Picked up my Tablet yesterday from T-Mobile. Connected to the web etc using Wi-Fi because I had lots of software to download. Could NOT get any data with my sim card.
I am grandfathered into a data package with T-Mobile which gives me Unlimited Data for $19.99 plus a voice package. Support told me that for this tablet to work I had to upgrade to their Web Connect package for $39.95 and I would NOT have voice. [because they INSIST voice is IMPOSSIBLE with the Galaxy Tab.] [whatever]
I didn't want to agree to their upgrade because my sim works PERFECT in my Dell Streak 5 .. I believe that there is something wrong with the Gal-Tab. I kept telling them that the internet net was the same in their web connect package, it was just more expensive. They told me I was wrong. So I said .. OK make the change. They did and 12 hours later I still cannot connect.
I contacted them this morning and got them to give me my OLD $19.99 internet package and voice back ..
SO .. Any ideas ?? I even tried changing the APN on the Samsung to the same as on my streak. My streak is epc.mobile.com .. the Samsung had it as epc.tmobile.com
I had an issue with my data when I first got my tab too - the support personnel signed me up for an incorrect data package and all I got was a redirect to a Tmobile page when trying to use the browser (and no data on any other apps).
After talking to Support they changed my data package and voila, it worked.
So what's going on - unfortunately T-Mobile US filters Galaxy Tab's by IMEI. As such, they completely block it from working on any plan other than the data plan built for it. Despite the fact that the tab is technically capable of being a phone, T-Mobile will not allow it on their network.
So your telling me when I get my galaxy tab if I pop in my wifes T Mobile sim it wont work. That is truly annoying.
Instead of getting a new data package I am going to just pay the 10 a month to add mobile hot spot to her phone which will work great (maybe even faster because she has 4G on her phone)
THANKS .. I hate T-Mobile but have been with them for 8 years .. I guess I have just learned to put up with their NONSENSE !!
Since Dell Streak 5 came from AT&T Tmo does not have records and treats it as a smartphone. The same will be true for the Galaxy Tab purchased from AT&T. You will be able to get data and even voice using other Tmo Sim after reflashing proper firmware.
But since these two carriers use different frequencies for 3G you would get only EDGE.
It is hard for us to understand rational for such decisions. It seems that they are loosing Tab sales. Why do European carriers find it profitable while US not?
there is a way to get both voice+data on the tab using a standard t-mobile sim with data+voice. 1-you need to flash an European ROM to get voice and 2-then there is the issue of the IMEI which blocks the tab from accessing the web with a sim that already has data.
the second part cant really be posted as i was already removed by the mods due to rules violations, but it can be done i am using my Vibrants SIM on the tab.
Sounds like someone failed to do their homework. T-mo Tab is suppose to be data-only device and utilizes different APN's with custom modem firmware then smartphones, hence why your SIM would not work. You need to root the Tab, flash Euro firmware, then flash a custom modem. Instructions can be found in the development forum. Also, keep in mind that flashed T-Mo Tab can only get EDGE, no 3G.
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Sounds like someone failed to do their homework. T-mo Tab is suppose to be data-only device and utilizes different APN's with custom modem firmware then smartphones, hence why your SIM would not work. You need to root the Tab, flash Euro firmware, then flash a custom modem. Instructions can be found in the development forum. Also, keep in mind that flashed T-Mo Tab can only get EDGE, no 3G.
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That's not correct! You can get 3g data with your T-Mobile sim card with the correct modem. Just use roto-modem switcher
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I think all our posts can confuse anyone.
The question was about using Tmobile smartphone Sim with the Tmobile Tab.
Let me say this: there is no way to get legitimely both voice and data on Tmo network using Tmo Sim. You can get voice without cellular data, or 3G data with different modem and separately paid broadband service Sim not the smartphone Sim.
I put my Sim card from my MyTouch 4G on the Tablet and phone works n/p but you need to flash a Euro rom! Thats it bottom line! Flash The rom and you will have phone access
Is there any way at all to get Wi-Fi calling on an S5 with Verizon?
I bought a new S5 to replace my existing one because I thought Verizon brought that to the S5 some time ago, or so I heard online.
But the phone came with Android 5.0 build# DONGCHAO.A816 with a 15xxxx CID and no sign of Wi-Fi calling.
So my understanding is that the 15xxx CID allows unlocking the bootloader, from there is there any update I can move to with Wi-Fi calling (preferably also root)?
Or even another ROM, like CM? Or is it strictly locked out by Verizon?
Did I jump the gun and buy a phone that isn't going to do what I need?
Hey everyone!
I am about to purchase a Samsung Galaxy S8 (Unlocked-US G950U), and was wondering if the mobile hotspot feature works even if the carrier does not authorize it to (as they must if you're on a carrier's phone & unrooted). I am on the AT&T New Unlimited Plan and they don't technically allow tethering. I am wondering if this phone will block the feature as it would if it was a carrier's phone (as if was purchased through AT&T). I assume it should work without authorization as it's an unlocked phone, however I want confirmation. I contacted Samsung and they didn't want to give me a straight answer.
Thanks!
Anyway to get this feature on my T-Mobile s8 ? Apparently since I have an unlocked phone im not allow to use it as well as wifi calling and other stuff!
Is there a way around it?
So, after reading through several different threads on several sites, the only DEFINITE answer to getting wifi calling on an unlocked S8, even after rooting, flashing, etc. is that you still need to get an IMEI from an ATT branded S8 in order to get the wifi calling, volte, hdaudio, etc. that come with a ATT branded S8??? Has anyone had permanent success flashing the ATT Branded firmware to a unlocked ATT S8 getting wifi calling, etc. to work without having to get a new IMEI? Don't want to have to go through the pains of having to return my unlocked S8, paying the stocking fee (if required) and paying the additional $100 or more for the ATT branded phone. Thank you in advance.
I called AT&T and switched my IMEI to an AT&T S7, but as soon as I connected my unbranded S8 the system automatically switched back to saying I had an unrecognized phone. I don't know what would have happened if I'd used the IMEI from an AT&T S8, because I don't have access to one.