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[Touch HD General] betty.k:
i'm in orstralia and got a telstra hd, as my last phone (sony ericsson) f**ked up on me.

i'm personally annoyed about the telstra crap (tv and telstra apps and news &sport) but i can find good weather info through the telstra mobile site. that's all i would want from the stock hd rom so it's not so bad for me and i'm not confident or knowledgeable enough to flash a new rom.

fyi, when i bought it, it was $1500aud (like $12 usd! juz kidding!)

my guess is it's about $500 now! at least i didn't wind up with one of them 5hitty iphones!:D
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
you'd be surprised at how easy it is to flash your device, that is once, you spent some time reading and understanding the proper steps. most of us (me included at one point in time) just wanted to flash NOW vs. doing it the right way. nonetheless, if you're happy with the stock Telstra ROM that's all that matters!.
[Touch HD General] mjgmjg:
W:confused:hat's so bad about the Telstra rom?:confused:
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
i don't believe there's anything bad. personally, i didn't like that you can't delete the connection settings, it's missing some of the standard TF3D tabs (e.g., weather) and there's several programs that i'll never use (cuz they're specific to Telstra). i just prefer a custom ROM with all the "unnecessary stuff" removed.
[Touch HD General] :
Any Telstra Touch HD Owner has this Problem?

Hi,

I have very sad situation. My new telstra Touch HD since I bought it & flashed all ROMs starting from official to Cooked WM 6.5 & I still have a destroying problem that incoming calls when I'm using slingplayer or skype calls don't come thru & even never gets to my voice mail & I have problems getting the outgoing calls completed plus alot of dropped calls, the phone has been sent to australia & after they changed the PCB also still the same, I'm very disappointed & need to know if you ever experienced such issue? please let me know!

Thanks alot
[Touch HD General] emilgaig:
3G on AT&T

i played a little with a european touch hd with the latest rom version(official) and i see that in phone->options->band you can select: 1.GSM(900+1800)+UMTS(900+2100) 2. GSM(1900+850)+UMTS(1900+850) 3. UMTS(2100+800). So, i think that all versions of HD with the new radio update will work in USA on 3G. Can anybody confirm that a european version vould work on 3G in USA?
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
no. the UK version will not work with US 3G bands. Radio ROM changes will not enable US 3G.
[Touch HD General] aznboix:
hey guys, may i ask on the box , it's written T8285?

because i got mine( 2nd hand) from a guy, on the box it's written T8282, but when i go to the device info, i see model no. written : T8285. and the startup logo is from TELSTRA. ? I'm so confused now ...any explanation ?
[Touch HD General] mnet:
Box says T8285

you can verify your model by looking at the sticker under the battery. It should say BLAC120 for T8285. T8282 is BLAC100
[Touch HD General] aznboix:
it says BLAC 100. meaning i have the t8282? but then what does it explain the 8285 on the device's info on the screen? he just flahsed to another rom?
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
yeah, it's the T8282 and you will not be able to get/use at&t 3G. if it has the Telstra ROM on it then he flashed it. the device info can be made to say anything; for example, even though mine is a T8285, after i flash a custom ROM, it says T8282 becuase the ROM cooks use a T8282 based ROM.
[Touch HD General] aznboix:
>.< got scammed.

anywhere can i buy one with good price?
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
you can't contact the seller? did you buy via ebay? if so, and the device was represented as a T8285, i'd report the seller and try to get a refund. pricing? you're looking at $800+ for a new one... don't know what a used one would cost.
[Touch HD General] aznboix:
nope, i didnt buy it on ebay. Bought 2nd hand one from www.kijiji.ca (since i'm from canada)
[Touch HD General] RAP5:
You should be able to sell it, as T8282. Hope you didn't pay too much premium for the 8285 that you didn't get.
[Touch HD General] wingtytn:
people i hav played with 4 different variants of the blackstone t8282 aka touch hd, from around the world and i will say the devices hav 3g built into them but because of the different frequecies that the different countries use the 3g on any thd will not work in the u.s.a sorry but it cant its not a software thing its an hardware thing but on the thd if u were to get 3g on it the device would say 3g,but if u get a different letter like ive seen on my device in different areas out side of my home H,E,G, i think i even saw A,C cant remember but there is no 3g in the usa for the touch hd...

Thank you and hav a good day
[Touch HD General] djmaven:
T8285 warranty?

I have an 8285 - originally Telstra, re flashed ROM. Am having hardware problems (mini USB does not connect + camera doesn't work). Does anyone know if I have any chance of getting warranty service? from Telstra (don't have the original invoice)? from HTC? Would HTC repair it for a fee?
[Touch HD General] DRTigerlilly:
who did you buy it from directly from Telstra? The warranty is managed by a company called Phonetec. Make sure that you put the device back to stock rom & stock spl. There's a thread here that explains how to do this, and then set up warranty service, the only issues is that they have a phone support queue so don't know how the calling Australia part is going to go. But if you bought it through a vendor, they should be able to set up warranty service for you.
[Touch HD General] DRTigerlilly:
You are wrong, if you're on the AT&T network and have a Telstra HD, the t8285, you can get US 3g if it's a market that uses the 850mhz spectrum, and AT&T is moving more & more markets to this spectrum. If you're on T-mobile, then you might be out of luck.

to use the t8285 on AT&T you'll also need to modify the connection settings (use the work settings) or flash another rom & input AT&T's APN info.
[Touch HD General] djmaven:
I bought it on ebay from a store. going thru phonetec sounds like a hassle. is there anyone out there that I could send and have it repaired and pay for it.

reflashing the original ROM is also a problem due to the faulty contact. I would be happy to pay $1-200 and get it repaired and perhaps reflashed with the latest dutty.
[Touch HD General] DRTigerlilly:
yes ppctechs repairs the usb port for a little over $80.
[Touch HD General] kolobok72:
T8285 no 3g in san francisco

I just got 2 brand new blacks120 from Australia.

Right out of box I had "E" icon only.Then I tried few latest duttys roms and still have "E" only.I didn't walk anywhere but in my neighborhood.Once it's switch to "G" for few minutes and then back to "E".Second unit has stock rom/radio and no "3G".

If I flash a custom rom should I change radio as well?

Right now I have duttys 4.1 final/win6.1 and stock radio.NO "3G"

Any suggestions?

Thanks
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
did you enable 3G? from Manila its Settings->Communications and then turn on 3G (typically at the bottom of the list). or you can go Start->Settings->Connections->Advanced Network and make sure you select Enable HSDPA or Enable HSPDA/HSUPA. with the Cooked ROMS, you typically have to enable 3G. if you're in an area that has 3G service on the 850 band, you should get the H in the signal meter.
[Touch HD General] RAP5:
Hey I used several Duttys and Miri roms on my 8285 and like cortez states, make sure you have 3G enable. I also set network and bands to AUTO and H will appears every time with these roms. I am in the ATL area but have heard SFO now has 3G 850. Believe my radio is the 1.14

ATL didn't used to have 850 3G but I truly believe ATT is pushing 850 due to the 3GS Iphne
[Touch HD General] kolobok72:
Yes I tried every possible set of network settings and "DATA CONNECTIONS" AND "3G" both on.I still have "E".

If anyone who live near San Francisco and have 3G please post what rom/radio do you use?

Some times "G" come and go.

PLEEEEEASEEEEE HEEEEELP.
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
just so i understand a little better, did you apply HardSPL (or USPL) on the device that has Dutty's ROM? and did you enable 3G (in the Settings) as i mentioned above? and you're certain you're in an area that has 850 3G coverage?
[Touch HD General] kolobok72:
Absolutely positive.I had fuze before which has 3g inn all my apartment but my bathroom(it's was "E" on fuze also in there).

Anyway I just went to ATT store and seller put my sim in his current 3g iphone and he got "E".

So he locked in my acc and said that problem with my acc. on ATT side,and will be solved in 3 day max. and gave me trouble ticket #.

Then I put his sim (from his iphone) in my HDs (both stock and cocked),BOTH SHOWS f**** "E".

I used spl-1.56 OliNex

I JUST LOST.I don't know what to do? anyone?

thx
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
you could be getting 3G on the 1900 band with your Fuze; remember the Telstra HD only gets 3G on the 850 band. that fact that it's switching to "E" in your bathroom suggests that there's a weak 3G signal in your apartment. not sure what account issues could affect your device. did you apply the HardSPL to your device before flashing Dutty's ROM?
[Touch HD General] kolobok72:
yeh I used spl-1.56 OliNex
[Touch HD General] mmdirk:
Kolobok, curious on the outcome of your issue getting 3G in the Bay Area. I've been toying with the idea of selling my T8282 for the T8285 to gain the 3G........edge is just too painful.

Also, Would be cool if I could just mirror the image from the 8282 to the 8285 if such a program is possible as I've got 8282 tweaked just the way I need it. Any suggestions anyone?
[Touch HD General] kolobok72:
Well applying mirrored image from different rom such a bad idea.Anyway finally I got fat "H" which appear around excelsior district and all the way to south (if you going by I-101).I spoke with ATT they say that San Francisco covered by 3G 1900mhz only,and they will exchange cells to 850mhz somewhere around September-December.
[Touch HD General] tonybalido:
hmmm.... the closest I've been to the city is concord, cant say i've ever been without the H. I too have a telstra, although i reside far more north (vacaville).

I had duttys roms, both WM 6.1 and 6.5, and now one of Miri's WM 6.5, and always had H when 3g enabled.
[Touch HD General] mmdirk:
Thanks for the info, now I'm more tempted than ever to make the move to a telstra device. By Tony's note I should be fine in the San Ramon valley.

Unfortunetly will have to stick with 6.1 for corporate email as we use Nokia Intellisync Mobile Suite v9.0 which I don't think works on WM6.5.......sorry to digress.
[Touch HD General] memillh:
Well, the fickle guy that I am, I switched over to a US 3G Touch Diamond shortly after this report. I could not get comfortable with that small screen - especially when it comes to typing. And despite the Diamond having the 850/1900 that I need for "full" AT&T 3g coverage, the 1900 MHz tower near my new office is not penetrating the walls. I get the "E" most of the time around my office anyway, so I've decided I may as well go back to the T8285. Expecting delivery of a new one any day now. What a waste of time.. AT&T's 3G service is so spotty anyway, it doesn't really matter in the end, I guess! Can't wait to join the Blackstone family again! And can't wait to flash Miri's "no manilla" WM 6.5 rom!
[Touch HD General] :
Unique Situation

Hi,

I have Touch HD Telstra version which have been replaced twice with a brand new one & I'm experiencing a very strange unique situation. Since I bought it I installed different original & cooked dutty's ROms & with all of them my phone gives "an error message" to the callers instead of taking them to the voice mail plus failure in placing calls as well. Everything else works great so far. Of course I have checked all settings required & played alot with it. Did anyone experienced any of the above?

thanks
[Touch HD General] tonybalido:
Use HD Tweak and toggle setting 1.8 Phone pad style. Use Windows Mobile Standard, not HD default. Try that OR see if the problem persists with 3g disabled.

I had the same problem, I can either disable 3g, or use the windows mobile dialer. May not be an actual fix, more like avoiding the bully...
[Touch HD General] dB Zac:
there is an "offical fix" for the HD slide to answer issue. That my help you to. Just do a search
[Touch HD General] Sir.B:
well looky it's Sep and AT&T turned 850 in San Fran

and my T8285 feels a new device

this is AWESOM
[Touch HD General] gramsey1911:
850 3g in North Carolina

I read somewhere that ATT is deploying hsdpa 7.2 in North Carolina in addition to other markets across the US. Do you guys think that North Carolina will ever get 3g on the 850 band? I travel all over the country and NC is not using 850 3g but places like Baltimore/Washington area, Atlanta have 850 3g. My telstra HD is solid with edge but it is a BEAST with 3g.
[Touch HD General] boston-pianist:
charging phone

I'm also thinking of getting the Touch HD for 3G use in Boston and China. I'm concerned about the wall adapter. How are you charging the phone given that the included wall adapter is Australian?
[Touch HD General] Sir.B:
Any normal USB port can charge it fine, any power brick that has a USB port (iPhone) will charge it fine.
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
i'm using a Sprint mini-usb adapter that was given to me as a replacement. you can use any mini-usb adapter wall charger but it needs to produce a minimum output (amps?) to kick-start your battery in case your battery is completely depleted.
[Touch HD General] tonybalido:
international kits? something like this is always available for cheap at walmart or ebay... HTC themselves have one too...
[Touch HD General] dmakk:
Does anyone know if there'd be any options for those "early adopters" in the US that doesn't involve buying a brand new phone, like placing an antennas from a T8285 inside a T8282? Has anyone tried replacing some of the hardware, or thought about it? I'd have waited for the T8285 if I knew it was coming. When it came out, It wasn't worth it for me sell it to buy the newer version, so I've happily dealt with Edge speeds the past 10 months. After seeing the Leo, I'm seriously considering upgrading, but only if there's no other 3G option for the T8282 in the US.
[Touch HD General] rogershroed1991:
I just bought this phone, and I'm wondering why it shows an "H" instead of a "3G"? Is this right?
[Touch HD General] gsvnet:
For what it's worth, I just wanted to let you know that you'll definitely get excellent 3G reception in Boston using the Telstra HD.

I've been all over Boston/Cambridge and have never dropped 3G signal on this phone :)

You won't be missing anything without 1900 out there.

I'm just using an older adapter I have from a Sprint Touch Pro, but if you didn't have one I am sure you could buy one for a pretty low price online.
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
H is good... if you're in the USA it means you're connected to at&t's 3G network at the fastest possible speed.
[Touch HD General] WMguy:
I'm not sure how to ask this but I'm wondering if anyone can figure out what the difference may be between my two 3G devices:

I have a Telstra HD and live in US. With the H showing and full signal I get only about 400-500 kb/s download speeds. If I switch to 3G, I only get from 200-300. EDGE 50-100 so I everything's in the right order. This phone has 850/2100 bands.

I also have an ATT Tilt 2. On this phone with 3G showing (there is no H displayed but HSDPA is definitely activated), I get continuously over 1000 kb/s in the exact same areas of town. This phone has 850/1900/2100 bands.

Where's the big difference coming from? Could my area use both 850 and 1900 and my HD pulls from whatever it can while the Tilt 2 grabs the fastest and uses 1900? Does the same city use both bands or typically only 3G on one band? Could Rom or radio rom make that big of a difference to where I could try a few other Roms on my HD and see a difference?

Thanks for any ideas as this is perplexing.
[Touch HD General] AllTheWay:
Yes that is HSDPA which is faster then 3G. How long ago did you buy your Xperia? I want to sell my HD and get a Telstra HD but I don't think anybody is willing to make a trade for one and I don't think I could get much money for a slightly used HD. Not enough at least to cover the cost of a new Telstra HD.

thank you for that maps but I have already seen that one. That map is only showing you where you get 850 and 1900 for GSM not for 3G. I wish it showed me for 3G only.
[Touch HD General] bjrmd:
I am using the old ATT blue sim(before cingular bought them) and have had no issues with this or my polaris getting 3G. Still working great.
[Touch HD General] azagoth:
Polaris is a 3G quad band device. It works everywhere.
[Touch HD General] markgencorelli:
I just got my Xperia a week ago and it is a thing of beauty. It really works great and aside from a few minor complaints, it's an amazing phone. But the Touch HD was always my first choice, and the 3G was the dealbreaker for me.

Sooooo, I just ordered the Telstra Touch HD and will most likely be returning my Xperia! :D

HTC Touch HD with U.S. 3G....thought I'd never see/say those words.
[Touch HD General] AllTheWay:
Could you mind posting a picture of your HD with the HD signal. It would greatly appreciated. Maybe a good indication that it's actually working is having Google Maps open with the My Location feature and it will show your approximate location and we could see that that you truly have HSDPA. Not that I doubt you just would be nice for other users as well to confirm this.

OK so now I am jealous of 3 people on XDA now. Man I really want to sell this thing and get a Telstra HD.
[Touch HD General] pcuz:
Yep me to

Will let people know how this things performs on Rogers!
[Touch HD General] djmaven:
Following from Expansys AU - I guess we have to wait & see....

• Network

HSDPA/WCDMA:

(to be confirmed): 850 MHz

Up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
you're using a blue att sim and you get 3G? i had an att tilt and it couldn't get 3G speeds with my att blue sim. i could access 3G voice service but I couldn't get data. if i switched to GSM band only, i could get EDGE internet access. when i popped an orange 3G sim card in the phone, the 3G indicator showed up. my att blue sim was from 2004. not saying i doubt your claim, just curious to understand how your blue sim worked with the HD.

i've already sold my xda orbit 2, 2 blackjack II's and my kid's old 2G iphone to accumulate $750 towards a Telstra 3G HD... i might pull the trigger on the Telestra model this week. while i'm very happy with my UK HD, it's very hard to resist getting a 3G version. will consider the same ebay seller you used. i am a phone whore for sure ;)
[Touch HD General] orangecrush:
Yeah, I'll say. I made a post almost a month ago saying that the Aussie version was 3G.

I was told that it wasn't so I stayed with my Euro HD.

Of course, now, it is true and I'm stuck on edge.

Tis okay, I don't go anywhere that I don't have a computer... I'm not much of a PDA browser.

Mark
[Touch HD General] bjrmd:
Here is a shot of the box label and a screen capture as requested. And I do have the old blue att sim that has worked on 3G in my old trinity, polaris and now touch hd.

the file was too large for upload so here is the link

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NPV2LJDG
[Touch HD General] djmaven:
Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus - see BGR reference for a definite Telstra 850/2100 model

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/19/htc-touch-hd-easter-egg-att-compatible-3g-bands/
[Touch HD General] dc567:
gee....US tmobile sux... crappy 1700 mhz...:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
[Touch HD General] galaxys:
You can say that again! No new hi-tech PPC's have that off the wall 1700/2100 combo!!
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
cool if you were able to keep your grandfathered plan that's even better. my blue sim wouldn't work, period. nonetheless, i caved in and ordered the Telstra 850 version today... since i sold 4 phones to finance this one, don't think if i'll sell my UK HD just yet. (yes, i know, i need help..i see a phone i want and i open wide...my wallet that is, lol)
[Touch HD General] bjrmd:
Good luck

Yes I have the old unlimited internet for 25$ a month. They would love to kick me out I am sure.

The phone is great, love the screen.
[Touch HD General] marktang:
where can you order a Telstra Touch HD?
[Touch HD General] turcomora:
Can you post screen shot of 3g on your device. I am about to pull the trigger and buy one but want to make sure. Thanks.
[Touch HD General] djmaven:
Australian sites:

http://www.shopbot.com.au/pp-htc-touch-hd-price-132248.html
[Touch HD General] joshjdevl:
What does this mean for those with the UK version of the HTC HD where we only get EDGE speeds in the US on ATT?

Could I just flash my radio rom to use the Telstra radio and then I would be able to use US ATT 3g?
[Touch HD General] d.cortez:
it means if you have the UK version, EDGE is as fast as it gets. if a radio flash/update would allow us in the US to get 3G speeds, the folks here at XDA would have figured that out by now... i've been very happy with my UK EDGE version.
[Touch HD General] alcheng:
isn't Rogers is using 1900. not 850, and the Telstra Touch HD is only at 850, wondering will it work in Canada.
[Touch HD General] omaralt:
For all those ordering this telstra hd please make sure you have 3g on the 850mhz band! Florida is mostly 850 while new york is mostly 1900. It would suck to pay this much and still not have the 3g work. I would advise to call atnt and ask them first.
[Touch HD General] cr1960:
The Telstra version will be

at least

850 and 2100 as they run both 3G frequencies in Australia. They call 850 'next-G' because of the increased distance afforded by the frequency.
[Touch HD General] Scaven:
edited because sold
[Touch HD General] IPatty:
850 Coverage Map

Hey Guys,

I found this map of 850 coverage for AT&T in the US. I can't confirm its accuracy, but it should give some of you an idea. I'd still call your AT&T rep to confirm.

http://cellularmap.net/att_850_1900.shtml

IMO the only chink in the HD armor is the lack of 3G, so this rocks!
[Touch HD General] AllTheWay:
I would be very suprised if a AT&T rep would be able to tell you this. Maybe try messing with the app HTC Field Test. I am able to verify what GSM signal I am receiving in my area (850) but I haven't been able to figure out what 3G signal I am receiving using my HTC Fuze. Anybody else want to take a stab at it I have attached the app below.

I agree. Is the map for certain though. I have always wondered if they are showing the GSM signal of the 3G signal?
[Touch HD General] bill48105:
Too bad I don't have one in hand to test, our 3G is definitely 850 band here. I found out the hard way with a NIKI Touch Dual that gave no signal (not even GSM) unless I was near a 1900 tower & then it was GSM only. I confirmed with *#*#364#*#* and have since bought a NEON300 (US version 850 GSM & 3G), US Diamond & a Fuze which all show on 850 band most all the time. (The tell-tale sign is the massive amount of EMI caused on speakers & such but the field test confirms it.)

I've been trying to dump & rebuild the stock radio of the Dual so I can play with different radios in different areas around here to compare with other phones & safely put it back if needed, without much luck so far unfortunately. Too bad no one around has any experience dumping NIKI radios who could be so kind as help out.. :D

Btw, GREAT news for an HD to do US 3G! Here I've been dissin HTC for lack of it considering some cheap phones have it (with the assumption it would come eventually but silly it wasn't released with it except for the common HTC game of releasing it later so all the 'gotta have it' people who bought in early end up buying it again later, bumping their sales #'s.) Even if I sold all my phones (4 US Diamonds, Fuze, 3 US Touch Duals, S710, 2125 & 2 SDAs among others) & could stomach carrying $900 worth of phone in my pocket I wouldn't have even considered it at 1/3 that price without ATT 3G. Now it can go to the top of my dream list!

Wow looking at my list I think I need to get on ebay & dump a few of those. lol

Bill