactivating I couldn't tell u, sorry.
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Sounds like a pretty good plan, sorry about ur broke screen. couldn't u use incredible on the plane though? Airplane mode with WiFi on?
Is for activating and deactivating I couldn't tell u, sorry.
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yeah i could - just dont really care to have to carry 2 phones around =)
i travel pretty light (one to the big things i loved about getting my tp2 - stopped taking a phone, camera, ipod and went to just the TP2).
VzWs International phone selection is horrible right now...(not that it was ever great).
I personally love the DInc. I came from the samsung intensity(lol) to lg dare, to droid eris, to the DInc.
such a great phone you wont be dissappointed
I came from a Touch Pro 2 same as you, I loved my TP2. As far as an International phone It's pretty hard to beat.
That being said, aside from the International aspect there is no comparison.
It did take me a while to get used to not having a keyboard but the benefits of the Incredible make it well worth it.
Get the Incredibe, you won't regret it.
Also, you might look into getting a replacement screen for your TP2.
gadget!
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ditto on coming from the TP2
The incredible is a definite upgrade. but if you have time to wait for a new phone........ wait
Samsung Galaxy S (Verizon will call it Samsung Fascinate)
will possibly be available next month for 200 with contract. Better GPU, Process, Screen Size, Screen Quailty, Battery life..
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ditto on coming from the TP2
The incredible is a definite upgrade. but if you have time to wait for a new phone........ wait
Samsung Galaxy S (Verizon will call it Samsung Fascinate)
will possibly be available next month for 200 with contract. Better GPU, Process, Screen Size, Screen Quailty, Battery life..
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do you know if it will be a global phone ???
from what i have found looks like no (CDMA only) ???
You could also pick up a used storm or tp2 for a few bucks and get the dinc for day to day. Tp2 would probably be a better choice since the batteries are interchangable. Seen them all over cl for cheap.
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CDMA actually has a pretty fair international penetration. The GSM folks would have you believe that you can barely travel outside the USA and still use CDMA. Nothing could be further from the truth, and GSM is no panacea either. It has the same differing frequency issues as CDMA does.
Here's an interactive map of CDMA areas worldwide so you can check if where you tend to travel has CDMA coverage. http://www.cdg.org/worldwide/index.asp
You can also check with Verizon to see what countries they have CDMA roaming capability in.
If there is CDMA in the area you travel, get the Incredible.
Update: VZW has a very inexpensive dual CDMA/GSM phone, the Escapade, that is well reviewed. It isn't fancy, but it will keep you in touch.
http://shop.verizonwireless.com/?id...dorid=ONLINEMEDIA&index.html&cid=BAC-prodrsch
http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones...8.html?tag=rb_content;contentMain#reviewPage1
Just curious... why do u not want the fathom? Its running a snapdragon 1GHz processor - I have one and I love it, everything runs really smoothly.
Not trying to start a debate or anything... like I siad - I'm just curious.
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Just curious... why do u not want the fathom? Its running a snapdragon 1GHz processor - I have one and I love it, everything runs really smoothly.
Not trying to start a debate or anything... like I siad - I'm just curious.
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3.2MP camera, maybe it is better than the 3.2MP camera on the TP2 - but I dont want to bother. I'd like a GOOD camera and would prefer a flash if possible...
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CDMA actually has a pretty fair international penetration. The GSM folks would have you believe that you can barely travel outside the USA and still use CDMA. Nothing could be further from the truth, and GSM is no panacea either. It has the same differing frequency issues as CDMA does.
Here's an interactive map of CDMA areas worldwide so you can check if where you tend to travel has CDMA coverage. http://www.cdg.org/worldwide/index.asp
You can also check with Verizon to see what countries they have CDMA roaming capability in.
If there is CDMA in the area you travel, get the Incredible.
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thanks for the website. looks like some of the areas i travel are OK but my most frequent (Europe) has very limited if any CDMA capability.
anyone know if it is possible to do the de-program, program using *228 w/ 2 phones ???
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3.2MP camera, maybe it is better than the 3.2MP camera on the TP2 - but I dont want to bother. I'd like a GOOD camera and would prefer a flash if possible...
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That makes sense... Thanks for the reply.
I looked at the supposed two devices for project emerald slated to be released next month the specs are not anything that amazing... the vibrant more than holds it own. However the fact that the devices will be hspda+ or whatever it is called makes me want to return my vibrant amd wait. What do you all think?
The 'G2' (the replacement for the G1) is supposed to be a 'Google Experience' (run stock Android). That's supposedly launching September 9th. So, that's pretty neat. It's said to basically be a Nexus One with a sliding keyboard (the often rumored 'Nexus Two'). The Snapdragon core is rumored to be underclocked to 800MHz (in test hardware), but that would be silly to take to market at this point. The device is also supposed to have a front-facing camera.
I'm interested in such a device, as it will soon be the only stock Android device being sold in the US market (Droid is end-of-life and Nexus One isn't sold to consumers anymore). It will be nice to see frequent updates, and stock 3.0 when it comes out.
One would like to see some beefier specs on such a phone, but what can you do? HTC seems to be building every phone with the same Snapdragon core.
The second phone is basically an HTC Desire HD (4.3") with T-Mo's custom Sense rom ('Genius' button and so forth). I'm not too interested in that heavy customization of Android.
If I had to choose, I'd take the Vibrant with a fixed GPS and Compass. If the issues were never addressed, the G2 would probably be my next phone.
Samsungs hardware trumps anything htc is putting out anytime soon... and im a htc fanboy....
But if i had hspa around here getting 15-20 down, yeah kinda hard to say no to that...
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What exactly is HSDPA +? My phone shows it as the network type already so why is everyone so excited about the two newest phones having it if my vibrant and I'm assuming other peoples does as well?
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HSPA+ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolved_HSPA
Knowing these phones were coming made keeping my Vibrant a tough decision. I figure if I really want one of these phones I'll just sell the Vibrant and buy one at full price. I'd prefer an HTC phone, but the 4.3 in. screen makes me wonder about the battery life. I think the 4 in. on the Vibrant is a pretty good compromise and I've been really happy with how long this thing holds a charge.
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What exactly is HSDPA +? My phone shows it as the network type already so why is everyone so excited about the two newest phones having it if my vibrant and I'm assuming other peoples does as well?
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Your says hsdpa . High speed download package access. Wich is part of hspa . I'm wrong on these numbers but say hspa does 10mbps download a second.. hspa+ will give ya 21mbps...
So hspa+ is faster than our hspa... but I never Max out on hspa to even want +....
believe your's shows, same as mine, HSDPA which is theoretically good for up to 7.2 Mbps download speed - that's theoretical, actual download speed will be less
HSDPA+, iirc, is supposed to be good for theoretically 21 Mbps
i'm in a "moderate" coverage area (per Tmo's map legend) and i've seen as high as 5.6 Mbps, but am usually running 1.1 to 2.6 Mbps when i test at speedtest.net
The new technology is being tested by Canadian Bell and Rogers to double HSDPA+, the race is on, remember the days when the processor speed mattered so much you wanted to have a new one every month...
Hsdpa is theoretically able to go up to 21... but we just dont have a handset that can receive that much info... our phones get up to 7.2 same as any other 3g device...
It the same technology so we can use it just cant process that much data... my phone is already faster than comcast around here... and im just getting 3g flowover from 45 minutes away north and south...
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It will be many months before most of us will be maxing out our 7.2mbps phones.
The screen on this phone makes me think I won't be upgrading for a while.
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I say get the Vibrant. I was waiting for Emerald for a long time and I decided this phone is awesome enough.
I also figure that I could get Project Emerald by selling this phone and buy it off Ebay. Chances are you would not lose any money on that deal.
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I am looking to buy this phone. Is there any news on an 3G 850/1900 version coming out (to use on ATT)
As far as I know, it won't ever be available in the US. I can't imagine it would sell too well if it did, either, as it's basically the EU equivalent of the EVO 4G, give or take a few features
No US release, but you can buy it, and import it, to the US. I did just that. You get all the function of the phone, but instead of 3G you only get 2G (the bands work on T-Mobile and AT&T). Not a problem for me since 99% of the time I'm in a Wi-Fi zone. Even using 2G only I get speeds around 500 KBPS. Very usable. The hardware and software blow the Evo out of the water. It's not even a comparison, and besides the Evo is Sprint only. I'm on T-Mobile, and they have no phone that is Android with a 4.3 screen, and the specs of the DHD.
If only carriers such as TELUS or some other carrier from Australia will work for the ATT 3g. Maybe bell Canada will sick it up. I hope.
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If im not mistaken your (US) Desire HD will be called Incredible HD
ATT's 2G speeds are incredibly slow... the most i get is 150kbps, which takes me almost 20 mins to download (for example) angry birds from the android market. I've had the hd2 without 3g access for a while now, and am tired of not being able to look something up really fast when I need it. Anyone know of any equivalent to the desire HD (except for the galaxy) that may be coming out soon, that can be used on ATT's 3G network?
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If im not mistaken your (US) Desire HD will be called Incredible HD
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Nope, the incredible HD is the similar to the EVO as it will be CDMA and not GSM
bobbyphoenix said:
No US release, but you can buy it, and import it, to the US. I did just that. You get all the function of the phone, but instead of 3G you only get 2G (the bands work on T-Mobile and AT&T). Not a problem for me since 99% of the time I'm in a Wi-Fi zone. Even using 2G only I get speeds around 500 KBPS. Very usable. The hardware and software blow the Evo out of the water. It's not even a comparison, and besides the Evo is Sprint only. I'm on T-Mobile, and they have no phone that is Android with a 4.3 screen, and the specs of the DHD.
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Thats why im getting pissed off. WTF is that all about HTC!!!! I want fast connection and I love DHD. Evo came out, Droid X came out and i couldnt get any because CDMA. Now DHD is out but no 3g in NA !!!!! now Incredible Hd will be out and CDMA also
Where did you buy ur DHD from and at what price. I am planning to do the same to use it in CANADA hopefully
"shipping in North America later this year" according to HTC reps at the London announcement (Giz)
I hope they don't mean cdma version or a version for Tmo.. That would really piss me off. Tmo seems to get all the good gsm android phones now adays
Hi,
I used to have HTC Inspire for AT&T but can't afford to pay $40 for data. Is it still worth it to use an unlocked Leo as a daily driver? I love the look of the phone, pretty similar to the Inspire, but I don't know if the specs are good enough to smoothly run Sense. Is it worth it?
Do u want fancy phone or dragon phone?
Yes it can run sense smoothly ( Up to Sense 2. 1 cause in my experience 3. 0+ is slow om htc. )
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Sense runs very smooth on HD2.. The good thing about this phone is that it is fully customizable with hundreds of custom ROMS from winmo, android and wp7.. You can even install all 3 of them on the same device!!
cappyandroid said:
Hi,
I used to have HTC Inspire for AT&T but can't afford to pay $40 for data. Is it still worth it to use an unlocked Leo as a daily driver? I love the look of the phone, pretty similar to the Inspire, but I don't know if the specs are good enough to smoothly run Sense. Is it worth it?
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Question is. If its for att, why would you want 2g vs 3g speeds. Hd2 will only get edge on att.
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scariola said:
Question is. If its for att, why would you want 2g vs 3g speeds. Hd2 will only get edge on att.
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Not if you have the T9193...I used my T9193 while in the US with AT&T and got 3G while in their covered area.