HowTo: Get All Features (WAP Browser, MMS) Working on T-Mobile USA with Unlocked Bold

[cgalloni]

I got it to work, thanks a lot but my msn messenger is not working anyone having the same experience? please let me know how to resolve that
thanks

[pltaylor]

You may have to delete and reinstall it.

[pltaylor]

Also be sure to set tcp configurations in Options > Advanced Options > TCP. APN should say wap.voicestream.com Nothing under user name or password.

[skindoc]

Is your unlocked Bold running on T-Mo able to make calls thru UMA? If I am using one in Chicago, where Tmo has 3G up & running, will it work on their 3G network? Thanks.

[bryanharig]

It will not work on their 3g network. AT&T/Rogers and T-Mobile use different frequencies for 3g, they are not interchangeable.

To access UMA (hotspot@home) you will need the official T-Mobile operating system installed and the wifi chip in the phone must be compatible. So UMA is also a no go.

[pltaylor]

Originally Posted by bryanharig

To access UMA (hotspot@home) you will need the official T-Mobile operating system installed and the wifi chip in the phone must be compatible. So UMA is also a no go.

You sure about that? Doesn't an unlocked At&t 8120 get UMA calling on T-Mobile?

[BasaBus]

Originally Posted by JotaD

For some reason, I did the process again and it worked. On my case, I had to do it 3 times. So perhaps a 3rd attempt is necessary. On the other hand, sometimes the EDGE turns into edge; then I reset the Bold and turns into EDGE again.

Does anyone knows why this could be happening?

Thanks

Is that all you did? I still can't turn edge to EDGE. I can run my browser with tzones but not with internet browser. Any help?

[JotaD]

Yep, I have no idea why, but it worked. I have been using it perfectly since.

Good luck.

[abek89]

Originally Posted by pltaylor

The password is the one you use to unlock your phone. If you haven't set one you don't need to enter anything.

right, i dont have a password so i just press enter or hit ok, but i still get that message that says file access denied. what should i do?

[bryanharig]

Originally Posted by BasaBus

Is that all you did? I still can't turn edge to EDGE. I can run my browser with tzones but not with internet browser. Any help?

edge (lower case) means that it can connect to t-mobile's data network, but not to the blackberry servers. Typically resending service books or reregistering it on the network fix the issue. Call t-mobile blackberry support, they will make an effort to help people using unlocked blackberries.

[bryanharig]

Originally Posted by pltaylor

You sure about that? Doesn't an unlocked At&t 8120 get UMA calling on T-Mobile?

AFAIK no. It is firmware limitation that not even flashing the t-mobile OS on the device will fix. I havnt personally verified this though.

[pltaylor]

Wow. I guess I had assumed UMA was just a T-mobile provider feature. That could be a Bold no go for me as I get poor signal at my home and rely on UMA since I haven't had a land line in 10 years. Well Sh!t. Can someone who has gotten there Bold fully going on T-mo confirm there is no UMA?

[rotaryguy]

I tried for the last couple hours to make UMA work, and it doesn't look like it will. I have tried a couple different service book attempts too with nothing.

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[pltaylor]

Try this go to manage connections mobile network options and change it to wifi only and are if you can make a call.

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[jtahardi]

Thanks for the tips, it works just fine... I can use my gps, browser and facebook again he he he