Re: [tlug] First Android Phone in Japan release date announced

[Johan Berntsson <johan@example.com>]

I just got myself an unlocked HTC G1, so thanks for the timely MMS
email info. Any recommendations on the best carriers/plan to use? I
only need the SIM card, and I will use data more than voice so I will
need to be able to find/set up APN info easily.

Johan

On 7/5/09, Shawn Brown <big.coffee.lover@example.com> wrote:
>> Google gave me an HTC Magic (not locked), so I thought I would use it
>> as my main cellphone. After inserting my Softbank SIM-card, I could
>> call and receive calls. But Softbank emails don't work. I asked
>> Softbank: they said only Softbank-branded phones can be used with a
>> Softbank SIM-card. So I can't use it as my main phone.
>
> You know what.  I think you can.  It looks like it's been done.
>
> http://d.hatena.ne.jp/midiman/20090703
> http://kuba.fm/2009/06/11/flashing-and-hacking-the-android-phone-for-japanese-softbank-network/
>
> When you get it to work, thank Maurice!  His posted link pointed to
> those above.  I was sure the IME instructions he posted needed root to
> do and so looked into how to get it.  Looks like you can on cupcake
> (1.5) after all.
>
> Shawn
>
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