Unlocked model on Verizon?

[geoff5093]

Do we think the unlocked model will work on Verizon? I know last year you had to flash the Verizon firmware to get it to work. I'd love a phone I can swap between TMobile and Verizon.

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[fuzzynco]

It looks like it covers VZW bands.

http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-u11/
https://smile.amazon.com/HTC-U11-Factory-Unlocked-Brilliant/dp/B0722X3M9F/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495196914&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+u11

Network

2G/2.5G- GSM/GPRS/EDGE
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G UMTS
900/850/AWS/1900/2100 (B8/B5/B4/B2/B1 with 900/850/AWS/1900/2100 diversity), HSDPA 42, HSUPA 5.76
4G LTE (up to 600Mbps download speed/with 2CA, 3CA Carrier Aggregation and 256 QAM, service dependent)
FDD: Bands B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/
B13/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B66
TDD: Bands B41
VoLTE,Wi-Fi Calling
Cat 16 LTE ready with 4x4MIMO, supports near 1Gbps download speeds and upload speeds of up to 75Mbps

 

[geoff5093]

It looks like it covers VZW bands.

http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-u11/
https://smile.amazon.com/HTC-U11-Factory-Unlocked-Brilliant/dp/B0722X3M9F/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495196914&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+u11

Network

2G/2.5G- GSM/GPRS/EDGE
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G UMTS
900/850/AWS/1900/2100 (B8/B5/B4/B2/B1 with 900/850/AWS/1900/2100 diversity), HSDPA 42, HSUPA 5.76
4G LTE (up to 600Mbps download speed/with 2CA, 3CA Carrier Aggregation and 256 QAM, service dependent)
FDD: Bands B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/
B13/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B66
TDD: Bands B41
VoLTE,Wi-Fi Calling
Cat 16 LTE ready with 4x4MIMO, supports near 1Gbps download speeds and upload speeds of up to 75Mbps

Right, but it doesn't list CDMA. I know the HTC 10 said it supported band 13 and CDMA, but it wouldn't take a Verizon SIM unless you flashed the Verizon firmware to it.

 

[fuzzynco]

Right, but it doesn't list CDMA. I know the HTC 10 said it supported band 13 and CDMA, but it wouldn't take a Verizon SIM unless you flashed the Verizon firmware to it.

I phoned and asked Verizon if the device would work on their network.
They said they needed an IMEI to put in there system software to
answer that.

As its initally specific to Sprint, where would get the VZW firmware (radios)?

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I phoned and asked Verizon if the device would work on their network.
They said they needed an IMEI to put in there system software to
answer that.

As its initally specific to Sprint, where would get the VZW firmware (radios)?

Talked to HTC and they show availability for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile & Verizon as well as unlocked.
*The unlocked HTC 11 is compatible with AT&T, T‑Mobile and Verizon Networks .

http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-u11/buy/#!color=black
Link to buy page where can select the carrier specific version or unlocked.

The CSR at HTC did comment that since it doesn't have the CDMA & 3G baseband radios you could only use it,
(the unlocked variant), on 4G or wi-fi which could be problemactical.

I guess we have to wait till its released and someone extracts the radio partition from the VZW variant and
then the unlocked version can be overlayed with that like it was done on HTC 10?

 

[geoff5093]

I phoned and asked Verizon if the device would work on their network.
They said they needed an IMEI to put in there system software to
answer that.

As its initally specific to Sprint, where would get the VZW firmware (radios)?

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Talked to HTC and they show availability for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile & Verizon as well as unlocked.
*The unlocked HTC 11 is compatible with AT&T, T‑Mobile and Verizon Networks .

http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-u11/buy/#!color=black
Link to buy page where can select the carrier specific version or unlocked.

The CSR at HTC did comment that since it doesn't have the CDMA & 3G baseband radios you could only use it,
(the unlocked variant), on 4G or wi-fi which could be problemactical.

I guess we have to wait till its released and someone extracts the radio partition from the VZW variant and
then the unlocked version can be overlayed with that like it was done on HTC 10?

That must have recently changed, because a couple days ago they only had Sprint, Verizon, and unlocked models (now they have T-Mobile and AT&T), and the unlocked model said it only worked on T-Mobile and AT&T.

 

[BoulderGeek]

Weird.

I purchased two and selected the Verizon icon when configuring.

Hoping that I get the VZW version which is also ROW compliant.

EDIT: This thread prompted me to contact a CSR on the HTC website chat. They stated that, Yes the Unlocked will work on Verizon. And, if I get the Verizon version, it will be locked to VZW only.

*The unlocked HTC 11 is compatible with AT&T, T‑Mobile and Verizon Networks .

So, I canceled my orders for Verizon version and ordered a Sapphire Blue Unlocked. They had better not be wrong.

 

[synplex]

Weird.

I purchased two and selected the Verizon icon when configuring.

Hoping that I get the VZW version which is also ROW compliant.

EDIT: This thread prompted me to contact a CSR on the HTC website chat. They stated that, Yes the Unlocked will work on Verizon. And, if I get the Verizon version, it will be locked to VZW only.

*The unlocked HTC 11 is compatible with AT&T, T‑Mobile and Verizon Networks .

So, I canceled my orders for Verizon version and ordered a Sapphire Blue Unlocked. They had better not be wrong.

Same Here switched my order from the Verizon version to the Unlocked version after they told me the same thing. They also have a buyer remorse period of 20 days with a full money back return minus the shipping fees.

 

[Virus]

We will most definitely be getting Verizon running on the unlocked version !

 

[synplex]

We will most definitely be getting Verizon running on the unlocked version !

Happy to hear a Dev say this. Can't wait to see what the Dev Community can do with the unlocked version. :good:

 

[RemnantKing2]

I have a theory that even if you choose the Verizon model, you're getting an unlocked model. And my experience (unless I did something wrong) might point to that.

I CLEARLY remember clicking on Verizon before checking out and pre-ordering the phone. Today, after finding out that the Unlocked version ALSO is compatible with Verizon, I went to HTC Support Chat to see if they can somehow give me the coupon code I used to pre-order back so I can put it instead towards the unlocked version. It takes a few minutes, and the rep comes back and tells me that I did pre-order the unlocked model.

So one of two things happened:

1.) I actually pre-ordered the Unlocked version from the get go without realizing and it worked in my favor.

2.) I pre-ordered the Verizon version which also happens to be the Unlocked version.

 

[synplex]

I have a theory that even if you choose the Verizon model, you're getting an unlocked model. And my experience (unless I did something wrong) might point to that.

I CLEARLY remember clicking on Verizon before checking out and pre-ordering the phone. Today, after finding out that the Unlocked version ALSO is compatible with Verizon, I went to HTC Support Chat to see if they can somehow give me the coupon code I used to pre-order back so I can put it instead towards the unlocked version. It takes a few minutes, and the rep comes back and tells me that I did pre-order the unlocked model.

So one of two things happened:

1.) I actually pre-ordered the Unlocked version from the get go without realizing and it worked in my favor.

2.) I pre-ordered the Verizon version which also happens to be the Unlocked version.

Probably option 1. Their sites is laggy (as least for me it was) and my still have my Verizon version ordered from 2 days ago, hasn't changed.
I also ordered an unlocked model yesterday on another account.

 

[Kisakuku]

Seems that there will be only one MID for North America (device name htc_ocnwhl, 4/64, single SIM) with two CIDs for US Unlocked and Sprint.

 

[droidrev71]

Weird.

I purchased two and selected the Verizon icon when configuring.

Hoping that I get the VZW version which is also ROW compliant.

EDIT: This thread prompted me to contact a CSR on the HTC website chat. They stated that, Yes the Unlocked will work on Verizon. And, if I get the Verizon version, it will be locked to VZW only.

*The unlocked HTC 11 is compatible with AT&T, T‑Mobile and Verizon Networks .

So, I canceled my orders for Verizon version and ordered a Sapphire Blue Unlocked. They had better not be wrong.

By any chance did you ask if the Verizon version will have the ability to unlock the bootloader?

Quite a screw up for changing up the info for the unlocked version. Strange thing is they haven't sold an unlocked version compatible with Verizon out of the box that I recall. Guess I'll have to call to see if I can get a consistent or different response from others calling in.

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Seems that there will be only one MID for North America (device name htc_ocnwhl, 4/64, single SIM) with two CIDs for US Unlocked and Sprint.

This would make you think the Verizon version might be an unlocked version but I'm sure it's locked down. Can't wait until this gets ironed out.

 

[OMJ]

fyi---there is no Verizon specific model...it doesn't matter if u choose att, tmo or vzw, they're all the unlocked model...

oh & another fyi---Verizon will be LTE ONLY...no CDMA...that's gonna suck for those w/o solid LTE coverage

 

[oneandroidnut]

I reordered the unlocked version and put in a cancel request for the Verizon one. Hopefully they get my cancel request and I don't end up with two lol

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[Kisakuku]

I reordered the unlocked version and put in a cancel request for the Verizon one. Hopefully they get my cancel request and I don't end up with two lol

Like OMJ said above, it's the same exact model.

 

[oneandroidnut]

Like OMJ said above, it's the same exact model.

So I could still get stuck with two lol

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[oneandroidnut]

I spoke with HTC rep and this is what they said


The Verizon model, will come working only with Verizon's LTE bands and will receive all the updates that Verizon Launches, however, the Unlocked version is compatible with Verizon too but will get the updates faster, and you will be able to swap carrier.


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[Kisakuku]

I spoke with HTC rep and this is what they said

They are just going with what was true for HTC 10. As always, HTC reps are clueless. There is no Verizon U11, otherwise it would be listed for sale on HTC US.

 

[OMJ]

They are just going with what was true for HTC 10. As always, HTC reps are clueless. There is no Verizon U11, otherwise it would be listed for sale on HTC US.

Exactly, the rep doesn't know what they're talking about... There is no Verizon model, only unlocked & Sprint. Updates for Verizon will come from HTC.

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