Related
so ive been tethering for like two months with no issue via my rooted glacier.
just got a text from tmobile..
889: Free T-Mobile Msg: Phone Tethering & Wi-Fi sharing access may be blocked unless you add a Phone Tethering & Wi-Fi Sharing plan available at my.t-mobile.com
should i be worried? can they really cancel it on a rooted phone? what gives.
well they blocked it now.
its just normal web browsing which is odd.
AIM still works, and i can still browse via tor. or manually putting an s to make it https. but that isnt practical for browsing.
any ideas? different browser perhaps? i wonder how they are determining that i am tethering.
ugh, any ideas would be appreciated..how annoying.
I talked to my brother and he said its probably my user agent. So I'm going to get the ref control add on and change it so its sending what my phone sends and see if that works. Ill let y'all know how it works.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Keep us posted of the user agent change, I'd be curious to know this myself. Data packets should be entirely agnostic to their network unless are they doing deep packet inspection or specifically monitoring non-port 80 traffic, or port 80 traffic with different user agent strings.
Any luck with your attempts?
I Posted this back in Nov. tether workaround
Mrdaviso said:
I Posted this back in Nov. tether workaround
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've been tethering my myt4g with my streak 7 and havent gotten any message like this.. If I do get it though how would your workaround method work on another android device?
Isn't free tethering still available if you use the android-wifi-tether app? or the one built into CM? I heard you only get charged if you use the stock wifi tethering app
No worries for you, its only looking for desktop user agent strings to block. At home I hotspot to my mt3g from my mt4g and then tether the 3g to the desktop. Its never got a warning yet. Can you believe Sprint might be buying T-mobile out? I'll be canceling that service, again.
graffixnyc said:
I've been tethering my myt4g with my streak 7 and havent gotten any message like this.. If I do get it though how would your workaround method work on another android device?
Isn't free tethering still available if you use the android-wifi-tether app? or the one built into CM? I heard you only get charged if you use the stock wifi tethering app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Mrdaviso said:
No worries for you, its only looking for desktop user agent strings to block. At home I hotspot to my mt3g from my mt4g and then tether the 3g to the desktop. Its never got a warning yet. Can you believe Sprint might be buying T-mobile out? I'll be canceling that service, again.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The good thing is if this plans out correctly those of us with T-Mobile will be able to exit the contract w/o a ETF. I hate the fact of having to use ATT or BigRed.... Wait a tick. Cincinnati Bell uses the same frequencies @ T-Mobile where i live. So i could use them and keep my phone....
Lmfao, this was the ONLY way SPRINT could get some of their old customers back. Bad part is they are going to lose more than ever. And ruin another company..... run off even more customers and then sue them for cancellation fees. Lmfao all to pay for some dumbass races and yes I think Sprint ruined Nascar too.
Sorry that's my rant....
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Mrdaviso said:
Lmfao, this was the ONLY way SPRINT could get some of their old customers back. Bad part is they are going to lose more than ever. And ruin another company..... run off even more customers and then sue them for cancellation fees. Lmfao all to pay for some dumbass races and yes I think Sprint ruined Nascar too.
Sorry that's my rant....
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
[thread jack]
NASCAR Being runied has nothing to do with Sprint i was blown to kingdom come before Sprint touched them IMHO.
[/thread jack]
It was on a downward spiral no doubt, but Sprint wanted it like Indy. Now there is no competition in the sport I liked it more when they used STOCK cars.... I grew up racing and the sprint cup is a disgrace.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
I can tether too. I never get a message, but I don't ever use the stock app. Seems like a bad idea.
Mrdaviso said:
It was on a downward spiral no doubt, but Sprint wanted it like Indy. Now there is no competition in the sport I liked it more when they used STOCK cars.... I grew up racing and the sprint cup is a disgrace.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Personally i followed LeMans racing. I followed NASCAR back in the day when i was younger, but heck i'm only 28. I like the various class of cars in LeMans, it brings a new dynamic to racing. I might have car that can do 30-40MPH faster than the next guy but it cannot pass him, it doesn't do any good. I also like grass root dirt tracks, those are a blast to go watch.
Mrdaviso said:
Lmfao, this was the ONLY way SPRINT could get some of their old customers back. Bad part is they are going to lose more than ever. And ruin another company..... run off even more customers and then sue them for cancellation fees. Lmfao all to pay for some dumbass races and yes I think Sprint ruined Nascar too.
Sorry that's my rant....
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do we know anything would actually change for us?
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
I know I'm an ex-sprint customer already...... I know what they treated me like and I will not stay.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Man I actually like sprint just because of thier anti throttling policies I just got a new computer in January and I've probably downloaded about 25gigs worth of torrents in the past two months using wireless tether and they haven't said a thing to me I had a mytouch before but I only had 2g were I live so I switched to sprint and got a hero and never looked Back and my bill is only about ten$ more.
Ps no I don't have a Droid x I installed a tweaked build that makes it think it's a Droid x lol
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20010423-85.html
http://www.investmentu.com/2011/March/sprint-and-tmobile-telecom-merger.html
http://www.tmonews.com/2011/03/my-t...rgeracquisitionbuyoutsalepurchasetransaction/
Just a few with info on it. (Sorry mods, not to be off topic) I suppose just wait it out and see what happens.
To the OP: Did you find anything further?
Use the Wireless Tether app instead of the stock app. You shouldn't get any warnings/messages. I have 3 different Android phones I use (I switch SIM cards out whenever the phone I'm using currently bores me) and I haven't gotten any warnings/messages yet and I tether to my computer everyday.
I thought we'd all get a nice lol out of this ;-)
http://m.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news...coming-and-now-they-are-here/2243?tag=nl.e539
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App
Sprint ftw
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
lynyrd65 said:
Sprint ftw
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
agreed.. more reasons to be on sprint..
Agreed, what's funny though is they can still get the apk online. But I suppose its a small step in their intentions
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App
treyxazn said:
Agreed, what's funny though is they can still get the apk online. But I suppose its a small step in their intentions
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah.. pretty sure that anyone that knows how to root to get tether to work knows where to find the apk.
But according to the article the carriers can differ the use of their own tethering services and the use of tethering that Google wanted to be allowed in Android, basically even if it isn't on the market it's less people using the tethering and makes it easier to pinpoint and cut people off.
A) Sprint will likely follow suit
B) I didn't even know it was available in the market lol.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App
AproSamurai said:
But according to the article the carriers can differ the use of their own tethering services and the use of tethering that Google wanted to be allowed in Android, basically even if it isn't on the market it's less people using the tethering and makes it easier to pinpoint and cut people off.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm I wonder how they would go about doing so, and am curious if they are able to if we have removed carrierIQ?
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App
Kcarpenter said:
A) Sprint will likely follow suit
B) I didn't even know it was available in the market lol.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sprint's the only company that hasn't followed in the major two's footsteps so far.
First being encrypted locked boot-loaders. Not one phone has been so encrypted that it's impenetrable. Then second being this. I think Sprint's taking the route of T-Mobile and going to support AOSP to the fullest. Of course, it's wishful thinking but on the other hand, it does appear to be the case...for now.
I would lie to know the source of info in that article stating that they can tell when you are tethering. I don't believe that is true. Data should be data. There was another article out and this was not stated, just the block. That is achieved by the market lkooking for the carrier's signature and not showing certain apps, like Verizon's NFL app to Sprint or At&T.
Sorry for the newbie question, but does anyone know how to remove the carrier IQ? It seems that if that is not there then one cannot be detected tethering.
I am a new EPIC user and rooted my phone using the oneclick method and RFS filesystem. Basically rooted just for tethering my tablets to my phone for occassional net access. So how do I go removing sprint's IQ? TIA!
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
imjimmy said:
Sorry for the newbie question, but does anyone know how to remove the carrier IQ? It seems that if that is not there then one cannot be detected tethering.
I am a new EPIC user and rooted my phone using the oneclick method and RFS filesystem. Basically rooted just for tethering my tablets to my phone for occassional net access. So how do I go removing sprint's IQ? TIA!
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup. Put on a ROM that has it removed. Read OPs in development ROMs
I had to post here.
I noticed this, and when I went on the website to install it, it said I couldn't "Carrier blocks the install."
I go on my phone, fire up the market, and it lets me install it from there.
So apparently, T-Mo just wants me to download it from my phone, not from their website.
Whatever, I didn't even know that there was a website for the market till like a week ago. xD
Currently, putting a rom on is the only way to remove it.
There its also the factor of how much data is used - generally, a tethered device like a computer or game console would use more data than the phone by itself. If Sprint sees an unusual amount of data being downloaded, they might be able to consider that proof enough (just speculation, I'm not an expert but it is plausible)
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
i think sprint cares just a little less because their data plans are truly unlimited. my phone is my only source of internet. i use it to download movies and games and everything else. i use about 9-30Gb of data a month. and 've been doing it for over a year. no one has terminated my contract or throttled my data speeds or anything. they put up with it as long as i pay my bill.
Kcarpenter said:
B) I didn't even know it was available in the market lol.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
use a search engine to find something about app and planet on the net to find an 'alternative market' for things like this 'pulled and/or blocked' wifi tethering app
Lol shame on u, shaaaammee on u lol
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
heathmcabee said:
Lol shame on u, shaaaammee on u lol
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
<looks around> What ??? It's a 'suggestion'
(contribution to the Android Community I say )
I use so much data and tethering is a small amount. I wonder if they track based on browser?
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App
I just got a used atrix 4g but it says when i boot up.. "sim card is removed or changed. log in to your motoblur account.. um yeah i aint got one what do i do ??
Try this,
http://www.technipages.com/2-ways-to-factory-hard-reset-motorola-atrix.html
It doesn't give you an option to create a new one? All it requires is a working email address.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
lauterm said:
It doesn't give you an option to create a new one? All it requires is a working email address.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I know. It sucks. But unless you have better luck finding a way to reset blur than I did, I am afraid that is what it is.
I am amazed that someone sold a phone and didn't reset it theirselves. And you probly don't want their crap on your phone anyway. Not to mention, a nice reset will give you that new out of the box experience. So unless you are concerned about keeping the contents of the old user, (sayWHAT?!?) don't sweat it. Takes maybe 5 minutes tops for the reset. And you are in business.
cant u just flash the SBF ?
Go into recovery and I have the option to factory reset from there
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App
Call me whatever you want, but are we sure this is a purchased phone and not a stolen phone?
Maybe I don't trust people, or whatever, but I just don't see someone selling an atrix, without at least performing a wipe.
For the record, I am not saying the op stole it, just saying it could be.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
I tried the two steps worked like a charm
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App
DarrellRaines said:
Call me whatever you want, but are we sure this is a purchased phone and not a stolen phone?
Maybe I don't trust people, or whatever, but I just don't see someone selling an atrix, without at least performing a wipe.
For the record, I am not saying the op stole it, just saying it could be.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
not saying it is either way, but the original owner could have wiped, booted up the phone and logged in with their motoblur account to check, and then handed off the phone.
DarrellRaines said:
Call me whatever you want, but are we sure this is a purchased phone and not a stolen phone?
Maybe I don't trust people, or whatever, but I just don't see someone selling an atrix, without at least performing a wipe.
For the record, I am not saying the op stole it, just saying it could be.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My thoughts exactly.
I actually traded for my iconia tablet. One complaint att added data plan when I called cheapest they said was 45 wth
Sent from my Atrix 4G using XDA Premium App
l3giticonia said:
I actually traded for my iconia tablet. One complaint att added data plan when I called cheapest they said was 45 wth
Sent from my Atrix 4G using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Uhh..no
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/plans/data-plans.jsp
I kept telling the stupid lady that my brother had same.phone on 2gb for 25 and she said I was incorrect no matter how much I told her. She said 4g absolutely requires and that it was the only one availible. And I told her on the site I saw it and she said I was misinformed. And went ahead and added the stupid package
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App
Call back and talk to someone else.
She asked two people I kept teling her. I just went to my manage features and switched to 2gb 25 plan
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App
Anybody know if it will work with the continuum?
Sent from my SCH-I400 using XDA App
give it a try and let us know.
i just got it from questionable means to see id probably would buy it if it worked but my phone completly freezes when i load it id hold of from buying it until a couple more updates are rolled out.
Are you running the verizon stock rom (2.1) or did you flash 2.2 thanks to the awesome talent in these forums?
Sent from my SCH-I400 using XDA App
2.2, hopefully they can get it running on this phone, seems like a great deal for 5 bucks
Sent from my SCH-I400 using XDA App
id defenitly fork over the 5$ rockstar kind of pissed me off on this one though because if your not sure your phone is supported and u buy it u have to download the 400mb file witch takes longer than 15 minutes on most peoples connections so u wouldnt be able to refund it once u found out it dosnt work
witch is very shady if u ask me
Yeah it is definitely not best business practices
Sent from my SCH-I400 using XDA App
If I can slip my two cents in here. The refund issue is supposition, at best. Wouldn't it make more sense to contact the dev and ask him what his refund policy is, if the game doesn't work, considering the timeframe for downloading the data?
I am not a fly, i am levitation. I represent an entire generation. - Niki Minaj
My HTC EVO 3D was stolen at school today. Yes, I'm pissed. And no, it didn't have insurance on it, so I couldn't get a replacement. In case it ever happened, I re-activated my Hero CDMA. I need to report its ESN as bad. Anyone know how to do that?
I believe you call Sprint and tell them. They'll then see your device and lock it up so it can't be activated on another number.
Correct me if I'm wrong though lol.
naripsta said:
I believe you call Sprint and tell them. They'll then see your device and lock it up so it can't be activated on another number.
Correct me if I'm wrong though lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea I think this is about it.
Done. It's ESN is blacklisted.
Couldn't you just go to the android market, download an app to tell you where it is... ?
Yup there are definitely a couple of apps that can help you locate it...i think google offers something similar to this....i know WP7 used find my phone through windows live.
Sent from my XT860 using XDA App
Dark lord me said:
Couldn't you just go to the android market, download an app to tell you where it is... ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If it's already stolen then that's not an option.
Sent from my u8800pro using xda premium
Umm you could then track it down/ call the police on them
The phone doesn't have location services built in? Windows phone does... just figured Androids would also. On my Titan, i can go online and it will que the phone and zoom into it's location within a few blocks. If it's near a window, or in a car it will zoom in enough that i can tell what side of the house it's on.
There's an app called "Plan B" that you can remotely download and it'll send you a email with gps locations, lock the phone, etc. Great app for getting after you've had a phone lost or stolen.
naripsta said:
I believe you call Sprint and tell them. They'll then see your device and lock it up so it can't be activated on another number.
Correct me if I'm wrong though lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I totally agree. This way can help you.
No luck with the Plan B app yesterday. I did happen to find out the last known location on Google Latitude on PC, and it happens to be near the school. Problem is, I don't know if the location is accurate as the phone's GPS is jumpy, so it could be any of the houses surrounding the location.
I don't know if the person, who has my EVO 3D, turned it off now (probably did unless he found a USB cable for it). Don't even know if it's still at that location. My only choice is to get someone over 18 to file a police report.
I am in serious trouble now.
Too late for him now though
Sent from my PI39100 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
Next time, Android Lost... it's has tracking, remote wipe, alarm, remote lock, etc. It's free unlike most of the other similar apps. I never really thought that I needed an app like this but there really isn't any reason to not have it if it's free, and now I worry a bit less about losing my OG Evo.
(I am in no way affiliated with the developer of "Android Lost" , its kinda hard to recommend an app without sounding like a spammer )
sevron said:
There's an app called "Plan B" that you can remotely download and it'll send you a email with gps locations, lock the phone, etc. Great app for getting after you've had a phone lost or stolen.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Will this work if the crook disables GPS and location data?
Sent from my Hercules using XDA App
KayxGee1 said:
If it's already stolen then that's not an option.
Sent from my u8800pro using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Plan B in the market from Lookout IS AN OPTION EVEN IF IT'S STOLEN
Wasn't me!! I didn't do it!
Why didn't u add the insurance that day n report stolen the next
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
noesilva said:
Why didn't u add the insurance that day n report stolen the next
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can only add insurance within thirty days of an upgrade or activation
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk
noesilva said:
Why didn't u add the insurance that day n report stolen the next
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's right, the phone company won't suspect a thing
jordanishere said:
Will this work if the crook disables GPS and location data?
Sent from my Hercules using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think you can remotely enable GPS through plan b. I know you can on android lost.
Sent from the phone everyone has forgotten about!