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[Samsung Infuse 4G] TechGoon954:
AT&T and the 4G confusion

Dear Maggie,

I'm an AT&T customer and I live in Chicago. I have the Samsung Infuse 4G. I've been pretty disappointed with the service, because the speed doesn't feel much faster to me than my iPhone 3GS, which was also on AT&T. I have heard that AT&T's new 4G service has just launched here. Will this finally make my Samsung Infuse faster? If it doesn't, should I cancel my service for Verizon's LTE service? I've heard really good things about it.

Thanks,

Dave

Dear Dave,

First, you are correct about one thing. AT&T launched its 4G LTE service over the weekend in Chicago, as well as four other cities: Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, and Atlanta.

But sadly, the service will not boost speeds on your current smartphone. I know, I know, the Samsung Infuse 4G is billed as a 4G phone. It says so right in the name of the device. But the Infuse 4G supports a technology called HSPA+, which AT&T markets as 4G. And now it's launched another 4G service that uses a new technology called LTE.

Unfortunately, the HSPA+ phones such as the Samsung Infuse 4G are not compatible with the LTE network, simply because two different technologies are involved. Think of it this way, your 2G phone wasn't compatible with AT&T's 3G network. And even your iPhone 3GS, which uses AT&T's regular 3G network, will not offer the supposed faster speeds of the HSPA+ network.

Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-2...f-at-t-4g-do-i-have-ask-maggie/#ixzz1YUfrH7Vz
[Samsung Infuse 4G] veener79:
Att did something. Last week I was around 2mbps downloads. Now all of a sudden I am at over 5mbps download speed. I am in the Chicago market running a stock phone .
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] abadasstanker69:
Can we get one now? The API was just released!! http://socialsteak.com/2011/09/15/google-releases-initial-api/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] roee88:
I'll work on it.

It is only an initial API for experimenting. Still too limited (only public data is visible and I have't found a way to get a full feed stream yet) so you probably won't see any good widget until Google release the full API.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] abadasstanker69:
That's what I expected for now...but you DO have a working concept? You're fast! Lol
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Rootstonian:
From the good old Unix days..."YACM" Yet Another Contact Manager

Google is trying to take over the world ala Cyberdyne Systems SkyNet. The scary thing? It might happen LOL :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] abadasstanker69:
Idk what the hell that means
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] champkongen:
Terminator

.......

Android blog: blackbearblanc.dk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] datagubben:
any news about this yet?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] roee88:
Follow http://googleplusplatform.blogspot.com

I'm waiting for them to add access to streams and non public data.

Otherwise the widget would be useless..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lufc:
Questions or Problems Should Not Be Posted in the Development Forum

Please Post in the Correct Forums

Moving to General
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mwl1119:
How about a widget that matches facebook?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dodgebizkit:
Looking forward to a transparent resizable widget that allows me to scroll through the wall... Hope it happens :)

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My house phone is better than your iPhone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] kkoshko1:
Hey guys and girls, thanks for the help and all the awesome roms for this phone. I'm switching to verizon, no need for the sgs4g any more!

Great phone and great people.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Exodian:
So would it be possible to donate unneeded phone to a dev for further advancement of the phone and community?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
how much u talking for it cause a dev phone would be kinda nice :P
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] kkoshko1:
You can PM for further talking:)

Donate I'm not rich but could work something out
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bkoon1218:
We should make another donation thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Do it I got some cash I could part with. Not much but if everyone tosses in maybe we could get Raver that phone so his mom will love him again!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Yeah I'll pitch in to get him a phone
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] QUIETLYloud:
We can use this tread... How much for the phone?

I also believe raver needs and deserves a developers phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Anyone? Bueller?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Exodian:
Yes Raver definitely deserves a phone. I will donate for this.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] kkoshko1:
Things didn't fall right for the other service was terrible! So I'm keeping the phone but willing to donate to raver for one!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] QUIETLYloud:
Understandable
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] QUIETLYloud:
anyone interested in getting Raver a dev phone please see this thread... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=17672373
[Samsung Infuse 4G] dadeeyoh:
I was wondering if there was a way to get AT&T address book to work with custom ROMS?
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jack_199:
Hi

I have recently bought a SIM Card Reader which does not Recognise my HTC HD7 Windows 7 SIM, but does work fine with other SIMs I have. Now I have never used a card reader before so may well be doing something wrong. Two things that make me wander if the reader is faulty or I am not using the correct software is that; it was a very cheap reader; and the sims that were read appeared to have very little data on them - possibly because the contacts were saved to the phone not sim?

In any case, it would not read my sim for the HTC at all.

Does anyone know if this is normal for a windows 7 sim or do I need a different / replacement reader?

thanks
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prjkthack:
SIM cards are of a standardized format and are not different in different devices. Otherwise that defeats the purpose of being able to easily swap SIM cards between devices.

Either the SIM card is damaged or the reader may be faulty, or other unknown issues.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtuna:
its normal that you cant read your wp7 phone sim card, since your phone locked it with some undocumented functions and encrypted it with a password aswell. the only way to make your sim card readable right now is to find someone with a nokia phone, format your sim card on that phone ( since those seem to be the only ones that are able to read the sim card ) and then it should be readable by your reader.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] woodbane:
I think you're confusing SIM card with the micro SD card. Completely different.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtuna:
ups, my bad. ignore my post. i'm sorry for posting that bull****.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
I have reviewed similar threads for a few days but have not found any answers. The simple question I have is in the title:

Can you unlock the ATT Atrix without an unlock code.

However the situation is a bit more complicated and ill explain.

I have been traveling the past few months and was in Costa Rica for a month. I decided to purchase a local SIM so I could use my phone without paying ridiculous ATT roaming charges. I inserted the SIM and it was locked, unaware of the network lock I inserted my personal code thinking that may be it. No luck and returned to my old ATT SIM. At this point it still worked but a few days passed and I tried again, still no avail so I contacted ATT. It just so happened the 6 month mark was coming up from the original purchase date of my phone so they would provide the unlock code in 4 days time. I waited and finally received, after inserting the code it did not work and I contacted ATT back to assure they provided the proper code as they had to send me a replacement phone a few months prior due to my original Atrix crapping out. They checked it out and determined it was correct but it never worked. I finally inserted my original ATT SIM back into the phone and it also requested network unlock code. Now I am back in the states and even with the original ATT SIM it still requests for the network unlock code. I tried unlocking and flashing with CM7 beta and STILL requests unlock code. So basically the phone is useless for network data but will work fine as a mini tablet i suppose connected to WIFI.

So with that explanation does anyone have any idea on bypassing this or removing this entirely, not even to use overseas but just on the ATT network! :)

Additionally

ATT provided me with another Atrix to alleviate my troubles so im not entirely phoneless. However I would like to sell one of these and possibly purchase the GS2 0_o

I have contacted 3 cell phone unlocking sites explaining the situation and only one has responded but not with any answers.

HELP! :)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wyldkard:
if you got a new phone, is it still asking for a network unlock code?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
No. Its working fine, but I still have this perfectly good working phone I would rather use and sell the brand new one. Unless I cant get rid of this unlock problem I suppose Ill sell it as is. Any takers? ;)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hansel79:
Hi, I talk to att once when i want to unlock my atrix and they told me if the phone is more than six months old the give you the unlock code for free.

so for the atrix if that is your phone you can ask att for your code since august 21.

just call att customer support.

hope this help.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wyldkard:
try a diff sim card with data plan and see if it still asks for code

or try flashing a custom rom
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
I suppose I was not clear in the OP. ATT DID provide this code for me. I did flash a custom rom already.

As far as using a different SIM card I tried to use a second SIM that ATT provided and still nothing.

I am assuming this is a very unique situation and probably wont find any answers unless someone has successfully unlocked the phone by flashing some special ROM.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-Man.:
Flashing a ROM of any kind will never sim-unlock your phone.... ever. period.

The only way to resolve this is through AT&T. The only way to sim-unlock is with the code it requests.... must have proper code. That is the

only

way. So, I would talk to AT&T about it, in person, at a local store.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jussuh:
I unlocked the inspire 4G simple by rooting and flashing a custom rom didnt ask for network password after that it worked on tmobile

With edge service no. 3g or 4g different bands between tmobile and att
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-Man.:
highly doubt that....
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wyldkard:
when does it ask you for the network code? can u provide a screen capture?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
Just the info I was looking for. Basically the phone is boned in that case. Spent a good with with ATT advanced tech support and motorola to no avail.

What I do want to know is WHERE this information is stored out of curiosity. It seems the modding community would have tinkered with some hacks to remove the sim lock at some point.

Tried to screen shot it but it wont allow in the screen. The request comes as soon as I turn the phone on. If I dismiss it I can use the phone I just wont have cellular access.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
Ok so I am reposting and not editing as I feel this deserves a bump.

I got my new Atrix unlock code from ATT today and tried it on the new Atrix I received and that one ALSO will not unlock.

Is there ANY ATT Atrix sim unlocked and if so how did you go about doing it? I have only found one thread and no response via PM.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] katinatez:
How to SIM unlock Atrix!

I have read both your post and I believe you used a ATT sim card that was not in use or a GO phone Sim card. Am I correct so far? To sim unlock you have to insert a non ATT sim card!! No go phone sim card or a non active att sim!

Call one of your friends and borrow a Verizon sim or Tmobile sim. You only have 5 tries to do this. So as for your first Atrix I believe it is already locked permanently to ATT. Dont ruin your second Atrix.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
Well I found that if you push #073887* in the dialer it will actually prompt you for the unlock code. I tried this with NO sim in at first and that is when it said it was unsuccessful. However late last night I inserted my ATT SIM back in and tried again just for ****s. Entered in #073887* and typed the unlock code and viola, it worked. Interesting information for anyone who wants to unlock there Atrix WITHOUT another carriers SIM!

But back to my original issue. I wouldn't mind if the original atrix was locked to ATT, at least I would still be able to use it. The problem is that it wont work with ANY SIM. My thoughts is that it is a glitch and locked the phone to... nothing?

To make matters worse I emailed cellunlocker.net explained the issue and they said they thought if they requested a carrier unlock code it would work. Paid the 20 and 10 minutes later they sent me the same unlock code ATT had provided. Now the hassle of obtaining a refund.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] komakos96:
are you selling the phone?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
Yea. Both.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-Man.:
you have to use a *different* sim card than your regular carrier uses (ex - I'm on AT&T, so i used a Boost Mobile Sim to unlock my Atrix) You cannot use YOUR sim to sim-unlock.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
Yes you can, by the method I explained in my previous post. It works!

There may be some confusion. The one im referring to (the original ATRIX) will not unlock with an ATT sim, a TMOB sim, a verizon SIM, or even a Costa Rican SIM. NO matter WHAT the SIM is in the "original" phone it always prompts me for a SIM unlock password. Like I said I believe it to be a glitch, intending to lock it to the ATT SIM but in reality it locked it to NO SIM.

So to restate.

YES you can unlock an ATT Atrix with only an ATT SIM in the phone using the method I explained. ( I did it with the phone in my hand right now)

and

NO my original Atrix will not unlock regardless of SIM installed or method.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] komakos96:
i will send you a p.m with my offer :)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jethro650:
Just out of curiousity did you ever set up the sim card lock feature in the location and security settings. It will ask you for the unlock code every time you turn your phone on...shot in the dark here....
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
Didnt think that would be an issue since I have used it in my working phone and since I had flashed the nonworking one.

Just checked anyways and still no luck.

Thanks for the idea!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megamind:
Any solution yet? :)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
Unfortunately no. I dont think there is one...

Or there is but its such a unique situation no one would put the time into doing it.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phalanx7621:
I would suggest contacting this organization, they seem to have a lot of luck in solving difficult problems. http://www.wish.org/
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megamind:
Guys, after 24h of troubleshooting I finally found the solution that worked for me:

My Atrix is a T-mobile UK version and I tried to enter the unlock code at least 20 times, but the phone never locked itself nor returned any error messages. I also rooted & bootloader unlocked it and installed ORFR 2.3.4.

What I noticed is that it doesn't really request the unlock from the network, because when I enter the unlock code, it jumps straight to the "unssuccessful" message (sometimes I could see the "requesting" message just for a part of the second).

So, I flashed ORFR 2.3.4 radio - I think it was N_01.100.**, then tried the unlock code several times with different sim cards, but no luck.

Then, I flashed Bell OTA GB Radio (N_01.77.33P), did hard reset, tried with non-tmob sim and IT WORKED.

I flashed back to ORFR 2.3.4 radio, because of the problems some users experience with the Bell radio.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oleeo:
I have the same issue and have tried all te same fixes up to the radio. I have an att atrix and I am trying to use it on the Telus network. Several hours on the phone with att and motorola have proved fruitless (except for the opportunity to manage stress)... will post back once I have tried the radio fix.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
Good luck but doubtful youll get anywhere. I gave up after a few weeks. Just use it as a media device now.

If you DO find the holy grail certainly let me know!!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oleeo:
Holy Grail

Megamind nailed it! I can use my previously locked to att atrix on the Telus network!

I downloaded several radios because I had some cwm issues, and then RSD flashing issues, and I tried several radios and there were alot of dead links out there. At the end of the day what worked is the Bell OTA GB Radio (sorry I can't link that but if you search it, it is available in xda atrix area) and I HAD to insert the SIM for the unlock code to be successful (for it to actually try the network)- though that MAY have been a coincidence since I did a reboot between the last attempt and the attempt prior to SIM insertion. When I entered the unlock code without the sim using #073887* to access unlock pin entry window, it did the fast response 'network unlock request unsuccessful' and wasn't actually trying it over the air.

Please feel free to PM me for a longer drawn out version of all the errors and efforts preceeding the success.

I have an att MB860 with unlocked bootloader, rooted and carrier unlocked on Baseband N_01.77.33P and android version 2.3.4.

I am going to wait a few days before I try any new mods and just enjoy having my phone again! lol.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teamadmin:
Can you Help me for my phone it is Att US.. unlock code never worked.. it doesn't do any thing.. just flashes message unsuccessful immd after entering the code.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
I tried to PM the guy when he posted last week but still havent heard from him.

Hopefully he shares some more info
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thewest:
Have you solved the problem yet? I have the same problem I even sent in the phone twice to Motorola for repair and that didn't work.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pacwell:
No. The guy still hasnt responded to me. Now that there is more of an interest in this perhaps we can get a tutorial. Hell ill make it if i get the info to do it and try it!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FastFixsc:
Has anyone had any further success with the atrix I have one that is having the same problem.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amilkh:
Hey guys,

I spent a lot of time on this issue as well.

Finally, I was able to solve it! However, it was tricky and required a lot of other searching (such as finding a working link for Retail Brazil Radio.sbf).

Just for anybody else who runs into this problem in future, I made a guide:

http://www.amilkhanzada.com/2012/03/...y-network.html

I hope this will help you out!
[Epic 4G General] Xiutehcuhtli:
I was looking at my account today, and realizing that between my wife and I we use VERY FEW minutes altogether.

The overwhelming majority, and I am talking about 90-95% of our calls are either off-peak or mobile to mobile.

What I am wondering is what is the best way for me to go about lowering this bill. We have 1500 minutes, plus all the unlimited stuff Sprint offers.

I want to keep the unlimited Data, but am not terribly concerned about anything else.

Ideas? Anything at all would be greatly appreciated aside from calling me names and questioning my humanity ;)
[Epic 4G General] Overstew:
I'm not a Sprint employee (soon to be one), but I have found that the 1500 minute plan is the cheapest plan that includes the mobile to mobile talk (I looked into this a few weeks back for myself) and found that there's not really any other options. There is no plan less than 1500 minutes that includes data and text.

http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/sho...Id=pt_shared_tab&flow=AAL&planFamilyType=null
[Epic 4G General] Whosdaman:
If you want to keep data, text messages then you are on the best plan for you two. Trust me.
[Epic 4G General] hayzooos:
Yup, I'm with the other guys as well. I'm on the exact same plan for that reason, and we don't come close to using 1500 minutes, even though we don't have a landline.
[Epic 4G General] iSaint:
Where have been some poser created another account and claims to be you they even have your picture... ^_^
[Epic 4G General] malcolmXman:
LoL, and my ban keeps get higher while people like this get to make another account, and still use both, I'm sour ;)

Edit::: on topic sorry, your on the best plan...

Help support ERA and Android4Autism...

http://xdaforums.com/donatetome.php?u=331067
[Epic 4G General] Whosdaman:
Lol, I know...these moderators are hold to get ahold of. It's like they are never around
[Epic 4G General] Xiutehcuhtli:
Dang. Well, that's good I guess. Just makes me sad because saving money on a bill is like crack to me. After successfully negotiating new prices on anything I just collapse wherever I'm at and fall asleep.
[Epic 4G General] schnowdapowda:
Me too.

Cd's or tapes?
[Epic 4G General] wireless.praying.mantis:
I work for Sprint corporate and I hate to say it, but the $129.99 Shared Everything Data Plan 1500 Minute one is the lowest plan you may have if you have one or more smartphones or one of the 3 Samsung Instinct Series devices on your wireless account with us. If you don't already have an NVP discount on it, you may wish to stop by one of our retail stores to inquire on how you may qualify for one of these discounts.
[Epic 4G General] abhaxus:
From another Sprint employee, this is true. You'd be surprised how many ways you can get a discount. AAA membership, student id, credit unions... Pretty easy. Had a girl come in that worked for a local restaurant chain that got 15 % off. You never know.
[Epic 4G General] csmasn:
I have a 15% discount for my last work. $147 total for the 1500 shared. And some of you has seen in the usage part that now it shows 999.999 remaning instead unlimited?
[Epic 4G General] xopher.hunter:
Whosdaman helped me get my AAA membership discount, any other person I called at sprint were like no I have to work for AAA to get the discount.

I save 13 dollars every month,its not much but helps
[Epic 4G General] Xhyperion:
I got a 25% discount through work but it took 90 days to process.
[Epic 4G General] Qwallace70129:
Ok...I have a question ... my roommate works for Citibank and I found out she gets 27% off with sprint....so here's what I wanna do..

I saw that there's a 700 minute family plan for 70 bucks a month....but its just basic phone service... then I saw that getting a "pro data pack" is just 30 dollars more....so I'm gonna try and ***** my way out of my contract...give her my epic to activate with her new account and I can get a e4gt....$70 family plan + 30$ pro data pack + $20 (2 4g phones) and still have all the data and messaging we need for around $120 after taxes.....

Does my plan sound good??? Or is there some hiccup I'm gonna run into??
[Epic 4G General] dead78:
So, is there anyway to get an employee discount w/out having to agree to a two-year renewal?
[Epic 4G General] austin420:
the 30 dollars for data is "per line" i believe. not the whole plan for 30 bucks.
[Epic 4G General] Qwallace70129:
I need to look into this..... its offered with family plans so I'm gonna cross my fingers and see if this works between classes Tuesday