[Q] Will buying Xperia z Model C6606 from Sony b the same as buying it from t-mobile? - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Meaning will i get a tmobile sim card, wifi calling, visual voice mail, etc if i buy it today from sony instead of waiting until next week.

Platinum_Bleach said:
Meaning will i get a tmobile sim card, wifi calling, visual voice mail, etc if i buy it today from sony instead of waiting until next week.
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Well the xperia z is actually the C6603 and the non lte version is C6602. Anyway. Wifi calling it could be that this is a t mobile software related thing or u might be able to download it from the app store. Lte should work but I can't fully guarantee it. Since since 3 or out of 6 lte bands are supported on the Europe's version.
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dante501 said:
Well the xperia z is actually the C6603 and the non lte version is C6602.....
Lte should work but I can't fully guarantee it. Since since 3 or out of 6 lte bands are supported on the Europe's version.
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The C6606 is the US LTE version of the Z. Please check these things before posting misinformation.
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OK but the one I have and obviously u have is the C6603. And about the lte working in the USA I will test it next month.
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dante501 said:
OK but the one I have and obviously u have is the C6603. And about the lte working in the USA I will test it next month.
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What? The OP is asking about the C6606. It doesn't matter which model you or I have or whether the LTE on the C6603 works in the US, as that has no bearing on the question at hand.
If you didn't know the correct answer, you shouldn't have posted. I don't, so am not commenting on the original questions. I only posted to correct the wrong information that you had posted
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Platinum_Bleach said:
Meaning will i get a tmobile sim card, wifi calling, visual voice mail, etc if i buy it today from sony instead of waiting until next week.
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where do u live man, do u know if there is LTE in ur city? from what i been reading tmobile LTE is being congested and is actually slower than HSPA+ to answer ur question
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/05/03/t-mobile-xperia-z-c6606-passes-through-the-fcc/
yes same thing

kingvortex said:
What? The OP is asking about the C6606. It doesn't matter which model you or I have or whether the LTE on the C6603 works in the US, as that has no bearing on the question at hand.
If you didn't know the correct answer, you shouldn't have posted. I don't, so am not commenting on the original questions. I only posted to correct the wrong information that you had posted
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But isn't the Xperia Z u buy in a sony store the non branded C6603 even in the USA so the C6606 is the t mobile branded version and he wanted to know if when buying it directly from sony will work with everything. And it has some of the lte bands but not all. It could work on lte but also couldn't or only works half of the time since some bands are different on the xperia z in the sony store. But I could be wrong and the xperia z u buy in a sony store in the USA is the branded T Mobile C6606 version. Actually I just ed checked u get the C6606 and the non lte C6602 in the USA the C6603 must be the Europe only lte xperia z then.
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Platinum_Bleach said:
Meaning will i get a tmobile sim card, wifi calling, visual voice mail, etc if i buy it today from sony instead of waiting until next week.
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Well u have to make sure u get the C6606 not the C6602 that sony also offers on the homepage. Because the C6602 is even in Europe the non lte version. They sell two versions in the USA I guess.
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dante501 said:
But isn't the Xperia Z u buy in a sony store the non branded C6603 even in the USA so the C6606 is the t mobile branded version and he wanted to know if when buying it directly from sony will work with everything. And it has some of the lte bands but not all. It could work on lte but also couldn't or only works half of the time since some bands are different on the xperia z in the sony store. But I could be wrong and the xperia z u buy in a sony store in the USA is the branded T Mobile C6606 version. Actually I just ed checked u get the C6606 and the non lte C6602 in the USA the C6603 must be the Europe only lte xperia z then.
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Well u have to make sure u get the C6606 not the C6602 that sony also offers on the homepage. Because the C6602 is even in Europe the non lte version. They sell two versions in the USA I guess.
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The OP knows all this already. That's why they asked about the C6606, not the C6602. It says C6606 right in the thread title.
Just stop posting unnecessarily. You're not adding anything useful to what's already been said.
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Sorry. Just trying to help. Ppl really need to chill. All so damn pissy all the time. Life is so much easier if they just would chill and relax. Peace out.
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dante501 said:
Sorry. Just trying to help. Ppl really need to chill. All so damn pissy all the time. Life is so much easier if they just would chill and relax. Peace out.
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It's not "pissy" to point out misinformation. This is not a social hangout. It's a development site. If you don't know the answer to something then don't post.
The whole first page of this thread is filled with you posting about things you don't know about and me correcting you (apart from the useful post by G1_enthusiast). That is not being helpful. It just wastes people's time.
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I know the phone is LTE for tmobile it says so on the site. I just wanted to make sure that it was gonna have tmobile wifi calling, and my account features (basically everything that is on a phone when you buy it from tmobile directly) on the phone. As i understand it those features are in the tmobile operating system that they program directly into the phone and you cant just download from the app store. I could be wrong but i believe that is the case.

Platinum_Bleach said:
I know the phone is LTE for tmobile it says so on the site. I just wanted to make sure that it was gonna have tmobile wifi calling, and my account features (basically everything that is on a phone when you buy it from tmobile directly) on the phone. As i understand it those features are in the tmobile operating system that they program directly into the phone and you cant just download from the app store. I could be wrong but i believe that is the case.
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Yeah the one on the sony side that says t mobile on it like u can see in the picture will be the one official at from t mobile branded version. That's the one u need to get.
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Has anybody been able to unlock and use it on AT&T?

samven582 said:
Has anybody been able to unlock and use it on AT&T?
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If u unlock codes early found on ebay u can use it on att.
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Probably a silly question to those familiar with the Z but is the 6603 the same as the 6606 (apart from all the tmobile crap loaded on it and the logo on the back)?
I'm already on tmobile with an xperia p and I'm looking at buying a Z, I can get a factory unlocked 6603 on amazon or I can buy a 6606 on the sony site.
Would I have access to tmobile LTE with the 6603?
Thanks in advance.

If you do not get the C6606 you will not have WiFi calling. That is a software specific feature for T-Mobile.
Even installing the .67 C6603 firmware/software on my C6606 removed WiFi calling as an option.
As for LTE I am uncertain. Spec wise it looks like you are covered. But I did not flash the baseband when I flashed my phone. So the modem is still from the C6606 and LTE is working. The only thing is that it shows 4G in the status bar rather than LTE.
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runbadgerrun said:
If you do not get the C6606 you will not have WiFi calling. That is a software specific feature for T-Mobile.
Even installing the .67 C6603 firmware/software on my C6606 removed WiFi calling as an option.
As for LTE I am uncertain. Spec wise it looks like you are covered. But I did not flash the baseband when I flashed my phone. So the modem is still from the C6606 and LTE is working. The only thing is that it shows 4G in the status bar rather than LTE.
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Thanks for the info, leaning towards the 6606 now. Out of interest what was your reason for going to the 6603 firmware?

mgmgb said:
Thanks for the info, leaning towards the 6606 now. Out of interest what was your reason for going to the 6603 firmware?
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I wanted to move to 4.2.2. There are some performance/lag issues with 4.1.x on the XZ. Also wanted to get on an international generic firmware so I would get updates quicker from Sony.
Plus I just like to tinker.
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[Q] US Xperia Z Release Date

Hey, I'm currently waiting for the Z. I love the design and the hardware. What service providers are going to support the phone?, what will the price be?, and when should it be available?
The pricing will around be a steep $800-850 for the unlocked version. Supposed to release in feb end-march first week if the rumors are to be believed!
gire.prasad said:
The pricing will around be a steep $800-850 for the unlocked version. Supposed to release in feb end-march first week if the rumors are to be believed!
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Does anyone know which US carrier is going sell the Xperia Z? Verizon? AT&T? T-Mobile?
norman1080 said:
Does anyone know which US carrier is going sell the Xperia Z? Verizon? AT&T? T-Mobile?
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None of them. You might be able to buy em unlocked, but I'm not sure. The C6603 will work on AT&T HSPA+ but not on LTE. The C6602 will work on AT&T and T-Mobile HSPA+ but doesn't have LTE either.
Verizon and Sprint (and other CDMA networks) won't have any Sony phones any times soon.
Ambroos said:
None of them. You might be able to buy em unlocked, but I'm not sure. The C6603 will work on AT&T HSPA+ but not on LTE. The C6602 will work on AT&T and T-Mobile HSPA+ but doesn't have LTE either.
Verizon and Sprint (and other CDMA networks) won't have any Sony phones any times soon.
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Bumper! Thats disappointing!
Sv: [Q] US Xperia Z Release Date
If you pre order from the UK, like I just did, it will cost about 650 bucks.
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So why is Z on the Sony US website?
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robertopod1968 said:
So why is Z on the Sony US website?
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I don't see the Z under phones ...on the US site... can you post a link?
www.sonymobile.com/us/products/phones/xperia-z/
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Thanks. It is not on sonystyle.com that is why I did not see it.
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No problem. Don't know if it means anything or not though unfortunately
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robertopod1968 said:
No problem. Don't know if it means anything or not though unfortunately
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The Z and ZL will be available in the US definitely. It will be available in Sony Style stores. They don't post coming-soon items on Sony Style website. You have to check Sony Mobile's website to see what devices are coming. The date for the states might be about a month at latest after other regions (So hopefully by end of April, we'll see it in the States). This is from how the past has been for US market. Don't worry, I'm waiting along with you :fingers-crossed:
Why do I know that the device will come to the US? Sony will get sued if they post something that won't come to the region as false advertisement. It happened to some other regions a while back when they were SE.
I am almost for sure it will be out on at&t... Sony is trying to become a dominate world force again in consumer electronics and the US loves there cell phones
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who says the Z doesn't have LTE when it has its own LTE modem built into it. The xperia s is Hspa+ and that's without an LTE modem
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Sony should bring it with bands for ATT and TMo... like the Nexus phones. They would sell more full price phones. TMo has a lot of people with unlocked phones... many are non US models...
I have a Z on ore order from the UK. Did the same with the Galaxy Nexus... and the Nexus 4. Got my N4 way before most people in the US.
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kornklown69 said:
I am almost for sure it will be out on at&t... Sony is trying to become a dominate world force again in consumer electronics and the US loves there cell phones
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Don't expect to see it through AT&T.
jostin01 said:
who says the Z doesn't have LTE when it has its own LTE modem built into it. The xperia s is Hspa+ and that's without an LTE modem
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The Z has LTE and HPSA+ variants. Not all LTE models will work with LTE from various carriers. AT&T LTE isn't supported on the Z according to the whitepapers.
Q.Entity said:
Sony should bring it with bands for ATT and TMo... like the Nexus phones. They would sell more full price phones. TMo has a lot of people with unlocked phones... many are non US models...
I have a Z on ore order from the UK. Did the same with the Galaxy Nexus... and the Nexus 4. Got my N4 way before most people in the US.
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They will have it with bands for T-Mobile and AT&T as shown by the whitepapers. Which model comes out in the US is another story.
Q.Entity said:
Sony should bring it with bands for ATT and TMo... like the Nexus phones. They would sell more full price phones. TMo has a lot of people with unlocked phones... many are non US models...
I have a Z on ore order from the UK. Did the same with the Galaxy Nexus... and the Nexus 4. Got my N4 way before most people in the US.
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Where did you pre order it from?
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Sv: [Q] US Xperia Z Release Date
clove.co.uk. been buying stuff from them since Windows Mobile 5.
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Ok thanks.
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would it be any difference of buying it from uk to wait and get it from usa ?

[Q] Xperia Z c6606

What is known about this model?... except it's certified in the US as as playstation certified... maybe it will be part of the February 20th playstation announcement in New York City
http://us.playstation.com/playstationmobile/
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anyone have any information about this?
i predict American lte ready version hopefully available through at&t
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Would that mean it will work with Rogers lte?
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jatt101 said:
Would that mean it will work with Rogers lte?
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Rogers is like at&t in many ways when it comes to hspa+/lte they are like twins
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kornklown69 said:
Rogers is like at&t in many ways when it comes to hspa+/lte they are like twins
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So I assume we all waiting to hear about this c6606?
What lte band is att anyway?
kingrichards said:
So I assume we all waiting to hear about this c6606?
What lte band is att anyway?
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700 mHz and 1700 mHz
AwesomeAHlee said:
700 mHz and 1700 mHz
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so that's the c6606 model then correct?
kingrichards said:
so that's the c6606 model then correct?
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Yes the C6606 will work with at&t LTE.
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Spectre51 said:
Yes the C6606 will work with at&t LTE.
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So now just wait for the release date I guess huh
kingrichards said:
So now just wait for the release date I guess huh
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Yep. Be patient.
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THE XPERIA C6606 IS THE USA VERSION WITH THE 600 SNAPDRAGON SERIES CHECK THIS THREAD..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38169200
Leak **** leak xperia z
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gabrielpina4 said:
THE XPERIA C6606 IS THE USA VERSION WITH THE 600 SNAPDRAGON SERIES CHECK THIS THREAD..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38169200
Leak **** leak xperia z
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Yes on US version. Processor is a rumor which is doubtful.
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Spectre51 said:
Yes the C6606 will work with at&t LTE.
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Any ideas if this model will work with the t-mobile's LTE?
well Kaz made an announcement today that the z is being released in 60 countries this week so now we wait
http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/25/xperia-z-60-country-rollout/
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Coming exclusively to T-Mobile USA with 4G LTE:
http://www.sonymobile.com/us/products/phones/xperia-z-tmobile/
Justinchi said:
Coming exclusively to T-Mobile USA with 4G LTE:
http://www.sonymobile.com/us/products/phones/xperia-z-tmobile/
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Will I able to use 4g lte if I have C6603 and I will put US version of firmware?
mmamedov said:
Will I able to use 4g lte if I have C6603 and I will put US version of firmware?
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Unfortunately, the 4G LTE capability depends on the hardware, not the software. =/ This model was made to function on T-Mobile's network.
Justinchi said:
Unfortunately, the 4G LTE capability depends on the hardware, not the software. =/ This model was made to function on T-Mobile's network.
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So, unlocked C6606 will also work with other careers like at&t? With 4G LTE?
mmamedov said:
So, unlocked C6606 will also work with other careers like at&t? With 4G LTE?
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It will work on some carriers besides T-Mobile that use some of the same bands, but I'm not sure of which ones. You can Google "Xperia Z C6606 tech specs" to see. Or check it out on the Sony Site. It has tech specs and gsm bands listed I think.

[Q] Xperia Z with 4G service ... in the US

I placed a pre-order last week for the xperia Z from handtec.uk for shipping to New York.
I am presently using a Lumia 920 on Simple Mobile and have had excellent 4G service for months now.
Does anyone know if I will be getting the same 4G service with the xperia Z on this network?
LTE I will not get since am not using the phone on AT&T network and is not offered by Simple Mobile, which is fine with me.
Thanks
bhagiratha said:
I placed a pre-order last week for the xperia Z from handtec.uk for shipping to New York.
I am presently using a Lumia 920 on Simple Mobile and have had excellent 4G service for months now.
Does anyone know if I will be getting the same 4G service with the xperia Z on this network?
LTE I will not get since am not using the phone on AT&T network and is not offered by Simple Mobile, which is fine with me.
Thanks
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Which model did you order?
Spectre51 said:
Which model did you order?
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Do you know what model would work in the U.S.? Currently using Straight Talk (AT&T)
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TangoXray said:
Do you know what model would work in the U.S.? Currently using Straight Talk (AT&T)
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For HSPA+ the C6602 for LTE the C6606.
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My mistake guys, I'm actually on Straight Talk. I did check my order and handtec said the model they getting would be the Xperia Z ET964 C6603.
In any case, I cancel the order this morning since I realize that the phone will be a bit too large for my taste plus those port flaps will be a pain in the arse in the long run. Will wait for the ZL ... as it will suite me better.
Thank you all for your responses. Cheers
bhagiratha said:
My mistake guys, I'm actually on Straight Talk. I did check my order and handtec said the model they getting would be the Xperia Z ET964 C6603.
In any case, I cancel the order this morning since I realize that the phone will be a bit too large for my taste plus those port flaps will be a pain in the arse in the long run. Will wait for the ZL ... as it will suite me better.
Thank you all for your responses. Cheers
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It's not much bigger than the ion. I have comparison pictures in another thread showing it compared to the ion and TL.
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would you mind directing me to the location where I can view your comparison? thanks
bhagiratha said:
would you mind directing me to the location where I can view your comparison? thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38133093&postcount=17
Sorry try that link other one wasn't working.
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bhagiratha said:
My mistake guys, I'm actually on Straight Talk. I did check my order and handtec said the model they getting would be the Xperia Z ET964 C6603.
In any case, I cancel the order this morning since I realize that the phone will be a bit too large for my taste plus those port flaps will be a pain in the arse in the long run. Will wait for the ZL ... as it will suite me better.
Thank you all for your responses. Cheers
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The C6603 is the LTE model. C6602 is not. The ZL will not be much smaller though.
danw_oz said:
The C6603 is the LTE model. C6602 is not. The ZL will not be much smaller though.
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I totally changed my desire on getting a Sony. I have decided to go with the HTC One. Yep!
bhagiratha said:
I totally changed my desire on getting a Sony. I have decided to go with the HTC One. Yep!
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Make sure you get the AT&T model so you can use it on all US markets only all the bands.

[Q] Xperia Z 3G and LTE version

I'm in UAE when I bought my xperia z only 3G version was in market so mine one is only capable for 3G but I've rooted my phone now it have stock 4G rom but I can't use 4G please help me how can I enable/unlock 4G in my Xperia Z.
If your model number is not C6603, you can't get LTE Service
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This is my phone model it's C6603
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shamrozr said:
This is my phone model it's C6603
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Since you flashed an LTE rom, the build prop of that rom is most likely to say C6603.
Look at the printed letters at the botton of your device, above the barcode, there should say the actual model number of your device.
There are no work arounds for c6602, even if you flash a c6603 ftf file, it wouldn't give you LTE capabilities.
If you really want LTE you need to purchase the c6603. Make sure it supports your carrier's LTE network frequencies.
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shamrozr said:
I'm in UAE when I bought my xperia z only 3G version was in market so mine one is only capable for 3G but I've rooted my phone now it have stock 4G rom but I can't use 4G please help me how can I enable/unlock 4G in my Xperia Z.
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Also even if it was possible, you need that your provider give you a 4G access and a 4G package, you're ****ed anyway, your phone doesn't handle the 4G, i'm sorry for you.
Keep in mind that only few people have actually the 4G access, the deployment is in progress in many countries and many towns and for many providers.
shamrozr said:
I'm in UAE when I bought my xperia z only 3G version was in market so mine one is only capable for 3G but I've rooted my phone now it have stock 4G rom but I can't use 4G please help me how can I enable/unlock 4G in my Xperia Z.
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I am living In uae Also and I bought the c6602 Also and I flashed a rom and its written there now c6603. LTE is not only software optmiziation but hardware too. But even if you have 4G its speed is barely over 3G in most of the places. it works fine only in few places
I got 134 mbits and 32 Mbits maximum on iphone 5 (my speed tests)
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the hardware is different for both the versions so it wont work

Possible to pick up AT&T LTE?

I was playing around with my T-Mo Z C6606 for over a week.
Yesterday, I decided to flash it with new rom 10.3.1.A.0.244 Generic ES.
I rooted it and it worked properly.
After reading a post about enable LTE in Canada, I decided to flash my Z with C6506 baseband.
Everything is going good and it shows my Z now supports LTE_BC1, LTE_BC2, LTE_BC4, LTE_BC5, LTE_BC17 while stock rom only supports LTE_BC4 for T-Mo LTE. AT&T LTE is LTE_BC4 and LTE_BC17.
However, my Z is still not picking up LTE. I also read that I need to call at&t to update imei to make it connects to LTE.
I called them and they added my Z imei but so far, it is still not picking LTE signals, only H+.
I am not sure if ZL baseband doesn't work with Z or something else.
I appreciate your comments.
wolf0491 said:
I didn't think t mobile and ATT used same LTE bands
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I did research and know that t-mobile use band 4 (aws or 1700/2100) for LTE, while at&t use both band 4 and 17 (700) for their LTE.
My Z is now showing it has both bands 4 and 17, but it is still not picking up LTE.
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OK, it's ZL baseband issue. I just put t-mo SIM back in and it is not picking up LTE either. I reflash back stock baseband and it picked up LTE right away.
I may have to wait for someone with C6616 would like to create ftf and upload it.
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wolf0491 said:
Not sure if it's possible but I know with 3G bands they only do certain ones certain places which is why my C6603 gets awful data sometimes on AT&T. Idk just a thought?
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So what would u tell me? I was gonna bring over from Germany my C6603 but it seems it isn't working right in the USA then? I should sell it or still keep it? I would hate to get rid of it but I guess I have too.
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C6603 LTE doesn't work in the US with both t-mobile and at&t. However, you can try flash it with C6606 baseband from t-mobile. It may work.
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Can you trying flashing the tmobile model with bell canda firmware? They use lte bands 4 and 17
wolf0491 said:
It works only on one of 3G bands of ATT. Take a look at the map to see if where you live is working well with that band. When I travel I get awful service in places with this model but where I live it works pretty decent. If you have a c6602 though I belive that is pentaband and should work on every 3G band.
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How about flashing a C6602 or C6606 or even C6616 would that allow me to get at least in hspa+ service on att or t mobile? Or can't I change the bands on the phone with flashing a different model ftf?
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I did and only found out C6616 on Bell doesn't have Band 17 either.
I have downloaded FTF of C6616 on this forum too.
samven582 said:
Can you trying flashing the tmobile model with bell canda firmware? They use lte bands 4 and 17
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wolf0491 said:
It works only on one of 3G bands of ATT. Take a look at the map to see if where you live is working well with that band. When I travel I get awful service in places with this model but where I live it works pretty decent. If you have a c6602 though I belive that is pentaband and should work on every 3G band.
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But u do get service everywhere where att has service but not 3G all the time but edge u do is that correct?
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ngvuanh said:
I was playing around with my T-Mo Z C6606 for over a week.
Yesterday, I decided to flash it with new rom 10.3.1.A.0.244 Generic ES.
I rooted it and it worked properly.
After reading a post about enable LTE in Canada, I decided to flash my Z with C6506 baseband.
Everything is going good and it shows my Z now supports LTE_BC1, LTE_BC2, LTE_BC4, LTE_BC5, LTE_BC17 while stock rom only supports LTE_BC4 for T-Mo LTE. AT&T LTE is LTE_BC4 and LTE_BC17.
However, my Z is still not picking up LTE. I also read that I need to call at&t to update imei to make it connects to LTE.
I called them and they added my Z imei but so far, it is still not picking LTE signals, only H+.
I am not sure if ZL baseband doesn't work with Z or something else.
I appreciate your comments.
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mine's factory unlocked(its a c6606) if you want to mail me an LTE card to try it, I can
pimpsuprazx said:
mine's factory unlocked(its a c6606) if you want to mail me an LTE card to try it, I can
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Mine is also factory unlocked, but I paid for it. You can check your service configuration by enter a combination key *#*#7378423#*#*
You should only have LTE_BC4.
Without LTE_BC17, you can't pick up at&t LTE.
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ngvuanh said:
Mine is also factory unlocked, but I paid for it. You can check your service configuration by enter a combination key *#*#7378423#*#*
You should only have LTE_BC4.
Without LTE_BC17, you can't pick up at&t LTE.
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what do i do after I get in? lol like how do I check it?
pimpsuprazx said:
what do i do after I get in? lol like how do I check it?
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Using phone and enter above code.
Service screen will be displayed.
Click on service info and then configuration.
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ngvuanh said:
Using phone and enter above code.
Service screen will be displayed.
Click on service info and then configuration.
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you're totally right, same bc4 thing
pimpsuprazx said:
you're totally right, same bc4 thing
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Yes, I have flashed mine to C6506 baseband which supports LTE band 1, 2, 4, 5, 17, but it's not picking up at&t LTE even t-mobile LTE.
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ngvuanh said:
Yes, I have flashed mine to C6506 baseband which supports LTE band 1, 2, 4, 5, 17, but it's not picking up at&t LTE even t-mobile LTE.
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I am not sure if they have changed their procedure for what phones they allow to use the LTE bands, but from what I read you need an imei of an AT&T branded phone to get them to change your plan to allow LTE access(doesnt't affect the price of your plan) , then you may use a different phone provided you have the proper apn and it supports AT&T LTE bands(which you are uncertain of at this point). Does your AT&T plan online say it's the LTE plan? I currently have the developer version of the HTC One and people had issues getting LTE access on that phone (this phone definitely has AT&T LTE bands) and people had to resort to using a imei of another AT&T branded LTE phone in order to get access to LTE. I previously had a ATT Galaxy Note 2 and when I got my HTC One I just popped the sim in, never called them, and have been fine since.
Yes, I have 4G LTE Plan on my number as it was on my previous Xperia TL AT&T version.
I also did call them and request to add my Z IMEI and they told me they did. However, I couldn't get LTE so far.
One more thing, I also can't get t-mobile LTE with C6506 baseband firmwares unless I reflash it with stock t-mobile baseband (LTE_BC4 only).
jb313 said:
I am not sure if they have changed their procedure for what phones they allow to use the LTE bands, but from what I read you need an imei of an AT&T branded phone to get them to change your plan to allow LTE access(doesnt't affect the price of your plan) , then you may use a different phone provided you have the proper apn and it supports AT&T LTE bands(which you are uncertain of at this point). Does your AT&T plan online say it's the LTE plan? I currently have the developer version of the HTC One and people had issues getting LTE access on that phone (this phone definitely has AT&T LTE bands) and people had to resort to using a imei of another AT&T branded LTE phone in order to get access to LTE. I previously had a ATT Galaxy Note 2 and when I got my HTC One I just popped the sim in, never called them, and have been fine since.
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AT&T LTE working with C6603 in Southern Cal area atleast.. not in Northern Cal
ive looked all night for another thread on this and didnt find anything.. So with that said i have a T-mo C6606 flashed to C6603 .. In Northern California no Lte in Southern Caliifornia it worked great... So i attached this screen shot as proof.. I chatted with att about it and they said o got lucky and att might be experimenting with 1700 towers down in SoCal but in NorCal its all 700 towers.. I tried flashing the C6506 baseband only now shows LTE 1,2,4,5,17 before only LTE 4 haven't been back to SoCal to retest yet.. It gets 11+ mgbs download speeds in H+ which is find but if there is a will there is a way.. Is there anything i missed? Also this Is on AT&T..
Can you post service info from *#*#7378423#*#*?
I flashed my tmo Z with C6506, but I can't pick up AT&T LTE in my area.
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I'm not getting it in my area either
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