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How come nobody want to buy 904sh anymore?

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Posted by: liquidjazz

i have seen this phone started at upper $400 (in US dollars) in the beginning and now drop to under $300.

Sellers keep claiming the phone will be unlocked soon to try to convince buyer to buy it with confidence

this phone is already discontinued and outdated, maybe that why nobody interested anymore

except the screen, i notice every function is very similar to 903sh....what make people want to buy this phone instead 903 is it the same 3.2mp camera like in 903?


Posted by: Junglizt1210

It can't be unlocked yet... that's why. Whereas the 903SH can.


Posted by: liquidjazz

Quote:
Originally Posted by Junglizt1210
It can't be unlocked yet... that's why. Whereas the 903SH can.

this phone is already becoming old....wonder ppl will take their effort to unlock it


Posted by: Junglizt1210

The Vodafone 801SA took 2 years and a bit to unlock... it was still unlocked. And yes, people will still bother... but they're not going to get anywhere if they can't figure out a way to break it's protection.


Posted by: BoxWave

It seems like it will never be unlocked. Waste of money.


Posted by: 4flava

Yeah, unfortunately I've come to the conclusion that it's never gonna be unlocked so I have to accept it.

dead money just sitting there all lonely >.<


Posted by: liquidjazz

Quote:
Originally Posted by BoxWave
It seems like it will never be unlocked. Waste of money.

i see this phone features are not really far apart from 903's, and the styling wasn't a success that why they went back to the shape of 903

actually, what make 904 worthy to purchase other than the 2.4 screen that's superior to 903

the difference between this phone and 903 is not significant?


Posted by: liquidjazz

Quote:
Originally Posted by 4flava
Yeah, unfortunately I've come to the conclusion that it's never gonna be unlocked so I have to accept it.

dead money just sitting there all lonely >.<

are you one of those who bought this phone what do you find the major difference between this phone and 903


Posted by: riel

I personally like the more angular curves that the 903 has.


Posted by: ace587

from the looks of it, the 904sh has little chance of being unlocked, but were looking forward, God knows whats happening with the crack teams in China.


Posted by: Baraccuda

Quote:
Originally Posted by liquidjazz
i see this phone features are not really far apart from 903's, and the styling wasn't a success that why they went back to the shape of 903

actually, what make 904 worthy to purchase other than the 2.4 screen that's superior to 903

the difference between this phone and 903 is not significant?


Probably, you said that because you never had 904.
904 vs. 903:
Better screen (VGA instead of SVGA), better sound quality (people who have ever used 903 understand me), 904's camera has stabilizer (less chances to get a blurry pictures), center button is more handy. Plus, 904 has GPS (don't tell that it works only in Japan, I know that), face recognition option, better design and very quality materials (including SIM-lock ) Plastic is a little bit coarse, that's why you can forget about very small scratches which we have on our black piano surfaces.
This phone was better than 903 and it's japaness tradition to make anything everytime better. The only one BIG MINUS ... it's still locked That's why I sold mine week ago, because I don't have any patiece left ...


Posted by: ace587

we havent been receiving any updates lately, maybe its taking that long to unlock it


Posted by: borgis

well... even bb5 phones took ages before it received "freedom"


Posted by: fung_pi

given up hope...=(


Posted by: sclaz21

why must you bring up this sensitive topic sniff sniff. most of us have given up on 904sh. but i'd still get one for fun even if its just another paper weight.


Posted by: fung_pi

high tech paperweight


Posted by: oneeleven

Quote:
Originally Posted by fung_pi
high tech paperweight

How low are these selling for? I'm tempted to buy myself a new paperweight.

111


Posted by: BoxWave

I hope it eventually gets unlocked.


Posted by: yoohoohoo

me too... someone unlock it please!!!!


Posted by: KBoardBox

Going for around C$200 now. I had three for a while but now keep only one, in the hopes it'll get unlocked.


Posted by: BoxWave

Does anyone know someone who is actively working on unlocking it?

BoxWave-


Posted by: marco712

Quote:
Originally Posted by fung_pi
high tech paperweight


mine is a high tech alarm clock


Posted by: angel_wing0

i gave my 904 up a long time ago and sold it for ~$400 (lost around $150). Lucky i sold it earlier else it would be even worst -_-*

Besides, its all about the 910sh now. If that could be unlocked... (i dont remember but it supports sim cards right?!)


Posted by: inthatcase

Quote:
Originally Posted by angel_wing0
Besides, its all about the 910sh now. If that could be unlocked... (i dont remember but it supports sim cards right?!)


Yes, it supports sim cards, but only the Softbank issued ones. As in no GSM.

I wish I had the heart to sell my 904, but because there really hasn't been a GSM-capable successor, combined with the tiny shred of hope I have left, I've opted to keep it.


Posted by: alkizmo

Quote:
Originally Posted by borgis
well... even bb5 phones took ages before it received "freedom"


BB5 still arent "free" AFAIK.


Posted by: Baraccuda

I've lost 325 CAD. Sold mine two weeks ago for 300 CAD


Posted by: azn_boi_128

i still got mine lol its a beautiful high tech paper weight


Posted by: borgis

Quote:
Originally Posted by alkizmo
BB5 still arent "free" AFAIK.

well that is only a hearsay. but i've been hearing it all around though.(or reading it from forums)


Posted by: angel_wing0

Quote:
Originally Posted by alkizmo
BB5 still arent "free" AFAIK.

actually some of them are unlockable now according to the sellers in the hofo marketplace.


Posted by: angel_wing0

Quote:
Originally Posted by inthatcase
Yes, it supports sim cards, but only the Softbank issued ones. As in no GSM.

I wish I had the heart to sell my 904, but because there really hasn't been a GSM-capable successor, combined with the tiny shred of hope I have left, I've opted to keep it.

so non-gsm softbank sims? sigh

how much did u buy your 904 for?>


Posted by: inthatcase

Quote:
Originally Posted by angel_wing0
so non-gsm softbank sims? sigh

how much did u buy your 904 for?>


Well USIMs in WCDMA phones to be exact. I bought my 904 in HK in May 2006 for ~485CDN.


Posted by: angel_wing0

Quote:
Originally Posted by inthatcase
Well USIMs in WCDMA phones to be exact. I bought my 904 in HK in May 2006 for ~485CDN.

so basically softbank sims like those voda sims in those locked 904s. I wouldnt mind really using a locked 910sh. As oppose to a locked 904sh...


Posted by: Kevbodian

Quote:
Originally Posted by angel_wing0
actually some of them are unlockable now according to the sellers in the hofo marketplace.


tis true. early models 6630/702nk, 6682, n70 are free unlock with free software (the first person who ever made this is Dejan, and his tool was free released; the sellers, unless they have the expensive box, are using this originally free software to unlock these phones).

there are a few other ways now to unlock the newer BB5 models, but they are same price as 10x ps3! haha.

about the 904:

the unlock might come. its not simply a matter of nobody or somebody workin on it... it just cant be unlocked by someone working on it. "someone working on it" could work for 1000 years before he finds the solution. as said before, the only way to unlock it is to disable the protection:

if you were james bond and you had 2 options to get the secret files:

1. shoot all the bad guys and risk your life, 1 vs 1000 guys... of course james bond can do it... but most of us will fail, and die and nobody care.

or 2. pretend to be a bad guy, sneak past the defenses, then take the files.

option 2 is the only way the 904 will get unlocked. as the protection cannot be easily defeated (nothing is impossible ), the files needed to get access to the phone's lock area must be either stolen or leaked. just like the previous SonyEricsson (db2000, db2010, db2015) platforms were.


Posted by: angel_wing0

i hope this dejan guy can come up with something that can unlock sharp phones then =\


Posted by: Ultraman666

Ya angel agreed still have my 904sh in hopes someday that may happen, I like the N95 but its not a Sharp


Posted by: charlosian

yeah, it does seem like this phone is hard to unlock. but is it possible to just used a locked one in the states? on like global roaming? becuase i have been really interested in the phone, but not able or wanting to to get an unlocked phone, because i dont have a contract with cingular. im already on contract with verizon with my mother. but if i can use this phone locked, and just pay roaming, i would do it, then i would be able to use the phone easier when traveling to japan and contacting japanese friends from the states by phone.


Posted by: olouie99

Quote:
Originally Posted by charlosian
yeah, it does seem like this phone is hard to unlock. but is it possible to just used a locked one in the states? on like global roaming? becuase i have been really interested in the phone, but not able or wanting to to get an unlocked phone, because i dont have a contract with cingular. im already on contract with verizon with my mother. but if i can use this phone locked, and just pay roaming, i would do it, then i would be able to use the phone easier when traveling to japan and contacting japanese friends from the states by phone.


You need to get a japanese plan and the roaming is going to cost a fortune. Might as well buy a 903SH.


Posted by: charlosian

yeah, but if i get the 903sh, then i need to start a new plan with cingular probably. or is there a way to just get an international sim with singular to use the phone?


Posted by: olouie99

Quote:
Originally Posted by charlosian
yeah, but if i get the 903sh, then i need to start a new plan with cingular probably. or is there a way to just get an international sim with singular to use the phone?


The problem is that you will need to get a Japanese plan with vodafone or I guess softbank now. So you will need to get that all setup over there and then bring it back here. You dont need a new plan to get a 903SH, just buy an unlocked one and go prepaid with Cingular or T-mobile. No plans and even though its $$$ will still cost less than roaming in the states on a japanese plan


Posted by: johnmoon

Its sad but this phone doesnt seem to be unlockable at the moment

remember some people were saying
"it will be done soooon, I have my source"
or
"once DB2020 breaks, it will for sure they are the same blah blah"

we all know that SE DB2020 phones are unlockable now but sharp isnt


Posted by: Ultraman666

Well someday someone will figure it out and I will have the 904sh to try out and play with or even give it to someone


Posted by: charlosian

Quote:
Originally Posted by olouie99
The problem is that you will need to get a Japanese plan with vodafone or I guess softbank now. So you will need to get that all setup over there and then bring it back here. You dont need a new plan to get a 903SH, just buy an unlocked one and go prepaid with Cingular or T-mobile. No plans and even though its $$$ will still cost less than roaming in the states on a japanese plan


i see, so the prepaid phone will come wit a sim card?
and i will be able to make international calls? and do global roaming?




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