The Big APN Thread

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I am aware that 3G does not work on AT&T, but for the GSM to work, we need the Unlock Code and also change the APN to cingular APN to enter the google account username and password. Has any one able to use it with AT&T ? I bought the phone on ebay but now its sitting in home doing nothing.

Originally Posted by rameshb_v

I am aware that 3G does not work on AT&T, but for the GSM to work, we need the Unlock Code and also change the APN to cingular APN to enter the google account username and password. Has any one able to use it with AT&T ? I bought the phone on ebay but now its sitting in home doing nothing.

I would recommend finding a friend with tmo. Get the phone unlocked by calling cust service and getting the unlock code from their phone, get logged in and from that point you can adjust the APNs. There was somebody here talking about bypassing the initial login screen... I don't know about that but give it all a try.

Originally Posted by syrusfrost

I would recommend finding a friend with tmo. Get the phone unlocked by calling cust service and getting the unlock code from their phone, get logged in and from that point you can adjust the APNs. There was somebody here talking about bypassing the initial login screen... I don't know about that but give it all a try.

Thank you. But I heard that we need 90 days of service to get the unlock code for G1. Is that true ? Also the G1 should be under my friends account to get the unlock code.

Originally Posted by rameshb_v

Thank you. But I heard that we need 90 days of service to get the unlock code for G1. Is that true ? Also the G1 should be under my friends account to get the unlock code.

Naa all they ask for is an IMEI. A customer in good standing can get an unlock code every 90 days. Has your friend (hypothetical at this point) received an unlock code for any phone in the past 90 days?

Try it, have your friend call and say that he bought a G1 full price from the store because the rep said if he did they would provide an unlock code and then he could use it when he went to Germany next week.

On a side note, the G1's ARE actually locked? I had heard from the rumor mill that they shipped unlocked.

Originally Posted by syrusfrost

Naa all they ask for is an IMEI. A customer in good standing can get an unlock code every 90 days. Has your friend (hypothetical at this point) received an unlock code for any phone in the past 90 days?

Try it, have your friend call and say that he bought a G1 full price from the store because the rep said if he did they would provide an unlock code and then he could use it when he went to Germany next week.

On a side note, the G1's ARE actually locked? I had heard from the rumor mill that they shipped unlocked.

From what I was told at the store and confirmed by Tmobile CC, There are no G1's being sold at full price right now. You have to buy it with a new contract or upgrade. Meaning they aren't going to let you unlock these until they start selling them with no contract... or after 90 days from the 22nd.

The story from T-Mobile, and my current wait for a SIM unlock code.

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Originally Posted by neoobs

From what I was told at the store and confirmed by Tmobile CC, There are no G1's being sold at full price right now. You have to buy it with a new contract or upgrade. Meaning they aren't going to let you unlock these until they start selling them with no contract... or after 90 days from the 22nd.

Those statements seem to be incorrect.

I am an ATT user.

I have been told that there are officially two scenarios for acquiring a SIM unlock code for a T-mobile device:

1. A device is purchased full price by a non customer, and T-Mobile requires (at least in the case of the G1) the outsider to FAX an image of the proof of ownership or receipt from the store. The SLA for delivering the SIM unlock code is one week.

2. A device is purchased full price by a customer in good standing for the past 90 days, and the customer can expect delivery the SIM unlock code within 24 hours.

I am an ATT user and purchased a G1 yesterday at the 3rd Street store in San Francisco and was offered no resistance by the SRs at that (particularly well-stocked) store.

I arranged to share the device with a friend who uses T-Mobile, and together we completed a call-in request to T-Mobile support at 1-877-453-1304 to obtain by e-mail a SIM unlock code for the device to go along with the IMEI number beneath the G1's battery.

The SR on the telephone said that it would take "up to" 24 hours to complete the current request. I have in the past acquired such a SIM unlock code for a T-Mobile device, and received the appropriate e-mail message within four hours of completing the request.

I'm still waiting for the SIM unlock code and haven't received the e-mail message in the past 15 hours, but hope springs eternal.

Also, note that pre-paid customers seem to have *no* Unlock privileges as far as T-Mobile is concerned. I stepped through the process with a friend who buys minutes as she goes, and we were bounced several times between the regular service representatives and the prepaid SRs, getting language barrier, slow comprehension and shallow knowledge from these professionals on every front. They were nice about things, though.

Yes it works on AT&T after unlocking

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Originally Posted by rameshb_v

I am aware that 3G does not work on AT&T, but for the GSM to work, we need the Unlock Code and also change the APN to cingular APN to enter the google account username and password. Has any one able to use it with AT&T ? I bought the phone on ebay but now its sitting in home doing nothing.

Hi, I did the same. I bought the phone from ebay and then got the unlock code from ebay. We just have to change the APN settings and everything is working fine (of course except 3G). Usually getting the unlock code takes a day or two.

Alternately, if you want feel the phone, buy a T-Mobile SIM card for $10-$20 bucks and everything works fine. At least phone will get activated.

A reported shortcut that obviates the need to get a SIM unlock code.

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I just saw Matt Buchanan post this on Gizmodo: http://gizmodo.com/5068242/use-the-t...activating-itl

"If you don't wanna spring for the two-year contract or wait out the 90 days 'til T-Mobile will unlock the G1 for you, getting it going without actually activating it is remarkably easy. Just snag an active T-Mobile SIM card from a friend (or foe), pop it in to get through the setup process, and after enabling Wi-Fi, you can drop it like it's hot. 'Course, it won't make any phone calls, but that's not why you wanted a G1 anyway, right?"

g1 at&t apn settings

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hi im using a G1 on at&t my settings are as follows

apn:wap.cingular
proxy blank
port blank
username:wap.cingulargps.com
password:CINGULAR1 must be in caps
server blank
mmsc:mmsc.cingular.com
mms proxy: blank
mms port:80
mcc:310
mnc:41
apn type blank

everything seems to work except mms
if anyone has any info on mms settings please let me know
thanks

Just spoke with a T-Mo rep. For ME, I have to wait until the end of the 14 days buyer's remorse period to get my unlock code, it is provided within 24 hours of the request being made.

Upgrade status does not affect unlock codes, I was right with what I said before. You can request an unlock code every 90 days if your account is in good standing. After the 14 days buyer's remorse period has expired you may request an unlock code.

@rameshb_v Find a friend and have him/her do as I said above, tell the rep on the phone that the phone was purchased full price. In the past I had heard it rumored that sometimes they request proof of purchase, I don't know about it. I am unlocking mine at the end of the 14 day period. If your friend cant get it done for some reason you can have anyone on this forum that is willing call in with your IMEI and have "their" phone unlocked after the 14 day remorse period.