According to ZDNet, the Droid Incredible does tethering right out of the box. Can any of those that have received it early confirm? The feature/app is called mobile broadband connect.
It is costs you money...Verizon charges $15 a month I believe.
According to user post at that blog, tethering feature from Verizon is not yet supported.
Tethering...
I spoke with Verizon and they stated that Tethering would be available for $30 per month for 5GB.
There normal Air Card plans are $59 per month for 5GB therefore the $29 you pay for the data plan plus the $30 for the tethering option = the $59 per month.
How they monitor and separate the 5GB is a mystery to me...
re tethering
i know the op just wanted to know about tethering out of the box.
but to all those that are confused about tethering.
There is an easy once time cost way. With things like
PdaNet / june fabrics.
its only 20 or so dollars and its a one time only price.
Just dont go too crazy with your data, ie keep it below 5gb a month and most likely you will never hear from your provider.
Or you could go the free / free route and root your phone and use on of the free android apps to tether your phone.
or pay $30 a month from verizon..
Im going to Pdanet route myself.
i tried today but it said driver not found for modem... disk drive htc sync and all found drivers and work... in the ppst on phone you can edit the dun username to remove the dun part so it see's it as just the phone dialing out... but now i need the modem driver...
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Well, once the phone is rooted.. We just install Wi-Fi tether.
sprintrjm said:
i know the op just wanted to know about tethering out of the box.
but to all those that are confused about tethering.
There is an easy once time cost way. With things like
PdaNet / june fabrics.
its only 20 or so dollars and its a one time only price.
Just dont go too crazy with your data, ie keep it below 5gb a month and most likely you will never hear from your provider.
Or you could go the free / free route and root your phone and use on of the free android apps to tether your phone.
or pay $30 a month from verizon..
Im going to Pdanet route myself.
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This is a very informative post. Thanks.
Thanks to all who posted info.
Go to Market and install PdaNet. Works like a charm.
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How they monitor and separate the 5GB is a mystery to me...
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It's in the dialup networking configurations NAI settings - your phone has two usernames:
(phonenumber)@vzw3g.com
and
(phonenumber)@dun.vzw3g.com
when tethering, it automatically uses the second username to log in and track use. I haven't figured out how to get at the NAI settings on android yet (given the existence of pdanet, it's probably possible)...
Schyzm said:
It's in the dialup networking configurations NAI settings - your phone has two usernames:
(phonenumber)@vzw3g.com
and
(phonenumber)@dun.vzw3g.com
when tethering, it automatically uses the second username to log in and track use. I haven't figured out how to get at the NAI settings on android yet (given the existence of pdanet, it's probably possible)...
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Dial ##pst then send, click edit mode, enter 000000 then you can edit the dun out of the dun nai... its in there 3 times... I have tethering working with the default feature on the phone and the driver from htc sync... then on pc make a manual dun connection...
nemanracing said:
Dial ##pst then send, click edit mode, enter 000000 then you can edit the dun out of the dun nai... its in there 3 times... I have tethering working with the default feature on the phone and the driver from htc sync... then on pc make a manual dun connection...
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Care to explain how to make a manual dun connection on the PC? Might also include what version of Windows you are running too just to avoid any confusion...
Edit: (On Windows7) Do you just create a new dial-up network connection, and when the username and password come up use the second loging (dun.vzw3g.com)? Or use the first one without?
nemanracing said:
Dial ##pst then send, click edit mode, enter 000000 then you can edit the dun out of the dun nai... its in there 3 times... I have tethering working with the default feature on the phone and the driver from htc sync... then on pc make a manual dun connection...
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perfect! thank you sir.
Though, I've only found the required username twice:
SIP settings (stationary IP, for those of you wondering)
MIP settings (mobile IP)
Then yes, make a manual dialup networking connection on the computer you're using to tether.
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Care to explain how to make a manual dun connection on the PC? Might also include what version of Windows you are running too just to avoid any confusion...
Edit: (On Windows7) Do you just create a new dial-up network connection, and when the username and password come up use the second loging (dun.vzw3g.com)? Or use the first one without?
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for your PC's dun, use the [email protected], password is "vzw"
the dial-in phone number is #777
What about the driver? I wasn't able to get a working driver until I installed vzam. I tried HTC sync that was included on the phone, and the version for the Eris.
Sent from my ADR6300 using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
I went for VZAM first, so I can't confirm if the htc sync drivers included on the incredible work as stated above.
To Recap: In order to tether this without paying the extra $30 per month to Verizon, or installing PDAnet (and putting up with free pdanet limitations), here's what to do:
Step 1: reprogramming your phone
from your phone, dial ##pst
enter security code 000000
click "edit mode"
scroll down to Security
change the "S.IP DUN User Name" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
hit back
scroll down to "M.IP Default Profile"
change "DUN NAI" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
press menu, choose "Commit Modifications."
The phone will power cycle.
Step 2: Computer setup
Drivers: download and install VZ Access Manager from http ://www .vzam .net
don't run the program, you only want it for the drivers.
Next, plug your phone in to the computer. Let windows take care of the driver installation.
Per your version of windows, you'll need to set up a manual dial-up networking connection. Settings you'll need:
Phone Number: #777
Username: "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
Password: vzw
Step 3:
browse the internet. Duh.
Here is the answer to the How much question?
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/mobilebroadband/?page=products_connect
For Mobile Broadband Connect-capable Smartphones, BlackBerry or Android Devices
5 GB (5,120 MB) of data usage for Internet access through your notebook or Netbook. $0.05/MB after allowance.
Must be added to a Nationwide Voice and Email plan.
$15 $10
monthly access
for a limited time only* Buy Now
5 GB (5,120 MB) of data usage for Internet access through your notebook or Netbook. $0.05/MB after allowance.
Must be added to a voice plan with one of the following features:
Email and Web for Smartphone $29.99 feature
Email and Web for BlackBerry $29.99 feature
$30 $25
monthly access
for a limited time only* Buy Now
Thanks Schyzm,
Just got my tethering working using the methods you described above. Thank god cause I wasn't about to pay twice for an internet connection.
Thanks....worked like a charm...Now I don't need to pay for PdaNet...
and might i say
you guys do excellent work.
my only question is can i now uninstall vzaccess manager, or will that take the drivers with it?
to answer my own question: yes i can remove it with no problems.
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Is there a way to get cheaper Internet access than T-Mobile USA's "Total Internet" at $29.99 per month? For example, I do not need their HotSpots, but they say I cannot remove it without removing the rest of the data plan. Any ideas?
I did a little shopping around. And it appears that the T-mobile Total Internet is the cheapest unlimited plan. The $30 internet is the reason why im moving from Cingular to T-Mobile. If i kept my existing voice plan with Cingular and added their unlimited internet id be paying $110/mo. I can get t-mobile voice with unlimited internet for $70/mo and have 300 more anytime minutes than with Cingular. There may be better deals out there or promotional packages but this was the absolute best ive found so far.
Shane
Aaahhh, the times when we could pay $6.99 for blackberry plan... OK, I guess I'll give up. Thanks, Shane.
you can log into u're t-mo account change u're phone to a blackberry and switch to the unlimited blackberry add-on $20 and switch u're phone back to the MDA. TADA.....you have unlimited internet for $10 cheaper.
try T-MobileWeb ($5.99)
seugene said:
Is there a way to get cheaper Internet access than T-Mobile USA's "Total Internet" at $29.99 per month? For example, I do not need their HotSpots, but they say I cannot remove it without removing the rest of the data plan. Any ideas?
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i use T-MobileWeb ($5.99) and i get all the internet i want, don't ask them (tmobile)they can't explained but it works
T-Mobile Web does not work for me
Guillo said:
i use T-MobileWeb ($5.99) and i get all the internet i want, don't ask them (tmobile)they can't explained but it works
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I switched to that, and now I cannot send or receive emails (I use push email if that matters), and cannot browse (with Opera or with IE).
When I click Start - Settings - Connections - Connections - Manage Existing Connections, under there I have "wap.voicestream.com" for "Access point name". Do I need to change that to something else to get T-Mobile Web to work for me?
with tmobileWEB $5.99 you can only use the web browser because tmobile blocks all the ports but 8080 (if you have the proxies) which is used for http. If you want to use email and other apps then you need to go to your account @ tmobile.com and change your current phone for a blackberry, go to plans and services and select the $20.00 add-on internet and your done.
When I click Start - Settings - Connections - Connections - Manage Existing Connections, under there I have "wap.voicestream.com" for "Access point name". Do I need to change that to something else to get T-Mobile Web to work for me?
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yes, the reason you dont get internet is because you havent setup the proxies. if you just want to use the internet then under connections click on manage existing.. and click on the proxies tab and check the box where it says this connection uses proxies (i think thats what it says) and input this in the space provided under it 216.155.165.50 and go to advance and make sure http is set to 216.155.165.50 :8080
I switched to the $20 Blackberry Internet add-on, and everything seems to work fine now. I just need to see if the bill will be for the $20, and I am all set.
Thanks a bunch, Andyjs.
right now i have total internet so either one is an improvement... so i'll try the tmobile web ($5.99, with correct proxy settings, i assume it allows for unlimited data usage) but is it the same "EDGE" speed as the blackberry add-on for $20?
Here's a thread on HoFo about this:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1159857&page=1&pp=15
I found these directions via another post.
I have the 5.99 plan...I used this for a few mintues of internet browsing and yahoo messaging...gonna wait for my bill to see what kind of charges I may or may not have accrued.
1. Open up your keyboard and get out your stylus because it will make it easier
2. Start menu --> Settings
3. Go to 'Connections' tab
4. Then click on Connections app
5. Select 'Set up my proxy server'
6. Select the 'General' tab
7. On the general tab, name it "WAP" (or anything, really, that's just what I used) -- if you haven't messed with this before, it will say "My Work Network"
8. Select the 'Modem' tab
9. Click on New...
10. Name the connection "Tzones" (again, that's what I used)
11. Under modem, select 'Cellular Line (GPRS)'
12. Click Next
13. Under access point name, type "wap.voicestream.com"
14. Click Next
15. Leave "User name", "Password", and "Domain" blank (not a space, but blank)
16. Click on Advanced...
17. On the 'TCP/IP' tab, ensure "Use server-assigned IP address" is checked and that nothing else is checked or filled-in
18. On the 'Servers' tab, ensure "Use server-assigned addresses" is checked and that nothing else is checked or filled-in
19. Click "ok" in the top right corner (or press the OK button next to your space bar)
20. Click Finish
21. Select the 'VPN' tab and make sure there is nothing here
22. Select the 'Proxy Settings' tab
23. Check the box "This network connects to the Internet"
24. Then you can check the box that says "This network uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet"
25. Then type into the Proxy server box: 216.155.165.50:8080
26. Click on Advanced...
27. Click on "HTTP"
28. The server should read 216.155.165.50
29. Change the port number to 8080
30. Leave "User name", "Password", and "Domain" blank (not a space, but blank)
31. Click "ok" in the top right corner (or press the OK button next to your space bar)
32. And do the "ok" thing again
33. And "ok" one more time
34. Notice 1: at the top of the screen, it should say "WAP" (or whatever name you chose in step 7)
35. Notice 2: where before it said 'Set up my proxy server' now it should read 'Edit my proxy server' -- just FYI, don't touch
36. Click on the 'Advanced' tab
37. Click on "Select Networks"
38. Under both drop-down boxes, choose "WAP" (or the name you chose in step 7) -- I'm not sure the 2nd one needs to be the same, but what the heck, it worked for me; feel free to experiment
39. Click "ok" in the top right corner (or press the OK button next to your space bar)
40. And do the "ok" thing again
41. Push the "e" on your MDA to launch Internet Explorer
42. Make sure you're not connected via the USB cable
43. Go to "Favorites" and choose one of the sites listed there and see if it works
44. If it works, congratulations! Stop here.
45. If it doesn't work, go back to step 1 or ask for help (but I'm no expert, so I think I'll leave it to others to help you)
working on a solution
Until i see the bill i can not confirm, but due to the fact they are wide open and you should be able to have data with out paying for it. I am basing this on the fact that like most companies their parameters are set from what is set up. hense the ability to simply tell them you have a black berry and your charge changes. The system does not set up your phohe it is simply a billing and database mule. With that being said i believe that if you have no data set up on your plan and you get the right proxy you can have full blown internet. I have a phone running full t mobile data but i have no data account. Have not seen the bill yet. My interests are not in the free data it's the voip over the gprs through the satellite.
Again we will see.
i currently am paying the $30 for the internet plan.. and i hate that i have to pay for a hotspot plan that i NEVER use.. does anyone know if theres anything we can do so that t-mobile seperates the internet plan from the hotspot plan.. like maybe a petition or something???
I called about the Hot Spot as well, it is a complete waste of money.
The only reason I have the $30 plan is because I use the browser all the time. Other than that, I don't use email, nor the hot spot. Would the 5.99 plan work for this? Has anyone seen extra charges?
i'm about to get the mda and was hoping to find out if having just the 5.99 one would work for browsing. i hope someone finds out soon.
Wow, I followed the 45 step program, and I'm able to browse and update weather and all that good stuff, and I don't even have a basic ($5.99) TZones account. Nowwww, we'll see what's on my next bill.
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Wow, I followed the 45 step program, and I'm able to browse and update weather and all that good stuff, and I don't even have a basic ($5.99) TZones account. Nowwww, we'll see what's on my next bill.
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that 45 step program is detailed instructions on how to enter the information for GPRS on t-mobile USA. you will get charged whatever your data plan is for it's use. if you don't have a data plan, i think you get charged per kb used...
http://support.t-mobile.com/knowbase/root/public/tm21625.htm
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Do these setting's work for prepaid as well or is it only for contract?
i've been using this for a while.
but it stopped working
what gives?????
the answer is xda forums
And darling all it does is form a team so where thier is a will or anger frustration their is a sledge hammer to kick down that woderfull door.
Don't worry t-mobile for those oof you who don't know ride on top of cingular attt is trying to take the market stocks are flying but the y literally ride on top no pass like the uk
So just find another fixed plan and the proxy which will change again and then find your way out . i donut have t-mobile how ever i do have a very powerful girl that has been down as well so my guess is by next week some one else will pop the new door . They are wide open so don;t worry .
but 50 no more
Does the 45-step plan above still work on T-mobile network for getting unlimited unrestricted Internet for $5.99?
When I am using WiFi at home, the browser and email are both lightning fast, except I cannot use MediaNet. The MediaNet web site I can only get to when I use the internet connection supplied by AT&T instead of WiFi.
Can this be fixed? Anybody have any ideas?
Thanks for your help...
My guess is that AT&T needs to authenticate your identity by using your sim card information along with their Medianet setting. By using WIFI, you are getting online through different route and your information can't be verified. If you paid attention closely, you can see medianet's url is something like http(s?)//home, which is not a valid internet url AFAIK. I think medianet setting is coded to forward that request to actual URL medianet home page.
You can not use MediaNet Hompage or CV when on Wifi.
this is because the address of MEdiaNet is...
http://device.home/
its an intranet address - so you need to be connected to their towers, with the proxy set, so when the proxy sees that address, it points you to within Cingular, not out to the web, back into Cingular.
Try going to:
http://www.infospace.com/cinglr.pda/welcome.htm?ver+30480&
or
http://kevxml2a.infospace.com/_1_300313__cinglr.wap/x/app/mls/index.xhtml
Then tap MEdia Net Home
Sign in, see if either of these gets you where you want...
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Try going to:
http://www.infospace.com/cinglr.pda/welcome.htm?ver+30480&
or
http://kevxml2a.infospace.com/_1_300313__cinglr.wap/x/app/mls/index.xhtml
Then tap MEdia Net Home
Sign in, see if either of these gets you where you want...
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what are you going to use to signin with...whats the password.
I have the PDA Unlimited plan through AT&T, and by default, MediaNet was in my favorites list in IE. However, it never loads, and gives me a "this page cannot be displayed error". Is this because I'm not on a MediaNet package?
EDIT: As Neverwork said, I needed to re-enable the proxy, and now the MediaNet page loads... however, why cant I have the best of both words... having it enabled, being able to reach the MediaNet website, AND browse over wifi?
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what are you going to use to signin with...whats the password.
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When you set up your MEdiaNet account online, through Cingular/Att, you set a user name and password.
Here is the spot where you can register, if you haven't done so:
https://www.wireless.att.com/sson/welcome
cirial said:
I have the PDA Unlimited plan through AT&T, and by default, MediaNet was in my favorites list in IE. However, it never loads, and gives me a "this page cannot be displayed error". Is this because I'm not on a MediaNet package?
EDIT: As Neverwork said, I needed to re-enable the proxy, and now the MediaNet page loads... however, why cant I have the best of both words... having it enabled, being able to reach the MediaNet website, AND browse over wifi?
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Install VP3G's WM6 - its based off the ATT WM6 so its got PTT or you can Remap it - and its got Cabs under Programs - Proxy Manager that are Enable and Disable Proxy Cabs
Definitely something wonderful to have, as you dont have to go to connections and all that crap, you just go disable - and then browse over WiFi and Enable only when you want MEdiaNet
AND you can change while you connected - no need to disconnect to make the changes
Neverwork said:
Install VP3G's WM6 - its based off the ATT WM6 so its got PTT or you can Remap it - and its got Cabs under Programs - Proxy Manager that are Enable and Disable Proxy Cabs
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So I have read plenty of times about people access the Tmobile data without having a data package. Currently I do not have a data package, I took it off my plan. I wanted to know if someone could help me out with the connection settings for a Tmobile wing. I keep finding instructions for free internet but its for the dash and i dont have a couple options they are asking for. I have a Wing with touch it 2.3. What do i need to do, delete the old settings and add new connections?? help would be awesome, anybody that is working with the wing or that rom that could help, or point me to a thread, i would appreciate it tremendously. Also, i'm in Orlando and i have seen posts of people here in orlando with the dash getting free internet.
Thanks guys!
I've always had the data plan, so I don't know. But here's a post I found in another forum
qwikndrty said:
I upgraded to WM6 and these are the settings that work for me just fine, now I got to figure out how to get Windows Live to work
T-Mobile GPRS
Connects to: WAP Network
Access Point: wap.voicestream.com
User name: ______
Password: ______
Primary DNS: 0.0.0.0 (I used 216.155.165.50)
Secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0
IP Address: ______
Start>Settings>Connections>Proxy
T-Mobile Proxy
Connects from: WAP Network
Connects to: The Internet
Proxy (nameort): 216.155.165.50:8080
Type: HTTP
User name: ______
Password: ______
Start>Messaging>MMS>Menu>Options>Account Options>MMS>Menu>MMSC Settings
T-Mobile MMS
MMSC URL: http://216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
WAP Gateway: 215.155.165.50
Port: 8080
Connect Via: WAP Network
Max Sending Size: 300k
WAP Version: WAP 2.0
Preferences
Retrieve Immediately
Save Sent Messages
Allow Delivery Report
Allow Read Report
No. of Attempts: 3
Photo Resolution: Original Resolution
In addition to above these need to be set:
Start/Connections/Menu/Advanced
All should be set to Automatic
PIE/Menu/Tools/Options/Connections/
Auto Detect should be Checked
Select Network: WAP Network
1. With these setting you can switch automatically from GPRS to WIFI seamlessly.
2. At the Windows Media Mobile site, Windows Media Player will play streaming video.
3. You can also connect to T-Mobile Web (http:/wap.myvoicestream.com
4. You can send MMS or pictures via POP email
These setting will allow virtually everything to work with the $4.99/5.99 T-Mobile Web Plan. Using alternate setting can work for somethings but not all.
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Thats just about correct. I actually just figured it out before you posted. Thank you anyway.
BTW any possibilities of making the homepage google?
Im answering my own question but thought others would find it usefull too.
To do this you have to edit the registry. HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Internet Explorer/AboutURLs. Then there is a value for "home" Change it to whatever. You have to put http://
The dataplan is only $20, lol.. I'm gonna laugh when these guys try and get "free" internet then all of sudden end up with a $400 data bill.
For years, I've been paying close to $40 a month for the data plan ... so when they took it down to $19, I'm not complaining.
I had the data plan when it was $9.99 or $11.99 @ month and all the sudden they canceled out the whole data plan and stuck me with t-zones. I got back on the data plan but was bummed they screwed me over. In case anyone doesn't know the t-mobile data package comes with "Hotspots" but you have to configure it on a separate web page. Good Luck getting CS to explain how to do it they will try and sell you another package along with the $19.99 fee. But "Hotspots" is part of the data package already.
Well, I had the data plan for a long while and realized that the amount that i use it, it truely isnt worth the money for the amount that i use it. I am on a flex pay account, prepaid, so i pay for my service a month in advance and I keep no money in my flex account, which is where they deduct charges that i pay for per service (data, minutes after i exceed my total, text messages etc) I dont know how they would charge me if that was the case
I use the data plan like crazy... various of my email accounts come to my phone directly and I use IM and all sorts of craziness on there ... so I would die without it. hah
is it free???
someone plz reply,
i dont have any data plan on my tmob wing,and i did setting in wap according to above and i am able to get internet,
i have question is it free??
i just started using it recently and i have not got any bill yet,do they charge for this???
help plz i am newbie did search but couldnt fine any post which say free...
plz
for someone using open touch 3.0 biggy can they help with the proper settings? i am unable to get this to work. when i have it setup i goto IE and load pages the error i always get is Error not authorized.....
worked flawlessly thx
vr24 said:
The dataplan is only $20, lol.. I'm gonna laugh when these guys try and get "free" internet then all of sudden end up with a $400 data bill.
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yup cuz while we have unlimited they're gonna be charged by their usage and its def not cheaper.
I have HTC pure which i'm using on T-mobile (US) connection. Now I have the data plan Unlimited Web which cost $9.99 monthly. I was wondering if I could use that for surfing the net on phone. Can anybody tell me the settings?
yes u can i stll have my 5.99 plan lol use internet2.voicestream.com in settings if not then try wap.voicestream.com
but what about proxy...do I need to use any proxy server?
no you dont. theres a way to get that even cheaper $6.99 tzone plan which uses proxy. theres a code that you tell to the billing department of customer service and they can add it in for you. the down side is that you cant get pop or imap mail with the $6.99. the $9.99 plan is similar but it doesnt use a proxy. if i were you, i would get the "tmobile shadow unlimited" plan, at least its somewhat a smartphone plan so if you get called about anything, you can argue that you have the right plan. they will call you up if you suddenly switch to a more superior phone like nexus or touch pro and push you to upgrade. i just use the excuse "im just borrowing and testing this phone from a friend" and they usually buy it and never bother me again.
nope you dont have to do any of that...just use the regular setup and then go into setup...connections...connections...advanced...select networks...and under tmobile data... change epc.tmobile.com to internet2.voicestream.com and reset and u are all done
^^Seems t-mobile needs one whole month to activate a service
they said it wud be done from start of next billing cycle which is like 20days from now
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no you dont. theres a way to get that even cheaper $6.99 tzone plan which uses proxy. theres a code that you tell to the billing department of customer service and they can add it in for you. the down side is that you cant get pop or imap mail with the $6.99. the $9.99 plan is similar but it doesnt use a proxy. if i were you, i would get the "tmobile shadow unlimited" plan, at least its somewhat a smartphone plan so if you get called about anything, you can argue that you have the right plan. they will call you up if you suddenly switch to a more superior phone like nexus or touch pro and push you to upgrade. i just use the excuse "im just borrowing and testing this phone from a friend" and they usually buy it and never bother me again.
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What's the difference between t-mobile shadow and unlimited web...i could switch next month...
opera for t mobile dash
pls help me wit opera link
This is a simple collection of settings for use with the T-Mobile U.S.A. network.Use these settings to set up Internet access on your phone using t-zones and T-MobileWeb. You can then further configure your device using T-Mobile to take advantage of all the additional features that t-zones provides.
1. Tap Start.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap on the Connections tab.
4. Tap the Connections icon.
5. Tap Add a new modem connection under T-Mobile GPRS.
6. Enter T-Mobile Internet in the Enter a name for the connection field.
7. Tap to select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the Select a modem drop down list.
8. Tap Next.
9. Enter internet2.voicestream.com in the Access point name field.
10. Tap Next.
11. Tap Finish.
The new Internet profile is now configured and ready for use.
I did a search but got no definitive answer. I have a friend with a stock incredible and wants to know if he can use USB tethering and if so how?
Thanks
Either by pdanet, which is a free software that needs to be downloaded for the phone and pc, or mobile broadband connect, which is $20 a month for 2gb of data. It is a vzw service that can be found when you plug the usb in the computer. I would choose pdanet.
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Thanks for the quick response...I assume you can use pdanet with a stock (non rooted) phone?
chfields said:
Thanks for the quick response...I assume you can use pdanet with a stock (non rooted) phone?
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Yes. Nothing is required as far as mods to the phone is concerned. The "hardest" (which isnt that hard) part of pdanet is installing it on the pc. It takes some knowledge of computers but not much. It should take 10 min, if that.
The only other option for free tethering is root and installing wifo tether, which is not uab tether.
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I don't remember the process for doing it, but you can edit the DUN settings in your phone to use your normal phone's 3g connection instead of the separate username/pass for broadband connect. In effect, this lets you USB tether using the mobile broadband feature, but using your existing unlimited data plan rather than an additional $20 one
edit: searched it for ya.
Step 1: reprogramming your phone
from your phone, dial ##pst
enter security code 000000
click "edit mode"
scroll down to Security
change the "S.IP DUN User Name" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
hit back
scroll down to "M.IP Default Profile"
change "DUN NAI" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
press menu, choose "Commit Modifications."
The phone will power cycle.
Step 2: Computer setup
Drivers: download and install VZ Access Manager from http ://www .vzam .net
don't run the program, you only want it for the drivers.
Next, plug your phone in to the computer. Let windows take care of the driver installation.
Per your version of windows, you'll need to set up a manual dial-up networking connection. Settings you'll need:
Phone Number: #777
Username: "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
Password: vzw
Step 3:
browse the internet.
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I would suggest rooting and using the patched android-wired-tether app attached to the first post of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=706602
It is patched to work with some of the newer HTC devices like the Incredible, EVO, Hero, Eris. I use it and it works well. I run a hydra kernel, but I believe it will work with the stock kernel.
before i got rooted i used easytether.. it was really simple. download it from the market to your phone and then it instructs you what software to download to your comp..and you are good to go!
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jdkoreclipse said:
Yes. Nothing is required as far as mods to the phone is concerned. The "hardest" (which isnt that hard) part of pdanet is installing it on the pc. It takes some knowledge of computers but not much. It should take 10 min, if that.
The only other option for free tethering is root and installing wifo tether, which is not uab tether.
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Again I appreciate your quick response. I will have him download and install pdanet and if needed I can help him install on pc.
Thanks again!!
Forgot to mention: my method doesn't require a rooted phone. All settings can be edited from stock. PDANet is nice, but it's not free (after the trial, all https sites become unavailable) and requires an additional service to run on the phone... I feel like the native tethering uses less resources and produces a more stable link. *shrugs*
thejosher said:
I don't remember the process for doing it, but you can edit the DUN settings in your phone to use your normal phone's 3g connection instead of the separate username/pass for broadband connect. In effect, this lets you USB tether using the mobile broadband feature, but using your existing unlimited data plan rather than an additional $20 one
edit: searched it for ya.
Step 1: reprogramming your phone
from your phone, dial ##pst
enter security code 000000
click "edit mode"
scroll down to Security
change the "S.IP DUN User Name" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
hit back
scroll down to "M.IP Default Profile"
change "DUN NAI" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
press menu, choose "Commit Modifications."
The phone will power cycle.
Step 2: Computer setup
Drivers: download and install VZ Access Manager from http ://www .vzam .net
don't run the program, you only want it for the drivers.
Next, plug your phone in to the computer. Let windows take care of the driver installation.
Per your version of windows, you'll need to set up a manual dial-up networking connection. Settings you'll need:
Phone Number: #777
Username: "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
Password: vzw
Step 3:
browse the internet.
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I found this during my search but didn't know if it need root to work....
chfields said:
I found this during my search but didn't know if it need root to work....
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You DO NOT need root to use that method. I used this method about two weeks before root was acquired. It works flawlessly and it just tags onto your normal data activity so you can't be charged for it.
I would advise using this method below rather than downloading a restricting app that disallows certain things (such as ssl or https) or paying for something like the "premium" pdanet that you can do yourself for free.
Step 1: reprogramming your phone
from your phone, dial ##pst
enter security code 000000
click "edit mode"
scroll down to Security
change the "S.IP DUN User Name" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
hit back
scroll down to "M.IP Default Profile"
change "DUN NAI" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
press menu, choose "Commit Modifications."
The phone will power cycle.
Step 2: Computer setup
Drivers: download and install VZ Access Manager from http ://www .vzam .net
don't run the program, you only want it for the drivers.
Next, plug your phone in to the computer. Let windows take care of the driver installation.
Per your version of windows, you'll need to set up a manual dial-up networking connection. Settings you'll need:
Phone Number: #777
Username: "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
Password: vzw
Step 3:
browse the internet.
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kentoe said:
You DO NOT need root to use that method. I used this method about two weeks before root was acquired. It works flawlessly and it just tags onto your normal data activity so you can't be charged for it.
I would advise using this method below rather than downloading a restricting app that disallows certain things (such as ssl or https) or paying for something like the "premium" pdanet that you can do yourself for free.
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Thanks again to everyone for your help....I will pass this on to my friend, I'm sure he'll be very happy!
chfields said:
Thanks again to everyone for your help....I will pass this on to my friend, I'm sure he'll be very happy!
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Welcome! Thanks to whoever posted the quote of the method, it was hidden in the xda wiki (which is sometimes offline) for the incredible and probably deep in the forums.
See the link in my signature. Full instructions.