The OFFICIAL Sony Ericsson TM506 Thread (Ask questions HERE!)

[jet1000]

1. Can I install S.D.'s fine java apps to a new T-mobile branded TM506 without reflashing it first?

>>>NO, unless the handset is made before September 18, 2008

That's incorrect information. The date the phone was made doesn't have anything to do with the problem of installing java apps.

SD describes the problem here:

http://howardforums.com/showpost.php...53&postcount=7

2. I just added the $5.99 t-zones plan, can I tether TM506 to my laptop through USB and Bluetooth without reflashing it?

>>>NO, unless the handset is made before September 18, 2008

Again this is not complete information. Bluetooth tethering is not blocked on any APN. USB tethering is only blocked on the APN's epc.tmobile.com and wap.voicestream.com. See SD's post here:

http://www.howardforums.com/showpost...52&postcount=7

[Antenna]

That's incorrect information. The date the phone was made doesn't have anything to do with the problem of installing java apps.

SD describes the problem here:

http://howardforums.com/showpost.php...53&postcount=7



Again this is not complete information. Bluetooth tethering is not blocked on any APN. USB tethering is only blocked on the APN's epc.tmobile.com and wap.voicestream.com. See SD's post here:

http://www.howardforums.com/showpost...52&postcount=7

AFAIK, this is only on the red tm506 that its allowed, not the older silver and green models made after sept. 18...

[S2kDriver]

I understand that not having the GSM 900 band is a big miss for international roaming, and the TM506 will never be as capable as an actual quad-band phone. But, for those of you who have taken it abroad, how well did the phone perform in practice?

I never understood why they even make tri-band phones - they should either make it dual or quad. Actually, since I visit Romania often, I would prefer the 900 over the 1900 band since the former is more common over there.

[Scottish Skyedance]

about branded R3DA tethering, I'd keep myself quiet as it's deserved for who has Total Internet/BB/VPN
actually, if you add internet account yourself, you can tether for sure with that account (make sure you know the account ID), either USB or bt

[Scottish Skyedance]

Again this is not complete information. Bluetooth tethering is not blocked on any APN. USB tethering is only blocked on the APN's epc.tmobile.com and wap.voicestream.com. See SD's post here:

http://www.howardforums.com/showpost...52&postcount=7

this is incorrect
when I just got the red TM506, I did an experiment before running a2uploader
no, the first 2 ID doesn't allow tethering over bt
if I put the blank SIM, NONE account works (got "external connection not allowed" error); and if I put in my working SIM, only ID 1 and 2 are blocked (but you still can use bt PAN)

[Antenna]

Its best to flash the phone (no matter the color) because then all java apps work. The java apps & tethering where blocked on my red and green SE Tm506 prior to using the Cin Bell method.

If you want, you can always flash back to the T-Mobile version by adding the old "customize" file back and then using the SE-US update.

[dxhofo]

Thanks for the responses, but I'm still confused... If I don't debrand my TM506 to CB firmware,

1. Can I tether through BT? how do I find out my account ID? If it's blocked, would BT PAN still work for tethering?

2. Can I still install java apps such as Google maps, J2meMaps, Mobile GMaps, Amaze etc?

3. Would J2meMaps, Mobile GMaps, Amaze work with the built-in GPS?

I don't need the FM radio, so if I can tether and these java apps can be installed and work with the GPS, I may hold on debranding the phone.

Thanks!

[Scottish Skyedance]

Thanks for the responses, but I'm still confused... If I don't debrand my TM506 to CB firmware,

1. Can I tether through BT? how do I find out my account ID? If it's blocked, would BT PAN still work for tethering?

2. Can I still install java apps such as Google maps, J2meMaps, Mobile GMaps, Amaze etc?

3. Would J2meMaps, Mobile GMaps, Amaze work with the built-in GPS?

I don't need the FM radio, so if I can tether and these java apps can be installed and work with the GPS, I may hold on debranding the phone.

Thanks!

as along as you configure yourself or using configurator (use K850), and use the data account ID, it will work, as well as PAN

[dxhofo]

as along as you configure yourself or using configurator (use K850), and use the data account ID, it will work, as well as PAN

How do get my account ID for t-zones?

[maiki]

AFAIK, this is only on the red tm506 that its allowed, not the older silver and green models made after sept. 18...

Well, I have a brand new green model, not flashed or customized. It can tether with SE PC Suite,both BT and USB.

I was able to install Opera Mini directly from the operamini web site.

Other Java apps were downloadable and installable (and usable) from SD's page, or from Getjar.

Why would the red model be different from silver and green? Isn't the difference only the trim color?

[maiki]

Thanks for the responses, but I'm still confused... If I don't debrand my TM506 to CB firmware,

1. Can I tether through BT? how do I find out my account ID? If it's blocked, would BT PAN still work for tethering?

2. Can I still install java apps such as Google maps, J2meMaps, Mobile GMaps, Amaze etc?

3. Would J2meMaps, Mobile GMaps, Amaze work with the built-in GPS?

I don't need the FM radio, so if I can tether and these java apps can be installed and work with the GPS, I may hold on debranding the phone.

Thanks!

Dxhofo--if you haven't tried it yet, install the SE PC Suite, downloadable from SE's web site. With that installed, once the phone is connected (BT or USB), click the button to connect to the Internet, and the computer will tether through the phone.

I'd still like to learn if there are other ways though, without reflashing.

[maiki]

as along as you configure yourself or using configurator (use K850), and use the data account ID, it will work, as well as PAN

What is the configurator, and where does one get the data account ID?

[Antenna]

Well, I have a brand new green model, not flashed or customized. It can tether with SE PC Suite,both BT and USB.

I was able to install Opera Mini directly from the operamini web site.

Other Java apps were downloadable and installable (and usable) from SD's page, or from Getjar.

Why would the red model be different from silver and green? Isn't the difference only the trim color?

When I tried on my green model (now debranded), it let me install, but it would not sync to internet. Maybe its just my luck? I dont care now, as it has all T-mo stuff removed

[Scottish Skyedance]

Wirelessly posted (HP 211 and SE Z780: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows CE; IEMobile 7.7))

as along as you configure yourself or using configurator (use K850), and use the data account ID, it will work, as well as PAN

What is the configurator, and where does one get the data account ID?

menu-#
connect-internet setting
choose "connect using", and you see a list of internet accounts
highlight the one you installed-option-view
you can find account ID there

[dxhofo]

what account ID #9, I tried and it worked fine just as #4. What's the APN and setting behind #9 ?