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INC2 GSM Problem......

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rooted? unlocked? rom or stock verizon?
also how are you verifying you have t-mobile "signal"? call or text yourself.

Our rooted DI2 was unlocked via VZW before going on our Bermuda cruise last month, worked great for voice & incoming SMS roaming on prepaid carriers - black one running SkyRaider and red w. Condemned's Sabotage Sense, also switched to my China Mobile 3G Rom and had a very good signal - using the island's DigiCel partner's signal tower ... same on the ship as we switched off our CDMA services. I didn't change the APN settings for SMS/MMS and had issues not being able to send outgoing msg, something I didn't planned on doing ...The installed ROM was able to pickup and lock on a GSM signal fairly quickly and showed service on our devices.
Back in the States, if I switch to over to GSM only, we will pickup a very good signal for T-Mobile, AT&T; or, China Mobile 's Sim via AT&T or T-Mobile, good enough for voice calls & SMS. It depends, in part, on your GSM carrier's tower and partner carrier lists.

Tmobile troubles with minutes/txt.. help?

Hey guys,
I was using my dinc2 in Europe all year and it was great. No troubles there.
I did some research since i've come back to US, and learned that people have been able to use tmobile with their phones. I've only read about some troubles with data plans ... but i'm not trying to use data at all.
I simply want to buy the 1000 prepaid minutes for 100$ from tmobile and pop it in. My plans is to use Wifi with google voice (groove IP) pretty much everywhere, and use the minutes from tmobile only when i'm on the move.
I tried getting a friends tmobile SIM to work just to make sure that there would be no problems, and i failed. It simply doesn't recognize the service.
My phone is S-OFF, hdboot .97, clockworkmodded, and runs Skyraider Zeus.
Is it a matter of running the correct ROM?

rpn377 said:
I was using my dinc2 in Europe all year and it was great. No troubles there. I did some research since i've come back to US, and learned that people have been able to use tmobile with their phones. I've only read about some troubles with data plans ... but i'm not trying to use data at all.
I simply want to buy the 1000 prepaid minutes for 100$ from tmobile and pop it in. My plans is to use Wifi with google voice (groove IP) pretty much everywhere, and use the minutes from tmobile only when i'm on the move. I tried getting a friends tmobile SIM to work just to make sure that there would be no problems, and i failed. It simply doesn't recognize the service.
My phone is S-OFF, hdboot .97, clockworkmodded, and runs Skyraider Zeus. Is it a matter of running the correct ROM?
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We have 2 DI2 and running both AT&T Prepaid and T-Mo Prepaid on it - no trouble with voice with Skyraider Zeus v1.3 or Nitsuj17's Stock Sense rom - APN settings for AT&T was auto-updated as I recall and being provisioned with a data bundle in the plan, it works. For T-Mobile, there are no default APN settings under GSM mode pre-loaded, but as you know, it's not required for voice & SMS to work on the DI2, you will get a "redirect" screen if you launch the browser to sign up for a data plan for it to work (and, that's indication of a working Sim card)
With the sim inserted & switched over to GSM, does it identify the "T-Mobile" network on the lockscreen or homes screen at all? after a reboot ? If you're running SR Zeus in Europe - then, there's no reason for it to not work here in the U.S.- recheck your settings for Mobile Network ...

Gsm for states

Just curious if anyone still checks in on here, so I would like to hear from successful users who use this device on att. My brothers phone is crapping out on him and doesn't have the money to get a new device. I know my inc2 is unlocked bc I used it while I was in Qatar but don't remember what rom I was running to use Gsm. I would like to use an AOSP rom vs sense but I will use whatever works. I read that skyraider is a good one. Thanks for any info and possibly include the APN settings I would need for att. Thanks.
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xM Minton Mx said:
Just curious if anyone still checks in on here, so I would like to hear from successful users who use this device on att. My brothers phone is crapping out on him and doesn't have the money to get a new device. I know my inc2 is unlocked bc I used it while I was in Qatar but don't remember what rom I was running to use Gsm. I would like to use an AOSP rom vs sense but I will use whatever works. I read that skyraider is a good one. Thanks for any info and possibly include the APN settings I would need for att. Thanks.
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I still check in here once in a while & this is from personal experience - we have 2 unlocked DI2 and use the GSM bands at home for backup & abroad for travel. Flashed DW's device with Sky Raider since Dec. 2011 and has been using it continuously and the ROM is solid for both CDMA and GSM usage. I go back & forth between TSM Sense 5.x and SR, apps will update to the latest as released via the (Google) Store - and if you need more internal Apps storage space, move them to the mSD card or you will run out of memory space. I recommend using a 16MB mSD card (which came pre-installed with earliest DI2 in the box from VZW)
VZW's stock ROM (AndyBone's stock rom, deodexed - as I recall) will work just fine with its bloatware removed/frozen but TSM or SR are much more responsive & smooth, and seldom crash or lock up. All 3 variants can switch back & forth between CDMA and GSM as needed, depending on your brother's "home location" on where to use this phone.
WiFi is great on this phone - if you are using this on postpaid AT&T (or T-Mobile) - you will need to be on a (shared) data plan and firmware restrictions in the Rom will limit you to 2.5G or Edge speed, as 3G speed is not available The only time that you will get 3G speed in the U.S. is if you are using a "foreign" (prepaid) Sim and that it roam on AT&T and can access 3G bands on the device. Data speed on T-Mobile is slow depending on tower locations & band(s) used - your own results do & might varied.
The APN settings are the common, universal ones for all Windows/Android devices so it's fairly easy to setup - just google for it. There is a hidden menu to access to edit the MMS & browser settings on the device, and remember to save it before exiting.
If your brother is going to use it on AT&T, make sure he can try & test out the (standard-sized Sim) device before committing to a data plan and/or long term contract, unless he is going on a prepaid GSM plan (StraightTalk or Simpe Mobile, etc.) - also, I believe this phone can be used on PagePlus Cellular, a MNVO provider using VZW's CDMA network.
If you have difficulties downloading AB's stock or TSM rom, please send me a PM and I will give you a private link to download it. SR's rom should be readily available.
Good luck !

Letitride said:
I still check in here once in a while & this is from personal experience - we have 2 unlocked DI2 and use the GSM bands at home for backup & abroad for travel. Flashed DW's device with Sky Raider since Dec. 2011 and has been using it continuously and the ROM is solid for both CDMA and GSM usage. I go back & forth between TSM Sense 5.x and SR, apps will update to the latest as released via the (Google) Store - and if you need more internal Apps storage space, move them to the mSD card or you will run out of memory space. I recommend using a 16MB mSD card (which came pre-installed with earliest DI2 in the box from VZW)
VZW's stock ROM (AndyBone's stock rom, deodexed - as I recall) will work just fine with its bloatware removed/frozen but TSM or SR are much more responsive & smooth, and seldom crash or lock up. All 3 variants can switch back & forth between CDMA and GSM as needed, depending on your brother's "home location" on where to use this phone.
WiFi is great on this phone - if you are using this on postpaid AT&T (or T-Mobile) - you will need to be on a (shared) data plan and firmware restrictions in the Rom will limit you to 2.5G or Edge speed, as 3G speed is not available The only time that you will get 3G speed in the U.S. is if you are using a "foreign" (prepaid) Sim and that it roam on AT&T and can access 3G bands on the device. Data speed on T-Mobile is slow depending on tower locations & band(s) used - your own results do & might varied.
The APN settings are the common, universal ones for all Windows/Android devices so it's fairly easy to setup - just google for it. There is a hidden menu to access to edit the MMS & browser settings on the device, and remember to save it before exiting.
If your brother is going to use it on AT&T, make sure he can try & test out the (standard-sized Sim) device before committing to a data plan and/or long term contract, unless he is going on a prepaid GSM plan (StraightTalk or Simpe Mobile, etc.) - also, I believe this phone can be used on PagePlus Cellular, a MNVO provider using VZW's CDMA network.
If you have difficulties downloading AB's stock or TSM rom, please send me a PM and I will give you a private link to download it. SR's rom should be readily available.
Good luck !
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Awesome thank you. Not too worried about 3g, he will have wifi in the dorm and most of the campus I'm sure. He's currently on my aunt's plan so data and all that is already on it. So you recommend skyraider tho? Which do you prefer to be better responsive, sr or sense 5?
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Both wife n I using SR currently n most of the newest Android 4.x apps update installed easily on their own. It is more responsive and its easy switch back n forth in adverse conditions are what I depend the Rom for.
Do a full stock backup, full wipe n install SR to run it for real life use, make a full backup then full wipe, install TSM to run for comparison. Make. Backup then stick with 1 of 2 with the other as reserve. I think you will agree w SR as better choice but draw your own user conclusion.

[Q] I got voice but no data with att sim card

Hi,
I have a rooted and unlocked t mobile S4 which I usually use in the Dominican republic with a Claro sim card and works well on 3g since Claro doesn't have 4g LTE. I am now in NYC and popped in my mom's att sim card which has a data plan and I have always used it every time I travel to the states on my previous phones (last one was an iphone4s) and it would work fine with the data and everything. Now on the S4 I'm getting voice service but no data. I went to att and they say it's the device. I had the infamous rom installed and I thought maybe it was that so I changed to darthstalker x rom and still have the same problem. I even went to T-Mobile to see if I could get a prepaid sim with data and the phone was not able to register in the network. With my Claro sim card I'm getting 3g from att but the roaming charges are going to kill me!! Any recommendations??

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tilapeutico said:
Hi,
I have a rooted and unlocked t mobile S4 which I usually use in the Dominican republic with a Claro sim card and works well on 3g since Claro doesn't have 4g LTE. I am now in NYC and popped in my mom's att sim card which has a data plan and I have always used it every time I travel to the states on my previous phones (last one was an iphone4s) and it would work fine with the data and everything. Now on the S4 I'm getting voice service but no data. I went to att and they say it's the device. I had the infamous rom installed and I thought maybe it was that so I changed to darthstalker x rom and still have the same problem. I even went to T-Mobile to see if I could get a prepaid sim with data and the phone was not able to register in the network. With my Claro sim card I'm getting 3g from att but the roaming charges are going to kill me!! Any recommendations??
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Most likely you need to find the proper APN (access point names) settings from
your mom's service provider (ATT).
Once you find the proper APN you need to edit the APN settings in your phone.
To edit the APN settings in your phone you navigate to:
Settings>Connections>More networks>Mobile networks>Access point names
and change the access point names so it's the same as your mom's phone.
OR you can call the local ATT store in NY and get the needed information.
Good luck!

Thanks but I did go to att and they checked the APN settings and they were OK.

Verizon Users Need Your Help. Have Dual Sim Setup

Just got the OP3 trying see if I can live with it on Verizon in US who is my main carrier. I also have ATT US sim in the sim2 slot and I show LTE on it. Here is what I cant figure out:
- I want VZW (sim1) for voice & text only knowing I cannot get LTE anymore. Yes I get voice and text from my first 3 hrs testing
- I want ATT (sim2) for all data
1. VZW what network type do I want in Sim1 setting? Global
2. ATT same here what network type do I need?
I found that when I am on a call sim1 I cannot surf web, etc, no data and I get ! on ATT sim2...but I have ATT sim2 set for my data not working on a call?
Use Textra for texing and single sends fine:
3. With this setup can I do not MMS text anymore well large character text msg?
4. Do I need to use another app?
Any help if you a Verizon user with dual sims would help...thx

Your data is not working on Verizon therefore you cannot receive MMS. Can't use att data to download a msg that was sent through Verizon's network. In regards of global. Verizon is CDMA so try setting it to that and I'm not sure about Att. This phone is not a good choice for verizon

egren58 said:
Your data is not working on Verizon therefore you cannot receive MMS. Can't use att data to download a msg that was sent through Verizon's network. In regards of global. Verizon is CDMA so try setting it to that and I'm not sure about Att. This phone is not a good choice for verizon
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Thx. I am finding this out... I think I am going to port my number over to ATT. I just like to coverage of verizon since I travel the US but ATT has some up some.
Only thing that hold me VZW when I am out in the rural VZW still works when others have no service...maybe due to their older CDMA networks I guess.

parcou said:
Thx. I am finding this out... I think I am going to port my number over to ATT. I just like to coverage of verizon since I travel the US but ATT has some up some.
Only thing that hold me VZW when I am out in the rural VZW still works when others have no service...maybe due to their older CDMA networks I guess.
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Yeah I used to use Verizon left them cuz I was grandfather in unlimited data and they basically would not let me update my phone with out losing my unlimited data, I consume around 25GB MONTHLY so for me is a must..