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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] trojanv:
If I could use my old 6.5 windows mobile that would b awesome. I was just going to use it to port my number to then bring my epic touch 4g over and switch the number back.

How long do you guys think it will be for Ting to be able to port your number and phone over without the need for a donor phone?

Ive only got 6 months left with sprint so id wait.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] s9amme:
Did you guys have to do anything on your E4GT when going with ting? I think VM folks had to flash their phone to be compatible with virgin. I'm paying $150 for my wife and I. That's with a discount too. My contract is up this June, so I'm seriously debating of going with ting. Their calculator showed that I'd save $100 on average every month with our usage. No data roaming isn't much of an issue for us and we don't go out of the country much. As long as I can get voice/text when roaming, i'll be happy.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RobAndroid:
Just moved to Ting from AT&T - my wife now gets a smartphone too and we're paying about half what we were! Picked up a couple used SGSII Epic 4G Touches on eBay and we're good to go. Coverage is OK where we live/work/play. Don't care about roaming data, don't use a ton of data anyway. Highly recommended!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
+1, We're in the same boat bud :) I too would like to know if there's extra steps. I assume you just flash back to a stock ROM, and then update provisioning and such from the stock ROM to convert from Sprint or Boost or CREDO to Ting. Then reflash back to what you like again. Or use temp boot EL29 from sdcard to update PRL/Profile, and launcher activity shortcuts to set APN & WiMax settings.

I'm gonna be paying $40-60 a month for our 2 lines with using Google Voice and Sparephone for 90% of calls over data or wifi :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mysticdroid:
With whitelisted BYOD phones you don't need to flash them. It took almost exactly 24 hours for my e4gt to be ready once I registered it with ting. Switching my current number over to the e4gt only took a short call.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
So, you're saying that I can stay on Paranoid Android/CM10.1/JB 4.12, and if it's a Sprint ET4G (on the list) , it's still fine for easy transfer to Ting? Or are you having an easy time because you're running a stock ROM?

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Theoretically, could one perhaps still roam on other CDMA towers using the Roam Control app or another similar app? Is this an acceptable and/or detectable behavior I wonder?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Insane PPC:
for people wondering about flashing to ting. nope, i'm running the stock sprint rom (well leaked JB rom) but nothing else had to be done...as far as rom...

what ting has you do is you have to wait for their wizards to push an update PRL to your phone, you update it, update the profile, reboot...then access the hidden menu and update two fields so that you can send and recieve MMS and also enable 4g wiimax for the phone, past that you are good to go...also after doing a full flash recovery to gb08 didn't have to do a thing, everything is working still and checked the menu and the changes stayed, very awesome!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] s9amme:
Thanks, that what i suspected. I'll flash a tw rom when the time comes so i can update my prl/profile. I'm currently on an aosp based rom.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
Ditto.

Can I restore a nandroid from a non tw rom after doing so? Or does that wipe the PRL? Sorry, noob question i suppose...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Insane PPC:
kchannel9, not sure, haven't tried it, been happy with the JB leaks. i think i've seen on ting's msg board that people are also running cm10.1 so it should be possible
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RobAndroid:
Ting's official position is that you should be on a stock ROM for easiest activation, then you're free to flash whatever you want (they seem to encourage it even).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Insane PPC:
i know their support group seems quite helpful in talks of flashing roms and hacking stuff, they love people talking about ting in anyway
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
Well that's really good to know :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Takenover83:
I used someone's referral link here when I set up my account. Just acticated it today (like a month or so later, had to wait for Sprint to release my device). So enjoy the $25 to whoever's link I used lol.

Feel free to use my referral link. I sure would apreciate it.

https://z2la881or42.ting.com/

And thanks for the headsup on the great, cheap service.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ChAkADroid:
Does Ting offer insurance programs like ESRP or TEP?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Takenover83:
According to this, they do not.

https://help.ting.com/entries/20850818-Lost-or-stolen-devices
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nabril15:
Sounds very intriguing. My sprint contract ends in November and i need to stop paying 193 a month with a discount.

Based on the quote above, i can continue to enjoy blu kuban with ting, correct? Get to stock rom, port number and switch, then flash blu kuban or hopefully kubean by then.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Takenover83:
You just need to be on a Touchwiz rom to enter the dial codes. Does not need to be completely stock. I did it all on TBSGS4.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RobAndroid:
That should work.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AlkaliV2:
Unlimited everything on Boost for now is my best option. I came from PP when I was in the middle of nowhere, but now that I am back in the city I went with a sprint provider. Ting's modular plans look good, but I found out from PP that even over 1000 minutes a month I can blow through in phone calls. Don't even get me started on texting.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Insane PPC:
just an update on my ting experience, had some issues with 3g giving the error 67 and their people worked a long time with me, finally came down to them dropping my number, then bringing it back with a new id, but same phone number. after i got that straight, i've ran evervol and currently running CM10.1 nightly and its awesome. and just a quick note, this is not for power users, i've changed a huge amount this last two years and went from using gb's of data to now me and the wife use about 100mb between us (thanks wifi being everywhere!) so the last two months have been dirt cheap for two phones.

but custom roms work great on it, just set it up in any TW based roms, then flash to your hearts content!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Takenover83:
I just went with 500mb of data for a grand total of $19 a month. I use Groove IP and Google Voice for my calls/text, which are free. I have wifi at home and make 99 percent of my calls over it. If I am out and about usually wifi is not far away (McDonald's are everywhere) if I need to make a call over a stable connection. Other wise texting via Google Voice uses very little data. And most people just text now a days.

Worst comes to worst I can make a call via Ting and pay the $3 for 100 minutes.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
Have you tried using Sparephone instead of GrooveIP? I found it had better call quality, but I didn't test GrooveIP extensively, and only on Wifi. Sparephone is a little spotty over 3G, how's GrooveIP on 3G?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Takenover83:
I have been using Groove IP for quiet awhile now. Never even heard of Sparephone till you mentioned it. Might have to give the two a compare. In my experience, pretty much anything over 3G sucks when it comes to VOIP. 3G speeds are just to unreliable.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hrffd:
If you want max data they're expensive as hell. I'm military so I can't use Wi-Fi most of the time :/

Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy SII Epic 4G Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Takenover83:
Max anything on Ting is meant for multiple devices. As everything is shared from the same pool. When you devide among several devices it can save you vs going all out unlimited.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
????

Please ignore my last post, the answer is no, it will not work.

I got Ting working great now, with only one caveat; the Dialer on Vanilla Rootbox (CM/AOKP) will not work. I can receive calls on the Ting line, but not make them.

Any ideas?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
I decided I liked Rootbox more than I liked calling out, Google Voice/Sparephone will do.

sent from my GS2/ET4G (AOKP/CM Rootbox 3.9.1 20130613) on Xparent Tapatalk2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] s9amme:
My contract is up next month. I'll be making the switch right away. Did you guys have to cancel your Sprint service or did ting do it for you? So just have the phone on a TW based rom and that's it?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] trojanv:
Ting does it, you can also port your number which is awesome.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Insane PPC:
i paid my etf from verizon and had ting port mine and my wife's numbers. it was well worth it and next month will have paid for it and the price of the phones! ting is by far the best customer service i've dealt with.

shameless referral plug, gets you 25 bucks off either a phone or your first month service...

https://zmc0gtipg1.ting.com/

either way welcome to ting, its a nice ride
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] s9amme:
Thanks for the help, i'll use your referral when I finally activate. I should be out of contract come July 1st. Since I won't be getting 3rd party insurance when I switch to Ting, I'm thinking of buying a used S3 for my wife and I and use the E4GT as a back up phone. I calculated with what we'll be saving every month, I'll make up that upfront cost in about 6-8 months... for both S3's!

Man, the E4GT was my first android phone. I actually stayed for the entire 2 year contract! First time I've done that. Just goes to show its still a great phone for its age. Lots of memories staying up late trying to figure out rooting/custom recovery/different ROMs/AOSP/kernels/tweaks on this phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] eigokyoukan:
I still say e4gt is a fantastic phone. With tweaks it's a beast and I have iCrap people jealous all the time!

Just to throw my two cents in, started ting service about a week ago and it's GREAT. I highly suggest it for anybody that doesn't truly utilize pricey unlimited plans. With my usage my bill will be 20 dollars tops.

Their support is fantastic, they have a great sense of humor, and cell service has never been easier. I have to say it's a rare pleasure when a cell company leaves me with a smile on my face.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Insane PPC:
s9amme awesome, you won't be disappointed and thanks for the referrel, you make me look like a super hero in front of the wife thanks to our nearly free month of service now :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TrobbL:
I switched from Sprint to Ting about 4 months ago. I had 4 phones on Sprint. I have saved an average of $120 a month since switching. The only thing I miss is data roaming. I use roaming on weekends in the summer from my cabin because Sprint's coverage doesn't quite reach to me. I can live without data on weekends for the money I save.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] s9amme:
I finally switched my wife and I to Ting. I was too excited to activate that I forgot to use your referral link. I contacted their support to see if I can still apply it to our accounts. I'm sure it can still be applied, but i'll let you know. EDIT: Just gave your referral link to customer service and they'll apply it on our next billing cycle!

The switch was really easy to do online. Practically idiot proof. My number ported in about 3 hours and the transition has been seamless so far. Enjoying my new S3 too with the new service :victory:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kozmo2k4:
Another "convert" here... 3 days since switch and so far so good.

Actually it seems I get better signal inside my house than I had with Sprint (same ROM, CM10.1-WFTN).

Love the Ting app, too. :good:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lee46582:
just switched

just took the plunge today and switched over to ting and i gotta say i am liking it so far.if you haven't tried it yet you gotta go check it out.here is my referral link if anyone one is kind enough to help me and themselves out. https://zc2emh19fn3.ting.com/

thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hotspace:
Get this...I have an upgrade on my Sprint acct. I also received a canx letter. I told sprint I didn't want to switch carriers. I also told them that I didn't want to loose my upgrade. They suggested I use the upgrade before I port my number out of sprint. I couldn't believe it. So...I'm getting a new S4 for the upgrade price and then canxing my account and moving to Ting! Unbelievable.:D:D:D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
Yeah but once you upgrade your stuck for another 2 years. I don't think they'll give you an upgrade and let you cancel the account. I think it's a way for them to get you for another 2 years.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hotspace:
Nope....they are canceling my account. not me. :fingers-crossed: I've been identified as an excessive data user.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hotspace:
Update...I just returned from bestbuy. Picked up the Samsung galaxy S4 on my upgrade. I well be porting to ting early next week. I'll post my results. Wish me luck :) : beer:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] s9amme:
If that works.. with no ETF... congrats to you and your new S4! :good:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] trojanv:
I'm still skeptical... they told me the same thing a couple of years ago, after I canceled my line they charged me 300.

But I hope you get your cake and get to eat it too haha:D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hotspace:
Skeptical is my middle name. Fingers are crossed.....tightly!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hotspace:
Just wanted to provide an update. I did use my upgrade. And I did leave Sprint with no ETF. Amazingly!

I went ahead and upgraded my line after receiving an excessive roaming letter. My plan was to take the S4 to Ting. However, Sprint will not release any S4's at this time. Ting seems to think they will in the future….just not now. I still have a couple of upgrades to use on my Sprint account.

I will use an Upgrade to purchase a Note 2. I will then take the Note 2 off of my Sprint account and replace it with the S4.

Then I'll take the Note 2 to my account at Ting.

I really think the internal communication at Sprint could become their downfall. They have too many specialized departments that internal communication doesn't flow. Why would a customer that's been flagged for excessive roaming be allowed to use their upgrade? I'm definitely not complaining…just puzzled by the business practice.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
How in the.....

My brain hurts.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hotspace:
LOL....I know. I didn't do a very good job of explaining. Let me gather my thoughts and I'll edit my post. :p
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
Just finished up with my 2nd $25 phone bill.... Down from $175 a month on Credo/Sprint. I love ting

sent from my GS2/ET4G (AOKP/CM Rootbox 3.9.1 20130613) on Xparent Tapatalk2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] s9amme:
Nice! Just passed my 1 month mark. $74 compared to $150 at sprint. It should've been $52, but my wife got data happy the last few days of the billing cycle.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] trojanv:
Awesome. I cant wait to switch. My contract ends in September and I'm taking all 3 of my lines and paying the 200 etf altogether.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kozmo2k4:
Finished my first billing cycle last week: 2 phones, same habits /usage and my bill was only $56. Compare that to $156 with Sprint.... I can see a new, shiny S4 in my pocket in the very near future!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dziliak:
I guess I'm one of the few people who wouldn't save by switching to Ting.

Using their calculator, based on my usage I'd pay them more than the $45/month I pay Virgin Mobile.

That's because I use enough mobile data to need the 2GB data option.

That said, for light data users Ting looks to be a very attractive option.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jumico:
Indeed. Also with google voice you don't need to pay for texting on ting which often isn't offered by other carriers.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Insane PPC:
thats the key right there, if you rely on wifi a lot then ting saves a butt ton of money, along with the referral program, i've already paid off my ETF from verizon, i've paid off buying new phones, now everything else is just gravy, around $30 bucks a month for 2 lines compared to $135 for two lines. its awesome
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] verngator:
Your posts have been very helpful on this thread. I'll be porting over my mom's phone (first will activate an old Photon that's sitting around unused). She has a feature phone and will require fewer than 100 minutes per month.

I'll be using your link!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Insane PPC:
awesome! thanks a lot for that! i'm glad to hear i've been helpful.

i'm still on ting, with the help of referrals and just saving money over my old plan with verizon, (even paying my etf off instead of waiting) i've payed back the difference that i created after about 6months of usage. granted each month me and my wife stay under 500mb of data, generally around 500mins of talk, and never go much more than 500 txt msg....might even limit txt more when hangouts gets updated, then between me and her we can use google's services instead of sprint/ting

good luck with your switch over
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Icetech3:
Wow i wish i had seen this thread a long time ago.. my sprint contract has been up, but i havn't switched cause i love my et4g so much.. and dont feel like paying for a new phone:) just signed up with ting.. thanks a ton guys..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Insane PPC:
if you want any help setting up your e4gt then you can ask here and i'll help or check out ting's forum's...

https://help.ting.com/entries/22376...ur-Samsung-Galaxy-SII-Epic-4G-Touch-SPH-D710-

best of luck and enjoy your cheap service
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Icetech3:
Has no issues at all.. just followed their directions, well except i had to flash back to stock. cause the ##72681# or whatever wouldn't work.. after that it moved over just as they said. and this was moving from my existing sprint account to ting.. didnt have to do any tricks like moving to google first as someone has posted..

BTW... dying for tropico 5 to come ou
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Insane PPC:
yep, i'm a huge fan of the tropico series, can't wait to see what they do with the new one
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] b4u2:
I am looking to move to Ting. I am currently on Verizon with 4 lines and a bill that averages $250+tax a month. I love my Verizon service and 4G but this bill is crazy. Supposedly my bill with Ting would be $108+tax, based on 5 months worth of bills from Verizon. I hope this is true but still leery. My ETF with Verixon is $180 per line and Ting would give me $45 per line to help with that. Plus I have to buy 4 phones. My wife and I like newer phones but my kids don't need latest and greatest. Any suggestions? I am currently trolling Ebay but would like input on what phones for sure will work.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] verngator:
Had a spare Photon - started up, ported the old number, then transferred it all to my mom's old flip phone. Everything is perfect.

Thanks for the $25 credit...hopefully you got your referral credit!

The rest of us are going to T-Mobile as we use too much data for Ting's plans...plus our daughters have iPhones.

If we all had Wi-Fi access during the day we could make Ting work for those of us not on iPhones....but unfortunately we don't.

Now we need to sell our four Sprint phones - likely will put them on Swappa. We have two rooted Samsungs - a Note2, a Samsung G3...plus two iPhones - an 4s and a 4. Ended up purchasing our T-Mobile phones on Swappa - I highly recommend it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] b4u2:
I thought about T-mobile. Our data usage is rarely over 4 gig with the four of us. I use wifi as much as possible which helps and I set most of my downloads/updates to happen on wifi only.

I thought I saw a T-mobile plan for $30? I can't seem to find it every time I go look at their site. I thought it came with like 5 gig for data?

Also T-mobile doesn't seem to have 4g here yet but Ting might Since Sprint has 4g active here finally. I am currently with Verizon. My base bill for 4 lines is $250+taxes. Crazy expensive.

Also I guess I'll have to live with an older phone. I refuse to pay $500 for a phone. I love my smart phone but not for that kind of money. I might pick up some HTC Evo 4G LTE phones on ebay.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Insane PPC:
with ting, i would recommend (if on a budget) to grab some Galaxy Nexus phones, they are fairly cheap and still gives you pure android.

the nexus 5 should be able to join in the fun soon...so thats a 350 for a 16gb...not too bad of a deal.

the tmobile plan (should be able to google it) is 100min, (i think) 100 txt, and unlimited data...but i think they throttle you after 5gb...also its $30 per line, no bundling with them.

if you can snag some people to use your referral then you're monthly bill goes down pretty quick. between the normal amount i save and referrals i paid back my EFT/cost of phones, in less than 6 months thanks to ting

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yep, i sure did get the credit, thanks! wife still thinks i'm awesome due to you guys using the link! its always awesome to see my bill show up at $4 for the whole month! SWEET
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] b4u2:
I switched to Ting and could use some shameless help to cover my Verizon ETF and phones :( https://zp7rb121dr4.ting.com/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] b4u2:
Now that I am on Ting what are some tips and tricks from others to help keep my services low? What can I do to cut data usage? I use wifi matic on all devices. Is there an app to block data usage when not on wifi? Is there an alternative to texts? What about phone calls?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Settings/Data Usage... DS Battery Saver turns data off when the screen is off
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Insane PPC:
i set my mobile warning at like 35mb and my cutoff at 60mb...but then i hardly touch data...

just go through your apps and check settings/auto updates/notifacation or anything that might just be data mining or pulling data down to update status's...

greenify and battery ds are good apps to help, also check wakelock's and stop them from happening...i know for me google search was constantly waking the device and killing my battery, not so much killing my data plan, but man i had to charge 3 times a day after i got a new battery, now i can make it thorugh a full day and sometimes 2 depending on usage

best thing is to stop all sync'ing and just manually sync your apps/data
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] trojanv:
There are plenty alt to text but you have to read and research because it's not always clear in the info page of the apps. Ive used fb messenger, Tango, what's app. But of course the other persons have to have it also for it to be free. Not all of them are like that again research what works best for you.

Same thing goes for calling. Most messenger apps include voice calling for free, again if said person has it also. Some don't.

Some apps give you your own number so you can make free calls or text over data, so if you use wifi a lot its fine.

A lot of people use google voice also with hangouts. But I haven't looked into that.

But I think with all the savings we're doing, we just use our phones like regular, it gets too much for my parents to remember to use this or that app when not on wifi. We have 4 lines and went from $210 on Sprint to $80 on Ting which is amazing.

:eek: well look at how long this is. ending now.

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Yeah I set a data limit on my phone, but I usually just leave auto sync on and turn off all data especially 4G since that thing is a data black hole. I only turn on data when I need it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] b4u2:
Just did my first full month with TING. On Verizon family shared plan with 6GB of data our bill would have been $270. On TING our bill was $103! I did watch our usage closely but did not have to shut off anyones phones lol. I really like the dashboard at Ting and use it to track and see what is going on with each line. So far I am pretty happy!