t mobile compatible? - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Like lets say some people didnt pay there phone bill and i wanted to grab a prepaid t mobile sim card (already tested and it let me text and call) but would flashing different roms conflict with it? would i have to go and get the service books every time?

Not sure if it's already unlocked, but you'll have to have it unlocked first. If it's already working different prepaid SIMs though, you should be all good.

Yeah i used the app from the market and it worked but i heard you cant get 3g and stuff. Im just wondering if its worth it. I cant give up my cappy
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Well I'm using a pre-paid SIM from another carrier (in another country!) and it works perfectly well.

how does that work? what state yoi in lol. I want something cheap with good service
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Well, I'm using the Captivate in another country on a local carrier. Lol. It will work. But not too sure if the Captivate supports t mobile's 3g band.
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Weird,lol. Looks like simple mobile is the way to go instead of t mobile. All the other ones dont support android data
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brd912 said:
Weird,lol. Looks like simple mobile is the way to go instead of t mobile. All the other ones dont support android data
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Can you remove your sig please? It can be offensive .
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brd912 said:
Like lets say some people didnt pay there phone bill and i wanted to grab a prepaid t mobile sim card (already tested and it let me text and call) but would flashing different roms conflict with it? would i have to go and get the service books every time?
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no flashing different roms wouldnt do anything.. i use t mobile and i might have flashed 1000 times already.. u wud still have everything available (not 3g) if you have t mobile apn added

yeah ill change it lol,i figured it wouldnt spell it out and throw a * or 2 in there. but ill change it
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Can you remove your sig please? It can be offensive .
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brd912 said:
Weird,lol. Looks like simple mobile is the way to go instead of t mobile. All the other ones dont support android data
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Probably because it supports the 2100Mhz band (which i use here too)
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[Q] Name Display (CNAP) on Rogers

Anyone on Rogers managed to get this to work? I miss not being able to see the name of the person/company who is calling me.
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From what I understood, we need to activate ro.ril.enable.cnap=1 in build.prop.
I tried that, no go (CM7 RC2)
Anyone have any other idea?
dgege said:
From what I understood, we need to activate ro.ril.enable.cnap=1 in build.prop.
I tried that, no go (CM7 RC2)
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Yeah, that doesn't work on a stock ROM either. There's obviously something we are missing.
efrant said:
Anyone on Rogers managed to get this to work? I miss not being able to see the name of the person/company who is calling me.
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I would also love to have this. The information must be being sent TO the phones, right? There must be a way.
There's gotta be a way indeed. But alas, it's way beyond my expertise
Some Android phones do support CNAP. So it must be a problem with the software/radio.
Any guru volunteering to help out?
This was a big "WTF, seriously?" for me when I got my Nexus One after having a Nokia N95 for years where this worked perfectly. I've gotten used to it, but I'd love to have the name display again.
Do other carriers do this? People I know using Bell or Telus were surprised or even didn't believe me when I said I used to get name display with my N95, which suggests maybe they don't. Anyone know how common it is for carriers to send the name? I've been with Rogers for over 10 years now and just figured it was a standard thing like with landlines.
I had my SE W810i (best non-smartphone by far) and it worked perfectly. Since then, tried many phones, none of them supported CNAP. Had a nokia that would support it but wouldn't keep it in the call list. Pretty useless when I got missed calls.
I know some android phones do support CNAP. So this is entirely possible. We just need one of the gurus to figure out what has to be done!
I think it has something to do with this file : /data/misc/rild_ril.cnap
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phazerorg said:
This was a big "WTF, seriously?" for me when I got my Nexus One after having a Nokia N95 for years where this worked perfectly. I've gotten used to it, but I'd love to have the name display again.
Do other carriers do this? People I know using Bell or Telus were surprised or even didn't believe me when I said I used to get name display with my N95, which suggests maybe they don't. Anyone know how common it is for carriers to send the name? I've been with Rogers for over 10 years now and just figured it was a standard thing like with landlines.
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I believe Rogers is the only Canadian carrier that offers CNAP/name-display.
I remember the difficulties we had in trying to get it to work on Windows Mobile devices. There was a work-around, but it required , but it required using a specific file (rilphone.dll) from a Rogers ROM for the same/similar device... Maybe we need the /data/misc/rild_ril.cnap from a Rogers ROM for a similar device...
If I'm not mistaken, the Rogers Samsung Galaxy supports CNAP.
dgege said:
If I'm not mistaken, the Rogers Samsung Galaxy supports CNAP.
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I think what we need is an HTC device that has a Rogers ROM with CNAP working, which I don't think exists...

[Q] Data only on wifi?

Hey, does anybody know a way to use an android phone without a data plan? I know you can disable data in wireless network settings but then you can't receive mms. Does anybody know a way to do this?
EDIT: I should add that this is a Android Iphone not a htc hero
Vrekk said:
Hey, does anybody know a way to use an android phone without a data plan? I know you can disable data in wireless network settings but then you can't receive mms. Does anybody know a way to do this?
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No. You need a data plan for MMS and SMS and calls, no way around that
theimpaler747 said:
No. You need a data plan for MMS and SMS and calls, no way around that
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You dont need data for sms and calls last i checked. And i should add this isn't my phone its a friends jailbroken iphone
Vrekk said:
You dont need data for sms and calls last i checked. And i should add this isn't my phone its a friends jailbroken iphone
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Oh I was going to say, if it was on Sprint, you could get that one data plan for people with hearing disabilities... I'm sure you'd be able to receive MMS through that.
Vrekk said:
You dont need data for sms and calls last i checked. And i should add this isn't my phone its a friends jailbroken iphone
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Oh... iPhone? Um.... why does it say "android phone" in the op?
mrinehart93 said:
Oh I was going to say, if it was on Sprint, you could get that one data plan for people with hearing disabilities... I'm sure you'd be able to receive MMS through that.
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Lol, that could work I guess
theimpaler747 said:
Oh... iPhone? Um.... why does it say "android phone" in the op?
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Forgot loll, it does now!
Vrekk said:
Forgot loll, it does now!
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Lol ok May want to try posting on iphone developers forum
theimpaler747 said:
Lol ok May want to try posting on iphone developers forum
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Even if its purley an Android question, it has nothing really to do with the phone itself
Vrekk said:
Even if its purley an Android question, it has nothing really to do with the phone itself
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Oh ok, so it's just a sprint question?
theimpaler747 said:
Oh ok, so it's just a sprint question?
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nope a pure Android OS question.
Vrekk said:
nope a pure Android OS question.
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This sure is one confusing thread.
If this is a question about having an iPhone on a plan without data (it is... right?), then I have no idea. I'm assuming it's not unlocked and is on AT&T? I would think they require a data plan for iPhones, but I really have no idea.
stayclean said:
This sure is one confusing thread.
If this is a question about having an iPhone on a plan without data (it is... right?), then I have no idea. I'm assuming it's not unlocked and is on AT&T? I would think they require a data plan for iPhones, but I really have no idea.
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It has nothing to do with an iphone, thats why I didn't bring it up in the first place. Its just getting android working using only wifi for data, but leaving the data corrected to 3g so mms will work
Vrekk said:
It has nothing to do with an iphone, thats why I didn't bring it up in the first place. Its just getting android working using only wifi for data, but leaving the data corrected to 3g so mms will work
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OK, so you want an Android phone to not be on a data plan, and rely on wi-fi for that stuff, but still have it connect to 3G for MMS? No, that probably would not be really feasible at all, unless someone can correct me..
stayclean said:
OK, so you want an Android phone to not be on a data plan, and rely on wi-fi for that stuff, but still have it connect to 3G for MMS? No, that probably would not be really feasible at all, unless someone can correct me..
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Like I said earlier, that's what I think... don't really think it can be done
theimpaler747 said:
Like I said earlier, that's what I think... don't really think it can be done
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Also, if it is an iPhone (we are talking about an iPhone here, right? Running 2.2 or something? I am still confused..), it does matter to know that, since I do not think AT&T allows iPhones on a data-less package anyway.
stayclean said:
Also, if it is an iPhone (we are talking about an iPhone here, right? Running 2.2 or something? I am still confused..), it does matter to know that, since I do not think AT&T allows iPhones on a data-less package anyway.
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First of all, not the point
Second. My friend does have a data less iphone
See what happens right now is when he turns his iphone on (the iphone OS) a little pop up shows up and says that he does not have a data plan and data will not be used. But it still connects to the 3g network, and he can get mms.
I was asking if there was a way to do that in Android, thats all. Even if its not as simple as the iphone os. Just that it uses wifi when its needs data access.
stayclean said:
Also, if it is an iPhone (we are talking about an iPhone here, right? Running 2.2 or something? I am still confused..), it does matter to know that, since I do not think AT&T allows iPhones on a data-less package anyway.
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Yeah, I don't know if it's an iPhone or Android, but either way I think no is still the answer
Being someone that just switched from iPhone to Hero you might be better off asking this on a place like sinfuliphone.com at least I think that's the site I used to go to.
Not sure what any of this has to do with a CDMA HERO though.
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[GUIDE] How to Get Free Wifi Tether on Droid Bionic!

So, here's a way you can get FREE wifi tethering/mobile hotspot on your Droid Bionic so you don't have to pay Verizon twice for the same internet you are already paying for. I don't know why Verizon would block this feature especially when you consider that there's a 2GB cap on your mobile internet usage anyways.
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We don't have a 2GB cap. I've been over 2GB's a month for almost a year without any issues.
we don't?
Mustang02 said:
We don't have a 2GB cap. I've been over 2GB's a month for almost a year without any issues.
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We don't? I thought we did, that's good news for me.
Two gig limit is for anyone that was not grandfatherd in. Data plans now have limits and different caps.
oh
tbtaf said:
Two gig limit is for anyone that was not grandfatherd in. Data plans now have limits and different caps.
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oh yes, i don't have grandfather. dang it.
Has this been tested. Meaning verizon will not know about this?
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if u feel paranoid
blkghost22 said:
Has this been tested. Meaning verizon will not know about this?
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If you feel paranoid, you could do this:
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I am grandfathered in, Verizon throttles you once you reach 5gigs while on 3G, but they haven't been able to throttle 4G still, enjoy it while it lasts, I am at >3 gigs so far this month, and that is with no tethering!
im trying to do this but i have windows 7. for some reason the usb is not recognized by my comp... also do u have the latest readiocomm for me it says that mine is 2 month old
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If you feel paranoid, you could do this:
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thats fine
blkghost22 said:
im trying to do this but i have windows 7. for some reason the usb is not recognized by my comp... also do u have the latest readiocomm for me it says that mine is 2 month old
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thats fine just ignore all the warnings bud, just get it running. downloadable radiocomm on the web is like 2 years old, the one i used, they work though.
the program doesnt recognize my phone/////
also i dont have the option for cdma 1x msm 7500
Worked great thanks man! This dude puts da team on his back do.
Verizon Hold my Diiiiiiiiiiiiii
dont know why but i caant get it to recognize my phone..... it keeps says that usb supported is for xp
zedomax said:
thats fine just ignore all the warnings bud, just get it running. downloadable radiocomm on the web is like 2 years old, the one i used, they work though.
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do u think u can help me out for some reason i cant get this to work....
might
blkghost22 said:
do u think u can help me out for some reason i cant get this to work....
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Might be ur drivers, or that's what i am guessing, did u check control panel->device drivers?
zedomax said:
Might be ur drivers, or that's what i am guessing, did u check control panel->device drivers?
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yup.. everything is there...
what version
blkghost22 said:
yup.. everything is there...
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what version of radiocomm? You might be on a really old one, try 11.11 something...
zedomax said:
what version of radiocomm? You might be on a really old one, try 11.11 something...
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i just got the 11.11 one and just like your video i got the red screen but unpluging it and plugging it back in doesnt work....
blkghost22 said:
i just got the 11.11 one and just like your video i got the red screen but unpluging it and plugging it back in doesnt work....
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argggg finally got it let me do the rest now...thank you for your help... also may i ask you for your email. noticed that your korean(?)

[Q] Question about Rooting....

I just got Cricket service (couldn't pass up unlimited everything for $55 a month), and I got a used phone which so happens to be the HTC Hero, its flashed from Sprint, I would like to root the phone to get rid of all the sprint BS that's on there. If I root the phone will it still work as it is now?
yeah it,ll still be a phone and text machine,,,just without al the sprint BS,,,check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140850&highlight=beginners+guide it,ll help ya do what ya need to do;-] later man
Thanks man! I appreciate your help.
ProjektStreet said:
I just got Cricket service (couldn't pass up unlimited everything for $55 a month), and I got a used phone which so happens to be the HTC Hero, its flashed from Sprint, I would like to root the phone to get rid of all the sprint BS that's on there. If I root the phone will it still work as it is now?
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Go to my List of Attachments, and you'll find a app called z4root. Use that to Root your phone!
hell yeah PM good call. forgot about that one....turned retarded for a minute lol...later bro.
PM's a good guy to have with ya man, if you ask him he Will answer, and if he cant (which is pretty rare) he,ll point you to someone that can. hes been around the heroc forum for a while....later man. good luck.
You know what a good rom would be that will work for Cricket?
ProjektStreet said:
You know what a good rom would be that will work for Cricket?
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I'm Honestly not to familiar with Cricket, But I'm pretty sure that Most of the Hero Roms will work! As long as its a Cdma Rom you should be Good...
PMGRANDS said:
Go to my List of Attachments, and you'll find a app called z4root. Use that to Root your phone!
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Where is your List of Attachments?
Robbie_G said:
Where is your List of Attachments?
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You have to go to Full Web View I believe in order to see them... Then go to Control Panel (CP) and look all the way to the Left!
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Nevermind man here you go...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/profile.php?do=editattachments&page=3
6th App Down...
attached z4root
I'd go with CM7 as a first rom. it works well, and is pretty fast.
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You know what a good rom would be that will work for Cricket?
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have to agree with dragoon there, just starting out go with CM 7.0.3 or 7.1.0. easy to flash ,theme and tweek. good for a starter.
Well Ive had a rooted phone before. This is actually a down grade from what I had which was the MyTouch 4G. I used CM7 on that and loved it so I might have to give it a shot.

Need Help Please Please Please

Hello
Just put my N1 back to Gingerbread 2.3.6 and now I cannot make or receive calls or send messages. My sim card is working fine because I have taken it out of my N1 and have used it in my other back up phone with no trouble. I have also taken my son sim card out of his phone and put it into my N1 and still get the same thing.
When the sim card is in the N1 and the phone boots up, it says Emergency calls only up in the notification area. When I try to go to the key pad, and dial a number, I get an error message stating Mobile Network Not Available. Not sure why this is. My account is up to date and is registered on the network according to ATT when I call them.
Anyone who can point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate. Thank you so much.
Check your apn settings. Search if you don't know how.
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khernden69 said:
Hello
Just put my N1 back to Gingerbread 2.3.6 and now I cannot make or receive calls or send messages. My sim card is working fine because I have taken it out of my N1 and have used it in my other back up phone with no trouble. I have also taken my son sim card out of his phone and put it into my N1 and still get the same thing.
When the sim card is in the N1 and the phone boots up, it says Emergency calls only up in the notification area. When I try to go to the key pad, and dial a number, I get an error message stating Mobile Network Not Available. Not sure why this is. My account is up to date and is registered on the network according to ATT when I call them.
Anyone who can point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate. Thank you so much.
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You flashed a TMOBILE radio to your AT&T device... flash the original radio back and you should be all good to go.
mikey199 said:
Check your apn settings. Search if you don't know how.
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Hello
That is the first thing I did. They won't even stay on the phone after I put them all in. Can you please help me?
race55 said:
You flashed a TMOBILE radio to your AT&T device... flash the original radio back and you should be all good to go.
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Can you please tell me where I can get the ATT one? This where I got the stock rom from. Can you please help me? Is this not the right one? The one below from the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312540
i dont kn ow what he means... it is the same radio. the link you posted is the right thing you need to flash. if you followed the directions and the bootloader actually flashed it, i dont see how there can be any problems, i think maybe a hardware issue? try cleaning the Sim slot or something?
You might have posted the same with a tiny bit less useless headline.
First question: do you have TMO or AT&T N1 version?
In any case, disregard the "wrong radio" answer, it's wrong. The radios are the same. The APNs are also not the culprit, so disregard that too. The phone doesn't lie - you don't have cellular connection, and you need to find the reason for it.
Jack_R1 said:
You might have posted the same with a tiny bit less useless headline.
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+1
Jack_R1 said:
You might have posted the same with a tiny bit less useless headline.
First question: do you have TMO or AT&T N1 version?
In any case, disregard the "wrong radio" answer, it's wrong. The radios are the same. The APNs are also not the culprit, so disregard that too. The phone doesn't lie - you don't have cellular connection, and you need to find the reason for it.
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You, mate, are wrong. Radio's between AT&T and T-Mobile Version do differtiate.
race55 said:
You, mate, are wrong. Radio's between AT&T and T-Mobile Version do differtiate.
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The firmware doesn't.
tommert38 said:
The firmware doesn't.
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But flashing a T-Mobile radio to a at&t device sounds like trouble to me
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race55 said:
But flashing a T-Mobile radio to a at&t device sounds like trouble to me
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There are no different radio firmwares for AT&T and T-Mobile to flash, they use exactly the same firmware. And don't start arguing, because you're wrong. Maybe you should check out the wiki first..
The only difference between the two are the radio frequencies they use, but that has nothing to do with firmware version (in case of our Nexus One).
tommert38 said:
There are no different radio firmwares for AT&T and T-Mobile to flash, they use exactly the same firmware. And don't start arguing, because you're wrong. Maybe you should check out the wiki first..
The only difference between the two are the radio frequencies they use, but that has nothing to do with firmware version (in case of our Nexus One).
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I still disagree. Because potato.
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race55 said:
I still disagree. Because potato.
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You can disagree till the end of the world, you're obviously wrong, and I wrote half of the damn Wiki.
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You can disagree till the end of the world, you're obviously wrong, and I wrote half of the damn Wiki.
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Still, i disagree, because the wiki is written by you.
Yeah yeah. When you manage to find a "T-MO radio", let me know.
Jack_R1 said:
Yeah yeah. When you manage to find a "T-MO radio", let me know.
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Uhm...... y u no have humor?!
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It was in humor. Forgot to add this:
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It was in humor. Forgot to add this:
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Nah i'm just kiddin you bro. But i srsly read somewhere that there was radio difference.
There isn't, as there aren't different radios (baseband builds) to begin with. The same OTA/PASSIMG firmware update applies to both TMO and AT&T phones in exactly the same way, and this firmware contains baseband update - directly from Google. So you won't find any provider-specific radios. The only thing is that Korean N1 has a newer radio, since it had a newer build release. And this radio also works for both.

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