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I've done some searching and didn't happen to run across anyone that was having a similar problem. Originally, I thought this might be a StraightTalk/Verizon issue, but I've confirmed that one of my family members with ST T-Mobile can text with Verizon folks just fine. So let me dive into the details...
I've had my StraightTalk T-Mobile sim card for about a week now. I activated it without any problems, set up the APN and everything seemed to be working just fine. I've been texting with a few family members and some co-workers without issues. My data and voice calls are all working fine as well.
I went to text a friend that has Verizon post paid service and he never got my text. So I sent a few more without success, then tried to text my own Verizon number (since my account is still active for the moment) and I never received my own text either. He sent me a text message that I received just fine though, but again he didn't get my response. Just to further test, I send an MMS message to myself and my friend on Verizon and that came through just fine, so it appears that all texting capabilities work with the following carriers (AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, ST T-Mobile) with the exception of regular SMS to Verizon.
Here are my APN settings:
Name: StraightTalk T-Mobile
APN: wap.tracfone
Proxy: Not set
Port: 8080
Username: Not set
Password: Not set
Server: Not set
MMSC: http:**mms.tracfone.com (replace ** with //, since I can't post links)
MMS Proxy: Not set
MMS Port: Not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication Type: Not set
APN Type: default,supl,mms
APN Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
About the phone... I purchased an AT&T Note (sgh-i717) and unlocked it myself. The unlock was successful but I was only getting edge data since T-Mobile has re-farmed the towers in my area yet. So, I installed CWM and flashed the Blaze4G radios. I'm now getting consistent signal and H+ speed (4-8 mbps avg, 14 mbps peak). The only other thing I had to change was that my phone number wasn't showing up in the About Phone -> Status section, so I went into the dialer -> Settings -> Additional Settings -> My Phone Number and set it there in the format of xxx-xxx-xxxx. I also just flashed the T-Mobile VKL1 radio as well but no change in my sms issue.
I'm a bit lost at this point on why everything else would work except for sending sms to Verizon but yet I can receive them from Verizon just fine. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Texts aren't immediate when the network is busy. Sometimes the delay can be several hours.
None of my Verizon messages are ever delivered, some from 3-4 days ago. I called Straight Talk tech support and they are tracing some of my messages. One of the things they thing might be wrong is the message center number that is configured in my phone but they didn't want to change it until after they could do further research.
Update: Confirmed the smsc is correct, so that doesn't appear to be the issue.
Just a follow up in case anyone else ever had an issue similar... a T-Mobile technician called me today, they found out Verizon had blocked my cell phone number from their network. After the tech got the ban lifted, texting is working just fine.
apn type question
draiko913 said:
I've done some searching and didn't happen to run across anyone that was having a similar problem. Originally, I thought this might be a StraightTalk/Verizon issue, but I've confirmed that one of my family members with ST T-Mobile can text with Verizon folks just fine. So let me dive into the details...
I've had my StraightTalk T-Mobile sim card for about a week now. I activated it without any problems, set up the APN and everything seemed to be working just fine. I've been texting with a few family members and some co-workers without issues. My data and voice calls are all working fine as well.
I went to text a friend that has Verizon post paid service and he never got my text. So I sent a few more without success, then tried to text my own Verizon number (since my account is still active for the moment) and I never received my own text either. He sent me a text message that I received just fine though, but again he didn't get my response. Just to further test, I send an MMS message to myself and my friend on Verizon and that came through just fine, so it appears that all texting capabilities work with the following carriers (AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, ST T-Mobile) with the exception of regular SMS to Verizon.
Here are my APN settings:
Name: StraightTalk T-Mobile
APN: wap.tracfone
Proxy: Not set
Port: 8080
Username: Not set
Password: Not set
Server: Not set
MMSC: http:**mms.tracfone.com (replace ** with //, since I can't post links)
MMS Proxy: Not set
MMS Port: Not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication Type: Not set
APN Type: default,supl,mms
APN Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
About the phone... I purchased an AT&T Note (sgh-i717) and unlocked it myself. The unlock was successful but I was only getting edge data since T-Mobile has re-farmed the towers in my area yet. So, I installed CWM and flashed the Blaze4G radios. I'm now getting consistent signal and H+ speed (4-8 mbps avg, 14 mbps peak). The only other thing I had to change was that my phone number wasn't showing up in the About Phone -> Status section, so I went into the dialer -> Settings -> Additional Settings -> My Phone Number and set it there in the format of xxx-xxx-xxxx. I also just flashed the T-Mobile VKL1 radio as well but no change in my sms issue.
I'm a bit lost at this point on why everything else would work except for sending sms to Verizon but yet I can receive them from Verizon just fine. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I need help here can i root or flash my i717 if its already unlocked to different carreiers? Ineed help flashing and switching my apn type to suplmy apn type only has internet+mms and internet and mms thats what it says when i click on apn type,why dont i see the supl setting im running straight talk sim card but the back of the sim is pinkish looking,which means t-mobile compatable sim i think. I need step by step instructions. Im having very very slow data conection how do i get rid of the g and e symboleand make the 4g speeds come back, so.times when i turn off the phone and back on again the att logo shows up and the 4g then disapears and the HOME and g apears. I will have more time tomorrow to figure this out. Heading to work. If anyone can help me fix this i would really apreciate it thanks.
draiko913 said:
Just a follow up in case anyone else ever had an issue similar... a T-Mobile technician called me today, they found out Verizon had blocked my cell phone number from their network. After the tech got the ban lifted, texting is working just fine.
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That's interesting. And it sucks. You could have spent hours\days working on something you could never fix. Did they give any reason for your block? Glad you got it worked out.
Those apn dont look right to me....im on st with my.note and.no problems.
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webb7735 said:
I need help here can i root or flash my i717 if its already unlocked to different carreiers? Ineed help flashing and switching my apn type to suplmy apn type only has internet+mms and internet and mms thats what it says when i click on apn type,why dont i see the supl setting im running straight talk sim card but the back of the sim is pinkish looking,which means t-mobile compatable sim i think. I need step by step instructions. Im having very very slow data conection how do i get rid of the g and e symboleand make the 4g speeds come back, so.times when i turn off the phone and back on again the att logo shows up and the 4g then disapears and the HOME and g apears. I will have more time tomorrow to figure this out. Heading to work. If anyone can help me fix this i would really apreciate it thanks.
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You'll want to flash the T-Mobile ROM in the development section. Follow the instructions carefully.
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Hi, I have a Stock T-Mobile HTC One with no Root using the stock APN below
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
APN Type: default,supl,admin,hipri
And my speeds on HSPS+ are super slow no more then 3.0MB
But when I'm using this APN settings bellow
APN: epc.t-mobile.com
APN Type: default,supl,admin,mms,hipri
I get 10.0MB UP to 20.MB but wont send any MMS. Has anyone run into similar issues on the HTC One? Is there a fix for MMS.
Thanks
Set MMSC to http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
PcFish said:
Set MMSC to http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
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Thanks I will give this a try.
PcFish said:
Set MMSC to http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
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It works
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2
I hope I am not intruding here, but this thread is the closest to what I am looking for (stock) and I figured that any one of you could probably answer this question.
I do not have direct access to the phone and need to pass this on to my son, so please dont skip any steps, assuming knowledge. I have never even held an HTC phone yet. My son absolutely loves it though and has me intrigued. ?
Anyway, he has an "HTC One" that he purchased here in the USA, at a T-Mobile store.
I know that with my Samsung, there is not only the Samsung line name (Note 2), but there is also a specific Model # that Sprint puts into the phone (in my case, SPH-L900). And then, even from there, it divides up further into US & International versions, each with its own model #, even within the same carrier.
I am thinking that maybe it is the same for the HTC One line?
My son looked in the Info" screen, but all it says is "HTC One" and nothing else.
Please, where should he go to find this information?
Or is this not relevant in the HTC world?
He wants to stay with the Factory ROM, but Root it. I know applying the wrong tools can quickly brick a phone.
Can someone help me with this please? Once I have the right tool, then I can take it from there. Thanks!
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Samsung Galaxy (Sprint SPH-L900) Note 2
Whompasaurus ROM/Perseus Krnl/JB 4.1.2
tried for fun
Tried the epc APN out of curiousity..it was 4G only. I guess if you live in a HSPA or LTE are, the "fast" APN is what you want. I now have a different APN to try though when traveling. This is in the Hampton Roads, VA area
Zeuszoos said:
I hope I am not intruding here, but this thread is the closest to what I am looking for (stock) and I figured that any one of you could probably answer this question.
I do not have direct access to the phone and need to pass this on to my son, so please dont skip any steps, assuming knowledge. I have never even held an HTC phone yet. My son absolutely loves it though and has me intrigued. ?
Anyway, he has an "HTC One" that he purchased here in the USA, at a T-Mobile store.
I know that with my Samsung, there is not only the Samsung line name (Note 2), but there is also a specific Model # that Sprint puts into the phone (in my case, SPH-L900). And then, even from there, it divides up further into US & International versions, each with its own model #, even within the same carrier.
I am thinking that maybe it is the same for the HTC One line?
My son looked in the Info" screen, but all it says is "HTC One" and nothing else.
Please, where should he go to find this information?
Or is this not relevant in the HTC world?
He wants to stay with the Factory ROM, but Root it. I know applying the wrong tools can quickly brick a phone.
Can someone help me with this please? Once I have the right tool, then I can take it from there. Thanks!
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Posted with TapaTalk 4, on my way cool
Samsung Galaxy (Sprint SPH-L900) Note 2
Whompasaurus ROM/Perseus Krnl/JB 4.1.2
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It's the m7 that is the model number
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium
Thank you.
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Samsung Galaxy (Sprint SPH-L900) Note 2
Whompasaurus ROM/Perseus Krnl/JB 4.1.2
ahernandez4110 said:
Hi, I have a Stock T-Mobile HTC One with no Root using the stock APN below
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
APN Type: default,supl,admin,hipri
And my speeds on HSPS+ are super slow no more then 3.0MB
But when I'm using this APN settings bellow
APN: epc.t-mobile.com
APN Type: default,supl,admin,mms,hipri
I get 10.0MB UP to 20.MB but wont send any MMS. Has anyone run into similar issues on the HTC One? Is there a fix for MMS.
Thanks
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I use the epc version but on my apn type I just have default,supl,mms does this make any significant difference?
adjat84th said:
Tried the epc APN out of curiousity..it was 4G only. I guess if you live in a HSPA or LTE are, the "fast" APN is what you want. I now have a different APN to try though when traveling. This is in the Hampton Roads, VA area
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I use epc APN for LTE.
HTC One
i know this thread is old and it might not be the right place but i have a rooted and SIM unlocked Sprint HTC that I have my t-mobile SIM card in and I can make calls send text fine but i cant get the data working correctly. Under APN i have a default one that is locked that is
Name: T-Mobile US LTE
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: default,supl,admin,hipri,mms
and both protocols are IPv4
now it says im connected to data and i have arrows with an H above them that sometimes flashes 3G but when i try and connect to the web i get an error that says Authentication via the proxy server was unsuccessful. Now ive tried adding over APNs with fast.tmobile.com fast.t-mobile.com epc.tmobile.com with same everything except APN type ive tried blank, just defualt, the same as I have above minus the mms and nothing seems to work. And it seems i dont even connect to data till I added another APN called T-Mobile data but ive since erased it and still shows connected but I get the proxy error. Should also add im running the lastest version on InsertCoin 4.4. Please help
bigbade said:
i know this thread is old and it might not be the right place but i have a rooted and SIM unlocked Sprint HTC that I have my t-mobile SIM card in and I can make calls send text fine but i cant get the data working correctly. Under APN i have a default one that is locked that is
Name: T-Mobile US LTE
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: default,supl,admin,hipri,mms
and both protocols are IPv4
now it says im connected to data and i have arrows with an H above them that sometimes flashes 3G but when i try and connect to the web i get an error that says Authentication via the proxy server was unsuccessful. Now ive tried adding over APNs with fast.tmobile.com fast.t-mobile.com epc.tmobile.com with same everything except APN type ive tried blank, just defualt, the same as I have above minus the mms and nothing seems to work. And it seems i dont even connect to data till I added another APN called T-Mobile data but ive since erased it and still shows connected but I get the proxy error. Should also add im running the lastest version on InsertCoin 4.4. Please help
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Has that SIM worked successfully in any android phone? Might be as easy as calling tmobile and having them reprovision your SIM. Everything above looks correct for an unmodified apn.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
lampel said:
Has that SIM worked successfully in any android phone? Might be as easy as calling tmobile and having them reprovision your SIM. Everything above looks correct for an unmodified apn.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
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yea its the SIM from my regular phone which is a T-Mobile version of the HTC One. Ive even copied the APNs from my current phone and tried that and still nothing
bigbade said:
yea its the SIM from my regular phone which is a T-Mobile version of the HTC One. Ive even copied the APNs from my current phone and tried that and still nothing
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The only other two things I can think of that might work are go into the APN settings and click 'reset to default' reboot and see if it works. And try registering on another carrier in the network operators menu - you should get an error that your SIM isn't supported and then manual re-register on T-Mo.
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How did you get this working?
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With the New update from Verizon I545VRUEMJ7 which upgrades the android version to 4.3 also activates the LTE band 4 on the SCH-I545.
After the phone is updated all you have to do is put in the activated T-Mobile Sim card and the Add the correct LTE APN settings... as follows quoted from t-mobile
APN & data settings
To set the Access Point Name (APN) and turn on data settings, follow these steps:
APN Settings
From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
Tap Settings.
Tap the Connections tab.
Under Network connections, tap More networks.
Tap Mobile networks.
Tap Access Point Names.
To reset your APN, tap the Menu key and then tap Reset to default.
If available, tap the T-Mobile US LTE APN (the bullet point fills with green).
To verify your APN, tap T-Mobile US LTE with the bullet point filled with green.
Verify and update the following settings for the Data APN:
Name: T-Mobile US LTE
APN: found on t-mobile site
Proxy: <Not set>
You can also set: 216.155.165.050
Port: <Not set>
You can also set: 8080
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: found on t-mobile site
MMS proxy: <Not set>
You can also set: 216.155.165.050
MMS port: <Not set>
You can also set: 8080
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: <Not set> OR Internet+MMS
APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Enable/disable APN: <greyed out unless there are multiple APN's>
Bearer: Unspecified
Tap the Menu key.
Tap Save.
Tap the desired APN profile you want to use. The bullet point fills with green next to the APN profile.
If that is the case, I would rather want to know if unlocked T-Mobile's LTE phone will work on Verizon network with an activated SIM. At least in the area where Verizon has band 4 LTE available like NYC. I hope it does so we can use the T-Mobile phones and forget about Verizon's bootloader crap.
tsangwc said:
If that is the case, I would rather want to know if unlocked T-Mobile's LTE phone will work on Verizon network with an activated SIM. At least in the area where Verizon has band 4 LTE available like NYC. I hope it does so we can use the T-Mobile phones and forget about Verizon's bootloader crap.
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yea you will but you wont have any cell reception only data. the cdma bands needed to connect to it arent there
I got it working as well, speeds are averaging 16 down and 5 up.
the only thing i can not get to work is sms/mms.
crazyip said:
I got it working as well, speeds are averaging 16 down and 5 up.
the only thing i can not get to work is sms/mms.
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had this problem when i first got my phone try changing the phones signal from global to CDMA or something of the sort, after that reboot and it should work.
Mtsprite said:
had this problem when i first got my phone try changing the phones signal from global to CDMA or something of the sort, after that reboot and it should work.
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interesting will have to try that.
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when you start do you put it back in to global?
I got it running too. Not amazing but better. Detroit metro
Can you make phone calls?
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Yeah phone calls and incoming text are fine just can't send
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I would like to know how you got into service mode and viewed what band you are on? since the update I was curious if my S4 is using the band4
crazyip said:
Yeah phone calls and incoming text are fine just can't send
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
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Darn. I was thinking about switching to T-Mobile, and keeping this phone would've made it easier.
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patt2k said:
I would like to know how you got into service mode and viewed what band you are on? since the update I was curious if my S4 is using the band4
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Yeah, before I did the modem update to get lte, everything worked fine even sending text.
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Not sure if this is any clue on the SMS outgoing issue. I used catlog to test outgoing sms when on 4G LTE and when on H+/E.
4G LTE (doesn't work):
11-04 21:25:30.712 D/Mms/SmsSingleRecipientSender(2081): createMessages 5) CDMA phone number destination
H+/E (works):
11-04 21:15:12.734 D/Mms/SmsSingleRecipientSender(2081): createMessages 7) GSM phone number destination
seems like switching to
to gsm let it acquire signal then switch to global works.
majorlag said:
Not sure if this is any clue on the SMS outgoing issue. I used catlog to test outgoing sms when on 4G LTE and when on H+/E.
4G LTE (doesn't work):
11-04 21:25:30.712 D/Mms/SmsSingleRecipientSender(2081): createMessages 5) CDMA phone number destination
H+/E (works):
11-04 21:15:12.734 D/Mms/SmsSingleRecipientSender(2081): createMessages 7) GSM phone number destination
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blackhand901 said:
to gsm let it acquire signal then switch to global works.
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i tried that but it still fails to send. you were able to get it to work on t-mobile 4g lte?
the sms send fails instantly right when i press the send button. it doesn't seem like it try to think before it fails
It will send if you disable LTE. It seems that LTE on T-Mobile handles data only, while calls and SMS are on the GSM network. You'll need to have hidden menu's enabled or use the phone info app to disable LTE, depending on the ROM you're running. I've also noticed that When in LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL), LTE switches off when you place a call. I'm not very familiar with how a normal T-Mobile LTE phone behaves when calls are placed, so I'm sure if this should be expected.
I believe that I'm able to get AWS 3G in the Albany/Schenectady NY area, as well as LTE. I just wish that T worked in the rural areas like where I live to the north of Schenectady. I'm on an AOKP rom so it's a ***** to even get the operator name to show right, and no band information.
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.
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shahabk818 said:
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.
Sango2 said:
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 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.
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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.