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[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
I used the default APN (MetroPCS) and was able to send/receive MMS. You could try setting Hangouts as the default and asking the sender to resend.

Side note: I can't get passed the better pings on MetroPCS, it frequently beats AT&T's GoPhone. Even with fringe LTE, MetroPCS still performs better than AT&T did for me. The only downside is LTE/HSPA quickly turns into EDGE/GPRS when I cross the Bay Bridge en route to Ocean City. With T-Mobile claiming that they're going to begin adding 4G the old 2G towers, this hopefully will go away.
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Yeah man the t-mobile experience is great now! I use textra for sms and mms works perfectly fine. I use the default apn settings that come in the sim card.
[Nexus 5 General] DroneDoom:
Thanks I'll try using the metro APN instead.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
[MENTION=1632145]FuMMoD[/MENTION] After 1.15GB of data usage, I'm now throttled. I'll post back if I get unthrottled this time.. :(
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Looks like they finally are cracking down on it.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Seems so, was too go to be true.

But I'll still keep my hopes up, I'm pretty sure by tomorrow I'll be unthrottled. ;)
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Proof of Throttled Speeds:

Data Usage:
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Painful speeds but I got my months worth out of it before the throttle lol.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
That is a lot of data man, no wonder they are throttling people. Lol
[Nexus 5 General] Rob4828:
how did you get this to work? I have the drivers installed and i downloaded user agent switer from chrome ext. store. When i plug the phone in and enable tether, i get no internet access.
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
I use the native built in wifi tether application to create a wifi network. I then connect to it from my laptop and use Chrome with an Android mobile user interface. I don't plug anything in.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
MetroPCS Data Usage.

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[MENTION=1632145]FuMMoD[/MENTION] If Metro says my Data usage is at 128%, whats your at? Lol.
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
I have no idea how to even check that lol. Probably 2000 % though.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Lol,

On MetroPCS.com click on My Account and Sign in.

You'll probably have to register your account with them.

BTW, I'm still throttled. :(
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
Are you using the $60 plan?
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
No I'm not, I've stayed on the $40 plan because they weren't really throttling me.

Till now...
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
The 60$ plan is an amazing deal for sure. I'm glad to be back on it.
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
Has anyone had trouble with logging into MetroPCS.com or setting up an eWallet? I've been having issues with it and was wondering if any found out how to get the issues fixed.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
It has always been very buggy for me, I did have trouble setting up my account at the beginning. But it seems to be working fine currently.
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
I tried setting up an account but it kept asking me to upgrade my account. I declined and can't really access anything on the website. I don't know if I get charged extra with the upgrade it if it'll kick me off my family plan.
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
Yes, very buggy! I have to have my password reset a lot. It will frequently say that my password or phone number doesn't match their system. I found that the easiest ways to get help with the site is on Facebook via message or Live Chat while logged in.
[Nexus 5 General] xdrc45:
Hey guys...

Anytime I'm on 3g I cannot access the internet. It hangs on loading the page and then I get a return error of "off line"

Do I need to edit my APN settings and if so to what?

---------- Post added at 07:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:13 PM ----------

I used the metro pcs website back In December too switch 2 phones and I had to upgrade my account to make the changes through the website. It did kick me off the family plan and charged me an extra like $8. I went into the metro pcs store the following month to pay my bill and had them just add me back onto the family plan and that dropped the charges and now I still have the upgraded account on the website.
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
If you can make calls/texts, then its probably your APN. To add, I've heard that data dropouts might be a bug with the Nexus 5. Allegedly, that's getting fixed in 4.4.3. Here are my APN settings:
[Nexus 5 General] xdrc45:
Cool I appreciate it. Yeah calls and texts work just no data/internet connection on 3g only. I'll set up my APN the same as yours and hopefully that will fix it. Thanks again!
[Nexus 5 General] thenetvines:
Any way to buy a GSM SIM Card for the Nexus 5 that we can activate over *228 with the operator?

All Metro shops here sell it but force you to activate it themselves and pay 25$.

Online sim card sold in the Metro PCS website say the Nexus 5 isn't compatible.

Edit: I tried using an older SIM Metro PCS sim card which I used many times in the past swapping phone free of charge with the operator, but it doesn't work with the Nexus 5 since it seems to be a CDMA sim card only, and Metro is pushing more and more GSM phones after T-mobile bought them.
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Buy the kit online. Call and activate it over the phone. Not hard and that's exactly what the store reps will do in the stores. It is compatible and I've had my Nexus 5 on Metro since the Nexus 5 has been out in November. You should read the thread before you post. Various people including myself have written how to activate on Metro.
[Nexus 5 General] thenetvines:
I'm sorry, I got lazy (usually don't), and only read the first 3 pages.

Do you think the SIM cards sold through Ebay will work without having to go to any store (just calling the operator like I used to do before)?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-MetroPCS-GSM-Full-Sized-SIM-Card-4G-3G-2G-Un-activated-/221398897166?pt=SIM_Cards&hash=item338c67120e
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Personally I wouldn't purchase a sim kit off eBay. It's not really a huge difference in price and I'll know it's completely legit coming from metro. Once you buy it all you do is put the sim card in and call metro. They'll ask you for your imei number. Just use your Nexus 5 box since it has everything you need on it.
[Nexus 5 General] DroneDoom:
It's just $10 for the kit man. Then call up metro with all the phone's info at hand. If you get an rep who has no idea what they are doing, just hang up and call again. Ask to be transferred to the mobile transfer department or along those lines I don't remember what they call it. Since this phone is not CDMA there is no such thing as dialing *228 to activate. All outgoing calls will just be directed to metro's main customer service line when the SIM is unregistered.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
[MENTION=1632145]FuMMoD[/MENTION] Hey bro, has your LTE been mad slow lately?

My billing cycle restarted March 27, so I'm not supposed to be throttled but its still extremely slow...
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Not really sure if it's been slow. I've been on wifi a lot lately so I've barely been on mobile long enough to even notice. It feels the same to me.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Strange then..

Mines is like dial up, haha.

If it continues I'll have to call em.
[Nexus 5 General] NSRpxndxhou:
Any one having signal strength problems? My signal just up and down all day and kills my battery it didn't do that before just started
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
I get full bars everywhere I go. That sounds like they're working on their towers. Watch how awesome your service is in a few days.
[Nexus 5 General] NSRpxndxhou:
Forgot to consider that an option. My phone has been blazing fast even with low signal. Hopefully doesn't take long but I am pretty excited to have even better signal/speeds. Thank you for replying so fast
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
Your local Walmart might have the SIM card kit, which includes a nano and a micro SIM card. Here's where I found the kit on Walmart's website:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/MetroPCS-BYOD-SIM-Activation-Kit/32266947

I went Walmart.com and was able to check stores nearby that had the kits in stock. I just placed the order online and picked the kit up a few hours later, which was much easier than trying to find the kit in Walmart's electronics section then sit in a long checkout line. Also, you don't have to wait for the kit to ship from MetroPCS nor pay a wacky activation fee with dealers, you just call MetroPCS when you're ready to activate. It's what I did with my Nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 General] Rob4828:
I know what you mean. I ordered my Sim online and spoke to four reps who told me the same bs about how they couldn't put the imei the system which made absolute no sense. I just finally gave in and went to a store and they were magically able to insert the imei after I paid the 25 dollars.
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
If they tell you they can input the imei ask to speak to a supervisor. It took me 10 minutes with the first rep and it went nowhere. Once I got the supervisor they input it on the first try. Took longer for me to read it my imei than it took them to activate it fully. Remember have the sim card in the phone before calling.
[Nexus 5 General] thenetvines:
Question:

I went ahead with the dumb route, and bought this used GSM Micro SIM card off eBay.

The SIM is recognized, but calling *228, or the 1800 number for Metro activation, or 611 won't work to connect me to the operator, and going online to activate it asks me for the serial number or IMEI, which I input online, but all I get is "You phone is yet to be verified" answer, and can't swap :(

Is there anything I can do in order to avoid going to any of the stores and pay for the activation?

Brand new Nexus 5, and a Micro SIM GSM card is all I need right?
[Nexus 5 General] edd247:
I don't think you can activate a gsm phone on their website. You just need to call them from another phone and activate
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Yup all you need is a new Sim card kit and your Nexus. Why why why would you get a kit off eBay let alone used. Try calling from another phone to activate. Instead of paying 15$ to take it to a store and active just buy a kit from metro and call from your phone. There was various users advising against used kits for a reason.
[Nexus 5 General] OptimusVDarwin:
That might not be a compatible sim card. This is what I did when I bought my nexus. Go on the Metro website and order the Sim card from their website. It's a micro SIM card
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
[MENTION=2032685]JD2589[/MENTION] Have you noticed decreased signal by FIU and around the Kendall area? Today I had like 1 bar all day even rebooting and flashing a different radio.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Yes I have, 1 bar currently as you can see in the screen shot below. Also my 4G has been capped, just started my billing cycle on the 27th and I'm still capped. Hate this slowness...
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Damn! I went from full bars everywhere to 1 bar everywhere. What the heck? In my place I get 4 bars though. My Tapatalk doesn't even work on mobile anymore even though I'm on LTE.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Check out my mobile signal, and I've had pervious days were there is even more yellow!!

Guess they are working on our towers, which can result in good in the end.
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Yeah guess we have to suck it up for a bit. Looks like we might even get that crazy dual band signal with up to 100mbps if that's what they're doing. You didn't have any issues with Tapatalk today? I have WiFi like everywhere I go so I didn't really notice till today.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
100mbps would be awesome.

Nope Tapatalk has worked fine today, aside from being pretty slow due to my tethered speeds...

Off topic just bought a Nexus 7 today, I receive it next week hopefully. Hopefully the N7 2014 wont be release too soon, lol.
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
The Nexus 8 comes out in like a month bro lol. Where have you been hiding?
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Under a rock it seems,

I thought they were rumors!! :lmao:
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Well either the 7 or 8 gets released this July.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Well I needed a tab for the time being, I'll buy the new 7 or 8 also, lol.
[Nexus 5 General] htx_yo:
Nexus 5 in Houston ..
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Nice!
[Nexus 5 General] Incredible_Culp:
Does this service use T-Mobile towers or its "own" towers.. I've been told it uses their own towers that are independent from all of the other major carries.. It's other words, it doesn't "piggyback".. Is this true?
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
No. If you activate service today, then you'll be on T-Mobile service (towers). Legacy customers were/are on its original CDMA network, which is being absorbed and converted to T-Mobile's GSM network.
[Nexus 5 General] rancur3p1c:
bro wat speed test app is this
[Nexus 5 General] Incredible_Culp:
Ah, bummer.. Thanks for letting me know, though :)
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
If you live in good T-Mobile coverage, then I'd go for it. $60 for unlimited data is a good deal and it's legit, unlike Straight Talk or other MVNOs. If you live in Metro's old CDMA markets, then T-Mobile should be there in due time. Personally, I found the customer service at MetroPCS to be lacking and left. I'm hoping that changes once T-Mobile completes its acquisition on the network side.
[Nexus 5 General] 1234west:
Hi. Right now, I'm under Straight Talk (T-Mobile) and I can say that it sucks :( I use my phone a lot (downloading music, streaming, etc.) and 2.5 GB won't cut it. I would like to know what I would have to do. I know that I have to buy the SIM card, but what about all the extra things. I checked out the eligibility on MetroPCS and it isn't compatible according to the MetroPCS site. Might buy it tomorrow and wait until I start college to start though
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
Their list of compatible phones isn't that up to date. I know when I checked for the LG Nexus 5 a few months ago, it wasn't on the list. Yet, all I had to do was call them after buying a SIM. All you really need is a compatible T-Mobile smartphone.

There should be no other fees when you activate w/ Metro, unless you go to a dealer. You can buy a SIM on MetroPCS.com or even a local Walmart (check website). Don't pay more than $10 (plus tax) for a SIM. I only paid $10 (and sales tax) + $60 (flat) to get started.

As far as the unlimited data plan, it really is just that. The only thing they don't allow on the $60 unlimited plan is tethering. You can get around their tethering restrictions, but it's at your own risk.
[Nexus 5 General] Incredible_Culp:
Im using AIO (now cricket) but i travel too much to be reliant on T-mobile :p -- the thought of unlimited intrigued me though haha
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
Yeah, I totally understand. If you travel a lot in rural areas, T-Mobile isn't gonna cut it. Where I live and work, T-Mobile is spectacular, it frequently outperforms AT&T. The only kicker is when I go on any road trip longer than 45 minutes, I usually end up on EDGE. Granted, I don't travel a lot, but it does make using Google Maps a challenge in those 2G areas. I would just deal with it and use a dedicated GPS, but I do find myself looking up pertinent info when I make pitstops. I'm just waiting for T-Mobile to finish upgrading all 2G sites to 4G before I can justify going back to them.

I've been using GoPhone as of late because I get $60 refills for $53 a month. Not bad for 2.5 GB of data & unlimited talk/text on AT&T. I stayed away from AiO because they don't allow tethering, throttle speeds, and route data through a distant APN (increases latency a lot). But, AiO is very generous with data.
[Nexus 5 General] Incredible_Culp:
I use tether all the time with my laptop when im out and about sometimes..? Works just fine.. The throttle isnt bad at all, really.. getting only 8mbs is just as usable as getting 73mbs.. i dont notice any buffer, i stream netflix/pandora/google music/;youtube etc just fine..

I used gophone for a about a month.. hated it lol.. being unthrottled actually hurt me haha.. i used that measly 2.5gb in a week and a half.. had to buy more data which was a waste as well (to me).

i spend $10 more than you on my plan, but get 4.5 more gb of at&t lte data (which is unlimited unlike gophone who just cuts you off - and i can still browse the net and stream google music and pandora just fine without any headaches.. yes, browsing is a bit slow when you go past your data limit, but still highly usable.. i think its a bit faster than 2g/edge?) than you and get the same unlimited talk and text using at&t towers as well...

my plan is $65 and get 7gb of data.. cant beat that i'd say..like i said this limit only getting 8mbs probably helps me from going past my 7gb on a regular basis lol.. but again, i dont have any problems with constant connectivity/buffer times/etc..

(this is probably the best move ive made considering a cell phone service... yes tmobile would be awesome [ive had them for four years before i got the nexus 5 and prepaid], but like you said, once they update their service to 4g/lte outside of cities and onto traveling roads, ill wait to go back.)

But i also understand if you dont use as much data as me and like the unthrottled plan.. but i dont "see/notice" it in real time use anyways when im getting 50+mbs compared to 8mbs.. shoot, even netflix and other streaming services dont go beyond a 6-8mbs "grabbing" rate... so, to me, anything above download speeds of 10mbs is a waste.. unless youre (not "you" just you in general) are doing/hosting something crazy haha
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
Yeah, I know all about AiO. They actually stopped offering the $70 plan a few months ago. Per the TOS, tethering is prohibited on Cricket (AiO). But, if you can get it to work, then that's great. I see some folks did it here:

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1833599-tethering-on-New-cricket

I personally live/work in a dense area and the increased latency would be significant enough for me. I could get by with AiO, but like more of the amenities on GoPhone. I also like the extra bells and whistles you get on GoPhone, i.e. supported tethering, postpaid technical support, no cost new/replacement SIMs at store's, etc. I guess I haven't found AiO to be that good of a deal to switch to yet. Although, additional taxes/fees for service could make me reconsider.

It's kinda nice having the LG Nexus 5 because you can just jump to any carrier. I'm able to go back to Metro if I have a change of heart.
[Nexus 5 General] OuncE718:
I'm not sure if its ROM related or service related but when I woke up around 10am this morning I noticed I had a voicemail. I then clicked on it and it would not work. I tried making phone calls and it would not go through.

I do have data and its working 100%. I can't even call 611 (Metro PCS) to see what's going on. I'm on the latest Paranoid Android ROM and it has been working fine. I have full bars and it shows the "LTE" icon. Like I said everything seems to work fine except for calls.

I'm in the DC, Maryland area if that helps. Also yes, my APN setting is set correctly!
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
Sounds like a connectivity or network problem. I'm in the DC area, but on GoPhone, so I can't confirm any network issues. Have you tried powering down your phone, ejecting the SIM, and repowering up?
[Nexus 5 General] OuncE718:
I also wrote in the Paranoid ROM thread and a user helped me rectify the situation. I had to use the *#*#4636#*#* method in the dialer. Somehow the phone automatically was set to "LTE only". Thanks for the response though.
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
Cool stuff! Glad you're back in business.
[Nexus 5 General] 1234west:
Brought a Metro PCS Micro SIM Card from Amazon. Cost $17, but checked offers and got a new one for $6.00 and $4.00 shipping and handling made it $11. Got scared because of the delivery span was from August 15 - September 20. Got it today though. Will activate it tomorrow. How would I go upon handling this?

Edit: Got it situated :) $60 Unlimited
[Nexus 5 General] frigidazzi:
Just to clarify. VPNs are working normally? I don't care about tethering, just connecting to my network at home. With Cricket it constantly drops connection every time I connect to a VPN.

Also, is anyone aware of any referal bonuses or credit for transferring to metro like cricket does?
[Nexus 5 General] trsix:
Since you asked

How can anyone get by on 500 megs? CRAPPY plan

You lucked out getting more but crapola
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Well now the 500mb plan has been changed to 1gb. :)
[Nexus 5 General] MkVsTheWorld:
Has anyone here ported their number into MetroPCS? I never did when I had them last spring because I used Google Voice.
[Nexus 5 General] OptimusVDarwin:
I'm on the unlimited plan but it's seems slow as sh!t
[Nexus 5 General] revoltbp:
same here, in LA area. swap between iphone 5s and my nexus and iphone always gets 15+mbps with lte at home while nexus is rare i get even close to 5mbps. da fuq:confused:
[Nexus 5 General] seandorsman:
Thanks!
[Nexus 5 General] Uxor:
I just switched my Nexus 5 to MPCS and my phone is making calls and text but can't connect to data, so no internet... Does anyone have any ideas how to address since metro doesn't support Nexus 5?
[Nexus 5 General] jsho31:
This thread reminds me of the Evo 4G days again.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
That's exactly what I was aiming for.

I really enjoyed it back then. :)
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Speed test, not even full bars!

What do you guys think?
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Nice! What area?
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Miami, FL.

Was at a Walgreens near Coral Way.

Highest speed test so far on 4G!

I'm at more than 1GB of Data and still haven't been throttled. :)
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
You know how many walgreens are on coral way lol. The highest I've gotten is when I'm by fiu which was 28mbps.

Btw did you click the ad banner? Lol
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
That's great also, once its past 15mbps its more than enough IMO.

Haha your right, well to be exact it was on the Walgreens on 8450 Coral Way. :)

Always get great reception near 87th and Coral Way, if I would have been outside of that Walgreens I would have had full bars!
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Just did a speed test at the McDonald's by fiu and not bad. I would have had a heart attack from all the bad food I eat if I didn't go to the gym lol. Good thing I'm in shape and have a killer metabolism.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Great speed test, that's were the numbers usually are.

McDonald's at this time isn't very good.

Btw no I didn't click on that banner, Rolf. :/
[Nexus 5 General] frigidazzi:
Was this serious? You know there's a ton a cholesterol, salt, and sugar in there right? You can still have a heart attack even if you do exercise and are thin. Don't get me wrong. I love McDonald's. Just don't think you are safe because you exercise :P.
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Yeah I know but I know how to maintain it haha. I hate but love fast food. I have just been eating it a lot lately cause I've been so busy. The cholesterol and sodium is what really gets you lol. I knew this really skinny guy in high school who had dangerous body fat cause he thought just cause he was skinny he was fat proof lol. I was shocked he didn't have a heart attack.
[Nexus 5 General] FuMMoD:
Any throttle yet? I got throttled so fast when I had it at 500megs
[Nexus 5 General] RadarBeep:
interesting :)
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
No throttling yet.

Speed test, low signal:

Data usage:

I'm happy, lol.
[Nexus 5 General] AlanXO:
I switched from Boost to MetroPCS.

What a difference, and I thought I was happy with my Boost service.

Coverage and Speed is great.

I went with the $60 Unlimited LTE (I'm stream most content)

So far it's great Google Play Music, Netflix, Podcasts I haven't noticed a lag yet.
[Nexus 5 General] JD2589:
Glad your enjoying your service with MetroPCS.

If I get throttled I will have to switch to the $60 unlimited plan. I was in the 4 for $100 plan, but when I activated my N5 I automatically got a message saying a change was made to your account and the bill now is $117. So they bumped me to the $40 plan.. I'm wondering if I can get them to put me back into the family plan.