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My SIM was cooked by my Nexus yesterday and had it replaced. The T-mobile guy I was talking to said that the 3G issue might be happening because I still had the G1 data plan and not the android data plan. I have no idea why this would matter. But since he changed that, and my SIM, I have had great 3G reception in places where I used to only get EDGE.
I thought I would share.
Also, if you want to test this just call up T-Mobile and ask them to switch you from the G1 data plan to the android connection. It doesn't cost a penny.
Your SIM was cooked by your nexus one.... wait, what?
ryan22158 said:
My SIM was cooked by my Nexus yesterday and had it replaced. The T-mobile guy I was talking to said that the 3G issue might be happening because I still had the G1 data plan and not the android data plan. I have no idea why this would matter. But since he changed that, and my SIM, I have had great 3G reception in places where I used to only get EDGE.
I thought I would share.
Also, if you want to test this just call up T-Mobile and ask them to switch you from the G1 data plan to the android connection. It doesn't cost a penny.
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Isn't the Android data plan more expensive?
AverageCanadian said:
Isn't the Android data plan more expensive?
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No. They had the G1 data plan first but then when they came out with T-Mobile's Visual Voicemail to get it to work you had to have the plan switched to the Android plan (same price).
Also, OP, tell us how did you fry your SIM?
funny you mention that, I opened a new acct with the mob and on my bill it says 'android plan' $0.00. i asked what that was and he said it was for 3G.....
ryan22158 said:
My SIM was cooked by my Nexus yesterday...
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wait, what??
This the second time, My g1 did it too. Don't think melted plastic or anything like that. I have a theory that the SIM sits right on top of the processor and other components in the phone. If you haven't noticed the phone can get really hot when charge (no my phone is not broken). I think it might be my charging habits. I run the battery to about 25-30% and then let it charge all night. So, that might have something to do with it.
No worries about your cool Nexus One because I honestly think this is a HTC hardware design problem. Also, I am sure these cheap little SIMs (insert bad Sim video game pun ) aren't meant to handle much heat.
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wait, what??
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This could possibly be a registration issue on the sim due to the flapping. The older model sims generally start to fail/suffer around 90k registrations (If you reg on a tower @ 3g, then switch to 2g, then back to 3g, that's 3 registrations right there).
The original G1 plan had $25/month for data + 400 texts, and $35/month for data + unlimited texts.
The Android plan has $25/month for data only, and $35/month for unlimited texts. You lose the 400 free texts, even though it's the same cost.
As for the Android plan having $0.00, I'm assuming it's from the Even More Plus bundle.
G1 Data plan is the same as the Android data plan. There is one with 400 texts on it that is a part of a bundle basically. Basically what I'm saying is all of the android data plans will work on all of the T-Mobile phones because they are the same...I still have my G1 data plan on my line and my 3G is flawless and I don't even live in a major market (Jacksonville, FL). I work for T-Mobile and know this to be true. Granted I always put the designated plan for each phone, but I'm almost 100% positive it doesn't make a difference. The cooked sim thing sounds shady too. Your G1 didn't "cook" your sim. Just my $0.02...
Get this though. I had my G1, SIM died about a month of use, Nexus One died after one week. Now my manager has a MT3G and bought it new about 4 months ago and had the same SIM for the past 6 years, died yesterday. He had a Wing before the MT3G, but his SIM never. I also have another co-worker with a G1, but no data plan. His SIM has been fine ever since he bought his G1 off some chick.
3G sucks in the Minneapolis area. I am always connecting and reconnecting, happened with my G1 too. Not to blame you or anything. I think the connect reconnect issue here in the Mpls/St. Paul area might have something to do with the dying SIM cards.
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G1 Data plan is the same as the Android data plan. There is one with 400 texts on it that is a part of a bundle basically. Basically what I'm saying is all of the android data plans will work on all of the T-Mobile phones because they are the same...I still have my G1 data plan on my line and my 3G is flawless and I don't even live in a major market (Jacksonville, FL). I work for T-Mobile and know this to be true. Granted I always put the designated plan for each phone, but I'm almost 100% positive it doesn't make a difference. The cooked sim thing sounds shady too. Your G1 didn't "cook" your sim. Just my $0.02...
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I am relatively new to SIM cards, coming from the dreaded CDMA. Is there any special care I should take with them??
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I am relatively new to SIM cards, coming from the dreaded CDMA. Is there any special care I should take with them??
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I've had my SIM since I joined T-mobile in January of 2003. I only replaced it because the paint on one side was chipping a little and I didn't want it to clog up my phone. Special care...? Just pop it in and leave it. Nothing special needed.
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I've had my SIM since I joined T-mobile in January of 2003. I only replaced it because the paint on one side was chipping a little and I didn't want it to clog up my phone. Special care...? Just pop it in and leave it. Nothing special needed.
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I meant special care, as in not letting it get to hot or charging it a specific way, not cleaning it or anything.
Orangeandblue302 said:
I meant special care, as in not letting it get to hot or charging it a specific way, not cleaning it or anything.
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No... it's just a sim card man. No worries.
I'm reposting my post in the development forum for you guys... thought you may be interested:
So I've been following this issue on Google's support website, and one of the rooted users over there is almost positive it's a software issue with 2.1. He actually flashed a port of 2.0.1. Although he got lots of FC's, obviously as 2.0.1 isn't made for the N1, he was getting excellent 3G connectivity, and constant speeds over 1500kbps!
Here's the link so you can read for yourself. The user's name is GNove.
http://www.google.com/support/forum/...40c2&hl=en#all
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I'm reposting my post in the development forum for you guys... thought you may be interested:
So I've been following this issue on Google's support website, and one of the rooted users over there is almost positive it's a software issue with 2.1. He actually flashed a port of 2.0.1. Although he got lots of FC's, obviously as 2.0.1 isn't made for the N1, he was getting excellent 3G connectivity, and constant speeds over 1500kbps!
Here's the link so you can read for yourself. The user's name is GNove.
http://www.google.com/support/forum/...40c2&hl=en#all
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Dead link.
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Dead link.
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The link was working earlier. Go to the help site and click on the link for 3G problems. GNove posted there...
Looks really easy to take apart. That's good to know.
Also, it has the same Qualcomm MDM6600 3G radio that the iPhone 4 has. That means it's possibly HSPA+ capable?
LINK Enjoy!
Hardware will support up to 15 touch points! That means if Moto capped it to 8 in software, someone can uncap it back to 15!
XDA members with polydactyly syndrome rejoice!
I guess they didn't think anyone would be using both hands and a foot on the screen.
Does the sim card slot take only 4G? Where do I put the sim for 3G network?
Polarfuchs said:
Does the sim card slot take only 4G? Where do I put the sim for 3G network?
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there is no sim for 3g. cdma networks dont use sim cards. The sim card spot is only for lte when the upgrade is ready
So it that xoom differs from the european version and can't be used when imported to germany?!
Polarfuchs said:
So it that xoom differs from the european version and can't be used when imported to germany?!
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correct, verizon has de cdma, as apposed to GMS that is the norm in most of Europe.
I'm curious as to the quality of the camera builds. And also if there is anything indicating the LTE hardware is already present? Meaning we'll just have to update the radio which can be done without sending in.
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I'm curious as to the quality of the camera builds. And also if there is anything indicating the LTE hardware is already present? Meaning we'll just have to update the radio which can be done without sending in.
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You have to ship it to get the 4G upgrade. See:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-20036491-64.html?tag=cnetRiver
Camera is good for me although some others are complaining about blurriness. Not sure what that is about as I think mine works fine. See:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970108
I understand that rooting or even installing a custom ROM could void your warranty; if so, will they still do the upgrade to 4G? Or they will send it back to you untouched claiming that you voided your warranty.
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I was trying to figure out where the 4G radio goes, too. They don't point it out on the board, and I don't see it. I'm guessing they're just going to take out the 3G and slap a Qualcomm 4G in there.
And, yes, rooting and unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty. When we finally get SD support, there will no doubt be a way to restore everything, and since the bootloader is relockable, you should be good if you put everything back where it was.
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I was trying to figure out where the 4G radio goes, too. They don't point it out on the board, and I don't see it. I'm guessing they're just going to take out the 3G and slap a Qualcomm 4G in there.
And, yes, rooting and unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty. When we finally get SD support, there will no doubt be a way to restore everything, and since the bootloader is relockable, you should be good if you put everything back where it was.
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Really? You mean you didn't see the card with no chips on it with the antennas plugged into it? That is exactly where the 4g modem will go.
arrtoodeetoo said:
I guess they didn't think anyone would be using both hands and a foot on the screen.
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LOL!
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Look at step 8 photos, is it me or could you slap a mini pcie ssd card in for that dummy antenna card? Do you think it would work?
I wonder if motorola would let me trade in my 4G LTE upgrade for a working GSM 3G radio?
Seeing as how I travel, that would be 1000x more meaningful to me. I dont expect much though... as it turns out big companies just so happen to wake up on the "we're blood sucking heartless monster from hell" side of the bed every single day.
I mean for ****s sake an 800$ tablet should already be considered a purchase of an "unlocked device" to begin with, and all the hardware you paid for (i.e a world capable data chip) should be fully your property and thus fully enabled without you having to beg.
I read the article the day it was written, and they make a valid point about the radio being simple to upgrade. I don't understand why they couldn't just have some VZW personnel pop in the LTE chip.
Some of them are bright, while others... not so much. You all remember the .002cent video from a while ago?
keitht said:
Camera is good for me although some others are complaining about blurriness. Not sure what that is about as I think mine works fine. See:
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This might sound silly but maybe they forgot to remove the protective plastic film from the lens before using it? Happened to me in the past!
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I wonder if motorola would let me trade in my 4G LTE upgrade for a working GSM 3G radio?
Seeing as how I travel, that would be 1000x more meaningful to me. I dont expect much though... as it turns out big companies just so happen to wake up on the "we're blood sucking heartless monster from hell" side of the bed every single day.
I mean for ****s sake an 800$ tablet should already be considered a purchase of an "unlocked device" to begin with, and all the hardware you paid for (i.e a world capable data chip) should be fully your property and thus fully enabled without you having to beg.
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It already has a GSM radio in it, the chip can handle both CDMA and GSM. However the antenna design is totally different to get those frequencies, so it's not a simple swap in like you assume.
Bauxite said:
It already has a GSM radio in it, the chip can handle both CDMA and GSM. However the antenna design is totally different to get those frequencies, so it's not a simple swap in like you assume.
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So what does this mean essentially? I am a laymen so i have to ask, is the different antenna design you are speaking about ultimately a hardware issue or is it a firmware/software issue that can, at least in theory, be hacked?
Thank you for your response by the way. I look forward to any info, even if it is bad news.
I was just informed by a motorola Rep that the wifi only version will not have an sdcard slot. I looked on costco website (yes I know but only thing I can access at work) and it does not list one. Can anyone confirm this???
Several sources are saying it has one....so glad.
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Very interesting. Doesn't say anything on the website about MicroSD. I don't see why it wouldn't though?
Amazon says there is MicroSD support, however.
Maybe he meant sim card slot.
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Maybe he meant sim card slot.
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Hopefully! But in the 3G/4G Xoom the SIM and microSD card share the same slot.
He said the sdcard would not work until the 4g update and since the wifi only didn't have the 4g slot, it also doesn't have a sdcard slot.
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He said the sdcard would not work until the 4g update and since the wifi only didn't have the 4g slot, it also doesn't have a sdcard slot.
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Wow... guess we'll find out in a few days.
Does Xoom have GPS? Haven't even looked at the specs really. Preordered my wifi only 2 days ago.
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Does Xoom have GPS? Haven't even looked at the specs really. Preordered my wifi only 2 days ago.
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it has agps.
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the Canadian future shop site also lists an SD slot....
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He said the sdcard would not work until the 4g update and since the wifi only didn't have the 4g slot, it also doesn't have a sdcard slot.
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Everything I have read to date leads me to believe this is a falsehood. The SD slot is completely dependent on a Honeycomb update, not the 4g.
We get them in tomorrow, hoping the boss man will let me look at a box/read it...maybe open the display
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it has agps.
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So you will have to be connected to a network?
agps is a normal gps that can be assisted by other sources. no agps is soley dependent on radio, they will all work with just satellite signals.
This from the Amazon site.
Memory
* 32 GB internal memory
* Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB (functionality requires future software upgrade).
If it doesn't.. I'd said it's false advertising. Plus, it really doesn't make sense for it 'not' to have it. I just imagine the 'sim card' door will say microSD instead. If it says anything on it at all now. If I were Moto, I wouldn't change the design between 3g/non-3g. Having the same door for both is pretty smart. Just means the Wifi version is microSD only.
My 2cents.
hmm yeah that WOULD be false advertisement.
Also, aGPS ... I never get that. Just say GPS Chip with aGPS support. Less confusing. GPS Chip = no need for data to get signal.
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agps is a normal gps that can be assisted by other sources. no agps is soley dependent on radio, they will all work with just satellite signals.
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agps means it will connect without a network, but to get directions you will need a signal. Once you have them you can drop your wifi.
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http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/U.../Tablets/ci.MOTOROLA-XOOM-with-WiFi-US-EN.alt
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http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/U.../Tablets/ci.MOTOROLA-XOOM-with-WiFi-US-EN.alt
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Yeah.. I don't see a MicroSD spec on there...
BUT.. their 3G model doesn't say it either and it's got the hardware for it. So it's anybody's guess at this point. Interested to see what we see in the next few days (or tomorrow if you get to crack open that box).
Here is the 3G page: http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Tablets/ci.MOTOROLA-XOOM-US-EN.alt
Lastly.. I can't imagine Amazon came up with the description text on their site all on their own. Motorola had to supply that.. you would think at least.
The fact the 3g model doesn't show it gives me hope...
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Matt on the official forums says it's not true. It has an SD slot.
Can the SGT 7.7 double as a phone? Does it have a sim card slot 3G?
darkhunter21 said:
Can the SGT 7.7 double as a phone? Does it have a sim card slot 3G?
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Yes, and yes.
Of course I'm talking about the P6800 here, and not the P6810, which is the WiFi-only version.
If you're hoping that the Verizon 7.7 will double as your phone, then sorry, you're out of luck; NO American carrier will ever knowingly allow a device which "does it all." It's bad for business you see...
Will the import version work with Tmobile? If so, I'm assuming only on Edge
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Will the import version work with Tmobile? If so, I'm assuming only on Edge
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Correct. No AWS1700 love for the 7.7 import. Of course there's always the $50/month unlimited everything pay-as-you-go GoPhone option...
Regards to the tmobile question, yea only voice+edge but at the same time its beimg saif that tmobile upgraded to 1900mhz and ofcourse the p6800 handles that i am tryin to find the
service menu codes to see if can change the frequency to 1900mhz and if that doesnt work there us always att :-(
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Regards to the tmobile question, yea only voice+edge but at the same time its beimg saif that tmobile upgraded to 1900mhz and ofcourse the p6800 handles that i am tryin to find the
service menu codes to see if can change the frequency to 1900mhz and if that doesnt work there us always att :-(
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The 7.7 already supports 1900mhz out of the box. No need to change anything in the service codes menu.
Jade Eyed Wolf said:
The 7.7 already supports 1900mhz out of the box. No need to change anything in the service codes menu.
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Then still not able to get voice+3g not sure if calling tmobile would help since the tab is not here in the US yet
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adinis78 said:
Then still not able to get voice+3g not sure if calling tmobile would help since the tab is not here in the US yet
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I'm sure if you happen to be in a 1900mhz t-mobile area, you'll be able to get voice+3g just fine.
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I'm sure if you happen to be in a 1900mhz t-mobile area, you'll be able to get voice+3g just fine.
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I guess uou are right, mihjt have to visit nyc more often from now on lol!!!
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I can confirm that I can use the 7.7 as a phone on AT&T just by popping in my phone's SIM.
burhanistan said:
I can confirm that I can use the 7.7 as a phone on AT&T just by popping in my phone's SIM.
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Woot! thanks, can anyone confirmed Tmobile (US) though? Just to be certain before I jump on the 6800. I mostly text with my phone.
darkhunter21 said:
Woot! thanks, can anyone confirmed Tmobile (US) though? Just to be certain before I jump on the 6800. I mostly text with my phone.
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I can't confirm, but I'd bet $2 that it will but will only be 2G. I put a T-Mobile 4G hotspot SIM in there and all I got was EDGE speeds.
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Woot! thanks, can anyone confirmed Tmobile (US) though? Just to be certain before I jump on the 6800. I mostly text with my phone.
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It will work as a phone but you will only get edge and not 3g I can confirm this as I am a T-Mobile user
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Bluetooth "pen"
Oh, and if you don't want to look silly holding the thing up to your head to talk on the phone, in addition to using a regular bluetooth earpiece Samsung has this device out now:
http://www.gadgetreview.com/2011/03...set-acts-like-a-second-phone-but-smaller.html
Seems ideal for a tablet. If not for the much better camera in my phone I'd be tempted to shed it and just use the tablet.
Hold on a minute. Can someone clarify something for me. I know it has the specs to be used as a "phone". BUT, is there phone/dialer/messaging software on it. And does that thing on the top in the middle act as a speaker or earpiece?
Cuz, I'm seriously considering using one as a "phone". LOL the looks I'll get. And I don't care. Honestly people don't care anymore anyway. It's accepted. If you can carry it, you can talk on it. haha.
Thanks.
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Hold on a minute. Can someone clarify something for me. I know it has the specs to be used as a "phone". BUT, is there phone/dialer software on it. And does that thing on the top in the middle act as a speaker or earpiece?
Cuz, I'm seriously considering using one as a "phone". LOL the looks I'll get. And I don't care. Honestly people don't care anymore anyway. It's accepted. If you can carry it, you can talk on it. haha.
Thanks.
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Yes, it works just like a regular cellphone. That speaker is additional to the stereo speakers around the charging port. It has dialer (Touchwiz-look) just like a regular cellphone. You just need to have a plan that includes voice and you're good to go.
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Yes, it works just like a regular cellphone. That speaker is additional to the stereo speakers around the charging port. It has dialer (Touchwiz-look) just like a regular cellphone. You just need to have a plan that includes voice and you're good to go.
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Uh Oh... I did not know this... Time to sell my Note. lol.
So I imagine that ATT isn't too kind to allowing people use this as a "smartphone" though. I'll have to do some sweet talking. I'll pay whatever.
Also I'll need some kind of case with a grip on it to be able to hold it up to my ear one handed. OMG this is going to be hilarious when I show people my new "cell phone". Yes I know I can get a bluetooth headset but I'll just lose it or forget to charge it or whatever. One device.
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Uh Oh... I did not know this... Time to sell my Note. lol.
So I imagine that ATT isn't too kind to allowing people use this as a "smartphone" though. I'll have to do some sweet talking. I'll pay whatever.
Also I'll need some kind of case with a grip on it to be able to hold it up to my ear one handed. OMG this is going to be hilarious when I show people my new "cell phone". Yes I know I can get a bluetooth headset but I'll just lose it or forget to charge it or whatever. One device.
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It works fine as a phone when I put the SIM from my Galaxy Skyrocket into the 7.7. I only get 3G speeds instead of LTE, of course.
use as a phone
Jip. I use it as a phone (p6810) Voice quality is great.
Just got my Zagg Solo bluetooth keyboard and logitech bluetooth mouse. Works great as a desktop even Does everthing I need. Phone, tab, desktop
Only cons is some wifi issue and honeycomb is def laggy at times. Although after last update the performance was a lot better.
Hope they solve the wifi issues and we get ICS soon.
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Uh Oh... I did not know this... Time to sell my Note. lol.
So I imagine that ATT isn't too kind to allowing people use this as a "smartphone" though. I'll have to do some sweet talking. I'll pay whatever.
Also I'll need some kind of case with a grip on it to be able to hold it up to my ear one handed. OMG this is going to be hilarious when I show people my new "cell phone". Yes I know I can get a bluetooth headset but I'll just lose it or forget to charge it or whatever. One device.
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I have been using it the past week on ATT with the prepaid go phone sim card. Everything works fine. Phone calls and data are perfect. Getting data speeds of about 4-6mbps downloads and I am in NY.
I don't think ATT will care at all if your using their prepaid. I actually don't think they will even know what kind of device it is with the prepaid.
So im thinkning of moding my WIFI only device to add the GSM capabilitys Any one attempt this yet. Anyone know the parts needed to do this?
Thanks in advance
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Anyone know the parts needed to do this?
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Yes, a complete 3G Nexus 7 should do the trick. To install it is easy. Put down the Wifi model, pick up the 3G one, and sign into your existing Google account.
Job Done.
You will have some leftover parts (a complete Nexus 7 Wifi), you can sell this on ebay.
ok, this really made me lol.
he's right though, its easier to get a gsm one...
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So im thinkning of moding my WIFI only device to add the GSM capabilitys Any one attempt this yet. Anyone know the parts needed to do this?
Thanks in advance
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Yeah, get a 3g n7 board off ebay, also a 3g back cover with it, I believe thats all you need.
I'll try and install next week, will let you know how it goes.
Wejgomi
Wow, really? This thread is not a joke attempt?
Fatal1ty_18_RUS said:
Wow, really? This thread is not a joke attempt?
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Eh, it's a legitimate question if OP has never opened him N7. I just fixed my little brothers tablet (not an N7) and it was the same board as the 3G version, just without the sim card slot, antennas, etc. The solder points for everything were still there and ready to go. 3G tablets are ripoffs anyway, just tether your phone and you're good everywhere.
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I thought about doing this as well but I read in a earlier forum whom was trying to fix their 3g with parts from the WiFi and was not having much success can anyone confirm that the points are the same or roughly the same?
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Anyone know how I can make my laptop into a netbook? I need something easier to carry around. Will throwing it in the washing machine shrink it? Please help.
I read that the screws are in different places, the LCD and motherboards of the 3g are not compatible with the WiFi only there's a thread about it somewhere
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Thank you for the response I saw sometime ask earlier and I had not done due diligence to see if this was possible again thank you
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Eh, it's a legitimate question if OP has never opened him N7. I just fixed my little brothers tablet (not an N7) and it was the same board as the 3G version, just without the sim card slot, antennas, etc. The solder points for everything were still there and ready to go.
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I wasn't able to find N7 3G teardown photos with a cursory google search, but I'd assume the wifi model is also missing the XMM6260 3G modem chip.
Procuring this chip and finding a way to solder it down (it looks like a 17x17 BGA package) will probably cost a fair amount more than the $50-100 price difference.
Flippy125 said:
Eh, it's a legitimate question if OP has never opened him N7. I just fixed my little brothers tablet (not an N7) and it was the same board as the 3G version, just without the sim card slot, antennas, etc. The solder points for everything were still there and ready to go. 3G tablets are ripoffs anyway, just tether your phone and you're good everywhere.
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^This^ is how all XDA posts should be. Polite,informative, and all the info is correct.
To add,I'll say that I have a Grouper,and I tether it to a zte avid 4g on metro pcs. The $60 unlimited data LTE plan. Have a good signal where I live so it works great. Any other wireless provider,even a mifi hotspot,would kill me on data overages. So if you can get a good signal where you live its a good idea to check it out.
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I will concur with that statement about how to respond to posts, moving on. If I had read these posts correctly in theory if one has acquired the motherboard of a 3g with the back to match then one could use the funny half of the wifi model then. Expounding on that let's say if one was able to do that then they could in a sense "upgrade" from a wifi to a 3g. If what I had postulated is in fact the then when the price drops due to the next gen being avaliable then one could get themselves a 3g at Semi decent price..... In theory...
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