Looking for a new phone and I can't switch from AT&T at the moment, so I want to know if I can use this on AT&T without being charged for data. Like is it non detectable as a smartphone for them.
CaptainNexus said:
Looking for a new phone and I can't switch from AT&T at the moment, so I want to know if I can use this on AT&T without being charged for data. Like is it non detectable as a smartphone for them.
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Yes this phone is unlocked... If you use data you will get charged
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CaptainNexus said:
Looking for a new phone and I can't switch from AT&T at the moment, so I want to know if I can use this on AT&T without being charged for data. Like is it non detectable as a smartphone for them.
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If ATT works like they used to, you should be able to get away with using the DNA on their dumb phone data plan. Back in the unlimited days they had a $10/mo. plan that you could stick any unlocked phone onto and they wouldn't figure it out by the IMEI alone.
Are you looking to get a cheap data plan from ATT, or no data plan at all?
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eakeller said:
If ATT works like they used to, you should be able to get away with using the DNA on their dumb phone data plan. Back in the unlimited days they had a $10/mo. plan that you could stick any unlocked phone onto and they wouldn't figure it out by the IMEI alone.
Are you looking to get a cheap data plan from ATT, or no data plan at all?
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Looking for no data charge
CaptainNexus said:
Looking for no data charge
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No.
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Looking for no data charge
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Lol? Aren't we all.
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Lol? Aren't we all.
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exactly.... +11111111111
Good luck finding a free data plan. I've been paying for data since 2005. Back when T-mobile's unlimited data was 5.99. Ah the good old days lol
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Good luck finding a free data plan. I've been paying for data since 2005. Back when T-mobile's unlimited data was 5.99. Ah the good old days lol
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I'm not trying to find a free data plan, I want to use a smartphone on AT&T without being charged for data. They auto charge you if you use a smartphone. I just want to use one and not have data at all.
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I'm not trying to find a free data plan, I want to use a smartphone on AT&T without being charged for data. They auto charge you if you use a smartphone. I just want to use one and not have data at all.
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I wondered if this was what you were asking. You should be able to do it, call ATT to change the IMEI you're using and tell them it's an unlocked flip phone. Ask them to block data on the line so you won't get a per-MB charge, and you should be good to go. This is definitely the way it used to work; they may have changed things since then but I doubt it. You'll still be able to use Wi-Fi, of course.
Good luck, let us know how it goes.
thats weird...i was sure that all carriers had the all phones that were compatible with the service in the system. if it doesn't add it, thats pretty nice.... although, whats the point of walking around with a 5 inch phone that cant use the internet outside of wifi? hmm....
th3_g00b said:
thats weird...i was sure that all carriers had the all phones that were compatible with the service in the system. if it doesn't add it, thats pretty nice.... although, whats the point of walking around with a 5 inch phone that cant use the internet outside of wifi? hmm....
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People used to think that years ago, but it certainly wasn't the case then. I used a number of different unlocked smartphones on ATT s dumbphone data plan.
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People used to think that years ago, but it certainly wasn't the case then. I used a number of different unlocked smartphones on ATT s dumbphone data plan.
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in that case, gl to the op with that!
CaptainNexus said:
I'm not trying to find a free data plan, I want to use a smartphone on AT&T without being charged for data. They auto charge you if you use a smartphone. I just want to use one and not have data at all.
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My apologies, I guess I misinterpreted your question. As far as I remember from the old days, I was able to select a dumb phone on the website and then change my plan there. Although I did not take off data, I simply used it to get the dumbphone data. There was an option to take data off completely. Now I must say that this was done on T-Mobile's website back in the day (2007ish). I'm not sure if you can select a dumbphone on AT&T's website as your current phone and whether or not it will stick once your actual phone connects to their network. Something to try. It did work for me on T-Mobile back then.
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I had a friend who got a blackberry and as soon as they put the sim in, they got charged the smartphone rate for their plan
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Means not being charged.. Right?
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Yea he doesn't want data at all. But having a smartphone you have to pay for data even if you don't use it. So basically why pay if you don't use it.
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Yea he doesn't want data at all. But having a smartphone you have to pay for data even if you don't use it. So basically why pay if you don't use it.
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Oooo ok I c now lol
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It comes GSM unlocked just change your apn settings.
You can Google the settings or use the app tweaker to change your settings. AT&T's 4G LTE is compatible with the droid DNA
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Yea he doesn't want data at all. But having a smartphone you have to pay for data even if you don't use it. So basically why pay if you don't use it.
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It's not that I don't, or won't use data, because I'd use it all the time, it's just AT&T's prices are too high for the small amounts of data.
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I have a question about the data...I can't really afford to get a data plan for 2 years even though I am available for an upgrade at this moment. I will talk to my mom about it too, but the main question is ; say I bought a used Amaze 4g, will it still function right without the 3g/4g? I heard somewhere some phones wont even boot without data or something like that...if thats false dont laugh at me :| but yeah, could someone please answer this question for me? My HTC HD2 is starting to get on the bad side now :\ Thank you.
it will work fine without data, heck you will get amazing battery life as 3g/4g uses alot more power. You wont recieve weather updates and some widgets wont function properly, but as a phone and a media device it will work flawlessly! enjoy your amaze
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it will work fine without data, heck you will get amazing battery life as 3g/4g uses alot more power. You wont recieve weather updates and some widgets wont function properly, but as a phone and a media device it will work flawlessly! enjoy your amaze
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The widgets and weather will work fine under wifi though correct?
Yes, what i ment was you wont get on the go updates
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Yes, what i ment was you wont get on the go updates
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thanks alot for the info, my mom said i can go and get the amaze!
A second thought, which is what I'm about to do. Leave the contract and go for the $30 a month monthly4g plan. 5gbs of 4G, unlimited text and 100 minutes. If you run out of minutes use a voip app like Google voice and grooveip.
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knifeproz said:
thanks alot for the info, my mom said i can go and get the amaze!
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U can also look into simple mobile, cheaper but uses tmobiles towers
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Buying a used phone is no problem. T-Mobile won't sell you a new phone without a data plan.
xxquicksh0txx said:
A second thought, which is what I'm about to do. Leave the contract and go for the $30 a month monthly4g plan. 5gbs of 4G, unlimited text and 100 minutes. If you run out of minutes use a voip app like Google voice and grooveip.
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GV isn't a voip service.
Accophox said:
GV isn't a voip service.
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+1. GV will use your minutes.
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I have a 200mb a month plan, and I just don't use it. I turn OFF the data on the phone, and just use Wifi. I love the phone.
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you can get the phone on the Value plan and not have to add internet
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+1. GV will use your minutes.
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I read that you link your Google voice number with groove, I haven't used it I just read it somewhere.
Sorry if I was mistaken.
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At&t has me buying a mandatory data plan(3gb) when I use about 300mb a month and that is because I purposely shut off wifi so I dont feel like a jackass for paying for something I do not use...
I have no need at all for data,I am always near a wifi spot,is there a way to make it seem like my smartphone is a dumbphone?
I have a bunch of att branded flip-phones laying around,is there a way to take the imei from of these and put it on the Note i717?
I'm sure if it is possible,it is complicated.Just wondering.
Thanks.
Buy a sim card for a dumbphone and put it in your smartphone
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I tried to do something similar.
I called At&t and told them that I wanted to use a flip phone and gave them the IMEI and everything,I used it for a few days and after I put it in an Atrix 2 I have.After 3 days I got a text saying they added a data plan for $20 to my account lol.
They can read the IMEI of the phone,if you call customer service,they can even tell you what sim is in what phone at that very moment.
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Buy a sim card for a dumbphone and put it in your smartphone
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I don't think that will work. I had that argument with at&t about not needing the data add-on for my sister-in-law's phone. She wanted the large screen for SMS and doesn't know the internet exists. I put an old 64k sim in the phone, and within the day the phone was cut off. After a call to at&t, they told me I need a data plan with the phone. They detect the type of phone.
Don't bring up the topic of phone cloning - its illegal and banned on xda, as it should be.
So it is "phone cloning"?
didnt know,thanks for the heads up.
I can understand making data mandatory on a subsidized phone but on one bought off contract,it is unfair.
PassingThruLife said:
At&t has me buying a mandatory data plan(3gb) when I use about 300mb a month and that is because I purposely shut off wifi so I dont feel like a jackass for paying for something I do not use...
I have no need at all for data,I am always near a wifi spot,is there a way to make it seem like my smartphone is a dumbphone?
I have a bunch of att branded flip-phones laying around,is there a way to take the imei from of these and put it on the Note i717?
I'm sure if it is possible,it is complicated.Just wondering.
Thanks.
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Illegal, and will get caught by the carrier...
Activate a flip phone if you don't want a smart phone ...IMHO ....g
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I can understand making data mandatory on a subsidized phone but on one bought off contract,it is unfair.
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Believe me, brother, I'm in 100% agreement with you, but it's at&t's tune we dance to.
I think i am just going to sell this Note i717 and get a Nexus 7 for my tablet needs and pick up a tmobile branded galaxy s or something else cheap.
Pick up a Roger's I717R Note if you want to stay with this phone. ATT can't recognize the phone and won't put you on a data plan.
What kind of plan were you trying? Im using at&t prepaid and i havent been cut off
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Prepaid what? OP doesn't want data.
At&t no data just text,mms and calling
Using a sprint phone i gsm unlocked
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At&t no data just text,mms and calling
Using a sprint phone i gsm unlocked
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That doesn't make sense. Sprint phones are CDMA not GSM. Sprint network doesn't use a sim card to register. In other words, no sprint phone on at&t network.
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That doesn't make sense. Sprint phones are CDMA not GSM. Sprint network doesn't use a sim card to register. In other words, no sprint phone on at&t network.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1664212
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1664212
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It says MOTOROLA PHOTON. NOT I717..... Not sure where you trying to go with pasting a thread that has no relation to us....
I am pretty sure no one has successfully been able to do this unless the phone has hardware for both radios GSM & CDMA
Yes it has ability for both thread i posted allow for domestic gsm
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A Motorola photon from sprint with a Japanese radio. . .glad it works for you. But its off topic and not helpful for the OP.
I've been using AT&T prepaid plan for a few years now, the GNote is my third phone with prepaid plan ($50/mo: unlimited calling, text, data{only for non-smart phones}) but I'm cool with that. So I don't see why you can't do the same.
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I've been using AT&T prepaid plan for a few years now, the GNote is my third phone with prepaid plan ($50/mo: unlimited calling, text, data{only for non-smart phones}) but I'm cool with that. So I don't see why you can't do the same.
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Exactly what i did
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I don't think that will work. I had that argument with at&t about not needing the data add-on for my sister-in-law's phone. She wanted the large screen for SMS and doesn't know the internet exists. I put an old 64k sim in the phone, and within the day the phone was cut off. After a call to at&t, they told me I need a data plan with the phone. They detect the type of phone.
Don't bring up the topic of phone cloning - its illegal and banned on xda, as it should be.
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To add to this comment. At&t will also know if you are using any smartphone from any network or assume its a smart phone I guess. My wife uses a galaxy s 4g exclusive to t-mobile for about 4 months now. Last week she was hit with the 3 gig addition as well. They dont even know what type of phone it is. All she did was turn on the data to download an sms and bam a day later she got the the email.
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I am currently stuck on the update without root like many.. but the main reason I root is for tether for my unlimited account.. I downloaded and paid for foxfi (now also pdanet) and it obviously didn't work a few weeks back.. however a new update today and the wifi hotspot works.. creates a vpn to work, but I am currently on it now.. update says for the maxx hd and others doesn't list the dna but I can confirm it works.. maybe worth the 5 bucks to someone here. Just a heads up.. (created this account just for this thread, I usually only lurk)
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I am currently stuck on the update without root like many.. but the main reason I root is for tether for my unlimited account.. I downloaded and paid for foxfi (now also pdanet) and it obviously didn't work a few weeks back.. however a new update today and the wifi hotspot works.. creates a vpn to work, but I am currently on it now.. update says for the maxx hd and others doesn't list the dna but I can confirm it works.. maybe worth the 5 bucks to someone here. Just a heads up.. (created this account just for this thread, I usually only lurk)
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if it works, its worth it. Vz currently won't let me hotspot at all (grandfather unlimited)
orateam said:
if it works, its worth it. Vz currently won't let me hotspot at all (grandfather unlimited)
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OP is also on grandfathered unlimited.
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Great news. Finally! I'll try it.
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I have the DNA, and an unlimited plan. By default, when you try to tether up it will tell you to call your carrier to subscribe. You can do it, but you need to be rooted. If you are rooted then install the Android Wifi Tether app from here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether
Once you run the app use the following settings:
Device-Profile: Generic ICS/JB (wlan0)
Setup-Method: Auto
Enable "WiFi-driver reload"
Enable "Routing fix"
This should get you up and going.
But we're not rooted. This is "tether without root" discussion. If you're rooted, sure, you can use wifi tether no problem. The problem is to tether without root.
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If you get the latest wireless tether beta from Google there is an option for non root tether. I haven't been able to test it because I'm rooted but someone should try it.
It just uses the native tether framework. So Vzw can throttle it
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It just uses the native tether framework. So Vzw can throttle it
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And charge for it
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kaliblazin707 said:
It just uses the native tether framework. So Vzw can throttle it
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I forgot if I looked it up or not, but this throttling term, what exactly does it mean?
And how likely are you to lose your grandfathered unlimited plan by tethering?
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I forgot if I looked it up or not, but this throttling term, what exactly does it mean?
And how likely are you to lose your grandfathered unlimited plan by tethering?
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You won't lose it. And throttling is a server-side limit on your data throughput. Meaning really slow speeds
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You won't lose it. And throttling is a server-side limit on your data throughput. Meaning really slow speeds
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Really? You'll never lose it based on your usage? I've read otherwise and people saying that you'll be fine, so I've just been confused.
I currently use Clockwork tether until I can get rooted and use the wifi tether, decent app, reliable and good speeds.
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Really? You'll never lose it based on your usage? I've read otherwise and people saying that you'll be fine, so I've just been confused.
I currently use Clockwork tether until I can get rooted and use the wifi tether, decent app, reliable and good speeds.
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Nope you won't ever lose It. Some people in here use several hundred gigs a month. As long as your rooted you won't get charged/throttled either
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Nope you won't ever lose It. Some people in here use several hundred gigs a month. As long as your rooted you won't get charged/throttled either
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Well that is great news xD!
I actually went to the VZW store in the mall where I live to activate my dna since I needed a new sim,
and they decided to look at my data usuage, I was kind of nervous and the new person was being trained by the
manager and the new person was like "... You used 100gigs last month?" and the manager looked and said "I'm going
to give you a high five for that, that's the new store record here". Definitely a funny day and we continued to talk about
the phone, tethering and JTAG.
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Nope you won't ever lose It. Some people in here use several hundred gigs a month. As long as your rooted you won't get charged/throttled either
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But the more people who exploit their unlimited data by tethering huge amounts of data the sooner Verizon will force everyone off unlimited data.
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Bigandrewgold said:
But the more people who exploit their unlimited data by tethering huge amounts of data the sooner Verizon will force everyone off unlimited data.
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From what I have read is that they can cancel your unlimited data if you are negatively effecting others experience.
Which can mean what ever they want it to really, but also you have the unlimited data to do as you please as long as
you please to.
So I really don't know on this topic.
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From what I have read is that they can cancel your unlimited data if you are negatively effecting others experience.
Which can mean what ever they want it to really, but also you have the unlimited data to do as you please as long as
you please to.
So I really don't know on this topic.
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If they cancel your unlimited for you using too much, you can get out of your contract. I use 90-100 gigs a month. One tech asked me how I used so much. I just said that I watch a lot of Netflix on my phone.
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I can't be bothered to Google it, but Verizon can't charge or throttle LTE tethering I do believe. Had something to do with the block C purchase and the FCC. Could be wrong though, bit I do remember reading something along those lines.
They can charge for the stock Wi-Fi hotspot app service, but if you use something else I think it's exempt...
Again, could be wrong...
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If they cancel your unlimited for you using too much, you can get out of your contract. I use 90-100 gigs a month. One tech asked me how I used so much. I just said that I watch a lot of Netflix on my phone.
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I'm pretty most everyone who currently has unlimited is already out of their contract.
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Phaded said:
I can't be bothered to Google it, but Verizon can't charge or throttle LTE tethering I do believe. Had something to do with the block C purchase and the FCC. Could be wrong though, bit I do remember reading something along those lines.
They can charge for the stock Wi-Fi hotspot app service, but if you use something else I think it's exempt...
Again, could be wrong...
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They can't charge for tiered data, but they can and do for unlimited data, for obvious reasons.
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Not sure what you mean by out of your contract. I still have mine all good and well.
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I'm pretty most everyone who currently has unlimited is already out of their contract.
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I'm in mine and still have unlimited. Just got the DNA yesterday. VZW replaced my 4th RAZR in 4 days with a brand new phone of my choice (other than the iPhone 5).
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Okay so I have 5 lines on my plan. Two unlimited data and 3 phones.
One of my lines with unlimited data has an upgrade but you cant upgrade or you have to change your plan and lose unlimited. So. Is it possible to give the upgrade to a non smart phone. Upgrade it. Put it back to basic phone. And switch it to my unlimited data line without losing unlimited.
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I got lucky enough a radio shack employee knew a way of upgrading my line with unlimited and still kept unlimited.
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bump. I'm in the same situation and do not know
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Verizon is suppose to allow upgrading on existing unlimited data plan and you can spread the fatal cost of the phone over 12 months. You pay more for the phone but the cushion is the monthly payments and you keep unlimited data.
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Verizon is suppose to allow upgrading on existing unlimited data plan and you can spread the fatal cost of the phone over 12 months. You pay more for the phone but the cushion is the monthly payments and you keep unlimited data.
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I have never heard this before, I paid full price for mine because I didnt want to lose unlimited data. When did this go into effect?
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shangrila500 said:
I have never heard this before, I paid full price for mine because I didnt want to lose unlimited data. When did this go into effect?
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I read it on Droid Life forum. I'm going to see if I can find the article.
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...out-extending-your-contract-strings-attached/
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Okay so I have 5 lines on my plan. Two unlimited data and 3 phones.
One of my lines with unlimited data has an upgrade but you cant upgrade or you have to change your plan and lose unlimited. So. Is it possible to give the upgrade to a non smart phone. Upgrade it. Put it back to basic phone. And switch it to my unlimited data line without losing unlimited.
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Yes you can. I've done it twice already. Make sure you get the phone from a vendor that does not charge you if you transfer the device from the original activated line. Best Buy & Radio Shack will not penalize you. Amazon will.
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imablackhat said:
Okay so I have 5 lines on my plan. Two unlimited data and 3 phones.
One of my lines with unlimited data has an upgrade but you cant upgrade or you have to change your plan and lose unlimited. So. Is it possible to give the upgrade to a non smart phone. Upgrade it. Put it back to basic phone. And switch it to my unlimited data line without losing unlimited.
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Yes, this is possible. I have done this multiple times, just make sure they know exactly what you want done.
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I read it on Droid Life forum. I'm going to see if I can find the article.
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Awesome, from what I reqd the only thing that could be a problem is that you may have to be in a contract to be eligible for it, its still an unknown at this point thought.
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Here's what I did to keep unlimited data.
I got the phone from vzw.com using my wifes upgrade. After I received the phone I went to vzw.com and transfered it to my line. both lines still have unlimited data.
Use the upgrade to upgrade someone elses phone. Swap the new phone to your line and reactivate the old phone on the spare line you just upgraded. Done.
Lodingi said:
Yes you can. I've done it twice already. Make sure you get the phone from a vendor that does not charge you if you transfer the device from the original activated line. Best Buy & Radio Shack will not penalize you. Amazon will.
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funny that you mention that amazon does that...since they didnt do it to me. i signed up for a new line...bought a gnex...sold said gnex to a friend...put a dummy phone on the line...no extra charges. it has been a year now.
willlay said:
funny that you mention that amazon does that...since they didnt do it to me. i signed up for a new line...bought a gnex...sold said gnex to a friend...put a dummy phone on the line...no extra charges. it has been a year now.
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Ahh. I was told you had to keep it on the activated line for 180 days to avoid penalty. I appreciate the correction.
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Pretty sure you just need to keep the line open from what I've seen.
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I'm running ADHD 10.2 and I tried one already without success. Can someone guide me please. Thanks!
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Obie911 said:
I'm running ADHD 10.2 and I tried one already without success. Can someone guide me please. Thanks!
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Tethering works perfectly for me on ARHD 10.2 (which is what I'm guessing you meant to type). Just go to settings, hit more,mobile network shareing, then go into portable wifi hotspot settings, name your hotspot and PW, then hit the checkbox. I had no problem.
Just curious, when you did your install with AROMA, did you hit AT&T, or international?
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Tethering works perfectly for me on ARHD 10.2 (which is what I'm guessing you meant to type). Just go to settings, hit more,mobile network shareing, then go into portable wifi hotspot settings, name your hotspot and PW, then hit the checkbox. I had no problem.
Just curious, when you did your install with AROMA, did you hit AT&T, or international?
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I chose AT&T. But I was just asking for a way to get the hotspot free. I haven't tried because I don't want extra changes, but if you telling me that im good then I'll try
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Obie911 said:
I'm running ADHD 10.2 and I tried one already without success. Can someone guide me please. Thanks!
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There is NO guide for ADHD 10.2 its an international rom which means there is NO AT&T stuff blocking use of tether, you must be doing something WAY wrong.
Obie911 said:
I chose AT&T. But I was just asking for a way to get the hotspot free. I haven't tried because I don't want extra changes, but if you telling me that im good then I'll try
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I've tethered multiple times in the past, and have never had AT&T bring up the issue. Just don't abuse it.
Daman09 said:
I've tethered multiple times in the past, and have never had AT&T bring up the issue. Just don't abuse it.
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Well I kinda abuse it. I use sometimes 50gb in a month. But that's because I'm at a friend's during the weekend and the only thing to use is either tether or satilite internet lol
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hyelton said:
Well I kinda abuse it. I use sometimes 50gb in a month. But that's because I'm at a friend's during the weekend and the only thing to use is either tether or satilite internet lol
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You're gonna get throttled real bad dude
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Nick281051 said:
You're gonna get throttled real bad dude
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No.... Using the "phone" apn yes, at 5GB of usage I get throttled down to .047mbps down.
Then I just switch over to the wap.cingular APN and BAM pulling 6-10mbps down on H+/3G. No throttling here..
This thread is a bit confusing to me.
Are you guys saying AT&T charges extra for tethering?
ATT charges $$$ for a seperate data plan which lets you tether Internet, which is also limited to about 5gb or 3gb, not too sure. If you use tethering on a regular phone (stock rom with bloatware- fresh from the store), they would probably charge you for tethering because of the detection apk they put in there.
The way to bypass this is to use a custom rom, Internet tethering should work on it, maybe you could reflash/ reset the phone (all the settings and whatnot) maybe try a different rom?
Also, I diddnt know you could bypass ATT throttle, could you post all the complete APN settings to do that?
Cheers,
OK, please forgive me for being slow. You only save money if you're tethering from a phone with unlimited data plan, right? If you're on a limited plan, it doesn't matter and AT&T should not charge you extra, right?
sp_1st_timer said:
OK, please forgive me for being slow. You only save money if you're tethering from a phone with unlimited data plan, right? If you're on a limited plan, it doesn't matter and AT&T should not charge you extra, right?
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If you go over the limit on a limited plan, they charge you extra $$$. I think it is $20 for 1 more GB.
If you are detected tethering on a stock ATT phone, they will probably charge you for tethering plan
If you are on unlimited data, you may lose it (plan) if you are detected tethering (stock phone),
if you go over limit 5GB for 4g LTE phone they will just throttle you.
Undetected tethering/ Custom ROM with removed att protection = only worry about going over the limit
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Leifio said:
If you go over the limit on a limited plan, they charge you extra $$$. I think it is $20 for 1 more GB.
If you are detected tethering on a stock ATT phone, they will probably charge you for tethering plan
If you are on unlimited data, you may lose it (plan) if you are detected tethering (stock phone),
if you go over limit 5GB for 4g LTE phone they will just throttle you.
Undetected tethering/ Custom ROM with removed att protection = only worry about going over the limit
Cheers,
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running a custom rom doesnt make you more invisable tethering with att its shows up the same as it would on stock...
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hyelton said:
running a custom rom doesnt make you more invisable tethering with att its shows up the same as it would on stock...
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Not correct
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Not correct
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Ask other people it doesn't change anything. It allows you to use native tethering to use a custom Rom but that's it doesn't change anything else
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hyelton said:
Ask other people it doesn't change anything. It allows you to use native tethering to use a custom Rom but that's it doesn't change anything else
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It allows you to tether and only shows up as regular data usage
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It allows you to tether and only shows up as regular data usage
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You can tether on the stock Rom too... It doesn't make your data issage look any different
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hyelton said:
You can tether on the stock Rom too... It doesn't make your data issage look any different
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I agree. The only thing Att or carriers look at is the amount of data being used periodically or the mac/ip address. Carriers have the ability to tell the difference from our phone using data or tethering, especially if data patterns changes.
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Heck I use a lot of data tether and through phone anywhere between 5gb and 50
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hyelton said:
Heck I use a lot of data tether and through phone anywhere between 5gb and 50
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Is it included? I happen to have it included.
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