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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] CitrixLemon:
Its working for me. I thought the 5GB plan included the T-Mobile HotSpot app, the guy at the store this morning offered me a 2GB plan for $20 or a $35 5GB plan with tethering.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] circuit.007:
Thinking you probably need root.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] GS3man:
I do have the app it's just that when I turn it on and connect with another device it redirects to a page that tells me I need to add the service from T-Mobile...I have been skeptical about rooting as I've never done it before, can anyone confirm that this will solve my problem??
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1SiK1500:
That sucks. More than likely requires root. Im sure there is a work around.. Thats a big option for me when i take my Transformer prime out and about..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] GS3man:
i know right...guess ill just wait for an easy root guide to surface, i only use it for streaming music in my car from my itouch (got a killer system :cool: ) ..off topic; are there any adverse affects to rooting, besides voiding warranty, like will i still be able to access play store and download/use all apps like usual?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dcmtnbkr:
Try making a new apn using epc.tmobile.com and name it whatever
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sleepy13909:
Well I just rooted my S3 and I still have no free wi-fi tether SUCKS!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] falafelfro:
If you have root, simply download this apk and install it to your rooted Galaxy s3. Once its installed, go to the settings in the app and select "generic ics-profile".

Tethering will now work. Please remember to click the thanks button :good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sleepy13909:
Well thank you so much that worked :-)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] zonly1:
Nice, thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] GS3man:
tried this and i still get redirected to the t-mobile hotspot offer page after connecting with another phone :(
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] falafelfro:
To get wifi-tethering working without T-Mobile's silly fee, try my method listed earlier in this thread. It requires root, but works!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sfsilicon:
This worked for me. I had downloaded the wifi tether w/ root, but I couldn't get it to work off the bat. The missing thing was changing the profile to "generic ics-profile". Using a stock rooted Tmobile SGS3 T999.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tmonoobie:
My GSIII is rooted and running FreeGS3 R3 ROM...I tried that APK and changed it to generic ICS and I still get the Tmobile error page saying I need to add tethering to my account. Any ideas?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JojoSFO:
Thanks! It works!!:good::good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] pytyper483:
Try using Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GSM)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] circuit.007:
I'm having the same problem. I keep getting redirected to that tmobile webpage. I'm using wifi tether.

Tried fox fi but it doesn't even connect fully.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] billard412:
u need to disguise yourself so to speak

You have to change your user agent on the PC side. I reccomend Firefox with the add on called "user agent switcher". No matter what don't use internet explorer, immediate giveaway.

Here's my current one as an example:

Mozilla/5.0 Linux U Android 4.0.4 en-us Galaxy Nexus Build/IMM76I CyanogenMod-9 AppleWebKit/534.30 KHTML, like Gecko Version/4.0 Mobile Safari/534.30

Here an example of what will get ur ass redirected to the tmo up sell page:

IE 7 ? Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.04506.30)2011-10-16 20:20:09

Hope this helps

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If all else fails you could also use PdaNet and use the "hide tether usage" option.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dkmdlb:
Try using Firefox. Works for me even when Chrome redirects.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jjlean:
Are you guys getting the redirect immediately? I just used wifi tether for a few minutes looking around here and I didn't get a redirect...

I am at my parents on their MAC though and I'm using Chrome.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] circuit.007:
At first when I used wifi tether it was fine and I could browse around. But like after 10 minutes I got redirected to the tmobile page. I tried reconnecting and other apps like foxfi don't work. It's been like 2 weeks and I tried again and I get immediately redirected. I think they put my phone on a list or something.. :(
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] etherealglimpse:
Yea I am wondering how this works or if some people just have 5GB plans without tethering. Now it's 5GB with tethering. Hopped on that. T-mobile hotspot is working great. I hear wifi tether with generic ics profile works though. I think t-mobile is detecting some people though, not sure. Can't really try since I'm paying.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jjlean:
I have android preferred 5gig. 20 bucks. No tethering as far as I know. Mine works perfectly.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jawang26:
Rooted mine using wifi tether, just follow instructions on the thread and set it to generic ics profile and it works fine..

Hopefully I don't get a push msg asking me to stop tethering...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Trevnerdio:
Heyy you have the same good ol' plan like me! If I do some heavy downloading, I get redirected sometimes on my Galaxy S III. Thanks for recommending Firefox guys!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Dubbification:
WiFi hotspot still not working.

So, I have a rotted tmo S3, and I've tried both FoxFi and WiFi Tethering, and still am unable to get it to work. While I've gotten the app on my phone to function, I've not been able to a) see the SSID on my laptop all the time, and b) when I am able to see it from my laptop, I put in the password, but the laptop will not connect. I've tried several configurations (Going from default ICS profile to Samsung Galaxy S3 profile, etc.), but still am unable to get my laptop (or any other device, for that matter) to connect to my phone. Any ideas?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jpc477:
Hello, and thank you for posting your method! Can you tell me if your method also works on other rooted T-Mobile devices? Thank you!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DSEditorjoel:
Upgraded at the T-Mobile Store in the Staten Island Mall today. Found out that they had the biggest shipment out of all NYC stores (more than the flagship store on 34th st.) Rep told me something about them being the number 3 store in Galaxy S sales in the entire company and that's why they received so many.

If interested here's the info from the business card:

T-Mobile Store 3811

Staten Island Mall

2655 Richmond Ave

718-761-7390

Plenty of staff on hand, and although the store was slammed I managed to get in and out quickly.

Stock was limited to 16gb blue only.

Good luck and in case you didn't know this phone is amazing!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lambetts:
Hey,

Just wanted to ask, does anyone know how or where I could get burst mode in the stock ICS camera app? Maybe an edited apk or something? Its a lot faster starting up than a third party app and I've modded some of the video settings in the media prefs xml for higher bitrates etc and would rather still have all this available in the same app. The burst mode would be killer though. :)

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] El Nivek:
I've heard that you can change the preset screen looks of the GSIII, like having the options "Dynamic", "Neutral", "Standard", "Movie", etc. But I can't find the options under Display. How do I change it?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] Skunk Ape1:
Bump... i'm looking for the same thing.

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Just Flash It !!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] rgregg504:
Hmmm can't find it, it's not where it should be maybe this phone don't have it
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] El Nivek:
Aw that's a real bummer. I don't see any reason why they wouldn't include that feature.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] moeahmad1995:
Nike + running was finally released for android and I can't wait to try it. Any runners here in this section? That would be a great way for us to be competitive and share our scores.

Now I do have a couple questions that I would like to get answered

1. I know he iPhone/iPod used a Nike + piece that u stick in ur shoes, will that work with out phones too??

2. I know for a fact that this also runs with our GPS so I would like to know how bad does it drain the battery and also is it accurate and reliable.

That's all for know and let us runners unite. I found a new track near my house and this would be a great way to learn how long it is.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] BionicSniper:
I've always had a fear of tripping and destroying my phone while running. All I carry while running are keys, Id, a knife, and a flashlight.

GPS will drain your battery pretty fast especially if it needs to pull down any information over a data connection at the same time. The GPS in our phones is good for about 5-15m accuracy.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DJLamontagneIII:
Yea I would imagine the battery wodnt last to long but long enough for a good run.... have you guys seen the commercial for the Nike + shoes they have with the sensors built in... really cool :cool:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mt3g:
Why don't you just Google map it? I live in the city and just map where I run too and then back lol...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] moeahmad1995:
No I haven't seen the shoes. I did buy the 2012 airmax for 170 last month. Too bad they didn't come with the sensor which I was hoping they did but its not a big deal. I don't really use maps mt3g, but ill try and ssee how long the trail is using that and compare it to Nike + readings.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] moeahmad1995:
Don't forget the music. GPS, data, and music all at once is a killer. I guess u don't have to play music but it makes it easier for me. I just got the zagg smartbuds so I have to test it out
[T-Mobile LG G2x] viewfindr:
Just took the app out for the first time today, worked pretty well except at first it didn't track me because I turned the screen off... (GPS went to sleep) be sure to use the built in lock on the bottom left when running with the app! GUI looks nice and I don't get why it has such negative reviews on the play store, seems pretty much bug free for me. You don't need a shoe sensor, it's entirely GPS based. Definitely a hard hitter on battery life, but that's expected with the GPS polling for your coordinates all the time and the always on screen.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] moeahmad1995:
Thanks for the input, now my question is can u use the sensor if u go out and buy one so u can not use the GPS and maybe save battery life?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wmm:
I've used RunKeeper a few times and it seemed to do fine. Anyone want to post a comparison between the two?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] moeahmad1995:
Never used run keeper, I'm gonna have to test it out. Downloading it now to see it
[T-Mobile LG G2x] viewfindr:
I don't think so, that's only for Apple. I don't see any option in the app for syncing with the sensor, so my guess would be GPS is the only option.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] moeahmad1995:
Yeah I was trying to find it in settings and I couldn't. Ohh well, atleast we have an app so we shouldn't complain.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] booma428:
Finally tried it out..it's pretty accurate even with fair or weak GPS. When the GPS is strong/locked on it outlines your path on the map thought it was cool to see a circle shaping on my phone as I ran. Keeps time and distance correctly (compared distance on phone to distance outlined on sign at beginning of running trail). Overall love the app, just wish GPS was more stable but that's not the app..it's our damnnnnn G2x.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] moeahmad1995:
Nice review, what was distance on the sign vs what the Nike app said?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] booma428:
Yea it was it very accurate, off by a meter or foot (whatever the app measures distance by lol) sign was at 67 and the app said 65..PS that was just half of the trail
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
I have seen this question posted a dozen times today across several threads, thus, I decided to write a step-by-step, fool proof, noob-oriented simple guide; if somebody asks again please point him/her to this thread to avoid spamming the main discussion / development threads

STEP BY STEP GUIDE:

How to update the Sony Xperia S

to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich​

STEP 1:

Download the Flashtool

You will find the installers here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/

Go to the "installation" tab, download Flashtool installer v0.9.10.1 and run it

You will have a new folder on your PC: c:\Flashtool

STEP 2:

Download the ICS firmware update

You will find several download options here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1723610, just pick one and download it, then come back here

SOME NOTICES (I know you are gonna ask):

- I know it is "Generic Switzerland" (CH) but nevermind: it is plain Sony Generic and works fine for any region and has ALL the languages and keyboards

-The firmware is already prepared to be flashed via Flashtool in .FTF format. If the file you downloaded is .RAR then it is compressed ("zipped") and you need to EXTRACT the .FTF with WinRAR (if you don't have WinRAR download it from here: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm)

STEP 3:

Let's update the phone!

- Copy the firmware FTF file to c:\Flashtool\Firmwares

- Go to c:\Flashtool\Drivers and run "Flashtool-drivers.exe" to install the proper drivers for Xperia S

- After installing the USB drivers reboot your PC

- Go to c:\Flashtool and run "FlashTool" (if you have Windows 64 bits, run "FlashTool64")

- Click the flash button (yes: the thunder icon up left)

- Select "Flahsmode" and click "OK"

- Select the "LT26 6.1.A.0.452" firmware and click "OK", DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING ELSE

- Flashtool will prepare the files for flashing, just be patient

- A Window will pop up asking you to connect the phone in "Flashmode" showing instructions for an old Xperia phone: ignore it, here is how the Xperia S enters "Flashmode":

- Turn off the phone

- Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN key

- Keep it pressed, connect the USB cable to your PC

- Release the Volume Down key when phone's GREEN LED lights up

- Flashtool will start flashing automatically, let it finish to 100%

- Disconnect the USB cable when Flashtool reaches 100% and indicates flashing has finished giving some extra info about activating debugging mode etc (don't care, that's optional)

- Turn on your phone (press and hold the Power button for some seconds)

- The first boot takes some minutes, don't worry let your phone prepare your Ice Cream Sandwich for you

- Have fun !! :highfive:

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mercury_beta:
can you upload full system dump from phone? cause i extract from system.sin but 70% files are corrupt and can not used
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cocaino:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzBG...VaU0loVXM/edit
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dynamic503:
First i want to say thank you!

Then Plz answer me some FAQ

- after flash how is the bootloader and rooting status, and simlock status?

- language keyboard including vietnammes?

- after flash could i use pccomparision nomal?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
1.- Nothing changes. This will only UPDATE the Android system, this will NOT SIM-unlock, unlock or relock bootloader, or root

2.- Yes: I sid ALL languages

3.- I don´t know (I never use it) but I guess yes you could (why not?)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lilude56214:
We should take note of unchecking debugging mode in developments before using flashtool to upgrade if you do not want to meet several issues.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Montague:
Sorry for this noob question, but

If i have a hong kong version xperia s, after flashing this Switzerland version, will it stay the same as a hong kong phone? Or it will be forever a Switzerland version? If there will be any OTA in the future, which ota update should i be expecting by that time, thank you in advance
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
1.- it will have switzerland version software of course, and you will be expecting OTAs from this software version, but I wouldn't recommend it

2.- you can always change your software with flashtool

but if you want to use official ways (OTA or PC Companion) then better keep the original software or reflash the original software

With flashtool you can flash this software today and return to your original software tomorrow (should an OTA appears in your region), you can change as many times as you wish
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Montague:
Thank you

and for number 2, how can I keep the original software? Is there any ways to back up the software FTF file??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
yes you can search for an already-made FTF of your software

or you can make your own with flashtool, search the forum for the how-to
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Montague:
Much appreciated!

And my last final question is, will this wipe out all user data and the apps? I didnt really see anything about these on the first post(If i missed any I apologize)

will the OTA/PC Companion do the same
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
Some users avoid wiping all user data but face issues afterwards

It ss always recommended to let the update wipe everything

PC Companion and OTA will wipe everything as well because that's the right way to make such a big update

I will add this to the guide tomorrow

PS: I use SMS backup and restore from google play to backup my SMS messages, and I backup my whatsapp messages from inside whatsapp (it has a backup option). Everything else (including settings, calls, apps, etc) is auto-restored by google
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
Few Questions

1)After i update to this 4.0.4 (Switzerland) can i update my phone when my country gets the 4.0.4 update again (Using sony update service software) or i have again download my country 4.0.4 and flash it again with flash tool

2)Will it Void warrenty
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
Now we need a noob step by step guide to bootloader unlocking and rooting a kernel for cpu overclocking :-P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
ya even i need :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] andyus:
i'll post my problem here too maybe who see this discussion can help me! my previous custom rom was Ka08 with doomkernel, and now with new ICS wifi doesn't work anymore! i tryed to reflash wifi stock module too provvided from doomkernel thread but nothing happend...still not work! i removed doomkernel and flashed the original kernel.sin inside the new ICS firmware as the guide said, but WIFI still not work! someone got same problem or there is a solution for this please?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mariorossi22:
Questions:

Flashing via flashtool will it voi warranty?

If I flash this, will I be able to update via PCC again or not?

Where can I find a GB world generic ftf file?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MizuhoChan:
If I flash like this, without waiting for O2, will it void my warranty?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bjoli:
Great guide!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tekoa:
merci!

Merci a lot!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Deniz.S:
that happens with any update...its common knowledge
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ouglouck:
That's right, for rian18, check the link provided in the 1st post (yes, the first one):http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1723610
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
Yes it can be easily rooted: flash pre-rooted system image with fastboot
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Firefox1997:
Question

I know this is a noob question but i haven't found an answer. Will I be able to do further updates with PC Companion if i flash this swiss firmware on my Xperia S ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] arnljot:
It's on this threads first page:

---------- Post added at 10:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:35 PM ----------

Why would OTA not be safe after this method? It's been many days now since ICS was released and I would love to change to Swizz ICS and keep using OTA.

But missing out on future OTA is a no go for me, and using cable is too much hassle in the day to day maintenance of my phone.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tomkorawit:
Error during plugging in the phone into flashmode!

I can't getting this working in any way. It keeps saying:

" Error flashing. Aborted.

" Drivers needs to be installed for connected device.

" You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool

Yet I installed the drivers two times and tried to flash my device many times, but keep getting the errors.

Something to do with the locked bootloader? :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] element800:
If I want to go back to my official firmware can i just repair it with SUS??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
Assuming you've downloaded flashtool and its update and opened them both so it's installed.....

1. Download the ftf file. (unzip if needed so its just a file with .ftf at the end

2. Go to my computer and find the flashtool folder. Open it. Find the firmware folder. Open it. Drag your ftf file into it. Close folders.

3. Open flashtool. Click the lighting bolt. Click flashmode, then click the firmware.

4. Wait.....

5. When it says connect fone. Turn your fone off. Once off hold the VOLUME DOWN BUTTON DOWN and keep holding and plug it into the usb in the laptop.

6. Wait....

7. 100% will come and go and it'll just sit and say device connected in flash mode.

8. Unplug and turn back on.

9. Wait.... It may take a while. Dont panic (unless you pass the 10 minute mark)

10. Enjoy *****ing with everyone else about the problems ICS has :-P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
This has been discussed before

You have a problem with windows drivers

Delete the drivers and reinstall them

...or use another fresh PC
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
This has been Already answered... :(

If for any reason you want to go back, save a copy of your current firmware in FTF format and flash it with flashtool
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] element800:
I don't have any copy ;(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
You can make a copy yourself (I posted a link to guide when answering this same question a couple of days ago) or you can check if somebody has already done the FTF file of your firmware and has shared it here (check the firmwares compilation thread)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bbvg:
THANK YOU!!!!!

Another successful update to ICS with a provider-locked bootloader (SFR).

Only problem encountered : Flahtool failed to flash if I followed the steps (plug phone after launching Flash) but by plugging it before lauch everything worked perfectly.

Just to be able to get rid of all the provider bloatware it wwas worth it (for the rest you can just "deactivate" useless apps thanks to ICS.)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Inferno187:
I have a question, don't know if its already been asked in this wall of text above me but search came up empty.

So anyway, I have the common problem where my phone refuses to connect to my PC.

I'd like to avoid having to do a full wipe if possible, so my question is, does the official ICS upgrade come OTA or do you have to connect it to your PC like with most firmware updates (I remember some updates coming OTA on my phone too though)?

And should the upgrade not be available OTA, is it possible to flash my phone to ICS, even with the not being able to connect to a computer properly issue?

Thanks in advance.

Edit: Got some answers already from scavenging around the board, however I'd like to know what parts of the phone a full wipe will delete.

Does everything in the sdcard folder remain untouched?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] s-X-s:
SD card contents will be deleted only when u manually delete them... If u know windows like when u reinstall windows it usually install on C:/ partition or ur choice partition and all data on other partitions will be intact... So here Android uses only phone memory and no memory card or flash memory contents will be affected.

If u have problem in connecting to PC Go=> Settings=> Applications=> Manage Applications=> All=> scroll to MtpApp=> Clear data

and then connect or reboot phone n connect if not succesful...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
Cool :good:

Can somebody with connection issues confirm this please ??