Just wondering if its unlimited or capped at 5gb
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Unlimited, the same as every other smartphone on Sprint. The only limit is on data used while roaming.
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Unlimited, the same as every other smartphone on Sprint. The only limit is on data used while roaming.
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Yes and no. You have unlimited data yes... but if you pass 5GB of Sprint 4G or in-network 3G for 3 consecutive months, you'll get a call from the compliance department.
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Yes and no. You have unlimited data yes... but if you pass 5GB of Sprint 4G or in-network 3G for 3 consecutive months, you'll get a call from the compliance department.
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So unlimited really isn't unlimited is that what your saying? I just signed up with sprint 2 weeks ago and I am up to 12 gig as of tonight so I guess I should lay low for a bit then. The carriers are making money big time with this bandwidth crap. I use 2 terabite a month on my servers and it cost me 15.00 so I have no idea what all this fuss is about. Thanks for the tip though...
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Yes and no. You have unlimited data yes... but if you pass 5GB of Sprint 4G or in-network 3G for 3 consecutive months, you'll get a call from the compliance department.
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NO you wont. Stop spreading bad information. The only way to get a call or letter from sprint is excessive roaming. Tethering is limited to 5gb. Or torrenting.
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I've never been capped and I pass 5gb every month
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Rem3Dy said:
NO you wont. Stop spreading bad information. The only way to get a call or letter from sprint is excessive roaming. Tethering is limited to 5gb. Or torrenting.
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Mmhmm
Its unlimited. The only limits are on broadband cards and for the tethering option, IF you pay for that.
I've used no less than 10gb per month since I signed up and there haven't been any calls from anyone.
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I'm not spreading bad information. Go to your local (corporate) Sprint store and ask for a hard copy of your contract. It states 5GB on Sprint network, 300MB roaming. The compliance department will only get involved if your line is flagged. Only 2 ways I'm aware of to get flagged, #1 roam excessively (voice, data, or both) for 3 consecutive months, #2 use excessive Sprint bandwidth on a congested tower, or area for 3 consecutive months.
Your bandwidth cap DOES NOT change with the tethering add-on; you are just notified without a hard copy of the existing caps.
It's not Sprint actually supplying DATA services to the towers, but another ISP that sells bandwidth to Sprint. I know that only because I've had to upgrade some hardware at the Notre Dame Campus Sprint antennas, and the internet connection was supplied by Comcast.
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I'm not spreading bad information. Go to your local (corporate) Sprint store and ask for a hard copy of your contract. It states 5GB on Sprint network, 300MB roaming. The compliance department will only get involved if your line is flagged. Only 2 ways I'm aware of to get flagged, #1 roam excessively (voice, data, or both) for 3 consecutive months, #2 use excessive Sprint bandwidth on a congested tower, or area for 3 consecutive months.
Your bandwidth cap DOES NOT change with the tethering add-on; you are just notified without a hard copy of the existing caps.
It's not Sprint actually supplying DATA services to the towers, but another ISP that sells bandwidth to Sprint. I know that only because I've had to upgrade some hardware at the Notre Dame Campus Sprint antennas, and the internet connection was supplied by Comcast.
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http://www.google.com/m?hl=en&gl=us...action=devloc&q=Sprint+caps+tethering+service
The tethering is capped now. This happened like a month ago. Nd again... It's another change that Sprint makes that doesn't protect the customer from being grandfathered in.
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How is it possible to use so much data on 3g rev.a?
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How is it possible to use so much data on 3g rev.a?
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Used 32gb last cycle. Everything is data.
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Unlimited is still unlimited on all sprint phones. Here is Dan Hesse, Sprint's CEO explaining it for you :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlkT7gRM0xo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Used 32gb last cycle. Everything is data.
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Yeah but 32 gbs! Holy cow! Do you teather your home network through your phone! Lol!
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tailsthecat3 said:
Used 32gb last cycle. Everything is data.
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We can thank people like you for us losing the Sprint premier program and someday unlimited data. 32gb of usage is bull****. You are obviously tethering and are not paying for that feature and eventually we will all lose unlimited.
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We can thank people like you for us losing the Sprint premier program and someday unlimited data. 32gb of usage is bull****. You are obviously tethering and are not paying for that feature and eventually we will all lose unlimited.
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Firstly, its my data to use how I like. Secondly, prove it.
Don't paint me a 'bad guy' cause I'm using the services I'm offered.
It's not people like me that are keeping sprint in the red and thus forcing them to cut services; it's more their poor management. So if you're gonna get at me with nothing more than accusations that I'm 'obviously tethering', you might as well start a thread and call out everyone ...
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Firstly, its my data to use how I like. Secondly, prove it.
Don't paint me a 'bad guy' cause I'm using the services I'm offered.
It's not people like me that are keeping sprint in the red and thus forcing them to cut services; it's more their poor management. So if you're gonna get at me with nothing more than accusations that I'm 'obviously tethering', you might as well start a thread and call out everyone ...
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32GB is a bit excessive, but this Guy may not have a computer/internet at home so he uses his phone. Literally 2GB can be burned in a day easily, just using it moderately. (ie, how Sprint, VZW, AT&T, etc, portray in their ads)
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Data has always been capped. Not to a point where they limit/charge, but if you look at the hard copy (full paper printed copy) it says you have 5GB as stated in the acceptable use policy portion of the contract. Look it up at Sprint.com or a Sprint store.
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Data has always been capped. Not to a point where they limit/charge, but if you look at the hard copy (full paper printed copy) it says you have 5GB as stated in the acceptable use policy portion of the contract. Look it up at Sprint.com or a Sprint store.
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Thanks. Just read it start to finish and there is still no cap.
However, they can terminate service for dozens of ridiculous reasons. One reason is rooting.
New cycle is eleven days away, @30gb atm.
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We've talked about it in the past, but I thought I would bring this topic back up for my fellow Sensation owners on TMOUS. T-Mobile still has in their system their old "Android Preferred Data Plan". It costs $20 a month and has a 5 Gb soft cap. They give it to loyal T-Mobile customers, but only if you ask. I think they even do it for some newer subscribers. Never hurts to try. Just call up customer service and ask for retentions. Politely ask about the Android Preferred Data Plan and if they can apply it to your account. They have the power and can easily do it.
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Ok well I just did it took me less that 5 mins thanks.
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Yeah that's what I have. $20 Unlimited.
Is this a 4G plan?
If I remember correctly, I was payin about 20 (19.99) for my data but was asked to upgrade with sensation so I can get 4G speed.
Thx for the info OP
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Is this a 4G plan?
If I remember correctly, I was payin about 20 (19.99) for my data but was asked to upgrade with sensation so I can get 4G speed.
Thx for the info OP
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Yeah it's 4g as long as your area has it. All their Android data plans work at any speed. The plan does NOT determine the speed, only your location and device.
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Customer service reps that refer to "4g plans" don't know what they are talking about. Same if they tell you you need a "3g SIM". The SIM nor the plan have anything to do with the actual speeds we see. I'm still using my old "2g" SIM and I get 4-7Mbps regular speeds.
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Ok well I just did it took me less that 5 mins thanks.
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Through Customer Service, Retentions, Chat, or Store?
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Yeah that's what I have. $20 Unlimited.
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So u can confirm you never been throttled?
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Through Customer Service, Retentions, Chat, or Store?
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I called said cancel. Spoke to rep I got
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I have it. However, I just activated a third line for my Sensation. They would not apply it to that line... Only for my first two lines (which I've had FOREVER) they gave it to me....when the girl applied it though only my primary line kept the 5GB cap. My second line got downgraded to 2GB. I had to call back and get it fixed. Also, I did receive a throttling message (on my Nexus S) but DID NOT see a change in speeds.....
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I wonder if I have unlimited data.... I have an even more plan with unlimited 4g speeds. I have received the 5gb cap but never noticed the speeds.
My plan is data and text (400 texts/mo) for 24.99/mo and no soft cap. I had to get a senior rep/coach on the line to approve the price and package the first week when I bought the Sensation.
But this is a great alternative! Thanks for the heads up!
Just called and they said they couldn't do it
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Thanks buddy, I just called and they changed my 2GB data plan to the Android preferred data plan
I just got it, but I had to renew a two year contract with my number.
I have the MyTouch Unlimited web from back when I got the MyTouch 3G. I wonder if that is soft capped.
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Just called and they said they couldn't do it
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For anyone that they won't do it for... let us know how long you have been with T-Mobile. I'll compile a list.
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I have the MyTouch Unlimited web from back when I got the MyTouch 3G. I wonder if that is soft capped.
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No it isn't either. I used to have that plan and recently switched all three of my lines to the Preferred plan. I never got throttled and always got the warnings.
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So u can confirm you never been throttled?
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Here are three pics. First one shows my warning text and account usage. Second my account warning. Third my speedtest results. I have this thread in one browser and my T-Mobile account in the second browser in the background. I've been going over 5 Gb for a long time now and never see any change in my speeds.
Just tried. They said I already had it. I do get capped though. She said she all data plans are the same in regards to android data. Just started in June though
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Talked to another lady. Said they didn't offer it anymore. Darn. Guess I'll have to chill on my 5gb data usage.
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op, are you sure about the plan not having a soft cap?
I was under the impression the preferred android unlimited plan was always capped at 5gb... it's a soft cap mind you so sometimes if you go over you won't get throttled.
either way, still a great plan.
I love this plan very much and it's one of the main reasons why I'm still with Tmo.
anyone saying they dont offer it is a liar or doesnt know what they are talking about
you may have to call back until you find someone who can help you
may not be available for newer accounts
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...limited-data-plan-will-actually-be-unlimited/
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So if I have a contact and I have the 2gb of high speed data will I have to update my plan in order to get true unlimited 4G data
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I'm on a family plan, 5 lines, 3 with data. 2,000 minutes and unlimited texting. Will those lines with the $20 data plan be upgraded to the truly unlimited plan for free?
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I'm on a family plan, 5 lines, 3 with data. 2,000 minutes and unlimited texting. Will those lines with the $20 data plan be upgraded to the truly unlimited plan for free?
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Great question. I have a nearly identical plan. I guess a phone call and some hold time are in my future.:fingers-crossed:
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I'm on a family plan, 5 lines, 3 with data. 2,000 minutes and unlimited texting. Will those lines with the $20 data plan be upgraded to the truly unlimited plan for free?
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Im wondering the same thing. I'm not sure if wed have to renew our contract to get unlimited as with T-Mobile every time you add something or change it it Renews. Hopefully I'm wrong and they just lift the throttling without need to call.
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I was thinking of switching to Sprint when my contract was up, but now there isn't much of a point. I think I still will to try out the service and see how data speeds compareto T-Mobile in my area.
They give me a deal on 2 GSIII and I add a line. And I will.
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And I just dropped TMobile for straight talk. Still running on the same network. Maybe they will match data usage policy because straight talk's spring based phones have unlimited data.
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I wonder how strict they will be. I'd love to get rid of my Millenicom 3G account, which I use for about 15 - 25GB a month (mostly during night). Wouldn't mind going into a 2-year contract just for that
I know tethering is off-limits in their ToS. I guess I should be asking how safe and undetectable using tethering in cyanogenmod 7/9 is
So I'm getting a Samsung galaxy s 2 skyrocket and I'm gonna get the prepaid 50 dollar a month everything unlimited for it. My question is the data. Will it truly be unlimited data on att's 3g speed with no slowing down after you reach a certain mb? Any more tips anybody would like to share would be appreciated. Thanks.
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It'll be unlimited data as long as there's no "problem" with data where you are, but no guarantee that it'll be at any specific speed. No carrier offers any speed guarantee (it's "up to X speed") or 24/7/365 availability (if the tower has a problem, or if they cut you off, you get "the lie of he day").
Ahhhh I see. I'm I'm Atlanta ga, so I'm wondering if there will be any 4g LTE coverage in this area. I should check on there website. Thanks for the info man
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I'm starting to get tired of ATT, and I would like to switch providers. I only need unlimited data, and the ability to tether. I would also like to have the ability to keep my GSM phones active, but that's not a requirement. Does anybody have an idea who I could switch to?
No such provider exists. The closest thing you could get is the new Tmobile plan but it still has a soft limit (they throttle you) at 5GB.
I'm grandfathered in on AT&T's unlimited plan...when they threaten to take it away I threaten to go elsewhere.... 3 phones on my plan (Family Plan) and all 3 unlimited...not bragging, but only bring it up hoping you can tell them you want unlimited or you are going to another company that offers it. Won't hurt to try...good luck!
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I'm grandfathered in on AT&T's unlimited plan...when they threaten to take it away I threaten to go elsewhere.... 3 phones on my plan (Family Plan) and all 3 unlimited...not bragging, but only bring it up hoping you can tell them you want unlimited or you are going to another company that offers it. Won't hurt to try...good luck!
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AT&T throttles the "unlimited" users at 3GB. I know because this happens to me almost every month.
OP... I believe sprint is still unlimited . Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm thinking about going to straight talk
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With the APN settings I use, I don't get throttled. Do a search, pretty simple settings. So many on here using it, surprised you're not. Great 4G towers in this area for AT&T, not so much for Sprint. But if Sprint is good in your area then I say make the switch! Seems like you already made up your mind anyways.
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With the APN settings I use, I don't get throttled. Do a search, pretty simple settings. So many on here using it, surprised you're not. Great 4G towers in this area for AT&T, not so much for Sprint. But if Sprint is good in your area then I say make the switch! Seems like you already made up your mind anyways.
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I've tried the single APN settings. Still get throttled. The thread I read, everyone was saying there was no work around getting throttled... :-/
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This company and their phones are totally f'd. On my 5th refurb cause of this damn service, stupid idiot customer service f'd my plan up and now Im getting charged everything international and no1 in my family knows any1 out of this country. This service totally blows, I feel bad for leaving T-Mobile and regret it BIG TIME! I would try T-Mobile, as their plans are a lot better.
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I personally switched to Straight Talk.....I'm on YouTube, Netflix, and droidtv all the time. Haven't noticed any significant throttling as of yet. Of course they are paying to "rent" att towers so i wouldn't be shocked to see throttling happen.
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How much data is to much? I don't want to send any red flags about my account which already may be to late because I'm at 12gb lol.
None I use 30GB and don't have a problem.
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None I use 30GB and don't have a problem.
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Thats alot of mobile porn.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g...flew-over-the-cuckoo.gif#jack off gif 350x200
No I use phone as Wi-Fi hotspot to power whole house which is my iPad Mac Netflix on my tv and app and software updates and app updates. Also I update my nexus to the latest nightly builds at about half a GB done every 2 days it calculates correctly with no porn
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I use 250gb per month...
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Jeez, that's awesome. Take full advantage while you can.
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I have unlimited too, and I use around 5 GB without tethering and haven't heard anything from Verizon.
I also read somewhere that it's unlimited users on 3G phones that get throttled and have issues. Phones with 4G data don't get throttled or taken notice by Verizon. A quick Google search can show some talk supporting the statement, so that's something to think about!
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I use 250gb per month...
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Holy crap! And I thought my record of 113gb was insane! What do you do?
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I generally go through about 12-50gb a month...just depends on how much 4g time I can get my hands on lol.
a close friend of mine uses 60-80 per month streaming HD video (netflix, nhl gamecenter, nfl games, etc) and has never heard anything. Just another point of data for context
Oh yeah lol. I'm thinking about canceling my cable internet because I don't get the speeds advertised. Sad my phone has a better and more consistent connection than my cable internet.
We top 5% 4G users might be "flagged" in the future and be placed on "verizon network optimization."
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We top 5% 4G users might be "flagged" in the future and be placed on "verizon network optimization."
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I've been hearing that forever. Its not going to happen. Due to situations outside of my control I needed to ditch my unlimited. And I miss it ever day
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Why would we get flagged? We have unlimited data. We chose not to buy a phone subsidized by Verizon so that we can keep unlimited data.
I am the IT guy for a church and school and I've upgraded 10 users to 4G phones through eBay and Craigslist. One of our staff members uses 40GB a month, I use about 15 GB. All of us go well over 2 GB, but what does it matter? We have unlimited data!
It would stand to reason that AT&T users with grandfathered unlimited plans are more abundant than us since they can still upgrade through AT&T and keep unlimited data.
I don't see why anyone would get flagged. The number of unlimited data VZW users will only decrease over time. Verizon makes more money than anyone. They add towers practically every week.
I say, sit back, and soak up the data!
I run my entire house off my wifi tether. No cable, no internet only my galaxy s3....I'm a flashaholic... so i switch between roms almost daily. Running three cpu's and two phones off the connection. Grandfathered contact like a mug lol
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I run my entire house off my wifi tether. No cable, no internet only my galaxy s3....I'm a flashaholic... so i switch between roms almost daily. Running three cpu's and two phones off the connection. Grandfathered contact like a mug lol
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Those running there home internet off their Galaxy (or any phone via Wi-Fi tether), how does your family use the internet when you're not around? I often considered this, but doesn't seem practical.
lol you got me beat
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Lol you got me beat on that one, i surprised myself had messed around and used 170GB ...still trying to figure that one out though:good:
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I leave the unlimited rooted phone at home. Works great runs my entire server network thanks to root
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