NTT Docomo SO-01B users only. [FAQ]

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wildthing_san

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** There is currently no announcement as yet from SE/Docomo with regards to a 2.3.3 firmware **
** In the mean time you can try using the pre-rooted firmware and modify build.prop to pretend to be a SO-1B 2.1 phone... **
** ..if you still wish to access Docomo Market and download protected apps such as SP モードメール **
** (See 2nd post for more info on the modification.)
** But any software that needs 2.3.x firmware will think you phone is a 2.1.x phone, so you may want to make modifications and switch back and forth **

---- ****** Old info below ****** ----

** 2.01.b.0.19 Docomo firmware is out i.e. Dual touch**
** Root with Flashtool 0.2.4 **
** http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920746 **

** Legacy info, you can now just use Docomo's official 2.1 firmware and then root **
** i.e. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=834428 **
** To go back to Docomo firmware use values 1233-7397 for *.prop files **

Useful Docomo settings:

[3G APN data, 3G通信 APN 設定]
APN: (Setting -> Wireless controls -> Mobile networks -> Access Point Names. 設定→ワイヤレス設定→モバイルネットワーク設定→アクセスポイント名)
3G APN settings for NTT DoCoMo Bizhodai (for regular 3G use)
APN: mpr2.bizho.net
Name: Mopera U (Biz ホーダイ)
(leave everything else as default)

3G APN settings for NTT DoCoMo SP Mode users (for regular 3G use)
APN: spmode.ne.jp
Name: SPモード
(leave everything else as default)

3G APN setting for NTT DoCoCo Mopera U setting (not for any other data)
Name: Mopera U 設定
APN: 0120.mopera.ne.jp

---- ****** Below was for 1.6 firmware, see the next post for 2.1 specifics. ****** ----

[Japan Market, protected apps fix. マーケットパッチ]
modify build.prop/default.prop with:
ro.build.fingerprint=docomo/X10_1233-7397/SonyEricssonSO-01B/es209ra:1.6/R1EA018/1266719038:user/rel-keys

Test by downloading Foomoo/ぐるなび / 毎日新聞 / 読売新聞 app.

[SO-01B only apps, Docomo market fix. ドコモマーケットにアクセスする方法]
modify build.prop/default.prop with:
ro.product.model=SO-01B
ro.product.brand=docomo

Test by running キャンペーンナビ/MTV App(Japan) app.

[Missing SO-01B apps from UK firmware]
MixiPlugin.apk - (I haven't managed to get working yet, can be recovered from SO-1B firmware)
pocket_rashinban.apk - (Can be recoverd from SO-01B firmware)
docomo_market.apk - (Can be recoverd from SO-01B firmware) It's just a browser short cut to http://www.dcm-gate.com/Xperia/AND/
PlayNow 1.1.0 (program icon does not have TM) Site also accessable from http://m.sonyericsson.co.jp/ad/menu
mora touch can be installed from the marketplace.
.....

---- ****** Other info. ****** ----

[i-mode email]
You will need to subscribe to the iモード.net service.
https://imode.net/cmn/re/be/top/apply.html
or the new spモード service
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/info/news_release/2010/07/13_00.html

[Can I use the iモード.net モバイルアプリ from Docomo?]
Not unless you have 2 docomo lines, its only designed to read email from you other number. (you can not read email from the docomo account assigned to the sim in the phone!)

[Which app do i use for iモード.net then?]
Try third party "iMoNi" from the market place.

[Is there a Docomo bill application?]
Try third party "My Docomo Checker"

[Docomo network service setting for Voicemail etc.]
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/support/trouble/manual/index.html

Please keep to thread specific for NTT Docomo Users.
Thanks.
 
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wildthing_san

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---- ****** Using 2.3.3 rooted firmware ****** ----

As per jpmwright http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16281837&postcount=126

I found that I couldn't use xRecovery on my phone with Docomo firmware. So you may need to reflash your phone for 2.1 firmware and re-root it.
So sync/backup all the data you want from your current rooted phone including any Docomo specific apps, for apps I recommend using Titanium backup from the Market.
Follow the guide here to get back to a generic 2.1 firmware: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920746
I used "FlashTool version 0.2.8" and "X10i Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.1.A.0.435"

You should now be on 2.1 generic firmware with root.

Now to get to X10i 2.3.3 rooted firmware follow: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192152

After you have completed your phone will be a X10i 2.3.3 rooted phone with generic setting, so for your APN settings use the info from post 1.
(BTW for NTT Docomo, voicemail access number is 1417, vm off is 1470, vm on is 1471)

So now you can use your phone, but you will no longer have access to Docomo Market nor SO-1B apps.

To gain access again, you will have to modify build.prop using FlashTool, Root Explorer or other tools, the file location of build.prop is in flash at /system/build.prop
I noticed this time I had to modify more occurance of build.prop in order for it work or Docomo Market or Market.
Docomo Market does not look at the ro.build.fingerprint properties, but is needed for Android Market.

ro.build.fingerprint, you may wish to comment out the current value with a #
so you can swith between the two identity.

my build.prop modification below:

ro.semc.product.model=SO-01B
ro.build.product=SO-01B
ro.product.name=SO-01B_1241-1846
ro.product.device=SO-01B
ro.build.fingerprint=docomo/SO-01B_1233-7397/SO-01B/es209ra:2.1-update1/2.01.B.0.19/ExBC:user/release-keys
ro.product.model=SO-01B
ro.semc.product.name=SO-01B
ro.semc.product.device=SO-01B
ro.product.brand=docomo

If you want Mixi plugin for Timescape you can get it from Market:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sonyericsson.androidapp.mixiplugin

** END **

---- ****** Old info for reference. ****** ----

** 2.01.b.0.19 Docomo firmware is out i.e. Dual touch**
** Root with Flashtool 0.2.4 **
** http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920746 **

** Legacy info, you can now just use Docomo's official 2.1 firmware and then root **
** i.e. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=834428 **
** To go back to Docomo firmware use values 1233-7397 for *.prop files **

Nordic 2.1 on SO-01B.

The only method I managed to get my Jailbroken 1.6 UK Generic firmware SO-01B updated to 121. Nordic was to use the method from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=825201
Phone rooted fine with http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=824788

Do use the "Backup and restore" app, so you can restore your APN settings, alot of the other settings didn't restore which was a bit of a shame. (e.g. google/twitter account etc.)
"Official" Docomo Market from 1.5 firmware fails to work, obviously due to new browser user agent ID.

[SO-01B only apps, Docomo market fix. ドコモマーケットにアクセスする方法]
modify build.prop with:
ro.build.product=SO-01B
ro.product.device=SO-01B
ro.product.model=SO-01B
ro.semc.product.name=SO-01B
ro.semc.product.device=SO-01B
ro.product.brand=docomo
 
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ulicquel

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Jul 15, 2010
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hi there,
Thanks for the info!
Was wondering if you can post the apks?
the mixi and the rashinban would be cool (don't care much for mora touch :p) or can you tell me how to get
them myself :)
 

wildthing_san

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Jul 16, 2010
57
15
Tokyo
hi there,
Thanks for the info!
Was wondering if you can post the apks?
the mixi and the rashinban would be cool (don't care much for mora touch :p) or can you tell me how to get
them myself :)

Mixi plugin I suspect you need to modify Timescape configuration or replace with the Japanese apk. (I didn't find it useful, so I haven't tired playing around with it.) Nothing happens if you install it on the UK firmware.

I got apk by using the older rooting methods, as they were based on the SO-01B firmware. I shall not post the apk, since I don't want Docomo knocking on my door ;)

I tried extracting the system.img using the decrypted roms, but was unable to to. :mad:

So basically root your SO-01B using the earlier methods, backup all the apk and then re-root using the latest method. Yeah long winded.
 
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reconnecting to ntt docomo 3g

Hi everyone, I'm new here. Special thanks goes out to Bin4ry and all the other great folks who made the root possible. I managed to root my phone and everything looks great now. I live in Japan and have a SO-01B, so I need to reconnect to NTT Docomo. I read a post from Bin4ry in another thread, and I almost responded to it there, but I thought maybe we could get all the SO-01B centralized in this thread. I can't link yet, but it is in the thread title called "Root on SO01b R1EA025?" He says that SO-01B users need to

...change the model name in /system/*.prop files.
simply pull it with adb, edit on your PC the model names and then push it back!
after reboot your name will have changed.
but be careful only edit the names nothing more

Regards
Bin4ry

I'm pretty sure that I will need to do this as my phone still says X10i and cannot connect to the 3g network, I just don't know exactly how to update this information, and push it back as he says. Does someone have some specific instructions on how to accomplish this?
 

wildthing_san

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Jul 16, 2010
57
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I'm pretty sure that I will need to do this as my phone still says X10i and cannot connect to the 3g network, I just don't know exactly how to update this information, and push it back as he says. Does someone have some specific instructions on how to accomplish this?

You need to manually set the apn, set the APN to mpr2.bizho.net
(See above)
 
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kavik379

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root problem: device not found

hi all. it seems like all of you already got root. i was wondering which version of the rooting directions did you use? i am tried using the root_f3v1 and root_f3v2 files and instructions and always got a "device not found" error on step 2. i installed SEUS and PC Companion from the Sony Ericsson site. did you use the downloads from Sony Ericsson or the cd that came with the phone?

actually all i had to do was update PC Companion then everything worked!
 
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elyzion

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I managed to update to 2.1 fine, my APN is working etc. However, I can not for the life of me get my Japanese input to work :/ Input keeps on defaulting to the "default keyboard".

Is there any workaround for this?
 

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iead1

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Hmm. With Softbank's entire (AMAZING) lineup on 2.2, I'm holding out hope that Docomo's working on it for the Xperia. Otherwise, they should probably stop selling it...

Anyway, Monday should bring an annoucement.

If I were to bother updating now, does the SP-mode app work well? The latest update killed notifcations, so I have no clue when I get an email anymore, unless I check the widget.
 

wildthing_san

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If I were to bother updating now, does the SP-mode app work well? The latest update killed notifcations, so I have no clue when I get an email anymore, unless I check the widget.

I haven't tried SP-mode, since I'm using i-mode.net with iMoNi. So if someone knows please respond. But I read else where other people have updated and install SP-mode app without any problem.

I don't get why they have two products. I stuck with i-mode.net since I can read my i-mode email on any browser etc.
 
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Because SP-mode is instant push email with full native support, whereas i-mode.net is just a way to view i-mode mail on devices other than a phone.

You can have both services, and they compliment each other.
 

Sidewaysnuts

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Kanjis with partial Chinese characters

are starting to bug me after testing the nordic firmware. I'm assuming Docomo's firmware should not have this problem, but does anyone know / have any advice on getting around this problem?
I'm now trying to flash global...
 

Haafu

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I can't wait for the update this Wednesday, but I have a quick question; ok, maybe three.

It could be lack of understanding, but atm, I don't really understand that need for debranding a headset. I had an iPhone before I purchased the Xperia, and never even considered debranding. So with that said...

What benefit is there to debranding your phone?

Is the thinking similar to installing a vanilla copy of windows on a new PC so you can avoid, potentially resource heavy apps that the distributor wanted to include?

By debranding, do you risk not being able to use that specific carrier's network to the fullest?

Thanks. Just curious.
 
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Sidewaysnuts

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Thanks for your feedback, iead1. Was wondering how I'm going to survive without being able to type my own name. Anxious for Wed.
 

aljim

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Hmm. With Softbank's entire (AMAZING) lineup on 2.2, I'm holding out hope that Docomo's working on it for the Xperia. Otherwise, they should probably stop selling it...

Anyway, Monday should bring an annoucement.

If I were to bother updating now, does the SP-mode app work well? The latest update killed notifcations, so I have no clue when I get an email anymore, unless I check the widget.
Please i need an answer.
i have X10 from japan (SO-01B) unlocked and I'm in the Philippines how can i update my phone? am I going to have the update on Oct 10 since my x10 is from Japan or I'll wait for the Philippines update.
about my x10 i checked the "About Phone" Model no. SO-01B, Build no. R1EA029.
Thanks!
 

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    ---- ****** Using 2.3.3 rooted firmware ****** ----

    As per jpmwright http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16281837&postcount=126

    I found that I couldn't use xRecovery on my phone with Docomo firmware. So you may need to reflash your phone for 2.1 firmware and re-root it.
    So sync/backup all the data you want from your current rooted phone including any Docomo specific apps, for apps I recommend using Titanium backup from the Market.
    Follow the guide here to get back to a generic 2.1 firmware: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920746
    I used "FlashTool version 0.2.8" and "X10i Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.1.A.0.435"

    You should now be on 2.1 generic firmware with root.

    Now to get to X10i 2.3.3 rooted firmware follow: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192152

    After you have completed your phone will be a X10i 2.3.3 rooted phone with generic setting, so for your APN settings use the info from post 1.
    (BTW for NTT Docomo, voicemail access number is 1417, vm off is 1470, vm on is 1471)

    So now you can use your phone, but you will no longer have access to Docomo Market nor SO-1B apps.

    To gain access again, you will have to modify build.prop using FlashTool, Root Explorer or other tools, the file location of build.prop is in flash at /system/build.prop
    I noticed this time I had to modify more occurance of build.prop in order for it work or Docomo Market or Market.
    Docomo Market does not look at the ro.build.fingerprint properties, but is needed for Android Market.

    ro.build.fingerprint, you may wish to comment out the current value with a #
    so you can swith between the two identity.

    my build.prop modification below:

    ro.semc.product.model=SO-01B
    ro.build.product=SO-01B
    ro.product.name=SO-01B_1241-1846
    ro.product.device=SO-01B
    ro.build.fingerprint=docomo/SO-01B_1233-7397/SO-01B/es209ra:2.1-update1/2.01.B.0.19/ExBC:user/release-keys
    ro.product.model=SO-01B
    ro.semc.product.name=SO-01B
    ro.semc.product.device=SO-01B
    ro.product.brand=docomo

    If you want Mixi plugin for Timescape you can get it from Market:
    https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sonyericsson.androidapp.mixiplugin

    ** END **

    ---- ****** Old info for reference. ****** ----

    ** 2.01.b.0.19 Docomo firmware is out i.e. Dual touch**
    ** Root with Flashtool 0.2.4 **
    ** http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920746 **

    ** Legacy info, you can now just use Docomo's official 2.1 firmware and then root **
    ** i.e. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=834428 **
    ** To go back to Docomo firmware use values 1233-7397 for *.prop files **

    Nordic 2.1 on SO-01B.

    The only method I managed to get my Jailbroken 1.6 UK Generic firmware SO-01B updated to 121. Nordic was to use the method from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=825201
    Phone rooted fine with http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=824788

    Do use the "Backup and restore" app, so you can restore your APN settings, alot of the other settings didn't restore which was a bit of a shame. (e.g. google/twitter account etc.)
    "Official" Docomo Market from 1.5 firmware fails to work, obviously due to new browser user agent ID.

    [SO-01B only apps, Docomo market fix. ドコモマーケットにアクセスする方法]
    modify build.prop with:
    ro.build.product=SO-01B
    ro.product.device=SO-01B
    ro.product.model=SO-01B
    ro.semc.product.name=SO-01B
    ro.semc.product.device=SO-01B
    ro.product.brand=docomo
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    +1 w/ hydenobuyuki
    I installed custom 2.3 rom EWJET after sim unlock and it remained sim unlocked. Then I also unlocked bootloader, installed doomkernel, and can comfirm sim unlock is still good. just remember to install POBox Touch for jpn keyboard.
    BTW my sim unlock was done through HTCCODE about 1.5 years ago and bootloader unlock by semc_8xxx (no t setool2)
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    Can anyone shed some light on this?

    Many thanks.

    Its more like a friendly reminder on choosing the right APN for the plan you are on, I suspect people forget to switch when they roam/change plan etc.

    mpr2.bizho.net - packet hodai
    0120.mopera.ne.jp - for mopera setup
    spmode.ne.jp - for sp push mail
    mopera.net - needed for overseas roaming. (warning can get expensive, use the preferred carrier if you want to use the all you can use for 2980円 per day for countries that have this plan. also the day defined as from 00:00~23:59:59 JST)
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    Z's 2.2 Beta 3 with SO-01B

    Dual posting report here and Z's 2.2 thread...

    Beta 3 HF1 working well in Japan as daily driver. ROM tested with performance orientation, ADW, static wallpaper, deleted couple stock APKs w/ Titanium, no taskmanagers. Market thinks I don't have some apps (like voice search) although they are preinstalled to 2.2 but I ignore what market says...

    Batt life:
    Comparable / better than 2.1 vanilla.

    Performance versus 2.1 vanilla JIT2 + MT:
    2.2Beta3 feels twice as responsive, especially loading webpages. My wife's global generic 2.1 X10 (Linpak32, Quadrant 850) feels "laggy", don't want to touch it anymore unless I need to HD Video-Record my kid.

    More on 2.2 performance:
    -Wifi is solid & never FCs. Max 7.5Mbps down & 6Mbps up (quadcore desktop 25Mbps down and 5Mbps up on same line).
    -GPS & Maps working with WIFI on at same time.
    -ROM has been very stable for last 2 - 3 days. All FCs I've seen in Beta 2 are gone in Beta3. Users facing problems may need more patience first couple boots and/or listen to instructions better unless they're experiencing locale-specific or external factor issues.

    Also, I've been using LED Light by picolyl (on market) since SE1.6. Download, set as widget, open app from drawer, menu> settings>untick Use big icon and show label. Most useful, smallest, and convenient light switch widget I know of now.

    International Settings Issues (Japan):
    My 2.2Beta3 auto-loaded with Japanese settings. Auto APN is great, auto-Japanese app names may not be so cool to strictly English-Only users.

    Even if user resets language to English, global app names stay Japanese. EG: Market=マーケット, Maps=マップ, Voice Search=音声検索, etc.

    Though app names are in Japanese, apps still open and operate in English when language settings are set to English (and vice versa w/ Japanese).
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    ** There is currently no announcement as yet from SE/Docomo with regards to a 2.3.3 firmware **
    ** In the mean time you can try using the pre-rooted firmware and modify build.prop to pretend to be a SO-1B 2.1 phone... **
    ** ..if you still wish to access Docomo Market and download protected apps such as SP モードメール **
    ** (See 2nd post for more info on the modification.)
    ** But any software that needs 2.3.x firmware will think you phone is a 2.1.x phone, so you may want to make modifications and switch back and forth **

    ---- ****** Old info below ****** ----

    ** 2.01.b.0.19 Docomo firmware is out i.e. Dual touch**
    ** Root with Flashtool 0.2.4 **
    ** http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920746 **

    ** Legacy info, you can now just use Docomo's official 2.1 firmware and then root **
    ** i.e. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=834428 **
    ** To go back to Docomo firmware use values 1233-7397 for *.prop files **

    Useful Docomo settings:

    [3G APN data, 3G通信 APN 設定]
    APN: (Setting -> Wireless controls -> Mobile networks -> Access Point Names. 設定→ワイヤレス設定→モバイルネットワーク設定→アクセスポイント名)
    3G APN settings for NTT DoCoMo Bizhodai (for regular 3G use)
    APN: mpr2.bizho.net
    Name: Mopera U (Biz ホーダイ)
    (leave everything else as default)

    3G APN settings for NTT DoCoMo SP Mode users (for regular 3G use)
    APN: spmode.ne.jp
    Name: SPモード
    (leave everything else as default)

    3G APN setting for NTT DoCoCo Mopera U setting (not for any other data)
    Name: Mopera U 設定
    APN: 0120.mopera.ne.jp

    ---- ****** Below was for 1.6 firmware, see the next post for 2.1 specifics. ****** ----

    [Japan Market, protected apps fix. マーケットパッチ]
    modify build.prop/default.prop with:
    ro.build.fingerprint=docomo/X10_1233-7397/SonyEricssonSO-01B/es209ra:1.6/R1EA018/1266719038:user/rel-keys

    Test by downloading Foomoo/ぐるなび / 毎日新聞 / 読売新聞 app.

    [SO-01B only apps, Docomo market fix. ドコモマーケットにアクセスする方法]
    modify build.prop/default.prop with:
    ro.product.model=SO-01B
    ro.product.brand=docomo

    Test by running キャンペーンナビ/MTV App(Japan) app.

    [Missing SO-01B apps from UK firmware]
    MixiPlugin.apk - (I haven't managed to get working yet, can be recovered from SO-1B firmware)
    pocket_rashinban.apk - (Can be recoverd from SO-01B firmware)
    docomo_market.apk - (Can be recoverd from SO-01B firmware) It's just a browser short cut to http://www.dcm-gate.com/Xperia/AND/
    PlayNow 1.1.0 (program icon does not have TM) Site also accessable from http://m.sonyericsson.co.jp/ad/menu
    mora touch can be installed from the marketplace.
    .....

    ---- ****** Other info. ****** ----

    [i-mode email]
    You will need to subscribe to the iモード.net service.
    https://imode.net/cmn/re/be/top/apply.html
    or the new spモード service
    http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/info/news_release/2010/07/13_00.html

    [Can I use the iモード.net モバイルアプリ from Docomo?]
    Not unless you have 2 docomo lines, its only designed to read email from you other number. (you can not read email from the docomo account assigned to the sim in the phone!)

    [Which app do i use for iモード.net then?]
    Try third party "iMoNi" from the market place.

    [Is there a Docomo bill application?]
    Try third party "My Docomo Checker"

    [Docomo network service setting for Voicemail etc.]
    http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/support/trouble/manual/index.html

    Please keep to thread specific for NTT Docomo Users.
    Thanks.