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[Q] Unlocked Sensation on Orange (UK)

Hi there - been using my wife's Sensation with my Orange Sim (Sensation is ok - doesn't seem blindingly fast compared to my original desire) but I have a query with MMS (Pic messaging).
Orange can't seem to send me the Access Point settings over the Network because they don't support it yet so we typed them in manually which solved the Mobile Data problems but myself and Orange Customer Services still can't crack MMS.
Has anyone had MMS working on the Orange Network with a HTC Sensation ? Can you provide the AP settings for mms so I can double check ? Anything else I could try ?
Regards.

I have two APNs for orange. I would set both up the same as I have them, so you can test if they work. Note - they are CASE SENSITIVE. They are as follows:
MMS Settings
Name: orangemms
APN: orangemms
Proxy: http://192.168.224.10
Port: 8080
Username: Orange
Password: Multimedia
Server: http://mms.orange.co.uk
MMSC: http://mms.orange.co.uk
MMS Proxy: 192.168.224.10
MMS Port: 9201
MCC: 234
MNC: 33
APN type: mms
Orange internet Settings
Name: orange
APN: orangeinternet
Proxy: 192.168.071.035
Port: 9201
Username: <not set>
Password: <not set>
Server: orangeinternet
MMSC: http://mms.orange.co.uk
MMS Proxy: 192.168.224.10
MMS Port: 8080
MCC: 234
MNC: 33
APN type: <not set>

Thanks for that Stanny - still no joy though, I've tried various flavours of those setting all to no avail. I wonder if the Vodafone handset has something preventing it ? Note: Data is fine.

paulheywood said:
Thanks for that Stanny - still no joy though, I've tried various flavours of those setting all to no avail. I wonder if the Vodafone handset has something preventing it ? Note: Data is fine.
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Strange.
Phone Orange and ask them for the Desire S settings! Possibly they're the same?

MMS data settings:
Name = Orange MMS
APN = orangemms (case sensitive)
Proxy = 192.168.224.010
Port = 8080
Username = Orange (case sesitive)
Password = Multimedia (case sesitive)
Server = Leave blank
MMSC = http://mms.orange.co.uk
MMS proxy = 192.168.224.010
MMS port = 8080
MMS protocol = WAP 2.0
MCC = 234
MNC = 33
APN type = mms
Try those... I am confident... a bit!

Hmmm.... still no play, Orange still have my ticket open, maybe when Orange support the Sensation (June) I'll be able to sort it - wonder if there's some hangover from Vodafone on the phone - doubt it, if the AP is right it should be ok..... ?

Fail.
Well I'm waiting for Orange to release the Sensation as well, so the sooner they do the better.
Looks like its gonna be July now...

So this is a Vodafone (UK) handset?
I know they're unlocked but it still has Vodafone branded firmware on it, I wonder if somehow that's causing your problems.

It is a Vodafone 'Unlocked' handset, and there's little in the way of branding, but there is some (log at startup/shutdown) but no Apps, wonder if I need to ask Vodafone to 'unlock' the handset - wouldn't they just say "It's unlocked Sir"

I've been using this on Orange with no probs for three weeks now
It's also from vodafone. It is not branded in any way other than one splash screen at startup. No Vodafone stuff on it at all ...
Anyway
Set a new apn
Mobile networks / access point names
All setting at default except
Apn name orangeinternet
Mms protocol wap 2.0
Mcc 234
Mnc 33
Apn type default
Works for me
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App

Blimy - it solved it ! I guess my question now is - what's the downside ?

SDC do you only have one APN then ?
I have same problem with MMS but have two APNs orangeinternet and orange mms

[Q] SIM Unlocked but still cannot message or call

I've been lurking around the forums for weeks now, and much as I hate to be the new n00b on the block, I'm seriously at my wits end with this phone.
I have root access, the stock Froyo ROM, busy box, and I went through the same hell most of us with the SGS4G seemed to go through to get it unlocked (at which point I caved and called T-Mobil) and now that it's finally unlocked, it won't recognize the SIM card (China Telecom) it says 'no service' and claims that my phone number is unknown. I have a good signal though... OTL
I've used the SIM card in the (Android) phone it came with (a Chinese model, of course; it was hell to navigate.) So I know the card is fine.
I wanted to actually be able to use this phone as a phone before messing around with it, so if anyone has some ideas for me, I'd be much obliged. And while I'm on my knees I'll ask, do any of you know of a decent (free) VPN I can use to get over the Great Firewall of China? (youtube and fb aside, it'd be nice to get some real news without having Big Brother watching (and blocking) my every move)
TL;DR:
rooted SGS4G on stock Froyo ROM.
SIM unlocked but not acknowledged; can't send messages or make calls.
Not a SIM or signal problem.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA App

Check your IMEI.

Is there is APN setting you need to enter manually for that SIM?

eksasol said:
Is there is APN setting you need to enter manually for that SIM?
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Ah, it's an APN problem.
Looks like China Telecom uses the CDMA/EvDo rev, and whereas the SGS4G is made specifically for T-Mobile, which uses GSM/WCDMA. It's not acknowledging the China Telecom network, and won't even let me save the APN settings when enter them manually.
It looks like the difference is in the MNC value. I don't know much about it, but it only accepts '99' (for CDMA it's '03')
Well then... is it possible to even get my phone to use the China Telecom network?

APN settings for China Telecom
Most APN lists don't have China Telecom included (why? because it's CDMA? or is there some other conspiracy?), so I'm posting the settings for whoever need them, though I don't think this is the right place
Note: Under "Network Settings/Mode" you want "CDMA/EvDo" or "CDMA only" selected. if you don't have this option, sucks for you... and me D: (unless you know a fix???)
Name: CTWAP (or whatever you want to call it)
APN: #777
Proxy: 10.0.0.200
Port: 80
User name: [email protected] mycdma.cn [with no spaces]
*Password: vnet.mobi
Server: <not set>
MMSC: http : // mmsc.vnet.mobi [with no spaces]
MMS proxy: 100.0.0.200
MMS port: 80
MCC: 460
MNC: 03
Authentication type: PAP or CHAP
APN type: default,mms,supl
(There are two APNs, the above is for MMS, and other for data, I assume)
Name: CTNET
APN: #777
Proxy: <not set>
Port: <not set>
User name: [email protected] mycdma.cn [with no spaces]
*Password: vnet.mobi
Server: <not set>
MMSC: <not set>
MMS proxy: <not set>
MMS port: <not set>
MCC: 460
MNC: 03
Authentication type: PAP or CHAP
APN type: default,dun
* The password is from here: http : // code.google .com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=1826 If for some reason it's wrong... sorry...

[Solved] ATT Data APNs?

Is it possible to use any APNs for ATT&s data, like LTE or, HSPA+, or any other 3g/2g that would work? I am unlocked my sidekick recently and am only able to send/receive text and make/receive calls but can't find any working APNs.
:good: Thanks in advance.

Or point me to a thread for all of AT&Ts APNS for a thanks
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium

AT&T uses a different kind of network for mobile data, I don't believe it's compatible. Compatible north american networks would be T-Mobile, Wind and Mobilicity.

Jax184 said:
AT&T uses a different kind of network for mobile data, I don't believe it's compatible. Compatible north american networks would be T-Mobile, Wind and Mobilicity.
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Well i was able to find AT&T APNs that work with my unlocked (for AT&T) sidekick 4G, Thanks anyways
Just leave blank for the "none" settings.
Name: AT&T 310 410 (I Think it can be any name)
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy:-- none
Port: - - none
User name : [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Server: --not set (leave blank)
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC port:310
MNC:410
Auth type:-- none
APN type: Internet + MMS

d9vabder said:
Well i was able to find AT&T APNs that work with my unlocked (for AT&T) sidekick 4G, Thanks anyways
Just leave blank for the "none" settings.
Name: AT&T 310 410 (I Think it can be any name)
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy:-- none
Port: - - none
User name : [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Server: --not set (leave blank)
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC port:310
MNC:410
Auth type:-- none
APN type: Internet + MMS
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Nicely done.

Thanks :good:
Sent from my Unlocked Sidekick 4g (on AT&T) using xda premium

[Q] Nokia Lumia 822

I just bought a Verizon Nokia Lumia 822 , didnt realize it was unlocked for GSM carriers . I have Telcel America GSM ( MVNO TMOBILE ) . my talk & text work fine. but no web or mms ..
these are my apns :
Smartphone:
• APN Name: Telcel America
• APN: wap.tracfone
• Port: 8080
• MMSC:
All Other Phones:
• APN Name: Telcel America
• APN: wap.tracfone
• Proxy: 216.155.165.40
• Port: 8080
• MMSC:
• MMS Proxy: 216.155.165.40
• MMS Port: 8080
I even tried adding Network setup from the market but no luck .was not found.
sometimes it would luckily load a page or 2 then i get this error :
Error: HTTP 500 internal server error
after this it stops working. :crying::crying:
any suggestions on how to get web & mms to work ? Help ?

Here is the solution:
http://forums.wpcentral.com/nokia-lumia-810/205365-3.htm
mobiletek909 said:
I just bought a Verizon Nokia Lumia 822 , didnt realize it was unlocked for GSM carriers . I have Telcel America GSM ( MVNO TMOBILE ) . my talk & text work fine. but no web or mms ..
these are my apns :
Smartphone:
• APN Name: Telcel America
• APN: wap.tracfone
• Port: 8080
• MMSC:
All Other Phones:
• APN Name: Telcel America
• APN: wap.tracfone
• Proxy: 216.155.165.40
• Port: 8080
• MMSC:
• MMS Proxy: 216.155.165.40
• MMS Port: 8080
I even tried adding Network setup from the market but no luck .was not found.
sometimes it would luckily load a page or 2 then i get this error :
Error: HTTP 500 internal server error
after this it stops working. :crying::crying:
any suggestions on how to get web & mms to work ? Help ?
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[MMS][MOD] Mms.apk for any SoftBank (Japan) SIMs - JB Android 4.2 or later only

I have just modified and built Mms.apk and CellBroadcastReciever.apk for any SoftBank Mobile SIMs.
The feature of this Mms.apk is as follows:
1. User-Agent Switcher: Available to select useragent, including "iPhone (3.0)" for Black SIMs, "SoftBank MyrMMS" for Gray and/or Light Blue SIMs.
Useragent customised by user him/herself is also available for any other SIMs.
2. Emoji support for both Unicode 6.0 and SoftBank's original emoji encoding - (with 471 emoticons)
3. Added ability to change message font size.
4. Added the ability to select recipients (phone numbers only, no email addresses) from a checkbox list
Although this Mms.apk is AOSP based, modified part of source code is referred from Cyanogenmod or other sources on GitHub. It can display both English and Japanese language as menu. When the display language is other than these two, only modified part of the menu is displayed in English. The origial part of menu is displayed in your selected language (I am sorry that I am not familier with other laguage than English and Japanese.)
Reception of Cell Broadcast will be also available if you install CellBroadcastReciever.apk
Brief Instructions for installation
Prior to installation, you must install both Oracle Java and Android SDK (and also Sony PC Companion in some case) on your Windows PC in order to use "adb" command.
This procedure is applicable only for 14.1.G.1.534 or older. Use another method for 14.1.G.2.257.
There is Wi-Fi disabled issue with 14.2.A.0.290, described later on this thread.
1. Root your handset (Xperia Z1 C6903, or whatever) by using Kingo Root
Unable to root with 14.1.G.2.257 firmware. Flash 14.1.G.1.534 or older by using FlashTool before trying to root (at 7th Dec. 2013).
2. After rooted, install BusyBox. BusyBox installer is available on Google Play.
3. Download and execute "Remount Reboot Fix". This is necessary in order to prevent reboot after execute "mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system" later, stopping SONY RIC.
4. Open console and type "adb shell".
5. Type "su" in order to be SuperUser.
6. Type "mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system" in order that /system directry become writable.
7. Type "cd [any directory where both Mms-Android_4.2.2.apk and CellBroadcastReceiver-Android_4.2.2.apk exist]"
(For example: "cd /sdcard")
8. Type "cp Mms-Android_4.2.2.apk /system/app/Mms.apk" and "cp CellBroadcastReceiver-Android_4.2.2.apk /system/app/CellBroadcastReceiver.apk
9. Type "chmod 644 /system/app/Mms.apk" and "chmod 644 /system/app/CellBroadcastReceiver.apk" in order to change file permission.
10. That's all!! It is up to you to unroot your own handset or do else with root permission.
Remark: It is not necessary to delete Conversations.apk under /system/app. Instead Conversations.apk can be deactivated in "Settings" Menu. If Conversations.apk is deleted, it will be unavailable to back up SMS/MMS with Sony's backup tool on Xperia. I recommend that Conversations.apk should be left.
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APN Settings - Each type of SIMs (contracts) has its own APN
1. Confidential APNs - Not open to the public, closed by SoftBank Mobile
1-1. SIMs for iPhone - Black SIMs: Recommended to use with your own SIM unlocked handset
1-1-1. Black SIM (Normal SIM or MicroSIM for iPhone monthly plan 3G contract - iPhone 4s or earlier - 3G ONLY, User-Agent: iPhone(3.0))
(Default)
Name: SoftBank iPhone (or whatever you like)
APN: smile.world
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: dna1trop
Password: so2t3k3m2a
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: (Not set)
MMS proxy: (Not set)
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: CHAP
APN type: default
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
(MMS)
Name: SoftBank iPhone MMS (or whatever you like)
APN: smile.world
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: dna1trop
Password: so2t3k3m2a
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: http://mms/
MMS proxy: smilemms.softbank.ne.jp
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: CHAP
APN type: mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
1-1-2. Black Nano-SIM (for iPhone monthly plan LTE contract, iPhone 5 or later - LTE and 3G, User-Agent: iPhone(3.0))
(Default)
Name: SoftBank LTE iPhone (or whatever you like)
APN: jpspir
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: sirobit
Password: amstkoi
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: (Not set)
MMS proxy: (Not set)
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: PAP
APN type: default
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
(MMS)
Name: SoftBank LTE iPhone MMS (or whatever you like)
APN: jpspir
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: sirobit
Password: amstkoi
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: http://mms/
MMS proxy: smilemms.softbank.ne.jp
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: PAP
APN type: mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
1-2. SIMs for Android or other smartphones (windows phone etc.) - Gray and/or Light Bule SIMs
1-2-1. Gray SIM (for android 3G Contract, excluding recent SIM which can use AXGP compatible with TDD-LTE, for monthly plan, Normal Size - SoftBank Smartphone - 3G ONLY, User-Agent: SoftBank MyrMMS) - This type of SIM is not issued for new contract anymore.
(Default Name: SoftBank Android (or whatever you like)
APN: open.softbank.ne.jp
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: opensoftbank
Password: ebMNuX1FIHg9d3DA
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: (Not set)
MMS proxy: (Not set)
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: (Not set)
APN type: default
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
(MMS)
Name: SoftBank Android MMS (or whatever you like)
APN: open.softbank.ne.jp
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: opensoftbank
Password: ebMNuX1FIHg9d3DA
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: http://mms/
MMS proxy: mmsopen.softbank.ne.jp
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: (Not set)
APN type: mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
1-2-2. Gray and/or Light Bule SIM (for android AXGP contract, SoftBank Smartphone - AXGP("SoftBank 4G") and 3G, User-Agent: SoftBank MyrMMS)
(Default)
Name: SoftBank AXGP Android (or whatever you like)
APN: fourgsmartphone
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: (Depending on your own SIM, generated from your own phone number, IMEI and IMSI)
Password: (Depending on your own SIM, generated from ICCID)
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: (Not set)
MMS proxy: (Not set)
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: (Not set)
APN type: default
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
(MMS)
Name: SoftBank AXGP Android MMS (or whatever you like)
APN: fourgsmartphone
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: (Depending on your own SIM, generated from your own phone number, IMEI and IMSI)
Password: (Depending on your own SIM, generated from ICCID)
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: http://mms/
MMS proxy: andmms.softbank.ne.jp
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: (Not set)
APN type: mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
1-3. SIMs for fearture phones (including previous Nokia's Symbian handsets) - Silver SIMs
WARNING!!! - NEVER USE this type of SIMs with feature phone contract for smartphones ABSOLUTELY. IT WILL DEFINITELY LEAD TO UNLIMITED MEASURED RATE OF MONTHLY CHARGE (PAYMENT). - JPY1,500,000 (=about USD15,000) or more per a month, in the worst case. The amount enables us to purchase a car such as NISSAN MARCH (MICRA) or second-hand HONDA ACCORD in cash. Can you pay this amount of monthly charige at once?
2. Open APN - the APN SoftBank opens to the public offcially - disclosed by SoftBank Mobile
2-1. "Access Internet Plus" (User-Agent: SoftBank MyrMMS)
Not available for SoftBank 4G AXGP contract (Gray and/or Light Blue SIMs)
Not available for LTE connection, 3G only.
Prohibted to use tethering.
NEVER USE this APN with Silver SIMs with featue phone contract ABSOLUTELY.
(Default)
Name: Access Internet Plus (or whatever you like)
APN: plus.softbank
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: plus
Password: softbank
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: (Not set)
MMS proxy: (Not set)
MMS port: (Not set)
MCC: (Not set)
MNC: (Not set)
Authentication Type: (Not set)
APN type: default
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
3. Confidential MMS APN for feature phones - not open to the public - closed by SoftBank Mobile (User-Agent: Type "SoftBank/2.0/301SH/SHJ001" in Custom User-Agent field)
Name: SoftBank MMS (or whatever you like)
APN: mailwebservice.softbank.ne.jp
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: softbank
Password: qceffknarlurqgbl
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: http://mms/
MMS proxy: sbmmsproxy.softbank.ne.jp
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: (Not set)
APN type: mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
WARNING!!! - Misconfiguration of APN settings may lead to UNLIMITED MEASURED RATE OF MONTHLY CHARGE (PAYMENT), NOT FLAT RATE (or dual flat rate). I am not responsible for any damages due to misconfiguration of settings. Use at your own risk. You must read and understand the following contents CAREFULLY as long as you try to use APNs and MMS in Japan at least. otherwise you have no qualification to do so. Do not disturb and impinge on others' rights at all. Your stupid and selfish behaviour may lead to "countermeasure" by SoftBank in near future. Mind and respect the manner and moral at least, and you must have responsibility. It is duty of users who try to use my Mms.apk. Of course, you are not allowed to leave Japan without payment of the cost due to unlmited measured rate. The person who try to escape from monthly payment is not qualified to use my Mms.apk
DO NOT ASK SoftBank shop staff about APN setting ABSOLUTELY AT ALL. BE CAREFUL!! Unlike overseas mobile carriers, Japanese carriers including
SoftBank Mobile do not disclose any information about APNs. APN settings are "CONFIDENTIAL" in Japan, which is so
strange for foreigners who are used to disclosure of APNs. Therefore Japanese mobile phone system is like the eco-system of "GALAPAGOS ISLANDS" different from the rest of the world in certain meanings.
I do not reccomend that you would use recent Gray and/or Light Bule SIMs for SoftBank's android smartphones which can use AXGP (so called "SoftBank 4G", Advanced eXtended Global Platform, compatible with TDD-LTE) as Username and Password of APN are different on each SIM (contract). you will need SoftBank STREAM 201HW handset (by Huawai) in order to obtain information of Username and Password dependng on your own SIM through LogCat. Configuration of APN setting is elaborating too much.
"SoftBank 4G" (=AXGP) is different from "SoftBank 4G LTE" (=FDD-LTE)
On AXGP (SoftBank 4G) contract APN, Username is generated from your own phone number, IMEI and IMSI, and Password is generated from ICCID.
In this case, DO NOT USE other APNs (APN for iPhone, etc) .If you use any other APNs than SoftBank AXGP android smartphone's, your monthly charge will be unlimted measured rate (NOT FLAT RATE), whose amount enables us to purchase a car such as NISSAN MARCH (MICRA) or second-hand HONDA ACCORD. CAN YOU PAY THIS AMOUNT OF MONTHLY CHARGE AT ONCE? NEVER DO THIS ABSOLUTELY. Instead you should contract SoftBank iPhone in order to change your own SoftBank SIM to black at SoftBank shop. It is impossble to obtain black SIM only, and SoftBank will decline new black SIM's contract, unless you have iPhone which you bought through SoftBank or Apple Store in Japan. iPhone bought outside Japan is unacceptable on SoftBank iPhone Contract.
In all cases, APN you are trying to use must be the one suitable for your type of contract, in order to prevent from UNLIMITED MEASURED RATE (NOT FLAT RATE) OF MONTHLY CHARGE (PAYMENT).
The safest way (the least dangerous way) to use you own SIM-unlocked handset is to use SoftBank's genuine iPhone's contract (black SIMs, black Micro-SIMs or black Nano-SIMs) with SoftBank's SIM-locked iPhone handset and APNs ("smile.world" or "jpspir", depending on your contract (3G or LTE)). If your contract is iPhone 4s or earlier (= 3G only, black Normal or Micro-SIM), you must use "smile.world" APN, and if your contract is iPhone 5 or later ( = LTE, black Nano-SIM), you must use "jpspir" APN. DO NOT USE the other at all, which may lead to unlimited measured rate (not flat rate) of monthly charge (payment).
The number of SoftBank APNs is so many and different on each type of SIM (contract), as SoftBank (and also other Japanese carriers such as NTT docomo and KDDI(au), to certain extent) dislike or even hate SIM-Unlocked handsets basically. Especially the case of SoftBank is most exclusive.
Japanese mobile operators generally consider the existence of SIM unlocked handesets as obstacle against their mobile business, unlike the mobile operators in the rest of the world such as Vodafone, O2(Telefonica), T-Mobile and Orange. For example, NTT docomo wants to pre-install unnecessary docomo's original bloatware in /system/app directory on its SIM-locked handsets, in order to let the customers use docomo's charged services. Although NTT docomo even tried to force Apple to pre-install its own original bloatwares into iPhone during the negotiation before introduction, Apple, of course, declined NTT docomo's proposal, because Apple hated to unstabilise its iOS due to bloatware.
It is, of course, impossible to pre-install, into /system/app directory on SIM-unlocked handsets, mobile operator's original bloatware in order to let customers to use operator's original charged services. Therefore Japanese mobile operators want to alienate SIM-unlocked handset from their contract, thus SoftBank (and also NTT docomo and KDDI) do not want to accept SIM-Unlocked handsets. This is why many APNs and types of SIMs exist on SoftBank Mobile. you must use your own SIM free handset on SoftBank at your own risk.
SoftBank's APNs are harmless and safe as long as you use SoftBank's SIM-locked handsets, like the eco-system of Galapagos islands. In the case of SoftBank's SIM-locked handsets, APN information is hidden and handset is locked to the APN suitable for the contract. We cannot see, modify or delete the content of APN information on the SIM-locked handset at all. Once you try to use with your own SIM-unlocked handset, they will be harmful and dangerous.
Selection or configurtion of MMS useragent suitable for your contract (SIM) is vital and indispensable to use MMS on SoftBank, as SoftBank MMS server try to exclude any other handset including SIM-unlocked than SIM-locked ones which SoftBank sells, in order that SoftBank binds users to enforced 2-years contract with 2-years monthly payment loan of SIM-locked SoftBank handset. Exclusion of SIM-unlocked handsets is made with the judgement by MMS useragent in accordance with "White List" on SoftBank MMS server, where the mms useragent list of SoftBank SIM-locked handsets is described.
The list of MMS User-Agent which SoftBank MMS Server accept
User-Agents which SoftBank MMS server accept
(Smartphones)
Apple iPhone - "iPhoneOS/3.0 (7A341)"
Google Nexus 5 - "Nexus5"
SoftBank Mail client: SoftBank MyrMMS - "SoftBank/1.0/Smart/MyrMMS" - (*1)]
(Feature phones)
SoftBank X01T by Toshiba - "SoftBank/1.0/X01T/TJ001"
SoftBank 301SH by Sharp - "SoftBank/2.0/301SH/SHJ001"
SoftBank 202SH by Sharp - "SoftBank/2.0/202SH/SHJ001"
SoftBank 301P by Panasonic - "SoftBank/1.0/301P/PJP10"
SoftBank 103P by Panasonic - "SoftBank/1.0/103P/PJP10"
SoftBank 705NK (Nokia N73) - "SoftBank/1.0/705NK/NKJ001 Series60/3.0 NokiaN73/3.0650 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1" - (*2)
SoftBank X02NK (Nokia N95) - "SoftBank/1.0/X02NK/NKJ001 Series60/3.1 NokiaN95/20.0.273 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1" - (*2)
and other SIM locked handsets SoftBank Mobile has sold
User-Agents which SoftBank MMS server refuses
Sony Xperia (including C6903, C6833, LT26i and others)
Samsung Galaxy
HTC (including One, Desire, Butterfly and others)
NOKIA (both symibian and windows phone) - (*2)
MOTOROLA
and other SIM unlocked handsets
(*1) SoftBank Mail client is useless with iPhone's black SIM, Micro-SIM and nano-SIM, as its MMS user-agent is refused. In addition, user interface (displayed menu language) is Japanese only. It is only acceptable and available to use SoftBank Mail client when using with Gray and/or Light Bule SIM This is the consequence of "internal operator SIM-lock"
(*2) User-Agent of Nokia handset that SoftBank has sold is different from the one that Nokia has sold directly.
Example: SoftBank X02NK and Nokia N95
SoftBank X02NK (Nokia N95) handset sold by SoftBank - SIM Locked - accepted by SoftBank MMS Server
"SoftBank/1.0/X02NK/NKJ001 Series60/3.1 NokiaN95/20.0.273 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1"
Nokia N95 handset sold by Nokia directly - SIM Unlocked - refused by SoftBank MMS server
"NokiaN95/11.0.026; Series60/3.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1"
If you cancel contract during 2 years, you will have to pay expensive fine (Not only fine for cancellaton but also outstanding debt of SIM-locked handset, about 10,000 yen to 70,000 yen depending on contract and SIM-locked handset, 1 US dollar = about 100 JP yen at 9th of Dec., 2013. Here is a currency converter.). This way of sales is common in Japan. Not only SoftBank but also NTT docomo and KDDI do the same.
For Reference : This is good information about configuration of APN (the case of Google Nexus 5).
http://www.japandroid.info/2013/11/using-softbank-iphone-5-lte-sim-with.html
If you have any questions about SoftBank APNs, do not hesitate and feel free to ask me before you
have "tragedy".
Read "Understanding the Japanese mobile background to use your ownSIM-Free handset" for more detail.
I added MMS useragent of Google Nexus 5 to Android 4.2 and 4.3 version, as it was added to SoftBank's Whitelist.
Nexus 5 (SIM-Unlocked) is dealt with by Google and EMobile (eAccess) in Japan. To use Nexus 5 (SIM-Unlocked) in Japan, contract is made with EMobile, which becomes MVNO on SoftBank Mobile in this case.
CONCLUSION (This is why Japanese mobile environment is like the eco-system of Galapagos Islands.)
1. SIM-unlocked handsets are not common in Japan, unlike the rest of the world. 99% of handsets is SIM-locked in Japan.
2. Japanese mobile operators prefer to provide not what customers really want, but what operators want, like "brainwashers". - operators own original bloatware in /system/app directory, SIM-locked handsets with enforced 2 years monthly payment loan. Cancellation is not allowed during 2 years period.
3. Existence of confidential APNs and "internal operator SIM-lock" (especially in the case of SoftBank) with so many SIMs and APNs depending on the type of contract - It may lead to the danger of unlimited measured rate monthly charge due to APN misconfiguration, as it is unofficial way on SoftBank Mobile contract.
4. Proper configuration of MMS useragent is vital and indispensable to use MMS with your own SIM unlocked-handsets, due to "internal operator SIM-lock" in the case of SoftBank.
EXTERNAL DOWNLOAD LINKS
For Android 4.4 Kitkat (API level 19)
Mms-Android_4.4.2.apk
CellBroadcastReceiver-Android_4.4.2.apk
For Android 4.3 JellyBean (API level 18)
Mms-Android_4.3.1.apk
CellBroadcastReceiver-Android_4.3.1.apk
For Android 4.2 JellyBean (API level 17)
Mms-Android_4.2.2.apk
CellBroadcastReceiver-Android_4.2.2.apk
Source Code for Android 4.4 Kitkat and 4.3 JellyBean is available here
Source Code for Andoir 4.2 is here.
Mms_4.2.2_Source_Code_Rev13.zip
Revision_History_4.2.2.txt
For Android 4.0.4 (ICS) and 4.1.2 (JB), check this out.
Credit; See this page

Swimmer.jp,
Thanks for your work!
Most of the features you listed here should be included in CM's official MMS app, especially the UA chooser... Where can we see your code (you're on github)?

Zgembo said:
Swimmer.jp,
Thanks for your work!
Most of the features you listed here should be included in CM's official MMS app, especially the UA chooser... Where can we see your code (you're on github)?
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Zgembo
Thanks for your comment.
Source code is, of course, available on GitHub. Source code itself is not mine, but others and open-source.
Therefore copyright belongs to them.
I just preferred to arrange AOSP-based Mms.apk for SoftBank black SIM on my Xperia Z1, in order to save
monthly charge within 4000 or 5000 yen. Using my iPhone 4 costs expensive monthly charge.
Nowadays my iPhone 4 becomes "iPod Touch" for car-audio use, instead of "CD multi-changer", which used to be luxuary in Japan previously.
Custom user-agent option
(ICS or later)
github.com/rdgate/packages_apps_Mms/commit/0e2d2adce334cd77d07f57ffdfb9dc92b42df536
(GB or earlier)
github.com/JakeJP/android_packages_apps_Mms_SBM/commit/e2fca403edcead20330dc5ea38c7bce4b91763a5
Emoji patch from CM9 for the MMS app
github.com/rdgate/packages_apps_Mms/commit/9d6a362d3dd179682cb93746b8cb79f208525747
review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/21231/2

@Swimmer.jp, please check your PM

Zgembo said:
@Swimmer.jp, please check your PM
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Zgembo,
Excuse me, what does my "PM" abbreviation means?

Swimmer.jp said:
Zgembo,
Excuse me, what does my "PM" abbreviation means?
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Now I've got the meaning of PM. It is abbreviation for "Private Message". I will read your message from now on.
Thanks indeed.

I have S3 with Android 4.3. Unfortunatelly this SecMMS.apk crashes on my phone. The app GUI appears for a brief moment, than goes blac, reapperas, than desktop appears again and there is a message that Unfortunately messaging has stopped. Do you think that this may be due to the fact that I have android 4.3 not 4.3.1?

lewhoo said:
I have S3 with Android 4.3. Unfortunatelly this SecMMS.apk crashes on my phone. The app GUI appears for a brief moment, than goes blac, reapperas, than desktop appears again and there is a message that Unfortunately messaging has stopped. Do you think that this may be due to the fact that I have android 4.3 not 4.3.1?
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I do not think that it is due whether you have Android 4.3 or 4.3.1, as both 4.3 and 4.3.1 belong to the same API level 18. Check this out for more details.
I do not know the cause of error with SAMSUNG Galaxy S3, as I do not have Samsung handset at all, and I am not interested in any Samsung products. I am sorry that I cannot help you this time, but thank you for your information anyway.
My series of Mms.apk work fine on Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903, for Android 4.2.2 and 4.3) and Xperia S (LT26i, for Android 4.0.4 and 4.1.2), except Android 4.3 Wi-Fi disabled case.

Swimmer.jp said:
I do not think that it is due whether you have Android 4.3 or 4.3.1, as both 4.3 and 4.3.1 belong to the same API level 18. Check ... out for more details.
I do not know the cause of error with SAMSUNG Galaxy S3, as I do not have Samsung handset at all, and I am not interested in any Samsung products. I am sorry that I cannot help you this time, but thank you for your information anyway.
My series of Mms.apk work fine on Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903, for Android 4.2.2 and 4.3) and Xperia S (LT26i, for Android 4.0.4 and 4.1.2), except Android 4.3 Wi-Fi disabled case.
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Thank you for your answer. Well, so I need to find another apk, this time for S3, or decompile, change the user agent and recompile, which I wanted to avoid. Somehow I had more luck with previous Androids.

lewhoo said:
Thank you for your answer. Well, so I need to find another apk, this time for S3, or decompile, change the user agent and recompile, which I wanted to avoid. Somehow I had more luck with previous Androids.
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If you have time, you can build Mms.apk by yourself. Procedure is as follows. Although this is time-consuming and elaborating work, it is worth trying!!
1. Download and install Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS (64-bit) in Oracle VirtualBox on Windows PC (Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 (64-bit)).
2. Log on to Ubuntu on VirtualBox
3. Initialising the Build Environment
4. Downloading the Source
5. Building the System
Original (unmodified) AOSP Mms.apk and Mms.odex are built
in "/home/(USERNAME)/WORKING_DIRECTORY/out/target/product/generic/system/app/"at this moment.
(USERNAME) is replaced by your login username on Ubuntu.
6. Modify the MMS source code
in " /home/(USERNAME)/WORKING_DIRECTORY/packages/apps/Mms/" on Ubuntu
See Revision_History_4.3.1.txt or Revision_History_4.2.2.txt for modification.
7. After modification, execute "mmm packages/apps/Mms" in "/home/(USERNAME)/WORKING_DIRECTORY/" in terminal on Ubuntu.
8. Modified Mms.apk and Mms.odex are built
in "/home/(USERNAME)/WORKING_DIRECTORY/out/target/product/generic/system/app/", replacing original (unmodified) AOSP Mms.apk.
9. Copy or transfer both Mms.apk and Mms.odex to Windows environment (outside Oracle VirtualBox).
10. Archive (Pack or ZIP) "/home/(USERNAME)/WORKING_DIRECTORY/out/target/product/generic/system/framework" directory to "framework.zip"
11. Copy or transfer "framework.zip to Windows environment (outside Oracle VirtualBox).
12. Download and install "xda AutoDeodexTOOL" on Windows.
13. Unzip framework.zip on Windows and place unzipped the JARs and corresponding ODEX files in the directory "_framework".
14. Place both Mms.apk and Mms.odex in the directory "_app".
15. Run AutoDEOToolMain.bat and choose "1 DEODEX ALL (Stock Rom)"
16. De-odexed Mms.apk is generated in the directory "deodexed_APK"
17. Copy the Mms.apk in the directory "deodexed_APK" to "/system/app" in your own handset as system application.
File permission of Mms.apk must be 644 (rw-r--r--). Chenge permission by "chmod 644 Mms.apk" in adb console.
(End of procedure)

Swimmer.jp said:
If you have time, you can build Mms.apk by yourself. Procedure is as follows. Although this is time-consuming and elaborating work, it is worth trying!!
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Well, I sort of stopped when the build system on my Fedora still claimed that I am using Open Java SDK when I already uninstalled it and installed the Oracle one.
Fortunately I found an app: Go SMS Pro, which allows for setting user agent. It is not ideal, but... works!

lewhoo said:
Well, I sort of stopped when the build system on my Fedora still claimed that I am using Open Java SDK when I already uninstalled it and installed the Oracle one.
Fortunately I found an app: Go SMS Pro, which allows for setting user agent. It is not ideal, but... works!
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Go SMS Pro can also be an option. It seems no problem as long as you use in English. If you use in Japanese, you will find the expression of Japanese is so strange on the menu and not precise like automatic-translation.
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (64-bit) rather than Fedora is recommended, and it is also recommended to use Oracle JDK 6 instead of Open JDK, by AOSP, in order to build Android including Mms.apk.

not mirroring
hello there
I have been trying to install the Mms.apk for my HTC One m7 4.4.2 kitkat for softbank black sim
I tried any type of installations, but although it seems to succeed, the Mms.apk doesn't show up in my app drawer
when I go look inside system/app, Mms.apk does exist, (and CellBroadcastReceiver.apk too btw), with the right permission and so on
I don't know what to do
do you have any idea of what is going on?
is it the original Mms.apk which is not tailored for HTC One?
I guess that is not the point???
also, I thought that Mms.apk and CellBroadcastReceiver.apk on kitkat were supposed to be installed on system/priv-app
looking forward to hearing from you

lostshun said:
hello there
I have been trying to install the Mms.apk for my HTC One m7 4.4.2 kitkat for softbank black sim
I tried any type of installations, but although it seems to succeed, the Mms.apk doesn't show up in my app drawer
when I go look inside system/app, Mms.apk does exist, (and CellBroadcastReceiver.apk too btw), with the right permission and so on
I don't know what to do
do you have any idea of what is going on?
is it the original Mms.apk which is not tailored for HTC One?
I guess that is not the point???
also, I thought that Mms.apk and CellBroadcastReceiver.apk on kitkat were supposed to be installed on system/priv-app
looking forward to hearing from you
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Thanks for your report, and I am sorry to be late for replying you. I am just checking what you have experienced, but I cannot answer you immediately without further invesitigation. Please be patient until I confirmed the "phenomenon" and answer you.

Swimmer.jp said:
Thanks for your report, and I am sorry to be late for replying you. I am just checking what you have experienced, but I cannot answer you immediately without further invesitigation. Please be patient until I confirmed the "phenomenon" and answer you.
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Yay
so, some news
I could install!! I made it!
I tried first by downloading through my device, and choose install
it didn't work
then through TWRP, and nothing
and then finally push it through Terminal, and nothing either
but strangely, when I received a new sms, hangout took over, and then, shifted to MMS.apk, which became visible
so strange
so for now, emoji is working
but sending pictures is not available…..
any ideas? I installed the UserAgent package, but no changes
other questions :
I can't listen to "rusu-den" (voice message)
sometimes, I do have the antenna coverage, but people can't reach me on phone.. why?
no tethering / wifi-hotspot ???
did it happened to you too?

lostshun said:
Yay
so, some news
I could install!! I made it!
I tried first by downloading through my device, and choose install
it didn't work
then through TWRP, and nothing
and then finally push it through Terminal, and nothing either
but strangely, when I received a new sms, hangout took over, and then, shifted to MMS.apk, which became visible
so strange
but
so for now, emoji is working
but sending pictures is not available…..
any ideas? I installed the UserAgent package, but no changes
other questions :
I can't listen to "rusu-den" (voice message)
sometimes, I do have the antenna coverage, but people can't reach me on phone.. why?
no tethering / wifi-hotspot ???
did it happened to you too?
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Today I confirmed my Mms.apk has no problem on Android 4.4 KitKat, after I updated my Xperia Z1 C6903 to 14.3.A.0.681 Generic Australia firmware. What you have experienced can occationally happen not only to your HTC One but also to my Sony Xperia Z1 C6903. I don't know either why it happneds. What I came to know at least is that Mms.apk can be displayed after reinstalling or reflashing firmware.
You will know the differece between successful installation of Mms.apk and failed case if you see the Mms.apk icon through "ES File Explorer" file manager. Displayed Mms.apk icons are different.
By the way, I need your help. I am trying to disable mobile data except MMS. Previously (until Android 4.2 - 14.1.G.2.257 or earlier), I was able to send/recieve MMS without mobile data checkbox (toggle switch) on by using following settings.
(Default)
Name: SoftBank iPhone (or whatever you like)
APN: smile.world
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: dna1trop
Password: so2t3k3m2a
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: (Not set)
MMS proxy: (Not set)
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: CHAP
APN type: default
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
(MMS)
Name: SoftBank iPhone MMS (or whatever you like)
APN: smile.world
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: dna1trop
Password: so2t3k3m2a
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: http://mms/
MMS proxy: smilemms.softbank.ne.jp
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: CHAP
APN type: mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
But it came to be unavailable to send/recieve MMS without mobile data checkbox (toggle switch) on after Android 4.3 - 14.2.A.0.290 or later on my Xperia Z1.
Alternatively I tried APN settings like this on O2 UK (Telefonica UK) website
Create a broken APN
Name: O2 Dummy APN
APN: dummy
Proxy: Not Set
Port: Not Set
Username: dummy
Password: dummy
Server: not set
MCC: 999
MNC: 999
Authentication: PAP
APN Type: default,supl,internet
APN Protocol: IPv4
MMS (Correct working settings)
Name: O2 UK MMS
APN: wap.o2.co.uk or payandgo.o2.co.uk
Proxy: Not set
Port: Not Set
Username: o2wap or payandgo
Password: password
Server: Not set
MMSC: http://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002
MMS Proxy: 82.132.254.1
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 234
MNC: 10
Authentication: PAP
APN type: default,supl,mms
APN protocol: ipv4
I configured APN settings for SoftBank Mobile in accordance with the settings for O2 UK as follows.
Create a broken APN
Name: SoftBank Dummy APN
APN: dummy
Proxy: Not Set
Port: Not Set
Username: dummy
Password: dummy
Server: not set
MCC: 999
MNC: 999
Authentication: PAP
APN Type: default,supl,internet
APN Protocol: IPv4
MMS (Correct working settings)
Name: SoftBank iPhone MMS (or whatever you like)
APN: smile.world
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: dna1trop
Password: so2t3k3m2a
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: http://mms/
MMS proxy: smilemms.softbank.ne.jp
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: CHAP
APN type: default,supl,mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
In this case, Not only MMS but also other mobile data traffic occured after mobile data check box on unlike the case of O2 UK, thus the APN settings are useless.
I have also tried another settings like this:
Create a broken APN
Name: SoftBank Dummy APN
APN: dummy
Proxy: Not Set
Port: Not Set
Username: dummy
Password: dummy
Server: not set
MCC: 999
MNC: 999
Authentication: PAP
APN Type: default,supl,internet
APN Protocol: IPv4
MMS (Correct working settings)
Name: SoftBank iPhone MMS (or whatever you like)
APN: smile.world
Proxy: (Not set)
Port : (Not set)
Username: dna1trop
Password: so2t3k3m2a
Server: (Not set)
MMSC: http://mms/
MMS proxy: smilemms.softbank.ne.jp
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 440
MNC: 20
Authentication Type: CHAP
APN type: mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
In this case, it was able to stop other mobile data traffic than MMS, but I cannot use mobile data except MMS when needed.
There is, of course, the reasion why I prefer to use MMS without other mobile data traffic. I strongly want to save my monthly charge on SoftBank with the lower side (1029 JPY) of dual flat rate, not higher side (4410 JPY). If I use single flat rate, this may be useless.
(1 USD = about 100 JPY, 1 EURO= about 120 JPY)
Another reason is that I want to save battery consumption in my Xperia Z1 handset by cutting background mobile data traffic except MMS.
Currently I have no choice but to come back to Android 4.2, in order to send/recievd MMS without mobile data checkbox on.
Do you have any good ideas or solutions?
I am sorry that I forgot to check whether attachment photo or image can be sent/recieved properly or not while I use Android 4.4 Kitkat (Xperia Z1 C6903 4.3.A.0.681 Firmware) on my handset. As I flashed Android 4.2 (14.1.G.2.257) back again, I have no means to check what you say now. I need to know APN settings or other alternative solutions which can make mobile data disabled except MMS, in order to install Kitkat (14.3.A.0.681) again. In other words, I do not want to pay 4410 JPY just for waste of back ground mobile data traffic irrevalant to MMS (and also other mobile data traffic which is valuable for me), and I want to pay just 1029 JPY, the lower side of dual flat rate, unless I am under the special situation to use mobile data traffic.
I am also sorry that I am not familier with "Rusu-Den (留守電) - abbreviation for Rusuban-Denwa (留守番電話)" (voice message), as I do not use it at all.

hum,
I think I would use only one APN setting, and in APN Type, just put MMS
then only MMS will be allowed to bypass the APN
Or,
there seem to be an app called シュパッと, which controls how your device should react which APN to use, a kind of like FIREWALL
(the app is available in the playstore)
give them a try
so, back to 4.2, you still can use your MMS.apk to send pictures, and plus tether wifi hotspot if needed? in the worst case, I can downgrade, coz I really do need these two options for my job, but I don't wanna do it if I can't...

lostshun said:
hum,
I think I would use only one APN setting, and in APN Type, just put MMS
then only MMS will be allowed to bypass the APN
Or,
there seem to be an app called シュパッと, which controls how your device should react which APN to use, a kind of like FIREWALL
(the app is available in the playstore)
give them a try
so, back to 4.2, you still can use your MMS.apk to send pictures, and plus tether wifi hotspot if needed? in the worst case, I can downgrade, coz I really do need these two options for my job, but I don't wanna do it if I can't...
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lostshun
Thank you for your advice. I have tried "シュパッと" (Syupatto) and any other firewall such as "No Root Firewall". Thiese are quite effective although some packats are still leaked.
Eventually I was abile to use MMS without mobile data enabled after my handset was flashed with Sony Update Service.
But I have another problem now My Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 handset came to have malfunction on LCD touchscreeen panel. To make the matters worse, I need to use FedEX in order to ship my handset to Hong Kong, and to be repaired, as C6903 itself is not sold in Japan and SO-01f (NTT Docomo, sim locked) and SOL23 (au, KDDI, sim locked) are sold instead. FedEX staff will pick up my phone tomorrow.
For me, SIM unlocked C6903 is definitely much better than SO-01f or SOL23 full of rubbish bloatware. Especially NTT docomo version SO-01F is worst and is almost crap.
Thus I cannot check or examine my Mms.apk on my handset for a while until it comes back from Hong Kong. It will take 2 to 6 weeks.

I installed both apps after forever trying to get it working (im new to this so I suck at it) BUT i cant seem to get them working.
I have been using my galaxy note 3 for some time now on softbank for calls texts and data, But I haven't been able to receive picture messages or mass/group text messages. It was my hope that downloading these apps would allow me the use of these MMS features but when I try to send or receive a MMS the messaging app fails. Im not sure if there is something else I am doing wrong that Im just missing. Can anyone help?

Laboratoryrat said:
I installed both apps after forever trying to get it working (im new to this so I suck at it) BUT i cant seem to get them working.
I have been using my galaxy note 3 for some time now on softbank for calls texts and data, But I haven't been able to receive picture messages or mass/group text messages. It was my hope that downloading these apps would allow me the use of these MMS features but when I try to send or receive a MMS the messaging app fails. Im not sure if there is something else I am doing wrong that Im just missing. Can anyone help?
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well, installing the new ROM for my phone (MaximusHD ones) kinda sorted this out
I didn't do anything, but at some point, it just went well..
and then, strangely enough, the one that seemed working over the time, MMS.apk stopped working for me, and HangOut seems to be the one that made it work
try to get the modified ROM for your phone first
then get the modified MMS.apk for your rooted phone, with the right version
get RootBrowser.apk, then go to the app folder, find the original messaging app and add in the original messaging app with .bak at the end
the MMS.apk will be the then the working app for messages
and don't forget to set the right APN spots for your phone and your career
aw, well, and then my USB internet sharing stopped when the MMS started to work
maybe having both of them is not possible..
good luck