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Tethering with Tmobile and HD2

Ive read about the HTC wifi sharing/tethering cab and will give it a try when I get my HD2..
couple quick questions.
1. How does Tmobile's 3g network compare in speed to evdo rev.a or At&t's 3g.
2. On my Palm Pre I use Mobile hotspot and it works perfect.. except when calls come in it stops.. At&t claim you can use the internet and talk on the phone.. Is this the same for Tmobile.. can i tether and receive calls without interpution? I like to stream talk radio at work to my laptop at work via tethering yet it's really annoying when I lose the connection anytime anyone calls.
THanks for any info.

In theory, the TMo 3G should be the fastest save for maybe Sprint? They just rolled out 7.2mbps HSPA+
And yes, you should be able to talk and have data at the same time, even on Tmobile. As long as you have a 3G/H signal.

thanks, thats great!

mazzarin said:
In theory, the TMo 3G should be the fastest save for maybe Sprint? They just rolled out 7.2mbps HSPA+
And yes, you should be able to talk and have data at the same time, even on Tmobile. As long as you have a 3G/H signal.
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Actually, T-Mobile's HSPA+ is clocked at 21mbps. And thats only began to be rolled out across the US.
The T-Mobile US HD2 supports HSPA which is 7.2mbps.

The T-Mobile HD2 is also confirmed to support HSPA+ by T-Mobile

HI!.............just got my hd2 a few days ago and i have been reading these forums....came across this one and this is what i been wondering.......how do you tether with the hd2?? sorry im new to this and this and dont really know what im doing.....

sonluvruni said:
HI!.............just got my hd2 a few days ago and i have been reading these forums....came across this one and this is what i been wondering.......how do you tether with the hd2?? sorry im new to this and this and dont really know what im doing.....
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To put it simply: execute the Wifi router app and then connect to the phone like any other wifi hotspot.
Didn't I read in another thread, that TMobile removed the Wifi router app?

harolds said:
To put it simply: execute the Wifi router app and then connect to the phone like any other wifi hotspot.
Didn't I read in another thread, that TMobile removed the Wifi router app?
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yea but that can be added back in with a single cab lol

Can someone post where the wifi router app is located.

StarLog said:
Can someone post where the wifi router app is located.
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there you go

help new user
Just got this phone how do I add the wifi app?

tethering tmobile hd2
You can also tether your phone through "Internet Sharing." Here is how.
1. Make sure you have Windows Mobile device center. Open it up and connect your hd2.
2. Go into the Connection Settings in the Mobile Windows Device Center and make sure you have "Allow data connections on device when connected to a PC" checked.
3. Go into Internet sharing on your hd2. It can be found under "Tools".
4. Once you open the Internet sharing application. You should see where it says PC Connections:USB and Network Connection: T-Mobile Data. In the bottom left corner you should see the word "Connect."
5. Make sure you have your data connection turn on and then push the word "Connect" and the hd2 will connect to your laptop. Then you can use your t-mobile hd2 to surf the internet through your laptop.
I have already done this and it works for me. God Bless (John 3:16) and Happy Surfing!!!

In reality ( miami, ft lauderdale area) its kinda of sux.
It shows strong 3g Signal but not anywhere near Verizon 3g or ATT 3g. I am using this to for the Ipad and it seems very slow. On some spots it can produce around 1.3 mbps but mostlys tays around 300k to 700K with full 3g Bar .
Waiting for Sprint EVO to switch. I also have 4 other lines with verizon and their network is way faster.

Can't get the Wi-Fi router to work
I just downloaded the HTC Wi-Fi router and can't seem to get it to work. It says it is running, but my laptop will not find my HD2 as a wireless access point.
Any ideas?
I have the HD2 Tmous

Ok, apparently you have to do a restart to get the application to work after installing. I did that and now my laptop can find the HD2 wi-fi, but it can not get connected. It looks like it is establishing a connection, but then fails.

I am having this problem too. I cannot connect my laptop no matter what. Usb or wireless.
I'm even on the stock ROM just to be sure. I'm on ATT.

Mine is working fine with booth a cooked rom on one phone and also a pure one from tmobile.
I might not be using the same one as the link that was posted here.
I searched for "wifi router by tom gordon", and have been using that one.
maybe google for that one and try it. Ive used it and had 3 devices connected to wifi at once.
good luck.

br4nd0nh347 said:
I am having this problem too. I cannot connect my laptop no matter what. Usb or wireless.
I'm even on the stock ROM just to be sure. I'm on ATT.
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I just got the T mobile HD2
& will be unlocking it
can we do Tethering on att network ?
is there a Reg Edit we need to do ?
want to tether with Usb
Please Please Help

they finally rolled in the HSPA+ network
here in Tampa
it's comming soon to Miami area
http://t-mobile-coverage.t-mobile.com/
i get 4Mb/s now
make sure you hit ok when it shows the picture of the laptop and phone
or else the app hasn't started yet.
fyi this is faster than the so called "4g" from sprint.
Sprint's 4G is just marketing.
really isn't a true 4G network

or if you're just tethering for yourself and not a group, you can go the slightly slower route but save power by tethering over bluetooth.

How to FIX your 3G Microcell & FAILED SMS - Confirmed WORKING!

FINALLY A FIX FOR 4G DEVICES MICROCELL FAILED SMS!!![ Edited ] .Options
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OK like most of you who are just about FEDUP with trying to get your microcell device to work properly with your 4G devices.
I found a fix that not only works like a charm...but delivers text FASTER & at 4G speeds via MICROCELL.
I am using a SAMSUNG INFUSE and prior to the below. Nearly 1 out of every 4 text messages failed.
First let be known the MICROCELL does not like MOTOROLA cable modems. For some reason it stalls, ATT is aware of this. DOCSIS 3.0 modems is where the problem stems.
THE FIX ---
CONVERT YOUR MICROCELL TO A WIRELESS MICROCELL
NETGEAR UNIVERSAL WIRELESS ADAPTER WNCE2001
When hooked directly into this adapter, it handshakes a CLEAN and proper wifi signal.
NOT only does the MICROCELL connect faster, but it sends and receives faster!
OR you can also use the NETGEAR ADAPETR as a WIFI bridge to hook into another router...
in which then you can hook your MICROCELL into the router. That is how I have it hooked up.
I can asure you this will solve all your problems, your FIVE BARS will stay on ALL the time.
The above spoofs the microcell thinking its communicating with anoher device and not the MOTO MODEM.
in 72 HOURS, i have yet to get ONE drop, or ONE lost SIGNAL. I have an unlimited DATA plan and have already watched various NETFLIX streaming movies and crystal clear. SMS messaging is BLAZING FAST!
ALSO....another secret.
CANT GET A IP ADDRESS CONNECTION....OR AWAITING TOO LONG WHEN RESETTING THE MICROCELL.
Speed it up. Have your MICROCELL connected and do a bunch of speedtests at
speedtest____
as this will ignite the MICROCELL to forcefully find an IP address.
This always works for me.
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HOPE THIS HELPS.
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I have been pulling my hair out with my clients Microcell and ATT Microcell support is the worst I have ever encountered. He has a Microcell in CT and one in SC and the SC device seems to work no problem. But I am on the second MC in CT and it works only intermittently when connecting devices to it. I have to turn my Infuse off then on before I can get a connection to it and it never notifies me on the Infuse that it is connected I only know because I get five bars when I turn the phone back on and normally I only get one bar. His wife's IPhone does notify of Tue MCell connection and I have yet to get his Blackberry Bold 9700 to connect. His BB connects to the SC MCell but not to the CT one. I may try this hack to see if it performs better. Thanks for the heads up.
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This is why when I buy a house, if coverage sucks, I'm going with a Wilson amp.
(I have a Wilson amp in my car, it's amazing.)

mrbogusbaxter said:
I have an unlimited DATA plan and have already watched various NETFLIX streaming movies and crystal clear.
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you know you risk getting throttled if using to much data on an unlimited plan in the comming months right? im just curious as to what your reasoning would be to not use wifi if avilable, think about it when using data on the mcell your just billing your account for essentially using wifi. with your data plan, while unlimited, att has stated they will start throttling the top 5% of data users on the unlimited plan.

Tomdg07 said:
you know you risk getting throttled if using to much data on an unlimited plan in the comming months right? im just curious as to what your reasoning would be to not use wifi if avilable, think about it when using data on the mcell your just billing your account for essentially using wifi. with your data plan, while unlimited, att has stated they will start throttling the top 5% of data users on the unlimited plan.
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Actually I did check a few days ago for as I have been using this method for quite some time (since Feb on wireless) and ATT have no problems with any of the bandwidth. unlimited is unlimited unless i am draining the pool (so to say) hardcore. They havent said one thing.
Now mind you I really dont watch NETFLIX all that often... ;
But i did let a few movies run through purposely on my infuse just to see how strong this connection would stay and or hold.
Shockingly....it was the most stable I hgave ever seen the Microcell behave.
I figure this..Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands cuz we all know ATT aint coming to the table...

Dual Band adapter
I have found a newer version of the Netgear universal adapter (Model WNCE3001) that supports dual bands. I have a dual band router at home and would like to try the Microcell using the 5GHz band of my router. Has anyone tried this or can you confirm that the WNCE3001 will work just like the single band WNCE2001 mentioned in the OP???

Not working for me
I thought I had struck gold when I found this thread, but I was still a little skeptical. I immediately ordered a Netgear adapter. I received it yesterday and installed it without a hitch. Unfortunately, I have the same problems I did when it was wired directly into my DLINK DIR-655 router with Motorola SB6120 DOCSIS 3.0 modem. Even though it shows full bars, the actual data connection seems to drop out. If I don't use the phone for a while, I cannot get an internet connection without turning flight mode on and off, or rebooting the phone. I also have the intermittent issue where sometimes and SMS goes right through, but other, it fails 3-4 times before it will send. This exactly how the microcell behaved when hardwired into the router. I even got a replacement Microcell a week ago, which seems to require fewer reboots to work consistently.
I don't know if it worked for anyone else, or if there's some other secret configuration trick, but I've had no change in performance. I'm running Emanciapation ROM if that helps any. I have no issues at work, where I have 4-5 bars of signal without a microcell, so I'm pretty sure its not the phone/ROM combination.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Not to bring up a dead horse here, but I have this issue that is AWFUL. we are on teh seam between 3g and edge. I get good edge bars, but minimal 3g. we got a microcell and it works WONDERFULLY for my captivate but on the infuse, it fails more texts than it sends. I dont have a motorola router. I have comcast cable modem with a netgear wireless router. I get the issue when the router is bypassed or not. SUCKS!. anyone know if another fix or has tried this with Comcast and it worked?

Sorry pickupman66, the only solution is to get another phone. From all the research I've done on the web, it appears that the Infuse requires a data connection to send SMS...and for some reason, the Mcell either blocks the ports required or doesn't have them so SMS can never go through consistently. I usually had to disconnect from Wifi to get the SMS to send. Very weird. But I fixed the problem by getting an unlocked Galaxy Nexus. It works perfectly with the microcell that never worked well with the Infuse. I can send and receive texts and data just like I was on a normal tower.

Alas. I may have it! First deleted all apn settings and then followed those in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791526
Go down to the 9-15 update and do that too.
This worked to send and receive MMS and SMS. But service was terrible. No bars when my sg3 had at least two in my other hand. Soooooo. Modem time. Went here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342978
And downloaded 4 modems. One was the sgs UVKJ6. Bars were comparable to my sg3. My sg3 works on the microcell at work. Lets try that here at home. I fired up the microcell, it rebooted once (maybe a software update) and when it came back. I blitzed my phone. Sent 10 texts back to back with no fails. Sent and rcvd 2 MMS images. All went thru. No fails.
That modem is below.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18201177/shared infuse modems/SGS 03 CWM-UVKJ6-Modem.zip
sent from my Galaxy with Tapatalk 2

Help with 3g Microcell
Had TWC modem, have Samsung Galaxy 4g and black AT& T Microcell. Dropped calls for one year. ( only cell, no land line)
Back & forth with ATT and Time Warner- in the end got new microcell and new TWC modem. No Improvement. Was told Microcell was not compatible with TWC 1670 Arris Modem. Purchased Netgear C3700 modem, paid guru to hook all that back up, totally out $200on new equipment, still dropped calls. AT&T is no help. This house has radiant barrier in the attic which is probably the original cause, but hoped all this equipment would get me back up and running as I work from home. Does this "FIX" apply to my situation.?

[Q] Is there a way to force an AT&T Infuse to roam on T-Mobile???

OK, I don't care about the data and stuff my phone is mostly connected to Wi-Fi. I just need to be able to make calls and I don't even get a bar on EDGE. So is there a way to force my Infuse to roam on T-Mobiles network, they have a tower right down the road. Phone is rooted and has Infused v2.1.0 rom but when I go to the network selection it "sees" T-Mobile but when I try to connect it says: Your SIM unable to connect to this network. Thanks in advance for the help!

Are you using a T-Mobile sim?
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No, I just figure since there is no signal and I do get roaming with my plan wouldn't it just be able to connect if there is a lack in coverage? If not there has to be a way to... Right?

If the phone can pick up any bit of AT&T signal, you can't roam, and your area also has to have a roaming agreement with T-Mobile to roam.

If your phone is unlocked why not get a T-Mobile sim? Prepaid is cheap if you need the service. Roaming can be expensive if you don't have a roaming option.
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Rats! well looks like the only options are to get a T-Mo SIM or call and complain or hopefully wait maybe in a couple of years after the buy-out they will light up that tower so I can use it...
Thanks for replying.

Yeah there's a lot of places where AT&T and T-Mo have no roaming whatsoever.
For example, at least back in 2008, putting a T-Mo SIM into a phone anywhere within 15 miles of my apartment would cause that phone's IMEI to get blacklisted by the towers for 15-20 minutes, even after putting the AT&T SIM back in. (I had a friend that was on T-Mo - put her phone into my Tilt and it didn't work. Put my SIM back into the Tilt and it STILL didn't work and stayed that way for 15-20 minutes.)

Whats weird is I got a message from them saying that they had lit up a new tower 5 miles east of Oregon City... a lot of help that does in the area I live in. COME ON! I've used that Mark the spot app and called (even from other accts cuz I know they have to get enough complaints) and the service still sucks! But before u tell me to change providers the only other with decent service is T-Mo plus I'm on a contract with 5 different phones with all staggered contract end dates.
VENTING: One other thing that kinda irks me is how they know when u take the sim and put it in a data phone then the automagically charge u the most expensive data plan when u only use 10-20 MB's then when u call them to change it to the cheaper plan they give you the run around...

You can get an at&t micro cell to boost you're signal. It works off your internet/cable router. Works pretty good, but if it switches from micro cell back to data or vice versa can cause dropped calls. Just an option.

this is why i want this attmobile to go through! able to access att + tmobile towers!

[Q] T-mob Does wife data use affect plan limit?

I just got my HTC One S on T-Mob. Connected to my wifi network at home and not to T-Mob's network, does browsing add to my data use on T-Mob? Do calls get posted to my voice minutes use?

cheddar 151 said:
I just got my HTC One S on T-Mob. Connected to my wifi network at home and not to T-Mob's network, does browsing add to my data use on T-Mob? Do calls get posted to my voice minutes use?
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The data does not count towards limits. I don't use WiFi calling.
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In the U.S., anything you do through WiFi does not count towards your plan min/data.

I think you have to make sure the free wifi calling is "activated" through Tmo here in US. I think. I don't use it either.
I never could get the concept of Tmo charging anything at all for using your own network to route calls. Takes the strain off their system and they charge for it.

Sorry, the thread title is just too funny. How much "wife data" do you really need?
Wifi data (for web browsing, etc) shouldn't affect your mobile data limit. Wifi calling in theory should not affect your voice minutes, assuming your account and SIM card are set up for it. But I do know the older (2yr+) TmoUS accounts' terms were still deducting minutes even with WIFI calling - if you are not sure, you should call to check.

ickster said:
I think you have to make sure the free wifi calling is "activated" through Tmo here in US. I think. I don't use it either.
I never could get the concept of Tmo charging anything at all for using your own network to route calls. Takes the strain off their system and they charge for it.
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I agree, however it is still funneled through their servers. It might relieve the stress on their towers, but it operates nearly the same on their network (unless you use Google Voice or some other VOIP service).

Serious wifi calling problems, all kernels share the same problem

So I moved to a new house which has basically no LTE and lower cellular coverage. My old house was a highrise with a literal t-mobile tower on the top, so I never even considered using wifi calling as my LTE coverage was perfect.
So here I am, with my Note 5, thinking I can rely on wifi calling in my new house. The house has excellent wifi coverage that can still achieve decent speeds even on the exterior. I use an Asus AC router that I've completely opened up to the world while troubleshooting the problem. Sitting in my living room (where my most recent call was dropped), I'm pulling down 74mbps and uploading 13mbps according to the speedtest app on the note 5.
My phone shows that it's connected to wifi and that Wifi calling is enabled. I've also changed it to "Wifi calling preferred" so it doesn't even attempt to use the limited cellular network that I can get in some rooms occasionally (depending on air density).
However, I basically miss all inbound calls, outbound calls only occasionally connect, and when I do have a successful call, it drops in and out as though I'm on an actual spotty cellular network.
I've tried Arter, SkyHigh and stock rooted kernels, all with the same results. I'm basically at my wit's end and getting ready to abandoned t-mobile. I read that exynos does not handle these handoffs and transitions as well as qualcom SOCs, but I'm reluctant to give up my great note 5 for a ****ty LG just to test this theory.
Can anyone provide some guidance or advice on how I can deal with this? I'm on the original jump plan + unlimited data and I really don't want to abandon t-mobile, but working voice is essential.

apols said:
So I moved to a new house which has basically no LTE and lower cellular coverage. My old house was a highrise with a literal t-mobile tower on the top, so I never even considered using wifi calling as my LTE coverage was perfect.
So here I am, with my Note 5, thinking I can rely on wifi calling in my new house. The house has excellent wifi coverage that can still achieve decent speeds even on the exterior. I use an Asus AC router that I've completely opened up to the world while troubleshooting the problem. Sitting in my living room (where my most recent call was dropped), I'm pulling down 74mbps and uploading 13mbps according to the speedtest app on the note 5.
My phone shows that it's connected to wifi and that Wifi calling is enabled. I've also changed it to "Wifi calling preferred" so it doesn't even attempt to use the limited cellular network that I can get in some rooms occasionally (depending on air density).
However, I basically miss all inbound calls, outbound calls only occasionally connect, and when I do have a successful call, it drops in and out as though I'm on an actual spotty cellular network.
I've tried Arter, SkyHigh and stock rooted kernels, all with the same results. I'm basically at my wit's end and getting ready to abandoned t-mobile. I read that exynos does not handle these handoffs and transitions as well as qualcom SOCs, but I'm reluctant to give up my great note 5 for a ****ty LG just to test this theory.
Can anyone provide some guidance or advice on how I can deal with this? I'm on the original jump plan + unlimited data and I really don't want to abandon t-mobile, but working voice is essential.
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Not sure of a solution but I can tell you that I use Wifi calling all the time on the Note 5 and do not experience any of these issues.
We would need to know more details to help further.
Are you stock? If not, which rom?
When was the last time you wiped your phone?
Anyone else have Tmob in the home?
I understand your frustration but I dont think its Tmobile. Chances are its something with your internet connection or a software issue of the phone.

DeeXii said:
Not sure of a solution but I can tell you that I use Wifi calling all the time on the Note 5 and do not experience any of these issues.
We would need to know more details to help further.
Are you stock? If not, which rom?
When was the last time you wiped your phone?
Anyone else have Tmob in the home?
I understand your frustration but I dont think its Tmobile. Chances are its something with your internet connection or a software issue of the phone.
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Thanks for the reply! Not stock, using Darthstalker V11 rom. Only person living here, but I do have a verizon iphone for work. I just moved here, and prior to moving, I had an enterprise level firewall in place, which meant I had to open up the right ports to allow for wifi calling. Since I've moved, I haven't even put it in place, so I'm just using an Asus router as a router & AP with no firewall functionality.
Phone was last wiped a couple of months ago when installing the latest version of Darthstalker. With each kernel I've tried, I've wiped the cache multiple times post-install.

apols said:
Thanks for the reply! Not stock, using Darthstalker V11 rom. Only person living here, but I do have a verizon iphone for work. I just moved here, and prior to moving, I had an enterprise level firewall in place, which meant I had to open up the right ports to allow for wifi calling. Since I've moved, I haven't even put it in place, so I'm just using an Asus router as a router & AP with no firewall functionality.
Phone was last wiped a couple of months ago when installing the latest version of Darthstalker. With each kernel I've tried, I've wiped the cache multiple times post-install.
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Was the Wifi calling working before you moved?

DeeXii said:
Was the Wifi calling working before you moved?
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I never had to actually rely on it, so I'm not sure. I used it here and there when visiting low-coverage areas, but now it's basically my only option. For reference, I moved from the DC area to a smaller town in Central VA that only recently received t-mobile LTE. That being said... in certain areas of my house I get enough t-mobile LTE to pull down 30Mbps, but the upload portion is incredibly asymmetric and only pushes about .1 mbps up... Given that I get decent LTE in some places in the house, but it drops off as soon as I turn the corner, I've configured wifi calling to prefer wifi over cellular, which leads to another odd thing....the phone basically needs to be rebooted once leaving a wifi calling network, as it'll never switch the LTE radio back unless I reboot. It'll just stay on 3g/edge otherwise.
As for my wifi coverage, I get great speeds when testing basically anywhere in the house, both upload and download. However, when I'm on a call that is clearly being routed through wifi, it'll start pinging me and warning that the call may be dropped in place where I'm still getting excellent wifi coverage.