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Is there a "wi-fi" app?

I know that my Verizon XV6900 does not have wi-fi. Is there a way to get wi-fi on the phone?

Comptronic said:
I know that my Verizon XV6900 does not have wi-fi. Is there a way to get wi-fi on the phone?
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There were talks of trying to adapt a Wifi SD card to the phone, but it is a project that was abandoned due to the lack of drivers for 6.5 for the card.

Thank you for that information. Too bad they didn't continue the project.

Comptronic said:
Thank you for that information. Too bad they didn't continue the project.
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There is one more thing that I was looking at today, which is a set of host USB drivers for WM (Zeno Host USB Drivers). If the dev can add capability for radio devices to be attached, then it would mean that we can add something like a USB network adapter to the device. I will ask around and see if it can be done.

egzthunder1 said:
There is one more thing that I was looking at today, which is a set of host USB drivers for WM (Zeno Host USB Drivers). If the dev can add capability for radio devices to be attached, then it would mean that we can add something like a USB network adapter to the device. I will ask around and see if it can be done.
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Thank you for your help. Being that I'm new here, is there a "thank you" button?

Comptronic said:
Thank you for your help. Being that I'm new here, is there a "thank you" button?
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I believe that you can rate the thread. Alternatively, you can leave me a visitor message (or buy me coffee if you feel grateful enough )

EasyTether

I was using EasyTether on my dual boot android Tilt phone before getting the Aria. I managed to find an apk but it's for an older version.
I thought I would see if someone can get a later version? as of post time the latest is 0.9.10.
I was able to use the Installing 3rd Party Apps post to load the version I found. So, it will work and doesn't require root access!
Edit: Removed attachment since there is a better way! Thanks guys!

Does it work on the Aria???
russell1997 said:
I was using EasyTether on my dual boot android Tilt phone before getting the Aria. I managed to find an apk but it's for an older version.
I thought I would see if someone can get a later version? as of post time the latest is 0.9.10.
I was able to use the Installing 3rd Party Apps post to load the version I found. So, it will work and doesn't require root access!
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So you tried it and it worked??? please get back to me soon. thanks

russell1997 said:
I was using EasyTether on my dual boot android Tilt phone before getting the Aria. I managed to find an apk but it's for an older version.
I thought I would see if someone can get a later version? as of post time the latest is 0.9.10.
I was able to use the Installing 3rd Party Apps post to load the version I found. So, it will work and doesn't require root access!
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If you have Wifi shut down your phone, take out your SIM, turn it back on and connect to the market via Wifi. Easytether will come back along with other AT&T restricted programs. This is what i did in order to get it back on my phone and it works great. Also one of the reasons why im baking it into my personal rom so i always have it.

bobj said:
If you have Wifi shut down your phone, take out your SIM, turn it back on and connect to the market via Wifi. Easytether will come back along with other AT&T restricted programs. This is what i did in order to get it back on my phone and it works great. Also one of the reasons why im baking it into my personal rom so i always have it.
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Awesome, I'll have to try that technique!
Sent from my HTC Liberty using XDA App

bobj said:
If you have Wifi shut down your phone, take out your SIM, turn it back on and connect to the market via Wifi. Easytether will come back along with other AT&T restricted programs. This is what i did in order to get it back on my phone and it works great. Also one of the reasons why im baking it into my personal rom so i always have it.
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Please forgive the NOOB, me......but,
I have the Aria on it's way and desperately need to be able to tether. I'm marginally savvy but know nothing about rooting....is it required to tether?
Or can I simply follow the instructions above on an unmodified Aria out of the box, install easytether and have it work?

Works
Confirm, this really works.
Thanks A++++++++++++++++

It does seem to work just fine

_Opiate_ said:
It does seem to work just fine
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Just so I'm clear, (cuz I'm frequently not)
When you write "it" works, the "it" in this case is an unmodified Aria, with Easy Tether installed via the no sim/wifi download method described above - correct?
With no other fancy mods, I should be able to tether to my laptop - yes?
(fingers crossed)......

4th Level said:
Just so I'm clear, (cuz I'm frequently not)
When you write "it" works, the "it" in this case is an unmodified Aria, with Easy Tether installed via the no sim/wifi download method described above - correct?
With no other fancy mods, I should be able to tether to my laptop - yes?
(fingers crossed)......
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Actually my Aria is in fact rooted running attN1's ROM. Sorry!
Can we maybe get someone with a stock out of the box Aria to give this a try and report back for our friend here!?
I'm sure we can get someone to try this for you. There seem to be plenty of Aria/Liberty users out there now.

_Opiate_ said:
Actually my Aria is in fact rooted running attN1's ROM. Sorry!
Can we maybe get someone with a stock out of the box Aria to give this a try and report back for our friend here!?
I'm sure we can get someone to try this for you. There seem to be plenty of Aria/Liberty users out there now.
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Thanks for quick clarification - and no problem. If, in fact, this works, I believe it will be the first (easy) successful tether mod - if I'm not mistaken - and a fairly big development. I've been searching feverishly for an easy solution since placing my order yesterday (confident that it would eventually be cracked). If we don't get a confirmation on whether this works on a vanilla Aria by the time mine arrives, I will gladly give it a try and report back asap.
This place is an amazing resource.

4th Level said:
Just so I'm clear, (cuz I'm frequently not)
When you write "it" works, the "it" in this case is an unmodified Aria, with Easy Tether installed via the no sim/wifi download method described above - correct?
With no other fancy mods, I should be able to tether to my laptop - yes?
(fingers crossed)......
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You can get a good nights sleep tonight. I have verified that taking your SIM out and connecting to the Android Market using Wifi will allow you to download EasyTether and install it on a stock Aria. I too had a big need to tether, but I was keeping my Samsung Jack in my computer bag for that very reason.
Now that I have EasyTether loaded on my Aria it works perfectly. I will probably end up buying the full version for $10.00 because I will need https support once the trial runs out.
Regards,
Tom

tpbklake said:
You can get a good nights sleep tonight. I have verified that taking your SIM out and connecting to the Android Market using Wifi will allow you to download EasyTether and install it on a stock Aria. I too had a big need to tether, but I was keeping my Samsung Jack in my computer bag for that very reason.
Now that I have EasyTether loaded on my Aria it works perfectly. I will probably end up buying the full version for $10.00 because I will need https support once the trial runs out.
Regards,
Tom
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And the crowd goes WILD!!!
Thanks Tom! (and all!)
Maybe this needs to be a sticky?
AFAIK.....this is the first real success of tethering

4th Level said:
And the crowd goes WILD!!!
Thanks Tom! (and all!)
Maybe this needs to be a sticky?
AFAIK.....this is the first real success of tethering
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You are limited to USB tethering just so you know.
-Tom

tpbklake said:
You are limited to USB tethering just so you know.
-Tom
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Thanks, yea, not a problem - I prefer USB. When I would BT tether with my Pure, it would run @ 2mps, USB brought it up to 10.

I to can confirm it works as well. Stock at&t rom, Vista 64. I also went to cnet's bandwith meter and pulled 395kbps... meh I'll take it.

Now I have my laptop which runs Fedora 11 connected via Easy Tether.
I used the ubuntu drivers from EasyTether's website and converted them to an .rpm using alien to install it on Fedora.
Thanks for posting the how-to's they led me in the right direction.

Look like this is the way to install any software in the marketplace that AT&T does not approve.

Amazin Find. I have wifi 90% of the places I go but this helps everyone else greatly!

MotorHeadCG said:
Now I have my laptop which runs Fedora 11 connected via Easy Tether.
I used the ubuntu drivers from EasyTether's website and converted them to an .rpm using alien to install it on Fedora.
Thanks for posting the how-to's they led me in the right direction.
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I tried the same thing in Fedora 13, but things don't seem to be working. After converting .deb to .rpm and installing it (no errors showing), I tried:
# adb devices
List of devices attached
HT06EHL07448 device
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Device (Evo 4G) is connected.
Then
# /usr/bin/easytether enumerate
HT06EHL07448
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So easytether sees it too.
However,
# /usr/bin/easytether connect
#
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Nada. I tried (in a different window)
# dhclient easythether0
Cannot find device "easythether0"
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As stated, I'm connecting to an Evo instead of an Aria. Running Froyo supplied by Sprint/HTC. (Easytether's FAQ claims that it should work on Froyo too.)
Any suggestions?
-Mark

i used pdanet to tethering with my GF aria the other day. Installation took a few minutes and worked great. The speed is much faster than the stock andriod browser.

Air card is it possible

let me first start off by telling you that in no way shape or form am I skilled enough to be a developer nor am I asking the deleloper with the skill to take this on. I have searched a few forum and I really can't find any info about this subject.
I have a siearra wireless card USB598 the service is provided by Sprint, Does anyone know if it would be possible to make this work on the gtab? Or is it even possible to make it work in an android system?
When I plug the card in it powers up and seems to be doing what the card does but like you could guess it does nothing else. I didn't expect it to do anything else but I didn't think it would even power on.

I am not a developer either, but off the top of my head (devs feel free to correct me):
You would need drivers for the AirCard (no idea, but maybe the Linux drivers [if they are made for the card might work])
You would also need some sort of software to have the AirCard connect to the mobile network and to have the GTab use the Aircard as a means of communication
Dan

Velcro a mifi onto the back. : -)
Sent from my GTablet-TnT-Lite using Tapatalk

I have an air-card, as well. It's on my list of to do's but it will be tricky at best.
I had a sierra air-card a few years back, and got it to work with Ubuntu using some ppp commands. I figure that would be the most likely route in Android, since it has some *nix similarities, but I haven't gotten very far.
If you look at "dmesg", your card might be loading up. But the problem is actually getting old modems commands to it to get it running. I think.

ultimind said:
Velcro a mifi onto the back. : -)
Sent from my GTablet-TnT-Lite using Tapatalk
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YES! Sprint Overdrive 4G! WooHoo!

It'd be a lot easier to try one of the 3G/4G-to-local wireless "boxes" available through many wireless providers (I use MyWi on my jailbroken iPhone 3GS though I'm looking into clear.com's service on the go). That way not only your GTablet, but your laptop and other devices can connect to the same connection and even your friends.

The air card is provided by my employer so I'm kind of stuck with it and getting into a myfi device isn't an option.
It's not really a huge issue I can always tether to my phone, It would just be nice to pop in the card and be up and running. The card also has gps built into it and I could see some use in that too.
I think drivers are going to be the biggest issue the MFG only supports MS and MAC, but there are some threads out on the web were people have gotten them to work in ubuntu. Beyond the driver issue there still needs to be some type of dialing software. On a windows box you can use a simple dialing software and dial a #77 and it will connect.
One other thing that this card has the ability to do is NDIS where the card becomes a network card and as soon as it's inserted into a pc it connects automatically but I'm almost 100% sure that it is still software based.
Thanks for the feed back.

greyspacealien said:
The air card is provided by my employer so I'm kind of stuck with it and getting into a myfi device isn't an option.
It's not really a huge issue I can always tether to my phone, It would just be nice to pop in the card and be up and running. The card also has gps built into it and I could see some use in that too.
I think drivers are going to be the biggest issue the MFG only supports MS and MAC, but there are some threads out on the web were people have gotten them to work in ubuntu. Beyond the driver issue there still needs to be some type of dialing software. On a windows box you can use a simple dialing software and dial a #77 and it will connect.
One other thing that this card has the ability to do is NDIS where the card becomes a network card and as soon as it's inserted into a pc it connects automatically but I'm almost 100% sure that it is still software based.
Thanks for the feed back.
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For the ZT-180 tablets we got a number of these going as they looked like serial modem interfaces using ppp via the USB (might need to turn off/disable) any builtin diskstore... there sometimes required a build.prop edit to set the tty correct... I'd normally say look over on Slatedroid at our zt180 section as there were a few threads for different 3G dongles but mostly similar instructions... except slatedroid's been bottom up the last 30 or so hours... the zt-180 thread here is HUGE but I suspect you could find most of the same info scattered throughtout there also as maybe a starting point...

Novatel Ovation U727
The Ovation U727 supports Linux in addition to Windows & MAC. Data sheet indicates it has built in GPS-A in addition to 3G. Anyone tried one of these? I might get a used one & give it a try.

USB Drivers Windows 7 x64?

My N1 was working flawlessly adb and all, but I cant seem to get the NS to show up in adb.
Anyone have any luck or even try? Any Ideas?

Same problem with xp. I might take this phone back, what kind of phone has trouble connecting to usb. this sucks

mjgmjg said:
Same problem with xp. I might take this phone back, what kind of phone has trouble connecting to usb. this sucks
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I fixed the issue, i forgot to update the driver package to REV4

mjgmjg said:
Same problem with xp. I might take this phone back, what kind of phone has trouble connecting to usb. this sucks
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It's ridiculous isn't it. A new, top end, boundary pushing, first of its kind device requiring USB drivers! Take it back right away!
(We have a 'Thanks' button. How about an 'Idiot' button?)

slowz3r said:
My N1 was working flawlessly adb and all, but I cant seem to get the NS to show up in adb.
Anyone have any luck or even try? Any Ideas?
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i'm using the stock Android SDK 2.3 drivers
links and details here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545

Ifigured out what was wrong, a while ago lol but for the people that have issues there you go

How well does Android work?

Hey,
My iPhone has died so I am looking to buy cheap phone whilst I wait for decent phones WP7 to come out this year. I was wondering how well does
Android work on HD2? Any lag? Do major features like GPS, Bluetooth, Wifi, etc work properly? Finally, any of you guys use Android as your day to day OS?
I couldn't find these answers so I apologise if these have been asked recently.
Thanks.

I'm running a NAND build and everything works great. The battery life is tremendous and I use my phone for everything.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

The phone was made for Android...why Windows Mobile ended up on ths beast is a mystery to me. Everything works and works well. It runs circles around my brother-in-law's Droid...buttery smooth. The CM builds are my favorites, but if you like Sense, the DHD builds are great too. I was goingto upgrade last fall...but with Android running that's on indefinite hold.
And if you want to use WP7...it has reached daily driver status for a lot of folks too. But comming from iPhone, you might be disappointed in the app store at this point...still early.

raven2000 said:
My iPhone has died so I am looking to buy cheap phone whilst I wait for decent phones WP7 to come out this year.
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Cheap phone? HD2? Seriously?

HD 2's are still holding value. One on contract in uk will be the same price as a desire. If you really can get obw cheap snap their hand off
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

I picked my HD2 up for 49 bucks a couple months ago. They are getting cheaper.
As for problems, just a few minor ones that some people have helped me fix on this forum.
When I downloaded the NAND rom, everything went smoothly. You might possibly get the Unit code problem. Just do the solutions that people are recommending on this forum. Worked for me.
Make sure you download HSPL 2.08, MAGLDR 1.12, and then the NAND rom. Check radio version before doing this as well.
couple things Ive noticed with this rom compared to 6.5
*The G-Calibration doesnt work as well on NAND as it did on 6.5. Screen sometimes doesnt rotate when you want it too
*Swype needs some modifications to it once downloaded to your NAND rom for the rom to recognize it (at least in my case)
*The Internet issue that everyone is having problems with but is a VERY EASY FIX...(manually enter APN settings) described in another thread
*Finally the phone isn't recognized by computer once plugged in. Anyone have a solution for this that works, please let me know
*Once I got my 3G to work properly with the APN settings, GPS worked perfectly fine and havent had a issue with it that others have had
With all that comes Android though. Android software itself is amazing compared to Windows and these are minor issues that dont bother me. This Rom is very fast and superior to any other Rom in my opinion. Marketplace is great, the animation is second to none, the app and widget placement is superb. I'd definitely recommend picking this phone up and downloading the NAND Rom as you won't be dissapointed.

freeridindirtbiker said:
*Finally the phone isn't recognized by computer once plugged in. Anyone have a solution for this that works, please let me know
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If you Mean your computer can't mount the phone as a drive, I've only seen this issue in Gingerbread Builds. The fix "more of a work around really" is to download and use the "Multi Mount SD-Card" widget.

freeridindirtbiker said:
*The Internet issue that everyone is having problems with but is a VERY EASY FIX...(manually enter APN settings) described in another thread
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Just a quick correction - some people have data connection issues, not everyone!

bdkinney said:
If you Mean your computer can't mount the phone as a drive, I've only seen this issue in Gingerbread Builds. The fix "more of a work around really" is to download and use the "Multi Mount SD-Card" widget.
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With the new ROM, my phone isnt recognizable once plugged in anymore. Ive read about a couple fixes but haven't gotten it to work. This issue is kinda blurry to me since it is a different ROM and your computer software expects to be hooked up to a Windows ROM rather than android. It charges through usb connection to computer, just cant sync contacts, etc. through computer. So yes, it isnt recognizable as a drive at all other than charging if that makes sense. Its the newest NAND rom that DFT provided.
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Just a quick correction - some people have data connection issues, not everyone!
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Yes, very true.

freeridindirtbiker said:
With the new ROM, my phone isnt recognizable once plugged in anymore. Ive read about a couple fixes but haven't gotten it to work. This issue is kinda blurry to me since it is a different ROM and your computer software expects to be hooked up to a Windows ROM rather than android. It charges through usb connection to computer, just cant sync contacts, etc. through computer. So yes, it isnt recognizable as a drive at all. Its the newest NAND rom that DFT provided.
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You could try installing the Android SDK. It's a big install, but it will include the necessary drivers for connecting an Android device.
You can get it here...
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

johncmolyneux said:
You could try installing the Android SDK. It's a big install, but it will include the necessary drivers for connecting an Android device.
You can get it here...
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
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Will those official drivers work with DFT's version of NAND android ROM though? Will it recognize it??

Strange, I primarily run gbread and I have never had this issue. Running both mdj cyanogenmod as well as hyperdroid
Sent from my HD2 using XDA App

freeridindirtbiker said:
Will those official drivers work with DFT's version of NAND android ROM though? Will it recognize it??
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I have no reason to see why not - it's just Android, like every other build. I'm not sure why you're having a problem in the first place.
Are you just trying to connect as a USB device? If so, have you set the phone to act as a USB device?

freeridindirtbiker said:
With the new ROM, my phone isnt recognizable once plugged in anymore. Ive read about a couple fixes but haven't gotten it to work. This issue is kinda blurry to me since it is a different ROM and your computer software expects to be hooked up to a Windows ROM rather than android. It charges through usb connection to computer, just cant sync contacts, etc. through computer. So yes, it isnt recognizable as a drive at all other than charging if that makes sense. Its the newest NAND rom that DFT provided.
Yes, very true.
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freeridindirtbiker,
If I understand you correctly you are having problems syncing contacts with your phone now that you have flashed the DFT provided Stock Desire NAND ROM?
My question is what program are you using to try to sync with your phone? When you had windows mobile on your phone you could sync using the windows mobile device center. Now that you are running android (especially in NAND) your phone is no longer a windows mobile phone and cannot be synced through windows mobile device center. You can download HTC Sync which is the software HTC provides to sync an HTC Desire with contacts etc...
Your phone now identifies itself as an HTC Desire. You can natively use it as a usb mass storage device (flash drive), but to "sync" with it you need to install new software on your PC.

bryanbingham9 said:
freeridindirtbiker,
If I understand you correctly you are having problems syncing contacts with your phone now that you have flashed the DFT provided Stock Desire NAND ROM?
My question is what program are you using to try to sync with your phone? When you had windows mobile on your phone you could sync using the windows mobile device center. Now that you are running android (especially in NAND) your phone is no longer a windows mobile phone an cannot be synced through windows mobile device center. You can download HTC Sync which is the software HTC provides to sync an HTC Desire with contacts etc...
Your phone now identifies itself as an HTC Desire. You can natively use it as a usb mass storage device (flash drive), but to "sync" with it you need to install new software on your PC.
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Thankyou Brian. Thats what I was I looking for. I knew you couldnt have windows software recognize an android ROM. I was wondering basically what I could do in place of that windows software which in turn is HTC Sync? Thats what I was wondering. Appreciate all your guys' help.

freeridindirtbiker said:
I picked my HD2 up for 49 bucks a couple months ago. They are getting cheaper.
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what? 49 bucks ? in a contract or 49$ to buy ?? IF TO BUY I WANT ALOT OF THEM AND I CAN PAY ALOT MORE THAN THAT TO U

reza416 said:
what? 49 bucks ? in a contract or 49$ to buy ?? IF TO BUY I WANT ALOT OF THEM AND I CAN PAY ALOT MORE THAN THAT TO U
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It was a contract lol.

A month ago I saw a few on Craigslist for about 150. Now they're 200-300 at least. Seems people are catching on
Sent from my HD2 using XDA App

dung8604 said:
A month ago I saw a few on Craigslist for about 150. Now they're 200-300 at least. Seems people are catching on
Sent from my HD2 using XDA App
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Because a lot returned their hd7s...
It's back to a year ago's price. Tsk. Tsk.
Sent from my HD2 Glacier using XDA App

freeridindirtbiker said:
It was a contract lol.
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**** and i paid $200 when it first came out with the 2 year contract... now i'm stuck with tmobile for another year....
GRRRRRRRRR