WIFI => HTC P3300 variant (T-Mobile MDA 3 Compact) - P3300, MDA Compact III upgrading etc.

Hi all,
Firstly, I think this is an excellent phone!
I have the T-Mobile variant (MDA compact 3) but I was gutted today when I found out that T-Mobile de-activated WIFI on it.
Apparently it can be activated ... is there any truth to this? Is there any way to get WIFI working on this phone? Are there any firmware upgrades or similar available?
Thanks alot,
Porac69

porac69 said:
Hi all,
Firstly, I think this is an excellent phone!
I have the T-Mobile variant (MDA compact 3) but I was gutted today when I found out that T-Mobile de-activated WIFI on it.
Apparently it can be activated ... is there any truth to this? Is there any way to get WIFI working on this phone? Are there any firmware upgrades or similar available?
Thanks alot,
Porac69
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No Not Possible! Read all other threads on this subject. Its hardware disabled!

Is it possibile to enable?

No, becausse it is HARDWARE disabled. If you manage it to solder a WiFi-Chip in your MDAcIII then please tell me how

If you want to use wifi on a T-Mobile III Compact try a micro sd card with wifi option on it - for excample: http://www.expansys.de/a.aspx?i=140798

uliba said:
If you want to use wifi on a T-Mobile III Compact try a micro sd card with wifi option on it - for excample: http://www.expansys.de/a.aspx?i=140798
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yummi, yummi, yummi, aint this a beauty! wonder what the price is gonna be!?

Yup that's definately an option, but besides the Price i'd like to know about the Reception... The antenna can't be very big. But i think it's amazing that we reached the time a WiFi Chip with Antenna can be put into a Micro SD Card, that's just fascinating

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switch between two sim!

hi to all, anyone now a light program that you permit to switch two sim?
i've bought a dual ghost sim but now i don't now anything about witch sim is in use!
someone could help me?
Actually in Hong Kong, it has 2 types of dual sim slot, ie., with STK (Sim tool kit) function and without.
If it got STK function, it will call the stk application automatically on your program area, and u can select which sim to use.
If no STK function, u just need to switch on / off between flight mode and it will switch
many thx but is not what i'm searching..
i'm looking for a today plugin that show wich sim is in use!
Look at this Page http://toosten.de/index.php?seite=sw&id=4
Ist a german Software Developer! I think the Software can get only in German!
I think its that kind of program u search for.
Perhaps u can connect the Developer to implant an English interface.
Take a look at PhoneAlarm (PocketMax ) or PhoneDashboard ( hudsonmobile ).
Phonedashboard shows on wich network you are.
PhoneAlarm shows the strengh of the network signal and if you click on it it shows you on wich network you are.
many thx for all people's reply.
@Switchcorp
this two progrs i've already tested but they are too heavy for my battery they requires too much resource!
@no_Legend
i don't know why this great program doesn' works in my qtek!
hehe I hope in a new version soon!
if anyone as a new idea please post here!!
many thx
I dont know it should work! Some other Qtek User are working with it perfectly. Perhaps it's a problem with your Firmware at the german os it's working great.
I will contact the developer perhaps he can explans us why it is not working with your qtek!
I will post the new information when i get them!
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I dont know it should work! Some other Qtek User are working with it perfectly. Perhaps it's a problem with your Firmware at the german os it's working great.
I will contact the developer perhaps he can explans us why it is not working with your qtek!
I will post the new information when i get them!
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many many many many thx!
So here the info of the Developer:
the next Version of Sim Name will support Multi-Languages.
He can't say at the moment when it will be released
To back to your problem with the software
Which dual sim card are u using???
i use a normal gostsim found in ebay.
and my two sims are sunrise 64k (swiss) and tim 128k (italian)
my big problem is when i put simname on my today it slow down my s100!
somethimes i must do a softreset to return at my today!
any idea?
possible registry solutions??
Sorry i have at the moment no idea about your Problem.
I dont using it at the moment. Because i haven't gotten my mda at the moment!
But in an other Forum some user tld about the same problem!
If you can speak german i can post the link over here!
sorry i don't speak german..
only italian, french and a little bit of english!
Software soon available at www.wivit.com
dcs said:
Software soon available at www.wivit.com
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intersting!
many thx
so anyone using dual sim with wivit's software in a magician? whats the results? which dual sim are you using?
SpeedN
Speedn said:
so anyone using dual sim with wivit's software in a magician? whats the results? which dual sim are you using?
SpeedN
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I am using a Magician and a Motorola MPX220, both with a duplicated SIM Card (2 Cards). Of course, not both can be used at the same time, so I find Wivit's Software an easy way to quickly turn off my phone on the magician.
@hrb
so your using 1 number in each phone, albeit the same number? or have you got two numbers on each sim?
Speedn
where to get this ghostsim.
hi,
where do you get this DUAL SIM for the magician???
where do you buy this covering..
can somebody post a link pls..
I've bought this one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6414061281&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
This requires you to cut the sims; this was straight forward.
Some people say it doesn't work with UK 02 monthly sims; I have one, and an Orange PAYG, and they both work perfectly in the Magician.
It took quite a lot of repositioning of the little cut sims - the multisim works perfectly in a nokia because it puts pressure on the back of the SIM to keep it in place. The Magician only puts pressure on the very edges of the SIM, so I stuck a tiny bit of blue tak under the metal cover that covers the mini sims, to bulk it out tiny bit, and it works perfectly.
There are apparantely other very similar products eg
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=67966&item=6416678468&rd=1
that use the "STK" menu (SIM tool kit) to allow you to switch sims without switching to flight mode and back. However, I've read a review that says such STK cards suck power more quickly than the others. I can't comment - mine doesn't seem to use the STK menu, but it doesn't really bother me.
I also think that when ebaying, unless you expressly search for an STK card, you will get one that doesn't use it.
So: cutting is no problem, just measure twice, cut once etc.
Requires a lot of careful positing in the Magician, so it's best to have a spare phone (eg a nokia) to test it in to ensure it works first, so you know the problem isnt' the sims.
Also, hah hah, I found that removing the battery from the Magician for more than a few minutes coursed a hard reset, of course, so ensure you backup before doing this procedure cus you'll have your battery on and off throughout.
Good luck y'all!
V
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Try this
bubu said:
sorry i don't speak german..
only italian, french and a little bit of english!
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Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=302759

Can I use 3 sim???

Can someone please help me in answering a niggling question I have about the TyTn (Hermes), before I go out and buy one. Firstly has anyone used their machines with a 3 sim?????
I have searched but cant find this being asked or answered anywhere.
yes gprs and utms and regular calls sms/mms are no problem at all.
But the services at three´s portal like music etc dont work 100% :S but i can take that...
closetland said:
yes gprs and utms and regular calls sms/mms are no problem at all.
But the services at three´s portal like music etc dont work 100% :S but i can take that...
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ok cheers for the answer mate, but i notice that your not in the uk and this questions mainly concerned the 3 network here in the uk mate and also the reason why I asked is because I saw this advert for the VPA Compact III, which my understanding was the same machine but he states that it cant be used with 3??? thanks for the quick reply.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VODAFONE-VPA-...ryZ38331QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Hi Shabba,
I'm sure I put a 3 SIM in mine the other day without a problem, however i've had a few drinks since then and can't fully remember. I'll try mine tomorrow with a 3 SIM but there should be no reason it shouldn't work if it's unlocked.
I'll update you tomorrow.
Gavin.
GavinN said:
Hi Shabba,
I'm sure I put a 3 SIM in mine the other day without a problem, however i've had a few drinks since then and can't fully remember. I'll try mine tomorrow with a 3 SIM but there should be no reason it shouldn't work if it's unlocked.
I'll update you tomorrow.
Gavin.
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Cheers Gav, Please let us all know mate. So why is this guy http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VODAFONE-VPA-...ryZ38331QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
stating its not compatible???? totally confused!!!!
Yeah I don't get it either. There should be no reason why the TyTn can't connect to the 3 network as it's either WCDMA for 3 or GSM for O2 (Soon to be Orange) when there is no WCDMA coverage and the TyTN is able to use both. The only thing possibly is the 3 SIM card might be a UICC but I'd be very surprised if this is causing problems as Vodafone D2 and UK both use UICC too (basically a smart card with both USIM and SIM profiles stored).
Maybe it's as Closetland says that some 3 services are unavailable so he just says it doesn't work full stop?
Let me check for you tomorrow. I've got both a SPV M3100 (unlocked) and a T-Mobile Vario II I can try.
Gav.
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Yeah I don't get it either. There should be no reason why the TyTn can't connect to the 3 network as it's either WCDMA for 3 or GSM for O2 (Soon to be Orange) when there is no WCDMA coverage and the TyTN is able to use both. The only thing possibly is the 3 SIM card might be a UICC but I'd be very surprised if this is causing problems as Vodafone D2 and UK both use UICC too (basically a smart card with both USIM and SIM profiles stored).
Maybe it's as Closetland says that some 3 services are unavailable so he just says it doesn't work full stop?
Let me check for you tomorrow. I've got both a SPV M3100 (unlocked) and a T-Mobile Vario II I can try.
Gav.
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Cheers Gav please let us know mate!
Trying to get my damn 3 SIM working - they have all been deactivated!!! Bloody company account departments...
Update soon..
Gav.
UPDATE:
I've got one 3 SIM which does register onto 3 but when i make a call I get the message 'Your service does not allow access to this number' so the call is being setup correctly. This is the exact same behaviour as having the SIM in the original LG phone.
Gav.
Brilliant. Thanks for all your help Gav. Now to look for the best deal around for one of these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Brilliant. Thanks for all your help Gav. Now to look for the best deal around for one of these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Don't Three in the UK stock the Dopod 838pro? They are starting to here in Oz.
Hi Shabba,
If you haven't taken the plunge already then some more info for you. I've got a working 3 SIM now and making and receiving calls OK. Don't have all the GPRS settings for 3 so didn't test that.
Gav.
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Don't Three in the UK stock the Dopod 838pro? They are starting to here in Oz.
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Hi topher1976, no they dont mate, infact it was only recently perhaps in the last year or so that they decided to release phones that weren't the size of bricks. The only phone they've release over here that slightly resembles a PPC was the Motorola a1000 and then a later but similar Motorola model both of which were huge and based on symbian UIQ operating system which is a bit poooh!!!
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Hi Shabba,
If you haven't taken the plunge already then some more info for you. I've got a working 3 SIM now and making and receiving calls OK. Don't have all the GPRS settings for 3 so didn't test that.
Gav.
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Cheers for all your help Gav have you tried txting mate?? I'm just waiting for a PAC code from orange before I go an order 1. Orange did try an offer me the SPV M3100 on a very good contract but couldnt compete with tmobile's Web n Walk. Guess i'd have to pay to have it unlocked though!!
Once again cheers Gavin!!!!!!!!!
Hey,
yeah TXT'ing is fine too. I got my M3100 unlocked for £20 from Orange. Not free but I can live with that.
Gav.
hopefully t-mobile will unlock it for me... dont mind paying a little for it! by the way just got off orange and they've sed they do a off peek unlimited data package for £5!!!!!

no wifi on t mobile ?

if the rom from t mobile was reflashed with another rom would that give t mobile customers there wifi back working or is it a hardware saveing. ?????
if it cant be done then its o2 for me, hell
This is probably the millionth time this is discussed in this board
WiFi is HARDWARE DISABLED in T-Mobile MDA Compact III since this device is a "Hero" and not an "Artemis" O2 Devices are equipped with WLAN though
cheers, now everyone will know now for sure. as the header says.
emememe said:
cheers, now everyone will know now for sure. as the header says.
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Dutch ones do have Wlan!
Perjan said:
Dutch ones do have Wlan!
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I'm sure that mda compact III have wifi - we need to install rom from ARTE110 Netherlands
How we can download all rom from mda compact III ?
Look this http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Artemis_Versions
and this
https://www.t-mobile.nl/persoonlijk...alProductPostpaidDetails&ProductId=2677&tab=0

MDA Compact 3 WiFi?

A quick question guys, if I SIM + CID unlock the HTC P3300 and then install an HTC Rom, will it have WiFi?
Or is the actual WiFi hardware removed from the Compact 3?
Would really like to know.
Thanks in advance.
D.C
i've got another question.Do you know what is 9th button on top for?Its name is search.try 2 use it instead of messing forum. And answer is no, hw is on t-**** compact 3 removed
There is inside picture of TMCIII, wifi aerial is missing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35879&d=1174679272 .
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Or is the actual WiFi hardware removed from the Compact 3?
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That depends where you live. In most countries Wifi is disabled and cannot be enabled just by changing the software (there is no hardware to enable). Only in a few countries (i.e. the Netherlands) Wifi is enabled and fully functional.
Hauraaaah for Holland
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There is inside picture of TMCIII, wifi aerial is missing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35879&d=1174679272 .
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Hi l took a look at your picture link ,the aerial is a sheet of metal which can be fiited on, if thats all thats missing to get wifi - it only strenghtens the rx/tx quality of the incoming and outgoing signal (using a link to main board via soldering)
most articles i have read have been adament that it is an onboard chip that is missing if i get a more info i keep you posted
Hi,
I have got a t-mobile compact III from the UK,
is there any way of finding out if the wifi chip is missing or just the antenna is missing or nothing is missing?
Hey!
I got a german MDA Compact III, CID Unlocked and german O2 Windows Mobile 6 ROM installed and running flawlessly.... There is NO WiFi enabled, so i guess its a little more missing than just the antenna. I'd say the whole chip simply isn't there, (or deactivated) if it was, i at least would have the option of switching WiFi on.
If you want WiFi, better exchange your device
for an orbit
orbit is supposed to be more sleek as well, not a bad thought.

[Q] Sim card doesnt work

Hi guys,
i have little big problem, i have a mda compact II from t-mobile (bought as a second hand one), everything works as good as possible, but sim card doesnt.
When i put any sim (t-mobile, telefonica o2), it needs PIN and then it has signal for few minutes and then my device loose signal and it couldnt find any network and it is researching and researching. I ll be glad if somebody with more experiences could help me, please.
Thanks
Allensis said:
Hi guys,
i have little big problem, i have a mda compact II from t-mobile (bought as a second hand one), everything works as good as possible, but sim card doesnt.
When i put any sim (t-mobile, telefonica o2), it needs PIN and then it has signal for few minutes and then my device loose signal and it couldnt find any network and it is researching and researching. I ll be glad if somebody with more experiences could help me, please.
Thanks
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try using a SIM - Unlock ~ http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Charmer#SIM_unlocking

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