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Anybody in Canada have the Xperia Z yet?
If you have the 6603 model (LTE capable) can you post how good the connection is?
Apparently 6603 will have problems with LTE and 3G networks here, hence why the Z is not coming to Canada.
ssj_jaypee said:
Anybody in Canada have the Xperia Z yet?
If you have the 6603 model (LTE capable) can you post how good the connection is?
Apparently 6603 will have problems with LTE and 3G networks here, hence why the Z is not coming to Canada.
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I do hope it works well on only band 7 on fido's network..as advertised.
Will let you know once I get it, hopefully in 2 weeks or so..
Sent from a galaxy far away..
Thanks.
I'm on Rogers currently, but will be switching to Telus next month.
Hopefully they work well too.
I am considering the 6602 model if that works flawlessly here as I do not care about LTE that much, though would prefer 6603 if it actually works well.
Hspa+ should work fine on Telus on 850 MHz but lte not.
Related to 02 version, imo, it's not worthwhile, I'd wait for the rumored 6606 supporting aws.
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millicent said:
Hspa+ should work fine on Telus on 850 MHz but lte not.
Related to 02 version, imo, it's not worthwhile, I'd wait for the rumored 6606 supporting aws.
Sent from a galaxy far away..
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any rumored dates for the 6606?
I don't want to wait forever.... might as well get the HTC One or Galaxy S4 instead if we have to wait until April or longer.....
I just ordered the 6603 from Handtec UK.
Once it arrives I will also post results on LTE and 3G performance.
ssj_jaypee said:
I just ordered the 6603 from Handtec UK.
Once it arrives I will also post results on LTE and 3G performance.
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Why would you buy the 6603?
I am pretty sure won't work in Telus lte network.
I am quite at peace with the lack of Canadian lte bands but I am ok with fido myself..
As rumors go, the 6606 will be here in march.
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millicent said:
Why would you buy the 6603?
I am pretty sure won't work in Telus lte network.
I am quite at peace with the lack of Canadian lte bands but I am ok with fido myself..
As rumors go, the 6606 will be here in march.
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Couldn't find the 6602 anywhere to purchase and not enough info on the 6606.
I'll be furious if Sony actually release the 6606 next month.
They are really doing a poor job handling the information and distribution of this phone.
Is the 6606 even official?
DdcCabuslay said:
Is the 6606 even official?
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It's on the list of PS certified devices in the US along all other Z models. And some insider info confirmed it's coming to the US (most likely ATT) and thus Rogers will have it too, as usual.
Patience is virtue.
ChrisMCP said:
It's on the list of PS certified devices in the US along all other Z models. And some insider info confirmed it's coming to the US (most likely ATT) and thus Rogers will have it too, as usual.
Patience is virtue.
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Ok. I did hear about the 6066 as being PS certified, but never heard anything official. Then what will happen to the ZL, which is coming to a good handful of our carriers?
I'm hoping the aws version comes to canada..or if wind mobile gets it
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ChrisMCP said:
It's on the list of PS certified devices in the US along all other Z models. And some insider info confirmed it's coming to the US (most likely ATT) and thus Rogers will have it too, as usual.
Patience is virtue.
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Lol patience.
HTC and Samsung will have their flagship phones out before Sony get their **** together.
ssj_jaypee said:
Lol patience.
HTC and Samsung will have their flagship phones out before Sony get their **** together.
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I think iphone 5s will be just around the corner when sony gets its **** together... in canada
Hey all, I am about ready to pull the trigger on a C6602 Xperia Z from GsmNation but am wondering if I should just wait for the official T-Mobile version? I am currently on T-Mobile running a Nexus 4 and am just wondering what the main differences will be between the C6602 and T-Mobile versions?
I am perfectly fine with HSPA+ and don't live in an LTE enabled area anyways so that's not a huge concern for me. Outside of that, are there any huge differences?
P.S. For those who are using the C6602 on T-Mobile HSPA+ network, what kind of speeds should I expect?
Thanks!
xbanhcuonx said:
Hey all, I am about ready to pull the trigger on a C6602 Xperia Z from GsmNation but am wondering if I should just wait for the official T-Mobile version? I am currently on T-Mobile running a Nexus 4 and am just wondering what the main differences will be between the C6602 and T-Mobile versions?
I am perfectly fine with HSPA+ and don't live in an LTE enabled area anyways so that's not a huge concern for me. Outside of that, are there any huge differences?
P.S. For those who are using the C6602 on T-Mobile HSPA+ network, what kind of speeds should I expect?
Thanks!
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...why dont you ask in the Q&A section...I'll answer your questions if you take the time to post in the right place.
Z1 is only the HSPA+ version (C6902), wtfbbq...
Z Ultra has LTE
akak1997 said:
Z1 is only the HSPA+ version (C6902), wtfbbq...
Z Ultra has LTE
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Actually what do you want to know?
Yes it may be in your country. Both are from different stable, will you buy one based on Network?
Yeah, I was all but ready to push buy until I caught that it was C6902 -- why wouldn't they offer C6906? -- Is that Rogers/Canada only or something?
komugi said:
Yeah, I was all but ready to push buy until I caught that it was C6902 -- why wouldn't they offer C6906? -- Is that Rogers/Canada only or something?
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Probably going to offer it a while later....
This was depressing this morning. I have been waiting for the C6906 too, but now my fear is that it will be a T-mobile exclusive like the Z was. Or, maybe it's just delayed, but hopefully we can find a way to order from Canada.
I found the C6903 below the $649 asking price from the Sony store, so it's not the end of the world. Glad to see these aren't in the $700's this time around.
-Collin-
komugi said:
Yeah, I was all but ready to push buy until I caught that it was C6902 -- why wouldn't they offer C6906? -- Is that Rogers/Canada only or something?
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usa tmobile will be release z1 c6906
I think that is why sony website only sell c6902
paullu said:
usa tmobile will be release z1 c6906
I think that is why sony website only sell c6902
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Hmm... I would hate to have a Sony Z1 with a T-Mobile (or any carrier logo) on there. Is there a way to remove it? Is it attached the protector?
CollinFX45 said:
This was depressing this morning. I have been waiting for the C6906 too, but now my fear is that it will be a T-mobile exclusive like the Z was. Or, maybe it's just delayed, but hopefully we can find a way to order from Canada.
I found the C6903 below the $649 asking price from the Sony store, so it's not the end of the world. Glad to see these aren't in the $700's this time around.
-Collin-
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The C6903 runs on T-Mobile's LTE. The C6906 is for AT&T LTE.
I bought c6902 I thought its lte version now while rooting I realized it's hspa+ version very sad
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I bought the C6903 through eBay but not getting good LTE signal with T-Mobile whereas the G2 got great signal in the same areas
Hey whats up guys,
Im looking at getting a z1 and found a good deal on a Z1s. However, being exclusive to T-mobile, it won't be as common as the Z1. So I'm afraid that ROM variety won't be as great as the normal Z1 or anyone knows if the Z1 ROMs are compatible with the Z1s?
What do you guys think?
Nope, they're not, simply, different models.
Try to get the z1 and not the z1s,the updates on the z1 are more faster than the z1s,that phone have some disvantage.
Good luck.
Sent from my Kitkat'fied c6906.
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sounds like the smart thing to do. Thank you!
No problem, I'm here to help, any question you can ask me via email or private message.
Have a good night, sir.
Sent from my Kitkat'fied c6906.
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Z1s has a locked BL too so I don't think it even has root at this point.
If I remember correctly you would not get LTE service on Tmobile with the Z1.
mrcrusha829 said:
If I remember correctly you would not get LTE service on Tmobile with the Z1.
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There are several variants, and there is an international Z1 variant that was LTE that works with T-Mobile, I think it's the C6903.
The main issue with buying an international version I think is the lack of warranty in the U.S. since it's not sold directly by Sony in the states. The only way to get a warranty on the "Z1" is to buy the Z1S from T-Mobile The regular unlocked Xperia Z is sold in the U.S. by Sony however and has a warranty if you want to go that route... but you'd get the Qualcomm S4 instead of the 800.
EDIT - Here is the international version that works with T-Mo in the U.S., but as I said, no warranty.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Factory-Unlocked-International-Warranty/dp/B00ET7MWWO
handisnacks said:
There are several variants, and there is an international Z1 variant that was LTE that works with T-Mobile, I think it's the C6903.
The main issue with buying an international version I think is the lack of warranty in the U.S. since it's not sold directly by Sony in the states. The only way to get a warranty on the "Z1" is to buy the Z1S from T-Mobile The regular unlocked Xperia Z is sold in the U.S. by Sony however and has a warranty if you want to go that route... but you'd get the Qualcomm S4 instead of the 800.
EDIT - Here is the international version that works with T-Mo in the U.S., but as I said, no warranty.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Factory-Unlocked-International-Warranty/dp/B00ET7MWWO
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I don't think so. The Z1 is sold on sony's online store. I think you can get the 6902 and 6906 from Sony.com. The 6903/6906 will get LTE on tmo
Locked or not it's still a damn good phone.
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Hi guys, I bought a c6903 last year because didn't want to wait for the late release in the U.S. Before purchased it, I did some researches that confirmed it would only work under band 1200 for At&t in Los Angeles. Band 700 isn't supported at all. Since I'm living in LA, there are only a few places have band 1200. Most of time, my z1 is running under HSPA+.
Previously, there were someone flashed the C6606 FTF file to have their c6603 (Z) working under 2600 in Canada. I guess it would work for Z1 as well (Some CPU both C6903 and C6906) and searched on xda. Only saw some people talked about it, but no one tried it.
Therefore, I gave a try this afternoon and it works. My Z1 is running under LTE at home now. According to the Speedtest, LTE is 4 times faster than H+. lol
HOW:
1. Download same version of C6906's FTF as your cellphone from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
In my case, my C6603 is 14.3.A.0.757, so download C6906 14.3.A.0.757 Generic CA 1276-7484_R4C.
2. Flash it with flashtool and bandbase only.
3. Reboot. You will find your LTE is working if have the lte signal.
pandaw1900 said:
Hi guys, I bought a c6903 last year because didn't want to wait for the late release in the U.S. Before purchased it, I did some researches that confirmed it would only work under band 1200 for At&t in Los Angeles. Band 700 isn't supported at all. Since I'm living in LA, there are only a few places have band 1200. Most of time, my z1 is running under HSPA+.
Previously, there were someone flashed the C6606 FTF file to have their c6603 (Z) working under 2600 in Canada. I guess it would work for Z1 as well (Some CPU both C6903 and C6906) and searched on xda. Only saw some people talked about it, but no one tried it.
Therefore, I gave a try this afternoon and it works. My Z1 is running under LTE at home now. According to the Speedtest, LTE is 4 times faster than H+. lol
HOW:
1. Download same version of C6906's FTF as your cellphone from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
In my case, my C6603 is 14.3.A.0.757, so download C6906 14.3.A.0.757 Generic CA 1276-7484_R4C.
2. Flash it with flashtool and bandbase only.
3. Reboot. You will find your LTE is working if have the lte signal.
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I wonder if the C6903 and C6906 has the same bandbase hardware where it is the software that is blocking the type of Band. C6903 has the band for LTE for Tmobile. Wonder if you flash the bandbase of C6903 to C6906 will that unlock LTE on the C6906 for T-mobile phone. Anyone has C6906 and that is on T-Mobile to test?
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I wonder if the C6903 and C6906 has the same bandbase hardware where it is the software that is blocking the type of Band. C6903 has the band for LTE for Tmobile. Wonder if you flash the bandbase of C6903 to C6906 will that unlock LTE on the C6906 for T-mobile phone. Anyone has C6906 and that is on T-Mobile to test?
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't C6906 already support the T-Mobile LTE bands? The only difference I see is that the C6906 supports 700mhz LTE out of the box, while the C6903 doesn't.
Mine should arrive in the next couple days and I will try to confirm.
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but just as what i thought, even if lte works on c6903, it has horrible lte signal
I just tested this and it doesn't work, which isn't surprising. I'm pretty sure it's been covered in another thread that two variants have different chipsets.
Same result
jimmy2323 said:
I just tested this and it doesn't work, which isn't surprising. I'm pretty sure it's been covered in another thread that two variants have different chipsets.
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Same. Xperia C6903, updated JUST the baseband with the file specified and I still only receive HSPA+. I know I have solid LTE coverage in this area from ATT since LTE shows up on my wife's iPhone 5C and did show up when I had a MotoX. Oh well I guess, it was worth a try.
One thing to note, I have the same firmware version as stated above and I have Android 4.4.2, yet my choices under network are not "4G,3G, Etc". Mine is listed as "LTE (preferred)/WCDMA/GSM".
jakepi said:
One thing to note, I have the same firmware version as stated above and I have Android 4.4.2, yet my choices under network are not "4G,3G, Etc". Mine is listed as "LTE (preferred)/WCDMA/GSM".
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LTE = 4G, its just another name. In the UK we call it 4G, in the states and elsewhere they call it LTE
gregbradley said:
LTE = 4G, its just another name. In the UK we call it 4G, in the states and elsewhere they call it LTE
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Understood. But I find it odd that two identical phones, with identical carriers, with identical software versions, both in the United States would use completely different naming for the network selection.
Also mine has always had LTE listed as an option, the screen shots above only listed 3G/2G prior to the update.
Does anyone know of a way to check what frequencies my phone actually supports now? Some sort of software or key combination to list them? I wonder if my issue with lack of LTE/4G is not the phone but possibly carrier related. I did have to move my service to a new SIM card for this phone.
Check the box it came with
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crzygrmn said:
Check the box it came with
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I was just wondering if there was a software way of doing this to see if the baseband update made and difference.