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I have a month-old rooted black HTC Magic - Rogers (running it on Fido). It's running the RAv1.6.2 – Donut ROM. I'm looking to swap for a clean (not necessarily brand new but in a similar condition) My Touch 3G - TMobile. I'm looking to switch from Fido to Wind Mobile but the Rogers HTC Magic radio is not compatible with the 1700/2100 bands that Wind Mobile is on. My understanding is that T-Mobile phones work on those bands. Either reply or pm me for any offers.
u are in luck my man
I have an unlocked t-mobile my touch 3g but unfortunately I have at&t so no 3g I'm having the exact same problem but how would we set up the trade trade
Location, Location
I live in Toronto, not too sure if you do. If so we can definitely setup a meet and maybe a chance to check out the phone. Let me know.
RE: Location. Location
I live in DC closest I can think of. Is NY
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I'm sorry my fault what I meant to say was that I live in DC but the closest place to meet for us would be New York City I'm guessing that would be halfway for both of us, thats if u dont mind traveling if u do I understand. but I'm willing to trade, phone is in very nice condition I just sold my iphone so I had it for about 2 weeks now and not having 3g is starting to get to me
Trying to figure this out
Sorry for the delayed response. I wouldn't be able to travel that far until a couple of weeks from now but would you know of a shipping service or something that we can utilize to facilitate a swap perhaps.
But How ?
Ive been doing a little research on a couple of sites that offer swapping services, but since this is the first time Ive tried to do something like this I'm not sure of the logistics. I dont want to end up with a Brick or a damaged phone or no phone at all and vise versa. Here are a list of the sites im talking about, SwapAce.com, [email protected], and Ive not taken a look at these yet, Swaptree.com UExchange.com BarterQuest.com I dont know if they offer shipping services or if they just help u find people to swap stuff. I would rather we both check the phones out in person to make sure we are both satisfied, you sound like a sincere person but if there is no other way im willing to ship the phone if u are. But how ?
So i just got out of a couple stores that had a working demo phone
I played around with it, and the only thing different between the Bell version and the i9000 version is the extra Bell Application for PVR everything else is stock just like the UK version, allshare, lanyard, etc, etc
It has the front facing camera, and the only difference is that it runs on 850/1900 instead of 900/1900
on, and guess what? the best part is....
It is the 16GB version!!!!!!!!! 13.##GB of actual usable space after the 1.8GB partitioned for stock phone apps!!!
I was inside the mall, so there was no chance to test the GPS thing, but it had Navteq turn by turn, Google Map, and My location app installed, all started up and ran, but when trying to pick up the satellites which obviously it couldn't because I was in the lower floors of the mall.
It appears to have a new firmware, i was so exited playing around with it, and chatting so much, i forgot to memorize the firmware version it was on, but it was something like J5 or whatever.
I also wanted to confirm if it was unlocked or not, but both places didn't let me try my own SIM card in it, for obvious reason LOL
Bad news is.... it's not going to be available Aug 6 as shown on the Bell website, most Bells places i asked they said next week, only a few selected store will actually have it on the release date, I've not yet been able to figure out which locations yet.
I tried to bribe the store clerk to sell me the demo unit, which was actually brand new, he took it out of the box wrapped in shrink wrap and everything, but he did not budge
All the people in the stores I've been to, they said they'll be getting their own as well which funny enough, all of them currently are on the iphone LOL
Darn it... time to list my Europe i9000 version on ebay
Hopefully i can nail down which stores will have them on the launch day, I'll be the first in line
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Additional info, the unit was made in Korea
- Edit 2: NEWs Update! -
Tomorrow Aug 6, only 1 store will have stock for the launch day, it's located at Yonge & Eglinton... boy that mall it's going to be super packed!
I hope no one is crazy enough to line up at 1 am in the morning (it's a work day after all)
There will be free prizes and chances to win other stuff.
This is like wow!, just like the launch day of StarCraft 2, pretty crazy stuff, the line up is going to be very very long.
The rest of the Bell stores will get some stocks next week, as already confirmed on my previous visit to several Bell stores yesterday.
keeping my finger crossed to see if i can pick up one tomorrow, it'll be nice to be able to pick up 3G underground, because right now only on 1900 some places i only get EDGE, due the missing 850 for 3G (running the international 9000 version)
Niceeeee...
Any way you can buy another unit and ship it my way. Send you the money in advance.
I know i going out of line here but i thought i give it a try. LOL. But seriously.
If it has different radio bands, i am sure the actual model number is different.
But otherwise, good news.
If anyone finds where to buy these unlocked, let us know.
Does it have the 2100 band also?
i paid around $700 for my 16gb i9000...... this makes me very, very sad....
Interesting. I wonder if you also get the schizophrenic bipolar GPS tracking performance too then. No one gets lost as well as the european. I saw an unbranded unlocked 580€ 16GB unit at a store here today. Not sure but you'd probably still need a paper map and 2€ compass even with all the storage space.
i wouldn't be that happy just yet, until some one can confirm if it can be unlocked, or if it is unlocked already as most other have found out from the USA versions.
if only i can find a store where they would let me try my Fido SIM then we'll know for sure
This is Bell we are talking about, of course it will be locked.
The real test is going to be trying to find a place that will issue an unlock code. So far I haven't been able to find one.
You see the samsung NZ website is listing the galaxy i9000 for nz as having
850/1900/2100 3g
http://nz.samsungmobile.com/mobile-phones/samsung-i9000-specification
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No idea when it is coming though, but all phones sold in nz are unlocked at least...
ohhh nice find, it's worth keeping an eye on those too.
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You see the samsung NZ website is listing the galaxy i9000 for nz as having
850/1900/2100 3g
http://nz.samsungmobile.com/mobile-phones/samsung-i9000-specification
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No idea when it is coming though, but all phones sold in nz are unlocked at least...
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if u check this out it has the same spec and its from the uk site :S
http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/...dex.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=specification
noooo you are getting confused with the other line.
pay attention to this section:
http://nz.samsungmobile.com/mobile-phones/samsung-i9000-specification
3G Band 850 / 1,900 / 2,100
http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/...dex.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=specification
3G Band 900 / 1900 / 2100
that's the difference, everything else is the same
if this is really unlocked from New Zealand, then i'll probably order one from there instead of from Bell, unless some one can confirm it's unlocked from Bell
just found this out, the live launch of the Bell Galaxy S
http://mobilesyrup.com/2010/08/05/s...nt-unboxed-rocked-during-free-metric-concert/
AllGamer said:
It appears to have a new firmware, i was so exited playing around with it, and chatting so much, i forgot to memorize the firmware version it was on, but it was something like J5 or whatever.
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I9000XWJG5 maybe?
i'm trying to pick up one to play around with it, i'll be able to find out in the next few days.
Few Days? How about few hours??? Please do tell.
RyanZA said:
I9000XWJG5 maybe?
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I would say just J5 without the G, why? well, we had JG5 and now JM5, it could be that the official firmware update will be just J5. Speculation
sl8125 said:
Few Days? How about few hours??? Please do tell.
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read page 1, i updated the opening post
AllGamer said:
keeping my finger crossed to see if i can pick up one tomorrow, it'll be nice to be able to pick up 3G underground, because right now only on 1900 some places i only get EDGE, due the missing 850 for 3G (running the international 9000 version)
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Dude my bad. Just so anxious. I want to know how the Bell Vibrant turns out. I returned mine and back onto my N1. Had the captivate but returned it for this. Gonna wait it out. Hope for the good.
wonder if u can use this on ATT with 3G!
Hi board,
I've been closely following the Droid Pro since its announcement, as I love the form factor, and I was wondering if it would ever land in Europe - and as far as I am concerned, in France .
I couldn't find anything about that, but maybe I missed something!
Thanks for any hint!
It does have European 3G(along of course American CDMA 3G), so you could always buy one off ebay get it unlocked and you should be set for use with whatever sim you choose(default is Vodaphone as they have majority shares in Verizon).
Thanks for the advice. Do you know in what the unlocking process consists?
I've read that it was basically hardwired against AT&T & other Verizon competitors but that it would be free for the rest of the world.
Well so far from what I read the Droid 2 and Pro do not work in America or Canada without a firmware hack, but people at XDA are working on to fix that. The unlock is fairly simple, as you call the carrier up and ask for unlock code which should be free if have customer with good standing account, or been with them for like 90 days. I am sure code(s) will be listed somewhere in the coming weeks(it just came to retail stores today as it was online only at first) if you google it.
Is anyone looking to work on this for the Nexus 6p?
I have one preordered from the play store and as such won't have the "feature" enabled by default (as you have to purchase the device directly from EE so they can load their own stuff on it)
However, seems the guys in this thread came pretty close, some got it working http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/help/ee-wifi-calling-t3082364
At first it seemed like a few simple XML changes were all that was needed, i can't in fact make out from the 12 page thread if thats correct or not, some claim it worked with these changes, some said flashing EE's own firmwares etc was needed.
Please post any knowledge on this here, anyone who purchases from EE and is willing to share information/dump firmware would be greatly appreciated i'm sure :highfive:
sg86 said:
Is anyone looking to work on this for the Nexus 6p?
I have one preordered from the play store and as such won't have the "feature" enabled by default (as you have to purchase the device directly from EE so they can load their own stuff on it)
However, seems the guys in this thread came pretty close, some got it working http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/help/ee-wifi-calling-t3082364
At first it seemed like a few simple XML changes were all that was needed, i can't in fact make out from the 12 page thread if thats correct or not, some claim it worked with these changes, some said flashing EE's own firmwares etc was needed.
Please post any knowledge on this here, anyone who purchases from EE and is willing to share information/dump firmware would be greatly appreciated i'm sure :highfive:
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I'll be interested in this as well, I've ordered mine from CPW on EE. I'm sure there'll be no problem enabling it we'll just need to extract the required elements from the EE ROM. I'm sure someone will produce a flashable zip.
Tung_meister said:
I'll be interested in this as well, I've ordered mine from CPW on EE. I'm sure there'll be no problem enabling it we'll just need to extract the required elements from the EE ROM. I'm sure someone will produce a flashable zip.
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Well this is my hope as well, but if you see that thread it's been a whole year and nobody did it!
sg86 said:
Well this is my hope as well, but if you see that thread it's been a whole year and nobody did it!
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I'm sure someone will. This is a nexus device, the owners tend to be more technically inclined so I don't think it'll be an issue.
The EE wifi calling is more than just a change of an xml file (which is Samsung specific) They use a VPN tunnel for the wifi calling which is not an application you can install and is embedded into the EE firmware for the S6/Edge.
Also don't forget that EE only allow wifi calling on phones brought through EE (in store and online) and I do not know if a pure stock android N6P would even be EE branded with wifi calling enabled etc.
I thought all nexus device came with stock android even carrier devices a
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daleski75 said:
The EE wifi calling is more than just a change of an xml file (which is Samsung specific) They use a VPN tunnel for the wifi calling which is not an application you can install and is embedded into the EE firmware for the S6/Edge.
Also don't forget that EE only allow wifi calling on phones brought through EE (in store and online) and I do not know if a pure stock android N6P would even be EE branded with wifi calling enabled etc.
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They only "allow" it because of the embedded firmware you mention, not so much a decision to disallow it.
My hope is that whatever code is embedded could potentially be extracted/applied to stock? I guess we need someone here with an EE nexus to help us out . My other half just received a google store notification that her 5x is being delivered today, so maybe someone with a 5x direct from EE will be around soon :fingers-crossed:
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They only "allow" it because of the embedded firmware you mention, not so much a decision to disallow it.
My hope is that whatever code is embedded could potentially be extracted/applied to stock? I guess we need someone here with an EE nexus to help us out . My other half just received a google store notification that her 5x is being delivered today, so maybe someone with a 5x direct from EE will be around soon :fingers-crossed:
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The chances are pretty much 99.9% that a Nexus brought through EE won't have any EE bloatware added whatsoever and will be pure 100% stock.
I'm hoping it can be extracted/reverse engineered also - but I wouldn't expect it for a little while at least.
The guy who has a 6p that posted a couple days ago showed a wifi calling option. He was on t mobile. I never got to where he replied if it worked.
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The chances are pretty much 99.9% that a Nexus brought through EE won't have any EE bloatware added whatsoever and will be pure 100% stock.
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I'm really hoping this is the case. I get F&F discount on EE so it makes sense to get my handset through them at serious discount. The only downside is that my previous devices have all had EE firmware, bloatware and SIM lock on them.
If the N6P comes unmolested then that would be perfect. The only thing I can see them adding is SIM lock (although I disagree with this on principle too - I should be able to put whatever SIM in my phone I want....).
I'm struggling to get any useful info on whether the Nexus will be hacked around by EE - I would sincerely hope they are prevented from doing so by Google as the entire premise of Nexus is that it's pure Android and all the benefits that brings...
Because it's a nexus and there is only 1 model number for the international variant there shouldn't be any ee bloat, just the same as the iPhone. And therefore any 6p should work with WiFi calling on ee just like the iPhone. Ee have already advertised the 6p as having WiFi calling so we should all be good to go. The ee representative I spoke to when sorting my new sim only contract assumed that this would be correct.
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Because it's a nexus and there is only 1 model number for the international variant there shouldn't be any ee bloat, just the same as the iPhone. And therefore any 6p should work with WiFi calling on ee just like the iPhone. Ee have already advertised the 6p as having WiFi calling so we should all be good to go. The ee representative I spoke to when sorting my new sim only contract assumed that this would be correct.
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If that turns out to be the case I'll be very happy, I guess I'll just have to wait until Monday to find out.
I concur. Also waiting to see if they're going to get the 64 and 128 versions in. The lack of SD card is the only fly in the ointment for me so far (I have a 64gb card in my One M8 and wouldn't want any less now).
I bought iPhone 6s Plus directly from Apple and was surprised I could make wifi calling, just Enabled wifi calling under phone settings. I was informed by EE only phones bought directly from them would come with that option.
That'll be interesting then, it suggests there's something proprietary to enable it on EE devices?
combat goofwing said:
I thought all nexus device came with stock android even carrier devices a
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Generally yes. But not always. Look to the US past Nexii to see carriers being allowed to fiddle. Verizon especially.
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Funkmeister said:
That'll be interesting then, it suggests there's something proprietary to enable it on EE devices?
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For EE, in this case I believe they are making software changes so the 6P's from them will probably have a different build number. Though I need to find others who appear to have unlocked international versions come from EE (it does happen) who still have different build numbers to people who bought it from agnostic stores.
I don't know why some people are so confident EE will change nothing. They are making firmware changes on all other devices with WiFi calling, nexus willl be no different
Regardless of what people think the answer as some suggest is not to buy from EE direct, I didn't start the thread for that workaround, I don't want a device from a carrier I want it from Google. I don't want it sim locked or touched by anyone else, that's fair right?
My other half received her 5x two days ago so roll on 6p deliveries!
You should test to see if your other half's 5x works with WiFi calling on ee.
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You should test to see if your other half's 5x works with WiFi calling on ee.
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We both purchased direct from the play store so there is no wifi calling option enabled? well not that i can see. I guess devices direct from EE will take a few extra weeks to filter out
Big update for the USA version spotted. MHA-L29C567B167
Updates include:
This update optimizes the drawer homescreen display.
Adds a feature, which enables you to send and receive group messages when you use a SIM card without MSISDN.
Adds a feature, which displays contact names in group messages for a richer experience.
Optimizes the drawer homescreen display for better user experience.
Fixes an issue where you cannot use Google Voice when using the SIM card of a certain carrier.
It's currently installable/rebrandable via a paid service, but not able to be installed any other way yet.
Edit: I am currently rebranding and installing it, so if anyone wants to know anything about it, let me know. I'm in Japan right now so I can't tell you any America-specific carrier features, but otherwise, feel free to ask anything.
Did they added more choice for fonts?
Do the messages appear when using a different wallpaper other than the OEM ones?
Changes in the camera?
Does "Ok, google" work when the phone is with the screen off?
Immersive mode where you do not see the home, back etc buttons until you swipe up?
Thanks!
I've got it installed:
http://imgur.com/a/1qwGN
So far I notice that the US version uses google as default keyboard and not swiftkey or swype. Otherwise, it's too early to know if there are any major differences.
AlexGT1 said:
Did they added more choice for fonts?
Do the messages appear when using a different wallpaper other than the OEM ones?
Changes in the camera?
Does "Ok, google" work when the phone is with the screen off?
Immersive mode where you do not see the home, back etc buttons until you swipe up?
Thanks!
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I don't know what the original font choices were so I don't know.
The camera seems the same as before. No 10x zoom strangely, just 6x.
OK Google only works with screen on or device charging.
No immersive mode.
Good to know we'll a full ROM for your service or others that pop up.
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Does it fix 3d party music players on lockscreen?
how can we install it ATM?
duraaraa said:
I've got it installed:
http://imgur.com/a/1qwGN
So far I notice that the US version uses google as default keyboard and not swiftkey or swype. Otherwise, it's too early to know if there are any major differences.
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Thanks. I am considering rebranding to the US version using funky!! How's the performance, battery life with this new US version?
duraaraa said:
Big update for the USA version spotted. MHA-L29C567B167
Updates include:
This update optimizes the drawer homescreen display.
Adds a feature, which enables you to send and receive group messages when you use a SIM card without MSISDN.
Adds a feature, which displays contact names in group messages for a richer experience.
Optimizes the drawer homescreen display for better user experience.
Fixes an issue where you cannot use Google Voice when using the SIM card of a certain carrier.
It's currently installable/rebrandable via a paid service, but not able to be installed any other way yet.
Edit: I am currently rebranding and installing it, so if anyone wants to know anything about it, let me know. I'm in Japan right now so I can't tell you any America-specific carrier features, but otherwise, feel free to ask anything.
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Seems like we are one or more updates behind the international model based upon the notes. ?
Yet the end number is not 158 but 167.
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Any noticeable changes to the drawer homescreen? Ability to make 5 icons across the app drawer?
I need a copy of the offline full rom, if you have it available PM me. I need it for testing on my KangVIP Slim rom and I would like to extract the system etc and make a US based ROM. I'll return the phone before I pay to rebrand it back to the US version. I have a week left to send it back. I printed out the return shipping label last night. I'm 75% sure I'm sending it back. The phone itself is great but the software is not. The more I pick up my Mi Max and start to use it the more and more I hate EMUI.
ajsmsg78 said:
I need a copy of the offline full rom, if you have it available PM me. I need it for testing on my KangVIP Slim rom.
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I'm hoping a full ROM to flash will fix my broken camera.
Might just go the FunkyHuawei route this weekend,PM me if you still need it at that time. :good:
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Seems like we are one or more updates behind the international model based upon the notes.
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The kernel was built on February 9, so it's actually the newest update in terms of build date. But it seems Huawei is going in a slightly different direction for features in the US firmware.
I installed it and am now using it, so I'll report regarding anything I notice that differentiates it from the other international models.
Hi I have the US model MHA-L29C567B138 , is the update you mentioned in your post a future OTA update for this model ? I tried checking it, but no dice. ?
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Hi I have the US model MHA-L29C567B138 , is the update you mentioned in your post a future OTA update for this model ? I tried checking it, but no dice.
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As mentioned in the original post, it is currently not being pushed to phones or signed for installation by Huawei, and therefore cannot be installed on phones right now without a paid service like FunkyHuawei. In the future, if you have the US model, you will likely get it as an OTA update. It's anyone's guess when, though.
Is there a difference in LTE bands between the US and other versions? My wife has a U.S. Version and I currently have L29C636B158 and places where she has 4 bars of LTE I only will get H+. I've checked APN settings and they are identical so it's not that. I just purchased a US version and am going to sell the one I have now but I'm more so wondering for down the line if I flash a custom rom if there is anything I'll need to do to preserve that LTE band from the US version.
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Is there a difference in LTE bands between the US and other versions? My wife has a U.S. Version and I currently have L29C636B158 and places where she has 4 bars of LTE I only will get H+. I've checked APN settings and they are identical so it's not that. I just purchased a US version and am going to sell the one I have now but I'm more so wondering for down the line if I flash a custom rom if there is anything I'll need to do to preserve that LTE band from the US version.
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No, there's no LTE band difference. I took a Chinese model to the US and got reception on T-Mobile the whole time with no issues over New Years. All of the same US LTE bands are supported by all versions.
But by any chance were you on T-Mobile in a Band 12 area? That's the only thing I can think of, as I think T-Mobile does some weird things with Band 12.
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Is there a difference in LTE bands between the US and other versions? My wife has a U.S. Version and I currently have L29C636B158 and places where she has 4 bars of LTE I only will get H+. I've checked APN settings and they are identical so it's not that. I just purchased a US version and am going to sell the one I have now but I'm more so wondering for down the line if I flash a custom rom if there is anything I'll need to do to preserve that LTE band from the US version.
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C636 I believe is the Chinese version of the mate 9 which does not have the correct us bands. There's no way to get those bands in your version. You'll have to purchase the us version. Flashing does not alter capability in terms of LTE capability.
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No, there's no LTE band difference. I took a Chinese model to the US and got reception on T-Mobile the whole time with no issues over New Years. All of the same US LTE bands are supported by all versions.
But by any chance were you on T-Mobile in a Band 12 area? That's the only thing I can think of, as I think T-Mobile does some weird things with Band 12.
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No we were both on At&t. I know there's a difference between the two because even with fresh reboots there were certain areas in SoCal that her mate 9 would get solid LTE and mine would not lock on no matter what and I'd only get H+.
CptAwesomes explanation seems legit, I remember reading somewhere that one of the models had a different LTE band, I was thinking it was the US model but I guess it's the one I have which is one of the SE Asia models I believe. That's good news then since I already purchased a U.S. Model and will be selling this one shortly. Clears things up for my future flashing needs.