t mobile devices

**Dave Begue** · 05-23-2012, 08:47 AM

Hi all. I would like recommendations for which phone to get for t-mobile. I like flashing a lot of different roms. Which phone for use on t mobile has the most development going on? Thanks!

**venious** · 05-23-2012, 02:52 PM

Under Google Plays Device category you'll find an unlocked Galaxy Nexus for $400 that will work on T-Mobiles HSPA+ 21 network. Right now, that is the hottest android dev platform for roms, etc.

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Ry · 05-23-2012, 02:56 PM

I second the Galaxy Nexus recommendation.

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**Dave Begue** · 05-24-2012, 08:20 AM

wow - that's pretty well out of my price range - are there any cheaper ones?

**venious** · 05-24-2012, 10:13 AM

Spend double now, and save by not getting milked by the classic plan over 2 years and spending $1000± for the phone along with a pile of T-Mobile crapware.

Sent from my HTC One S on T-Mobile

**Dave Begue** · 05-24-2012, 01:08 PM

ok - makes sense... I see some of those handsets on ebay. do you know if any unlocked one will work on t-mobile?

**tbonn41fn** · 05-31-2012, 08:10 PM

If you use T-Mobile.com it has all the phones on there for you to go off of. Use it for references

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**ChromeJob** · 06-03-2012, 11:15 AM

Sensation 4G? You didn't stipulate if you wanted to buy from T-Mobile or on the open market....

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**Masema** · 06-05-2012, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by ChromeJob

Sensation 4G? You didn't stipulate if you wanted to buy from T-Mobile or on the open market....

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I'm not the OP, but I'm considering going to T-Mobile's "Monthly 4g" prepaid plan. Obviously the Nexus would be cool but I'd rather spend more like 100-200, if possible. 4g isn't actually important to me, 3g is probably fine.

I'm open to buying from T-Mobile or "open market" (as long as that's not a euphemism for "black market"

).

Right now I have an LG Optimus V (Virgin Mobile), so almost anything will be a step up hardware-wise.

T-Mobile's site lists the following:
T-Mobile Prism ($150)
Samsung Dart ($150)
Samsung Exhibit II 4G ($250)
myTouch Q ($300)
T-Mobile Sidekick 4G ($330)
LG Optimus T ($180)
Samsung Gravity Smart ($200)

I'm having trouble finding what phones from other sources would work on T-Mobile USA. Obviously unlocked, GSM, but what else?

Edit: To heck with it, I ordered a Galaxy Nexus. Happy Birthday to me!

**ChromeJob** · 06-06-2012, 10:17 PM

I believe they have a web-only special for another day: Amaze $0 after rebates. A very good phone for that price....

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**lmc05** · 06-07-2012, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by ChromeJob

I believe they have a web-only special for another day: Amaze $0 after rebates. A very good phone for that price....

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Those promotions are only if you sign for a two year plan, and I think they're looking to go prepaid.

**Masema** · 06-07-2012, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by lmc05

Those promotions are only if you sign for a two year plan, and I think they're looking to go prepaid.

That's correct for me at least I'm going prepaid. And even though I'm getting a G.Nex, I am still interested if anyone has any opinions on a sub-$200 prepaid option. I suspect my wife won't be happy with the Optimus hand-me-down for long