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[Android General] kaijura:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

I'm still going strong on a couple of devices, haven't upgraded since 2011. I saw about the whole tmobile fiasco thing and thought it was probably just a better idea not to give any rep lurkers any idea of the currently working phones.

I get the impression (been on this plan since the G1 days, would be unfortunate if that is flagged now) that the less people that have a particular phone, the more likely that survivability.

Oh yeah, with some rooted roms you can spoof your SMS user agent. It's defaulted to android device, I believe, but I've personally never had a problem with it a default for many years. Just one thing to keep in mind. Of course, stock and non rooted won't be able to accomplish this.
[Android General] phoenixforce:
Hey all,

I've been due for an upgrade for years but never have wanted to pay the outrageous prices for phone data plans. I've been watching this thread for a couple of months hoping to find an answer on what to get. Almost bought a GNex and a Nexus 4 but saw that they were being flagged. Any recommendations for something up to $300? I know there is a private list going around but not for new posters, which is understandable.

Current phone is a Motorola SLVR or Blackberry Bold 8900....so pretty desperate to find something. The bold gets detected when I use it but they have never forced a data plan on it. Maybe too old and dumb of a phone still.

Thanks
[Android General] Daedalus_:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Get anything not Samsung or distributed by att and preferably canadian.
[Android General] Alucard400:
Yeah. I figured thesame thing. Cant touch those T mobile phones anymore. I went back to my old phone and i am about to hit my 2nd month billing period without getting flagged. I am not willing to give the brand and model too since the list is being shared and given out to some new members anyways
[Android General] sumeet909:
How about Canadian Samsungs?
[Android General] Mr.Mischief:
[GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Do you have the private list? Basically, it depends.
[Android General] bedwa:
I've been using an original euro galaxy note with no issues. I'll let you know how my Moto RAZR xt910 would when I get it.

Oh, and if someone could send me that private list, I would be eternally greatful.
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

I currently have 3 Canadian phones. 2 Samsung, one HTC. All work fine. One from Hong Kong working fine.
[Android General] Zaiaku:
I got 3 samsung phones and none have been detected by ATT.

s2, s3, Note2
[Android General] sumeet909:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Hmm.....Do you remember what IMEI does at&t have on file for you? Is it possible you are roaming on a partner network most days...... Can't seem to understand how you are avoiding the sweeps. By any chance do you have this code "smartphone exclusion" on your account and never upgraded phones after 2009?
[Android General] Zaiaku:
Last IMEI that at&t would have from me would of been possibly a tough pro (fuze) since that was the last official phone I purchased from at&t. The last official phone I've used on the account was a motorola baccflip. No chance of me roaming on a partner network. Where would I see the smartphone exclusion code at?
[Android General] nasher123:
Thanks :)
[Android General] game100ti:
Does Verizon iPhone 5 still work with medianet?
[Android General] Mr.Mischief:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Yes, It does.
[Android General] nemoah:
Could someone please send me a copy of the new list?
[Android General] Gamer539:
List

Hi all,

I've been browsing through this thread for a few months now, scouting for a long term safe phone to use with Medianet that also has good support in the Android community. I'm planning to join the Medianet plan soon, and was wondering if I could get the list as well.

Thanks in advance!
[Android General] Daedalus_:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Does anyone know what the cheapest, probably used, android phone that can be rooted and wifi tether is? That works on media net of course. I just need light internet usage for my tablet.
[Android General] Ronzalpha:
I'm actually considering getting the HK/Japan version of the Sony Xperia Z sometime within the next few months (waiting for the S4 confirmed release info before i buy anything). Do you guys think the Xperia Z will have a fighting chance here, or no? I heard DoCoMo's phones are great, but I don't want to risk 7+ benjamin's and throw them in the trash (then again, I don't think anyone here ever did want to splurge and waste money like that).
[Android General] giveroflight:
Hi everyone, I haven't been actively posting, but I have been using XDA for years. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience or feedback with spoofing IMEI by flashing their smartphones: Att, Tmous, etc with either a dumb Att phone's IMEI or non-US dumb phone's IMEI and successfully used it on Att? Example would be flash an Iphone 4GS with old dumb Att phone's IMEI. This service is relatively cheap if you know the right people and saves the trouble of finding non-Att phones with the right 3G, HSPA bands if it is viable.

BTW, my HD2 got flagged last month and the online account shows two data plans under my line. One 3GB plan without any data used, and the old unlimited showing correct data usage. I haven't swapped sim cards yet as I am curious to see how the bill will generate. Anyone seen this before?
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Seeing as how spoofing/altering your IMEI is illegal I wouldn't recommend that.
[Android General] paperWastage:
I've never upgraded after 08 (no new phones, no new contract), never seen this smartphone exclusion code on my account...

was forced onto a data plan after they detected my t-mobile amaze 4G

I've heard AT&T wanted to get the ZL, but they backed down... dunno about that, it's definitely a risk buying that (well, you could resell it)

I'm looking forward to the Oppo Find 5, might get it when it's released internationally

I would stay away from any phones released on the US market soon

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/103112-stolen-cellphone-databases-switched-on-263854.html

- verizon might share their GSM-compatible phones' IMEI with AT&T

IMEI spoofing isn't illegal in all countries, but xda frowns upon talking about it, so lets stop here

(in USA, I still can't find a straight legal opinion on whether it's legal or not...can't find anyone prosecuted for changing it, can't find any law that outright prohibits it, only see stuff like "not allowed to modify phones due to some obscure FCC law or whatever")
[Android General] sucsss:
they hate discussing that. I would even suggest both users modifying your quotes to remove it. I don't want this thread shut down.
[Android General] conkec:
Have anyone try the new Blackberry z10 on medianet? I am tempting on buying Xperia Z
[Android General] paperWastage:
don't bother with the Blackberry Z10, as at&t will be carrying it (and will have it's IMEI)

http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=23691&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=35968

https://www.wireless.att.com//busin...10.jsp?bref=EBzq4506800BBZ00#fbid=2EyA_xPWVx1
[Android General] Mr.Mischief:
[GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

If the Verizon model turns out to be unlocked, it should be undetectable.
[Android General] miss-b:
Please can someone send me the list. I have to get a new phone & looking into Canadian or possibly Chinese phone. Thanks!
[Android General] DravenAcer:
My international SG3 has gotten flagged twice and I looking for a new phone. Could someone please be so kind as to send me a copy of the list as well. Does anyone know if the iPhone 2G trick still works to get unlimted data? Thanks in advance.
[Android General] Notyours:
Looks like I need the list too. My current phone is crapping out, so I need to start looking. I'm hoping an international Lumia 920 is on the list...

And no, the iPhone 2G trick does not work anymore. Also trying to transfer an unlimited plan from one person to another has also been stopped.
[Android General] lilraver018:
I would also like the list. I know I have not been an active member but i been around for a while since i had my T959. I would really appreciate it if s someone was kind enough to help me out here, looking to upgrade soon.
[Android General] bedwa:
I think that I'm starting to understand part of the process here. I was using my N7000 international note and they said I had a smartphone but I was put on mute for 2-3 minutes for them to figure out what device I was using. I think they're getting better at using the back end to see an android operating system, and then using a manager or an international database to find the make and model. My mistake was momentarily using my Rezound with proxy info in the APN just before swapping to my n7000.
[Android General] Daedalus_:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Are you sure it's not just because the international note has problems already?
[Android General] bedwa:
I've used this one on and off for 4-5 months. As someone who was on the inside for 4.5 years till last may, if it pulled as a smartphone, they would had a model number at least a lot sooner than they did. There are multiple systems that throw flags and show what device from the first second of the call. Similar to how branded devices show on the online account management.
[Android General] paperWastage:
well, they did just flag my HTC Amaze 4G from t-mobile only in december, when the phone came out >1 year ago

test this by running everything on your android phone through a VPN
[Android General] bedwa:
Would, but one issue. The system pulls the IMEI with both data AND calls. Though you have got me thinking.
[Android General] DravenAcer:
Does anyone know if the international HTC One+ will work?
[Android General] gator365:
My dad has been using a T-mobile Motorola defy for 2 years now and has never been flagged or had any problems. He actually didn't intend on using the medianet data when he first bought the phone. He expected to get bumped up to the smartphone data plan when he started using the phone, but he never did. He's actually the one that told me about the workaround. Now its time for me to upgrade my POS phone, can I have the list?

Thanks
[Android General] bedwa:
Add xt910 to the good list. I'm using a Canadian razr now and have not yet been tagged.
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Droid DNA just got flagged this morning.
[Android General] sucsss:
then it appears that verzion phones will soon all be flagged.
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Yep, we just cut the sim. Didn't make any changes on the account or anything. She had been using an i9100 so I dunno what happened.
[Android General] dkotoric:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Im still on dna didn't cut the sim or anything got a small one from att and not flagged yet

Sent from my HTC DNA
[Android General] miss-b:
Does anyone know if the Samsung Galaxy S3 MINI will fly under the radar? I've heard that it is being used without a data plan. Thanks.
[Android General] sucsss:
i9100? from the list and the OP, some i9100 were flagged. which one did you use?

maybe it was some "delayed" flagging from the i9100?

verizon isn't supposed to join the att/t-mobile blacklist until later this year.
[Android General] anpan879:
Could anyone send me a link for the latest list? Wanting to get a phone for my mom to use for Skype and Kakao on wifi.
[Android General] mhseraph:
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[Android General] faraband:
Any updates on this..? Ive been buying and selling phones left and right for over a month, trying to find one that they wont catch... Currently using the One S (but signal and call quality are crap). I dont even use data, i dont get the unlimited plan... i get no plan. wifi is sufficient :)

Any list of phones would be appreciated. Thanks
[Android General] miss-b:
Likewise, please can I get the list of phones. Or can someone tell me if Galaxy 3 MINI will work without a data plan.Thank you!
[Android General] Ronzalpha:
Sorry I saw this post a bit late, but you might want to look into a service known as Freedompop. They use Sprint's 4G network and charges fairly good/competitive rates that are actually affordable. The only downside is that the devices sometimes lose signal within the city and take a while to boot, but look into it. Oh, and make sure you have service in your area.
[Android General] PassingThruLife:
Has anyone tried to use a droid 3 with this medianet plan?

I just may try this and report back...
[Android General] DravenAcer:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

So is that list on the first page correct that shows the TMobile S3 is flagges now too?
[Android General] sk337sk337:
yes, they are all flagged. Even the 32gb

it's a black i9100m
[Android General] DravenAcer:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Wow, that really sucks...so the only quad-core phone not flagged is the international HTC One X huh?
[Android General] mymellowman:
Int'l HOX is also flagged
[Android General] sk337sk337:
i have one and about to get another device that is quadcore that will not be flagged.
[Android General] DravenAcer:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

What device right now isn't flagged? I've been searching for one for the past few months...I'm getting tired of calling ATT to have them switch me back. The list I have and the one on page one of this thread doesn't seem to be up to date.
[Android General] sk337sk337:
p880

Quad-Core 1.5GHz, Nvidia Tegra 3, 1GB RAM

E971

Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU, 2GB RAM
[Android General] Jack143:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Just switched to tmobile with the galaxy note 2, got tired of guessing if I would get flagged, now I have unlimited everything and not throttled either. Coverage is not good as att, and I can't tether just yet... But coverage is where it counts. It was a hard choice switching. But no regrets, great coverage at my house, speeds 9 to 13 mbits down, up 2 to 4 mbits. Waiting for tmobile lte!
[Android General] disgruntl3d:
May I get an invite to the private list GDoc please? I'm shopping for a new phone for my wife.

I know I don't have any posts, mostly because I search before posting a question and there's pretty much always the answer here somewhere :good:, but I have been a member for a couple years now.

Thank you,

Sean S.
[Android General] paperWastage:
both the GSM droid 3 and Verizon Droid 3 should work

(I have the Verizon Droid 3, not caught yet)

Don't get the Verizon Droid 3 though, hardware sucks, and it's not 100% guaranteed that it'll unlock and work after the radio flash
[Android General] Cortex_inside:
Sprint/Clearwire's "4G" wimax coverage is really poor

If your gonna use a large amount of data(above 2gb but less than 10gb) you might as well go directly to clearwire(unlimited 1.5mbs/500kbs for $35/month or 6.0mbs/1.0mbs for $50/month) or go to virgin mobile for $35/month unlimited(throttled to 2mbs after 10GB).
[Android General] sumeet909:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Did you get t-mobile version on note 2 of International version?
[Android General] bedwa:
I can report that a Canadian Fido GSM XT910 Motorola Razr works fine.
[Android General] Mr.Mischief:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

He switched to T-Mobile.

None of the Notes still work on MEdia Net(definitively).
[Android General] Jack143:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

I bought the galaxy note 2 SGH-T889. I had the international note 1 (N7000) with att and got flagged that it was a tablet when it first came out, I convinced them it was a phone and they let me keep my medianet account, then later I bought the att version cause I wanted faster data with lte. So I got flagged again. Well I sold the att version to keep my medianet plan. So I just did a little research, on tmobile bought a cheap tmobile phone from a friend, and a sim to check there coverage. There voice coverage is not bad, there hspa+ coverage isn't as good as att, but where I need it, its good (ping around 30 to 60msec and great download . There are options that is just as cheap besides keeping the old medianet plan.
[Android General] Mr.Mischief:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

If you only want MEdia Net because you only use a little data, you should look at prepaid.

You can get unlimited minutes, texts and:

1GB of data for $50 from good2go wireless.

1.5GB of data for $50 from Net10.

2GB of data for $60 from H2o.

All on AT&T's network.
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

I am still using a Rogers note....no problems. FYI.
[Android General] Mr.Mischief:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Oops:) I meant to say all Note 2s have been flagged.
[Android General] Jack143:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

I was still on the international note 1 (N7000)until I switched. But it was flagged. Att did let me keep it. I was one of the first buyers of the phone when no one knew what to classify it as.
[Android General] sucsss:
darn. well that sucks.
[Android General] DravenAcer:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

I just purchased a LG P880...that phone still works right? Now I have to sell my international S3 lol
[Android General] PassingThruLife:
Do you think just using it without wifi tether would work?

My guess is you could fly under the radar by staying away from bandwidth heavy activities like tethering and watching youtube.

I have a Droid 3 working on GSM,I am using it due to At&t wanting me to get a data plan for my Galaxy Note.I hardly use data but unlimited HSPA at $10 a month is tempting...
[Android General] bedwa:
Guys, rule #1 of tethering. Remove ALL other apns except one. Elsewise if tethering goes through the ISP.Cingular gateway, you'll be tagged everytime. I remove all gateways with root explorer and SQLite Editor on the apn database if I need to.... especially when stock and the APN gateways are locked.
[Android General] PassingThruLife:
I already have it,got it running on the GSM radio and everything.

I just want to make sure that it will work before I shell over the money lol,i am a cheapskate.

At&t is unfair with these damn data charges.Right now I am on the $10 extra line family plan,before that I was paying $40 for that plus 3gb of data that I did not use.

If I keep my Note i717 I will just install the t-mobile radio firmware and get the $30 unlimited data and text deal from t-mobile prepaid and rock that for a while,I dont make calls that much anyway plus you get 100 mins which is not bad.

I am always near wi-fi currently as it is but I will be traveling and doing more things on the road soon so I need some sort of data plan.
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Sure does.....
[Android General] paperWastage:
yeah it'll work... but the Droid 3 will be so crappy in comparison to your Note... I miss my old Amaze...
[Android General] PassingThruLife:
It is crappy in comparison...lol.

i am carrying my d3 for talk/text but still keeping my note in another pocket for everything else.

Im going to add the medianet plan later on today,ive had my sim in a samsung flipphone for a few hours and made some calls and sent texts...

What exactly should i do with the apn settings?is there a specific apn config i should put in? Please let me know.Thanks.
[Android General] azncber:
Is anyone using either the LT30p or LT29i?
[Android General] stephend9:
Please PM me link to full updated list

Would someone please PM me the link to the updated list?

Right now my wife is using an Sony Xperia X8 (not flagged) and I'm using an Sony Arc S (flagged). I'd like to sell my phone and switch to one that will let me use the medianet plan again.

Thx
[Android General] anpan879:
Could anyone send me the link for the updated list?

Or if not, recommend me a phone in the $300-400 range that isn't too horrible.

Thanks.
[Android General] paperWastage:
if the Droid detects the SIM card properly (mine didn't, had to go to the AT&T store to get a new one), then APNs should automatically load (wap.cingular, isp.cinugalr, broadband, all three for AT&T). They appear "locked" (aka can't delete them)

I created my own wap.cingular (just google for medianet APNs)... If you want to tether, might want to delete the locked APNs in case tethering causes the APN to switch to the isp/broadband.cingular one

anyways, this phone doesn't have enough RAM (it's sluggish when trying to kill background apps to free enough memory)... tried to balance the memory killing profiles, no luck

EDIT: might need an SQLite editor to remove references to those APNs in data/data/com.android.provider.telephony/databases/telephony.db

anyone going to test the Sony Xperia Z phones on medianet? (you'll need to find the C6602 version which has 850+1900 mhz support for ATT)
[Android General] PassingThruLife:
Was the sim very old?ive got an att 4g sim (never got the lte one) and both droid 3 phones i did the gsm hack worked fine.

Thanks for the info on the APNs.
[Android General] spirit32:
my n7100 got flagged 2 days ago after my billing cycle ends. I chatted to rep and said i was using a note thats why i got change to 3gb plan. I dont know how she knew im using a note. Looking on my account it still says unknown device. But she still revert it back to $15 plan.
[Android General] paperWastage:
yeah, sim was >4 years old

BTW, stopped by the Sony store in Manhattan NY, they haven't gotten the Xperia Z yet, maybe next week, maybe later next month

guy there said AT&T will pick it up after launch, which is kinda weird (NO LTE for Z, and rumors had AT&T wanted the phone but eventually decided not to)

not spending $800 to risk it
[Android General] PassingThruLife:
I am not familiar with Sony phones except the Xperia Play which was a let down for me.

I am not on the MediaNet plan by the way,7mbs down and 2 up...

I am using the wap.cingular APN,is that a good choice?

I tried to erase the APNs in the database using root browser but it said "database not found",what is that about?

Is there any specific APN settings I should put in for maximum speed?
[Android General] paperWastage:
you might need to copy the database file to /sdcard/, edit and copy back

since the Droid 3 doesn't have LTE, doesn't really matter what APN you put... i think the "official" smartphone APN gives you full HSPA+ speeds, while medianet limits you under HSPA+... dunno which is the official smartphone APN though

if you're not on the medianet plan, why get the Droid 3?
[Android General] PassingThruLife:
Sorry typo,meant " i am NOW on the medianet plan".

I read something about having the right apn makes it less likely for at&t to pick up on the little trick,dont know if thats true though
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
Re: [GUIDE][10-31-2012] List of phones compatible with ATT Family/MediaNet Plan

Just bought an LG p920. No longer works......

Any one using one currently?