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Hi all,
I've been searching countless forums for a solution to my problem, and I was not able to find a solution.
I purchased a T-Mobile SDA(USA, aka: HTC Tornado) with the belief that I will be able to connect to my hiome WIFI.
I tried connecting with original rom(T-mo SW 1.9.19.16) and I was able to connect to my access point, and I aquired an IP address, and everything, but internet explorer and Opera Mini browser was not able to connect to the internet. IExplorer keeps on "locating" then times out.
I am able to connect to a HotSpot location through wifi and also my G (GPRS) indicator is always on.
My guess is that TCP/IP use is somehow blocked for anything but T-mobiles HotSpots, and otherwise it tries GPRS(I do not have data plan.)
What I mean is that they restrict me to connect to GPRS or Edge in general, unless there is a HotSpot operated by T-Mobile.
Anyways if someone has an idea, please help me out, since I've spent countless of hours(not quite countless, but more than 48 hours for sure) on this, with no luck.
Please, anything, idea, reg hack, I accept anything.
Thank you.
PS: Now I'm running an iMate sp5m rom (i-mate_SP5m_WWE_1.6.331.6.exe) and nothing changed....
I'm sure this has come up before (try searching) but make sure your internet explorer isn't set to use WAP Network only.
Thanks for your reply...really appreciate it.
I was on a trip in NYC and I had a variety of WIFI spots, and to my very surprise I was able to get online through WIFI.
It seems that I still needed the iMate Rom, but my problem is my home wifi network.
It's weird since I enter my key and I get an IP, yet the connection is still not the correct one.
My next step is to look for a list of access points which have issues with SDAs, and if mine passes I'll start changing settings on my access point and go from there.
Thanks again, and if someone has a link to the list, I would appreciate it if it will post it.
And also if someone knows how to get rid of the GPRS indicator....
Thanks
JosephKnecht said:
Thanks for your reply...really appreciate it.
I was on a trip in NYC and I had a variety of WIFI spots, and to my very surprise I was able to get online through WIFI.
It seems that I still needed the iMate Rom, but my problem is my home wifi network.
It's weird since I enter my key and I get an IP, yet the connection is still not the correct one.
My next step is to look for a list of access points which have issues with SDAs, and if mine passes I'll start changing settings on my access point and go from there.
Thanks again, and if someone has a link to the list, I would appreciate it if it will post it.
And also if someone knows how to get rid of the GPRS indicator....
Thanks
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If you're on WiFi, you should not be getting the G indicator; in fact, change it to E as it should be if on an Edge network (Cingular); look for a RegEdit to do that.
Re: your home connection not working. Are you sure you are on YOUR WiFi network, not a neighbors somewhere? If you have not changed your WiFi name to something that makes sense to you, I suggest you do that to be sure you are trying to connect to YOUR network. I have neighbors that have not changed their LinkSys names to something else, and there is no way for me to tell if I'm on theirs or mine unless my name is something unique to me and that I know.
I recently received my Touch Pro, and transferred everything from my other phone over. I also copied the GPRS/EDGE settings (T-Mobile USA) present on the other phone, in an attempt to get internet without the Wi-Fi over. Unfortunately, for some reason, no matter how I set it (I looked up 3 different ways to do it online) it returns an error.
I thought it might be a radio band issue, so I flashed Hard SPL and the Cingular radio stack. Even more unfortunately, after doing so, it was impossible to turn on the Data Connection at all. I backtracked and located the problem as the Hard SPL, since when I flashed the radio stack back to stock, the problem was still present, and when I flashed Stock SPL back, everything went back to working fine.
Since I'm new to the scene, I wasn't really sure what was going on, so I don't really understand what the problem is.
Anyone have anything to say about either of those problems (constructive advice)?
Thanks in advance.
How about the T-Mobile Wireless Configurizationalator?
http://tmobileuspublic.wdsglobal.com/
thanks,
i've tried that, using several different windows mobile devices listed under the HTC menu, but each different configuration that they offer yields the same results.
I don't know where you're based in, but I just had that problem too here in downtown Chicago. I tried it with my Hermes, and it didn't work either. I called T-Mobile and they said something about a "global disruption" to their data network. Not sure what exactly that meant but it works here in the Gold Coast, about 15 minutes north of downtown.
oh, i see.
well i guess i'll give them a call tomorrow, and see if i can get it to work with their help. thanks for the info, now i'm kind of relieved it's not something broken on my end. haha.
aymonius said:
oh, i see.
well i guess i'll give them a call tomorrow, and see if i can get it to work with their help. thanks for the info, now i'm kind of relieved it's not something broken on my end. haha.
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Depending on what data plan you have ($5.99 T-Zones or $19.99 Total Internet) you may need to change your server and/or proxy settings. By default, the HTC Connection Wizard sets the "T-mobile Data" connection to wap.voicestream.com, so you may need to change that.
Log in to your my.t-mobile.com and check your services to see which one you're using. Then do a search here on XDA for your service (T-Zones or Total Internet) and you'll find the settings you need.
thanks. i looked all that up and it turns out that i was supposed to soft reset it after i set things up, which i did not know about, so i didn't do. i also found a cab file for the t-zone settings, which might have helped too. for some reason weather doesn't update with the edge network though, and i don't know why. any clue?
thanks again.
Is there any way to lock my Optimus 7 into 3G signal and not let it fall back to EDGE/GPRS when 3G is available with weakest signal? Happens a lot and its annoying.
The default behavior is to use the highest-speed connection. If it's falling back to EDGE, that's almost certainly because the error threshold was too high for useful connectivity.
There is a way to turn off 3G (which is also much more battery-hungry) but I don't know of one to turn off EDGE. You could look around in the disagnostics app for a way to specify the thresholds used, though, and myabe tweak them (the HD7 diag app shows the current setup but doesn't let us change it).
tsabasid said:
Is there any way to lock my Optimus 7 into 3G signal and not let it fall back to EDGE/GPRS when 3G is available with weakest signal? Happens a lot and its annoying.
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I was facing the same issue with the 3G signal. Check my post below for solution. Works for my HTC 7 Pro not sure about LG Devices.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275129
Kr3i0s said:
I was facing the same issue with the 3G signal. Check my post below for solution. Works for my HTC 7 Pro not sure about LG Devices.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275129
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Worked like a charm mate. Many thanks.
tsabasid said:
Worked like a charm mate. Many thanks.
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One more trick I would like to share is to create a contact with the name as 3G and the phone no as ##3282# and pit it to the start so that when u restart the phone u have easy access to the menu access to the menu.
Kr3i0s said:
One more trick I would like to share is to create a contact with the name as 3G and the phone no as ##3282# and pit it to the start so that when u restart the phone u have easy access to the menu access to the menu.
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Are these settings you mentioned reset to default after rebooting the phone?
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Are these settings you mentioned reset to default after rebooting the phone?
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Yes the settings reset after a reboot. So need to apply them after reboot.
Hi experts,
I got an unlocked Atrix-2 thro' a friend, two days back. Phone is great and working nicely (in BSNL network in India). Everything about the phone and android is great. I have two problems.
1st Prob:- Whoever unlocked the phone, has used his google (and market) account. So, I'm unable to access market.android.com and so no app downloads Deleting that guy's account can only be done by factory resetting the phone (so says the phone). My Question is "if I factory reset my Atrix-2, will the phone get locked again? OR is there anyway I can delink the other market account from my phone ?"
2nd Prob:- As BSNL's 3G coverage is scattered (yes we are still at 3/3.5G and not 4G in India), I was primarily using 2G earlier. My old workhorse Nokia 5800XM (tears for ditching it) allowed me to switch between 2G/3G/Dual modes. My new Atrix-2 doesn't give me an option. It tries to latch onto 3G (it shows 4G, whenever 3.5G signal is there), if not changes to 2G (it shows E - for Edge). Problem is, I drop calls, when going from 3G area to 2G area. Specially, some rooms in my house are hit and miss for 3G . Nothing changes by selecting network manually or automatically (Frustuuuuu). My Question is "how can I toggle between 2G & 3G ?". I saw a few apps in android market for this, but, pls remember I'm unable to log into the market using 'the market app', without the password of the guy who unlocked my Atrix 2. I request your valuable suggestions and help. Thanks in anticipation. And sorry for the looong question.
Go ahead and do a factory reset you will be fine.
Keep in mind when you delete that Google account it will delete all contacts associated with it also so if you want to keep them you need back them up another way before you remove that account.
As far as locking in in either 3G or 2G I dont see how that would help, the phone should be automatically searching and locking on the best signal available.
First time Android user, I am and with an unlocked phone. Bit reluctant now. One more advice like yours, and I'm game.
I'm concerned about 2g/3g switching, because where my 5800 XM held signal, Atrix-2 is loosing, due to lack of 3g and search time for 2g. And, Web pages wash out, if I'm opening a link. A big thanks.
Factory resetting worked . My Atrix-2 is still UNLOCKED and going great. Without advice from JRW 28, I wouldn't have given it a serious thought.
Regd 2G/3G:- Installed and tried about 5-6 apps from android market on "2G/3G switch". Atrix-2 doesn't allow them to go anywhere near. Anyone got solutions ? I'll live with the problem till BSNL improves the 3G coverage.
E is actually 3g on this phone I think. I've never gone down to Edge in the city.
My 2G/3G problem also got solved !
I installed an app called "network" by Philipp Mangelow (downloaded from market.android), and changed the 'preferred network type to 'GSM only".
Procedure is self explanatory, upon opening the app. It solved all my problems.
I needed to force the n/w to 2G (it says E), as the 3G signal strength in my:
house : -80dBm to -97dBm (settings -- about phone --- status).
office : -60dBm to no signal. As you all know, every 3dBm less signal means that half the strength of earlier value.
Whereas 2G signal strength is at least 10 to 15 dBm better than 3G strength.
So poor Atrix-2 kept hunting for signal (me not knowing) and draining battery (though this served my battery conditioning purpose). Now that both my problems are sorted out, I've become a happy Moto-A2 user.
So, anyone residing in India, with an unlocked Moto-A2, can safely "factory reset" the phone (IF needed), use above network app, and enjoy the A2 happily, for a longer battery life. Thanks everyone.
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you can also update the phone wiithout it loosing your unlock. I did that with an Unlocked ATT i bought from amazon and carried to Venezuela, after i got it, i hit the update button, and it upgraded OTA, restarted, and still unlocked.
thanks a ton buddy:.. these stupid at&t people switched off the 2g network and locked the option to change it...
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vijay_968 said:
I installed an app called "network" by Philipp Mangelow (downloaded from market.android), and changed the 'preferred network type to 'GSM only".
Procedure is self explanatory, upon opening the app. It solved all my problems.
I needed to force the n/w to 2G (it says E), as the 3G signal strength in my:
house : -80dBm to -97dBm (settings -- about phone --- status).
office : -60dBm to no signal. As you all know, every 3dBm less signal means that half the strength of earlier value.
Whereas 2G signal strength is at least 10 to 15 dBm better than 3G strength.
So poor Atrix-2 kept hunting for signal (me not knowing) and draining battery (though this served my battery conditioning purpose). Now that both my problems are sorted out, I've become a happy Moto-A2 user.
So, anyone residing in India, with an unlocked Moto-A2, can safely "factory reset" the phone (IF needed), use above network app, and enjoy the A2 happily, for a longer battery life. Thanks everyone.
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Hi, I have an Atrix 2 MB865 unlocked and on the CLARO network in Nicaragua. In settings it says I have EDGE as my mobile network type. I have an E and full bars on the top of my phone. I can use voice and texts but can't use the Internet; 'Web page is not available'. If I install the app called "network" by Philipp Mangelow (downloaded from market.android), and change the 'preferred network type to 'GSM only" Do you think it will solve my problem?
THANKS!!
sounds like you need to check your apn settings
Enable "2G or 3G"
I don't know if you (vijay_968) need help yet but case someone need enable just 2G or 3G, I know how to do it.
Your A2 need be rooted!
Open /system/etc/motorola/com.android.phone/defaults.xml and change this key:
Original:
Code:
<boolean name='network_select_menu' value='[B]false[/B]' />
Changed:
Code:
<boolean name='network_select_menu' value='[B]true[/B]' />
Save the file and delete the backup file with .bak extension (/system/etc/motorola/com.android.phone/defaults.xml.bak). Some file's explorer don't show hidden files. Check the program configs.
Repeat the step 2 and 3 with these files:
/data/data/com.android.phone/shared_prefs/_has_set_default_values.xml
/data/data/com.android.phone/shared_prefs/Settings.xml
Make a copy of "com.android.phone_preferences.xml" in the same folder with the name "com.android.phone_preferences.xml.bak" and repeat the step 2 and 3
You need delete "com.android.phone_preferences.xml.bak.bak"!!
Reboot...
Now, if you go "Settings > Wireless & Networks > Mobile networks > Select network" you can select 2G or 3G only.
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That would be a fantastic feature to have easily accessible!
I'm trying to modify the files in the way you said, but even though I've found the files I'm unable to edit them, how did you go about that?
Did you have to pull them from the phone, edit, and put back.
Or were you able to edit them with an app directly on the phone?
Alperon said:
That would be a fantastic feature to have easily accessible!
I'm trying to modify the files in the way you said, but even though I've found the files I'm unable to edit them, how did you go about that?
Did you have to pull them from the phone, edit, and put back.
Or were you able to edit them with an app directly on the phone?
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Use Root Explorer, mount R/W, then edit on the phone
Works great thanks
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Hi, in my case i didn't find this file
/data/data/com.android.phone/shared_prefs/Settings.xml
So i reboot after changing the other 2 and i worked.
Thanks a lot.
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(sorry I posted it in the wrong place so now re-posting it here)
Hi -
I just got this white Skyrocket phone with 200MB data plan.
I heard that when connected to 4G, the phone uses data allowance from the data package, whereas if connected to WIFI (like at home), the data usage doesn't come off my AT&T data allowance.
So I want to disconnect from 4G and connect to my WIFI when I am at home.
At the store, the just told me to make sure that WIFI is showing as on on the top bar (or when you swipe that bar down). They said if WIFI is showing on, it means that the phone is using WIFI connection.
However, I see that at the same time when WIFI is showing on, the "4G" icon is also showing on and looking active! So- they are both looking active! That's why I wonder which connection is my Skyrocket actually using?
It looks like the data I use on WIFI also comes out of my data plan because the data packet is on.
So I had an idea, went to settings-wireless-mobile networks and unchecked "Use Data Packet".
When the above was unchecked, 4G icon disappeared and I could see only WIFI icon on the top bar, which would be good - however, the problem is that now I cannot connect to internet. (I turned the phone on and off- no change)
Does it mean that there is no way on Skyrocket to bypass AT&T data allowance and whether I use 4G or my own WIFI, there is no free internet access on this phone?
Or is there something else I can do to make sure I am connected just to my WIFI and data is free?
I would appreciate your help.
Thank you
It just shows both icon to double check get speedtest and do one. You can see in results if you get wifi or 4g LTE.
justcalled said:
(sorry I posted it in the wrong place so now re-posting it here)
Hi -
I just got this white Skyrocket phone with 200MB data plan.
I heard that when connected to 4G, the phone uses data allowance from the data package, whereas if connected to WIFI (like at home), the data usage doesn't come off my AT&T data allowance.
So I want to disconnect from 4G and connect to my WIFI when I am at home.
At the store, the just told me to make sure that WIFI is showing as on on the top bar (or when you swipe that bar down). They said if WIFI is showing on, it means that the phone is using WIFI connection.
However, I see that at the same time when WIFI is showing on, the "4G" icon is also showing on and looking active! So- they are both looking active! That's why I wonder which connection is my Skyrocket actually using?
It looks like the data I use on WIFI also comes out of my data plan because the data packet is on.
So I had an idea, went to settings-wireless-mobile networks and unchecked "Use Data Packet".
When the above was unchecked, 4G icon disappeared and I could see only WIFI icon on the top bar, which would be good - however, the problem is that now I cannot connect to internet. (I turned the phone on and off- no change)
Does it mean that there is no way on Skyrocket to bypass AT&T data allowance and whether I use 4G or my own WIFI, there is no free internet access on this phone?
Or is there something else I can do to make sure I am connected just to my WIFI and data is free?
I would appreciate your help.
Thank you
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They both should not show up at once unless something that needs access to att data like voicemail is checking for messages. Sounds more like either you are not connecting to your wireless router correctly or the wifi antenna is messed up on your phone.
Well sometimes for me it shows both icons in status bar. All i do is turn off wifi and turn back and the 4G LTE icon disappears.
draztikrhymez said:
They both should not show up at once unless something that needs access to att data like voicemail is checking for messages. Sounds more like either you are not connecting to your wireless router correctly or the wifi antenna is messed up on your phone.
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appdroid said:
Well sometimes for me it shows both icons in status bar. All i do is turn off wifi and turn back and the 4G LTE icon disappears.
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Yea same for me but that means something is not allowing the phone to connect to wifi hence having to turn the wifi radio off n on.
Normally it shouldn't do that. Plus if op restarted the phone entirely and still no connection something is just not establishing the connection correctly
Well not exactly because i did speed test and i got my connection as wireless connection so for me it was fine with both icon.
draztikrhymez said:
Yea same for me but that means something is not allowing the phone to connect to wifi hence having to turn the wifi radio off n on.
Normally it shouldn't do that. Plus if op restarted the phone entirely and still no connection something is just not establishing the connection correctly
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Some functions require the data connection (mms, some syncing etc) and will trigger your data connection even when on wifi
If truly concerned use tasker or juice defender to disable cell data while wifi is on. Or manually turn it off
Or as someone else mentioned...you wifi is not maintaining connection
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Not sure if this will help but there are many apps in the market to help with connection issues. I have two widgets that tells me which one im using and how strong they are just do a search for mobile traffic or cell /wifi. Hope that helps.
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I think a lot of people are ignoring the op said no data is working at all when trying wifi.
Yes both icons will show sometimes because like mentioned mms, voicemail, etc requires it.
If the phone has no data period even after reboots then wifi is not connecting
Download "My data manager" from the market. It will show you your data useage, both wifi and data. Use that and check to see if you really are using your wifi or if its still using data.
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Thank you for all your replies, each one taught me something about this new phone and I downloaded a few of the apps that you mentioned.
So all day I was being very careful about the internet, tracking my 4G/WiFi usage all day and then in the evening my kid pressed on a game icon and some kind of car game downloaded =adding over 70MB to my data transfer right away!! (and my monthly budget is 200MB)
It took a couple of seconds - he actually just pressed on the icon and then pressed home when he saw a car because he decided he doesn't want to play it. But it downloaded anyway! I am so mad!
I think it is unethical and very sneaky of AT&T to place all those unnecessary apps on the phone - especially if they turn out to be so costly.
So the only way to delete all those stupid apps is to root the phone? I am not a programmer and I am so afraid that I am going to mess it up
Don't need to root in order to uninstall apps just go to setting>application>manage application>Downloaded apps> and uninstall them. This is all the bloatware that you don't need so go through carefully and uninstall what you don't need. It will help you increase battery life.
justcalled said:
Thank you for all your replies, each one taught me something about this new phone and I downloaded a few of the apps that you mentioned.
So all day I was being very careful about the internet, tracking my 4G/WiFi usage all day and then in the evening my kid pressed on a game icon and some kind of car game downloaded =adding over 70MB to my data transfer right away!! (and my monthly budget is 200MB)
It took a couple of seconds - he actually just pressed on the icon and then pressed home when he saw a car because he decided he doesn't want to play it. But it downloaded anyway! I am so mad!
I think it is unethical and very sneaky of AT&T to place all those unnecessary apps on the phone - especially if they turn out to be so costly.
So the only way to delete all those stupid apps is to root the phone? I am not a programmer and I am so afraid that I am going to mess it up
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Yes, I noticed that I can remove what I have installed. However, I wanted to get rid of pre-installed apps and their icons. I have not found a way to remove those.
Yes root and Rom toolbox app will help you with that.
justcalled said:
Yes, I noticed that I can remove what I have installed. However, I wanted to get rid of pre-installed apps and their icons. I have not found a way to remove those.
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And if you call Att and tell them that it wasn't authorized they'll credit your account
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Your wifi is turned on but you aren't connected to your Hoke network...go to settings>wireless and networks>wifi settings>then pick whichever network is yours and put in a password if it requires one
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nthknd ,
I was hoping for that, but when I called AT&T, they didn't want to credit my account, just the opposite, they made me up my data plan to 2G. They said in the beginning people tend to use data more as they explore the new phone - in a few months, once I figure out my monthly usage, I can change my plan and go back to 200MB or whatever.
They also tried to fix my issues with internet (when only WiFi was showing -no 4G- the phone would not connect to internet). So they fixed it and now I have internet access when only WiFi is showing on the top bar.
On the other hand, now 4G completely disappeared! I haven't seen it all day..
Either AT&T is having technical difficulties or I got disconnected from 4G!
Sorry my advise didn't work but they should credit you since your phone malfunction,guess it depends on who you get guess it's a crap shoot.
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Well sometimes for me it shows both icons in status bar. All i do is turn off wifi and turn back and the 4G LTE icon disappears.
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They can't make you!
justcalled said:
nthknd ,
I was hoping for that, but when I called AT&T, they didn't want to credit my account, just the opposite, they made me up my data plan to 2G. They said in the beginning people tend to use data more as they explore the new phone - in a few months, once I figure out my monthly usage, I can change my plan and go back to 200MB or whatever.
They also tried to fix my issues with internet (when only WiFi was showing -no 4G- the phone would not connect to internet). So they fixed it and now I have internet access when only WiFi is showing on the top bar.
On the other hand, now 4G completely disappeared! I haven't seen it all day..
Either AT&T is having technical difficulties or I got disconnected from 4G!
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They can't make you upgrade your data. The guy you talked to is just trying to rip you off so he gets commission for upgrading you to a "better" data plan. It's your account and you can pick what you want for it. If you want 200 MB then call and switch it back and say the last rep said you had to and made you do it.