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[HTC Rezound] i rule123:
It has been confirmed

The truth about the htc rezound

I posted this on the rezound developers page but wanted the rest of the Rezound owners to know the truth about their phone. "THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE".

I spoke to HTC directly about this very thing. I discovered the other radios with the PHONE INFO APP (WCDMA, GSM (only), GLOBAL MODE, GSM+LTE/EVDO auto, GLOBAL LTE MODE) along with the standard CDMA+LTE/EVDO auto and CDMA auto (PRL). Also so confirmed by when I pulled of the back battery cover and exposed several of the gold plated radio antenna's. The HTC tech support manager said to me that HTC Rezound is a world phone despite Verizon's tech support claims that it will only work on Verizon's LTE/CDMA network. HTC's tech said that this phone will work any where in the world. All you need is the SIM card and the SIM Card unlock codes that Verizon should provide to you if you have been a customer long enough. She further said that you can ONLY GET THE CODES FROM VERIZON'S TECH SUPPORT, NOT FROM VERIZON CUSTOMER SERVICE.

She said with the SIM Card and Codes the phone will operate any where in the world where their is a cell phone signal. Depending on the Network it's hit or miss on having data service, but you will be able to receive and make call plus send and receive text no matter with or without data service.

VERIZON Doesn't advertise the Rezound as a world phone and will tell you it's not, they don't want us to know it's a world phone

Bottom line with all of the other great things this phone does: direct to tv plug, great camera, hd video,(Dr. Dre) Beats audio, speed, smoothness, ect...

This is the best phone on the best phone on the Market by far.

VERIZON Doesn't advertise the Rezound as a world phone and will tell you it's not, they don't want us to know it's a world phone. Why I wonder, I think we all know why.

My history with Android is the Original Droid, Thunderbolt, and now the Rezound.

REZOUNDING IN HOUSTON

:D:D:D:D(IM SOOO HAPPY):):D

Source: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/htc-rezound-general-discussions/191560-truth-about-htc-rezound.html
[HTC Rezound] isdnmatt:
I have European SIM cards at home. I will try one and see if I can get an unlock code from Verizon. This is really worthless he said/she said. I'll post a short video if it works.
[HTC Rezound] boudin1988:
new to andriod-but up for it

hi everybody, newbie here, thanks to all involved in making this hack possible,cant wait to get android, froyo is the shiz from what i can tell.
[HTC Rezound] Cares:
What is....I don't even...
[HTC Rezound] feralicious:
I don't know why. :o

Is cuz they hope people will run up astronomical charges using it normally overseas?
[HTC Rezound] WasabiWa83:
Isn't it always about the money??

And I read an article before this phone came out that said it was listed by Verizon as an LTE and global capable phone.
[HTC Rezound] artur223:
code

i can give you unlock code, just you have to find a way to put it in.
[HTC Rezound] isdnmatt:
It should prompt you for it as soon as you turn on the phone with anything besides a Verizon SIM in it. I'll update tonight. I'll let you know if Verizon gives me a hard time about the unlock code. Thanks.
[HTC Rezound] isdnmatt:
OK, so update. I went ahead and inserted a "3" sim into my Rezound. The phone boots and says that "This SIM is from an Unknown Source."

It does not prompt for a SIM unlock code and does not pick up any service.
[HTC Rezound] jbh00jh:
I am not surprised.

Sent from my Galaxy Tab 10.1
[HTC Rezound] isdnmatt:
Helpful......
[HTC Rezound] i rule123:
Okay it works!!!!!

Okay just got the htc rezound today and put in my T-Mobile UK sim card, and switched to "WCDMA only" mode, and without unlocking it picked up signal (i live in uk) it also says t-mobile in notifications, i checked and called the defice and the call was received.
[HTC Rezound] i rule123:
Also just received a screenshot from kirasama1014, it shows the HTC Rezpund was able to get data and service on a Taiwan network!!!!:D:D:D

Image: https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0Bx...NmY4MC00ZmFmLWE2OWItODkwZGUwNzZhODEy&hl=en_US
[HTC Rezound] mentaist12:
what are the T mobile uk 3g frequencies? couldnt find it anywhere on the net...

i just have to be sure itll work or else im spending 650$ for a high tech brick :eek:
[HTC Rezound] gqkevyn:
I've been trying to get data to work with the T-Mobile USA, but no luck so far. I've tried everything from the first post.
[HTC Rezound] blueride:
I can make & receive calls with an AT&T sim but no data. Can anyone confirm what the APN settings should be?

I was never asked to enter a unlock code and there was no option in Security settings even though I see the unknown sim every time it's locked. Does this mean its essentially unlocked? I'm running [MikRoms] Ineffabilis
[HTC Rezound] plcline:
Try the following APN settings

Name: ATT WAP

APN: wap.cingular

Proxy: wireless.cingular.com

Port: 80

Username:not set

Password:not set

Server: not set

MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com

MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com

mms port - 80

mcc 310

mnc 410

authentication type - none

apn type- internet + mms

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Or

Name: AT&T

APN: wap.cingular

Proxy: leave blank

Port: leave blank

Username:leave blank or wap@cingulargprs.com

Password:leave blank or CINGULAR1

Server: leave blank

MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com

MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com

MMS Port: 80

MCC:310

MNC:410

APN Type: internet + mms

username is in lower case and the password in upper.

Or try

http://www.traemcneely.com/2011/12/...rottle-4g-data-anti-throttling-trick-for-att/
[HTC Rezound] BrianInfo:
Work in Docomo Japan?

Does anyone know if there is DATA (3G connection) for Rezound in Japan carrier, like Docomo? does it support the same frequency of HSDPA or LTE?
[HTC Rezound] HenningKunz:
Good news

very nice finding, I won a rezound in the us an live in germany...

calls in and out work but I cant get a data connection on vodafone germany
[HTC Rezound] denpad2010:
Yes anyway I think this is bonus since I bought this phone knowing is not a global phone ay least works for call on gsm networks :-)
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Same here. I was trying to disable ehrpd and noticed some global mode settings and some wcdma settings and I was like "what is that for on a cdma device" and then I saw this thread and it all clicked
[HTC Rezound] Raibyn:
Yeah I tried everything from that post and used all known T-Mobile USA APN settings and still no data. Voice works though.
[HTC Rezound] mentaist12:
any news about this?

and let me just get this... the phone works on a gsm network out of the box? no unlock codes or anything else? cuz if it is i think im ordering one on ebay.. lol
[HTC Rezound] i rule123:
Yh no unlock codes or anything, just changing the network mode and there you go, but no texting at the current time (hopefully when we get S-OFF)
[HTC Rezound] mentaist12:
im killing myself over this... i was just about to order when the htc ville leak showed up.... no idea what to do XD
[HTC Rezound] Lomallin:
HTC Ville is at least a month or two out...and no word on what their radio will be.

I would recommend to jump on a known great thing here, unless you really want ICS instead of waiting for Rezound's update. I don't think Ville even has quad core, and what rumor I've seen, it has a SAMOLED screen. That won't use battery as fast as SLCD to some degree, but SLCD is really nice from my view :)

What is the big awesome of the Ville?
[HTC Rezound] nosympathy:
It also a qHD screen so it will be sub par resolution wise to the rezound.
[HTC Rezound] mentaist12:
Well yes but the main thing for me about the ville is the snapdragon s4 msm8960 and adreno 225. And I still feel I need more info about the new rezound global radio capabilities before I waste 600$ lol
[HTC Rezound] Raibyn:
I'd wait to see if someone can confirm data works on your network before taking the plunge on the Rezound. As for the Ville, the leaked specs are underwhelming to me. I'd take the Rezound over the Ville just for the screen alone. QHD screens are so 2011. The Ville just seems like a slightly updated Sensation. Now the HTC Edge.... that might be a different story.
[HTC Rezound] mentaist12:
I doubt anyone in my country would get it and make that bet.. right now it looks like its up to me.. heh... maybe ill wait for s-off and a new radio that will fix it for good.. and the only thing I'm worried about is the performance lose I would by giving up the ville's Msm8960. For the rezounds

.msm8660..
[HTC Rezound] Lomallin:
I'm missing something - yes, a newer chip might be able to render graphics better, but it has the same clock speed at shipment, same cores, and system specs otherwise aside from a lower screen resolution and (imho) a lesser screen quality (SAMOLED + I consider "equal" to SLCD). Better ability to process graphics on a lesser resolution screen I'm not understanding.
[HTC Rezound] mentaist12:
Those are the new krait cores not scorpion.. but u have a point ill just wait to get more details on this till ill be sure and get it!
[HTC Rezound] i rule123:
Dude I would wait and get the HTC Rezound if they hopefully fix the radio :), or wait and get the HTC Edge which has Quad core and a 720p HD screen, and is shown in GSM ARENA as GSM capable. I'm probably going to get the HTC Edge or HTC Zeta if the radio/texting issue is not fixed (But hopefully it will get fixed cause I love the HTC Rezound which is IMO the best smartphone in the world :D)
[HTC Rezound] jmz:
So just to be clear you can recieve text just not send? If that is the case I am 90% sure you need to just mod framework files to be good to go. I have fixed many sms not sending issues with hacking smali. But never had the issue of a popup so it might not be the fix for it. My issues were always saying it sent but recipient not receiving it.
[HTC Rezound] i rule123:
Yes that is correct, I can receive text messages but when I try to send them The network cuts off (no signal) and the SMS just doesn't send :( (a message pops saying would I like to send the message when I have signal, but i have to press no or the signal doesn't come back). You can see screenshots of what happens in the first post.
[HTC Rezound] eXecuter.bin:
I am going to try this phone on Canadian networks in a week or so. So far I can predict that data will not work with most (if not all) carriers since the dominant hsdpa bands are 850 and 1900 mhz in Canada, which neither are supported by this phone.
[HTC Rezound] mentaist12:
it should work on 2100 band? and can anyone post some more pics and a video maybe of switching from lte to gsm and picking up reception or smth..

really wanting this phone but too afraid to get a 600$ high tech brick instead lol

thanks
[HTC Rezound] Waitzar:
I can confirmed that my Rezound works with AT&T SIM out of the box. Can receive call, make call and receive SMS. I cannot send SMS. I get the same issue as others stated above when I try to send SMS; the network signal gets cut off. I haven't tested the data since AT&T line doesn't have data plan. I am happy I can at least use my Rezound to make/receive phone calls when I travel oversea to Asia. I will still bring my Nexus along just in case. :)
[HTC Rezound] antispiral:
I can confirm this as well. I used my friends att sim card and it said ATT on the lockscreen and I was able to receive and place calls and I also received his text messages. I changed the mode to gsm only in the programming menu .
[HTC Rezound] eXecuter.bin:
But why would it work when none of the carriers runs on the 2100mhz band? I think this may also be the reason why people using AT&T and other carriers are not getting data, because it doesn't use 900 or 2100 Mhz bands. T-Mobile works because they use 1700 and 2100mhz. You cannot "forcefeed" a phone to use a unsupported band.
[HTC Rezound] bigsnack:
I thought it was only T-Mobile USA that is using the 1700 & 2100 bands, and that their European arm is using the more common bands, or have I been hearing that wrong?
[HTC Rezound] eXecuter.bin:
You are correct. The 2100 and 900mhz UMTS bands are used widespread in South America, Europe, and Asia. The only carrier which I recall using it in North America is T-Mobile, and maybe Rogers in Canada from what I heard, but I cannot confirm it and doubts it.
[HTC Rezound] bigsnack:
So, if that is the case then the Rezound should support data on most carriers in Canada, since the OP has it working on T-Mobile UK, if I am not mistaken.
[HTC Rezound] eXecuter.bin:
No please read what I wrote.
[HTC Rezound] mentaist12:
Buttom line.. my carrier runs on the 2100 MHz band will it work?? I'm anxious to get this phonee
[HTC Rezound] eXecuter.bin:
If your carrier uses the 2100 mhz band for UMTS then yes it should work.
[HTC Rezound] nbhnohome:
Works on US T-Mobile

I got my HTC Rezound today from Craiglist for 250 bucks and it works nicely on US T-Mobile network except for the SMS issue that pp have known of.

Hope Dev here could figure out a way to get around it that would be awsome.........
[HTC Rezound] borce_razor:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands
[HTC Rezound] Raibyn:
No data though, right?
[HTC Rezound] nbhnohome:
Data works.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Do u get gprs, edge, 3g, or dare I say it 4g?
[HTC Rezound] nricci:
Roaming with Verizon SIM

Guys,

Has anyone tested a different scenario?

What if I travel to UK with my Verizon SIM? Would I be able to roam voice and data with this phone?

Using a SIM from another provider is not a possibility for me. I must keep Verizon.

Thanks for any info.

I need to replace my Thunderbolt as I travel a lot and I need a global phone.

If Verizon roaming does not work with this phone, I guess my other option will be the soon to be released Droid 4. But I would like to stay with HTC as I'm a happy user since the old and venerable Tmobile G1.

Thanks again for any info.
[HTC Rezound] DroidSEA:
the best global phone!

I hv been monitor this thread, because it is also my next dream phone, the reason;

* I can use the 'injected' CDMA number while in Indonesia.. and put the SIM Card and turn it into GSM phone while in Malaysia

* The specification and feature is best among others

* it is HTC

* the 4th reason, the model is not available to purchase in our region (SEA).
[HTC Rezound] jsmith0983:
FYI: I just noticed that the original manual filed with the FCC specifically says that it's a

world phone

: with both GSM and CDMA.

Check it out for yourself: "Users Manual 1" in the FCC filing for ID# NM8PH98100 mentions GSM<=>CDMA roaming as a feature of the phone (see page 71-73).

And in case you're wondering: the manual was definitely originally intended for the Rezound: take a look at p. 22 and 24 for diagram of the front and back of the phone (with Verizon logo and the BEATS audio emblem).

------------------

I'd give you a direct link to the manual, but I'm a new user - so I can't post links to sites. SO: the easiest way to verify yourself is to search Google for "oet list exhibits report NM8PH98100" That should give you a link to the FCC site with all the paperwork that HTC filed for the phone when it was first getting approved. Then you want download "Users Manual 1"
[HTC Rezound] plcline:
User Manual 2, page 277 shows how to use the FM Radio. Verizon and their old tricks.
[HTC Rezound] jmz:
That is not the rezound in the user manual. It is completely sense 2.1 in there. The sim is in the wrong spot and it has a slide out keyboard in that user manual. pg 72 shows wrong sim and sdcard location. pg 90 shows a slide out keyboard. There are also no 4g icons in any screenshot or description.

In conclusion you can take what you want from that. But I can almost guarantee it is not for the Rez.

The other docs are most likely for the Rez. But that user manual is not specific and has so many inconsistencies I wouldn't believe it.
[HTC Rezound] bigsnack:
Wasn't the HTC Merge that was suppose to come out for VZW suppose to have a slide out keyboard with global capabilities?
[HTC Rezound] NardVa:
What type of data speeds are you getting on Tmobile USA. Are you getting Edge/2G, 3G, or 4G?
[HTC Rezound] nbhnohome:
Problem after updating to newest Rom (2.xxxx.xx.xxx.xx). I lost data connection. In voice mail, pressing key on keypad does not send respond to TMobile (for example: i wa asked to press 7 to delete voice message but pressing 7 doesnt do anything)

Any suggestion guys?

Thank you
[HTC Rezound] i rule123:
Umm, I think if you change the CALL settings in Settings>>>Call, to your country and also change the voice mail number to yours (it might have changed to *86 or something) Try that, all I can think of :confused:
[HTC Rezound] jmz:
Yes and it did because I have it. But it is not a 4g device or beats
[HTC Rezound] nricci:
nobody?
[HTC Rezound] borce_razor:
vzw is your friend :)

http://support.verizonwireless.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id=48866
[HTC Rezound] donharden2002:
I said to myself when this phone first got unboxed on YouTube that I'd love to have one on att. I have a galaxy nexus gsm model now and I'd give it up if everything worked properly on att with the rezound. All the talk about the razr this and razr that, they can keep that ugly pos phone that they got taken for a ride on with its little batteries big brother version coming for the same price.

I really hope this gets figured out before Verizon forces htc to shut it down. I'll be watching this thread everyday, and the day I see that everything works, text, data, hspa+, I'll be so happy that I'll probably pee my pants.

Thanks to all for your efforts.
[HTC Rezound] donharden2002:
Also, I'm not a dev, not nearly smart enough for that type of stuff. What does it take to achieve s-off, I've gone thru the process before of following procedures to do it but without someone leaving great orders on how to do it I'm lost, so I'm basically curious. I believe that only after achieving s-off then we on att and tmo may have an opportunity to use the best htc phone made.

Thanks

Don

Sent from my GT-P7510
[HTC Rezound] jmz:
Um... no. s-off has nothing to do with it in this case. The only thing needed here is someone to get into the framework and be able to enable the sms on it. If I had a sim card for gsm I would work on it. But I don't so I can't...
[HTC Rezound] WookieFan:
It has been previously mentioned in this thread that full support for WCDMA (including sending SMS) and other bands would require a radio firmware adjustment. And a radio firmware change requires S-OFF.

Is that not correct?
[HTC Rezound] jmz:
Without s-off people are able to use it. With the exception of sending sms. So that tells me from my porting experience that the framework needs to be modified. Of course for other bands you would need to do radio modifications. I'm strictly speaking right now with what works and doesn't. If more wasn't working I would say yes a radio mod would be required. But with only sms not sending I believe its not a radio issue
[HTC Rezound] tekhna:
I'd gladly spend the 10 bucks to have a T-Mobile or AT&T SIM sent to you if you can get SMS working through framework mods.
[HTC Rezound] jmz:
Can't make guarantees but I seriously think its a framework issue. I will talk to a couple other devs and see what they say before we commit to something like that
[HTC Rezound] tekhna:
No worries about promises, it'd just be cool if someone got it to work, and in a way that didn't require s off!
[HTC Rezound] sm625614:
So from what i have read i could use this on Rogers Wireless, which is the same as att. I could make and receive calls, receive texts but not send, and have edge Data?

Someone correct me if im wrong?
[HTC Rezound] eXecuter.bin:
In theory that's how it should work. However I am unsure if you will receive data at all, but the band used for Roger's 2G data is indeed supported.
[HTC Rezound] sm625614:
Ok im going to buy one lol i will report back,, once the device gets s-off will the texting work. and date on when that will happen
[HTC Rezound] tekhna:
S-off will probably never happen, but it sounds like there's some hope for an SMS fix without it.
[HTC Rezound] sm625614:
Why do u say that s-off will never happen, and also is their any eta on the sms problem and is their a thread or anything.
[HTC Rezound] tekhna:
Because HTC has made it much more difficult, and I don't think there's the same sense of urgency since the bootloader is unlockable. I'm not even sure there are any devs working on s-off anymore, does anyone know? It'd probably take some sort of leak from inside HTC at this point. And I don't think there's an ETA on the SMS problem because it's not 100% clear if it's a framework problem or a radio problem.
[HTC Rezound] sm625614:
is anyone working on it though
[HTC Rezound] alford6:
i live in the caribbean. is there any simple way i could get the rezound working on the gsm network. and do i hav to unlock, even tho ruler123 said i dont?

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did u need to unlock the phone?

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do the htc rezound works on quadband 850 bands?
[HTC Rezound] i rule123:
No unlocking

I have already said this but yes the HTC Rezound worked out-of-the-box, NO UNLOCKING needed. As for that band I would say yes, but cannot guaranty :confused:
[HTC Rezound] sm625614:
Just no sms sending right? does anyone have the slitest idead on when their will be a fix
[HTC Rezound] SladeNoctis:
Just a drifter here but since you can recieve sms can you just use google voice as a way to reply you messages. And question to the op, have you also tried an ICS rom.
[HTC Rezound] nbhnohome:
I did but sms issue remains
[HTC Rezound] gqkevyn:
I've tried many times and wasn't able to get any data to work for T-Mobile USA. Which method did you use to get data working? Are you able to get 3G?
[HTC Rezound] nbhnohome:
I got Edge data. Slow but it works. After upgrading to 2.x.x.x firmware, data is completely gone.

Can you check if your voice mail working properly ? I was trying to delete Voice Message by pressing 7 on dialer but it didn't anything ?

Thanks
[HTC Rezound] gqkevyn:
Just checked I wasn't able to delete voice messages either.
[HTC Rezound] nbhnohome:
Well, I've figured out how to make the Voice Message thing work.

Set your network thing to GSM only or Global Mode instead of WCDMA
[HTC Rezound] x0lliex:
I see in there the instructions to enable data roaming. But will the LTE SIM let you roam on *GSM* networks worldwide. So I guess the question is, anyone with active Verizon service able to connect to a non-US GSM network with the included LTE SIM?
[HTC Rezound] sm625614:
has anyone got texting working yet
[HTC Rezound] i rule123:
Google Voice is for USA only, so everyone else in the world cannot use it :( ,and yes I have tried an ICS Rom but texting issue is still there :(
[HTC Rezound] i rule123:
NOT YET, but hopefully soon :(
[HTC Rezound] sm625614:
soon as their is a fix im buying one does anyone know where it will be posted or will it be on this thread?
[HTC Rezound] BrumBrum74:
Guess ChompSMS programs etc. has been tested as well for sms fix?

Can use Whatsapp to send messages if your friends has that app as well as an alternative.
[HTC Rezound] eXecuter.bin:
I suspect that the SMS bug is caused by the radio firmware itself, as perhaps not all GSM features has been fully implemented yet. This of course, cannot be changed unless we get S-OFF as a start.
[HTC Rezound] tbaker077:
Is it possible to use some of the stuff from the Sense/Sense XE roms to get sms and other stuff better working?
[HTC Rezound] i rule123:
Honestly I do not know, but I have triede installing other SMS/Messaging APK's from other SENSE versions/phones like the HTC Sensation XE.
[HTC Rezound] i rule123:
Just tested, chompSMS also cannot send SMS/text messages :(. And yes I myself use whatsapp as an alternative, but I would still like the SMS issue to be solved/fixed!
[HTC Rezound] BrumBrum74:
Did anyone try the unlock thing here:

http://www.htcsimunlock.com/htc-rezound-unlock.html

Just saw it on Twitter the link. Not sure if it's any help.
[HTC Rezound] jmz:
Yeah try them. Tell me how blowing 13 dollars goes for you