4G on HD-2 with T-Mobile

cmarti · May 7, 2006 658 17 0

Locally there's some HD-2 seller's on craigslist that claim that their HD-2's are connecting to the New T-Mo 4G network.

For example: http://orlando.craigslist.org/mob/2168051796.html

Is it true? I am using the Nexus One but I am considering seriously buying a HD-2 because they are selling cheap these days.

Just want some clarification.

Thanks.

akapaul26 · Jan 21, 2011 at 4:05 AM

Doubtful, the HD2 is not 4g capeable to my knowledge. I know T-Mobile has renamed their data packages to 4G unlimited media but I spoke with a rep last night for another issue and they assured me that this don't mean you will recieve 4G and you would need a capable 4G device...the HD2 is not 4G capable.

hello00 · Jan 21, 2011 at 4:15 AM

Nope not possible..Our HD2's can go up to 3.5G but that's about it. There is an H for 3.5G and an H for 4G. The H doesn't mean 4G on our phones. HD2 doesn't exploit the full benefits of HSPA+ It is definitely faster than 3G but not full board..Our version of HSPA is a lot faster than 3G especially upload speed wise

jayton · Jan 21, 2011 at 5:11 AM

cmarti said:
Locally there's some HD-2 seller's on craigslist that claim that their HD-2's are connecting to the New T-Mo 4G network.

For example: http://orlando.craigslist.org/mob/2168051796.html

Is it true? I am using the Nexus One but I am considering seriously buying a HD-2 because they are selling cheap these days.

Just want some clarification.

Thanks.

I got a text when they first broke out with "4G" saying that my phone would support it. Since it came out I have noticed a serious pick up in speed. My wife has a MT4G and our speed is about the same. Not sure what the other guys are talking about but from an extremely non-technical point of view, I would say yes based on the text I received and MY personal experience. I also noticed Orlando was on the list and I vacationed there in Dec., my wife and I both got the HSPA+ service while we were there, just FYI. If you are thinking about getting one to take advantage, you will notice a considerable difference.

rr5678 · Jan 21, 2011 at 5:39 AM

jayton said:
I got a text when they first broke out with "4G" saying that my phone would support it. Since it came out I have noticed a serious pick up in speed. My wife has a MT4G and our speed is about the same. Not sure what the other guys are talking about but from an extremely non-technical point of view, I would say yes based on the text I received and MY personal experience. I also noticed Orlando was on the list and I vacationed there in Dec., my wife and I both got the HSPA+ service while we were there, just FYI. If you are thinking about getting one to take advantage, you will notice a considerable difference.

You have an HD2. NO HD2 in the world is 4G capable. Our phones use HSDPA. Their phones use HSPA+. The HD2 does NOT have the hardware for 4G. It will never have it.

jayton · Jan 21, 2011 at 6:33 AM

rr5678 said:
You have an HD2. NO HD2 in the world is 4G capable. Our phones use HSDPA. Their phones use HSPA+. The HD2 does NOT have the hardware for 4G. It will never have it.

I think my post was pretty clear in saying I received a text from T-Mobile stating that my phone would support the new network, and was also pretty clear that I said I am not sure if it "technically" is 4G, but I again reiterate that it is a considerable bump in speed, and that is undeniable. To each his own but I love my HD2 on the new network (as I had it well before the roll out) and to the OP, you won't regret the purchase.

rr5678 · Jan 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM

jayton said:
and to the OP, you won't regret the purchase.

That, I can agree with.

HectiQ · May 11, 2010 572 18 0

Sure, and a edge phone is also supported on a 3g network lol.
When there is 5g, you will even be able to call and use data. Only not at same speeds. Don't misinterpr.

Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

cmarti · May 7, 2006 658 17 0

Thanks for the information guys, I will search for one now. Of course I want it to run Android and not winmo on it.

Thanks added to everyone that replied.

DeoreDX · Jan 21, 2011 at 2:05 PM

While you will not get HSDPA+ speeds which is Tmobile 4G you do benefit from having a tower upgraded to HSDPA+ with higher transfer speeds approaching the 7.2mbps HSDPA theoretical max and lower latency.

rr5678 · Jan 21, 2011 at 2:43 PM

HectiQ said:
Sure, and a edge phone is also supported on a 3g network lol.

SO YOU MEEN MAH T-MOBILE WING CAN GET DA 3GEES? HOORAE!!!

hd2k10 · Oct 1, 2010 243 40 0

To sum up this thread because some people are going to get mislead (or still don't understand) T-Mobile has 3G, 3.5G and 4G, the HD2 is a 3G phone with HSDPA capabilities (3.5) and I believe the HD2 is capable of 7.2Mb down and 2Mbit up.

The TEXT you receive saying you're 4G COMPATIBLE does not mean you're 4G capable, it means that because T-Mobile upgraded to 4G, you can still use the network (some older phones supposedly wouldn't work when they upgraded and they got free upgrades [my girlfriend was one of them who had this happen even though her phone was still working])

The HD2 as said is not and will never be 4G capable, the HARDWARE doesn't support it.

3.5G is more than enough for anything you need on the HD2 (or anything), you don't have video conferencing so it shouldn't matter to you (unless you get or make one of those mirror attachments).

That HD2 you see is nothing special, it's just an MDJ kernel (capable of those 1536Mhz speeds you see) with someone who doesn't know what 4G actually is and thinks the "H" icon means 4G instead of 3.5G.

Either way, get the HD2, it's worth it.

rr5678 · Jan 21, 2011 at 5:12 PM

hd2k10 said:
To sum up this thread because some people are going to get mislead (or still don't understand) T-Mobile has 3G, 3.5G and 4G, the HD2 is a 3G phone with HSDPA capabilities (3.5) and I believe the HD2 is capable of 7.2Mb down and 2Mbit up.

The TEXT you receive saying you're 4G COMPATIBLE does not mean you're 4G capable, it means that because T-Mobile upgraded to 4G, you can still use the network (some older phones supposedly wouldn't work when they upgraded and they got free upgrades [my girlfriend was one of them who had this happen even though her phone was still working])

The HD2 as said is not and will never be 4G capable, the HARDWARE doesn't support it.

3.5G is more than enough for anything you need on the HD2 (or anything), you don't have video conferencing so it shouldn't matter to you (unless you get or make one of those mirror attachments).

That HD2 you see is nothing special, it's just an MDJ kernel (capable of those 1536Mhz speeds you see) with someone who doesn't know what 4G actually is and thinks the "H" icon means 4G instead of 3.5G.

Either way, get the HD2, it's worth it.

I said the very same thing you just said in a shorter post and I got the bullshit "I was clear" response.

hd2k10 · Oct 1, 2010 243 40 0

rr5678 said:
I said the very same thing you just said in a shorter post and I got the bullshit "I was clear" response.

Maybe mine will get 5G when it rolls out in like 4 years.

rr5678 · Jan 21, 2011 at 9:58 PM

hd2k10 said:
Maybe mine will get 5G when it rolls out in like 4 years.

Naah, we gotta hope our HD2s live long and we can get 10G

hd2k10 · Oct 1, 2010 243 40 0

rr5678 said:
Naah, we gotta hope our HD2s live long and we can get 10G

True, maybe someone on Craigslist will find the setting to unlock our Quad-Core 28nm ultra-low power consumption processor that is hidden beneath secret features!

dyoll · Nov 20, 2008 2 0 0

Only Edge working on EU LEO in the USA T-Mobile Network Why???

Hi Guys,
I have a speed problem on my HD2 while I am connected to the US T-Mobile network. (In Germany I have O2 everything is working fine.) I bought a prepayed sim card at the Time Square New York. My HD2 was original from Germany T-Mobile. I know there are 2 different HD2, a US version and a European version.

I have this Bootloader running:
PB81100 HX-BC
SPL-3.03.000 XE
MicroP(LED) 0x05
MicroP(TOUCH) 0x40

My Radio is:
R 2.15.50.14
Protokoll Version:
G 15.42.50.11U

3.14.04666

My Rom is:
Artemis 54.0 GER

I also use Android from SD-Card there I have the same speed "only Edge"

I think I need a diffrent Radio to get connected to the T-Mobile US, am I right? I understand your discussion here about the speed 3G or 4G. I would be happy with 3G even if the network provide 4G. So that is not my problem. Is there somebody who had the same problem? Or does anybody know how to get the US T-Mobile running fast Data connection on a EU LEO??

Thank you for help.
dyoll

n1vlek · Mar 7, 2011 at 11:38 AM

usually an andriod built would tell u the requirements and which radio u have to have to use their built. i dink ur radio is fine believe mines is that version

dyoll · Nov 20, 2008 2 0 0

I am downloading the T-Mobile US Stock ROM 3.14.1 from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=655653
It takes some time with "Edge"
Do you guys think I can flash a T-Mobile US Stock on my EU Leo?

BillTheCat · Mar 7, 2011 at 2:10 PM

dyoll said:
I am downloading the T-Mobile US Stock ROM 3.14.1 from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=655653
It takes some time with "Edge"
Do you guys think I can flash a T-Mobile US Stock on my EU Leo?

I don't think so, because the EU models have less internal RAM so a stock Tmobile ROM won't fit, unless someone out there cooked it down to use extended partitions. However there are many really good ROMs that will work on your machine. I"m running DL DesireZ, and very happy with it.

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