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Can GSM Network list be updated?

Not an essential and there is definitely no hurry (I'd rather have you guys researching/developing than doing website management) but I did notice that there is no Nigerian GSM network listed.
OK, we're new and don't even have GPRS :evil: yet but we're one of the fasrest growing mobile markets. We have four networks by the way: MTN, Econet (now Vodacom), M-Tel, and GloMobile).
If I can help (with icons or anything else) I'd be glad to.
Aide

Vodafone from the Hungarian operator list is missing too. And Westel's name changes to T-Mobile now.
Of course, it is not important thing, but a nice feature.
http://www.vodafone.hu/

HTC HD2 Restricted connection to T-Mobile

I have an unlocked HD2 with an o2 sim. When I try to change GPRS connection settings I cannot select any network other than the original T-Mobile. The auto option is disabled. I'm not fussed about the T-Mobile splash screen but I do need to be able to connect to the o2 network (GRPS). Phone / text is fine. Any suggestions? I would like to avoid flashing the rom if poss. Roger

I have a HD2 locked to T-Mobile, all of the internet settings are obviously pre-configured for that network.
I'm not sure how to change them but I'm pretty certain you can get O2 to send you the GPRS the settings directly to the handset as long as they have the device or they may not support it.

T-Mobile
Unfortunately that isn't possible (HTC & o2 advised). Also there is no option on the connectivity wizard to update the list of telephone providers (that surprised HTC!). Presumably there is a regkey missing / overidden. Any ideas out there?
Rog

i got the same problem. theres no alternative to write a new rom to your hd2.
after that i could easily download the o2 settings...
theres a thread somewhere here to show you how its done
good luck.

Hide my phone from TMobile's network!

I like to use phones that tmobile usa doesn't carry because my internet plan will only work with normal phones and phones that tmobile doesnt recognize. Well, I'm using a tmobile dash right now cracked with kavana's rom and I'm wondering if I can change some system information in it that will make the network think that it's another unrecognizeable phone.
Does anyone know how I can do this?
THANKS

nbradford said:
I like to use phones that tmobile usa doesn't carry because my internet plan will only work with normal phones and phones that tmobile doesnt recognize. Well, I'm using a tmobile dash right now cracked with kavana's rom and I'm wondering if I can change some system information in it that will make the network think that it's another unrecognizeable phone.
Does anyone know how I can do this?
THANKS
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Well let me see if I'm getting what you post....
You are basically asking some "magic (app)" so that T mobile doesn't recognize the actual dash. Not recognizing other phone will avoid paying more for your plan right?
This is what I called "Illegal polite undercover fraud request" from my point of view or I'm wrong ? This is not allowed here dude,

There is simply no way of cheating here. The contract (or payment) is identified by the IMSI (SIM Card) - not the device (IMEI) - and the traffic is identified by the APNs you set (GPRS settings). The IMEI of the device is completely useless in that regard.
You cannot cheat - that easy.
Operators are sometimes linking web-applications to the IMEI identifying the device type to optimize services in a device specific (e.g. MMS) way.
Changing the IMEI is simply
illegal
very hard to do and you will not find any service that will do it for you, neither at XDA-developers nor at those sites that deal with SIM Unlocking. They have the best knowledge of how to deal with the encrypted areas that safeguard the operators settings linked to the HW of the device.
If you could succeed to "fake" the IMEI to be of another device-type, some services that depend on the correct evaluation of this (MMS, other services) mail fail on your device because they do not match the real needs of the device.
If operators detect bogus IMEIs in their network, they may simply refuse to serve this device and you cannot log into the network any longer.
Spend your efforts on something more useful than trying to cheat the operator.

ok for the simple fact of using my brain and knowing how any computer system works.... yes. yes there is a way to make ur phone appear to be another its just not an app, it has to do with someting alot deeper... but that thats all im saying it is possible but immoral im sure.

tobbbie said:
There is simply no way of cheating here. The contract (or payment) is identified by the IMSI (SIM Card) - not the device (IMEI) - and the traffic is identified by the APNs you set (GPRS settings). The IMEI of the device is completely useless in that regard.
You cannot cheat - that easy.
Operators are sometimes linking web-applications to the IMEI identifying the device type to optimize services in a device specific (e.g. MMS) way.
Changing the IMEI is simply
illegal
very hard to do and you will not find any service that will do it for you, neither at XDA-developers nor at those sites that deal with SIM Unlocking. They have the best knowledge of how to deal with the encrypted areas that safeguard the operators settings linked to the HW of the device.
If you could succeed to "fake" the IMEI to be of another device-type, some services that depend on the correct evaluation of this (MMS, other services) mail fail on your device because they do not match the real needs of the device.
If operators detect bogus IMEIs in their network, they may simply refuse to serve this device and you cannot log into the network any longer.
Spend your efforts on something more useful than trying to cheat the operator.
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Thanks dude for the explanation, I think this guy wanted that us start discussing the "changing IMEI" topic .

tutsuo said:
ok for the simple fact of using my brain and knowing how any computer system works.... yes. yes there is a way to make ur phone appear to be another its just not an app, it has to do with someting alot deeper... but that thats all im saying it is possible but immoral im sure.
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Anything is possible if you pay the right people. Knowledge how to change the encrypted block consistently is rare and kept secret as those guys build a business around it.
But changing the IMEI is so useless imho - why waste time doing so? Especially as it will not even help you to get free calls or data transfer.

i know what OP is getting at. its similar to tzones. just go on to your tmobile account and change the phone to an old one that uses tzones such as the razor, if that doesnt work try going to a store and asking for that service by showing them an old phone. after the service has been activated all you have to do is change your network settings (internet2.voicestream.com) it worked for me for years, but sadly moved on to android which uses a 3g network. good luck.

Yeah - that's what I say:
you can configure services that are used on the network
but you cannot hide the device you are using from the network itself
Any messing around making things seem different than they are will get you strange behavior of application services - but it will not save you any money.

fliparsenal said:
i know what OP is getting at. its similar to tzones. just go on to your tmobile account and change the phone to an old one that uses tzones such as the razor, if that doesnt work try going to a store and asking for that service by showing them an old phone. after the service has been activated all you have to do is change your network settings (internet2.voicestream.com) it worked for me for years, but sadly moved on to android which uses a 3g network. good luck.
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So, basically you have told him the secret . Does this save you money at all? or it doesn't matter.

Mr. Clown said:
So, basically you have told him the secret . Does this save you money at all? or it doesn't matter.
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This an "APN" I talked about earlier. Operators have several for different intended services (e.g. internet), but they try to keep things simple and reduce the amount of APN recently (so finally you have only one).
Per APN (Access Point Name):
The IP routing may be restricted (e.g. only to the mail server)
Charging may be different (kb/$)
The use of certain APN is restricted to you user profile, i.e. not everyone can use any APN
Depending on how strict the operators are handling the last point and how close they observe the generated traffic per user you may occasionally be lucky to sneak through with your traffic.
Mind however that for all traffic the operators are logging the IMSI (SIM Card) that generates it - so also for prepaid cards it may suddenly happen that your money is gone for old bytes that have been found linked to your SIM.

Disable/Enable 3G/2G traffic when on different networks?

In Norway I live close to the border to Sweden. I have to roam in my area to a Norwegian Network, because my phone company only have their own network in the big cities here. Before I had an operator the had their own networks in my city.
So when I now roam with the other Norwegian network, I have to disable that "Disable network data when roaming". And sometimes I now get connected to the Swedish network and have to pay 20x times more pr MB.
Is there a way to disable 3G/2G on different networks of my choice?
Hope someone know of something that will help.
Sorry for my English.

Setting-wireless and network-mobile network-dataroming unchecked
Something like this cause mine is in dutch.

Like I said, I have to have it unched cous of my network today is not the default of my operator, so I'm romaing all the time when I use my phone. I want something that can read the operators name and then enable the 2G/3G data connection is it is one of the networks I've accepted. If it's not, then disable the connection.

Cant help you with your roamaing problem, Sorry. But maybe you should consider going back to your old network. If you have no signal at your home you may have the right to cancel your contract.

The clue is that I pay 20£(with use in Norway) until 1.1.2011 to use the phone(sms/mms, calls, MB) as much as I want for only 20£. After 1.1.2011 I'll pay 20£ for 500sms, 500 minutes and 500MB.
But that only works with the operator network and the one they rent(like I use). The one I rent belongs to Telenor, the biggest phone company, as they have the best signal too, I want to stick. But they suck at priceing, so I want to be with my new operator.
But why is it so hard to read the operator name with an app? Than then can enable/disable data connection?
My phone is Desire and it is rooted, running OpenDesire.

Sorry for misunderstanding the first time.
One option you could try is Tasker. I think it has the option to turn data off/on when connected to a certain cell tower. It's not the exact thing you asked for but i don't know any other options.
You have to program it yourself, but just download the app from there site (gives you a 7 day trial) and try it if you can make it work.

Cell Tower, is that the operators ID or the tower itselfe(a operator has many towers)?

Block mobile data network roaming

Hi, I have a problem with my mobile provider, since last month 2 available provider in Italy unified the network. I am pledged with one of them which is "3 ITA", wich is, the main provider of both. The second provider is "I WIND".
3 ITA users goes roaming with "I WIND" when signal strength is low and this is ok, it's free and we like it. The problem is when you turn back in the first provider covered zone, but my phone keep having "I WIND" unless I manually select using settings tab the network wich I want "3 ITA 4G". I am requesting a mod/app or anything else (I have root) wich can block directly the change of mobile network. For example if 3 ITA signal is poor I don't want it roam in I WIND, any ideas?
Thank you for any reply!