I've noticed that second-hand AT&T Galaxy Tabs seem to sell cheaper in the USA than Bell or Rogers Tabs in Canada. I will be in the US on a trip in a few weeks.
Is the AT&T Tab exactly the same hardware, same FFC etc?
And I'm having trouble finding this info - is there a source where I can get a Bell or Rogers (or unbranded?) ROM to flash onto this Tab, so that I am not bound by stupid AT&T restrictions like no non-Market apps? Better if it's a CDN ROM because I might want to use the preloaded apps of CDN providers on a CDN SIM.
I'm not 100% certain but I believe US AT&T = Rogers. I was in Vancouver and my phone switched to Rogers when I landed.
Also, IIRC you could still side load app on stock AT&T tab (using adb for instance). Don't install from the tab as you can't.
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I have a Galaxy Tab purchased in Europe and subscribing Bell Mobility Flex data plan. I realized that Bell offers also mobile TV with $10 for 10hours monthly watch.
I am interested in subscribing that but I don't have the "TV & Radio" app which is pre-installed for Bell model. So I discovered the Bell Galaxy tab and I was able to copy the TVRadio.apk to my European one.
I ran the app but it was say "Network Error".
With the Bell model, I could browse channels even though the device is not activated for TV subscription and even through WIFI (not with Bell network).
I don't know what is wrong with the European model. Is there special configuration required?
the app may be hard coded to look for the carrier ID or something else on the phone.
Is it something related to Sales Code?
What is the sales code for Canadian Bell Mobility?
Is the sales code related to the Samsung Apps as well?
Ok so now that Dell has the DVP for AT&T, will anyone here be working to change their T-Mobile device to work on AT&T? From what I understand it's just a firmware difference that allows the radio to work on the other frequencies. Consequently the same frequencies of UMTS that Bell and Telus run in Canada. It's great that Dell has decided to move to AT&T as well but unfortunately we can't get the unlocked versions shipped up here directly from Dell.
If someone wants to make some coin, buy a bunch of unlocked AT&T compatible DVP's and sell them to Canadians to work on Bell and Telus. Unfortunately I'm one of those suckers that didn't realize that UMTS 3G ran on 5 different frequencies and bought a T-Mobile one before the AT&T version was available.
I'm basically looking to try and get this one I already have to work, but if it's not possible, I'm willing to trade and/or buy an AT&T one.
Anyone have ideas? Do you think that the May 18th (tentative) firmware release will be able to be hacked to unlock all the frequencies on the radio? I hate to make such a long post but basically I'm grasping at life-lines here. My iPhone is a POS and I'm desperate for an awesome, non-android phone.
You my friend and I are in the same boat. I lucked out and Mobilicity shows up just before I ordered the phone. I like you have the t-mobile phone.
So far however the phone only works on rogers (and subsidiaries) and mobilicy. But as mobilicity is brand new i'm having a hard time staying connected and after paying almost 600 for the phone i'm kinda getting annoyed at the fact it barely stays connected to the 3G, though I have no issues with wifi.
Otherwise the phone is fantastic (with the no "explorer" exception) and with unlimited data through mobilicity, when it's good it's really good.
Lucky for you. Unfortunately I live in Alberta and the only carriers we have here are Bell, Telus, and Rogers. And the only coverage worth mentioning is worth Bell and Telus. So I'm a little SOL. If someone from the states is willing to trade an unlock AT&T version for a brand new (used for a couple hours) T-Mobile version, I'll pay shipping. I don't care. I just want a working phone.
Hi,
I've ordered a samsung a-847 rugby 2 unlocked, at&t branded, with at&t functions(a-gps, PTT, and so on).
I want it because i've had it with my nexus s (and any smartphone, i'd rather have a smart device and a good phone )
The rugby model (like motorola tundra, casio g'zone and so), is only sold with contract in US and parts of Asia, not in Europe (where i am using it).
Checking the specs, i discovered that 3G is compatible with vodafone network, but i wonder, is there any way to flash or setup the device from AT&T to Vodafone, so i could use my Vodafone contract on it's entire functionality?
Thanks
ok..so now i have my phone unlocked, at&t branded with at&t software.
i cannot use the email client because all settings are from at&t, anyone can help me please with advices or links about removing firmware and installing the samsung a-847 firmware so i can operate it on vodafone (or any 3g network)?
Hey Guys,
I am from the auK but travelling in the USA for a couple months and then living in Canada for a year from July, I want to pick up a sim free S4 to use that will work in the USA, Canada and the UK... From what I understand the Walmart versions are the AT&T which is the same as the Canadian ones so should work, but will this model accept sims from UK carriers also?
In the USA ill be using a Walmart family t mobile sim (not worried about data speeds here as its just for emergencies/emails)
in Canada ill probably go with The cheapest sim only rolling contract and speed will be important
in the UK ill probably go with Vodafone or EE
So, if I go get a sim free version in Walmart will I have any issues and do those S4s have any physical/software branding on them?
Cheers
No you should not have sim issues with them.
Yes, walmart phones may have Software (bloatware) on them. You can flash a generic rom to remove the software issues
As to physical branding it depends on where walmart gets its supply from.
That's good news so the LTE version and bands will be fine for Canada... Phew
Now do I buy or not!
AT&T verson Canada capiable with LTE
Tmobile version not compatible with Rogers but will work on wind and some other providers.
Cool so long as its the AT&T version it's good for Canada and any provider?
[Q] Tmobile or Rogers or Stock Android s4 that will work on LTE in the US & Canada
I'm in the market for a massive cell phone upgrade. I'm currently on a BB 9000 that still works as well as the day it was made.
I spend considerable time in Canada (Rogers Network) however I am from NY (T-Mobile). I am looking to get a an s4 that will run on LTE in both countries. I will just swap sim cards when needed.
I will be buying the phone outright. Should I get the Google Edition GT-I9505G which after taxes is just over $700 or should I get the discounted locked T-mobile S4 (SGH-M919) for just over $600.
Rogers also sells the (SGH-I337M) variant with an unlocked boot loader for 700.
Ultimately,I don't mind unlocking and rooting the device I get .
What would you guys recommend ? What would you do ?
Thanks in advance,
John
Hey John,
Considering you don't mind unlocking or rooting, I suggest you get the Google Edition. It costs less, it'll save you the trouble of getting it unlocked, and you won't have to deal with the cellphone companies. As a canadian, I've heard enough horror stories with Rogers, to advise you to avoid any hassle with them. Then again, it's very YMMV, some have great customer service with Rogers and will never leave them.
As for me, considering where I'm from, I don't have the option to purchase it through the Google Store, unless I have an amerifriend or through family in the US. So I don't have the choice you have. Even if I did, I would still get it through a carrier, simply because I really love what Samsung did with the S4 and am not really into rooting (although considering it more and more lately). I don't really use the "gimmicky" features (air gesture, smart scroll, etc.) but what they've done with the camera is great and I see myself using the different modes more than I thought.