4.00.10 doesn't have "G" indicator for GPRS

[valheru]

[Peter Poelman: subject was "To xda-developers"]

I am trying to figure out why the tmobile 4.00.10 ROM does not include the "G" GPRS notification which is seen in the title bar upon a GPRS link, which signifies being able to log onto the internet, and the "G" in the connectivity screen when you click on the Phone Meter. This "G" is seen in ppc2002, and the 4.00.05 ppc2003 ROM.

Do you know if this a registry key, a file, etc? If so, should I not be able to copy these files or enter the keys manually? I asume Tmobile disabled it for their service or something of the like. You help is great appreciated.

[valheru]

Not sure what happened but UP UP UP

Almost 50 people viewed this so far an no one has clue?

[lgingell]

i discussed this in a different thread some weeks ago. i think t-mobile usa mask it, (as well as the roaming indicator), since they use other peoples networks, thus the network information is 'wrong' (to the un-educated user).

annoying really, I agree!

cheers...
..lance

[valheru]

Sorry didn't see it. I thought as much but if they can mask/disable it, couldn't we undo it? Must be a reg key or something. Maybe a patch?

[bimmer10]

I have tmobile service, using the latest tmobile 4.010.00 ROM with latest Radio stack and I am currently working in Lima Peru. The roaming indicator arrow does work on mine and I must admit that GSM signal is strong wherever I go in this country. I rcvd a phone call from home (Florida) and it was crystal clear.

[valheru]

Do you get any notification that GPRS is available, such as a "G" in the title bar or the phone notification area. Or any notification at all?

[bimmer10]

I do not get the "G" for gprs.

[valheru]

You don't get the "G". Okay. Do you receive any notification at all that you are in an area where GPRS Internet connection is available?

I am asking for if I can figure our what they are turning on or off, we may be able to make where everyone gets a notification whether they are on Tmobile or ATT. Thanks.

[bimmer10]

From what I have read on other messsage boards regarding the GPRS singal sign or meter for Tmobile, Tmobile (usa) pretty much feels that if you get a GSM signal you will get a GPRS signal so they have disabled the feature. I ran into this on the Sony T610 cell phone which I have for tmobile. The generic Sony Ericsson fimrware has a GPRS meter while the branded Tmobile firmware disables it.

[valheru]

Hmmm. Not sure how accurate their standpoint is on this. In remote areas you may be able to make a gsm call but I have found gprs unavailable. Oh well, they're the big fish.

[AE]

v4.00.11: "G" indicator works well.
While this version looks like made by T-Mobile, I don't think they disabe gprs indicator...

[tenzin]

I have WM 2003 , ROM version 4.00.11 ENG , cooked in Jeff's kitchen ( I choose 4.00.11 alone, not the T-Mobile one) ,RSU : 4.21.00 and I have the "G"; my network: Orange France , and my XDA is an O2 UK.