So, I've been using that native hotspot hack and it has been wonderful... However I hit 50GB for this month and they are throttling me like crazy. Not even able to pull 1mbps download with full bars on LTE. Is it possible to get around this somehow by changing PRL or anything?
Do you have "dun" in your apn? This seems to make it unlimted for some here you can try these apn settings:Sprint apn settings:
Apn: n.ispsn
MMSC: http://mms.sprintpcs.com
MMS: 68.28.31.7
MMS PORT: 80
MCC: 310
APN TYPE: mms,supl,hipri,dun
I would recomomend taking it easy the fact you were able to use 50GB is amazing. This app used to work really well no throteling or anything. Heres the linl maybe you can email the dev and he can help you: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter he just updated it for lollipop support.
Changing the APN type seems to have fixed the throttling. I'll test tomorrow and report back. Thanks. And ya I'll take it easy... Its from gaming on the computer and streaming on twitch lol
K so putting in the APN type like that works and takes away the throttling, however the settings don't stick in Shortcut Master. Everytime I restart my data will show good bars, but no LTE or 3g symbol, and data will not work. I have to update the profile and then it comes back, and I have to put in the APN type again. Any suggestions to get it to stick?
Add ",default" to you apn type just when your adding it don't do quotes.
Isn't this kinda abuse the reason the Sprint network is so slow and bogged down all the time? I have nothing against using our phone as a hot spot when needed but 50 gigs in a month? Jeez, spring for an internet connection at home like the rest of us.
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I live in backwoods western KY where there is no 4G as of yet. I want to know how I would go about setting it to use 3G only. I am running Saurom 7.1 and have the option in my network settings for LTE or HSPA or GSM, but it won't stick when I select any of these. I've tried dialing *#2236* or whatever and the RAT is locked. I've tried flashing a rogers modem via CWM to unlock the RAT and it made my phone unusable, freezing up whenever I clicked anything on the home screen and rebooting itself after a few minutes.
Someone help me out here?
4g and 3g will be the same unless you have lte. I usually disable data unless I need to use the internet or send/receive mms messages. Calls and texts still come through fine but you'll want to switch from 3g to 2g (edge).
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I too would like to drop the data speed when I'm not actively using LTE. I've tried using this apn:
Name: AT&T
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: leave blank
Port: leave blank
Username:[email protected]
Password:CINGULAR1
Server: leave blank
MMSC:*http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC:310
MNC:410
APN Type: leave blank
Unfortunately, the connection will change back 4G LTE shortly after you select this apn. I'm rooted, stock and unlocked.
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Also want to lower data speed to save battery
Has any one figured out how to control the GSM radio the way we used to be able to do on older phones and limit data speed to 3G or EDGE only?
I need data on all the time but I do not need fast data. I need the battery instead.
Setting my NOTE to EDGE or even edge only would be ideal.
Thank you very much
I have tmobile when inserted the simcard in my z2 I've noticed that I'm not getting any internet connection so i went to Setting/wireless and networks/internet setting and downloaded all the files then I went to mobile netword and changed it to 4G Tmobile, starting that day I keep losing connection every time I have to go to mobile network and change it manually although it's set on automatic, most of teh times 4g doesn't work and I have to set it to 3g... it's really annoying
In your dial pad type in *#*#info#*#* (numbers for info)
Go to phone info
Scroll down
Select prefered network mode
Select LTE or an option for local with
Go back to your network settings and see if 4G shows up
If not change your mode back to what it was before and call tmobile because they may have to sort some issues out for you
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now whatever I'm doing I can't get data connection
shahabk818 said:
now whatever I'm doing I can't get data connection
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go to your network settings, when tmobile USA shows up with 4G click it to register, once thats done, go back a menu and click on network mode and change it to LTE/HSPDA/GSM (or what ever bands are used in USA)
you should have data connection but 4G depends on how good Tmobile USA Coverage is
You may need to call TMo and ask them to do whatever they do in the backend to reset the phone to network connection. Another thing is to look at TMo support site for the correct APN settings. In my case, data was perfect but MMS would not work because the phone settings were incorrect. Basically, call TMo. They will even email you the settings.
One last thing. Try airplane mode off then on and see it that helps.
Sendt fra Q XPERIA Z2 D6503
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I have tmobile when inserted the simcard in my z2 I've noticed that I'm not getting any internet connection so i went to Setting/wireless and networks/internet setting and downloaded all the files then I went to mobile netword and changed it to 4G Tmobile, starting that day I keep losing connection every time I have to go to mobile network and change it manually although it's set on automatic, most of teh times 4g doesn't work and I have to set it to 3g... it's really annoying
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One thing I would do, is to call T-Mobile and register the IMEI so they can provision the unit. The settings on their end may have something which is preventing it to connect to it based on a previous phone's capabilities.
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I had something similar similar but it was with AT&T. In my case, it would not connect to LTE at all as it would stick on HPSA. This was because I had a S3 (UK version), which was only capable of HSPA+, and I had registered the IMEI with them prior.
I had a lot of problems getting my Z2 to work on T-Mobile as well. I finally used the following settings to get everything to work.
Create 2 APNs, the first should have the Following Settings:
Name: T-Mobile
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
Proxy: 216.155.165.050
Port: 8080
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/
MMS proxy: 216.155.165.50
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN Type: defaul,supl,admin,dun,mms
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Now create a second APN with the following settings:
Name: T-Mobile GPRS
APN: epc.tmobile.com
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
With both of those created, go to your list of APNs and make sure your first one (T-Mobile) is selected.
These settings fixed my problems, hope you get it worked out.
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One thing I would do, is to call T-Mobile and register the IMEI so they can provision the unit. The settings on their end may have something which is preventing it to connect to it based on a previous phone's capabilities.
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I had something similar similar but it was with AT&T. In my case, it would not connect to LTE at all as it would stick on HPSA. This was because I had a S3 (UK version), which was only capable of HSPA+, and I had registered the IMEI with them prior.
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I had a similar issue, is that why my phone doesn't have signal with tmobile cause I have to register the IMEI?
Alant514 said:
I had a similar issue, is that why my phone doesn't have signal with tmobile cause I have to register the IMEI?
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It is likely, make sure the internet/mms settings are downloaded too.
Once the IMEI is registered, they will able to see what phone it is and enable the proper features which the phone is capable of.
I heard it's best to let them know as the IMEI as well because they could flag the unauthorized phones and reject it from being connected the carrier.
i just got my mom set up with a moto e. she previously used straight talk at&t on a samsung captivate glide. i switched her over to a micro sim & everything works great except for her mms/picture messages. before i left her house, her calls & regular texts worked. she was able to send me a picture message, but she never received the pictures i tried to send her. so, my question is: does anyone have the correct/working apn settings for straight talk at&t for the moto e 2015?
please & thank you.
-catherine
http://www.straighttalk.com/wps/portal/home/support/apn
thanks, but that was the first place i checked for her. she is still having the issue with mms...
thanks anyway though...
Did you try some other apps like whatsapp?
she's used whatsapp in the past, but mainly for travel, using it to text when she has wifi at a hotel or something. she used to get mms when she used her old phone on st/at&t. my dad has never been able to get them, but he uses a st/tmo sim... i'm just trying to get it to work so she doesn't have to use any type of work around for it. she is currently using the stock messaging app on the moto g... not sure if she should be using hangouts or not?
i don't live with her, so i have been trying to gather a bunch of info & when i see her, test it out.
thanks for the reply.
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she's used whatsapp in the past, but mainly for travel, using it to text when she has wifi at a hotel or something. she used to get mms when she used her old phone on st/at&t. my dad has never been able to get them, but he uses a st/tmo sim... i'm just trying to get it to work so she doesn't have to use any type of work around for it. she is currently using the stock messaging app on the moto g... not sure if she should be using hangouts or not?
i don't live with her, so i have been trying to gather a bunch of info & when i see her, test it out.
thanks for the reply.
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Here's what my ATT Straight Talk APN settings are for my Moto E 2015 and it's works. Data/MMS/Etc. I use Hangouts and not Google Messaging. If this doesn't work, I dunno. I have the same phone, same plan.
Name: tfdata
APN: tfdata
Proxy: Not Set
Port: Not Set
Username: Not Set
Password: Not Set
Server: Not Set
MMSC: http://mms-tf.net
MMS Proxy: mms3.tracfone.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: Not Set
APN Type: default,mms,supl,hipri,fota
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
MVNO Type: GID
MVNO Value: deff
Thanks for the help. I'll probably see her tomorrow so I will try it then. I've used straight talk on & off for years on about 4 different phones & haven't had this issue, so I'm kinda at a loss. Thanks again for your info.
There was a blurb a while back, when I switched to my Nexus 4 yrs ago that Straight Talk was having issues with new SIM cards on existing plans. Basically the only work around was literally waiting until the next billing cycle date and it magically worked. This affected us that switched from full SIM to micro SIM cards, but besides physical card, everything was the same. I wonder if this is rearing its head again.
Hm, interesting. Could be, I mean, she did just switch Sims... I hope it's not the case, she usually does their 3month plan.
Like I said, this is totally new for me, I've used a galaxy nexus, nexus 4, Samsung Galaxy s 3, & a nexus 5 on straight talk & never had the issue. I just recently got a moto x 2014 & planned on switching back to straight talk today.
I really appreciate everyone's help.
I ditched straight talk for T-Mobile just because of this. Best decision I've made!
Straight talk also has an app on the playstore titled APN settings
Sent from my Nexus 5
This has finally been solved.
SurferNerd, you are right, it has to do with the billing cycle. I have no idea why, but the only thing that worked was when my mom had to reup her plan. Thanks again for all your help.
I have an unlocked US Cellular S6 Edge model G925R4. I have rooted it and currently running stock ROM (Settings image attached).
I am using TMobile SIM on it and I am getting cellular network and am able to make calls. However I am having serious issues with Mobile data.
Mobile data did not work by default, I installed APN changer app and added the following settings for Tmobile:
Name: T-MOBILE
APN: fast.tmobile.com
Proxy: <Leave in Blank>
Port: <Leave in Blank>
Username: <Leave in Blank>
Password: <Leave in Blank>
Server: <Leave in Blank>
MMSC: hxxp://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: <Leave in Blank>
MMS port: <Leave in Blank>
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Leave in Blank>
APN type: default,supl,mms
APN Protocol: Leave it to the Default one
Once I do this i see data network sparsely, most of the times it does not work. Multiple reboots did not make any difference.
To change the APN I am using "Change APN" app. I see the T-Mobile entries I have made on it sometimes but sometimes i do not (screenshot attached).
I saw on a similar post about correcting the permissions of few files in system/csc/ folder - namely customer.xml and features.xml. After doing this I saw the APN settings after reboot.
But they are gone after the next reboot. So I am not sure if the permission change made much difference.
I really like the phone but at this point it is unusable because of loss of Mobile data. Is there any way to improve the situation ? Be it a different kernel, ROM, modem or anything.
Also I have tried an AT&T sim on it with appropriate APN entries and mobile data did not work for it as well. So its not a problem pertaining to Tmobile network coverage.
Id love to hear suggestions from the community as I really would like to use this phone going forward.
I have the same phone. I was using it on cricket at first and now I am using it on T-mobile. The apn should stick even though it shows the unable to view access point name settings. Access is restricted.
The only problem I have is when it connects to 4glte it has no bars and I cannot send texts messages. If you go into the service mode just set it for gsm/wcdma
Here's screenshot of mine on tmobile
*also I think you are using a different kernel
Can you list the kernel you are using? I'm not sure of that might be the problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3166293
Get it from this link. Make sure it's the version 9000 from 12.06.15
yoshi_15 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3166293
Get it from this link. Make sure it's the version 9000 from 12.06.15
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Thanks for the link, I flashed the kernel from the link and when i added the APN i could see both network and data working fine. Network bars were almost full, but sadly after a reboot i again see no network and loss of data connectivity. I am able to make calls though.
At this point all I have done is changed the APN (tried both epc and fast). Apart from that I havent tried anything else. Just bugs me to think that everything worked perfectly which indicates that there is no issue with the phone/kernel/ROM. But again at the end its not working .. any suggestions ?
For me I would have to go into the service menu because 4g lte would not work. So I would set it to GSM/wcdma and that's what worked for me. Internet was a little slower though
But after today
I honestly just got fed up with it and went and traded it in for the t mobile version. It's a hassle because 4g lte wasn't working and sometimes mms messages would not properly go thru.
When I was using it on cricket it worked better than t-mobile though.
yoshi_15 said:
For me I would have to go into the service menu because 4g lte would not work. So I would set it to GSM/wcdma and that's what worked for me. Internet was a little slower though
But after today
I honestly just got fed up with it and went and traded it in for the t mobile version. It's a hassle because 4g lte wasn't working and sometimes mms messages would not properly go thru.
When I was using it on cricket it worked better than t-mobile though.
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I am leaning towards letting go of this phone as its too much hassle at the moment. Thing is I bought it off Ebay and at this point I am not really sure if the problem is with the phone or just the fact that I am using Tmobile SIM on a US Cellular phone. If I end up selling it I dont want someone else to suffer the same way.
Will a Tmobile specific variant be fine or will that cause similar issues ? I really like the phone but the mobile data part is really putting me off.
I too also got it off eBay the US cellular edition g925r4 and was in the same situation. I got mine for 400. But t mobile took it as a trade in for $140. A loss on my end but right now the s6 edge is $100 off so it was $579.99 minus the trade in credit I received. Also you get a year free of Netflix so that's not too bad...
The t mobile version I bought at the store works perfect mms, texting, WiFi calling it updated twice already so no issues here. Works perfect on 4g lte too
Hmm maybe I'll try swappa once before going with t-mobile. I don't want to get into contracts.
I just switched my verizon phone to straight talk. Im finding out one of the things thats saving me money is terrible customer support...
So I have an S5 SM-G900V running 4.4.2 unlocked.
So I switch to straight talk and everything is great. Same exact service as verizon for half the price. The next day I get a text that my data plan has been updated from 5 gb to 8 gb. They told me this would happen. Now when they switch my plan over they also reflashed my APN and broke my data/MMS. Get on the web google a little bit download a couple things and within an hour Ive got the APN properly working and data going just fine. Next day I try to send someone a picture via text and realize I cant receive or send MMS'. Get back on google tonight to configure the texting an APN settings and for the life of me I cant get it to work. Ive tried numerous old and new MMSC's proxies, ports, etc. I managed to get my downloading working but uploading refuses to play nice.
My APN reads as follows right now.
APN: TRACFONE.VZWENTP
MMSC: HTTP://MMS.VTEXT.COM/SERVLETS/MMS
MCC: 311
MNC: 480
APN TYPE: DEFAULT,DUN,STDHIPRI,SUPL
APN PROTOCOL: IPV4/IPV6
APN ROAMING PROTOCOL: IPV4/IPV6
BEARER: LTE
If I didnt listed the field is blank. So as a small note my wife has the same exact phone but with the next version of android and is having no issues. Her APN reads exactly the same except the MMSC is set to default, and the APN TYPE doesnt have STDHIPRI. I tried her settings not luck. Also the MMSC im currently on is not what worked for downloading so Im broken on up and download right now. I used an older tracfine address that got downloading working. This vtext address is what is listed as correct for a verizon phone everywhere on the web...
Also Id like to add I wanted to try some settings I found with different MCC and MNC numbers but if I change them it immediately deletes my APN profile...
I did also try go sms and some other recommended messaging apps and it made no difference.
Help please lol. Im getting super frustrated.
Well I just fixed it. Go figure I walk away from it for a couple hours, make a post, screw with it for 10 minutes and figure it out...
SO for anyone else on the internet with this issue here is the functioning current APN for a verizon phone on straight talk as of 8/2017
APN: TRACFONE.VZWENTP
MMSC: HTTP://MMS.VTEXT.COM/SERVLETS/MMS
MCC: 311
MNC: 480
APN TYPE: DEFAULT,MMS,SUPL
APN PROTOCOL: IPV4/IPV6
APN ROAMING PROTOCOL: IPV4/IPV6
BEARER: LTE
It was all in the stupid APN Type line. Apparently either my phones a screw ball OR perhaps newer android phones default better on certain settings that my rooted phone cant? Either way this stupid line changed worked to fix both my downloading and uploading...