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Does TM506 have a 3G indicator?
Phone Expert
I do not live in a 3G service area, however I will soon be going through an area on the fringes of a 3G area. Is there any indication on the TM506 about availability of 3G service?
Mobile Pro
Depending on what firmware you're using it does. If you've done any unlocking or debranding you more than likely have enabled it. Also if you're phone is running the latest firmware it will. I'm not sure if it's a 3G icon or the big "H" that my phone has, the only time I've seen the "3G" icon on my phone is when I had an AT&T SIM card in it, strangely enough.
Post Machine
you can search Customize.xml I made (the 5 threads I made about 2-3 months ago)
use your xml editor, highlight EVERYTHING within the "code" (including the space before the parameter)
copy and paste accordingly, and save as
Customize.xml
Customize_upgrade.xml
you can look at the sticky for more details (good for de-branding)
Phone Collector
Without having to change customize.xml i think you can go to:
Menu -> Settings -> Connectivity Tab -> Mobile networks -> Select Network
If you're in a 3G area it should show T-Mobile with a 3G icon on the left.
I've got more phones than fingers
if you are on first version R3CA033 T-mobile TM-506.
Just simple edit Customize.xml
change the "true" to "false"
<hide-3g-icon>true</hide-3g-icon>
3G network display should show up when you are on 3G network.
I don't understand why T-mobile's purpose to hide 3G network (in first version T-mobile)
Last edited by CoolPhone; 02-27-2009 at 01:22 PM.
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Phone Expert
I am using firmware R3CA033, have not done any unlocking or debranding. I have the USB cable and have tethered to my Linux laptop. I use an XML editor for editing Linksys VoIP adapter configuration files, but I have no idea how to access the Customize.xml in the TM506. Can I access my Customize.xml file using the USB cable?Originally Posted by LazyCody
If T-Mobile 3G coverage was rather spotty at that time, maybe they didn't want questions from customers who noticed the 3G icon going off frequently.
Phone fan
Yes you can, and much more. Just follow the instructions on Sticky: http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1500901 . Great tutorial thanks to Scottish Skyeandce and many other members that contributed with their feedback.
I've got more phones than fingers
No need to do debrand and flashing, as other people suggest to link other thread.
For R3CA033 (the best T-mobile version firmware . if you flash to CB version or T-mobile lastest version, you cannot get back this firmware forever.)
Just simple edit Customize.xml (read out by a2uploader)
change the line
<hide-3g-icon>true</hide-3g-icon>
change "true" to "false"
upload the Customize.xml back to the phone where it is.
3G network indicator should show up when you are on 3G network after full reset.
Last edited by CoolPhone; 02-27-2009 at 02:41 PM.
I have a blue tooth
This is false information. Of course you can get back R3CA. It is available on topsony.com and topse.ru.
And why would R3CA be superior to Cinn Bell version is a question you'll have to answer, because R3CA lacks things found in Cinn Bell which is why people starting using it for debranding.
Post Machine
as long as CID is the same, you can install WHATEVER version
I can flash back to R3CA if I want, but I don't think it's necessary
I've got more phones than fingers
Yes, you can install the older version with third party hacking tools.
I can flash the phone to compatible firmware, even CID is different.
Do not try to sell davinci-team credit here!
However SEUS does not support downgrade, that I was talking about.
the thread title is about 3G indicator.
As I said it is easy to enable 3G indicator without flashing firmware or debrand
Post Machine
okay
there's no official software update supports downgrade
if you say it's easy, tell us how, NOW!!!!!
I even took months to figure out
I've got more phones than fingers
Basically, many hacking tools to do flashing SE (downgrade and upgrade).
but it is off topic, if you want to discuss further we can open another thread privately.
I don't want to talk here with many teens
Post Machine
yes, you lose
then STOP trolling around!!!
the answer is: remove EVERYTHING on <network> section after flashing or before factory reset, or
on <network> section under <dcom>
change ALL from "true" to "false"Code:<network> <settings reg-path="/apps/network"> <hide-hsdpa-icon>false</hide-hsdpa-icon> <remove-system-mode-switch>0</remove-system-mode-switch> <hide-dual-plmn-nwlist>false</hide-dual-plmn-nwlist> <hide-3g-icon>false</hide-3g-icon> <hide-gprs-icon>false</hide-gprs-icon> <hide-edge-icon>false</hide-edge-icon> </settings> </network>
change <remove-system-mode-switch> to 0, save it as Customize_upgrade.xml
after that, you can see 3G or H icons
Phone Collector
There isn't a way to downgrade through SEUS.
The latest version of A2 Uploader can flash mbn/fbn though if you want to downgrade.
There's nothing wrong with the current firmware(R3DA). TMO-US R3CA and R3DA both have the FM Radio stripped out though.
The tethering restrictions in R3DA are not hardcoded, they are set in customize.xml.
They may someday be hardcoded into the t-mobile firmware, but that also seems unlikely to happen to the cincinatti bell firmware.
Last edited by S.D.; 02-28-2009 at 03:14 PM.
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