Data usage - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have limited data is there a way to hide my data usage from att so I can use as much as I want?
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Use wifi...
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But its there any way
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Prolly not a good topic to start here.I would assume you mean stealing data.that is illigal. So I don't think your going to get ANY help with this one buddy. Just pay for it like the rest of us.
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jayjayjoker2 said:
I have limited data is there a way to hide my data usage from att so I can use as much as I want?
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Don't use your phone if you are concerned about Ma Bell knowing your usage. It is not going to happen.

but isn't rooting android illegal (okay so it isn't illegal and it was my friend who wanted to know this I told him its not possible but he won't agree I also yolks him it would be illegal anyways)
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There's nothing illegal about rooting or modifying your phone. Doing either of these does not make you benefit financially in any way. Trying to get a paid service, illegally for free is, well, illegal. I don't think your post has much of a life left on this forum. Just an fyi. good luck to ya though.

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but isn't rooting android illegal I mean come on
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if jailbreaking isnt illegal, rooting is far from being illegal also. rooting only voids a phones warranty and voiding warranties isnt illegal

Google encourages rooting.
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Unlock your phone then get a Verizon or Sprint plan. AT&T will have no idea how much data you're using.

Wait you mean I can go to verizon and use there data plan and still use att's network
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No man. He means unlock your phone (search it) and then sign up for verizon or sprint and their unlimited data plans and no longer use at&t
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Wow. I see you guys don't understand the differences and capabilities between cdma and gsm networks. You will not get a captivate on Verizon or Sprint
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No man. He means unlock your phone (search it) and then sign up for verizon or sprint and their unlimited data plans and no longer use at&t
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Doh!!!
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ZING!
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That's what I thought I was just thinking they don't have sim cards
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Get unlimited data on at&t by using the iphone 2g "loophole" thats what I did
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Get unlimited data on at&t by using the iphone 2g "loophole" thats what I did
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Yeah and when you use too much data, they'll just throttle you.
Att to throttle top 5% data consumers October.
But it's still unlimited!

Its BS lol...
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The empire strikes back
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Can I use this phone without internet?

I was wondering if u can disable the internet?
I know on the gs3 if you disable it thwn it will automatically come back
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VeryCoolAlan said:
I was wondering if u can disable the internet?
I know on the gs3 if you disable it thwn it will automatically come back
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Just turn off data?
BWolf56 said:
Just turn off data?
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No like completely take off the data plan.
For example I can't do this on my GS3 because ATT doesn't let me unless I switch my sim to a non smartphone
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VeryCoolAlan said:
No like completely take off the data plan.
For example I can't do this on my GS3 because ATT doesn't let me unless I switch my sim to a non smartphone
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Most android, AT&T won't let you but if you swap phone, you don't have to tell them what phone you'll be using. Just tell them to disable it.
VeryCoolAlan said:
No like completely take off the data plan.
For example I can't do this on my GS3 because ATT doesn't let me unless I switch my sim to a non smartphone
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Yes you can just don't tell at&t anything switch the sim I have tons when I was on at&t just make sure data is off delete the apn
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Would this work on Windows phones?
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Get it removed from your plan and turn off celullar data. Just don't ever use an official update, it will re-activate the phone and AT&T will get a message saying you switched phones, happened when I put my sim in an iPhone a few years ago without thinking
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Would this work on Windows phones?
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Probably but windows phone will lose Windows's support pretty soon so not such a good idea to get one.

Nexus 4-T-Mobile U.S.A Thread

The thread was not started for a Q And A.Because this is a world phone I thought T-Mobile customers can have a thread of their own.
Examples: pricing, deals,rebates, and yes even LTE info. All things T-Mobile.
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I just got 70dollars unlimited unthrottled plan two days ago?
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They dropped the price from $549+$50 rebate yesterday, which I bought yesterday, to $457.99 no rebate today. Went back to price match today and the said no manager on duty, try again tomorrow.
digweed4me said:
I just got 70dollars unlimited unthrottled plan two days ago?
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With free tether?
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edited..
The Thread is to gather info and to help each other out for T-Mobile customers in the U.S.I did a search and came up with nothing.
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Any you guys connect to Houston LTE for tmobild yet?
As the thread builds up we gather more information associated with the device.
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tennandcoz1 said:
The thread was not started for a Q And A.Because this is a world phone I thought T-Mobile customers can have thread of their own.
Examples: pricing, deals,rebates, and yes even LTE info. All things T-Mobile.
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better, thanks
Sounds good. I just wish i knew why i get better reception in some places and horrible in others that i got on my gnex on tmo
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OP updated. Thanks
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Smallsmx3 said:
Sounds good. I just wish i knew why i get better reception in some places and horrible in others that i got on my gnex on tmo
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I feel the same.I called T-Mobile about this.The answer I received was we will write a trouble ticket and get back to you.Never heard back.
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Smallsmx3 said:
Sounds good. I just wish i knew why i get better reception in some places and horrible in others that i got on my gnex on tmo
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http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-5181
Smallsmx3 said:
Sounds good. I just wish i knew why i get better reception in some places and horrible in others that i got on my gnex on tmo
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if you have root, add this to your build.prop file(/system/build.prop/) then reboot for it to take effect. see if it helps you.
ro.ril.hsxpa=2
ro.ril.gprsclass=12
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=24
ro.ril.hsupa.category=7
tennandcoz1 said:
With free tether?
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They wouldn't know trust me
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digweed4me said:
They wouldn't know trust me
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Yes true.I was wondering with that 70.00 unlimited plan if that comes with free tethering
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digweed4me said:
They wouldn't know trust me
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tennandcoz1 said:
Yes true.I was wondering with that 70.00 unlimited plan if that comes with free tethering
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they do know. i tethered for free for years(using the default android/nexus option). then, 2 januarys ago, i got a message that they were blocking me until i bought the tethering plan.
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they do know. i tethered for free for years(using the default android/nexus option). then, 2 januarys ago, i got a message that they were blocking me until i bought the tethering plan.
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I have a unlimited plan and I just tether.I was wondering if it comes with unlimited plans like the one that a person stated in a previous post or if I should expect a message from them.I always felt that root did the trick.
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tennandcoz1 said:
I have a unlimited plan and I just tether.I was wondering if it comes with unlimited plans like the one that a person stated in a previous post or if I should expect a message from them.I always felt that root did the trick.
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should you expect a message, probably, eventually, depending how much you tether. it took them a looooong time and lots of data before they stopped me. root has nothing to do with them stopping you from tethering, root just gives you "administrative" permission over your phone.
Any one know the what's the current city's that have/will have lte??
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Some people !

So I meet a guy in craigslist who guaranteed me that he could unlock and program a Sprint Samsung galaxy s4 to be able to work on AT&T or T-Mobile network utilizing both talk text and internet
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Please have him share his wisdom with our amazing devs lol
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Bahahahaha oh he tried to shown me everything how you can do it the guys was nuts
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No offense or anything but a little research and you would see that the radios are completely incompatible for starters sprint and Verizon or CDMA based where as at&t and the rest of the post paid carriers are gsm based.
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cas8180 said:
No offense or anything but a little research and you would see that the radios are completely incompatible for starters sprint and Verizon or CDMA based where as at&t and the rest of the post paid carriers are gsm based.
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There's no offense, the posters and the op, are taking in a good laugh since its pretty obvious its not possible.
cas8180 said:
No offense or anything but a little research and you would see that the radios are completely incompatible for starters sprint and Verizon or CDMA based where as at&t and the rest of the post paid carriers are gsm based.
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Actually the s4 has capability to run off gsm networks just not in the states only outside due to sprints locked the phone down. The iphone 5 from sprint had to use a rsim to allow it to be used in the states
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That is what I told him but he assured me he could
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Post the ad and lets troll him
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OK one sec
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http://spokane.craigslist.org/mob/3886297804.html
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No reply yet ill post shots when I piss him off
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Lol well I'm off to bed but I'm looking forward to it !!!
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Goodnite bro
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I got ripped off on Craigslist too! lol I bought a Galaxy Nexus that should've been able to be activated only to find out that I couldn't because she didn't pay her Sprint bill. She never got back to me, so I put up an ad with a free Samsung HD TV and put her number on it
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I got ripped off on Craigslist too! lol I bought a Galaxy Nexus that should've been able to be activated only to find out that I couldn't because she didn't pay her Sprint bill. She never got back to me, so I put up an ad with a free Samsung HD TV and put her number on it
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This is why everyone should always meet at a carrier store or call the carrier to make sure activation can happen when purchasing a used device. Good lesson for others to learn from if not familiar with dealing on CL. Hopefully she is getting back a little of what she deserves for swindling.
I've seen worse. But yes some people scamming or just plain stupid. Irks me.
No one will ever learn...there are zillion threads with these stories and we still get morons still doin it. Sheeez
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11bE5 said:
http://spokane.craigslist.org/mob/3886297804.html
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To most people they think that they will go get a straight talk sim and it will work. This idiot puts up a fancy add that will help sell the phone. The way I look at it is that if there is not a full guide or documentation on xda its not possible! The question is are you ready for that "earlie" upgrade? lol!!
Bhahahahahah ^^^^
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wow
Hard to believe that guy on craigslist. Did he really think it was a world phone and like magic it would work everywhere

Purposeful throttling

Does anyone know a manner in which to purposefully throttle my data (like 40kbps)? I'd prefer slightly slower data so my kids couldn't use it up so fast on accident.
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mrkhigh said:
Does anyone know a manner in which to purposefully throttle my data (like 40kbps)? I'd prefer slightly slower data so my kids couldn't use it up so fast on accident.
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Can't say I've ever heard of anybody wanting to do that, but I'm sure you can call and request that from AT&T.
mrkhigh said:
Does anyone know a manner in which to purposefully throttle my data (like 40kbps)? I'd prefer slightly slower data so my kids couldn't use it up so fast on accident.
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Intelli3g. Set that bad boy to edge/gsm only!
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Jammol said:
Intelli3g. Set that bad boy to edge/gsm only!
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That's actually the best idea. Disable the LTE capability of his phone.
But then it is dead slow
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graydiggy said:
But then it is dead slow
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all the better. so kids will just be "to hell with it" and leave your phone alone.
It won't be _that_ slow. 3g is the perfect answer.

Note 3 data only sim

Hey guys. I'm currently rocking a nexus 5 32 GB. But I've been thinking about getting a note 3 for the expandable storage. 32 fills up pretty quick. But mainly I want to have the note 3 for an mp3 player/web browser. If I buy an att prepaid sim with say 2gb of data and I throw it in the note 3 or any phone really would it allow data to work? Could I text? I've never heard of anyone trying. If it comes down to it I'll put $20 on a card and try it myself, but I'd rather not before asking.
Thanks in advance. I appreciate it!
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U can use google voice for texts at the very least
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XpyroXcoreX said:
Hey guys. I'm currently rocking a nexus 5 32 GB. But I've been thinking about getting a note 3 for the expandable storage. 32 fills up pretty quick. But mainly I want to have the note 3 for an mp3 player/web browser. If I buy an att prepaid sim with say 2gb of data and I throw it in the note 3 or any phone really would it allow data to work? Could I text? I've never heard of anyone trying. If it comes down to it I'll put $20 on a card and try it myself, but I'd rather not before asking.
Thanks in advance. I appreciate it!
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Unfortunately, I've tried this, and it's a no-go. If you try to use the prepaid SIM with the pay-as-you-use plan you will find that for smartphones there is no data connection available. It can only be used for text's and calls on ATT's network. It's ATT's nasty way or preventing people from doing exactly what we want to do.
SpikeyPsyche said:
Unfortunately, I've tried this, and it's a no-go. If you try to use the prepaid SIM with the pay-as-you-use plan you will find that for smartphones there is no data connection available. It can only be used for text's and calls on ATT's network. It's ATT's nasty way or preventing people from doing exactly what we want to do.
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No... That is incorrect. The APNs have to be changed to gain data. I have done it a billion times.
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graydiggy said:
No... That is incorrect. The APNs have to be changed to gain data. I have done it a billion times.
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If you could tell me what I need to do, I'd appreciate it. I've been stuck without data because I was unaware of this.
Settings/wireless and networks/more/mobile networks/access point names.
You will have to add/change the APN to match with the APN of the network you are trying to use. So if it is GoPhone, Google that specific APN.
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So with setting the correct APNs data only will work... that's awesome... Now to find a decent priced note 3... Thanks man!
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You will have to have a data only SIM. But yes.
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graydiggy said:
You will have to have a data only SIM. But yes.
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Maybe that's my problem. Mine is just a regular SIM. But as far as I know, they do not give out "Data Only" SIMs for prepaid.
They do for mobile Hotspot.
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They do for mobile Hotspot.
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Ah, I see. I will have to work on that...

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