enabling sim card port on xoom - Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

ok so i noticed today on my wifi only xoom, that it has the port for the sim card in it, is there a way to enable this so i can use 3g?
or is it permanently disabled?
any help is appreciated

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ok so i noticed today on my wifi only xoom, that it has the port for the sim card in it, is there a way to enable this so i can use 3g?
or is it permanently disabled?
any help is appreciated
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It will be some hardware / controller missing

Yea, I believe that the radio is missing from the wingray version.
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[Q] question about sd card slot and 3g (not 4g)

hello all
about sd card slot, as i see in forum, it's not usable yet. why? that is a lack of hardware and will be usable after 4g upgrade? or it's just a software issue and can be used with hacking android?
and another question, the 4g will be available after hardware upgrade. how about 3g? is hardware needed for 3g , 2g (gprs) installed on device? i mean is it possible to use 3g with hacking software or it's lack of hardware
thanks in advance
ataomega said:
hello all
about sd card slot, as i see in forum, it's not usable yet. why? that is a lack of hardware and will be usable after 4g upgrade? or it's just a software issue and can be used with hacking android?
and another question, the 4g will be available after hardware upgrade. how about 3g? is hardware needed for 3g , 2g (gprs) installed on device? i mean is it possible to use 3g with hacking software or it's lack of hardware
thanks in advance
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4G is a pure hardware issue. Hardware changes need to be made, that is why the 4G upgrade, when it happens, will require the Xoom's to be brought into service centers. Nothing you do to the software can add 4G.
As for 3G, it is also a hardware question. If you bought a 3G Xoom, you have the proper hardware for 3G...if you bought a WiFi Xoom, you do not. No hacking possible or required.
If you want 3G and bought a WiFi Xoom there is a very easy fix however. Put the WiFi version on Ebay or give it to someone, and go buy a 3G model.
Quick and easy, all fixes should be like that.
rschenck said:
4G is a pure hardware issue. Hardware changes need to be made, that is why the 4G upgrade, when it happens, will require the Xoom's to be brought into service centers. Nothing you do to the software can add 4G.
As for 3G, it is also a hardware question. If you bought a 3G Xoom, you have the proper hardware for 3G...if you bought a WiFi Xoom, you do not. No hacking possible or required.
If you want 3G and bought a WiFi Xoom there is a very easy fix however. Put the WiFi version on Ebay or give it to someone, and go buy a 3G model.
Quick and easy, all fixes should be like that.
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Thanks for your reply. Mine is 3g. But when i put my sim cart nothing happens. I'm in asia, not us not uk
ataomega said:
Thanks for your reply. Mine is 3g. But when i put my sim cart nothing happens. I'm in asia, not us not uk
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Then I would suggest checking with your carrier.
Im from iran. Here we have not 3g carrier yet. Both operators here are 2g network. The carrier i use, the network is EDGE, cannot i use mysim card for gprs internet? Just like gprs in htc.
And also in setting, mobile network, i see an activation. What is that? I didnt activated yet. Is it activation for verizon carrier just in us?
For using other carrier device should be unlocked like God dang iphone or ... ?
stock browser
Also another question. I installed a few browsers but the best browser is the stock. The only problem with it is typing, for example just now, i'm wroting this o xoom but writting speed on stock browser is very very slow
What is the problem? Is there any solution? Or any better browser?
also i forgot to say that my rom is stock rom and not rooted yet
ataomega said:
Also another question. I installed a few browsers but the best browser is the stock. The only problem with it is typing, for example just now, i'm wroting this o xoom but writting speed on stock browser is very very slow
What is the problem? Is there any solution? Or any better browser?
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Typing lag is a known issue on the Xoom. Are you running 3.0.1 or 3.1? Most people say it improves with 3.1. YOu can also try rooting and installing one of the custom kernels with overclocking, either Tiamat or Launchpad. The Tiamat kernel cleared it up for me, even with moderate overclocking (1200 on mine, usually).
Lots of guides here to help you upgrade, root or install either kernel.
ataomega said:
Im from iran. Here we have not 3g carrier yet. Both operators here are 2g network. The carrier i use, the network is EDGE, cannot i use mysim card for gprs internet? Just like gprs in htc.
And also in setting, mobile network, i see an activation. What is that? I didnt activated yet. Is it activation for verizon carrier just in us?
For using other carrier device should be unlocked like God dang iphone or ... ?
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I can't say for sure, as I have a WiFI only model. Likely the Activation option is relevant for Verizon only, but put the SIM card in and choose the option, see what happens. I would assume that if your SIM card is legit, then it should work on the Xoom, but this is unknown territory for me.
Anyone using a 3G Xoom with gprs?
i use my sim card with my htc hd2 (android), i'm using gprs a lot on it
and how about sd card slot, the reason it doesnt work is lack of hardware or can be done with software hacking?
ataomega said:
and how about sd card slot, the reason it doesnt work is lack of hardware or can be done with software hacking?
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The lack of an SD card is a software issue. Use the Tiamat or Launchpad custom kernels to enable it.

[Q] Wifi without simcard

I would like to know if there is any way I can have my WiFi internet on my MT4GS,without my Sim card in the phone .Probably just surfing the net or using "whats app". I have tried and my cell doesn't connect to the WiFi router at all.Can someone advise on settling this matter ? My phone is unlocked and rooted.I haven't taken the update,so I'm still on the stock ROM.
I used my old windows touch pro 1 cell and it connects to the WiFi router without Sim card.So what can I do to get the WiFi internet on my MT4GS?
You should just have it.
I have two of these devices - one on T-Mobile, the other bought aftermarket out of plan. No sim card, yet I connect to wifi everywhere, even use it as a wifi bridge to my router for a desktop in my home.
Just go into settings, wireless settings, then turn on wifi and tap 'wifi settings' underneath it. You should see your network in the list, just tap it and enter a password if necessary.
Done.
This doesn't work for you?
Sim card has nothing to do with wifi, only cellular.
Maybe the fact that your phone is rooted. But I don't know my rooted cliq is rooted an connects to WiFi fine...
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PentraRAWR said:
Maybe the fact that your phone is rooted. But I don't know my rooted cliq is rooted an connects to WiFi fine...
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Could be, my buddy has a stock mytouch and he can't get on wifi without a sim either..
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I don't think so - I just got it back from HTC and it's not rooted yet, still stock the same way I shipped it out to them. Gets on wifi fine with no sim card.
It does have an S-OFF bootloader, but I don't see how that would matter.
I do find this curious.
What exactly happens when you try to connect to a wifi network?
Does it even see the wifi networks?
Where does the ability to connect fail?
You should be able to connect. It'll have that option at the HTC setup wizard.
Sent via smoke signal.
Blue6IX said:
I don't think so - I just got it back from HTC and it's not rooted yet, still stock the same way I shipped it out to them. Gets on wifi fine with no sim card.
It does have an S-OFF bootloader, but I don't see how that would matter.
I do find this curious.
What exactly happens when you try to connect to a wifi network?
Does it even see the wifi networks?
Where does the ability to connect fail?
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Says scanning ,then tries to acquire ip address then it disconnects and starts all over with the same result.Secondly I remembered the last two programs that were causing me problems in installing and uninstalling were Bloater and Busybox ,before my WiFi went haywire.I gave up trying and hence I was preparing to send my cell back to HTC, since it was still within the warranty period.I unrootted my cell and now my WiFi works again.So i really can't say exactly what caused this malfunction as yet .Thank you guys,for such quick responses.This really makes me feel proud to be part of an outstanding group of people here,and as whole, part of xda-developers.I thank you all for your help an assistance.Hopefully this information might help someone else someday.
Maybe it's your router
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No my girlfriend,has the same phone with me and it connected .Had tried another router and it still didn't connect.
I do it all th time with several brands of phones. I have had problems the constanly connecting and reconnecting when there are too many devices around at the same time.
Sometimes it is the router and internet going through "spells".
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Yes, "innerwebs" with wifi works without a sim card.
My g2 AND my other 4g slide both connect to my router without a sim in them.
But they are rooted with different roms so......

A510 3g usb dongle

Hi, i need some help about how to use a 3g usb dongle to work on my a510.. do i need to root my device for this to work?
sorry i am a new android user..
My dongle is a Huawei e156c.,
hope someone can help me.. many thanks..
elemenopi said:
Hi, i need some help about how to use a 3g usb dongle to work on my a510.. do i need to root my device for this to work?
sorry i am a new android user..
My dongle is a Huawei e156c.,
hope someone can help me.. many thanks..
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you can't, at least until with have no development on a510.
you'll have to wait for a dev to make a custom rom, then ask him to add your device drivers..
elemenopi said:
Hi, i need some help about how to use a 3g usb dongle to work on my a510.. do i need to root my device for this to work?
sorry i am a new android user..
My dongle is a Huawei e156c.,
hope someone can help me.. many thanks..
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Check out this new app for Dongle support. Posted in the 500 forums yesterday. Confirmed working with the a500 ICS roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795591
So it's possible it may work with the 510 and 700 models also,
MD
i tried it with no luck. just gave an error after i plugged in my dongle. was trying it with a sierra usb 306.
Moscow Desire said:
Check out this new app for Dongle support. Posted in the 500 forums yesterday. Confirmed working with the a500 ICS roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795591
So it's possible it may work with the 510 and 700 models also,
MD
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Try this...I have not tried it since I do not need surfstick
http://android.pipip.de/umts_howto.php
Rusty_Gunn said:
i tried it with no luck. just gave an error after i plugged in my dongle. was trying it with a sierra usb 306.
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Buy yourself a cheap Android mobile with wifi/bluetooth tether it and stick In the USB card sim to the mobile and setup apns much better...
malos1984 said:
Buy yourself a cheap Android mobile with wifi/bluetooth tether it and stick In the USB card sim to the mobile and setup apns much better...
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i might just get one of those portable hot spots. i dont want the added expense of a voice/data plan. just want the data.
Rusty_Gunn said:
i might just get one of those portable hot spots. i dont want the added expense of a voice/data plan. just want the data.
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I have tried 3 diferent 3G USB dongles on my A510 and none of them works. So I have just swet my SGS2 mobile up to be a wifi hotspot and with 5GB data on my subscription I will have plenty of data for use when im not near a WIFI network I can use. Bluetooth keyboard and 2.5" USB hdd both work with my A510 when I plug them into the adapter that comes with the tablet but 3G USB dongles need to install some sort of software and havent found one yet which supports Android.
So use your mobile as WIFI hotspot if you can
staticaDK said:
So use your mobile as WIFI hotspot if you can
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only have a company cell, and i doubt they would be supportive of paying for the data on my tablet!

Mobile network doesn't work anymore...

Hey Sensation community !
Since 2 days my mobile network stopped working, I tried ALOT of "solutions" which I found here but all of them didn't help at all...I even flashed a new rom + fireware, radio, etc...
I used the search function before I started this thread but I only found little threads with like 3-5 replys and they weren't even usefull - even outdated.
So to be more detailed, my mobile network icon pops up nomally after turning it ON but only the upload arrow is filled which means if I open the browser or any app it won't work cause there's actually no connection to the internet.
I checked my APN which is fine. Most of the people say : Fix your APN and it should be fine. - Great -_-
Phone informations:
HTC Sensation
ROM: Android Revolution HD 6.7.2 by mike1986
Adroid 4.0.3
HTC Sense 3.6
I'd appreciate it if somebody could help me fixing this annyoing issue.
If you need some more details about the phone let me know
~Tim
Reply
Hi,
Have you installed any app recently that may have modified something ?
armandkd said:
Hi,
Have you installed any app recently that may have modified something ?
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Nope, as I said, I even wiped my phone new rom, new firmware, new radio and new kernel.
I'm having the same issue, flashed cm9 last night, everything was fine and working then this afternoon at about 2 my phone says no service. I put the sum card in a different phone and it still didn't work. I'm T-Mobile UK but phone is normally connected to T-Mobile/orange network
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Check your settings under Network/Connection settings and see if it's set to the correct network mode.
z4ckm0rris said:
Check your settings under Network/Connection settings and see if it's set to the correct network mode.
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They all fine.
One more thing to say.
If I'm using "GSM only" the internet works but it's hekka slow -_- As soon as I switch to GSM / WCDMA auto "H" shows up only with the upload arrow on and the internet stops working.
Guess nobody knows how to fix this crap.... :/
I tried putting the sim in a different phone and it still didn't work. Might be a sim card issue or Tmobile are having trouble, for me anyway
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Did you call your phone company?
I spent 4 days trying to diagnose this same kind of issue once only to find out that my data plan had been accidentally deleted from my account.
2 minute phone call and everything was working again.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda app-developers app
As I thought my problem was with my network provider. The phone seems to have reconnected to the network and I am receiving texts and calls again. Hope you get your issue sorted.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Xe using Tapatalk 2
I can be pretty sure it's not the SIM cause I tested it on a UMTS/HSDPA Surf-stick and the internet works with it. It has to be the phone itself.
Skipjacks said:
Did you call your phone company?
I spent 4 days trying to diagnose this same kind of issue once only to find out that my data plan had been accidentally deleted from my account.
2 minute phone call and everything was working again.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda app-developers app
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quoted for the truth, same thing happened to me under verizon
VivaLaCam92 said:
quoted for the truth, same thing happened to me under verizon
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Yea, heard about that. But I'm from germany and my SIM works on a other device.
Bump....
If I change my network mode to GSM only the internet works but you guys know, its terribly slow. As soon as I switch to WCDMA only the upload arrow is highlighted and nothing works... Hope somebody can help me out -_-
Timzor said:
Bump....
If I change my network mode to GSM only the internet works but you guys know, its terribly slow. As soon as I switch to WCDMA only the upload arrow is highlighted and nothing works... Hope somebody can help me out -_-
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Same thing here!!
But if i use tethering it works perfectly...
djkitzi said:
Same thing here!!
But if i use tethering it works perfectly...
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Which kind of tethering ?>_> I wanna fix this already :///
Tell me what you're doing to make your "H" network work.
I meant WiFi thethering. My mobile network works only, if i use it for WiFi tethering. As long as i use the mobile network only on the phone, it doesn't work...
djkitzi said:
I meant WiFi thethering. My mobile network works only, if i use it for WiFi tethering. As long as i use the mobile network only on the phone, it doesn't work...
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Ohhh I see Let me try it^^
Hope u guys used correct kernels. Inncorrect ones can dissable network.
Beamed from my Senny..
Sindroid said:
Hope u guys used correct kernels. Inncorrect ones can dissable network.
Beamed from my Senny..
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My kernel is :
3.0.39-MSM8660-Sense-Faux123-v008+
[email protected] #17
SMP PREEMPT
Radio:
11.76.3504.00P_11.24A.3504.31_M
Is it right ?>_>
djkitzi said:
I meant WiFi thethering. My mobile network works only, if i use it for WiFi tethering. As long as i use the mobile network only on the phone, it doesn't work...
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And nope, that didn't worked for me... So my net is screwed up

how to unlock wifi tethering?

I have a samsung relay and I use it without a card T-Mobile.
can i unlock the wifi tethering?
thanks for the answers:fingers-crossed:
Balthasar85 said:
I have a samsung relay and I use it without a card T-Mobile.
can i unlock the wifi tethering?
thanks for the answers:fingers-crossed:
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Hope this helps..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34745792&postcount=662
Balthasar85 said:
I have a samsung relay and I use it without a card T-Mobile.
can i unlock the wifi tethering?
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You can use MyFi app available on Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=share.hotspot.myfi
See also this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485558
I have just bought a Samsung Galaxy S Relay, which is unlocked, and it is working fine here in the UK. I love the phone, as I am a fan of a slide out keyboard.
But I would also like to use the wifi hotspot feature. Once I get my head round what the CM udpate does, and how I install it, I will probably take the plunge and have a go.
In the meantime, I could do with something simple to get the wifi hotspot working. I tried the myfi app suggested here, which appeared to turn the hotspot on, but it did not actually do so because it was not visible from any other device.
So is there a patch to enable the wifi hotspot on this phone? If so, where can I find it and how do I install it?
(none of the links in this thread seemed to take me to the patch).
Many thanks,
Pete

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