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I can't seem to find the answer I'm looking for. In order to get LTE am I required to have a LTE sim card? Or the proper APN should work?
Fido doesnt have micro sim lte cards. Only standard size which means I need to cut to fit. Furthermore, I get no where calling them. They can't answer one question I have.
Thanks !
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I can't seem to find the answer I'm looking for. In order to get LTE am I required to have a LTE sim card? Or the proper APN should work?
Fido doesnt have micro sim lte cards. Only standard size which means I need to cut to fit. Furthermore, I get no where calling them. They can't answer one question I have.
Thanks !
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You do need an lte sim card.
Fido have micro/nano LTE sim card. http://www.fido.ca/web/page/portal/Fido/SmartCard
You might also need an lte data plan, and the right APN settings.
tonymtl said:
You do need an lte sim card.
Fido have micro/nano LTE sim card. http://www.fido.ca/web/page/portal/Fido/SmartCard
You might also need an lte data plan, and the right APN settings.
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I finally did get a regular size LTE card... they are RARE but im using a galaxy note and im pulling about 23-25MB/s but It keeps bouncing between that and 4G so I know its in the baby stages but yeah the LTE stuff is all equipment base. If the LTE settings that auto come up doesnt work just delete it and make your own it ltemobile.apn and it should work. I had to do it with mines.
You need both apn set up and the lte sim card. I think a micro lte sim released with iphone 5 launch so you can get that, otherwise, you can buy a regular sim and cut it to fit the micro sim slot.
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Does Fido have lte? Here in vancouver it hasn't been launched yet
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You need both apn set up and the lte sim card. I think a micro lte sim released with iphone 5 launch so you can get that, otherwise, you can buy a regular sim and cut it to fit the micro sim slot.
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I'm pretty sure the iPhone 5 uses a even smaller sim.
Thanks all for the help. Lte isn't here where I currently live but it is where I work. And I can't see changing my account would make a difference but maybe its worth a shot
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From fido: Can I use my existing Data add-on for LTE?
Yes, all our existing voice and data plan as well as data add-ons are LTE ready and most of our older data add-on are also LTE ready! This means the only requirements to be able to access LTE are a Fido LTE SIM card, a LTE device and to be within the Fido LTE network.
LTE in Toronto is fully operational, and it works well. They only have standard sizes, like you said and require cut. I'm getting 30-50 mbps down, 10-20 mbps up.
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Does Fido have lte? Here in vancouver it hasn't been launched yet
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It has been launched in Vancouver check out the Fido website
http://www.fido.ca/web/page/portal/Fido/CoverageSupport
Are you sure it says 4g hspa+ and edge no mention of lte
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Vancouver and surroundinh area had lte since the launch date. Been using it for a while...
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g2tegg said:
I'm pretty sure the iPhone 5 uses a even smaller sim.
Thanks all for the help. Lte isn't here where I currently live but it is where I work. And I can't see changing my account would make a difference but maybe its worth a shot
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Yeah iphone 5 uses nano sim. Smaller than micro.
I'm also pretty certain that the towers where Rogers has deployed LTE, Fido users will associate to. All Fido phones are connected to Rogers towers, seeing as Rogers owns Fido.
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I know I have been on rogers lte since day 1 when it sucked lol but I have a lot of friends and family on Fido that are using the s3 without lte. Unless they just launched it with the iPhone 5 I'm sure they don't have it
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You need the lte sim to use lte on fido with s3, i have s3 on fido with lte since the day 1.
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I know I have been on rogers lte since day 1 when it sucked lol but I have a lot of friends and family on Fido that are using the s3 without lte. Unless they just launched it with the iPhone 5 I'm sure they don't have it
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Yes They do now. it's been implemented in august. Just go to a fido retailer that has sim cards make sure it says lte, have them cut to fit (some of them have the sim cutter) as they only have standard size and nano. Pop it in Your unlocked sgs3. go in settings>more settings> mobile networks>access point names and select fido lte.
Don't forget to thank me if that was helpful to you.
No lte
Here's the thing: the fido Site says lte is 2100/2600, but the S3 uses 1700/700 for lte. If fido uses Rogers towers, would it not make sense that they use the networks as well?
When I go to Kanata I had lte on my iphone 5, and now when I bomb around there I'm not getting lte on my s3. I have an lte apn set up the way fido and everyone else has said to, but it's just not coming thru...
Can anyone give me any insight?
Just wanted to link to this post I made in the Fido forums for anyone having trouble getting LTE setup!
http://forums.fido.ca/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Smartphones/thread-id/7814
Ive searched many threads but cant find an answer. I carrier unlocked my T Mobile Note 2 and use it with AT&T. I see many people have done this but those people get at least 3G speeds. Im getting Edge only speeds. I added the APN wap.cingular and tried the PTA one. PTA doesnt work and wap.cingular is how I get edge speeds. What can I do?
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You'll need to install an ATT compatible radio to get 3g. I don't even know if one exists, but I'd try googling something like "use T-Mobile note 2 on AT&T" or something like that.
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kabuk1 said:
You'll need to install an ATT compatible radio to get 3g. I don't even know if one exists, but I'd try googling something like "use T-Mobile note 2 on AT&T" or something like that.
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That is not accurate.
I have a T889 that is unlocked. When I put my AT&T SIM card into it, I get 3G speeds comparable to my regular AT&T devices.
I didn't do any kind of modem flashing or other tweaks. I might have had to enter the proper APN settings, it's been sb while so I don't recall for sure, but I know for a fact that nothing else was needed.
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Can you check your APN settings for me Im not getting anything but Edge speeds and its driving me nuts
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Me too I unl9cked my note 2 and when I pop in a att sim I get 3g speeds as well. I dont have to change anything
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Can you check your APN settings for me Im not getting anything but Edge speeds and its driving me nuts
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The ROM I'm using (based off an international Note 2) seems to have AT&T APN settings built into it, but they seem similar to one's I've input manually when on the stock ROM.
I just shoved my AT&T SIM into the phone and confirmed HSPA+ service being received, although it's a pitiful 3 Mb/s around here. That's the same I got on my One X with the same SIM just before putting it in the Note 2 to get you these settings.
Here's some screenshots for you to coy the APN settings from.
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if you use dialer code *#*#4636#*#* .. can you access the pop-up menu? You can enable LTE/UMTS in this section...
Same Problem
I just went to AT&T to get a new micro sim, called cust service to change my imei ( though not the actual international one ) to make sure I'm on the right plan, but after testing the phone and PTA APNs I'm still only getting Edge speeds ..if anyone can help that would be great!
Im using a vzw note 2 UNLOCKED ON 3G/HSPA and had to bypass the apn settings with a DEODOXED ROM and mod zip to add apn cause vzw locks in there apn only on the vzw note 2
Im asking in this forum cause it applys to the tmo note 2 settings.
I have epc.tmobile.com as my APN and
THE DATA WORKS ITS JUST I NEED CORRECT MMS SETTINGS FOR PIC MESSAGES
ANY IDEAS SCREENSHOTS WILL HELP
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nvm bad info
Them screen shots are att I was referring to needing tmobile apn settings for the mms
Mmsc proxy port etc ...
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Oh, duh. That's what happens when you post before the coffee kicks in.
Here's off my T-Mobile SIM.
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How did you get 3g/Hspa on a vzw note? I'm thinking about switching to tmobile and it would save me to keep a Verizon note
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kintwofan said:
How did you get 3g/Hspa on a vzw note? I'm thinking about switching to tmobile and it would save me to keep a Verizon note
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Verizon doesn't run HSPA. They are not a GSM carrier.
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Verizon doesn't run HSPA. They are not a GSM carrier.
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Obviously I'm on Verizon. The OP says he has his Verizon note 2 on t mobile with 3g/HSPA I was wondering how.
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kintwofan said:
Obviously I'm on Verizon. The OP says he has his Verizon note 2 on t mobile with 3g/HSPA I was wondering how.
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I read it wrong.
The Verizon note 2 supports gsm bands for international (an maybe sone day domestic) roaming. Getting the radio/modem to fly however would likely be a challenge.
I am pretty sure it doesn't go the other way. There are a couple of folks who swear that the hardware is totally identical between the US carriers Note2 devices.
I can't say I agree but im not in a position to be absolutely certain.
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I read it wrong.
The Verizon note 2 supports gsm bands for international (an maybe sone day domestic) roaming. Getting the radio/modem to fly however would likely be a challenge.
I am pretty sure it doesn't go the other way. There are a couple of folks who swear that the hardware is totally identical between the US carriers Note2 devices.
I can't say I agree but im not in a position to be absolutely certain.
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Thanks, but I know it can be used internationally and in stats on edge only. And I've seen some hacks for HSPA, but as far as I know they aren't working yet.
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I havent checked bsck since i posted the thread All of u have it all wrong the Verizon note 2 is pentaband it happens to support tmobiles 3g 1900 band I know im on it daily
Nothing to do with flashing radios
Right out of the box its factory sim unlocked for gsm of your choice
Tmobiles 1900 band actually is everywhere and it is 3g h+ back and forth on the vzw note 2
I just went from vzw iphone 5 to the vzw note and I get 3g 10-14xmg download speeds from both
Simplest way to put it
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Dont mean to thread Jack, but something similar. .... my text messaging plan only covers SMS, not mms. Is there a way for me to turn off receiving mms?
I've contacted my carrier and they said it's not possible. I would have to deactivate texting all together. .
I get to the edit page, but can't even edit out.
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Ive never heard of such nonsense sounds like your data plan is from the 90s
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predation said:
Dont mean to thread Jack, but something similar. .... my text messaging plan only covers SMS, not mms. Is there a way for me to turn off receiving mms?
I've contacted my carrier and they said it's not possible. I would have to deactivate texting all together. .
I get to the edit page, but can't even edit out.
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I'm thinking the best you could do is turn off auto download of MMS there's a setting in the messaging app for that.
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I'm thinking the best you could do is turn off auto download of MMS there's a setting in the messaging app for that.
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Thanks but I don't see that option anywhere
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predation said:
Thanks but I don't see that option anywhere
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Open up message app > go to settings > scroll down to MMS settings and uncheck Auto-retrieve.
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Open up message app > go to settings > scroll down to MMS settings and uncheck Auto-retrieve.
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Thanks but not seeing "MMS SETTINGS"
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also need mms apn settings
lojak29 said:
Im using a vzw note 2 UNLOCKED ON 3G/HSPA and had to bypass the apn settings with a DEODOXED ROM and mod zip to add apn cause vzw locks in there apn only on the vzw note 2
Im asking in this forum cause it applys to the tmo note 2 settings.
I have epc.tmobile.com as my APN and
THE DATA WORKS ITS JUST I NEED CORRECT MMS SETTINGS FOR PIC MESSAGES
ANY IDEAS SCREENSHOTS WILL HELP
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So I was just trying to figure out if you ever got your mms up.
I have stock rooted verizon gn2 on tmobile. I installed app global apn to system/app. To get data
I do not have deodexed rom
also need mms apn settings
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Oh, duh. That's what happens when you post before the coffee kicks in.
Here's off my T-Mobile SIM.
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So I have an unlocked galaxy note 2 vzw on tmibile. I have hspa and 3g data. I installed app global apn. I dont have a deodexed rom. Can you please give me instructions on setting my mms settings so it will work
Type in the MMSC:
http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
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Hi, I am looking to buy a new unlocked Galaxy Note 2 to use on the Solavei/T-Mobile network. I live in Manhattan, NYC but like to travel and wondering if I buy the international version N7100 what is the fastest speed I can get in NYC? 4G?
What about the N7105?
Or the T889 from T-Mobile? Will this work well overseas?
What is the difference between these models in regards to T-Mobile data speed in NYC and general use overseas?
Thanks in advance!
Unlocked SGH-T889, your phone will be pentaband
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e-motion said:
Unlocked SGH-T889, your phone will be pentaband
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I unlocked my t889 but have not been overseas with it yet
info in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162692&goto=newpost
Unlock T-Mobile version and get advantage of Wi-Fi calling to save you from roaming.
I wonder if wifi calling will work from European ip addresses? That will allow to call USA practically for free. Anyone can comfirm that. Doesn't Tmobile sim need to be installed for wifi calling to work?
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darekz said:
I wonder if wifi calling will work from European ip addresses? That will allow to call USA practically for free. Anyone can comfirm that. Doesn't Tmobile sim need to be installed for wifi calling to work?
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Others have done it in the past. You would need to have the tmo sim in.
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Is there a difference in battery life between T889 and N7100 since the former uses the LTE network? I'm fine with H+ as long as I can get 5 Mbps down...
I'm not sure if I care about the Wifi calling since I will have unlimited calls on my plan, and will mostly be using it in Manhattan, sometimes Brooklyn, and other major US cities like Miami and LA so don't think I need to worry about roaming too much...right?
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I wonder if wifi calling will work from European ip addresses? That will allow to call USA practically for free. Anyone can comfirm that. Doesn't Tmobile sim need to be installed for wifi calling to work?
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Yes, I have done it in Mexico and France as long as you have T-mobile sim.
just alter the stock t-mobile APN name
APN
fast.t-mobile.com
THIS ONLY WORKS WITH THE NEW MODEM THAT WAS RELEASE ON 3.18.2013
i don't know if this is giving a faster speed than my Solavei APN. but i will test it for the rest of the day and let you know what i notice.
Is there a way to activate the LTE option in the network settings? I've seen my phone pop up with an LTE/wcdma/gsm option before a while back.
I know ATT has a number you dial
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I just tried this on TMO straight talk and it won't let me connect if I use that apn. Anyone else on straight talk have any luck?
Q - Solavei and Straight-Talk are both just authorized roaming carriers that piggy-back on the Tmobile network... so as long as Tmo has cut-in LTE in your area.. is there any reason why you wouldnt get LTE coverage on them?
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Q - Solavei and Straight-Talk are both just authorized roaming carriers that piggy-back on the Tmobile network... so as long as Tmo has cut-in LTE in your area.. is there any reason why you wouldnt get LTE coverage on them?
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It seems to be looking that way, I'm just not sure if the fast.t-mobile.com apn is required for LTE or not. I get no data when I try to switch to it.
The t mobile apn is working on my phone but I can't send mms. I m going to add the solavei mmsc setting to tmobile later and try it
While out last nite I got great speeds using the old modem on my solavei apn
And I got equal result with the new modem and the same apn and the new tmobile one
However, I did on one of my tests with the fast.t-mobile setting get an instant 14mbps. I spend a good 80mb on speed tests lol
I'm in Los Angeles. I move all around from the Valley to long Beach. My service is consistently good.
I'm sticking with the new modem and my solavei apn for now because I use mms for work
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I just tried this on TMO straight talk and it won't let me connect if I use that apn. Anyone else on straight talk have any luck?
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I believe straight talk offers service from both AT&T and T-Mobile. When you purchased your SIM, if you chose the option for T-Mobile, the new apn should work. Do you recall who's service you chose?
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bigexpansion said:
just alter the stock t-mobile APN name
APN
fast.t-mobile.com
THIS ONLY WORKS WITH THE NEW MODEM THAT WAS RELEASE ON 3.18.2013
i don't know if this is giving a faster speed than my Solavei APN. but i will test it for the rest of the day and let you know what i notice.
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Anyway to get Solavei without doing all that multi level marketing? I'm on simple mobile now, but have heard Solavei allows conditional call forwarding and data cap is higher than simple mobile.
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I believe straight talk offers service from both AT&T and T-Mobile. When you purchased your SIM, if you chose the option for T-Mobile, the new apn should work. Do you recall who's service you chose?
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Anyway to get Solavei without doing all that multi level marketing? I'm on simple mobile now, but have heard Solavei allows conditional call forwarding and data cap is higher than simple mobile.
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You dont need to market nothing. Its not required.
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James62370 said:
I believe straight talk offers service from both AT&T and T-Mobile. When you purchased your SIM, if you chose the option for T-Mobile, the new apn should work. Do you recall who's service you chose?
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Oh I definitely have a tmobile sim. The straight talk sim never worked with the stock tmobile apn. Maybe it's just a difference between straight talk and other MVNOs.
Can anyone tell me if they got the MMS working after updating? I can't send pictures at all and I am going crazy trying to figure it out
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Can anyone tell me if they got the MMS working after updating? I can't send pictures at all and I am going crazy trying to figure it out
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I think where you change the apn, you will need to change the "MMSC" to "http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc". you will find that exactly on the original epc.tmobile.com apn. This is only if you are using t-mobile, if not, then you might need to do the same thing from the original apn.
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Can anyone tell me if they got the MMS working after updating? I can't send pictures at all and I am going crazy trying to figure it out
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you can either the solavei apn or use the tmobile apn
Whichever you choose just use this in the mmsc field
http://solavei.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
Im currently using the new tmobile apn with the solavei mmsc setting both are working fine for me
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mrmexican87 said:
Can anyone tell me if they got the MMS working after updating? I can't send pictures at all and I am going crazy trying to figure it out
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Your going to have to use the solavei apn so mms will work. The new tmobile apn works fot solavei if your browsing the internet or just sending text without pics.
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Your going to have to use the solavei apn so mms will work. The new tmobile apn works fot solavei if your browsing the internet or just sending text without pics.
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Im using the new tmobile apn. The only thing I altered is the mmsc. I added the one from solavei. Works perfectly. Data and pics
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Changing to this APN from the others result in no speed change for me (as expected)
What does seem better is how fast the speed ramps up to 15mbps (which is the speed Solavei as a MVNO is throttled to)
I don't use MMS (I purely use google voice for SMS)
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Im using the new tmobile apn. The only thing I altered is the mmsc. I added the one from solavei. Works perfectly. Data and pics
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Thats weird I couldnt edit mines at all. Only thing I was able to change is the apn protocol only.
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Yeah I can't edit the Tmobile APN just add more. I tried to duplicate it with the correct mms information but no luck. Mind posting some screenshots of your setup?
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Heres how I set uo my solavei APN. Hope it wirks for you...
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I would kiss you right now if that were socially acceptable.
Thank you so much!
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Glad it works
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