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[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Jonathan24:
So I went ahead and ordered an unlocked AT&T Fuze off of Ebay last night and it's on its way to my family's house where they'll repackage and send it off to me. I thought I should confirm something while I still have the chance, however.

I'm a resident in Japan so rather than roaming, I'd like to be able to use this with a regular Docomo subscription plan. If I get that crappy starter phone and then switch the SIM out to the Fuze, will it work the same (same phone number/email address, etc) with a regular subscription instead of trying to roam? Are there steps I need take to ensure that it uses the radio/data plan in the same way, or is all of the information contained in the SIM?

Also, what would technically happen if I walked into the Docomo shop the day I made my contract and said "Hey, I already have this nice smart phone, can I just use this?"

Thanks again, especially to fhsieh! You're a lifesaver!

-Jonathan
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] fhsieh:
The phone number will automatically be transferred to whichever device has the SIM. The basic network settings are contained within the SIM, and the Fuze contains an app (Start > Settings > Connections > Connection Wizard) that will automatically set up any additional connection settings for DoCoMo (the app is also part of most other TouchPro ROMs, in case you want to flash a different ROM). A DoCoMo SIM inside Japan will not roam.

You will have to enter email settings manually, but I have no experience with DoCoMo so I don't know if they use a specific app (like SoftBank does with S!Mail), or if you can simply enter it as a standard POP/IMAP account through WM6.1's default messaging app. Of course, with data access, you can simply tell your contacts to use your own email (and not a docomo email) for messaging -- you should not incur any additional charges for that.

For your reference, here is the full manual for the HT-01A:

http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/support/trouble/manual/download/pro/ht01a/index.html

One note: you may want to take a look at section 14: "データ通信／ワイヤレスLAN" (pages 171-186). It contains connection settings for DoCoMo's "mopera U" data plan. You may need to set it up accordingly if you subscribe to that rate plan. And on that note, I would suggest taking a look at which plans are intended for use with the HT-01A, and then choosing the cheapest phone that uses the same plan(s). You wouldn't want to just buy the "most basic plan" and be caught off guard with high data charges if the plan isn't intended for use with a data-heavy device.

If you feel adventurous, you might also buy one of the models that can be hypersim-unlocked (for use overseas) and sell it on eBay.

And a last thought: if you have multiple DoCoMo stores in your area, you may want to "test the waters". Some stores/clerks might give you the cold shoulder while others might be very helpful. Although IMO, saying "I already have this phone, can I just use it?" won't do much because either way they're not required to support non-DoCoMo phones (the worst that would happen is they might refuse to open an account thinking you're trying to circumvent their plans; at which point you could just go to another DoCoMo store). But you shouldn't need any extra help -- your cheap phone should have all the necessary connection settings, and it's just a matter of copying them over to the TouchPro.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] tokyoBB71:
DoCoMo Bizhodai Data Plan

The data network plan I was told I have to use with the DoCoMo HT-01A phone is called Bizuhodai. (Mopera U is their email plan.) I bought the phone and flashed an English ROM on it and now I can't get the phone to connect to the data network.

Any DoCoMo users able to flash an English rom and get it to work with the Bizuhodai data plan?

Thanks,
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] brendino888:
more new newb questions

thanks for getting back to me guys. after reading more about flashing a new rom it doesn’t seems that difficult. what i am apprehensive about is just what fhsieh was saying about losing the setting and getting charged a fortune.

so just a few questions..

1. are the setting easily accessible and just a matter of jotting them down?

2. how can i back up my current rom? is it easy to revert back incase of a balls-up on my part?

3.know of any good shops in tokyo that might do if for me if i lose my nerve?

regards
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] fhsieh:
Did you try using the Connection Wizard? (Start > Settings > Connections > Connection Wizard)

Hopefully someone with a HT-01A who still has the original JPN ROM can provide a ROM dump for reference.

1. The phone/voice settings are automatically detected from the SIM card. The data connection settings are located in:

→ Start > Settings > Connections > Connections

スタート → 設定 → 接続 → 接続

→ Advanced > Select Networks > Edit... [whichever "Internet" network connection is selected] > Modem

詳細設定 → ネットワークの選択 → 編集... → モデム

→ You need to note the Access Point Name (APN), and under Advanced, you should note any specific server addresses.

→ If there are any Proxy Settings (プロキシの設定), you should take note of those settings as well.

If DoCoMo only offers one rate plan for the HT-01A (Bizuhoudai), it would be great if someone could post those settings for reference.

2. You can dump your current ROM using this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=427507

At the end of the process, you will have a RUU_signed.NBH file. Assuming you have installed HardSPL to your device, you will then be able to revert to the original ROM by flashing that RUU_signed.NBH file. Keep in mind that DoCoMo may refuse warranty if you use HardSPL, so you may need to revert to the original SoftSPL for warranty purposes. Information on how to do this is in the stickied threads of the Raphael > ROMs subforum.

Also, if there is personal information in your device at the time of the ROM dump, some of it may work its way into the RUU_signed.NBH file. This isn't a problem if it's just for personal use/backup, but it's just something to keep in mind.

3. Not sure of any shops, but there are plenty of experienced XDA members in Japan. Search for Japan-related threads on XDA (many are in Diamond and Kaiser sections) and you may be able to get in touch with a member who can help you.

(I'd offer to help but I'm not in Japan at the moment.) :p
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Jonathan24:
Yeah, I was just looking through the manual link for the HT-01A, and come to think of it I was also told I'd have to subscribe to the bizhodai data plan as well (when I was thinking about buying the Japanese version). They show a picture of an included connection app it seems, so I'm really hoping there's a way to overcome this with an english rom.

Otherwise... does anybody know if said plan is truly necessary for PDA phones, or can you get by with just their pake-hodai plan for i-mode phones?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Zgembo:
It shouldn't be hard to get one year contract for SoftBank X05HT (Touch Pro), then change it to english ROM & unlock it. This way you can roam with japanese SIM around the world, and roam with any supported US SIM in Japan using same device.

Unlimited data plan is up to ~6000 yen / month.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Jonathan24:
Right, but the problem is that I don't intend on roaming in the states. If/when I return a year or two from now, I could use a Fuze with a regular AT&T contract. I'm not equally sure that the X01HT supports GSM.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] fhsieh:
I looked briefly at the Biz-houdai information and while it said the Biz-houdai plan would be necessary for the HT-01A, I didn't see it say that the application was required. It appears to just be a small plugin interface which just points to the same connection setting dialogs I noted earlier.

The only way there would be a problem is if DoCoMo requires a network username/password. This is what happened to SoftBank users for one of the data plans, and while it's easy to copy the username, the password had to be activated using a program (wifiwake) since the password is obviously not stored in cleartext.

I can't tell from the manual if the Biz-houdai app is intended for the same thing, so if anyone has a HT-01A (or HT-02A) with the stock DoCoMo ROM and could take a look through the settings, it would help a lot. But if none of the modem settings show username/password (eg: if they're blank) then there should be no problems using an imported Touch Pro on the Biz-houdai plan. Just point the settings to the correct APN and off you go.

If anyone can dump the HT-01A (or HT-02A) ROM, I can take a look at it. But my hunch is that there's nothing special going on under the hood.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Jonathan24:
Hope so!

TokyoBB, did you try going through the steps that fhseih suggested? Please let us know how it goes! I noticed in one of your older threads you were planning on backing up your NTT ROM before flashing to English. Were you able to do that?

Edit: crap. one thing I just realized, is that biz-hodai is only for higher level phones, no? The cheapies and freebies use i-mode. Would Docomo even allow me to set up a biz-hodai plan with a phone that can't use it (in order to get the sim)?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] tokyoBB71:
Biz-Hodai

Hi Everyone,

I tried using the network connection wizard and it didn't work. Before I flashed my ROM I noticed that the access point name was mpr.bizho.net and it did require a username and password, which happens to be the same as my email username and password. I manually configured the connections with that information and the best I can get is the device will initially connect to the data network and work just fine but then everything will stop after 30 seconds or so.

I know that there is a Biz-hodai application and I thought I was able to copy the CAB, EXE and XLT file for the Biz-hodai application but I am unable to get it to work on an English ROM even after installing the Japanese language support. I can upload/send the files to anyone if you want.

Unfortunately I was not able to take a successful ROM dump before I flashed my device so I hope someone else is able to do that for us. Right now, my advice to anyone thinking of flashing a DoCoMo device or bringing another device onto a DoCoMo plan, is don't. Not until someone can figure out this bizuhodai problem.

Thanks,
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] MauiKeitai:
Yeah, that was one of the few things I didn't like about Japan. Damn Carrier proprietaryship. It's gotta one of the hardest countries to hack in I tell ya. NTT is the monster control freak of them all. Good luck guys.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] fhsieh:
I poked through some Japanese forums briefly and some people were having the same problem. Their solution is to go into Start > Settings > Phone > Data > Uncheck "Disable data connections when device enters sleep mode". Can you give this a try?

They're not anymore control-freak than most other carriers in the world -- at least if you know how the networks work, it's relatively straightforward. It just stands that SoftBank has had better plans for a while, so most users here who are in Japan with their own WM devices have been with SoftBank.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] tokyoBB71:
Hey fhsieh,

Tried that and still not able to connect to the NTT DoCoMo data network.

Thanks,
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] fhsieh:
I'm confused; you say you can initially connect for ~30 seconds before everything disconnects, but now you cannot connect at all?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] MauiKeitai:
Um, I thought all the network setting were in the radio portion of the ROM. So you'd have to access the ##778# stuff right? You would just need the real NTT network settings.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] dazzerjp:
http://www.yourfilehost.com/media.php?cat=other&file=BizHodai_Stuff.zip

is the files I can find on the original ROM.

OperatorPkg_PT folder contains the install cab. Had to follow the install proceedure of configpt file

PT_Manila_REG.cab

Exceptionlist.CAB

Aladdin.cpf

Biz-hodai.CAB

in folder OperatorPkg there is a file mxipupdate_oemoperators_101.txt which contains...

<characteristic type="mopera U(Biz・ホーダイ)">

<parm name="DestId" value="{210A4E10-01F8-4D2C-8A5D-FEEF67FDF9DC}" />

<parm name="Enabled" value="1" />

<characteristic type="DevSpecificCellular">

<parm name="GPRSInfoValid" value="1" />

<parm name="GPRSInfoAccessPointName" value="mpr.bizho.net" />

</characteristic>

</characteristic>

<characteristic type="mopera U（従量）">

<parm name="DestId" value="{210A4E10-01F8-4D2C-8A5D-FEEF67FDF9DC}" />

<parm name="Enabled" value="0" />

<characteristic type="DevSpecificCellular">

<parm name="GPRSInfoValid" value="1" />

<parm name="GPRSInfoAccessPointName" value="mopera.net" />

</characteristic>

</characteristic>

</characteristic>

Cooking a ROM now. Will post when done
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] tokyoBB71:
Hey fhsieh,

When I first connect to the network I can do one thing, like download emails or update the weather, then after that the data network doesn't work anymore. And that is the same whether or not the "Disable data connections when device enters sleep mode" is checked or not.

Thanks,
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] tokyoBB71:
Bizhoda_Stuff

Hi dazzerjp,

I downloaded the zip file you created of the Bizhodai stuff, thank you very much for posting that. I copied the contents of the zip to the Windows directory and then installed the PT_Manila_REG.cab, Exceptionlist.CAB, Aladdin.cpf and Biz-hodai.CAB file in that order but I am still having the same problem. I can download my emails or browse the Internet for about 30 seconds and then I am unable to use the data network.

Am I supposed to install the files differently than by just executing the files?

Thank you everyone for all your assistance. I hope we can get this working so DoCoMo users in Japan have a choice on what ROM they want to use.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] fhsieh:
The operator provxml indicates that on the HT-01A, HSDPA is disabled by default. It's possible that your WWE ROM has it enabled and the network is somehow disconnecting you -- whether or not that's actually possible I'm not sure, but it's worth a shot to try disabling HSDPA:

[HKLM\Software\OEM\RIL] DisH = 1 (integer)
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] fhsieh:
Some more information I came across after looking at the BizHodai app. There are instructions for hTc Z (TyTN) users on how to upgrade/install their phone for the BizHodai package. They can be found here:

http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/binary/pdf/charge/discount/biz_hodai_w/biz-hodai_htcz01.pdf

In short, the instructions are as followed:

- Set up a modem connection called Biz・ホーダイ (any name should be fine) with APN: mpr.bizho.net (as noted in previous posts), and without any username/password.

- After establishing a connection, use Internet Explorer to visit dl.bizho.net and follow the steps to download the Biz・ホーダイ application.

- Additional steps on installing and running the app (found in Settings > Connections).

Unfortunately the app checks for a connection to the mpr.bizho.net APN before it runs, and since I am not on DoCoMo I cannot venture any further. But hopefully something along the way will fix the connection problems.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] tokyoBB71:
Hi fhsieh,

I tried to install the Bizhodai app through the website but unfortunately the page also checks to see what phone you are using and ROM version so I wasnt' able to install it.

I think I am going to revert back to the DoCoMo stock ROM as soon as someone posts it on the Wiki site.

Thanks,

Brent
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] paintballerzell:
Hi Everyone!

Well, I'm pretty much in the same boat as everyone else here, I live in Japan. So, i'll throw in my two yen what i've noticed.

I'm American, and I can speak Japanese to a minimal degree so I can't really talk to the tech support guys for some help. But basically here's some things i've noticed that suck.

I'm currently on NTT DoCoMo using the Touch-Pro HT-01A.

Here are the few problems/observations i'm having with it, and I will address them accordingly with what information I have.

1. Its in Japanese:

The fix for this is a new English based Rom no problem we can accomplish this it seems.

2. We will need Japanese text support based from the keyboard and not the softkey, however from what i've read i think you guys can have tackled this problem as well, but i'm not sure.

3. MoperaU is required for email. Docomo does NOT have iMode (the MMS mail program on other phones) MoperaU is a email pushing service that will push email to the phone. It is always on, and always search, hence why our battery life sucks, turn it off, and it will automatically force the 3G connection back on. sometimes however, it kicks off.. and you won't be able to get mail.

NOTE Here is my BIGGEST problem with the phone currently, Sometimes.. My phone will lose the ability to send emails from the MoperaU account. However, it can use a pop3 service just fine, and its ONLY sending, I can still receive emails. To fix this (which i have to do very often) i have to load the MoperaU application, click the top icon, put in my security passcode, goto the bottom of the next page and click the Cellphone refresh button (Cellphone picture with a recycle type symbol next to it.) It downloads a small file, and reloads the moperau connection. THEN i have to redownload all my email back to my phone. It takes about 10 minutes to do. Anyone else having this problem?

4. 3G (Data) connection is a must for Bizhoudai and MoperaU. However, while this is on, I cannot get my phone to turn on and stay connected with Bluetooth, Wifi, or USB until I disable the phone completely (flight mode) or disabled the Data connection. HOWEVER once this is done, I get a BILLION errors from Bizhoudai not being able to connect. The 3G connection dialing portion of the phone will continually try to get on the internet to check for mail. This really sucks, because all I want to do is listen to music on my bluetooth headset and send emails while i'm on the train. Everyone should be having this problem and not just me, to check it, all you have to do is click on bluetooth or wifi, it will turn on, and turn back off after 10 seconds or so.

So, I guess in summary, we need to have the MoperaU and Bizhoudai connection to do anything worthwhile on the phone. I don't really know how to do these things, but i can learn really fast. I could personally careless about the phone being in japanese, sometimes it sucks, but overall its usable. But I would like to know what the hell the error messages are sometimes.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] fhsieh:
That's probably because your User Agent is different than what DoCoMo is expecting. Try setting it to the following (which is apparently what the hTc Z is using) with a tool like Advanced Config:

Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 4.01; Windows CE; PPC; 240x320)

Alas, according to paintballerzell it looks like there are a lot of other issues to work out. If you're willing to do a hardreset, we could get a ROM dump (or at least just the Part01.raw and Part02.raw files from the dump), and hopefully someone who can test will be able to cook an english ROM with all of DoCoMo's stock settings/apps.

For now, I guess people should be advised to stick to SoftBank.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] paintballerzell:
Yeah, as soon as I get a chance i'll do a hard reset and dump everything.

As far as the service is concenered, my Docomo phone has FAR better reception than my old softbank phone, but it was a different phone.

And I do like the ability to check my mail from the intenet at anytime.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] tokyoBB71:
Push Mail

Hi paintballerzell,

I hear from some of my Japanese friends to not use the mopera.net email address but to setup a gmail or other email sevice push mail account instead. If you use Active Sync to set this up on the phone, it by passes the MoperaU application and doesn't cause as many performance problems. Plus you won't run into the DoCoMo email cap that you might have unless you specifically signed up for the unlimited email service (I am told anyhow).

I also agree with you regarding the reception of SoftBank. DoCoMo clearly has better network coverage, or at least for the places I frequent.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] paintballerzell:
Yeah, its got its annoyances. But, I really don't mind the 50MB cap, since I use it for only emailing other devices, its fine. Plus where I work does not know to block the site. :)

Can anyone tell me if they're having the same issues i am? I'm really curious about the whole bluetooth and wifi thing. Seems to me like I should be able to use wifi and bluetooth whenever i feel like and be able to use the data network as well.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] forum69:
hey guys...i am one of the frustrated att fuze owners and docomo (foma-mopera) users; i finally got my att branded htc fuze to work on data network by setting apn to mopera.net and disabling the proxy in all programs that automatically use att setup proxy for connecting to internet.

i even got googlemaps and gps to work.

anyhow, i still do not know how to setup my @docomo.ne.jp email/sms to work. i also read somewhere that you can setup pop3 for @docomo.ne.jp or mopera account, but no idea how.

any help?

thanks

lost in translation
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] paintballerzell:
You can't use FOMA i think. If you do, you may be being charged out the wazoo for it. I'd be REALLY careful. When i asked about it, the rep said I had to use the BizHoudai connection for internet/email ect.

Aside from the that, i'm not sure about @docomo.ne.jp for pop. Those are usually a different type of mailing account for cell phones. However, you can use IMAP for gmail and a push service. OR you can use mopera.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Jonathan24:
Hi all,

Just as a quick update, my (US) AT&T Fuze is on its way to Japan at the moment. Given all the apparent docomo difficulties, I'm going to test the waters at softbank. There's a cab on this forum that guarantees compatibility with softbank for all windows mobile devices and I'm hoping to god that it'll work with mine too! I'll let you know how it goes. *crossing fingers*
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Jonathan24:
So here's what's happening now.

My fuze finally arrived and I picked up a Softbank SIM for it, which works fine for making calls but I'm having problems with the data.

I understand Softbank has a password protecting their data network, so I downloaded and installed a cab file created by one of the members of the xda forum, here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=441400. This set up a connection with opensoftbank and works, to an extent, but only under certain conditions. I have to go into the connection settings and select "connect" manually every time I want to use data. If I don't, and just go straight for checking my mail or opening a browser, it says the 3G connection initializing failed for unknown reasons. A few minutes later, it will disconnect again and I have to do the same thing. It's a huge pain.

Speaking of the browsers, Opera doesn't work at all and Pocket IE only works maybe 10% of the time, even with an active, 3-bar 3G connection. Do these issues seem familiar to anyone?

Thanks in advance,

Jonathan