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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
There really seems to be too many of these questions that show many users do not understand basic band designations. Here goes:

Band frequency = Like a radio station your phone can tune to and support.

GSM = 2G/Edge = Slow data

UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ = 3G/3.5G/"4G" = Fast data

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GSM: As long as your phone is an unlocked quad-band GSM phone, voice calls and 2G/Edge data will work on ANY GSM network, which includes T-mobile & AT&T in the States.

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UMTS:

T-mobile UMTS bands = 1700/2100. Phone must support BOTH for it to pull 3~4G on T-mobile's network.

AT&T UMTS bands = 850/1900. Depending on the area, phone can pull 3~4G as long as it has ONE of the listed bands.

Rest of the world UMTS bands (EU/Asia) = 900/2100

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SGS2 i9100 UMTS bands = 850/900/1900/2100. So, from this, you can tell it will NOT get 3~4G on T-mobile's network because T-mobile requires BOTH 1700/2100. But, it will work on AT&T's.

Hope it is now clear as mud, and we don't see as many "Buuuuuuuuuuuuuutttttttttttt, will it work on T-mobile???" posts.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Danunmen:
So this is what expansys usa says-

2G 850/900/1800/1900 mhz (QuadBand)

3G 300/2100 (DualBand)

So...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dinan:
Info is correct except for one tiny thing that most people probably don't care about. The networks in Canada that use AWS only use it for 3G and have no edge coverage on the normal GSM frequencies so no, this phone will not work at all on WIND, Mobilicity, etc in Canada, only the big 3 (Rogers/Telus/Bell and their subsidiaries).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samnada:
Very good, but a small clarification. The "rest of the world" uses mostly 2100 3G, with a few using 850 and a couple using 900/1700.

http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
This is old news and it's wrong, we've already proven this with the fact calin is using it on AT&T 3G, which is 850/1900!

Very interesting, didn't know 2100 was so predominant, thanks given. I don't think this is completely accurate though, 850/900 seems to be a toss-up:

http://www.3gpp.org/European-UMTS900-decision-welcomed

For 900: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calin75:
Here it is.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tublah:
She just emailed me back and told me that it would be submitted for clearance today and delivered tomorrow. Slight bummer - but hooray at knowing it'll ACTUALLY be delivered tomorrow.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samnada:
Dueling charts. :)

I don't personally know which is more accurate. I did use my TMO SGS very happily on 3G all over Paris last year, which makes me doubt 850 or 900 are the standard there at least.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
Double the pleasure? :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
double the jealousy ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
Yep, looks like it's almost all 2100! :eek:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netnerd:
this is what i have

"May 4, 2011 1:42 AM

In transit

NEWARK, NJ

Package available for clearance"

should i give fedex a call too?

i'm in the other part of the state, in california
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bclark:
Just ordered from expansys!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Thanks to you I just completed my form and emailed it to her. Hopefully I get an email back myself. Thanks again. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tublah:
No sweat. If anyone else needs the FCC form, I've posted it to imgur
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lancez:
Well, let me clarify few things here.

1. Having an "H" dose not mean its fully compatible with at&t 3G.

2. Your i9000 dose not fully support att 3G either, 1900 only. although you are still having 3G in your area.

3. What I want to know is whether calin got 1900 or 850 band in his area. ATT is converting its 3G band to 850 only, instead of 850/1900.

Only one way to make sure of that is by dialing *#0011# and see which band for wcdma. Not being silly here but technical.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
Holy shnikeys, just pulled 7.2 mbps down on Speedtest in H+ mode.......

You're really preaching on deaf ears. Calin already showed 850 UMTS support, Samsung specs showed quad band UMTS support, and I've already provided several reasons why all the doubters were worrying about nothing.

Case closed.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calin75:
Done!

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13466935&postcount=482
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deusdies:
T-Mobile here: works like a charm (EDGE only). No 3G support. So all as expected.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
Nice! This phone is blazing fast, there seems to be absolutely no lag. Screens pop up before my brain is ready for them!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calin75:
What the hell is this???
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
If you did not get an adapter on ebay for under a buck, run out to your nearest drugstore , traveling aisle, and get an adapter for like under $5.

Read the print on your power supply - it should be universal 220 and 110 volts.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
UK charger. Got to get an adapter, a US charger for Samsung phones, or use the USB charger. Played with mine, but SIM is back in the i9000 for the time being. Got too much work stuff on the SGS to port over in one day.

It's charging connected to the laptop now.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deusdies:
Erm, a British plug-in? What did you expect?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bclark:
Hahaha. Can you verify that a standard micro USB cable fits for charging? So I don't have to buy an adapter
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krabman:
Doubters? No, many of us thought it should work as its not are first rodeo. Many of those same people have been burned before as its not are first rodeo and the recent g2x debacle is only one example of many burns that have occured over the years. How or why someone got burned on a phone that supposedly supported AT&T 3G but didn't doesn't matter. Whether it be the carrier or ODM who falsely claimed that something would support a frequency it wont because it is disabled or the radios are not there to support the hardware means nothing for the guy who is out the conversion and dealing with the shipping hassle. For some of us its no big deal waiting until its in the hands of real people and then getting our handsets a few days later. Being old generally sucks but it does give you a few things like patience.

edit.... BTW order in. hehe
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calin75:
It is verified Sir, as I am charging my SGS 2 with the charger from my old Inspire 4G.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lancez:
That I missed, didn't calin just put it on a few min. ago after our little discussion? LoL... anyway, its all Good now.

@calin

thanks a lot
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
All I read was blah blah blah... can't let go of the G2x issue [even though we're talking apples and oranges]... just ordered one.

So, my response: Congrats, this is one beast of a phone. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samnada:
You mind taking Google Nav for a spin in your hot car and letting us know how the GPS works? The more GPS data we get the better.

Thanks for the updates.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
Will do. :) BTW, the SGS2's battery back cover is a PITA to take off... almost feels like I'm going break the plastic piece!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Keep the updates coming. Helps me while I wait. I also got the email that mine should clear today, ship tomorrow.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krabman:
I never harped the g2x issue its just the most recent example as I said in my post and the only thing I said in my post regarding it. Nor have I harped it anywhere else at any time. To someone who doesnt like getting ***** slapped it matters little whether it was an apple or orange that jacked him up.

IMO you are the one that cant let go, I was quite happy to wait and see what happened as I said from word one, I stated my reasons and I was done with it. YOU keep on coming back for more. I'll give you the last word.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
More blah-dy-blah, G2x issue [apples vs oranges], etc. Look, bottom line NONE of you doubters ever answered: ANY of these devices that you claimed to support a band but didn't come out of the box showing bands selected & enabled in AUTOMATIC BAND SELECTION mode but actually didn't work? No. All of them were misinformation or something else. SGS i9000 accurately supported the UMTS bands Samsung claimed, i9100 has proven to be no different.

My response again: Congrats on your order, enjoy it, it's an amazing phone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bclark:
Anyone order from expansys and get a declined status? The bank called right after and I approved the charge but the page wasn't updated and the weird part is the shipping status says 3 days. O and it is too late for them to answer a call or email.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
Just used GPS at lunch... Google Maps Navigation was spot on, never jumped to adjacent streets like my i9000 is prone to do at times. :)

Time to shoot some 1080P movies!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Nice. Good to know.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkninja157:
A question for anyone else who ordered through Handtec and the phone was held up because of clearance issues. Does your online tracking still show it waiting for clearance?

I was contacted by FedEx, and emailed a form. Filled out the form the best I could and sent a pdf copy of it back to them. Received a conformation that she got the form I filled out. But FedEx online tracking is still showing the clearance delay with no estimate for delivery now.

Seems like the customs people in Newark, NJ are dropping the ball here. I really wanted to have my new baby today and now I'm just hoping that I will get it before the weekend.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
100% exactly what's going on for me. Got the email from the woman saying it would clear today and arrive tomorrow, but still, no change on tracking.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kitsVA:
Does Handtec send tracking information? I ordered yesterday when it showed in stock using google checkout and the status shows they charged my Visa already. I sent them email this afternoon and no response yet.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Yes they do.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krabman:
Wrong I did state that and ran into it with a quad band phone that was supposed to work but then did not until a north american version was released that the boys here worked their magic on opening up 3g to the rest of us because the international fully unlocked handsets were WITHOUT the radios in software to address the hardware. It was 2g land until then. Further it was touted as a quad band fully unlocked phone right on htc's website. Not a carrier, not a phone website, the manufacturer website.

Your not the only one that hears blah blah blah. I dont mind fanboys but try and get your facts right. I wouldnt have responded in the first place if I had known up front I was dealing with a closed mind. Now I really am done with you.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
No you're not, you'll probably respond to this too. So, the quad band issue you hit wasn't a Samsung spec'd phone, now was it? Right, the i9000 supported all bands it was supposed to out of the box. Precedence is a funny thing.

Just enjoy the phone, you've already got your confirmation. You can go ahead and bury those conspiracy theories now.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smartbot:
Yup, same here. The lady I worked with said it would ship tonight (but the status still hasn't changed on the tracking page).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ph00ny:
Quick question

Anyone else notice the phone switching back and fourth between 3G when it's inactive and going back to H or H+ when it's active?

I ran five speed tests and i was getting around 3.5mpbs down and 1.4mpbs up in nyc
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
Yep! Probably power saving feature, pretty cool imho.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwc3b:
thats insanely fast for nyc
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eseale:
Hello.

So the best price today is 750$ at Expansys-usa?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
Both of mine were $743.xx each shipped from Handtec in the UK. Make sure you use a Capital One CC or there will be international fees.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netnerd:
my status shows:

May 4, 2011 1:42 AM

In transit

NEWARK, NJ

Package available for clearance

should i give fedex a call?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ph00ny:
I've actually hit 4+mbps on my flashed captivate. Before the flash, I've never hit anything higher than 1.8. After i got mine flashed, i ran a test side by side with a co-worker's stock captivate and it wasn't pretty
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
I am completely amazed with this phone. On Flash heavy pages, like the full website for cnnsi.com (always takes you to the mobile site, go down below to click the full website option), the phone is absolutely smooth and stutter free even after clicking on the little green arrows to enable the 3 flash banners. Flash doesn't phase this device in the least bit.

As a comparison point: On my SGS i9000, Flash heavy sites like the full cnnsi.com causes major slowdowns/choppiness, especially when trying to scroll the page.

Totally impressed and somewhat giddy. :)

Wouldn't hurt!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
You serious? How do you explain that? I always thought AT&T signal sucked, that was why I was getting under 2 mbps down.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Try loading the full version of XDA and scrolling around the forums. Just for giggles sake. This has always killed anything I've tried it on, even my Xoom @ 1.5ghz.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netnerd:
just called fedex, she said my package shouldnt go NJ for custom clearance since i'm in westcost california.

she said my package is at clearance area, she didnt ask me to send in fcc form or anything. hopefully i get it tomorrow morning!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Mine hasn't changed. I'm really hoping it cleared and tracking just hasn't been updated. Of course, I'll be at work all day tomorrow. Does anyone know if the signed note at the door trick works for FedEx?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netnerd:
you do know there' a option HOLD ON DELIVERY on your tracking status. when package arrives, fedex call you so you can go to local fedex and pick it up!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Yeah saw that. I work 12hr days, won't be off until Sunday. So I wouldn't be able to get it until Monday, hence wanting them to leave it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
Just loaded xdaforums.com in expanded mode where it shows every single device ever on XDA... doesn't skip a beat, 0 choppiness! You are going to be pleasantly surprised, my friend. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
lol, thats just silliness!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] intruda119:
I acutally called earlier to fedex, you can post a note on door so they can leave it. But its up to the delivery man ot leave it, because there still responsible for package. If you live in a area with alot of traffic, he probably want leave it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Thanks for the info its worth a shot. Still no update to my tracking though.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dreadsteel:
I'm in SoCal and my package is at memphis, TN and has been there all day.

I checked with fedex and they wanted me to fill the fcc form for them, which i did.

They now said it was clear to ship and that they have an overnight schedule for socal tonight. So hopefully tomorrow!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ph00ny:
I'm dead serious. I think the modem was ripped from roger's captivate and kernel from european version of galaxy s.

This is another reason why i don't want to use an at&t branded device anymore
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RogerPodacter:
i see this on other devices, but not always. for example, my nexus one does this when i push a system library file and reboot. after reboot, it constantly bounces back and forth from 3G to H for any data transfer. so it shows 3G, i open gmail and it switches to H while it downloads new messages, then right back to 3G. over and over for every little data transfer.

another reboot switches it back to H permanently, the way it should be. that scenario was a glitch with the N1.

then there are certain areas where the ATT network is setup differently in such a way to make it bounce from 3G to H for data transfer, when i leave that area it returns to normal.

so if the galaxy s 2 is doing this all the time, reagardless of area, then perhaps it is just the way samsung set it up. did the original galaxys s do this? maybe its just your area? i would think it is very annoying switching back and forth all the time. a constant H is much better.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
Amen, brother. :)

Mine was doing it as well and I'm in Texas. Anytime the data stream was called, it immediately switched to H+/HSPA+, so I truly believe Samsung set it up this way. And no, the unbranded i9000 does not do this as I have one.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Just got an email from fedex, my shipment was released. It said 9:13, but I just got it. Tracking still has no change...

OK, tracking is updated. Says its been cleared, but no delivery.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kitsVA:
go to expansys-usa from ebates.com to get 3% cashback and also use the coupone LS15250 to get $15 off $250 purchase. Makes it the best deal on S 2 right now if you factor in the ebates deal.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluetoothless:
May 24th Big Announcement from Samsung NYC

Unlike tomorrow's announcement which is co-hosted by AT&T(INFUSE), the recently advertised for 5/24 from Samsung has no carrier affiliation?????? Could it be the US multi-carrier announcement for SGII?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
If it is I'm still happy to be unbranded. I'm sure there are a few in this thread who will agree...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krabman:
Yep, havent had a branded phone in a long time and missing them not at all.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
100%. Signing yourself to a 2 year just to amortize the cost of the equipment over 24 months is not my idea of a good time.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkninja157:
Same status here. States Int'l Shipment Release, but no estimated delivery date. I'm not too worried now though. I'm hopelessly optimistic that it will be delivered tomorrow.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kailkti:
Being stuck with a T&t, t-mo, sprint, verizon, also means you update at their pace. >.>

Which, well, isn't very nice is it?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
Good point, they take forever to get the latest and greatest devices because they make the manufacturers customize devices... so they can make them crappier, heh.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
That is my strong opinion too, see first 4 posts of this thread here. Runner up would be the new Tabs, but I think it is too early for them.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkninja157:
Finally my SGS II is saying that it is on FedEx vehicle for delivery! Now hopefully I'll be able to slip out of work for a few to pick it up :) .
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Same here, only mine never said out for delivery. Only that its at the facility.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nomisunrider:
SII passed FCC for AT&T

http://www.wirelessgoodness.com/2011/05/05/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-hits-the-fcc-with-support-for-att-3g/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Mine was just delivered! Yay! Now lets hope it doesn't get stolen off the front porch.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
RUN... don't walk! :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FishTaco:
What's your address, I'll check on it for you?

:D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
Dear USA owners, can you please share your experiences with the above?

I want to add one more question to the list for AT&T customers if you do not mind:

4) When you go to your AT&T account, list of devices on the account, how does your new SGS2 show up there? Does AT&T recognize the phone/model/name?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Somewhere in deep Alaska.

When I had my Nexus 1, it just showed up as a greyed out dummy phone. I switched to the $10 a month data plan, which worked for about a week before they sent me a text saying, hey nice try but we just switched you back.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
Problem is, Nexus One was never truly an unbranded phone. If you look below:

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_google_nexus_one-3069.php

All flavors of the Nexus One were either T-mobile band specific or AT&T band specific for UMTS/HSDPA. This should have been the very first sign that AT&T more than likely had or would get all of the AT&T specific Nexus One IMEIs.

I've been using my unbranded SGS GT-i9000 for over a year now on the $10 plan with 0 problems.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Hmmmm...... veeeeeery interesting.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krabman:
As to AT&T getting the IMEI numbers that is public record and can be accessed by anyone. Having been with AT&T and unbranded/unlocked phones for years the general trend had been that if you didn't tell them and they never picked up the device you were good to go. If they did pick it up it became a crap shoot. Why they went after the nexus one specifically is something that was never really known and theories abound. AT&T has of course publicly stated that they are going to be more aggressive about moving unlocked handsets over to smartphone, their actions so far seem to be haphazard. X10 users were hit but not all of them for example. Realistically if someone is already on capped smartphone or just starting a plan there is nothing to lose. All that will happen should they catch you in a sweep is you will be moved to smartphone 2Gig. Were I on a grandfathered unlimited smartphone plan I would be inclined to stick with it. Once you go to dumbphone you lose that plan and if caught end up on capped smartphone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmd512:
You are right, it is public record. But, the fact that the Nexus One in question had hardware that was AT&T specific ENSURES that the IMEI would flagged as smartphone when actual unbranded smartphones that support the non-US/EU Asia standards, they generally don't. Huge difference there.

Yes, there have been remote cases of folks reporting that have been tagged, but those have been far and few between. I've also been using exclusively unbranded phones forever, so this is nothing new. I've even called in before, where they give you the usual round of question "what is that you're using, don't recognize it." But, they always quickly move on when you tell them that you have no idea as well.

Just be smart about it, that's the bottom line.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] intruda119:
I must have bad luck, mined missed the uk and Memphis plane.