I've really been considering a T-Mobile Springboard lately, but getting it banks on the assumption that flashing ICS on it would unlock GSM voice/text, and let me use the Springboard as a phone by putting my T-Mobile USA SIM in it.
One person in the general discussion topic basically said that it would work, but I just want to make sure before I plop $300 on a device when I could have gotten a different tablet instead (likely the HTC Flyer 3G at ~$450). I'm assuming I'd have to delete the /efs folder to keep T-Mobile from picking up the IMEI and blocking the SIM with the voice plan on it, correct? And would I be expecting slower data speeds after flashing? I'm not concerned about that part, just wondering.
EDIT: And as the title suggests, I'm talking about the T-Mobile Springboard, not the international Huawei Mediapad.
ICS and Phone work for my Springboard
I have a T-Mobile Springboard that I purchased on ebay. I just flashed the ICS in place of stock T-Mobile a couple of days ago. I had a T-mobile SIM for prepaid Mobile broadband, and got an error announcement when trying to use the new phone feature.
I called T-mobile and had my plan changed to a pay by the day plan just to check the phone functionality. It works great! I have only used it as speakerphone, but assume you could pair it with a Bluetooth headset.
Note - the IMEI from the Springboard will not work to set up a voice and data plan. T-Mobile rep said it was invalid for a voice plan and asked for another IMEI off another GSM phone. If you already have a SIM and plan for a smartphone you should be able to plug it in and go I expect.
Sweet, good to know, think I may have just decided on a tablet. And yeah, I'd be swapping the SIM in my current T-Mobile phone in and out for phone/data capability, not a separate plan for it.
Yes it works great. Well worth it wont find a better deal
I have a SIM card on T-Mobile for the Value Talk+Text+2GB. From what I read here, this will this work fine for the tablet with gsm voice?
I have the same plan, and the voice does work. However, I am so far not able to get both voice and data to work on the plan. I really bought the thing to use over wifi but registered a T-mobile account to try out the phone feature and to allow me the ability to request a SIM unlock.
Just realized I had turned network data off and hadn't verified all three services worked together - so far the answer for me is no. I turned wifi off and network data on, and now I currently can get voice and text working but not internet over T-mobile network. Trying to open a webpage currently just sends me to the my.t-mobile login page.
I called T-mobile support and was told that since it is a tablet, they would not support both voice and data for it.
Is anyone else having luck with getting both voice and data over t-mobile network?
v35lee said:
I have the same plan, and the voice does work. However, I am so far not able to get both voice and data to work on the plan. I really bought the thing to use over wifi but registered a T-mobile account to try out the phone feature and to allow me the ability to request a SIM unlock.
Just realized I had turned network data off and hadn't verified all three services worked together - so far the answer for me is no. I turned wifi off and network data on, and now I currently can get voice and text working but not internet over T-mobile network. Trying to open a webpage currently just sends me to the my.t-mobile login page.
I called T-mobile support and was told that since it is a tablet, they would not support both voice and data for it.
Is anyone else having luck with getting both voice and data over t-mobile network?
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Thanks for the heads up, that was one of my main concerns...I hope there's a way to get all three working together...
Yes someone please verify that you can get all three working.
Also, v35lee, make sure you're APN settings are all correct.
Name: T-Mobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com
Proxy: <Not set>
Port: <Not set>
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: <Not set>
MMS port: <Not set>
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: <Not Set> OR Internet+MMS (depending on software version)
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Yes someone please verify that you can get all three working.
Also, v35lee, make sure you're APN settings are all correct.
Name: T-Mobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com
Proxy: <Not set>
Port: <Not set>
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: <Not set>
MMS port: <Not set>
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: <Not Set> OR Internet+MMS (depending on software version)
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A few differences - Here's what I have:
Name: T-Mobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com
Proxy: <Not set>
Port: <Not set>
Username: none
Password: ****
Server: *
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: <Not set>
MMS port: <Not set>
MMS protocol: This field is not present
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: default,supl
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled
Bearer: Unspecified
v35lee said:
A few differences - Here's what I have:
Name: T-Mobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com
Proxy: <Not set>
Port: <Not set>
Username: none
Password: ****
Server: *
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: <Not set>
MMS port: <Not set>
MMS protocol: This field is not present
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: default,supl
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled
Bearer: Unspecified
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Areas like user/pass/server should be blank (ie: nothing at all, anything <not set> should be blank)
The other red highlighted areas that you put down don't really matter. If it still doesn't work after that then I dunno... it has to be something else.
I wish we could get a conclusive yes or no to whether or not this damn tablet works just like a smart phone (just like HTC Flyer 3G) so I can decide which stinking one to get.
so eager to get the asnwer too
Seems there is no absoluet yes or no....consfusing....
magus57 said:
delete the /efs folder to keep
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Is there where the information about the IMEI on the network is stored?
handisnacks said:
Is there where the information about the IMEI on the network is stored?
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I'm guessing, since that's the folder I see mentioned in other phone-tablet topics to keep the carrier from catching on.
magus57 said:
I'm guessing, since that's the folder I see mentioned in other phone-tablet topics to keep the carrier from catching on.
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Is there no ramification (on the phones software) for deleting that folder? Will the carrier just see it as a generic device?
handisnacks said:
Is there no ramification (on the phones software) for deleting that folder? Will the carrier just see it as a generic device?
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I don't believe so, but you obviously want to back it up elsewhere anyway just in case, and I believe that's the idea of it (carrier unable to detect IMEI and therefore unable to restrict you in some way based off of it).
I don't have any good news on this. I took another run at T-mobile customer service today and was again told that this device was not permitted to have both voice/text plus internet. I can have voice and text on the 2$/day plan or I can have data and no voice on a tablet mobile broadband plan.
T-mobile said "Tablets are not phones!" I demonstrated while on the phone with the rep my ability to make calls and text with the Mediapad.
I argued every logical angle I could conceive, and the rep agreed with any logic I presented for having the 3 services available all at once for tablets. While we were in complete agreement that it would be 'nice' if it would work, he could not suggest a plan that would allow for 'talk text web' on this device.
The rep did say that T-mobile was 'working on' a new plan to allow for these tablets with phone capabilities.
v35lee said:
I don't have any good news on this. I took another run at T-mobile customer service today and was again told that this device was not permitted to have both voice/text plus internet. I can have voice and text on the 2$/day plan or I can have data and no voice on a tablet mobile broadband plan.
T-mobile said "Tablets are not phones!" I demonstrated while on the phone with the rep my ability to make calls and text with the Mediapad.
I argued every logical angle I could conceive, and the rep agreed with any logic I presented for having the 3 services available all at once for tablets. While we were in complete agreement that it would be 'nice' if it would work, he could not suggest a plan that would allow for 'talk text web' on this device.
The rep did say that T-mobile was 'working on' a new plan to allow for these tablets with phone capabilities.
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What you should do is just ask for the smartphone value 500 plan.
500 mins, unlimited text, 2GB of data for $49/month
Once that's on your sim or whatever, try to access everything. Don't ask for a plan that doesn't exist.
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What you should do is just ask for the smartphone value 500 plan.
500 mins, unlimited text, 2GB of data for $49/month
Once that's on your sim or whatever, try to access everything. Don't ask for a plan that doesn't exist.
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Could try, but I expect then I would just be out $50 and still only get phone and text. Two different T-mobile reps have said they have no plan that will allow for talk, text, and web for this device.
My experience is as a new customer as my current phone is on AT&T. Possible someone who is already on a T-mobile smartphone plan can get it to work with their existing SIM.
I am quite happy with this device as wifi only for now. Was mostly just curious if I could get the phone function to work. Working now to get a SIM unlock so I can try the thing with AT&T.
Just got my springboard tonight. First thing I installed the rooted ICS leak. Popped in my TMobile Monthly4g Sim (on $30 5gb Walmart plan) and I have phone and SMS but no data. Apps time out and browser redirect to my.TMobile.com... Really want to get this working... Any ideas guys? I'm willing to test. my next step may be a straighttalk byod Sim... If that doesn't work I'll have to move to AT&T and the galaxy tab plus
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I doubt it would work on a ghetto plan like that anyways (isn't that prepaid also?). Wish someone would try a real plan.
Hi Everyone,
I am new to Android. I just got a galaxy S3 from Rogers and I unlocked it. I am now using it under Fido. I have 2 major issues that maybe the forum can help me out.
1) when I got the phone the build in settings for Fido LTE did not work so I added my own APN and it now works. The problem is that is I take out the battery or shut off and restart the phone I lose the APN settings. According to Samsung the Apn is fixed to rogers and you cannot add any new APN. Is there a work around to allow me to store more APN as I travel a lot ?
2) I have visual voice mail. since this is a rogers phone, the visual voice mail program is built into the phone. So when I download the visual voice mail app for fido it tells me that there is conflict with another program in the system. Is there a way to get rid of the visual voice mail app for rogers so my visual voice mail for fido will work ?
Robert
Wrong forum buddy
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htc fan89 said:
Wrong forum buddy
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Thanks can you point me to the right forum. can you send me a link. It seems every forum I post into which says Galaxy S3 is the wrong forum.
Sorry
Robert
fibrolan said:
Thanks can you point me to the right forum. can you send me a link. It seems every forum I post into which says Galaxy S3 is the wrong forum.
Sorry
Robert
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You seem to have the same issue I had.
Since fido does not have LTE yet, this is the apn required to HSPA on fido.
Name: Fido
APN: fido-core-appl1.apn
Proxy: <not set>
Port: <not set>
Username: <not set>
Password: <not set>
Server: <not set>
MMSC: http://mms.fido.ca
MMS Proxy: 205.151.11.13
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 302 (retrieved from SIM)
MNC: 370 (retrieved from SIM).
Authentication type: <not set>
APN type: <not set>
This should help out with data, tethering and mms.
Not sure about the visual voicemail though cause I dont have that service.
i have the same APN issue with my rogers S3 on at&t, I cant change the apn type, i only get 3 options internet, mms, or internet and mms. anyway to change this ? or do i have to flash a at&t rom or CM10 on it ?
datatechent said:
i have the same APN issue with my rogers S3 on at&t, I cant change the apn type, i only get 3 options internet, mms, or internet and mms. anyway to change this ? or do i have to flash a at&t rom or CM10 on it ?
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Your best bet is to create a new APN and use that. After you have created the required APN, just select it and it should work fine.
I am a GoPhone user. I just received my LG Optimus G in the mail today. I'm coming from a Galaxy SII Skyrocket (rooted). With the Skyrocket I was getting 10Mbps data. I had to go to AT&T and get a MicroSIM because the Skyrocket had a standard SIM. On the LG, I cannot get any kind of data signal. the LG is stock. Am I missing something?
Has to have a data plan past pay style no other way for att
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oyashirochama said:
Has to have a data plan past pay style no other way for att
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Aww man ... I can't use 3G/2G either? Gosh-darn-it! I just called AT&T, and they said I can't port my number from GoPhone to AT&T contract services.
Both phone have the same stats. What gives? Why can I get 2G/3G on the SkyRocket but not on the Optimus?
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5062&idPhone2=4414
Solution
[Menu] >> All setting >> Connectivity >> Mobile networks >> Access Point Names
[Menu] >> New APN
Name: GoPhone
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: <not set>
Port: <not set>
Username: <not set>
Password: <not set>
Server: <not set>
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: <none set>
APN type: defaul,mms,supl,hipri,fota
[Menu] >> Save
Toggle to GoPhone AP.
Done. I'm getting just over 4Mbps Down, and 1Mbps Up.
Can someone please confirmed if unlocking the bell z2 will work on wind mobile or mobilicity? I just a s5 from work sealed but I'm thinking to trade it for z2? Is it worth the switch? Thanks
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sofia-captivate said:
Can someone please confirmed if unlocking the bell z2 will work on wind mobile or mobilicity? I just a s5 from work sealed but I'm thinking to trade it for z2? Is it worth the switch? Thanks
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It should since it's the same D6503.
Can confirm that the Bell Z2 will work with Wind Mobile. I unlocked mine and now switched providers. Took a few minutes for the phone to register to the Wind Network even after manually looking for it but it did work.
Here are the APN settings I used to get data and mms
internet
Name: WIND CA
APN: internet.windmobile.ca
MCC: 302
MNC: 490
APN type: default,supl (it is important you change your apn type here)
mms
Name: WIND CA mms
APN: mms.windmobile.ca
MMSC: http:-//mms.windmobile.-ca (with out the hyphen, website wont let me post url's)
MMS proxy: 74.115.197.70
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 302
MNC: 490
APN type: mms
Hey guys...
I've been using a rooted G965F UAE S9+ on ATT prepaid... I've been having issues with poor signal strength. I upgraded from the stock nougat to pie g965fxxu4cse3, baseband 965fxxu4cse1 but this didn't help... I thought it was the service provider since I moved from Philadelphia to Mobile, AL, so I switched to tmobile and this helped a bit but I still have problems. I went to the tmobile store and they told me that my device is unidentified on their network and showing that I get 2g, while other Samsung devices (s10) in the store have full bars and lte. I feel like I had the same issues with my S7 edge duos... My question is, does the international phone that I have use weaker signal strength? Do I have the wrong baseband version? Any other ideas on how I can identify and fix the problem? I like using a rooted device so I'm not going to switch to an American version and I really don't like the other phones out there in comparison so any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks.
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Hey guys...
I've been using a rooted G965F UAE S9+ on ATT prepaid... I've been having issues with poor signal strength. I upgraded from the stock nougat to pie g965fxxu4cse3, baseband 965fxxu4cse1 but this didn't help... I thought it was the service provider since I moved from Philadelphia to Mobile, AL, so I switched to tmobile and this helped a bit but I still have problems. I went to the tmobile store and they told me that my device is unidentified on their network and showing that I get 2g, while other Samsung devices (s10) in the store have full bars and lte. I feel like I had the same issues with my S7 edge duos... My question is, does the international phone that I have use weaker signal strength? Do I have the wrong baseband version? Any other ideas on how I can identify and fix the problem? I like using a rooted device so I'm not going to switch to an American version and I really don't like the other phones out there in comparison so any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks.
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Do you have the correct APN settings for AT&T or T-Mobile?
flymacs said:
Do you have the correct APN settings for AT&T or T-Mobile?
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Thanks for the reply! I believe I have the correct APN settings and this was verified by the store staff...
Name: T-Mobile US LTE
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
Proxy: <Not set>
Port: <Not set>
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
Multimedia message proxy: <Not set>
Multimedia message port: <Not set>
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: None
APN Type: default,supl,mms OR Internet+MMS
APN protocol: IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Turn APN on/off: APN turned on
Bearer: Unspecified
Mobile virtual network operator type: None
Mobile virtual network operator value: <Not set>
I was hoping I could flash the baseband for the g965u1 variant but it didn't work.... ODIN froze at "verifying file."
The APN looks good. Might be a baseband issue. Someone with deeper flashing experience than me might need to chime in here.