These are the changes that Tmobile made to the phone

xnifex · Jun 16, 2011

By going through the manual & comparing it to the EU version I've compiled a list of things tmous has changed on the phone. (in case anyone was interested)

Removed:

Quick Lookup - ability to select something & choose lookup through Google, Wikipedia, etc
Show Me app
Ebook reader completely missing even though HTC widget is still there
Voice Recorder
Voice Dialer
Dock settings
Locations
The Device Setup on first boot is missing things

Added:

Wifi calling (Tmobile's UMA feature)

I wonder why Tmobile removed all of these?

Here is a Voice Recorder app in the market that someone recommended since ours is missing:
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.tokasiki.android.voicerecorder

aNYthing24 · Jun 16, 2011

Did they keep Locations? And the quick look up thing is actually useful...dumb.

mike2518 · Jun 16, 2011

aNYthing24 said:
Did they keep Locations? And the quick look up thing is actually useful...dumb.

Ya, really dumb move by T-Mobile . Anyone know how to add quick lookup?

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Macklessdaddy · Jun 16, 2011

voice recorder is in there I'm sure,I'm sure I seen it

mmmajor · Jun 16, 2011

voice recorder is not in there...ive searched for it..theres a widget for it but when you click it it doesnt do anything..

xnifex · Jun 16, 2011

aNYthing24 said:
Did they keep Locations? And the quick look up thing is actually useful...dumb.

seems to be missing too. updated post.

GorillaPimp · Jun 16, 2011

Man why the **** is it 3 years since using a HTC Touch and they are still locking in bull**** accuweather with no zipcode search or cities that aren't major?

Ran into the voicerecorder bs.

Is there anyway to add any of those features back in or are they hard built into the rom?

paulmor · Jun 16, 2011

Added: [LIST said:
[*]Wifi calling
[/LIST]

I wonder why Tmobile removed all of these?

What do you mean by "wifi calling"? is it calling via wifi using SIP provider?
If so, we do have it on our Vodafone UK branded units.
If it's something else, please explain.

DSensation · Jun 16, 2011

well I guess it's good I havn't waited for the 4G to come and pre-ordered the British version.. just one thing, the WiFi Calling looks good.. (first time with Android and HTC xD) is there any way to get it in the UK Sensation Z710e ?

_kansei_ · Jun 16, 2011

paulmor said:
What do you mean by "wifi calling"? is it calling via wifi using SIP provider?
If so, we do have it on our Vodafone UK branded units.
If it's something else, please explain.

T-Mobile is a pretty cool system. When you're at home (or on a WiFi network that doesn't do much filtering), phone calls, SMS, and MMS inbound or outbound route through WiFi instead of the cellular network. I've noticed this has the benefit of improving battery life while on WiFi, as it turns off the WCDMA (3G/4G) radio. It actually seems like it might turn off the cellular radio completely, I'll have to check when I get home.

The one downside is that if you are on the phone and walk away from your WiFi network, it will drop the call. It can't hand off.

I'm not sure if this is common in Europe, but in the states, many wireless carriers offer femtocell units that users can install in their home if they have bad reception. WiFi calling eliminates the need for that.

TheBigSaxon · Jun 16, 2011

Wifi calling will notify you of a mms but it will not download the message. At least that's my experience with the G2x.

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_kansei_ · Jun 16, 2011

TheBigSaxon said:
Wifi calling will notify you of a mms but it will not download the message. At least that's my experience with the G2x.

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ah sorry was just going off what I've been told regarding MMS. I actually don't use SMS or MMS, I use google voice for "SMS" purposes and don't have any use for MMS (if someone wants to send me a photo they just email it).

xnpu · Jun 16, 2011

I have an unbranded phone from HK but also have Show Me and Locations. (Maybe the other stuff too - didn't check).

xnifex · Jun 17, 2011

_kansei_ said:
I've noticed this has the benefit of improving battery life while on WiFi, as it turns off the WCDMA (3G/4G) radio. It actually seems like it might turn off the cellular radio completely, I'll have to check when I get home.

I think it shuts off the radio as well. My buddy had it turned on by accident & was freaking out because he was on wifi & showed no signal bars.

paulmor · Jun 17, 2011

_kansei_ said:
T-Mobile is a pretty cool system. When you're at home (or on a WiFi network that doesn't do much filtering), phone calls, SMS, and MMS inbound or outbound route through WiFi instead of the cellular network. I've noticed this has the benefit of improving battery life while on WiFi, as it turns off the WCDMA (3G/4G) radio. It actually seems like it might turn off the cellular radio completely, I'll have to check when I get home.

The one downside is that if you are on the phone and walk away from your WiFi network, it will drop the call. It can't hand off.

I'm not sure if this is common in Europe, but in the states, many wireless carriers offer femtocell units that users can install in their home if they have bad reception. WiFi calling eliminates the need for that.

A similar feature to the TMOUS "wifi calling" is offered in the UK by BT Mobile. They call it BT Fusion.
Fem2cell is available here from Vodafone, known as Sure Signal

quailallstar · Jun 17, 2011

Subscribed in case someone posts the APKs to port over these missing features

_kansei_ · Jun 17, 2011

quailallstar said:
Subscribed in case someone posts the APKs to port over these missing features

Good call, I'm gonna need wifi calling at the very least before I'll hop over to an alternate ROM (who am I kidding I'm sure I won't be able to resist). The my account app is handy but it's in the market anyway (there was an update a day or two ago).

setzer715 · Jun 17, 2011

When you say Dock Settings is there a separate App/Icon for the EU version or are the settings completely gone from withing the Settings Menu?

xnifex · Jun 17, 2011

setzer715 said:
When you say Dock Settings is there a separate App/Icon for the EU version or are the settings completely gone from withing the Settings Menu?

It's in the settings menu & is gone from the US version

undercover · Jun 17, 2011

Guys, try installing these apk's for loacations . Not sure about last 2, try firs 2 at first, and then add last two if needed. Not sure if it will work, but worth a try

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