I noticed on yesterday about 5pm, my Tbolt switched over to 4G for about an hour then went back to 3G I was getting around 15MB down and 3MB up testing it with various speed test. I also tested it with the Netflix app and in less that 5 seconds, the movie was streaming. Anybody else notice this in this HSV area?
Hey Huntsville buddy, I haven't had 4g turned on but you can be for damn sure I will right now. I'll post back if I see anything.
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Hey Huntsville buddy, I haven't had 4g turned on but you can be for damn sure I will right now. I'll post back if I see anything.
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Alrighty....Just trying to spread some GOOD news for a change. Be sure to post again if I happen to get another glimpse of the "White Unicorn". LOL!!!
Dang I must have missed it. I guess you have to be looking at your phone at the right time. Although I live in Madison, but 4G should get to me right? But since I work in Huntsville maybe I will be able to at least enjoy 4G during the work hours.
I noticed it yesterday too. I guess they were doing some testing. My guess is perhaps they'll turn it on next week... Thursday? Regardless, at least we know they have 4G towers up in HSV. Now just a question of when they will turn it on permanently.
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Dang I must have missed it. I guess you have to be looking at your phone at the right time. Although I live in Madison, but 4G should get to me right? But since I work in Huntsville maybe I will be able to at least enjoy 4G during the work hours.
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I live in Huntsville but it's basically Madison and also work in Madison. From what I understand it should extend out here also. I know that Montgomery's 4g supposedly extends to Troy and some other cities so there should be no way we don't see 4g in Madison also.
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I noticed it yesterday too. I guess they were doing some testing. My guess is perhaps they'll turn it on next week... Thursday? Regardless, at least we know they have 4G towers up in HSV. Now just a question of when they will turn it on permanently.
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There hasn't been a press release so who knows when it goes live for real. I think I have my 4G off last night, I hope they flip the switch for a little bit this weekend.
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I live in Huntsville but it's basically Madison and also work in Madison. From what I understand it should extend out here also. I know that Montgomery's 4g supposedly extends to Troy and some other cities so there should be no way we don't see 4g in Madison also.
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Yeah I stopped by the VZW store on Uni dr. when I saw this yesterday and the REP said that once its turned on permenantly for this area, it will strech past Decatur. Im hoping this is the case since I live in Madison as well. He wouldn't give me a definiate time frame but he said it should be by the end of June.
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Yeah I stopped by the VZW store on Uni dr. when I saw this yesterday and the REP said that once its turned on permenantly for this area, it will strech past Decatur. Im hoping this is the case since I live in Madison as well. He wouldn't give me a definiate time frame but he said it should be by the end of June.
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By the end of June would be amazing. When I bought my Thunderbolt I honestly was thinking Fall at the earliest.
Man I'm surprised Huntsville doesn't have 4g yet. They turned it on here in mobile last week
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Man I'm surprised Huntsville doesn't have 4g yet. They turned it on here in mobile last week
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You know....I was thinking the exact same thing. Then I remembered that BHAM doesnt have it yet either. It seems like(at least in AL) that VZW in turning on 4G in reverse order rather than going from largest to smallest of bigger cities.
Yeah it does seem of how the bigger cities don't yet have it while we do. I'm not complaining mind you
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I didn't notice 4g, but I'm on CM7 so who knows if I would have seen it. While I want 4g my battery wants it more.
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I didn't notice 4g, but I'm on CM7 so who knows if I would have seen it. While I want 4g my battery wants it more.
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So how's CM7? Been thinking about jumping the broom but with 4G so close, I want to be able to use it when its available.
I was on 4g on 565 at about 6:45 today. Did a quick speed check before I lost it, 6444kbps down 13542kbps up.
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So how's CM7? Been thinking about jumping the broom but with 4G so close, I want to be able to use it when its available.
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Battery life is still pretty bad, but over everything is working. Even got 4g today as you can see from my post above.
I thought I read a while back where I65 an us hwy 31 was supposed to get 4G coverage. If so, that would pretty much cover Cullman city. where I live. Any else heard this?
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Yes Huntsville, AL will be getting 4G in about 30-45 days. So will decatur. Mobile and Montgomery already have it turned on. They have been testing the network in the are. My TB has been switching back and forth from 3-4g. I have customers come in the store asking this all week. It just around the corner!!!
Dang I keep missing the temporary 4G. Oh well I will be driving though Nashville soon, so I will get at for a little bit.
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Yes Huntsville, AL will be getting 4G in about 30-45 days. So will decatur. Mobile and Montgomery already have it turned on. They have been testing the network in the are. My TB has been switching back and forth from 3-4g. I have customers come in the store asking this all week. It just around the corner!!!
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WOOT WOOT!!!
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Seems devs are not flooding to this phone like they did with the TBolt, I have tbolt for work and Charge for personal right now and I do a fair bit of customization.
I got to say I cannot recommend the tbolt over the charge except if you MUST do voice calling and have data at the same time.
Hoping more Devs hop on board this great little phone!
It was the same when the Epic came out for Sprint. The Evo had the better development out of the two. Not that one is better than the other IMO. I have both the charge and the Thunderbolt as well.
I'm guessing it's because in essence if you already have the bolt why bother with a phone that's almost identical...
I'm hoping for at least a permanent root for WiFi tether after June 15th anything else I'll consider a sexy bonus
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I'm guessing it's because in essence if you already have the bolt why bother with a phone that's almost identical...
I'm hoping for at least a permanent root for WiFi tether after June 15th anything else I'll consider a sexy bonus
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There already is perm root...
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There already is perm root...
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There is?? Could you provide me a link? I know root works on ED1 but if you bought your phone recently like I did then ED2 is on the charge and I haven't seen any perm root solutions for this yet
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People that wanted 4G went with the Thunderbolt, and likely are "stuck" with it now due to contracts. Why spend another $600 to get a similar device. People that don't care about 4G are waiting for dual core phones, or if they are less concerned with 4G, a more up-to-date 4G phone. Plus, it is a Samsung phone which isn't exactly the easiest to work with from a development standpoint.
I got to say I cannot recommend the tbolt over the charge except if you MUST do voice calling and have data at the same time.
Are you saying that you can't do voice and data at the same time on the Charge? I saw a video where it was possible on youtube, but you make it sound like it is not possible.
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I got to say I cannot recommend the tbolt over the charge except if you MUST do voice calling and have data at the same time.
Are you saying that you can't do voice and data at the same time on the Charge? I saw a video where it was possible on youtube, but you make it sound like it is not possible.
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It's only possible if you are in a 4G area. The Thunderbolt has an SVDO and LTE radio, which allows it to do voice/data with 3G or 4G coverage.
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It's only possible if you are in a 4G area. The Thunderbolt has an SVDO and LTE radio, which allows it to do voice/data with 3G or 4G coverage.
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Yeah, only 3g in my area. I'm in 4g areas quite often tho.
Don't worry about it: when imnuts releases his recovery and root/Voodoo/UV/BLN kernel package, you'll have everything you need functionality-wise anyway in one fell swoop. Then you just need a bored themer to port some stuff and make it look shiny...
(No pressure, imnuts. )
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Seems devs are not flooding to this phone like they did with the TBolt, I have tbolt for work and Charge for personal right now and I do a fair bit of customization.
I got to say I cannot recommend the tbolt over the charge except if you MUST do voice calling and have data at the same time.
Hoping more Devs hop on board this great little phone!
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Charge should do Voice + Data at the same time. Actually, reviews confirm it does.
Im happy with the phone as it is, but if something comes I will be happier, no rush
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Charge should do Voice + Data at the same time. Actually, reviews confirm it does.
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As far as I understand with LTE, yes. 3G no. I'm happy to be proven wrong.
Hi hi I have both phones I just received the charge, so far so good, but really I think I like the tbolt over the charge
ive been scouting craigslist for a damn charge and nothing.....
i have a tbolt but I want a charge as a 2nd phone lol
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It's only possible if you are in a 4G area. The Thunderbolt has an SVDO and LTE radio, which allows it to do voice/data with 3G or 4G coverage.
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Thank you.
So, not happy with the multiple sales going on this weekend, barely a week after I bought my Charge
I am!
Definitely waiting to see if I can get the charge for free
Depending on where you bought your phone, they'll sometimes price match if the price fluctuates greatly within X days.
I think at Best Buy it is within 14 days. I went back with receipt and received $60 back on some blu-ray player once.
yea it happens. i guess it's what we get for being the early ones to jump on the wagon. but at least you didnt have to pay for it at full retail price, ShotgunSam.
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yea it happens. i guess it's what we get for being the early ones to jump on the wagon. but at least you didnt have to pay for it at full retail price, ShotgunSam.
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I did...
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I did...
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Oh snaps. You and me both. Well it really sucks for us then.
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Oh snaps. You and me both. Well it really sucks for us then.
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Well worth it imo. Dual core phones I fear will kill a battery. I loved my fascinate but was disappointed by the lack of a front facing camera and 4g. Of course with the rumors of capped data... I'll bite the bullet on this one.
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Well worth it imo. Dual core phones I fear will kill a battery. I loved my fascinate but was disappointed by the lack of a front facing camera and 4g. Of course with the rumors of capped data... I'll bite the bullet on this one.
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Definitely true. Unlimited 4G data is awesome. I cant imagine capped. I used more than 20gb of data already this month.
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I am!
Definitely waiting to see if I can get the charge for free
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In your wildest dreeeams
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In your wildest dreeeams
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How so? The charge is ALREADY <$180 bucks!!
If it goes down to free, then I'll jump on it like some hot girl at a party.
Maybe multiple times
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How so? The charge is ALREADY <$180 bucks!!
If it goes down to free, then I'll jump on it like some hot girl at a party.
Maybe multiple times
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That either means you're gonna jizz on your Charge multiple times or you're going to buy multiple Charges. Which will it be, sir?
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That either means you're gonna jizz on your Charge multiple times or you're going to buy multiple Charges. Which will it be, sir?
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I think he means he'll be making awkward drunken passes at it while trying to "accidentally" slip its battery cover off.
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I think he means he'll be making awkward drunken passes at it while trying to "accidentally" slip its battery cover off.
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If XDA had a "like" button like in Facebook, your post would definitely be "liked" by me, sir. Lollls
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Insane. I finally made my decision to commit to AT&T over Verizon and they do something like this. It doesn't help that I'm incredibly unimpressed with AT&T's slow as molasses LTE roll out and that I live in-between two LTE cities and that it's confirmed you can switch LTE SIM's in and out. Way to make it hard for me again.
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Insane. I finally made my decision to commit to AT&T over Verizon and they do something like this. It doesn't help that I'm incredibly unimpressed with AT&T's slow as molasses LTE roll out and that I live in-between two LTE cities and that it's confirmed you can switch LTE SIM's in and out. Way to make it hard for me again.
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Yea, AT&T is definitely slow. Their service is terrible around my house, which is why I switched to Verizon.
Ahh crap I'm in the full pop boat.
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Yea, AT&T is definitely slow. Their service is terrible around my house, which is why I switched to Verizon.
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Interesting. What do you think of your Charge?
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Interesting. What do you think of your Charge?
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Well, I had the TB originally. And comparing the Charge with the TB, they really are two different things. Yes, TB hardware is better on paper, but its heavy, I found battery life much wors (compared to Charge), and it also felt sluggish. Now, mind you I didn't mod it much beyond rooting it; no roms or anything.
I like my Charge a lot more than the TB. Battery life, imho, is better by 2-5 hours depending on use. Its light, and I find the LTE more stable.
Overall, Verizon is great at my home. I still carry an AT&T number on my SGS2, but recption is horrendous.
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Amazon now has the charge priced at $199
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Letstalk.com has Charge for $159 when you use 7c7f3319 coupon code at checkout
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first time ive seen that 4g icon, so happy lol
Ugh, go to hell lol. I'm down near Mansfield, wishing I had 4G! I probably won't ever get it!
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first time ive seen that 4g icon, so happy lol
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Where abouts in Toledo? I work near the corner of Lewis and Alexis and haven't seen it yet.
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Where abouts in Toledo? I work near the corner of Lewis and Alexis and haven't seen it yet.
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im at central and mccord area, it came on last night for like 4 hours then wasnt on this morning, its going to be soon
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im at central and mccord area, it came on last night for like 4 hours then wasnt on this morning, its going to be soon
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Hopefully. I have been to detroit and it is super fast. In Novi I was getting about 35 down and 15 up.
I work in Toledo and haven't had the 4g icon yet.
I live in toledo and last night was the first time I've seen that icon
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http://news.vzw.com/news/2011/06/pr2011-06-21e.html
Lighting up Toledo officially July 21!
I feel bad for you guys I am in Fremont (We are part of the Toldeo Upgrade) and I have had 4g for two weeks now. Be prepared to call in for a replacement TB. As soon as the 4g turned on I was only getting 2 hours idle time before the phone died. Thats with minimal usage. They seem to be having a problem with some of the TBs and 4G. But you will love it. Here we are getting around 10Mb/5Mb. I noticed it was on in Toledo when I was near the amtrack station Saturday at 3am. Wasn't on at 4 though between 75 and 280 though on the turnpike.
I was in a verizon store in BG today and one of the sales reps told me 4G will be reaching there by the end of this month. Don't want to believe here as as that seem way way way to good to be true, but would sure be nice. Also found out the small town south of me, Fostoria, has 4G already and it wasn't even listed to get it yet. WTF!
Had this phone about a week. Rooted with coredroid rom. I'm doing regular speed tests and im getting 1.2-2 mbps on average. Tonight i tried the 2nd apn and after a while i hit around 3. Am i missing something? Is att that lame? I'm coming from a captivate and i was getting those kind of speeds on it. I live in the philadelphia area so its not like i'm out in the woods.
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Tonight i tried the 2nd apn and after a while i hit around 3. Am i missing something? Is att that lame?
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In one word: yes. Some people can get 6-8. Normal is 2-3 for me, sometimes 4-6 really late at night.
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In one word: yes. Some people can get 6-8. Normal is 2-3 for me, sometimes 4-6 really late at night.
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and people are supposed to rush out and upgrade phones for this? FAIL
I do love the phone.
On the upside the GPS actually works haha I also came from the Captivate.
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And holy cow. I have TimeWarner Wideband at home and LTE puts it to shame.
I thank myself every time i use my phone now that I got the Skyrocket over the regular GS2.
Holy speed batman.
Side note- Tethering... I had an iphone and about 6 months ago I got yelled at for tethering, threatening to turn off my unlimited data and put me on a tethering plan. Havnt done it since. I want to try it again... Is tethering on Android any different than on the iphone? I guess they were easily able to tell on the iphone, but is it the same case on android?? I drives me crazy I cant use my internet to the fullest extent! haha.
Thanks!
Where in Ohio? Cleveland?
Yea where at
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Side note- Tethering... I had an iphone and about 6 months ago I got yelled at for tethering, threatening to turn off my unlimited data and put me on a tethering plan. Havnt done it since. I want to try it again... Is tethering on Android any different than on the iphone? I guess they were easily able to tell on the iphone, but is it the same case on android?? I drives me crazy I cant use my internet to the fullest extent! haha.
Thanks!
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BTW, I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that you can tether if you are rooted. From what I was reading it seemed that the people that were doing this were not being charged by AT&T. Although I only read a few posts and don't know the details.
I'm sure someone here can clarify further.
Ive Seen it in Stow, Akron, and Canton.
Sooo fast
Ah, can't wait for it to get around Cincinnati.
Yeah about month ago i saw in chapel hill area and tried to do few quick speed test inside a building and speeds were just ok. I think AT&T is building it first in akron and then cleveland. Bc still have to see LTE show up on phone in cleveland area.
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Yeah about month ago i saw in chapel hill area and tried to do few quick speed test inside a building and speeds were just ok. I think AT&T is building it first in akron and then cleveland. Bc still have to see LTE show up on phone in cleveland area.
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You saw it in chapel hill a month ago?! Where have i been?? haha. It musta been the rom I was on, went to SKY ICS yesterday and whammy, it was there. I hit 50 down and 10 up this morning turning onto Everhard road off of rt77
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You saw it in chapel hill a month ago?! Where have i been?? haha. It musta been the rom I was on, went to SKY ICS yesterday and whammy, it was there. I hit 50 down and 10 up this morning turning onto Everhard road off of rt77
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Hehe
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I thought we were grown ups here!!!
(kidding, i giggled too when i first saw it!)
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I thought we were grown ups here!!!
(kidding, i giggled too when i first saw it!)
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Haha not even close.
U you should see me on call of duty when someone yells "finish that guy off" or "grab my package".
And I'm 27... lol
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You saw it in chapel hill a month ago?! Where have i been?? haha. It musta been the rom I was on, went to SKY ICS yesterday and whammy, it was there. I hit 50 down and 10 up this morning turning onto Everhard road off of rt77
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What radio are you using with SKY ICS? I'm using Seanz ICS in SE Florida where I was getting LTE with stock GB. I'm not getting LTE with this ROM and I know it has to do with the radio. I need to flash a modem and don't know which one to flash!
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And holy cow. I have TimeWarner Wideband at home and LTE puts it to shame.
I thank myself every time i use my phone now that I got the Skyrocket over the regular GS2.
Holy speed batman.
Side note- Tethering... I had an iphone and about 6 months ago I got yelled at for tethering, threatening to turn off my unlimited data and put me on a tethering plan. Havnt done it since. I want to try it again... Is tethering on Android any different than on the iphone? I guess they were easily able to tell on the iphone, but is it the same case on android?? I drives me crazy I cant use my internet to the fullest extent! haha.
Thanks!
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in regards to tethering, they can tell. When you tether they can tell by looking at the data packets. I'm not sure about the specifics, but the type of data packets or the signature or something changes so they can tell.
That's how they could tell with the iPhones, I'm sure its the same thing regardless of which phone you have because its more of a network thing.
I tether, with my old iPhone and this phone. But I'm not a heavy user (almost never even get close to 1gb of data). Never been yelled at.
If you do get called out on it, just play dumb. Just be like oh I didn't know I was doing that. I run Ubuntu from my phone, that might be it. You know, stuff that the representative won't know how to deal with / can't deal with it.
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What radio are you using with SKY ICS? I'm using Seanz ICS in SE Florida where I was getting LTE with stock GB. I'm not getting LTE with this ROM and I know it has to do with the radio. I need to flash a modem and don't know which one to flash!
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Im on UCLC5 from the note. Actually had that installed before i installed SKY ICS and it stuck. I've had no problems with it.
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in regards to tethering, they can tell. When you tether they can tell by looking at the data packets. I'm not sure about the specifics, but the type of data packets or the signature or something changes so they can tell.
That's how they could tell with the iPhones, I'm sure its the same thing regardless of which phone you have because its more of a network thing.
I tether, with my old iPhone and this phone. But I'm not a heavy user (almost never even get close to 1gb of data). Never been yelled at.
If you do get called out on it, just play dumb. Just be like oh I didn't know I was doing that. I run Ubuntu from my phone, that might be it. You know, stuff that the representative won't know how to deal with / can't deal with it.
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I was afraid that was going to be the answer. maybe i'll give it a few more months before i try.