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hi there, if i set up data plan using a phone that required data plan for 10 bucks from t-mobile USA, (says, a nokia nuron) Can I switch to another smartphone that I brought somewhere else (says, HTC HD2) and still be able to use that 10 bucks data plan on the HD2 and not using the expensive 30 bucks plan? I already tried putting on sim card into the HD2, and on my T-mobile page, my phone status is still show that i am using the nuron. do I have a chance to keep the 10 bucks plan if I change phone to HD2?
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OK, I just called up t-moible USA to add data plan to my bill. she said the 10 bucks data plan isn't available anymore and all i can add is the $15 for 200MB or $30 for unlimited. of course I said NO and asked her to transfer me to a consumer loyalty dept. From there, I told the rep that i am using a Nokia Nuron that I got from signing a contract w/ them and let me add the $10 data plan to my bill.
So now, i have to wait for couple of hours before i can access the data plan. I think i will change phone back to the Nuron and see if the data works then change back to my hd2 and see if it's working also. I HOPE TODAY IS MY LUCKY DAY!!!!
edit: OK, I just got access to the web with the web2go data on my HD2 (android)
now, i have 3 different icon on the data, H, 3G, and E...iH>3G>E in speed wise right? and if i have both wifi and data turn on, does that mean, wifi will always be used first if there is wifi connection?
I don't think so..... Sadly im sure you will have to get the 30 dollars web I tried doing that on a nokia and it didnt work.
Samsung Vibrant
Nero V3 + Voodoo
isaac970 said:
I don't think so..... Sadly im sure you will have to get the 30 dollars web I tried doing that on a nokia and it didnt work.
Samsung Vibrant
Nero V3 + Voodoo
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OK, I just called up t-moible USA to add data plan to my bill. she said the 10 bucks data plan isn't available anymore and all i can add is the $15 for 200MB or $30 for unlimited. of course I said NO and asked her to transfer me to a consumer loyalty dept. From there, I told the rep that i am using a Nokia Nuron that I got from signing a contract w/ them and let me add the $10 data plan to my bill.
So now, i have to wait for couple of hours before i can access the data plan. I think i will change phone back to the Nuron and see if the data works then change back to my hd2 and see if it's working also. I HOPE TODAY IS MY LUCKY DAY!!!!
coldest~~~ said:
hi there, if i set up data plan using a phone that required data plan for 10 bucks from t-mobile USA, (says, a nokia nuron) Can I switch to another smartphone that I brought somewhere else (says, HTC HD2) and still be able to use that 10 bucks data plan on the HD2 and not using the expensive 30 bucks plan? I already tried putting on sim card into the HD2, and on my T-mobile page, my phone status is still show that i am using the nuron. do I have a chance to keep the 10 bucks plan if I change phone to HD2?
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OK, I just called up t-moible USA to add data plan to my bill. she said the 10 bucks data plan isn't available anymore and all i can add is the $15 for 200MB or $30 for unlimited. of course I said NO and asked her to transfer me to a consumer loyalty dept. From there, I told the rep that i am using a Nokia Nuron that I got from signing a contract w/ them and let me add the $10 data plan to my bill.
So now, i have to wait for couple of hours before i can access the data plan. I think i will change phone back to the Nuron and see if the data works then change back to my hd2 and see if it's working also. I HOPE TODAY IS MY LUCKY DAY!!!!
edit: OK, I just got access to the web with the web2go data on my HD2 (android)
now, i have 3 different icon on the data, H, 3G, and E...iH>3G>E in speed wise right? and if i have both wifi and data turn on, does that mean, wifi will always be used first if there is wifi connection?
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Hi there. I had signed up w the tmobile web2go $10 access initially when using and unlocked nokia 5800 and then got a hold of an unlocked Samsung captivate and have been accessing the internet fine for a few months now. All of a sudden the internet is no longer working and just goes to the web2go "need subscription" page. I called t-mobile and supposedly the "system" is able to see what kind of phone I have and they have "corrected" the ability for you to use a smart phone w the $10 plan. They now are saying I'm required to upgrade my data to the 200mb a mo for $15 a mo or unlimited for $30 in order for the internet to work at all. Why is it that all the reps I've talked to in the past has always had to ask which phone I'm using when the system can see it? Is this truly a "correction" or is this rep just trying to shaft me and not help me?-
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Hi there. I had signed up w the tmobile web2go $10 access initially when using and unlocked nokia 5800 and then got a hold of an unlocked Samsung captivate and have been accessing the internet fine for a few months now. All of a sudden the internet is no longer working and just goes to the web2go "need subscription" page. I called t-mobile and supposedly the "system" is able to see what kind of phone I have and they have "corrected" the ability for you to use a smart phone w the $10 plan. They now are saying I'm required to upgrade my data to the 200mb a mo for $15 a mo or unlimited for $30 in order for the internet to work at all. Why is it that all the reps I've talked to in the past has always had to ask which phone I'm using when the system can see it? Is this truly a "correction" or is this rep just trying to shaft me and not help me?-
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Try changing the APN settings ... epc.tmobile.com is now the default connection for devices while all the other APNS like wap.voicestream.com from tmoblie still work but arent being used by tmobile
Try changing it and see what happens....
tmobile proxies don't use the epc.tmobile since its monitored and in use
And if they can really tell what phone you have.. Ima say no.. They have always asked what phone im using... Unless they just ask to see if you lie or not lol
Thanks for the reply!
Yeah.... I SERIOUSLY doubt that she could have seen what kind of phone I use based on the convo. I Told her what kind I used and had to tell Every Other Rep too... (they all thought I used a SonyEricson Equinox) but she was not a very nice lady who you can tell was one of those "had to be right" gals. So when I asked her why every other rep thought I was using the Equinox and why they all had to ask what phone I use, she made some stupid reply of them being on different "systems" (there's that magical word used for third party excuses again).
I have tried 3 different APN settings.
APN: epc.tmobile.com
MMSC: mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
APN: internet2.voicestream.com
MMSC: 216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
APN: wap.voicestream.com
MMSC: 216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
All were with:
APN: t-mobile
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN Type: internet + mms
(the rest were not set)
I would set it to that... then turn it off and restart it.
I got a call back from my cell phone store gal and she also says she doubts that they can tell what kind of phone I had and also guessed that the gal was trying to get credit for upselling me to a better data plan.
She also said that if anything... NOT to use that epc apn because that is the one that they May be able to track what kind of phone you use and therefore try and upsell you with.
On all my phones that i switch to use with T-Mobile I just change the apn to wap.voicestream.com and thats it.. I don't put no MMSC or any kind of IP
As long as you have an active Data Plan on the Account it shouldn't matter what APN you use they all work.. Some are slower then others
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On all my phones that i switch to use with T-Mobile I just change the apn to wap.voicestream.com and thats it.. I don't put no MMSC or any kind of IP
As long as you have an active Data Plan on the Account it shouldn't matter what APN you use they all work.. Some are slower then others
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I just tried using just the wap.voicestream.com and it didn't work for me... grrrrrrrrr.
It also seems to be affecting my ability to send out MMS.
i bet if there was a way to change the IMEI of what the hd2 shows internally, you'd prolly get it to work... don't know if there's such a way though
In my case they actually knew and said is this the kind of phone you are using and I just barely started to use it now recently I went from defy to cliq 2 and checked the tmobile account page and it still says im using a defy kinda weird lol
Sent from my MB611 (Cliq 2)
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In my case they actually knew and said is this the kind of phone you are using and I just barely started to use it now recently I went from defy to cliq 2 and checked the tmobile account page and it still says im using a defy kinda weird lol
Sent from my MB611 (Cliq 2)
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the my t-mobile will not change unless you manually change it. and yes, the CS can see what phone you're using and also have a list of phones you used in the past. the T-zone and web2go ($5, $5.99 or $10 plan) will not work any t-mobile branded androids except for behold2.
G2x working on web2go or t-zones?
FYI, T-mobile has a list of all IMEI matched up to its respective device. It's up to T-mobile whether or not it's black-listed. That's why sometimes when calling CSR, they will be able to call you that you have an iPhone despite T-mobile not carrying the iPhone. You may argue, "nexus14, when I log into mytmobile.com, my phone shows up as a blank image! therefore, T-mobile must not know what phone I'm carrying."
Wrong. T-mobile knows -- it's either T-mobile doesn't have a stock image of your device or it hasn't been programed into their website yet. Regardless, there exist some sort of master IMEI list that links up to each respective device.
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I will let you know tomorrow
I am wondering if i will have to buy the phone outright to keep my tzones or if they will consider that a data plan and let me use my upgrade...
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I will let you know tomorrow
I am wondering if i will have to buy the phone outright to keep my tzones or if they will consider that a data plan and let me use my upgrade...
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My understanding is regardless of buying outright, they have the imei numbers in there database from these phones and would prompt you for an upgrade and wouldnt work. Isnt it the nexus phones that t-mobile doesnt get the imei numbers from?
I highly doubt it will work.
MyTouch 4 and OT don't work with my grandfathered web2go (got error page), so don't have high hope.
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My understanding is regardless of buying outright, they have the imei numbers in there database from these phones and would prompt you for an upgrade and wouldnt work. Isnt it the nexus phones that t-mobile doesnt get the imei numbers from?
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I believe it was only the Nexus One that didn't have its IMEI documented with T-Mobile. When I switched over to my Nexus S, I was no longer able to use my $10 data plan. It was a real kick in the crotch.
And that's the Nexus S, which wasn't even sold directly from T-Mo. I wouldn't get my hopes up about web2go on the G2X
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I believe it was only the Nexus One that didn't have its IMEI documented with T-Mobile. When I switched over to my Nexus S, I was no longer able to use my $10 data plan. It was a real kick in the crotch.
And that's the Nexus S, which wasn't even sold directly from T-Mo. I wouldn't get my hopes up about web2go on the G2X
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I can confirm that $10 web2go (not 200MB) works with nexus one but NOT NS (except you root it and move /efs folder to safe place).
As I have "4G web" tagged on my EM+ 3 in 1 plan, I am fine with it, but 3rd line (with web2go) will have problem.
t-zones/web2go will not work on the g2x.
i heard in settings, there isnt an option to edit the apn in order for one to use t-zones/web2go.
so there will be a point in time where we will all have to cough up $30 data plan or whatever..
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t-zones/web2go will not work on the g2x.
i heard in settings, there isnt an option to edit the apn in order for one to use t-zones/web2go.
so there will be a point in time where we will all have to cough up $30 data plan or whatever..
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There is an option to add a new APN, you just can't modify the default epc.tmobile.com one.
Oddly enough my web2go (or whatever the $10 dollar plan is called) is working. I'm using the internet2.voicestream.com.
Hopefully it stays this way.
erikikaz said:
There is an option to add a new APN, you just can't modify the default epc.tmobile.com one.
Oddly enough my web2go (or whatever the $10 dollar plan is called) is working. I'm using the internet2.voicestream.com.
Hopefully it stays this way.
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No phone yet... but if web2go works then t-zones should work... they use the same apn's
and i am coming from a nexus one...
It might work for a short period like the NS did. But eventually, but will start blocking imei. If web2go works, this would be THE phone and the end of all the HD2er
Sent from HTC HD2 with Android
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I will let you know tomorrow
I am wondering if i will have to buy the phone outright to keep my tzones or if they will consider that a data plan and let me use my upgrade...
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If you do the upgrade thru their website, you are not automatically forced into a data plan. But by doing this, you will not get MIR.
Sent from HTC HD2 with Android
In the G2x thread in the Nexus One forums, someone just said that web2go is working on their new G2x.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13007480&postcount=129
This is good news. I hope it stays this way and more people confirm it working it the coming weeks.
Damn I just got a HTC Incredible S (it works with T-zones) and I am going to be upset at myself for not getting this instead.
If the phone works for one billing cycle on Web2go/T-zones, I think we will be gold. Hope T-Mobile throws its loyal customers a bone with allowing this to work on non-capped dumbphone plans.
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Damn I just got a HTC Incredible S (it works with T-zones) and I am going to be upset at myself for not getting this instead.
If the phone works for one billing cycle on Web2go/T-zones, I think we will be gold. Hope T-Mobile throws its loyal customers a bone with allowing this to work on non-capped dumbphone plans.
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htc IS works on t-zone/web2go? confirmed? where can I get more info?
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htc IS works on t-zone/web2go? confirmed? where can I get more info?
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Yes it works, check the HTC IS thread or HoFo
Day 2....how is it going for all Web2go/T-zones people?
Thinking about trying it out....
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Day 2....how is it going for all Web2go/T-zones people?
Thinking about trying it out....
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Okay, but I expect it won't last long.
I had to get a new sim card for my phone so my tzones plan had to go ...
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I had to get a new sim card for my phone so my tzones plan had to go ...
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Why did you have to dump T Zones when you got a new sim card?
Hi, i would like to know if the 5.99 or tzones or the 9.99 plan using a different APN such as internet2.voicestream.com are working with the new
Tmobile 4g mobile hotspot? http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/?shape=lcards&uid=shop_0_5#T-Mobile-4G-Mobile-Hotspot
or are we getting redirect to "subscription required" ?
i know it does not work with the galaxy tab and other android phones because it detects the imei and know is an android, but what about this new device?
http://mobile-broadband.t-mobile.com/mobile-hotspot
Cheapest is 10 bux
so.. nobody knows yet :S?
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Sorry I had read the post quickly, you should stick with default Apns.
Sent From SK4G
same as tethering? if so, yes.
i went today to tmobile, bought the mobile hotspot tried the APN: internet2.voicestream.com and did not work, couldnt get conection.. so i returned it and they gave me full refund .
so if you have the tzones or any of the other plans mentioned, or think that you can just put your sim card of your regular phone and use your internet, it wont work either :S, you are pretty much locket into their bu***hit of their plans :/
is such a nice device with a lot of potential, too bad is super restricted :l
tags: ZTE MF61 tm30391
Let me get to the point. I just got my G2x yesterday, swapped everything from my N1. On WiFi, np, I can access anything thru the internet. W/o WiFi, I still get MMS and can trick my phone in getting short data, like my current weather in a widget, etc. but when a browser is pulled up, it tells me I have the wrong data plan and I have to update.
Now, I know exactly what this is, my question is more if there is a way of circumnavigating it? I have the same plan I had w/my G1, which was just before the data plans changed and I don't want to have upgrade to one of thier new limited-unltd AND pay more on top of it. I was planning on rooting it anyway as I have my past to Androids (thanks by the way XDA, w/o this site, I couldn't have done it), but was waiting for CM7. I know there are several great ROMs out there though, many more than when I originally flashed my G1 and if by rooting it, I would work around whatever is relaying my phn info.
Oh, and so everyone knows, I haven't updated my imei yet w/TMo, but I've never experienced this before even w/o my imei being updated.
Anyway, hope my rambling has at least stayed near the tracks of reason and someone can give me an answer. If I have to update my service then I have to, I just don't like being "forced" to , makes me think AT&T and I would LOOOOOOVE to get around this!
Thx all...
Call T-Mobile and tell them what you're seeing. They'll probably first tell you that you'll have to upgrade, or pay more. Tell them that is unacceptable and you'd like to be grandfathered in.
See if that works, I've heard that some people who used T-Zones back in the day are grandfathered in at $5.99 for unlimited web. I'm not sure how valid this may be, but try your luck with T-Mobile and post back here what the outcome was.
I'll give it a try, but I'm going to give hope a chance and hold my breath hoping that maybe, just maybe, this can be circumnavigated by freezing and/or removing some sort of pre-installed mothership progam hidden in one of the many bloatware by TMo...
im grandfatherd with the 6 dollar tzones but it cut off on me last week like when i go to the web it tells me my plans not sufficent for it so idk what to do but im not gettin a data plan
If you are on T-Zones I really doubt you will be able to keep it. What I would do is call retentions and try to get them to put the grandfathered $20 Android plan on there so at least you get it for a little bit less.
Pretty much the same thing I'm getting, it redirects me to web2go.com and tells me I have to update my data plan.
Don't get me wrong, if the TMo commercial chick dressed up like a dominatrix, I would make it my screensaver among other things, it doesn't mean I long for my provider to act the role...
Did you renew your contract?? I am still using the $25 plan I got when I had my G1. At some point (can't remember if I was still on G1 or Nexus One) but I had to switch to the "Android Data Plan" instead of the G! plan (to get Visual Voicemail). My price remained the same, just the name changed. But, I didn't renew my contract when I bought this phone.
Nope, no contract.
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Let me get to the point. I just got my G2x yesterday, swapped everything from my N1. On WiFi, np, I can access anything thru the internet. W/o WiFi, I still get MMS and can trick my phone in getting short data, like my current weather in a widget, etc. but when a browser is pulled up, it tells me I have the wrong data plan and I have to update.
Now, I know exactly what this is, my question is more if there is a way of circumnavigating it? I have the same plan I had w/my G1, which was just before the data plans changed and I don't want to have upgrade to one of thier new limited-unltd AND pay more on top of it. I was planning on rooting it anyway as I have my past to Androids (thanks by the way XDA, w/o this site, I couldn't have done it), but was waiting for CM7. I know there are several great ROMs out there though, many more than when I originally flashed my G1 and if by rooting it, I would work around whatever is relaying my phn info.
Oh, and so everyone knows, I haven't updated my imei yet w/TMo, but I've never experienced this before even w/o my imei being updated.
Anyway, hope my rambling has at least stayed near the tracks of reason and someone can give me an answer. If I have to update my service then I have to, I just don't like being "forced" to , makes me think AT&T and I would LOOOOOOVE to get around this!
Thx all...
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Do you know the name of the actual plan you have? I am a Tech Care rep and the only time you would need to change from a grandfathered plan is if you had a generic smartphone plan instead of an android specific plan.
You may have to upgrade to the android specific, but there are ways around paying the higher cost. Retentions is a good way, got a guy the $20 buck plan yesterday to match his loyalty Blackberry internet plan through retentions.
Glad I'm on Simple Mobile can't beat the price
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Glad I'm on Simple Mobile can't beat the price
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True but good luck with any customer service or tech support.
I just got my G2x today coming from my N1. I was able to keep my Myfaves + unlimited android data, in fact it was recommended i keep it because it has a 5gb cap and the new plan would be 2gb
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True but good luck with any customer service or tech support.
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Ive been with them since it was available ,never had to call customer support and never had an issue...
as far as i have tried the t-zones or t-web plan will not work, i had to finally ditch mine after 7 years, i did call t-mobile and asked to speak to a loyalty rep. which i then explained that i was not going to pay more than 20 for a plan with a new 2 year upgrade, which did not take to much convincing they gave me the unlimited Android data plan for 20 bucks a month. Trust me i did not want to let go of my 9.99 plan which worked great with my HD2 with 3g speeds, but for an extra 10 bucks a month its worth not having to worry about will it work and trying to find the right settings.
Yeah, I'm sure I'm going to have to buckle as well. Going to flash the CM build that was just released. After that, go the loyalty route I guess.
Oh, and...
GO POKES!
So can anyone confirm you have to upgrade from the g1 plan to take advantage of 4h data speeds?
donutman said:
So can anyone confirm you have to upgrade from the g1 plan to take advantage of 4h data speeds?
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That is just a name change - has no effect on speeds.
Still on my "Android Unlimited" for $25 (after changing from "G1 Plan" for VVM).
mikebionca06 said:
Ive been with them since it was available ,never had to call customer support and never had an issue...
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Did you buy your SIM from SM directly?
-bZj
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So can anyone confirm you have to upgrade from the g1 plan to take advantage of 4h data speeds?
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Nope, as I said Im still on my plan from my G1 that was also used on the N1. they just gave me a new sim card.
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Ive been with them since it was available ,never had to call customer support and never had an issue...
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Which is great, but if one day you need it, they don't have a contact number/e-mail listed on their website and T-Mobile can't help you.
Well, I added the "data throttling removal" patch because at least a few of the posts sounded as if by using this Paul O'Brien patch they circumnavigated the need to change plans. Alas, to no avail, although now, I shouldn't have to worry about data throttling should I downgrade to the (limited) unlimited plan.
It appears than my Holy Grail continues to elude me! At this point, I would even just accept some Knights who say "NI!" I'd trade a shrubbery for a resolution...
Since the latest Tmobile ota update my wifi hot spot feature gives me a Tmobile message on my linked device saying i need to pay for this service. Previously, i got around this by creating a new APN of epc.tmobile.com, this no longer works. Suggestions?
secular said:
Since the latest Tmobile ota update my wifi hot spot feature gives me a Tmobile message on my linked device saying i need to pay for this service. Previously, i got around this by creating a new APN of epc.tmobile.com, this no longer works. Suggestions?
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Try open garden, the one that looks like a tree, you'll need it on both devices and it creates a mesh network, some caviets are apps tha use data wont work, so you have to do everything through your web browser. This solution also solves the screen off issue while tethering.
As of right now this has been removed or blocked in the newest update.
There is nothing yet been found to allow you to set your own APN again.
You can use wifi tethering with FoxFi as a workaround from foxfi.com/bin but for data to work over wifi tethering you will need to keep the screen on.
That is about the only workaround.
TheArtiszan said:
As of right now this has been removed or blocked in the newest update.
There is nothing yet been found to allow you to set your own APN again.
You can use wifi tethering with FoxFi as a workaround from foxfi.com/bin but for data to work over wifi tethering you will need to keep the screen on.
That is about the only workaround.
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Or use open garden and it makes a mesh network, data still flows with screen off, you'll need open garden on both devices. The only issue is apps that use data like the play store will say your not connected, but anything you want to do with the browser you can.
I know not perfect but thats the closest we have right now, besides keeping the screen on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975894
This might be a workaround worth trying..
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Since the latest Tmobile ota update my wifi hot spot feature gives me a Tmobile message on my linked device saying i need to pay for this service. Previously, i got around this by creating a new APN of epc.tmobile.com, this no longer works. Suggestions?
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if you use google chrome or firefox look up user-agent spoofer.
diabolusmiles said:
if you use google chrome or firefox look up user-agent spoofer.
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Changing the UA(user-agent) is just one of the few obstacles to overcome. The main problem is the tmo OTA update now prevents/locks us from entering the APN needed to bypass/trick the t-mobile tethering check.
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Since the latest Tmobile ota update my wifi hot spot feature gives me a Tmobile message on my linked device saying i need to pay for this service. Previously, i got around this by creating a new APN of epc.tmobile.com, this no longer works. Suggestions?
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Geez you guys...if you want the service PAY FOR IT! Why should you get it free while others pay?
Behold_this said:
Geez you guys...if you want the service PAY FOR IT! Why should you get it free while others pay?
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We already do pay for it with our monthly contracts, we are allowed x amount of data per month, we go over it and the speed of data isn't even worth tethering. Do they give us money back on the data we don't use? No they don't, so why can't we use the data we pay for any way we want, it's not like data for a tablet costs more or anything like that, it's just greed on the providers end plain and simple.
I just ended up talking to an agent about my bill and I brought up the fact that I couldn't tether anymore, so they put that back on free of charge. I mean hell I'm already paying a decent amount monthly and I have the 5 gig package (which used to be advertised with transforming your device to a hotspot), there is no reason to ask for more other than greed?
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I just ended up talking to an agent about my bill and I brought up the fact that I couldn't tether anymore, so they put that back on free of charge. I mean hell I'm already paying a decent amount monthly and I have the 5 gig package (which used to be advertised with transforming your device to a hotspot), there is no reason to ask for more other than greed?
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I also have a 5 gig plan and the hotspot is supposed to be free, but my 5 gig plan is old and the only way for me to get the hotspot is for me to give up unlimited messaging, which I then would have to pay $15 a month for, umm, yeah, they got me coming and going. BLAH
I work for tmo, and we do give it for free with the 5 & 10gb plans.
Second, I've noticed that it works with Firefox, but no other browser when tethering to a PC/Mac. I haven't edited my APN.
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I really wish it was free, especially with my unlimited 4G plan.
Haven't found anywhere in the city I don't have perfect coverage and it would be sweet to be able to use my tablet/laptop...
bruuutal said:
I really wish it was free, especially with my unlimited 4G plan.
Haven't found anywhere in the city I don't have perfect coverage and it would be sweet to be able to use my tablet/laptop...
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If you're on unlimited, it's unreasonable to ask for wifi tethering. That's like going to a "all you can eat" restaurant, and then bringing a truck to load with food.
Hunt3r.j2 said:
If you're on unlimited, it's unreasonable to ask for wifi tethering. That's like going to a "all you can eat" restaurant, and then bringing a truck to load with food.
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Lol, exactly. That's why there's home internet providers. And if you really just want to use your phone, then just get a 10gb plan that has the free hotspot. You're paying for the investment in network upgrades, your paying the engineers salary to produce a network that's very good.
And of course, the CEO's bonus checks lol
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Custom ROMs?
Do custom ROMs get rid of this pesky problem of no Wifi Hotspot?
poptartz said:
Do custom ROMs get rid of this pesky problem of no Wifi Hotspot?
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Using other roms i can tether temporarally. Well, i get a push message to stop asap or risk losing access. (Im on that unlimited plan.) so i stop. It does work though tethering to my nexus 7, im assuming because it shows it being a mobile device vs. desktop.
The default rom pushes all tethering through pcweb.tmobile.com which depending on your rate plan, determines if you get tether access. custom roms shouldn't have this setup.
I also have a Nexus 7 and the unlimited plan. I'm rooted on the S1 (no ROMs loaded yet) and am now trying to figure out where to go from here.
poptartz said:
I also have a Nexus 7 and the unlimited plan. I'm rooted on the S1 (no ROMs loaded yet) and am now trying to figure out where to go from here.
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You can try a new APN. Menu->Settings->More->Mobile Networks->APN or Access Point Names->Menu->New APN
Name it whatever you want and set the APN to epc.tmobile.com. this should bypass tmobile's tethering block.
Also, I've noticed that even if rooted, a desktop using ie, safari or chrome still gets blocked, but Firefox does not.
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