US version of the Shift with EVDO Sprint modem

[pdagal]

Folks in the US might want to know that HTC has a US version of the Shift with a Sprint modem. The embargo on this model was supposed to end March 24, but it's been moved up to today. We've had one for a few weeks and I can tell you it's nearly identical to the GSM version already out. Here's more info and a link to our review which has a few photos:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=29820


And BTW, if you get one of these and semi-brick it, while on the SnapVUE side type in ##786#. That will hard reset the CDMA version (assuming SnapVUE can still communicate with the keyboard).

[pusler]

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And BTW, if you get one of these and semi-brick it, while on the SnapVUE side type in ##786#. That will hard reset the CDMA version (assuming SnapVUE can still communicate with the keyboard).[/QUOTE]


WOW that nice info, guess it needs testing :-)

[pdagal]

I've had to test it myself and it works-- but only on the CDMA version. The GSM version does nothing when you type in the ## command. However, you'd think there must be some equivalent for the GSM version. HTC gave me the code when I temporarily put SnapVUE into a comma ;). I've been hesitant to ask HTC about the GSM version command, but I shall do so.

[NuttyBuddy]

With out GSM I will not buy the shift. I was trying to sell my
HTC Advantage at work so I would upgrade to the shift. I'm glad that I read this in time. I need to be on the AT@T network. Back to the Advantage.

[pdagal]

Why not buy the GSM version-- several sites sell it.

[killer_t]

Why not buy the GSM version-- several sites sell it.

???:confused:???:confused:???:confused:???

[pdagal]

The unlocked GSM 3G version is sold by several importers. Technically, it's the Euro version and has a UK keyboard layout (a few items like the # key and " key are in different locations from the US). Otherwise it's identical-- I have both the GSM (mine personally) and the CDMA US model (review unit). The only drawback is that if it needed warranty repair, I'd imagine you'd have to send it to Europe rather than a US facility.

[koala996]

The unlocked GSM 3G version is sold by several importers. Technically, it's the Euro version and has a UK keyboard layout (a few items like the # key and " key are in different locations from the US). Otherwise it's identical-- I have both the GSM (mine personally) and the CDMA US model (review unit). The only drawback is that if it needed warranty repair, I'd imagine you'd have to send it to Europe rather than a US facility.

he is talking about "real" gsm and not just SMS ability .. if I have well understood .. so while the voice ability has not been added, he won't buy a shift

[cmonex]

And BTW, if you get one of these and semi-brick it, while on the SnapVUE side type in ##786#. That will hard reset the CDMA version (assuming SnapVUE can still communicate with the keyboard).

and if snapvue can't communicate at all

i still have a solution... see the enter bootloader and hard reset thread i made

but, this was tested only on GSM shifts, if you could send me the shift control center files (shagctrl.exe, shagdll.dll in the GSM version) i would be able to confirm to some extent that it works the same on the CDMA one (unless you want to go ahead and try my program)

why could it matter you'd ask... well the program partially depends on radio bootloader ability.

[cmonex]

he is talking about "real" gsm and not just SMS ability .. if I have well understood .. so while the voice ability has not been added, he won't buy a shift

it might be added later ;)