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Actually I do have something else to add.....
Just work with me here ok?
Seriously, do yourself a favor and drop the .90 radio code into the .148 OS if you're planning on using it on a GSM network.
Here's why..... ( And I don't really have anything to base this on, its just a felling I have)
Once upon a time there was OS.75, which would work on either CDMA or GSM networks without changing anything.
The original purpose of unlocking the 9530 was to make it so it could truly be a "global" phone but still have you paying VZW for international roaming and data charges.
Then someone had the idea of unlocking the phone and using it stateside on GSM as well.
When VZW got wind of what was happening to their "exclusive" device, they (most likely) ordered RIM to make future radio codes unstable for north american GSM EDGE connection.
Basicly, "if you don't do it we will never market another RIM device again."
Seriously, most TMO and AT&T users can't keep their EDGE connection stable with later OS's unless they're using a .90 or older radio code, and there has to ba a reason for it. My reasoning is explained above. Again its not based on fact,
but just another one of my conspiracy theories.
If you plan on using a prepaid GSM sim card overseas, you might want to look into it. Or you could just use Big Red's sim card. They won't mind charging you a small fortune for the convenience of it all.
Just my .02.... If anyone knows of another reason why the later radios don't play well with GSM, I'd be interested in learning about it.
Again.... Its just a conspiracy theory that I have.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com06-15-09 11:10 PM - Very interesting theory....Actually I do have something else to add.....
Just work with me here ok?
Seriously, do yourself a favor and drop the .90 radio code into the .148 OS if you're planning on using it on a GSM network.
Here's why..... ( And I don't really have anything to base this on, its just a felling I have)
Once upon a time there was OS.75, which would work on either CDMA or GSM networks without changing anything.
The original purpose of unlocking the 9530 was to make it so it could truly be a "global" phone but still have you paying VZW for international roaming and data charges.
Then someone had the idea of unlocking the phone and using it stateside on GSM as well.
When VZW got wind of what was happening to their "exclusive" device, they (most likely) ordered RIM to make future radio codes unstable for north american GSM EDGE connection.
Basicly, "if you don't do it we will never market another RIM device again."
Seriously, most TMO and AT&T users can't keep their EDGE connection stable with later OS's unless they're using a .90 or older radio code, and there has to ba a reason for it. My reasoning is explained above. Again its not based on fact, but just another one of my conspiracy theories.
If you plan on using a prepaid GSM sim card overseas, you might want to look into it. Or you could just use Big Red's sim card. They won't mind charging you a small fortune for the convenience of it all.
Just my .02.... If anyone knows of another reason why the later radios don't play well with GSM, I'd be interested in learning about it.
Again.... Its just a conspiracy theory that I have.
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Anybody have any facts?
Or other input?06-16-09 09:57 AM
