HTC 10 in Japan, ok for root? - HTC 10 Questions & Answers
I am living in Japan and I definitely want to buy the new HTC 10.
I am concerned thus that I could have problem to root it or unlock the bootloader since it's my first time to buy a phone here in Japan, not sure if that could be a problem.
I was considering to ask my friend to send it to me from UK, to have a European version.
What do you guys think? Would it be fine if I buy it here then root it as I always did?
Thanks in advance!
In Japan, too, and will be snapping this baby up hopefully when Au releases it in June (my guess, based on past summer releases and what I have seen on HTCsoku). I've had no issues unlocking and getting s-off on HTC phones (Desire then the M7, my current phone) here in the past, so I don't see why we'd have any issues this time. Hopefully, we'll get some joy from Sunshine soon enough and can find out for sure.
androg said:
In Japan, too, and will be snapping this baby up hopefully when Au releases it in June (my guess, based on past summer releases and what I have seen on HTCsoku). I've had no issues unlocking and getting s-off on HTC phones (Desire then the M7, my current phone) here in the past, so I don't see why we'd have any issues this time. Hopefully, we'll get some joy from Sunshine soon enough and can find out for sure.
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Thanks for your help!
I was a bit concerned as I own a UK M8 now with a BiCSim provider sim card, but it seems like I cannot get a 4G signal, as I don't have band 1 unlocked on this phone.
For this reason I was a bit worried, you never know...
Just out of curiosity, what kind of ROMs are u flashing on your HTC? I mean, is there a thread specifically made for Japanese phones/ROMs?
Thanks again!
No probs. It's early days yet for everyone, things being tested, guides being made, so keep an eye on the forum. Very few people even have the phone at this point, and we are still at least a month away from Japan release. Be patient, grasshopper.
I have TWRP and still have stock on my old M7. Was easy-peasy. As far as Japan-specific phones go, in the past they have basically just been one or two sub-threads within the particular phone's forum. There are a few XDA folk based in Japan, but not so many HTC users - who knows, I haven't fiddled with my phone for almost two years, so there may be more these days). Best idea is to keep an eye out here and on local HTC fansites (like HTCsoku, as I mentioned - you might need Japanese ability to get the most out of them, mind you).
yukinok25 said:
Thanks for your help!
I was a bit concerned as I own a UK M8 now with a BiCSim provider sim card, but it seems like I cannot get a 4G signal, as I don't have band 1 unlocked on this phone.
For this reason I was a bit worried, you never know...
Just out of curiosity, what kind of ROMs are u flashing on your HTC? I mean, is there a thread specifically made for Japanese phones/ROMs?
Thanks again!
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No probs. It's early days yet for everyone, things being tested, guides being made, so keep an eye on the forum. Very few people even have the phone at this point, and we are still at least a month away from Japan release. Be patient, grasshopper.
I have TWRP and still have stock on my old M7. Was easy-peasy. As far as Japan-specific phones go, in the past they have basically just been one or two sub-threads within the particular phone's forum. There are a few XDA folk based in Japan, but not so many HTC users - who knows, I haven't fiddled with my phone for almost two years, so there may be more these days). Best idea is to keep an eye out here and on local HTC fansites (like HTCsoku, as I mentioned - you might need Japanese ability to get the most out of them, mind you).
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Yep, checked the HTCsoku website, seems interesting, but too hard for me now, still a rookie..
Anyway much appreciation for your precious info, thanks again!
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HTC in Japan
Also living in Japan. I have the HTC One rooted with Android Revolution HD 92.0 installed. I have a Rakuten Mobile sim card and LTE works fine (when available which is not at many places).
I am also planning on buying the HTC 10. I haven't yet found the detailed differences between the different versions but the Asian version may be preferable to the European version (at least that's what I decided for the HTC One).
tokjdm said:
Also living in Japan. I have the HTC One rooted with Android Revolution HD 92.0 installed. I have a Rakuten Mobile sim card and LTE works fine (when available which is not at many places).
I am also planning on buying the HTC 10. I haven't yet found the detailed differences between the different versions but the Asian version may be preferable to the European version (at least that's what I decided for the HTC One).
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Find this One today:
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B01...rds=htc+10&dpPl=1&dpID=41EkBGDHiFL&ref=plSrch
How reliable do you think it would be?
There are no reviews yet and I am scared it might be as scam...
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I don't know but you can find cheaper with free delivery to Japan on ebay
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I don't know but you can find cheaper with free delivery to Japan on ebay
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True, I checked also on the amazon UK website and its definitely cheaper, around 85.000 yen, about 550£.
I still have a 50£ voucher on Amazon UK, still thinking to buy it there and ask my friend to send it to me, I guess even with the delivery will be much cheaper.
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If you look here the price is cheaper on amazon.de:
http://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-htc-10
The only thing is I am not sure the HTC10 sold in Europe is exactly the same one that is sold in Asia
tokjdm said:
If you look here the price is cheaper on amazon.de:
http://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-htc-10
The only thing is I am not sure the HTC10 sold in Europe is exactly the same one that is sold in Asia
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This is the only thing I am worried infact, because my M8 currently doesn't work with LTE here, but is basically a 2 years old phone, at that time 4G was still kind of new.
For a while I will keep looking..
I should have looked better: there are apparently only two versions available, US and EMEA (see here: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_10-7884.php).
For Japan, the bands available are not that great.
Docomo is mostly on bands 1, 3 and 19.
AU on bands 1, 11 and 18.
Softbank on bands 1, 3 and 8.
The HTC 10 EMEA version is on bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 and 41.
The US version is on bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 29 and 30.
If you are on AU, you have only one band available whatever the HTC 10 version chosen.
If you are on Softbank, the EMEA version has all three bands covered.
With Docomo, either versions are possible (only two bands covered)
This was my main concern, if the HTC 10 EMEA would cover the LTE signal or not, hope it will work with my BiC SiM card, I am using Docomo carrier.
I am wondering if 2 bands are enough for a decent LTE signal thus, but if we really will have only 2 HTC 10 version, it should work..
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So... anyone in Japan purchased and rooted the HTC 10 (HTV32) yet? Just about ready to make the visit to the AU store and say sayonara to my M7. I have been looking for experiences on unlocking and rooting on Japanese sites... can't see anyone having done it as yet. I am guessing jcase's method (sticky on the HTC10 forum) will work with this one just as well, but always nice to see others do these things on the exact same version of device prior to diving in yourself (well, for relative noobs like myself, it is less nerve-wracking!)
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So... anyone in Japan purchased and rooted the HTC 10 (HTV32) yet? Just about ready to make the visit to the AU store and say sayonara to my M7. I have been looking for experiences on unlocking and rooting on Japanese sites... can't see anyone having done it as yet. I am guessing jcase's method (sticky on the HTC10 forum) will work with this one just as well, but always nice to see others do these things on the exact same version of device prior to diving in yourself (well, for relative noobs like myself, it is less nerve-wracking!)
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I bought my HTC 10 from Amazon and I noticed that it has been delivered from Taipei, of course Asia firmware.
No problem here working flawlessly, S-OFF, unlocked bootloader, Lee Droid ROM, ElementalX Kernel.
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Awesome - used the method I mentioned? (jcase) I assume it was already unlocked. Which carrier you using, btw? Amazon: might look into that.
Actually I don't even know what is "Jcase" method.
I always follow xda's guide.
I don't have a contract by the way, just using iijimio monthly sim card plan.
Edit: Sorry I forgot to tell you that the HTC 10 I bought is not the Japanese version you mentioned, here:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B0...pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=htc+10
No sure if this is the right thread but for the Japanese HTC 10 models, what keyboard is installed to input Japanese?
With US models, TouchPal is installed and that does not have a Japanese option.
Darkfire55 said:
No sure if this is the right thread but for the Japanese HTC 10 models, what keyboard is installed to input Japanese?
With US models, TouchPal is installed and that does not have a Japanese option.
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Touchpal does have Japanese input, I am actually using it.
Just click on top of the keyboard on the "world icon" and add Japanese.
ExMM said:
Touchpal does have Japanese input, I am actually using it.
Just click on top of the keyboard on the "world icon" and add Japanese.
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Mine doesn't seem to have it. Can you show me how you added Japanese? (Are you using a Japanese model of HTC 10?)
Thanks!
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Will this work with 3 Mobile in Australia?
I can stand Telstra and as they are only available in Australia via Telstra, i want to purchase one outright. I want to know if anyone knows if this phone will work well on the 3 network.
The unlocked HTC desire will work on any network in Australia (not as good on telstra). I'm getting mine from clove on the 7th . Plussss, it's ALOT cheaper getting it imported from the UK, all up it comes to like $550 if i can remember right. It will be around $800 outright from Telstra. P.S i forgot to mention that you can't get it from t-mobile, you'll have to wait for the unlocked version.
brandon1108 said: P.S i forgot to mention that you can't get it from t-mobile, you'll have to wait for the unlocked version. Click to expand... Click to collapse I'm pretty sure all of the T-Mobile ones are unlocked . Check with others on the forums. T-mobile is probably not an option anyway unless you have a UK address- I dont think they sell them outright?? Will definitely work on 3mobile Australia. I'm also getting one from clove. I'm checking about every hour to see if they have brought the shipping date forward
T-Mobile ones are LOCKED.
Both versions will work on Three, but the International version will not work on Telstra http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=Desire_models by International I mean the sim-free/unlocked ones from Handtec/Clove etc
m0nr said: Both versions will work on Three, but the International version will not work on Telstra http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=Desire_models by International I mean the sim-free/unlocked ones from Handtec/Clove etc Click to expand... Click to collapse Ive asked for clarification of that from wiki mod. I don't see why you couldn't use NextG. Unless the APac model is different from the AU model, they all support the same bands. Do you know any reason why NextG differs from other 850 networks? Not that I care - Id rather cut my arm off with a rusty saw than go on a telstra plan. Just curious, thats all.
Buying HTC One M8 from Aliexpress, question about model.
Hey guys, Has anyone here bought or had anything to do with Aliexpress? I want to buy an HTC One M8 my self, but I come across different models, which are usually 16/32GB EU and 16/32GB US version. for example: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Unlo...G-WIFI-Quad-Core-5-0-Dual-4MP/1993568822.html Does anyone know what is the difference between them? Could I still use the US version in Europe? US version is cheaper and has more space (16GBvs32GB). And if anybody bought from there, what is your experience, was everything okay? Thanks in advance
useful Yeah, I want to know too, as prices are significantly lower than ebay, like 20% off did anyone bought from there?
siera_lion said: Hey guys, Has anyone here bought or had anything to do with Aliexpress? I want to buy an HTC One M8 my self, but I come across different models, which are usually 16/32GB EU and 16/32GB US version. for example: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Unlo...G-WIFI-Quad-Core-5-0-Dual-4MP/1993568822.html Does anyone know what is the difference between them? Could I still use the US version in Europe? US version is cheaper and has more space (16GBvs32GB). And if anybody bought from there, what is your experience, was everything okay? Thanks in advance Click to expand... Click to collapse Read through the feedback, though stars are high. Couple of them are trying to change the faulty devices they received (which is gonna take lot of time). Also, there could be problem with the antenna not working for US LTE bands. By the way, US CDMA (Verizon/Sprint) won't work on this. Also, if it comes with SIM locked version, you will have to do all the research and work (saw recently in M8 forum). Maybe contact the seller and know product ID, network bands etc
What to check when buying M9 from webshop?
I bought an M9 online from a webshop I've not dealt with before. They are quite new and had the best price, about 10+% below some other web shops that have been around longer. The shop is in the Netherlands, but has indicated that the phone may have been produced by HTC for another European country. It's a new phone. But with market situation variability, they can get it cheaper elsewhere. Is there anything I should check on delivery, to make sure I got "a good one". Not refurbished, not set to some exotic continent that always gets updates last... Are there differences really in the m9 phones of EU markets? They have different SKU numbers. Are there different RUU for different EU countries? I noticed only one So even if (example) I get a phone for which the OTA update is postponed, I can upgrade with the EU RUU ? ... To android M. I don't plan on rooting or custom Roms. I did that with my HTC Desire, and it was like a black hole for my limited free time. My One X+ is still stock, though I might try custom 5.1.1 after the M9 is set up... Many thanks. Sent from my HTC One X+ using XDA Free mobile app
Just get an eu world wide edition (not carrier locked). It should take any nano sim straight out of the box. I wish I stole my HTC M9.
Letv le one pro x800
does this specific model number contain 4G-LTE grequency band B3(1800Mhz) ?
Ibtisaam said: does this specific model number contain 4G-LTE grequency band B3(1800Mhz) ? Click to expand... Click to collapse It supports: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz, FDD-LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B12/B17/B25/B26, GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz B20 can be activated through key kombo: *#*#9439#*#* B8 can be activated through key kombo: *#*#4636#*#*
BetaHydri said: It supports: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz, FDD-LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B12/B17/B25/B26, GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz B20 can be activated through key kombo: *#*#9439#*#* B8 can be activated through key kombo: *#*#4636#*#* Click to expand... Click to collapse Is this the same model? Is it a good phone for the price still, the deal at the link below is very cheap. http://www.tinydeal.com/letv-le-1-pro-55-2k-snapdragon-810-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-4g-phone-p-159277.html
Does anybody know how many hardware versions of the smartphone out there? Or there is one and frequency selection is software dependent?
best deal at gearbest You can buy at gearbest with 12 months warranty versus 6 months for less money, 164 euros with promo code "CellPhones8" Hope it helps
I am a little confused here. Both TD and gear best carry the 1 pro. Gearbest shows that the phone has band 7 (2600) and until today, tiny reflected that as well. 6 days after ordering from tinydeal, I have received an email from them stating the phone does NOT support band 7. Every other seller and device specification site says bands 3&7 are supported. Finding official documentation has been a bit of a daunting task. Advice, anyone?
I'm kind of confused about the phone, too. There seem to be three models floating around in stores, a regular one with bands B1/B3/B7/B38/B39/B40/B41, one with B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B12/B17/B25/B26, and an International one with different bands listed as well. Yet the manufacturer only seems to list the B1/3/7/38/39/40/41 model. Is this true? Does the second model I listed with B2/4/5/17 have full AT&T LTE support in the US?
Im really not sure. Too many conflicting reports. I think I'm going to cancel my order in the morning. I asked about the bands on the official tech support Le forum, and they referred me to their Hong Kong forum while completely dodging the question.
Update: A forum moderator sent me to the 'official' sales site here: http://cn.lemall.com/le_1pro/parameter.html Three variants listed. All three have the same FDD-LTE bands of 1/3/7 In today's email from tinydeal they told I that the phone ordered supports B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B12/B17/B25/B26. I'm kinda torn now.. at under $200 it's not a huge risk.. But I'm already kinda tired of dealing with the crap of finding just the basics on this device. How much harder will it be when I have it in hand and need to do something more advanced?
Calebz said: Update: A forum moderator sent me to the 'official' sales site here: Three variants listed. All three have the same FDD-LTE bands of 1/3/7 In today's email from tinydeal they told I that the phone ordered supports B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B12/B17/B25/B26. I'm kinda torn now.. at under $200 it's not a huge risk.. But I'm already kinda tired of dealing with the crap of finding just the basics on this device. How much harder will it be when I have it in hand and need to do something more advanced? Click to expand... Click to collapse I just received mine from Coolicool today. Popped in my Cricket sim card and LTE Discovery lists me as being connected to Band 17 right now. This must be an updated model, as it appears that the newly listed bands are correct. Maybe this is a sign that they're actually moving forward with releasing the phone in the US? If anyone suspects that LTE Discovery might be wrong, please point me to a better utility. For the record, I purchased mine from Coolicool. As of today, all of the other models have been removed (the two with the different bands listed and the international version) and this is the sole model up for sale. It won't allow me to post a link because I'm new here, but it's the featured product on the upper right side of the screen.
ProppaT said: I just received mine from Coolicool today. Popped in my Cricket sim card and LTE Discovery lists me as being connected to Band 17 right now. This must be an updated model, as it appears that the newly listed bands are correct. Maybe this is a sign that they're actually moving forward with releasing the phone in the US? If anyone suspects that LTE Discovery might be wrong, please point me to a better utility. For the record, I purchased mine from Coolicool. As of today, all of the other models have been removed (the two with the different bands listed and the international version) and this is the sole model up for sale. It won't allow me to post a link because I'm new here, but it's the featured product on the upper right side of the screen. Click to expand... Click to collapse Can you unlock B20 band? Try this please.
laek.17 said: Can you unlock B20 band? Try this please. Click to expand... Click to collapse The option is missing from the first menu. The second menu says CDMA and has a box you can check. I have no way of knowing what it did or if it works, as I don't live in an area that using Band 20. All I know is that I'm definitely getting Band 2 and 17, which haven't been available up until this new batch started shipping out apparently. The specs on the site I bought from specifically says no Band 20 support, so I'm guessing this doesn't work.
Calebz said: Update: A forum moderator sent me to the 'official' sales site here: http://cn.lemall.com/le_1pro/parameter.html Three variants listed. All three have the same FDD-LTE bands of 1/3/7 In today's email from tinydeal they told I that the phone ordered supports B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B12/B17/B25/B26. I'm kinda torn now.. at under $200 it's not a huge risk.. But I'm already kinda tired of dealing with the crap of finding just the basics on this device. How much harder will it be when I have it in hand and need to do something more advanced? Click to expand... Click to collapse Have you got it yet? Does the 3 and 7 bands work?
I received one today, bought in Tinydeal and can confirm that it works in the band 4 Tmobile.
Can you please share your experience with the new phone. Battery, hit, camera, games for more than 30 min. Thanks
twd123 said: Have you got it yet? Does the 3 and 7 bands work? Click to expand... Click to collapse I cancelled the order, ordered another from gearbest that did indeed work on bands 3&7 ( 7 being the important one for me - Free mobile in central France). Sold it after a couple days because the phone was just too damned big and the software was a mess. Actually thinking of buying another one as a spare. My Nexus 5 did something wonky yesterday and I don't want to have it fail and get caught in a situation where I don't have a phone.
Calebz said: I cancelled the order, ordered another from gearbest that did indeed work on bands 3&7 ( 7 being the important one for me - Free mobile in central France). Sold it after a couple days because the phone was just too damned big and the software was a mess. Actually thinking of buying another one as a spare. My Nexus 5 did something wonky yesterday and I don't want to have it fail and get caught in a situation where I don't have a phone. Click to expand... Click to collapse Did you order the same phone from gearbest? I bought it from gearbest and in 5 days it already arrived The software is a mess, so i installed cuoco92 rom
I looked on all official LeTV/ LeEco sites (Global, India, HK, China) but don't seem to be able to find an "international version". Does anyone know where to find official information rather than from resellers?
twd123 said: Did you order the same phone from gearbest? I bought it from gearbest and in 5 days it already arrived The software is a mess, so i installed cuoco92 rom Click to expand... Click to collapse No, I decided not to order another one. I thought I could get past my dislike of 5.5 inch phones, but just too big for daily use for me. 5.2 inch seems to be the sweet spot, so that's where I'm focusing my attention at the moment - though that is presenting it's own set of challenges. I'm using a nexus 5 at the moment. I would like a little better battery life and a little larger screen, but I'm not dying for a new phone at the moment. If I do find myself in a spot where I have to replace my phone and I can't find a 5.2 inch that checks all the boxes (big one being budget), I'll probably just stick with a 5 inch phone. Right now the top two are the xiaomi mi4c and the huawei p8. I would rather go with an Mi5 or P9 but they're out of my price range.
twd123 said: Did you order the same phone from gearbest? I bought it from gearbest and in 5 days it already arrived The software is a mess, so i installed cuoco92 rom Click to expand... Click to collapse scloss84 said: I looked on all official LeTV/ LeEco sites (Global, India, HK, China) but don't seem to be able to find an "international version". Does anyone know where to find official information rather than from resellers? Click to expand... Click to collapse I don't think an official international version exists. At least thas what I gathered from talking to some LeTv support people on their forums. Everything sold outside of HK/China and India is considered gray market, as far as I can tell.
M9 Unlocked/Developer Edition Question...
So Guys, I have just bought New an M9 Unlocked/Developer edition. My question is will it run OK in the UK on O2 or do I need to change the radio? OS : 4.14.617.6 Radio : 01.01.U11440971_103.00.61018G_F I'm sure one of you clever people will know. :silly:
eskimosound said: So Guys, I have just bought New an M9 Unlocked/Developer edition. My question is will it run OK in the UK on O2 or do I need to change the radio? OS : 4.14.617.6 Radio : 01.01.U11440971_103.00.61018G_F I'm sure one of you clever people will know. :silly: Click to expand... Click to collapse According to the frequency band chart, the device is 100% compatible on all bands using O2..... Take a look at this page I've located....including the APN settings information. https://apn-uk.gishan.net/en/device/htc-one-m9 You should be good based on the correct APN settings....g
gregsarg said: According to the frequency band chart, the device is 100% compatible on all bands using O2..... Take a look at this page I've located....including the APN settings information. https://apn-uk.gishan.net/en/device/htc-one-m9 You should be good based on the correct APN settings....g Click to expand... Click to collapse Good find, except it doesn't specifically answer the question. I know these phones work in the UK its just whether I need a different Radio. Thanks
Right, the Unlocked/Developer edition will not update the software...I've been down this road before. Once again I have bought a counterfeit M9, this time from Amazon... And once again no one cares... Meanwhile I still haven't got a mobile phone. Anyone now where I can buy and original HTC M9 in the UK please?
eskimosound said: Right, the Unlocked/Developer edition will not update the software...I've been down this road before. Once again I have bought a counterfeit M9, this time from Amazon... And once again no one cares... Meanwhile I still haven't got a mobile phone. Anyone now where I can buy and original HTC M9 in the UK please? Click to expand... Click to collapse Oh no !! This is twice ?? Amazon will take it back....if you claim warranty against it.....especially if you are beyond the 30 day return window. I had a camera that I bought last year that was a sony clone....and at 45 days out I sent it back under warranty... I sent them an email and explained....then they issued an RMA.. I bid you good luck !!!...g
gregsarg said: Oh no !! This is twice ?? Amazon will take it back....if you claim warranty against it.....especially if you are beyond the 30 day return window. I had a camera that I bought last year that was a sony clone....and at 45 days out I sent it back under warranty... I sent them an email and explained....then they issued an RMA.. I bid you good luck !!!...g Click to expand... Click to collapse Just spoken to HTC, thankfully this one is not a counterfeit.... BUT It is meant for the American market, which means it wont work in this country!!! I've never had so much trouble buying a phone. So I have given up with HTC and am buying a Sony as I can get a free PS4 with it!! I would be mad not to!!