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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] noingwhat:
I've had similar issues too, particularly with sending MMS to my friends with iPhones. I've sent group messages which didn't deliver at all, and I've sent pictures which took hours upon hours to send, but when I sent my brother a picture on his old flip phone, he got it within seconds.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AdamHLG:
strange... I never had any issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] noingwhat:
Actually, I just tried doing some debugging a few hours ago sending MMS to my family, and I even tried using 3rd party messaging software, but still no luck. They just don't want to send.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jmorton10:
I've never had any problem either.

I know this isn't helpful (& I hate when other people respond like this) but maybe something in the way my phone is setup is working a little differently.

I got my phone from a pre-order & on the very first boot I rooted it etc. When the root66 ROM was released, I completely wiped everything & flashed the ROM fresh.

I use Handcent, but the stock MMS/SMS app works fine also (I just tried it). Other than flashing that ROM, all I have done is remove or freeze all the Verizon bloatware & everything works perfectly (& it's fast as hell also)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] noingwhat:
I've been having this issue ever since I bought it, including stock and root66 roms. I've tried using the stock messenger, Go SMS, and also the closest thing to the AOSP messenger I could find on the market, all with the same problem.

That message I sent out to my family when trying to debug it, they finally got it... around 12 hours later.

I just tried it again tonight, and it seems to be working fine, so it seems to be an intermittent issue. I've sent out 3 or 4 that took ours, and I've sent 2 or 3 that delivered immediately. And as far as when I was testing, same exact picture, same exact text, one took 12 hours, the other instant. It couldn't possibly be an issue with coverage, I've got 4G and almost full bars everywhere, plus I'm connected to wifi.

If you've got any clue as to what setting we may have accidentally changed, please do share because I haven't a clue (and tbh, there's not a lot to customize in the stock app)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jmorton10:
Boy that really is strange, I haven't had the problem myself but maybe I just haven't used MMS enough to run into it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] piverson:
I have to admit ...I think this is my first blog on here. I have been coming on this great site for a long time and trying to learn as much as I can... BUT !! I have come to a point that I cant figure this out ! I have 2 galaxy notes One is a N7000 and the other is a i717 Both are rooted ...I am totally happy except for the i717 I am not able to over clock past 1512000 I am using setcpu on both I have read blogs on here and have heard folks talking about over clocking there i717 like to 1815300 ? I am running kernal 3.0.8 and build number IMM76D.UCLF6 Android version 4.0.4 ? Can anyone help me ? Also I am happy with the way its running I was only looking fro the ability to overclock when I wanted to ? you know I am a android geek !! And I was converted from Iphone .......I love these phones and I love this site..... Anyways anything you can help me with would be appreciated ..My names is Phil I from Las vegas.........thnx in advance
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rayandreas:
**RELOCATED** [KERNEL](7-15) ICS - h0tkernel r2 - up to 1.92GHz

go there. its in the original development thread. download on to phone and just flash in recovery...

happy flashing!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] piverson:
where do I go ?

I found where you said to go .. Thnx........But if you notice it says "link removed " Can you direct me to where I might be able to download this and also will there be instructions ? sorry to be a pain ......Maybe I can return the favor in VEGAS .................
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] piverson:
sorry to bug

OK I found where you said to go but if you look it NOW says "link removed"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] piverson:
help

Hey appreciate te help...BUT can you help me to find the download and the directions to use it ?:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] slaydog:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28729528

:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rayandreas:
saydog gave link again...now click on githb. once on github page on the right click downloads and then download latest O.C. kernel.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] piverson:
thnx so much !

K I think I have it NOW so do I copy over to my external sd and then boot and flash ? thnx again ...thnx i wish they would allow install instructions as well ..............PI
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rayandreas:
exactly. just put on external then boot into recovery and flash kernel. no need to wipe anything. thats it. now youll have overclocking. you will still need to use setcpu or something else to set oc where you want it since your not on any custom rom. as long as your rooted and booted your good to go!

and not to be mean but next time put this in the q&a threads. just a heads up...be cool.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] piverson:
thnx again

Ok thnx allot....Q&A ? Is that the questions and answer part ? Sorry I thought I wad in the right place......anyways thnx for the help..
[Networking] _atlien_:
**I have no business or employment connection with ANY phone company or carrier or with any company connected to one**

I used T-Mobile a few years back here in Atlanta and it was pretty good service here but then I discovered Simple Mobile. It uses T-Mobile network but is a prepaid service as opposed to T-Mobile which is a post paid service. My speed tests indicate that they are the same service. So I'm wondering why people stay with T- Mobile (or any of the big 4 post paid carriers)?

This is a real question as I have not been with any of the big 4 for several years now. Is there a reason to have a contract besides lower upfront cost on a phone (with a plan that for almost every customer makes the overall cost much much more)?

I switched from Simple Mobile to Straight Talk when I discovered that they offered an even cheaper plan at $45/month. And when I decided to switch it just ported my number and switched in a matter of hours. No termination fee no nothing. I'm really wondering why users are in these contracts.

Thoughts?
[Networking] don728871:
T-Mobile you paying for great customers care and a real office and discounts on phones with pre paid its cheaper in the long run
[Networking] SevenSe7enSeven:
I'm thinking contracts have benefits when in need of multiple lines
[Networking] elesbb:
I'm on t mobile pre paid. 30 a month. 5gigs 100 anytime minutes. Unlimited text. I can't complain
[Networking] Teo032:
Because my 5 lines costs $140...
[Networking] _atlien_:
But really only if those lines have small requirements. If you need an all you can eat plan multiple lines cost out the ass on all the big carriers (but I would love to be proved wrong with some numbers. I love a good deal!)

That's the thing though. I'm constantly shocked by how many smart people seem to not be good at math. Prepaid is often not just cheaper but waaaayy cheaper over the life of a contract. Like over a thousand bucks cheaper. I don't buy that these folks are getting a thousand dollars worth of convenience and customer service calls.*

Nice! That sounds like a veeeery good deal if one doesn't need many minutes.

Me thinks people just don't know about the deals available with prepaid carriers like Simple Mobile and Straight Talk and Red Pocket (and others). I understand that the elderly will go for convenience because they don't understand how to set it all up over the internet and that kinda jazz but anyone growing up in the last 15 years should know better.

T-Mobile is the cheapest of the big 4 carriers and their unlimited monthly plan for an individual costs $720 more than the same service with Simple Mobile over the life of the T-Mobile contract. That's a 64GB iPad. These aren't small differences in cost.
[Networking] noneone:
Do not underestimate the price rich people will pay for convenience.

How about insurance shopping? You shop for car insurance lately? Studies show that most people would save $500 a year if they shopped for car insurance annually. Most don't shop but once every 10 years for insurance. That's about the same amount of savings ....

And POOR people? Think about the economics of contracts .... its sort of like buying a phone on extremely high interest rate financing .. but ... SOME people use rent-to-own and those check cashing places ..... is post paid really that much different than?

The bigger question is how much we should be spreading the word .... since all the MNVO's are really at the mercy of the big companies, if everyone switches to the st $45 a month plan who will be left to subsidize our cheap prepaid rates? .......
[Networking] Bluntified:
To the OP.

I think where people are located has a lot to do with it. Here in Canada, in Toronto to be more specific, pre-paid carriers suck if you're not in the city. I live just outside of Toronto, Mississauga, and the quality of service is very low compared to living in the major city.

I've been with my carrier, Telus, for 10 years now, I get huge discounts and slack from them! I've never been on a contract and have always paid for my phone upfront (minus loyalty discounts).

All in all, it's about reliability, what's reliable for one, isn't always reliable for the next.
[Networking] Teo032:
I understand prepaid is great for single lines, but multiple lines... Plus loyalty bonuses is a great steal.

Unlimited 2 main lines. Remaining 3 has 500 mins plus nights and weekend. All unlimited text. 3 lines have 5gb plan and have i think $7 insurance. Without insurance it's $140. I opt for insurance for 2 lines so it ends up being ~$155 including tax.

Renew Bonuses: $250 credit plus $10 discount each month while on contract = $240. So $490 in bonuses which covers 3 months of pay... So yes there are benefits to staying on contract when you're on family plan.

You may not get the same deal as i do... Depends on the rep.. Pretty sure i was talking to a supervisor of some sort because he kept repeating "i can do things a normal rep doesn't have access to."
[Networking] Teo032:
Oh btw i can save another $30 if i choose to go 2gb, but we rather be comfortable with 5gbp
[Networking] noneone:
Good point. In the USA, most folks on prepaid are using MVNO carriers that literally use the same towers as the big guys. For example, Straight Talk you can get either an ATT sim or a T-mobile sim, and use the exact same towers as if you were with that carrier.

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If they mark you up $500 higher, and then give you $500 in BONUS, you still are paying the bonus is worth much. The calculation needs to compare what the contract price all in amount is to the prepaid all in amount. I'm assuming your $140 number is ACTUAL bill, including taxes and surcharges and fees? If so, that is really good deal for 3 lines.

2 * $45 a month ST plans, unlimited everything, + $30 Tmo 100 voice 5gb fast data, = $120, that's $20 a month cheaper than what you are quoting, or $480 cheaper over 2 years, which feels pretty close to the $490 bonus you get on your contract. And that's straight off the shelf pricing, no need to talk to a supervisor.

SO, in your case, I'm not seeing a big savings either way, slight variations on the two scenarios, more minutes in one, more data in the other, unlimited txt all around.

BUT if a cheaper deal comes up in the next 2 years? Prepaid can go after it, contract is stuck on contract.

Yes, some folks can get a better deal than the norm contract or prepaid, but, on average, I'm pretty sure the OP is correct, prepaid saves much money over contracts, for most consumers, although Teo has a point that the gap is likely narrower for multi line customers ... IF they can get such a good deal.

Right now, att, 3 lines 550 minutes, unlimited mobile to mobiles, starts at $70, + $30 family unlimited txt, + $20 PER PHONE minimum for 300mb of data, is $160, $190 month with one line at 5GB of data, or $70 month more than the prepaid package I put together for a family of three, costing $1700 more over 2 years ... which is still $1200 even with a $500 "loyalty bonus".

Shelf price to shelf price, prepaid is way cheaper than most post paid equivalent plans, as the OP claimed, granted occasional sales / promo exceptions.

YMMV
[Networking] MegaMan X:
I think everyone will benefit giving this thread a read:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1455014

It's basically what the OP is saying.
[Networking] noneone:
That is a great thread. That thread does make some good points about prepaid, and compares some postpaid to prepaid prices, AND, shows how to set things up in a nice convenient, prepaid way its a great thread ... BUT,

OP here is more "WHY are people paying so much more on contract plans, it doesn't make sense?" Other's have pointed out that FAMILY plans may make sense, in the "OWN YOUR CELL SERVICE", they mostly just compare single line plans, and do not address the possible LACK of savings for multiple lines.

Now, I have defended the PREPAID savings, and compared ONE possible prepaid package to both current members 3 line plan (no prepaid savings given Teo's current pricing) and that same prepaid plan to a current (as of 8/2012) ATT family plan and shown great savings.

SO, so far in this thread we're 1-1 for savings on family plans.

AND, I'll throw in that for folks with multiple lines with 1 or more TABLETS, that the jury is even more still out there if prepaid is better, the new verizon and ATT tablet contract plans might be really attractive.

Of course, our discussions on "which plans is prepaid much cheaper for" STILL doesn't answer the OP's question of "WHEN PREPAID PLANS ARE CHEAPER, WHY DO PEOPLE NOT BUY THEM? " although some of us have hypothesized some possibilities. :)

Great thread so far ....

I'll hazard another guess. How long have the prepaid plans been around with "just as good service"? I think TMO JUST recently came out with a 4g high speed prepaid option, right?

Perhaps "all these users are in these contracts" because two years ago contracts WERE better than prepaid, and these folks haven't bothered to check , and might not until their contracts are up and they shop again. I guess that's as good a guess as any. :)
[Networking] Teo032:
Mine is 5 lines.... And the $30 plan only has 100 mins, that is definitely not enough. I would have to opt for simplemobile or straight talk if i do prepaid so $40-45 x 5 if anything.
[Networking] noneone:
5 lines, that IS a great price. Right now, 3 lines, 5 gigs of data with T-mobile, is $210 per month, 24 month contract, so you're 5 lines for $140 is really good.

I'll ALSO point out .... ". $5 Add-A-Line Offer: $5 monthly recurring charges until 1/2/2014 for voice and messaging services on lines added to qualifying Classic family plan. As of 1/2/2014, regular monthly service pricing will apply to all added lines. New activation of an additional line to a qualifying Classic family plan required; maximum three added lines. "

So, if you were to sign up TODAY for a 24 month contract, that 3rd line will cost you only $5 a month for 18 months, but .. who knows WHAT you will HAVE to pay for the last 6 months of your contract?

/shrug, I guess if you get a super can't buy again guaranteed not to change contract plan, then, in those cases, prepaid isn't as good for families.

I still can't get to "contracts are in general better than prepaid for multi line families". Any one got any examples of currently advertised multi line plans being a better deal than a collection of prepaids?

It makes SENSE that a family plan, where you're sharing 5gb of data between 5 people should be cheaper than 5 seperate plans each with 2GB of data, but, does anyone have such an example?
[Networking] Teo032:
yeah off the shelf probably not, but since most ppl are already on contracts, they can get into the loyalty contracts.. meaning plans only available when renewing. Most ppl of course will go for the free phones and stuff, but they should really go for the other set of plans.. forget the name, but they're much better deals. i think my plan is based 79.99 with text and 2gb internet + $5 add on lines. so 80 + 15, opt for 5gb internet for 2 main lines so additional 2x $10 and another 5gb line thats another $20 total is like

80 + 15 + 40 = 135 then + taxes and crap < $145.

But the thing is.. my 2gb data only costs $10 if i choose that route so it can actually probably be $112 or so
[Networking] shadabt:
I got a Free SGS2 from T Mobile. I have 500 min plan + unlimited data with 2GB high speed i.e. $39 + $20 - 12% corporate discount(not present in Prepaid) + Taxes = $62 approx.

I was prevoiusly using Unlimited all T Mobile prepaid $50 plan which $55 after taxes.

I have SipDroid, GrooveIP, WiFi Calling all enabled(i am 90% of the time connected to Wifi)

So its only $7/month extra i pay plus i get free SGS2 phone.

This tempted me to go for contract.
[Networking] _atlien_:
This is a really good and interesting thread. I am seeing that for some people in some situations contracts are less expensive than anything prepaid has to offer. Particularly some family plans where some users have very limited needs. It seems to make a lot of sense in those instances.

However, I would be willing to bet those situations are the vast minority and that the reality is that most people are paying tons of cash on contract mainly due to advertising and marketing. That and the emotional need to be associated with a big brand name, a force I've come to understand is REALLY powerful for US citizens who are bombarded by more advertisements than any other human population in the history of our species.

I came across a very interesting article a couple weeks ago discussing the cost of broadband Internet in my home country, the USA, versus the cost in other countries. The study was very detailed. It illustrated how US companies charge much more for less service than any other companies on the planet.

Now I know that is for broadband Internet, land based, but increasingly these services are merging. And what it suggests is that these carriers charge way more than what would otherwise be competitive in a system with real competition (not the case in the USA where industry monopoly or duopoly exists in just about every industrial sector). The name of the study for those interested was The Cost of Connectivity.

I think the clock is ticking on these contracts. People are getting smarter about how they spend their money. These big telcos are gonna be forced to accept slimmer profit margins.
[Networking] noneone:
In the article, did they adjust for the "cost of living"? For example, a gallon of gas in Chicago I saw at $4.15, in central NJ I just paid $3.40. Similarly, the price of TYLENOL varies by where you are in the USA.

In some countries, EVERYTHING is cheaper, labor, land, houses, etc., so I might expect the price of broadband to be cheaper in those countries too, since the cost to lay the cables could be phenomenally cheaper than the USA (labor rates, right?). Now, as a % of INCOME, I would expect broadband to be cheaper in the USA.

Just wondering.

Thanks!
[Networking] Teo032:
I think the article was the speed provided by isp how Korea and a few other countries are charging for less on faster lines. But I'm pretty sure they didn't consider that countries like korea is a hell lot smaller and the houses and businesses are a lot more compact compared to the vast wasted land of America. So it's like they have less distribution centers or whatever they're called which means less workers to pay so less money out of their pockets... basically the isp is putting less money out meaning they can charge less for lines.

But it's okay google is going yo have their gbit line soon.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] SirVilhelm:
I need to return my Inc2 (usb port failure) and I followed this guide (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1599767) to return to un-rooted stock. Many moons ago I used Revolutionary to achieve S-Off and root. My question is how do I undo this? I have several guides but they all hosted files on multiupload.com which is no longer what is was. Does anyone have a link to an updated guide? Thank you
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] prototype7:
Going off this guide, the only things missing are the RUUs, which can be found here.
[HTC EVO 3D] Sdc5364:
Sprint evo 3d to assurance (vigin mobile )

So if this is not appropriate please remove.

I know someone who has little money and is on assurance a plan from virgin Mobile. I would like to give them a sprint evo 3d to use with only voice and maybe text. They could use wifi if wanted and use the camera on the phone. Can anyone help or point me in the right direction to port the phone?

Thanks in advance
[HTC EVO 3D] Threevo:
I don't think you can flash an e3D to virgin mobile
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
...legally.

Save the Drama for your Mama with Tapatalk 2
[HTC EVO 3D] koopakid08:
Virgin sells reflashed evo 3d 's as evo v's (mine says Sprint instead of virgin).

Whether you can flash it using just the virgin RUU I have no idea.

Sent from my HTC Evo V 4G
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
They only allow their phones on their network as determined by the ESN. So even though they sell 3ds with the Sprint logo, they are not interchangeable. Changing ESNs is illegal in the US and is not discussed on XDA.

Save the Drama for your Mama with Tapatalk 2
[HTC EVO 3D] ClockerXP:
I have the same goal as the OP but will work with any cheap prepaid carrier. Not interested in a data plan

. Any ideas?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taltamir:
Looking through the google play store a lot of apps cannot be installed on my N7 because its not compatible with them.

But for many I can't see how or why it wouldn't be compatible.

1. Is compatibility for the N7 an opt in process or are those apps testing for some capability or another they cannot find?

2. Is there a way to force such apps to install on an N7?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ExploreMN:
I've noticed most apps work if you side load them (I don't play games really...so can't speak to them) the problem is you need to get the apk to install them.

To answer your "why" question, I would think because Jelly Bean is so new that Devs haven't tested their apps and marked them JB compatible.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebobp:
If you changed your DPI, that could be a reason.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taltamir:
I didn't touch my DPI. But thanks anyways.

Thanks.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mtxx1:
i notice that too. some of them doesn make sense at all.

for example the game shoot the zombirds,

it works on my phone, and my old galaxy 10,1 that has the same resolution as nexus 7.

but it says not compatible with nexus 7.

since the game is free, i download it to my phone and use air droid, a free app,

to make a backup of that game as an apk file, then use air droid to install it on the nexus 7.

it runs smooth and great on nexus 7.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickL0V3:
This happens to some degree with every new Android version. its just new. like was said above me, the developers have to update their apps for JB compatibility
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nxxx:
JB just came out. I don't know how Devs have the time to update so quickly.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lagagnon:
I find the opposite - of all the apps I have searched for and/or downloaded I would say less than 5% were incompatible. At least from Google Play.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] cyberuslau:
My razr maxx is trapped in AP fastboot mode after power up the device.I tried to flash a rom to let it be normal,but it fails to flash another roms by RSD.What can i do to get back my razr?

p.s i am using a gsm unofficail cm9 rom
[HTC EVO 3D] molitar:
I am trying to recover my image but I can not install anything or recover anything since I have the error E:unable to mount /Data. How can I restore my image?
[HTC EVO 3D] dgomez720:
have you tried going into the MOUNT sub-menu and trying to mount the data partition?