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[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] S8B:
AT&T Premier Account and 3rd Party Retailers (RadioShack). Activation waive possible?

I preordered the HTC One X Sunday morning from Radio Shack (regretted it once I heard Amazon had it for the same price, tax free). Anyhow, a few days later I found out I qualify for an AT&T Premier Account as a student.

My question is, can Radio Shack (or any 3rd party retailer) waive my activation fee like AT&T does since I'm a qualified Premier account? I'd rather not pay those $36 for locking myself in a 2-year contract. :eek:
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] UMGixxer:
Just call at&t when it shows up on your bill and ask them if they can waive it for you
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] qaxx:
I'm not sure how much truth there is in this, mostly because I just don't trust the dude at Radio Shack, however, I, too, pre ordered from Radio Shack before the Amazon announcement, and I have a premier account, and what I was told by the manager at Radio Shack was that they don't "charge" the activation fee. AT&T does. If you owe an activation fee, it is assessed by the carrier, and charged by the carrier after the sale of the handset. I don't believe this, mostly because everyone at Radio Shack has told me something that doesn't make sense, illustrating their lack of knowledge about the inner workings of the cellphone industry. I'm hoping that at the time of activation the information shown in the AT&T system will be that I don't owe the fee, and one will not be charged, but there is no way to know until it happens. Might possibly ask AT&T directly what their protocol is for activation through 3rd parties is, maybe they can put a note on the account to waive the fee. Not really sure.

Sorry if this isn't that helpful.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] UMGixxer:
He was right, the activation fee is charged by the carrier, thats why I suggested calling your carrier when it shows up on your bill, because I just found out that not all premier members get activation fees waived, you basically have to call and see if your company or whomever has that included in the benefits, but being a loyal customer helps as well.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] foxbat121:
Hmm, I'm on Premier account and I never get activation fee wavied by AT&T. In fact, AT&T charges $36 fee for Premier account a year earlier than they did for regular consumer account.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] MWilt:
Same here..maybe I'm not asking nice enough:confused:
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] foxbat121:
In fact, other than the service discount (I got 23% discount on everything), everything on Premier is more expensive than regular account. All the promotions like rebates and routine $100 off for new customers never apply to Premier accounts.

BTW, the activation fee is charged to your account, not paid at point of sale. So unless they give you $36 credit for your account, you will be automatically charged $36 by AT&T on your first bill.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] craig@xatik:
I too have a premier account.

All you have to do is call in to ATT and tell them you were never made aware that there would be an 'Upgrade Activation Fee' and they waive it 90% of the time.

I literally just did this yesterday and they waived the $36 fee.

The convo went something like this:

Me: Hi I noticed that there was a $36 fee on my account. I wasn't aware that I would be charged for upgrading me phone!

ATT Rep: The sales person didn't tell you about the fee?

Me: No, I wasn't aware of this at all.

ATT Rep: We aren't supposed to waive the fees anymore since we started to charge everyone but I'll waive it just this once.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] blackout203:
This is just about right.

I've NEVER paid an activation fee or upgrade fee since I had my first contract phone in 05/06.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] bamofosob:
I bought the HOX from a physical AT&T store and did not get charged the upgrade fee. 2 years ago I bought from Amazon and also did not get charged the fee. 4 years ago was from walmart and didn't pay it then either. So unless they've changed anything you shouldn't have to pay it even from 3rd parties. Not all premier accounts are the same though...I get 30% off service and other stuff which is my biggest reason for not jumping carriers in 8 years. :D
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] MWilt:
30%...damn! I only get 10%
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] lilhyper:
I just checked w/ my school and I realize that I can get 18% off. However, I already preordered. Is there anyway I can apply for the premier discounts retroactively or do I have to cancel my pre-order and go do it in the store personally?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] craig@xatik:
I believe discounts are only on the cell plans not the phones. at least that's how mine works
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] expertzero1:
i got $25 credit on the phone when i preordered lol..

Totally depends what organization you are working for or assoicated with. My plan is 20% off plans, no activation fees either.. 40 bucks for 5 gb data/tether!

You can call premiere and ask them to add it to your order or att if your wondering..
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] lilhyper:
I know that. My question is that since my current phone is NOT on the corporate plan, and it seems that to transition to start the corporate plan requires a fresh 2 year contract, it appears I will have to start a new premier account contract at the same time I get a phone.

At Amazon I can only upgrade my phone w/o the ability to modify my AT&T plan. However, once I upgrade my phone, I will be on a new 2 year contract and thus not be eligible to switch to a Premier Account for the next 2 years?

Is that true? I am thinking about cancelling my pre-order from Amazon Wireless and just going to an AT&T corporate store.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] SR4:
I was planning on going into the AT&T store, since I have a Premier account, so I could get the activation waived. However, I guess after reading this I might just get the activation fee waived afterwards.

My only question now is that with a Premier account, will I have any problems doing an upgrade with Amazon? I talked to Amazon customer support about two years ago (when I last upgrade my phone) and they said that Premier accounts could not upgrade through them. Is this true? Anyone have any experience with this? Because I sure would like to pay $150 with no tax rather than $199 plus tax at the AT&T store.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] shadowscreation:
I also am premier account but on top of 24% off plans I also get 30% off accessories and 40% off msrp of any phone and activation fees waived I guess there are differences in premier accounts

Sent from my dying atrix
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] lilhyper:
Dying Atrix? My Atrix is smooth as butter and is just an all around amazing phone. If only we can get full ICS support that'd be even better.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] shadowscreation:
Check out one of my recent posts and you will see why it's dying

Sent from my dying atrix
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] S8B:
Thanks for all the inputs. So, to confirm:

Radio Shack should NOT charge me an activation fee when I go in and buy my HTC One X. The Activation fee is incurred in the monthly bill. Is this correct?

If that's the case, I feel like I have a chance at getting it waived via AT&T. I know Radio Shack would fight this to the death, so I hope they don't have anything to do with this fee.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] vinuneuro:
Put your number in Amazon and it'll check if you're eligible. I have a student premier account not currently on contract and it all seems fine.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] mesko402:
Hey guys, just a heads up. I have a premier account with AT&T, and after talking to customer service I was notified I receive a 40% discount on equipment. So they were able to get the phone for $120
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] S8B:
Is there a special phone number for Premier Account customer service? In either case, mind giving me the number? :)

And can someone who knows please answer my last question? I hate going into a retail store without complete knowledge of how it works (gives the rep an upper hand).
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] mesko402:
Well actually once you have a Foundation Account Number (FAN) added to your account, it will automatically redirect you to the premier customer service. So just 1-800-331-0500. If you don't have a FAN, you can go to

wireless.att.com/business/authenticate

and see if your work email qualifies you for discounts. Even if you work with a small business, if at least 5 employees sign up for the company's FAN (which would be setup by the company by calling AT&T) then you will already be eligible for certain discounts.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] nephipower:
The discounts that you get with AT&T Premier all depends on the contract that has been negotiated with your FAN account. The company that you got the FAN discount is the one who negotiates whether you have activation or upgrade fees. Also what kind of discounts you get on handsets.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoyButterton:
Hi Guy's

Please have a look at the following photo: -

The photo is taken with my Samsung Galaxy S2 - With a camera that was included into a custom build ROM of Resurrection Version 1.1 by Westcrip's (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1436854)

The current build number is V1.6 (uses AOKP apps)

Resurrection Version 1.1 did not use AOKP apps so the action photo function worked perfectly, unfortunatly once the ROM uses AOKP apps you cannot install the camera that came with version 1.1 or even replace the camera with the version 1.1 camera in the system\apps folder...??

Does anyone know of a camera with this funtion (not burst mode) or have a idea how I can install the camera from version 1.1 to a Rom that is using AOKP apps..

Thanx a million.

Roy:confused:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TritonX100:
Help needed. I turned off my chinese tablet (Cybernav Mini) and the next time I turned in on it showed: "Sorry! The process com.android.phone has stopped unexpectedly... Force Close. ". It shows up again, one after another. I press Force Close and then quickly another pops up, showing the same or a similar message.

I can't use the tablet as those messages block any other function of the tablet, i can turn it off by long press the power button or pressing the reset button but when it reboots, it happens all over again. Even after draining the battery for few days, when i boot it again, same problem happens. The problem is after i click on Force Close, it gives me another error too fast and i can't do anything like installing or use any app.

I contacted support and they sent me the last firmware for the device (YFPI08), but when I put the folder it in the external microSD card and power it on, it wont read it and instead it will go through the normal boot process and the Sorry! force close problem comes back again. I can't find a combination of pressing the two only hardware buttons it's got that could take me into some sort of rescue boot either.

I tried fastboot from my computer but it doesnt recognize the connected tablet.

I can't find any other way, as I am not too familiar with Android, and every solution seems to be very device specific oriented. So please, if there is a solution, I would appreciate your help.

Cheers
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shrihari007:
try rom

if u look on to my opinoin try out any custom rom
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TritonX100:
I doubt there is any custom rom for that tablet, nevertheless, if you know where I can find one, and how to do it, please, link me to the right place.

Also it is worth to mention that when this problem happened, I was playing with the Z4root app, so there is a possibility that I accidentally messed up with the rooting of the tablet. Would that make sense?

Cheers
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TritonX100:
45 reads no reply, someone must have at lest a simple suggestion, like bin the tablet or something, but I was told that here I was going to get some help in this forum. No one?

cheers
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craigsoup:
(Cybernav Mini II - PW08)

There are some firmware files on yinlips dot com website.

·YDPG18 Upgrade

· YDPG18 upgrade tool LiveSuit_v20

· A10 android2.3 (resistance screen)v4.24-20120531

· A10 Android4.0(resistance screen)-20120726

Can these be used on the cybernav mini 2?

The download is pretty slow, but have anyone tried them?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nitinule:
Me too..

Hello.. Do you still have this problem?. Even I had this problem.. They sent me the original firmware and I flashed it with my MMC card and then i inserted the card to the Cybernav Mini and pressed the reset button.. it flashed to the original firmware and now all fine.. do let me know if you want the original firmware for Cybernav Mini GPS tablet. :good:

regards
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craigsoup:
(Cybernav Mini II - PW08)

OK. Tested with the device using PhoenixCard img writer. The tablet boots up, but in safe-mode.

WIFI not working. But everything else seems to work.

I'm guessing the wifi chip in this device (PW08) isn't the same as in the YDPG18, though almost everything else is, except it's only a gps device.

Didn't test if the gps works:P ... still testing to see if there are some ics firmwares working for the device.

Dracotek did send me a link to the stock firmware, downloadable from 4shared - ask them for it I guess.

Link had this image in it:

pw08_20120428.img

Android 2.3.4, radioversion 2.0, kernel #r1-91-g1cd40ad, build #r1-151-g46cf014

persist.sys.language=zh - so default language is chinese unfortunately

---------- Post added at 08:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:46 PM ----------

VX580WH_Android4.0.3-1.0

Way more chinese then the ydpg18 one. Also no wifi :(

But this rom dons't put ics in safe mode...

Argh. Anyone able to run ICS with wifi on the Cybernav Mini 2 device?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craigsoup:
(Cybernav Mini II - PW08)

Another china tablet firmware tested without success.

Teclast_P76-Android4.0.1-AF0E.zip

ICS loads up fine, but super slow response and no support for the PW08 features.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craigsoup:
(Cybernav Mini II - PW08)

Sorry for spamming.

Same device: http://www.coscod.com/wi-fi-gps-5-inch-touchscreen-gps-navigator/

Firmware download at their site too: http://www.coscod.com/download/os/pw08_FLASH_20120428.rar

(version 2.3.4 gb)

Please someone do ICS. Clockworkmod recovery (Needs to be touch, device only has power-button and hard reset button)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craigsoup:
(Cybernav Mini II - PW08)

Very cool firmware, tested

TAB224 GoTab Velocity 7" Tablet - Firmware TAB224_A404.img

- wifi and gps not supported I guess when used on PW08.

Resolution is 800x480 / but text seems a bit small possibly because of PW08 is only 5".

Clean and simple, touch works and graphics is smooth and fast. Sound works.

-It is made by Yarvik.

Hope this can help - this is from stock PW08 firmware GB 2.3.4
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craigsoup:
(Cybernav Mini II - PW08)

xTAB-50 http://www.wayteq.eu/en/xtab50gps

(suppost to be 5-point capasitive screen)

The firmware on the website works with Cybernav Mini II.

xTAB-50.img

Android 2.3.4

kernel #r1-94-gfe1ef8f

build #r1-160-g863ed23
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craigsoup:
(Cybernav Mini II - PW08)

Bumping for the last time ;)

Head over to 'hungariandroid' and register at the forums to download ICS compatible with PW08.

xTAB-50 GPS Ice Cream Sandwich (version RC2.1)

Thanks Wayteq :)

A few pics with the final result
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fixerdave:
No... keep going :) Please!

I've just launched into all this as I mucked my CyberNav. Thanks to your research (and a whole lot of googling on my own), I've now got serveral ROMs to chose from. Feeling a lot better now, actually.

Just wanted to say thanks,

David...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fixerdave:
A question about this...

I use PhoenixCard on a Win7 computer to "burn" an image to inserted sdcard. Mounting the result shows a "dynamic" folder full of 512 byte bin files.

So, I put said card in the CyberNav and turn it on. It boots normally and, after a short while, says "safe to remove sdcard." No rom update.

Am I doing anything wrong here?

Now, I'm attempting this because I mucked the internal sdcard partitions and it is entirely possible that said mucking is stopping the external sdcard from being read on boot. But, I just wanted to verify the proceedure I'm following before I start down the partition editing route.

Any suggestions?

David...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craigsoup:
Your device should boot up showing a progress-bar if you insert a working upgrade sdcard.

When finished screen will say CARD OK and the device will shut down.

Remove the sdcard before booting up again.

If you do not remove the upgrade card the device will start to upgrade itself over again.

The sdcard indeed show a folder called dynamic with 100+ small files.

The upgrade files are in a hidden (to windows anyways) partition.

What firmware are you trying to flash?

---------- Post added at 05:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:34 PM ----------

Kinda of an important sidenote:

Cybernav Mini: CPU: IMAPX200 ARM11 800MHz

Cybernav Mini II: CPU: 1.2ghz Cortex A8 ARM Core

OP was using Cybernav Mini

I have Cybernav Mini II and tested firmware for that device.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fixerdave:
Ahh, CyberNav Mini, not Mini II. I tried the pw08_20120428 and xTAB-50 images.

So, now I'm left wondering... is the failure to load the rom because the bootloader is smart enough to recognise an incorrect rom or is it dumb enough to give up on a bad partition? I'm still thinking it's the partitions.

But, I guess now I'm still looking for a working rom for the thing too. I may not need it if I can fix the partition problem without causing further damage. But, it would be nice to have that backup. Thanks for pointing out my error above... I missed the Mini to Mini II transition.

I'm just trying to get the CyberNav working again... not really interested in a latest/greatest upgrade as it did exactly what I wanted very well. I mounted it on the handlebar of my dirtbike with custom maps. Worked great, right up until I downloaded the latest track and left it there attached to my computer... that evening I went to make an Ubuntu USB startup disk... stupid, stupid, stupid...

Then again, my new tablet should arrive today or Tuesday... 10" and, yes, I'm going to mount that on my dirtbike too :cool: Thus is the benefit of using cheap Chinese tablets... If I don't fix my little CyberNav, no real tears. It would be nice, and I'm looking at it as a learning opportunity, but if it bricks in the end... such is life, only $100. Even the 10" is still in the disposable price range.

Thanks for confirming that I was doing the PhoenixCard part correctly - that's good to know,

David...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craigsoup:
Re: Cybernav Mini (yfpi08)

http://club.dx.com/forums/ 5" (thread has a link with firmware)

http://club.dx.com/forums/ 7"

Perhaps it is possible to get a working firmware from Freeway AX

This device looks like a match. Just replace the boot-logo with something you like (if you can stand to read some polish)

Put the firmware files in a folder called 'yfpi08' on the sdcard.

It looks like the firmwares are all android 2.2 - ICS on a 800mhz device is perhaps too much to ask? :)

Thanks saluzinside :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fixerdave:
Yes, I've already grabbed the yfpi08 image (3 versions actually, no idea what's different between them yet) but got the impression they were for the 7" rather than the 5". Also, it could explain why I'm reading conflicting methods for the update: Mini = put img file on sdcard (in folder ??), Mini 2 = PhoenixCard. This Android fragmentation is crazy... so many different versions and methods to deal with each. Still trying to get my head wrapped around that.

> ...if you can stand to read some polish...

Ah... I'm Canadian... Japanese wife, Chinese tablet... we don't care :) I was a little surprised after the first factory reset and having Android come up entirely in Chinese... took a few minutes to find the language options :confused: It's all part of the fun,

David...

More: now YFPI08_yf.v2.2-104.zip from the above clubdx forums looks very interesting. My CyberNav lists 2.2-103-gb456292 as the OS version. An UPGRADE ;) 2.2-103 to 2.2-104. Thanks for the link. Now I have 4 versions of that yfpi08 rom to try.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fixerdave:
well, this is looking better.

I just did the system img (left all the others out, for now) and it actually did the update as expected. So, yes, the bootloader can read the sdcard if there's something useful on it.

Sadly, after switching the system back into English, it still can't access the internal sdcard.

So, I did it again with all the the files (nice background image by the way) and that updated the bootloader. With the same result. It appears that reverting to another ROM, factory default or otherwise, does not fix my partition errors. But, the good news is that I now most definitely have a factory ROM to revert to if I need it.

So long as I don't brick the device, I'm good. I can be a little more aggressive on the partition editing... just need to make sure i don't wipe out that bootloader and I should be okay.

I did notice that the other image from the links above has a "force.bin" file included. I also noticed that my second update didn't bother doing the system.img file. I suspect said 'force.bin' file forces this? No google hits on that at all... might try it one day if all else fails.

I think I'll start a new thread on partition editing rather than hijacking this one. At this point, I'd say the thread is solved, thanks to craigsoup, for both for the Mini and Mini-2. Thanks again,

David...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolcrab:
First of all, Its a repost Quistion.

I installed RoMoW GB Rom into my G.Note. From Starting i noticed one thing.

The Market Icon was old. :rolleyes:

I opened it,.i went to My Apps n there were these apps to be updated.

I clicked on you tube it was downloading perfect, even installing was ok, until....

Until this error mssg poped up..

I tried each n every thing on internet but was not able to resolve it, i dont understand, what to do.

My ROM, Kernel n Baseband.

PLZ HELP.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Army92:
Try clearing the market cache and data. Then start the market again and it should update itself.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolcrab:
NOP.....i did it before nothing happened.....:(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Army92:
Then try the attached apk. But first rename the vending.apk (the market) in /system/app/ to vending.apk.bak (for example) and paste the attached file. And rename it to vending.apk.

Then restart your phone and see if it works.

Edit:

You also might clear the dalvik cache.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolcrab:
I finally restores my phone.... :(

Thanx anyways.
[HTC One X] Goku80:
Was going to compile a list of apps that are safe to disable (for non-rooted users) and what to freeze uninstall (for rooted users). But since there is Rom Cleaner thread by Patrics83 as i have stated above you are probably best to go to his thread here where you can use his script and follow the guide on OP. This is script is for rooted users.

There also you can find a list of applications that is safe to disable for all those who are non rooted. Settings-apps and then go into all apps. As pointed out in first post tip 2 first if the application you are trying to disable has been updated first uninstall the updates and then disable the app

That is it for now more will follow:D