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For US Tmo 4G DS7 users: Confirmed working using the link inside

Myself saw a lot of posts and people asking if it works for US Tmo 4G users.
Here is my confirmation
YES it works for me using the method below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286295&page=1
And a quick instruction is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286295&page=8
Credit goes to author of the above two post.
I just confirm that, following the method above, my Tmobile DS7 is still able to use TMobile 3G network and my wifi is working as well.
But 4G network is not, or at least not shown at lower right corner as "4G", like I even care because HSPA is barely 4G. Just a faster 3G

what kind of speeds do you see though? noticeable decrease??

No. Not at all!
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Which package did you download?

otnos said:
Which package did you download?
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I downloaded the .zip from the first link and followed the instructions and can confirm that it works. However I do not have a data plan on my DS7, so I cannot confirm cell connectivity/speed. In froyo there would be a cell signal strength indicator, but I see none of that here. There is the option to receive cell data or roam.
This version of Honeycomb is a bit more refined than Honeystreak (no offense intended) there seems to be no issue with resolution or screen size in either orientation.
Now, to get all my apps back...

I dont kno how to use cmw.

WookieFan said:
I downloaded the .zip from the first link and followed the instructions and can confirm that it works. However I do not have a data plan on my DS7, so I cannot confirm cell connectivity/speed. In froyo there would be a cell signal strength indicator, but I see none of that here. There is the option to receive cell data or roam.
This version of Honeycomb is a bit more refined than Honeystreak (no offense intended) there seems to be no issue with resolution or screen size in either orientation.
Now, to get all my apps back...
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Woah, if you don't have a data plan, then you DON'T know if hc will work with T-Mobile data. The fact that there is no wireless icon info ndicates it most likely will work on WiFi only.
Can you change the title of your thread? It is misleading. Yes, you can flash, but people want to know that their T-Mobile data will connect with the WiFi hc update.
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stevedebi, have you decided what to do yet? It's not like it doesn't work the way it is, right?
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stevedebi said:
Woah, if you don't have a data plan, then you DON'T know if hc will work with T-Mobile data. The fact that there is no wireless icon info ndicates it most likely will work on WiFi only.
Can you change the title of your thread? It is misleading. Yes, you can flash, but people want to know that their T-Mobile data will connect with the WiFi hc update.
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Nor my thread - I am just responding to the OP. Additionally, the title says the ROM works with T-Mo DS7s, which is true. Just that I personally cannot confirm cell data.
If you read the first couple of posts, you'll see that the OP confirms normal cell service.
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WookieFan said:
Nor my thread - I am just responding to the OP. Additionally, the title says the ROM works with T-Mo DS7s, which is true. Just that I personally cannot confirm cell data.
If you read the first couple of posts, you'll see that the OP confirms normal cell service.
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Ah, OK. Sorry about that.
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twillet50 said:
stevedebi, have you decided what to do yet? It's not like it doesn't work the way it is, right?
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For the moment I'm holding on. Really, except for battery life, Froyo is working very well, and lots of apps work on this version. The OP indicates the manual update process does provide cell service, so I may go ahead and try. I always like the latest!
I'm going through some issues with dell right now. I bought this S7 from an XDA user, and apparently he bought it from someone else, because his name is not in the dell computer as the original owner. So I have to find out the original information so I can call them about updates after they transfer ownership.

Us wifi zip
Again,I used it for abday to bear mountain,GPS is working,wifi is working, 3g cell.is working and seems to me only not showning '4g'at lower right corner, instead,showing 3g
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jiwengang said:
Us wifi zip
Again,I used it for abday to bear mountain,GPS is working,wifi is working, 3g cell.is working and seems to me only not showning '4g'at lower right corner, instead,showing 3g
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Do you like HC?
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stevedebi said:
Do you like HC?
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Sent from my Dell Streak 7 using XDA Appi have a xoom. So hc is not new to me. But have to say having hc on ds7 is a big bless. Love it so far+much better than froyo

Wifi Connected no Data??? Help

I just recently switched to ATT service from sprint still have to port the #'s.
I got 2 Infuses, 1 Thrill and a SkyRocket.
All is good except for the Thrill? I have the 2GB data on each phone and I am trying to have the kids (Thrill is for Kid) use WiFi at home to conserve data
use as we are used to unlimited with evo 4g's and evo shifts.
Now the problem! The Thrill Connects to my wifi (netgear WNR2000).
But is will not transfer data. It also times out and loses connection.
When on you tube it says there was a problem while playing
Web pages just won't load. Works fine on ATT network.
I'm fairly computer savy and have tried tweaking the router, different channels,
faster, slower speeds. WMM on and off. Nothing.

Try a different wifi network if it still has a problem I would probably take it back I hate my thrill because of how many problems I have with it
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Next time you post you should post in Q&A
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jayjayjoker2 said:
Next time you post you should post in Q&A
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If we had a q&a section he could, but we don't.
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kleeman7 said:
If we had a q&a section he could, but we don't.
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Oh LOL got used to the Q&A on the captivate
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How to set Nexus 7 as a hotspot?

Hello everyone,
I've searched tons of different places looking for an answer but I couldn't get one...
My question is really simple (the answer however..), can I set my nexus 7 as a hotspot? My nexus is the 16GB version without 3G, so basically I want to:
1 - connect the nexus to a wifi network (done);
2 - share that network to other devices through nexus 7 (pending);
I've even looked at play store but the apps I've found aren't compatible with nexus 7.
TIA.

If you have your nexus connected to WiFi... Y not just connect the other device to the same WiFi....
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Fstall303 said:
If you have your nexus connected to WiFi... Y not just connect the other device to the same WiFi....
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because some of my devices are away from the router and can't get a proper signal.

I don't think that's possible.. As the wifi connection stops as soon as you turn on wifi hotspot
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dakoookie said:
I don't think that's possible.. As the wifi connection stops as soon as you turn on wifi hotspot
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Bingo. Wi-Fi their was never designed to act as a range extender. It is for using a cellular connection to act as a hotspot to provide a Wi-Fi for devices that could not otherwise connect. As such, any time tethering is activated, it will, by necessity, disconnect the device from Wi-Fi.
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nexus_7 said:
because some of my devices are away from the router and can't get a proper signal.
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Buy a range extender, as what you're looking to do is contradictory to the functional design of hotspot apps.
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I was looking for a similar option, but to use the n7 as a wifi router. The purpose this would serve varies between users. My use, would be so me and my kids could all connect together in games while going down the road with no internet. Hard to play multiplayer while having no connection. So, being able to use the n7 as a router would serve more uses than just extending range. Those answering should see the benefit of such an ability in a larger scope, and not just the reason the op needs.
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rebel1699 said:
I was looking for a similar option, but to use the n7 as a wifi router. The purpose this would serve varies between users. My use, would be so me and my kids could all connect together in games while going down the road with no internet. Hard to play multiplayer while having no connection. So, being able to use the n7 as a router would serve more uses than just extending range. Those answering should see the benefit of such an ability in a larger scope, and not just the reason the op needs.
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As far as I could understand that will only be possible on the 3G model. bummer..

[Q] Where to purchase LT30a for use on T-Mobile USA?

Looking to get the LT30a for use on T-Mobile USA's "4G" (really 3.5G) but having a hard time locating online retailers caring this phone. Any advice? I was considering on getting the LT28H until I saw the LT30a (in white) and fell in love; well really lust :silly:
Thanks!

Check ebay. There are some reputable sellers on there
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weebnuts said:
Check ebay. There are some reputable sellers on there
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Thanks I found some but they are a little out of my budget. I might settle for the TL28H instead as the two phones seem almost identical.

Was hoping T-mobile would pickup the Z, but no word yet
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weebnuts said:
Was hoping T-mobile would pickup the Z, but no word yet
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Yeah that would rock. Know of anyone who has ported T-Mobiles WiFi calling to these Xperias?

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Yeah that would rock. Know of anyone who has ported T-Mobiles WiFi calling to these Xperias?
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No, unfortunately. There are special drivers needed as it shuts down the part of the cellular function in order to save battery so it's not as easy as just installing an app. Also, the new T-mobile wifi calling for ICS and JB is now part of the system instead of an addon app like the gingerbread one. Luckily I moved to a place where reception is good, because I used to have to rely on WiFi calling all the time.

weebnuts said:
No, unfortunately. There are special drivers needed as it shuts down the part of the cellular function in order to save battery so it's not as easy as just installing an app. Also, the new T-mobile wifi calling for ICS and JB is now part of the system instead of an addon app like the gingerbread one. Luckily I moved to a place where reception is good, because I used to have to rely on WiFi calling all the time.
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Well that's a shame. I had heard that it was a driver/kernel issue. I'm using one of those CelFi repeater units from T-Mobile as I was an original BETA tester for the pilot project back in 2010. The unit works well but I recently move from Miami to DC and my area has HORRIBLE T-Mobile signal; im in a true dead zone. The repeater window unit only pics up 1 bar at best :/ and them tries to amplify it to 5 bars in the house which works well but the speed stinks. So I just use WiFi calling 99.9% of the time. This now has me worried about jumping onto one of these non T-Mobile branded Android phones.

Yeah, I know how you feel. The only hope is once the LTE network is up and running that they will be more aggressive in getting other phones, but I am not going to hold my breath.
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No root no tether?

I'm guessing there's no way to tether now that there's no rooting...? If that's the case I'm gonna have to return it. Any recommendations on a similar rootable phone. I just traded in my note 4.

van131 said:
I'm guessing there's no way to tether now that there's no rooting...? If that's the case I'm gonna have to return it. Any recommendations on a similar rootable phone. I just traded in my note 4.
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Pay for the tethering option..............
Go get a note 4, 5 or nexus if you need root.
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NXLTrauma25 said:
Pay for the tethering option..............
Go get a note 4, 5 or nexus if you need root.
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van131 said:
I'm guessing there's no way to tether now that there's no rooting...? If that's the case I'm gonna have to return it. Any recommendations on a similar rootable phone. I just traded in my note 4.
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without root you have to go off the tethering on your plan if you have it. dont go with the new tmobile unlimited plans because they charge for tethering and it's not as much as you can get now. there's really not anything similar to the note 7. the note 5 comes to mind but you had the note 4 so i'm guessing you didnt like the note 5. the international note 7 has root so you could go that route. it has bands for tmobile use.

freebee269 said:
without root you have to go off the tethering on your plan if you have it. dont go with the new tmobile unlimited plans because they charge for tethering and it's not as much as you can get now. there's really not anything similar to the note 7. the note 5 comes to mind but you had the note 4 so i'm guessing you didnt like the note 5. the international note 7 has root so you could go that route. it has bands for tmobile use.
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Will those bands support tmobile 4g though? Past experience with international phones is they keep speeds at 3g

van131 said:
Will those bands support tmobile 4g though? Past experience with international phones is they keep speeds at 3g
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tmobile uses Frequencies: Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz), Band 12 (700 MHz).
the n930F uses:
LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
so yes it is tmobile compatible.

van131 said:
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Lol. Don't like being told you are stealing? Ok whatever bud.
Enjoy whatever rooted phone you get.
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Only thing that won't work is wifi calling with international
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NXLTrauma25 said:
Lol. Don't like being told you are stealing? Ok whatever bud.
Enjoy whatever rooted phone you get.
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Only thing that won't work is wifi calling with international
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good point. i forgot about the wifi calling. but imo thats not a make or break thing because you can still get volte and that should be good enough. trade wifi calling for root. sounds like a decent trade to me.

freebee269 said:
good point. i forgot about the wifi calling. but imo thats not a make or break thing because you can still get volte and that should be good enough. trade wifi calling for root. sounds like a decent trade to me.
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Yeah, for me I couldn't because of service around my house but for many it's acceptable. I would get an international version if I didn't need wifi calling. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the international version was just updated and locked down.
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Pdanet since note 5 that wasn't rooted, zero issues, tested on note 7, same, no problems.
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NXLTrauma25 said:
Lol. Don't like being told you are stealing? Ok whatever bud.
Enjoy whatever rooted phone you get.
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Is there a full moon tonight?
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pcriz said:
Is there a full moon tonight?
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Lol I know right?
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freebee269 said:
good point. i forgot about the wifi calling. but imo thats not a make or break thing because you can still get volte and that should be good enough. trade wifi calling for root. sounds like a decent trade to me.
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Unless your lte signal is equally as crappy. Without WiFi calling I may as well put my in airplane mode when I get home.
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NXLTrauma25 said:
Yeah, for me I couldn't because of service around my house but for many it's acceptable. I would get an international version if I didn't need wifi calling. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the international version was just updated and locked down.
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How likley do you think tmobo note7 will be rooted?
barfingmonkey said:
Pdanet since note 5 that wasn't rooted, zero issues, tested on note 7, same, no problems.
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Will it bypass the limited data?

pcriz said:
Unless your lte signal is equally as crappy. Without WiFi calling I may as well put my in airplane mode when I get home.
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my lte signal is not crappy at all. i'm in a decent area. i normally turn off wifi calling to save some battery and on calls i dont have a problem with quality because of volte. i have a tmobile wifi calling router but honestly i dont use it much for wifi calling. i use it for normal internet because its a very good quality router.

van131 said:
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I'll recommend a Nexus 6P, it's a gorgeous phone, and it's full pure android, so no problem rooting it legally from google.
no problem with bands, as it's multi band.
I'm using Wind (T-mobile partner), I too only buy phones that works with AWS bands
for the past few years, all phones are true multi-bands, so we no longer have issues with phones not supporting AWS
I too was considering the Nexus 6P before picking up the Note 7.... which I might either return or sell, if root is not available in the next 30 days

freebee269 said:
my lte signal is not crappy at all. i'm in a decent area. i normally turn off wifi calling to save some battery and on calls i dont have a problem with quality because of volte. i have a tmobile wifi calling router but honestly i dont use it much for wifi calling. i use it for normal internet because its a very good quality router.
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I understand why someone wouldn't need it but not knowing the use case of the guy asking the question it's better to assume all possibilities rather than just your own.
I for one cannot send a text message at home without WiFi calling connected. That may be a consideration for him to take into account when making his decision.
Also the area he lives in may not support volte
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NXLTrauma25 said:
Lol. Don't like being told you are stealing? Ok whatever bud.
Enjoy whatever rooted phone you get.
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Only thing that won't work is wifi calling with international
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oops thought i responded:
Oh.. calm down........

AllGamer said:
I'll recommend a Nexus 6P, it's a gorgeous phone, and it's full pure android, so no problem rooting it legally from google.
no problem with bands, as it's multi band.
I'm using Wind (T-mobile partner), I too only buy phones that works with AWS bands
for the past few years, all phones are true multi-bands, so we no longer have issues with phones not supporting AWS
I too was considering the Nexus 6P before picking up the Note 7.... which I might either return or sell, if root is not available in the next 30 days
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Yeah it looks like a nice phone but the display is not as good. What do you use root for?

van131 said:
Yeah it looks like a nice phone but the display is not as good. What do you use root for?
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Titanium Backup, i've been using it for many many years.
The stupid Samsung "Smart Switch" (not smart enough) software doesn't work, it doesn't transfer your Apps/Games and safe games, or Apps data.
Which is why Titanium Backup is a must.
Then I also use use Droid Firewall, to manually control what comes in and out via. It's a great tool to avoid browser malware from being installed into your phone unexpectedly while browsing the web, or trying out some AD Bomb Infested Apps from Google Play.
Being able to choose what gets to connect to the internet, makes it easy to identify. Nothing goes behind my back without knowing which App is sending/receiving data.
There are a lot of other Apps I use which requires root, but they are of less importance. Apps like Widgetsoid, CPU Speed control, GPU speed control, SD card Boost, restart to Recovery Mode, and much more, basically all the Apps that can let you have full control over your phone.
Which is why most manufacture they do not like the idea of the "End User" messing around with their phone, because we are not "Owner" of our own phone, so we don't get to be "Admins"
That's the only nice thing about Nexus phones, you are guaranteed Admin / Root access.
But unfortunately as you mentioned, Nexus phones even the top of the line, are not always the best.
Samsung makes the best phone, but they are getting worse and worse at letting the "Consumer" do what they want with the phone.