T-Mobile’s Galaxy Tab tweaked to make phone calls by XDA

By on Nov 19, 2010 at 7:07 AM
General November 19, 2010

The tinkering community that is xda-developers has managed to shoehorn the phone.apk Android module onto T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy Tab. Forum member Jyveafk has figured out how to flash the device, using Odin3, to allow calling over T-Mo’s EDGE network. In it’s current state, XDA cautions that the procedure is “for experienced flashers only.” If you’re the adventurous type, and give this a shot, let us know how you make out.

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  • Securitywiz

    Very cool, I wonder how long will it be before T-Mobile shuts that down

    • KCRic

      I think you’re mistaking T-Mobile for VZW or AT&T.

      • Anonymous

        The OLD T-Mobile would’ve allowed it. The NEW T-Mobile (post 3Q reports and new execs) have gone after everything including tethering, more aggressive throttling, and multiple nonsensical tiered plans.

  • Donny

    This is now the Zach Morris cell phone of the touch screen era.

  • Sirlance99

    The VZW Tabs are being recalled

  • http://thepete.com thepete

    The Tab’s lack of voice calling abilities is why I dismissed the thing out of hand. I can’t afford *another* monthly fee. We’re supposed to pay for voice+data on our cell AND pay for data on the Tab when the tab can do voice? I want to ditch my iPhone, not drop hundreds and then keep paying for it! Lame and a shame since this thing plus a bluetooth headset would be quite a cool combo.

  • Anonymous

    Well, you can hold it up to your ear with one hand.

  • P51d007

    I dismissed this one (couple reasons…I’m at&t) because it didn’t have a phone.
    I went with a streak, which was huge the first time I used it, but it isn’t huge anymore.
    I use BT, so holding it to my ear isn’t a problem.

    • Anonymous

      The Streak has shrunk since the day you purchased it? Is it shrinking at such a rate that it may disappear? Knowing Dell, they will suggest that this isn’t a feature you can expect with an Apple product.

  • Wireless_oneder

    Does the phone.apk include By functionality? Currently the Tab doesn’t support any BT headset profile.

    • Anonymous

      The Euro flash has full BT functionality.

  • JACKTHERIPPERbp

    Is that a galaxy tab in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

  • Anonymous

    Fully functional voice has been flashed onto the AT&T, Rogers, and Bell Galaxy Tabs. Its pretty damned handy to have the option of making calls, and with a wired or Bluetooth headset, you only look marginally goofy. ;)

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