Hope you dont mind me asking here,wasnt sure where else to ask.
Currently have an iphone 3gs.Contract ends mid January.
Have no particular allegiance to O2. before the iPhone I was with T-Mob and had been since the Mercury days.
Does one have an advantage over the other?T-Mob looks pretty good at the £31.50 18mth contract (700 min, unltd txt and unltd Internet), phone costs £97.87.
As for O2, I have no idea what tariffs they are doing for the HD2.
I understand that unlimited internet is actually not unlimited on either network...does one have a more generous allowance than the other?I have heard 3GB mentioned in relation to T-Mob.Does that sound right?
If I do decide to go to T-Mob, how does the PAC work?Do I have to give them the code straight away?Could I use the phone number supplied, then in January give them the code andget number changed over?
As far as Im aware T-mobile block certain ports in their internet to stop you viewing live tv or using myplayer over 3g for example
Thanks !!!!!
saldawop said:
If I do decide to go to T-Mob, how does the PAC work?Do I have to give them the code straight away?Could I use the phone number supplied, then in January give them the code andget number changed over?
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Yep, you can use their number temporarily and supply a PAC code for your old number when you receive it. From what I recall you have a month to use your PAC code once it's issued, but you can delay your request for as long as you need.
DMAND said:
As far as Im aware T-mobile block certain ports in their internet to stop you viewing live tv or using myplayer over 3g for example
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myPlayer works fine for me over 3G!
What about Slingplayer over 3G?Anyone know?
profahmad said:
myPlayer works fine for me over 3G!
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Including live bbc?
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Including live bbc?
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Yep, I'm watching BBC News now..
Fine for me too
Tmob W&WMax
i have MyPlayer installed and i've had no probs (f'kin awesome app!!). i haven't found anything blocked so far. VPN, Myplayer, IPlayer
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Ah ok cool! what about windows messenger, I'm sure that I saw somewhere its blocked (although that might be orange)
profahmed, youre not on Web and Walk Max as well are you?
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profahmed, youre not on Web and Walk Max as well are you?
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Nope, the standard package which is now included in all Flext plans.
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Ah ok cool! what about windows messenger, I'm sure that I saw somewhere its blocked (although that might be orange)
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That too. Works perfectly.
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just wondering if anyone is using a VarioII with copilot and their experiences with it. I have ordered one from tmob on the standard £20 a month + with w&w but alas they are out of stock, so wondeing if i should cancel the order and get something else.
thanks
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just wondering if anyone is using a VarioII with copilot and their experiences with it. I have ordered one from tmob on the standard £20 a month + with w&w but alas they are out of stock, so wondeing if i should cancel the order and get something else.
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I used CoPilot with my old MDA Compact and it was great. I am waiting for my upgrade to come through to the VarioII. CP never got me lost, once.
Having studied the ALK website, there is only enhancements to the WM2003 version of CP - so can only be a good thing IMO. A lot will come down to personal choice however. The best for me is having a seperate Bluetooth GPS receiver so portability is fantastic.
You can always try out for a while and cancel if you've gone through web or telesales (you have 7 days).
Thanks for you reply. I can wait to get my hands on the device and try it all out, but Tmob seem to have no idea when it will come back into stock interestingly enough its still on their website and they are still taking orders. not sure why they would do such a silly thing.
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Thanks for you reply. I can wait to get my hands on the device and try it all out, but Tmob seem to have no idea when it will come back into stock interestingly enough its still on their website and they are still taking orders. not sure why they would do such a silly thing.
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I used to work for a network provider in the UK (O2) and its a simple case of making the numbers and worrying about delivery later.
I see you're based in the US, my comment re 7 day cool off period may not apply as its a UK based law as part of the Sale of Goods Act - you may want to check what your version is.
I don't have any experience of TMob over there at all. In the UK, I have found customer service to be excellent and if the phone is not in stock then its taken off the site.
I think you'll love it from my experience!
Sorry, newbie to this forum so still setting up profiles etc. but i am actually based in the Uk and have ordered it from the Tmob uk website so hopefully the 7 day period will apply + i think with their new street coverage you can also return the phone in 14 days if u find that the street coverages is not what u expected. (but i could be wrong.)
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Sorry, newbie to this forum so still setting up profiles etc. but i am actually based in the Uk and have ordered it from the Tmob uk website so hopefully the 7 day period will apply + i think with their new street coverage you can also return the phone in 14 days if u find that the street coverages is not what u expected. (but i could be wrong.)
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Spot on. Be aware though that any usage you incur (GSm/GPRS/3G) will be charged as normal.
UK customer services are great (in my opinion), i've only got good things to say about them.
let us know how you get on with CoPilot.
That is expected. after all i am using the service!! Do u know by any chance is making video calls in included in your allowance. I have taken the one which gives me £34 worth of allowance per month + wnw (£7.50),. but cant find anywhere where it says video calling in not included in this option!. So is it safe to assume that it is ?
I see t-mobile have removed the option of buying the Vario II without copilot!!!! i didnt really want Copilot as I've been using tomtom for many years and dont see why I have to pay for something I dont really need. Well at least I think they've removed the option as cant see it anywhere. Can someone point me in the right direction please.
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That is expected. after all i am using the service!! Do u know by any chance is making video calls in included in your allowance. I have taken the one which gives me £34 worth of allowance per month + wnw (£7.50),. but cant find anywhere where it says video calling in not included in this option!. So is it safe to assume that it is ?
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the 34 is only for use for voice calls to UK mobile and land lines ( eg. no 0845 etc, ) UK text ( no premium ) mms and Voicemail.
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I see t-mobile have removed the option of buying the Vario II without copilot!!!! i didnt really want Copilot as I've been using tomtom for many years and dont see why I have to pay for something I dont really need. Well at least I think they've removed the option as cant see it anywhere. Can someone point me in the right direction please.
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My advice would be to accept the package and ebay the CoPilot reciever and software as it retails at nearly £200 i think so you would make a fair chunk of money back or just phone telesales and i'm sure they would be able to help. As has been said before the customer service is excellent i'm very happy with my plain old Vario and CoPilot its excellent software
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That is expected. after all i am using the service!! Do u know by any chance is making video calls in included in your allowance. I have taken the one which gives me £34 worth of allowance per month + wnw (£7.50),. but cant find anywhere where it says video calling in not included in this option!. So is it safe to assume that it is ?
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Nope - Video calls are charged at 15ppm and are classed as outside the bundles - least that what I've got from the Tmob website. Probably best to have a scout round on their site - I found it in the faq section. Failing that check with CS folks.
MDA
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I see t-mobile have removed the option of buying the Vario II without copilot!!!! i didnt really want Copilot as I've been using tomtom for many years and dont see why I have to pay for something I dont really need. Well at least I think they've removed the option as cant see it anywhere. Can someone point me in the right direction please.
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probably means that they are out of stock on those devices without the CoPilot bundle - speak to CS for advise.
i'm trying to get hold of an MDA compact 2 but the prices people pay on ebay are rediculous didnt realise they were so popular on their particularly the pink ones
I saw in the photos of the Touch that SprintTV is part of the software...
I'm curious if that will be part of the update we've been promised (but never delivered on)...
i was told when i bought my phone (in june) that the update woul dbe in october or november, so i think its a bit early to be saying "never delivered on"
but yeah, i heard sprintTV is supposed to be part of that as well
Its out, the .cab file,is posted on the PPCgeek.com software forum.
attached. i edited the cab to allow it to be uninstalled
very cool, is there no way to uninstall the previous version?
supersecretgeek voodoo?
Wickedklown said:
very cool, is there no way to uninstall the previous version?
supersecretgeek voodoo?
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yeh the previous version was not able to be uninstalled. the one posted above can be.
Nino
Very nice. Even some decent free content. Between this and my Slingbox I'm never going to be bored at the airport.
Works well on my artemis, little frame drop. Thanks a lot.
uniqueboy said:
Works well on my artemis, little frame drop. Thanks a lot.
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Are you on Sprint network?does it little app work on non-sprint network too?
Works on my Sprint 700WX this and my Slingbox is great !!!!!!
Thx for the .cab
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Are you on Sprint network?does it little app work on non-sprint network too?
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I'm on o2 UK, I connected via wifi no prompts, so yes I would say it works on any network with just a data connection.
Edit: Giving me an error few hours later.
Sprint TV
Hey guys this cab also works on non Spint networks too. I have an AT&T 8525 phone and the video on it works perfectly, the only issue I have is that the audio drops out occasionaly. Can anybody answer that one
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Hey guys this cab also works on non Spint networks too. I have an AT&T 8525 phone and the video on it works perfectly, the only issue I have is that the audio drops out occasionaly. Can anybody answer that one
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get off the slow at&t network
hey, I wonder what would happen if you "subscribe" to channels if not on Sprint... how can they charge you? Will it work, or are they smart enough to disable channel purchases if you don't have a sprint phone?
On top of that, do you guys on sprint think that Sprint will charge us for this? there has been some talk that it needs some ID info from the touch in order to charge its users for subscriptions... guess I'll wait until after some folks get their next bill to see!!
I am getting confused now: do I have to pay for using the NON PREMIUM channels (the one that did NOT pop-up saying "...subscriptions for $ 7.95 /month")?
I have the Mogul with SERO plan and unlimited data. No where in my bill I see "PowerVision" or the like.
I got the SprintTV.cab file, installed it and can see the free (non-premium) channels.
Again, will I be charged for watching non-premium channels?
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I am getting confused now: do I have to pay for using the NON PREMIUM channels (the one that did NOT pop-up saying "...subscriptions for $ 7.95 /month")?
I have the Mogul with SERO plan and unlimited data. No where in my bill I see "PowerVision" or the like.
I got the SprintTV.cab file, installed it and can see the free (non-premium) channels.
Again, will I be charged for watching non-premium channels?
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Most likely. At work we had the Upstage with unlimited everything and it would still ask us if we wanted to buy the premium stuff.
subscriptions
if you subscribe to channels, will you be charged this on your Sprint bill?
Hey I have a Telus P4000 with the october 21 rom from colonel and it has sprint tv on it, I clicked subscribe on the premium channels and it let me have it, will this show on my TELUS bill in Canada or am I somehow getting this for free?
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Most likely. At work we had the Upstage with unlimited everything and it would still ask us if we wanted to buy the premium stuff.
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I am not referring to the premimum channels, just the normal channel. Example: CNN -> when I watch this, no pop-up asking me to pay $7.95.
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I am not referring to the premimum channels, just the normal channel. Example: CNN -> when I watch this, no pop-up asking me to pay $7.95.
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Obviously not. If the premium ones ask you to pay.. it's because they're premium. The non-premiums don't ask you to pay.. because they're free.
I know some people have received these in US now. Anyone using one on a MEdia-Net Unlimited plan ($15/month)?
At this point I doubt anyone in the US has the X1i...
Shipments started earlier this week... So, probably next week someone can confirm how the X1i works on AT&T...
We've got one person over here that is expecting his X1i in the mail tomorrow. Should expect test results soon after.
im expecting mine tomorrow as well and I have ATT.
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im expecting mine tomorrow as well and I have ATT.
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I'd love to hear some comments when you've had a chance to play around with it. Especially this whole 3G debate. 3G isn't a deal breaker for me because I'm use to Edge speeds.
Where did you order it from? I've been thinking about placing an order through Clove.
Keep in mind that 3G coverage on AT&T with the X1i will be limited to only 1900mhz, so the results are going to be very different from one person to another. I anticipate a number of people will be able to receive a 3G signal but may get dropped signals from time to time, while other people might not get any signal at all.
As for Clove, I've ordered from them before. If it's your first order, they will have you call up your credit card issuer to confirm the 6-digit charge authorization (a bit of a hassle, but only you and the retailer can know the number which ensures security for exporting the phone). But after that, shipment with DHL is fast and made it all the way to the west coast in 2 days.
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I'd love to hear some comments when you've had a chance to play around with it. Especially this whole 3G debate. 3G isn't a deal breaker for me because I'm use to Edge speeds.
Where did you order it from? I've been thinking about placing an order through Clove.
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My package is out for delivery as I write this. I got mine off of ebay from a dealer who is well connected in the UK. Although I did pay more than what expansys is charging and way more than clove. I have no doubts that this guy is legit he has 900+ positive feedback. Also the area in new york that I live in is serviced by the 1900mhz band.
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My package is out for delivery as I write this. I got mine off of ebay from a dealer who is well connected in the UK. Although I did pay more than what expansys is charging and way more than clove. I have no doubts that this guy is legit he has 900+ positive feedback. Also the area in new york that I live in is serviced by the 1900mhz band.
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Mine is out for delivery as well as of 8:42 this morning ... any minute now.
Wow,
You guys are getting them fast! Congrats, and please let us know how 3G is on the 1900mhz when u can...
Thanks!
Mine is currently waiting at my doorstep! I'm in freakin class atm. I hope no one steals it...
the price on clove is sexy
http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct.aspx?product=4736E0FA-6F0F-459D-95CF-5614049B7B38&category=GROUP1
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Mine is currently waiting at my doorstep! I'm in freakin class atm. I hope no one steals it...
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i hope not either hope you got insurance on it
n4v1n said:
Mine is currently waiting at my doorstep! I'm in freakin class atm. I hope no one steals it...
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Soooooo... where do you live
And can you post some screens of Skype? How does it look on WVGA?
Yea keep us updated, clove.uk sould out their first batch so I'm still waiting for an update on my order. They should be shipping out mine by tomorrow, will rape the device with every app possible to see how it performs compared to the Touch Pro.
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Yea keep us updated, clove.uk sould out their first batch so I'm still waiting for an update on my order. They should be shipping out mine by tomorrow, will rape the device with every app possible to see how it performs compared to the Touch Pro.
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nice would you mind checking out im+ and beejive
IM+
http://www.shapeservices.com/en/products/details.php?product=im
Beejive
http://www.beejive.com/wm6/
those are the only ones i can think of off hand if i can think of any more i'll post
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nice would you mind checking out im+ and beejive
IM+
http://www.shapeservices.com/en/products/details.php?product=im
Beejive
http://www.beejive.com/wm6/
those are the only ones i can think of off hand if i can think of any more i'll post
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I bought Coreplayer and IM+ for the Touch Pro so I'll try IM+ for sure, was using the new aim builds but the keep signing off constantly and its slow as hell.
I'm pretty sure I'll get good signals for the AT&T 3G considering my location so hopefully I can finally get 3G that my touch pro couldnt :-\
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I bought Coreplayer and IM+ for the Touch Pro so I'll try IM+ for sure, was using the new aim builds but the keep signing off constantly and its slow as hell.
I'm pretty sure I'll get good signals for the AT&T 3G considering my location so hopefully I can finally get 3G that my touch pro couldnt :-\
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nice i also brought im+ i'm using it on my wizard so if the wife lets me and things as far as connection look good on the x1 i'll be copping that should be able to keep a 3g connection for the most part given my location also not really sure what else i'll be using on the phone any other programs you got lined up to use on it other then im+ and coreplayer?
I always wondered, what is the benefit of instant messenger over text message ?? Is it just the ability to have a conversation ? Most new phones save conversations in the body of a text message now, right ?
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I always wondered, what is the benefit of instant messenger over text message ?? Is it just the ability to have a conversation ? Most new phones save conversations in the body of a text message now, right ?
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Paying $0.00 per message if you have an unlimited data plan, versus paying $0.15 per message for sms if you don't have a text plan.
Also, AIM is presence-aware, ie: your friends can see that you're online/idle/away. With sms, they send you a message but they have no idea if your phone is on and when you might reply.
But it swings the other way, too: there aren't too many people who have data plans to use instant messenger, so your friends might just need to be at their computer to chat. SMS is always there without the need for a data connection.
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Paying $0.00 per message if you have an unlimited data plan, versus paying $0.15 per message for sms if you don't have a text plan.
Also, AIM is presence-aware, ie: your friends can see that you're online/idle/away. With sms, they send you a message but they have no idea if your phone is on and when you might reply.
But it swings the other way, too: there aren't too many people who have data plans to use instant messenger, so your friends might just need to be at their computer to chat. SMS is always there without the need for a data connection.
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i like to second this and also add that if you use a messanger rather then sending sms you can save a lot when it comes to texting plans
what i've done is added most of the people i would conversate with a lot and added them to my messanger so when i get a text i replay back via my messanger and save myself some text messages
if your using aim you can add the number you want to message with a +15555555 then you'll be able to chat back and forth with no problems
I have received the HD2 from t-mobile on the 16th of November.
T-mobile supply you with the following:
HD2
Battery
Power adapter
USB to Micro USB (plugs into power adapter)
Headphones
2GB Micro SD card with and SD adapter
They dont supply you with:
A pouch (case) which i have seen in unboxing videos.
A few members asked me to do a review on the device so i will do so as best i can. ive been playing around with it long enough i think to do so.
VIDEOS:
I have uploaded an unboxing video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ic-O9xkHUk
Boot time is around 50 seconds:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11-Lo6i_zVg
If i have time i will dump the rom!
List of apps in rom:
HTC Messages
Email
Phone
People
Messenger
Internet Explorer
People
HTC Calendar
Music
Footprints
Camara
Albums
Audio Booster
MP3 Trimmer
FM Radio
Pictures & Videos
Streaming Media
Windows Media
Camcorder
Teeter
Marketplace
Microsoft My Phone
Outlook
Getting Started
Excel Mobile
PowerPoint Mobile
OneNote Mobile
Word Mobile
Calculator
Active Sync
Comm Manager
Internet Sharing
Search Phone
QuickGPS
Voice Recorder
RSS Hub
WorldCard Mobile
JBlend
Adobe Reader LE
Remote Desktop Mobile
Format SD Card
Digital Compass
Search Widget
Facebook
Wi-Fi Router
Help
Windows Live (without Messenger, you would have to download that from Marketplace)
Google Maps
Instant Messaging (useless doesnt work)
Mail Setup
SIM Manager
web'n'walk (T-mobile skinned Opera)
Managed to get Twitter to work on TF3D (HTC SENSE)
Congrats mate, did t mobile disabled the wireless router option? and is it locked?
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Congrats mate, did t mobile disabled the wireless router option? and is it locked?
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NOPE wifi router is there!
i'll put up a list of apps included in rom..
is this only in UK or is it coming out also in USA
Any T-mobile logo on the phone itself?
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is this only in UK or is it coming out also in USA
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Ive got the UK version, im not sure if there will be a US version but im pretty sure there would be
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Any T-mobile logo on the phone itself?
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boot splash is T-mobile, i will do a start up video of the phone and a mini review for you to see! =)
The T-mobile release was not meant for another week or two, (well done on getting a phone)
I was give an early December release date when I spoke to them onthe phone and opted to leave in favour of Voda.
If these companies gave their frontline staff better info then maybe they would keep more customers.
Any chance of some more vids. (especially any showing any differences in the T-Mobile Rom)
thanks in advance..
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The T-mobile release was not meant for another week or two, (well done on getting a phone)
I was give an early December release date when I spoke to them onthe phone and opted to leave in favour of Voda.
If these companies gave their frontline staff better info then maybe they would keep more customers.
Any chance of some more vids. (especially any showing any differences in the T-Mobile Rom)
thanks in advance..
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lol i was literally nagging t-mobile every single day! and they told me it would be released on the 9th.. they then said on the 13th so i rang up and sorted out my contract around 12:30pm and they told me they had 1000 in stock and there was 30 left, so if there was no weekend i would of had it last week...
i just uploaded a boot splash video
and will upload some various other for you to see
Did you say you got it on upgrade? If so how much and on what priced contract?
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boot splash is T-mobile, i will do a start up video of the phone and a mini review for you to see! =)
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Hello mate, I have just got my tmob hd2 did you get the you tube, Twitter apps? doesn't look like we got the co pilot trial either...
You should have gone through a 3rd party, i got mine on T-mobile today and it came with a pouch, wifi router is there, so is the co-pilot trial and the other apps that seem to be missing on t-mobile branded handsets. Mine is also unlocked and has no branding at all
Got mine yesterday, initially very impressed.
Unfortunatly got it direct from T-mobile on an upgrade (18months)
...so No pouch!! and No YOUTUBE! you can add twitter from one of the settings pages but i have no interest in that at the moment.
Phoned T-mobile after seeing that on page 4 of the quick start guide it listed 'POUCH' as being included----I thought HTC may have forgot about them for this rushed batch for T-mobile
I was very disapointed in T-mobiles responce ....they expected me to phone HTC!!
They then sent me a txt saying 'their warehouse said it was not included..see page 4 of the quick start guide!'
...Either someone at T-mobile warehouse has just nicked a load of them after deleting all the youtube software...or T-mobile dont want to bother contacting HTC on their customers behalf to highlight their error!
On a positive note the Wifi Router app works faster and better than the '3' 3G dongle I had been using for internet for the past 2 months
i would be interested to know how much t-mobile are charging for this handset as through mobilephonesdirect I got a completely unbranded and unlocked handset for free on tmobile combi 30 for 34 pounds a month. that's for 700 minutes, unlimited texts and unlimited internet on an 18 month contract. I usually prefer to go through high street retailers but I really can't imagine them being able to match that deal.
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Got mine yesterday, initially very impressed.
Unfortunatly got it direct from T-mobile on an upgrade (18months)
...so No pouch!! and No YOUTUBE! you can add twitter from one of the settings pages but i have no interest in that at the moment.
Phoned T-mobile after seeing that on page 4 of the quick start guide it listed 'POUCH' as being included----I thought HTC may have forgot about them for this rushed batch for T-mobile
I was very disapointed in T-mobiles responce ....they expected me to phone HTC!!
They then sent me a txt saying 'their warehouse said it was not included..see page 4 of the quick start guide!'
...Either someone at T-mobile warehouse has just nicked a load of them after deleting all the youtube software...or T-mobile dont want to bother contacting HTC on their customers behalf to highlight their error!
On a positive note the Wifi Router app works faster and better than the '3' 3G dongle I had been using for internet for the past 2 months
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Its strange because my pouch was actually in the box and the box is sealed so if the T-mobile boxes are sealed it must have actually been HTC that have removed these from the T-mobile packages???
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i would be interested to know how much t-mobile are charging for this handset as through mobilephonesdirect I got a completely unbranded and unlocked handset for free on tmobile combi 30 for 34 pounds a month. that's for 700 minutes, unlimited texts and unlimited internet on an 18 month contract. I usually prefer to go through high street retailers but I really can't imagine them being able to match that deal.
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Well I am awaiting stock from Tmobile as I just missed the first wave. I got a 24mth upgrade for £20 a month with 300 minute calls, unlimited text and mobile. Phone cost £31. I'm happy with that cos I don't need more phone minutes but they said I could upgrade to £30 a month to get the 700 minute calls. If I needed that number of minutes I would have gone for your deal on MPD so I could have an unbranded handset.
When you guys refer to 'T-mobile' branding, I assuming this is just the software (boot splash, etc) and not any logos physically on the phone itself?
well t-mobile and htc are blaming each other for the lack of 'pouch' and i dont really want to spend anymore of my life hoping that the dimwits i spoke to over the phone grow a brain cell or 2.
Does anyone know how to put the youtube software back on a T-mobile phone???
Does anyone have the software? or a partial rom or cab---dont know how to add the original rom!!!
Ps. got mine for £60 inc delivery on an upgrade (wanted it free) on flex35 for 18months offered same deal for flex 25 but wanted the 3gb internet that was included---then added another £10 a month to get web and walk max with 10gb allowance that allows skype usage......so £45 per month +£60 =£870total contract
....so really upset at not being able to have the bonus of using youtube on the go after paying all that extra to use the internet
Good news----cancelled my already broken home broadband today so gets me more of the monthly cost back--ie.the phone replaces my home broadband and my dongle top up charges when travelling
Wireless router for o2 builds
Good to see that T-Mob aren't playing about with things too much!
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Fortunately there aren't any exterior logos branded on the device itself, it's just as you assumed, splash screens both start up & shut down plus a couple of apps.
I heard if you buy an Android phone through a third party reseller you only get 1GB throttled internet instead of 3GB. But I read you can make a call to convince them to change it.
Anyone ever done this and got any tips?
From what I heard they put you on the unlimited internet booster, which is only 1GB, and not web and walk plus (3GB) if you order through a reseller.
Well, I ordered it from E2 save.
I can't link or post images yet: i.imgur.com/Ku7aX.png
Notice they give you the option to add "Unlimited Web Booster" for £5 a month? Could I use that to convince them?
Thanks.
edit: It also says unlimited on their site: e2save.com/mobile-phone/contract/samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S.html?tariffcode=D25TEAPR09
edit2: T-Mobiles FUP:
You'll get internet on your phone Plus included if you join us on a pay monthly plan with an Android phone in a T-Mobile store, over the phone or via our website, t-mobile.co.uk.
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Can you order over the phone on e2save?
eidt3: I actually did join them over the phone, as the phone is why I joined them. See what I mean?
Anyone know?
I heard saying people on the forums managed to get upgraded for free works. Guess it makes the employee think his friends are letting them have it so he should too.
When I signed up for Sim only £15 month plan they put me on web + walk plus automatically, even though phone was from another seller. Didn't believe it at first, but sure enough it showed up there on my bill. Tbh, I think the girl I spoke to got confused - I've not queried it since!
I got mine upgraded, but then again I was already a customer before they changed the wording on the fup back in July 2010.
However, they didn't want to upgrade me at first, and the best tactic I found may well work for you too:
Basically, you have to complain bitterly that the internet access is extremely slow and laggy, and that you have tested it and it seems that even tho your phone shows you have a hsdpa connection, you are only getting 3G speeds (~350kpbs) at best and it seems you are being throttled.
Then tell them that you have read all their t&c's and there is no mention AT ALL that the 1GB FUP is throttled, so therefore they need to rectify this situation, as the hsdpa device you got with your contract is being crippled without good reason - tell them that you accept that there is a 1GB FUP, but you feel you should be allowed to download that 1GB as quickly as your device is capable of.
Keep pushing and escalate to their line manager if necessary. Worked for me and at least one other person.
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I got mine upgraded, but then again I was already a customer before they changed the wording on the fup back in July 2010.
However, they didn't want to upgrade me at first, and the best tactic I found may well work for you too:
Basically, you have to complain bitterly that the internet access is extremely slow and laggy, and that you have tested it and it seems that even tho your phone shows you have a hsdpa connection, you are only getting 3G speeds (~350kpbs) at best and it seems you are being throttled.
Then tell them that you have read all their t&c's and there is no mention AT ALL that the 1GB FUP is throttled, so therefore they need to rectify this situation, as the hsdpa device you got with your contract is being crippled without good reason - tell them that you accept that there is a 1GB FUP, but you feel you should be allowed to download that 1GB as quickly as your device is capable of.
Keep pushing and escalate to their line manager if necessary. Worked for me and at least one other person.
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Thanks I'll try that.
I'm on unlimited internet booster, but get HSDPA speeds - 1900kbps down, 530kbps up...
For my first month (Jul-Aug) I was on web'n'walk because of a ****-up, then back to normal 'internet booster'. Noticed no difference in quality of service.
And I only just about scrape the 1GB limit. But then I've got wi-fi at home. Mind you, now I've got 2.2 on my phone and Flash 10.1, who knows
I bought from a reseller as well.
Oh yeah when you people managed to upgrade to 3GB, did you get to choose another booster as well?
How do you test your speed?
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Send email explaining that you have slow hsdpa speeds and you have read on terms and conditions that every android should have 3gb fup.
Give them your phone number to contact you (say that you would like to speak with them) in 24hrs they should call you back with everything on as it should be.
In response to post above. No I didn't get the booster but I'll probably ask for it in few weeks.
Pointing that I've read on internet that people when ordering this offer could have a booster as well with 3gb fup
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MattSkeet said:
[email protected]
Send email explaining that you have slow hsdpa speeds and you have read on terms and conditions that every android should have 3gb fup.
Give them your phone number to contact you (say that you would like to speak with them) in 24hrs they should call you back with everything on as it should be.
In response to post above. No I didn't get the booster but I'll probably ask for it in few weeks.
Pointing that I've read on internet that people when ordering this offer could have a booster as well with 3gb fup
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Thanks, does that still work though?
As they added this:
You'll get internet on your phone Plus included if you join us on a pay monthly plan with an Android phone in a T-Mobile store, over the phone or via our website, t-mobile.co.uk.
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Worth trying. I did it 2 months a go. Depending on when you activated your phone and when this rule went live if you hurry up you might actually speak with someone that does not know about it. Or you just bought the phone before this was announced...
Do it quick and let me know
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MattSkeet said:
Worth trying. I did it 2 months a go. Depending on when you activated your phone and when this rule went live if you hurry up you might actually speak with someone that does not know about it. Or you just bought the phone before this was announced...
Do it quick and let me know
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My phone's coming tomorrow.
O.K. Found an app called Xtremelabs Speedtest. It tells me that on GPS with H showing I have 287Kb/s download and upload of 22.9Kb/s.
Is this what it should be ?
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O.K. Found an app called Xtremelabs Speedtest. It tells me that on GPS with H showing I have 287Kb/s download and upload of 22.9Kb/s.
Is this what it should be ?
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HSDPA is meant to be 7.2Mb/s I think. Well up to that.
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HSDPA is meant to be 7.2Mb/s I think. Well up to that.
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So I am a bit down then
On tmobile you will get max 2mbit up and 600kbit down (confirmed with tmobile tech support).
I think o2 has got the fastest one and that is 7 mbit.
However, I also use giffgaff, its pay and go, or something like simplicity on o2 where you have to top up every month and quit any time.
The give you 4 mbit down and 2 mbit up and really unlimited broadband with no fup.
All that is because there isn't any customer service and everything you bed sorting out you do on forums....
(if you are going to try it as a reference please put firewire)
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Got my phone now. On speed test i got around 300Kb/s.
Noob question - how do I see how much data I'm allowed? lol
edit:19Kb/s up but I was running in the background.
Thanks everyone it worked. Got my texts too.
As i work for T-Mobile i should not say this but if you go into your local store and tell them you are getting a message saying you are at 80% of your download limit and you should be getting 3GB so why do you get this message? they should look at your account and see no wnw+ soc and just add it as they cant see where you got it.