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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ironlood:
Yeah definetly must have over looked that part in a fit of I just got throttled rage

Well I think in turn all t-mobile users should tether their phones and attack data intensive sites and devour the limitless data

Hopefully they add a solution for tethering because the vibrant is due to get froyo and the ability too tether is included without apps even a 5 dollar fee to prevent throttled data would be nice

Sent from my futuristic phone
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] khaytsus:
Give me a break, using >5G of data on your mobile phone is CLEARLY not using the data ON the phone, therefore they should have the right to do whatever they want to limit you at that point.

I'm sure T-Mobile has a plan that's intended to be used as your main internet connection. What you have is intended to feed your phone, not your torrents.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gbishop18:
that's not true, I have used well over 5 gb and have never tethered my phone. downloading roms takes a lot of usage. I am on verizon though and never been throttled
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] camalot:
I don't tether or download torrents or anything like that with my data plan. I dont even download ROMs. What I do use it for is to use applications on my phone like the MediaHUB, beyondPOD and amazonMP3 and i watch tv shows, movies and pod casts and buy music. you know, like the Avatar movie that came with my phone so they could show off how great it is for doing that sort of thing.

To then throttle my speed because I use the phone to download content from apps that come installed on my phone when I bought it is bull. They claim that only 1% use over 5GB a month, but that is the same thing they said when it was at 10GB throttle point. Is that 1% counted from only the people that have unlimited data plans? do they include phones that don't have really have many apps that are data centric, like the sidekicks, blackberrys and even winmo... Are they going to throttle everyone that exceeds 5GB a month on the Galaxy S Tab too?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ironlood:
I don't download torrents I tether my phone to my home computer because its easier to work with a full keyboard (not too mention streaming netflix).

The fact that they cripple or cap the functionality of the data is unfair. I understand that they have a data modem that they try to promote but they shouldn't force you into its arm's.

I still ask what they will do when FroYo introduces tethering ... Will they cap everyone who exceeds the 5 gb limit

Sent from my futuristic phone
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xxjabberwockxx:
You did agree to the terms and conditions of their service, right? :)

It may have changed since you signed up, but here is the current one:

http://www.t-mobile.com/Templates/P...&PAsset=Ftr_Ftr_TermsAndConditions&print=true

Some of the highlights that I believe have not changed for a few years now are:

Number 1. Acceptance.

Number 5. Our Rights to Make Changes.

Unfortunately those two topics are seen with almost any provider. You can continue with T-mobile and pay less per month, or you can always go to Verizon where they (so far) haven't put a throttle in place and pay more per month. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibrantnoob1178:
I thought they already announced a tethering plan for an additional 15$ with the unlimited data so 40$ a month is what it still cost .well in my neck of the woods
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ccb04:
T-mobile is planning on charging for tethering just like every other company is already doing..You should be happy your able to get more than 2gb unlike at&t..The cap was 10gb before they introduced Hspa+ I'm not complaining..Like i said be happy you actually have unlimited data
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tina333:
Wow I don't think you realise how lucky you are being capped at 5gb.... here in the UK most networks cap "unlimited" at 500mb! I'm with vodafone and I get 1gb, if I exceed that then I instantly get charged £5 per 500mb (even 1kb over and I'm charged!)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigsmoke2319:
Im on vodafone uk and theu told me i had unlimited data but its only one gb cap ****ing lying scum bags
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sfreemanoh:
Wait...so you use your phone as your home internet connection?

Edit: Also, saying you want everyone to start tethering their phones and basically flood their network, to punish them? More than likely that would just cause them to put a data cap on their plans, like every other provider is doing. I'm on Verizon, so I don't care, but shooting yourself in the foot isn't exactly smart.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djsikhbeatsz:
it is SOOOOO EASY to get that much data usage ON a phone. Simply just keep pandora or other internet radio constantly running along with the fact that you can multi-task and use data for other **** too and before you know it you're over 5gb
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sfreemanoh:
Try putting your own music on the phone and listening to that, not internet radio all day, everyday. If you don't want to do that, then don't complain. If you're going to use that much data, then you're going to pay extra, or be capped or throttled. It sucks, and for the price we're paying for "unlimited" data we SHOULDN'T be throttled or capped, but that's what all the providers are moving to.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vampfy:
Bigsmoke, Vodafone have never claimed unlimited data lol, there's always been a 500mb fair usage before they released the iPhone and premium plans with 1gb :-P

I wish we did have even 2gb throttling, getting annoying having to track data usage =/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shortdawg24:
OP are you kidding?

The companies can do this. I am in the satellite business and satellite internet is the same way. After 5 gig they slow you down to give others a fast speed. I can see how you think this is unfair but read the fine print of your contract, they can legally do it and you agreed to it. I would suggest if you want unlimited data at the same speed try metro pcs.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ironlood:
I started on metro pcs and ended my long metro pcs run with the samsung vibrant.

I understand that they have to provide a satisfactory data network to all there consumers (unlike at+t whose app use is limited to selective networks unless you have an iphone then it's okay any where)

My main issue is the cap it's irritating. I was paying $35.00 for a 6 mbps internet connection and now I pay $59.99 for a phone plan that has 500 minutes and a somewhat decent data speed (definetly not 6 mbps) . With the internet connection I was even able to make voice calls, why can't mobile providers offer something similar (besides the loss of money which would be very uncapitalistic to the t-mobile company)

Sent from my futuristic phone
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tina333:
Definitely... I'm on the iphone tariff but changed to android & kept my 1gb plan :-) infact if I'm not mistaken vodafone were the first to clearly advertise the fair use policy on their plans recently. On everyday phones 500mb is loads but smartphones like android, iphonne & blackberry just eat data! One day they will offer more... hopefully! I use a mifi (portable wifi hotspot dongle) from 3 & pay £15 for 15gb mth so that helps :-)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gullzway:
Agreed. Gotta shop around to find the best deal you can these days.

For me it's Cox Cable Internet 15Mb/down no cap. for $40/month and Sprint Sero Unlimited/down no cap. for $30/month!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stanleyrw:
LOL!

Cox most definitely has a data cap.

Read their Terms and Conditions. I've reached their cap before and I have the 50/50 plan.

Downloading full out blurays gets you every time LOL!/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gullzway:
Interesting. I don't see that mentioned on my Bill or online anywhere. I average 30 Gb/month and have never been capped.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sLiKK:
is there a workaround to beat the data cap?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drpsyko:
Yep, there is a way to bypass the data cap. By using hosted VPN, one can get unlimited data but with fluctuated speed depending on the VPN's capacity. And oh, its for prepaid only AFAIK in my country.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gullzway:
Cox does have a cap now, but they don't enforce it. I switched to their 3 mb/sec plan for about 5 months(data cap of 50 GB.) I went over 250 GB every month and they didn't do anything.

Switched to Uverse this month @ $30/month for 12 mb/sec(250 GB cap.)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sLiKK:
You used up 250 gb of data on ur cell in a month???? What do u do that eats up so much bandwidth?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gullzway:
No, that's on my home internet. I use around 5GB/month on my cell.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jigabop:
switch to sprint for the cell and you wont get capped....they don't let you tether though without paying them $1 a day for tethering... lame sauce.

as far as home internet, get comcast...way faster than most and they don't enforce any caps...I download like crazy and never get slowed down or capped.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cashmundy:
I switched from regular monthly to pre-pay and saved bucks. Was paying $67 for unlimited everything. Switched to $54 pre-pay, unlimited but switches to 2g speed after 100mb. Now mostly using phone on wifi, so have $31 plan. New activations (meaning new sim) can get unlimited data with 5g at 3g for that price, but with few minutes. All prices are including tax and fees.

Note: customer service for pre-pay is pretty 3rd world, not the same as contract, all ESL speakers.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gullzway:
I can tether all day on sprint using wifi tether or built in hotspot with no extra charge!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] m.rawass:
hi there .....

i dont know when u read this u might say ..." and the noob came out -.-""

this is my first android phone for me and i was locked with the old firmware ...

was so tough to find froyo 2.2 for me and found it here ...

so first of all thanks

ever since i found many people saying " crashes " cuz they upgraded a wrong patch or something like that

i did it right in the first time .... so noob took me 4 dayz to figure out that google market wont work in syria ...

this made me re-patch 4 times ... and got all the crashes and those stuff ....

more ??? since the newbie doesnt know there are alts for the market ... i needed some more apps to be present since i cant have the market

i downlaoded the gapps tiny at first .. then desperately patched the mid one ....

which had the market issue ... i wanted the market " although its not available !! "

so i patched again the tiny one .. but i didn't wipe everything as in usual upgrade ... this way I've got the market solved with much more apps ...

( now im using market alts ... but i thought this might be useful )

thanks for ur time .... hope the newbie added something good for the xda's
[Touch HD General] marksm:
The scenario is this. I charge it every night. The orange light does work and it will show 100% in the morning. It will then shut down at random times and when restarted say the battery is low. I can plug it in again and reset it and it will show from 0 to 100%. Once I take it off the charger it may run all day and deplete the battery or it may die suddenly and tell me it's got a low battery again.

Should I consider the phone dead or does it sound like a faulty battery. It is the original battery and is 2 years old.
[Touch HD General] gustavogibb:
Marksm,

I think could be caused by:

1st: some hidden app wich consume a lot of energy that is placed on your phone or

2nd: a phone virus made to produce that behavior or

3rd:a battery control software issue.

For that, I'd advise you to:

1st: verify the programs and process that are running on your phone, seacrh for unknow ones and see on the internet what they do so you can remove the unwanted ones;

2nd: install one or more of the mobile antiviruses (one at each time) that are avaliabe on the internet and perform a full verification of your PDA;

3st: put a new ROM on the Blackstone; but first read how to do it well, if you don't know how, and be sure to be aware about all issues and risks that this action may bring.

Wishing you a good luck!

Stay in peace!
[Touch HD General] danzaywer:
I have exactly the same problem. I restored the original ROM and SPL and nothing has changed.have you tried another battery? Is like the battery controller is broke. The phone is under warranty but the battery is not covered, so I would know if send it to HTC or to buy a new battery!
[Touch HD General] marksm:
Similar issues reported in a post above. A new battery seems to have fixed it but needs more time to tell. I will probably order a new battery too.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=821701
[Touch HD General] maryrwallace:
me 2 going through the same problem.....really wanna get out ov it..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grenness:
I have had my Huawei S7 Android tablet for a week now, and I'm really longing for some Rom hacks - especially to move apps to SD since it apparently only has room for 128MB of apps according to SystemPanel and I'm getting "low space" notifications all the time and thus can't install updates, Gtalk won't run (I think it's related), etc.

Rooting was really simple, just download and run UniversalAndroot.apk but the next steps I'm a bit uncertain about; finding and installing the right Recovery image, then if I succeed installing some apps2sd solution (Darktremor?) or just some Froyo rom.

Another issue is that the SD card is almost not used for anything, seems like all my apps uses internal memory instead of external, maybe that's a 2.1 thing. I transfered a bunch of .avi movies to my microsd card, but Rockplayer can't find them unless I move them to internal memory.

~Christopher
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] manfly9884:
Hi. Just pre-ordered here in the States, hopefully this will ship by the 7th of Nov. One quick question is the screen in your device resistive or capacitive? As for your dilemma with storage I'm sure that soon a solution will be found by someone here.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grenness:
Resistive.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] manfly9884:
From what I have seeing, the resistive screen is pretty responsive, so this is not a major problem. The small storage space is something that must be addressed if this device is going to last. The archos 7 had this problem in the beggining untill a custom ROM took care of this by doubling the storage size. I think that the HS7 will be fixed in this way first then a2sd might kick in later on.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grenness:
Fixed.

The internal storage memory in the S7 is called "SDCARD" for some stupid reason (have they just bought a lot of cheap 8GB SD Cards and glued them to the motherboard, not bothering with formatting and giving them a different name like "STORAGE" or "DISK"?).

This apparently confuses several applications.

The name for the external Micro SD card, I found out by using Terminal Emulator, is "SDCARD2", so by specifying to RockPlayer that /this/ is where to look for files (SDCARD2 doesn't show up when browsing the directories, not in RockPlayer, not in Astro File Manager, not in stock Video player...) I am finally able to play .avi files from my MicroSD :-)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] manfly9884:
Good going!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kevinniven:
Wow

Ok so got mine yesterday at BestBuy and im very impressed with this tablet. Put my tmobile sim card in and works great for data and calls. GPS also works very well.

It would be great to root and put Froyo on this. Screen is very responsive and fit and finish is great. At $299 they have a home run.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tmacgarris6727:
the screen is good until you try to double tap its nice but mines is going back to bestbuy and i will be getting samsung tab
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pbrauer:
Got mine over the weekend along with a Cruz Reader and a Cruz Tablet from Best Buy for comparison. Hands down the Huawei is far superior. The capacitive screen alone is just not enough to overcome the rest of the shortcomings of the Cruz Tablet. The S& screen is the best resistive screen I have used, add in BT and 2.1 and I am happy so far. Now we just need a chef to start cooking....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] amberelicious:
Got mine yesterday!

I just picked mine up for Best Buy yesterday and I am still playing with it to make my final decision. But for the most part I am liking it. The screen responsiveness it pretty good not as good and my HTC EVO which is what I am use too but it is far better than what I was expecting. A hugh plus is that it has the Android market and front and rear cameras. The only down side it that there is still not much to choose from as far as apps to use the cameras. I got this device to eliminate carrying my Mac from place to place and still be able to post to decision boards and work on my papers when I'm away from home. So far this device has exceeded my expectations.

What is everyone else feeling about their S7?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] amberelicious:
Wow, so happy you posted this! I was trying to decide between the S7 and the Cruz Tablet, so happy I got this one instead. I'm happy so far!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blazingwolf:
We have done an unboxing. Available here: http://www.mytabletlife.com/2010/11/09/huawei-ideos-s7-unboxing/

A review will be coming soon. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cpg716:
So far I am impressed with this little tablet. You get a 7 in 3G capable tablet with all the Google Apps (Market, Maps, GMail) for 200 less then the Galaxy Tab.

Two big down faults. It is running 2.1 currently (promised to be upgraded Q1 2011) and it is resistive touch. No I will say its probably one of the better resistive touch screens I have used so its not to bad.

There also may be a storage issue. Even though there is 8GB installed, its not for APPS. You have only around 180MB available with the default apps installed. Hopefully this can be remapped with the next update (or XDA members do some magic)

Battery life might be around 6 hours, 3-4 with 3G on.. Not totally sure yet.

But I am more impressed with this guy then the $399 Veiwsonic GTablet. Out of the box is just a better experience and you get google apps with no hacking.

We will have full review later on at MyTabletLife.com

CPG
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gconcepts:
Huawei S7 Android Tablet

Hello All,

I purchased this Tablet a couple of days ago and a little disappointed. I am with T-Mobile and the reception i get on this is only EDGE. Can anyone on T-MO confirm if you are able to get 3G on this? Also, when using Launcherpro or ADW, I am unable to place widgets on the desktop. Anyone experiencing this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] royg17:
3G

Just got my S7 Tablet, will verify to see if I get 3g reception.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cpg716:
Our review of the Huawei Ideos S7 has been posted. Visit MyTabletLife.com to check it out.

This tablet needs to get in more hands. Huawei has said it will get 2.2 early 2011 but the Snapdragon processor in this baby is begging for it NOW! lol

CPG

MyTabletLife.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fachex:
got me one

I got one 3 days ago and so far I am very impressed. And yes, it is crying out for froyo. So far I like everything in it. I am using it with Simple Mobile with no problem thou I have not tried the 3G since I use clear for my internet connection. The battery life is even better than my HD2. The only downside are.

1. The front facing Camera it is not fully integrated with the system. Fring does not recognize it so for video conference uses the rear one (pointless). I tried other apps and they don't see it either, they see only one camera. The main camera app does recognize thou. This could get fixed with froyo.

2. I takes quite a bit to get used to a resistive screen after using a capacitor one.

3. Market is restricted, but you can root the tablet and use Market Enabler.

4. No video out (for now) but it does have room for a ...docking station? or some proprietary add ons.

5. The speakers are good and loud, but connected to external speakers is the opposite.

All of these things don't bother me much except for the front facing camera problem.

I can't wait to find a case or something, it looks too nice to drop it or scratch it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pbrauer:
totally agree about the case! I spent 45 minutes at BBY yesterday trying every case they have for e-Readers, etc but nothing was a good fit. The closest I found was a Wenger Swiss Army pouch, but I really want something that will protect it all the time. I know myself well enough to know that a pouch just means I will drop it taking it out.

I am not sure what you mean about Market restrictions though, I haven't run into this on mine, are you sure it is not just an App Version/OS Version problem?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cpg716:
Today I tried SIM card from both T-Mobile and At&T.

At&t- VOICE worked, however could not get any data working on this device. I hope this isnt the case. I am going to try again. CAN ANYONE confirm they tried an AT&T SIM and data didnt work for you also???

T-Mobile- Voice & DATA worked, however it is EDGE ONLY. T-mobile 3G did not work.

This will be the shame if this is the case. The box says 3G, so people will return this for not working. I am hoping the AT&T data problems were a fluke.

CPG

View review of Huawei Ideos S7 at MyTalbetLife.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shanksv:
AT&T?

I just picked this from Best Buy. Great little device for it's price. I haven't been able to get either voice or data to work on ATT. I see a few people with success with T-Mobile. To the ATT folks here has anyone got it to work, and if so did you have anything special to do?

Thanks in advance.
[Android Software Development] mgray8389:
im pretty new in this i uploaded the android, and energy rom, in the phone. after 10 mins of non use the screen goes blank and will not come back on unless you remove the battery. when the screen goes blank you can press the command buttons at the bottom and the backlight comes on but no visual image on the screen. has anyone encountered this issue and if so is there a fix for this. please help im willing to donate to fix for the issue.
[Android Software Development] generalamerica:
Most people in this section have actual Android phones I would try the HTC HD2 section.
[General Topics] Akulamenuri:
Lets say there is a program that disables Mobile Data while the screen is off and enables it when the screen is turned back on. Do you think constantly forcing the radio to turn off and on will save more battery life in the long run than just leaving the radio on?

This may be a bad comparison but I think about an automobile when its idling. I've read from several sources that a vehicle uses more gasoline to initially start up than it does idling. I turn my phone off and on about 80 to 100 times a day (On when i'm using it, off when i'm not :p) so the program toggles my radio a lot.

If the radio that enables mobile data is comparable to a gasoline engine, wouldn't turning the radio on and off to save battery life actually use more instead?

Your thoughts?

(Also if the gasoline engine comparison is completely wrong, drop some knowledge on me. I don't mind being wrong as long as i'm learning :D)