[SpookyET]

Description
The carrier support bundles that are floating around the net that enable tethering are incomplete or broken. I have created my own bundles. They do not require jailbreaking and can be installed via iTunes. You will find bundles for different account types.

If you choose to share the bundles on other sites, please link back to this thread ( short URL: tr.im/qu4F ); so, people can receive updates instead of hard linking. The bundles were made for the 3.0 Firmware. They will work with any iPhone running iPhone OS 3.0. Though, iPhone 2G users must install ActiveteMMS2G from Cydia, which has reports of battery draining issues.

If you have had a scrolling logo or "T - ...", these bundles will fix it. They display "T-Mobile". When the phone is roaming on a unknown carrier, it will display the name sent by that carrier, which is long and won't fit in the allotted space. You will also lose the Cellular Data Network menu until you roam on an unknown carrier. T-Mobile is now known.

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Asking for Help Format
iPhone: 3GS
Bundle Used: T-Mobile US - Prepaid/Postpaid
Voice Plan: Individual 600.
Data Plan: T-Mobile G1 Unlimited Web
SMS: T-Mobile G1 Unlimited Messages
Time on T-Mobile: 36 months
Last Plan Change: 6 months ago
Problem: I cannot send MMS. However, I can receive MMS. Tethering and Internet do work.

Bundle Settings
T-Mobile US - Postpaid/Flexpaid

• APN: epc.tmobile.com
• MMS: wap.voicestream.com
• GroupModeEnabled: FALSE
• MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
• MaxMessageSize: 1048576
• MaxVideoBitrate: 131072
• MaxRecipients: 10
• Proxy: 216.155.165.50:8080
• UAProf: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
• UserAgent: SonyEricssonW800i/R1L
• Version: 1.2

T-Mobile US - Postpaid/Flexpaid BlackBerry

• APN: blackberry.net
• MMS: wap.voicestream.com
• GroupModeEnabled: FALSE
• MMSC: http://216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
• MaxMessageSize: 1048576
• MaxVideoBitrate: 131072
• MaxRecipients: 10
• Proxy: 216.155.165.50:8080
• UAProf: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
• UserAgent: SonyEricssonW800i/R1L
• Version: 1.2

T-Mobile US - Postpaid/Flexpaid Legacy

• APN: internet2.voicestream.com
• MMS: wap.voicestream.com
• GroupModeEnabled: FALSE
• MMSC: http://216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
• MaxMessageSize: 1048576
• MaxVideoBitrate: 131072
• MaxRecipients: 10
• Proxy: 216.155.165.50:8080
• UAProf: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
• UserAgent: SonyEricssonW800i/R1L
• Version: 1.2

T-Mobile US - Postpaid/Flexpaid Sidekick

• APN: hiptop.t-mobile.com
• MMS: wap.voicestream.com
• GroupModeEnabled: FALSE
• MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
• MaxMessageSize: 1048576
• MaxVideoBitrate: 131072
• MaxRecipients: 10
• Proxy: 216.155.165.50:8080
• UAProf: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
• UserAgent: SonyEricssonW800i/R1L
• Version: 1.2

T-Mobile US - Postpaid/Flexpaid TZones

• APN: wap.voicestream.com
• MMS: wap.voicestream.com
• GroupModeEnabled: FALSE
• MMSC: http://216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
• MaxMessageSize: 1048576
• MaxVideoBitrate: 131072
• MaxRecipients: 10
• Proxy: 216.155.165.50:8080
• UAProf: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
• UserAgent: SonyEricssonW800i/R1L
• Version: 1.2

T-Mobile US - Postpaid/Flexpaid VPN Legacy

• APN: internet3.voicestream.com
• MMS: wap.voicestream.com
• GroupModeEnabled: FALSE
• MMSC: http://216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
• MaxMessageSize: 1048576
• MaxVideoBitrate: 131072
• MaxRecipients: 10
• Proxy: 216.155.165.50:8080
• UAProf: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
• UserAgent: SonyEricssonW800i/R1L
• Version: 1.2

T-Mobile US - Prepaid

• APN: wap.voicestream.com
• MMS: wap.voicestream.com
• GroupModeEnabled: FALSE
• MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
• MaxMessageSize: 1048576
• MaxVideoBitrate: 131072
• MaxRecipients: 10
• Proxy: 216.155.165.50:8080
• UAProf: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
• UserAgent: SonyEricssonW800i/R1L
• Version: 1.2

T-Mobile US - Prepaid Sidekick

• APN: hiptop.t-mobile.com
• MMS: wap.voicestream.com
• GroupModeEnabled: FALSE
• MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
• MaxMessageSize: 1048576
• MaxVideoBitrate: 131072
• MaxRecipients: 10
• Proxy: 216.155.165.50:8080
• UAProf: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
• UserAgent: SonyEricssonW800i/R1L
• Version: 1.2

Methods of Installation
It is best to rest network settings after installation: Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

Cydia/Icy
Cydia/Icy packages can be found in the [url=http://apt.modmyi.com]ModMyI[/url] repository in the Tweaks category. These packages properly install the carrier bundle. They do not use the carrier testing mode. They should be used by anyone with a jailbroken phone. Reboot after installation. If you still have problems. Reset network settings.

iTunes iPhone Carrier Support (IPCC)
These IPCC files are recommended for those with officially unlocked phones who do no wish to jailbreak. Read the README.txt in the 'doc' folder and watch the screencast bellow. WARNING: If the current version you have installed fully works, DO NOT upgrade and SAVE IT. You are not likely to gain new features, but lose some if the updated bundle is broken.

DOWNLOAD VERSION 1.0.9 IPCC (iPhone OS 3.1.2+)
DOWNLOAD VERSION 1.0.8 IPCC (iPhone OS 3.0+)



Known Issues

1. MMS does not work on T-Mobile US - Sidekick Prepaid. Multiple settings have been tried and confirmed with T-Mobile. None worked.
2. There is no known way to uninstall an IPCC installed via carrier testing mode easily. /private/var/mobile/Library/Carrier Bundles/ and /private/var/mobile/Library/Carrier Bundle.bundle must be deleted via SSH. Restart the iPhone afterwards.

Screenshots




Thread Rules

1. Read, read, and reread again.
2. Use the forum search function.
3. Do not be an idiot. Show some level of intelligence.
4. If you create your own IPCC bundles, do not attach them to a post. Advertise what you have and share via private message. It becomes too confusing to have bundles literring the thread everywhere.

[way2fst4u]

Tried to do this in Vista64:

C>"cprogram files (x86)\iTunes\iTunes.exe /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1"
The directory name is invalid.

But I can get there:

C>cd cprogram files (x86)\iTunes

cProgram Files (x86)\iTunes>dir
Volume in drive C is OS Drive
Volume Serial Number is 4425-6FAD

Directory of cProgram Files (x86)\iTunes

06/19/2009 05:32 PM <DIR> .
06/19/2009 05:32 PM <DIR> ..
05/30/2009 12:30 PM 8,356 Acknowledgements.rtf
06/03/2009 08:49 PM <DIR> CD Configuration
05/30/2009 12:30 PM 722,160 CDDBControlApple.dll
05/30/2009 12:30 PM 643,072 iPodUpdaterExt.dll
05/30/2009 12:30 PM 111,912 ITDetector.ocx
05/30/2009 12:30 PM 14,073,640 iTunes.exe
06/03/2009 08:50 PM <DIR> iTunes.Resources
05/30/2009 12:30 PM 384,808 iTunesAdmin.dll
05/30/2009 12:30 PM 292,136 iTunesHelper.exe
06/03/2009 08:50 PM <DIR> iTunesHelper.Resources
10/01/2008 06:57 PM 132,392 iTunesMiniPlayer.dll
11/19/2008 08:27 PM <DIR> iTunesMiniPlayer.Resources
05/30/2009 12:30 PM 285,184 iTunesOutlookAddIn.dll
05/30/2009 12:30 PM 265,000 iTunesPhotoProcessor.exe
06/03/2009 08:50 PM <DIR> Mozilla Plugins
06/24/2009 11:14 AM <DIR> Plug-Ins
10 File(s) 16,918,660 bytes
8 Dir(s) 699,522,232,320 bytes free

[way2fst4u]

BTW, here are formatted instructions...

[SpookyET]

Remove the quotes.

[smassie]

Originally Posted by SpookyET

The bundles in Cydia are broken. The bundles that are floating around the net that enable tethering are incomplete or broken. I have created my own bundle(s). It does not require jailbreaking. It can be installed via iTunes. You will find two bundles. One for PostPaid/FlexPay T-Mobile accounts and another one for Prepaid.

If you choose to share the bundle on other sites, please link bank to this thread or to my Twitter account. So, people can receive updates. There are rumours that T-Mobile are training their employees for the Visual Voicemail launch at the end of July. These bundles will have to be updated with the Visual Voicemail settings if their implementation is compatible with the iPhone. The bundles were made for the 3.0 Firmware. They will work with any iPhone running iPhone OS 3.0.

Sidekick plan bundle to come. If anyone can suggest VPN settings, please do. I don't know how to configure VPN.

Besides, MMS and tethering, these bundles also have the proper T-Mobile logo. No more scrolling logo or "T - ...". It shows "T-Mobile".

iPhone T-Mobile US Carrier Bundle v1.0.1.zip

I have only used a carrier bundle once last week when trying to get MMS working on my 2G. Updating with this bundle won't undo any settings that I have now right? I'm worried about loosing the ability to MMS and such. Also, will this bundle enable tethering for T-Mo on the 2G?

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[SpookyET]

It will overwrite your settings. I am not familiar with the 2G. All I can guarantee is that it works on the iPhone OS 3.0 for iPhone 3G and 3GS.

I just tested it with custom logos. I am against them. It looks like crap when it's on black. Plus, I would like the iPhone to look as official as possible.

Official carrier logo.


Colour logo on black bar.


Monochrome logo on black bar.


Colour logo on white bar.

[way2fst4u]

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

CUsers\Scott>CProgram Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1
'CProgram' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

[smassie]

Originally Posted by way2fst4u

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:UsersScott>C:Program Files (x86)iTunesiTunes.exe" /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1
'C:Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

At the command prompt, cd to the directory where you have iTunes installed and just type in the last part....

"iTunes.exe /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1" without the ""s

[ikmc915]

Sorry for the noob question but how do you use this on Mac OS X

...Never Mind I found the instructions file

[smassie]

Originally Posted by ikmc915

Sorry for the noob question but how do you use this on Mac OS X

If you're talking about enabling the ipcc updates in iTunes:

Start Terminal (Applications > Utilities) and type
defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool TRUE

Credits to others as I'm a PC.

[ikmc915]

Originally Posted by smassie

If you're talking about enabling the ipcc updates in iTunes:

Start Terminal (Applications > Utilities) and type
defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool TRUE

Credits to others as I'm a PC.

Thanks, So I did it and now my MMS stoped working. I'm on T-Mobile Prepaid, anyone else have this issue.

[SpookyET]

I tested it on T-Mobile prepaid and it worked. What's not working, sending or receiving?

[smassie]

Originally Posted by ikmc915

Thanks, So I did it and now my MMS stoped working. I'm on T-Mobile Prepaid, anyone else have this issue.

I'm pretty sure you can remove the bundle by going to Settings - General - Profile

Not sure though where you will leave you though. I would think that with no profile present, an "unknow" profile would be used as default.

I was afraid of the same thing happening and didn't risk using this file.....

[ikmc915]

Originally Posted by smassie

I'm pretty sure you can remove the bundle by going to Settings - General - Profile

Not sure though where you will leave you though. I would think that with no profile present, an "unknow" profile would be used as default.

I was afraid of the same thing happening and didn't risk using this file.....

Well I forgot to reboot, I swear I have noob brain today, the MMS's seem to have sent out but my wife has not recived it yet, I just recived one from her. Still very low quality image but it came through.

....Ok sent another one to my wife and she got it pretty quick. So all seems to work fine. Just had to reboot after the update. Thanks!!!

[smassie]

Originally Posted by ikmc915

Well I forgot to reboot, I swear I have noob brain today, the MMS's seem to have sent out but my wife has not recived it yet, I just recived one from her. Still very low quality image but it came through.

Ditto for me when sending to my wife's phone. It takes longer for some reason for mine to send than hers. Sitting in the same room last night, I sent one and it took about 15 minutes for her to recieve. She sent one to me and it was there in under 2 minutes....... hokey a bit perhaps and the quality is difinately lacking but its incredible progress.

So did this bundle also enable tethering for you as well?

I can't help but smile when I think about everyone getting MMS working on their 2G's after Apple's official announcement that its hardware wouldn't support it. PFT!

Glad to hear that it was an easy reboot that got you up and running.