Help Data roaming warning

[bugpack6]

My Epic touch is getting Data roaming warning all the time. It happens at home while I am on my Wifi network. Why do I always get this. It does a triple beep and the big red warning sign comes up. I have to reset the phone to get the triangle sign that's on top of the signal bars.
Any thoughts on this?

 

[snowscum]

Mine has been doing that as well.

 

[MachineGunnWilly]

I actually returned my first epic touch because of this... My new one does the exact same thing but after talking to sprint I was told the roaming does not incur any additional charges anyway. It is kind of irritating. Something that never happened with my evo

 

[davis.rob]

There is a "Roaming Guard" feature in the Settings menu. I'm assuming you've turned that off and it's still happening?

 

[metanoph5ric]

Adding add'l info in case it's helpful.
Settings: Wireless and network: Roaming: Roaming Guard:
* uncheck the box for Domestic data; you can also uncheck the box for Domestic Voice as well as international Voice & Data.

I was told that under our unlimited plan, we could roam (domestically, at least) using voice & data with impunity. Of course, it's worth double-checking yourself.

 

[MachineGunnWilly]

There is a "Roaming Guard" feature in the Settings menu. I'm assuming you've turned that off and it's still happening?

At first I did not. I even explained the issue to the sales people and they suggested a return as well. I guess they were unaware of this. And i was afraid of incurring more charges.

 

[Assbeard1013]

Its LOS with the EKO2 modem/kernel if you root and flash a ROM with the EL13 kernal. It will get rid of the roaming bug. I had the same thing happen after I got on EL13 I haven't e xperienced it again. Oh and no use returning phones. All on EK02 have that problem. So its either flash a ROM or wait for Sammy to patch.

 

[zmarko]

Its LOS with the EKO2 modem/kernel if you root and flash a ROM with the EL13 kernal. It will get rid of the roaming bug. I had the same thing happen after I got on EL13 I haven't e xperienced it again. Oh and no use returning phones. All on EK02 have that problem. So its either flash a ROM or wait for Sammy to patch.

I'm contemplating picking up a Galaxy S2. How intrusive is the warning? I know I won't get charged anything extra, but if it's a constant warning, it'd get old fast. Plus I'm not looking to root my phones.

 

[Assbeard1013]

It all depends on your area's signal strength. Mine wasn't so bad but I've heard some have had it worse. But I wouldn't let it stop you. Sammy will issue a better patch sooner than later and you wouldn't have to root to get it.

 

[zmarko]

It all depends on your area's signal strength. Mine wasn't so bad but I've heard some have had it worse. But I wouldn't let it stop you. Sammy will issue a better patch sooner than later and you wouldn't have to root to get it.

I'm not the biggest fan of Samsung after the problems I had with them regarding the Moment when it launched. In fact I said I'd never buy a Samsung phone again, but the Galaxy SII is pretty nice.

 

[Assbeard1013]

Yeah I had the original Epic and was furious over Samsung taking so long to update. That's why I root and flash Roms. Now I don't have to worry about it. The Android Community has the greatest developers. I certainly thank them for all they do.

 

[davis.rob]

I'm contemplating picking up a Galaxy S2. How intrusive is the warning? I know I won't get charged anything extra, but if it's a constant warning, it'd get old fast. Plus I'm not looking to root my phones.

Just to be clear, I don't believe it's "normal" to get this warning on the E4GT ... something funky with the OP's phone. There is a Roaming Guard feature that will warn you if you want, but you *should* be able to turn that off.

 

[Slobadon]

I'm not the biggest fan of Samsung after the problems I had with them regarding the Moment when it launched. In fact I said I'd never buy a Samsung phone again, but the Galaxy SII is pretty nice.

I deplore my Moment, It makes a better email reader then a phone. I have had the same thought as you, no more moments. my galaxy S 2 is in the mail.... sorry, back on topic...

 

[fofjjsr]

I have never encountered a problem with the roaming warning myself. Had my E4GT since September. Maybe it's a glitch with only a few phones?

 

[zmarko]

Just to be clear, I don't believe it's "normal" to get this warning on the E4GT ... something funky with the OP's phone. There is a Roaming Guard feature that will warn you if you want, but you *should* be able to turn that off.

I have had my E4GT for a week now and haven't had this warning once, thankfully. Hopefully the OP can take his phone back and get it replaced without hassle.

 

[zmarko]

I deplore my Moment, It makes a better email reader then a phone. I have had the same thought as you, no more moments. my galaxy S 2 is in the mail.... sorry, back on topic...

I actually still have the Moment (in my desk drawer) because I couldn't sell it after I upgraded to the EVO. When I did upgrade to the EVO, Sprint had a "trade in program" and the value on the Moment (it was brand spanking new after getting a replacement through them) was $0.00. lmao. I will keep the Moment purely as a back up phone just in case.

When I had the issue with the Moment, I spent MONTHS with Samsung trying to get them to admit there was a problem, but they wouldn't. At that point, they said it was EOL (end of life) for the Moment and there would be no more updates for it. When that happened, I said I would never purchase a Samsung phone ever again (which is why I waited 3 months before finally purchasing the GalaxyS2). It's a great phone (the SG2), and hopefully no major issues arise.