Slow internet speeds???

[KLockemy]

If you think your internet isn't quite performing at EVDO rev A standards....it probably isn't. Out of the box, the 800w from Sprint has Rev A disabled. You have to go to a dial pad and hit ##EVDO#. From the menu that comes up, put a checkbox next to Enable Rev A the tap 'ok'. The handset will cycle the radio service. Once it finishes, remove the battery and reinsert for a soft reset. You will now get a noticable increase in net speeds (as long as you are in a Rev A area).

Enjoy

[jfa]

Nice thanks for the tip!

[KLockemy]

Nice thanks for the tip!

Quite welcome. I live in a 3G area and noticed an increase of speed from 800kbps to 1.5Mbps after doing this. Just wish I could remember the link of the forum I read that off of so I could give the author credit.

[cardenas5810]

how do u know if u actually have the rev A on??? besides the speed

[KLockemy]

how do u know if u actually have the rev A on??? besides the speed

You can check the setting via the procedures in the first post. If you are asking how to tell if you are in a 3G area, it would be best to consult the service area maps from sprint. Or you can do ##DEBUG# from the dial pad. Scroll down to the EVDO section to see if you have a RECV SIG STRENGTH other than 0 (zero), if so, you are in a 3G area. Not sure to tell if you are in a Rev. 0 or Rev A area yet.

[t800w]

since this has something to do with internet, why does my phone say it is DAILING up #777 when connecting to the internet?? Also HOW do you get rid of the screen that tells you all the time, you will incurr fee when syncing while roaming, I can't get rid of it! it is driving me bats!! can ya help? I even unchecked warn me while roaming before phone call and unchecked warn me for data too!!!!!!

[KLockemy]

since this has something to do with internet, why does my phone say it is DAILING up #777 when connecting to the internet?? Also HOW do you get rid of the screen that tells you all the time, you will incurr fee when syncing while roaming, I can't get rid of it! it is driving me bats!! can ya help? I even unchecked warn me while roaming before phone call and unchecked warn me for data too!!!!!!

That's a really good question that I don't have the answer to, if you find out before me, please let me know. If I find out something, I will reply to your post.

[t800w]

thanks klock,

I hope someone can help us out here! i get tired of seeing it, as far as i know, data charges don't apply when u are on the everything plan, even when roaming! I hope I am not wrong, most time i use verizon towers because sprint does suck in some areas!

[KLockemy]

thanks klock,

I hope someone can help us out here! i get tired of seeing it, as far as i know, data charges don't apply when u are on the everything plan, even when roaming! I hope I am not wrong, most time i use verizon towers because sprint does suck in some areas!

I have never gotten a charge for any kind of roaming (voice or data) since being on the Everything 450 plan. I have been on this over a year with my M520, Instinct and now my 800w and have never incurred a charge.

[t800w]

I have never gotten a charge for any kind of roaming (voice or data) since being on the Everything 450 plan. I have been on this over a year with my M520, Instinct and now my 800w and have never incurred a charge.

That is great to know

I sure hope someone can shed some light on the #777 thing, and the "how to get rid of the roaming" inccur charges pop up!!