My gf bought a Verizon S4 last week and is now here in The Netherlands trying to get this Dutch Vodafone SIM card working. It accepts the SIM and it makes calls/receives texts. But data isn't working because the correct APN settings can't be added.
I set the network type to GSM (or Global, doesn't change anything), restart the phone, but the necessary options are unavailable. There's a big + button in the bottom of the APN list to add APN's, but it's grayed out. Same goes for the only option visible under the menu button (something like 'Reset to defaults').
Any ideas?
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My gf bought a Verizon S4 last week and is now here in The Netherlands trying to get this Dutch Vodafone SIM card working. It accepts the SIM and it makes calls/receives texts. But data isn't working because the correct APN settings can't be added.
I set the network type to GSM (or Global, doesn't change anything), restart the phone, but the necessary options are unavailable. There's a big + button in the bottom of the APN list to add APN's, but it's grayed out. Same goes for the only option visible under the menu button (something like 'Reset to defaults').
Any ideas?
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I have same problem with same phone but with other country YEMEN . I hope we will get answer as soon as possible.
The Realone said:
My gf bought a Verizon S4 last week and is now here in The Netherlands trying to get this Dutch Vodafone SIM card working. It accepts the SIM and it makes calls/receives texts. But data isn't working because the correct APN settings can't be added.
I set the network type to GSM (or Global, doesn't change anything), restart the phone, but the necessary options are unavailable. There's a big + button in the bottom of the APN list to add APN's, but it's grayed out. Same goes for the only option visible under the menu button (something like 'Reset to defaults').
Any ideas?
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Interesting. I use a UK sim and it works OK. Verizon doesn't enable the APN function when there's a Verizon SIM inserted.
I wonder if there's a similar block for Vodaphone since Verizon owns a chunk of them.
k1mu said:
Interesting. I use a UK sim and it works OK. Verizon doesn't enable the APN function when there's a Verizon SIM inserted.
I wonder if there's a similar block for Vodaphone since Verizon owns a chunk of them.
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Anyone know if I can change the APN some way now that I've rooted the phone?
7 months later and my girlfriend has moved to the Netherlands last week. Obviously she wants to use her Verizon S4 with a Dutch carrier permanently now, but even with the latest firmware there's still no way to change the APN settings and it's pissing me off.
Another cry for help, I hope there's a way to fix this!
The Realone said:
7 months later and my girlfriend has moved to the Netherlands last week. Obviously she wants to use her Verizon S4 with a Dutch carrier permanently now, but even with the latest firmware there's still no way to change the APN settings and it's pissing me off.
Another cry for help, I hope there's a way to fix this!
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There's a few things to try.
1. Try installing an APN application. "Offline SIM APN Database" shows up in some Google searches.
2. It may be that using a custom ROM will allow you to bypass that lock.
3. Try some other carrier's SIM to see if it unlocks the APN settings. The lockout happens when there's a Verizon SIM installed. I suspect it also happens with Vodaphone SIMs.
have her reboot into safe mode wipe everything then install the stock rom. i did the same , same phone and there is no trouble adding my apn from another carrier.. its completely stock..
The Realone said:
7 months later and my girlfriend has moved to the Netherlands last week. Obviously she wants to use her Verizon S4 with a Dutch carrier permanently now, but even with the latest firmware there's still no way to change the APN settings and it's pissing me off.
Another cry for help, I hope there's a way to fix this!
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have her pop in a friends sim or a stores sim and have the apn added.....
k1mu said:
There's a few things to try.
1. Try installing an APN application. "Offline SIM APN Database" shows up in some Google searches.
2. It may be that using a custom ROM will allow you to bypass that lock.
3. Try some other carrier's SIM to see if it unlocks the APN settings. The lockout happens when there's a Verizon SIM installed. I suspect it also happens with Vodaphone SIMs.
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galaxyguy11 said:
have her reboot into safe mode wipe everything then install the stock rom. i did the same , same phone and there is no trouble adding my apn from another carrier.. its completely stock..
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have her pop in a friends sim or a stores sim and have the apn added.....
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The APN application isn't able to set APN data anymore since JellyBean. When I pop in the Vodafone SIM it says it's a Verizon SIM but shows Vodafone as the carrier. That's kinda weird.
I could install a custom ROM, but I'd rather not honestly. It's not my phone. That'll be a last resort.
I currently don't have a SIM for another carrier available and would like to use Vodafone anyway, since they have the plan that best fits her needs anyway. I'll see if I can pick up a cheap Prepaid SIM later.
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The APN application isn't able to set APN data anymore since JellyBean. When I pop in the Vodafone SIM it says it's a Verizon SIM but shows Vodafone as the carrier. That's kinda weird.
I could install a custom ROM, but I'd rather not honestly. It's not my phone. That'll be a last resort.
I currently don't have a SIM for another carrier available and would like to use Vodafone anyway, since they have the plan that best fits her needs anyway. I'll see if I can pick up a cheap Prepaid SIM later.
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I think your only resort is to talk to Vodaphone and have them tell you what to do.
The lock happens when the firmware on the Verizon phone detects a Verizon SIM. Vodaphone is Verizon,so it's supposed to configure an APN by default with the right settings (it's disabled to keep you from messing with it and causing the phone to fail.) I think the APN data is stored on the SIM and loaded when the SIM is recognized, so perhaps your Vodaphone SIM just needs that loaded.
So, two choices: get Vodaphone to fix it (they'll probably tell you that the phone is not supported), or buy a new phone to use with Vodaphone.
You're lucky that it didn't just activate the standard VZ plan in the Vodaphone area - $20.48 per megabyte.
I bought a €10 KPN prepaid SIM just to test it, and I'm able to add the APN now.
Unfortunately, this will probably mean I can't get a Vodafone subscription because of Verizon's messed up "security". Glad I don't have to deal with that company again...
I don't see Vodafone be able to help since they have no connection to Verizon whatsoever and obviously can't change anything about the phone either.
Thanks for the help guys!
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Okay first off I can CONFIRM THE REZOUND IS A GLOBAL PHONE (lets just get that out of the way).
EVIDENCE
Okay so I purchased my HTC Rezound form an American eBayer and he shipped it to me just after Christmas (i live in the UK), i was already under the impression that the Rezound was a global phone but just before it arrived everyone was saying that it doesn't have the GSM or WCDMA networks which made me sad
But when it arrived i thought i would try what i thought would work, sooooo i place the sim card in the phone and powered it up. After setting it up i went to the phones dialer and dialed: *#*#4636#*#* and then went to phone information and changed the network type. I was shocked to find that there was many options including 'GSM only' and 'WCDMA only' . So i switched the phone to WCDMA only and the phone picked up signal and showed T-Mobile in the notification bar .
(I got my data by adding the T-Mobile APN and then going to wi-fi settings>>advanced and changed the time till wifi switches to mobile network to 15 mins (then waited 15 mins))
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Network options screenshot (URL): https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0U8I71u15EGYzI0N2RkMjgtMzhlMS00ZWQ5LThjZDAtZmM4MzJhNzM4NmJm
To show my T-Mobile SIM gets signal in UK: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0U8I71u15EGZDMyMjI3MDYtMGNjYi00Mjk3LWE5NzItMTZmMmJiZGZmZmJi
Problems (That i think can be fixed)
Okay so the only two problems are:
1. I can receive and make calls, can use data (internet) but i can only receive texts and not make them?
(When i try to send a text, as soon as i press send the network signal shuts off and i have to press no when a message appears that says something like "would you like to try and send text when phone has signal?")
Anyone know how to fix? Is this T-Mobile UK SMSC Number?: +447958879879
I HAVE TRIED:
1. Changing SMSC number under: *#*#4636#*#* (there is no option in the HTC Mms.apk (Messaging app))
2. Changing to/installed HTC Sensation XE's [SENSE 3.5] Mms.apk and still same problem (also made sure the SMSC number is correct)
Screenshot to show texts not sending and network stops: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0U8I71u15EGYTFhMGEwZmMtMzYwZi00MTdkLWI2MGQtYmIxMDljNGUyZDgy
2. And the other is just to get rid of the lockscreen message that says "This SIM card is from an unknown source".
TEMP FIX (Until Reboot): If the ROM you are using has the tweaks menu (MikROM) then you can go to Miscellaneous Options>>>Choose Lockscreen Style and select 'Android Lockscreen', Then Restart or Hot Restart and change the option back to 'HTC Sense Lockscreen'. THIS WILL REMOVE THE 'This SIM card is from an unknown source' message, but this process must be done every time your battery dies or you turn off the phone.
(still better than the ugly message every time you turn on the phone screen).
Screenshot to show lockscreen message: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0U8I71u15EGOTJmODAwZDEtOGJjMy00NDk3LTlhYmYtYTQ1NDc1NzU4Mjc1
So please could some DEVS work on this cause this is another great advantage to the Rezound that was let down by the Verizon tailored HTC Sense.
This
You just need the exact right apns for sending texts. I hope you deleted the Verizon ones?
I'd do an APN backup of an htc t mobile phone, then in the rezound delete apns, then restore apns
I use apn backup and restore
Mb you've already done exactly this but thought I'd suggest. Need to customize a few apns for your phone number, mb didn't customize all of them? Our if Verizon one still sits there?
Possibly need a copy of an mms.apk from a gsm phone because some settings built into the Verizon apk may make it fail to send
I did delete the verizon ones, and i only filled in the T-mobile APN like this and left all other settings blank:
APN: general.t-mobile.uk
Username: user
Password: pass
Dude, seriously.... DOES NOT BELONG IN DEVELOPMENT!
Back in my experience with AT&T, there was a phone number for the messing center that needed to be input. Otherwise, you couldn't send text but could receive them. Do you'll need 2 things ... the phone number to your carrier's messaging center and the place to input it in your phone.
I did a quick look and couldn't find the field. But that's what you're missing.
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It does belong in mods but if this works fully I would be very happy to not need a gsm phone when traveling internationally.
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Okay i tried entering SMSC number in phone information (*#*#4636#*#*)
and no luck, am i entering right number or is it just not going through?
Anybody no how to change the smsc number an other way?
khanam said:
It does belong in mods but if this works fully I would be very happy to not need a gsm phone when traveling internationally.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk
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No, it does not belong in development. Development is for WORKING MODS/HACKS/ROMS/KERNERLS/ETC, not to talk about or request Developer help. Hence why it was moved.
I think it is funny that people think that the Devs are locked in the development forum and can't get out. That the only place to reach them is in there . Yes they can and do read other forums!
off topic:
but how do you get your battery on status bar to show the percentage?
How come HTC told me its not global?
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off topic:
but how do you get your battery on status bar to show the percentage?
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he's probably rooted and has a custom rom, or cusotm battery on there...can do it on the UOT kitchen
I was just in Japan. VZW rep told me my phone would work out there. Got there and could only receive SMS and Calls, couldn't make SMS or Calls. Two other people I was out there with had no problems with there VZW iPhone and LG android.
Global support told me that the 4g LTE sim can't authenticate on the CDMA network or there. I was able to get $40 off my bill for my troubles ....
shermanpat said:
I was just in Japan. VZW rep told me my phone would work out there. Got there and could only receive SMS and Calls, couldn't make SMS or Calls. Two other people I was out there with had no problems with there VZW iPhone and LG android.
Global support told me that the 4g LTE sim can't authenticate on the CDMA network or there. I was able to get $40 off my bill for my troubles ....
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That would be because you used the VZW sim which only works on certain frequency. They are talking about unlocking the sim and using one that authenticates for GSM/WCDMA/LTE.
The MMS.apk app you have is the CDMA version of it so no you will not have access to the SMS center number... You need to have the mms.apk from a GSM sense phone to have access to that settings, but even then you will probably run into problems.
Problems like.. Resolutions issues, FC's ... It not working at all
OR... Its a universal apk and a simple edit with in one of the XMLs would enable that options or something..... Food for thought
Tachi91 said:
The MMS.apk app you have is the CDMA version of it so no you will not have access to the SMS center number... You need to have the mms.apk from a GSM sense phone to have access to that settings, but even then you will probably run into problems.
Problems like.. Resolutions issues, FC's ... It not working at all
OR... Its a universal apk and a simple edit with in one of the XMLs would enable that options or something..... Food for thought
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I did try and download an app call SMS Pro (or something like that) and it had the option to change the SMSC number but my text still cut the network out as soon as i press send
try pushing the mms.apk and such from a european sensation sense 3.5 rom. Then reboot into recovery and clear the cache and dalvik cache. Maybe that will work for you.
Ok here's my evil little plan. I am from India. And its only 149$ on Amazon. So can I buy it on Amazon and then just use it here? How much would it be, without contract?
There are.only GSM networks here..so will.i still face problems lie the OP?
circleofomega said:
Ok here's my evil little plan. I am from India. And its only 149$ on Amazon. So can I buy it on Amazon and then just use it here? How much would it be, without contract?
There are.only GSM networks here..so will.i still face problems lie the OP?
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$649 USD. $149 is with a 2 year contract for new Verizon subscribers.
Hi all,
So I bought a factory unlocked Nokia Lumia 800 to use while travelling, and ideally I'd like to have it signed in to my US Live ID so that I can have my music with me while I travel (which is all Zune pass) and my paid apps and contacts etc., and have my AT&T microSIM in it before I get to Costa Rica, then switch to a Kolbi/ICE microSIM while I am in Costa Rica.
The issue is I can't seem to find any way to configure the settings for internet and MMS. Before signing into my Live account, I can see Network Settings app in marketplace, but then it goes away. I read online that if you hit ##634# it gives you a Diagnostic menu with options for MMS and APN settings, but when I do this the app has no settings option.
If I make a UK Live ID, I can download network settings, which detects and configures both AT&T and Kolbi/ICE, but I no longer have my music or paid apps.
How can I get this to work? If I use my US Live ID and AT&T microSIM and just add the Kolbi/ICE APN when I am in Costa Rica, will this work, except with no MMS?
Is there another way for me to install the Network Settings app with my US Live ID?
Is there any way to have my Live ID on the device, with the ability to use both AT&T and Kolbi/ICE web access? Or do I have to just use fake Live ID and network settings app and deal with not having my music and whatnot?
Help!
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Try this.
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App not found
I also have this problem. TIM Lumia 800 unlocked. After hard reset i can't find Network setup app on Marketplace, and above QR code is for app on other market and i can't install it. I have US Windows Live account
I get same App Not Found message. There's no way to manually set info?
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Says some non English name and won't let me download it...
Sent from my Lumia 900 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
I have the same problem, if somebody has the xap maybe we could side load it.
Apparently Nokia pulled the Network Setup app from the market due to Interop Security Bug, I've read they are updating it and it will return at some point
not true. Portuguese marketplace has the app available.
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not true. Portuguese marketplace has the app available.
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can you give as link?
The QR Code posted in the second post works just fine for me.
hiemanshu said:
The QR Code posted in the second post works just fine for me.
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In which country have the Marketplace
I already tried sideloading it; doesn't work.
It works for indian market, not for others. I found that my MMS just works without app. It is strange because before restore it wouldn't work without having Network Setup installed and selected my provider from list. Now i can't get app but it just works, i don't know how
svarog84 said:
It works for indian market, not for others. I found that my MMS just works without app. It is strange because before restore it wouldn't work without having Network Setup installed and selected my provider from list. Now i can't get app but it just works, i don't know how
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Did you have to do anything else for it to work (interop-unlock and all that) or did you just get it SIM unlocked with the PIN code and it just worked? I have an unlocked T-Mobile 710 that I'm using with Straight Talk AT&T SIM card, and I had to install the Tango ROM because I can't get MMS to work without the Network Setup app (which comes with Tango as an installed app).
jrdatrackstar said:
Did you have to do anything else for it to work (interop-unlock and all that) or did you just get it SIM unlocked with the PIN code and it just worked? I have an unlocked T-Mobile 710 that I'm using with Straight Talk AT&T SIM card, and I had to install the Tango ROM because I can't get MMS to work without the Network Setup app (which comes with Tango as an installed app).
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My phone is simfree but TIM Italia branded. It seems that now somehow detect my provider settings without app. My phone isn't interop unlocked unfortunately. I think that major problem is US providers and i had a problem because i have an US Live ID
I always that it was the region of your phone and not the Live ID?
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I always that it was the region of your phone and not the Live ID?
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Because of Live ID i can't get Network setup. It seems that only US Marketplace is missing that app
JusThinK said:
Try changing the region to India, not sure, but you can give it a try.
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It is not possible to change region. However, i don't have this problem anymore. People with US account and US carriers are in trouble
Unlocked Nokia Lumia 800 with MMS Working
I bought a factory unlocked Nokia Lumia 800 to use while travelling too. What a pain it was to get MMS working when I got back to the US! Thanks AT&T for making it sooo easy, NOT!
Here is what I did:
Changed Region+Language to English (United States)
Shut Down and Restart
Dialed ##634# (1st time I was able to press Send, 2nd time it launched Diagnostics)
Shut Down and Restart
Set APN to wap.cingular (Settings, Cellular, Add APN)
Used bing Image Search on my phone to scan QR code to download the Network Setup App
Set Network Selection back to Automatic (Settings, Cellular)
Launched Network Setup App
Add new APN
Connection Name: ATT
Internet APN Settings (if not listed below leave blank)
Access Point Name: wap.cingluar
MMS APN Settings (if not listed leave blank)
MMS Access Point Name: wap.cingular
Proxy Address: wireless.cingular.com
Proxy Port: 80
MMSC Address: http://mmsc.cingular.com
Nothing really new, just putting it all in one place for easy access for the next person.
Good Luck!
Tim
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There are a number of threads out there discussing if the VZW GN2 is carrier unlocked and what methods work, etc and I am creating this thread to pull it all together.
First and foremost, the VZW GN2 comes SIM unlocked out of the box. It is global ready and you can technically put in any SIM (assuming it is active) and not need an unlock code or the unlock method you have seen in other posts (AT&T or T-Mobile variants). This includes domestic carriers such as AT&T and T-mobile. Also voice should work without any changes, however, data will not work unless you add APN data.
Verizon chose to only put their APN data on the phone and block the ability to add APN data via settings. Most likely so you use their global services to make more $$$.
How to add APN data:
In order to get data working you have to add carrier specific data to the apns-conf.xml file. While you may have been able to do this is in the past on other devices under settings, VZW has blocked this.
Method 1:
See Adrynalyne's post below (Post #2) for a flashable mod (via custom recovery) that will enable the Add APN menu by removing Verizon's block. (For deodexed roms only)
Method 2:
Ensure your phone is rooted
adb pull /system/etc/apns-conf.xml
Add the carrier data to apns-conf.xml with your favorite text/xml editor and save
adb push your modified apn-conf.xml file back to /sdcard/
Copy this file back to /system/etc/ and change permissions (I use root explorer)
Power down and change your SIM card (AT&T, T-mobile, whatever) if you hadn't already done so
Power back on and go to Settings -> More Settings -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names (if done properly you should see the APN data you entered for your respective carrier).
Select one of the APN listings and then you should have working data
Profit
VZW & AT&T APN Settings:
A working example so you can see how I added additional lines at the beginning for AT&T 3G/HSDPA+/Tether/MMS
http://pastebin.com/ms7a07sE
Removing the Non-Verizon SIM message :
This will occur on roms that include Samsung's Setup Wizard (including stock) - all others can ignore
Method 1:
- Freeze "Setup wizard 1.0" in Titanium Backup
Method 2:
See imnuts' post below (Post #4) regarding replacing a file (for deodexed roms only)
Credits:
Adrynalyne: Removing VZW's lame Add APN block
GermanGuy: AT&T APN data
GitNick: Helping me tinker around and finding the secret menus
imnuts: Removing non-VZW SIM nag and APN list from international GN2
thevsg: Testing SinTel sim to confirm unlock with foreign carrier
NOTE: I am not responsible for any issues caused by tinkering around with this due to the nature of root and messing with /system. Use this at your own risk and ask someone if you have any question before doing something that may mess up your device.
Ok, I have confirmed this to work, and works well with imnut's mod to remove the sim warning.
http://www.mediafire.com/?wqmad2ypgsyd75z
This enables the apn editor under settings.
Go to Settings, More Settings, Mobile Networks, Access Point Names, menu button.
This is a flashable mod!
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If anyone is interested, I combined the International Note 2 (N7100), AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon apns-conf.xml file to create what is hopefully a fairly complete APNs list. Not saying it will work for your carrier, or that it works at all (remember, I don't have a device yet ), but people can use it if they wish. I put it on Pastebin for everyone's viewing pleasure and you can get it here.
I hate double posting, but if people also want to get rid of the annoying ongoing notification when using a non-VZW SIM card, I've found the culprit and fixed it. Download this apk for a deodexed ROM and replace the original in /system/app/, then reboot. Make sure that /system is mounted as read/write before copy/pasting, and also that you're on a deodexed ROM. After copying it over, reboot and you shouldn't have the ongoing notification anymore.
Thanks will be needing this in January
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Thank You! I'll be needing this in 1 week! Perfect timing
If your phone is rooted can you just use an app like APN Global or APN Manager Pro to add the APN's you need if you are uncomfortable with manually screwing around with files?
beefchopper said:
If your phone is rooted can you just use an app like APN Global or APN Manager Pro to add the APN's you need if you are uncomfortable with manually screwing around with files?
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You have to install APN Manager Pro to /system/app for it to work properly. You should then be able to use it.
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You have to install APN Manager Pro to /system/app for it to work properly. You should then be able to use it.
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If someone would explain how to do that for a noob I'd be eternally grateful.
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You have to install APN Manager Pro to /system/app for it to work properly. You should then be able to use it.
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I am using stock rooted and had issues getting APN Manager Pro to work properly even after converting to a system app. I used APN Global which is free and needs to be converted to a system app. I had no problems with Tmobile other then it's super slow at 2G.
dms76 said:
I am using stock rooted and had issues getting APN Manager Pro to work properly even after converting to a system app. I used APN Global which is free and needs to be converted to a system app. I had no problems with Tmobile other then it's super slow at 2G.
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Thanks for the suggestion on APN Global - I will try it out and start recommended it to folks.
dms76 said:
I am using stock rooted and had issues getting APN Manager Pro to work properly even after converting to a system app. I used APN Global which is free and needs to be converted to a system app. I had no problems with Tmobile other then it's super slow at 2G.
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Thanks for the suggestion on APN Global - I will try it out and start recommended it to folks.
What APN name are you using for t-mobile?
Try epc.tmobile.com if you haven't already.
joderme said:
Thanks for the suggestion on APN Global - I will try it out and start recommended it to folks.
What APN name are you using for t-mobile?
Try epc.tmobile.com if you haven't already.
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I installed apn global as system app, rebooted, while connected to wifi I ran the app and it download a database. I noticed I had apns for tombile under my phones software. I think it was epc.tmobile.com, honestly I never expected to be able to contribute and didn't pay to much attention. Usually I'm asking the questions. Lol
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dms76 said:
I installed apn global as system app, rebooted, while connected to wifi I ran the app and it download a database. I noticed I had apns for tombile under my phones software. I think it was epc.tmobile.com, honestly I never expected to be able to contribute and didn't pay to much attention. Usually I'm asking the questions. Lol
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Thanks - I figured you would be able to get 3G/HSDPA+ on this phone with Tmob.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1905016
see this link it, it's almost the same thread. It has the radio info which shows only hspa is supported by the Verizon version.
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Can someone confirm if the Verizon Note II is quad-band GSM/tri-band HSPA or not?
FMXP said:
Can someone confirm if the Verizon Note II is quad-band GSM/tri-band HSPA or not?
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The FCC test report shows CDMA 800/1900 and then GPRS/EDGE 850/1900 and UMTS 850/1900, plus LTE band 13. Not sure if there are other frequencies it supports or not, but maybe you can dig through the report to find more.
If that's true then the VZW Note II is useless outside of the Americas. In Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, the GSM bands used are 900/1800. Seems kinda dumb that it works on AT&T's frequencies but not on frequencies used in the rest of the world.
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If that's true then the VZW Note II is useless outside of the Americas. In Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, the GSM bands used are 900/1800. Seems kinda dumb that it works on AT&T's frequencies but not on frequencies used in the rest of the world.
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From phone Scoop here are the Frequencies for the VZW GN2:
Modes
LTE 750
WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
CDMA 850 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Its already been confirmed that the vzw n2 works great on gsm in other countries, speedtests and all
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i have metro pcs and i have no data right now, the htc one can make calls and its unlocked but i cant access the internet nor anything that requires a connection. i spoken to metro pcs twice already and they only told me to change 2 things from the apn settings, i am on custom rom right now, do i have to flash back to stock???? please help me out
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i have metro pcs and i have no data right now, the htc one can make calls and its unlocked but i cant access the internet nor anything that requires a connection. i spoken to metro pcs twice already and they only told me to change 2 things from the apn settings, i am on custom rom right now, do i have to flash back to stock???? please help me out
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I am having the same problem. Can't find how to fix it.
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I am having the same problem. Can't find how to fix it.
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Just got it fixed 2 days ago , after trial and error I finnaly went to one of the main corperate stores and one of the guys gave me the apn settings , lol and I called metro pcs 3 times and the settings they gave me didn't work , here's 2 screen shots of the apn settings
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Thank you. I found this out by going to Howard forums and someone posted their pan settings from a samsung s3 they bought directly from Metro pcs. They are the same settings you just posted here. T bad I found this out at 4 am in the morning lol.
GabrielOspina said:
Just got it fixed 2 days ago , after trial and error I finnaly went to one of the main corperate stores and one of the guys gave me the apn settings , lol and I called metro pcs 3 times and the settings they gave me didn't work , here's 2 screen shots of the apn settings
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These settings won't work on my att one xl on the metro network. Gives me a message besides the network switch that says incorrect apn settings.
Thanks!
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Just got it fixed 2 days ago , after trial and error I finnaly went to one of the main corperate stores and one of the guys gave me the apn settings , lol and I called metro pcs 3 times and the settings they gave me didn't work , here's 2 screen shots of the apn settings.
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Thank you, this totally worked for me. You're awesome!!!!!!
NexusS4gFreak said:
These settings won't work on my att one xl on the metro network. Gives me a message besides the network switch that says incorrect apn settings.
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those settings are wrong.
The apn must read
Fast.t-mobile.com
****NOT****
fast-t-mobile.com
Thank youuu
NexusS4gFreak said:
These settings won't work on my att one xl on the metro network. Gives me a message besides the network switch that says incorrect apn settings.
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Thank you sooooon much. I called metro pcs many times nothing changed. i went to metro many times, nothing changed although she put the apn like a hundred times. finally i got frustrated and looked it up my self. now it works. when you want something done do it yourself. :good:
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Just got it fixed 2 days ago , after trial and error I finnaly went to one of the main corperate stores and one of the guys gave me the apn settings , lol and I called metro pcs 3 times and the settings they gave me didn't work , here's 2 screen shots of the apn settings
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Thank you, that did the trick for me. I just moved from Straight Talk to MetroPCS. The rom I am currently running on my phone had MetroPCS APN settings built in, but they were different. I assume they must be for the old cdma network. In any case they were working for me, but LTE was only pulling 2 mbps. I changed to your settings, and speeds are now back to where they were on Straight Talk.
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those settings are wrong.
The apn must read
Fast.t-mobile.com
****NOT****
fast-t-mobile.com
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FINALLY!! I've been going through 6 weeks trying to get this fixed on my HTC8x! Thank you!!
Thanks
Those screen-shots totally worked for me. Thanks guys... now I can use my phone for tethering
I have entered these setting and they work here in the US.. I am now in Mexico and have called to get the mexico plan so i can use my phone but i can't get it to connect.. How can i get my HTC one working with these setting in mexico??
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I have entered these setting and they work here in the US.. I am now in Mexico and have called to get the mexico plan so i can use my phone but i can't get it to connect.. How can i get my HTC one working with these setting in mexico??
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Unless you have an international plan with T-mobile your phone will not work outside of the US.
br3nt3h said:
those settings are wrong.
The apn must read
Fast.t-mobile.com
****NOT****
fast-t-mobile.com
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Besides this, I also had to enter an APN Type (HTC One M7):
APN type: default,mms,supl
I am connected to 4glte but my data only works on some of the apps. Anyone have a suggestion? I have my settings just like the screen shot posted.
Update on metroPCS APN settings.
Hello, all:
I just set up two phones on metroPCS, one of them a new Kindle Fire phone for my wife, and my Samsung S4 GT-i9500 [PhoenixROM]. I tried utilizing the settings supplied on the phone after the initial configuration; Internet connectivity from the phone did not work. I tried the settings listed here, but I continued to experience the same issue.
After dealing with these not working, I ended up taking a look at my wife's phone, which had worked without any problems immediately after setup. Upon comparing her settings to the settings listed here in XDA, the one big difference I had noticed was on the APN setting. When I changed the setting to what she had, it started working immediately.
If anyone is having a similar problem, change the "APN" setting to: fast.metropcs.com vice fast.tmobile.com (or fast.t-mobile.com); it should take care of the problem. HTH someone like the site has helped me.
Hello, I am in the same boat and the above posts have not worked for me. I recently bought the Elephone P6000 so it didn't come with any APNs by default.
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Hello, all:
I just set up two phones on metroPCS, one of them a new Kindle Fire phone for my wife, and my Samsung S4 GT-i9500 [PhoenixROM]. I tried utilizing the settings supplied on the phone after the initial configuration; Internet connectivity from the phone did not work. I tried the settings listed here, but I continued to experience the same issue.
After dealing with these not working, I ended up taking a look at my wife's phone, which had worked without any problems immediately after setup. Upon comparing her settings to the settings listed here in XDA, the one big difference I had noticed was on the APN setting. When I changed the setting to what she had, it started working immediately.
If anyone is having a similar problem, change the "APN" setting to: fast.metropcs.com vice fast.tmobile.com (or fast.t-mobile.com); it should take care of the problem. HTH someone like the site has helped me.
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Thank you very much for following up! Changing to fast.metropcs.com worked like a charm. Cheers!
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Hello, I am in the same boat and the above posts have not worked for me. I recently bought the Elephone P6000 so it didn't come with any APNs by default.
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Change name to metropcs not metripcs (not sure if this matters) , and as the above user said change APN to fast.metropcs.com
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Thank you very much for following up! Changing to fast.metropcs.com worked like a charm. Cheers!
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Change name to metropcs not metripcs (not sure if this matters) , and as the above user said change APN to fast.metropcs.com
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Name should not make a difference (whether MetroPCS, metripcs or LeroyJenkins, it's just the name)
Fast.t-mobile.com and fast.t-mobile.com both worked for my M8 (fast.metropcs.com did not anymore after Lollipop upgrade), however, since you are not using an HTC One, try using the fast.metropcs.com APN as suggested by OS2Tech. Good luck!
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This is about the only complaint I have with my phone. I don't understand how iPhone and Pixel can customize the phone settings on the fly for SIM swaps but Samsung requires a full reboot. Is there some universal US CSC I can force to both SIMs that will stop this behavior and just apply the APN settings like any other device? I managed to get the phone to let me skip rebooting once by force closing the SIM Manager at just the right time but I haven't been able to replicate it since. I have 5 SIMs that I swap between, this is a rather inconvenient problem.
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This is about the only complaint I have with my phone. I don't understand how iPhone and Pixel can customize the phone settings on the fly for SIM swaps but Samsung requires a full reboot. Is there some universal US CSC I can force to both SIMs that will stop this behavior and just apply the APN settings like any other device? I managed to get the phone to let me skip rebooting once by force closing the SIM Manager at just the right time but I haven't been able to replicate it since. I have 5 SIMs that I swap between, this is a rather inconvenient problem.
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5 SIMS??? You James Bond 007 or Ethan Hunt? Should you choose to accept this mission your phone will now self destruct.
As far as I'm aware making them esims seems to fix that problem. Then instead of switching physical Sims you'd be switching active esims. I have a feeling that samsung did this to push more people to use esim so that eventually they could stop putting in sim slots
I have physical SIM and I change SIMs on daily basis and I dont need reboot.
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This is about the only complaint I have with my phone. I don't understand how iPhone and Pixel can customize the phone settings on the fly for SIM swaps but Samsung requires a full reboot. Is there some universal US CSC I can force to both SIMs that will stop this behavior and just apply the APN settings like any other device? I managed to get the phone to let me skip rebooting once by force closing the SIM Manager at just the right time but I haven't been able to replicate it since. I have 5 SIMs that I swap between, this is a rather inconvenient problem.
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Everytime you activate a new carrier's SIM, it switches CSC which required a reboot. You can disable this by connecting your phone to your computer and using AdbAppControl to disable CIDManager. Then the phone will not switch anymore or restart, and will be stuck on whatever CSC it was in before you disabled it.
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Everytime you activate a new carrier's SIM, it switches CSC which required a reboot. You can disable this by connecting your phone to your computer and using AdbAppControl to disable CIDManager. Then the phone will not switch anymore or restart, and will be stuck on whatever CSC it was in before you disabled it.
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Should I force my phone to use XAA first then? Seems like that is the universal US unlocked CSC from what I have read?
I'm new to the whole CSC thing. I only even really knew about it because I help people with phone plans and stuff on Reddit and the CSC issue has caused a lot of problems with prepaid carriers at times.
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5 SIMS??? You James Bond 007 or Ethan Hunt? Should you choose to accept this mission your phone will now self destruct.
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Nah just a phone junkie lol. I have Boost Infinite as my primary, Tello as my secondary. I have an AT&T Prepaid, T-Mobile Test Drive, and Verizon Test Drive as well. I'll try basically anything that has an eSIM and free or cheap service lol. MobileX is the next on the list for me.
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As far as I'm aware making them esims seems to fix that problem. Then instead of switching physical Sims you'd be switching active esims. I have a feeling that samsung did this to push more people to use esim so that eventually they could stop putting in sim slots
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Nah it does it with eSIMs too.
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I have physical SIM and I change SIMs on daily basis and I dont need reboot.
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What CSCs do you have? Settings > About phone > Software information. The XXX,XXX/XXX,XXX field under the service provider software version?
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Should I force my phone to use XAA first then? Seems like that is the universal US unlocked CSC from what I have read?
I'm new to the whole CSC thing. I only even really knew about it because I help people with phone plans and stuff on Reddit and the CSC issue has caused a lot of problems with prepaid carriers at times.
Nah just a phone junkie lol. I have Boost Infinite as my primary, Tello as my secondary. I have an AT&T Prepaid, T-Mobile Test Drive, and Verizon Test Drive as well. I'll try basically anything that has an eSIM and free or cheap service lol. MobileX is the next on the list for me.
Nah it does it with eSIMs too.
What CSCs do you have? Settings > About phone > Software information. The XXX,XXX/XXX,XXX field under the service provider software version?
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Here you have it.
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That's not your CSC in use. OXM is a multi-carrier CSC, not the ones being used currently. I told you exactly how to get what CSCs are in use.
Unfortunately it wouldn't really matter anyway since you're on the B model and I'm on the U1. Different package of CSCs.