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[Q] HTC inspire 4g brought from America..now in India

Ok, so i brought my HTC inspire from America to India because im going to be studying here for the next 5 years. In america, i was running with the 3g internet and all.
After coming to India, I unlocked my phone through AT&T and bought a new sim card (Vodafone) and just recently initiated the 3g plan. However, upon starting it, it was apparent that the 3g would not work here, for i was constantly running on Edge. I was told that the band in America is lower than that of Indian company; I was told America runs off 1900mhz and India runs off at around 2100mhz. My Phone was of AT&T so im thinking it might only be going at 1900mhz, but I'm a bit confused because i unlocked it, unless that doesn't do anything to the band. So, anyway I was wondering if there was a solution to my problem? I've bought 3g network and it only runs off edge(2g). I read around about radio and something about rooting it, but I didn't want to try anything until i was almost sure it wasn't something that wasn't going to help me.
Also, even though i am no longer with AT&T, when i try to use my 2g for hotspot, it keeps telling me to enable tethering by calling 611..but that's not a valid number here in india haha.
So, thanks for reading and all help is appreciated.
thanks

drsteez said:
Ok, so i brought my HTC inspire from America to India because im going to be studying here for the next 5 years. In america, i was running with the 3g internet and all.
After coming to India, I unlocked my phone through AT&T and bought a new sim card (Vodafone) and just recently initiated the 3g plan. However, upon starting it, it was apparent that the 3g would not work here, for i was constantly running on Edge. I was told that the band in America is lower than that of Indian company; I was told America runs off 1900mhz and India runs off at around 2100mhz. My Phone was of AT&T so im thinking it might only be going at 1900mhz, but I'm a bit confused because i unlocked it, unless that doesn't do anything to the band. So, anyway I was wondering if there was a solution to my problem? I've bought 3g network and it only runs off edge(2g). I read around about radio and something about rooting it, but I didn't want to try anything until i was almost sure it wasn't something that wasn't going to help me.
Also, even though i am no longer with AT&T, when i try to use my 2g for hotspot, it keeps telling me to enable tethering by calling 611..but that's not a valid number here in india haha.
So, thanks for reading and all help is appreciated.
thanks
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Phones like the Inspire 4G are "quad-band" or "world" phones. Which means that they can work and/or switch between the 4 major bands. Those bands being; GSM-850/900/1800/1900 MHz. Technically there are 14 GSM bands that can be hopped on with the right device. For 3GPP or 3G for short; can run on bands the 850 mhz to 1900 mhz bands which is what is most commonly used in North America and Brazil. I am trying to not get overly complicated with this because it is easy to do. Bottom line is in places like India and parts of Brazil they use the 1900 MHz band and it is paired with 2100 MHz to form what they call an IMT-compliant 2100 MHz band. In English, that is an overseas offshoot, acts and behaves like, 3G and will get you close to those 3G-like speeds lol!
That out of the way the information that you talked about, where you were told that the Americas run on lower bands; who told you that? AT & T or was it Vodafone? I would need to know a little more, but it does not sound like your phone is the issue. It sounds to me like its your SIM card. Not that it is defective or anything like, but was not parsed or set up properly for where you are. Let me know who you talked too and I can see what I can find out for you to try and help you narrow your problem down. You can PM me or just post a response. Hope the information I gave you so far was helpful.

Same problem with.
I also brought HTC inspire 4g from America, after that flash with Android Revolution HD 6.1.5.
All working well, but 3g is not working.
Please help me...

inspire does not have 2100 band and hence 3G will not work in INDIA
end of story....
NO ROM changing or modding will solve the issue

i picked up an inspire4g from USA and 6months later, my phone earlier used to turn off on its own, but now, it switches off as soon as i unplug it. htc guys call it a mother board issue, and after i googled htc issues, most indian buyers are having motherboard issues(rather, all of them). so, tehre should be something seriously wrong with htc or the service center people.

HTC Inspire not working in India
Date : 21st Jan 2014. I also have HTC inspite 4g from US, now in India. 3G is not working. Is there any chance? How? Pls help. I am using Vodafone network in Gujarat.
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Date : 21st Jan 2014. Hi...I am also having same problem. HTC Inspire 4G ....3G not working in India ? Have you got any solution? Pls help.

Inspire will not work in india
prshah403 said:
Date : 21st Jan 2014. I also have HTC inspite 4g from US, now in India. 3G is not working. Is there any chance? How? Pls help. I am using Vodafone network in Gujarat.
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Date : 21st Jan 2014. Hi...I am also having same problem. HTC Inspire 4G ....3G not working in India ? Have you got any solution? Pls help.
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Unfortunately Inspire is useless for 3g in india. Unless 3g is started at GSM1900 band. Thats because India uses 2100 mhz band for 3g.
Great phone though.

mally2 said:
inspire does not have 2100 band and hence 3G will not work in INDIA
end of story....
NO ROM changing or modding will solve the issue
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Hi,
Can u please elaborate on NO ROM Changing or modding.
When i search on google i found rom changing basically use root browser and changes rom and change the Name Of Any Android ROM.
Any help on this one is appreciated.
Regards,
XDAdevelop135

[Q] 4G in Dubai?

Is anyone here in the UAE and on Etisalat? I haven't seen my N3 connect in 4G once, even though I do have the 4G version and LTE is checked in the options. Is it only me?

Call your carrier and request a 4G enabled micro sim card.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app

In Abu Dhabi it connects most of the time
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4

I changed my sim card not too long before getting the N3. Haven't had the time, I guess, to realize I had a problem on my old phone. But now, putting that sim back in it, no 4G - although I definitely had 4G on it before.
I guess you're onto something. Thanks for the tip, MohJee.
And thank you for the answer, Hazem.

I've had 4G consistently since getting the S4 when it launched (in April?).
I have it on my N3 as well.
Both in Abu Dhabi & Dubai.
In fact just yesterday I was monitoring speed and it consistently downloaded at 33Mbps.
That's faster than my home connection (30Mbps).
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I've had 4G consistently since getting the S4 when it launched (in April?).
I have it on my N3 as well.
Both in Abu Dhabi & Dubai.
In fact just yesterday I was monitoring speed and it consistently downloaded at 33Mbps.
That's faster than my home connection (30Mbps).

[Q] Moved to Canada and not getting mobile data with N900a on Telus

Hello, I tried searching for 2 hours and trying some basic things but to no avail. Sorry if there is a solution on the forums as I can usually find them for my Droid 1 and S3 in the past, but I am having trouble so I thought I would post.
I have a Galaxy Note 3 N900a which is the AT&T variant. It is unlocked and I just moved to Canada. I was given a work phone which is a Galaxy S4 on Telus network. Since I have my Note 3 that is unlocked I figured I would just use it. I first went to Telus website to check the IMEI and it said that it would work on the voice and LTE network that Telus uses. After I put the SIM card in I could then use it to make voice calls but I wasn't getting mobile data. I actually did not notice at first because I downloaded all my usual apps and such using WiFi immediately.
After I noticed I went online to check the specific LTE network that Telus uses and if it was actually supported on the AT&T version n900a. As far as I can tell it is and its 1700.
Is it a problem with AT&T's software? At any rate I would prefer that it worked with out having to install a different kind of software like CM because if I do that I can't sync to my companys intranet. But in the end I like the note and I will do that if it is the only solution.
other info:
Android Version 4.3
Kernel Version 3.4.0-1625098
I will answer any questions for more info if need be. Thank you for your time.

Have you checked your APN settings?
As far as I can tell, your CSC does not match up with Canadian providers. So you have to try changing your APN, or CSC to get data.

nicholaschum said:
Have you checked your APN settings?
As far as I can tell, your CSC does not match up with Canadian providers. So you have to try changing your APN, or CSC to get data.
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Thanks for the quick reply. Now I will search as to what those are and how to change them lol.

Hi,
Same problem with my n9005, not supporting Moroccan 3g. Posted over and over but no definitive answer yet.
Was told to flash a new modem, a new csc, a new rom, but which one is safe and how to flash it, sincerly, I couldn't have much help for this.
I know that there is more canadians here than moroccans to help on this, so best luck
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Thank you very much for the APN buzzword. Using Telus' website I was able to find the correct APN to get 4G. No LTE but I can definitely live with the speed. In the end my phone was trying to use the wrong APN and I had to manually create a new one with the correct values.
What does CSC mean? To change that would I need to root the phone? Also is there an easy way to figure out what I would need to change it to?

LCTII said:
Using Telus' website I was able to find the correct APN to get 4G. No LTE but I can definitely live with the speed.
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4G and LTE are just two different ways to say the same thing. If your GN3 displays 4G, then you are connected to an LTE network.
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LCTII said:
What does CSC mean?
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Something like Customer Sales Code

LCTII said:
Thank you very much for the APN buzzword. Using Telus' website I was able to find the correct APN to get 4G. No LTE but I can definitely live with the speed. In the end my phone was trying to use the wrong APN and I had to manually create a new one with the correct values.
What does CSC mean? To change that would I need to root the phone? Also is there an easy way to figure out what I would need to change it to?
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What springer said, 4G == LTE.
CSC is what stores carrier specific files, apps, carrier settings and bloat.

Oh ok cool. The only reason I said was because I normally have 18 Mbps on my S4 but on note 3 i was pulling 4 mbps. I see that it just varies. Either way thank you for the tips. As soon as I knew what to actually search for I found a solution quickly.
I also hope that you find what you are looking for in Morocco my friend.

>LCTII thanks bro.
Glad you solved your gn3 problem.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Has anyone brought their Verizon G2 to T-Mobile?

My contract is up soon and I'm quite tired of Verizon and their exorbitant bills, but I digress. I know the VS980 is unlocked so a T-Mobile SIM would work in the phone.
Has anyone brought their Verizon G2 to T-Mobile? Any problems in doing so?

wgilles said:
My contract is up soon and I'm quite tired of Verizon and their exorbitant bills, but I digress. I know the VS980 is unlocked so a T-Mobile SIM would work in the phone.
Has anyone brought their Verizon G2 to T-Mobile? Any problems in doing so?
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yup. everything including lte will work

I am using on AT&T but my city doesn't have same LTE bands activated on AT&T as that of available bands on VZW G2.
I am using HSPA and HSPAP with no complaints.
Other minor inconvenience includes all stock apps and services of VZW were still active which I had to disable. But other than that no major complaints.
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Actually most VZW phones these days come with GSM bands and given misconception that VZW phones can be used only on their network, you can find some good deals on Craigslist.

On stock rom i was only getting hspa
With cloudy roms i was able to change to gsm/wcdma/lte preferred and got lte
No complaints at all im loving it. Sent from my vs980 on tmobile oudy g3 rom simple kernel. ****s a beast

Better pic without wifi on network 4g lte connected

pete022682 said:
Better pic without wifi on network 4g lte connected
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Good to know, thank you.

No 4g on three uk

Hi got a grey axon 7 from Germany and put a three sim in the phone but 4g does not work. But if I put a Vodafone sim in 4g works OK.
OK got 4g until I changed sim data then went back stuck on 3g again

blair287 said:
Hi got a grey axon 7 from Germany and put a three sim in the phone but 4g does not work. But if I put a Vodafone sim in 4g works OK.
OK got 4g until I changed sim data then went back stuck on 3g again
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Settings > All settings > Dual SIM settings > Mobile networks > Access Point Names - make sure your APN is correct, you should be able to Google the correct settings.
By the way, EE is about twice the speed of 3...

I had issues with Three when I was just in the UK. I was getting LTE however the signal was weak and barely worked. My O2 and EE cards worked fine though and stayed connected. I double checked the apn and they were correct, I'm thinking that Three's service is just horrid.

Are you sure you got the European Version?
The US phone only has 1 of Three's LTE bands
https://www.frequencycheck.com/carr...7u-dual-sim-lte-a-64gb/3-three-united-kingdom

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imp3r10 said:
Are you sure you got the European Version?
The US phone only has 1 of Three's LTE bands
https://www.frequencycheck.com/carr...7u-dual-sim-lte-a-64gb/3-three-united-kingdom
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Not sure where you're getting that info from, but the US version has the LTE bands that Three uses, which is bands 3 (1800) and 20 (800). I was also checking the bands using LTE discovery while I was in the UK with the US version and it was hitting the bands just fine. O2 works using the same bands and my service was great.

Says g on back also says Dolby atmosphere not designed in USA dunno if threes network or the phone

My note 5 is getting 4g but axon 7 gets 4g for 10 seconds after I power phone on then goes to 3g and never goes 4g again.

Bump...
Just ordered my grey Axon 7 from Amazon.de and now seeing this thread. I've got a Three contract for data. Anyone else have any luck with signal using 3 or should I send it straight back ? Has the new software update helped ?
Anyone got a link to officially supported frequencies for EU version ?

Zuber said:
Bump...
Just ordered my grey Axon 7 from Amazon.de and now seeing this thread. I've got a Three contract for data. Anyone else have any luck with signal using 3 or should I send it straight back ? Has the new software update helped ?
Anyone got a link to officially supported frequencies for EU version ?
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I have the EU version and Three works fine on 4g and 3g where necessary
Sent from my ZTE A2017G using Tapatalk

blair287 said:
My note 5 is getting 4g but axon 7 gets 4g for 10 seconds after I power phone on then goes to 3g and never goes 4g again.
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How do you compare the Note 5 to the Axon 7? I'm holding on ordering until the Axon 7 will be available in UK, and I am actually using the Note 5 on Three UK.
Sent from my SM-N920C using XDA-Developers mobile app

blair287 said:
My note 5 is getting 4g but axon 7 gets 4g for 10 seconds after I power phone on then goes to 3g and never goes 4g again.
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4G works fine on my Axon on BT mobile which is EE .......

imp3r10 said:
Are you sure you got the European Version?
The US phone only has 1 of Three's LTE bands
https://www.frequencycheck.com/carr...7u-dual-sim-lte-a-64gb/3-three-united-kingdom
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Wait, the US version has fewer bands. Why..
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Zuber said:
Bump...
Just ordered my grey Axon 7 from Amazon.de and now seeing this thread. I've got a Three contract for data. Anyone else have any luck with signal using 3 or should I send it straight back ? Has the new software update helped ?
Anyone got a link to officially supported frequencies for EU version ?
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I'm on Axon 7 US, LTE is working fine on Three UK.
It might be my imagination but I think I even have one more bar on my LTE connection than on my old phone (Moto X Style) at the same location.
The only issue I have with it is for some reason it says 4G on the navigation bar when it's a HSPA+ connection. And when it's actually 4G it says 4G LTE. :/

kiradotee said:
Wait, the US version has fewer bands. Why..
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I'm on Axon 7 US, LTE is working fine on Three UK.
It might be my imagination but I think I even have one more bar on my LTE connection than on my old phone (Moto X Style) at the same location.
The only issue I have with it is for some reason it says 4G on the navigation bar when it's a HSPA+ connection. And when it's actually 4G it says 4G LTE. :/
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Slightly off topic but also having the moto x style for a while please tell me the axon 7 camera is a lot better .....Please that MXS camera was bad.

ipmanwck said:
Slightly off topic but also having the moto x style for a while please tell me the axon 7 camera is a lot better .....Please that MXS camera was bad.
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Took some pics: http://imgur.com/a/wdo3j/layout/horizontal

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Took some pics: http://imgur.com/a/wdo3j/layout/horizontal
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Indoor look better on the Moto...
At least 4G looks like it will be ok.

kiradotee said:
Wait, the US version has fewer bands. Why..
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The US version has different bands than the EU version.

4g is not ok on this phone with three.
Note 5 -83db on 3g 25mb/s speed test
Axon 7 - -97 to -110db 5mb/s speed test
note 5 -109db LTE 64.6mb/s speed test
Axon 7 no data as never connects to 4g for more than 2 seconds
However on vodafone both phones signals seem the same but three there is no contest the axon 7 is nearly unusable i have regular drop outs, full signal loss, having to put into flight mode out of flight mode to get a web page to load. I will be sending this phone back for a dual sim note 7 believe it or not a phone needs signal first, features second this "phone" got it the wrong way round shame really because if the signal was good this phone would annihilate the note 5 or note 7.

blair287 said:
4g is not ok on this phone with three.
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Which version of Axon do you have?

kiradotee said:
Which version of Axon do you have?
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EU version