yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Networking] Apsalus:
That might be an expensive assumption, but I guess that we will find out. FOR SCIENCE!

Also, calling SB will not reveal anything of consequence. Unless you never use the data connection, your monthly charges will be huge, only to be "discounted" accordingly before you are actually charged (if you are indeed using the correct settings). Asking SB if you connecting to the correct APN is not advised, lest someone raise some flags internally and have your account scrutinized.
[Networking] general_k:
hopefully in the clear

From mysoftbank, I look to be in the clear with the APN choice. The black microsim for iphone 4 seems to require the same APN as the full size iphone sim.

I am assuming that the -744円 indicates that all is well. I might try to change the apn and download use a few packets from the wrong one and see what happens.

2010年7月10日 〜 2010年7月11日

合計金額	4,200円

通話料　ホワイトプラン	0円

定額料　パケットし放題フラット専用パケット定額	4,200円

通信料　ＰＣダイレクト＠０．０８円	742円

通信料　メール（ＳＭＳ）	0円

割　引　パケットし放題フラット専用パケット定額　対象通信分	-742円

yeah science
[Networking] SBS:
Woah, is SB now actually showing the applied discounts even in the middle of the month instead of showing some ridiculously huge amount of money like 18 million yen?

That is really helpful of them :rolleyes:

So you used 742 yen worth of packets in one day and had the 742 yen removed because you are paying for the unlimited packet flat rate for smartphones.

So, the PC direct, then, is I guess how they are showing packets used by a smartphone.
[Networking] SBS:
Can you post a screenshot of that (without your personal info of course)? I'd like to post it on my blog to let more people know that the guessing appears to have been removed, making the whole process of getting a phone working a lot less stressful.
[Networking] general_k:
mysoftbank screenshot showing realtime discounting

The screen shot is attached, I feel fairly confident everything is cool.

I tried to upload the image, but need to wait for moderator approval apparently.

I put this information and other softbank stories on nihonzaru.blogspot.com
[Networking] SBS:
Thanks for the screenshot. I'll post it tomorrow. BTW, you're blog is for invited readers only, so your softbank stories won't be readable by most people.
[Networking] Apsalus:
Nice. I just checked mine too.

Now when are they going to offer "My Softbank" in English? To be fair, one of the account maintenance pages can be displayed in English, but I feel that billing page would be more helpful.
[Networking] jontokyo:
SMS vs. MMS on Desire

Hi there,

Was just googlin around and came to this site.

MMS works right, thats the 080 to 080 short messaging system.

SMS out of the box from SB doesnt work, but looking on yahoo brought me to an auction where a guy had root axx and was able to get SMS working, meaning @softbank.ne.jp works.

So there is a way, now we just gotta figure out how :->

And sorry for jumping way off subject of topic, I just noticed, this was a talk about Flat Rate, sorry.
[Networking] SBS:
Thanks for the screenshots - put this info here.
[Networking] general_k:
connecting to wrong apn still possible?

I was wondering if it is still possible to connect to an APN with softbank that you don't have the packet rate plan for. For example can Apsalus connect to opensoftbank APN with the iphone 3gs black usim and packet flat rate full?

I tried to connect to opensoftbank APN with the iphone 4 microsim and the packet flat rate full and couldn't. Maybe softbank decided they got enough money and too many headaches from that revenue stream, where many people got hosed the first month due to connecting to wrong APN.

Basically, I am still trying to confirm the correct APN for new iphone 4 microsim and packet flat rate full.
[Networking] ext23:
hi all, this is my first post in a forum of this kind so please go easy on me!

my softbank iphone 3G has a lovely smashed screen so i need a new handset. i want to get a desire but not from softbank (obviously...because on a plan the handset alone costs over 6man).

here are my questions.

1) if i buy an unlocked australian desire from ebay, can i follow the instructions in this thread to use my CURRENT SOFTBANK IPHONE SIM card with it? are the networks even compatible?

2) softbank tells me that the desire is incapable of handling @softbank.ne.jp addresses and @i.softbank.jp addresses. has anybody been able to get these working?

thanks in advance!
[Networking] Apsalus:
I am new here as well, for this very thread. I too was looking for the short answer when I was trying to determine if I could use my own handset on SB. Believe me when I say that it is in your best interest to read it from beginning to end, so that you can firmly grasp the difference in uSIMs and the associated connection settings for them, along with the consequences of failing to use the correct combination of uSIM/connection settings.

In regards to your query on the topic of SB mail and the Desire, I don't believe that anyone has cracked that one yet.
[Networking] SBS:
Yes, read. And there is B-mobile

↑=x2

If you have the iPhone SIM and @i.softbank address, you could check that on an imported Desire because it is a standard IMAP account.

And on a second note, the B-mobileSIM will have voice added from the End of July. A full-fledged data and voice SIM from a MVNO on DOCOMO's network for UNDER 4000 yen a month. On sale July 30th. Requires a credit card (foreign card OK) and proof of address in japan.

Data is limited to 300 kbps symmetrical, and it doesn't support streaming but it is plenty good for maps mail and web.

http://softbanksucks.blogspot.com/2010/07/b-mobile-talkingsim-both-voice-and-data.html
[Networking] Apsalus:
Really? I tried setting it up, but I couldn't find any info on what ports to use so I just ignored it.

That is awesome. The lack of streaming is a bit disappointing, but I understand the reason. I wish that this had popped up a month ago. I'm sure that I would have been all over it.
[Networking] SBS:
Since I don't have an iPhone, can't confirm for sure, but these sites indicate that all the settings are readily viewable from an iPhone.

http://ipodtouchlab.com/2008/07/iphone-3g-xx-isoftbankjp.html

http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/numemo/d...blo.jp/shiogama-gadget/entry-10211313942.html

http://spacewalker.jp/mt/spacewalker/archives/671

http://digital-gate.com/2008/12/isoftbankjppc.html
[Networking] orange.ashu:
Hello all

Seems me very nice to see this post

as this month i got 50,000 Yen bill from the Softbank bastards

i don't know that we can get the access from the ai@softbank.com that high cost way.

now i think from the link above if all goes well then we can do the settings modified.

please tell me the way to install the .cab file for the nokia (i have 5230).

and this mms settings i will give a short :)

please help a poor guy. softbank get all money out of my account :( .
[Networking] orange.ashu:
Help to install .cab over nokia

Seems me very nice to see this post

as this month i got 50,000 Yen bill from the Softbank bastards

i don't know that we can get the access from the ai@softbank.com that high cost way.

now i think from the link above if all goes well then we can do the settings modified.

please tell me the way to install the .cab file for the nokia (i have 5230).

please help a poor guy. softbank get all money out of my account . and please tell me the way for accessing the s!basic softbank mail address, japanese language.

sorry for thread of questions. but all is because i got 50K yen bill for this month. :( upto 23 only. still 20 days to go . Aaa itaai

some search to me give Idea that cab files are for only windows based mobile please tell me how and from where get the same kind of SW/ FW for nokia devices like nokia 5230. Symbian S60.
[Networking] ext23:
can anybody confirm if they have successfully got tethering working on their imported/jailbroken handsets and packet-houdai data plans?

by 'successfully,' i mean, did you get away with it without softbank charging you an arm and a leg?
[Networking] general_k:
in process-

"My Softbank," with its updated indication of usage and discount, seems to be telling me that I am ok.

HTC G1 with Cyanogenmod-5 using microsim from iphone4 and iphone packetshihodai-flat with smile.world APN. Prior to now (July) I was using iphone (black sim) with packet hodai from iphone 3GS rate and a couple of months with black sim and packet hodai for smart phone, all in G1 with different versions of android running.

I am waiting for my first billing cycle with the iphone4 microsim and plan to know for sure. My guess is that 95% chance I am ok. This is how I rationalize using 70000yen of packets already.

Prior to July, I am sure they didnt care what I was doing: tethering, downloading from android app store, streaming youtube, fring on 3g with skype, etc.

The regular black usim is successful, and I will report the findings for microsim after I get my bill in a couple of weeks.

Some people should know the microsim answer already as the first iphone4 billing cycle has already past.
[Networking] ext23:
great stuff, sounds perfect. two questions:

have you got softbank SMS/MMS working?

and...why did you sign up for an iphone 4 if you're just gonna rip the SIM straight out and put it in your HTC?! haha couldn't you have just kept using your old 3GS SIM?
[Networking] general_k:
mms.apk

Answer 1: sms and mms work fine, the correct settings for the APN are in cyanogenmods APN list https://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/wiki/APNlist

the stock mms.apk might need to be changed out for the version that allows changing the user agent to iphone or something softbank recognizes

-for starters

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=542540

I left the softbank service area for a while, discontinued the service for several months. Upon returning, I got the month to month packet hodai for smart phone "for use in my iphone" but the HTC phone worked fine.

Signing up for the iphone4 allowed me to reduce the cap on the monthly packet price from 5800 to 4400, essentially the difference in price = cost of the iphone4. As they qualified me for a loan, using driving license only, I can sell the iphone4 and come out ahead right now.

Jailbreaking that iphone4 today and waiting for unlock to go live.
[Networking] ext23:
ahh ok now you've just gone and confused me! haha i thought it was as simple as changing over to the 'smile' APN and copying over the softbank mms.apk...i don't actually have my hands on my new phone yet so i can't try this out!

any other specific tweaks you recommend for those using iphone SIMs in android phones?
[Networking] general_k:
mms.apk

If you can change the user agent in the mms.apk settings, then it should work fine. Softbank seems to check the user-agent, as my simcard was for iphone I selected iPhone (3.0) . It is simple to change in the settings, if the mms settings are set in the apn (can be found by searching for cyanogen apn list) it works nicely.

I used different softbank User agents before, setting a custom user agent is also possible. I guess the softbank mms.apk, has that setup already.

You should be able to set it up pretty quickly, once you get the phone.
[Networking] ext23:
hey thanks for that. i actually got my phone yesterday and i have been having nothing but trouble with MMS! i have all the APN settings from cyanogen installed properly....except the very last value ( type="default,supl,mms" ) dunno what that means..

every APK that i've tried has crashed my MMS application(s). i have used the softbank APK as well as the UA APK (elsewhere on this forum). i also tried spoofing the APK in-app using handcent but that didn't work either.

can you walk through exactly what you did to get this working, including APN settings? what ROM and what messaging app you are using? personally i'm on leedroid froyo.
[Networking] general_k:
What phone are you using?

I am on the cyanogenmod-5.0.8-DS

cyanogenmod roms seem to make this stuff work pretty well.

Auto APN setup and mms.apk with custom user agent changeability.

Here are the apn settings for mms (should be all in one apn)

<apn carrier="Softbank(smile.world)" apn="smile.world" user="(lookitup)" password="(lookitup)" mcc="440" mnc="20" mmsc="http://mms/" mmsproxy="smilemms.softbank.ne.jp" mmsport="8080" type="default,supl,mms" />

where you using different settings?

not sure what mms.apk version, other than possibly custom from cyanogenmod rom.
[Networking] ext23:
brand new unlocked HTC desire with leedroid's latest 2.2 froyo rom.

i copied the settings for the APN exactly like i said except i didn't know what the last value was.
[Networking] ext23:
well, i still can't get MMS working, but has anybody been able to configure their @i.softbank.jp address to receive IDLE push over IMAP?!?!

i'm trying to use k9 to get it done but to no avail. the limited information i've been able to find online leads me to believe that the @i.softbank.jp server doesn't support push because softbank/apple want you to sign up for their mobileme service...

there are a couple of blog posts i found in japanese but my technical japanese isn't good enough to work out what they're getting at.
[Networking] SBS:
post the links and I'll tell you what they say. My guess is that it doesn't support IDLE.
[Networking] ext23:
this one is just talking about setting up email on smartphones in general i think, doesn't specifically mention the i.softbank.jp addresses:

http://superrush.blog65.fc2.com/blog-entry-344.html

http://blog.kmml.net/2010/03/imap-idlesms_1575.html

on closer inspection maybe these don't really provide too many details about the softbank server.

this guy seems to have tried to get his IMAP softbank address working on gmail:

http://gtbleds18.blogspot.com/2010/04/isoftbankjpgmail.html

...but i didn't read the whole thing.
[Networking] ext23:
by the way, here is a pretty in-depth guide to getting MMS working on the desire:

http://blog.yo-ki.com/post/HTC-Desi...-MMSe5afbee5bf9ce38199e3828be696b9e6b395.aspx

alas both the japanese and the level of computery geekery are beyond me. :(
[Networking] SBS:
The last link has this:

i.softbank.jpのIMAPはidleに対応していない

Does not support IDLE.
[Networking] SBS:
We should probably stop discussing MMS here; maybe time for a softbank specific MMS thread...

Anyways, I checked out the pages and wrote something up on it. Easiest thing to do would be to backup your current ROM and flash CM-6, which already has the mms.apk pulled in.

http://softbanksucks.blogspot.com/2010/08/cyanogenmod-6-has-built-in-support-for.html
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] WuNgUn:
Rogers and Telus initially scheduled the 8th for FOTA release. Still no sign of update while the rest of the world seemingly is getting rolled out. 🤷🏻
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Paul_Deemer:
Rest of the world and Exynos getting it first then North America after. I'm in the U.S. with unlocked and haven't gotten it yet either. Guess we'll get it when we get it.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] matheus_sc:
This is good, korea update fix gos trash
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Motorolalover:
No update yet on Rogers canada. I think Samsung is holding on to the patch to include GOS fix in it. Its generating bad PR for the company.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] WuNgUn:
Is Samsung doing a late fix on this gaming performance controversy, maybe??
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Questions & Answers] burebista001:
Hi,

I´ve changed the screen of a samsung a7 tablet. Before pasting it I checked and it worked. But now it stays in continuous bootloop without the possibility of entering recovery mode, but I can enter download mode. I have flashed several stockroms, but the problem continues. Tkns in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Questions & Answers] burebista001:
Nobody?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Questions & Answers] lewmur:
If it work before "pasting" it, it would seem something went wrong in that process. If flashing a stock ROM doesn't work, then it must be a hardware problem.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imputazz:
Hello.

Since I've boutht my mi 11t with MIUI 12 everytime I share my network it's very slow to open pages and YouTube videos are impossible to view.

This is what I need to do everytime I want to get it faster:

1- turn on Battery Performance Mode

2- reboot phone

3- share internet

4- done for thew minutes..

If I put my phone in stand by and the other android device after a thew minutes it becomes slow again.

Do you guys know how to fix this?

Also I've made speed test when the problem occurs and I only get 8mb/s when I do the process above I get +30mb/s

Thanks in advance, hope I made it clear, sorry for my bad english
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] eddieofny:
I'm trying to flash the stock firmware back to my G8 but the flash tool keeps failing when I hit start. Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] AsItLies:
Have never used lg official flashing tools but there are numerous threads in the guides section re patched LGUP.

Have used them numerous times and they definitely work. Are you using a different rom? if so, how did u get there? If not, maybe just do factory reset?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] Roflcopterrr:
I was wondering... do all the ROMs here work with the SPL-1.1jockyw? i have it security unlocked.

because most say use 3.29, and i have the 1.1 thingy... is there a way to keep the device security unlocked and use 3.29?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] sd73ta:
you can flash to 3.29 and youll still be security unlocked. do me a favor next time post in the correct thread before starting a new one. thatwill get u flamed on here
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] atlinson:
switched from Oneplus 7t to Samsung s21 ultra SM-G998U, the first thing I noticed is the unbalanced volume in the speakers. with the earpiece speaker seem to be softer and less bassy. I like the phone and am getting attached to it, but the speaker problem always bugs me out, I tried cleaning it with small amounts of alcohol and an old toothbrush, tried submerging it under a small bucket of water while playing music at the loudest setting in hopes of getting debris and dirt out. It did improve, however, it is always noticeable to be unequal.

I watched two teardown videos, for the S21 base G991B/DS, which have foam balls in the earpiece speaker:

(the blue circles that are covering some white balls)

While the S21 Ultra teardown video shows an evident claim that it has no foam balls in its earpiece speaker:

That was it, I was thinking of disassembling the phone and adding some foam balls to the earpiece speaker, though the supply of those little foam balls would be a problem. Was it worth the hassle though? I'm just trying to achieve well-balanced stereo audio, especially in landscape mode.

TL DR: I'm not satisfied with the earpiece speaker and was thinking to improve it by putting foam balls in it
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
Get some Buds+ or a pair LDAC headphones and be happy.

There's the real possibility of trashing the phone by doing experimental surgery.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] GeeAyeZee:
Buds Pro are great I've had several different pairs of earbuds including Sennheiser and the Samsung ones are the best overall with great integration to the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] atlinson:
thank you guys for the responses, didn't even think people would be interested in my ques, but yeah later I realized it's not worth it at all, just enjoying it as what it offers
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] babyboy3265:
On your s21u, is the Dolby sound setting turned on?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] atlinson:
yupp, from time to time there will be unbalanced audio, specifically the bass and overall volume. but when it comes to sharper audio like guitar strumming, they seem equal.

my guess is that there is some junk in the earpiece gathered by time and the use of previous owner. Making the earpiece difficult to produce good bass.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] burnxtc:
I think you made the right decision. Took me awhile to get used to the speaker on this phone - particularly during calls. Volume needs adjusted pretty much every call (which is kinda normal nowadays since everyone is calling you from varying qualities of connected devices) and it's best held at the midpoint of the ear. I am going to avoid tearing this phone down at all costs due to the curved screen and sheer size.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] babyboy3265:
Indeed it could be the case that the speaker is filled with gunk... Especially if it improved after you tried cleaning it and submerging it as you said..

I was experiencing a similar issue with my older phones getting their Mics gunked up and people could hear me muffled. And that I concluded, is because I use baby powder to powder my cashews and when having the phone in my pocket, little by little that powder accumulates in all the holes of the phone :/ And with the humidity of the summers, the powder gets even more stuck in the phone holes :/
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] atlinson:
Luckily the phone's water resistance hasn't worn out. Additionally, I would cover the speaker hole into a smaller hole with my fingers, so that these water and gunks would flow out by a stronger pressure resulted from leaving a smaller speaker hole.

I hope yours could get solved by a small amount of alcohol and an old toothbrush
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] atlinson:
TLDR: I discovered there are actually foam balls in the US unit of S21 ultra. Made a workaround to balance both speakers, although not perfect, but I'm finally satisfied.

Just a quick update, I recently got my phone wet and the water resistance has worn out (not intentional). Having water condensing into the camera lens doesn't make me comfortable, that's why I took it apart. To my surprise, a guitar pick was able to easily rip the adhesive apart (without any heat; there is actually an opening at the side of the back glass, which could be the reason for water infiltration).

I started disassembling and focused my attention on the earpiece speaker while I had the chance (didn't take pics during the process). Long story short, I carefully cut holes marked by the blue boxes.View attachment 5602589

Research: The left hole is indeed hollow, however, has nothing inside it. I tried putting some foam balls I cut from my styro foams, only to result in crackling and undesirable high volume quality. Not to mention that it does not increase the volume at all, only worsens it.

The right hole is where I find things interesting, there are foam balls! But does not seem to be much. I messed things up by cutting these holes, and despite putting some additional self-made foam balls in it, it's either a crackling sound or a bassy and muffled sound.

Workaround: Almost lost hope, but to make my disassembly worth more, I thought of the idea of transferring foam balls from the main speaker into the earpiece. Collected maybe around 5 to 10% of foam balls relative to the size of the main speaker. After the transplant of these balls (i removed my self-made foam balls first), and assembled them, there is not much crackling nor bassy muffled sound (or at least not really noticeable by my ears; I'm in my teenage years). To my surprise, the main speaker is still very loud and clear!

Output: I achieved an almost balanced volume between the earpiece and the main speaker. The earpiece does sound to have more mids than before, while the main speaker is very clear. I'm satisfied with what I've done

Additional: For the holes that I've previously cut, I put a little bit of multipurpose grease (having it laying around, tired and fatigued then decided to use them to cover what I messed up) and a reasonable-sized masking tape to cover these holes. Not the best solution but it works on my part.

Conclusion: It's not really worth it unless this does really bother you every time you're playing music while having the chance to open up the phone for repair. I do not recommend doing this to a new device; "Don't fix what is not broken". Although this is the second phone that I opened up, with enough precaution and knowledge about the parts, this could be swiftly done.

P.S. I still do have access to the internals as of now