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Newbie. I plan buying this phone when Rogers get it later this month. Can anyone tell me how to get rid of ALL the stuff that Rogers will have put on the phone? Unless someone knows of something they have done which is actually useful. Is there?
I plan getting my data via wifi - any tips on how to do this?
I'd like to use the GPS without going through Rogers. Is this possible?
Are there any programs I should load to make the phone more functional?
Many thanks.
hotmilne said:
Newbie. I plan buying this phone when Rogers get it later this month. Can anyone tell me how to get rid of ALL the stuff that Rogers will have put on the phone? Unless someone knows of something they have done which is actually useful. Is there?
I plan getting my data via wifi - any tips on how to do this?
I'd like to use the GPS without going through Rogers. Is this possible?
Are there any programs I should load to make the phone more functional?
Many thanks.
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Touch Pro is not this forum... this is for the original GSM Touch.
I thought Rogers is only getting the Diamond. Bell has both.
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1448329&page=1&pp=15
Future Shop, Rogers and Fido tell me they're getting it.
The retail Fido phone store at Park Royal vancouver already has it.
So I recently bought the girlfriend a Samsung Galaxy S 4g. Definitely a bit different than the Evo in terms of the overall process. It didn't help that I started out in the Vibrant forums somehow...
Anyway. As it stands right now I have her phone all rooted and it has CWM and I'm using the Valhalla ROM. The issue is that she doesn't have data.... and when I go into wireless networks and check out the mobile networks and such, I can never actually see T-Mobile. If I search I can see AT&T, which I connect to and I start roaming. If I do this I still don't actually have internet. I can't use the market, or the web browser or facebook or anything that requires data. The browser will sometimes redirect me to some web2go website, otherwise it just times out or says it can't connect to the server.
So does anybody know what's going on? Please let me know if you need any more details.
I've never had trouble like this between my Evo, or my Epic 4g Touch or any friends phones. I've also tried going back to 100% stock unrooted GB and I still have the exact same problem. The ROM doesn't seem to matter, neither does being rooted.
Since you are running Valhalla bring down the notification bar and make sure you have the data toggle on.
Yep, it's definitely toggled to on. I even cycle airplane mode and make sure it's on afterwards.
Only other thing I would suggest is a factory reset. The phone should be picking up the T-mobile network without any problems. But if rooted or not and on stock vs custom rom the issue remains you may just have to set it back to stock and send it in for replacement.
And I know this is a silly question but make sure you call T-mobile and verify that this line has data plan. It has happened in the past when I added a line that it wasn't provisioned correctly and out of the blue the data stopped working. The service was automatically removed due to a reps mistake.
Check your APN settings. Should be T-Mobile's, if not then that's what causing the issue. Just look up for those on google.
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My APN settings are correct. I've now tried several other APN settings though, and this hasn't helped.
I know this phone is on a data plan. It's on the $50.00 a month prepaid. It did work when we got it, and after it was rooted. I just noticed recently that it stopped working, and I'm not sure at what point it happened, and if it has anything to do with what I've done.
I called tmobile and they said they couldn't see any network related issues going on. Just my phone not connecting, so it was made a ticket for the engineers I guess haha. They are supposed to work on it, and they usually will either fix it and never contact you, or call you if they need you to do something.
Bump.
I've been in really good service areas with full bars T-Mobile and I still don't have internet. So I really don't know what's up. The "T-Mobile engineers" haven't called me back or fixed anything yet.
I'm about to bring myself back to stock and bring it in to a store.
Bring it back to stock & maybe put it in recovery mode & wipe caches & do factory reset again. See if that helps before returning it.
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You might try reflashing the ROM or maybe just flash a different modem. I had issues like that once when i was on black ice. If you had data before, there probably isn't anything wrong with your phone.
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Having the same Data problem
I had an unlocked ATT BB Curve on T-Mobile and the data was working (although very slow...)
I decided to try out a "Vibrant" hoping to be able to install ICS via Cyanablahblah.
Searching on Ebay I bought one only it turned out to be the 4G (it didn't realize there was a difference.)
Since then I can't get DATA on the 4G except in WiFi.
On the network it goes to the page: u.web2go.com and says my data plan does not work on this device.
Has anybody had any success with this problem ?
Could it be a 4G issue ? Before DATA came from Edge.
Have you checked what your APN settings should be with the magics of Google?
Theraze said:
Have you checked what your APN settings should be with the magics of Google?
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I have, I've tried 3 different versions with no joy.
Update:
As per T-Mobile Tech,
Apparently Blackberry Data service does not work on non BB phones.
Needs Add on Data plan
bogiewan said:
I have, I've tried 3 different versions with no joy.
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tmob probably caught on that you're using a "4G" phone and will try to force you to upgrade your plan.
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tmob probably caught on that you're using a "4G" phone and will try to force you to upgrade your plan.
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Is there any way to fool it with a 3G modem flash or something ?
I think I screwed up when I bought the phone not realizing there were 2 variants of the "Vibrant."
I wonder if I would have this problem with the earlier (non "V") 3g phone.
Probably. If it were just the 3G/4G causing the problem, you can force the SGS4G to only use 2G networks in the data settings... but if it's anything like the old Verizon bits with tethering and other data, they check for specific data strings that are harder to fake... I mean, set.
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Is there any way to fool it with a 3G modem flash or something ?
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They use your IMEI to tell what phone it is.
http://www.gsma.com/technicalprojects/fraud-security/imei-database
the OP was in 2011, so I'm pretty sure he already got it taken care of
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the OP was in 2011, so I'm pretty sure he already got it taken care of
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... so I should have started a new thread instead of searching ?
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... so I should have started a new thread instead of searching ?
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No you shouldn't have. :good:
UPDATE: Boost Flash Guide (Work In Progress)
Because so many people have PM'd me, I decided to post what I currently have, and will edit as people let me know what does or doesn't work. This is actually a collection of screenshots with my settings from QPST and CDMA Workshop, as well as my phone EPST settings. It should be easy enough to follow.
Disclaimer, Thanks, Credits, Etc....
I'm not responsible if you brick your phone, get kicked off your service, get a headache trying to flash your phone, etc.
Most of this work was originally done by the OPs of the following two threads (as far as I know, anyway), and a HUGE thanks to both of them.
http://www.cricketusers.com/verizon...-htc-thunderbolt-cricket-wireless-almost.html
Thanks to Oriax123
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182260
Thanks to Eljean1
Ok...here's what to do:
1. Download the stuff you'll need...
QPST
CDMA Workshop
the Legal Flash Guide in Post 1 of the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182260
ThunderboltBoostSettings.zip, found here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/37958254/ThunderboltBoostSettings.zip
2. Unzip the ThunderboltBoostSettings.zip file. Inside there are several folders and the HTC drivers you will need.
3. Enable DIAG on your TB (##3424# - Reboot to Diag+Modem). If you don't already have your 9k modem installed, the HTC drivers should allow you to update drivers. In Device Management, you should see two unknown High Tech Computer devices. The second one is for your 9k modem. Update driver, pick from a list of drivers, select all devices, and use the USB Modem under HTC Corporation. You should now see the modem listed under Modems.
4. Follow the instructions in the CricketUsers thread, Post 6 to get your MEID working on Boost.
5. Next follow the instructions in the "How to: Basic" portion of post 1 in the same thread. These 5 steps are very important! I used PRL 01115, but whatever works best in your area.
6. Your Phone (Which should be recognized in QPST as a SURF/MSM 7630) should now have the correct MEID. Your modem should have ESN 00000000. Don't worry about the rest.
7. Now use the Legal Flash Guide to obtain your donor phone information. Skip the steps about reading memory to find MEID locations. We did this in step 4.
8. Stop once you get to Step 10 in the Legal Flash Guide. Using the folders included in the ThunderboltBoostSettings folder you extracted, use your donor settings and make sure that everything has been transfered over to your TB. In the screenshots, I highlighted things I had to change manually (and of course removed my personal info). Some of them may have changed when the NAMs were written in CDMA workshop. Each folder corresponds to the Program, Radio, and Nam I got them from on my device.
Final note: What finally kicked my 3G on was changing the User Profiles in M.IP in QPST to read 0 on my phone and 1 on my modem. After that I rewrote the HA/AAA passwords on both active profiles, both radios, then rebooted my phone.
I will review more tomorrow and update if necessary.
Ok so here's the bottom line: Got my TB fully flashed to Boost Mobile after weeks of trial and error. I have talk, text, data at 3G speeds (around 1300kbps download and 760kbps upload), MMS, and simultaneous voice and data with any SIM installed. I assume this means that it's also possible to flash the TB to Sprint. I'm not a developer, so I am doing a lot of guessing...but there are no other posts with instructions on how to flash the TB to either Sprint or Boost, at least none that I've found. It'd be awesome for XDA to have it first. If any developers/mods would like to get a tutorial up on this, PM me and I'll share the info I have.
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Way to go dude
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Thats awesome! From what ive heard, a lot of people would be interested in how you got this working.
Great Job
Thanks. Again, mostly a trial and error process on my part. I used guides from the EVO forum here on XDA, as well as info from the Cricket TB forum. I'm putting together as much of what I know as I can without starting over on my TB. The trick is in the M.IP and PPP Config settings in QPST Service Programming. For the last week I've had a connected status, but couldn't get a stable connection. When I changed the Active user to 0 on the CDMA radio and 1 on the modem, the signal stabilized. I'm hoping to have a clear and concise tutorial up this week.
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Please post when you get done, I have a spare TB that my son could use on his Boost account.........
Viper
anita_russell said:
Ok so here's the bottom line: Got my TB fully flashed to Boost Mobile after weeks of trial and error. I have talk, text, data at 3G speeds (around 1300kbps download and 760kbps upload), MMS, and simultaneous voice and data with any SIM installed. I assume this means that it's also possible to flash the TB to Sprint. I'm not a developer, so I am doing a lot of guessing...but there are no other posts with instructions on how to flash the TB to either Sprint or Boost, at least none that I've found. It'd be awesome for XDA to have it first. If any developers/mods would like to get a tutorial up on this, PM me and I'll share the info I have.
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I seem to remember reading that Sprint actively authenticates their phones and de-authorizes ones that aren't on their Sprint system.
The phone must register on the network with an ESN in the Boost database. I've been told they won't even let customers activate Sprint phones anymore.
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anita_russell said:
The phone must register on the network with an ESN in the Boost database. I've been told they won't even let customers activate Sprint phones anymore.
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Such try hards. Man I hate corporate control.
This is why there's such a thing as hackers. They're the digital freedom fighters!
Oorah to you OP you are a beast. Keep fighting the good fight.
Update:
After about a week of using the TB on Boost, the bugs seemed to have worked themselves out. I no longer have dropped calls, and my text messages, while a little slow sometimes, are being sent and received without issue. I did get an error 16 the first time I used Google Voice. I hung up and redialed and the call went through. I swapped ROMs without issue, and have restored a nandroid backup as well. Both times my data connection remained intact. The simultaneous voice/data works with any SIM card installed.
Due to the fact that this was a trial and error process, I'm not 100% sure which steps need to be included in the guide I'm creating. I'm looking for another TB at a reasonable price, or for someone who has flashing experience and the time to test the process with me. Until I know for sure that the guide contains only and exactly what is needed, I won't post it. Please PM me if you have any ideas.
data
I' ve flashed tb to boost as well. how did you get the mms and data to work..thanks
well done sir
Sorry guys, I was experimenting with an EVO 3D and lost my data also. Smh...
Well now at least I have the information to finish the guide.
Are you getting any type of data connection at all? The data signal icon isn't reliable until you get a real connection. Install Sensorly from Market and look at the Details tab.
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Is it still working?
So...is this still working after a month or more? Seems like this is ESN flashing like is done on StraightTalk and then after about 6 weeks they cut you off. Any cutoff.
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So...is this still working after a month or more? Seems like this is ESN flashing like is done on StraightTalk and then after about 6 weeks they cut you off. Any cutoff.
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Never heard of that. Everything is still fine. I've been with Boost for years. Switched to Cricket for about 2.2 seconds...encountered the data throttling...right back to Boost.
anita_russell said:
Never heard of that. Everything is still fine. I've been with Boost for years. Switched to Cricket for about 2.2 seconds...encountered the data throttling...right back to Boost.
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Sprint is seeking out those flashed illegal phones. As they can tell by other info that is.sent to them.from your phone. Also don't use a flip phone as a donor phone when you have an android.... As your data.maybe like well over a gig or more. They boost like what up and se you are flashed illegally...
Why on boost, no lte and Verizon is not compatible with sprint pre bands....
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I am planning on flashing my Thunderbolt to Boost in a week or 2 but was wondering what donor phones are recommended to use for this? I actually wanted to get a Samsung Galaxy S3 with a bad ESN (since is cheaper to get) and flash it to Boost but I haven't found a good guide for this except for THIS which is a huge mess.
I heard that you cant use a Cricket guide to flash a thunderbolt to Boost, it is not the same guides.
I give you props for getting flashed to Boost how ever i would love to see your exact guide on how you did it and not attaching like 3 threads to the some what guide.
I have a guide which i found here in the forum on how to flash the EVO 4G and it was a step by step exactly how to do it, follow that and no problems, was so easy to follow.
I would like to give the Thunderbolt to my son thats why.
?? about flashing to boost
excellent job of getting everything working. I have put an E4GT on MetroPCS but never got MMS working, now I am on to my next one another E4GT to boost. I wanted to ask about your reference to changing your MIP profiles. I believe that I need to modify something there also. I currently have everything working but 95% of the time I only have 1xRTT, but I know that Boost has 3G in my area. Any ideas??? Again great job:good:
thank you for this guide
I was wondering if this guide could work for the incredible LTE?
I finally got someone at Verizon to admit that the 4G dropping issue is at the top of the known issue list. Each time I have gone in the store I have been met with 'surprise' that this is an issue. Invariably they have tried to replace my SIM card or phone none of which has worked. The notes on this issue that the phone support person had were rather disturbing.
The first one indicated that this was a known, accepted issue and that the phone was working as intended. Ack!
The second note said that the vendor was working on the issue...IE HTC.
So...onto HTC I go...
The HTC rep also admitted knowing about the problem. He said they were working on a software update to correct this. This of course led to discussion about ICS. According to the HTC rep I spoke with the update has NOT officially been cancelled at this point. He could not say whether or not the fix for the 4G drops they were working involved ICS, but did seem to indicate it might. As usual no remote ETA as to the fix.
Truthfully I could care less about ICS...I would just to have dependable 4G that didn't drop every time I try to use GPS to get home from work, stream music for my kids, or check Facebook.
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I finally got someone at Verizon to admit that the 4G dropping issue is at the top of the known issue list. Each time I have gone in the store I have been met with 'surprise' that this is an issue. Invariably they have tried to replace my SIM card or phone none of which has worked. The notes on this issue that the phone support person had were rather disturbing.
The first one indicated that this was a known, accepted issue and that the phone was working as intended. Ack!
The second note said that the vendor was working on the issue...IE HTC.
So...onto HTC I go...
The HTC rep also admitted knowing about the problem. He said they were working on a software update to correct this. This of course led to discussion about ICS. According to the HTC rep I spoke with the update has NOT officially been cancelled at this point. He could not say whether or not the fix for the 4G drops they were working involved ICS, but did seem to indicate it might. As usual no remote ETA as to the fix.
Truthfully I could care less about ICS...I would just to have dependable 4G that didn't drop every time I try to use GPS to get home from work, stream music for my kids, or check Facebook.
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I just got a new sim and so far so good. What rom and radio are you on? Radio's tend to be a big factor in data dropping.
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Yeah if I run twisted build my 4g will drop but if I use let's say skyraider I have no data drops where ever I go. Many times you need to find the right radio for the rom you use.
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Well...I have tried the .19, the .9 and the leaked ICS radios when I tried the ICS builds. I actually don't know about the leaked radios as I had too many other issues with ICS at this point for me to use regularly...but the .9 and the .19 both give me pretty regular 4G drops. I just dropped back to the .3 radio this morning to see if that helps.
Thanks for chiming in. Maybe I should try another SIM card...only replaced that once...have replaced the phone 3 times now. I spoke with Verizon AGAIN yesterday and was basically told what did I expect with a two year old phone. I guess they expect you to have to buy a new phone every two years to keep them working. Freaking consumer society.
A level 2 tech told me that the drops are also related to the fact that the 4g network isn't fully implemented. What we get most the time is a 4g extension that was put in place to expand the network faster. They also told me that the parts of the network that are a 4g extension get only half the speed of a fully implemented area. The suggestion I was given was just disable 4g when I'm in areas that have spotty coverage which actually helps. The problem seems to show itself on the hand off between 3g and 4g. Almost like the phone gets confused on which network it should be on.
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I think I am in a crappy 4g zone. But now you make me wonder about that...
I'm in an area with solid 4G coverage (I use an LG Revolution). I just installed a ROM on my brother's Thunderbolt for the first time last night, largely prompted by his phone being stuck on 1X regardless of where he is. Sadly, it didn't seem to help, even with trying to flash a few radios. His friend also has a Thunderbolt, and his has no connection problems in the same area. Who knows.
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I'm in an area with solid 4G coverage (I use an LG Revolution). I just installed a ROM on my brother's Thunderbolt for the first time last night, largely prompted by his phone being stuck on 1X regardless of where he is. Sadly, it didn't seem to help, even with trying to flash a few radios. His friend also has a Thunderbolt, and his has no connection problems in the same area. Who knows.
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Your brother needs a new sim card. Real simple fix.
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I ditched Verizon and went with T-Mobile pre-paid, only 2G data but its a temporary solution and I get service for 3 phones for $90.00 a month.
I so far have a stock t-mobile rom installed, android 4.1.2 with no porting needed and wireless calling and other such bells and whistles work just fine.
Now my next step is I would like to install a T-Mobile radio to complete the scene. Would this brick my phone? Or perhaps delete my IMEI?
How can I back my IMEI up, or any other sensitive info for that matter?
I know I may be chasing a dream but I am still trying to make HSPA data work on this phone with T-Mobile. Chances are slim but if I pull it off I can be somebody for 15 minutes. . I am in an area where every possible T-Mobile spectrum is floating around in the airwaves since they purchased MetroPCS.
Thanks in advance for any help and/or advice. I am working 16 hour shifts for a couple of days so I will be slow responding.
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I ditched Verizon and went with T-Mobile pre-paid, only 2G data but its a temporary solution and I get service for 3 phones for $90.00 a month.
I so far have a stock t-mobile rom installed, android 4.1.2 with no porting needed and wireless calling and other such bells and whistles work just fine.
Now my next step is I would like to install a T-Mobile radio to complete the scene. Would this brick my phone? Or perhaps delete my IMEI?
How can I back my IMEI up, or any other sensitive info for that matter?
I know I may be chasing a dream but I am still trying to make HSPA data work on this phone with T-Mobile. Chances are slim but if I pull it off I can be somebody for 15 minutes. . I am in an area where every possible T-Mobile spectrum is floating around in the airwaves since they purchased MetroPCS.
Thanks in advance for any help and/or advice. I am working 16 hour shifts for a couple of days so I will be slow responding.
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Flashing any modem except verizon and you stand a 99% chance of bricking your phone.
Rrason being is each provider has the radio hardware built to their specs/ system. Put different firmware in there and you have a brick.
Like loading a rom for an htc hd7 windows phone on an android...
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