DISQUS

Terri · 2 years ago

Does this method of internet access on Verizon still work? Do you know if this works with digital phones like the LG VX8600 or VX8300?

Bill D'Alessandro · 2 years ago

Terri,

The method should still work, on all Verizon phones with Bluetooth. If you're using a digital phone, make sure that you always remember to do step 2 to put your phone into 1X only mode.

I have only tested it with the vx9800, however, I know people at HowardForums have had success on many other models.

- Bill

Jay · 2 years ago

Does anyone know if this technique work for the Treo 700 w phones from Verizon?

Bill D'Alessandro · 2 years ago

Jay,

The same concept should work, however, the menu options to change your Treo to 1X only mode will be different than most Verizon phones. If you figure out how to set your Treo to 1X only, everything else in the walkthrough should remain the same.

I'd be really interested to see if you get it to work on a Treo, can you please post another comment and let everyone know if you had success?

Good luck,

-Bill

airwave · 2 years ago

what is the importance of forcing the phone to 1x?

Bill D'Alessandro · 2 years ago

Hey airwave,

Your phone must be forced to 1X mode because the "@vzw3g.com" login method only works on the 1X network. If the more advanced EVDO network is available, your phone will try to use it by default for all data connections, and your login will fail.

I'm not entirely sure why this is, but if you would like some more explanation, head over to the HowardForums, and I'm sure someone there more knowledgeable than me can answer you.

- Bill

Crazydog · 2 years ago

My brother is currently trying this on an LG chocolate (2nd gen)...he's away and has no connection, and is trying to connect.

So far, it's not working..I'll let you know if it does.

Crazydog · 2 years ago

mkay he got it working..so this works with the chocolate phone

Jayarewhite · 2 years ago

Hmm... I can't seem to get this up and running on my chocolate phone. It attempts to connect and then authentication fails every time. I set the phone to 1x only and followed all advice. Any ideas?

da_legend · 2 years ago

I got it to work on my chocolate no problem. Just a note that if you want to revert back you said to type in terminal:
"sudo rm ../../ppp/options"

but shouldn't it be

"sudo rm .../../etc/ppp/options"

Axel Sears · 2 years ago

I tried your method using my iBook G4 and LG Chocolate and it worked flawlessly. It connects instantly. Given the speeds do not compare to cable, it's very convenient to be able to connect to the internet from wherever I am.

pooley · 2 years ago

hi bill, will this work in australia, sounds great!

Tyler · 2 years ago

Is this only useful if you have a data plan? Won't your account be billed for the data usage if you dont have one?

I know you can get WAP internet on VZW phones without paying the $5 a month... but you still pay for airtime.

Is this the same?

Bill D'Alessandro · 2 years ago

Tyler,

This works regarless of whether or not you have a data plan. You will just be billed (voice) minutes for the time that you are connected. Thus, it's free after 9pm and on weekends :)

- Bill

Tyler · 2 years ago

Awesome!! Thanks a lot!

Matthew · 1 year ago

Do you know what might need to be changed for Leopard users? This worked fine on my OS-x but after I installed Leopard I could never get it to work again.

Bill D'Alessandro · 1 year ago

Hey Matt,

This method still works for me with Leopard. However, please read the update to the post above. Verizon has updated their network, and now additional steps are required to make this work.

- Bill

billda · 1 year ago

Danaldi, I removed your comment to protect your privacy - you shouldn't post your phone number in a public forum like this...

ClubPenguinCheats · 3 months ago

I can't seem to get this up and running on my chocolate phone. It attempts to connect and then authentication fails every time. I set the phone to 1x only and followed all advice. Any ideas?