Does the device need to be tethered to the phone? I'm grandfathered in with AT&T w/ unlimited data. This prevents tethering. Is this a problem?
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I wouldn't refer to the connection as "tethering" so I'm not sure your tethering limitation would apply. It seems to work like a simple bluetooth connection between the TomTom mobile app and the device itself. When i turn on my GPS in the car, it simply finds my phone and connects either automatically or after I tap "Allow" on my phone. The app itself does very little but it serves as the data source for real time traffic info the TomTom uses to calculate time and preferred routes. Hope that helps.
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I have this phone with ATT and -no data-. That's why I like it. They don't charge for data because it's not a smart phone and very limited in what it can do. (I can surf the internet, which is about all I need in addition to text and calling.)
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I would like to know how you bypass the adding of the data plan to your bill- I just got off the phone with an AT&T; rep that told me when their system does a sweep- it recognizes that the basic phone SIM card is in a smartphone. It automatically adds it to your account! I have just purchased 3 of these phones to use as regular phones and not data. Does anybody know how to fix my problem?? Please help!!
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It works but I have issues with tethering. tethering fails with error saying network error. Seems other people face this too. See the discussion thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1932538
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With your cell (att,t-mobile...etc) provider. Need to use GSM. And put a simm card in it. Used anywhere you get service. Don't get over your data limit.
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>> F. Robinson says:>> I use this phone with T-Mobile, I have the pay as you go >> plan with unlimited data, So I couldn't tell you what they will bill you for.I have the vanilla prepaid plan. Does this phone require a data plan for the GPS to work?
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Does your device ask for a specific connection, and do you you have to allow t? Wish I could be more help.
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@J. Qui, it does work without data plan. I have T-Mobile, so can't speak for ATT:Go under settings -> phone -> app. settings -> positioning -> positioning methods and turn off all but 'Integrated GPS'. That way there is no worry it will ever use a network.
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This is a used device. We changed carriers and no longer need an AT&T; device. There is no warranty but the device works well. It would simply need to be activated with a data plan through AT&T.;
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I just recently purchased this phone from Amazon and am on AT&T. So far I've been using the phone for a month and it hasn't detected it as a smartphone only because its not in their system, so no $30 data plan. I think this phone should be fine without the data plan unless you call up AT&T and tell them your phone is a smartphone. However, I also spoke with an AT&T representative and he said all smartphones, AT&T branded or unlocked, will be charged the $30/month data plan regardless.
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Is this phone unlocked and ready too use because im with at&t; I will purchase it. but I don't want any problems later on down saying this phone is stolen & I want be able too use the iphone.
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I know of no way to tether to the unit. You need to be connected to a WiFi signal.
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Well when I got mine I wanted it to be a straight talk phone and I think I should have got it as a at&t; go phone but I didn't and it has a bunch of weird stuff that went along with it but mine won't comment to regular data usage and as for WiFi no I am pretty for sure it won't because I have WiFi at home and it won't connect... sorry I know it sucks
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To clarify maxmasa's answer, connected to the DEVICE via WiFi. Not connected to an external WiFi network. This device uses WiFi direct to connect to your phone.
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Does anyone know if DKDogz54's comment still holds true? I have about a year left on my AT&T; $10 unlimited medianet plan, and am considering the N8 to replace my simply awful Impression. I would hate to do so and suddenly find a new data plan charge on my next bill...
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Nothing I can think of. I usually tether my phone with this card or vice versa without any problems. I am able to connect other devices to do other things besides internet connection without any problems.
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Anybody having trouble using 3G data with AT&T;? My 5800 is showing excellent 3.5G signal but when I try using data it just gives me an error message. It works fine if I keep the phone in GSM-mode though...EDIT: An extremely stupid design choice in AT&T;'s SIM card structure. Even though I had a 3G capable sim card, it wasn't 3G-enabled so couldn't use the data (but oddly enough could use the bandwidth to talk to people. If anyone else has this problem, just go talk to someone at AT&T.;