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Captivate Unlock and use with tmobile Tzones hack?

Has anyone unlocked their captivate? how did you do so, buy an unlock code? and has any one attempted to use it with tmobile tzones hack. since it is quad band, technically it should work with tmobile 3g and since tmobile doesnt have the imei's the tzones hack should theoretically work. i am just looking for conformation before i give up my nexus for this device.
any one have any insights?

No unlock yet. Check around the forums. It's being discussed here:
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=729284

Sorry to bust your bubble, but the AT&T Samsung Captivate handles these 3G bands [3G UMTS/HSDPA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz)].
Notice that there is no 1700 (AWS) band, which is Tmobile's 3G band. So at most even if you successfully get it unlocked you'll be limited to 2.5G EDGE only on Tmobile, no 3G.

LordLugard said:
Sorry to bust your bubble, but the AT&T Samsung Captivate handles these 3G bands [3G UMTS/HSDPA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz)].
Notice that there is no 1700 (AWS) band, which is Tmobile's 3G band. So at most even if you successfully get it unlocked you'll be limited to 2.5G EDGE only on Tmobile, no 3G.
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true, I have unlocked Captivate with my T-Mobile SIM from work and it shows only Edge anywhere, even next to cell tower at work where I was getting full bars 3G on MyTouch.
Is there any way around it?

So does this phone work with Tzone or Web2Go including GPS and push email? Thanks

I have my Captivate unlocked and its working on T-Mobile, except for data
Anyone know what the APN settings might be that work? The T-Mobile SIM I have in the phone has a data plan attached to it. Ive tried all the APN's I could find on the web (at least 4 variations) and none seem to give me EDGE. I know the 3G wont work, but Im just curious about getting at least the EDGE to work.
Thanks in advance!
~T.J.
EDIT: It seems one of the APNs worked for me, I just had to restart the phone after entering it.

i have an un-captivate.. everything seems to work fine but yes.. only 2g's
incredible phone.. im on wifi most of the time.
what do you mean by your data doesnt work?

hfd3189 said:
i have an un-captivate.. everything seems to work fine but yes.. only 2g's
incredible phone.. im on wifi most of the time.
what do you mean by your data doesnt work?
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Do you have tzone and does GPS work?

hfd3189 said:
i have an un-captivate.. everything seems to work fine but yes.. only 2g's
incredible phone.. im on wifi most of the time.
what do you mean by your data doesnt work?
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Thanks for the reply. I edited my post, it started working after I restarted the phone. Originally it was showing full service but no Edge icon, thus nothing data related was working (almost everything, haha). Voice calls in and out were fine, but nothing else. Once I restarted the phone it fired up and was on Edge just fine. I have since swapped back to my AT&T sim because Im evaluation their service in my area, but I wanted to know it would work on T-Mobile in case I cancel AT&T so I can keep the phone
~T.J.

02CWRX said:
I have my Captivate unlocked and its working on T-Mobile, except for data
Anyone know what the APN settings might be that work? The T-Mobile SIM I have in the phone has a data plan attached to it. Ive tried all the APN's I could find on the web (at least 4 variations) and none seem to give me EDGE. I know the 3G wont work, but Im just curious about getting at least the EDGE to work.
Thanks in advance!
~T.J.
EDIT: It seems one of the APNs worked for me, I just had to restart the phone after entering it.
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Is there anyway you can post the settings?
I've try everything but can't get to work.
I also have a default data setting (T-Mobile US 310 310)
That don't work but I can create a new APN, just need to know the settings.
Seems like no data or MMS ability right now (I have the $10 plan with internet2.voicestream.com working on nokia N95 before this).
Name: T-mobile
APN: internet2.voicestream.com
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC:
MMS proxy:
MCC:310
MNC:310 (by default and can't seem to change it to 260)
Authentication type:
APN type: internet & mms
If anyone can fill in the blanks much appreciates

got data working, now need to fix MMS

baseballfanz said:
Is there anyway you can post the settings?
I've try everything but can't get to work.
I also have a default data setting (T-Mobile US 310 310)
That don't work but I can create a new APN, just need to know the settings.
Seems like no data or MMS ability right now (I have the $10 plan with internet2.voicestream.com working on nokia N95 before this).
Name: T-mobile
APN: internet2.voicestream.com
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC:
MMS proxy:
MCC:310
MNC:310 (by default and can't seem to change it to 260)
Authentication type:
APN type: internet & mms
If anyone can fill in the blanks much appreciates
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I found this with a quick google search.
http://modmyi.com/wiki/index.php/Carrier_APN_Settings#T-Mobile
APN: wap.voicestream.com or internet2.voicestream.com
User Name And Password: guest (for the 2nd APN only) leave in blank
NEW APN: epc.tmobile.com no username or password
hiptop.t-mobile.com
User Name: blank
Password: blank
Timeout: 15 minutes
Primary gateway IP: 216.155.165.50
Port: 8080
Secondary gateway IP: 216.155.165.50
Port: 8080
MMS Mmsc Server: http://216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
Proxy: 216.155.165.050:8080
baseballfanz said:
got data working, now need to fix MMS
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The link I posted above your quote has a MMS/MMSC address in it.
This was all formatted for use on an iPhone so I'm not sure how the fields differ on the Captivate. But good luck to you all trying to get it working.

Thank you for your time but still a no go.
I think I'll call Tmobile

baseballfanz said:
Thank you for your time but still a no go.
I think I'll call Tmobile
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Will you post the data settings you got working?
I don't need texting, just the data settings you said you had working before calling T-mobile.

BL4zD said:
Will you post the data settings you got working?
I don't need texting, just the data settings you said you had working before calling T-mobile.
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This is what I have.
I created a new APN
Name: T-mobile (or anything you want)
APN: internet2.voicestream.com (could also try epc.tmobile.com)
Proxy: not set
Port: not set
Username: not set
Password: Not set
Server: not set
MMSC: http://216.155.165.50
MMS proxy: 216.155.165.50
MMS port: 8080
MCC:310
MNC: 310
Authentication type: none
APN type: internet+mms

Mine is just working with the preset epc.tmobile.com built into the phone. I have Tzones. Data+MMS appear to be working great. I'm running cognition 2.4, however it worked fine when i ran stock 2.1.

michael.seltzer said:
Mine is just working with the preset epc.tmobile.com built into the phone. I have Tzones. Data+MMS appear to be working great. I'm running cognition 2.4, however it worked fine when i ran stock 2.1.
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Does your incoming MMS get resized?

Hi there, i've got a Captivate, you say on your post it has 900 on 3g? is that right? i need my captivate working on 900 3g too. if you know what modem - kernel is needed please reply . Thank You.

900?? I need iT!
LordLugard said:
Sorry to bust your bubble, but the AT&T Samsung Captivate handles these 3G bands [3G UMTS/HSDPA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz)].
Notice that there is no 1700 (AWS) band, which is Tmobile's 3G band. So at most even if you successfully get it unlocked you'll be limited to 2.5G EDGE only on Tmobile, no 3G.
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Hi there, i've got a Captivate, you say on your post it has 900 on 3g? is that right? i need my captivate working on 900 3g too. if you know what modem - kernel is needed please reply . Thank You.

[Q] rogers xperia arc with Fido. Cannot access web via 3G

Hi folks,
I have done some searching on the forums but could not find exactly what I am looking for.
I have unlocked a Rogers branded Xperia Arc and am trying to use it with Fido. The unlock worked and I can send/receive calls with my Fido SIM.
I can also access the internet via WiFi
However, I cannot seem to access the internet via my data plan (3G). Here are my APN settings.
Name: Fido Internet
APN: fido-core-appl1.apn
Proxy: Not Set
Port: Not Set
Username: fido
Password: fido
Server: Not Set
MMSC: http mms.fido.ca
MMS proxy: 205.151.11.13
MMS port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 370
Authentication type: Not Set
APN type: default,supp,mms
I have tried the APN internet.fido.ca that I found in the forums but that does not work too.
Under Settings --> Wireless & network settings --> Mobile networks, the "Data Enabled" box is checked. The "Data Roaming" box in unchecked
When I click on "Network Operator", it starts searching for a few minutes and then shows Rogers, Bell and Telus but no Fido.
When I try to bring up a webpage with no WiFi (expecting it to use 3G) it just says no connection available.
I am a real noob so I would really appreciate if someone can tell me what I am missing or if this simply is not going to work. Maybe I need to root the phone ? (I do not really want to but if that is the only way this will work then ...)

As an update to this .. I read on some other forum that any non-fido phone needs to have roaming turned on to connect to the Fido 3G network. Furthermore, when you try to search for networks, just choose the Rogers network as Fido does not have their own towers but uses the Rogers network towers. Fido will not charge any roaming fees for this kind of activity.
So I turned roaming on and connected to the Rogers network and my 3G works now.
Could someone confirm this and the fact that I will not be charged roaming as long as I am withing the geographical Fido network ?
Thanks,

this could help
if you call the phone company, then ask if you have any additional charges on your account, or ask if they charge for roaming

MMS For Unlocked Sensation on At&t Network?

Hey i just got a z710a unlocked model and im using it on At&t. made an apn with default settings and the 4g works pretty well but mms is a no go. i was wondering if anyone had got an apn setup that gets mms working with at&t. Did you guys have to S-off and install a custom rom? Thanks for the help. Back to the dreaded iphone till i can get this resolved.

cmaannnn, nobody?

I'm on T-Mo, but I get the feeling that you ought to be able to find MMS settings for other AT&T phones out there. I don't see why they wouldn't work on your phone, too?

I just fixed the MMS problem
I have an unlocked HTC Sensation 4G that I am using on AT&T. I figured out the APN settings for my phone today. After trying many differents settings. These work
Name: ATT (but may be AT&T or ATT WAP
<easy part to change> the rest is definite!!)
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: not set
Password: not set
Server: not set
MMSC: http mmsc.cingular.com (i can't post url's but this is a standard web addy)
MMS: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: none
APN type: not set
Remember to hit the menu button and save the setting!!!!
Once, I put this APN code in I was able to send texts to email addys and download and send pics. I experienced a delay at first but I restarted the phone and everything works fine...now
I did do the perma-temp root when I first got the phone. But it didn't last long. I completely lost battery and the phone powered off and I lost it. I just haven't taken the time to try that one again. I want to do a permanent root but don't know if I know enough to perform it with screwing up my phone. But I hate the bloat..

wow, im rooted and using leedroid, and if i restart the phone i get the data connection for about a minute then i lose it. both with using the default settings and using the ones you just suggested

thatg said:
Hey i just got a z710a unlocked model and im using it on At&t. made an apn with default settings and the 4g works pretty well but mms is a no go. i was wondering if anyone had got an apn setup that gets mms working with at&t. Did you guys have to S-off and install a custom rom? Thanks for the help. Back to the dreaded iphone till i can get this resolved.
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hey i just unlocked my sensation but i can't get my 4g to work only the edge is working on it i was wondering if you could help me with that

[Q] wifi tether not working

Wifi tether not working, is anybody else having problems

I take it you've rooted and disabled the entitlement check, right? If that's all you did, it should work just fine. I did it within 5 mins of buying my A2.

this is true others have reported it not working something to with the dhcp server but i have had no issues at all with mine it connects transfers data and doles out 192.168 adresses

I wanted to download the Wireless tether for Root Users app but in the marketplace, I see a message saying "This item is not available on your carrier". My carrier is AT&T. I looked at a couple more wifi tether apps and I see the same message instead of a Download button. Is there any other way I can setup tethering?

spielnicht said:
I take it you've rooted and disabled the entitlement check, right? If that's all you did, it should work just fine. I did it within 5 mins of buying my A2.
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How do you disable the entitlement check? There's not much info on the web concerning the atria 2.
Thanx!

jmaher1023 said:
How do you disable the entitlement check? There's not much info on the web concerning the atria 2.
Thanx!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328588

bigddybn said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328588
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I use this trick and works for me.
2hours of wifi tethering and has no problem connection,but my phone getting hot.
Sent from my MB865 using Tapatalk

kojitabe said:
I use this trick and works for me.
2hours of wifi tethering and has no problem connection,but my phone getting hot.
Sent from my MB865 using Tapatalk
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Disable entitlement didn't work for me, but im on gophone and not postpaid.
EDIT: I was wrong I did have to disable entitlement, apparently the first APN I used to enable data was incorrect to also have tethering. So for gophone entitlement still needs to be disabled but use the APN below.
I found this out after a factory reset and apparently I must not have saved the entry in the entitlement box the first time around. Talk about a noob-like mistake! BUT gophoners still need the APN below:
All I did is create a new apn with the following data:
Name: AT&T
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: leave blank
Port: 80
Username: [email protected] *must be all caps
Password: CINGULAR1 *must be all caps
Server: wireless.cingular.com
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentecation Type: leave blank
APN Type: Leave Blank
APN Protocol: IPv4
Make sure you put the tick in this APN after you create so it uses it instead of the default, I don't know if this will affect 4G.
For the lapdock to allow mobile network connectivity, turn you mobile hotspot on before connecting your phone to the dock. You will get the dialog box saying you need wifi or an alternate plan, but firefox will now run without adding tethering.
Note we do not have 4g where I live and I do not have a postpaid account. When I got my Atrix 2 and put my sim in I had no data and had to make an APN to make data work at all. While trying to make my lapdock 100 work on the mobile network, I ended up using these settings to do it. The entitlement disable method did not work for me, since my prepay is not provisioned for the same as the post paid accounts.
If nothing else this will show some prepay folks how to enable tethering.

[Q] Custom Rom for Galaxy S2 SkyRocket

Hi, I'm way in over my head here and sure could use some help!
I have Galaxy S2 SkyRocket i727, gingerbread 2.3.5 that I purchased off Ebay. Great phone unfortunitly my carrier dosen't sell or support this phone. They only carried a couple smart phone choices that really wasn't much of an option so I just took their free phone hoping I could just insert my Consumer Celluar Sim into the Galaxy. Everything works fine except, no 3G data connection. I have one of the "Connect" dataplans CC offers but am unable to set the correct APN setting on this phone.
The stock AT&T rom apn setting do not allow me to enter some of settings for CC like Proxy Push.
These are CC web apn configuration settings
Name: Web
Proxy Push: Enabled
Authentication Type: Secure
GPRS access point: att.mvno
Homepage: mmsc.cingular.com
I'm wondering if I root the phone and flash a custom rom would that allow me to enter the correct APN configuration settings? Is anyone aware of a custom rom out there that would do this or have any other solutions?
Leon

I think once you're rooted and flash a custom rom on, you'll be able to enter the APN's manually. I have the skyrocket and flashed DJ ICS Plus V2.0, wickid rom btw, and I'm using it on straight talk. It allowed me to put the APN's in manually while deleting the previous APN's already on the phone.

Thanks Pak, I'll give it a try and see what happens.

Custom Rom for Galaxy S2 SkyRocket
I flashed the new ROM DJ ICS Plus V2.0 but am still not seeing how I can change the APN setting to work with my carrier Consumer Cellular.
The carrier data setting need to be
Name: US - Consumer Cellular Web
APN: att.mvno
Proxy: Enabled
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
Authentication Type: PAP
APN Type: default, supl
In the S2 Access Point Setting there isn't a field to enter Protocol and no "supl" APN choice. Also if you don't include 310 in the MCC field and 410 in the MNC field you can't save the Access Point settings at all.

In regards to MMS Protocol, I'm assuming the rom has it already preloaded to WAP 2.0 or something since thats what I needed it to be anyways so I didnt have to enter anything. For APN type, I selected "internet" for my data and when I had another APN set up for my mms, I just selected "mms". In regards to MCC and MNC, you should be able to enter the 310 and 410. It shows up on mine.

Your right about WAP already being configured because email and other connections work. Messaging works too, just not data. I tried internet and internet & mms options for the APN Type but neither worked. I also tried inputing the server name of mmsc.cingular.com as suggested on their web site for non-Consumer Cellular phones but no luck with that either.
I had to leave 310 MCC and 410 MNC values in those fields because it would not save the Access Point if left blank or with any other values input.

the link below probably wont be much help but he had his proxy set up as proxy.mvno.ccmobileweb.com, maybe that will make a difference?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=904249

I had seen this site before also, tried it but no luck either. I must be missing something altogether here. You wouldn't think this would be such a difficult problem to solve.

dude I don't know, I know you probably did this but did you put "http://mmsc.cingular.com" instead of "mmsc.cingular.com"? I dont know if the http in front will do anything.
These guys below say you can only get data using EDGE, not while 3G is turned on (mind you its an iphone). Maybe turn off your 3G and see if it picks it up?
http://modmyi.com/forums/other-carriers-not-att-t-mobile/678452-data-consumer-cellular.html
Unlockit.co.nz was no help either?
http://www.unlockit.co.nz/mobilesettings/settings.php?id=179

Is your SIM card designed to handle 3G data connections? Not all SIMs are created equal, after all. Granted, you'd think that recently-made SIMs would support 3G, but you're not always going to be so lucky. I know this was a major issue once upon a time when 3G networks started to roll out more consistently and not everyone had a 3G-capable SIM.
In other words, has this SIM been able to talk to 3G networks before? Or is this the first phone you've put this SIM card in that has 3G?
If your SIM doesn't support 3G, ask your provider for a 3G-enabled replacement SIM.