Hi all,
I just have a quick question about roaming on the htc one V (virgin mobile, primo C). If you enable roaming then does it cost extra? Does it charge you extra if you enable it? And also, what does "roaming" mean? What are the benefits. I have a poor understanding of this concept so please be patient with me. Thanks!
If you move out of your state then that's roaming. You will be charged high data rates during roaming.
If you click 'enable data roaming' you won't be charged as long as you are in your own state and not out of it.
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soham_sss said:
If you move out of your state then that's roaming. You will be charged high data rates during roaming.
If you click 'enable data roaming' you won't be charged as long as you are in your own state and not out of it.
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Why should i use roaming? what are the benefits?
I don't go out of state so would it be advantageous for me to use it? Will it cost extra?
served24 said:
Why should i use roaming? what are the benefits?
I don't go out of state so would it be advantageous for me to use it? Will it cost extra?
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If you don't tick the enable data option and travel out of state you won't be able to connect to data.
Roaming is not an application dude. And yes it will cost you, much more than what you're currently using.
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soham_sss said:
If you don't tick the enable data option and travel out of state you won't be able to connect to data.
Roaming is not an application dude. And yes it will cost you, much more than what you're currently using.
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so what if i don't leave out of state?
served24 said:
so what if i don't leave out of state?
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Nothing happens
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served24 said:
so what if i don't leave out of state?
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Well, first of all, read this: In wireless telecommunications, roaming is a general term referring to the extension of connectivity service in a location that is different from the home location where the service was registered. Full info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roaming
So, if you don't leave your state, you're not roaming. OK? :fingers-crossed:
First of all, he is with Virgin Mobile. They do not support roaming, so it doesn't matter whether it is checked or not. He will never get service from any tower except his home service provider.
My data speeds increase when I have roaming checked on so why is this happening?
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I'm going on holiday to the Netherlands for a week and don't want to get charged for data whilst roaming.
What are the things I need to disable on my phone and how do I do them? I thought it was just a simple case of switching it to aeroplane mode but I want to make calls back to the UK because its free with the flexible booster I have with T-Mobile.
Thanks in advance
You can put a widget to enable / disable data transfer (add widget -> Settings --> Mobile network ).
You can also disable data tranfer while roaming: menu -> settings -> Wireless & Networks --> Mobile Networks --> Data roaming (on top)
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You can put a widget to enable / disable data transfer (add widget -> Settings --> Mobile network ).
You can also disable data tranfer while roaming: menu -> settings -> Wireless & Networks --> Mobile Networks --> Data roaming (on top)
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And your second suggestion is enough?
What about pressing the power button and turning off data, is that a more reliable method?
Laban said:
And your second suggestion is enough?
What about pressing the power button and turning off data, is that a more reliable method?
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I just did both, seems to work.
Gana1991 said:
I'm going on holiday to the Netherlands for a week and don't want to get charged for data whilst roaming.
What are the things I need to disable on my phone and how do I do them? I thought it was just a simple case of switching it to aeroplane mode but I want to make calls back to the UK because its free with the flexible booster I have with T-Mobile.
Thanks in advance
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Since you are on T-Mobile UK and heading to Europe, you shouldn't actually need to do anything at all now.
See here.
The important section is here:
What happens when I want to use Internet on my phone or my laptop in an EU country?
When you try to connect to the Internet either from your phone or your Mobile Broadband enabled laptop, you will be prompted to purchase a Booster by either an SMS or by a landing page in your internet browser. You will not be able to use any Internet services until you have purchased a Booster.
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I can confirm that when I recently went to Paris, I was unable to use the internet until I purchased a booster. My advice though is to buy a booster anyway, and use internet sparingly (emails, occasional browsing etc).
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Dave
Thank Dave, that was a really useful link. I was really paranoid about the cost incurred about Facebook updates and emails notifications sent to me. in the background. I think this clears everything up.
It really is time the networks sorted this out, they are all across europe, so there is no need to charge exhorbitant rates once you leave your home country, unless they do it purely as a profit maker.............................
Apk1 said:
unless they do it purely as a profit maker.............................
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Which is pretty much the reason they do it.
To be honest, the T-Mobile UK euro boosters aren't too bad, but I think the £40 booster should have at least 1gb to be really useful.
Regards,
Dave
data-only sim card
You can buy a data-only sim card for your device. When I was travelling to Europe (Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany), I used MTXConnect, quite simple, you can use it the whole day for fixed price or pay only for Mbs when you need it.
I have a Verizon Droid Incredible 2 from Verizon. I will be in Europe for 2 weeks.
I know what my SIM card number is and will call Verizon before I leave for them to activate it for Europe.
What else do I have to do? Verizon said I should enable Wi-Fi and disable data roaming.
How do I disable data roaming? Why? Here, I get 2 GB of data, bit have never used it.
Thanks, cb
abredt said:
I have a Verizon Droid Incredible 2 from Verizon. I will be in Europe for 2 weeks.
I know what my SIM card number is and will call Verizon before I leave for them to activate it for Europe.
What else do I have to do? Verizon said I should enable Wi-Fi and disable data roaming.
How do I disable data roaming? Why? Here, I get 2 GB of data, bit have never used it.
Thanks, cb
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I'm not sure if there's anything else you have to do.
The setting is in settings/wireless & networks/mobile networks. You should turn that off because your 2gb of data is only for the US and the international data roaming charges are ridiculous! Just the normal android syncing will cost your first born child, your primary arm and 4 toes of your choice. Lol
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cstone1991 said:
I'm not sure if there's anything else you have to do.
The setting is in settings/wireless & networks/mobile networks. You should turn that off because your 2gb of data is only for the US and the international data roaming charges are ridiculous! Just the normal android syncing will cost your first born child, your primary arm and 4 toes of your choice. Lol
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When I get to "Mobile Networks" I have "Enable always-on mobile data" and it has a green checkmark.
Should I remove the green checkmark?
In "Data roaming" there is "Deny data roaming access" and that has a green check.
I have never changed these settings and am nervous about the whole thing.
Thanks, cb
abredt said:
When I get to "Mobile Networks" I have "Enable always-on mobile data" and it has a green checkmark.
Should I remove the green checkmark?
In "Data roaming" there is "Deny data roaming access" and that has a green check.
I have never changed these settings and am nervous about the whole thing.
Thanks, cb
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Sounds like you're all set. The Deny Data Roaming Access is the one you were looking for and its already set how it should be.
The other setting will allow the data network to turn off while its not in use for battery savings but can make some apps not sync correctly. I usually leave that one checked.
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When we are in Europe and want to call each other's cell phone or to call to the US, I know we start with +1 before the phone number.
Do we follow the +1 with another 1 then the 10 digit number as we do here at home?
Example +1 1 (area code) 555-1212
Thanks, cb
I know that when I go to Canada I only have to dial 1 then the area code and phone number I'm not sure if its different in Europe or not. Somebode else will have to step in for that answer.
Have you tried looking on vzw.com? Your answer might be there. I would look but their mobile site sucks for anything like that.
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Hi guys, I'm living a non-4G country. I think D851 support 4G so it'll always look for 4G network. That'll drain battery much.
So, I dont know there's any way to disable it? I only use GSM/WCDMA. My phone is rooted without custom Recovery
Thanks
brian88 said:
Hi guys, I'm living a non-4G country. I think D851 support 4G so it'll always look for 4G network. That'll drain battery much.
So, I dont know there's any way to disable it? I only use GSM/WCDMA. My phone is rooted without custom Recovery
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Go into Mobile Networks and change your preferred network.
Toneman07 said:
Go into Mobile Networks and change your preferred network.
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Oh, thank guy for replying my dumb ques :banghead:
System settings/tethering & networks/mobile networks/network mode :good:
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Hello, I bought and unlocked a HTC M8 but now I have put my sim in everything apart from there is no data connection, Wi Fi works but not data. When I go to Mobile Data in settings it says "disconnected" and when I go to APN it says " Access Point Name settings are not available for this user" Is this the problem ? Can anyone help figuring how to data connect ?
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Have you selected your network operator first.
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Hello, I bought and unlocked a HTC M8 but now I have put my sim in everything apart from there is no data connection, Wi Fi works but not data. When I go to Mobile Data in settings it says "disconnected" and when I go to APN it says " Access Point Name settings are not available for this user" Is this the problem ? Can anyone help figuring how to data connect ?
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This is one of those things that can be most easily solved by calling your operator. When I got my phone and put in the sim card, I had no data. I called O2 and they guy walked me through the setup. It might be a noob way to solve problems, but it definitely works.
ashyx said:
Have you selected your network operator first.
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I have. Thanks
unifex_ said:
This is one of those things that can be most easily solved by calling your operator. When I got my phone and put in the sim card, I had no data. I called O2 and they guy walked me through the setup. It might be a noob way to solve problems, but it definitely works.
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OK great thanks, does it matter that I have a contract and its not the phone I took it out with?
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OK great thanks, does it matter that I have a contract and its not the phone I took it out with?
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It did not matter for me. I have an unlocked phone and a sim card from O2. O2 is providing me with the service, it's their job to make sure it works. My phone was brand new, so it would be safe to assume that there was nothing special about it. Also, here in Germany I can always return the sim card and void the contract within two weeks after buying it, so the network wants to keep me happy .
What does it say under Settings> About>Network?
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What does it say under Settings> About>Network?
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Operator name
3
Signal strength
RSRP(dBm) 85 RSRQ (dB) 10
Cellular network type
4G
Service state
In service
Roaming
not roaming
Hello guys.
I need another tip as I am not running AT&T network in Europe I wanted to ask you if you are able to switch manually between network types 2G/3G/4G. The phone connects me to 4G regardless to how bad the reception is, and in that areas I want to be able to swotch from 4G to 3G.
Does any of you have a solution for this item?
Your responses will be appreciated.
catalindobre said:
Hello guys.
I need another tip as I am not running AT&T network in Europe I wanted to ask you if you are able to switch manually between network types 2G/3G/4G. The phone connects me to 4G regardless to how bad the reception is, and in that areas I want to be able to swotch from 4G to 3G.
Does any of you have a solution for this item?
Your responses will be appreciated.
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As far as I've ever known, the only way to really impact that without root would be to change APN settings. I can't really provide specifics on this device, but there definitely isn't a quick and easy way to toggle between them.
disturbd1 said:
As far as I've ever known, the only way to really impact that without root would be to change APN settings. I can't really provide specifics on this device, but there definitely isn't a quick and easy way to toggle between them.
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catalindobre said:
Hello guys.
I need another tip as I am not running AT&T network in Europe I wanted to ask you if you are able to switch manually between network types 2G/3G/4G. The phone connects me to 4G regardless to how bad the reception is, and in that areas I want to be able to swotch from 4G to 3G.
Does any of you have a solution for this item?
Your responses will be appreciated.
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Actually all you haveto do is go to your dialer pad and punch in the dialer pad this sequence tight here exactly as shown....*#*#4636#*#* and go to phone info and scroll down and you will see the network mode selection...I m going to post a screenshot for you
raver445 said:
Actually all you haveto do is go to your dialer pad and punch in the dialer pad this sequence tight here exactly as shown....*#*#4636#*#* and go to phone info and scroll down and you will see the network mode selection...I m going to post a screenshot for you
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I 've found myself this solution after google it. Thank you! I wonder if there is a solution for a toggle in the notification bar.
catalindobre said:
I 've found myself this solution after google it. Thank you! I wonder if there is a solution for a toggle in the notification bar.
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There isn't any other solution and there is no root available for this thing it's very lockdown so unless someone comes up with something you will just have to do the method I showed you
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raver445 said:
There isn't any other solution and there is no root available for this thing it's very lockdown so unless someone comes up with something you will just have to do the method I showed you
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At least we still have this solution.
catalindobre said:
At least we still have this solution.
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Yes because the att version has to be rooted and the bootloader unlocked for any modifications to take place
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Should we dream to that moment?
catalindobre said:
Should we dream to that moment?
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For right now yes because I've checked every possible venue no root is possible at this time
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Thanks a lot!!!
raver445 said:
Actually all you haveto do is go to your dialer pad and punch in the dialer pad this sequence tight here exactly as shown....*#*#4636#*#* and go to phone info and scroll down and you will see the network mode selection...I m going to post a screenshot for you
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You saved me from selling my beloved S7 Active! After searching (camo green, unlocked) from about 2 months, I bought it a week ago. I'm using "MINT SIM". So on default network settings, I'm fine outdoor, but indoor situation is horrible, it keeps me in LTE (barely 1 bar). So calls were getting disconnected. I don't care about data in my house, as I'm on WIFI all the time. Now, from your provided code, I selected 'Global Auto' and I'm getting ALL bars of network! It is connecting me to UMTS automatically! Data speed good enough for me! I don't have to sell it anymore! Thanks a lot!!
catalindobre said:
Hello guys.
I need another tip as I am not running AT&T network in Europe I wanted to ask you if you are able to switch manually between network types 2G/3G/4G. The phone connects me to 4G regardless to how bad the reception is, and in that areas I want to be able to swotch from 4G to 3G.
Does any of you have a solution for this item?
Your responses will be appreciated.
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QuickShortcutMaker > Hidden Network Setting > All GSM
mddj said:
QuickShortcutMaker > Hidden Network Setting > All GSM
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A very fast response I've sold the phone only 4 years ago ).
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I solved this problem for the customer today. Found this forum. Replied. May be useful for the next generation %)
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A very fast response I've sold the phone only 4 years ago ).
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