SnowJB v1.1 - Straight Talk MMS Fix - AT&T LG Optimus G

I keep seeing posts for the SnowJB rom not sending MMS messages with Straight Talk. As I cannot yet post replies in the development thread I'm posting here. This is how i was able to fix the issue.
Creating a new APN will not work ( tried many times ). No, I don't know why it doesn't work.
Using Root Browser navigate to /system/etc/
Here you will fine the APN files.
Rename apns_lgu_mdpn.xml to apns_lgu_mdpn.xml.bak ( We don't want this loaded ).
using adb copy the apns-conf.xml to your computer
adb pull /system/etc/apns-conf.xml apns-conf.xml
edit the section for apn carrier="Media Net" to include the proper values.
Values i am using:
<apn carrier="Media Net"
mcc="310"
mnc="410"
extraid="DE"
apn="att.mvno"
user=""
server=""
password=""
authtype="0"
proxy=""
port="80"
mmsproxy="66.209.11.33"
mmsport=""
mmsc="http: / / mmsc.cingular . com"
type="default,mms,supl,hirpi,*"
defaultflag="1"
preferapp=""/>
take out all of the spaces in mmsc= ( forums won't let me post links yet ).
Remount /System/etc so we can push the new apns-conf.xml file back
adb remount
push the file back
adb push apns-conf.xml /system/etc/apns-conf.xml
reboot the devices ( doubt this is truly needed but did it anyway ).
Once phone is rebooted browse to where you would manually enter the APN and reset to defaults.
The Media Net should contain the new proper APN settings for Straight Talk.
That's it, you should now be able to send MMS using Straight Talk.
Hope this helps.

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Haven't tried it and probably won't, but thanks! Always glad to see the community helping each other out.
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda app-developers app

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askmo said:
edit the section for apn carrier="Media Net" to include the proper values.
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What are the proper values? I haven't tried this, as I'm not very comfortable using adb, so maybe it will be self evident when at this stage, but I'm just wanting to make sure I don't get to this point and then have to ask.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

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Nastybutler said:
What are the proper values? I haven't tried this, as I'm not very comfortable using adb, so maybe it will be self evident when at this stage, but I'm just wanting to make sure I don't get to this point and then have to ask.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
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Updated op with values i am currently using.

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Well, I went through all 500 or so apn carriers in the apns-conf.xml file (twice) and didn't see any for "Media Net." Can I just pick another one to modify to match yours?
Edit: Here's a link to my apns-conf.xml file so you can see what I'm dealing with.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-aa0LvkLJh1Vk5JQ2FtOTlPU28/edit?usp=sharing

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Nastybutler said:
Well, I went through all 500 or so apn carriers in the apns-conf.xml file (twice) and didn't see any for "Media Net." Can I just pick another one to modify to match yours?
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What APN do you have at line 9783?
On your phone what is the name of the APN that is loaded by default from the rom?

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askmo said:
What APN do you have at line 9783?
On your phone what is the name of the APN that is loaded by default from the rom?
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I have no idea what's at that line, as my preview doesn't list out the line numbers. :laugh:
My default APN is Media Net, so I know it should be there, but I don't see it.
Edit: And if I open the file with Notepad it all runs together so there's no way to tell what the line numbers are that way either. What program are you editing it with?

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Nastybutler said:
I have no idea what's at that line, as my preview doesn't list out the line numbers. :laugh:
My default APN is Media Net, so I know it should be there, but I don't see it.
Edit: And if I open the file with Notepad it all runs together so there's no way to tell what the line numbers are that way either. What program are you editing it with?
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I use notepad++ ( http: // notepad-plus-plus .org/ ) the file will be MUCH easier to edit ( line breaks display properly ).
Right before the config starts there is this line: <!-- Tracfone -->
You could always replace all of he text with ( be sure to have a backup just in case ):
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<apns version="7">
<apn carrier="Media Net"
mcc="310"
mnc="410"
extraid="DE"
apn="att.mvno"
user=""
server=""
password=""
authtype="0"
proxy=""
port="80"
mmsproxy="66.209.11.33"
mmsport=""
mmsc="http: // mmsc.cingular . com"
type="default,mms,supl,hirpi,*"
defaultflag="1"
preferapp=""/>
</apns>
As before, remove the spaces in the mmsc line.

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askmo said:
I keep seeing posts for the SnowJB rom not sending MMS messages with Straight Talk. As I cannot yet post replies in the development thread I'm posting here. This is how i was able to fix the issue.
Creating a new APN will not work ( tried many times ). No, I don't know why it doesn't work.
Using Root Browser navigate to /system/etc/
Here you will fine the APN files.
Rename apns_lgu_mdpn.xml to apns_lgu_mdpn.xml.bak ( We don't want this loaded ).
using adb copy the apns-conf.xml to your computer
adb pull /system/etc/apns-conf.xml apns-conf.xml
edit the section for apn carrier="Media Net" to include the proper values.
Values i am using:
<apn carrier="Media Net"
mcc="310"
mnc="410"
extraid="DE"
apn="att.mvno"
user=""
server=""
password=""
authtype="0"
proxy=""
port="80"
mmsproxy="66.209.11.33"
mmsport=""
mmsc="http: / / mmsc.cingular . com"
type="default,mms,supl,hirpi,*"
defaultflag="1"
preferapp=""/>
take out all of the spaces in mmsc= ( forums won't let me post links yet ).
Remount /System/etc so we can push the new apns-conf.xml file back
adb remount
push the file back
adb push apns-conf.xml /system/etc/apns-conf.xml
reboot the devices ( doubt this is truly needed but did it anyway ).
Once phone is rebooted browse to where you would manually enter the APN and reset to defaults.
The Media Net should contain the new proper APN settings for Straight Talk.
That's it, you should now be able to send MMS using Straight Talk.
Hope this helps.
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How is this different than creating an APN, on the phone, using the parameters that you've listed, then selecting that APN as the one for the device to use?
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Nastybutler said:
I have no idea what's at that line, as my preview doesn't list out the line numbers. :laugh:
My default APN is Media Net, so I know it should be there, but I don't see it.
Edit: And if I open the file with Notepad it all runs together so there's no way to tell what the line numbers are that way either. What program are you editing it with?
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notepad++ opens it as you would like and provides line numbers.

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askmo said:
edit the section for apn carrier="Media Net" to include the proper values.
Values i am using:
type="default,mms,supl,hirpi,*"
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One additional question, shouldn't that be "hipri" there, instead of "hirpi" seeing as it stands for "high priority"?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
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Okay, Media Net settings now mirror yours (except the "hipri" type) and MMS's still won't send. I've spent far too much time on this, ha ha. I don't use it very often, so until someone else assures me they've got a working solution, I'm done trying to fix this minor issue. I hope askmo's solution works for others.

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Nastybutler said:
One additional question, shouldn't that be "hipri" there, instead of "hirpi" seeing as it stands for "high priority"?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
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Okay, Media Net settings now mirror yours (except the "hipri" type) and MMS's still won't send. I've spent far too much time on this, ha ha. I don't use it very often, so until someone else assures me they've got a working solution, I'm done trying to fix this minor issue. I hope askmo's solution works for others.
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Here is a link to my APN. Let me know if using this one works.
https: //docs.google. com/file/d/0Bzgq_bCQ5W80cU0yY1p1MVg5czg/edit?usp=sharing

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dbgeek said:
How is this different than creating an APN, on the phone, using the parameters that you've listed, then selecting that APN as the one for the device to use?
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notepad++ opens it as you would like and provides line numbers.
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I originally tried creating a new APN and selecting it. For some reason it wouldn't let me send MMS ( regular text messages and internet worked fine though ). The only way i was able to send MMS was to edit the values in the apn file on the phone.

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Would you mind repackaging the rom and distributing it with the fix included? Please?
Sent from my LG-E970 using Tapatalk 2

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justin860 said:
Would you mind repackaging the rom and distributing it with the fix included? Please?
Sent from my LG-E970 using Tapatalk 2
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Unfortunately I have no idea what all is involved in repackaging a rom.

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askmo said:
Unfortunately I have no idea what all is involved in repackaging a rom.
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I tried doing what you said but the apn remained the same
Sent from my LG-E970 using Tapatalk 2

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justin860 said:
I tried doing what you said but the apn remained the same
Sent from my LG-E970 using Tapatalk 2
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Did you go into Access Point names on your phone and select Reset to default?

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askmo said:
Did you go into Access Point names on your phone and select Reset to default?
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No I'll try that tonight
Sent from my LG-E970 using Tapatalk 2

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Easier option flash stock ICS then dirty flash snowjb and done. Worked great no issues either
Sent from my LG-E970 using Tapatalk 2

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justin860 said:
Easier option flash stock ICS then dirty flash snowjb and done. Worked great no issues either
Sent from my LG-E970 using Tapatalk 2
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Good to hear your are working.

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Any tips if you cannot mount to the desktop in order to use ADP? I am unable to flash back to stock for a lack of time but desperately need MMS.