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I know that topic could have been many times but I can't find now.... I've just came to US and I got t-mobile sim card. I put it into my Wizard and I don't know how to connect to internet through GPRS/EDGE.... I have latest original HTC rom....
Hey, welcome to Chicago - I'll be getting back there in a couple of weeks.
Anyways, do you have T-Mobile ToGo (prepaid) or a contract? Data services aren't offered for prepaid plans. If you're on a contract, what kind of data plan are you on? T-Zones or the $30/month plan?
Hi
I am on a contract on T-Zones.....
http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.php/T-Mobile_Data
That link should provide you with enough info to go on.
mos84 said:
I know that topic could have been many times but I can't find now.... I've just came to US and I got t-mobile sim card. I put it into my Wizard and I don't know how to connect to internet through GPRS/EDGE.... I have latest original HTC rom....
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If your using the 5.99 T-Zones plan you will need to set up the proxy settings to get full internet access. This link will help you set it up.
http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=939762
and yet i don't have any data plan... i have only normal plan Get More Plus PROMO SmartAccess. Do I have change my plan to data plan (t-zones or $30/month)?
I am also on the get more smart access, and this plan is for users without any credit or bad credit. so some services including tmobile total internet ($30/month) cannot be added for a year or so. but u can use Tzones for $5.99 anyways the internet acess with it is worth it
ok thanks... so how to activate those t-zones?
OK, i did everything according to that link ---> http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=939762
Now, it gets connected to EDGE/GPRS but doesn't display any web site....
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mos84 said:
I know that topic could have been many times but I can't find now.... I've just came to US and I got t-mobile sim card. I put it into my Wizard and I don't know how to connect to internet through GPRS/EDGE.... I have latest original HTC rom....
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If your using the 5.99 T-Zones plan you will need to set up the proxy settings to get full internet access. This link will help you set it up.
http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=939762
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Thanks a TON for posting this link. I finally have full internet acess with my HTC wizard on T-zones.
I bought the US version of HD2 today and unlocked it.
What do i have to do to use all the features and functions on AT&T's network? I would like my email, internet, weather, stocks to work. Any tips? I am able to make only phone calls right now and would like to start using all the other features. Thanks in advance for all your help.. also, i have PDA plan already..
I also unlocked the HD2 and am using on AT&T and had the same problems. I could make calls and had internet access for the first day, but had to do a hard reset and when it came back up I could only make calls. There is a fix though. Go to:
Settings>Wireless Controls>Data Connection>Add a new modem connection
Under "Enter a name for the connection" type: Media Net
Select a modem: Select Cellular Line (GPRS), then hit next
Access Point Name: wap.cingular, then hit next
Leave blank user name, password, and domain, then click finish.
You won't get 3G access this way (only Edge), but you should now be able to access AT&T's Media Net data plan and browse without problems. This worked for me anyway.
If anyone knows how to get 3G speed, please share!
AT&T forcing 30$ smartphone data plan
Hi,
I also unlocked my t mobile HD2 and put my at&t SIM card in it. AT&T recognizes my device as blackberry 7290 and automatically added 30$ smartphone data plan on it. Also, they did not help me set up the edge network which i finally did by myself. Anyways, is there a way to put only 15$ data plan on it?
Thanks,
Vikrant
gpbroa said:
If anyone knows how to get 3G speed, please share!
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Buy the Telstra one, that's the only way you'll get 3G sorry to say. Wish US carriers all use the same frequencies.
Guys, how you unlocked the phone?
I got a unlocked T-Mobile HD2 and try to use HSPL2 to flash this moble, but the message tell me "wrong model ID".
I don't know what to do.
vikrantrai01 said:
Hi,
I also unlocked my t mobile HD2 and put my at&t SIM card in it. AT&T recognizes my device as blackberry 7290 and automatically added 30$ smartphone data plan on it. Also, they did not help me set up the edge network which i finally did by myself. Anyways, is there a way to put only 15$ data plan on it?
Thanks,
Vikrant
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Can someone tell me how do u unlock your HD2? I need to do the same for my TMOB HD2. Thx
conchuot said:
Can someone tell me how do u unlock your HD2? I need to do the same for my TMOB HD2. Thx
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Ok, all i had to do was call Tmobile to get the unlock code for my phone. i downloaded the MediaNet cab file, installed it and everything is working great except the Visual Voicemail which i understand because it is strictly developed for Tmobile.
varungandhi said:
I bought the US version of HD2 today and unlocked it.
What do i have to do to use all the features and functions on AT&T's network?
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You do realize that:
A. There's a separate forum for the T-Mobile HD2?
B. You could've bought an HD2 (Telstra version -- T9193) that's compatible with AT&T 3G?
I am also interested to learn of any way to avoid paying the $30 data plan instead of the $10 one. Anyone? Anyone? I looked at the option of changing the IMEI but will not go there after learning it is illegal. I'm ok with edge on at&t but not if I'm paying $30 a month.
audichris9 said:
I am also interested to learn of any way to avoid paying the $30 data plan instead of the $10 one. Anyone? Anyone? I looked at the option of changing the IMEI but will not go there after learning it is illegal. I'm ok with edge on at&t but not if I'm paying $30 a month.
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Register a feature-phone with AT&T and get them to switch the data back to $15.
Also, any Blackberry IMEI they're registering is wrong as nobody sells/uses a BB 7290 anymore.
NuShrike said:
Register a feature-phone with AT&T and get them to switch the data back to $15.
Also, any Blackberry IMEI they're registering is wrong as nobody sells/uses a BB 7290 anymore.
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NuShrike or anybody, Do you have specific experience with switching down to the $15 data plan? Whether the 7290's are in use anymore or not I'm thinking that AT&T is going to switch me right back to the $30 data plan when I make a call from my HD2(BB 7290 to them).
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NuShrike or anybody, Do you have specific experience with switching down to the $15 data plan? Whether the 7290's are in use anymore or not I'm thinking that AT&T is going to switch me right back to the $30 data plan when I make a call from my HD2(BB 7290 to them).
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I'm technically still using my Sony-Ericsson on my grandfathered data plan, and have never been upgraded to the $30. I also stay under ~100MB a month so ymmv.
I've read all over HowardForums this is the way to get back in to $15. Just make sure you'd NEVER registered your HD2 IMEI with your account on AT&T by telling some rep, or such. Otherwise, you're SOL because you've publicly admitted to them that it's a "smartphone". Don't do any communication with at&t using your HD2. Get a pay-go and swap in your current sim if you need to.
So far so good. I've made it almost 24 hours with a $10(when added to family unlimited messaging) data plan. Anyone know if I should be in the clear or do they only sweep weekly/monthly?
I have been wanting to try and see if I can buy a pay as you go plan and phone then just swap out the sim in my T9193 and all be fine without them catching on to what phone im using and terminating my data? Anyone ever done this before? The first time I tried pay as you go I told them what phone I was using and shortly after the data was terminated because I was using the nexus one so I was stuck with unlimited minutes and no data.
A friend of mine received his unlocking code today, and on his AT&T customer online page... it showed that he had that ancient BlackBerry model as well.
However, they didn't automatically switch his data plan. I told him to basically call, but NOT from the device, and to demand the unlimited data plan, but not for the iPhone (which is what he had previously) so we'll see whether or NOT they ask too many questions about the device he's currently using.
airdragon said:
Guys, how you unlocked the phone?
I got a unlocked T-Mobile HD2 and try to use HSPL2 to flash this moble, but the message tell me "wrong model ID".
I don't know what to do.
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Flash HSPL2 and new ROM wouldn't help to unlock the sim. That's what I did. I ends up fax the request to Tmobile where I got my phone at full price. They send me the code few hours ago.
good luck.
how many digits did u have in your unlock code ?
thanks,
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how many digits did u have in your unlock code ?
thanks,
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8 digits for t-mobile HD2 unlock code.
I am using it with ATT, its unlocked from tmobile, I got the att cab, just install this, and it puts the media net settings on the phone
The only problem is sometimes in my email, or google maps, it will say something about a connection problem? Anyone else have those issues?
http://www.mediafire.com/file/kmlmn4wt35m/ATT_WAP_MEdiaNet_and_MMS_Settings (1).cab
I am using it with ATT, its unlocked from tmobile, I got the att cab, just install this, and it puts the media net settings on the phone
The only problem is sometimes in my email, or google maps, it will say something about a connection problem? Anyone else have those issues?
Also ATT thinks im on some old nokia phone, and I have the $15 unlimited data plan hahaha, they never know the difference unless you pull wayyy to much data, so don't tell them what phone you have
http://www.mediafire.com/file/kmlmn4wt35m/ATT_WAP_MEdiaNet_and_MMS_Settings (1).cab
TMoible right now requires HD2 to use more expensive(faster) dataplan.
I have an old $10 unlimited web dataplan and it works quite good for me so I want to keep using it. But not with HD2. It directs all web to an upgrade warning page. Obviously, TMoible tries to push every HD2 owner to upgrade.
I used the APN tricks to make it work for a few hours(which I am very happy with the speed), then it stops working.
Any other ways to solve the problem? Thanks in advance!
change apn to internet2.voicestream.com
It works now!
Thanks a lot for nhan12!
"internet2.voicestream.com" works now, I hope it works forever....I will report here if it stops again.
can you all please explain step by step on how to make my hd2 work with t-mobile 10$ plan please. I am trying to save some money in this hard economic time. thank you all so much for your help. Tran
does the plan still work with the HD2?
if you can't afford the plan, get a flip phone.
Hi,
I usually just read this forum for fun, but now I want to get serious with modding my phone and tweaking it to my specifications.
I'm currently using a Blackberry with Tmobile's prepaid service. However, I'm tired of my small 2.5" screen. Hence the reason I'm looking at the HD2. I want to start using Android because of its flexibility with customization.
Here's my question: Can I buy a HTC HD2 off of eBay, flash it to Android, and then stick in my Tmobile prepaid SIM?
If I can do that, will I have a problem with the activation of the device? I wanted to buy a stock Android phone but I've read they require a SIM with a working data plan or borrow a SIM from somebody using an Android phone. (I don't have access to either).
Final question: Will MMS work on this device if I don't have a data plan?
Thanks!
You can use a prepaid tmobile with any android phone as long as its unlocked or locked to tmobile. If you already have an active sim, just stick it in and it'll work fine. You only need a data plan if you get a phone with a service plan from tmobile store... if you bought phone on your own, you dont need a data plan. I use my prepaid tmobile in my hd2, and just pay the $1.50 for the web daypass when I need data for the day. Not sure about mms without data... never use mms.
Yes. I have been doing this since I bought my phone. Just popped in my old prepaid sim and you're done. You don't have to activate the phone as long as your sim is active (phones with blocked imei excluded of course).
Can't answer the question on mms since I've never sent one. But I assume it's the same 25c they charge as per my prepaid agreement.
Thanks for your help. The only thing holding me back is I would greatly appreciate it if someone can confirm that MMS does not need a data plan. Once someone does, I'm getting it off eBay and then flashing Android!
Can anyone confirm it?
Thanks!
As of right now, I'm pretty sure mms requires a data plan.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
you have to call tmobile to confirm. i know tmobile themselves do not require a data plan for mms to work. my son has a samsung lg that sends and recieves mms with tmobile and no data plan, however my daughter has a mytouch 3g and is unable to send and recieve mms. i contacted tmobile and they claim it is the specs of the phone that is the problem. give them a call they are very helpful, hell that is how i found out cotulla got nand finalized, while on the phone trying to fix daughters phone, the customer service rep was telling me about cotullas nand progress and even referenced xda. it was beautiful. good luck
Thanks for the help! I'll probably call Tmobile and do a little more research.
I did a quick Google search and realized that my Blackberry shouldn't be able to send and receive MMS's as well. I'm not sure why I can.
Do you think I should take a chance, buy one off eBay and see if it works?
sending mms on android REQUIRES data plan...i was able to receive mms but can't send without data plan. You Can always switch to window mobile to use mms. Android on hd2 comes rooted so no need for activation. You Can skip it or activate via wifi.
I think my brochure I had about prepaid t-mobile said mms was same price as sms if I remember right. With prepaid t-mobile we have access to t-zones without having to buy web daypass.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
I know for sure that sending/receiving mms is listed on the prepaid package as 25c so it does not require a data plan (for prepaid). It probably goes through t-zones like the previous poster said.
Quote from the t-mobile website
$100 /Refill 1000 Minutes of Talk Messaging (Text): 5¢ to receive, 10¢ to send
Picture, Video: 25¢ to receive and send
Availability: 1 Year
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I'll try out sending a mms tonight with my prepaid t-mobile and see if it works without data.
UPDATE: I just tested sending a picture with mms with my hd2 using prepaid t-mobile without being attached to WiFi or buying a web daypass, and it was successful. The 3g symbol popped up, so it did use data through tzones, but it didn't charge anymore than the 25 cents it costs to send mms.
I just started using prepaid tmobile about a month ago because I couldn't afford paying $80/month for the cheapest smartphone plan, and so far I'm very happy. I can pay $1.50 for the days I need data, which isn't often, as I'm usually around WiFi... and since I put $100 on my account to begin with, I only pay 10cents/min and my account will be good a year as long as I have credit. I only spent about $15 this first month of service! It works great for anyone on a budget like me.
zarathustrax said:
I'll try out sending a mms tonight with my prepaid t-mobile and see if it works without data.
UPDATE: I just tested sending a picture with mms with my hd2 using prepaid t-mobile without being attached to WiFi or buying a web daypass, and it was successful. The 3g symbol popped up, so it did use data through tzones, but it didn't charge anymore than the 25 cents it costs to send mms.
I just started using prepaid tmobile about a month ago because I couldn't afford paying $80/month for the cheapest smartphone plan, and so far I'm very happy. I can pay $1.50 for the days I need data, which isn't often, as I'm usually around WiFi... and since I put $100 on my account to begin with, I only pay 10cents/min and my account will be good a year as long as I have credit. I only spent about $15 this first month of service! It works great for anyone on a budget like me.
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Thank you SO much for your help! This convinced me to finally get it; my new HTC HD2 should arrive on Monday. I can't wait!
I have a problem. I went into a store to get a Simple Mobile plan for my HD2 but they lady told me that she did'nt recommend Simple Mobile for a smart phone because the internet doesnt always work on it.So insted she lies and tell me I can get TMobile Pre Paid with Unlimited eveything for $70 a month so i get that. Now i read that I have 2gb data not unlimted. My question is. Do Simple Mobile data work with HD2 as long as i have the correct APN settings and is Simple Mobile data really unlimited and reliable on the HD2? Thank YOu
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I have a problem. I went into a store to get a Simple Mobile plan for my HD2 but they lady told me that she did'nt recommend Simple Mobile for a smart phone because the internet doesnt always work on it.So insted she lies and tell me I can get TMobile Pre Paid with Unlimited eveything for $70 a month so i get that. Now i read that I have 2gb data not unlimted. My question is. Do Simple Mobile data work with HD2 as long as i have the correct APN settings and is Simple Mobile data really unlimited and reliable on the HD2? Thank YOu
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if your HD2 is sim unlocked...i dont see any reason why putting the correct APN settings wont make it work....the best way to confirm....just TRY !!
I was told the hd2 does not need to be sim unlocked for simple mobile because simple mobile uses tmobile towers of something like that
reds28heem said:
I was told the hd2 does not need to be sim unlocked for simple mobile because simple mobile uses tmobile towers of something like that
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indeed it does....
I have had Simple Mobile for almost 1 year and it works on TMobile locked phones...
No need to unlock...
I have used Simple Mobile with HD2 for months and never have had an issue.
This video was made using HD2 on Simple Mobile http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDwSAdC1-7w
Half the time, the people at the stores are idiots so I wouldnt trust their opinions.
Even the freaking iphone works on Simple Mobile (unlocked of course).
reds28heem said:
I have a problem. I went into a store to get a Simple Mobile plan for my HD2 but they lady told me that she did'nt recommend Simple Mobile for a smart phone because the internet doesnt always work on it.So insted she lies and tell me I can get TMobile Pre Paid with Unlimited eveything for $70 a month so i get that. Now i read that I have 2gb data not unlimted. My question is. Do Simple Mobile data work with HD2 as long as i have the correct APN settings and is Simple Mobile data really unlimited and reliable on the HD2? Thank YOu
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couple weeks ago, I actually grab my friend's simple mobile sim card and stick it in my hd2 w/ android (locked) and everything is working fine....so, CONFIRMED...
I have a t-mobile HD2 on simple mobile and everything works great. My HD2 is unlocked, so I cannot comment on weather it needs to be unlocked or not.
Be careful not to teather your phone or do wifi hotspots because simple mobile will kill your data. It is a violation of their terms and conditions. You get data for the phone not for your computer or any other device.