Theoretical #777 No-Data Question

[Matthew1034]

I bought this phone instead of the 700wx for one reason: to save $45 for data plan and still have internet capability by using wifi.

On my previous Verizon phone (enV) I had the data capabilities blocked to avoid any charges due to any internet usage. When I transferred the number to the Apache, the data block was removed and I was forced by Verizon to choose to pay per KB or for an unlimited data package. Now I am at a point where I must block network data usage.

I'm not sure if there is a registry key to disable EVDO(?), so here's my theoretical question, and if it doesn't work there may be an alternative solution.

Ok, so I hard-reset the phone and soft-reset prior to the Verizon customization. At this point can I neglect the #777 setup and still use the phone for voice data?

Thank you PPCGeeks!

[PDAPhoneJunkie]

If you delete that connection or don't let it install while hard reset then it can't connect. Thus no need for a block. If you want to ditch the data package but recieve MMS and you have an MMS plan I have a useful little trick to only allow MMS to connect to data line so you won't get any charges. Another cool thing about it is you don't gota turn off WiFi to do an MMS. You can find that here.

[Matthew1034]

Thanks for the reply, Aaron.

So once I perform that hack I can send/receive MMS, but the phone will not connect to the internet if I open a browser or Google Maps?

Also, if I am connected to the net via wifi (w/ phone enabled) I can connect to the internet and be certain the data is processed through wi-fi not verizon?

And thumbs up on your iPhone theme; I bought it a few days ago and don't regret it!

[PDAPhoneJunkie]

Ah Matthew, it's you. Thank you for the complement. That is correct. You will need to make sure that you have Picture Messaging enabled on your account. After you do the hack it should work like a charm. Enjoy and thank ya.

[weedahoe]

One of the first things I did when I got mine was delete that 777 connnection and changed my pass

WiFi all the way baby............

[PDAPhoneJunkie]

Yup! I use WiFi for everything. Only MMS connects to Data. So I don't get charge KB usage.

[iazar]

Originally Posted by PDAPhoneJunkie

If you delete that connection or don't let it install while hard reset then it can't connect. Thus no need for a block. If you want to ditch the data package but recieve MMS and you have an MMS plan I have a useful little trick to only allow MMS to connect to data line so you won't get any charges. Another cool thing about it is you don't gota turn off WiFi to do an MMS. You can find that here.

Hello PDA
I followed your step by step for the Motorola Q phone I just purchased from Verizon. I got to Step 2 but could not find 'Archsoft' after navigating to HKLM >Software>... can you help?

[PDAPhoneJunkie]

I don't think the Q uses Arcsoft for MMS. I am not sure though. I have a friend with the Q. If I can borrow it from him I will come up with a fix for that too...