OK, so now that I know about what's out there for my T-Mobile PPCPE (USA), I am now looking for some advise. I have a 'stock' T-Mobile (ROM 3.14.40 ENG), and I'd love to be able to take advantage of 'Wireless Modem' and possibly 'Always On GPRS'. T-Mobile is really slow with coming out with any updates at all, so I think I may be on my own. Could I get some honest advise?
1) Should I upgrade to a new ROM? If so, do I use the 2002 'special edition' ROM, or one of the various WM 2003 versions? I am very happy with my PPCPE as it is (except for the poor T-Mobile coverage), but I'd really like to be able to use it as a Wireless GPRS connection for my laptop.
2) Can someone point me to a 'ready-to-go' ROM, along with fail safe instructions on how to install it?
3) I have purchased a USB - to - IrDA port for my laptop in hopes of connecting using 'Wireless Modem', or 'wmodem.exe' (which ever I'm supposed to be using). Can someone explain more on how to actually initiate a connection using it? OK, so I'm jumping the gun a bit!
I'd also like to save my current ROM so that I can put it back the way it was, in case I need to deal with T-Mobile on warranty issues.
Thanks for your help.
Steve
You won't be able to use your device as a wireless modem with any of the new roms. They don't have the wmodem program that some of the European roms came with. So that is out. To back up your rom prior to updating is not only simple, it is a great idea. Just go here, read the forum, and grab the tools...easy... http://www.xda-developers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2189
I thought I was beginning to understand. Looks like I'm still more in the dark though.
First, thanks for the link to XDATools.exe program. I have downloaded it, but it appeared to use a bunch of scripts to tell it how to work, so I didn't try to run it. From the link provided, it looks like if I simply double-click on the executable on my Win XP PC, it will bring up a wizard. I'll give it a try.
As for the wireless modem, I am totally deflated! I saw a number of posts regarding the fact that it is not in any of the WM 2003 ROMS, but I thought I could install the 'special edition' ROM from this site and get the wireless modem feature to work. Is this not the case for USA users?
I can give up if I must. But, I was hoping there would be some fruit on this vine.
Thanks again,
Steve
from what i understand then there is no specielt edition of 2003 on this site
there is however a special edition of some old 2002
Hi,
Please excuse me for being a n00b and my lack of knowledge about the Android OS but I just brought the Nexus S today (my first smart phone) and I'm after confirmation from someone that I actually brought an "unlocked" Nexus S.
I'm from Australia, visiting the States and I brought the Nexus today. My plan settings from home was set to roaming and I could connect to ATT mobile with my old phone, however when I placed my sim card into the Nexus, I'm not sure if I'm connecting to a network. (I haven't tried calling anyone cause I don't know anyone here and I don't want to rack up a massive phone bill for international calls.)
Under settings, I can see T-mobile and ATT as networks and when I click on one of them, I get the message that it is "Registered on network", however I can't seem to see the usual carrier logo on any of my home pages...so am I connected ?
The receipt from Best Buy said that I brought a phone without a plan but there was a T-mobile sim card in the box it came with, so did the employee give me the wrong one ?
Apologies for the long rant and thanks in advance !
Cheers,
Edit*
Oh yea I should include that I'm not connected to any wifi or any data connection hence all my home pages are saying that I can't connect to anything.. but still, shouldnt the network logo show up ?
No, they gave you the right one...... and also, you are connected.
All boxes come with a tmo sim in there.... the only thing I didn't like that was missing was the different earphone gum size (i'm a small sized and it only comes with a medium one, which means it falls off =( ,,,sucks ) besides that ..............I LOVE MY PHONE!!
Before you left Australia, did you call your carrier and had international roaming activated? On most networks, without international roaming on, you won't get a signal.
I am moving from android to WP7. I ordered a network unlocked samsung focus from ebay and it should be here any minute Really excited. But need some advice on what to do next:
1. I am guessing the phone might be loaded with a pre NoDo WP7. So how do I update it ? Would I lose my network unlock if I did update. I am in the US right now with ATnT but will move back to India soon where I would want to continue using the phone.
2. I have heard quite a bit about WP7 unlock to sideload apps. Some pointers on when best to do it (in the sense, before or after the update).
And anything else that I need to know to make my WP7 experience more enjoyable.
Thanks in advance.
k4ce said:
I am moving from android to WP7. I ordered a network unlocked samsung focus from ebay and it should be here any minute Really excited. But need some advice on what to do next:
1. I am guessing the phone might be loaded with a pre NoDo WP7. So how do I update it ? Would I lose my network unlock if I did update. I am in the US right now with ATnT but will move back to India soon where I would want to continue using the phone.
2. I have heard quite a bit about WP7 unlock to sideload apps. Some pointers on when best to do it (in the sense, before or after the update).
And anything else that I need to know to make my WP7 experience more enjoyable.
Thanks in advance.
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Few starting points
1. All phone updates come via Zune. You need to install Zune, and version 4.8 has just been published today. You will also need this to deploy apps.
2. If your OS version is >7008 (settings, about, more), to sideload you will need to flash one of the ROMs here (AT&T UCJK2 recommended).
3. Once in 7004 or 7008, you need to unlock with Chevron. Sideloading works after that and you can update to NoDo
4. Formatting/flashing the phone doesn't affect SIM lock.
Locks are in NVRAM - you do not overwrite this section by flashing firmware or formatting. If the device is already SIM unlocked, flashing/updating/downgrading the ROM will keep the phone unlocked.
Why don't wait for official Mango update?
It should be less then a month away.
Personally I don't want to use different software in order to update to Mango.
I find it a bit risky.
I also got my phone from eBay(originally AT&T) and it works in Europe.
Thanks Guys
So I understand that once my phone is SIM locked, there is nothing that would lock it back to ATnT again ... Great inputs ... will get my hands on the Mango update ...
I was really worried about the SIM lock as if I lose that, the whole point of getting a new focus for 250 USD would be lost ..
Hey, got my Focus and it was on 7004 ... so managed to unlock it ...
Here is a strange situation... I am using an ATnT Prepaid plan USD50 (talk + text + web) ... although ATnT says I require a separate data plan for smartphones, GPRS works just fine on my LG Optimus One ...
However, with my Focus, it just refuses to work at all ... Any work around ?
Also, used Samsung tools to get the 3G toggle button but even after that, the icon still says 3G ... but still I get no data .. tried resetting apn etc etc but no dice ..
Thanks in advance
k4ce said:
Hey, got my Focus and it was on 7004 ... so managed to unlock it ...
Here is a strange situation... I am using an ATnT Prepaid plan USD50 (talk + text + web) ... although ATnT says I require a separate data plan for smartphones, GPRS works just fine on my LG Optimus One ...
However, with my Focus, it just refuses to work at all ... Any work around ?
Also, used Samsung tools to get the 3G toggle button but even after that, the icon still says 3G ... but still I get no data .. tried resetting apn etc etc but no dice ..
Thanks in advance
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Connect to a WiFi or USB through Zune and look for "Network Profile" app (by Samsung) in Marketplace. Run it and change the profile to the carrier you use. That should do it.
EnderPsp said:
Connect to a WiFi or USB through Zune and look for "Network Profile" app (by Samsung) in Marketplace. Run it and change the profile to the carrier you use. That should do it.
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Forgot to mention .. Did that also ..
Also, for some reason, thought ATnT rom might be causing the problem ... so flashed the Rogers ROM ...
Can you give me the list of steps and lemme see if I got it wrong... Thanks
At this point, I'd suggest put another SIM and switch in Network Profile to the new settings. Then, switch back to yours and run Network Profile again.
If neither work, you might have a problem with the hardware itself.
Hopefully not.
Something else you can try is: some people mess with the Diagnosis values and completely screw things up. There is a thread on Samsung codes in here somewhere, try finding a Factory Reset or at least a Hard reset.
Let us know how that goes.
Dont fret.. the SIM unlock would not be lost
Hey there..
I was in the exact same scenario bought a Samsung Focus from US using it here in India, here are a couple of tidbits (if you may) from me
SIM unlock would not be lost even if you update the firmware / restore from a back up
You cannot unlock for a version above 7004, if the OEM firmware is above 7004 you have to downgrade all the way to 7004 to unlock and upgrade to mango
Also, check on the revision of the Focus, it can be found on the panel near the IMEI behind your battery pack. revision 1.3 is slightly more hack friendly than rev 1.4
Regarding side-loading apps, you cannot side-load pirated apps. It's just wrong. The scene is very unlike iOS scene where the app files are available freely. But you can always, side load certain hacked apps like Registry Editor for phone,Samsung Tools etc. But this might change as Chevron Team might release an official unlock tool with the help of MSFT.
Having said all this, I'm an iOS convert. And absolutely fell in love with this beauty right from day 1.
Feel free to hit me up on the forum or leave a PM if you have any questions
~slumDawg
What's the best place to get an unlock code? And is it worth updating to Mango right now or better to wait for the official release?
slum_dawg said:
Hey there..
I was in the exact same scenario bought a Samsung Focus from US using it here in India, here are a couple of tidbits (if you may) from me
SIM unlock would not be lost even if you update the firmware / restore from a back up
You cannot unlock for a version above 7004, if the OEM firmware is above 7004 you have to downgrade all the way to 7004 to unlock and upgrade to mango
Also, check on the revision of the Focus, it can be found on the panel near the IMEI behind your battery pack. revision 1.3 is slightly more hack friendly than rev 1.4
Regarding side-loading apps, you cannot side-load pirated apps. It's just wrong. The scene is very unlike iOS scene where the app files are available freely. But you can always, side load certain hacked apps like Registry Editor for phone,Samsung Tools etc. But this might change as Chevron Team might release an official unlock tool with the help of MSFT.
Having said all this, I'm an iOS convert. And absolutely fell in love with this beauty right from day 1.
Feel free to hit me up on the forum or leave a PM if you have any questions
~slumDawg
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adityamunshi said:
What's the best place to get an unlock code? And is it worth updating to Mango right now or better to wait for the official release?
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For code go on eBay, it's cheaper there.
For Mango, as long as you're fine with the fact that once the official update arrives you need to revert back and lose the progress, to update, it's good.
i have a android tablet mtk 8382, quad core and i want to unlock its network. i have got it from china and it does not show any network here in india. i have gone to the market and they are charging me for unlocking the network. i want to ask the forum if i can do it at home as the market guy will also use some software only. can some one guiide me here on the software or tool to be used?
I have been trying to learn how to do this on my own, however I have been unsuccessful at finding tutorials, so I have three questions for the experts here.
1) Has anyone been successful in rooting the Coolpad Legacy cp3705AS before? I have several things I would like to do with it that I need root for.
2) Dependent on answer #1, where can a girl find a good custom rom, or can someone partner with me so I can learn how to create one?
3) Here's the REAL needs... I found my Coolpad phone under a bridge, all busted up. I fixed it and it is an AWESOME (in my opinion) phone at least compared to the kind of crap that I can actually afford.... Anyway, I use a Wiko Ride phone on Assurance Wireless for my actual phone, and the coolpad is nothing more than a tablet for me, but I want to use it as my phone on Assurance Wireless. The phone is carrier unlocked and recognizes the SIM and Assurance Wireless networks, but Assurance Wireless is looking for an ESN that THEY sold rather than allowing a BYOP situation. I read that is it possible to overlay one phones radio information over the top of another and "trick" the new phone into using the identity of the old phone. First, would this work? and second, if so, does anyone know how?