I got the "Roaming Only" thing working

**TheBundo** · #1 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 03:45 AM

I tested it, and works great. Use a registry editor, and go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\InitProv\PhoneSett ing

Change the ItemCount to 3

Add a String Value called "ItemName3" with the string being "Roaming Only"

Add a DWORD called "ItemValue3" with the DWORD Data being "5" (in Decimal)

Do not enter the quotation marks in the directions above. After exiting the program, wait a minute or 2 and then shut the phone off, wait a few seconds for good measure, and turn it on again. Or soft-reset by taking the back cover off (big hassle), or use the soft-reset program floating around.

You can get a free registry editor here:

http://www.phm.lu/Products/PocketPC/RegEdit/

pbeaul · #2 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 04:54 AM

I'm confused... Why is this useful? Why would you want to roam?

**TheBundo** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pbeaul

I'm confused... Why is this useful? Why would you want to roam?

When it is in automatic, while you are in a weak area on your system, in and out of service, it will keep jumping back to your own carriers weak signal whenever possible, even though the roaming carrier has excellent signal all the way through. Hence, when going through a bad area for your carrier, with this hack you can force it to stay on the good carrier until you get into an area better for your own carrier.

chlodad · #4 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pbeaul

I'm confused... Why is this useful? Why would you want to roam?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBundo

When it is in automatic, while you are in a weak area on your system, in and out of service, it will keep jumping back to your own carriers weak signal whenever possible, even though the roaming carrier has excellent signal all the way through. Hence, when going through a bad area for your carrier, with this hack you can force it to stay on the good carrier until you get into an area better for your own carrier.

Another great use for this mod. I live in a town where sprint has no 3G but Verizon does. I put it on roam and I get on verizon high speed network. Works great. Many thanks to TheBundo for this great mod =D>

Bigsmith · #5 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chlodad

Another great use for this mod. I live in a town where sprint has no 3G but Verizon does. I put it on roam and I get on verizon high speed network. Works great. Many thanks to TheBundo for this great mod =D>

Sure you're getting 3G on Verizon? Last time I checked Sprint's roaming agreements with Verizon included only 1X data, not 3G.

JZ* · #6 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBundo

I tested it, and works great. Use a registry editor, and got to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\InitProv\PhoneSett ing

Change the ItemCount to 3

Add a String Value called "ItemName3" with the string being "Roaming Only"

Add a DWORD called "ItemValue3" with the DWORD Data being "5" (in Decimal)

Do not enter the quotation marks in the directions above. After exiting the program, wait a minute or 2 and then shut the phone off, wait a few seconds for good measure, and turn it on again. Or soft-reset by taking the back cover off (big hassle), or use the soft-reset program floating around.

You can get a free registry editor here:

http://www.phm.lu/Products/PocketPC/RegEdit/

BIG THANKS! (and Thanks given)..I was looking for this; had it on my TP1 but couldn't find it!

JackG058 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 01:29 PM

Very sweet. It works as you've advertised, so I hit the thanks button for you. Nicely done sir!

Ticklemepinks · #8 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 03:12 PM

with the new 450 plan would you use mins if your roaming???

jmalu84 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hotboy8628

with the new 450 plan would you use mins if your roaming???

All Sprint plans include roaming...and I am pretty sure it is the same for all other carriers...if you go to sprint or any other carriers website...you can see that the plans include roaming (including sprints new plan)

JZ* · #10 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jmalu84

All Sprint plans include roaming...and I am pretty sure it is the same for all other carriers...if you go to sprint or any other carriers website...you can see that the plans include roaming (including sprints new plan)

I would check this...I "believe" the new Mobile everything plans, charge for Roaming minutes...I have a call into my rep for this, but if true, may not be a good deal for me (I travel a lot)...When I hear back, I will let you know...unless someone else knows for sure?