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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] jcs212:
Thinking of selling my N7100

Ok so i have the Note 2 international version and im using on tmobile in Los Angeles and the HSPA+ is hit or miss. I find im stuck on edge a lot of the times and im in the center of LA. My question is should i sell the N7100 and go with the tmobile version? So far i don't see any reason to keep this phone, im missing out on wifi calling and the fast speeds that all my friends are getting on their tmobile devices. Whats the reason i should keep my N7100? I hate to be impatient but after spending this kind of money for this phone and to be stuck on the edge network kind of sucks. And ive read that LA has been refarmed, so does this mean this is the service i will be getting from now on, or will it get better? I mean now im getting HSPA+ about %40 of the time.

Any advice?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Afishl1:
I'm on the tmobile version and coming from an unlocked att note1, I can't tell the difference, and I'm also in LA, I doubt you'll get much better if any (at least noticeable) data speed difference.

I'm supposed to get good 4g coverage at my house according to their map, and I get none, even when I force wcdma all.

I'm having them send out their service guys to my area (knew something was off when I had my att note, but couldn't get them to do anything because I didn't have an "official" tmobile phone) and praying they figure out some error or something, who knows maybe they'll learn something new and fix all of LA ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] distortedloop:
What you're describing sounds more like a latency/ping issue then a hit or miss data issue. For low data transfer stuff like web browsing, latency is far more concern to the user than throughput, especially if the throughput is of the ratchet-up variety. If you're rooted, you might try changing your DNS server (there's an app for that) to see if you get less latency. In all my side-by-side speed testing of a VZW LTE vs an AT&T HSPA+ vs a TMo T889, VZW always scores best in both latency and raw speed, TMo tends to score worst in latency, but comes a close second in raw throughput, AT&T has good latency, but pegs out at about 1/3 the speed of VZW and TMo. This is in the San Fernando an Santa Clarita Valley areas of Los Angeles.

The T889 (TMobile variety of the Note 2 is known to have DC-HSPA+ (aka 42), but the international Note 2 isn't confirmed to have it, at least according to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_II#Dual-cell_HSPA_phone Check out the table that shows the different models and what bands/speeds they support. The N7100 that the OP mentions having is not HSPA+42. Our Tmobile branded devices are.

How do you check which actual band you're being served on with the T889? Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rhiannon224:
Settings-about device-statuses
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] vinas1:
Those results are for you ;) and your coverage area. And the slowness you were describing is latency, but again is impacted by coverage area and obstacles (tall buildings, trees, hills, etc). Others, including me have crap ATT coverage (zero signal/no service at my house) and T-Mobile 4G is constantly in the 5Mbps to 12Mbps range. Make no mistake, ATT is ok for plenty of people, and for the rest that aren't fortunate enough to get solid T-Mobile coverage... well I think they upgrade from ATT to Verizon eventually. It's all about money. Luckily for me I live in a pretty decent coverage area so T-Mobile is saving me bucket loads of money over the competition. The icing on the cake is that my unlimited plan allows me to always stream (the other phone nerd at work has Verizon and has to constantly meter his usage to the point where he hardly uses his phone). So I guess the main point is that categorically calling one service faster or slower is just wrong. It's different for everyone based on coverage area. Now if you told me Verizon generally provides deeper/better coverage then I would agree with you. However I would also point out that I'm paying less than half of what you pay for nearly the same performance, and for me and where I go - exactly the same. With all that extra money I'd also buy the next round ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] distortedloop:
Ah, of course! How many times have I looked at that screen on my dozen different androids and yet spaced out on it now? Thanks.

Interesting that in my house, depending on which room I'm in, I get either HSDPA:9 or HSPAP:15. Not sure what the detailed differences are between the two but I'm getting ~15Mb/s down on the HSDPA:9 and ~20Mb/s on the HSPAP:15.

BOTH have horrible pings, regardless of what server I test off of, in the range of 700ms to 1200ms. That's just horrible. Verizon in the same room is getting well below 100ms. As mentioned in a previous post, I think this terrible latency is what makes some feel the phone is less responsive or "slower" than an ATT phone they're comparing to.

This is true.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] aspataro:
I live in the Phoenix-metro area and will see 21+ speeds in some places, but I average around 3Mbps as my house has really bad service. I am 50/50 about TMO service as they have potential, but are clearly behind Verizon's coverage and data speeds. I guess it balances out with the cost for Unlimited everything.

Here is the fastest speed I've got on my Note II.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ceejay83:
So people are getting equal results with the international note and T-Mobile version?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] krayzielilsmoki:
best I got in my area was 23.86Mbps down 3.43Mbps up ping 134ms Great for T-Mobile, horrible compared to the AT&T speeds my friend was getting on his Lumia 920, he was basically doubling my best at his worst.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] jcs212:
UPDATE "should i sell my N7100"

So i wanted to post an update. I decided not to sell my Note 2 N7100, but instead i decided to switch from tmobile to straight talk.

I just got my number ported to straight talk and im on the $45 unlimited plan. So far so good, im getting around 6mbps download all over Los Angeles. Im so happy to never see that "E" (edge network) again. At times with tmobile i would get 9mbps download but it was only %5 of the time. So im happy to have an average download and constant HSPA+

So for anyone that is sick of getting %40 HSPA+ / %60 Edge you should try straight talk.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Reuven007:
Does Straight Talk allow tethering and do they support roaming?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] atomclock:
I did some digging and Straight Talk doesn't even support streaming. Read their terms of service and streaming is explicitly forbidden. I don't know if they enforce this policy but it seems like an unreasonable restriction.

"6. STRAIGHT TALK UNLIMITED TALK, TEXT AND MOBILE WEB ACCESS PLAN INTENDED USE: Straight Talk Unlimited Talk, Text and Mobile Web Access Plans may ONLY be used with a Straight Talk handset for the following purposes: (i) Person to Person Voice Calls (ii) Text and Picture Messaging (iii) Internet browsing through the Straight Talk Mobile Web Service and (iv) Authorized Content Downloads from the Straight Talk Mobile Web Store. The Straight Talk Unlimited Plans MAY NOT be used for any other purpose. Examples of prohibited uses include, without limitation, the following: (i) continuous mobile to mobile or mobile to landline voice calls; (ii) automated text or picture messaging to another mobile device or e-mail address; (iii) uploading, downloading or streaming of audio or video programming or games; (iv) server devices or host computer applications, including, but not limited to, Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machine-to-machine connections or peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing; or (v) as a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data connections. This means, by way of example only, that checking email, surfing the Internet, downloading legally acquired songs, and/or visiting corporate intranets is permitted, but downloading movies using P2P file sharing services and/or redirecting television signals for viewing on laptops is prohibited. A person engaged in prohibited uses may have his/her service terminated without notice or a refund. "
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] 5800xm_user:
Just want to report my Refarm area Torrance/Harbor City is good. Got my Note II yesterday morning and having a blast. I get edge speeds at home sometimes HSPA but im mostly on wifi and when I head out with my family I noticed im either on H or H+. Awesome phone! Still need to get used to touchwiz and fully utilize this phone! :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ShrinerTony:
Just south of downtown Orlando. Hitting mid 20's at times
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mdt73:
I just picked up a straight talk AT&T sim for business trips around the country that might not have the best T-Mobile coverage. figure I can't go wrong if I have both sims just in case.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mitul2288:
I had a few questions since I am tried of sprint and want to get a n7100 on soalvei (tmobile network):

1) how would I know my area is refarmed? ( I live in north miami, fl )

2) is there a site or thread of a large sample of speed tests I can look up for my area on the network compatible with the n7100?

3) I am on the fence about solavei and was wondering if tmobile has any options to purchase that do not throttle your speeds? I plan to use 20-30gb a month

4) Is there a trusted site that I can purchase an unlocked gsm n7100 that is compatible with the high speed tmobile network? I don't want to spend more than $600 if possible.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] winlinmac001:
You can check if your area is refarmed here; http://airportal.de
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mitul2288:
thank you very much :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ssCISengineer:
Those speed is almost exactly what I get rgularly. Im waiting for them to refarm here in Charlotte nc...that would be nice
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Daughain:
Arlington, Tx, I don't know if we have any refarm here, but I average 15 everywhere I've tested.

Sent from my very "non-stock" TP.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ssCISengineer:
Thats the slowest link ive ever seen in my life.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] shotchacokov:
I'm right there with you, South of downtown Orlando in Belle Isle and my speeds range from 16 to 25mbps. I've in a while I'll see a low speed of 12 mbps
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] rekamyenom:
N7100 Speeds

Newbie...

I have the N7100 in Clearwater Florida. I get Everything from Edge to H+ depending on where I am. I'm on the Solavei Network (T-Mobile MVNO) Awesome Network!

---------- Post added at 07:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:48 PM ----------

...Anyone Know why this phone says "R" when on edge? I have read somewhere that it really isn't roaming. Sometimes my speed test when roaming on Edge is still very fast, as if I was on 4G or H+. Strange phone....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Johnnyboy84:
I see Houston gets better service. I'm using the Tmobile branded version and I Average 18 but I was able to get 20 which is sadly faster than what I get from Time Warner.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] engi19:
I just clocked mine at 23mbs. Usually get around 13-16mps though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] CL3P20:
checking in with SGH-889 .. getting same as above with ~97db RSSI .. plan to test with full -51 reception and see what increases are.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrc87:
Hi everyone

Does anybody know if the tmobile refarming process is still continuing or it has stopped? I live in Washington DC and I see that there are some refarmed towers but they don't cover the whole city, leaving big holes between towers. Is this going to improve or is the refarming procedure completed and will remain like this?

Would AT&T be better? I don't think they have prepaid bring your phone options but I believe straight talk uses their frequencies. Would I have, at least, constant 3G service?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Reuven007:
I think that now, that they have their own iPhone to offer, they have less incentive to lure in iPhone and other AT&T phone owners. Less urgency doesn't mean necessarily no interest, just slower process.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speed_bot:
guys i'm an android developer based in india..... git clones arent resumable as ou all might now .,...

so if you guys have sources synced up (aosp cm ) for gingerbread revision can u plz make a resumable mirror and post it here... .thanks in advance for helping..............

dont say download from github please guys .................
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andyzeng1993:
I recently just bricked my phone and I recovered following this " http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1457458 "

but i bricked it again and this guide doesn't seem to help me and i need help fixing my phone again... i've tried almost everything i know of.. i looked up xda and can't find much about where im at...

i recently installed ICS stock firmware and installed dorimanx kernel rooted and CWM with speedmod and installed nightlykang's CM10... there were some bugs in the CM10 like i lost all my contacts no drop menu and such so i tried reflashing... after reflashing my phone just bricked.. so i tried flashing a stock firmware 4.0.4 ics i had and it failed... now i've been stuck in firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies and try again... i tried flashing a gingerbread and it didn't work... at 1 point my phone some how went into recover mode and i was able to get my phone working but it woudln't read my SIM card.. even though it was in, i took it out and plugged it back in and no luck... so i reflashed and back to the same stage... help please...!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theunderling:
Why have you got 3 threads about basically the same thing running concurrently.

Your time would be better spent reading the rules and searching........than spamming.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BreckZeBoulay:
Perfect with the infinteview.apk made by Aeon ! :good:

Thanks a lot ! ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] goodnightPal:
good job
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MrTapa:
Hey. I was going to do the same in my free time. Anyway congrats. it looks realy good. I have added AOSP messege reject :)

here are the files https://dl.dropbox.com/u/68292053/aosp reject.zip
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CTCaer:
Thanks m8, i just added them :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BenniBenassi:
+1

AOSP dial + recent calls would be good aswell...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CTCaer:
Yep it's a work in progress collection. Next update will be dial, recent and messages probably.

And I'll try to make it as full aosp experience as possible. I wont miss a thing again (like the the reject sms that Mr. Tapa pointed) :P

Also gonna implement Aroma so you can choose what to install.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nilimahona:
Can you make the background color Black & the Caller picture White(15% transparent)?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CTCaer:
Yep I can. Btw the background is currently taken from DefaultThemes.apk.

As you can see in Mr.Tapa's screenshot the background is black and mine is dark grey but the SemcPhone.apk is the same.

So a quick fix to your request for the background is to use a modded DefaultThemes.apk

Anyway I'll try and make one for you when I have time, as I am currently modding the other apks for the collection. :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] morris1975:
contacts in call

Hi,

A big well done for this mod, it's really nice and thanks in advance for the other mods you're working on, I'll definitely install them...

Just one question - when answering a call and the mobile is locked, I got the pin lock, and I tap on the contacts icon to open the contacts app the lock screen pops up to enter the pin and then after entering the pin the contacts app opens. Is this normal? Never happened with other SemcPhone apps.

Thanks.

Regards,

Morris
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CTCaer:
I didn't understand exactly your problem, so I just made my lockscreen unlocking via pin code instead of swiping.

I answered the phone call and when I ended it, the phone unlocking with pin screen opened.

If you mean this, yeah it's perfectly normal as your phone restricts access to anything beside answering calls when using pin code.

In addition when not using simple swiping for unlocking security, when you answer a call and press Home to access the phone the pin screen pops up. In a nutshell it's a security feature for everything above simple swiping unlocking, and when i used pattern code and pin code for unlocking that was the behavior from day one for me.

Besides the only thing I touched in the smali code was the part which enables you to use widget for going from 2g to 3g and vice versa without entering settings.

The SemcPhone.apk is based on .587 so it acts like that. (Also I use .587 aosp looking framework-res, which I'll include in my collection in the near future. Maybe you have an older framework.)

I hope it helps,

CTCaer
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] morris1975:
Hi,

Thanks for your reply. What I meant is that during a call I tap the contacts icon and the pin unlock opens and after entering the pin the contacts open. So I opened the contacts from the contact icon on the call screen with the call still active.

Regards,

Morris
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CTCaer:
Oh I understand now. Same as before, the contacts is the Phonebook.apk, so it's another app. And it triggers the security pin lock.

Normal behavior in stock framework at .587 (dont know for 431 though).

I think the one you used if they behaved like that they had code that broke through the pin security probably.

Sorry but I can do sth for this as it's stock behavior and removing it needs advanced smali reverse coding.

Anyway think of it as a security feature (which it is anyway) now. No one can now access your phone with calling it and break through your pin code security. :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] morris1975:
Ok, no problem. I like it this way. Just wanted to know if it's normal. Thanks a lot... waiting eagerly for your other mods...

Regards,

Morris
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] discours:
Hi,

I have installed it this morning. So simple to install, so cool to use. This is a model of well thinking developpement.

Clever rom developers seems to be close with my opinion. We'll see your job sooner as the default caller in the best Mods; for our pleasure. :victory:

Regards

PS : I'll post tomorrow a french tutorial for your app on phonandroid.com
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BreckZeBoulay:
That's a good idea :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CTCaer:
Cool. Please give proper credits there. :)

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Progress Update:

SemcPhone: v1.2 Done. (have new update to it with full width reject call drawer)

Phonebook.apk: Done

InfiteView.apk: Done. (Used AeonWorld's one as a base)

Conversation.apk: Need to mod the received bubble to aosp blue.

Aroma implementation: I think it's done. That's for those who want to just flash it and also want to choose what to install.

I'm trying now to figure out the thumbnail constant in the phonebook so we can have a better resolution (close to width:480) and also

having it displayed as a nice 4:3 (or a little less height) ratio in infinite view.

From that will also benefit the semcphone app for the caller picture.

After this is done I'll post the next update (without message app yet).

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ps: The framework-res, systemui, settings gonna have to wait a little as I've performed a clean process in languages (kept default, en and gr languages) and reduced resources size for about 3 to 6mb so I can enjoy less ram consumption and faster opening (for example settings needs far less than a second including animation to open and show everything for 1st time. And I didn't keep the original folders. :)

When I'll fix these gonna post the 3rd update and also gonna make a guide thread on how to clean a system apk and keep only your language and default.

EDIT: -----------------------------

Ok the problem is not inside phonebook.apk as it allows for large photos of max 675x675 and small 96x96.

In SemcContactsProvider.apk is the secret though. The magic number 256 for config_max_display_photo_dim showed up.

Fixing this will allow for fast contacts scrolling as they will use the 96px size ones and will have the bigger resolution only in caller screen and infiniteview. So everything will remain fast.

Patching and testing now... let's see. :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CTCaer:
The Part 2 of the Collection was released.

It now comes with aroma so you can flash it through cwm and also choose what to install. Otherwise you can extract the apks from aroma folder.

Check 1st post :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BreckZeBoulay:
Installation with aroma didn't work.

So i put directly the .apk in the folder system/app, and it's.......... GREAT !!! :D

Thanks !
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BreckZeBoulay:
Is it possible to put under the contact's image the blue connexion bar ?

Because my girl friend has this bar in the eyes and she doesn't like that :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CTCaer:
Grrrrr and I thought i should test it 1st. I'm still noob in aroma installation. Maybe something with the update-script is wrong :/

It's possible. I'll think I'll put the bar at top and make the photo appear exactly under it.

I don't have time today so you'll have to wait a bit.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MrTapa:
Dotn get angry. I will fix your aroma :) ETA - 30min :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CTCaer:
Oh thank you m8. Pm me the link when you'll have time and I'll gladly update the post :D

EDIT:---------------------

Thanks to MrTapa the aroma is now working as it should
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] discours:
Hi

as promise a french tutorial is here

http://www.phonandroid.com/forum/ecran-d-appels-hd-style-aosp-pour-rom-stock-587-t30620.html

I'd prepared it yesterday but as you are working night and day, i'm trying to update update it right now :silly:

Keep cool or I Buy an Iphone 5 :cyclops:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CTCaer:
Never! Nothing to mod there (nothing to do there). xD

Nice about the french guide. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] discours:
Hi,

thanks.

I hope it will bring you a lot of happy users.

You make me crazy going so fast to develop and update this thread:silly:. But I'm keeping my Xperia to use your mod;)

I try to follow you : the french tuto is up to date for Elegant AOSP HD Collection 2 (October 26 12h37mn27s) on phonandroid.com.

Always the same url but with more posts to follow you aroma way...

http://www.phonandroid.com/forum/ecran-d-appels-hd-elegant-aosp-pour-rom-stock-587-t30620.html

Just a question : what means WIP in Elegant AOSP HD Collection [WIP] ?

Sorry, I'm just French :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CTCaer:
He he. Well WIP means work in progress. My collection is not complete and it's under development.

As far as the updates, I'm passionate in doing thing like this and I always welcome real suggestions like "oh can you move the blue bar because...". Well yeah cause it's really annoying sometimes when it's hiding the eyes of someone's contact pic :P
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] discours:
Thanks,

work in progress...

That means I had to drink a lot of coffee to be ready for future modifications. :highfive:

I stay in line to use new mod first and translate it in french.

Thanks again for that so good and so useful job!

Regards