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Xperia X10i swap with X10a

Hey Everyone,
I had purchased the Xperia X10i when it first came out. Everything is good but I am starting to regret that it cannot work with my current carrier's 3G, which is AT&T. I want to know if anyone is interested in swapping their X10a with mine.
Just a brief overview of my phone: it is in its perfect form. Phone has never been dropped, no scratch what so ever. The phone came with screen protector like every other X10. The phone has also been in its silicone protective case since day one. I have all the original accessories, documentation and box.
We can work out detail on how to make sure both you and I are getting what we want. BTW, I am located in Southern California, USA.
Willing to look at all interested swappers. Thanks!

Actually you can change the ROM version from x10i ROM to x10a ROM.
I did it once, change my xperia x10a ROM to x10i ROM since the update for x10a hasn't out yet that time, however i forgot how to do it since I lost my phone.

That's awesome news! But do you know if it effectively change the 3G band from x10i which has 900/1700/2100 to x10a that has 850/1900/2100?
I'll do some search. Thanks again.
But for anyone that is still interested, please feel free to PM me.

changing roms from x10i to x10a will NOT change the bands. You will still be stuck at 850/1900/2100. The bands are related to the hardware, not software. And it's a pain to switch it back to the original rom since you're phone wont be recognized by SEUS anymore.

Bummer, changing the ROM would not alternate the 3G band in which the phone is running.
Any body that is currently on AT&T with Xperia X10 and want to switch carrier to TMobile? Then you might want to consider this trade.

Wondering if there is any interested parties? Thanks a lot!!

wolf0491 said:
i had an X10i on AT&T and i simply bought an X10A after a month. 3G is defiantly worth it. You will probably be able to sell the X10i for atleast $400 on Ebay. Especially if more people learn about the phone once it comes out on AT&T and happen to be on T-Mobile and want it. I'm about to sell my X10i soon.
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You got a good point there! That was my original intention as well, but thought I might as well try my luck first. Thanks a lot!

But for those who might still be interested in taking a trade, please feel free to PM me. I won't list the phone for auction for another week or so.
Thank!

you know, I'd be real keen, but unfortunately we're just too far away - geographically speaking.

consolation said:
you know, I'd be real keen, but unfortunately we're just too far away - geographically speaking.
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I am sending you a PM right now. Let's see how it goes.

UPDATE: Just sold the phone. Thanks for looking!

would anyone be interested to swap x10a for an x10i? if yes please lemme know, thanks.

Whats is the main difference between these 2?

changamangaliay said:
Whats is the main difference between these 2?
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they work on different frequency bands/ bandwidths

X10a has the 800/850/1900/2100 3G band. The bands that AT&T 3G and Roger uses.
X10i has 900 / 1700 / 2100 3G band. You can use this phone on TMobile USA and most Asian and European countries.

Canadian Z owners

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.
Sent from a galaxy far away..

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.
Sent from a galaxy far away..
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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

Xperia Z for T-mobile, Wind and Mobilicty

Hello guys,
I was lost for a while and figured out that Xperia Z is surely compatible with AWS or 1700/2100mhz frequency.
you must look for C6602 version though.

omar300 said:
Hello guys,
I was lost for a while and figured out that Xperia Z is surely compatible with AWS or 1700/2100mhz frequency.
you must look for C6602 version though.
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gsmnation.com
The C6602 is not ready to ship yet tho, so expect to wait til the end of March til you get it. Otherwise, we all just have to wait til Sony says something about the C6602 model being available.

Which variants have phone functionality?

I'm very interested in getting a Note 8.0 but if I did get it I would want one that has the phone functionality and is capable of connecting to hspa+ on aws band 4 (I'm on tmo US). I know it's not very likely to happen in the US but I was hoping maybe Wind or some other carrier would release one with the feature intact and the bands I need. Anyone hear anything?
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shinkinrui said:
I'm very interested in getting a Note 8.0 but if I did get it I would want one that has the phone functionality and is capable of connecting to hspa+ on aws band 4 (I'm on tmo US). I know it's not very likely to happen in the US but I was hoping maybe Wind or some other carrier would release one with the feature intact and the bands I need. Anyone hear anything?
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One thing to keep in mind is that T-Mobile US is in the process of rolling out 1900Mhz data bands, so you will be able to use EU standard GSM devices (like the n5100), and AT&T compatible phones with 3G/4G data.
It's not everywhere yet, but you can check Airportal/ to see if people are getting 3G/4G data in your area. It's currently rolling out in my area, and I've been seeing 3G and H signals on my EU GSM Xperia Mini more and more often. Pretty sweet, really.
Cheers.

AT&T band 700 lte works on C6903 in the U.S

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?

Linux4ever85 said:
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.
-Collin-

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.