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Softbank: Access Internet *99# not working with WM6?

I am using a O2 Trion in Japan with a Softbank SIMCard. Just flashed a WM6 ROM and found that the Access Internet connection via *99# does not work anymore. Anybody has experienced this?
Thanx.

chainbolt said:
I am using a O2 Trion in Japan with a Softbank SIMCard. Just flashed a WM6 ROM and found that the Access Internet connection via *99# does not work anymore. Anybody has experienced this?
Thanx.
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yeah, it's much better now; go to internet sharing and select USB then activate; it automatically connects, and what's more, your computer recognised the Hermes like it's a LAN card so you just go straight ahead and browse.

Olipro said:
yeah, it's much better now; go to internet sharing and select USB then activate; it automatically connects, and what's more, your computer recognised the Hermes like it's a LAN card so you just go straight ahead and browse.
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Sorry, I think I was not clear enough with my problem. The GPRS connection does not work anymore. It does not connect, respectively the connection is terminated after a second with the message "the remote party has ended this connection". That never happened with WM5.

chainbolt said:
Sorry, I think I was not clear enough with my problem. The GPRS connection does not work anymore. It does not connect, respectively the connection is terminated after a second with the message "the remote party has ended this connection". That never happened with WM5.
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do a soft reset, see if it comes back.

Olipro said:
do a soft reset, see if it comes back.
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I am trying since half a day. Re-flashed twice. Even called Softbank. No way. It's strange: All other functions work like charm. I am using XDA Live v0.20

Could you please describe exactly how you are trying to access the internet. In WM6 yo do NOT use *99#. I am not sure, but from what you are saying I get the feeling that you are still uing this method.
chainbolt said:
I am trying since half a day. Re-flashed twice. Even called Softbank. No way. It's strange: All other functions work like charm. I am using XDA Live v0.20
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nispen said:
Could you please describe exactly how you are trying to access the internet. In WM6 yo do NOT use *99#. I am not sure, but from what you are saying I get the feeling that you are still uing this method.
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Yes, indeed, maybe this is my mistake. I have a Softbank simcard, but I am neither using their X0HT nor their Japanese ROM. Until now I used "Site Direct".
As this seems not availbale anymore from 1 April for non-Softbank ROM user, I thought I can use the "Access Internet" service via *99# instead. Is there any other way?

You dont need to dial up. You simply get the operators APN (access point) and any required username and password and create a new Cellular Line (GPRS, 3G) connection.

unwired4 said:
You dont need to dial up. You simply get the operators APN (access point) and any required username and password and create a new Cellular Line (GPRS, 3G) connection.
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"*99#" is NOT the dial up service. It's the GPRS connection to access their "Access Internet" service:
Access point: *99#
Username: [email protected]
Password: softbank
That is the way I have been using WM5 since more than half a year. And this does not work with WM6. It works, but the connection is interrupted after a second.
They of course also offer a dial up service, but that's a different set up.

Aparently SOFTBANK are very choosy about their accesspoint. Their gateway checks the user agent. Do a search on here for softbank GPRS access.

unwired4 said:
Aparently SOFTBANK are very choosy about their accesspoint. Their gateway checks the user agent. Do a search on here for softbank GPRS access.
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will do so at the double.

chainbolt said:
will do so at the double.
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with a negative result.

Getting confused.
If you want to browse or send e-mail FROM the phone itself you do not need to enter *99# etc, only the APN address. You enter the *99# ON YOUR LAPTOP, if you are using the phone as a modem.
What exactly is the problem? Can you not browse the net on the phone itself (if you use PIE, can you surf the net)? Or can you not access the net from your laptop using the phone as a modem? I understood the latter to be the case.
If you CAN surf on the phone itself, but NOT on your latop using the phone as a modem, then the solution SHOULD be simple. In WM6 the function where the phone acts as a modem (DUN) no longer exists. So exit *99# crap. Forget it. If you try to use that, it wont work.
Instead, do the following. In programs, start INTERNET SHARING. Set the connection to USB. Then click connect. The phone should now connect to the internet. Next plug in your USB cable into the laptop. The laptop should now recognize a new network card (a Windows Mobile Internet Sharing Device) and use it to access the net. No more *99#.
It should work. I am posting this using my phone as a Windows Mobile Internet Sharing Device (yep) right now.
chainbolt said:
Yes, indeed, maybe this is my mistake. I have a Softbank simcard, but I am neither using their X0HT nor their Japanese ROM. Until now I used "Site Direct".
As this seems not availbale anymore from 1 April for non-Softbank ROM user, I thought I can use the "Access Internet" service via *99# instead. Is there any other way?
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nispen said:
If you want to browse or send e-mail FROM the phone itself you do not need to enter *99# etc, only the APN address.
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According to my carrier *99# is the APN, that's the problme I am trying to describe.
http://mb.softbank.jp/mb/en/service/data/communication/sb3g_v8/index.html
And it always worked this way with WM5.

Sorry man, can't help.
Weird APN name. Usually that *99# string (and all kinds of variants like *99*1#) is a "phone number" you enter when using the phone as a modem, not the name of an APN. Hence my confusion.
I did stumble across some threads on accessing Softbank --- one of them was called how to access SOftbank without cooking a ROM. Have you seen those?
Anyway, good luck.
chainbolt said:
According to my carrier *99# is the APN, that's the problme I am trying to describe.
http://mb.softbank.jp/mb/en/service/data/communication/sb3g_v8/index.html
And it always worked this way with WM5.
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I'm having this same problem with my TomTom 910. It can't establish and internet connection, but can connect to my handset.

Are you on Softbank too?
Have you tried deleting all connection info, doing a soft reset, recreating your connection, doing a soft reset?
I remember that my phone refused to connect to the net once, and when I checked my connection settings (APN etc) all was OK. Yet it refused to connect, no mail, no browsing, nothing. Whenever the phone tried to go online I refused some kind of error message that the connection was closed or dropped or whatever. In the end, I just went in to Start - Settings - Connections, deleted the connection, did a soft reset and then recreated the connection. I entered the exact same APN as before but his time, mysteriously, the phone could establish connection again.
trapper said:
I'm having this same problem with my TomTom 910. It can't establish and internet connection, but can connect to my handset.
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this worked for me on my treo 750v
Access point: softbank
Username: [email protected]
Password: softbank
i can surf the web via PIE, download emails via pocket outlook, sync avantgo content using these settings connecting to SB's GPRS APN.
What i have not figured out is how to send outgoing mails via pocket look using the above connection. I seem to get a returned mail all the time. Driving me nuts.

chainbolt said:
According to my carrier *99# is the APN, that's the problme I am trying to describe.
http://mb.softbank.jp/mb/en/service/data/communication/sb3g_v8/index.html
And it always worked this way with WM5.
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The link above is for softbank mobile communications which is using your phone as a modem for a PC or other device. Not for browsing from the phone. There is a whole thread on this form for how to setup your device post 1 April when they changed the access point password.

chainbolt said:
Yes, indeed, maybe this is my mistake. I have a Softbank simcard, but I am neither using their X0HT nor their Japanese ROM. Until now I used "Site Direct".
As this seems not availbale anymore from 1 April for non-Softbank ROM user, I thought I can use the "Access Internet" service via *99# instead. Is there any other way?
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This is a Hermes WM6 thread. Do you have a Hermes device? If so, there are CAB files you can use to automatically populate the Softbank APN information to your Hermes.

How to use windows live messenger integrated in wm6

There is always a problem with live messenger integrated in the wm6, and it says "there's a connectivity problem.make sure you're in an area with good phone reception and try again." but couldn't i use it with the internet connection? it's weird. Who can help me to modify the connecting configuration of the live messenger? thanks a million.

clignoteur said:
There is always a problem with live messenger integrated in the wm6, and it says "there's a connectivity problem.make sure you're in an area with good phone reception and try again." but couldn't i use it with the internet connection? it's weird. Who can help me to modify the connecting configuration of the live messenger? thanks a million.
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Start > Settings > Connections > Connections > Advanced, Select 'Networks' then change the first drop down to your service provider's Internet settings.
My one is set to 'Optus Internet Settings'.
Give that a try

No, it doesn't work,
when i start the "sign in to windows live", it shows"windows live was unable to establish an internet connection", in fact, i can go to a site with the internet explorer,

clignoteur said:
No, it doesn't work,
when i start the "sign in to windows live", it shows"windows live was unable to establish an internet connection", in fact, i can go to a site with the internet explorer,
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Just checked with my phone, if I set my connection to WAP I can open internet pages but get the following when trying to sign in to messenger
"There was a problem signing in to Messenger. It may be the service or you may be in a place with bad reception. Please try again later"
Setting it back to the internet settings gives me access again.
Have a play around with your connection settings. What provider are you with, and in which country?

i'm in france, with the operator SFR of vodafone, but i flashed the official rom of wm6 english version which belongs to asia.

clignoteur said:
i'm in france, with the operator SFR of vodafone, but i flashed the official rom of wm6 english version which belongs to asia.
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The ROM you have installed will have customized network settings for the region - asia. You will need to edit them to your providers settings.

I am having the same problem. I am using the HTC new WM6 ROM. My settings are correct as I can surf the internet (not Wap) but cannot seem to login in Windows Live or Messenger.

not all operators open for the ports required to use IM programs as it hurt their sms mms and such earnings
because grps is based pr MB where sms and the likes are priced pr sendt

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

biscuits1978 said:
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.

GLOBE GPRS settings for Cingular 8525

hi! does anyone have a working globe gprs settings for Cingular 8525? Netwiz is not working on the Cingular 8525, it says it is only designed for dopod devices only..

Globelines
Bro you can call their hotline 919-8888, they will really help you.
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Softbank X01HT
Binky11's 3.3
SPL 2.10 Olipro
SuperCID
Radio: 1.54.30.10
4gb Sandisk microSDHC

what's your rom?
I'm using different WM6.1 roms, and everytime i flash a new rom, i use either Netwiz or Connection Setup, and they automatically configure my MMS/GPRS. Works everytime.
I'm using a post-paid Globe sim.

I think there's no globe gprs settings 'coz every service provider they have their own gprs settings.
The easiest way that you run Connection Setup, it will configure your GPRS settings automatically.

uroif said:
I think there's no globe gprs settings 'coz every service provider they have their own gprs settings.
The easiest way that you run Connection Setup, it will configure your GPRS settings automatically.
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If i'm not mistaken, he's referring to Globe, a service provider in the Philippines.

i think you need to activate first to your network b4 you can use it.

Install Connection Setup Wizard
sorry double posting

Install Connection Setup Wizard
Bro install this and it will get your gprs setting automatically by selecting country and provider
Hope this helps
http://www.mediafire.com/?mdyjgwydjhb

nice mga kabayan

thanks for the tips!!

hello mykepimentel how to install that?
i nid also gprs settings for xda atom..
can anyone give me?? thanks..

under settings, connections tab, go to the connections icon, click add a new modem connection, type whatever name you wanna call your connection (i.e globe GPRS), under select modem choose cellular line (GPRS,3G), click next, type internet.globe.com.ph under access point name, click next, click finish, that's it!!!

T-Mobile Web $5.99 on WM6.1 "Rickwatt"

Does anyone has unlimited access to Web, emails with T-Mobile Web $5.99 hacked working properly?
Please help, I can't access to Internet
Adavid

Timely question as I have been wrestling with the very same issue for the past 36 hours.
My phone also has the RW 6.1 ROM and I activated T-Zones a day and a half ago. I've followed the hack instructions on "dashapps" to the letter, booted and rebooted several times, yet no internet. I either get a "$MESSAGE$..." or "you cannot access.." message when I try to connect.
I read on another HTC (non-Excalibur) board that T-Mobile has closed this loophole: can anyone definitively verify? There's a member here -- JDOGG*** something that says he works for TMo, so maybe he knows for sure.
I hate to be the noob that asks the same question that's been answered a dozen times, but... I've scoured this board and followed all the hack instructions EXACTLY -- several times -- and still no luck, so I'm at a loss for solutions.
Any and all guidance is genuinely appreciated. Thank you.

i've had the $5.99 working for quite some time working with:
autosync/exchange
iris browser/pocket IE
IM+ (IM program)
VNC viewer
also, i'm using 6.1 & followed the dashapps hack w/ no issues. not sure what else to tell you guys.

Yes, the $5.99 proxy hack doesn't work in some regions (usually those with the highest data traffic.) For everyone else, it works perfectly, with the exception of a few apps that aren't proxy aware.

A related question which may help solve my issue:
Within "Connections" there are two GPRS choices: #5, "GPRS Settings" and #6, "GPRS". For "GPRS Settings" I have the option of authenticating using PAP or CHAP: which do I use?
Also, is there a preferred setting for "Disconnect GPRS When Dropped"? (Preferred in the sense that it may effect my ability to connect to the internet.)
Thanks again.

Minnesinger said:
A related question which may help solve my issue:
Within "Connections" there are two GPRS choices: #5, "GPRS Settings" and #6, "GPRS". For "GPRS Settings" I have the option of authenticating using PAP or CHAP: which do I use?
Also, is there a preferred setting for "Disconnect GPRS When Dropped"? (Preferred in the sense that it may effect my ability to connect to the internet.)
Thanks again.
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Just double checked my settings for you. I have it listed as CHAP, Hold Connection and checked GPRS Auto Attach. GPRS Auto Detach is not checked. Hope that helps, in St. Paul the settings work just fine.

hello can anybody confirm if they're in Miami, FL. and this hack works,
thanks in advance

i live in ft. lauderdale pretty close to miami and it works fine.

$5.99 Setting for WM6.1.....URGENT
ralph1o1 cal you write it down your phone set up?
I called T-mobile Yesterday to do the setting and the Lady toll me that I have to get the $19.99 plan to get access with WM6.1, I'm pretty sure a few peoples of "T-mobile support" doesn't have a idea when you change OS doesn't come with the original phone.
If you can bring me the setting I appreciated.
By the way..I went back to WM6 to try and I had access to T-Zones thru "winwap" but I didn't have the $5.99 plan to try it.
adavid

I Love Wm6.1 And I Don't Want Go Back.............
Please Help To Set Up Internet With $5.99 Plan
:d

My GPRS is set to PAP, but the other settings mentioned are the same. Here are my settings:
Under GPRS, I have three connections:
The first and third are labeled T-Mobile Data and T-Mobile WModem Link and are both setup the same:
Connects to: WAP Network
Access Point: wap.voicestream.com
Other settings are blank, except for the DNS entries are all 0.0.0.0.
The second connection is labeled T-Mobile MMS:
Connects to: Work
Access Point: wap.voicestream.com
Other settings are blank, except for the DNS entries are all 0.0.0.0.
Now onto the proxies...I have two setup:
Tzones Proxy:
Connects from: WAP Network
Connects to: The Internet
Proxy: 216.155.165.50:8080
Type: HTTP
Username and Password are both blank.
Tzones Proxy2:
Connects from: Work
Connects to: The Internet
Proxy: 216.155.165.50:8080
Type: HTTP
Username and Password are both blank.
I live in Ohio and it works all over the state and Michigan, if that matters at all.
Let us know if these settings work for you.

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Excalibur_WM61tzones
thats what my settings are and it works for me and also make sure you have the 5.99 on your plan lol.

adavid said:
ralph1o1 cal you write it down your phone set up?
I called T-mobile Yesterday to do the setting and the Lady toll me that I have to get the $19.99 plan to get access with WM6.1, I'm pretty sure a few peoples of "T-mobile support" doesn't have a idea when you change OS doesn't come with the original phone.
If you can bring me the setting I appreciated.
By the way..I went back to WM6 to try and I had access to T-Zones thru "winwap" but I didn't have the $5.99 plan to try it.
adavid
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let me get this straight...you put a cooked copy of 6.1 on your phone....you then call tmobile and tell them that your new unsupported cooked rom wont let you access the whole net on the 5.99 hack plan like the wm6 did.
you do realize that the whole concept of what we are doing here has totally escaped you.

Yah just follow the instructions below and you should be able to access it.

Thanks guyz....
Thanks to you gauyz....jdoggraz and unasari1
I will try to setting on the phone.

I really wants to thanks to "ralph1o1".....
Your link works buddy...
Thanks

adavid said:
Your link works buddy...
Thanks
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No problem anytime man.

do you know if goolge maps and the newly updated Live Search work with this hack, thanks

Other apps that might work
also Opera Mobile and Elecont Weather

dmd1272 said:
also Opera Mobile and Elecont Weather
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opera mini works great with this plan