T-mobile Version in hand

[nyctalinth]

There are others that have posted about the AT&T and Sprint versions, but thought I'd post about the T-mobile version.

First items I noticed were no carrier branding, as I expected and hoped for on the device itself. A minor disappointment for me is that T-mobile opted not to include any headset with this version (not a big deal, but I was in need). Sim card was included as well.

Uninstallable built-in apps include Lookout security (haven't used before, so I don't know how much of a pain this is since it is non-removable), T-mobile My Account, T-mobile Name ID, T-mobile TV and visual voicemail. I like how the t-mobile my account integrates into the notification window, so you get a quick glance at your usage.

Setup was pretty easy, though I had a glitch with my account (my data plan was a legacy plan that was somehow restricted to windows phone - I had to have customer care swap me over to the legacy Android equivalent plan to get my data working).

Really a nice phone - as good as I hoped. I'm migrating from Windows phone, so I'm overwhelmed with where to start with apps and getting things customized to my liking.

Glad to answer any questions about the TMO version.

 

[Frank Estevez]

Really, no headphones? And post pics of the box including its contents if you can please.

 

[JHBThree]

Really, no headphones? And post pics of the box including its contents if you can please.

Why is that a problem? They're cheap and nasty. You'd be better off getting the cheapest pair of skullcandy buds.

Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2

 

[stopsign002]

Why is that a problem? They're cheap and nasty. You'd be better off getting the cheapest pair of skullcandy buds.

Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2

Are they? I heard they are beats ear buds without the branding. Not that those are super amazing or anything. Either way Ill be using my Astro A Stars for sure (once they get back in stock...)

 

[Frank Estevez]

Why is that a problem? They're cheap and nasty. You'd be better off getting the cheapest pair of skullcandy buds.

Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2

Reviews have said otherwise,unless you speak from personal experience with them. Or is it just speculation, as most smartphones don't come with a decent pair of headphones.

 

[nyctalinth]

On the subject of headphones since I'm in need...Any recommendations for a decent Sub-$50 pair of earbuds with volume/skip controls, or is that budget too low?

 

[Frank Estevez]

On the subject of headphones since I'm in need...Any recommendations for a decent Sub-$50 pair of earbuds with volume/skip controls, or is that budget too low?

Skullcandy 50/50's are my current pair. They might not be for you if you're not a heavy bass lover.

 

[Jennifer Stough]

You might be able to uninstall lookout by going to settings> security> device administrators and disabling it, then uninstalling by going to settings> apps> apps> lookout security> uninstall

Sent from my Verizon Droid DNA

 

[chrgnthru]

On the subject of headphones since I'm in need...Any recommendations for a decent Sub-$50 pair of earbuds with volume/skip controls, or is that budget too low?

Klipsch Image S4A. They've been on sale a lot lately and sound pretty darn good for the money.

 

[JHBThree]

Klipsch Image S4A. They've been on sale a lot lately and sound pretty darn good for the money.

I've got the S4s and I concur.

Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2

 

[nrquig]

how did you get this early

 

[milan03]

Can you post a screenshot of the default APN settings? you may need a two screenshots to fit everything.
Thanks!

 

[dragone7e]

I've got the S4s and I concur.

I second that. Or even better, get S4A II for better/stronger cord.

 

[hodan]

Look for Klipsch on Amazon, generally excellent reviews.

 

[B-RAN]

Yes, how were you able to get so early? Please share!

 

[rydubois]

Why is that a problem? They're cheap and nasty. You'd be better off getting the cheapest pair of skullcandy buds.

Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2

reviews and such I've read say the buds included are nearly as good as a pair of urBeats buds HTC packed in with a few phones. So they were actually supposed to be of a quality level with roughly $100 buds, not bad at all.


And as others have asked, how/where did you manage to get ahold of the phone?

 

[nyctalinth]

Thanks for the headphone feedback - will definitely look at Klipsch as the recommendations suggest. HTC provided it to test to a small group. I was lucky enough to be included in this group.

APN settings (entries not listed are Not Set). There are 2 separate - one for data and one for mms:
T-Mobile Data:
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: default,supl,admin,hipri
APM protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN enabled/disabled: APN enabled

T-mobile MMS:
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc (dont' know if this is cut off or all of it)
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: mms
APM protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN enabled/disabled: APN enabled

 

[LegendaryDrumr]

How is signal reception? In seriously considering switching from Sprint to T-Mobile for this phone and I want to be sure it doesn't have reception issues like my EVOLTE.

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[turb0wned]

How did you get one so soon! I want!

 

[nyctalinth]

I have no reception issues with this phone compared to my previous ones (good signal where I've been so far). As far as the Sprint vs. T-mobile, I'd use the coverage map tool on T-mobile's site to confirm they have coverage in your area. Unsupported Browser