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

["J. Maurice" <j@example.com>]

On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 11:45 PM, Nicolas
Raoul<nicolas.raoul.lists@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.

My friend is using MMS fine on Softbank, you just need the correct APN
configuration. If you search the XDA developer forums, you can find a
few howtos on how to make MMS work with iPhone on Softbank. Just use
those same APN settings on your GDD phone.

> Now you might wonder: who cares about Softbank email when Gmail is
> available through 3G? Well, I have a pre-paid SIM, which means no 3G
> but free Softbank emails. I configured Gmail to forward all of my
> emails to Softbank.

Why would you use an Android phone without a data connection? That's
like a car with no gas =)

J