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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] scottmog:
How viable is this? I saw it posted online, link is there also. I'm looking to get the 30$ plan asap.

I still need to call and be called, I use about 500 minutes a month.

http://www.tmonews.com/2013/01/t-mobile-launching-gosmart-mobile-nationwide-next-month/

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JNawaz @Jecire • 5 days ago −

The way I use this plan allows me to have unlimited calling regardless of the [major] platform I’m using. This is a little complicated and involves porting your number and have google voice app, skype app. SIP client is optional if you want to forward to SIP number instead of Skype.

EDIT: This way, you make calls using data plan instead of voice minutes.

This is My Formula (ideal for savings):

1. Port main number to Google Voice. One time $20.

2. Get the $30 plan on T-Mobile.

3. Buy Skype Unlimited NA Subscription+ Skype Number $60/year. (This will pay for itself, look at #7)

4. Change Skype Caller ID to your Google Voice number.

5. Make outgoing calls through Skype.The Google Voice number appears on caller id.

6. Use Google Voice forwarding for incoming calls to your SIP/Skype number.

7. Refill using ebay. There are sellers who sell $50 refills for as low

as $38+ no tax. (This means up to $86 in savings per year)

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
I use http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35621485&postcount=94 for VOIP & don't worry about the 100 minute limit but I honestly still try to keep voice calls to the minimum because I can't multi-task as well, data connection is far more important to me..you could try the plan for a month to find out just how viable it proves for you..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
Oh wow, check this sweet deal!

To refill your $30 plan.....You pay $26.99........No Tax, No Hidden Fees.

http://www.refillmobi.com/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
Nice 10% off find! I notice their $10 refill card sold out so it seems they may have limited stock. If anyone has tried them for any denomination let us know..does it also just immediately auto load to your account when you provide your prepaid T-Mobile phone # like http://www.callingmart.com/products/wireless/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=149?

-Thanks for the tip..

http://www.refillmobi.com/terms.htm
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
Yep, that's the beauty of unsubsidized. We r not married to tmobile's 2 year commitment. We can do what ever we want. :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
Have you used them yet? If not I assume you will try at some point, if so let us know how it goes.. -Thnx :cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
Absolutely, will report back in few weeks to replenishment the $30 plan. But hey, u pay $26.99 instead of $30, can't go wrong. Plus they take paypal, no worries.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
How did you hear about them? I haven't really read their terms ( http://www.refillmobi.com/terms.htm ) but it seems like a real company ( "RefillMobi, (hereinafter referred to as "RefillMobi.com") is a Delaware corporation with the legal address of 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, DE 19808" - though their terms page top center icon still says Beta)..I've read people also use http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311.R5&_nkw=t+mobile+refill but isn't ebay more of a hassle? 10% discount immediately auto loading to phone would be:good:..:cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
I was talking to one of my customer earlier, and he suggested that. Yep, they sold many Prepaid cads on ebay and they are getting positive feedbacks, which they r legit. Like I said it b4, paypal has buyers protection, so no worries.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kozmo21:
Bad news for discounts on T-Mobile...

According to Callingmart, T-Mobile dropped their discounts to all resellers nationwide as of February 1st. Here is a quote from their facebook page

"Dear Beloved Customers,

This is to inform you that T-Mobile dropped their discounts to all resellers nationwide as of February 1st, and unfortunately, it is down to a level that won't allow us to provide discounts on it anymore. (We have been losing on it for the past 5 days during the last promotion that ended yesterday, as we didn't want to fail our customers and cancel the promo before the announced end date).

We are actually trying our best to keep it at face value price and to not apply any extra surcharges (considering the payment processing charges and other fees we have, we might be losing on it, even when we sell it at retail value). For now you can still get callingmart points on every purchase, and it's still tax-free, of course!

We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused you, but it's really out of our hands. We are currently providing it for our customers' convenience but not for profit anymore.

callingmart Team "

They are still cheaper than going through T-Mobile because they don't charge tax.

It seems like anyone that give a big discount from now on is probably a scam at this point? .... sucks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
Hmm, if paying at the store, there's NO tax! AT least I don't. :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
http://www.refillmobi.com/ is still listing a 10% discount.. leprophotography (btw do you live in State with no sales tax?) & others let us know if you try other resellers.. - Thnx :cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
Yes, I'm Amish, no tax for me. J/k. If paying at the store should be $30 flat. Thats right 10% discounted @refillmobi always will be 26.99, at least to my knowledge.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
Well Callingmart.com post seems to suggest it will affect all resellers ("T-Mobile dropped their discounts to all resellers nationwide as of February 1st") but how this will play out remains to be seen ( also re: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sales_taxes_in_the_United_States )
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mxmarcus:
Looking at how big the discount is on eBay, I have one question:

Is anyone here ever used the refill from eBay where you have to give your phone number?

I am looking at one with 30% discount.

In the past, I used calling mart with 5% discount

Please share your experience with eBay refill.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] rgloria12:
I've been looking at several refill cards from various ebay sellers, and after reading the feedback on this seller I decided to finally pull the trigger and get a $50 card for $40.50 I purchased it last night and got the credit added to my tmobile account early this morning, so I'm hoping everything turns out alright and not have the funds withdrawn somehow. Here's the link http://www.ebay.com/itm/130830938897?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] johnboyinfl@gmail.com:
Unlocked international

Looking to buy a galaxy note 2 unlocked. Have looked at both Amazon and Newegg. Looking to use it with this T-Mobile $30 plan as well as trying it out on Straight Talk. Do I buy the international unlocked version? N7100?

Any recommendations on what to buy or where to get it?

TIA

JC
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II-No-Annual-Contract (Buy SGH-T889)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37343584&postcount=115 (Activate with this plan if you want to try it for a month)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37342398&postcount=70 (Unlock):cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
The biggest differences imo no LTE vs. LTE note, your choice and price variant.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] johnboyinfl@gmail.com:
didn't know the difference

Thanks. I did not know the difference. I see now that the international version does not have lte support. I think living here in the U.S,. i am interested in LTE support. I believe that T-Mobile and Straight Talk (ATT) either have LTE support or will be providing that in my area soon. My best bet is probably to go with that.

Any further recommendations on purchasing one unlocked? Should i buy it direct from T-Mobile? (I thought that they didn't have an lte radio or have not activated it yet) Should i buy direct from ATT? Sprint? Verizon? Are there differences in those models beyond the carrier branding? advantages or disadvantages?

Sorry i have so many questions. This is my first leap into unlocked phones and prepaid service.

TIA again.

jc
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] whatsitsnamenow:
T-Mobile note 2 version is your best bet. It will have the proper frequency band 1700/2100 which T-Mobile uses to run their hspa+.

Unless I'm mistaken the epic 4g is a Sprint phone so you won't be able to use it on any gsm network.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
If possible I think your first step should be to test your actual use case areas (at least your primary use case area) with friends' T-Mobile-AT&T-all carrier smartphones to experience current real life network speeds rather than future non-specific use case carrier promises. T-Mobile's HSPA+ (without LTE even being activated yet on T-Mobile's Note2 SGH-T889) won in my primary use case tests even beating the competition with LTE but could be totally different in your use case areas. I was able to test T-Mobile network on a friend's Galaxy S (just before she upgraded to the S3) beating AT&T on an iPhone 4S & Verizon on an iPhone5 & Sprint on my EVO 4G ( http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37678427&postcount=2 ) & networks speeds proved even faster in my extended primary use case tests (with limited slow-no zones in non-primary use case tested areas so far-few streets here & there) on SGH-T889 hardware.

In case you didn't see my earlier reply to your post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37886057&postcount=140 Buying it from that link I was told numerous times will also provide you 30 days to return it sans restocking fee (unlike if bought in a T-Mobile brick store) with only a return domestic shipping fee (I accounted for ~<$10 if it were necessary) should extended use case tests prove unacceptable. This too was my first foray into prepaid service & I will likely never look back assuming it continues to deliver in my overall use case areas.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] johnboyinfl@gmail.com:
Thanks.. and a quick question

This is exactly what i was looking for.

Thanks again,

jc
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
I just re-confirmed in a chat http://support.t-mobile.com/community/chat (you can confirm on your own but at first rep may tell you 90 days until you are specific about this plan-not sure why you were told 2 weeks) that this plan has a 30 day expiration but worse case scenario should this plan expire you can activate a new micro-SIM card ( http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Micro-SIM-Card-Activation-Kit ) to get on this plan again (with a new T-Mobile phone# - give out your Google Voice # so # changes are not a significant issue).

Let us know how it goes for you (or if you have additional questions). -Good luck with it:good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] johnboyinfl@gmail.com:
Great

Thanks again, Should be up and running by the end of the month. :)

jc
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
Looks like this is true after all! No more $30 refills, I just bought the $100 refill.

But look at the bright side, our other options will be either $50 or $100. For $50 there's 90 days expiring time period, and $100 had 365 days time period.

Price at refillmobi still good comparing to others: $50 refill for $44.99 & $100 refill for $88.99
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
Thanks for the followup leprophotography, so with http://www.refillmobi.com was the credit just autoloaded to your account when you provided your T-Mobile # like with http://www.callingmart.com/products/wireless/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=149 ?

You paid with PayPal or provided them a CC? -Thnx:cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
You paid with PayPal or provided them a CC? -Thnx:cool:[/QUOTE]

Yep, went to refillmobi paid with paypal yesterday. Early this morning the $100 automatically added to my account, and 1 hour later received a text from T-mobile stating the $100 been added. :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
Thanks, I remember http://www.callingmart.com/products/wireless/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=149 was nearly an instant autoload as well as T-Mobile text of refill so I'm glad I know what to expect should http://www.refillmobi.com still be available within the next 2 weeks when I need to refill.:good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] tcat007:
I read somewhere that if you are an existing T-mobile customer, you can't get on the $30 100 minute plan. Is that true? I just bought a T-mobile Hot Spot with the $35 60 day 3.5gb plan. I wanted to try it on my Nexus 7 and see how T-mobile was in my area. It's 4G everywhere I go, very happy with the Hot Spot.

I am thinking about a Note II, with the 100 minute plan. Just wanted to make sure I can still get it f I shell out the big bucks for the phone. While my N7 and GrooveIP work great, it's nice to have that phone option (and 911) in an emergency. I guess my other option is to just go with a cheap dumb phone and cheap paylo plan.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] whatsitsnamenow:
You can get it if you get a new phone number.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
Hey guys, it must be another great day that T-mobile is giving out FREE sim cards + activitation kit!!!

Regular SIM

http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Prepaid-SIM-Activation-Kit

MicroSIM

http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Micro-SIM-Card-Activation-Kit

UPDATE: expired
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
I was getting a little worried as my next charge date is tomorrow but http://www.refillmobi.com did credit $30 to my acct about 4 hours after $26.99 PayPal payment so it was not as immediate as callingmart.com but is 10% less now. I wonder how http://www.refillmobi.com can keep offering the discount that others can't..?

"BUY PREPAID WIRELESS CARDS & NO SALES TAX & NO FEES & NO HIDDEN CHARGES & LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED UP TO 10% OFF

How to Buy a Wireless Airtime Refill Card? Select your phone carrier and refill amount then click it to make an order.

When can i get refill after purchased? Up to 6 Hours(most 15 Mins to 1 Hour), card will be apply to phone online directly."

BTW, they email a screenshot of successful card redemption in "Windows Internet Explorer" so someone may be doing this manually in some office, PayPal Merchant was: dacai zhang rather than RefillMobi Team like the screenshot email.

Bottomline it was not a scam & would use again if time pressed without a better honest deal..

Thanks for keeping me in the loop, -Thnx :cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
Ahhahha, I found an even better deal, and I've been using it on my 3 lines. For $50 card you paying $33. This is unbelievable.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
Don't leave us hanging..(or at least PM if you're shy about it;) ) -Thnx :cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] lmtHoggy:
Ebay, right?

If so, be careful. T-Mobile stopped offering discounts on refill cards to resellers. Anyone selling refills for less than their face value, especially a 33% discount, might be operating a shady business, e.g., selling refills bought with stolen credit cards.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
You think refills bought with stolen credit cards (or was that just a speculative example of a shady business) is how http://www.refillmobi.com continues to offer 10% discounts because I couldn't endorse that if that were actually true..(vs for example somekind of legal arbitrage)..refills bought with stolen credit cards is going on in eBay?

Yes I dare to ask how;) -Thnx:cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] RonnieRuff:
The old saying is if it seems too good to be true........

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
Isn't all stolen stuff ended up either on craigslist or ebay. ABC did a story about this! This is a sad world, but hey what can you do!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] lmtHoggy:
Can't comment on refillmobi.

With Ebay however, buyers have reported cancellation of their service and having to go through CS just to reactivate it. All due to fraudulent purchases, presumably on stolen CCs.

Google 'fraudulent ebay refill card' to see users comment on this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
Well I guess we could ask questions & not support it we you don't like the answers.. karma can be a ***** say the self-righteous ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] RonnieRuff:
What exactly does that mean LOL

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
Her ya go!

http://www.ebay.com/gds/Cell-Cellular-Prepaid-Phone-Refill-Cards-Bargains-Scam/10000000176965483/g.html
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
Good to know..-Thnx :cool: Just don't tell me next there is no Santa Claus..;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
Just trying to include some levity to a potentially objectionable issue..hope that's ok with you:rolleyes: -Just jokin again at the end there:silly:-no worries:cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] RonnieRuff:
It's fine with me I just did not have any idea what you meant. I am slow like that ;)

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
Saw this over att thread. Can any1 confirms this?

The new Google Voice update uses cell phone's minute instead of data plan?

I thought this update just Improved the reliability of SMS delivery??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] rpmccormick:
Google Voice has ALWAYS used cell min's.

To do VIOP with Google Voice, you need to use an app like Talkatone or GrooveIP (or the old-school way: GV-Callback + a SIP account).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
My bad, that's what I meant. voip+gv though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] anderroid:
Fyi, there are many ways to get discounts on your monthly payment. Top up cards save you 20 to 25%.

Safe sellers are there. You have cgt and people on ebay with a lo of good feedback
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] upengan78:
Hey guys,

I have quick question. When one activates prepaid on Tmobile's website, the last step is Fund your account. Is this must? Will it be fine if I buy $30 first refill from some other vendor such as refillmobi instead?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PapaWangsta:
That's right! You can always buy refills elsewhere to save extra dough! :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
Where are people getting their refills these days :highfive:?

http://www.callingmart.com/products/wireless/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=149&name=T-Mobile-To-Go-RTR/Topup---Auto-Load-To-Phone or are there better safe deals out there that people will vouch for :good: ?

-Thnx:cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] xylene:
Been doing research on this plan along with the Note 2 and although they are currently sold out many seem to have good luck with refillmobi dot com

Just picked up a mint Note 2 for $350 and cant wait to get it finally setup with this plan. The phone will pay for itself in no time with this plan - best deal around!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] SMARTPHONEPC:
Yeah I've also used http://www.refillmobi.com as well as http://www.callingmart.com/products...T-Mobile-To-Go-RTR/Topup---Auto-Load-To-Phone who I will have to use again in the next 24 hours unless I hear about something better but didn't mention http://www.refillmobi.com again as they are totally sold out now & often sold out. I had been using the last few times http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tmobile-50-Prepaid-Refill-Card-Monthly4G-/130928705929 but don't see actives listed anymore at http://www.ebay.com/sch/napsterqwerty2012/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

Where did you pick up a mint Note2 for $350 ? :cool: I paid ~$650+tax for mine when it first came out but it has delivered that value+ for me to date..

I'm still happy with mine & a little underwhelmed by the coverage of the Note 3 so far in terms of having to run out & get it asap but I will still check it out soon even if I wait for the Note4 or something better by then..

This thread contributed to my satisfaction with my selection however as T-Mobile coverage is mostly solid+fast for me..:good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] xylene:
From Swappa! :) I think the jump was much bigger from N1 to N2 but if money is no object than that 1080p screen on the N3 should be a decent upgrade. I'm curious to see more real world reports on the N3's battery life vs the N2 over time. I'm sure the more I save with the 30 plan over time,the more I'll want to spend on newer hardware! ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kozmo21:
Sent you a PM
[HTC One S] kopfspalter:
Good Evening,

I recently downloadet the Viper One S Rom from Team Venom.

I came from Trickdroid and have to say it is awesome.

But unfortunally I dont like the Icon Packs at all.

I used Themediaz v2.5 for Trickdroid,

Is it possible to port it to the Viper one S Rom ? As an Icon, Pack?

Sorry I am not a dev, would be nice, I love this Theme!

Here is the Link from XDA:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1732334

:laugh::victory::angel::D
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HwaA18:
05/005/2012 16:05:21 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

05/005/2012 16:05:21 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-19 22:57:15

05/005/2012 16:05:21 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them

05/005/2012 16:05:28 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

05/005/2012 16:05:29 - INFO - Selected R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf

05/005/2012 16:05:29 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

05/005/2012 16:05:30 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

05/005/2012 16:05:30 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

05/005/2012 16:05:45 - INFO - Start Flashing

05/005/2012 16:05:45 - INFO - Flashing loader

05/005/2012 16:05:45 - INFO - Ending flash session

05/005/2012 16:05:45 - ERROR -

05/005/2012 16:05:45 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

05/005/2012 16:05:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

that is the message that i get when I try to use flashtool. Please help me!!!!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hypestylez:
try a different fimeware
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chery2k:
If your sure your flashing the correct ftf for your xperia play my suggestion is this. The part where flashtool have you press and hold the back button for a green light on the led. As soon as you plugged the usb cord to your xperia play and hold it in till flashtool recognizes the xperia play and correctly flashes the firmware of your choice.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HwaA18:
it still didn't work
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chick3n564:
Can you atleast get into CWM?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HwaA18:
nope :(
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HwaA18:
05/027/2012 18:27:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

05/028/2012 18:28:00 - INFO - Selected R800x_4.0.2.E.57_Verizon.ftf

05/028/2012 18:28:00 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

05/028/2012 18:28:00 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

05/028/2012 18:28:01 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

05/028/2012 18:28:01 - INFO - Start Flashing

05/028/2012 18:28:01 - INFO - Flashing loader

05/028/2012 18:28:01 - INFO - Ending flash session

05/028/2012 18:28:01 - ERROR -

05/028/2012 18:28:01 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

05/028/2012 18:28:02 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

05/029/2012 18:29:04 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:365) -

05/029/2012 18:29:04 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:366) - Error flashing. Aborted

05/029/2012 18:29:23 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:365) -

05/029/2012 18:29:23 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:366) - Error flashing. Aborted

I tried it again, does anyone know what this means?