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hi, i recently asked about disabling GPRS which i have now done through my network provider.problem is, it's still possible to access the web via GSM. does anyone know how I can permanently disable any access to the web - even if the phone is reset? O2 say they can't Block access to the GSM number. I have to do this - or get rid of my phone.
maybe if there were a program which would block any atempt to modem using gsm you could put it in the extented rom
but really it's a bit like trying to make sure nobody call a surden nr from a phone but having to do so in your end and not in the operator end
it's only possible if some hack program can block all attempts to connect using anything but usb
Disable GSM
Thanks for that. Pardon my ignorance - but what is my extended Rom? How do I but thing in there? Is such a program available?
On my settings, I notice that the GSM number has a password associated with it. Does anyone know if I can apply to change my password. That way - if the phone is hard-reset, it will try to set up a connection with the default password - which woyuld then be invalid. That way, I could ensure that only I have internet access and only when I manually input the password.
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hi, i recently asked about disabling GPRS which i have now done through my network provider.problem is, it's still possible to access the web via GSM. does anyone know how I can permanently disable any access to the web - even if the phone is reset? O2 say they can't Block access to the GSM number. I have to do this - or get rid of my phone.
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Hate to even mention this but as a last resort you could damage the SIM card port or have siemens disconnect the connector to GSM or SIM if possible, that would take out the phone option.
Ah, but wouldn't that disable the phone completely? i still need the phone to make ordinary calls...
Thanks though Iggy. Know you say that you hate to mention it, and I know I must sound like a complet Philistine Monkey for wanting to do this. But I bought the XDA principally for its connectivity to MS Office, and for the fact its a phone. I couldn't give two hoots about using the internett. it costs too much anyway, and others have access to the phone and know how to reset, use the net, then reset again - and restore the info. Thus making it look like it hasn't been used. (though I can check the call register etc).
So you see I need to do this - to protect my wallet & my kids...
As a very last resort - I'll sell the XDA. buy a seperate PDA with no mobile connectivity, then buy a standard mobile instead.
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Ah, but wouldn't that disable the phone completely? i still need the phone to make ordinary calls...
Thanks though Iggy. Know you say that you hate to mention it, and I know I must sound like a complet Philistine Monkey for wanting to do this. But I bought the XDA principally for its connectivity to MS Office, and for the fact its a phone. I couldn't give two hoots about using the internett. it costs too much anyway, and others have access to the phone and know how to reset, use the net, then reset again - and restore the info. Thus making it look like it hasn't been used. (though I can check the call register etc).
So you see I need to do this - to protect my wallet & my kids...
As a very last resort - I'll sell the XDA. buy a seperate PDA with no mobile connectivity, then buy a standard mobile instead.
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Sorry Damian Gardiner, did'nt quite understand before that you still needed the phone functionality. Just a quick question, for you to connect to an ISP is that not a data call (whether by GSM or CDMA or Normal phone line) and if so I thought it was possible for your provider to disable data calls?????? Don't really what I am talking about, just thinking out loud.
The way that I disable mine is in the [My Connections] settings where it asks to "Select a modem", I pick the "Hayes Compatible Modem" which does not exist in the XDA. So the device cannot dial out my ISP number. When I actually want to connect to my ISP, I pick "Cellular Line". Actually, if you pick "Cellular Line" it just counts as voice minutes. This can be very useful especially during weekends. It is quite slow though. If you pick GPRS then it counts as data, which is additional service.
Give it a try.
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If your provider disables both GPRS and CSD, you can't make any data calls at all. CSD is what provides the ability to dial a provider.
Wouldnt it just work when you delete ALL connections on the XDA?
That way the device won't be able to connect straight away and thus alwys comes up for some user interaction. . .
When I am on my own network I use CSD (ie. dial-up) because it counts as voice minutes (and I don't ever use all the minutes of my bundle)
When I am abroad I use GPRS (cheaper than Roaming CSD)
Downgraded back to VZW stock rom...lost voice and data connection.
Voice was easy to get back - got a new a-key
But losing data was a little strange - called tech support, tried a bunch of different things. Issue was a "wrong username and password". Strange thing was that even after entering the correct username and password, it wasnt saving it
So tech put in a support ticket regarding dmu reset and maybe some other stuff....have to wait 24-72 hours
I'm wondering if I should just exchange the phone (I still have 3 weeks left in the return/exchange period)
Is this a common issue when going back to a stock rom? I read in the wiki about connection problems but those arent really what I'm experiencing.
And yes, I took note of my EPST settings - they never got erased
One interesting thing I noticed by downgrading is that the warranty date code gets reset to the date you downgrade...
What's your PRI version in Device Information?
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What's your PRI version in Device Information?
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PRI version: 1.35_002
Hmm...weird you'd need a DMU reset then...
I even tried deleting the data connection setting that is automatically generated and creating a new one. The new one was able to store my username and password, yet I still got the incorrect username/password message when connecting.
It seems there is definitely a problem on their end, though I dont know why the data account that is created on my phone when I program it is not storing any username or password.
I'm just going to chock it up to a problem on their end that I hope they can resolve soon.
Have you tried having them completely remove data features from your account, then add them again? This sometimes addresses data connection issues.
Though I'm still not sure a DMU reset is necessary in your case, we can check just to be sure. Go into EPST (make sure you choose Edit, not View), and navigate to M.IP Default Profile. Take a look at the AAA Shared Secret, and HA Shared Secret fields. Are they blank or do you have encrypted values?
Next, navigate to Security (still in EPST), and take a look at the HDR AN AUTH Password and PPP PASSWORD fields. Are they blank or do you have encrypted values?
Tech support removed my data plan and re-instated it with no resolution.
As far as those settings you asked me to check:
AAA Shared Secret and HA Shared Secret fields are both blank
HDR AN AUTH Password and PPP PASSWORD fields are both blank
Is this a really bad thing? Can I fix it myself or will a DMU reset resolve these?
BTW, I really appreciate your help on this. Heading to Boston next week for a convention for a few days and really need data in case some of the presentations are not stimulating enough for me
Did you recently attempt to flash a Sprint update? Maybe for a radio? Did you run any PPST programs? If not, I have no idea how your DMU keys were erased, but yes, if they're blank...the only way to fix it is with a DMU reset. Once Verizon issues the reset your data will be good to go for your convention.
Where's the convention?
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Did you recently attempt to flash a Sprint update? Maybe for a radio? Did you run any PPST programs? If not, I have no idea how your DMU keys were erased, but yes, if they're blank...the only way to fix it is with a DMU reset. Once Verizon issues the reset your data will be good to go for your convention.
Where's the convention?
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No sprint update....flashed back to everything Verizon - ROM and radio. Have no idea what PPST programs are so I dont think I ran any
From doing some more reading, it appears that a DMU reset is should only take a few minutes...dont know why I was told 1-3 days. I'm going to call again now and see if I can talk to someone who knows what to do.
Can I also do this by activating an old phone and then re-activating my 6800?
Convention is mainly in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, though some stuff is taking place in some of the surrounding hotels.
Yeah I'd call back. A tech who knows what they're doing can do it in about 30 minutes usually.
You staying at the Seaport?
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Yeah I'd call back. A tech who knows what they're doing can do it in about 30 minutes usually.
You staying at the Seaport?
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No - they were all booked up. Got a place at the Hyatt
So I just got off the phone with tech - they suggested just getting another phone as they think its a problem with the phone itself
I'm going to try activating my old phone and then reactivating the 6800 again
Lol some of them really are just plain morons I swear. The DMU reset will definitely fix your problem, it's just the matter of finding someone who's competent.
Let me know how the reactivating goes.
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Lol some of them really are just plain morons I swear. The DMU reset will definitely fix your problem, it's just the matter of finding someone who's competent.
Let me know how the reactivating goes.
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I know - I was joking with the level 2 technician about how its a crap shoot who you get on the phone, only because he wanted to try some other things that the last person didnt try. Also, the last person never submitted a trouble ticket like she said she would so it was a good thing I called, otherwise I'd be waiting a very long time.
Now just when I thought I found someone who knew what they were doing, he goes on to tell me that a DMU reset wouldnt fix the problem I was having. I wasnt going to argue with him, though I wanted to provide him some sites like this one for him to learn from but what are you going to do. I figure I would try the de-activate/re-activate thing first....
It worked! At first those EPST fields were still blank after programming with option 1 - I then tried option 2 and it filled those fields up with garbage
So now I'm back in business after following recommendations you guys made and not listening to the people that should know what to do
Thanx GC again for all your help!!!
BTW - the username/password in the connection settings is still blank but I can connect to the internet. Dont know if that matters or not
It worked! At first those EPST fields were still blank after programming with option 1 - I then tried option 2 and it filled those fields up with garbage
So now I'm back in business after following recommendations you guys made and not listening to the people that should know what to do
Thanx GC again for all your help!!!
BTW - the username/password in the connection settings is still blank but I can connect to the internet. Dont know if that matters or not
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Hmmm deactivating/reactivating seemed to have reset your DMU keys. Did you activate an old non-smartphone....or was it a smartphone?
Either way, glad to hear you're back in business. The "garbage" is your encrypted DMU values set by your DMU public key. They authenticate you to the data network.
The username/password in connection settings can be blank, it's fine. Once you authenticate once, your DMU values are actually communicating your username/password. I bet if you look in EPST again, under Security, your HDR AN AUTH Password field is now encrypted too.
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Hmmm deactivating/reactivating seemed to have reset your DMU keys. Did you activate an old non-smartphone....or was it a smartphone?
Either way, glad to hear you're back in business. The "garbage" is your encrypted DMU values set by your DMU public key. They authenticate you to the data network.
The username/password in connection settings can be blank, it's fine. Once you authenticate once, your DMU values are actually communicating your username/password. I bet if you look in EPST again, under Security, your HDR AN AUTH Password field is now encrypted too.
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Yep
The old phone I activated was a LG VX8600 (regular phone). In doing so I had to remove the data plan. Then when I went back to activate the XV6800 I added it again
I wish technicians would all be on the same page and each one would know the same thing. I even asked the guy if deactivating and reactivate would solve it (just to test their knowledge) and he gave me some bull on how it wouldnt since the problem is likely a hardware failure on my phone
I'm also waiting on a DMU reset. I have PRI 2.01_011 with a Alltel 6800 on VZW. I was getting Error Code 11 PPP Connection Error. and username password wrong. Already set the security to [email protected] and password to vzw and cleared out the two keys in M.IO profile in EPST.
Waiting for data is painfull.
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I'm also waiting on a DMU reset. I have PRI 2.01_011 with a Alltel 6800 on VZW. I was getting Error Code 11 PPP Connection Error. and username password wrong. Already set the security to [email protected] and password to vzw and cleared out the two keys in M.IO profile in EPST.
Waiting for data is painfull.
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if you have an old phone laying around, dont bother waiting for them.
Just log into your vzw online account, activate the old phone on your number wait a little bit and then activate your 6800 again on that same number
DMU will be reset
Sorry could you define a little bit? Also didn't have to do and *228 to the 6800 once you reactivated it correct?
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Sorry could you define a little bit? Also didn't have to do and *228 to the 6800 once you reactivated it correct?
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log into your vzw account online (if you dont have one, create one). Under the "My Services" tab, click on "My Phone". Select the number for your phone (only if you have more than one line on your account - otherwise it should listed there right off the bat) and then select the link that says "Activate Phone"
This will allow you to deactivate your 6800 while you activate the line to another phone you have. Obviously this only works if you have another phone that works on verizon's network.
If you do have another phone you can use, just follow the instructions after clicking the "Activate Phone" link.
It will automatically deactivate your 6800 and activate the other phone. In doing so, you may have to remove the data plan if you had it for the 6800 if the other phone you are activating cant use it. Dont worry about it since we'll put it back later.
Once your extra phone is activated on your line, wait 5-10 minutes and do *228 to program your phone (I was able to do it right away). Test out the newly activated phone to make sure it works correctly as well as making sure the 6800 does not work anymore
Once you've confirmed all that, repeat the entire process, this time activating your 6800 again. You'll be given the option to add a data plan - do so if you choose.
Once you get it activated, do the *228 to program it.
I wasnt able to get everything working again until I did *228 #2 option - the #1 option didnt do anything for me.
I should mention that I did a hard reboot and pretty much started from scratch - in doing so, the deactivation/reactivation worked flawlessly.
Also, I had a vzw phone, not an alltel one, so I cant guarantee that this method will work.
GC or another experienced member may be able to give more insight into this
Thanks for all that info. Just wonder how long you waited in between the ESN switch. I can't wait till VZW release that update so I can flash the VZW stock rom and PRI. Hopefully I won't have to do this anymore.
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I am using the t mobile HTC HD2, I have it unlocked and running it for my at&t network. I have also started using the android program through my sim card, so basically my phone is running on the android interface. It works great, however i cannot access the internet nor send/receive picture messages. I need to figure out the VPN setting or Proxy setting for the at&t provider. Since at&t does not have this phone they are unable to help on where or how to do it.
Anyone got this same situation and figured it out?!
Please help, thanks
Try adding an apn manually using the settings from here......
Cant guarantee it will work, but worth a try.
If it does work, beware of data charges. Unless you have an unlimited plan.
I dont know where i can put in a new apn, i can only access vpn settings, and the proxy settings.
isnt there anything under "connections" - "networks" or something similar??
if not then I dont know, sorry
ok i found where to put in the apn, i put it in, but nothing seems to work, thanks for the try though...
i cant be the only person using the hd2 for at&t right? lol
might be worth asking in the tmous section....
best of luck.....
idk what that section is, im new to this blog, can you help
Hi!
I have a Verizon Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500) currently working with PagePlus Talk and Text. I bought it from somebody, so I'm a second owner. Mostly I use wi-fi, but sometimes I need to use data/mms. I went to a PagePlus dealer and asked about enable data/mms, he said I can't use it because PagePlus dose not allow data/mms on smartphone. I searched about solution more than a week, but I couldn't find it. Can you help me with your magic hands? I have QPST program. If you can, please give me a step by step instruction.
Thanks!!!
I just activated a Fascinate with Page Plus today, and I seem to be having the same issue with no data or mms working. Calls and text seems to be working fine though. I bought the phone off ebay, so it was previously used with Verizon service. I've searched for the past week on this as well, and I can't seem to find any instructions on what to do, and Page Plus CS is pretty useless. Any help would greatly be appreciated, thanks in advance!
I don't really know how to fix it but maybe I.have some information that can send you in the right direction.
First, there was a thread where people got the fascinate working on either US.cellular or cricket. That may help you get some information.
Second im pretty sure they had to use qpst to change the settings.
Third I think the problem had to do with the prl information in the phone.
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Hey thanks for your reply. I looked into people flashing to cricket and there isn't much information on that either. Plus I can't seem to find any apn settings or anything like that for Page Plus. I've prob spent another 6 hrs today on this with no luck. If anyone has any info about getting data and mms working it will be a huge help. Pretty much everything I find online are people asking what I'm asking with no responses.
For data, you require qpst build 215. Flash the correct ppp settings for your carrier. Any other build will yield you nothing. As far as mms, use apn back up to flash the correct settings.
Hey I really appreciate you giving me an idea with qpst. Unfortunately I'm still stuck at one part, so I'm hoping you might be able to clear that up for me. I downloaded qpst 2.7 build 215, I got my phone in dial up mode from **33284, set the COM port to 1, so I have the QPST service program recognizing my device, and I'm at the PPP Config tab. Only problem is I have no idea what values to enter for anything, I see 3 tabs "Rm", "Um", and "AN" and in each one there are spaces for values of "LCP", "IPCP", "IPCPv6". Then there are spaces for user id, password, tethered NAI, retries, timeout, primary dns, secondary dns, optimized dormant handoff, 1xEVDO->1x. So I really don't know where to begin. I've tried searching all over to see what I'm supposed to set if I want my phone working with Page Plus. Can't seem to find any clear answers. Anyways sorry for the long message. Hopefully you can clear some of this up for me. Again I really appreciate your help, thanks!
I just activated a fascinate on pp as well. Data works for me (haven't tried mms). Have you tried calling pp and verifying that data is enabled on the account? Also maybe an esn reset. The folks over at howard forums are pretty helpful too. Good luck!
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Wow, sounds like you got lucky! I did call Page Plus to verify if data was enabled and it is. I guess I should call back and try the esn reset your suggesting. But as of right now I still don't have the data or mms working
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I just activated a fascinate on pp as well. Data works for me (haven't tried mms). Have you tried calling pp and verifying that data is enabled on the account? Also maybe an esn reset. The folks over at howard forums are pretty helpful too. Good luck!
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Also when you log into your Page Plus account is your phone listed as generic? Mine is listed as generic, and with Phone features as SMS and voicemail. No mention about data on the phone. Even though my plan has 100 mb of data. I do see 100 mb of data listed under the plan on the right though.
I'm getting a fascinate off ebay.
how to use it on pageplus?
$.99c activation service on ebay will activate the phone since it is Verizon phone?
or i have to use qpst?? software?
You guys think my data and mss might not be working due to the fact that I'm running a custom rom and 2.2.1? As opposed to the stock 2.1? I want to get some feedback, before I odin back to 2.1 to test it out, thanks.
I got exactly the same issue.
I know for a fact that the phone is not a problem, because it was working for last half a year with pageplus. I ported a phone number from google voice today and lo and behold, data not working anymore. I tried calling pageplus, they reset data service twice, didn't help. I also tried re-programming by calling numbers from here: http://pageplusdealer.com/PagePlus/catalog/ActivationInstructions.php . I tried reflashing firmware, kernel, and radio, and nothing. It isn't even trying to data connect.
Anyone knows what to do with QPST to try helping the issue?
*EDIT*: I figured it out. QPST showed wrong NAI. Somehow instead of [email protected], it was some completely bogus number with completely bogus domain name. Anyway, I reset it to correct value, and it works fine now. I have absolutely no idea why was it reprogrammed, and why *22890 didn't put it back.
Use (Page Plus Cellular) i have a Galaxy S Fascinate (Verizon) and data / mms work perfectly, I'm on $29.95 Plan 1200 min / 3000 text, 100 mb Data per month.
Bad news, the LTE functionality test hack used to edit apns on S9 and older phones doesn't work anymore. But good news is, if you know your MSL (all 0's for unlocked), you can create new APNs. Just dial ##3282#, put in your MSL, click APN Settings, and create a new APN with the same settings as APN2 LTE ... internet, but add dun at end of APN type.
You cannot modify the APN once you save it, but if you make a mistake, go to general management, reset, reset network settings to remove the APN you added and fix any problems.
Enjoy
EDIT: Updating profile deletes the APN so you should get used to creating new APNs frequently.
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Bad news, the LTE functionality test hack used to edit apns on S9 and older phones doesn't work anymore. But good news is, if you know your MSL (all 0's for unlocked), you can create new APNs. Just dial ##3282#, put in your MSL, click APN Settings, and create a new APN with the same settings as APN2 LTE ... internet, but add dun at end of APN type.
You cannot modify the APN once you save it, but if you make a mistake, go to general management, reset, reset network settings to remove the APN you added and fix any problems.
Enjoy
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Does this back count toward data usage?
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Does this back count toward data usage?
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I do not believe so but I have not been able to verify yet. I can verify that it does switch APN because mobile data cuts off for a min when you switch to the one you made, and a similar procedure on the S9 did not count on my tethering data. I get 50gb and it didn't count at all, just my normal data. I will test with this new one though.
How can i get my sprint MSL ? Can I even get it from them if I am leasing the phone?
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How can i get my sprint MSL ? Can I even get it from them if I am leasing the phone?
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Just call andtell them you want it if they ask for what tell them you're a developer
Add button is greyed out... I am not unlocked, I used 6, 0's but it let me hit Ok
Hope to find better solutions.
Thanks this worked for me hopefully it sticks without profile getting updated.
How did you edit this my phone will not allow me to edit this its grayed out. I try to add a d it dose nothing
works. :good:
how to get "enhanced LTE" working? so LTE stay connected while on voice call?
It seems that after the new update, I can not change it to my new added apn. Anyone could help?
I just called Sprint and they have me all 0's as my MSL. So means I'm unlocked and I didn't even know. Unless they lied. I'm about to find out when I try this hack.
Update: boo add option is grayed out. I didn't take this newest update and I thought that was the update that prevented adding APN.
If I reset will it reset to the original software version I had when I initially bought phone or the last update?
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If I reset will it reset to the original software version I had when I initially bought phone or the last update?
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It will reset to your current update. You could flash older though, as long as the bootloader's haven't changed, which I believe hasn't but could be wrong.
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It will reset to your current update. You could flash older though, as long as the bootloader's haven't changed, which I believe hasn't but could be wrong.
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Thanks. I'm going to look for the version I had when I bought my phone 3/12/19.
I think that Hotpot is included with my Sprint plan. Yip I think it's 50gb hotspot.
Disregard.
Following along... MSL 0's, cant "add" anything... I rarely use the hotspot, but at times I *need* it.
Any idea if anyone has broken this yet? I’m in the same boat where even with my MSL the edit functions are greed out.
is this still working?
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I'm on the most recent update, Got it only a few days ago. I purchased the phone outright from Bestbuy and my MSL seems to be all zeros. I was able to successfully enable wifi hotspot. This was one of the main reason I rooted my phones in the past. I know that this will be patched out eventually but it's awesome at the moment though.
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would love to know if sprint folks still have the workaround for the wifi hotspot. I'm sitting on an unlocked S10 that I haven't shoved my SIM card in yet because I absolutely need the hotspot sometimes...