[HD2 General] matthewf01:
Hello all,

I've started this thread to serve as a repository for information on the HTC HD2 model variant "T9193", the 850Mhz 3G-equipped version sold by Telstra in Australia. On a general level, most discussions applying to the regular HD2 are still relevant, however the T9193 has its own set of questions, hopefully answews to which can be tracked in here.

If there are any more sections of information people find useful it may be added at a later time. So let's get started-

What is it?

Model: HTC T9193

Available on the Telstra network in Australia

http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/phone_details.cfm?phone=HD2

Why should I buy this model?

If you are on a network that uses 850MHz frequency for its 3G bands (AT&T, Rogers, Telstra, etc), the HD2 T8585 will not give you full 3G reception, as this phone operates on 900MHz.

Where can I buy it?

There are a few e-tailers currently shipping the T9193. Here are the ones we have so far; if you've found it in-stock elsewhere let me know so I can add it to the list.

Australian sellers:

Telstra http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/phone_details.cfm?phone=HD2 (some members report they will only ship overseas if you call them directly)

Personal Digital http://personaldigital.com.au/p380/...NEXTG-850Mhz-AT&T-Roger-&-Telecom-NZ/buy.html (ships overseas, 1-3 day shipping available)

Mobicity http://www.mobicity.com.au/htc-hd2-next-g.html Member 'agoattamer' purchased his unit from this site, so for specific questions on their service you might contact him

North American sellers:

Negri Electronics http://www.negrielectronics.com/touch-t9193-smartphone-unlocked-p-3108.html

What's in the box?

Box contents for Telstra-branded phones are:

HD2 T9193

Leather slip case

USB cable (approx. 3')

Australian wall charger

16GB microSD card

Stereo headphones

Is the phone SIM locked?

Most users (myself included) have reported that the phone does NOT need to be SIM unlocked - any GSM SIM should work in the device.

Is the phone physically branded?

There are two very small logos on the back lower half of the phone, on the soft-touch material. The color is gray, and isn't too noticeable ;)

Can I flash a different ROM?

Yes, however HardSPL must be applied first.

Read this thread (very carefully!).

Official ROMs from HTC are available here; click the 'shared folder' link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=577717

Can I download the original Telstra ROM?

The original stock ROM from Telstra (with all Telstra bloatware/customizations) is available here:

http://htcpedia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1474

Can I flash a different Radio version?

Other users have reported flashing to other radio versions without losing 850MHz reception. Note that depending on the ROM/Radio you may lose the option for manually selecting 850MHz from the dropdown list under Phone settings.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=611787

Can I customize the three Quicklinks on the Home screen without flashing a new ROM?

Yes, see this thread for a cab file that unlocks customization for the quicklinks:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5452464&postcount=1

Are there any hardware issues related to this model variant?

Pink Hue

With the T8585 there have been widespread reports of a pink hue in the center of camera images. They attempted to remediate this through a software patch, however the issue persisted if a few tweaks were applied to the camera settings, indicating this could be a hardware fault.

There have been no reports of pink hue from T9193 users yet.

White Paint on Hardware Buttons inconsistently applied, results in uneven lighting

A few users have reported having this issue

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5661628&postcount=54

How do I remove that stubborn battery cover?

Pocketnow.com has posted a video explaining an easier method for removing the very tight battery cover (that's a good thing though!) without breaking a fingernail:

http://pocketnow.com/how-to/easily-remove-the-battery-cover-on-the-htc-hd2