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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
Okay so I have a Xperia P from the US and am running the latest available firmware for it .544. When trying to help someone else out today I noticed I have an APN for T-Mobile US epc.tmobile.com.

I can't remove it and when I started digging deeper in my device I found a setting in the com.android.providers.settings Secure database that says tether_dun_apn an lists that T-Mobile APN. I can't remove the entry from the dbase using sqlite because I get an error 5: database is locked message.

In the com.android.providers.telephony telephony.db under carriers I only have my APN settings that I input.

I can't get tethering to work because of this T-Mobile apn/entry in the com.android.providers.settings database. The wifi hotspot starts and runs but says network error when it starts and I get no data traffic on any devices that connect to it.

My customization number is 1264-3189. Anyone else with this customization number have that same T-Mobile APN?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] eScapeeXc:
Root your phone or flash another ftf something like "Generic".
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
Already rooted and still can't remove it. I would like to.keep the firmware for my region/customization number.

Sony may be pushing out network settings in the US for their non-carrier branded devices though I was told T-Mobile wasn't part of that yet.

I would like to know if other people that have a Xperia P from the US that still have the stock firmware if they have this T-Mobile APN as well and if they could check their com.android.providers.settings database.in the secure table to see if they have the same tether_dun entry.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
Attached is the APN that gets automatically added and the entries I found in the com.android.providers.settings/settings.db file in the secure table.

Anyone know of a way to unlock the database to edit the secure table?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] augie7107:
Same issue on my SO-02D flashed with generic NAM 45 ICS. It's there and I can't remove it either.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
So you have a link to that firmware so I can pull it up on my XS as well or know what customization number that firmware is? I have passed this issue on to my friend at Sony. He was seeing the same thing and will let the devs know.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] augie7107:
Here you go:

https://hotfile.com/dl/169574872/5ca912f/Xperia_S_LT26i_6.1.A.2.45_NAM_US_generic.zip.html

Credit goes to batman_112
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
I see the same entries in the com.android.providers.settings settings.db as well with that firmware. Do you have AT&T and if so can you tether successfully? Do you have the tether plan with them or no?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] johndra:
I've got a Sola with the same problems. The T-mobile apn and the network error when I try to tether. I'm using the official sony updated ics.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
US bought Sola?

My friend at Sony passed the info on to one of their developers. He is supposed to call me so we can go through things. I'll let you guys know.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] augie7107:
Thanks.

By the way, I am on AT&T but I do not have a tethering plan.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] johndra:
Sola bought from newegg.com unlocked and unbranded, not sure if it's US or not. I'm on ATT. Didn't have a problem before the update to ICS.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
Okay cool. Sony dev is supposed to be contacting me to follow-up. Hopefully we get this worked out.

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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] johndra:
I kinda fixed it. I went into the tmobile apn settings and changed them to match my att settings. Tethering works now, only one problem. Now when I go into the section where it shows my different apn's it says "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped." It doesn't really matter though since everything is working fine. I shouldn't have the need to go back in there. I figure if there's an update it will fix that.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
I'm still waiting for the dev to contact me. Hopefully we can get it resolved.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tapir8888:
I have the same problem and was wondering if you had any success resolving it? I thought that the T-mobile APN was only in there because I used T-mobile the first week I had the phone before wising up and moving to Straight Talk. FWIW I was able to tether with no problems when I was on T-Mobile, but of course the data speed was very slow (edge network only)

EDIT: I missed the 2nd page of this thread. Actually I was able to fix the problem completely by just editing the T-Mobile APN. I kept the name the same and just changed the "Access Point Name" category to [att.mvno] and now it works fine. I think if you change the name and other categories you will get the "Unfortunately Settings has stopped" error that johndra mentioned. But the way I just did it seems to have worked great. Thanks for the pointer!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
Thanks for the update. Still haven't gotten it resolved. We should be able to remove it completely. I am on vacation this week but will touch base with my contact at Sony next week to see about getting the dev to contact me. They seemed really interested in the problem when it was brought up but haven't followed through with contacting me yet.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
Okay so I managed to remove the APN on my Xperia P. Not quite a simple procedure but here is what I did.

1. Zipped up the com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db file (along with the settings.db-shm and settings.db-wal files just in case)

2. adb pull the zip file to my computer.

3. Edited the settings.db file in a sqlite editor (I used Navicat on the Mac) and removed the tether_dun_apn and tether_dun_required entries in the secure table.

4. Zipped the files back up.

5. adb push back to my Xperia P

6. copied the files back to the com.android.providers.settings/databases folder overwriting the old files

7. changed the permissions to match what they were originally.

8. rebooted and APN was gone and I could tether without the error message

Now there still has to be an easier way to get remove the APN from a rooted phone. I'm gonna try to see what I can do as far as a .bat file with a script to remove it. At least this fixes it for now. I will be passing this along to Sony as well and hope to get some more info from them.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] robertojvi:
I kind of solve the problem, I edited T-Mobile APN and only changed de address of the APN leaving everything else the same, then I created a new APN for my operator and tethering (WiFi and USB) is now working. I didn't get the "Unfortunately Settings has stopped" error.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
Spoke to a Sony developer today. Hoping to get this issue worked out. Also passed on the issue with the camera on the latest firmware.

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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XperianPro:
You could just flash UK firmware.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
That's besides the point. It should work with the USA generic firmware without making people flash a different regions.

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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
Talked to a Sony dev today. They are working on a firmware that will remove the APN. It was previously hard coded in there for specific reasons that he didn't elaborate on. Fix should be coming for P, S, Sola and any other US sold devices that had the same issue.

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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonus:
Are there any updates on this new firmware?

The Xperia P is my first Android phone, I am unsure of how to follow the instructions that Johndra and Tappir posted. Could anyone point me in the right direction of how to edit some of these db files? FWIW I'm on a PC, running Windows 8.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Min3r:
Did anyone try deleting apns.conf from /system/etc/ ? :P It worked for me in the T-Mobile rom ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
Not yet. The sony dev was going to contact me when he had info on it.

It was hard coded in the telephony.DB

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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonus:
Can anyone help me? How do I edit the Tmobile APN settings? I'm on ATT, and a big part of the reason I bought this phone was because I thought I would be able to tether without jumping through hoops and without paying ATT some ridiculous fees for using the data I already pay for.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
I posted what I did to remove it: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33240869&postcount=18 it isn't a simple thing but it worked. No word yet on the update to fix this issue. I am sending an email to the dev I talked to today with some other issues so I will ask for an update.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sonus:
Thanks for the help, I ended up just getting an Xperia SL and returning the Xperia P... I loved the P build and red color, but the SL wasn't that much more expensive and had a few extras to helpe get over the fact that it's plastic.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] BitcoinActivist:
fixed

This issue has been fixed. The problem is that if you upgrade to the latest software version, you need to do a FACTORY RESET. Android phones have all kinds of problems when you upgrade to ICS without doing a factory reset. This means you lose all your data and settings. It will re-download all your apps back onto the phone after the reset though. As soon as I did a reset, the tmobile apn disappeared.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] johndra:
Lucky you. I tried that already myself and had no such luck.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
I have done a fresh install of the latest ICS wiping everything and the apn is still there not an upgrade.

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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] HumaDroid:
I have same problem. I got my phone from US, and it has the T Mobile APN.

But i reside in india. Can you please tell me which firmware im supposed to flash, to get rid of it?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
Any other non US sold XP firmware.

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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] atlgator:
Why do you need to get rid of it? Just add the APN you want and select it. Can you not do this?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] johndra:
Of course then it wouldn't be a problem, would it? But it is a problem because the phone itself wants to use it no matter what you select on the phone yourself.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] atlgator:
Are you hitting the Save button via the menu hotkey once you enter the new APN? Bizarre that TMobile settings would remain... These phones didn't make it to TMobile as carrier provided. So it shouldn't be in the ROM.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
I've already talked to Sony about it. the T-Mobile APN was hard coded for specific reasons they would not mention. The fact that it was hard coded as the did it prevented tethering on att. Whicch is why we have to get it removed.

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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bigboco:
Hi, Spectre51. Any updates from Sony developer? Do we have an expected date for next system update?

I just change to U from ray. Never expected to loose 3G internet, although I already lost wifi spot tethering after ICS update.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
Nope haven't gotten anything back. If you flash a generic international firmware tethering will work fine. It's just the US firmwares that have the issue.

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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ply17410:
I have tethering provisioned on my plan with Xperia S and also have the 'stuck' T-Mobile APN setting on my phone. Tethering will NOT work.

I did the workaround of changing the APN settings in the T-Mobile config to match what is needed for AT&T and tethering started working.

Thanks!

Will try the hard reset to see if the problem T-Mobile APN entry goes away as mentioned further down in this thread.

Bob H

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XPERIA S | Just did a factory reset my software was latest version released 4/15/2013 - 6.1.A.2.55 (ICS)

The T-Mobile APN is gone ... an AT&T APN was added I assume because I have an AT&T SIM in the phone. It's the wap.cingular APN and tethering works!

Now the issue is "speed" ... I believe the wap APN only connects you at cat 9 speed (7.2mbps) and the phone is capable of cat 10 (14.4 mbps). Even when using the APN: phone setting it still connects at cat 9 (Settings, About, Status: HSDPA:9). I think this is the same issue unlocked HSPA+ phones are having with AT&T and the workaround I have run across is to provide a dummy IMEI number of an AT&T LTE device so the system will recognize the device's full HSPA+ capabilities.

Will test this theory tomorrow by going into an AT&T store swapping SIM with their iPhone 4S and checking the connection status on my phone. I have a feeling I will see cat 10. That would explain why today when I did speedtest.net in store side by side with an iPhone 4S it consistently was getting 5-7 Mbps and my Xperia S would only get around 3 Mbps at best, but usually in the mid-2's! If my theory is correct we could use a similar workaround with our unlocked Xperia HSDPA devices to get their full speed potential. (provide a dummy IMEI of a legit AT&T HSDPA device to provision your data plan)

Bob H
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] energylevel:
Same Problem On Xperia Z

I have same problem on Xperia Z: 'an error occurred during tethering' ... phone does not have a hard coded APN setting, I manually set up the APN for Ornage UK after firstly using the set up wizard to automatically get settings, neither worked - At a loss to explain this one, I think something quite wrong, either a faulty handset or Sony need to release a patch ...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] alpinestarless:
Hi im in NY/NJ area im trying to find out how much it would cost me to replace screen on my galaxy s3 and if there are any places around any input appreciated thx :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] xXxShAmRoCkxXx:
radio shack is doing repairs for $99
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] pnut22r:
I have been around xda for some time, and today i made the most bonehead move. I accidentally flashed a Vibrant image through ODIN on the Galaxy S 4g. Dont know why i even thought of going into the Vibrant forum instead of the s 4g fourm. Needless to say, the phone is not working now. I assume it is Hard Bricked with no recovery in sight.

Is there ANYTHING you guys can recommend?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] getochkn:
Does it do anything when you turn it on?

Can you get into download mode?

does the pc recognize it if you try the download mode button combo, even without the screen working?

Did you flash a bootloader or just a ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] pnut22r:
Thanks.

It does nothing when turning on, doesnt seem to turn on

Cannot get into download mode

Does not recognize anything when plugging it into the PC

I flashed the PIT and PDA through ODIN with success

...then nothing
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] pnut22r:
Will a jig get me going?
[HTC Inspire 4G] bigworm50:
Is this possible on the Inspire? It has been implemented on the Desire.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
I wasn't aware this had been achieved for the dhd as I have not seen any info on this. If it works for dhd though then it should also work for the inspire. Could you provide a link to the info on who got it working? Or on what Rom. I am curious as this has been an ongoing effort by many and no one that I'm aware of has achieved it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] bigworm50:
I'm sorry, it was the sensation.

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1424345
[HTC Inspire 4G] bigworm50:
no info?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
I thought it was a clear no. You mistook sensation development for DHD. Its not currently possible and with the device age, devs have moved on. I wouldn't expect it to be done ever.
[HTC Inspire 4G] bigworm50:
sorry, I'm not an HTC guy, just looking into it for a friend.

Thanks for the info.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
No worries. :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrmako777:
just released today, get it here! link below...

grab it HERE

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...bility-to-remove-apps-from-the-all-apps-list/
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] MacTheRipperr:
Holy Christ... deleting all those ton forever. It was like a flashback of moments I'm my life.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Its about time! 1 and 2 have always been my biggest complaints about the market! Didn't think they'd ever do anything about it.

Thanks for the heads up!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Fidyyuan:
Awesome! Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ThC23:
Now if we could get a hold of the new Gmail apk would be awesome..

Powered by the SGSIII
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tiisai44:
It took me a minute to go through my whole list of downloaded apps (I tried out just about everything lol) but finally...now down to a manageable list. Still not exiting back to last place (got to go through the list from the top) but it is ok. Now if we could sort the way we want (download date, alphabetical, paid, free, etc.), I think I'll be set.

Sent from my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 16gb Pebble Blue running XquiziT xD (mixed base v26) ROM
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrmako777:
ill have it for you guys later today. stay tuned... ;)

EDIT: well that was quick :)

get the new gmail here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1934076
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] RaymondPJR:
I second that! It was so annoying!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] circuit.007:
I installed the apk thru root explorer but I can't do the long press apps to delete from list?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] draconx:
hey guys great find!

however I am running MIUI and when i go to install the apk it says that there is already an existing package by the same name with a confliciting signature already installed.. i tried to go to into the system and del / rename the market apk but could not find it in the /system/apps.

does anyone know how i can install this on my phone or am i sol for now?

thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
Mine allowed me to directly update it. But Titanium Backup is going to be the easiest way to remove the old version.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] BIGWORM:
I adb pushed the apk to /system/app:

adb push nameofgplay.apk /system/app/nameofgplay.apk

but now my search won't work. I'll press the search button but nothing. Also, the suggested results doesn't pop up, either.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marikbrest:
thanks

i downloaded it now...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sabreful:
finally. I just talked to someone working with Google about 2 of these issues myself personally 2 weeks ago.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Blackstarstarphotography:
You mean this one?

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...-pinch-to-zoom-swipeaway-deletearchive-video/

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read this

http://www.theandroidsoul.com/download-gmail-4-2-apk-gets-you-pinch-to-zoom-feature-root-required/
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] RaymondPJR:
It may be installed in /data/app on your phone. Or it is visually named something else. When I went searching for vending.apk all I saw was phonesky.apk. I identified it by the PlayStore icon next to it. I'm not sure, but I think devs can name it anything they want with no ill effects on functionality.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrmako777:
Wishlist is now active! Go to any app and click the little bookmark in the corner to add! :thumbup:

Sent from my Xoom
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rangergm:
My devices auto updated to new Google play store and the new updates while may appear simple are a huge improvement to the store. Kudos to Google for these fixes.

Thanks for listing the new features.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bdveteran18:
Fully agreed. These improvements should've been around from the start, but we finally have them and that's all that matters.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DigitalUnderground:
It will take me weeks to remove all of the apps I haven't used in the last 3-4 yes of android use... smh wtf is "multi-select?" :D

Sent from my SGS3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] demize!:
I thank the OP. I'm getting the check and slashed circle on long pressing apps but can't seem to chose multiples, am I doing something wrong? Also will revert to list top upon delete on single apps.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] parmijo11:
It does that with single apps, try holding the name of any app not installed and then you should see a check in top left corner. Then just go down the list and tap the ones you no longer want in the list, then hit circle with line through it in top right. Look at the picture.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] demize!:
Awesome thanks. Lemme see how to thank you on the app.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sunyangkobe:
3.9.17 is the latest version I guess...
[HTC Amaze 4G] mrmako777:
just released today, get it here! link below...

grab it HERE

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...bility-to-remove-apps-from-the-all-apps-list/
[HTC Amaze 4G] Perry977:
The playstore updates on its own..mine did already!

Sent from the boulevard of shattered Screen!!
[HTC Amaze 4G] mrmako777:
Great! Unfortunately, it didn't on my xoom or my s3 and I don't feel like waiting :highfive:
[HTC Amaze 4G] soundping:
The Play Store Is Getting A Built-In Malware Scanner, Wish List Progress, And More

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...nner-theres-more-wish-list-progress-and-more/

"Apparently, there are two parts to this. There is something called "App Check" that will allow Google to inspect every app you've already downloaded, and a doorman-style app blocker that will warn you if an app is suspicious. It also sounds like they will have a "shut up and download it" button, for people that like to live on the edge." :confused:
[HTC Amaze 4G] mrmako777:
saw that earlier. glad to see google is finally getting things in line!
[HTC Amaze 4G] bo1g:
Being someone who has used Android since the G1 days, can I just say YES PLEASE THANK YOU
[HTC Amaze 4G] zjjzh:
Thank you.
[HTC Amaze 4G] mrmako777:
Wishlist is now active! Go to any app and click the little bookmark in the corner to add! :thumbup:

Sent from my Xoom
[HTC Amaze 4G] dlux503:
I'm with you there, 3 and a half years of trying new apps it took me quite a while to get to the bottom of that list lol
[HTC Amaze 4G] xFalse Profit:
sweeeeeeet!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Y2Ne1:
What's better then this ?

this is great for those who need to manually update BUT would it not be better to have a Modded Google play ? download anything NO limitation just can't download paid apps unless you PAID =)

PM me if your interested or just wait till i open a new thread
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] .Bambino:
So basically my Instagram account was disabled. Well I guess you can say my phone is disabled since I can log into that account on other people's phone. I tried a number of things and it is so frustrating because we can do so much on our phone and I can't seem to get this. I tried changing my Android ID, Reflashing ROM, clearing cache and doing a factory reset. I did multiple things. If anyone at all has any idea what I could try it would be much be appreciated and maybe a donation. Yes I am desperate I love Instagram. :D