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I love my T720i, but I want to change my Banner. T-Mobile does not have the option to do this. I have a friend that has Verizon and her phone has the option. How do I work around T-Mobile's programming and change my Banner? My phone is like my Trademark, and I would like to be able to put my nickname. Thanks for any help you can provide. If need be, please reply to , make sure in the subject line you refer to this forum, or I will not open it.

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Short answer: the boot/banner that shows a carrier name is often stored in the phone as a dealer/operator welcome field rather than an ordinary “wallpaper” or nickname. On many Motorola models that field is not editable from the handset menus but can be overwritten from a PC using service/data‑cable tools — or removed by replacing the carrier firmware — both of which carry some risk. (manualzilla.com)

Practical checklist (safe order):

  • Look for a built‑in welcome/startup option first: check Display / Personalize / Phone settings for anything named “Welcome note”, “Start‑up screen” or similar and try editing that. The T720 family does include user display options (wallpaper/screensaver/etc.), so a menu change is the least‑risky path. (manualslib.com)
  • If no editable item exists, the usual next step is a service/data cable + PC tool. Open‑source tools (for example Gammu/Wammu) and vendor/service utilities can set an operator logo or dealer welcome text from a PC; that is how many people replace carrier startup text on older handsets. A compatible data/service cable will be required. (manualzilla.com)

Cautions & alternatives:

  • Using PC/service tools or flashing an unbranded ROM will void warranties for some carriers and can brick the phone if done incorrectly; carrier or ROM updates can also reapply branding. For those not comfortable with flashing or phone‑service tools, an authorized service shop can often do the change safely — switching carriers, as suggested, is a blunt workaround but not necessary if the goal is just a custom banner. (xdaforums.com)

If a step‑by‑step for the T720i model, exact cable type, or specific Gammu commands is needed, those depend on the phone firmware and cable used; the Gammu documentation and the T720 service/user manual are the authoritative references to follow. (manualzilla.com)

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My suggestion would to stop using t-mobile.

Their service is horrific. I couldn't get a signal in my own house....if they're a b!tch about disconnection fees or whatever, just complain to the FCC like I did, and it'll all go over fine.

Ian

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I really like T-Mobile, but then again it could be because I have not had to pay a bill in a long time, due to their mistakes. My service is good, and I like the phone. Verizon doesnt offer as much as T-Moblie does.

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