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[Q] How do I use my Vibrant for gps and wifi while avoiding roaming related charges when in Canada or another country?
[A] this is the question I asked support at t-mobile. I got 2 answers, neither were completely correct. The problem is that you cannot block IMs and phone calls from reaching your mobile unless you go into airplane mode. (Note that you will receive charges for IMs and for calls you do not pick up as long as they register on your phone. This is what I was told by one rep. Other reo said that I should not be able to receive these since my account was not set up for international services, but as msgs and calls came in, I got worried.)
The short of it is this: for $20, I bought CoPilot off the android market and downloaded the North America maps. This app does not require data connection, and it works remarkably well. I then put the phone into air plane mode. After doing this, I enabled gps and wifi. This allowed me block all direct calls and IMs while retaining the ability the ability to use the phone for gps and for browsing when there was an available wifi network. (having a google voice account actual enabled me to send IMs when connected to a wifi network.)
It all worked so well, I am further considering dropping my data plan altogether since the places I typically use the internet are places with wifi (though perhaps I will wait until the 2.2 update is pushed.)
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[Q] How do I use my Vibrant for gps and wifi while avoiding roaming related charges when in Canada or another country?
[A] this is the question I asked support at t-mobile. I got 2 answers, neither were completely correct. The problem is that you cannot block IMs and phone calls from reaching your mobile unless you go into airplane mode. (Note that you will receive charges for IMs and for calls you do not pick up as long as they register on your phone. This is what I was told by one rep. Other reo said that I should not be able to receive these since my account was not set up for international services, but as msgs and calls came in, I got worried.)
The short of it is this: for $20, I bought CoPilot off the android market and downloaded the North America maps. This app does not require data connection, and it works remarkably well. I then put the phone into air plane mode. After doing this, I enabled gps and wifi. This allowed me block all direct calls and IMs while retaining the ability the ability to use the phone for gps and for browsing when there was an available wifi network. (having a google voice account actual enabled me to send IMs when connected to a wifi network.)
It all worked so well, I am further considering dropping my data plan altogether since the places I typically use the internet are places with wifi (though perhaps I will wait until the 2.2 update is pushed.)
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In terms of GPS, you are correct, you would have to purchase a third party GPS app for that (since google maps doesn't cache. Well it does, but if you find yourself lost after choosing a route and don't have wifi available then you are forced to turn on data so it can redownload your route, since it only caches your route and nearby streets.) To block incoming phone calls you just set up unconditional call forwarding (**21*18056377243# send) which will forward all of your calls to VoiceMail. The 1805 number can be replaced with your VM provider of choice (ie Google voice.) To undo, just dial ##21# and send. After that just disable data roaming and you are good.
In terms of stopping IM/SMS/MMS, just have care add message blocking (or better yet, go to your tmobile account and add it from there) its a free service that blocks all incoming or outgoing sms/mms/email as sms/IM. Sometimes the reps will just add the sms/mms block so you might want to add it yourself from the site.
Also if you purchased the vibrant on a contract then you can't remove your data.
pyrusman said:
[Q] How do I use my Vibrant for gps and wifi while avoiding roaming related charges when in Canada or another country?
[A] this is the question I asked support at t-mobile. I got 2 answers, neither were completely correct. The problem is that you cannot block IMs and phone calls from reaching your mobile unless you go into airplane mode. (Note that you will receive charges for IMs and for calls you do not pick up as long as they register on your phone. This is what I was told by one rep. Other reo said that I should not be able to receive these since my account was not set up for international services, but as msgs and calls came in, I got worried.)
The short of it is this: for $20, I bought CoPilot off the android market and downloaded the North America maps. This app does not require data connection, and it works remarkably well. I then put the phone into air plane mode. After doing this, I enabled gps and wifi. This allowed me block all direct calls and IMs while retaining the ability the ability to use the phone for gps and for browsing when there was an available wifi network. (having a google voice account actual enabled me to send IMs when connected to a wifi network.)
It all worked so well, I am further considering dropping my data plan altogether since the places I typically use the internet are places with wifi (though perhaps I will wait until the 2.2 update is pushed.)
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Or if you want to keep the FULL functionality of your phone while traveling internationally you could buy a prepaid SIM for a carrier in the country you're visiting.
Col.Kernel said:
Or if you want to keep the FULL functionality of your phone while traveling internationally you could buy a prepaid SIM for a carrier in the country you're visiting.
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this ^^
If you did not want to get a SIM, you could just take your t-mo sim out. This way you could still use wifi, then use Google voice for texts and VM.
North American 1gb/8gb - Used my ATT SIM card can make phone calls but internet doesn't work - Please help
millerliteguy said:
I have a brand new Omate Trusmart for sale - Don't like the watch
Will sell or consider trades.
I'm in the US so this is the North American 1gb/8gb developers edition
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Before the moderators get to you. Can't sell on xda.
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Before the moderators get to you. Can't sell on xda.
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Make sure DATA is enabled
settings
wireless and networks
SIM management
data connection
(select you carrier)
another option is to factory reset your x201
on first boot select "change" on the SIM detection popup
scroll down and select data
select you carrier
wait for it to register to the network and back out of the screen
Checking you APN can be done by doing the following;
Settings
Wireless and Networks
More...
Mobile networks
Access Point Names
Select the APN currently in use
Verify all setting are correct by referring to your carrier or another known working device on the same carrier.
i has this problem!
i can do calls, but can not do internet via sim card, but can do internet by wifi.
i calling to my cell operator and togetther we can install internet by sim card. Call your operator.
millerliteguy said:
North American 1gb/8gb - Used my ATT SIM card can make phone calls but internet doesn't work - Please help
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This happens on ATT (dunno about other carriers) when you transplant a sim for a different phone/device. ATT will block data because the IMEI's dont match what they think they should be. Customer service or a store can fix you up.
Does not happen on ATT prepaid alternet AIO, nor on prepaid T-Mobile $30/5gig plans.
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Hello.
I have a 4G/LTE Nexus 9 Tablet . In my Country in order to use internet through data services like 3G & 4G on Telecom Carriers (service provider) , I have to "DIAL" a code (or a Number) like:
*141* pin number # (to charge my account / pin number is bought from Service Provide website)
*141*1# (to know about reminder of my credit and in response the service provider should inform me by a text message in default cell phones)
As I know , the nexus 9 doesn't support "DIALING Numbers" in GSM band.(It only Support SMS) ,So It's not possible to CALL (DIAL) the mentioned formatted numbers and it seems I can not buy charge,check my account info and use 3G & 4G Services.
Would you please help me with this problem and give me advices about solutions that help me to use 3G & 4G data services .(Maybe I 'm wrong and the tablet has capabilities to address this problem.)
I hope to receive a reply.
Thank You.
I understand your frustration about this issue.
Are you using a Prepaid package from your service provider? This is kind a tricky when subscribing an internet plan in Nexus 9.
I got some ideas about solving the problem.
First, I'm not sure but try go to Setting, More network, select mobile plan and see if you can select from there.
Second, eject the sim card and insert into a Smartphone (that has a dial app) and subscribe the plan you wanted and put back into Nexus 9 after response or replied from service provider.
Third, find out whether your service provider provides any online service that can subscribe a Prepaid plan for your current number either from their website or a downloaded app.
Hope it helps.
I'm newbie anyway.
can't we just dload a dial app from the playstore like truecaller app , truedialer app ?
No you can't, caller dialler app you mentioned are not working in Nexus 9 as it has no call facility, only smartphone or tablet with a built in dialler can install that. You cannot make any service call (phone call using sim) but you can make internet call like hangout, Skype, FB messenger.
The Mate 20 series is one of the hottest phones on the market right now, and as a longtime Huawei fan, I really have to say how impressed I've been by this series: it looks great, it's got a very strong NPU, a super-cool three lens camera system. I love the Mate 20 series and picked a Chinese version up as soon as I could. As somebody who regularly travels internationally, I also pay close attention to the differences between the domestic and overseas versions of devices like this. So I'm sure that a lot of other people are wondering the same thing: if I try to use my Chinese Mate 20 series while overseas, will I run into any problems? If something happens, what should I do? To answer these questions, I checked out some materials on Huawei's official website, spoke to their customer service, and conducted my own little experiments, and I'd like to share what I found with all of you.
First off, the Chinese and overseas versions of the Mate 20 series are actually different model numbers: the overseas versions include the L29, the L09, and the L0C, while the Chinese versions include the AL and the TL. These differences in model numbers reflect different specifications. For example, there is a 4 GB+128 GB (RAM+ROM) model, a 6 GB+64 GB model, and a 6 GB+128 GB model. The Chinese and overseas versions also support different network frequencies. For example, the overseas version supports the B28 frequency band, while the Chinese version does not.
Further, the models for some overseas countries and regions have had to be intensely customized in partnership with local network providers in order to provide full compatibility.
Thus, the unmodified Chinese version may experience compatibility issues in some of these overseas countries and regions. Therefore, if you wish to use your phone as you travel overseas, it is recommended that you purchase the overseas version of the Mate 20 for optimum user experience and more rapid maintenance and other services.
If you have already purchased the Chinese version of the Mate 20 and regularly travel abroad, you may wonder what kind of problems you can expect and how to resolve them. Based on my own experiences, I've found a few possible problems that you might encounter, and through consultation with Huawei's customer service and my own experimentation, I've discovered some possible solutions for each. Although you may not encounter all or any of these, it's always best to be prepared, and I hope this information is helpful to you.
Problem 1：When using a SIM card such as the kind used by Germany's Virtual National Roaming system (this card with two numbers assigned to it, which allows you to freely roam between two countries and their respective mobile networks), you can't access the 4G network while roaming, and can't even call the emergency numbers.
Solution：Try the following:APN: Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile network > Access Point Names and choose to create the correct APN appropriate to your network provider.
Problem 2 ：I encountered an error with the number of my voice mailbox, and it won't work.
Solution：Try the following:Go to Dialer > ︙ (menu in the upper right corner) > Settings > More > Voicemail and reset your voice mailbox number (to find your correct voice mailbox number, please check with your network provider).
Problem 3：The method of fee/deduction on my phone is different from what it's supposed to be.
Solution：This is commonly caused by errors in setting up the phone's pre-pay/post-pay system. Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile network > Access Point Names and choose to reactivate the correct APN for your network provider.
Problem 4 ：I can't send text SMS messages.
Solution：Go to Messaging > ︙ (menu in the upper right corner) > Settings > Advanced > SMS center number, and enter the correct SMS center number for your network provider. (The SMS Center is only available when a SIM card is inserted in slot 1, and the correct SMS center number should be that which corresponds to your network provider)
Problem 5 ：The overseas version closes my apps while they're running in the background or when the screen is locked.
Solution：Go to Phone Manager > App launch, then set your apps to manual management and enable them to run in the background.
Problem 6 ：I don't know how to disable the Record call function.
Solution：The Record call function is able to record your calls with other parties, and this must be done in accordance with local laws and regulations. If you have enabled the Auto-record calls function, and wish to disable it, go to Dialer > ︙ (menu in the upper right corner) > Settings > Auto-record calls and choose to disable Auto-record calls. Even while the Auto-record calls function is disabled, you can still manually switch Record call back on for individual calls.
Problem 7 ：I don't know how to disable the Call Translation function.
Solution：As part of my research, I learned that the Chinese version of the Huawei Mate 20 Porsche Design has the Call Translation function that supports ten different languages. You can choose the languages involved in the translation on the Call settings screen, and touch the icon of Call Translation in the upper right corner of the screen to enable it. After the Call Translation function has been enabled, your call recording with other parties and both the text and audio record of the translation will be deleted from your phone after the call. (P.S.: This is really useful when traveling abroad; I really wish I had gotten the Porsche Design.)
Problem 8 ：Emergency numbers are shown in the call log, and are not automatically hidden or deleted.
Solution：If needed, I recommend manually deleting each emergency call from the call log after the call is complete.
Problem 9 ：I can't use Google apps (for example, opening the Google Play store shows an error code; Google Maps can't find my location; Google apps close on startup, etc.)
Solution：Being unable to use Google apps while overseas can be very annoying. Based on my experience, I recommend checking the following solutions, one at a time, in the following order:
1. Check whether your phone has been pre-installed with Google Play services. Go to Settings > Apps > Apps and check whether Google Play services is in the list. (I checked Mate 20, P20, and Honor 10 devices; a lot of the higher-end Huawei models had the service package pre-installed). If Google Play services has not been pre-installed, you will be unable to use Google apps on your device while abroad. You will only be able to open their webpage versions in your browser.
2. Check whether you access the Internet through a Chinese SIM card and roaming data plan. While roaming, your mobile data is actually still being processed through the Chinese network, so you will still be unable to access Google servers, same as if you were in China. Therefore, I recommend you pick up Huawei SkyTone data plan before going abroad, which will let you use your roaming service worldwide and is extremely convenient.
3. Check whether your app management is set to manual. Go to Phone Manager > App launch, and set Google Play services to manual management.
4. You may be experiencing compatibility issues with your version of Google Play services. Go to Settings > Apps > Apps > Google Play services, and perform the following:
a. Touch DISABLE, if it is available. Alternatively, touch the three-dot menu in the upper right corner and then touch Uninstall updates.
b. Go to Storage > MANAGE SPACE, and touch CLEAR ALL DATA.
5. Uninstall and then reinstall the Google Play app, Google Maps, or other Google apps.
awesome! gonna buy one ^_^
Very useful article.
just want to in put 1 more thing about the chinese variant which i have right now, AL00. make sure you are buying the 8gb version if you want the on screen fingerprint for your pro version. it will say it on sites such as aliexpress.
Is Google Pay working well on it? I used a phone with Chinese ROM before, I managed to install Google Pay but failed to add credit cards.
re-install, see if it corrects
So I got the phone and it's working really well. My biggest issue is the lack of VoWifi. I called T-Mobile and the tech felt it should have it.
When I dialed *#*#4636#*#* (I think it's that), VoWifi is greyed out. Is there any way to use ADB or anything to force-enable it? There's no way, with the LTE/5G bands it has that it cannot be enabled on T-Mobile...
Dometalican said:
So I got the phone and it's working really well. My biggest issue is the lack of VoWifi. I called T-Mobile and the tech felt it should have it.
When I dialed *#*#4636#*#* (I think it's that), VoWifi is greyed out. Is there any way to use ADB or anything to force-enable it? There's no way, with the LTE/5G bands it has that it cannot be enabled on T-Mobile...
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It can be related to your provider or it's SIM settings. I use Dual SIM. My Vodafone (NL) in SIM bay 1 has the WiFi-calling option. My KPN (NL) in bay 2 doesn't have it.
jordidejongh said:
It can be related to your provider or it's SIM settings. I use Dual SIM. My Vodafone (NL) in SIM bay 1 has the WiFi-calling option. My KPN (NL) in bay 2 doesn't have it.
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You will only get wifi calling on Google fi on xperia 1, xperia 1 ii and xperia 1 iii. I have used all three phones on tmobile and it doesnt get wifi calling but on Google fi they do.
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You will only get wifi calling on Google fi on xperia 1, xperia 1 ii and xperia 1 iii. I have used all three phones on tmobile and it doesnt get wifi calling but on Google fi they do.
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That's because Google has its own WiFi calling implementation, not using VoWIFI. It should work on just about any device.
I am able to get VoWIFI on T-Mobile after flashing Sony's Developer Binary (for the Xperia 1 ii), but unfortunately that one comes with some other unacceptable compromises (like no task switcher). Anyway the attached screenshot shows the service screen (dial *#*#INFO#*#*) on T-Mobile with this firmware. T-Mobile WiFi calling also works with even more out-of-fashion phones like my Nokia 9 PureView, so I would say this is definitely a Sony firmware issue.
In turn, the WiFi hotspot function does not work on Google Fi on any of my Xperias (1 ii, 5 ii, 1 iii). The client (e.g. laptop) connects to the phone and gets an IP address, but can never reach any website. It works fine with other phones (Nokia, Samsung,. ... and even the same developer image), and it works fine also with the Xperia on T-Mobile and AT&T. I suspect some iptables/firewall incompatibility between Fi and Sony's stock firmware.
I returned my phone back to sony because of missing vowifi.
T-mobile expert said its fully compatible but Sony expert said All Sony Phone dont have vowifi (disabled by software)
So I bought Xperia 1 III (along with a prepaid 3HK SIM card) when I was traveling in Hong Kong.
I inserted that 3HK SIM card to Sony phone, the Wi-Fi Calling was an option in the setting menu.
But after I returned to US, I swapped an Ultra Mobile SIM card to the Xperia 1 III, the Wi-Fi calling option is gone.
Before that, the Ultra Mobile SIM card worked perfectly on a Samsung Note 9 (also Hong Kong version) with Wi-Fi calling enabled. So it looks like it's a software problem.
Tried Google Fi SIM card, I was able to activate Wi-Fi Calling in Google Fi app, but not in phone setting menu.
T-Mobile VoWiFi is incompatible with the stock Sony firmware. You can get it back by flashing one of Sony's developer binaries onto your OEM partition (for "open devices" like the Xperia 1 ii and 5 ii but not 1 iii); however this also makes the phone not really suitable for day-to-day use (for instance, no "recent apps" switcher).
FWIW, T-Mobile VoWiFi works great on my older Nokia 9 PureView, which is definitely not a "known" device as far as T-Mobile is concerned. So the issue is limited to the combination of T-Mobile USA and stock Sony firmware. (Of course, VoWiFi also does not work on AT&T, but that's expected since they only provision AT&T-branded phones).
WiFi calling works on Google Fi, because they use their own implementation (not VoWiFi). Alas, WiFi hotspot functionality is broken on Fi - there seems to be something like a firewall/iptables incompatibilty between Fi and the Sony firrmware. The client (e.g. laptop) is able to obtain an IP address and ping the phone, but is not able to then connect to the Internet. (This, too, is fixed with the developer image above).
FWIW, as a workaround, you can install the T-Mobile DIGITS application and enable this feature on your account to make calls over WiFi. The only caveat, as I learned today, is that this does not let you make international calls. :-(
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T-Mobile VoWiFi is incompatible with the stock Sony firmware. You can get it back by flashing one of Sony's developer binaries onto your OEM partition (for "open devices" like the Xperia 1 ii and 5 ii but not 1 iii); however this also makes the phone not really suitable for day-to-day use (for instance, no "recent apps" switcher).
FWIW, T-Mobile VoWiFi works great on my older Nokia 9 PureView, which is definitely not a "known" device as far as T-Mobile is concerned. So the issue is limited to the combination of T-Mobile USA and stock Sony firmware. (Of course, VoWiFi also does not work on AT&T, but that's expected since they only provision AT&T-branded phones).
WiFi calling works on Google Fi, because they use their own implementation (not VoWiFi). Alas, WiFi hotspot functionality is broken on Fi - there seems to be something like a firewall/iptables incompatibilty between Fi and the Sony firrmware. The client (e.g. laptop) is able to obtain an IP address and ping the phone, but is not able to then connect to the Internet. (This, too, is fixed with the developer image above).
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What does developer binaries do? What can you achieve with this and how do you install it
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What does developer binaries do? What can you achieve with this and how do you install it
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They are actually just meant to bring back some of the original Sony functionality (e.g. camera) on top of a plain-vanilla AOSP build. For instance you can build and install AOSP 12 and then flash this image to the OEM partition. Won't give you Google Play services though, so not really useful for most people.
However you can also flash it on a stock Sony firmware. (Just apply step 7 in the AOSP instructions above, without doing the rest). Fixes some issues, including VoWIFI on T-Mobile and WiFi hotspot on Google Fi, but unfortunately the recent apps switcher is then gone.
Only available for "Open Devices" like the Xperia 1 ii and 5 ii, but not 1 iii.
I know this is a roundabout solution, but it worked for me:
Port your number(s) to Google Voice. This will end your current wireless subscription.
Sign up for a new wireless plan, with new numbers. (*) If you order a new plan online, it's a good idea to do this first so that the SIMs arrive ready for activation before you start the previous step.
Set up Google Voice to forward your calls to that number. Or better yet, install the Voice app on your phone - you can redirect both inbound and outbound calls via this app/service. (I.e. you can use the native dialer to make Voice calls; however for text messages and voicemail you need to use the Voice app).
Optional: In the native phone app, block all inbound calls directly to the new number (remember, your primary one is now on Google Voice).
This also gives you the ability to send/receive calls, voicemail, text messages on a web browser. In other words, all of this is essentially a roundabout way of getting functionality similar to Google Fi; but remember, Fi's hotspot does not work on the Xperia.
(*) Apparently if your carrier is T-Mobile, cancelling 3+ lines and then signing up for 3+ new ones won't give you the same discount as the original signup. According to a local T-Mobile store rep I talked to, if you cancel and recreate service within 90 days, the system thinks you are trying to somehow cheat on discounts. Weird -- I ended up going (back) to AT&T for this reason. You may also consider T-Mobile MVNOs such as Mint Mobile. (**)
(**) Oddly enough, in addition to better overall coverage, I get much higher download speeds on AT&T LTE/LTE+ compared to T-Mobile 5G (NR/NSA) - even in a place with full bars on both carriers. I did a test today with two SIMs in the phone - on AT&T I got 100 Mbps down on first try, whereas on T-Mobile the best I ever got (20+ tries) was ~30 Mbps down; typically 15-20. Not sure if this is another artifact of the Sony firmware, YMMV.
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Course, if you only need to make domestic calls while on WiFi, T-Mobile DIGITS is the path of least resitance.