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Razr

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#7188 26-Mar-2006 10:11

Hi
I just bought a motorola v3x of trademe and i cant seem to do video calling.ive tried to ask vodafone but am getting no where.on the screen it says 2.5G. the phones specs say it is dual UMTS. can i get video calling?

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#31545 26-Mar-2006 10:13

You can't do video calls in 2.5G coverage it has to be 3G and make sure you live in 3G coverage.

What part of NZ do you live in??

Check out 3G coverage areas on the vodafone.co.nz website

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#31546 26-Mar-2006 10:17

Here is the link for 3G coverage areas remember this is a guide only

http://www.vodafone.co.nz/coverage/3g/maps.jsp?image_id=1_1&item=3g

Also make sure the handset is switched to dual mode 2G/3G if you live in a 3G area (this is in the menu of the handset)

Razr

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#31547 26-Mar-2006 10:22

Hi
I checked on the website and seem to be within the coverage area. When i purchased the phone i was told it is a 3g handset.I can get vodafone live without the pictures.Im wondering if theres a way to change it to a 3g.on the vodafone website their v3x shows 3g umts on the specs

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#31549 26-Mar-2006 10:28

Remember the coverage map is a guide only and 3G coverage testing can only be done to the road its not tested in the houses and back yards.

Can I ask where you live and what suburb?
Also is the handset a import?

Razr

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#31550 26-Mar-2006 10:32

Hi
Im in new lynn (Auckand) the hand set is an import.it has a hongkong charger by the look of it

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#31551 26-Mar-2006 10:35

Ok have you checked the menu and made sure the handset is not switched to 2G only

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Razr

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#31552 26-Mar-2006 10:38

Hi
ive tried to have a look but im not sure how to do this.ive been through the menus and cant seem to find anywhere where i can change it.

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#31553 26-Mar-2006 10:40

Has anyone around you got a 3G handset and have they got 3G coverage and does your SIM work in there handset

Cause the handset is a IMPORT you will not get much support from anybody thats the risk you take purchasing one

Razr

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#31554 26-Mar-2006 10:46

hi
i dont know any one in new lynn, but my friends in henderson have 3g handsets that work. ill have to catch up with them to try it.I just tried it here in newlynn and it says "outside of coverage area"

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#31555 26-Mar-2006 10:48

I have used my 3G handset many many times in New Lynn and surrounding areas with no issues and full 3G coverage.

So we can rule coverage issue out

Motorola NZ with not provide support for IMPORT handsets nor does Vodafone NZ.

Sounds like you have purchased a lemon