In case I am mistaken, currently I own an unlocked ATT model on Tmobile. Recently my area was refarmed to take advantage of the HSPA+ so I get full high speed data on my phone with Tmobile. I was looking at the Japanese Xperia PLAY SO-01D model and it supports all frequencies that US Tmobile uses. So perhaps if you want full support you should look into buying the Japanese Model:
See here for Japanese model Specs, notate the Frequencies:
http://www.umnet.com/phone/6637-Sony_Ericsson_SO01D_Xperia_PLAY
Japanese Model Specs:
Sony Ericsson SO-01D Xperia PLAY Specifications
Networks GSM | UMTS
850 | 900 | 1700 | 1800 | 1900 / 2100
Wireless Data GPRS | EDGE | FOMA
Tmobile USA:
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Just thought I would share my findings.
Edit: Nothing on Ebay in the US however there is a Amazon.com link to buy them.
http://www.amazon.com/SO-01D-ANDROI...1376432842&sr=8-2&keywords=xperia+play+so-01D
Very interested, hopefully someone with it on tmobile USA will reply. This interests me very much
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scottmog said:
Very interested, hopefully someone with it on tmobile USA will reply. This interests me very much
Sent from galaxy note 2, tablet in my pocket! ^_^
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I have been watching for a Japanese model for sometime. I figure I have a prototype model and thought it nthrope be cool to have the JPN model as well. It seems to me tis model could be used worldwide. It has more frequencies then other model.
Either way I found it interesting
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But does the Japanese model support HSPA+?
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would the build quality be better than our Xperia play r800i's .. Japanese model was made in Japan or wt ?
as i know japanese model has hdmi output (im not sure but i think it has)
pedyvirus said:
as i know japanese model has hdmi output (im not sure but i think it has)
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...and it runs on fuel cells. It slices! It dices! Makes salad in a snap!
OK, this is getting a little silly: I'm sure we'd all know if it had HDMI out.
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Japanese xperia play is originally the developer edition of xperia play which has a hidden hdmi port that you can use it by removing the cover of it
pedyvirus said:
Japanese xperia play is originally the developer edition of xperia play which has a hidden hdmi port that you can use it by removing the cover of it
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Please stop. Developer/Prototype is not what the OP meant by "Japanese version." You act like it was never available normally from a Japanese carrier when it was. See the NTT DoCoMo package linked in this thread? Yeah. Also, this was developed by Ericsson, which was not owned by Sony back then and not in Japan.
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sorry i miss understood this
my english is not much good the japanese version doesn't have hdmi output that was z1 model
HDMI had only the model for a fairs. There weren't on sale. Only to use by SE (for example when the showed Minecraft PE).
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ozzmanj1 said:
In case I am mistaken, currently I own an unlocked ATT model on Tmobile. Recently my area was refarmed to take advantage of the HSPA+ so I get full high speed data on my phone with Tmobile.
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I bought an R800at ("Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G") and have been using it on T-Mobile - I do have HSPA+.
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G (R800at)
850/900/1800/1900
GSM | GPRS | EDGE | UMTS | HSPA (HSUPA/HSDPA) | 4G HSPA+
According to the Sony specs, there is no difference between the R800a and R800at radio hardware. So really, the only difference may be the kernel's radio that was stock flashed on the device.
I haven't found any solid specs on the SO-01D frequencies - some sites list 1700, some list 2100, some list both. But the old T-Mobile frequencies required both 1700 and 2100 to get 3G. Since T-Mobile started refarming the 1900, it can work with the 1800 to achieve the same results - so as long as you're in a refarmed area you wouldn't really get anything more out of SO-01D than R800a/R800at.
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But I'm willing to go get a model SO-01D and do a speed test comparison.
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Dear XDA GURU,
In October I go to Canada to work. I would like to know if I can buy the SE ARC in Canada and then use it in Italy, perhaps even changing the ROM.
Thank you and sorry for my poor English!
why not?
Itś just a piece of hardware, with software
Here on XDA is everything for your phone..
Hey..
One thing that you would want to look at though is what version of Arc u get Lt15i or Lt15a..
They support different bands for UMTS .. So make sure that the phone u get at Canada supports the bands at Italy and anywhere else you plan to use if u want 3G.. I have no idea which bands they use there..
And you might want to check carrier locking too..
there are many from Canada here, believe they use Rogers...
For the check carrier can i remove it from the box and say it is mine?
For the frequencies, I do not use the 3G network, because only use WiFi.
GreyGhostRos said:
Hey..
One thing that you would want to look at though is what version of Arc u get Lt15i or Lt15a..
They support different bands for UMTS .. So make sure that the phone u get at Canada supports the bands at Italy and anywhere else you plan to use if u want 3G.. I have no idea which bands they use there..
And you might want to check carrier locking too..
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For Italy the correct model is LT15i?
Because the frequencies of this LT15i model (850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz) are the same used in Italy by the GSM network
I guess your right.
I had a X10i before & installed rogers, nordic, global fw without a problem.
Phone always worked fine..
Well, assuming you're buying Canada, you are probably getting a model from Rogers, which will be LT15a.
The LT15a Xperia Arc supports UMTS on 850, 900, 1900, 2100, if I'm not mistaken. This should guarantee that you'll be able to use it on a GSM carrier anywhere in the world.
An LT15i model only supports 900 and 2100, and so lacks the North American frequencies.
An LT15a will work in Italy, but only with 2G (GPRS and EDGE)
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App
The SE ARC LT15a have these specifications: Cellular_Networks GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS800, UMTS850, UMTS1900, UMTS2100 (http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=2717&c=sony_ericsson_xperia_arc_lt15a_se_anzu)
With these frequencies, I can use the card and run an Italian mobile phone?
My wife really wants an x10 mini pro but since this phone was not offered on att I'm hearing I need to watch out for the 2G only issue.
Is there a model of the mini pro which will work on att at 3G + speeds?
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If you are buying it from SonyStyle it should work.
UMTS HSPA 800/850/1900/2100 MHz
2100 MHz is the 3G band for AT&T.
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...&productId=8198552921666384175#specifications
Edit: Oops, forgot it's called Sony Store now.
Per the website the Mini Pro has these frequencies. UMTS/HSPA is what you should pay attention to.
Supported Network(s) : GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS/HSPA 850 (Band V)/1900 (Band II)/2100 (Band I), Wi-Fi® 802.11b/g/n
sopdogg said:
If you are buying it from SonyStyle it should work.
UMTS HSPA 800/850/1900/2100 MHz
2100 MHz is the 3G band for AT&T.
Edit: Oops, forgot it's called Sony Store now.
Per the website the Mini Pro has these frequencies. UMTS/HSPA is what you should pay attention to.
Supported Network(s) : GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS/HSPA 850 (Band V)/1900 (Band II)/2100 (Band I), Wi-Fi® 802.11b/g/n
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I am hoping to not have to go full retail pricing would it be something like this?
Item # 300529570482 on ebay?
Thanks GT (sorry I couldn't link it I'm too much of a posting noob here ;-)
We know that the C6603 has LTE, while C6602 doesn't
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z-5204.php
Take a look at the FCC website.
-- evidence that FCC website shows a C6602
From the External Photos.pdf, first page, bottom photo, the photo says "C6602"
From the Label.pdf, it says "C6602"
-- evidence that LTE could be possible
From the Internal Photos.pdf, page 4, bottom photo, the Qualcomm chip says "MDM9215M", which supports LTE FDD/TDD CAT3, SVLTE-DB and it is the same modem that the Nexus 4 had. Nexus 4 had that LTE hack for band 4 AWS
On page 3, bottom pic, on the chip near the bottom right, there is an Avago A5004, which is a power amplifier supporting part of LTE band IV(1700mhz portion)
Above the A5004 chip, there is the Qualcomm WTR1605L transceiver(also present in Nexus 4), which supports all LTE frequencies in the world right now
Recap, chips listed supports LTE band IV:
Modem: Qualcomm MDM9215M
Power Amplifier: Avago A5004 (only 1700mhz, not 2100mhz for LTE band IV downlink)
Frequency Transceiver: Qualcomm WTR1605L
Antenna:? can't tell from FCC photo
Now, we don't know if the above chips have their full functionality and active, or whether there is a power amplifier for the 2100mhz downlink, or whether the antenna supports it, or whether we can find a software mod to enable LTE Band IV signal. Can't find a full Xperia Z teardown, and the FCC pictures aren't detailed enough
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We know that the C6603 has LTE, while C6602 doesn't
Now, we don't know if the above chips have their full functionality and active, or whether there is a power amplifier for the 2100mhz downlink, or whether the antenna supports it, or whether we can find a software mod to enable LTE Band IV signal. Can't find a full Xperia Z teardown, and the FCC pictures aren't detailed enough
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Had a telephonic discussion before purchasing Z in India. They said it has LTE and some bands on which it will work. LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)* Same information is posted on Sony India Website as well. Model is C6602.
http://www.sonymobile.com/in/products/phones/xperia-z/specifications/#tabs
http://www.sony.co.in/pressrelease/asset/550442/section/corporatepressreleases
Everything says it is 4G LTE..... Even national Gadget show "Cell Guru " Aired on Saturday conforms the same. I have the screenshot as well the video.
TechGuru_x10 said:
Had a telephonic discussion before purchasing Z in India. They said it has LTE and some bands on which it will work. LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)* Same information is posted on Sony India Website as well. Model is C6602.
http://www.sonymobile.com/in/products/phones/xperia-z/specifications/#tabs
http://www.sony.co.in/pressrelease/asset/550442/section/corporatepressreleases
Everything says it is 4G LTE..... Even national Gadget show "Cell Guru " Aired on Saturday conforms the same. I have the screenshot as well the video.
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The white paper on that Sony site you linked for c6602 doesn't say anything about lte
http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/c6602/whitepaper_EN_c6602_xperia_z.pdf
Most likely they were mixing up the c6603 and c6602 version
Also, the c6602 only has the band IV LTE chip in the photo.. Will Sony actually create a c6602 v2 with band 1, 3,5,...) LTE, or the c6602 in the fcc filing had a dormant second modem chip for band 1,3,5...LTe
Edit: actually, I'm not sure which exact LTE bands the 9215m supports... Could also be bands 1,3,5..
according to the C6603 white paper, it also uses the 9215M chip... so i wonder what Sony left out in the C6602...
http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/c6603/whitepaper_EN_c6603_xperia_z.pdf
So, does Xperia Z support LTE IV band? Is there any way to activate or only HSPA+
Onyone try flash with 6603 latest firmware? 6602 have lte netwotk selection if you flash with 6603 firmware
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Onyone try flash with 6603 latest firmware? 6602 have lte netwotk selection if you flash with 6603 firmware
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Yes, but I can not choose it. If I choose LTE it just switches back to previous.
I hope this is true!! That would be really awesome!!
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I flashed my 6602 using 6603 latest build. I got in my network selection lte (prefered) yet I can't get lte. Signal my provider addressed the my mobile should support 1800 not only 2100.
Any idea.
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I really hope someone can find a hack for LTE much like the Nexus 4. After all, they use the same chips.
Hey uhm... Have you also flashed the baseband other than the firmware? Amplifier is the antenna and modem is the same it should hardware wise be capable of recieving LTE signals once radio firmware is compatible.
Judging by your explanation seems like your current baseband doesn't support LTE yet since as you said it returns back to HSPA/GSM when switched to LTE in which only means it's a software block.
Very interesting! This would be phenomenal.
even though I already own c6603 version.
Huge news!
We might not have the baseband to support the LTE now, but I'm hoping when T-Mobile USA start selling the XZ we can. Hopefully we can use the baseband from the T-Mobile branded XZ to enable LTE on the C6602. *crossesfingers*
Now that t-mobile is selling the Xperia Z hopefully we can try to enable the LTE on the AWS band
The specs on the sony site for the Xperia Z model C6606PL are:
UMTS HSPA+ 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE Band IV
I hope this model has the same parts as the C6602
Macjad said:
Now that t-mobile is selling the Xperia Z hopefully we can try to enable the LTE on the AWS band
The specs on the sony site for the Xperia Z model C6606PL are:
UMTS HSPA+ 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE Band IV
I hope this model has the same parts as the C6602
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I'm hoping that it's as easy as flashing the C6606 ROM on the C6602/3 and enabling the LTE chip.
If only it were that easy. LOL
LTE Software dump
HoOnZ said:
I'm hoping that it's as easy as flashing the C6606 ROM on the C6602/3 and enabling the LTE chip.
If only it were that easy. LOL
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If I have the Tmobile phone with me, what can I do to extract the software so others can try to import it to the C6602 Model.
qkabierta69 said:
If I have the Tmobile phone with me, what can I do to extract the software so others can try to import it to the C6602 Model.
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Follow this guide (part B, C and D): [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
Will pos the FTF Today
Apollo89 said:
Follow this guide (part B, C and D): [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
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I will post the FTF today, and let me know if anyoen else can try it on their C6602 models.
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Follow this guide (part B, C and D): [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
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Does anyone have the FTF already so I dont have to do it again.
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Does anyone have the FTF already so I dont have to do it again.
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I don't think so. At least I haven't seen it on XDA yet.
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I don't think this will work anyway. Someone who flashed C6603 firmware to his C6602 told this:
phantom4u said:
*In service menu, it shows model C6603
*In service menu, the working bands shown are GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS_BC1, UMTS_BC2, UMTS_BC4, UMTS_BC5, UMTS_BC8
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On my real C6603, working bands are GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS_BC1, UMTS_BC5, UMTS_BC8, LTE_BC1, LTE_BC3, LTE_BC5, LTE_BC7, LTE_BC8, LTE_BC20.
So apparently, cross flashing does not change working bands. Perhaps the supported frequency bands are stored in the Trim Area (TA), just like SIM locks.
crack
Who is going to crack this issue. One way or another we need to know
Hi,
I just wanted to create a place where all the Variants are listed for a better overview:
WLAN (Wi-Fi) only
SGP311 (16GB)
SGP312 (32GB)
GSM/HSPA+/LTE
SGP321 (16GB)
GSM: 850, 900. 1800, 1900
UMTS: 1, 5, 8
LTE: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
SGP331 ?
SGP341 (16GB)
GSM: 850, 900. 1800, 1900
UMTS: 2, 4, 5
SGP351 (16GB)
GSM: 850, 900. 1800, 1900
UMTS: 2, 4, 5
LTE: 4
SO-03E (32 GB)
GSM: 850, 900. 1800, 1900
UMTS: 1, 5, 6, 19
LTE: 1, 19 ,21
Additional information:
SGP341 and SGP351 are identical in hardware!!
So with a SGP351 FW on the SGP341 you can enable LTE band 4
SO-03E can be debranded with SGP321 Firmware - but the 32GB Memory will be formated as 16GB
Greetings
UserX10
If there is a mistake or you have additional information - please let me know.
Thanks to all users below for providing additional information.
SGP341 is HSPA+ only (no LTE) 16GB.
Bands:
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
I'm looking for a white global LTE model (SGP321), but as far as I can see anywhere, only the 32GB wifi only comes in white (not interested in Docomo branded hardware.
If anyone has any links or reliable purchasing sources with worldwide shipping for this, please post.
Sony Tablet Z
The "SGP351" model number is for an HSPA/LTE variant that appears to be for T-Mobile USA. I am too new to post links but you can find a link to the FCC filing for the device, as well as SGP341, via TmoNews or Wireless Goodness.
Yes, I am keeping a close eye on this one.
Does any of the variants comes with a charger in the box ?
Mine was Docomo version - comes with Headphones & Charging Dock !!
sent from seXperia Z - Black
The SO-03E (docomo version) only supports LTE bands 1/19/21
Currently with stock firmware at least anyway, maybe when developers get their hands on a modem files from the SGP321 the other bands might get unlocked, unless its a hardware restriction
electric0ant said:
The SO-03E (docomo version) only supports LTE bands 1/19/21
Currently with stock firmware at least anyway, maybe when developers get their hands on a modem files from the SGP321 the other bands might get unlocked, unless its a hardware restriction
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Band support is hardware-limited. The only thing you can hope for in some cases is unlocking additional modes in already-supported bands (like Nexus 4 LTE support for 1700 MHz.)
Qualcomm's WTR RF frontends support nearly all bands in existence *but not simultaneously in a single device* - bandswitching and filters are unique to each device.
Take a look at the first diagram at http://www.anandtech.com/show/6541/the-state-of-qualcomms-modems-wtr1605-and-mdm9x25 - the RFFE portion of that diagram differs between each device.
Entropy512 said:
Band support is hardware-limited. The only thing you can hope for in some cases is unlocking additional modes in already-supported bands (like Nexus 4 LTE support for 1700 MHz.)
Qualcomm's WTR RF frontends support nearly all bands in existence *but not simultaneously in a single device* - bandswitching and filters are unique to each device.
Take a look at the first diagram at http://www.anandtech.com/show/6541/the-state-of-qualcomms-modems-wtr1605-and-mdm9x25 - the RFFE portion of that diagram differs between each device.
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Well I knew that it was likely going to be hardware limited, but staying hopeful that unlocking of additional bands is possible later when more developers get their hands on the TZ.
Being able to use 4G would be a big plus, although I am still perfectly happy with my HSPA+
Wait a minute aint LTE suppose to be backward compatible? I.E should do 3g and HSPA+ ?? I mean I dont have to buy 4G sim just to use with SGP321...
I think you should also clarify which GSM and HSPA+ bands each device supports
SO-03E supports:
GSM: 850, 900. 1800, 1900
UMTS: 1, 5, 6, 19
LTE: 1, 19 ,21
this is from the service menu.
dhruvaz said:
Wait a minute aint LTE suppose to be backward compatible? I.E should do 3g and HSPA+ ?? I mean I dont have to buy 4G sim just to use with SGP321...
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The SIM is the same. The enduser can turn the capability on and off depending which contract he has.
So from this case it is backward compatible.
But seen from the technical side it is not backward compatible, a handover is done between 3G and 4G.
3G/HSPA+ is WCDMA also known as UMTS
LTE is a OFDM modulation
So the technology is completely different
UserX10 said:
The SIM is the same. The enduser can turn the capability on and off depending which contract he has.
So from this case it is backward compatible.
But seen from the technical side it is not backward compatible, a handover is done between 3G and 4G.
3G/HSPA+ is WCDMA also known as UMTS
LTE is a OFDM modulation
So the technology is completely different
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No what I meant was the simslot in the z should accept both 3g and 4g simcards. which you mentioned in the first line.
It's there a Wi-Fi only version? I wanna get one of these but I only need Wi-Fi.
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spitfire2425 said:
It's there a Wi-Fi only version? I wanna get one of these but I only need Wi-Fi.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
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Yes, as said in the first post.
There are 16gb and 32gb wifi only.
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davo.arto said:
Yes, as said in the first post.
There are 16gb and 32gb wifi only.
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They may have understandably missed that because the first post confusingly says "WLAN only" instead of "Wi-Fi only". UserX10 should consider correcting that.
I can confirm that my SO-03E (32 GB) DoCoMo branded works in Australia using Telstra 3G but no 4G due to the band differences.
SO-03E (32 GB)
GSM: 850, 900. 1800, 1900
UMTS: 1, 5, 6, 19
LTE: 1, 19 ,21
DOH! no 4G!
SGP341 in China
UserX10 said:
So with a SGP351 FW on the SGP341 you can enable LTE band 4
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Sony appears to be selling the SGP341 in China: sonystyle.com.cn/products/sonytablet/xperia_tablet_z.htm?ssid=sonystore_sstp_subnav_m_tablet_sgp341cn
(apologies, I still cannot paste URLs; you will have to cut and paste)
Anyone know anyone in China willing to import these to the US?
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SGP351 Firmware
UserX10 said:
SGP341 and SGP351 are identical in hardware
So with a SGP351 FW on the SGP341 you can enable LTE band 4
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Sony has now submitted the SGP351 firmware for approval:
www (dot) ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=23435
(Again, cannot post links; you will need to cut and paste)
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shaun.s said:
I can confirm that my SO-03E (32 GB) DoCoMo branded works in Australia using Telstra 3G but no 4G due to the band differences.
SO-03E (32 GB)
GSM: 850, 900. 1800, 1900
UMTS: 1, 5, 6, 19
LTE: 1, 19 ,21
DOH! no 4G!
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I can confirm that it is possible to flash the SO-03E with an unbranded SGP321 firmware image BUT the LTE working bands remain the same as those that come enabled with the SO-03E: LTE_BC1, LTE_BC19, LTE_BC21. The flashing maintains a locked Boot Loader and hence the bravia 2 engine is retained. I also have an SGP321 which is now running the same firmware as the SO-03E (which is now an SGP321 with 16gig internal flash) but they both have different LTE working bands! The modem/radio software is identical on both tablets but the working bands are different as viewed via the system menu.
Does anyone know where the bands are configured/set as the Qualcomm modem chipset supports all LTE bands..... or is it flashed with the working bands on the chip when produced cannot be reprogrammed/enabled via the Android OS?
http://www.androidauthority.com/qua...-lte-advanced-and-hspa-look-out-nvidia-58021/
Ricky D said:
SGP341 is HSPA+ only (no LTE) 16GB.
Bands:
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
I'm looking for a white global LTE model (SGP321), but as far as I can see anywhere, only the 32GB wifi only comes in white (not interested in Docomo branded hardware.
If anyone has any links or reliable purchasing sources with worldwide shipping for this, please post.
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Expansys Korea (I cant post the link) has the 16Gb LTE white you want. They have sites for other countries too, but stock varies.
Wish I would of seen this a known the DoCoMo verison I have only supports one of the two LTE bands for my carrier. Signal is weak .... for now.
US 4g Xperia Tablet Z
A T-Mobile USA compatible Xperia Tablet Z (SGP351) is now available directly from the Sony website.
hello all-
has XDA (or any other site) released a hardware list for the regional S5 models with the differences in hardware and especially LTE band support?
It's pretty frustrating in 2014 that Samsung *still* appears to be forcing regional divisions on its customers; especially when the Nexus 5 has already proven that support for many different regional frequency bands can be included in a single device.
There's no reason for it whatsoever except to inflict artificial restrictions on where customers can buy, and where they can use a phone. If I buy a phone outright I expect to be able to use it anywhere. If I travel, why should my original carrier dictate who I can get coverage from?
amrando said:
hello all-
has XDA (or any other site) released a hardware list for the regional S5 models with the differences in hardware and especially LTE band support?
It's pretty frustrating in 2014 that Samsung *still* appears to be forcing regional divisions on its customers; especially when the Nexus 5 has already proven that support for many different regional frequency bands can be included in a single device.
There's no reason for it whatsoever except to inflict artificial restrictions on where customers can buy, and where they can use a phone. If I buy a phone outright I expect to be able to use it anywhere. If I travel, why should my original carrier dictate who I can get coverage from?
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Try to get the S5 Google Play edition. Google Play edition smartphones and tablets are carrier unlocked and unbranded. Instead of having a massive Verizon 4G LTE logo, or a phone that only works on AT&T bands, buying from the Play Store you’ll receive a completely untethered smartphone. The Galaxy S4 Google edition works on AT&T, T-Mobile, and around the world. There’s no contract required, and you can use it on a variety of carriers in the US, and abroad. So, I think, the S5 will work the same or better.
hemander said:
Try to get the S5 Google Play edition. Google Play edition smartphones and tablets are carrier unlocked and unbranded. Instead of having a massive Verizon 4G LTE logo, or a phone that only works on AT&T bands, buying from the Play Store you’ll receive a completely untethered smartphone. The Galaxy S4 Google edition works on AT&T, T-Mobile, and around the world. There’s no contract required, and you can use it on a variety of carriers in the US, and abroad. So, I think, the S5 will work the same or better.
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That sounds reasonable and logical, but is that really the case? What were the hardware specs of the S4 GP edition? Wasn't it just an unbranded SGH-1337- which then has no LTE support on T-Mobile or anywhere outside North America?
What I'm looking for is a device that is universal around the world, or around the country (US/Canada/Europe/Asia). I want a phone that (like the the N5) for example won't be kneecapped to HSPA or vanilla GSM when I travel to Europe, Japan, China or Hong Kong; or if I switch carriers within Canada. The N5 claims to support over half a dozen LTE bands, ensuring it can find one supported in essentially every region. Samsung still appears to be trying to artificially partition markets by radio and other features, much like many electronics manufacturers do with artificial trade barriers like region-encoding on DVDs, Blu-Rays or video games.
hemander said:
Try to get the S5 Google Play edition. Google Play edition smartphones and tablets are carrier unlocked and unbranded. Instead of having a massive Verizon 4G LTE logo, or a phone that only works on AT&T bands, buying from the Play Store you’ll receive a completely untethered smartphone. The Galaxy S4 Google edition works on AT&T, T-Mobile, and around the world. There’s no contract required, and you can use it on a variety of carriers in the US, and abroad. So, I think, the S5 will work the same or better.
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You should really read the specs of the phone before posting wrong information.
S4 GE won't support LTE abroad. LTE will only work on AT&T and T-mobile.
S5 GE is not yet even announced.
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amrando said:
That sounds reasonable and logical, but is that really the case? What were the hardware specs of the S4 GP edition? Wasn't it just an unbranded SGH-1337- which then has no LTE support on T-Mobile or anywhere outside North America?
What I'm looking for is a device that is universal around the world, or around the country (US/Canada/Europe/Asia). I want a phone that (like the the N5) for example won't be kneecapped to HSPA or vanilla GSM when I travel to Europe, Japan, China or Hong Kong; or if I switch carriers within Canada. The N5 claims to support over half a dozen LTE bands, ensuring it can find one supported in essentially every region. Samsung still appears to be trying to artificially partition markets by radio and other features, much like many electronics manufacturers do with artificial trade barriers like region-encoding on DVDs, Blu-Rays or video games.
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There is no such phone.
N5 of North American edition doesn't work on LTE in Europe. Neither N5 of European edition works on LTE in the US.
NA and EU LTE bands are different.
Ugh
I'm not going to get any carrier renewal benefit, so I'm just going to have to pay full freight for this phone. So since I'm paying full price, I might as well get the best phone. I want a 32GB version (have the 32gb s4), that does LTE in NA. I'd rather not get an AT&T phone (locked bootloader crap that has forced me to get repairs on my own dime on my phone so I don't get a locked version from the mothership).
Sounds like the GP version is best, then I can slap it on At&T network, any other ideas? The Rogers S4s seems to have so many issues with ROM upgrades and such... So painful!
Samsung SM-G900F for Europe
Samsung SM-G900I for Asia
Samsung SM-G900K/G900L/G900S for Korea
Samsung SM-G900M for Vodafone
Samsung SM-G900A for AT&T
Samsung SM-G900T for T-Mobile
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900F
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900M
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900A
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900T
4G Network LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900F
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900M
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900A
LTE 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 - SM-G900T
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NK-SOFT said:
Samsung SM-G900F for Europe
Samsung SM-G900I for Asia
Samsung SM-G900K/G900L/G900S for Korea
Samsung SM-G900M for Vodafone
Samsung SM-G900A for AT&T
Samsung SM-G900T for T-Mobile
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900F
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900M
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900A
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900T
4G Network LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900F
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900M
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900A
LTE 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 - SM-G900T
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No frequencies specifications for SM-G900K/G900L/G900S ?
arronov said:
No frequencies specifications for SM-G900K/G900L/G900S ?
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I think it very similer to sm-g900f
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sorry to revive this, but i want to clarify.
if i buy the 900f, european version, will i get LTE data in canada on the Rogers network? i believe rogers uses the same bands as At&T...
i been seeing different things posted on the internet which has me very confused....
it seems like the supported LTE bands are similar between the european version and the at&t version..with the exception of two bands...
any expert can chime in on this please? thanks..
kl25 said:
sorry to revive this, but i want to clarify.
if i buy the 900f, european version, will i get LTE data in canada on the Rogers network?
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It would have been better if you started a new thread.
To answer your question, the 900F shares most of the LTE bands that Rogers uses. So assuming that your 900F is provisioned for Rogers LTE.. yes you will get Rogers LTE data. The 900F does not support Rogers LTE bands B4/17 (or 3G B4), but they are not much used yet, so you shouldn't incur any gaps in coverage.
In the future you may miss B17 more as it is new and uncongested spectrum that just rolled out in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. And being a low frequency is particularly good at penetrating into buildings. But for the moment, you'll be good.
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What about Samsung GALAXY S5 4G mobile dual sim customized version G9008W, will it work with the European 3G networks?
My SM-G9008W works in th US on T-mobile 3G network perfectly. But no LTE.
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maoaichiyu said:
My SM-G9008W works in th US on T-mobile 3G network perfectly. But no LTE.
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My G9008W work perfectly in France with LTE with band 1800 and 2600
But it seem that it has no B20 (800Mhz), but i am not sure ...
It work also in 3G (900 and 2100) and 2G, of course
Just ont think: unlike the Galaxy S4 Duo, it is not dual active, only one sim in communication at a time ...
Samsung Galaxy SM-G900F
arronov said:
No frequencies specifications for SM-G900K/G900L/G900S ?
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I have Samsung S5 G900F and i am using it in pakistan with Warid LTE Sim but i did not seen auto connect menu for LTE where as i am able to use LTE perfectly with hidden Service Mode. any body can guide me how i can get aut connect Menu for LTE without Rooting my phone.
Thanks