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ROM recommendation for Vario II noob

Hi, would like to upgrade my T-Mobile UK Vario II to WM6, not worried about the warranty etc, just wanna get a performance / reliability boost as I have not been at all impressed by WM5! Would prefer the ROM to include all the basics like Java etc, would like to make it fairly simple to get going.
Last time I looked a lot of people seemed to think the 'black' rom was a good one, but I know things change quick here, can anyone tell me what they'd recommend?
Thanks!

I'm using HTC ROM on my T-mobile MDA Vario II for few months. In my opinion, it's a most stable ROM I've tried.
Links: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316726
Have fun

I'm currently using the Black Satin rom, along with radio 1.54. Working pretty nicely so far.
Watch out for how you get the T-Mobile UK settings back on though - using HTC's own WM6 setting installer device sets up the T-Mobile Internet connection with a proxy for some dumb reason. I was pulling my hair out over Windows Live not working full stop and really slow internet access for a while.

Thanks for the ideas!.... main advantage of black over HTC's official is it's been streamlined, cut down, am I right?

pLemming said:
I'm currently using the Black Satin rom, along with radio 1.54. Working pretty nicely so far.
Watch out for how you get the T-Mobile UK settings back on though - using HTC's own WM6 setting installer device sets up the T-Mobile Internet connection with a proxy for some dumb reason. I was pulling my hair out over Windows Live not working full stop and really slow internet access for a while.
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T-Mobile UK settings
Internet
Start>settings>connections>connections>advanced>select networks>new
name the settings t-mobile
click modem>new
name the connection t-mobile and select the modem cellular line (gprs, 3g)
click next, the apn is general.t-mobile.uk
click next the username is user and the password one2one
click finish then ok and x till you get to the home screen.
connect to internet explorer to test
MMS (black satin rom) official rom theyre put in differently
start>messaging>mms/sms>menu>new>mms>>menu>options>message options>servers>new
server name: T-Mobile MMS
gateway: 149.254.201.135
port: 8080
server address: http://mmsc.t-mobile.co.uk:8002
connect via: pic your default internet connection
send limit: 100
WAP Version: WAP 2.0

Or you can go to http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/help-and-...obile-phone-manuals/?ref=newhome_phonemanuals pick your handset and see step by step instructions for all types of settings.
Enjoy

Connection settings
when inputting the user name and password for the internet APN, t mobile states that it doesnt need a username and password,
Putting anything in here leads to intermittent connection problems.
Thought I would let you all know!

OK, have done the upgrade as well (Everything is working hunky dooooreee) but this is really going to sound dumb. I upgraded but the splash screen when I turn on my Vario 2 mentions AT & T ?? Does anyone know how to change it back to T-mobile ?

roboraver said:
OK, have done the upgrade as well (Everything is working hunky dooooreee) but this is really going to sound dumb. I upgraded but the splash screen when I turn on my Vario 2 mentions AT & T ?? Does anyone know how to change it back to T-mobile ?
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This is the way how to change your splashscreens back to TMob:
1) Download the TMob splashscreens from the net (or ask somebody to send it to you, also you can dump a TMob ROM to get those splashscreens)
2) Use this tutorial to flash the spashscreens to your device. This flashing will only flash the splashscreens so you will not lose any data. Be careful though and do what tutorial says (you can always brick your device if you do not know what are you doing).

Thanks all... got it all working with Schap's WM6 in the end, it does all that localization stuff for you automatically, very nice!
Interesting 6630boy, no usr / pass?... I'll have to try it. I'm sure last time I had em talk me through it on my other phone they were getting me to put a usr/pass combo in there...
This Schap's WM6 is absolutely awesome, basically everything that was screwy in the T-Mobile WM5 works, and works quickly enough to be cheerful about!
I ALMOST like Windows Mobile now, heh...

Yeah what's up with that?... on the t-mob site's manual it says:
Select connection type
* Press the Select a modem drop down list.
* Press Cellular Line (GPRS , 3G).
* Press Next.
The APN name general.t-mobile.uk must be in lower case letters.
If you selected the connection type Generic IrDA in step 6, you are now asked to key in a dial-up number. Key in *99# and go to step 8.
7
Enter APN name
* Press the Access point name input field and key in general.t-mobile.uk
* Press Next.
8
Enter username
* Press the User name input field and key in user
9
Enter password
* Press the Password input field and key in one2one

T-Mobile Internet Stopped!!

My hermes was working fine for the couple weeks I've had it, internet, internet sharing, everything. A couple days ago, the internet stopped working. I can still do calls, emails still seem to work (with exchange), sms is fine, although MMS is failing as well.
I have a 2nd 8525 and the same issues on that one too. I plugged my sim into a wing I had laying around, and voila, internet works. I tried all sorts of settings, tried surfing with wap.voicestream.com with the 216.155.165.50 or whatever proxy, etc.
I noticed on another forum that people in my area are having the same issues, but t-mobiles says the network is fine.
I am inclined to believe t-mobile on this one a bit, being that my Wing works fine... but neither of my 8525's (hermes) work...
One last note, when I boot up, I get a message saying the operator does not exist database, I just exit out the error and it WAS working fine even with that box, does it on both Hermes I have.
Any ideas!!!! Thanks. All help is really, really appreciated.

Mine stopped working temporarily yesterday, and started working again within an hour. Are you using the internet2.voicestream.com access point?

I'm using wap.voicestream.com -- but I had tried internet2.voicestream.com as well... are you using all the proxy settings with it (I HAVE the 19.99 unlimited data plan btw).
Both phones are using Schaps, so i'm considering flashing a different rom and seeing if that brings any new luck if I can't find any other help. But I have my main phone really well customized and would hate to have to do that.
What area are you in? I'm in South Florida (and on another thread, 2 or 3 other posters in south florida are having the same issues, weird)

With the unlimited data plan you should be able to use internet2 for all data and wap.voicestream for MMS. If you want I can post my configs that work, I just copied them from the T-Mobile Wireless configurator site using the Wing for my handset. Also, I'm from Northern Colorado.

RE: Internet:
I had an issue with t-mobile tZones back when they alowed it on smartphones... Then one day it just stopped working. about two weeks later, I finally got annoyed with them and called them.
They argued with me about tZones working for about 20 minutes and then finally found an internal memo about people using tZones to cruise the internet by accessing wap first, and once establishing a connection, usine pIE. So, You can't trust a phone company when it claims that their network is ok or that they ddin't cancel a part of your service without letting you know.
...BUT,
acording to them:
"216.155.165.050" FALSE INFORMATION
"216.155.165.50" TRUE INFORMATION
"Welcome to the T-Mobile Wireless Data Configurator. In a few quick and easy steps, this tool will help you configure your phone for Internet access."
Setting up the handset
Tap Start.
Tap Settings.
Tap on the Connections tab.
Tap the Connections icon.
Tap Add a new modem connection under T-Mobile Data.
Enter T-Mo WEB in the Enter a name for the connection field.
Tap to select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the Select a modem drop down list.
Tap Next.
Enter internet2.voicestream.com in the Access point name field.
Tap Next.
Tap Finish.
The new Internet profile is now configured and ready for use.
VPN
"Welcome to the T-Mobile Wireless Data Configurator. In a few quick and easy steps, this tool will help you configure your phone for Internet access.
Setting up the handset
Tap Start.
Tap Settings.
Tap on the Connections tab.
Tap the Connections icon.
Tap Add a new modem connection under T-Mobile Data.
Enter T-Mo VPN in the Enter a name for the connection field.
Tap to select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the Select a modem drop down list.
Tap Next.
Enter internet3.voicestream.com in the Access point name field.
Tap Next.
Tap Finish.
The new Internet profile is now configured and ready for use. "
"Picture Messaging (MMS) Configuration Complete
Welcome to the T-Mobile Wireless Data Configurator. In a few quick and easy steps, this tool will help you configure your phone for picture messaging (MMS).
Setting up the data account
Tap Start.
Tap Settings.
Tap on the Connections tab.
Tap the Connections icon.
Tap Add a new modem connection under T-Mobile Data.
Enter T-Mo MMS in the Enter a name for the connection field.
Tap to select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the Select a modem drop down list.
Tap Next.
Enter wap.voicestream.com in the Access point name field.
Tap Next.
Tap Finish.
Setting up the MMS profile
Tap Start again.
Tap Messaging.
Tap Menu.
Tap MMS Configuration.
Tap the Servers tab.
Tap New.
Enter T-Mo MMS in the Server Name field.
Enter 216.155.165.050 in the Gateway field.
Enter 8080 in the Port number field.
Enter http://216.155.174.84/servlets/mms in the Server address field.
Tap to select T-Mobile GPRS from the Connect via drop down list.
Tap to select WAP 2.0 from the WAP Version dropdown.
Tap OK.
Scroll to T-Mo MMS and tap Set As Default.
Tap OK.
The new MMS profile is now configured and ready for use. "
"t-zones (WAP) Configuration Complete
Welcome to the T-Mobile Wireless Data Configurator. In a few quick and easy steps, this tool will help you configure your phone for t-zones (WAP).
Setting up the handset
Tap Start.
Tap Settings.
Tap on the Connections tab.
Tap the Connections icon.
Tap Add a new modem connection under T-Mobile Data.
Enter T-Zones in the Enter a name for the connection field.
Tap to select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the Select a modem drop down list.
Tap Next.
Enter wap.voicestream.com in the Access point name field.
Tap Next.
Tap Finish.
Tap Manage existing connections under T-Mobile Data.
Tap on the Proxy Settings tab.
Tap to check This network connects to the Internet.
Tap to check This network uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet.
Enter 216.155.165.050 in the Proxy server field.
Tap Advanced...
Tap HTTP.
Enter 8080 in the Port field.
Tap OK four times.
Tap Start.
Tap Internet Explorer.
Browse to http://wap.t-zones.com.
Tap Menu.
Tap Tools and tap Options...
Tap Use Current under Home page.
Tap OK.
The new WAP profile is now configured and ready for use. "
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another thing you can do is copy the contents of your extended rom on the wing onto a storage card on your new device. also copy the "config" text file so that you install the CAB files in the proper order. reset. try now, I hope this helps

S.V.I said:
another thing you can do is copy the contents of your extended rom on the wing onto a storage card on your new device. also copy the "config" text file so that you install the CAB files in the proper order. reset. try now, I hope this helps
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Did all of the above settings, didn't do a thing. Still same connection issue. When you go to IE and enter an address, it says "connecting... locating... opening..." and just sticks on "opening" for the page, MSN Live doesn't work or anything else either. This is all strange since it was all working fine only a few days ago.
There is some magic setting or something that is making Hermes devices not work anymore while the wing still does.
I DIDNT do the extended rom thing, would you mind explaining that a little further step by step for me?

If those settings don't work it sounds to me like something is corrupted on your phone, and you may need to do a hard reset, or installing a new rom. I haven't had any issues with Schaps 4.31 since I installed it 2 weeks ago, but it sounds like you might be.

I have 2 8525's, lol... didn't work on EITHER even with a fresh install of schaps, I even tried 4.4 with win mo 6.1 just for jollies. It's really strange though and as I said, multiple people in my area are reporting this same issue at this moment.
But I just think they made changes that a certain setting or something on the hermes doesn't like since it works on the Wing.
In fact, it's quite pissing me off, lol... really frustrating.

I would call t-mobile and find out from them. my 8525 works just fine.

yeah but you are in a different part of the country, it's actually people with Kaisers (Tilt) having the issue as well... it's the TyTn and TyTn II models that just magically aren't working, and it's all south florida. Those t-mobile bastards!
But really, the freakin Wing works, what could it possibly be!!!!!

8525 in South Florida (Miami) with same issue
As always, when I have problems with my phones I turn to xda developers and viola! Answer's to my questions. My at&t 8525 internet stopped working around 8pm Thursday night (2/7/08). I have had my T-mobile sim on this phone working fine since last July with not one problem until now. I actually did call t-mobile customer service and went through all the usual treat the customer like a dummy and tell him/her to restart, take out battery, etc etc like that never occurred to me to try...DUH! Then they tell me to talk to the IT dept at my work to see about active sync settings. And of course they do not know that I AM the senior engineer in the IT dept so I get the rare privilege to inform them of this and assure them that there is NOTHING wrong with my exchange server as everyone else in the office using active sync has no problems, it is only me on T-mobile with my unlocked 8525. They then offered to transfer me to tier 2 support. Which gave me another rare opportunity to use one of my favorite lines with customer support..... "I just want to talk to someone who knows more than me". Unfortunately work took me away from the phone and I did not get a chance to continue with tier 2 support. I will take this up later today and post any resolutions if they present themselves. But I am putting my money on this forum and the incredibly talented individuals who frequent here on a resolution to this issue instead of T-mobile. Seems to me T-mobile is sending a hidden message that they possibly do not want my business anymore. Good thing my contract us up in a few months.
Thanks to all in advance!

vr24 said:
yeah but you are in a different part of the country, it's actually people with Kaisers (Tilt) having the issue as well... it's the TyTn and TyTn II models that just magically aren't working, and it's all south florida. Those t-mobile bastards!
But really, the freakin Wing works, what could it possibly be!!!!!
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It's possible that the wing, since its a T-Mobile phone probably has some sort of network priority list the 8525 doesnt. try selecting under Phone > networks Tmobile and see if it sticks. Good luck!

Perhaps you should try flashing another radio. I used one a while back and could not get data working.

that's very interesting, as we are probably ALL using the same unlocked radio. Can you possibly point me in the right direction on how to do that?

radio version
I'm using Radio version 1.51. I will try flashing to the latest and see how that goes, but let me tell ya, looking at the new schap's rom I'm thinking I might just flash that bad boy, It looks awesome!

Seumas said:
I'm using Radio version 1.51. I will try flashing to the latest and see how that goes, but let me tell ya, looking at the new schap's rom I'm thinking I might just flash that bad boy, It looks awesome!
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The 4.4? It's ok, I didn't notice a huge difference, and it actually seemed to run a bit slower, although I didn't have a chance to test it much.
I went to my device information, and it says radio version 1.16 - so I guess we are running different radio's and having the same issue... maybe that isn't the solution then. Could it have somethign to do with hard-spl and having it unlocked and what not?

Ok so tried 5 different radio versions, all with zero success. Ugh!!

If you are an MDA user in the US and have issues connecting to your internet and MMS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=294573
I use this rom to fix my service. period. I just dont know how else to fix that issue.
All the other ROMs have not fixed the issues I have been having after upgrading my phone to WM6. The Rom By it self eats the batery, so Faria's Kitchen has a great little extra package in the extended rom: "Xfaria settings"
FIXED the battery drain issue.
WIZARD G3 (TMO MDA US) WM6 pro from Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=294573
Radio: official 2.25
IPL/SPL: 2.26
Xfaria Settings

How recent was your internet not working? And can we just install Wizard roms onto an 8525 hermes?

We are going to keep this down to 1 thread I think, we have one going pretty well on the Kaiser forum (TyTn 2) and the South Florida guys with that model are having the exact same issues.
Head over there and we can keep this all together and try and find a solution.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1907694#post1907694

Tmoible 5.99 internet

Hey guys, I've been trying to set up the internet on my Hermes. Ive found settings on other websites, but so far none have worked. If anyone can post the settings that they have personnaly tried and know are working it would be geratly appreciated. I am in New Jersey if that makes any diffrence. Thanks so much

anyone have any ideas? 85 views, someone must know something. Please?

theres a cab file called internet connection setup that should do the trick, search the forum

Being temporarily in the US (In Virginia, but it makes no difference, as settings are identical for whole tmobile network) I use FlexPay offer with unlimited Internet and it works out-of-the box with Schaps built-in Network Wizard. (Of course it is silly, that tmobile has no 3G coverage at all, even in DC and NY)
My settings are APN: wap.voicestream.com, user name and password empty, no proxy.
However I'm not sure which is the offer for 6 USD you are talking about, but I'm nearly sure it's not the one I have and you need to set up additional proxy.
1. Can you post a link to the offer info on tmobile's website?
2. Please, always add country you are talkiing about, because tmobile is not only in the USA (it's not even US company - it's German) - if you can correct topic title, it would be helpful for others.

Given that your subject line is 5.99 Internet, I would guess you want the proxy settings to get T-zones to provide your internet.
The proxy is 216.155.165.50
HTTP port 8080
You have to set up an appropriate modem that uses the proxy. (under connections)

Here u go
Try internet2.voicestream.net or wap.voicestream.net

thanks so much for the help, so far ive been able to go to websites using internet explorer through the 5.99 Tzones full internet hack. I was wondering if its possible to log into agile messenger with this hack? and if not are there any other limitations. thanks again

molesaied88 said:
thanks so much for the help, so far ive been able to go to websites using internet explorer through the 5.99 Tzones full internet hack. I was wondering if its possible to log into agile messenger with this hack? and if not are there any other limitations. thanks again
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My experience with this is that it's limited to startard http and https ports. Example: I tried to go to an https page that runs on a non-standard port and the proxy rejected it stating it wasn't a valid port. I really doubt that the messenger will work with T-Zones.
But really, try it and see if it works. It's not going to hurt anything to try. Or, you could try calling tmo's CS reps and see if they know anything about what the service will allow.

its working on my phone.

Tried everything (I think) on my Shadow, cant get it to work.
First was giving me a "couldnt connect" error, now says:
HTTP ERROR: $CODE$
$MESSAGES
Any Ideas?

I use whizzper as my chat client thru esmertec java, and it works fine on the T-zones $5.99 plan.

molesaied88 said:
thanks so much for the help, so far ive been able to go to websites using internet explorer through the 5.99 Tzones full internet hack. I was wondering if its possible to log into agile messenger with this hack? and if not are there any other limitations. thanks again
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I'm using T-mobile t-zones on my hermes as well and the only IM client I have gotten to work is palringo. Once installed check out this link to see hack the registry to work with a proxy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=357975
Hope this helps

T-Mobile Internet Settings
Okey This Are The Settings to Use I have this setting on my 8525 and Works Good
1) Go To Start > Settings > Connections
2) Click on The One That Says Connections
3) Click on the One That Says Add a new modem connection
4) Enter a Name for the Connections "What Ever you Want"
5) Select a Modem: "Cellular Line (GPRS, 3G) Click Next
6) Access Point Name: "internet2.voicestream.com" thats the primary one if that one doesnt work try this one "internet3.voicestream.com" and Click next
7) Dont put anything for the User Name:, Password or Domain just click Finish
8) When your on the Settings Tap of the Modem click on the Name that you just created and click on the Proxy Setting Tab
9) And check the 1st Box that says "This Network Connects To The Internet
And thats it my Friend hope this works for you because it works for me so it should work for you... if you have any other questions please let me know and ill help you out.

djiz said:
Okey This Are The Settings to Use I have this setting on my 8525 and Works Good
1) Go To Start > Settings > Connections
2) Click on The One That Says Connections
3) Click on the One That Says Add a new modem connection
4) Enter a Name for the Connections "What Ever you Want"
5) Select a Modem: "Cellular Line (GPRS, 3G) Click Next
6) Access Point Name: "internet2.voicestream.com" thats the primary one if that one doesnt work try this one "internet3.voicestream.com" and Click next
7) Dont put anything for the User Name:, Password or Domain just click Finish
8) When your on the Settings Tap of the Modem click on the Name that you just created and click on the Proxy Setting Tab
9) And check the 1st Box that says "This Network Connects To The Internet
And thats it my Friend hope this works for you because it works for me so it should work for you... if you have any other questions please let me know and ill help you out.
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As far as I know, this will not work if you only have the $5.99 plan. Here's what I understood to work:
$5.99 T-mobileweb: wap.voicestream.com
$19.99 Total Internet: internet2.voicestream.com or wap.voicestream.com
$29.00 Total Internet with VPN: internet3.voicestream.com or the other 2

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As far as I know, this will not work if you only have the $5.99 plan. Here's what I understood to work:
$5.99 T-mobileweb: wap.voicestream.com
$19.99 Total Internet: internet2.voicestream.com or wap.voicestream.com
$29.00 Total Internet with VPN: internet3.voicestream.com or the other 2
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Your Correct...
BTW, there are tmobile usa cabs for each of these plans (instead of doing it manually): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=395203

I created a application to help set this up. Here is the thread when I posted it.
Hope it helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=417786

The Network Wizard included in WM6 does all this for you.
That is if you are subscribed to the proper plan anyways.

gehzumteufel said:
The Network Wizard included in WM6 does all this for you.
That is if you are subscribed to the proper plan anyways.
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Network Wizard has never worked for me with T-MobileWeb/T-Zones service on any ROM

Black6spdZ said:
Network Wizard has never worked for me with T-MobileWeb/T-Zones service on any ROM
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Notice that last line in that post.

Touch Pro 2 Network Freakout.

Ok, heres the skinny. My Fiancee got a US Cellular Touch Pro 2 off Craigslist, I flashed it and made it work on AT&T. It was working wonderfully on AT&T for a few months now, but just a few days ago, it started to freak out. It of course worked fine when I was around, but as soon as she left, it started to not work. This is exactly what she told me is happening:
"As for my phone, it still completely works except for not getting a signal. Or something. It technically says it has several bars, but it also says "Digital Roaming" where it used to say AT&T. Now that I think about it, it did say U.S. Cellular when the problem first started. When I try to send a text it just says "SMS Error" and it can't be sent. Before about an hour ago, when I tried to call someone, it just said it couldn't go through, but now it's saying crazy things like it can't connect to Verizon Wireless and I should contact my phone provider. Then there are the icons. Where usually just the notification icon pops up are now two new symbols. One of them is a tall, skinny triangle and the other is a box with a 1X in it. I can't click on them so I have no idea what they mean. Also, about half the time where the signal symbol is, instead of the regular symbol, it has the bars but also two arrows going in opposite directions."
I hope thats enough information for someone to help me (and her) out here. I rock a HTC Incredible so Windows Mobile is a whole other planet for me.

Have you tried to set it to connect to AT&T only? I've had it swap to T-Mobile (roaming) once, but that's because I forgot to set GSM Network selection to Manual.
(Slide all the way to the Settings Tab -> Wireless controls -> Phone -> Network)

It seems that you will need to set up a new modem connection for the phone to work on the AT&T network. She may have actually been using the US Cellular network all along, up until now and they have most likely caught on to it and she is now being blocked. You will have to set the handset up to use AT&T MediaNET by going into the settings and creating a new modem connection with AT&T's network name, proxy server and DNS settings for it to work right.
I know this because I have just changed one of my handsets over to SimpleMobile from AT&T and I had to set all of this up for my device to work on SimpleMobile's network.
Google around and you should be able to find the information you need to get this problem resolved, ie: network settings for MediaNET, internet and MMS.
Have fun, I know I sure did. lol
HTR
Here's some information I got straight from the HTC support site, hopefully they will get you started in the right direction but it does look as though you/she will have to contact AT&T support to get the internet set up since the MediaNET settings are hard set and non-editable. I was going to get them for you from my device but it will not even let me open the settings up to look at them.
What are the Data Network settings for my device using the AT&T Network?
The GPRS settings can be found by going to Start > Settings > Connections > Connections and then Manage my Existing Connections.
The AT&T MEdia Net settings cannot be edited.
For further assistance, contact AT&T.
What are the MMS Settings for my device using the AT&T Network?
The MMS Settings can be accessed on the device by going to Messages Tab>All Messages>Menu>MMS Options>Servers Tab. Tap on AT&T MMS or select New. Server Name: AT&T MMS
Gateway: wireless.cingular.com
Port Number: 80
Server address: http://mmsc.cingular.com
Connect via MEdia Net
Send Limit: 600K
For further assistance, contact AT&T

[Q] Galaxy Nexus i9250M Not working with Mobilicity

Hey I just picked up the GN i9250M (bell) and inserted my mobilicity sim but it says it cant connect to the network. Im assuming this is because I need to unlock the phone. Is that correct?
If that is correct to unlock the phone I need the SDK files and grabboot? can someone direct me to a tutorial on this?

What is the exact error message? You don't see any signal bars at all or is it just when you try to use data? The phone should be unlocked already. Most likely it's the data that can't connect, check your APN settings.

the error message was "cannot connect to the network at this time please try again later"
thanks for the quick response and sorry for wasting everyones time...not sure why this happened but once i walked into my house it connected..possibly just out of coverage area. up/down links seem to be working fine and calls can be made so im happy.

actually im having another issue now..dont know if i can ask it in this thread but whenever i try to download something frm the market i get a cannot download due to an error message...any ideas?
thanks again

trilogee said:
actually im having another issue now..dont know if i can ask it in this thread but whenever i try to download something frm the market i get a cannot download due to an error message...any ideas?
thanks again
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Wifi or network? There are posts that say you should go to your APN settings and delete the proxy so that it's empty.

that was my first troubleshooting step but oddly enough the issue is only intermittent with wifi...some apps dl some dont, same issue now occur on network

hmm issue seems to be isolated to network connection now...what was the apn thing you mentioned?
can also confirm that connection is active and functional; browser and other apps working fine

In Settings -> click more under wireless & Networks -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names
You should see one or two APNs. click on them and make sure that Proxy is blank or "not set"

Bell runs an HSPDA network and Mobilicity runs an AWS network. You cant use the phone on Mobilicity's network.

OversizedBass said:
Bell runs an HSPDA network and Mobilicity runs an AWS network. You cant use the phone on Mobilicity's network.
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Yes, you can use it. It will work fine. SGN is pentaband and unlocked. Just make sure your APNs are correct.

Sorry, I was going off the specs at GSMArena (which are wrong more often than right nowadays)

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Sorry, I was going off the specs at GSMArena (which are wrong more often than right nowadays)
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I just got the same exact phone.
Go remove the proxy address in the APN settings. and the reason it didn't connect at first because the phone was trying to "learn" how to connect to the Mobilicity. network.
I thought my phone was defective as well until I waited a bit after. It's a beautiful device

wilsonlam97 said:
I just got the same exact phone.
Go remove the proxy address in the APN settings. and the reason it didn't connect at first because the phone was trying to "learn" how to connect to the Mobilicity. network.
I thought my phone was defective as well until I waited a bit after. It's a beautiful device
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so does it work perfectly with mobilicity?
im gonna buy this phone soon

trilogee said:
hmm issue seems to be isolated to network connection now...what was the apn thing you mentioned?
can also confirm that connection is active and functional; browser and other apps working fine
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I ripped these from mobilicitys support section of their site and copied and pasted them verbose. I've yet to procure my GN to test them with so any modifications or sugguestions are welcome.
mobilicity apn
STEP 1: Go to Settings > Wireless & Network > Mobile Network >Access Point Names
STEP 2: Press the ‘Menu’ button and then select create ‘New APN’
STEP 3: Populate the following fields:
Name: MOWAP
APN: wap.davewireless.com
Proxy: 10.100.3.4
Port: 8080
MCC: 302
MNC: 320
APN type: default
STEP 4: Save
Please note: Other fields can be left blank
To create an APN for MMS
STEP 1: Go to Settings > Wireless & Network > Mobile Network >Access Point Names
STEP 2: Press the ‘Menu’ button and then select create ‘New APN’
STEP 3: Populate the following fields:
Name: MOMMS
APN: mms.davewireless.com
MMSC: http://mms.mobilicity.net
MMS Proxy: 10.100.3.4
MMS Port: 8080
MCC: 302
MNC: 320
APN type: mms

May be a long post!
I heard that port you can just leave Blank instead of 8080...speed increase so they say!
1. Set APNs>> posted by android01 (I have heard if you leave port blank you get faster speeds, just heard)
2. Go to setting and Disable Roaming as to not incure extra charges...
3. This is a somewhat of a Backdoor fix i found that worked with Samsung Vibrant from T-mobile... DISCLAIMER: USE AT OWN RISK! ONLY MODIFY THE SETTINGS LISTED.
IF the setting is not as listed, Read the setting heading click the matching section heading, to find the location of this setting scan and read all of the setting heading/titles.
If is works without a hitch than great....Let me know.
Again these directions i found on Howard Forumns and worked with a T-Mobile Galaxy S Vibrant
I had copied this into a Word document for my Mum as the phone was going to her:
SO ALL Credit goes to Anonymous and xda!
Post:
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It works!!! It totally works!!!! I love it! Thank you so much guys!!!! Now I don't have to restart my phone EVERY morning as soon as I pull out of the underground garage in my car!!!
Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!!
Dial: *#*#197328640#*#*
Click [1] debug screen
Click [8] phone control
Click [7] network control
Click [2] band selection
This is where you make a change, default setting is [1] automatic, which means it chooses automatically between gsm/cdma (Edge vs 3g). So we are going to change this and set it to wcdma band which is 3g.
Click [2] wcdma band
Click [1] wcdma all []
Now it should display “select wcdma all bands[*]"
Now on the bottom of your phone, click the menu key, it’s the one next to the home key, now click back, menu again one more time, back one more time, this is just to confirm it set to number 2 wcdma band.
Now click menu key one last time, click end.. and you are done. Now to double verify that the phone is locked into 3g, dial in: *#*#4636#*#*
Then click phone information Then scroll down to “set preferred network type” It should now have listed “wcdma only.” PS, if you tried to do a shortcut, and just set wcdma this way first without doing the lock above, it would just go back to gsm/cdma auto once you exit the screen.
Your phone should now be locked into 3g.
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Also what i do is Only click the 1700 and 2100 frequencies.Chose by hitting the menu button>>back and i forgot the option. it is "to add another band?" and so click either one frequency first, then menu>back>"add another band"!
This keeps me on 3G directly and always!!! DONT forget to turn Roaming off as to not incure unwanted charges.
Hope this helps and let it be known if it works for you nexus guys. or am i full of it and these are samsung commands....DOH! if they are.

the nexus from bell does not have phone lock..
i can use my fido sim in the phone..my nexus is from bell as well

Yep I have it with Mobilicity and it is an absolutely great phone granted some things are slower than they would be on 1 of the big 3 but it is more than adequate
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

actually for the price you pay its the best plan for GTA. i mean data isn't the best but good enough for mail, browsing and checking score.