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[Captivate General] erraz:
If at&t adds the tethering plan couldn't you just change it to the 2gigs for 25 dollars online
[Captivate General] mrhaley30705:
Here's an idea, if you don't pay for a tethering plan, don't tether. I don't agree with having unlimited data, but then being told I can't use it to tether. I don't like it at all, but i'm not tethering. If everyonejust paid for the service they use, this while thread would be pointless.
[Captivate General] capocaccia:
+1

and this. If you didnt agree with the policy that you signed then why did you sign it? They may be doing something you and I both dont agree with but then you agreed to the policy with a signature. Then isnt a matter of is it right or is it wrong for att to not let us use all of our data and phone capabilities, its you got caught breaking a contract you signed and here are the consequences for doing so. Simple as that. In other words: You cant have your cake and eat it too, you bought the ticket now take the ride, and finally just deal with it.
[Captivate General] quarlow:
You can, but if att forces you off the unlimited plan for illegal tethering they won't let you back on the unlimited plan.

I would think everyone that is being send this message for illegal tethering is on the unlimited plan. Anyone that uses their phone for tethering probably uses much more that 2GB. I wouldn't be surprised is att doesn't care about people tethering on the 2GB plan, at least not nearly as much. Just like no one on the 2GB plan will ever need to worry about throttling.

I for one am glad to see att start to buckle down, and make it known they are doing what they can to mitigate network congestion. After living through the iPhone 3G debacle on my WinMo phone, I don't want a repeat of that mess. I use 6GB a month in data, but I don't abuse it. I don't mind a little throttling if that means my experience is more even.

I am surprised people are surprised that att is taking steps to end tethering.

Sent from my Galaxy S II (i777)
[Captivate General] richb500:
I don't tether, but got the letter. I use Dolphin browser with a custom desktop user agent. I stopped using Dolphin and haven't heard anything since.

So here's my problem with your simple statement. The method they are using to detect teething is flawed and I'm sure that they know it, but have chosen not to care about innocent customers like me being harassed and ultimately punished for NOT tethering and NOT Chiang my TOS. So I was left with a choice of losing my unlimited data and being forced onto a tethering plan which I don't need or not being able to go to certain sites like Facebook and enjoy a desktop browsing experience. It sucks that I had to choose the later.

There is no negotiation with AT&T over this. There is no reasoning. There is no challenge. There is no way back to unlimited once they mistakenly switch you. There is no way to talk to someone with technical knowledge of this and no way to speak to a supervisor about it. You are guilty. There tethering detection system doesn't make mistakes. After 2 weeks of phone calls I went from a happy costumer to one who will be dumping them as soon as my contracts are up.
[Captivate General] nkrick:
I can't help you with every site, but bookmark this page to "open" Facebook and get the full interface on your android device: http://www.facebook.com/pages/-Android-Full-Version/132588773470752
[Captivate General] xhozt:
Time to start vpn'ing then att cant detect squat..
[Captivate General] zelendel:
They can still detect how much data you use. Most of the time it seems they are hitting people that are using alot of data. Like 5gb or better. Until that stops they will still hit us all
[Captivate General] jahfry:
I almost exclusively tether in 2 ways:

1) To tether my WiFi-only Android tablet ... which makes the traffic look pretty much identical to my phone

2) To tether my work laptop, which immediately connects to our VPN ... which makes it look nearly identical to my phone using the VPN

Additionally I don't tether all the time. Only when travelling.

You can tether "safely" if careful. If you are looking to tether a non-Android device, then find a SSL or IPSec tunnelling service (or run one yourself) and connect to that before accessing anything else over the tether.
[Captivate General] networkdood:
No, you do not..unless you are in the first 30 days of your contract. That is a misconception.

Also, AT&T is now throttling the top 5% users who have the unlimited smartphone data plan.
[Captivate General] xhozt:
Actually that is true..
[Captivate General] seanpr123:
We can go back and forth on this all day, but there's no point in just saying this stuff. Provide a source or don't bother (IMHO).
[Captivate General] bames:
Actually its not completely true. Adding an expensive component to your plan without your permission is in fact making a material change to your TOS

IF they do not have definitive proof that you have tethered your device.

. I know they have methods to positively identify via browser agent for those who are being careless or don't know the work arounds but i also believe they are attempting to bluff some heavy data users and incorrectly accusing some users that are using dolphin broswer. If they want to add services for which you did not sign up for or request and lack to proof (which i suspect in many cases they do) to show your were using your device in a manner that required such service under your TOS then you could in fact cancel your service and get out of the ETF. If you know you haven't tethered and they send you the letter and add the plan it would be as simple as drafting a written notice to them informing them that you are requesting all documentation that supports their claim that you tethered and that if they are unable to provide proof that your actions required the plan under your TOS (in summary you were tethering) that they must either remove the tether plan/charges or let you out of your contract without an ETF.

In summary here is the bottom line:

If you get an upgrade discount on a phone that requires 2 year contract and data plan your TOS like everyone elses includes a clause that if you are using the phone for tethering you must have a tethering plan. If you are just using heavy data without tethering and are targeted on your data use levels alone you are not required to have a Tether plan under the TOS, therefore, if they add one they have violated the TOS by requiring you to pay for services not required under said TOS. The burden of proof is on them to prove you violated TOS. If you know you haven't tethered and are targeted then call their bluff.
[Captivate General] RAID Xero:
I've been tethering for over a year (grandfathered into unlimited data) and never a letter or a call. Download torrents, do Windows/antivirus updates and play online. Never been a problem.

What I do is not go too far over 2 gigs, if I do tether that month. I also am always switching ROMs. When I go back to stock with no root, I always try and turn on mobile hot-spot. It checks and says I'm not a subscriber to the service. Maybe this helps, maybe I'm just lucky.
[Captivate General] Sithis:
How about the actual wireless agreement? Pay special attention to the capitalized portion.

Source

There are no exceptions. In the TOS, AT&T specifically states that if there is any changes for any reason you have 30 days to cancel after the bill reflecting the change. I guess you could argue whether increasing your bill by adding tethering constitutes "[increasing] the price of any of the services to which you subscribe".
[Captivate General] networkdood:
Data and messaging features are not contractual items. If you sign a two year contract you sign it to get a discount on the device purchased. AT&T lets you keep a plan or feature that is no longer offered, unless you remove it. Tethering was never included or meant to be used with unlimited data plans. Tethering has always been an add on feature, although some could tether without the feature. The only time I have seen the company let someone out of a contract was when they switched customers to 5GB for 60.00 on a laptop data plan, where the plan was originally unlimited use. Some if those unlimited plans actually bad a soft cap that the company did not enforce until 2009 or so. Pretty soon, unlimited data in smartphones will be gone for good when a smartphones with be 4G LTE and those phones will not have the unlimited option. And....it with be a violation of TOS.

Sent from somewhere, lost in time
[Captivate General] Flustered:
You're all sheep for the wolves. This whole debate is ridiculous, cellphone carriers across the globe are as ruthless and profiteering as the oil companies.

I'm not a socialist or communist, as giving any government power over its people is asking for trouble, but capitalism has reached its tipping point in the states, mostly because its population is so blind and stupid.

AT&T and Verizon reported record profits this quarter, mostly from wireless data plans. http://www.telecomengine.com/article/verizon-att-report-q3-results

It's hilarious to me how the you all fall in line with the thinking that it's OK to keep stuffing money into pockets that are already full.
[Captivate General] tylerdurdin:
Yeah....but a lot of good a smart phone will do without a data plan....what would be the alternative? Most likely if you are on this site ....you are one of the blind and stupid....and welcome to the club;)
[Captivate General] Flustered:
ya... I know. :(

I just meant it's ridiculous to defend AT&T in the slightest. I'm tired of fan boys saying "I'm glad AT&T is finally charging you people more for tethering, data hogs!"

Statements like those are pure idiocy. What is a data hog anyway, someone using more data than they should? Data usage completely arbitrary, and the system for wireless data usage is feudal.

I think what they mean is that there's too many people and not enough infrastructure. So what is the solution, genocide? I think not, it's infrastructure expansion. Compared to AT&T's profits the amount of money they put into infrastructure expansion is negligible.

We should be fighting increased data charges tooth and nail, not becoming fan boys in support of it.

Everyone should be helping each other to avoid AT&T price hikes, not bash each other for getting trapped by them. The OP needs suggestions on what to tell AT&T to avoid the price hike, not insults.

I think this guys post sums it up pretty good, the rest of the thread also has a lot of good suggestions too. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19312929&postcount=478
[Captivate General] KreepyKen:
They supply a service. In a capitalist system, this means that they get to determine how much to charge for this service. People pay their fees, so it's obvious to them that their prices are in-line with market value. The only way to get companies to lower their costs is to stop buying from them. If enough people do that, it decreases the market value of the service, and prices will drop accordingly.

In other words, if people pay the asking price, there is no incentive for the company to lower their fees. If you don't want to pay their fees, you can jump to Republic Mobile (or whatever their name is), go pre-paid, or go without. If enough people do that, the big companies will have to do something to lure people back. It's basic economics.

All that said, we do get really good deals on phones. They have to make up the costs somewhere.
[Captivate General] mrhaley30705:
If people are unhappy about what they pay each month, then cancel your contract and go somewhere else, after you pay etf fees. You agreed to the term and the rate when you signed up for services, now quit whining about it. If you are tethering without the appropiate plan and get caught, quit whining about.

That said, do I think it's right that we have to prove we didn't tether if accused, no. But in reality the majority of those accused are guilty.
[Captivate General] zelendel:
OK guys I think this thread as gone on for long enough. In the end. You have a few choices. Stay under what they consider reasonable data, switch to a teathering plan, go with another carrier, or use nothing at all. Either way there is nothing XDA can do about it. So there is no point if having threads about it

Thread closed
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ruthven502:
Hi guys, I have a problem with my Arc connecting to my WiFi.

It connected the first time with no problems at all and I was able to browse for long with no disconnection. I manually disconnected and ever since it won't connect again. At my WiFi settings it keeps saying connecting. . . followed by disconnected over and over again.

I have searched the forum and googled and could not find the exact problem I'm experiencing.

I have tried 3 different firmware versions and it is the same problem on all of them.

I have cleared all user data and cleared the SD card with no success.

I have tried all the different security modes on my router (Billion 810 VGTX).

Also tried changing regulation domain as well as the channel ID.

My friend came over with his X10 and he connected fine until he disconnected manually and he now has the same problem, he can't get it to reconnect again.

So I think it must be the router if it is happening to both of us?

Please, if any of you geniuses can give opinions as to what could be the problem I would greatly appreciate it.

If I missed this in the search, I do apologize.

Regards

Rudi
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fistanfilan:
Hi

I had similar problem. The previous release was ok for me: 4.0.2.A.368.

There might be an issue with the .283.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ifti_a:
Hi

if there a program that has widgets, which can change the network settings and turn on mobile network when pressed

i ask this because i use gsm alot and wifi while indoors but outdoors there is no need for wifi so i need a program that allows me to switch to these settings.

i actually need a prog that will change gsm to gsm/wcmda at a touch of a button, if possible also turn on modile data but the main thing is to change the gsm network mode.

thanks in advance
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANDR0lD:
Hello all, today out of nowhere my phone had a status notification that said my SD was blank. Checked in astro, no files. Checked in about phone, nothing. Pulled SD twice and that didn't work. Went into recovery and tried to format and it skipped formatting so I'm not sure what I have here. I recently got another TB from VZW (1 week ago) cause my other one had an earphone jack problem so maybe its the phone? Or is the SD corrupted? Thanx for your help
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g00s3y:
When you hook it up to your computer, does it show anything on the card there?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANDR0lD:
Haha I guess no one wants to help or?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANDR0lD:
I'm going to try that very shortly...unfortunately I don't have a cars reader to format...however when I went to radioshack to get another and put it in, it didn't recognize the SD either which leads me to believe its the phone
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g00s3y:
What about when you hook up the phone to the PC and put it in "disk drive" mode?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANDR0lD:
There was no option for that, just charge, internet pass through and HTC sync. After awhile though it seemed to recognize my SD and let me access it for a short while, then it happened again...I ordered a new one. It's coming today
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steelemsp:
you know the game? LOL yeah im pretty sure most people do, skyrim, most anticipated game of the year, and ill hold on to my virginity a little longer just for it, BUT ANYWAYS, i was wondering if someone could make a bootanimation for it?? thanks ahead:D
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
You'll get a better response asking in the themes and apps section. Also, its debatable as the most anticipated game of the year. =P

Gear of War 3 easily can beat that if not rival it, if you're that into it. :p
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dased14:
Get me a clip and i'll see what I can do( never heard of the game though, sorry) anyway find a clip you like and post it or pm me a link.

?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steelemsp:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjqsYzBrP-M&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Thanks!!!

Sent from my splendid Evo 4G with Synergy RSL1 and netarchy's goldenmonkey kernel... yeah
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dased14:
I'll mess with it tonight and post it up when done

From a galaxy far away
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steelemsp:
thank you much :)

Sent from my splendid Evo 4G with Synergy RSL1 and netarchy's goldenmonkey kernel... yeah
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dased14:
havent forgot i just have to finish it up then i'll post it(sorry for the delay)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dased14:
Man i made that 5 years ago, i can look around and see if i still have it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Etern4lSaiy4n:
It's taken down? Please I need it
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Etern4lSaiy4n:
Thanks

---------- Post added at 04:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:17 PM ----------

If anyone here has the file I would really appreciate it, thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] liljacques:
When will we have a sense 3.5 rom

3VO 4Life
[HTC EVO 3D] 1107963:
Here you go...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1285109
[HTC EVO 3D] joehunni:
As soon as you visit the development subforum...
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
When HTC releases it.

Via My HTC Evo 3D On The Now Network From Sprint.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tuffcheez:
Hi I'm on Miui 1.10.14 but there's an update 1.10.19 (Beta) available which I haven't seen any posts for. Just checking if it's legit. Thanks.

It's ok, just found out it's legit, speed tweaks etc....loving it!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tuffcheez:
It's a great update, Loving the sd read write speed tweaks and new browser. Every update has made this into a beautiful phone.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tuffcheez:
The strange thing is I can't find anyone posting about this update anywhere, and I don't have enough posts yet to post in the Miui xj thread. The miui feedback register is in Chinese!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tuffcheez:
Does anyone have this update please?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davebugyi:
Not here...
[Windows Phone 7 General] freaksey:
Hi guys,

I had this problem now a few times. Scrolling, Playback etc. gets very choppy until I reboot my phone. Am I the only one? Btw not been able to replicate until now.
[Windows Phone 7 General] 64GUNSHIP:
Also happens to me on my LG Quantum.. Though I usually don't have to reboot, it typically stops after locking/unlocking the screen once or twice. This issue also occurred during the mango beta.. Unfortunately.
[Windows Phone 7 General] shinygerbil:
This is very well known, it happens occasionally when you plug your phone in to charge on your home network. It's been there since Nodo and probably before that too. (Gotta love Microsoft.)

It gets choppy because it is unsuccessfully trying to Wifi Sync with your PC. If you open Marketplace on your phone, you will see that it has the Zune dots pattern (the same as when you connect via USB) and there is a Cancel button at the bottom of the screen. Press it and no more choppiness.

(I get this a lot when I get into bed, plug the phone in and try to use it.)
[Windows Phone 7 General] FiyaFleye:
Yep, this is exactly what causes it. I'm not even sure there is a way for Microsoft to avoid this.
[Windows Phone 7 General] RoboDad:
There has to be more to it than that, because it happens on my phone when it is nowhere near an outlet, and I don't even have WiFi syncing set up (the PC where I run Zune is wired, not wireless). And I don't recall seeing the problem pre-Mango.
[Windows Phone 7 General] pikacz:
yep, happened once on my mozart when i was exiting an app. disappeared after a few seconds
[Optimus One, P500, V General] worolo:
update V20E ---> V20G

Download Kdz LGP500,Optimus one, V :---> adf.ly/3HRcM

pd :I can not post in the correct section, will not let me: (

: S what the problem will not let me put links :( :( :(

Download---> : adf.ly/3HRcM
[Optimus One, P500, V General] vizzkidd:
thanks bro !!!!
[HD2 General] YawTakyi:
Hello All,

My phone won't charge at all, both on power sector and on laptop. First I thought it was the battery so I bought one on Amazon but it still wont charge.:confused:

I have checked all the pins inside the battery compartment and everything seem to be fine.

Any suggestions? is it a problem with the phone mini usb port, if so how can I fix this? Is there any way I can charge the battery without the pone?

Very confused...please help...:mad:

Thanks!
[HD2 General] samsamuel:
magldr on the phone? cant charge when phone is off when magldr is installed (though one would expect the new battery to have some charge, , maybe not tho...)
[HD2 General] casemandan:
get a cheap chinese hd2 wall outlet battery charger

I bought one for like 6 bucks

did u try different usb cables i've run thru like 4 already having your issue
[HD2 General] YawTakyi:
I have tried 3 different usb cables and wall chargers but still no luck, everything was ok until last friday....
[HD2 General] YawTakyi:
Yes, magldr is installed and have tried to charge it when phone is on and sometimes off but it won't charge.
[HD2 General] YawTakyi:
Indeed with the new battery, it had some energy so the phone is working but i'm losing energy and it's not being charged. I am left with about 35 per cent energy.
[HD2 General] ruuulis:
The micro-usb slot is attached to the motherboard. You might have to replace the whole mobo :/
[HTC Sensation] adamsexto:
volume problems with sensation 4g
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Ok, like what type of problems? Need more specifics. Are you having problems after flashing a rom? Are you on stock? Did you do anything to change your last known working settings?

But stock has crappy volume settings. Flashing a rom along with an app like equalizer helps in the volume level.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
ok for those of you that had miui and swiched back but liked your ring tones and wallapers

we all know how to move the ring tones :P there in the miui ring tone directory. But as for the lockscreens that were .mtz

all you need to do it copy off the mtz files out of that directory eg lockscreen bla bla bla.mtz and rename it to .jpg as its just a renamed jpg file for use in miui... wala wallapers and lock screens that you downloaded useable in whatever rom you have flashed :P enjoy

it also works for the themes u downloaded to if u want cough icons out of it change the theme u downloaded to .zip

also change the framework to framework.apk and exract the icons etc that you want to import them into your rom your going to have to do alot of manual renameing etc.. but great for the themers that want some of the miui look :P
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jglm4u:
Good info thanks bra!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] chris31jct:
i had totally forgot about the existence of miui
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
so did i tell i found my build on my sd card lol....
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] oby2:
i check the forums everyday hoping to see a new miui rom but im slowly starting to lose faith
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
no that isnt miui lol

working on modifing the epic lock screen to behave like the miui one :P
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] josepresas:
so all i have to do is copy it rename it by adding jpg for lockscreens and .zip for themes and icons right? once i do that i go to the rom and paste them there? where exactly? and framework?

sorry about all the questions.

thanks in advance raver.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jglm4u:
Can The rom be move and be instal it on one of ur rom's?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
as far as the images go thow them on the sd card :P eg backgrounds and wallpapers

the apks u would need to indvidually theme....