Remove AT&T Fn Shortcuts

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As you’ve probably noticed, AT&T loaded your Samsung Epix up with a bunch of junk like that AT&T Mall, AT&T Music, etc. One of the slightly less annoying things they did was hard code some preset Fn-key shortcuts to these programs. Not only can this cause you to accidently launch these apps, but it also prevents you from using the preset Fn key combinations to launch other apps that you might actually use.

This hacks removes 4 of AT&T’s preset shortcuts so can make them link to anything you like.

This hack removes the following AT&T Fn Shortcuts.

• Fn-C: AT&T Mall
• Fn-M AT&T Music
• Fn-V: Cingular Video
• Fn-W: Media Net

After installing this hack, go to Start > Settings > Personal tab > FN Key Settings and set the C, M, V and W buttons to link to anything you like!

I left the AT&T preset B, H and N Fn-key mappings because I thought they were actually useful (Bluetooth On/Off, Headset Manager and Mouse On/Off).

Using Your Samsung Epix as a Wireless Modem

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Here’s an awesome hack for all you Epix owners with data plans (unlimited data is recommended for use with this hack)! You can now tether your Epix to your desktop/laptop and use it as a high-speed modem. If you’ve in 3G range the access speeds are nothing to scoff at, and even the Edge network is very usable.

FYI – tethering without an expensive tethering plan from AT&T is technically against their terms of use (read the section Prohibited and Permissible Uses). AT&T will probably not notice unless you move a TON of data through yout AT&T “unlimited” data plan account (ex. bittorrenting using your Epix). Personally I don’t abuse it and when I do tether its when I’m out and about and don’t have access to WiFi, so i’m primarily checking e-mail and surfing the web — which moves the same amount of data as I would using my Epix.

Update: Reportedly you get 5GB of bandwidth every month from AT&T.

This hack may not work correctly if you are using Slide 2 Unlock 2 (S2U2).

Anyhow, enough with the disclaimer, here’s all you have to do:

1. This works via USB with Windows XP or Vista. It also works with OS X over Bluetooth (thanks Mike!).
2. Application unlock your Samsung Epix
3. Download and install this hack
4. Go to Start > Settings > Connections tab > Internet Sharing



5. Select the PC Connection method
   • USB (This requires the Epix USB connection cable, this method is recommended)
   • Bluetooth PAN (This requires your computer/laptop to be Bluetooth enabled)
6. Select “MEdia Net” as the Network Connection
7. Click the “Connect” soft-key
8. Your computer should auto-detect the that your Epix is trying to share. You should see a progress window that looks like:
   
9. After your computer automatically configures itself, you can now access the internet through your Epix’s data connection!

And as a bonus, your Samsung Epix’s battery will charge while it acts as your wireless modem (if select USB and not Bluetooth in step 5)!