HTC Desire Z (Coming to Bell) - Will it work on Rogers

**bjtheone** · 10-31-2010, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by yhbae

This is interesting. So Bell's Desire Z will only work as a 3G device under Bell's network while it will work as both 2G and 3G device under Rogers/FIDO?

I'm also debating on this move. I can either stay with Bell or move over to FIDO/Rogers...

Bell's "new" network is 3G (HSDPA) only (no GSM) so of course it is only 3G on Bell. The phone has both HSDPA and GSM radios in it so on Rogers (and Fido since it is a flanker brand on the same network) you get both. There is the possibility that Bell with disable the GSM radios via firmware, but that is almost always fixable via XDA. If you are planning on moving it to Rogers it is probably best to make sure that an unlock is available before you buy, since Bell certainly is not going to unlock it for you.

**David Dee** · 10-31-2010, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by bjtheone

Bell's "new" network is 3G (HSDPA) only (no GSM) so of course it is only 3G on Bell. The phone has both HSDPA and GSM radios in it so on Rogers (and Fido since it is a flanker brand on the same network) you get both. There is the possibility that Bell with disable the GSM radios via firmware, but that is almost always fixable via XDA. If you are planning on moving it to Rogers it is probably best to make sure that an unlock is available before you buy, since Bell certainly is not going to unlock it for you.

I am definitely buying this to use on Rogers. On the unlock code, in a worst case scenario Bell will unlock the phone after 30 days for $75 (according the store rep I spoke with yesterday).

**Deliximus** · 10-31-2010, 01:48 PM

just wait, just like what i did with the vibrant. The unlock will eventually come. Perhaps even free.

**Techwarrior** · 11-03-2010, 04:28 PM

I just picked up the Desire Z and already have it unlocked. I plan on using it on the Rogers network. Just wondering if someone can help me with the settings needed to get my data plan working and all. I can already make phone calls but the data isn't active yet. Thanks in advance.

**geokilla** · 11-03-2010, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Techwarrior

I just picked up the Desire Z and already have it unlocked. I plan on using it on the Rogers network. Just wondering if someone can help me with the settings needed to get my data plan working and all. I can already make phone calls but the data isn't active yet. Thanks in advance.

Google. http://androidheadlines.com/2010/03/...e-android.html

How'd you unlock it?

**Techwarrior** · 11-03-2010, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by geokilla

Google. http://androidheadlines.com/2010/03/...e-android.html

How'd you unlock it?

Thank you.

I unlocked it in store. There are sites that have it though too. cellunlock.net has the code for $40

**Techwarrior** · 11-03-2010, 07:16 PM

WOW! I must be blind! I can't figure out how to input the APN settings into the phone to use Rogers data.
I nagivated Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > and I'm stuck here. I click Access Point Names but I see nothing to actually click on so I can enter any values.

NVM, just found out. http://android.modaco.com/content/de...ettings-froyo/

not the exact settings but follow the steps to enter the right ones

**Techwarrior** · 11-03-2010, 07:39 PM

Ok, I setup the APN settings to work on the Rogers network. The only thing now is I see "E" and occasionally "G". So E for Edge and G for 3G I'm guessing. How do I get it to stay in 3G mode?

EDIT: OK I tried using some new APN settings. Hmmm, still see the "E" though.
I used these ones.

Name: Rogers
APN: rogers-core-appl1.apn
proxy: none
port: none
un: none
pw: none
server: none
mmsc: http://mms.gprs.rogers.com/
mms proxy: 10.128.1.69
mms port: 80
mms protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 302
MNC: 720
auth: none
APN type: none

EDIT:
Speedtest says 0.16MB/s download and 0.07Mb/s upload. Hah, that don't feel like 3G!

**profets** · 11-03-2010, 08:14 PM

^I'm pretty sure G is GPRS. On other Android phones i've used I would see 3G or H for 3G connection. Is there somewhere on the phone where you can check which networks are available/connected?

**Techwarrior** · 11-03-2010, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by profets

^I'm pretty sure G is GPRS. On other Android phones i've used I would see 3G or H for 3G connection. Is there somewhere on the phone where you can check which networks are available/connected?

HMmm, I guess that makes sense. I see that I am part of the Rogers network but I'm just not catching any 3G speeds right now. Maybe I entered the wrong APN settings.

**superspacey** · 11-03-2010, 09:43 PM

hrm do keep us posted techwarrior. curious, where did you get your desire z?

**sansaman** · 11-03-2010, 10:20 PM

Try going into Settings > Wireless and network > Mobile networks > Network Mode = GSM/HSPA Auto. Change it to HSPA only and see what data you get. If nothing, then you need to find a solution.

**siuder** · 11-04-2010, 10:40 AM

How likely is this to pup up at places like Pacific Mall anytime soon?

**Techwarrior** · 11-04-2010, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by sansaman

Try going into Settings > Wireless and network > Mobile networks > Network Mode = GSM/HSPA Auto. Change it to HSPA only and see what data you get. If nothing, then you need to find a solution.

That was the issue. I had the Network mode set to "GSM only." I'm flying on full bars of 3G speeds now! Real fast! Loving the phone so far. I hope I can get good reception at my work in the basement.