[Q] Straight Talk MMS/HTC Titan I - Is there a Solution? - HTC Titan

I solved the riddle of my interop unlocked Titan I and my wife's interop locked Titan I. Under the HTC Connection Setup app, use "Consumer Cellular" - it is an AT&T MVNO and will input AT&T's MMSC settings with this selection. Everything under settings>>>cellular>>>APN is to remain blank. As many of know with the Titans there is no way to manually make changes to MMS/MMSC settings under the Windows Phone 7.x platform.
Thursday - April 10, 2014: Straight Talk now has new TracFone SIM cards for all their GSM customers that now have added 4G LTE to devices that have that radio in them. The new SIM does change the APN settings and currently working to find a solution that makes MMS impossible once again. This does not apply to Window Phones 8.x devices; these devices have blanks to fill in MMS settings; this is applicable to Windows Phone 7.x.

BRAVO TO YOU! This was bothering the heck out of me. Didn't think of going the route of using another MVNO's APN settings. THANKS MUCH!

KeepingItCuttingEdge said:
BRAVO TO YOU! This was bothering the heck out of me. Didn't think of going the route of using another MVNO's APN settings. THANKS MUCH!
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You're welcome; I think the real question many of us are wondering is why Microsoft in their infinite wisdom did not make it available in the APN settings to manually input the extra settings in the first place? Even with HSPL and customization, you can't access them.

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Battery Issues. “SOLVED”!

Hi Guys!
All we have crossed Battery Issue.... just like I faced. I managed to found a good message released by some one on Internet today.
Sorry for no able to post outside links, The site is http: //blog.walshie.me/2010/11/15/htc-mozart-telstrabattery-issues-solved/
Here we go, the Message are:
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Updated: HTC Mozart & Telstra–Battery Issues. “SOLVED”!
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Since the Mozart was released in Australia about 3 or 4 weeks ago, there has been a public uproar about the battery performance. Sometimes I haven’t been able to get 6 hours out of a fully charged battery with push email on.
I’ve been working with a technician from Telstra for the last 2 weeks debugging the issues. The root of the cause has come down to the way the Phone is configured to operate on the Next G network. By default, the phone uses the telstra.wap APN (Access Point Name) to connect you to the interwebs. Now the telstra.wap APN allows you to access internal telstra services like Mobile Data Usage & MyBill etc.
The “issue” isn’t one that “we” fully understand at the moment, it could be a configuration issue on the Telstra network or a software configuration change on the device. But Telstra understand the issue and are actively working to get a fix.
A workaround is available for all those who can’t wait for a ROM upgrade. All you need to do is add an APN in the “mobile network” configuration settings. The APN is “telstra.iph”.
Now this APN is specific to devices that require PUSH email & use a fair amount of data. The APN transparently proxies all your HTTP & HTTPS traffic over the Telstra network and improves the battery life 300%! I went from 6 hours to over 24 hours battery life.
To set the APN, go to Settings > mobile network. Scroll right to the bottom and click “add apn”. In the APN box, type “telstra.iph” and click the tick icon in the Application Bar.
Now, this is by NO means a permanent fix. What this does is provide a temporary solution for us while Telstra & HTC work on a fix.
The only “issue” with hard setting this APN, you can no longer get to the “My Bill” part of the Telstra Portal, you can still see “my data usage” and everything else.
Update: While hard setting the APN fixes the battery issue. It appears it stops people from purchasing apps via your Telstra bill. This is because the default proxy inserts billing identifiers as headers when you click “buy” via the Marketplace app on your phone. Now you”re using a DIFFERENT http server (the iPhone specific ones), which don”t know about the Windows Phone marketplace headers. To get around this, click the “change payment method” link before you click the buy button. This will give you the option of registering a new credit card.
Best Regards
USA using Mozart
Ok, I'm using a Telstra Mozart with an AT&T SIM card. Will this work for me? Usually if I change the APN I lose my service.
I have flashed the TMob_AT ROM by Ansar
Thanks for posting a 4 month out of date fix for a SPECIFIC issue only on TELSTRA to do with their APN, which was fixed months ago.
This post is totally useless and in fact incorrect as was resolved in December.
If anyone changes their APN because of this post, they are idiots.
Wind Dancer said:
Ok, I'm using a Telstra Mozart with an AT&T SIM card. Will this work for me? Usually if I change the APN I lose my service.
I have flashed the TMob_AT ROM by Ansar
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No, don't change it, you are not using Telstras network, and if you are they fixed it months ago.
I really have no idea why the OP pasted it here, pure stupity.
It was regarding an issue with the TELSTRA NETWORK NOT THE PHONE.
Do not use these settings if you are not in australia and on telstra. It will not work anywhere else in the world, and it has been resolved locally. Does not help in Aus any more either.
@OP [original poster] does your phone work with that APN change? probably not! while your enthusiasm is valued, misinformation is not! Test before you post!

[Q] MMS On Unlocked Titan

This very well may be an OS issue, but I figured I'd bring it up here in case it only pertains to the Titan.
To be clear, this is an unlocked AT&T HTC Titan. Not a Euro or any other import version.
I am trying to get my MMS to work on I-Wireless. Data works and everything, it's the MMS that's giving me a hard time. The HTC app doesn't seem to be setting the MMS up correctly, and I can't set it manually.
This is what I would need to put in manually,
Access Point: wap1.iwireless.com
User Name: none
Password: none
Authentication: Normal
Home Page: *It won't let me post the webpage, cause I'm a noob *
Phone IP: automatic
Proxy Server address: 209.4.229.31
Proxy port number: 9201
Seeing as you all have Titans, I don't think I need to list the very limited Cellular APN.
Help? :/ I really don't want to jailbreak my brand new phone.
RyanGross said:
This very well may be an OS issue, but I figured I'd bring it up here in case it only pertains to the Titan.
To be clear, this is an unlocked AT&T HTC Titan. Not a Euro or any other import version.
I am trying to get my MMS to work on I-Wireless. Data works and everything, it's the MMS that's giving me a hard time. The HTC app doesn't seem to be setting the MMS up correctly, and I can't set it manually.
This is what I would need to put in manually,
Access Point: wap1.iwireless.com
User Name: none
Password: none
Authentication: Normal
Home Page: *It won't let me post the webpage, cause I'm a noob *
Phone IP: automatic
Proxy Server address: 209.4.229.31
Proxy port number: 9201
Seeing as you all have Titans, I don't think I need to list the very limited Cellular APN.
Help? :/ I really don't want to jailbreak my brand new phone.
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OS level fault, I'm assuming htc connect has failed you?
Yes, and after reading more into the OS forum I've found at least one solution...which I have no idea how to implement
I'll go ahead and move over to the OS side.
RyanGross said:
This very well may be an OS issue, but I figured I'd bring it up here in case it only pertains to the Titan.
To be clear, this is an unlocked AT&T HTC Titan. Not a Euro or any other import version.
I am trying to get my MMS to work on I-Wireless. Data works and everything, it's the MMS that's giving me a hard time. The HTC app doesn't seem to be setting the MMS up correctly, and I can't set it manually.
This is what I would need to put in manually,
Access Point: wap1.iwireless.com
User Name: none
Password: none
Authentication: Normal
Home Page: *It won't let me post the webpage, cause I'm a noob *
Phone IP: automatic
Proxy Server address: 209.4.229.31
Proxy port number: 9201
Seeing as you all have Titans, I don't think I need to list the very limited Cellular APN.
Help? :/ I really don't want to jailbreak my brand new phone.
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Htc connection setup should install all settings needed. If that fails maybe look at possible os problems
Sent from my sensation xl using xda premium
Dcmafia said:
Htc connection setup should install all settings needed. If that fails maybe look at possible os problems
Sent from my sensation xl using xda premium
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Actually I've had it fail to install the settings from my o2 sim, they've updated it twice since so it hasn't always worked as expected.
ive got the same problem. AT&T unlocked phone running on T-Mobile. wont sent mms
Hmm. And you've already tried setting it up in settings>cellular>apn settings?
Odd. There is probably some hidden diagnostic program, but I don't know of anyone who has found it. ##DATA# doesn't yield any settings to change, so it might be something else.
I had the same problem in the UK with O2 due to the fact that they wont support the phone yet as they have not released it.. I just put the settings into APN and it now sends and recieves MMS without a problem. I was so fustrated at first when O2 sent me a message saying to contact them for settings then told me they couldn't supply me with details.. Only had the phone for 4 days very happy with it now
damian.s said:
I had the same problem in the UK with O2 due to the fact that they wont support the phone yet as they have not released it.. I just put the settings into APN and it now sends and recieves MMS without a problem. I was so fustrated at first when O2 sent me a message saying to contact them for settings then told me they couldn't supply me with details.. Only had the phone for 4 days very happy with it now
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Odd I didn't have to manually setup on O2 and as it sets up the same way as the hd7 which is carrier specific a bit ****ty on O2's part
I have same problem on my titan. No HTC connection setup in marketplace and no other options to modify MMSC, proxy and some other things. =(
Any ideas?
pithanks said:
I have same problem on my titan. No HTC connection setup in marketplace and no other options to modify MMSC, proxy and some other things. =(
Any ideas?
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If you're sim is from a main operator not a virtual provider a hard reset may fix the mms issue otherwise at the moment there isn't a wy to fix this without modding the registry, you could of course contact HTC and ask why connection setup wasn't provided on your phone.
frontieruk said:
If you're sim is from a main operator not a virtual provider a hard reset may fix the mms issue otherwise at the moment there isn't a wy to fix this without modding the registry, you could of course contact HTC and ask why connection setup wasn't provided on your phone.
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HTC connection setup was appeared in marketplace later and it set current carrier automatically.
Now MMS is working fine.
Thanks,
wais

[Q] Lost MMS and group texting

So I upgraded from the Titan to the Titan 2. Both are unlocked on Telus for use here in Toronto.
On the Titan 2 trying to run the HTC Connection app fails. On my original Titan it configures fine. On my Titan 2 MMS fails and group texting. On my original Titan it works fine.
I feel that essentially they are the same phone so it should work on both unless there are hardware changes be. I took out my sim card to test these functions and it just doesn't make sense. And why would the Titan 2 not recognise my carrier while the original Titan would?
APP "connection setup" does not work on Titan II
APP "connection setup" can run well on a Titan to fix MMS problem, but it does not work on Titan II. It shows Carrier does not exist in database. Do anyone know how to fix it? Or we can only wait for HTC update this APP?
BTW, I unlocked my phone using code to use a non ATT sim.
xuegaoche said:
APP "connection setup" can run well on a Titan to fix MMS problem, but it does not work on Titan II. It shows Carrier does not exist in database. Do anyone know how to fix it? Or we can only wait for HTC update this APP?
BTW, I unlocked my phone using code to use a non ATT sim.
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Glad to know it's not just my phone only having this issue. I'm wondering if we should call HTC on this one?
Is there any way to manually configure the APN setting? I will be getting a Titan 2 for use in UK and would love to know how to get around this.
Yes you can manually configure the APN but those settings are very limited in comparison to Android phones. There is no seperate settings for data and MMS.
Btw, I called HTC support. They are unaware of the issue. They found it strange and were unable to help me. I asked for the protocol to escalate the issue to ensure HTC is made aware of it and he asked me to send an email through support so I have. I guess we'll see what happens.
pistol44 said:
Yes you can manually configure the APN but those settings are very limited in comparison to Android phones. There is no seperate settings for data and MMS.
Btw, I called HTC support. They are unaware of the issue. They found it strange and were unable to help me. I asked for the protocol to escalate the issue to ensure HTC is made aware of it and he asked me to send an email through support so I have. I guess we'll see what happens.
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Vote for this feature directly from windows here!
w indowsphone.uservoice.com/forums/101801-feature-suggestions/suggestions/2284247-apn-and-mms
WP7 sets your settings APN DATA/MMS on the first start (after a factory reset). If you have a known common carrier then the settings are loaded automatically, but if you had AT&T and then unlocked and simply swapped sims (obviously everybody does) the titan or for that matter any wp7 phone does not change the MMS settings.
"Automatic Data Configuration" is run on the first-run then disabled until the next factory reset.

[Q] How to PROPERLY unlock Verizon for T-Mobile??

I need to get my Data and calls working with this Verizon S5.
I bought it at an authorized T-MOBILE dealer without realizing it was a Verizon model.
They unlocked it but obviously didn't do it right. The Verizon Internet APN is still showing but cannot remove and cannot delete. Data and calls do not work when adding T-Mobile APN info, either. I have a constant message along the top saying "This SIM card is from an unknown source". I get a similar message when trying to make phone calls. Sometimes they will go through but only intermittently.
I want to know.....
Can I put a T-Mobile ROM on my SM-G900V without bricking it and get Data and calling back? Has this been successfully done before? Links? Any idea on how to get the Verizon S5 working properly on the T-Mobile network at all?
The guys at the store are idiots, will not help, screwed me over saying i signed some kind of doc agreeing to a 72 hour return policy, not a 14-day return policy... My fault for not reading the fine print, yes... But their intentions were to screw people over from the beginning. Makes me want to just "RAAAAAAAWWR"
********EDIT**********
I did find a thread in the QnA by searching for "Unlock" and he has successfully put a t-mobile ROM on it, so why does his data work and mine doesn't ??? Any ideas?? I cannot completely test the theory at the moment because i'm at work but i am posting this in case anyone knows why the data would not work. I'm in the process of contacting Verizon directly to see if they have anything of use, but i doubt it.
That sounds like your device isn't actually unlocked.
Just flashing a different carrier firmware don't unlock the phone from my understanding.
Verizon s5 (and s4) are carrier unlocked. I use both on T-Mobile with no issues
I have done this with 2 iPhone 5s's, an i545 Verizon S4 (which I loved), a N900V Verizon Galaxy Note 3 and now on an SM-G900V Verizon S5. All are carrier unlocked out of the box and work with T-Mobile. There are a few caveats.
For the android devices, here is what you can do without obtaining root:
1. if you remove your Verizon SIM and put in the T-Mobile SIM calls should work without any change except you need to be in global mode. In settings, change settings/connections/more networks/mobile networks/network mode/ to global.
2. To get data working, go to settings/connections/more networks/mobile networks/access point names and edit the T-Mobile settings. The name does not matter, but the APN should be fast.t-mobile.com
3. To get MMS you have to change a few other settings (but leave all others unchanged):
MMSC should be http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MCC should be 310
MNC should be 260
APN Type should be default,mms/supl,dun
4. You can't remove the "SIM is from an unknown source" message without root. I believe you can stop the message by holding the notification until you find the app info, and then force stop it. But it will return after any reboot.
If you are willing to root your phone (I used Towelroot), in addition to the above you can:
5. Remove the message about the SIM by freezing "Setup Wizard 1.0" using Titanium Backup
6. Using the app "Advanced Signal Status" you can set your phone to LTE/GSM only so it no longer looks for CDMA service
Summary: Changing Verizon S4, Note 3 and S5 phones (as well as the iPhones) to T-Mobile service is not difficult. I switched carriers completely for my entire 5 line contract without changing phones. I now have unlimited data on 4 of the 5 phones (one user does not need much), and my monthly bill is half of my old Verizon service. Yes - HALF.
exitpr0gram said:
I need to get my Data and calls working with this Verizon S5.
I bought it at an authorized T-MOBILE dealer without realizing it was a Verizon model.
They unlocked it but obviously didn't do it right. The Verizon Internet APN is still showing but cannot remove and cannot delete. Data and calls do not work when adding T-Mobile APN info, either. I have a constant message along the top saying "This SIM card is from an unknown source". I get a similar message when trying to make phone calls. Sometimes they will go through but only intermittently.
I want to know.....
Can I put a T-Mobile ROM on my SM-G900V without bricking it and get Data and calling back? Has this been successfully done before? Links? Any idea on how to get the Verizon S5 working properly on the T-Mobile network at all?
The guys at the store are idiots, will not help, screwed me over saying i signed some kind of doc agreeing to a 72 hour return policy, not a 14-day return policy... My fault for not reading the fine print, yes... But their intentions were to screw people over from the beginning. Makes me want to just "RAAAAAAAWWR"
********EDIT**********
I did find a thread in the QnA by searching for "Unlock" and he has successfully put a t-mobile ROM on it, so why does his data work and mine doesn't ??? Any ideas?? I cannot completely test the theory at the moment because i'm at work but i am posting this in case anyone knows why the data would not work. I'm in the process of contacting Verizon directly to see if they have anything of use, but i doubt it.
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Here is a Guide I found that may be exactly what your looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582747
It works, but may loose a bit of benefits when it comes to Network, since the Verizon doesn't have all T-Mobile bands, but close enough.
maxyoda said:
I have done this with 2 iPhone 5s's, an i545 Verizon S4 (which I loved), a N900V Verizon Galaxy Note 3 and now on an SM-G900V Verizon S5. All are carrier unlocked out of the box and work with T-Mobile. There are a few caveats.
For the android devices, here is what you can do without obtaining root:
1. if you remove your Verizon SIM and put in the T-Mobile SIM calls should work without any change except you need to be in global mode. In settings, change settings/connections/more networks/mobile networks/network mode/ to global.
2. To get data working, go to settings/connections/more networks/mobile networks/access point names and edit the T-Mobile settings. The name does not matter, but the APN should be fast.t-mobile.com
3. To get MMS you have to change a few other settings (but leave all others unchanged):
MMSC should be http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MCC should be 310
MNC should be 260
APN Type should be default,mms/supl,dun
4. You can't remove the "SIM is from an unknown source" message without root. I believe you can stop the message by holding the notification until you find the app info, and then force stop it. But it will return after any reboot.
If you are willing to root your phone (I used Towelroot), in addition to the above you can:
5. Remove the message about the SIM by freezing "Setup Wizard 1.0" using Titanium Backup
6. Using the app "Advanced Signal Status" you can set your phone to LTE/GSM only so it no longer looks for CDMA service
Summary: Changing Verizon S4, Note 3 and S5 phones (as well as the iPhones) to T-Mobile service is not difficult. I switched carriers completely for my entire 5 line contract without changing phones. I now have unlimited data on 4 of the 5 phones (one user does not need much), and my monthly bill is half of my old Verizon service. Yes - HALF.
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i will verify everything he said above as true as i have done the same. i can also verify that you flash a tmobile rom (be sure not to flash any baseband/modem or any other partition) and you can get VoLTE to work etc... The only thing missing is the 2100 MHz radio which means HSDPA+ will not work in all areas but that is a hardware limitation.
SM-Galaxy s5 G900V Issues
maxyoda said:
I have done this with 2 iPhone 5s's, an i545 Verizon S4 (which I loved), a N900V Verizon Galaxy Note 3 and now on an SM-G900V Verizon S5. All are carrier unlocked out of the box and work with T-Mobile. There are a few caveats.
For the android devices, here is what you can do without obtaining root:
1. if you remove your Verizon SIM and put in the T-Mobile SIM calls should work without any change except you need to be in global mode. In settings, change settings/connections/more networks/mobile networks/network mode/ to global.
2. To get data working, go to settings/connections/more networks/mobile networks/access point names and edit the T-Mobile settings. The name does not matter, but the APN should be fast.t-mobile.com
3. To get MMS you have to change a few other settings (but leave all others unchanged):
MMSC should be http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MCC should be 310
MNC should be 260
APN Type should be default,mms/supl,dun
4. You can't remove the "SIM is from an unknown source" message without root. I believe you can stop the message by holding the notification until you find the app info, and then force stop it. But it will return after any reboot.
If you are willing to root your phone (I used Towelroot), in addition to the above you can:
5. Remove the message about the SIM by freezing "Setup Wizard 1.0" using Titanium Backup
6. Using the app "Advanced Signal Status" you can set your phone to LTE/GSM only so it no longer looks for CDMA service
Summary: Changing Verizon S4, Note 3 and S5 phones (as well as the iPhones) to T-Mobile service is not difficult. I switched carriers completely for my entire 5 line contract without changing phones. I now have unlimited data on 4 of the 5 phones (one user does not need much), and my monthly bill is half of my old Verizon service. Yes - HALF.
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Hey I kinda wanted to know if you could help me out on my issue little problem...I have a unlocked G900V and my problem is
I am on T-mobile network and everything is perfect except when I make a call. here is the forum i made with details, but no solution.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/sm-g900v-verizon-s5-using-t-mobile-t2890378
Hope you can help me out...if at all. Would appreciate it.
ddarvish said:
i will verify everything he said above as true as i have done the same. i can also verify that you flash a tmobile rom (be sure not to flash any baseband/modem or any other partition) and you can get VoLTE to work etc... The only thing missing is the 2100 MHz radio which means HSDPA+ will not work in all areas but that is a hardware limitation.
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The Verizon SM-900V does support the 2100MHz radio, Band 4 just has to be enabled. I followed these instructions to get it working properly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582747
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530523
Notes: It says it's for the Note 3, but it does work on the Galaxy S5. You will need to use the stock ROM with the stock dialer for this to work.
I was wondering, can you point me in the right direction to a good T-Mobile ROM to try out, that you know will work properly on the 900V? It will have to work on the stock NE9 or NI2 firmware. I just don't have a whole lot of time to test between studying and taking all of these MIT online courses. I can tell you that it really sucks having a locked bootloader though Lol. Thanks in advance!
Where are you guys finding that Android Data Tool? I don't see it on the play store...by any chance, can someone post the apk?

Unable to select a new APN on a Sprint unlocked variant G8X

Hi guys!
I just got an unlocked Sprint variant of G8X and realized that it does not let me change the default APN. I am currently on Mint Mobile but the phone recognizes it as a T-mobile and loads a default APN of T-Mobile (fast.tmobile.com) automatically. While Mint Mobile works with this automatically selected APN, I noticed that I am unable to send/receive MMS.
I was able to add a new APN, but I could not select the new one as the default APN. The existing default one has all fields greyed out so I can't edit it either. I never encountered such issues with my previous Android phones, so I got no idea what to do.
Any help will be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
pins2u said:
Hi guys!
I just got an unlocked Sprint variant of G8X and realized that it does not let me change the default APN. I am currently on Mint Mobile but the phone recognizes it as a T-mobile and loads a default APN of T-Mobile (fast.tmobile.com) automatically. While Mint Mobile works with this automatically selected APN, I noticed that I am unable to send/receive MMS.
I was able to add a new APN, but I could not select the new one as the default APN. The existing default one has all fields greyed out so I can't edit it either. I never encountered such issues with my previous Android phones, so I got no idea what to do.
Any help will be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
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Hi, I had the same greyed out APN issue, LG is killing me. Here's what I did. Hope it works for you. P.S. make sure your VoLTE is off, it screwed with my SMS.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82056541&postcount=3
godfreyatlast said:
Hi, I had the same greyed out APN issue, LG is killing me. Here's what I did. Hope it works for you. P.S. make sure your VoLTE is off, it screwed with my SMS.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82056541&postcount=3
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Thank you for the idea, but it didn't work in my case, unfortunately. As soon as I remove the activated sim (Mint), I get kicked out of the APN setting. And when I insert a non-working sim (in my case, Sprint), the phone automatically loaded the APN for Sprint. Then when I swap the sim back to Mint, the phone loads the APN automatically again, but I am still unable to edit it.
I think I will have to sell it off.

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