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Has anyone got this to work on the US HD2? thinking of buying one to replace my G1, but i hate to give up my voice search and Google navigation. sorry if this is a repost.
i guess no?
Yea i have a Nexus one..I just got a HD2.. Yea sorry no advanced Google maps..You type it in and it tells you where to go "no voice"! Sucks but in better signal on HD2
I know the feature is really nice for Android Phones 1.6 and up and I am really hoping that Google makes the program available for windows Mobile as well (however I have a feeling they are keeping it for Android for an extra incentive to buy an android Device).
Why not think of... Garmin XT?
You can get Garmin XT on HD2 which is even better than google maps navi... works without the internet easily
Try Co-Pilot
I just jumped from a G1, and I was definitely upset to give up the free Google Navigation.
Someone here suggested the Garmin XT software, and I'm sure it's great, but it's $99, which is more than I would want to spend.
Another option is Co-Pilot, which I purchased for my G1 (before Google released Google Nav). It was excellent, so I purchased it for my HD2. It's only $30, and it's a full-fledged navigation program. One thing about it that's better than the Google Nav is that you do not need your cell signal, as the maps are all loaded on your phone. As long as you have a GPS signal, you're good to go.
Good luck with your decision.
cool thanks guys....ya i may try it out for the 14-day grace period and go from there......I have always been anti Microshaft, but that huge sceen just keeps me wanting it.
I've been thinking of grabbing Global Navigator: http://www.pdafun.net/ It seems to use Google Maps, and seems VERY feature rich for a one-time purchase.
Why dont u just use Copilot8? I bought it last year for my HD and the version that comes with the HD2 is fully compatible with the key from the older version.
Also i used it while a tour through whole germany without any problem.
And you can buy another map like US or western europe or eastern europe.
I can really say that Copilot once made me erase Tomom from HD as i like the 3D feeling to it.
I highly recommend copilot 8. go to www.alk.com/htc for a custom version for the HD2. it's only $30 and works on any sd card (unlike most of the expensive ones that come with a sd card) live traffic and gas costs a whopping $20 a year if you want it.
Maps are on your card so it is better then Google or bing because you do not need an internet connection.
For thoes of us addicted to flashing roms just remember to unregister it before you flash your rom or it won't let you register again.
also don't forget to get the free upgrade of text to speech.
my buddy who is a manager at my t-mobile store said that if i get the HD2 that he will give me a free license for a year to try it out, for copilot 8 i mean. I just hope Android comes out for it though, or windows phone 7. big part of me wants this phone but other part isnt sure if i should chance jumping the gun or waiting.
Do ANY of them have voice search/speak destination?
I haven't seen it on CoPilot which i've been demoing and Garmin's site for the XT doesn't mention it.
-Tony
I bought a $21 dictionary from Hallmark, for my BlackBerry. When I upgraded, the dictionary stopped working on my Blackberry. It was somehow deactivated. They won't transfer the purchase to Android. In the end, I ended up with nothing. I feel cheated. This is theft because I lost the dictionary I bought. They are giving me silly excuses. My phone number is the same, my email address is the same, the credit card number is the same. The won't do it.
Sometimes I understand why some software companies are
attacked by software pirates.
So when you buy software, it's like you are really renting it for the time you keep the same device.
That's why iPhone, the Apple store, and iTunes work great, and beat the customer service of any other company. this would have never happened with their online app store.
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Hello,
I bought this software 4 months ago, but since then I upgraded my BlackBerry to an Android. I still have the same cell phone number, and the company (Sprint) is the same. When customers upgrade, do we lose our previous software?, or is it possible to credit the previous software purchase towards the purchase of the equivalent dictionary for the Android?
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You changed platforms. What did you expect? You should have factored this into your purchasing decision. As someone already said, if you go from Mac to Windows, you think BestBuy is going to give you free copies of everything you already own?
No. No. No.
The previously bought software should still be working on my Blackberry.
When you buy an additional computer, you end up with TWO computers. And you can always use the old software on your old computer.
I cannot use my old software on my Blackberry because the old software was disabled.
If they won't transfer to another platform, at least they should not disable the application I paid for from the old device and leave me with nothing.
Disabling the software you previously bought from your old device is not normal. I have friends with old iPhones, and most of the applications they bought still work even after the cell was disconnected. (they needed to jailbreak it at a retailer. Here in NY usually Indian or Chinese retailers will do it for you.)
They use it as an iPod touch.
I cannot use my Blackberry as an "BB iPod touch."
Sadly this happens in this forum every day. People that come from Blackberry or Windows Mobile feel like they need to have their apps back. But I had an iPhone and spent more than 130 bucks on apps. And you don't see me complaining. Its obvious that you wont get your money back or your app.
**** paid for apps
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
Actually hallmark is right
If you bought office for Windows does that entitle you to get office for MAC
Sent from my Evo on on the Now network from Sprint
oh and duck Apple
Fixter said:
Sadly this happens in this forum every day. People that come from Blackberry or Windows Mobile feel like they need to have their apps back. But I had an iPhone and spent more than 130 bucks on apps. And you don't see me complaining. Its obvious that you wont get your money back or your app.
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I don't know how's the customer service in Puerto Rico, but here, customer service usually would keep the client happy.
If you have apps in your iPhone, you can still use them. In my case, the application was deactivated from my Blackberry. So more than a purchase, I feel like I just borrowed it from them for two months.
If your apps in your iPhone stopped working, you need to jailbreak it, or take it to a small cell retailer, they will free the software for you, so you can use it as an iPod touch.
From google market, you own the app. It moves with your login, to what ever android phone you're on. Just log into market and there they are. The free apps on the other hand you need to track their names, to reload. But hey, "not going to look a gift horse in the mouth", or they are much appreciated.
kwajr said:
Actually hallmark is right
If you bought office for Windows does that entitle you to get office for MAC
Sent from my Evo on on the Now network from Sprint
oh and duck Apple
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Nope. This is not a valid comparison.
The thing is that when you purchase another computer, you can still use the old computer for your application. In my case, the software I bought was disabled. This doesn't happen when you get a Mac, the software still works on your Windows computer, correct?
At least, they should have kept the software running on my BlackBerry.
baiatul said:
That's why iPhone, the Apple store, and iTunes work great, and beat the customer service of any other company. this would have never happened with their online app store.
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oh yeah? try and buy an app in the android market and then get it for free in the app store. its not going to happen, just like kwajr said. when you buy software you buy it for the platform youre on, not for the license fee across platforms. ive purchased at bat twice this year for this exact reason
baiatul said:
I don't know how's the customer service in Puerto Rico, but here, customer service usually would keep the client happy.
If you have apps in your iPhone, you can still use them. In my case, the application was deactivated from my Blackberry. So more than a purchase, I feel like I just borrowed it from them for two months.
If your apps in your iPhone stopped working, you need to jailbreak it, or take it to a small cell retailer, they will free the software for you, so you can use it as an iPod touch.
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You changed platforms. What did you expect? You should have factored this into your purchasing decision. As someone already said, if you go from Mac to Windows, you think BestBuy is going to give you free copies of everything you already own?
baiatul said:
I don't know how's the customer service in Puerto Rico, but here, customer service usually would keep the client happy.
If you have apps in your iPhone, you can still use them. In my case, the application was deactivated from my Blackberry. So more than a purchase, I feel like I just borrowed it from them for two months.
If your apps in your iPhone stopped working, you need to jailbreak it, or take it to a small cell retailer, they will free the software for you, so you can use it as an iPod touch.
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They didn't stopped working. I just switched to Android. Do you actually have the brains to say they need to transfer them over to android? And you can actually use your Apps in your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with just one purchase.
baiatul said:
Nope. This is not a valid comparison.
The thing is that when you purchase another computer, you can still use the old computer for your application. In my case, the software I bought was disabled. This doesn't happen when you get a Mac, the software still works on your Windows computer, correct?
At least, they should have kept the software running on my BlackBerry.
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When you get another Blackberry you can still use it.
But if you brought a new MAC instead of pc would u be able to use your Windows versions of office in mac without running a vm
So its a valid point
Sent from my Evo on on the Now network from Sprint
oh and duck Apple
Wait a minute-
Maybe I read your OP too quickly. I have not had a blackberry in 10 years. How did they disable software on your phone? Not doubting your statement, but that just seems odd. Were other purchased or free apps on your old BB disabled?
kwajr said:
But if you brought a new MAC instead of pc would u be able to use your Windows versions of office in mac without running a vm
So its a valid point
Sent from my Evo on on the Now network from Sprint
oh and duck Apple
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Exactly.
You know people just never seem to amaze me.
GumboChief said:
You changed platforms. What did you expect? You should have factored this into your purchasing decision. As someone already said, if you go from Mac to Windows, you think BestBuy is going to give you free copies of everything you already own?
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No. No. No.
The previously bought software should still be working on my Blackberry.
When you buy an additional computer, you end up with TWO computers. And you can always use the old software on your old computer.
I cannot use my old software on my Blackberry because the old software was disabled.
If they won't transfer to another platform, at least they should not disable the application I paid for from the old device and leave me with nothing.
Disabling the software you previously bought from your old device is not normal. I have friends with old iPhones, and most of the applications they bought still work even after the cell was disconnected. (they needed to jailbreak it at a retailed.)
They use it as an iPod touch.
I cannot use my Blackberry as an "BB iPod touch."
I've never heard of any software being disabled. I know I have plenty of paid apps on my old BB 8830 and I can still use them even after porting my number to my Evo. Maybe its something you did.
baiatul said:
No. No. No.
The previously bought software should still be working on my Blackberry.
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What does this has to do with Android again?
Sent telepathically via my Evo.
-_-
I've changed platforms before and a "nice email" explaining the situation could have made things simple for you. Its like some of the members here said in other words you purchased an app for xbox live and then you wanted to use your game on playstation network.
W ihat did when I was in that situation the first thing I though about was barganing. So I emailed the company saying that i purchased a program/app/software and I switched devices running a different OS. I explained nicely (politely) that I purchased that serial/key/registration/or license and if it can't be transferred to the new device (ussually keys/licenses can be tranfered trough platforms because you own that key/license) if it can't be transfered I sugested if the company can offered a key/license or register it on my new device at a fraction of the cost........my 30 dollar app cost only 5 dollars on the new device after I emailed them with the problem.
In conclusion you should understand that you own that app but its for a different OS, but you could have offered them to allow u to buy the app at a discount for the new platform
I have 5 applications I paid for on my old Blackberry. The thing is, I just checked them, and apart from the Hallmark application, they still work. It's a dictionary, and the database is on the SD card.
I have 2 other dictionaries, and they still work.
I don't think it's right of Hallmark to put a padlock on their application once the phone is disconnected, if the rest of the vendors didn't do it.
When you buy a new computer, you can still use the software on your old computer.
I see then its a missunderstanding between you and the company. An email saying that your version is not working properly can fix it. I don't think that app requires you to be on a 2year contract or u will be charged a $200 cancelation fee
I just read on Engadet that Blackberry is starting a trial with Bank of America to support NFC payments. The way they are adding this functionality to older models is by using a special battery cover.
Looks like with could definitely get this feature added to our Atrix after all.
I can't understand why they chose the Blackberry for their test. I would bet that the majority of Blackberrys in the US are for corporate use and aren't able to have apps installed on them (I know I don't have that ability on mine).
Can someone clarify something. There are a lot of the phones out there that use a use a GSM sim. I do not plan on using a watch as a phone as I do not want to pay for another monthly fee. I need something that will work as a watch and alert me/vibrate when I get an alert as my hearing is not the best (and phone vibration in pocket does not always get my attention). The pebble does this, but is sort of boring/limited. The Gear is way to expensive and the Sony smartwatch2 is a little pricey.
I am unclear if these other ones like the smartQ and the ZGPAX will work for me if I do not use the built in cellular. Are there other options under $150usd that I should consider?
Thanks
Walt
I do believe that if the smartwatch runs off GSM that a SIM would be required, unless it syncs off your phone using Bluetooth. For the watches that are stand alone units, thats when I would have to say that a SIM is required. If you look at the Neptune Pine, it asks what service do you want (GSM or CDMA).
My advice would be to give it a couple of months as this tech. starts to trickle out of CES and hit the shelves. There are tons of models rolling out that will fit your needs, this is quickly becoming a saturated market. I had a chance to play with some and most of the good ones have what your looking and even more, if your willing to pay more. Seems that most are trying to hit a common price point, so there will be many options.
Ok I have been reading around but I have what I think is a moot question but i have not heard it answered specifically before.
I currently have a Galaxy Nexus (completely stock) phone with grandfathered unlimited on Verizon. I use an app called Extended Controls from the Google play store and by turning on the widget app for wifi hotspot I have been getting free use of my unlimited for when I am working out of range of any decent wifi.
Since my device was not updated past 4.2.2 I am now wanting to buy the new Nexus 6P for Christmas ( I have had the same Galaxy Nexus for 4 years! - no case either).
From what I have been reading once I get Verizon to give me the new sim and add me to the account to maintain my unlimited (after I pay full price ) I will no longer be able to use this app to gain access to my free wifi hotspot.
It seems that other people's methods (foxfi etc - I never used any other besides Extended Controls) no longer work but I have not seen anyone here mention having used Extended Controls.
So my questions are :
1) when I get the Nexus 6P - will I have to use root in order to obtain the free wifi hotspot as some others have mentioned?
2 ) is there a safe rooting for dummies yet for the Nexus 6P which is just about foolproof?
3) What is it that Verizon did that now blocks those apps - which we used before - from working now?
So I currently use about 28 - 35 GB per month so moving off unlimited is out of the question at this point. I stream music at my job - in a building where there is no wifi allowed - and I do it in my car as part of my cummute (45min - 1hr ) getting to work. I cannot imagine buying a $650 phone as nice as the Nexus 6P and not having the ability to use my unlimited the way I still do now.
I have done a few searches in the 6P thread but I didn't see anyone mention the Extended Controls app not working and they don't say it does work on the Google Store.
thank you in advance for anyone to steer me in the right direction. At this point I will be lucky to get a 6P by Christmas and hopefully by then have a few days vacation to figure out how to get the phone working like I need it to work.
Hmmmmm, if memory serves me correctly (had the same phone, same plan from vz - but over 2 yrs ago), I never had to use an app for hot spot - but - I unlock/root as soon as I get a device and run custom roms/kernels.
So, again, if I remember, part of vz tweaking the os is hiding the Android native hot spot feature. So, by getting stock Android, you'll have that feature, and shouldn't need any special apps - you can even add a tile to the quick settings drop down to switch hot spot on/off.
If I also remember, there was an entry added by some carriers in a database on the phone that would check if hot spot was allowed by the carrier - when carriers would charge separately for hot spot data. Most if not all custom roms at the time were kind enough to fix that for ya - yet another good reason to unlock and root.
What you could try is - cutting down your present SIM - and just using it in the new device. My understanding is if you already have an activated SIM, you can just use it in a new device, no need to get vz involved - which is always a good thing imho.
I'd Google - cut down SIM - you'll get tons of info and how tos on the subject. I'm planning on doing this when my 6p comes in.
Lol - this is what I said to Verizon when I got my n5 2 years ago;
"I've been waiting about 15 years to say this - cancel my forking account"
Verizon never had coverage where I lived, not even calls, so I was paying $125/month for 2 lines - pay for each text, sharing like 700 minutes talk between 2 lines - and never really able to use any of it!
Unlimited talk/text and 5 gigs a month fit $45 on straight talk now - and I can make calls and text from home now. Would never go back to Verizon!
Phazmos,
Thanks for the reply but I am probably still a little confused.
If I remember correctly when the Nexus 6 came out many did what you suggest - cut their sim to fit - but the phone didn't always register as an official verizon device. Unfortunately my company provides me with a 17% discount on my monthly bill but only if you can prove that your phone is officially on the network. Verizon actually calls me every year to reverify it.
I am not sure how Extended controls works on the 4.2.2 version Galaxy Nexus I have now but I am pretty sure that it turns on the wifi hotspot without Verizon knowing about it. If I go straight to the "portable wifi hotspot" part of my settings then it comes up with the same error as everyone else on Verizon without wifi hotspot enabled. But "this .99 app- Extended Controls - just turns it on ... on the sly.
If the new version of the 6P has that feature and I just turn it on then Verizon will charged me. - I am already going to have to eat the extra $20 per month.
I am planning on buying the phone through Google but I will have to talk to a couple of the main Verizon stores here to guarantee that they will turn on my new sim (I am scared of cutting my current sim- what if I **** it up then I have no phone not even the Nexus!)
I have heard of people convincing the store manager to activate their new micro sim in a store model and then put it in the phone.
I am so leary of spending $650 and then having them refuse to activate it correctly.
Also I have always been afraid of rooting because I figured that right out of the box I could have a brand new $650 brick on my hands.
What I do know is that I cannot continue with this dinasour that I have now! It is way past it's prime days.
I really would like to switch over to something like T-mobile but even here in Northern VA - their coverage lacks in too many areas that I travel to.
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Phazmos,
Thanks for the reply but I am probably still a little confused.
If I remember correctly when the Nexus 6 came out many did what you suggest - cut their sim to fit - but the phone didn't always register as an official verizon device. Unfortunately my company provides me with a 17% discount on my monthly bill but only if you can prove that your phone is officially on the network. Verizon actually calls me every year to reverify it.
I am not sure how Extended controls works on the 4.2.2 version Galaxy Nexus I have now but I am pretty sure that it turns on the wifi hotspot without Verizon knowing about it. If I go straight to the "portable wifi hotspot" part of my settings then it comes up with the same error as everyone else on Verizon without wifi hotspot enabled. But "this .99 app- Extended Controls - just turns it on ... on the sly.
If the new version of the 6P has that feature and I just turn it on then Verizon will charged me. - I am already going to have to eat the extra $20 per month.
I am planning on buying the phone through Google but I will have to talk to a couple of the main Verizon stores here to guarantee that they will turn on my new sim (I am scared of cutting my current sim- what if I **** it up then I have no phone not even the Nexus!)
I have heard of people convincing the store manager to activate their new micro sim in a store model and then put it in the phone.
I am so leary of spending $650 and then having them refuse to activate it correctly.
Also I have always been afraid of rooting because I figured that right out of the box I could have a brand new $650 brick on my hands.
What I do know is that I cannot continue with this dinasour that I have now! It is way past it's prime days.
I really would like to switch over to something like T-mobile but even here in Northern VA - their coverage lacks in too many areas that I travel to.
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Registering as official may be a problem - a problem with most any unlocked device. Carriers, vz in particular, can be real touchy about devices not supplied by them.
Oh, took a look at that app on play store - guess what - I also bought that app! Had to be like 3 or 4 years ago! Was surprised to see "purchased" when I found it. But, I didn't have to use it for hot spot, not after unlocking/rooting and loading custom roms.
I never used hot spot much, mostly when our network would go down - I'd for up the hot spot to get a few co-workers internet access till it came back up, and I'd just use native Android hot spot. That tells me you have the database thing going on. If I remember, that would send the native hot spot through a certain gateway (I think) and if you didn't have access, browsers would be redirected to the "sign up for hot spot" page from the carrier.
I also thought most carriers, vz included, didn't care about hot spot usage any more. There was a BIG stink about that a few years back - as in you're paying for data - how you use it is up to you, not the carrier. As I recall, there were a few law suites from users.
Anyway - since the new device isn't carrier supplied - or approved as they like to call it, you'll have other issues when going the new SIM/imei not in their database route.
A note on SIM trimming - it's super easy - and if you do screw it up - tell them you lost service and tried pooping the SIM out, then you dropped it and the dog ate it and get another! They want your $$$ - believe me - they'll give you another. I'd even "mention" to them you're gonna get this device - which works on any carrier, and mention att, tmobile and any other carrier - and you'd be more than happy going to a carrier that does support the device. Again, they want your $$$, they'll accommodate - and try to get ya to a new limited data plan - beware!
And a note on unlocking/rooting - real easy and real reliable on that device - same for any nexus device, especially if gotten from Google. The nexus line is actually for developing the os and apps. You could say it's made to load custom Android versions - when you want to test, you do it on a nexus.
PS - I resurrected my gnex a few months ago - loaded lollipop on it and gave it to my sister as her droid x2 finally died. It ran it pretty good for an old timer! Just like I run pretty good - for an old timer!
Good luck!
Wow you rooted your old Galaxy Nexus and got Lollipop running? Interesting.
Maybe after I get the newer phone I will experiment on the old nexus. The screen actually still looks pretty good. it is just the way it operates on the older software that makes me want to throw it in the Potomac.
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Wow you rooted your old Galaxy Nexus and got Lollipop running? Interesting.
Maybe after I get the newer phone I will experiment on the old nexus. The screen actually still looks pretty good. it is just the way it operates on the older software that makes me want to throw it in the Potomac.
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I did, actually unlocked/rooted a week after I got it. As soon as some development started happening, I started loading roms. Nexus devices get the most love from devs, there was a lollipop version available, so away we went. Once you're unlocked and rooted and have a custom recovery, loading roms is basically a matter of downloading it and installing it. Pretty painless.
Don't know if you've seen lollipop, but it finally made Android a beautiful looking os - Android lost the acne and grew up, so to speak. And since newer Android is made to work on many different devices with lots of different hardware, it's made to run on minimal, or marginal, hardware. The gnex certainly fits into the minimal hardware category now days.
I forgot to mention yesterday, there is another thread here - what to expect from Verizon - I think it is, where questions like this are being actively discussed.
You may get more info there - you're not the only 1 wondering about Verizon. Googling - 6p on Verizon - also gets an article or 2 on the subject. That's where I got some of my info (I've been in technology close to 20 years now, so I'm the go to tech guy for a lot of people, including more than a few Verizon users).
And always remember, there's a work around for everything, ya just gotta find it!
Oh, surprised to hear the screen was still good. The gnex had a horrible screen. Amoled displays have come a looooong way since the gnex. Mine w had a horrid blue cast to it, especially when turned down, and was starting to burn in. Never noticed the blue till I got my next phone, the nexus 5. On that the whites were actually white - I almost fell over - it was that much of a difference!
To prepare for new 6P and nano sim you can buy a Sadapter Sim to Nano Sim adapter. Buy this quality brand only.
Visit a Verizon company store mention you'll be getting a new phone, one with nano sim like iphone or moto-x, and would they activate a new nano sim for you so you are prepared to plug and play when you get new phone. In meantime insert nano sim and adapter into your Gnex. For above you might get better cooperation going to Bestbuy vs Verizon.
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For activating Hotspot while bypassing Verizon check, it is to be determined if any current apps like Foxfi will work. You will probably need to do the build prop edit for "tether provisioning" mentioned elsewhere. You can prep for this also by downloading tools (adb & fastboot) and Drivers to your PC.
There are some Guides on XDA to walk you through steps to get to and through the "tether provisioning" bit.
Thought I might add a little to the conversation based on my experiences... I recently updated from my Nexus 5 (which I loved) to the Nexus 5x. on my unrooted Nexus 5 Wifi worked wonderfully with ATT as my carrier. On my updated Nexus 5x I can turn on the Wifi hotspot and bluetooth network sharing - HOWEVER it is buggy and the throughput is not good. A few of the bugs are I cannot turn on the wifi hotspot via the quick tile, only from the settings menu, the first time I select the hotspot a toast message pops up stating it is checking with carrier then flashes off and I have to turn it on again at which point it does come on. I actually get better speed from the Bluetooth network sharing...
so from what I have read the Nexus 6p is the same in this area as the Nexus 5x so you may want to look at getting a Nexus 5 which would be a great update from your phone and can run Android Marshmallow - I am strongly considering going back...
I have a nexus 6p, and cannot use my hotspot (I'm on an AT&T based MVNO). The phone will say "please contact AT&T to enable hotspot". There are workarounds (at least as of android 6.0.1) for non-rooted phones, such as ejecting the sim card, reinserting it, and quickly activating hotspot before the phone has a chance to provision (confirmed working if your timing is right), but this gets annoying really fast. There is no other way to override this check at this time on the stock ROM, which is really disappointing. I don't know if other MVNOs will be the same, but I'm really disappointed Google chose to take this path