02
Nov
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Rumor: T-Mobile G2 Getting WiFi Calling OTA Tomorrow

Posted by in G2 (Vision), HTC, News, T-Mobile

It's always been interesting to me that although the $29.99 Optimus T ships with tethering capabilities, the G2 has no such feature. Of course, it's been rumored several times before that the feature is on its way, but as of today, G2 users are still in the dark.

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That may all be changing soon though, as a recent leaked screenshot from TmoNews indicates that an OTA update that will begin rolling out tomorrow and finish its trip on November 8 will not only grant you tethering, but will also bring about WiFi calling. Interestingly enough, T-Mobile seems to be expecting users to discover tethering on their own though, as the screenshot instructs employees to tell customers that T-Mobile does not currently offer a tethering plan.

12
Oct
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[Breaking] T-Mobile G2 OTA Update Shows Up, Brings Native Tethering And WiFi Calling

Posted by in G2 (Vision), HTC, News, T-Mobile

I was about to go to sleep, but, of course, when I heard of a possible G2 OTA report, and one that brings such important new features as WiFi calling, otherwise known as UMA, and native tethering, I had to stay up just a bit longer.

Update: T-Mobile's implementation is not exactly UMA - it doesn't transfer your calls between WiFi and T-Mo towers.

Thanks, people in comments!

Here is what we know so far:

  • an OTA is indeed real and has been rolled out to some users
  • it's likely that T-Mobile is doing a very limited test, at least for now and at least until someone discovers a direct link to the OTA download
  • speaking of the direct link, it hasn't been found yet, but if you see it posted around, please drop a line in the comments
  • post-OTA pictures showing both native tethering and WiFi calling, as promised, can be found below, thanks to Stryf3
  • if you want to keep your soft root, the folks at the #g2root freenode IRC channel are warning against installing the OTA just yet
  • the update process itself may or may not shine some light and help figure out a permaroot process, but I have my doubts

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This is a developing story - additional info may be posted if and when we find out something new.

06
Oct
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T-Mobile Announces WiFi Calling For Android: Available On The New myTouch, Motorola Defy

Posted by in CHARM, G2 (Vision), myTouch, News, T-Mobile

 

We've known it was coming for some time now, but T-Mobile just sent out a press release including details regarding their plans for a WiFi Calling application for their Android phones. The new T-Mobile myTouch will launch later this year with the feature, and the Motorola Defy will be receiving it as well. Additionally, the T-Mobile G2 should be getting it in the coming months, along with the LG Optimus and possibly the Motorola Charm.

The Boy Genius Report sought further details from T-Mobile and got a response explaining the difference between the Android version of WiFi calling and the version used by certain Blackberry phones.

26
Sep

Leaked T-Mobile Slides Show Wi-Fi Calling On G2, More Phones In The Pipeline

Posted by in G2 (Vision), News, T-Mobile

Back in the good old days, before our fantasies were crushed by manufacturer-carrier partnerships and vested interests, we dreamt of being able to make calls over whatever medium we damn well pleased. T-Mobile fed that desire further, with “Hotspot Calling” in 2007, subsequently causing temper tantrums with levied surcharges in a way that now reminds us of Ma Bell and their ludicrous femtocells. It’s such a pity they never took it any furth-

… wait, what? TmoNews just got some leaked slides of plans to push WiFi Calling on select T-Mobile Android phones? You don’t say!

Yes folks, it’s another week and another coup by the ninjas at TmoNews.