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getting better up speed?

so I have this phone on ATT, and I switched from the atrix to this. I put the sim card from my atrix into this and i cant get anything above 100 kbps up, seems wayyy to slow...wondering if it has something to do with the throttling ATT did for the Atrix? I changed my phone on my online profile, but I don't know what else to do to get decent speeds...any ideas?

I dont believe the T-mobile nexus s supports At&t's 3g network. You're probably on edge

soryazlawl said:
I dont believe the T-mobile nexus s supports At&t's 3g network. You're probably on edge
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It's not the T-mobile version.... its the 9020A which works on ATT 3g.....

I hear that you will need to flash a new radio for the ATT version. I believe KD3 will help with your speed. Where did you get the NS?
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sl8125 said:
I hear that you will need to flash a new radio for the ATT version. I believe KD3 will help with your speed. Where did you get the NS?
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ebay, a little over a month ago

anyone have any solutions?

As stated above, flash a different radio such as KB3 or KD1 or something.
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Unlocked ATRIX 2, currently on T-Mobile. Can I get 4g?

My service bars are full but it has an "E" instead of 2g, 3g, or as I would prefer, 4g. Does anyone know if I will have to root my phone? Or what my limits are considering it is unlocked and working on T-Mobile?
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Im pretty sure you're gonna be stuck with Edge as in the bands are different for 3G and Hspa

I have a friend that has an Atrix 4g unlocked on T-Mobile, and he has claimed to have gotten a 4g signal in one fringe area. He said that it was very spotty at best but it worked. I suspect it was some kind or roam signal he caught, or he was delusional. But Edge is definitely the best you will get since the frequencies are different. There is no fix for that, it is a hardware thing.

Oh wow... that really sucks. Thanks for the answers though. What if I root it or that still wouldn't be able to help? Edge is pretty ****ty service for such a nice phone, which is why I got it... plus I got a hell of a deal on it lol
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Is Atrix 2 unlocked?
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Ashley88 said:
Oh wow... that really sucks. Thanks for the answers though. What if I root it or that still wouldn't be able to help? Edge is pretty ****ty service for such a nice phone, which is why I got it... plus I got a hell of a deal on it lol
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I have heard the same as lilhaiti & JRW 28. Tmobile has different frequencies and the best you're gonna get with a non Tmobile phone is Edge. And as said prior, it's a hardware thing, not software.

Yes its unlocked
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How did you unlock your atrix 2? ive tried dang near everything even a paid site.

T-Mobile will not get 4g. The hardware does not support the signal.band. sorry I had this issue on my hd2. I am att and I never got 3g. That's why I got this phone. Sorry to bring the bad news
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Atrix 2 Unlocked No Signal
I have successfully removed the network lock on an Atrix 2 but gets absolutely no signal/emergency calls only with a T-Mobile sim. When I search for Network providers only AT&T shows. I was wondering if the radio was locked for some reason. Anyone else had this problem?
(For those of you who like to throw out the simplest ideas: Yes T-Mobile has service in the area. Yes: I have done a reset and chaged sims etc..)

guyinyoureye said:
I have successfully removed the network lock on an Atrix 2 but gets absolutely no signal/emergency calls only with a T-Mobile sim. When I search for Network providers only AT&T shows. I was wondering if the radio was locked for some reason. Anyone else had this problem?
(For those of you who like to throw out the simplest ideas: Yes T-Mobile has service in the area. Yes: I have done a reset and chaged sims etc..)
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Have you set the Tmobile apn (acsess point names)
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DarkJatrix said:
Have you set the Tmobile apn (acsess point names)
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That was my thought too. What plan are you on? I read that you can use their 30 dallar unlimited plan when you activate a new sim card.

I still have the hope that at some point after the BL gets unlocked we might get a hacked radio kernel of sorts that will allow use of t mobile bands..... The global 2 did something like this to allow use of t mobile...... One can hope.....

lilhaiti said:
I have a friend that has an Atrix 4g unlocked on T-Mobile, and he has claimed to have gotten a 4g signal in one fringe area. He said that it was very spotty at best but it worked. I suspect it was some kind or roam signal he caught, or he was delusional. But Edge is definitely the best you will get since the frequencies are different. There is no fix for that, it is a hardware thing.
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You can get 4G on T-Mobile, but only in certain areas as of right now. Pretty soon though, after T-Mobile starts utilizing the frequencies gained from the deal going through, you should start seeing more 4G in more places. But we have to wait and see if it actually happens.
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enoch861 said:
You can get 4G on T-Mobile, but only in certain areas as of right now. Pretty soon though, after T-Mobile starts utilizing the frequencies gained from the deal going through, you should start seeing more 4G in more places. But we have to wait and see if it actually happens.
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Idk that the "deal" will allow 4G. Remember tmo and att use different frequencies
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Ashley88 said:
My service bars are full but it has an "E" instead of 2g, 3g, or as I would prefer, 4g. Does anyone know if I will have to root my phone? Or what my limits are considering it is unlocked and working on T-Mobile?
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PS. The 4G HSPA is fake 4G, it is just an enhanced 3G connection. So in reality Hspa = 3G
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I live in Vietnam, and I have a problem with Vinaphone network, added APN, but can only use HSPA (4G icon).
If I switch to GPRS (E icon), it says connected, but I cannot ping pass.
Other network (Viettel) is normal.

Even if the bootloader gets unlocked I still believe it would be a hardware issue not an issue of the radio software. They use the same 2g frequency so you can still get edge, but when it comes to 3g they operate on different frequencies. Some phones are made with the hardware for both frequencies though. My Samsung Vibrant (Tmobile phone) actually had the hardware to be used on AT&T 3g! The radio software was an issue unfortunately and it didn't switch well between 2g and 3g, tried all sorts of radio software but had no luck back then.
From what people have experienced by taking this phone to AT&T though, its looking like the Atrix 2 doesn't have the right hardware for the Tmobile 3g frequency.
I'm not one to say something is impossible though. Who knows.. maybe through the failed merger of AT&T and TMobile, TMobile was somehow able to gain access to some of AT&T's 3g towers (doubtful), since they did gain coverage through the breakup agreement after the merger failed.

jstrayy said:
Idk that the "deal" will allow 4G. Remember tmo and att use different frequencies
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In certain markets, they will get part of the frequency that AT&T uses for 4G. I forgot what bands exactly, but if you do a Google search, you should get more info.
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I'm using unlocked Atrix 2 on T-Mobile. And I did get 4G signal when I was in downtown Bellevue, WA. I didn't believe so I ran few speedtests, best I got on Download was 1501kbps, and 1416kbps Upload, and it wasn't roaming. So yes, it works in few places right now.

[Q] LG g2x 3g Rogers Baseband

Is there any way to flash or change baseband LG g2x from Windmobile to work in 3g mode Rogers Baseband?
Thank you,
Valeriu

valeriubabi said:
Is there any way to flash or change baseband LG g2x from Windmobile to work in 3g mode Rogers Baseband?
Thank you,
Valeriu
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It is not at all possible.

You can flash T-Mobile phones over to the Frawg wireless plan and have 3G. I have done it on many phones and they work perfectly.
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When I was in Canada this past January I was using Fido and it's not possible to get 3G, the P999 phone doesn't support the wireless band and that's a hardware issue.
Mobilicity works great, though.

tidewaterns said:
You can flash T-Mobile phones over to the Frawg wireless plan and have 3G. I have done it on many phones and they work perfectly.
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How did you do it?

Core Memory said:
How did you do it?
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I have my own business and I can do that for any phone. Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. I cannot tell my secret. But I can do it and it cost $175.00 to flash it over.
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tidewaterns said:
I have my own business and I can do that for any phone. Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. I cannot tell my secret. But I can do it and it cost $175.00 to flash it over.
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Do you replace the radio? Write your own baseband? Both? Because that is the only way I know of to do this. This phone doesn't support the bands required on the hardware.

tahahawa said:
Do you replace the radio? Write your own baseband? Both? Because that is the only way I know of to do this. This phone doesn't support the bands required on the hardware.
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A few of us are working on enabling the other bands and, if we do, it won't cost you a cent to do it. So far, we've been able to get the phone to recognize other networks such as Bell and Telus but not been able to get on; me because I don't have a Bell or Telus SIM to test it. Stay tuned: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1521355

Core Memory said:
A few of us are working on enabling the other bands and, if we do, it won't cost you a cent to do it. So far, we've been able to get the phone to recognize other networks such as Bell and Telus but not been able to get on; me because I don't have a Bell or Telus SIM to test it. Stay tuned: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1521355
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I can get a bell sim card if needed. I was watching those threads before

You would have to have access to the programs that flash everything. I have a guy that works for me that does it.
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tidewaterns said:
You would have to have access to the programs that flash everything. I have a guy that works for me that does it.
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The programs are freely available on the internet.

Core Memory said:
The programs are freely available on the internet.
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could u show or tell me how u flash phones to frawg im not sure what phone im getting yet probably a nexus or a galaxy sII or sIII and i wanna flash my evo 4g over to frawg for my gf i really need help im disabled and my gf car blew up trying to save for a car and flash my phones to a cheaper network 96 dollars per phone and my monthly inhcome alone is 760 so not much to work with lol! any6 help would be greatly appreciated! i know the basic programs u need just need a walk through and where the prl and etc for frawg is!

crazyb420 said:
could u show or tell me how u flash phones to frawg im not sure what phone im getting yet probably a nexus or a galaxy sII or sIII and i wanna flash my evo 4g over to frawg for my gf i really need help im disabled and my gf car blew up trying to save for a car and flash my phones to a cheaper network 96 dollars per phone and my monthly inhcome alone is 760 so not much to work with lol! any6 help would be greatly appreciated! i know the basic programs u need just need a walk through and where the prl and etc for frawg is!
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FRAWG uses CDMA 800/1900 which is very limited. The G2X is not compatible and never will be with FRAWG. The phone must be a CDMA phone and, if it isn't purchased from FRAWG, it can be flashed to be used on FRAWG at a FRAWG shop which, apparently, costs $. Buying a phone for use on their network is a bad "investment" because they are very limited and don't have enough cell radio bands to enable them to be used on most other networks and reduces their resale value. Here's a service on eBay which claims to be able to flash a CDMA iPhone 4 for use on FRAWG and costs $175 which is a ripoff http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flash-your-iPhone-4-CDMA-Frawg-nTelos-Wireless-Mail-Service-/110922517795. Do the math, you'll discover that when the phone cost and limitations are taken into account with the unlimited plan cost it isn't worth it.
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Here's information about flashing software to convert a phone from one wireless carrier to another:
http://cyberflashing.com/
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Here's an example of flashing a Motorola Droid from use on Verizon to Cricket.
http://www.robpol86.com/index.php/Flashing_Motorola_Droid_to_Cricket

[Q] skyrocket on tmo usa! possible trade please help!

long story short i got a guy wanting to trade me a skyrocket for my xoom. he claims hes getting 3/4g data on this device using a tmo usa sim. possible? yes he has rooted it and its overclocked to 1.7mhz.
thoughts???

Anyone...
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What's your question, I don't even understand.
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trade and ill buy the skyrocket from u.

silver03wrx said:
trade and ill buy the skyrocket from u.
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lol id like to keep it if i can get 3/4g download and upload speeds on it with my tmo sim.

Yeah..just flash T-Mobile radio..though I've never gotten good upload speeds I range between 4 to 7 down when I'm on 3g..you won't get 4g.
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jamesd86 said:
Yeah..just flash T-Mobile radio..though I've never gotten good upload speeds I range between 4 to 7 down when I'm on 3g..you won't get 4g.
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is this phone THAT MUCH better than the att and tmobile branded galaxy s2?

The SR is capable of flying on TMO's WCDMA bands.. However its not as perfect as a T989 would be, but very usable. Biggest issue i've had with using it on tmo was the random drops of data. (Nothing major, just every once in a while it'd tank and I'd have to go to airplane mode and back out to get it going again)
To directly answer your question: Yes the Skyrocket can be made to function on Tmobile 3g/4g (non lte obviously)
It will require an unlock code though.

thekurrgan said:
The SR is capable of flying on TMO's WCDMA bands.. However its not as perfect as a T989 would be, but very usable. Biggest issue i've had with using it on tmo was the random drops of data. (Nothing major, just every once in a while it'd tank and I'd have to go to airplane mode and back out to get it going again)
To directly answer your question: Yes the Skyrocket can be made to function on Tmobile 3g/4g (non lte obviously)
It will require an unlock code though.
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y don't u try flashing the vk1 radio? then u basically have a t989

i got one for my fiance can you link me to a unlock site thats not very expensive. i also heard on tmobile prepaid it works great 5-7mbs thats good

kdm212 said:
is this phone THAT MUCH better than the att and tmobile branded galaxy s2?
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No........this phone is not THAT MUCH BETTER than the S II. But you cannot get 4G with the S II. But many things about the S II are still very good or better than SkyR....starting from the processor - not its speed but its quality.

chappatti said:
No........this phone is not THAT MUCH BETTER than the S II. But you cannot get 4G with the S II. But many things about the S II are still very good or better than SkyR....starting from the processor - not its speed but its quality.
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S3 @ 1.5 beats exynos at 1.2 lol. S3 @ 1.2? Now that's a different story

What combination is suggested to get T-Mobile 4G on the East Coast?

As the title says! Now by combo im referring to ROM + RADIO + KERNEL!
A good example would be tspx23's [Combination juggernaut 4.1/faux kernel NOT overclocked/KL1 Radio] which gets 4G on the West Coast.
The phones been out for a while so i'm just trying to gather info before I buy the phone tomorrow. Thanks again!

I'm using SKY ICS F6-2.8 with the Blaze 4G radio on my skyrocket. Works flawlessly.
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Not to be daft, but if you're going on T-Mobile why are you bothering with a Skyrocket? Yes I know you can get it to work on T-Mobile, but unless you're getting a SPECTACULAR deal on an unlocked Skyrocket or you absolutely need a SD Card, why not just get the Galaxy Nexus? It has a better screen, nicer physical profile (IMO) and it's the current flagship Google device, meaning you'll get all the updates before everyone else, not to mention it's only $350 and a truly global phone. My wife has it on a monthly 4G plan and at times I get jealous of it (except for the times when she has an Edge connection while I have HSPA+, but that's a carrier issue, not a device one.)
Just throwing that out there..

akbabb said:
I'm using SKY ICS F6-2.8 with the Blaze 4G radio on my skyrocket. Works flawlessly.
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Is it safe using a Blaze ROM on a SkyRocket? And if possible can you forward those links to me
dvandam said:
Not to be daft, but if you're going on T-Mobile why are you bothering with a Skyrocket? Yes I know you can get it to work on T-Mobile, but unless you're getting a SPECTACULAR deal on an unlocked Skyrocket or you absolutely need a SD Card, why not just get the Galaxy Nexus? It has a better screen, nicer physical profile (IMO) and it's the current flagship Google device, meaning you'll get all the updates before everyone else, not to mention it's only $350 and a truly global phone. My wife has it on a monthly 4G plan and at times I get jealous of it (except for the times when she has an Edge connection while I have HSPA+, but that's a carrier issue, not a device one.)
Just throwing that out there..
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I'm already on T-Mobile but could only find a good deal on a Skyrocket sadly. I already got it not i need to do all the mods and what not.

Should just be as easy as flashing the blaze radio from the development thread. All roms should work, including the stock ROM. Flash the recommended kernel for that ROM, hint use ones the Dev told you works great. May have to configure the APN for TMobile if flashing the blaze radio didn't do it for you.
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akbabb said:
I'm using SKY ICS F6-2.8 with the Blaze 4G radio on my skyrocket. Works flawlessly.
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would you please share your average data speeds ? download and upload ? and how does it perform compaired to T mobile phones ?

ROM has no effect radio is dependant on your specific area
Kernel won't change things up for your data speed either
Try your own combos see what works for you. Reported
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Jnewell05 said:
Should just be as easy as flashing the blaze radio from the development thread. All roms should work, including the stock ROM. Flash the recommended kernel for that ROM, hint use ones the Dev told you works great. May have to configure the APN for TMobile if flashing the blaze radio didn't do it for you.
Thanks for the suggestion i'll give it a try please stay here put for reply
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mahanddeem said:
would you please share your average data speeds ? download and upload ? and how does it perform compaired to T mobile phones ?
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Basically if you have the OPTION on your OWN to pick depending on the server your on I would suggest getting the own for your service like if you on AT&T go get the i727 if your on T-Mobile get the S2 cause the chances are your speeds are going to be best using the phone made for the server you have chosen. ME on the other hand had LIMITED option due to circumstances I was offered to be on sprint with a parent but was cut off half way of summer so i go back to my original parent who originally took me in T-Mobile and was stuck with a sprint phone the "Motorola Photon 4G" which thanks to a dev on XDA was allowed to unlock the SIM slot for DOMESTIC GSM (USA) with that in mind i liked it but data speeds were sad so i grabbed the i727 and unlocked it so here i am. I will give you output on the speeds once i find stable Combination.
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ROM has no effect radio is dependant on your specific area
Kernel won't change things up for your data speed either
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Ok ill give it a shot and why report? This may be helping people on the east coast, because a dev already help people in the West coast. PM me if you don't wanna talk aloud
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Jnewell05 said:
Should just be as easy as flashing the blaze radio from the development thread. All roms should work, including the stock ROM. Flash the recommended kernel for that ROM, hint use ones the Dev told you works great. May have to configure the APN for TMobile if flashing the blaze radio didn't do it for you.
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This is noobish but, How do you configure APN?

CoogiMane1996 said:
This is noobish but, How do you configure APN?
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Settings /more /mobile network /access point names
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CoogiMane1996 said:
Basically if you have the OPTION on your OWN to pick depending on the server your on I would suggest getting the own for your service like if you on AT&T go get the i727 if your on T-Mobile get the S2 cause the chances are your speeds are going to be best using the phone made for the server you have chosen. ME on the other hand had LIMITED option due to circumstances I was offered to be on sprint with a parent but was cut off half way of summer so i go back to my original parent who originally took me in T-Mobile and was stuck with a sprint phone the "Motorola Photon 4G" which thanks to a dev on XDA was allowed to unlock the SIM slot for DOMESTIC GSM (USA) with that in mind i liked it but data speeds were sad so i grabbed the i727 and unlocked it so here i am. I will give you output on the speeds once i find stable Combination.
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I know that....I would all day anyday use a T mobile phone with T mobile or an AT&T phone with AT&T...especially with these sophisticated devices...I always see here people unlocked their skyrockets fine, flashed TMobile radios and report crappy data speeds and awful coverage...So I'm asking if anybody did use t mobile with skyrocket and data working fine (no crappy download or upload speeds)

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I can't get a decent 4g download speed either. I'm currently on Embryo 5.1 and Kernel CYMBALINE-RD03-2.6. I've tested most of the radio that have been posted and still only getting around 550kbps dl and 25kbps ul on all of the radios. Getting over 10Mbps dl and ul on a tmobile phone next to it. Maybe my settings are wrong or something, but I've dial *#2263# and forced it to WDCMA 1700.

does anybody have GPS issues with lack of accuracy and long time to lock? i've never had good GPS performance with the skyrocket on tmobile radios. (i never ran this phone on att network and att radio, so i do not know if GPS performance is any good on ATT radio)

Skyrocket on Tmobile
mahanddeem said:
would you please share your average data speeds ? download and upload ? and how does it perform compaired to T mobile phones ?
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I'm getting about 9mbps download and 2mbps upload as the normal speeds.
Wouldnt know about other tmobile devices