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Hi everyone,
I've been reading here on xda for a while now, especially in the GS2 section. I have no idea about unlocking and custom roms and so on, but I need a little bit of help!
I currently own a HTC Aria with ATT (upgrade eligible in Januray 2012) its a nice tiny phone but I need a bigger one, well I've been waiting for the ATT Version to come out but I don't want to pay the hefty ETF FEE and get a new 2 yr contract with ATT.
Should I just get the unlocked version and pop in my sim card from the aria ? Would this work?? I've never had an unlocked version before. Would ATT automatically renew my contract for 2 yrs?
My plan is to get the unlocked GS2 NOW, pop in the sim, and if I get bored with the GS2, I can upgrade to the iphone 5 in january... I don't know if all this is possible.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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Hi everyone,
I've been reading here on xda for a while now, especially in the GS2 section. I have no idea about unlocking and custom roms and so on, but I need a little bit of help!
I currently own a HTC Aria with ATT (upgrade eligible in Januray 2012) its a nice tiny phone but I need a bigger one, well I've been waiting for the ATT Version to come out but I don't want to pay the hefty ETF FEE and get a new 2 yr contract with ATT.
Should I just get the unlocked version and pop in my sim card from the aria ? Would this work?? I've never had an unlocked version before. Would ATT automatically renew my contract for 2 yrs?
My plan is to get the unlocked GS2 NOW, pop in the sim, and if I get bored with the GS2, I can upgrade to the iphone 5 in january... I don't know if all this is possible.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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Yes your sim will work and no they will not automatically renew your contract for 2 years.
Thank you, I'm also in the bay area.
Where did you order your GS2?
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Thank you, I'm also in the bay area.
Where did you order your GS2?
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If you do go Iphone 5 you might try get a micro sim or a micro sim cutter because your existing sim might not fit Iphone. Apologies for the vagueness as I am not sure AT&T sims are full size or Micro size currently.
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
Thanks for moving the thread in the correct forum.
I'm currently on the 200mb ATT data plan. Do I have to change any settings on the gs2 or will 3g work right out of the box?
Is it possible to switch between edge aNd 3g on the gs2?
Where is the best place to order the gs2? Amazon seems the most expensive but imo is the most reliable one. And no tax for me in CA. Will it come with any warranty from amazon/samsungUS?
Thanks for all the help, the gs2 looks like my dream phone.
James
james55 said:
Thanks for moving the thread in the correct forum.
I'm currently on the 200mb ATT data plan. Do I have to change any settings on the gs2 or will 3g work right out of the box?
Is it possible to switch between edge aNd 3g on the gs2?
Where is the best place to order the gs2? Amazon seems the most expensive but imo is the most reliable one. And no tax for me in CA. Will it come with any warranty from amazon/samsungUS?
Thanks for all the help, the gs2 looks like my dream phone.
James
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I'm also on AT&T and I bought mine from Amazon. Very fast shipping and 3G worked out of the box. However if you want HSPA+ speed you will need to visit AT&T and have them adjust your plan to a 200mb 4G plan. Also you can change your apn settings to get faster speeds. You should check out the APN thread it might help you. Hope I helped
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I'm also on AT&T and I bought mine from Amazon. Very fast shipping and 3G worked out of the box. However if you want HSPA+ speed you will need to visit AT&T and have them adjust your plan to a 200mb 4G plan. Also you can change your apn settings to get faster speeds. You should check out the APN thread it might help you. Hope I helped
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thank you ! It did come with an US Charger right? Just to be sure......
Gonna order this beast
your going to get the best android phone that is out at the moment. great display the best around even better than retina IMO great memory on the phone and you can insert micro sd card to boost the memory..do your research if your going to root the phone and there are loads of roms that you can play with and use to your liking..hope that helps and enjoy your new phone when you get it
I just got it, it feels so light wow !!!!
I know there are a lot of cases out there, but what are the most favorite ones?
I'm really scared that something gonna happen to that beast
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I know there are a lot of cases out there, but what are the most favorite ones?
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Check out SGP Neo Hybrid case. It's gorgeous.
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I just got it, it feels so light wow !!!!
I know there are a lot of cases out there, but what are the most favorite ones?
I'm really scared that something gonna happen to that beast
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check out casemate cases for galaxy s2..thats what im using at the mo
I want a handset only as I'm on Three but I was just wondering where I can get the handset? I cannot find any info anywhere for anything other than EE which suck with their crazy prices and low data caps. Also if I manage to get one will it support Three's eventual 4G release as they will be using 1800mhz?
Thanx.
Id be interested in picking up a yellow one.. My local phones4u had a demo one out but knew nothing about it :S
I emailed Stephen Elop directly about this, and to my surprise - he responded, all be it very vague.
I aired my concerns about the limited sale on EE - and asked if there were any options coming for SIM-FREE. I understand why his answer was vague, as I could be anyone at the end of the day.
But it doesn't look good for those of us wanting one without signing an EE contract in the UK anytime soon..
I'll just not buy one then, their loss :\
I have a yellow 920 on pre-order that due to arrive tomorrow with Phone4U. However, there is a lot of confusion about if these handsets are locked or not. I really don't want to use Orange / T-Mobile / EE as I am currently happy with Vodafone.
So funny how Nokia have released their best Smart Phone yet and most people cannot buy it. Firstly it is EE exclusive and they've said it will be until at least next year, secondly all handset only phones are locked to EE as well and thirdly EE prices are stupid and offer barely any data.
I would have been quite interested but WTF are Nokia doing?
I saw the Lumia 920 in Phones4U yesterday. Lovely looking phone but Nokia messed up. Personally for me I waited long enough for this phone to come out but with all the shenanigans around it I couldn't wait any longer. I hope you guys are happy with it. I went with the Note2 in the end. A truly amazing phone!
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Madness isnt it.
Quite fancied this phone to pair up with a Windows 8 setup, but they are making it impossible to obtain one.
It's the only WP8 of the bunch with a stand out feature.
Here in Germany where I live you can buy the Lumia 920 factory unlocked no problem.
This is where I ordered mine for example: https://www.handytick.de/handys/nokia/nokia-lumia-920-black.htm
They say that they ship outside of Germany on prior request only but maybe you can try to contact them and ask if they can ship the phone over to the UK.
Here is their email address so that you don't have to try navigating that German website: [email protected]
Hope that helps.
Regards,
karlmueller
p.s. I'm in no way associated with that website nor I'm getting any kind of money from them for "promoting" their site - I'm just trying to help
This is nuts. I fear that Nokia with the only 4G WP8 device on the UK market and with a killer camera & touchscreen are going to really muck up this launch.
For starters, if I'm paying £460 for a phone I don't want to be limited to a Red or Yellow one! I'm 6 months into a 24 month contract (on a GS3) and want to go back to WP. I want to future proof myself so 4G is a must but I want a phone I can sell easily if & when the next toy comes along. A Red Lumia locked to EE is none of those!!! I really do hope Phone4U will be selling unlocked phones and not just Red & Yellow one's. Otherwise I'll sadly end up sticking to my Galaxy S3
A bright red or yello phone just says 'mug me'
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Here in Germany where I live you can buy the Lumia 920 factory unlocked no problem.
This is where I ordered mine for example: https://www.handytick.de/handys/nokia/nokia-lumia-920-black.htm
They say that they ship outside of Germany on prior request only but maybe you can try to contact them and ask if they can ship the phone over to the UK.
Here is their email address so that you don't have to try navigating that German website: [email protected]
Hope that helps.
Regards,
karlmueller
p.s. I'm in no way associated with that website nor I'm getting any kind of money from them for "promoting" their site - I'm just trying to help
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Is it definitely unlocked, no trick?
Peew971 said:
Is it definitely unlocked, no trick?
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I can't deff confirm it because I haven't received mine yet but since the auction on eBay where I bought it from (which was from that store) said that it is SIM free I'm pretty that it will be.
Besides that it's pretty normal here in Germany that you can buy almost all phones SIM free.
Regards,
karlmueller
hydzior said:
I've sended them an email about shipping their good to poland and no luck. I'll need to search somewhere else. Polish launch is at 15th of november and all preorders (first batch) are sold out here.
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This one on German eBay is a little bit more expensive but it says that it can be shipped within the entire EU (expect some excluded locations, but Poland isn't listed there):
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Nokia-Lumia-...dy-ohne-Vertrag-Smartphone-WLan-/390492880243
It also says that it's SIM free.
This was just the first one I came across when I tried to find a dealer that would ship to Poland though, there might be a cheaper one around too.
Just search for Lumia 920 on German eBay.de or search for sthg like "Lumia 920 bestellen" on Google and you might find some more offers.
If you can't find out what you need using Google Translator just post it here and I'll be happy to help with reading German.
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karlmueller
I'm looking to buy a Lumia 920 from UK, can anyone with the phone confirm if there is japanese support on the UK model? thanks
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Ok i've found a seller with imported phones from Germany :]. It should be at friday in my hands (white colour, sim free). 45 euros more expensive but i think it's worth it.
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Can you give us the details for this importer? I have a pre order in Germany but I don't have a clue when I might get it.
Phones4U have tweeted saying...
Phones 4u @Phones4u
@cliffkgibson @PhoneDaz Hi Cliff, we're selling this handset SIM free at £449.95 from Friday in store. This will be locked to EE though. Liz
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Phones 4u @Phones4u
@mrcfield Hi Chris, this tweet was referring to the fact that Nokia have confirmed that our stores will receive Lumia 920's from Friday. Liz
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Phones 4u @Phones4u
@jakwa1ker Hello, all stores should have received black & white Lumia 920's by Saturday yes! Thanks, Liz
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And also you can order a black one on their website on T-Mobile & Orange now! But pretty awful T-Mobile full monty handset price, it's more than the iPhone 5!!!!
Here is the link to T-Mobile tariffs - http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_contract_details.asp?ItemKey=650613&NetKey=3#offer_details
So I went into my local P4U they are out of stock! It will take a couple of weeks for them to get them in, I was like your the only retailer to have it as you have exclusivity and EE the sales guy was like oh is it I didn't know that! Kmt, smh.
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Nokia obviously don't want my money.
I already have an S3 on contract so I was looking to buy sim free but noooo, can't have that.
Can see Nokia going the way of the dinosaur soon.
will EE unlock it if you buy?
just wondering whether you could ask EE to unlock the phone for you, once you've purchased it and signed up to a contract?
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just wondering whether you could ask EE to unlock the phone for you, once you've purchased it and signed up to a contract?
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Only after you have registered the phone on a Pay&go sim and then wait 3 months.
Hello
I bough what it looks like a brand new i717 on craigslist at @ $200. It is in pristine condition, boxed with all the accessories including a genuine flip case... everything fresh and still smelling like new. It has a bad IMEI though.
The seller said it was a display unit on an AT&T store and that they block the IMEIs of the phones that are removed from the display counter. The guy even had an AT&T t-shirt... Truth or lie? I don't know, it still seemed a great deal to me and I bought it anyway since I've seen them on ebay selling well above $300 in "used" (all scratched up) condition.
So, I have two questions:
-Is it true that a blocked IMEI will work overseas? (I also took the risk on buying it because I will move overseas in a few months)
-Is there anything I can do to use it now with my T-Mobile account?
Thanks
Not sure about it working overseas. No experience.
But you could also sell it to somebody who wants to use it on T-Mobile USA since a bad AT&T IMEI doesnt matter on T-Mo
Looks like you are screwed unless you can find stuff to manage stolen phones... I'd take our as a lesson of "if it looks too good to be true..."
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melcali said:
Not sure about it working overseas. No experience.
But you could also sell it to somebody who wants to use it on T-Mobile USA since a bad AT&T IMEI doesnt matter on T-Mo
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Really? I thought AT&T and T-mobile shared a blacklisted IMEI database. Can anyone confirm if it will work with T-mobile?
If you unlocked it, it can work overseas and if you root it and flash t mobile blaze ics modem you can use it on T-Mobile like what I'm doing now getting hspa speed
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jacky37 said:
If you unlocked it, it can work overseas and if you root it and flash t mobile blaze ics modem you can use it on T-Mobile like what I'm doing now getting hspa speed
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yeah they have an alliance that will track imei numbers as of 12/1/12...
domenicostorino said:
Hello
I bough what it looks like a brand new i717 on craigslist at @ $200. It is in pristine condition, boxed with all the accessories including a genuine flip case... everything fresh and still smelling like new. It has a bad IMEI though.
The seller said it was a display unit on an AT&T store and that they block the IMEIs of the phones that are removed from the display counter. The guy even had an AT&T t-shirt... Truth or lie? I don't know, it still seemed a great deal to me and I bought it anyway since I've seen them on ebay selling well above $300 in "used" (all scratched up) condition.
So, I have two questions:
-Is it true that a blocked IMEI will work overseas? (I also took the risk on buying it because I will move overseas in a few months)
-Is there anything I can do to use it now with my T-Mobile account?
Thanks
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I have two questions, are you trying to call at&t and have them turn the phone on or are you just putting a sim card in and its not working? And if you did put a working at&t sim in without calling what did it say or do on the phone?
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Not sure about it working overseas. No experience.
But you could also sell it to somebody who wants to use it on T-Mobile USA since a bad AT&T IMEI doesnt matter on T-Mo
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truth77 said:
I have two questions, are you trying to call at&t and have them turn the phone on or are you just putting a sim card in and its not working? And if you did put a working at&t sim in without calling what did it say or do on the phone?
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No, I haven't called At&t at all... I don't think I'm going to have any luck asking them to fix the imei of a blacklisted phone that I boought on Craiglist... I do have a T-mobile sim but I haven't inserted it yet. Why? because I have read many times that if you insert a sim on a phone with a blocked imei they will block the sim card automatically...
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yeah they have an alliance that will track imei numbers as of 12/1/12...
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Oh that sucks. I will unlock it and take it with me overseas... I guess I shouldn't have any problems using it there (Lima, Peru).
Ok this sucks even more. A friend grabbed the phone and inserted his own AT&T sim card just to "see what happens"... his line got automatically suspended. It didn't even work when inserted the sim back to his own phone. Of course this has just happened a few minutes ago (Saturday night when customer service is closed).
I will call customer care tomorrow. Do any of you guys know what are the steps to restore the line? Is it just a simple call or does he need to buy a new sim?
Thanks
whoa that sucks. i didnt know they are that quick to take action.
That is a great way to screw with people that try to steal phones...
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Radimus said:
That is a great way to screw with people that try to steal phones...
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I agree. He called ATT this morning and his line was suspended as "lost or stolen". The rep never said anything about using the sim on a blacklisted device or anything similar. They restored his service right away,
Anyway... my i717 is now stored and I won't mess with it until I move overseas. Beware of inserting your sim on an blacklisted device!
Not to hijack your thread, but a "friend" of mine just stole a brand new note from best buy and wants me to help him unlock and root it. Not that I really care about best buy (and I really don't care that he stole it) but I'm thinking on refusing on general principle just because his actions raise the prices of phones and service for the rest of us. What would you do?
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I'd tell your friend, that if he was clever enough to steal it, then he should be clever enough to get a job and buy one... the thieving little socialist.
In the principle of helping anyone root their phone, I'd not do it for them. I would help them read and learn how to do it, as that helps general understanding of what they are doing and may eliminate future help calls.
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Not to hijack your thread, but a "friend" of mine just stole a brand new note from best buy and wants me to help him unlock and root it. Not that I really care about best buy (and I really don't care that he stole it) but I'm thinking on refusing on general principle just because his actions raise the prices of phones and service for the rest of us. What would you do?
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Have you tried using it on Straight Talk? Its att so it probably wouldn't work. Just an idea.
Want to sell it? I'll buy it from you. Mine has a dead pixel and while its annoying it's not bad enough for me to buy a new $220 screen.
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Not to hijack your thread, but a "friend" of mine just stole a brand new note from best buy and wants me to help him unlock and root it. Not that I really care about best buy (and I really don't care that he stole it) but I'm thinking on refusing on general principle just because his actions raise the prices of phones and service for the rest of us. What would you do?
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I wouldn't have a friend like this. Can't stand a f'n thief. I'm an anti-cop kind of person but I've been ripped off and it sucks. Tell him to kiss your as#. I hope he gets busted when he puts a sim in it.
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Have you tried using it on Straight Talk? Its att so it probably wouldn't work. Just an idea.
I wouldn't have a friend like this. Can't stand a f'n thief. I'm an anti-cop kind of person but I've been ripped off and it sucks. Tell him to kiss your as#. I hope he gets busted when he puts a sim in it.
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Agreed
XDA is no longer worth my time.
Cell Spa sales stolen phones
Unfortunately I bought a Galaxy S2 in September from a cell phone store (" Cell Spa" in Sugar Land Texas) that sales stolen Phones. I was able to call AT&T and told them to release my SIM card and they did. They told me the IMEI on the phone was linked to a stolen phone so basically there was nothing I could do. They are not concerned about returning the phone to the original person who claimed the theft so I'm stuck with a blacklisted phone????:crying:
What was that line from Forrest Gump? Oh yeah, "stupid is as stupid does". Anyone that buys or sells stolen phones, gets what they deserve. Remember....it was stolen from someone that actually paid money for it!
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[Q] Tempted to order the AT&T Lumia 920 unlocked from Expansys, what will be broken?
Because the Rogers Lumia 920 is black only and I am actually a Bell customer here in Canada and I have a decent deal with them without a contract, I am tempted to order the unlocked Lumia 920 from expansys.ca.
However, what will not work if I do that? From a cursory glance at the Internet, it seems that MMS and possibly Internet Tethering may not work. Has anyone tried this yet?
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Because the Rogers Lumia 920 is black only and I am actually a Bell customer here in Canada and I have a decent deal with them without a contract, I am tempted to order the unlocked Lumia 920 from expansys.ca.
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I just saw the category is "unlocked". It would be interesting to know how they can sell unlocked AT&T versions.
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Where do you see that it's unlocked? A high price alone does not mean that.
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Expansys sells unlocked phones That's what they do.
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Expansys sells unlocked phones That's what they do.
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I'd get that in writing or be darn sure you can return it. Then...order and play with it to see. Then report back here
I am not at all concerned that it will be available unlocked. I am concerned that all the features of an unlocked Lumia 920 will work on Bell. Specifically in the past users have had issues with MMS and Internet Tethering... I am hoping somebody else has jumped on this device from expansys.ca and can share their experiences.
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I am not at all concerned that it will be available unlocked. I am concerned that all the features of an unlocked Lumia 920 will work on Bell. Specifically in the past users have had issues with MMS and Internet Tethering... I am hoping somebody else has jumped on this device from expansys.ca and can share their experiences.
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BTW, the unlocked version from Expansys Canada is $800. You may want to check out Clove, where it is priced at $630. I would assume that tethering should work on an international unlocked version. I may check out the ones from Clove, rather than buy a (hard to find) Rogers version.
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BTW, the unlocked version from Expansys Canada is $800. You may want to check out Clove, where it is priced at $630. I would assume that tethering should work on an international unlocked version. I may check out the ones from Clove, rather than buy a (hard to find) Rogers version.
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Unless I am mistaken, the international version will not work with Bell's LTE network. Bell requires 1700MHz currently don't they? http://www.clove.co.uk/nokia-lumia-920
The LTE frequencies listed on the Clove website are 800 / 900/ 1800/ 2100 / 2600. The AT&T device does support 1700. I don't want HSPA+ if I can get LTE.
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Unless I am mistaken, the international version will not work with Bell's LTE network. Bell requires 1700MHz currently don't they? http://www.clove.co.uk/nokia-lumia-920
The LTE frequencies listed on the Clove website are 800 / 900/ 1800/ 2100 / 2600. The AT&T device does support 1700. I don't want HSPA+ if I can get LTE.
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Good catch!
The LTE Bands listed on the international version are 800/900/1800/2100/2600 while the Rogers version has 700/850/1700/1900/2100.
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Good catch!
The LTE Bands listed on the international version are 800/900/1800/2100/2600 while the Rogers version has 700/850/1700/1900/2100.
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The AT&T version also supports 700/1700 for LTE:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/12/nokia-lumia-920-for-att-review/
Sot it should work. Why are you so sure that Expansys isn't able to unlock the phones? I am hoping to hear back from them tomorrow. The Nexus 4 is starting to look pretty compelling at this point, no hoops to jump through and a great price. I just really like Windows Phone and am excited about it but I do have limits.
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The AT&T version also supports 700/1700 for LTE:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/12/nokia-lumia-920-for-att-review/
Sot it should work. Why are you so sure that Expansys isn't able to unlock the phones? .
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Just a guess, but I think most of the hesitation around unlocking has to do with the fact that there is apparently an AT&T exclusivity agreement, and that sales of unlocked phones is prohibited by that. Nokia really didn't do themselves any favors if this is the case.
I honestly can't believe that Microsoft didn't set it up so you could order them straight from MS, and set it up like the Nexus 4... but then this type of reasoning requires logic, which it seems most companies in this business are completely bereft of.
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Just a guess, but I think most of the hesitation around unlocking has to do with the fact that there is apparently an AT&T exclusivity agreement, and that sales of unlocked phones is prohibited by that. Nokia really didn't do themselves any favors if this is the case.
I honestly can't believe that Microsoft didn't set it up so you could order them straight from MS, and set it up like the Nexus 4... but then this type of reasoning requires logic, which it seems most companies in this business are completely bereft of.
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Oh I know the phone arrives @ AT&T locked. But most carriers will now unlock them for a fee. Rogers charges $50, Bell charges $75. I am assuming that AT&T does something similar, and thus outfits like Expansys can take care of this for you (and take care of importing and other niceties) and sell the phone at a premium? I emailed them about it, hope to hear back soon.
Windows Phone 8 includes MMS setup now, so there's no need for a Nokia-supplied network setup app and there's little worry about getting MMS working.
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Oh I know the phone arrives @ AT&T locked. But most carriers will now unlock them for a fee. Rogers charges $50, Bell charges $75. I am assuming that AT&T does something similar, and thus outfits like Expansys can take care of this for you (and take care of importing and other niceties) and sell the phone at a premium? I emailed them about it, hope to hear back soon.
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Reports are trickling out that AT&T is refusing to provide unlock codes for the 920's. Not sure how true that information is, but I would be cautious!
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Reports are trickling out that AT&T is refusing to provide unlock codes for the 920's. Not sure how true that information is, but I would be cautious!
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So I emailed Expansys, they confirmed the AT&T Lumia 920 IS unlocked. However, reports on the Nokia Canada Facebook page indicate that a user on a different network could NOT get MMS nor tethering to work on an unlocked Rogers 920. I'd imagine that the AT&T would have the same problem. *sigh* almost ready to give up here. Nokia has made it basically almost impossible to get an unlocked Lumia in North America. They obviously hold Canadian customers in contempt. Perhaps they don't even deserve my business. It's too bad its a nice phone Super discouraged right now.
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So I emailed Expansys, they confirmed the AT&T Lumia 920 IS unlocked. However, reports on the Nokia Canada Facebook page indicate that a user on a different network could NOT get MMS nor tethering to work on an unlocked Rogers 920. I'd imagine that the AT&T would have the same problem. *sigh* almost ready to give up here. Nokia has made it basically almost impossible to get an unlocked Lumia in North America. They obviously hold Canadian customers in contempt. Perhaps they don't even deserve my business. It's too bad its a nice phone Super discouraged right now.
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I totally feel your frustration. I too am with Bell and want a 920. my problem is I want a RED one. and rogers for some insane reason only carries black. (rogers logo color is what? RED)
I have been hunting around for a unlocked RED 920 sense its launch. all I keep finding are the UK versions of the phone.
I have gotten so confused with trying to figure out which phone supports Bell LTE that I may be giving up soon.
I don't want to toss out 6-800 $ for a phone that only partly works. the whole reason I am in the market for a new phone is wifi tethering.
lets see what comes first, nexus 4 in stock or me locating a red 920 for bell network. (heck I would settle for a white one now)
Going by NaviFirm, there's a red Rogers variant. Hope you get that. The Access Point app has worked perfectly for me for tethering and MMS.
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I have just place an order with theunlockguys.com, they said it's going to take 2 business days.
I will report my result here.
Has anyone anywhere ever actually got the code from one of these "unlockers" for any phone at a time when the carrier was not giving the codes to anyone?
ocalvo said:
I have just place an order with theunlockguys.com, they said it's going to take 2 business days.
I will report my result here.
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I highly doubt that it will work. The only way to get an unlock code is to get it from AT&T, who as previously stated, are not giving them out.
http://www.cellunlock.net/Unlock_AT_T_Nokia_Lumia_920_p/unlockattn920.htm
Keep us updated if anyone tries one of these unlocks. If this works I'll buy one from AT&T, if not, I'm gonna be getting the Lumia 810. I want Nokia on T-Mobile!
detox8907 said:
Keep us updated if anyone tries one of these unlocks. If this works I'll buy one from AT&T, if not, I'm gonna be getting the Lumia 810. I want Nokia on T-Mobile!
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Aren't you worried about being stuck on 2G if you use AT&T's version on Tmo?
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OP,
Please only post if you actually get the code. We have seen this same pattern on L900 forum for 6 months. They all take your money but none of them can give you a code.
TJBunch1228 said:
Aren't you worried about being stuck on 2G if you use AT&T's version on Tmo?
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With the 920, they will be able to get 2g, 3g and LTE, just not Tmo 4G if I read it right with the frequencies offered.
Talderon said:
With the 920, they will be able to get 2g, 3g and LTE, just not Tmo 4G if I read it right with the frequencies offered.
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For T-Mo, there is no LTE yet. And its 4G is the same thing as 3G. So, if you can't get T-mo 4G, you can't get 3G either. You stuck with 2G.
If you're in a refarm area you will get 3G even without T-Mobile's magic 3G frequency.
The unlockguys.com is no go:
Hello Oscar,
Thank you for your order, but we regret to tell you that we are currently not processing any orders for all Nokia Lumia 920 phones until the codes becomes available again. We have fully refunded your entire payment of $27.95. I will contact you as soon as the Nokia Lumia 920 code will become available. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Unlocked 920
I went into the new Microsoft Store in Toronto today and picked up a locked 920 for $550. Came home and used cell unlocker . net and my phone was unlocked in 2 hours. Way cheaper than what Rogers was charging. P.S. Now running on Wind Mobile in Canada!
NicholG90 said:
I went into the new Microsoft Store in Toronto today and picked up a locked 920 for $550. Came home and used cell unlocker . net and my phone was unlocked in 2 hours. Way cheaper than what Rogers was charging. P.S. Now running on Wind Mobile in Canada!
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Awesome, as far as I can tell you're the first to confirm an unlock from a third party unlocking service.
Ehh it wasn't an AT&T unlock.
He got it from Canada so it was likely from Rogers.
There is still and probably won't be an unlock from Att for 6 months.
There are a lot of 920s on ebay saying they're unlockable from Att which is utter bs.
You have been warned.
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NicholG90 said:
I went into the new Microsoft Store in Toronto today and picked up a locked 920 for $550. Came home and used cell unlocker . net and my phone was unlocked in 2 hours. Way cheaper than what Rogers was charging. P.S. Now running on Wind Mobile in Canada!
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If you bought the Rogers model, it was unlocked to begin with (according to other accounts). did you try it with the Wind sim before gettingr an unlock code?
EShy said:
If you bought the Rogers model, it was unlocked to begin with (according to other accounts). did you try it with the Wind sim before gettingr an unlock code?
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Only the initial (pre-release) batch was unlocked. Anything available after the release date (second batch and later) was locked.
Unlocked 920
EShy said:
If you bought the Rogers model, it was unlocked to begin with (according to other accounts). did you try it with the Wind sim before gettingr an unlock code?
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Although yes it is a Rogers model I was also one of the first to get a non carrier unlock code on that model. And yes it was locked before the code. Tried it with a Wind Sim
Unlock Nokia Lumia 920 AT&T
Can Anyone Unlock a ATT Nokia Lumia 920?
NicholG90 said:
I went into the new Microsoft Store in Toronto today and picked up a locked 920 for $550. Came home and used cell unlocker . net and my phone was unlocked in 2 hours. Way cheaper than what Rogers was charging. P.S. Now running on Wind Mobile in Canada!
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ok. got a rogers 920 & waiting on unlock code from cell unlocker guys now...
I got my 920 from Microsoft holiday popup store.
tokuro said:
ok. got a rogers 920 & waiting on unlock code from cell unlocker guys now...
I got my 920 from Microsoft holiday popup store.
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Please read the thread title before you posting. This is about AT&T version of L920. Rogers 920 shall not apply because unlock policy and availability is different.