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Redestwing
Posts: 572
Registered: 10-17-2008

Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

Well I get my G1 Tomorrow and I can't wait. I do have a question tho, I have the sidekick Lx as of now and was curious if I can just swap out my sim into the G1 soon as I get it. Im sure I wont have any internet features until I call T-Mobile but Will I have voice atleast on the phone? Also, does T-Mobile offer it's own Email with the G1? I have a Tmail account with my Sidekick and did'nt know if I will still have it when I use my new phone. Sorry for all the questions, I'm like a child with the new phone coming lol.
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RicanLogek
Posts: 9
Registered: 10-14-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

you know I was thinking that too  but I already set up my gmail incase not...

 

you're so lucky I wish I could get my phone laready I'm stuck with my LX until November 10th

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sandy77
Posts: 54
Registered: 10-03-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

Congrats on your new phone  Redestwing....

Yes you would have to call  t-mobile and activate the internet feature for the G1,yes you can just put your sim card in your new g1. You would have to set up a gmail account if you don't already have one to use the  voice on the phone. No t-mobile does not offer  it's own email with the G1, Unfortunately you won't be able to use your tmail account with your G1  Im sorry . Enjoy your new phone it's awesome. By the way welcome to the G1 Forum....  if you have any more question don't hesitate to ask ......

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Conchords_Fan
Posts: 34
Registered: 10-02-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

Just a little more information to add:

 

T-Mobile did realize that you and many others may have Sidekicks, BlackBerrys, and other PDAs with data plans.  We also realized you might or might not get the device exactly on time.  So... To make this as smooth a transition as possible here's what we're doing:

 

When you pre-ordered your G1 during the presale, we asked you which of two data options you wanted.  We'll be adding a temporary free data feature to all accounts who have existing data services to allow you to immediately use your G1 when it arrives using your existing SIM card.  This will also let you swap your SIM back and forth between your Sidekick (or other device) and G1 for a couple days to be sure you've gotten what you need transferred.

 

Then, once that period ends (its only a few days) we'll automatically remove your Sidekick data feature and replace it with the G1 feature you selected.  This will ensure you're not double charged for the data services.

 

Now, this is important.  Once your Sidekick services are cancelled, your Sidekick is pretty much useless... at least for data services and e-mail.  I'd alert everyone who has your tmail.com address that you're switching to a Gmail (or other) e-mail address because you won't be able to access the old tmail.com address.  Also, you'll want to sync your Sidekick to your computer using the Intellisync program (syncs to Microsoft Outlook). You can then export those contacts and import them directly to Gmail... those contacts then sync to your G1similar to how they did with the Sidekick.  There's a thread around here about this if you need help with the export/import operation.

If you're unable to sync with a computer, you'll want to manually write down your contacts now to ensure you don't lose them.  Its not the greatest option, but I'm trying to be honest.

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JZERO2K1
Posts: 2
Registered: 10-17-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

ur lucky how  u gettin it before the 22 i gotta wait till the 10th of nov till then im stuck with my blackberry Curve
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Redestwing
Posts: 572
Registered: 10-17-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

Lucked out and met someone who worked for T-Mobile. I will more than likley go into my Desktop interface and just print out my entire phonebook from my sidekick cause I have MANY contacts and duplicate entries some how lol. Thats going to be the 1 thing I miss the most besides my Tmail account. Im like a kid at Christmas...all ready for Bed so I can wake up and rush down to the Post office to grab my G1 lol.
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ABCENT
Posts: 3
Registered: 10-18-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

well some1 said you cant use tmail but if its on the internet then once you get that set up then you can just youse it manualy instead of on the phone but i dont have tmail so idk it it has a computer internet setup
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stolliver85
Posts: 25
Registered: 10-17-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

Im getting my tuesday!!!!! Cant wait!!! I talked to a couple of people about the whole tmail thing...you wont have a way to use it at all once you go tothe G1...Exporting to outlook is going to be the quickest way to get all your info....or uploading contacts to your sim.....but if you have more than 500(like myself) then your screwed!!

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Ryan
Posts: 296
Registered: 03-26-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!


stolliver85 wrote:

Im getting my tuesday!!!!! Cant wait!!! I talked to a couple of people about the whole tmail thing...you wont have a way to use it at all once you go tothe G1...Exporting to outlook is going to be the quickest way to get all your info....or uploading contacts to your sim.....but if you have more than 500(like myself) then your screwed!!


I am in the same boat as most. My G-Mail account doesn't have all my contacts listed. I am going to use this as an opportunity to weed out all those numbers and contacts that aren't valid any more. My contact list is crazy right now but once I am done it will be all neat. 

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Redestwing
Posts: 572
Registered: 10-17-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

yea, my contact list is beyond help at this point lmao. Does the G1 Dial with letters like the Sidekick?
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Ryan
Posts: 296
Registered: 03-26-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

when you are in the dialer with the keypad open it appears to convert the letters into their numeric equivalents off a normal phone keypad. But you can tap the "contacts" tab and then type the letters and it will filter.That is a nice feature though so if it isn't currently possible I would love to see it...my blackberry does it so I would hope Android can as well. 

 

I have only had mine for a couple days and haven't loaded my contact list yet so perhaps one of the more experienced folks will chime in.

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TheDuchess
Posts: 66
Registered: 10-17-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

to all the hopefuls out there expecting to get their G1 early. T-Mobile is bursting our bubbles by having UPS Hold our phones until the deliver reschedule day, see here on the ups web site....

 

http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/tracking/help/delivery/delivery_intercept.html?srch_pos=2&srch_phr=...

 

This sucks T-Mobile you would think that T-mobile would do something special for their loyal customers like allow them to get their phones at least a few days earlier but I guess that doesn't matter. Thanks loyal T-mobile customers!!!

 

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LaZiiBoY830
Posts: 4
Registered: 10-21-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

Well i just got my g1 =D. I didn't know i had to call up there to activate or order my internet =/ But i called n got it. Its only been like few mins, so i guess i'll have 2 wait a few hours b4 it actually works =D but the phone is cool xcept the keys r not as bumped out as the sidekicks so its somewhat hard 2 click.
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djdamian
Posts: 1
Registered: 10-22-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

i'm not seeing a type by letters. **bleep** i'm used to that. i know no one's numbers.
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sneakerfiend132
Posts: 2
Registered: 10-20-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

IF I HAVE MY CONTACTS SAVED ON MY SIM CARD WILL THEY TRANFER OVER TO THE G1?

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Syd
Posts: 3
Registered: 10-22-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

They will transfer over from the sim by going into Contacts, hit Menu button, Settings, SIM contacts importer.
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sneakerfiend132
Posts: 2
Registered: 10-20-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

THANKS
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slycon
Posts: 8
Registered: 10-22-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

ordered mine today over the phone, $179 to upgrade. was told i would receive it by November 10th. now i must find a way to kill 2 weeks :smileyindifferent:
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soupohhman
Posts: 2
Registered: 10-27-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

idk about this whole data service pckage thing i just ordered minelike 1 hr ago but what comes with the data service thing? does internet come with it or is that separate
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LALakerGirl24
Posts: 1
Registered: 10-30-2008

Re: Getting my G1 Tomorrow!!!

i got my G1 yesterday and i upgraded from the SidekickLX.

i used my tmail account A LOT.

 

so if you cant access tmail on the G1, can you do it manually?

and if so how? like what would the website be?

 

thanks.