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[HTC EVO 3D] GooseEye:
Quick search reveals that tep4 is an SOC code used by Sprint reps to give customers a TEP discount. It may have originated shortly after TEP increased from $4 to $5(1/2005 according to my bills) as a way to appease people who complained about the increase. Historically, increases were $5-$6 in 1/2006 and $6-$7 in 2/2007. Fyi, word is TEP is to increase from $7 to $8 July 24th.

Evidently, the code is still active, but finding a rep who will apply it is the big challenge. I might try it myself.
[HTC EVO 3D] Razgriz:
I wish Sprint would go with someone other than Asurion...I've had bad experiences with them.
[HTC EVO 3D] jbarajasp:
the $4 tep is intended for long term customers that dont currently have insurance... congratulations... enjoy tep at half price :)
[HTC EVO 3D] liverstealerJobs:
Would you care to elaborate? Thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] Razgriz:
They never have phones in stock...I had to wait a week to get a replacement Evo, only for it to have issues. Then I had to wait ANOTHER week to get a new one.
[HTC EVO 3D] housry23:
I have never had issues with Asurion. They have been nothing but a pleasure to do business with besides, not having the Evo's in stock is not necessarily their fault. The same would happen with any insurance company Sprint went with. The demand for the Evo was even larger than Sprint and HTC had imagined so every one was out of stock on them and they were on back order everywhere.
[HTC EVO 3D] freeza:
Let's hear some success stories getting this code added!

This could be fantastic news!
[HTC EVO 3D] aimbdd:
Called twice they said no.
[HTC EVO 3D] blix1337:
I'm not even sure how it got added in the first place.
[HTC EVO 3D] donatom3:
$4 TEP is insurance only though. Which means only stuff you pay $100 deductible on, so you don't get the warranty and in store repairs of the $7 TEP. So if that is important to you keep the $7 TEP.

EDIT: I may have been wrong. I know TEP used to incorporate two services the insurance and the in store repairs, but since this is being called TEP in the system it may be the same thing as the $7 one but at a discount. just a word of warning because at one point in time you were able to buy the in store service and insurance separately with Sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] ks2332:
Actually no to all being a sprint rep you have a choice of service and repair for 4$, equipment replacement for 4$ od both for 7 soon to be 8$
[HTC EVO 3D] verse1965:
There was a shortage of evo's at the time. Even service centers suffered/suffering with a 3 to 5 day wait on exchanges. i can tell you first hand of the many claims I've filed for customers, its always a smooth transaction.

Regards,

Verse1965
[HTC EVO 3D] verse1965:
TEP4 does exist but not available to everyone. I see it sometimes during an upgrade as an optional soc code. It's a full TEP protection with a discount.

Regards,

Verse1965
[HTC EVO 3D] GooseEye:
Winning!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to get the $4 TEP insurance that the OP was asking about, added to all 5 lines on my account. I previously had the $7 TEP insurance. It took 2 calls but I found a rep who would do it. I had to specifically mention code TEP4 to the rep. I called the # below as this dept seems to be able to do things that the regular customer service reps can't or won't do.

Sprint Retentions (877)775-4886

Online description reads: TEP ($3 Ins. premium+$1 ESRP) - $4.00

Now, I was warned by the rep that this wasn't full TEP coverage and only covered ESRP claims but I don't believe it. All online searches say this is full TEP coverage for $4. Guess I won't really know until I have to file a claim. I'll take my chances.

EVERYONE'S TEP insurance will increase 7/24 from $7 to $8 and ERP from $4 to $5. I assume tep4 code add-on's will not be affected but I could be wrong. August is also open enrollment for TEP, so the way I see it, you have nothing to lose trying for the $4 TEP.
[HTC EVO 3D] dcfella:
I'm winning too...just called the number up and got the $4 TEP insurance. I told them I've had 2 faulty units and then referenced the code. Call lasted less than 5 minutes. I asked him to review what it covers, and it seems to be the full TEP plan.
[HTC EVO 3D] jgalan14:
Who else is out there I had then for Verizon too and.never had a bad experience they even have give new phones, and it arrives in next day in most cases

About the 7$ charge that's what they told me the last time but I think is better then the 12$ at month for my iPhone that I had
[HTC EVO 3D] guyandhisdog:
First call... She said its only for repairs and is a downgrade.

Off to try again

Edit...keep getting denied.

Must....keep.....fighting!!!

Edit. "Its an expired code "

Keep on truckin

Edit...haha! WINNING! Thanks y'all! He even gave me the interaction code for reference and said I would be refunded the difference in my next bill. You guys rule! The games companies play..it was awesome. The guy played dumb and pretended to not know what I was talking about. I said " just provision TEP4 to the account and it will change the cost. " there was a looooong pause. Then he was like "fine! " I said thank you and asked about my second line. He said "it's already done."

Haha! Thanks again y'all!
[HTC EVO 3D] ninoriff:
Worked for me ... but Rep was very interested in how I got the code, I told her I was a CLEAR Employee (which is owned by sprint) and she backed off and helped me out!! Thanks for this .. put on all 7 lines .. MUST CALL RETENTIONS LINE, no one else will help you!
[HTC EVO 3D] dcfella:
After I got the $4 plan, the guy said it was good for free repairs at Sprint stores, and also covers lost,stolen, water damaged, etc through Assurian.
[HTC EVO 3D] spencer88:
Can anybody confirm that this works for business accounts?
[HTC EVO 3D] o0adam0o:
Anyone use it on SERO?
[HTC EVO 3D] mwalt2:
Just curious, but how long did it take to show up under your account online? The rep I spoke to earlier today when I was getting my activation fee waived said he added TEP4 to both of my lines, but I always believe it more when I see it :).
[HTC EVO 3D] dcfella:
Mine showed online within minutes.
[HTC EVO 3D] guyandhisdog:
Showed up immediately when I checked my acct online

Was a bit more challenging than getting the $150 upgrade pushed
[HTC EVO 3D] dwntwnall4u:
Thanks. Took a little convincing but got it.
[HTC EVO 3D] GooseEye:
I have a Corporate-Individually Liable account and it worked for me.

According to this old post, it doesn't work on SERO accounts but it may be worth giving it a shot.
[HTC EVO 3D] Uchennadi:
BUMP this.

I just got off the phone with the retention number provided earlier. I just said my bill was too high, and if there was anything they could do to make it lower. Then said something about the TEP4 code thing. The lady had never heard of it, but as soon as I was about to utter a comeback, she was like, but I can give you a $100 credit instead, out of nowhere. Nonetheless, that shut me up lol. ::WIN::

I wanna call again and try someone else, but I figure getting a $100 credit is the same as getting $4 TEP over two years anyway. So I won't be greedy. You guys get a thanks :)
[HTC EVO 3D] GooseEye:
BUMP, since August is open enrollment for TEP insurance and it might be worthwhile to add TEP for $4 using code tep4 instead of paying $8:)
[HTC EVO 3D] namyboyz44:
Do you guys still have tep4? I use to have it but now the cost is $8.....Please let me know thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] blakeboys:
I called sprint and talked to 3 or 4 different reps that eventually transferred me to their supervisors. Each person said that no such TEP4 code exists and they never even heard of it. They all told me that the $4 insurance does not cover everything the TEP covers. So for some that have the "TEP4 PROMO" they might actually just have the basic $4 insurance and not even know it due to the lack of knowledge of the rep.

In summary, I've called many times and still can't find a supervisor or rep that has ever heard of TEP4. If someone has had success and has confirmed that the TEP4 covers EVERYTHING could you please explain how you did it via chat, phone (what number)?
[HTC EVO 3D] youngpro83:
I called and spoke to them as well. The 4 dollar protection only covers repairs. If you needed to get an exchange on your phone you would have to pay the deductible.

Sent from my Beastly EVO.. And did I mention it has 3D?
[HTC EVO 3D] Mrdiaz09:
I called and I currently have the 8 dollar TEP and they said I would still have to pay 100 dollars to get a new phone if mine breaks, so my question is what's the difference other than 4dollars or was I given false info
[HTC EVO 3D] Febby:
I think they mean that if your phone bricked or was rendered useless by Sprint and couldn't be repaired they would charge you to exchange it for another one, but if you lost it or dropped it in water.. then you can pay the $100 to the insurance company for a replacement.. i hope what I said made sense :p
[HTC EVO 3D] Rakeesh_j:
Just added it to mine, good tip.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] amitwats2004:
(FIX) Fix for SIM Error & slow internet after installing DFT mango + marketplace ROM

Please see the solution for the subject problem at http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15484127&postcount=235

Please report your experiences here, and if you are satisfied with the result then please dont forget to hit the thanks button.

Amit

HD2 WP7 Mango Beta 1 + marketplace access

Radio 2.12

Soft Radio 5.51.09.06a_22.30.50.09U
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mphxths:
I have constant sim errors with the mango rom.

I noticed that the rom comes with 5.51.09.06a_22.30.50.09U radio by default.

i modify the rom with the 5.66 s/w radio but i still have the errors.Not so often though.

For example i had no sim error like 9-10 hours now.

I will keep watching it. :-)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] amitwats2004:
Which radio r u using, 2.xx.12 or 2.xx.15 radio ? Pls try with 2.xx.12 & confirm your result. And would also recommend to do full complete flash as I have explained in the linked post in OP.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] amitwats2004:
UPDATE

I tested the soft radio 5.51.09.06a_22.30.50.09U + radio 2.15, and found that my HD2 WP7 again started giving SIM error.

SO THIS MEANS...THE MAIN CULPRIT IS NOT SOFT RADIO 5.xx.xx.xx... BUT RADIO 2.15.50.14.

Thanks
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] jesseserna:
The only issue I'm having is the data connection not working. It shows the data icon but it can't connect to any internet. I guess I need a different apn setting. Any help will be very appreciated.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] DENM77:
I do not think so. I am using a different radio...2.15.50.05 and i am having the same problem.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mphxths:
Someone in tha mango rom thread , associated sim problem with the existence of wifi.

So i turned wifi off and will see what happens...i will get feedback tomorrow morning :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] amitwats2004:
Try changing the radio to 2.12 and see what is the outcome.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mortonight1:
ive had no errors yet, try replacing part00 and part01, it is working for me..

download, extract and replace in data.zip

http://www.filesonic.com/file/1410411884/fix.rar

let me know how it goes..
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] DENM77:
Actually, i am using 2.08.50.08 which comes the stock rom and it is still happening. Very randomly though.

I will try radio 2.12 next and see what happens....
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] Pumpiron579:
I thought that this requirements to flash a Windows Phone 7 Rom,

IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT, please Flash:

1- HSPL 2.08

2- Radio_2.15.50.14

3- MAGLDR 1.12 or higher
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] DENM77:
I'm not sure what do you mean...

Just a little update....

I have been using the phone for almost a whole day without any "Invalid SIM" errors...yet. However, i have not been able to connect to my Wi-fi all day.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mortonight1:
I've had no issues whatsoever apart from dome features not being finished(well it's only a beta rom), try what i sugested and reflash.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] chumaj001:
Is there a way how to flash the correct radio, without reflashing the whole rom? I have the sim error and I dont want to flash the whole rom with replaced bin file.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mphxths:
@morton

from yesterday noon until now..without error (wifi on , not a problem with it).
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] chumaj001:
I also tried to turn off battery saving option and turn on 3G, data and wifi. So far so good.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] ta1kradop:
So far the only issue I am having is the data connection. Were you able to get yours fixed?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] DENM77:
Just curious....what radio are you using? Also, what steps did you take after fashing the rom?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mphxths:
false alarm. problem came up again.

checking something else now and see what will happen.

probably we cant be sure until DAYS pass so to be certain.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] dula6000:
to keep a good data connection. just reflash and keep wifi phone. sounds crazy. but worked for me. be sure to keep a charger around
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mphxths:
Nothing i have tried worked.Problem keeps popping up. :(
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] amitwats2004:
Explain in detail that how did you flash Mango? please let me knw step by step procedure so that i can point at step/s which would need correction.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mphxths:
the usual way? :)

1.reboot phone

2.magldr menu

3.usb flasher

4.running the executable from pc

seriously dont tell me about

1.running task29 since everything are wiped with every flashing.if that wouldnt the case i would have pieces of my previous android rom.

and since my nodo rom was running perfectly after flashing it directly after my android rom without doing any task29

2.changing my radio to 2.12 . its like telling me that "x program in your pc doesnt work if u dont downgrade your pc bios"

seriously?2.15.x worked flawlessly with android and nodo roms.

i wont change it because mango has problems and go to a previous radio version.

Something needs fixing in mango roms about that radio version or about radio version + some cellular providers or i dont know.

Mango rom works nicely except of the known bugs , only invalid sim is the main issue for me.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] DENM77:
You did not mention using HTC setup....

Try it, maybe it will help you.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mphxths:
explain further plz.

i download it from market or something like that?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] DENM77:
Yeah, but now that i have flashed, reflashed and then flashed again, I have the problem.....again.

So...HTC setup does not help.

The problem is defenitely radio related though. When the invalid SIM error comes up, i turned the radio off and then back on and almost inmediately i got my T Mobile connection back.

Hmmm, interesting.....
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] MartyLK:
I can't say that. Mine has the 2.15 radio and the elfinaz Green Mango + Marketplace ROM. Mine seems to be working near flawlessly. Never had a single sim error and I came from an Android ROM and did Task 29 then installed magldr and Mango. I haven't checked the data speed, but mine is on AT&T and only gets Edge data network. I keep WiFi on all the time when WiFi is available.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] MartyLK:
I have a suspicion Mango issues are related to SD card types and brands. The reason I think this is because some people, me included, are having no issues whatsoever with Mango...running near flawlessly...and mine has the 2.15 radio and I flashed Mango right from Android then Task 29. And I've flashed Mango a few times already. But right now my HD2 is permanently with this Mango ROM because it is that good. It works almost as perfectly as the HD7 I had. I get bored and flashed away with Android ROM after Android ROM. But now that I have Mango on my HD2, and because there is no way to save all data and accumulated work and such...like gaming progress, I just have no desire to remove Mango.

I guess I will need to get another HD2 to sate my innate boredom...LOL ...because this one is staying with Mango. :D

Hopefully there will be continued effort with SD-based Android builds.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] chumaj001:
Weird thing. I have sim errors several times a day, but now, all of a sudden, for two days it stopped and I had no problems at all. Then I realized, that my wifi was turned off (3G and data was on) for those two days. SO either, the problem is in the wifi - cellular combination, or the problem has solved itself. I will test it with wifi turned on and let you know.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mphxths:
i tried once with wifi totally off but problem occured again.

I dont dare to put data on , here in greece , cellular providers have a nasty way to drain your money with "data" on :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] chumaj001:
Few hours passed and no sim error with wifi, data and 3G on. Hope that the problem dissapeared :) Two days agom I had errors every hour for no reason. Maybe it was due to some problem with SD card or it was solved by few reboots.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] DENM77:
Time to go back to NoDo....

I didn't want to give up but.....eventually, i had to.

Another thing i have noticed though is that now, the phone will not connect o my own wifi. It will see it but it will not connect to it.

Doing some research on this i discovered that not only this build but others as well are having problems with secure networks.

Is this old news?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mphxths:
cellurar on + wifi on = sim errors

cellurar on + data on + wifi on = no errors so far and keep testing.

(wifi connects ok no problems denm77 , wpa2 encyption)

EDIT

All day and no sim error.

Data ON might be the "solution" after all ?

EDIT2 : sim error :(
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] aenedor:
Hi, seems to be working for me so far, just had to switch flight mode on / off once after initial install.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] :
I've been quietly reading all the possible solutions after running Green Mango for a couple of weeks but still having the same problem with my SIM card problem. It's totally random it seems. Will go a couple of days without it then bam!

I will try this fix now on my HD2. I have an HD7 but don't want to put green Mango on it, just wait for the real deal.

However, all the Mango updates are really amazing. I love the phone again!

BTW: Radio is 2.12.50.02 and running a 16GB Class 2 SanDisk
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] lpaso:
I didn't have any SIM error for the entire week-end since I switched off the WiFi. Seems (for me) related, since I had at least 8 SIM errors a day before that.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] aenedor:
I have had 5 SIM errors since, that is with WIFI switched on. So it is better than it was but not fixed.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] manuv1615:
that work for me:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15560359&postcount=307
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] tcar01:
with the wifi connection I downloaded from htc market "connection setup" I have inserted my card and after the phone has 3G enabled and everything works:):):)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mphxths:
connection setup used . problem popped up after a day.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] justmax:
How to resolve SIM error...maybe

Hi Boys n girls. I was getting sim errors all the time after installing mango 7592. I updated to the latest hardware radio but that didn't help. After disabling SIM security (PIN) I haven't had any SIM errors for 2 days. Hope that helps!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] mitabula:
Hello all.

Well, on my HD2, I have this problem whenever I turn on Wi-Fi. If I keep Wi-Fi turned off, then I won't get any Invalid Sim error. But as soon as I turn it on, the error makes it appearance...

On the other hand, before noticing it was a problem with Wi-Fi on, I removed the pin from my card.

I've done the change of part.00 and part.01 in data.zip for the ones on the earlier posts, but the problem remains when I turn Wi-Fi on. So, as long as I don't need Wi-Fi, I can call. This isn't a real problem, as I usually use Wi-Fi at home, so no big deal. During the day I use 3G, and with 3G connected it works perfectly, though I only turn on 3G when I need it (so I won't have a big battery drain... I started doing this with Android and keep doing with WP7).
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] enigma1nz:
Same here. The SIM is recognised, I can make and receive calls, texts etc, but no data. Entered APN by hand - all it got me was icon for data to show up, but couldn't connect, activate or pretty much do anything else. No problems with data on Nodo builds, but those just went through battery and data like there is no tomorrow, haha. So gave up on WP7 in its current state and went back to Android. That felt like coming home.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] Skateout:
My SIM error pops up after a reboot as soon as I turn on my camera. When I quit from the camera app I notice that I have the "Invalid SIM" problem.

But as always the airplane mode switch always helps.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] speedyracer5:
The RC version of WP Mango has been released, im sure this will fix the sim errors... http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/windows-phone-mango-rtm-leaks-into-the-wild-offers-tropical-swe/
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] Skateout:
Thats an RTM :) Means even better for us. Hope we get one from the Chefs for HD2.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] runnerdialzero:
I simply can't get passed this issue. The problem with installing the Mango RTM is, is that you have to be a certain build "before" applying the ROM. The ROM you need in order to get to Mango isn't out yet, iirc.

This SIM thing has got me well and truly stuck.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] yanzhiwu2011:
Thank you!!!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] runnerdialzero:
No progress on this?

It's basically killing my Mango! :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development] runnerdialzero:
Oh well. I'll just have to wait, I guess.
[General Questions and Answers] KJD1:
Just installed 2.3.4 via Odin on a galaxy 2, used the Phone, PDA and CSC files. Installed OK. Problem occurs when phone resets and just starts to unpack the files. It stops, a keyboard is displayed and its asking for a password???. Even if i try to install the previous firmware the same thing happens. What have done?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] NeoStuey:
Just visited the Tegrazone and saw that Monster Madness was listed as being for available for purchase again which is good news as I have been patiently waiting to give this a go.

Link to marketplace listing.

Just to add that I have now play tested this and I would hold off purchasing at present as the game has an issue with texture tiles not loading properly, I have tried all combinations of settings but no change. Also the in game sound effects didn't work the first time I launched into a level and then worked the second time but aren't great.

I wonder what they used the time for or if they've linked to the wrong version of the game as the marketplace date stamp is 17th March 2011 and version 1.3 and that is the same version number I see in manage applications.

Just about to rate the game on the marketplace.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] s6261:
I also get this ****. Is there any way to fix it?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] -Aatif-:
hi

is anybady had tried that Tv-output working on Ace :confused: