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[Q] Data usage

I know we get unlimited data(2GB), but is there a way to keep track of the usage? I didn't see anything on the phone or VM site.

I use this app called radioOpt ..it is a widget an it tells you how much data youve used with wifi and regular 3g..see in the pic it on the top.
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Another option:
http://lifehacker.com/5822127/my-data-manager-monitors-and-manages-your-androids-data-plan

Nice finds. I've found one too, a little widget counter.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.roysolberg.android.datacounter&feature=related_apps

I like the look of radio opt a lot.
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There is a 2gb cap? What happens after we go over? I use 2gb easy. Figured sense sprint offers true unlimited data vm would too?
xdame said:
I know we get unlimited data(2GB), but is there a way to keep track of the usage? I didn't see anything on the phone or VM site.
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jvillejoe said:
There is a 2gb cap? What happens after we go over? I use 2gb easy. Figured sense sprint offers true unlimited data vm would too?
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We do get unlimited data. Just after 2.5GB in a month, VM will throttle your speed for the rest of the month.
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Yeah just seen this from sprints website but it says it won't begin till october 2011. Here's the link http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1970
Kool Breeze said:
We do get unlimited data. Just after 2.5GB in a month, VM will throttle your speed for the rest of the month.
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So will sprint be the only service provider to offer truly unlimited data now?
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I wonder if current vm customers are going to be grandfathered in? Hmm...
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Most of us probably don't even get 256 kbps anyway

freedomispopular said:
Most of us probably don't even get 256 kbps anyway
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Sad isn't it? My speed depends on the location. 600's in the city and 300's at home. Uploads seem to be faster every time, wish it was flipped.

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I wonder if current vm customers are going to be grandfathered in? Hmm...
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No, this will be for everyone. According to the press release.

Yeah I didn't think so .
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No, this will be for everyone. According to the press release.
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Lol, I use a Thunderbolt, and my GF has a Triumph. Even when comparing 3G to 3G, My Thunderbolt is twice as fast as her Triumph. 4G on my T-bolt makes her Triumph feel like its running on 1x. I can't imagine how bad "throttling" VM 3G service would be.

Just unlocked my phone

I just unlocked my phone for Verizon, bought a Verizon Sim card fir $5 on Ebay and used it to unlock my phone
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WTF are you talking about?
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for a long time i kept hearing people say you cant use the same phone on verizon and att networks, because verizon uses cdma and att uses gsm, well i just exactly that, the only thing stopping me for being able to use verizons network is the fact i dont have a plan with them, other than that i receive signal and everything

More info plz

The Infuse will not work on verizon network!!! You may have bars but if that sim was activated the phone will not work.
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OK I'm lost! Verizon sim card??
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on simple mobile, but 4g wont work
I went to cellunlocker.net for 10.99 and unlocked my phone and now im cool ,but the 4g wont ever be for me until simple mobile changes upto ATT frequencies

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OK I'm lost! Verizon sim card??
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Yes Verizon has Sim cards
See
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Yeah, but only for LTE because that technology uses gsm. The infuse will not work on verizon no matter how you attempt to unlock it or which SIM you put in it. Walk into your nearest verizon retailer and they will laugh you out the door.
All verizon phones must support cdma, even the LTE phones that have a SIM still have cdma support. The infuse has neither LTE or cdma.

deathblade said:
Yes Verizon has Sim cards
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looks like a pretty beat up simcard you paid money for that

CheesyNutz said:
looks like a pretty beat up simcard you paid money for that
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dude its a new sim, came in the case and everything, never been used...

deathblade said:
dude its a new sim, came in the case and everything, never been used...
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i sell cellphones and from that picture that's NOT new
could be the lighting too

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i sell cellphones and from that picture that's NOT new
could be the lighting too
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most likely the light, the flash went off when i took the pic, but trust me its new

It doesn't matter if it is new. It still will never work.

Thats just lte sim; even if your phone lte, and if frequencys wore the same and if you got verizon to take imie, lte is data only so it be a waste of your time
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rboone18 said:
Thats just lte sim; even if your phone lte, and if frequencys wore the same and if you got verizon to take imie, lte is data only so it be a waste of your time
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not completely, i had already planned that if i got it work and everything i'd use wifi calling and texting anyways, though it may seem pointless, this is just me trying to make something work that i've been told wouldnt my whole life, so yes it all is pretty pointless to everyone but myself

So even with an unlocked phone if I went to the USA on vacation what type of sim card should i get going to NH in July for NASCAR

[Q] Your carrier?

What is your carrier?

Why would you want to know this and why would you care?
It says on our little info box next to each post anyways, no need to make a thread...
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Best Carrier
I've had quite a few but i love sprint since i first got it and will probably always stick with it.

Sprint, but have not been super impressed with service or data...
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well....
I have happymovil. It must be something really nice for british natives

Vodafone, but thinking of moving to giffgaff

jugg1es said:
Vodafone, but thinking of moving to giffgaff
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If you're a heavy user, don't switch to giffgaff. If you use data moderately then they are best.
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T mobile. I'd love to go to Verizon.
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KidCarter93 said:
If you're a heavy user, don't switch to giffgaff. If you use data moderately then they are best.
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How come, their 15 quid package includes unlimited data

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How come, their 15 quid package includes unlimited data
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It's not actually unlimited.
I used to be on GG myself and everything was going great. Then I started getting my internet cut off because I was using too much internet. How can one use too much of unlimited? I literally ended up getting cut of twice in one week for using too much and all I was doing was streaming through Netflix.
Here's a screenshot of the message I sent to one of their agents about the situation.
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I am currently on 500mb data, having to cut myself short as I'm averaging 3x that in a month. I think the most I'll use is about 3 gig, mainly Rom downloads. Won't be using Netflix or streaming media, but still like access to my files at home whilst I'm out, which is why I was looking at giffgaff.

jugg1es said:
I am currently on 500mb data, having to cut myself short as I'm averaging 3x that in a month. I think the most I'll use is about 3 gig, mainly Rom downloads. Won't be using Netflix or streaming media, but still like access to my files at home whilst I'm out, which is why I was looking at giffgaff.
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With that usage, you should be fine with giffgaff then. I was clocking about a gig a day and they said that was too much lol.
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Giffgaff offer very good options in the UK, just need to be careful to make sure you always have a goodybag including data otherwise your credit disappears rapidly. Even better now the goodybags can auto renew.

Straight Talk (AT&T)

gagdude said:
Why would you want to know this and why would you care?
It says on our little info box next to each post anyways, no need to make a thread...
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Why not? We can discuss about the service of each carrier. Which is the best in specific situations or regions.
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dbutun said:
Giffgaff offer very good options in the UK, just need to be careful to make sure you always have a goodybag including data otherwise your credit disappears rapidly. Even better now the goodybags can auto renew.
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I say I'll change, but it does depend on what vodafone offer me for my next twenty pound a month 18 month contract which I can upgrade in January.hopefully this handset will last that long, emmc and ghosting issues that it has

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Why not? We can discuss about the service of each carrier. Which is the best in specific situations or regions.
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Look at OP. He just asked about our carrier and hasn't posted since. He never wanted to discuss about our carriers either, he simply wanted to know WHAT carrier we were on. The replies started the conversation on what carriers were good.
Since I posted second, all I knew about this thread was that some weirdo with barely any posts just wanted to know what carrier other people were using. He never posted his carrier either, usually you would at least say "to start, I am on AT&T" or other carrier.
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Nar mobile. Cheapest that possible

Did I accidentally end up with a developer device?

I just purchased a Galaxy S3 cash from a local guy. Firstly once i removed the stock screen protector I found that the phone had the following inscription just beside the samsung logo to the left side D2-34** other characters there....
It activated with verizon as a "4G test device"
Anyone have any ideas here?

Can you please post the "About Device" information for us?

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Can you please post the "About Device" information for us?
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Doesn't appear to be anything special and samsungs only suggestion was to send it in. With its markings they would not guarantee its return.
Verizon won't update its status and I seriously doubt it would be covered by assurion.
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Do you install a custom rom before activation?
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Do you install a custom rom before activation?
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No it was activated at a vzw location stock during its first power on. They are telling me its how the ESN is listed as a 4g test device.
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Well from your screen shot it is running a custom rom and kernel. Did you flash that after you bought it?
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Well from your screen shot it is running a custom rom and kernel. Did you flash that after you bought it?
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Yes I left it stock for a day then flashed.
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Yes I left it stock for a day then flashed.
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Not much we can tell you since we would have needed your previous information before flashing the Rom.

This is awkward
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Doesn't appear to be anything special and samsungs only suggestion was to send it in. With its markings they would not guarantee its return.
Verizon won't update its status and I seriously doubt it would be covered by assurion.
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I think that it was flashed prior to your purchase based on the name of the build number... try flashing a stock rom to see if it changes or ask for a refund from the guy you bought it from

Edit....
Restoring my stock image now perhaps that will shed some light on the subject....

Stock
These are the details from the stock rom as it was received. To this point the only thing I had done was gain root access.

ballisticevo said:
These are the details from the stock rom as it was received. To this point the only thing I had done was gain root access.
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I spoke to the guy that sold me the phone. He has filed a request with verizon wireless to get the MEID updated in the system to show the proper device. He is a verizon rep so hopefully they will get this pushed through.

I have a friend who works for HTC and I've gotten quite a few dev phones from him. I was in the same boat once and Verizon corrected the meid number with no issue. It does take 2-3 business days though.
The problem is that the phone goes right to HTC, in my case, and not too Verizon. The phone is never tagged in their system so that's why they have too add it.
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I have a friend who works for HTC and I've gotten quite a few dev phones from him. I was in the same boat once and Verizon corrected the meid number with no issue. It does take 2-3 business days though.
The problem is that the phone goes right to HTC, in my case, and not too Verizon. The phone is never tagged in their system so that's why they have too add it.
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who did you speak with to get the phone tagged and added into their system? CS has no idea how to add meid's or esn to the database

Can you help? Didn't speak with with anyone that seemed to be able though the rep I spoke to locally seemed to be able to.
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Sounds like this was a phone they had in a Verizon store that had the smart phone dummies instead of real phones. I think sometimes those stores get a complementary model for people to use when they want to see the real thing... maybe this could be it?
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Sounds like this was a phone they had in a Verizon store that had the smart phone dummies instead of real phones. I think sometimes those stores get a complementary model for people to use when they want to see the real thing... maybe this could be it?
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Perhaps..... it functions great on all current roms.
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[HOW TO] reset AT&T data usage

so I figured this little trick out by accident actually. while it's pretty useful to know, I'd suggest not using it unless you really need to. basically don't abuse it or it'll get 'patched' (for lack of a better word).
STEP 1
have AT&T give you a new SIM card.
* going into any AT&T store and saying you're having signal issues will get you in and out the door with a new SIM in 5 minutes, free of charge.
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you're all done.
* if you want to check to see that it worked, open your dialer, press *3282# (*DATA#) and hit call. in a free seconds you'll receive a free text message from AT&T updating you on your data usage. you'll see two lines, one of which will read (DEACTIVATED), and your data will be back at 0/3GB (*screenshot related)
anyways, try not to abuse this. it should really only be a last resort thing. so only use it if you really need it!
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Cool that you figured this but it won't work like that for long after posting this you can count on that.
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It's not tracked by SIM ID, it's tracked by IMEI, and Ph#, so something else reset your data.

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Your screen shot proves your theory wrong -_-
Notice how it states your data twice but only once is deactivated...nowhere does it say 0mb used out of whatever...your current data usage is about 2900 mb, don't go over!!!!
-nice try tho
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Not going to be an issue here.

mg2195 said:
Your screen shot proves your theory wrong -_-
Notice how it states your data twice but only once is deactivated...nowhere does it say 0mb used out of whatever...your current data usage is about 2900 mb, don't go over!!!!
-nice try tho
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lol don't be so ignorant, of course I've used up most of my data again. would you have liked me to reset my data and then NOT use it?:screwy: lol I got a new SIM when I got a new s4
that 'Recognized' under your name is making me look bad by association.. use your head, mang :thumbup:
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It's not tracked by SIM ID, it's tracked by IMEI, and Ph#, so something else reset your data.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
It does not reset your usage.

Cool.
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I am good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtuWg54hJNk
It's what happens when time warner cable is the only ISP In your area and they pull an epic fail yet again and yea I know I was bad very very bad. We need some google fiber or at lest a 2nd "ok" ISP.

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I guess it does reset then... I retract my misinformation... Sorry...

all these trouble to save 10$ over usage?
what about gas going to att store and wasting your time?

Grandfathered unlimited FTW

soraxd said:
lol don't be so ignorant, of course I've used up most of my data again. would you have liked me to reset my data and then NOT use it?:screwy: lol I got a new SIM when I got a new s4
that 'Recognized' under your name is making me look bad by association.. use your head, mang :thumbup:
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Well I apologize, I just found it hard to believe you used that much data so quickly...based off me assuming you only did this recently. Of course its entirely possible to use that much data fast -one hd movie will put you close to there....but it was just so close to the other one I assumed it was never reset...really should take my moms advice on never assuming things as half the times when you assume you end up being wrong
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Well I apologize, I just found it hard to believe you used that much data so quickly...based off me assuming you only did this recently. Of course its entirely possible to use that much data fast -one hd movie will put you close to there....but it was just so close to the other one I assumed it was never reset...really should take my moms advice on never assuming things as half the times when you assume you end up being wrong
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wow.. that didn't escalate to a flame war.. very big of you to apologize, I take back what I said about association, you're a swell fella! haha
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soraxd said:
wow.. that didn't escalate to a flame war.. very big of you to apologize, I take back what I said about association, you're a swell fella! haha
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Hearts and minds ^^
As for the topic at hand, don't you think it's a little devious to have your data reset like that? In the long term its gonna create more bothersome questions for the rest of us down the road when we do have realm SIM issues