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[Android General] dkotoric:
Can anyone verify if on the ATT version of the Galaxy S3 you can still delete the EFS folder and be able to use it on medianet like their other samsung devices.
[Android General] nunyabiziz:
Wishful thinking. Will not work.
[Android General] dkotoric:
Well it works on every other att Samsung android phone, i know from experience

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Android General] nunyabiziz:
Well then I have a question for you. Does it work on the ATT skyrocket and galaxy note? Those are att Samsung phones.
[Android General] dkotoric:
hmm I know it works on the skyrocket, not sure on the note as I personally never tried it, it also works on the Galaxy S2 ATT version.
[Android General] nunyabiziz:
Really... Skyrocket works? Ok! I all 3 phones, skyrocket, note and s3. There are NO nv_data.bin in the EFS folder on anyone of these phones. The partitions has changed because these are lte phones for one. So could you please point me to info that the skyrocket has the nv_data.bin in the EFS folder?
[Android General] Juicy555:
About 9 days in and have used 2.2 GB so far
[Android General] Elsydeon:
The regular Arc LT15a works fine with the Medianet...it's one reason I never attempted to upgrade to the Arc S LT18a. I've used the Arc LT15a since September on Medianet and never have been detected.

Incidentally, I happen to be selling my Arc LT15a in the sales forum. Interested? ;)
[Android General] sumeet909:
I used to think that it worked that way, but it doesn't. If you delete efs folder on Infuse 4g you get special character IMEI, Like -/$&$!?!. It will let you connect to AT&T, but after a few mins it will disconnect you from the tower. Then, when you travel to another area, it would connect, but the tower will kick you off after 10-20 mins.

However, if you delete efs folder on Galaxy Tab or AT&T branded Galaxy S2, you get a generic IMEI and can connect and be on MediaNet plan just fine.

We need more info in this area. People should test and post results. Also, I have read about people getting generic IMEIs on infuse 4g while flashing, but there doesn't seem to be any post here that shows a procedural way to do so.

For me, it would be great if someone could volunteer with a rooted AT&T branded S3 or ATT Galaxy Note and post their results after deleting EFS folder contents. You can do a *#06# to check your IMEI. Numbers is a GO, special characters is a NO-GO.
[Android General] sumeet909:
How do you know? Have you tried? I did that on AT&T galaxy S2 for 6 months.

Can I thumbs down your post?
[Android General] nunyabiziz:
I'm the type of person that open my mouth before I think or do. So ole wise master please enrich me with your knowledge of how the s3 works while having the s2 in hand! My reply to your statement is somewhere in this post, but if you are unable to find it then I wasn't smart enough.
[Android General] Juicy555:
been using the medianet plan on my iphone for like 6 hour snow and it hasnt switched yet.

Is that normal lol?
[Android General] Juicy555:
messing with this i was able to keep my unlimimted plan ( 30$/month though ) when i switched back to iphone!!

I was never grandfathered in either, i made a thread in general :)
[Android General] sk337sk337:
That is a known thing that is possible. Use an old Iphone 2G or 3G and you can get the $30 unlimited data.
[Android General] tickme:
hey, i'm about to switch to at&t in 2 weeks. For what i know i'm getting the 700 minutes family plan with unlimited family text.The worker at the authorized store said i don't have to get data plan for my gs II but I'm wondering what is the best way to get the $10 data plan. Should i just settle everything use the phone for no data plan first and then swap to a dumb phone and swap back to the gs II or i can grab the $10 data plan right away. The worker also said data plan would cost $15 but i wanna see can i save that $5 every month it would help a lot. suggestions please!! Thanks!!
[Android General] sk337sk337:
If you get the unlimited family text then you get the $10 web plan instead of it being $15.
[Android General] tickme:
Can i asked the authorized store to add it on? Or i should do it myself? My gs II is international white one. My imei wont get flag?
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Either should be able to do it. I used a white i9100 for about 3 months with no problems
[Android General] cheerup38:
where? i've been trying to get my $30 unlimited back...
[Android General] tickme:
alright thanks for the help!
[Android General] paperWastage:
AFAIK from searching/google and wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_Amaze_4G

the t-mobile version only supports UMTS 1700/2100/AWS MHz (T-Mobile), so no data on 3G for AT&T?
[Android General] stumpyz9:
No, someone probably just messed up there, it definitely works on AT&T there are people on here who are using the phone, the only thing is it only has the 1900mhz band and not the 850mhz, so depending on where you are located you might not get service
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Didnt have any issues with 3G for me. Just hate Sense
[Android General] paperWastage:
Sense could be gone by custom ROM right?

3G 850 and 1900? I see conflicting info, but I guess it does support 850/1900 UMTS

http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-Amaze-4G_id5894 -> UMTS 850 and 1900 supported

http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-amaze-4g-tmobile/?view=1-2&sort=0#tech-specs -> UMTS 850 and 1900 supported

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1293674 -> this user said he can't connect to AT&T 3G/4G, only 2G
[Android General] sk337sk337:
If it only had the 1900 band I wouldn't have gotten 3G since it's not used currently here. I have used some phones with the 1900 band before and only get Edge here.
[Android General] Endlessknight:
Any Galaxy Nexus users still using medianet? My Desire HD is dying fast and I need a replacement, but only want a phone that can use medianet.
[Android General] paperWastage:
so far that I've seen, at&t doesn't have the nexus IMEI, but that could change in the future

I wouldn't buy it because of this risk (unless you don't mind selling it when AT&T detects it, and finding another phone)

EDIT:

http://slickdeals.net/f/4879874-Sam...bile-130-Free-Shipping-New-HSN-Customers-Only

Samsung Exhibit II 4G (prepaid on t-mobile) is only $130...

specs say should be compatible 3G with AT&T

2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 2100 / 1900

only thing to verify is the IMEI check and unlock process

EDIT2: according to this guy below, phone works on AT&T medianet

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=51654676&postcount=87
[Android General] Endlessknight:
Thanks for the info.
[Android General] sun122:
Would anyone know if the HTC Flyer T-Mobile branded tablet could work on MediaNet? Should I delete the EFS folder just in case?

Thanks everyone for this thread, it's really helpful!
[Android General] dkotoric:
Deleting the efs folder only works on older Samsung devices

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Android General] zgar:
Galaxy Nexus

Switched from an unlocked Vibrant to Galaxy Nexus and it's sooo much faster...

I'm on the really old Medianet/MediaWorks (MEW1) plan (unlimited data/1500 txt msgs/200 mms).

Was hesitant because AT&T might get the IMEI later, but I'll just switch to pre-paid if that happens.
[Android General] Mortalitas:
Ok so i have a question, how do you get the micro SIM that so many of the smart phones use and not get detected by att?
[Android General] nunyabiziz:
Detected doing what, stealing a micro sim?
[Android General] msheikh25:
Just go to a store and ask for one. If they ask, tell them you ordered a phone online and if they are really nosy and question smartphone type, tell them it's an international phone. Most likely they'll just hand you one and not care but it could be some one annoying that says you are required to activate it then and there.

Of course you could also just cut your card but I picked up two new ones recently for wife and I by just asking.
[Android General] dkotoric:
Hey guys I'm reading in the marketplace on XDA that people are claiming being flagged on the International Galaxy Note N7000. Can anyone on here confirm if they are still able to use the international Note on Medianet and if so what color it is.
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Like I said in your thread. I'm still using mine :)
[Android General] dkotoric:
what color is urs
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Mine is the black N7000 from Germany.

IMEI: 359575xxxxxxxxx <--- starts like that
[Android General] dkotoric:
thanks
[Android General] jraskal:
I'm using the D2G and was wondering if there is a wifi tether app that works with the Medianet plan? I read earlier in the thread that someone had to change the APN setting to work.

Is that APN "fix" the same as the Atrix APN webtop hack?
[Android General] paperWastage:
for my Android phone, (CM9 rom flashed supports built-in wifi tether), all I had to do was update the APN (google for the MediaNet valid APN settings, not the 4G ones), made sure the data works on the phone, then use wifi tether
[Android General] Mortalitas:
that is just the thing every time i have had to get a sim replaced on my phone i have had to go through a long process with att over the phone. and how hard is it to cut a micro sim?

also on a side note, what about the dell venue pro or venue, i know att offered them, but they never carried them you had to buy directly from dell?
[Android General] Endlessknight:
Anyone using the Galaxy SII - i727R (Skyrocket) with medianet? Are you able to connect to AT&T's LTE network with it?

I just ordered the Galaxy Nexus but I'm having second thoughts. Really hate that it doesn't have removable storage, plus the display is pentile while the i727R is not.
[Android General] msheikh25:
I just did this recently and it took like 5 minutes over the phone. I gave them the new SIM card # and after they registered it asked if i wanted to change plans or phone imei or anything else. I said no and that was it. It was active before I hung up with the CSR. My SIM card was long overdue for a replacement too...was actually a cingular one from 2005 that I got with my Razr.

Cutting is also not hard, you can get a SIM Card cutter from ebay for a couple of bucks...its like a hole puncher...just press down and cut your sim to a microsim.
[Android General] dkotoric:
can anyone let me know if its possible to use the samsung infuse 4g on medianet by deleting the EFS folder
[Android General] tickme:
[Q]

i recently got a international samsung gs ii and i currently don't have any data plan on it and im wondering what is the best way to grab the $10 data plan. My current plan is: 550 minutes 3 lines and unlimited family txt. is it possible for me to grab the $10 data plan?
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Just go online on att.com and add a data plan for dumb phone
[Android General] tickme:
my parent asked the authorized store and they said they have a data plan for $15 for 200 mb. am i not qualify for the dumbphone data plan?

thanks in advance btw!!
[Android General] dkotoric:
lol seriously wtf u went to the store with a smartphone asking for a dumb phone data plan lol

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Haaahahah thats what i was thinking. Thats why i said to do it online or call in ask for it
[Android General] tickme:
LOL. its a not a corporation att store. its those store in chinatown and im for sure they do this themself too. i guess ill add it on online :D
[Android General] phonephoenix:
ADD Galaxy S 4G Blaze

Supposedly has 3G bands for ATT, similar specs to the SII series but way cheaper.
[Android General] paperWastage:
I had an Optimus T on AT&T for 2 years (phone undetected on AT&T online acount)

tried to add $15 plan, had an error, had to call in and update my IMEI (call in with the SIM card on a dumbphone, gave them the dumbphone IMEI)

then could add $15 plan online

then switch SIM back to your smartphone and it'll work.
[Android General] fbk732:
can anyone help me setup the nokia n8 with att medianet? i have the plan added on my account right now but cant for the love of god figure out the proper settings inside the phone. all the guides i have stumbled across online have referenced packet data but packet data isnt presented as an option, only mobile data wifi and vpn.
[Android General] paperWastage:
http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/He...kia-N8-Cannot-select-packet-data/td-p/5042012

last post says mobile data == packet data
[Android General] fbk732:
weird, i seem to be getting the right settings in both the internet and wap service sections under network destinations. im not sure whether to have the wap or the internet as the "default connection". my mobile browser works flawlessly but i cant log in to twitter or facebook or anything of that nature.
[Android General] Cusa:
Is it possible to have a smartphone with no data plan? I heard some people were able to have their smartphone with no minimum data plan.
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Yes any phone that is on the list on the first post doesnt require a data plan.
[Android General] iBwizzle:
I just ordered the Nexus Galaxy. I hope all goes well and MediaNet plan isn't affected. I'll post back with an update soon...
[Android General] Mortalitas:
I can confirm that the Sony Xperia mini works, just make sure you get the st15a model not the international version, this thing is great and it was only 160 on amazon, so if your on a budget it's great
[Android General] bnjmnalan:
Anyone try a Samsung Galaxy SIII yet. Or a Canadian it international version of it?
[Android General] dkotoric:
yap works like charm, ive had two international ones i9300 but back to nexus now

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android General] sumeet909:
If Medianet works on S3, what made you switch to Nexus? We're you concerned that AT&T might get their hands on all S3 IMEIs since they have that phone n-house?
[Android General] dkotoric:
has nothing to do with that, gs3 very fragile phone, i got 5 scratches on it in a week from just sitting in my pocket, ive had a nexus for 6 months and its like new

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android General] sumeet909:
Gotcha! I just put my Infuse up for sale. I'm planning to get a Nexus most likely. I'm hoping that I could offload a few things to cloud (box.net) to make up for its lack of external storage. I have a 64gb micro sd card for Infuse, and I'll miss using that in Nexus.

But, Nexus One and Nexus S were all identified by AT&T and forced data plans on, so, I tend to think that it's just a matter of time that Nexus will be recognized as a smartphone by AT&T. But if that happens, it is relatively easy to sell a Nexus than any other phone. I still see Nexus One and S getting good price on eBay.
[Android General] dkotoric:
ya considering that the Galaxy Nexus costs $350 + tax + shipping brand new, I can't really see you loosing to much money if that were to happen. Also ATT identified the Nexus One and Nexus S allot earlier then this. I mean we should be seeing the next nexus here in a few months so not sure why they have not identified it yet.
[Android General] sumeet909:
T-Mobile Galaxy Note at Walmart (no contract) for $350, has ATT bands for HSPA+.

Select "device replacement" radio button.

http://wireless.walmart.com/search/...ord=note&image.x=0&image.y=0&image=Go&veh=aff
[Android General] nunyabiziz:
WOW!!! Hope that there isn't any issue getting it unlocked.
[Android General] sumeet909:
More importantly, will AT&T have these IMEIs? It has the same model number as that of AT&T, so that concerns me. Advantages of getting this over international version:

1) Warranty

2) Has both ATT and T-Mobile HSPA+ bands

I hope this works on MediaNet.
[Android General] sk337sk337:
The i717R worked without a hitch on media net.
[Android General] sumeet909:
Aah. The Roger's version! I had forgotten about that, so, this should be good to go. Also, this has both ATT and T-Mobile 4G bands enabled out-of-box, makes switching back-and-forth between carriers pretty easy.

Jelly Bean is the only item on wish list now.
[Android General] dkotoric:
i dont see it anywhere at wal mart for $350

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android General] whatsitsnamenow:
They caught their mistake so gone at that price.
[Android General] sumeet909:
Read here: http://slickdeals.net/f/5025302-dea...lmart-com-W-2-year-contract-350-off-contract?
[Android General] Zaiaku:
OK I need an answer to this. surprised it hasn't been posted on this thread yet but can all the GS3 version work with 3G medianet or just the international & att version?
[Android General] sk337sk337:
See above^^

The AT&T will require a data plan. The T-mobile version works on 3G media net.

So, i9300 and T-Mo version work on 3G with media net.
[Android General] Zaiaku:
Thanks for the confirmation and info.
[Android General] sumeet909:
There was a thread in S3 forums, "International vs. AT&T GS3". I can't seem to find it. If you check that thread, you will notice that some users with international GS3's have reported being flagged for smartphone plans in recent weeks. People have narrowed it down to GS3's coming from certain regions. %age is low, but I'm sure you don't want to be in that zone. So, do your research, find the thread and share the link, and let us know what you end up doing.

---------- Post added at 05:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:06 PM ----------

I just found it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1696025&page=121

Go through this thread and read about some people reporting getting their MediaNet taken away.
[Android General] james11417:
For those with generic IMEI from deleting efs folder - AT&T started blocking the phones with generic IMEI saying that it's stolen or something. I accidentally lost my IMEI on my Vibrant from a flash I don't even know when, but it has been blocked twice in the past 2 months. I bought an i9300 and it works for now on medianet.
[Android General] ExTREmE99:
this just happened to me too. *(#$&*#&$@!
[Android General] dkotoric:
yap me to on a samsung captivate

DO NOT USE ANY ATT PHONES ANYMORE

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Android General] narn17:
Anyone know if the Asus Padfone would work with Medianet?
[Android General] dkotoric:
id say 99% sure it does

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Android General] sk337sk337:
I would have to agree with that too!
[Android General] HypnoSquid:
I am interested in buying some of the 2011 Xperia Sony Ericsson Phones.

I like the Xperia Pro and the Xperia Pro Mini. Will these phones work? Is anyone out there using them?
[Android General] paperWastage:
if the version you're looking at is branded by AT&T (i.e. sold by AT&T, or has AT&T logo/branding), then no

you'll have to find another version of the phone (i.e. T-mobile, Telus/canada, international unlocked), but there's no guarantee it'll work either (sony ericsson might have given the IMEIs to AT&T)... search/ google to see if anyone has done that before
[Android General] Gvndeb60:
I have seen this asked before but I do not see the answers, but can you tether without getting caught?

Thanks all!
[Android General] james11417:
Don't use too much bandwidth and you won't be flagged. I've used 5gb in one month before, but usually less as I don't really need it too often. Haven't been caught.

Yeah, hate it. I'm worried about flashing now because of the chance of IMEI deletion. :( I made backup of efs but still worried.
[Android General] Gvndeb60:
Nevermind
[Android General] fadinglionhart:
I've heard some reports of people with the international/tmobile s3 not working with AT&T media net. Any truth to this?
[Android General] dkotoric:
been using my international gs3 for about a 2 weeks now

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Android General] fadinglionhart:
What about the tmobile version?
[Android General] dkotoric:
i would think it should be fine but i cant confirm

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Android General] hpham1191:
Atrix 2 ME865

Hey guys, has anyone tried the atrix 2 (me865), Chinese version on the ATT MediaNet plan? the US one is MB865.

Thanks in advance
[Android General] borginator:
What speeds are you guys getting on your S3's? Specifically the folks with a GT-i9300 or SGH-T999 . Faster than 3g?
[Android General] dcarr622:
I certainly don't seem to get anything faster than 3G on my GNex, would presume S3's to be the similar.
[Android General] dkotoric:
ive heard reports that the international htc one x and international galaxy note have been flagged, can anyone chime in on that.

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Android General] sk337sk337:
I was using an international note up until about 3 weeks ago with media net. Currently, using a Gnex from the Play Store.
[Android General] dkotoric:
alright thanks i was trade my gs3 for a note or hox but someone on there told me both have been flagged

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
Anyone know about the Samsung gt-i9100. I saw the i9100, not sure if they are the same. I have two of the gt-i9100, and they are not working.
[Android General] dkotoric:
anybody know if international htc one x still works on medianet, ive heard some stories that it doesnt

Sent from my LG 4X HD
[Android General] Faideelah:
They are the same. Make sure you get a dumb phone and call AT&T to switch to the data plan.

Anyone know any decent phones with a QWERTY keyboard compatible with Medianet?
[Android General] redthunda69:
My T999 has HSPA+ speeds. On stock, it reports it as 3G, but other roms such as AOKP say H+. The speeds are H+ on either though.
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
I am currently using unlimited go phone. My galaxy note works fine, but the 2 i9100's that I have, do not work. They are from a us based company. Think that makes a difference?
[Android General] dkotoric:
Can anyone else confirm if the i9100 still works on Medianet, my wife is being a harassment case and wants a gs2.
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Go phone is by AT&T so any of their phones will not work on unlimited.

Yes, my wife is using an i9100 currently with no problems.
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
They aren't ATT phones. They are international i9100, but from a us carrier. I've ordered one from Canada, I'll see of it works.
[Android General] sk337sk337:
How can they be the i9100 if they are from a US carrier? No US carrier has the i9100.

US Models for SGS2:

SGH-T989 (T-Mobile) - media net capable

SGH-T989D (Telus) - media net capable

SGH-I777 (AT&T)

SGH-I777R (Rogers) - media net capable

SGH-I727 (AT&T) Skyrocket

SGH-I727R (Rogers) S2 LTE - media net capable

GT-I9100M (Bell) - media net capable This is an i9100 but comes from Canada not the US.

Look under your battery and post the model number.
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
Yeah, I know. They are from a local carrier. I just know that they do not work on media net. I have the Canadian version coming and will try it. They are gt-i9100. Go figure.
[Android General] me4tux:
Recommend a 4G ATT phone that works with MediaNet?

Can anyone help recommend a 4G LTE capable phone that works with ATT MediaNet unlimited? I looked at the first page but it's unclear to me if say the Skyrocket from Canada will be compatible with the 4G LTE network for MediaNet unlimited to work.

As another example, I recently saw a T-mobile 4G phone (prepaid) for really cheap {Samsung Exhibit 4G $179 w/ a $50 refill card) and thought about unlocking it to try and use it on ATT's MediaNet. But, I wasn't sure if the 4G frequencies are different betw T-mo and ATT. I know that they are on different freq for 3G bands.

Any help or advice is most appreciated.
[Android General] Air Mike:
Hey guys , new to the forum . Just to share the phones i have which work with medianet plan :

Samsung Galaxy SL i9003 : Have 1900MHz WCDMA frequency like the original Galaxy S i9000 , getting HSDPA signal most of the time in Hawaii ( H logo shown on the phone)

HTC Sensation XL , 850 MHz WCDMA frequency , using medianet plan smoothly , getting HSDPA Signal most of the time in Hawaii ( H logo shown on the phone)