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I know it's stated everywhere that HTC isn't making a HD with US 3G but as I've posted yesterday I've found a dealer who claimed that he had physical stock of HD's for sale with US 3G. Got another message today stating that he talked to the company and they've indeed confirm that it has US 3G. This is sounding unreal huh? And the guy is offering double refund if the phone isn't US 3G. I've asked hime to just send me a pic of the spec sheet from the manual with the listed HSDPA frequencies. So if the phone indeed has Quad GSM and 3G freq. of 850 and 1900, it would work on the rogers network in canada right? it sounds too good to be true but just wanted to chase down all possiblities.
Keeping my fingers crossed~~
I think we've all accepted that US3G is not available.
Please make sure this guy is not going to scam you. I recommend making sure he set's up an eBay auction and use PayPal plus your credit card if you purchase from him.
BUT when I purchase bleeding edge euro spec phones they always seem to release a US 3G variant shortly afterward making me spend even more. This brings bad memories of Nokia not announcing or denying US 3G on their handsets, then just a few months later they release it with the US 3G bands.
to be honest, it seems like a scam so beware
why not post the persons ebay store and all that so all of us can check it out
then again all touch hd specs state there is no usa 3g support
just be careful
I was on Ebay checking out Streaks when I found this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170511016796&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
It had the T-Mobile 3G Bands Listed so I contacted the seller and he said that he can confirm it will work with T-Mobile USA 3G and Not ATT.
This is great news for T-Mobile USA Customers, I only wish I had the funds to get it right now.
Here is a copy of the message on EBay...
Dear splitpersona21,
Yes it works on TMO (US). I tested with a TMO SIM.
It doesnt work with ATT 3G as the bands are not
covered.
- oreba77
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From: splitpersona21
To: oreba77
Subject: splitpersona21 has sent a question about item #170511016796, ending on Jul-09-10 17:56:26 PDT - NEW DELL STREAK 5” TABLET/SMART PHONE - UNLOCKED!
Sent Date: Jul-08-10 20:07:58 PDT
Dear oreba77,
Can you please verify that this has Bands 1700/2100 have you tested this on T-Mobile 3g in the US?
- splitpersona21
Now THAT is interesting. You might've just made my day!
Although the bands listed do work on AT&T too. Hmmm....
Yeah I saw that in the listing and thats why I asked so I could make sure for T-Mobile USA
FateZero said:
I was on Ebay checking out Streaks when I found this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170511016796&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
It had the T-Mobile 3G Bands Listed so I contacted the seller and he said that he can confirm it will work with T-Mobile USA 3G and Not ATT.
This is great news for T-Mobile USA Customers, I only wish I had the funds to get it right now.
Here is a copy of the message on EBay...
Dear splitpersona21,
Yes it works on TMO (US). I tested with a TMO SIM.
It doesnt work with ATT 3G as the bands are not
covered.
- oreba77
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From: splitpersona21
To: oreba77
Subject: splitpersona21 has sent a question about item #170511016796, ending on Jul-09-10 17:56:26 PDT - NEW DELL STREAK 5” TABLET/SMART PHONE - UNLOCKED!
Sent Date: Jul-08-10 20:07:58 PDT
Dear oreba77,
Can you please verify that this has Bands 1700/2100 have you tested this on T-Mobile 3g in the US?
- splitpersona21
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This eBay seller is 100% lying by saying this thing works on T-mobiles 1700 3g band
Plus this guy only has 21 eBay sales and you want to purchase a $625 item from him? That is just asking for trouble...
http://www.o2.co.uk/dellstreak/dellstreakspec <-- Look at the network bands on the spec sheet (ONLY 900/2100 aka Att 3g)
There is no T-mobile 1700 band 3g version yet...
Hi Guys,
Thanks to the lovely people at AT&T, I'm not the proud owner of an unlocked Dell Streak
They gave me an unlock code over the phone
BIG THUMBS UP AND MANY THANKS TO AT&T
Nice. How did you get them to give you the code?
mjaverto said:
Nice. How did you get them to give you the code?
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I just asked them for it, they were actually really helpful. I gave them my IMEI, they put me on hold and 2 minutes later my Streak was unlocked
That's great news!
Krisbo said:
I just asked them for it, they were actually really helpful. I gave them my IMEI, they put me on hold and 2 minutes later my Streak was unlocked
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...but, correct me if I'm wrong, other than ATT US and Telstra (who both use the 850mhz UMTS band), you won't get 3G on any other provider. Right? So what are going to do with it unlocked?
Sorry but I'm still lost as to why folks are selling (and buying) the Streak unlocked or trying to get it unlocked by their carrier. I usually ONLY buy unlocked phones and use them on ATT; but I didn't see the reason to buy the Streak unlocked. It's not a dual, tri or quad band 3G phone.
and rogers in canada. but it doesnt matter. you can still do 2g gsm with any provider and in any country.
technillion said:
...but, correct me if I'm wrong, other than ATT US and Telstra (who both use the 850mhz UMTS band), you won't get 3G on any other provider. Right? So what are going to do with it unlocked?
Sorry but I'm still lost as to why folks are selling (and buying) the Streak unlocked or trying to get it unlocked by their carrier. I usually ONLY buy unlocked phones and use them on ATT; but I didn't see the reason to buy the Streak unlocked. It's not a dual, tri or quad band 3G phone.
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I shall correct you...
The AT&T Streak runs 3G on tri-band 850/1900/2100. Yes, Telstra runs on 850. However, as the Streak was NETWORK locked to AT&T, if I put my Telstra sim in the phone would not work. Furthermore, Optus and Vodafone both run a 2100MHz 3G band here in cities and regional centres (even Wagga Wagga). So if I did switch carriers, I could still use it.
You ask what am I going to do with it... I plan on using it with a network other than AT&T i.e. Testra. In order to to that the phone had to be unlocked
I got this AT&T Streak unlocked so I could use it in Australia on the Telstra network. In Australia, Optus have an exclusivity deal with Dell so Telstra do not sell the Streak. Does that clear up with you why I got this phone unlocked? Because when it was locked to AT&T, I could not use it. Now it is unlocked, I can. Simple...
Kris
Got it!!
Krisbo said:
I shall correct you...
The AT&T Streak runs 3G on tri-band 850/1900/2100. Yes, Telstra runs on 850. However, as the Streak was NETWORK locked to AT&T, if I put my Telstra sim in the phone would not work. Furthermore, Optus and Vodafone both run a 2100MHz 3G band here in cities and regional centres (even Wagga Wagga). So if I did switch carriers, I could still use it.
You ask what am I going to do with it... I plan on using it with a network other than AT&T i.e. Testra. In order to to that the phone had to be unlocked
I got this AT&T Streak unlocked so I could use it in Australia on the Telstra network. In Australia, Optus have an exclusivity deal with Dell so Telstra do not sell the Streak. Does that clear up with you why I got this phone unlocked? Because when it was locked to AT&T, I could not use it. Now it is unlocked, I can. Simple...
Kris
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Thanks for that explanation! I saw you were ATT and I assumed that meant you were in the US. It makes sense for you to have it unlocked to use in Wagga Wagga.
Streak and Telstra
I am wanting to upgrade from my Telstra HD2 to a Streak. I was looking at using a my Telstra sim in an 'unlocked' optus unit.I see ATT/Dell US now sell 'unlocked' Streak's.
Did you import your Streak, or should I try to get the 850 working on a Optus?
If you have heard anything regarding optus units, please post.
Thanks
Ahughes said:
I am wanting to upgrade from my Telstra HD2 to a Streak. I was looking at using a my Telstra sim in an 'unlocked' optus unit.I see ATT/Dell US now sell 'unlocked' Streak's.
Did you import your Streak, or should I try to get the 850 working on a Optus?
If you have heard anything regarding optus units, please post.
Thanks
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You can't just "get the 850 working" on an Optus Streak. The the frequencies that the phone will operate on is a hardware issue and no software can change that. The Optus Streak will ONLY use the 900/2100 bands for 3G and no amount of unlocking will make it use the 850 band for 3G.
The only Streak that is compatible with the Next G network is the AT&T version and I'm not 100%, but I think the Canadian version is also 850 3G.
I imported my Streak from the USA. If you wait until the 8th of December, you could get yourself either the Black or the Cherry Red unlocked directly from Dell.
http://www.dell.com/us/p/mobile-streak/fs
The only catch is, you need to find someone who is willing to do the ordering and post it for you. This also means that you need to be really confident in the xda member you're dealing with. I recently struck a deal with Killster on this forum, although I have dealt with him in the past. Personally, I prefer the white Streak from Best Buy over the cherry red but they aren't unlocked and you need to try your luck with AT&T to get an unlock code. I have unlocked two Streaks this way but I have no idea if they will unlock the Streak from Best Buy. I have a rebel sim so it's not that big a deal anyway .
Your best be would be to offer a trade for your HD2 plus cash in the Marketplace. Just be careful though, do some research on any xda members you deal with and ALWAYS keep everything public (no dealings finalised in PM).
Hope this helps,
Kris
Krisbo said:
You can't just "get the 850 working" on an Optus Streak. The the frequencies that the phone will operate on is a hardware issue and no software can change that. The Optus Streak will ONLY use the 900/2100 bands for 3G and no amount of unlocking will make it use the 850 band for 3G.
The only Streak that is compatible with the Next G network is the AT&T version and I'm not 100%, but I think the Canadian version is also 850 3G.
I imported my Streak from the USA. If you wait until the 8th of December, you could get yourself either the Black or the Cherry Red unlocked directly from Dell.
http://www.dell.com/us/p/mobile-streak/fs
The only catch is, you need to find someone who is willing to do the ordering and post it for you. This also means that you need to be really confident in the xda member you're dealing with. I recently struck a deal with Killster on this forum, although I have dealt with him in the past. Personally, I prefer the white Streak from Best Buy over the cherry red but they aren't unlocked and you need to try your luck with AT&T to get an unlock code. I have unlocked two Streaks this way but I have no idea if they will unlock the Streak from Best Buy. I have a rebel sim so it's not that big a deal anyway .
Your best be would be to offer a trade for your HD2 plus cash in the Marketplace. Just be careful though, do some research on any xda members you deal with and ALWAYS keep everything public (no dealings finalised in PM).
Hope this helps,
Kris
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its unlocked but no sim unlocked.. unlocked the tethering up to 8 devices.. .so u still need to get the unlock code.. its on engadget look ip up.
ajftl said:
its unlocked but no sim unlocked.. unlocked the tethering up to 8 devices.. .so u still need to get the unlock code.. its on engadget look ip up.
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/
Well there you go...
Either way, it's not hard to phone AT&T and ask them for a unlock code. I can't guarantee that they'll give you one but I have already unlocked two Streaks this way
Thanks for the info guys.
I saw the Engadget post a few days back,but was unsure about a US based telco giving me an unlock code.It's worth a try.
If I have no luck getting a Dell US unit, I believe Optus only has an exclusive for another month, so Telstra may offer it..?
Vodafone AUS were very forthcoming with a (sim) unlock code for a Legend I own, so it they get the Streak I could could give them a try..
Update: The three dell reps i talked to (one even being a supervisor) all claimed it would work with 3G, but ajftl on post #19 seems to have finally gotten a rep with a knowledgable responce, and after some research came back with:
12:19:31 AM Agent Donald T
yes we do have the unlocked version.. that can work with T-Mobile
12:20:06 AM Customer Manny
ok. work on t mobile 3g?
12:20:14 AM Customer Manny
or edge only?
12:20:58 AM Agent Donald T
2G with T Mobile.. 3G with AT&T
12:21:15 AM Customer Manny
ok .. thanks thats what i thought ...
SORRY! NOTHING NEW HERE...
Disclaimer: after my initial excitement of using this device contract free on TMobile USA with 3G and discussion in this thread, I have come to the conclusion Dell reps aren't usually the brightest when it comes to what they sell and the info delivered by them should be taken with a grain of salt. Given the fact that no rep would acknowledge the different frequencies used between TMo and ATT and would only refer to a phones "unlocked" status...
I just chatted with a dell rep on their website and they said the new unlocked streak will work on TMobile's 3G, HSPA+ even! Although i am skeptical it will be able to take advantage of the full speed... I tried to be as clear in my questioning as possible.
Here is my chat:
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10:57:35 AM Mannilene_H Hi Mike!
10:57:44 AM Mike Yes i was wondering if the new "unlocked" dell streak could be used on TMobile's3g
10:58:10 AM Mannilene_H Glad you chatted in today.
10:58:21 AM Mike thanks
10:58:25 AM Mannilene_H Yes. As long as it's unlocked..
10:59:24 AM Mike So you are telling me for a fact that the new unlocked dell streak will work with Tmobile USA 3g network and not just ATT like the previous?
10:59:50 AM Mannilene_H Yes.
11:00:25 AM Mannilene_H Even with the other mobile network provider as well
11:00:26 AM Mike Wow cool I may have to actually get it then! do you know if it works with TMo's HSPA+ network?
11:01:31 AM Mannilene_H Let me check
11:01:34 AM Mike So sorry to keep verifying, but your saying the new unlocked dell streak will work with both TMobile 3G and ATT 3G? Sorry it's just blowing my mind because all the internet news is saying otherwise...
11:02:13 AM Mike and i've wanted this phone for a while but don't like ATT
11:02:26 AM Mannilene_H Oh I see.
11:02:47 AM Mannilene_H Yes, it will work as long as it's unlocked
11:03:02 AM Mannilene_H I've used the dell streak and it's a really great phone
11:03:18 AM Mike Ok! Awesome! I just might get one in the next couple of days then!!!!
11:03:32 AM Mannilene_H That would be great!
11:03:48 AM Mannilene_H You can place the order online..
11:04:02 AM Mannilene_H Or we could call you back once you're ready to purchase
11:04:39 AM Mike Thank you! I guess that is all! oh wait one more thing.. I read a rumore that dell is working on what i'll call the "streak 2" with a dual core processor have you heard anything about that?
11:06:05 AM Mannilene_H Not heard of that exact information yet. However the development team keeps on working on new products so sooner or later we might have that too.
11:06:45 AM Mike ok. Thank you!
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11:07:15 AM Mike Think that's it. Thank you!
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these will be available within the next 2 weeks. nothing new here. its the branded devices that have carrier-lock.
Except it is available to order on the dell website and will work with Tmo USA 3g Everything i have read indicated it would most likely still only get ATT 3G only bonus was factory unlocked for faster updates etc... but if this works on TMo USA 3G its GREAT!!!
Are they refering to the white ones?
No. Black/Carbon
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/
http://www.dell.com/us/p/mobile-streak/fs
ATT Ruby Red also available..
Would be nice if true, but there have been no announced hardware changes for the the streak to work on tmobile's hspa+ network. Only a handfull of the 1000 beta streaks have the correct gsm frequency. For hspa+ to work, the streak needs tmobile's 1700/2100 aws band frequency. I think the dell rep is mis-informed.
Yeah, I'm not sure either... I'm definitely stopping by my local TMo (which just so happens to be the only cell phone store that can actually hold a conversation with me regarding cellphones!!!) and ask them if they know anything...
hmm.... I am still skeptical, I want to believe it, but I will have to see it for myself.
A lot of the reps are mis-informed, noticed how she kept saying "as long as it is unlocked" I think this person has no clue about the different frequencies used by Tmo and ATT.
Exactly. I've been using a Beta Streak on TMO but just because it's 'unlocked' doesn't mean I get 3G. Please, original poster, or anyone else.... show us all in writing where the unlocked Streak will work with TMO's 3G.
You guys here in this forum on XDA should be smarter than to believe some random rep. Dell has been screwing us before. I won't believe it even after I see it on an official Dell page... only if I see them for sale and out in the wild!!
Yeah... I didn't manage to get over to my TMo like i wanted... but i just got off the phone with a dell customer support supervisor and he kept insisting the it would work with Tmobiles 3G... But you're right... I probably jumped the gun with this post. I appologize. I am still a little skeptical as well because they don't seem to ever recognize the fact that Tmo and ATT support different frequencies. They just keep saying "as long as it's unlocked"...
got a question for the unlocked streaks, will att know what device you are on...im asking because i have used unlocked devices as the nokia e71, and nexus and att doesnt kmow what device im using..for me thats good cause the imei comes up unknown...i would like to know this before i go ahead and get the unlocked version...also wht are the advantages of the unlocked over the branded ones other then updates faster and no att bloat ware...
mormegil83, just FYI, I talked to a buddy of mine who works at TMO (I worked at corporate store as well for 4 years)... they haven't heard anything about the Streak. The retail reps are usually kept in the dark. They would have only gotten any communication from the company if TMO were launching a Streak. So don't beat yourself up that you didn't make it down to a store today lol.
If anybody ever gets their hands on one in person, you can check the frequencies available by entering the engineering mode unlock code in the dialer, there is a radio band selector app among the engineering mode apps.
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*Omnipresent* said:
Would be nice if true, but there have been no announced hardware changes for the the streak to work on tmobile's hspa+ network. Only a handfull of the 1000 beta streaks have the correct gsm frequency. For hspa+ to work, the streak needs tmobile's 1700/2100 aws band frequency. I think the dell rep is mis-informed.
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just got off the phone with dell and got the new baseband its going to be the 1100 one so no I dont think it will have t-mobile 3g in the USA this sucks to because art is starting to piss me off with over charges....
wow can someone get the gsm frequency from Dell Iv tried from the Dell mobility people they are so stupid couldn't get to the page they needed....
well .. I just got off the phone with a local guy selling me one of those unlocked streak i asked him if it works on tmo 3g... he says yes.. i asked him r u sure and he says hold on im gonna double check gonna insert my friends tmo sim card...tic tia tic tac he said yes it pick tmo 3g it says 3g on top...i told him ok im willing to meet u but here is the deal im going to insert my tmo sim if it picks tmo 3g u got a deal..he says ok np
Wow how could he have one of the new unlocked ones already they just got put up on the Dell website today I think this might be one of the beta ones Dell gave out... There is only like 1000 of them that Dell put t-mobile 3g gsm frequencys on.... Good buy if it is.... PS is it 2.2
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scaronscar said:
Wow how could he have one of the new unlocked ones already they just got put up on the Dell website today I think this might be one of the beta ones Dell gave out... There is only like 1000 of them that Dell put t-mobile 3g gsm frequencys on.... Good buy if it is.... PS is it 2.2
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he texted me saying not a go.. not picking up tmo 3g ...damn
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hello...
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12:06:05 AM Customer Manny
on the new dell streak unlocked version can u please verify if it works on the tmobile 3g network?
12:06:48 AM Agent Donald T
no, its exclusively for at&t
12:06:54 AM Customer Manny
or is it only going to pick the AT&T 3g signal
12:07:14 AM Customer Manny
so why does it says unlocked?
12:08:32 AM Agent Donald T
it because, you can buy that without subscribing immediately you AT&T
12:09:14 AM Customer Manny
hmm it shouldn't have the unlocked word there then
12:09:31 AM Customer Manny
thats not unlocked
12:09:48 AM Customer Manny
i can buy the phone full price on best buy same thing
12:10:13 AM Customer Manny
you 100% sure about this?
12:10:29 AM Agent Donald T
let me verify that.. please wait.
12:10:35 AM Customer Manny
ok
12:13:23 AM Agent Donald T
please give me 2 min more..
12:13:29 AM Customer Manny
sure
12:19:31 AM Agent Donald T
yes we do have the unlocked version.. that can work with T-Mobile
12:20:06 AM Customer Manny
ok. work on t mobile 3g?
12:20:14 AM Customer Manny
or edge only?
12:20:58 AM Agent Donald T
2G with T Mobile.. 3G with AT&T
12:21:15 AM Customer Manny
ok .. thanks thats what i thought ...
12:21:29 AM Agent Donald T
anything else?
12:21:34 AM Customer Manny
nope
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Damn! I much more likely to believe your guy than the three i spoke with... I guess it is same ol' story then... just slightly faster updates... that also explains why tethering is "free" With ATT 2GB data cap there is no reason to charge us for tether. We will just continually get hit with overage charges! So the only advantage for paying the xtra $30 is slightly faster updates -probably same updates the Euro version gets- and no ATT bloatware. BOOO!!!
DELL STREAK 5 OFFICIALLY GETS TMOBILE 3G IN USA
January 17, 2011 ... I have 100% confirmation that UNLOCKED Dell Streak 5 currently being sold on dell.com will run 3G in the USA with a Tmobile SIM card. Aside from the new $399 price, this is great news for people who prefer Tmobile over AT&T. To avoid ANY confusion, I specifically asked and confirmed that the new unlocked Streak 5's are quadband (850/1900mhz for AT&T and 1700/2100mhz for Tmobile).
My Dell source noted that upon receiving the Streak 5, installing an existing Tmobile SIM card and upgrading from Android V1.6 to V2.2 (Froyo) you must go into Settings to turn the 3G feature ON. Upgrading from V1.6 to V2.2 is available over the air during first use ( see dell is advertising at http://configure.us.dell.com/dellst...&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=mobile-streak )
This information was provided to me on 1/17/2011 by Melinda at Dell Support 800-308-3355.
P.S. As a current Nexus One owner running Froyo that receives HSDPA+ on it (a/k/a 4G), I plan to report if I can also get 4G speeds when I receive my unlocked Streak 5 (due to be delivered to me by 2/8/2011).
From Dell's website on the Streak's specs page:
Bands
UMTS 2100 / 1900 / 850 MHz
GSM / EDGE 1900 / 1800 / 900 / 850 MHz
HSDPA / HSUPA:HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
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No 1700 MHz.
I hope you are correct, but I would think that they would update the info on their site?
I'm not too sure about that....
I just received my unlocked Dell Streak from Dell for my legacy ATT mMode sims which requires it to be unlocked in order to use. My neighbor has t-mobile so I asked if I can use her USA t-moblie to be the first one it sees.
Well, its been 10 mins and it keeps going in a reboot cycle. Looking to see how to reset the streak, if possible to stop the boot loop. I hope I dont have an DOA new Streak that took almost 1month to get.
Dell is really pissing me off now. It all started with me paying full price at bestbuy for one & att not wanting to release unlock code. so I took it back and purchased it from dell unlocked $50 cheaper.
Will keep you posted on the out come.
I think they lied to you. I don't see a place where you can change that unless its a secret menu or something.(I have an unlocked red one)
No go for 3g on tmobile
DELL lied to you my friend.
I did a factory reset to bypass the continuous boot loop. It runs on Edge with Tmobile usa sim. I tried doing the *#*#307#*#* to access the frequency menu like on 1.6 but since it was received with 2.2 it I get a PASSPORT needs to be on SD error and doesn't activate hidden settings.
On the 1.6 band/frequency 1700Mhz is missing. So all signs point to NO.
Will not get 3g on t-mobile. Sorry to burst your bubble
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i tried talking to a "dell expert" on live chat about this but they didnt seem to know what i was talking about since they didnt know the difference between gsm and umts. they did say it would work on tmo but was confused when i said 2g or 3g. i highly doubt the streak will be the first quadband umts phone though, because if dell can do it, why isnt everyone else?
rptw said:
i tried talking to a "dell expert" on live chat about this but they didnt seem to know what i was talking about since they didnt know the difference between gsm and umts. they did say it would work on tmo but was confused when i said 2g or 3g. i highly doubt the streak will be the first quadband umts phone though, because if dell can do it, why isnt everyone else?
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A carrier orders a phone built to their specs. Almost certain that a quadband phone would cost a little more then a dualband phone. No reason for TMO to offer a phone that would make it easier for their subscriber to bolt to AT&T when they start slacking on service. Just think of all the millions of iPhone people who would have left AT&T if they had quadband phones?
The only streaks that have tmobile 3g capabilities are the handful of beta streaks, from Dell's sponsored mile run, in Austin, Texas last summer. Those special streaks are loooong gone.
Just to confirm then, the Dell Streak 5 will only work with AT&T in the USA?
The US version will get 2g on all networks and 3g on At&t only
the AWS version will get 2g on all networks and 3g on TMO only
They apparently do actively manufacture AWS streaks (just in limited quantities in comparison to the US/EU models), but they dont advertise this fact and they wont sell you one directly. You have to find someone yourself.
My streak works fine on 3g and hdspa or whatever on vodafone in the uk, doesn't it work on all networks the same? I just bought mine off the dell website and whacked my sim in and away I went.
Most of europe has 2100mhz coverage, which all streaks support for 3g
Oh right I see, here was me thinking 3g was 3g the same everywhere :-\
I've got a Dell Streak 5 running on the T-Mobile network but the speed is HORRENDOUS! It feels like a 1200 baud modem all over again.
I must have the AWS version because mine runs pretty fast and shows 3g on the screen and a capital H neext to the signal bars.
tank4141 said:
I must have the AWS version because mine runs pretty fast and shows 3g on the screen and a capital H neext to the signal bars.
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and you have tmobile?
I just wonder where I could find AWS version..
I bought mine on Craigslist but the guy I got it from said he originally bought it from an importer who got it from Australia. Australian models have the 1700 band that allows you to get tmobile 3g. My baseband version is GAUSB1A135100-AWS. I believe the AUS means it's from Australia and the AWS I don't know whether that signifies anything or not. Perhaps someone with more knowledge than me can chime in.
And yes, I have tmobile. Great phone by the way. Love it much more than my EVO.
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I bought mine on Craigslist but the guy I got it from said he originally bought it from an importer who got it from Australia. Australian models have the 1700 band that allows you to get tmobile 3g. My baseband version is GAUSB1A135100-AWS. I believe the AUS means it's from Australia and the AWS I don't know whether that signifies anything or not. Perhaps someone with more knowledge than me can chime in.
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It doesn't. Has nothing to do with australia.