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[Q] Data Speed Mods help please

Hi all. I'm looking for help with the net access speeds on my Inspire. Here's the specifics:
AT&T Inspire 4G
ROM: LeeDroid_HD_GB_3.1.3
Kernel: 2.6.35.13-LeeDroid-Ace-GB-3.1.4--g7410c0a
Radio: 12.54.60.25P_26.09.04.11_M2
Only APN in use:
Name: MediaNet
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: [email protected]
Server: <not set>
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.32
MMS Port: 8080
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: <not set>
APN Type: *
Notable build.prop info
Code:
ro.ril.ecc.HTC-GCC=999,112,997
ro.ril.ecc.HTC-WWE=999
ro.ril.ecc.HTC-ELL=92,93,94
ro.ril.enable.a52.HTC-ITA=1
ro.ril.enable.a53.HTC-ITA=1
ro.ril.enable.a52=0
ro.ril.enable.a53=1
ro.ril.gprsclass=12
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=14
ro.ril.hsupa.category=6
ro.ril.hsxpa=3
ro.ril.enable.amr.wideband=1
ro.ril.att.feature=1
ro.ril.radio.svn=3
ro.ril.enable.prl.recognition=1
ro.ril.disable.fd.plmn.prefix=23402,23410,23411
ro.ril.enable.sdr=0
ro.ril.enable.ucsq=2
I'm in the Dallas Area, NE of downtown.

What are you currently getting v what you're looking to get? I get 6+dn ans 1.XX up in N Garland on CM7 w/out changing anything.
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Thanks, I forgot to put that. Multiple Speedtest.net app tests show 800k-1.1m down, 500k-1m upload.

Are you using the recommended radio for the rom? Have you tried the latest OTA radio? It's what I use w/ great results. Have you gotten better speeds at some point? Have you called ATT to see if there's a tower issue in your area? This is more common than you'd think.

Yes, this is the recommended radio for this ROM. I haven't checked to see if there is a later radio or not.

d00mz said:
Hi all. I'm looking for help with the net access speeds on my Inspire. Here's the specifics:
AT&T Inspire 4G
ROM: LeeDroid_HD_GB_3.1.3
Kernel: 2.6.35.13-LeeDroid-Ace-GB-3.1.4--g7410c0a
Radio: 12.54.60.25P_26.09.04.11_M2
Only APN in use:
Name: MediaNet
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: [email protected]
Server: <not set>
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.32
MMS Port: 8080
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: <not set>
APN Type: *
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It looks like you are in need of a 2nd APN. Here is an APN config that has been known to greatly increase speeds in many markets (as posted in my APN reconfig thread).
Your first APN looks fine. You left off the "password" parameter (directly below the username), but I'm assuming you've got asterisks in your password field, which means it is set properly. So all you need to do is add a second one.
Press Menu button --> settings --> wireless and networks --> mobile networks --> Access Point Names. Press Menu button, then "New APN"
Put in these settings. Be careful and don't mistype anything - everything is case sensitive
Name: MediaNet2
APN: Phone
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: xxx (Don't change this number!!! It should be set for your market automatically)
MNC: xxx (Don't change this number!!! It should be set for your market automatically)
APN type: default,admin
APN protocol (if applicable): IPv4
Everything else: <Not set>
Once you have the above settings entered, press menu and save. You are now back at the APN selection screen. Now we need to select the new APN you just created - press on the little round button on the right side of the MediaNet2 APN. Your phone's data connection will drop for a few seconds as it switches to the new APN. If your phone won't stay stuck on the new APN, let me know and I've got a fix for that too.
Now run some speed tests. Don't judge too quick; sometimes you have to run multiple tests to multiple locations at different times of day. You should see significant improvement. If not, then your market doesn't need the 2nd APN. But it's worth a shot; this fix works for many. The root of the issue (and the reason we added this second APN) is because most almost all custom ROMs don't contain the same APN config as the stock ROM.

I added the 2nd apn, speeds are now consistently 1.2m down, 300k up.
I also sometimes get network error with the new apn.

d00mz said:
I added the 2nd apn, speeds are now consistently 1.2m down, 300k up.
I also sometimes get network error with the new apn.
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Hmm, that is still no good. What were your speeds on the stock ROM?

On a previous version of LeeDroid, I've gotten much higher speeds. That was however in a different part of town.

Try my thread in my signature.

Now it's markedly worse. Only getting 800k down, 500k up on multiple tests. It's also much more "spikey" in terms of throughput. (lots of peaks and valleys with the speed, instead of a nice consistent level).

Tx Redneck said:
I get 6+dn ans 1.XX up in N Garland on CM7 w/out changing anything.
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Which specific CM7 are you running? Also which Radio? Can you provide links please?

d00mz said:
Now it's markedly worse. Only getting 800k down, 500k up on multiple tests. It's also much more "spikey" in terms of throughput. (lots of peaks and valleys with the speed, instead of a nice consistent level).
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Keep in mind the AT&T network in your area may be to blame. I've never seen consistently high speeds.

d00mz said:
Which specific CM7 are you running? Also which Radio? Can you provide links please?
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Nightly 96 and the latest OTA radio. I'll provide links this evening, I'm on lunch now.

I've heard many success stories with using the ota (06.06.03 iirc) in Dallas.
I flashed the newest HTC radio and got better connectivity, but overall speed performance is a lot better on the ota radio.
The Dev forum has a radio thread on the first or second page with the rils as well.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium App

Best mod is to call att and ***** at them for inconsistent speeds. The network is 90% of the problem. Radios, rils, all that ain't gonna do that much.
If I didn't know any better I would think they did, depending on the time of day I test at my house. Sometimes I get 5000 up, 3000 down. A few hours earlier or later it will struggle to hit 600 up, 300 down. If I flashed a new rom in between these times, I'd be thinking - hey this new rom sucks. Until the next day when the same thing happens.

Thanks. I'm trying CM7 daily (99 rev), the 26.06.06.30_M OTA radio, and the matching RIL.

OK gang, I think I got it, here was my solution.
Firstly, I wasn't sold on my current ROM. I was open to trying another. Since someone else in DFW was running a CM7 Daily with good results, that's the route I went.
1. Switched to CM7 daily (rev99)
2. Updated the APNs as the "Procedure for AOSP based ROMs (CM7)" section states in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042553
3. Loaded the matched AT&T OTA Update - Radio: 12.39a.60.19x_26.06.06.30_M Radio and RIL from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106324
4. Loaded the LordMod Kernel from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1020637
5. Modified my build.prop so that:
Code:
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=14
ro.ril.hsupa.category=6
Add all that up, and I'm getting 2.1-3.5mbps down and 600-1k upload!!

Good deal.

di11igaf said:
Best mod is to call att and ***** at them for inconsistent speeds. The network is 90% of the problem. Radios, rils, all that ain't gonna do that much.
If I didn't know any better I would think they did, depending on the time of day I test at my house. Sometimes I get 5000 up, 3000 down. A few hours earlier or later it will struggle to hit 600 up, 300 down. If I flashed a new rom in between these times, I'd be thinking - hey this new rom sucks. Until the next day when the same thing happens.
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This.
If one monitors the condition of the network with an app like open signal this becomes plain. In East Portland I'm between 2 and 6Mbps down with a high of 7.8 ( I can consistently hit >7 off a specific tower between 5-5:15am) and 100kbps-2Mbps up. RSSI's for specific towers vary wildly.

can someone hook me up with the hspa+ apn

Just as the title says..thanx.

ATT?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1576199
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Thanks man. How do I get that background? **** looks good. I'm new to this. Btw

I'm on AT&T. Will this give me 3G or hspa+.
I'm in south fl. No LTE down south Yet

BookinZ06 said:
I'm on AT&T. Will this give me 3G or hspa+.
I'm in south fl. No LTE down south Yet
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Those settings are for HSPA+
My theme is for CM9/AOKP found here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDUwMSwiY29tLmR1c3RpbmIudGhlbWUuY29iYWx0Il0. :good:
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Even if you use the LTE settings it will use the highest available in your area for example I use the LTE settings and I went to an area that had HSPA+ so my signal icon popped up with H, or 3G in 3G areas etc... Though you can use those settings if you want to keep it at lower speeds/uses less power as well.

I did this apn, and I'm only gettig hspa, not hspa+.
Any other apn?

Try the regular one.
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Do I need to have a custom rom. Or a custom radio?
I'm stock 2.3.6
I see your in FL. What part

BookinZ06 said:
Do I need to have a custom rom. Or a custom radio?
I'm stock 2.3.6
I see your in FL. What part
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You don't need a custom ROM or Radio to change APN just go to your System Settings and Wireless & networks / Mobile network settings and edit the Access points.
I'm in central florida right now, moving to Jacksonville in a few months :good:

Still not working. Any other ideal

So you're only getting 3G (HSPA) speeds and you want 4G (HSPA+)?
Is it the area you're in or do you have other phones also giving you 4G speeds?
Here a post on another thread:
Code:
APNs for AT&T
PTA - Typically you should be able to use this one, although some people are having issues with it
Name: AT&T PTA
APN: pta
Proxy:<Not set>
Port:<Not set>
Username:<Not set>
Password:<Not set>
Server:<Not set>
MMSC: [url]http://mmsc.mobile.att.net[/url]
MMS proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type:<Not set>
APN type: default,admin,fota,mms,supl,hipri
Back up APNs for if PTA doesn't work for you.
APN 1: (This is a Legacy APN and is typically not needed, unless you don't get HSPA+/3G in your area)
Name: AT&T
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: default,supl,agps,fota,dun
APN 2:
Name: AT&T HSPA+
APN: phone
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: default,supl,agps,fota,dun
APN 3 (SELECT THIS ONE WITH THE GREEN DOT):
Name: AT&T LTE
APN: pta
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: default,internet,supl
APN 4:
Name: AT&T MMS
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
MMSC: [url]http://mmsc.cingular.com[/url]
MMS proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: mms
APN 5:
Name: AT&T LTE MMS
APN: pta
MMSC: [url]http://mmsc.mobile.att.net[/url]
MMS proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: mms
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425013

Try this one. Works great for me.
APN Name: AT&T HSPA+
APN: phone
MMS
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: default,internet,mms

great info!
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Guys, thanx so much for the quick responses. But I think I figured out why I can't get hspa+.
My original phone is a Nokia n92 that i got when i signed up with ATT back in the day. I have a data plan from that phone - which is called UNLIMITED DATA FOR NON SMART PHONE. - I think its $10 bucks a month.
I took the sim card out of the Nokia and used it in my iPhone, with apn unlockitz.
I did not have to buy a iPhone data plan, and the internet worked great. I was seeing 4-5 down and 1-1.5 up.... not bad for 3g
Now I'm using the SR, with the same 3g data plan...
So that's why I'm not getting hspa+....
When I go to ABOUT PHONE- IT SAYS IM ON JUST HSPA...
If I do a custom rom,with a custom radio- is there a way around this without changing my data plan so I can be on hspa+
These are the current speeds with the SR WITH THE 3G APN
The phone APN DOES NOT WORK, CUS IM NOT ON THAT DATA PLAN
????????

even though the phone doesn't say HSPA+ you are getting the proper speeds of HSPA+, the speeds do vary from area to area, my area in particular doesn't get more than 3megs/s wile if i head up north to the next big city i get 6megs/s if you are looking for anything more than that you will have to see if your area has LTE

At least you still have the unlimited plan lol. I'm paying like $25? for 300mb lol. Whats LTE when you're limited

UZ7 said:
At least you still have the unlimited plan lol. I'm paying like $25? for 300mb lol. Whats LTE when you're limited
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you need to switch to straight talk my friend,
http://straighttalksim.com/
45$ unlimitied* everything
*Still have the 5gig data cap issue

pdtp said:
you need to switch to straight talk my friend,
http://straighttalksim.com/
45$ unlimitied* everything
*Still have the 5gig data cap issue
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Does this work with lte

pdtp said:
you need to switch to straight talk my friend,
http://straighttalksim.com/
45$ unlimitied* everything
*Still have the 5gig data cap issue
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Haha yeah I know, I'll probably switch to something else after college but for now this is good enough and the area where am at the signal is good for ATT and most of the time I'm indoors with wifi (gym, school, home) so I don't need it as much. Only use it now for GPS and light updates when I'm on the go. :good:

BookinZ06 said:
Does this work with lte
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No, they do not offer LTE in pay-as-you-go plans; and it will probable be a very long time before they do offer it as that will be reserved for making the most money.

Turn off LTE and use H+ Only / Become Unthrottled

This is courtesy of XDA member Bajanman's thread on the AT&T Note 2 forum. Let's test these APN's out on the S4 and see what happens. Changing the APN is also a way to become unthrottled if you still have unlimited data from AT&T.
This is a guide for changing your apn for throttling issues or trying to get a better signal.
Here's a list of the ATT APN list that I put together. I have tested these some work with everything DATA,LTE,MMS,VOICE, ETC. And some of them were request from other members here. So I just posted what was asked for into one location. If they work for you keep them if not, just delete and keep the ones you'll b using. NEVER DELETE THE STOCK APN JUST IN CASE!
If I run across any others I sure to add them here.
If anyone has any that I missed let me know and I'll add them to the list...
#1.Go into setting, then more setting, mobile networks, then pick Access point Names.
#2. In order to enter a new APN, hit the left menu key. Pick New APN, then enter your APN setting as listed below. After that hit Menu again then save! Then you can select that Apn, by hitting the dot next to the new apn
Everyone's results will vary, pending on location...
Default Galaxy Note2 Apn setting! This is what comes stock on the phone!
Name: ATT PHONE
APN: phone
Proxy: ~Not set~
Port: ~Not set~
Username: ~Not set~
Password: ~Not set~
Server: ~Not set~
MMSC:http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type:
APN type: default,mms,supl
Tried this one also and everything works fine but it seems like it stays on H and H+ more often.
Name: AT&T TEST 1
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: ~Not set~
Password: ~Not set~
Server: ~Not set~
MMSC: ~Not set~
MMS Proxy: ~Not set~
MMS Port: ~Not set~
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type:
APN type: default,supl,agps,fota,dun
Now this one connects to the network but it defaults back to the stock apn after a few minutes. Not sure if its just my phone or not so that's why I posted it anyway. Because someone had asked for it..
Name: AT&T TEST 2
APN: broadband
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: ~Not set~
Password: ~Not set~
Server: ~Not set~
MMSC: ~Not set~
MMS Proxy: ~Not set~
MMS Port: ~Not set~
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: ~Not set~
APN type: tether
Same thing with this one as to Test 2. Connects but then defaults back to stock!
Name: AT&T TEST 3 MM
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: Not set
Password: Not set
Server: Not set
MMSC:http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: ~Not set~
APN type: mms,supl
Now this APN works just like the stock but may speed up your data, if your begin throttled from using to much DATA!
Name: AT&T TEST 4 HSDPA
APN: phone
Proxy: ~Not set~
Port: ~Not set~
Username: ~Not set~
Password: ~Not set~
Server: ~Not set~
MMSC: ~Not set~
MMS Proxy: ~Not set~
MMS Port: ~Not set~
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: ~Not set~
APN type: default,supl,agps,fota,dun
NO problems with this one either. Tested everything and all works great! Maybe a little faster pending on what area your in!
Name: AT&T TEST 5
APN: PTA
Proxy: ~Not set~
Port: ~Not set~
Username: ~Not set~
Password: ~Not set~
Server: ~Not set~
MMSC:http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMSC proxy: 66.209.11.32
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: ~Not set~
APN type : default,supl,mms,hipri
For those on the straight talk plan...
Name: Straight Talk
Name: Straight Talk
APN: att.mvno
Proxy: not set
Port: not set
MMSC:http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.33
MMS Port: 80
APN type: default,supl,mms,hipri
SOURCE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2172110

Some additional info for ppl who are curious: AT&T has different plans for different devices.
So for example, there is a 3GB 3G smartphone plan, a 3GB 4G (HSPA+) plan, and a 3GB 4G (LTE) plan.
The pta APN is only accessible on LTE plans.
The phone APN is accessible on HSPA+ plans and possibly 3G plans
The wap APN is accessible on *most* plans
The broadband APN is active on tablet plans, and plans with hotspot/tethering (Mobile Share, 4GB DataPro/5GB DataPro)

Used "AT&T Test 5" and it definitely made my speed faster and lowerd my ping. Recommend big time.
Sent from my Galaxy S4

Details~
captawsm said:
Some additional info for ppl who are curious: AT&T has different plans for different devices.
So for example, there is a 3GB 3G smartphone plan, a 3GB 4G (HSPA+) plan, and a 3GB 4G (LTE) plan.
The pta APN is only accessible on LTE plans.
The phone APN is accessible on HSPA+ plans and possibly 3G plans
The wap APN is accessible on *most* plans
The broadband APN is active on tablet plans, and plans with hotspot/tethering (Mobile Share, 4GB DataPro/5GB DataPro)
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the wap.cingular APN is an expired APN that is no longer utilized for data connectivity except on older phones that are only 3G capable. Though it may work, its never recommended.
PTA was what was used when LTE was first rolling out for AT&T, this is the APN that comes stock on some of the first LTE devices that came out 1+ years ago (skyrocket, SGS3, Note1, HTC Vivid, etc).
phone is the APN that is currently applied today, this is now what all data plans apply regardless of the phone (LTE or not), and it can be utilized for any connectivity. By default, this will choose the highest available connectivity the device can use, IE: LTE devices will get LTE, standard 4G devices will get H+, etc.
broadband, though functional, is as listed above, utilized primarily for tablets, and phones that can tether. The reason it kicks back to the original APN when you try to use it, is because the phone reaches out to AT&T, sees that you don't have the 4/5 GB plan (or mobile Share), and tells your phone you can't tether without it. (however, when a phone is rooted and running custom ROMs, it ignores this check and utilizes whatever APN is active when you try to turn on tethering)
Generally speaking, I'd strongly recommend using the "phone" APN, or "PTA" APN (whichever works best for you) for your phone.
I work in data support at a call center for AT&T, btw. I get to deal with these types of questions everyday.

Jragyn said:
the wap.cingular APN is an expired APN that is no longer utilized for data connectivity except on older phones that are only 3G capable. Though it may work, its never recommended.
PTA was what was used when LTE was first rolling out for AT&T, this is the APN that comes stock on some of the first LTE devices that came out 1+ years ago (skyrocket, SGS3, Note1, HTC Vivid, etc).
phone is the APN that is currently applied today, this is now what all data plans apply regardless of the phone (LTE or not), and it can be utilized for any connectivity. By default, this will choose the highest available connectivity the device can use, IE: LTE devices will get LTE, standard 4G devices will get H+, etc.
broadband, though functional, is as listed above, utilized primarily for tablets, and phones that can tether. The reason it kicks back to the original APN when you try to use it, is because the phone reaches out to AT&T, sees that you don't have the 4/5 GB plan (or mobile Share), and tells your phone you can't tether without it. (however, when a phone is rooted and running custom ROMs, it ignores this check and utilizes whatever APN is active when you try to turn on tethering)
Generally speaking, I'd strongly recommend using the "phone" APN, or "PTA" APN (whichever works best for you) for your phone.
I work in data support at a call center for AT&T, btw. I get to deal with these types of questions everyday.
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Great info!!!
Which APN would force HSPA+ (4G) only in an LTE coverage area?

Nope.
Unfortunately, there is no APN that FORCES H+ in LTE coverage area.
There are some roundabout ways to have it done that I've seen, like tampering with the network modes and such on the phone, but there isn't any AT&T way to do it. (not on android phones)
You should probably wait for like, Cyanogenmod or something to come out that enables LTE disable functionality.

Bjray said:
Used "AT&T Test 5" and it definitely made my speed faster and lowerd my ping. Recommend big time.
Sent from my Galaxy S4
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the reason why test 5 worked better for you is because you set it to port 8080. the default att phone apn port is 80 but for some people port 8080 works better. the default att phone apn also has hipri in its apn type. also some people get better speeds when they specifically set apn authentication to none.

freebee269 said:
the reason why test 5 worked better for you is because you set it to port 8080. the default att phone apn port is 80 but for some people port 8080 works better. the default att phone apn also has hipri in its apn type. also some people get better speeds when they specifically set apn authentication to none.
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I think "pta" also had something to do with it though. My mom's GS2 (Skyrocket) was getting faster LTE speeds than my S4 and she was using "pta" instead of "phone" like mine was using. Either way I'm happy

Jragyn said:
Unfortunately, there is no APN that FORCES H+ in LTE coverage area.
There are some roundabout ways to have it done that I've seen, like tampering with the network modes and such on the phone, but there isn't any AT&T way to do it. (not on android phones)
You should probably wait for like, Cyanogenmod or something to come out that enables LTE disable functionality.
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but you can forced the phone on wcdma only using *#*#4636*#*# settings.
and even that didnt work for me. i had really slow speed on hspa when they throtled my phone. but I found out when i put my sim to a different phone and i still got my lte. it seems that att only throttles the phone based on the imei number that registered to the network.
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If dodging the throttling is what your goal is, then just get on your myATT app and change your plan to the non visual voicemail version and back and it will be fine again. This resets your data usage back to zero, but it may cause pro-rated charges on your bill.
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Thanks for this - played around a bit and did seem to get slightly higher speeds with the "test 5" configuration - it will be interesting to see if that holds up over time and proves to be consistently higher.
Having said this - I don't know if anyone else has experienced this - but I typically only get LTE speeds in my house at around 6500 MBS - much slower than what I get at work (28000 mbs) or even as much as 45000 MBS in some areas around town - speeds at my house have always been slow on every phone I have owned.
Since I got my S4 - I am typically getting speeds around 10000 MBS and soemtimes up to 15000 MBS - much faster than what I ever got on my NOTE 2 or the S3 I owned before I bought the note.
Is anyone else noticing speeds are higher with their New S4 in general or more specifically in areas that were always typically slower on their previous phones?

mocsab said:
Thanks for this - played around a bit and did seem to get slightly higher speeds with the "test 5" configuration - it will be interesting to see if that holds up over time and proves to be consistently higher.
Having said this - I don't know if anyone else has experienced this - but I typically only get LTE speeds in my house at around 6500 MBS - much slower than what I get at work (28000 mbs) or even as much as 45000 MBS in some areas around town - speeds at my house have always been slow on every phone I have owned.
Since I got my S4 - I am typically getting speeds around 10000 MBS and soemtimes up to 15000 MBS - much faster than what I ever got on my NOTE 2 or the S3 I owned before I bought the note.
Is anyone else noticing speeds are higher with their New S4 in general or more specifically in areas that were always typically slower on their previous phones?
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At home I get 21 Mbps max. At the mall... 50+ Mbps. I bet my mall has cell boosters.
Sent from my Galaxy S4

I'm not sure if this is the info you are looking for with enabling an HSPA only mode but if you go to testing mode (on dialer hit *#*#4636#*#*) click on Device info, change the setting from LTE/GSM auto (PRL) to GSM auto (PRL). After this you should notice your LTE change to just 4G. Hope this helps

Apoyyo said:
I'm not sure if this is the info you are looking for with enabling an HSPA only mode but if you go to testing mode (on dialer hit *#*#4636#*#*) click on Device info, change the setting from LTE/GSM auto (PRL) to GSM auto (PRL). After this you should notice your LTE change to just 4G. Hope this helps
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Will not work. AT&T modems are RAT locked. If you do this, it won't stick. Try it out yourself.
However, taking the SIM card out and then selecting the option and then rebooting will work, but its a pain as you physically have to remove the battery too.

MattMJB0188 said:
Will not work. AT&T modems are RAT locked. If you do this, it won't stick. Try it out yourself.
However, taking the SIM card out and then selecting the option and then rebooting will work, but its a pain as you physically have to remove the battery too.
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Could someone try this out and see if it works?
1) With phone on, take off back cover and press your SIM card so it releases from the spring. It won't come all the way out as it's blocked by the battery. This seems fine - I didn't bother trying to force it out as I didn't want to break anything...
2) Once you see the message that the SIM card is removed, go to the dialer and dial *#2263#
3) You should see a menu with band selections. The current setting is "Automatic". If you switch to "GSM All", you will be EDGE (2G). If you switch to "WCDMA All", you will be on HSPA+ (3G, though AT&T and others call it 4G).
4) Press the SIM card back into place until it clicks. For whatever reason the phone will not recognize it until you reboot. Upon reboot you should see your new setting in effect.

MattMJB0188 said:
Will not work. AT&T modems are RAT locked. If you do this, it won't stick. Try it out yourself.
However, taking the SIM card out and then selecting the option and then rebooting will work, but its a pain as you physically have to remove the battery too.
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Actually, RAT locked or not this DOES work. I have been running at H+/nonLTE with no hiccups. I know the 2263 method doesnt work like it did on the Note2, though.
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Apoyyo said:
I'm not sure if this is the info you are looking for with enabling an HSPA only mode but if you go to testing mode (on dialer hit *#*#4636#*#*) click on Device info, change the setting from LTE/GSM auto (PRL) to GSM auto (PRL). After this you should notice your LTE change to just 4G. Hope this helps
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I can CONFIRM this does in fact work. I am shocked. The modem isn't RAT locked. I am to force EDGE, H+ only or all 3!!! Glad AT&T changed this. This wasn't possible on any other recent AT&T Samsung device.

Apoyyo said:
I'm not sure if this is the info you are looking for with enabling an HSPA only mode but if you go to testing mode (on dialer hit *#*#4636#*#*) click on Device info, change the setting from LTE/GSM auto (PRL) to GSM auto (PRL). After this you should notice your LTE change to just 4G. Hope this helps
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I can confirm this works.. see attached pic.
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Lte was enabled in the first 4 test, then disabled where it went down to 2mb then enabled and back up to 8+ mb
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Im using AT&T 5, i did notice a slight increase. I will be working near ATT antennas later today and see if I get better speeds.

[Q] AT&T LTE/MMS APNs

I'd be interested in seeing all of your APNs along with all of their settings. Would you be willing to post screen shots of each APN or writing them down in a reply? I'm having issues with my SMS/MMS sending. SMS sometimes sends, and MMS doesn't seem to send at all. This is whether I'm on WiFi or LTE. Thanks!
Code:
APN 1:
Name: ATT Phone
APN: phone
Proxy: not set
Port: not set
Username: Not Set
Password: Not Set
Server: Not Set
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: Not set
APN Type: default,mms,supl,fota
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
MVNO Type: none
APN 2
Name: ATT WAP
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: Not Set
Password: Not Set
Server: cingulargprs.com
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: Not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: Not set
APN Type: default,supl,mms
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
MVNO Type: none
APN 3
Name: CINGULAR
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: Not Set
Password: Not Set
Server: Not Set
MMSC: Not Set
MMS Proxy: Not Set
MMS Port: Not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: Not set
APN Type: default,agps,supl,fota,dun
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
MVNO Type: none

CNLiberal said:
I'd be interested in seeing all of your APNs along with all of their settings. Would you be willing to post screen shots of each APN or writing them down in a reply? I'm having issues with my SMS/MMS sending. SMS sometimes sends, and MMS doesn't seem to send at all. This is whether I'm on WiFi or LTE. Thanks!
Code:
APN 1:
Name: ATT Phone
APN: phone
Proxy: not set
Port: not set
Username: Not Set
Password: Not Set
Server: Not Set
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: Not set
APN Type: default,mms,supl,fota
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
MVNO Type: none
APN 2
Name: ATT WAP
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: Not Set
Password: Not Set
Server: cingulargprs.com
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: Not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: Not set
APN Type: default,supl,mms
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
MVNO Type: none
APN 3
Name: CINGULAR
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: Not Set
Password: Not Set
Server: Not Set
MMSC: Not Set
MMS Proxy: Not Set
MMS Port: Not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: Not set
APN Type: default,agps,supl,fota,dun
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
MVNO Type: none
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This could be really useful! I personally just left mine at default.

MaxRabbit said:
This could be really useful! I personally just left mine at default.
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Would you mind posting what your defaults are? I'm trying to get my MMS messaging to work. Thanks!

CNLiberal said:
Would you mind posting what your defaults are? I'm trying to get my MMS messaging to work. Thanks!
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Exactly what yours are, except no APN 3.

I found out the issue. I had installed AdBlocker Plus (ABP). This app apparently queries all internet requests through their own servers. They were blocking MMS. I happened upon a post on Reddit that had the same issue and that's how they solved it.
I'm now using AdAway.
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CNLiberal said:
I found out the issue. I had installed AdBlocker Plus (ABP). This app apparently queries all internet requests through their own servers. They were blocking MMS. I happened upon a post on Reddit that had the same issue and that's how they solved it.
I'm now using AdAway.
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HOLY CRAP. THANK YOU FOR THIS. I was going nuts trying to figure this out.

On CyanogenMod I use the default. I had a S4 before I had my Nexus5 so I didn't touch my plan, just took my SIM out and threw it in the Nexus 5.
APN that works for me perfectly fine on LTE and HSPA+ and HSPA is same as "ATT Phone" listed above. Thats on a regular AT&T Family Plan.

WoodburyMan said:
On CyanogenMod I use the default. I had a S4 before I had my Nexus5 so I didn't touch my plan, just took my SIM out and threw it in the Nexus 5.
APN that works for me perfectly fine on LTE and HSPA+ and HSPA is same as "ATT Phone" listed above. Thats on a regular AT&T Family Plan.
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I did the same thing, although I've been hearing that cell reception is better with the Nexus 5 than the S4, so I'm wondering if there's anything I need to do aside from just putting the different SIM card in my phone...it works well but I do get call drops I wasn't getting with the S4, it's acting up unlike the S4 - even though I hear it has far better reception.
Do I NEED to have them provision my phone?

justintime001 said:
I did the same thing, although I've been hearing that cell reception is better with the Nexus 5 than the S4, so I'm wondering if there's anything I need to do aside from just putting the different SIM card in my phone...it works well but I do get call drops I wasn't getting with the S4, it's acting up unlike the S4 - even though I hear it has far better reception.
Do I NEED to have them provision my phone?
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No. You hear horror stories of when people call and try to provision the Nexus 5 with AT&T. The Nexus 5 isn't in this provisioning database, as it's a "unsupported" phone they don't tell (They won't touch anything with a unlockable bootloader). Because of this many times people get provisioned for a 3G phone as their generic phone provision doesn't support LTE or something along those lines.It all depends on who does the provisioning. Some people you talk to will set it up correctly, others will not. I've heard stories of people having to give them IMEI's of other supported LTE phones to regain LTE access after such issues.
If it works, don't touch it, and don't let AT&T know you have the Nexus 5 as long as you don't have to.
As for reception on AT&T. I really don't notice a difference between my S4 and the Nexus 5. A month before I got rid of my S4 I got a drop in service, as a LTE tower popped up in range, however I only get 1 bar of service from it, and both my S4 and Nexus 5 tries to connect to that, where as I have a full 4 or 5 bars service on a HSPA+ (3G) tower that is closer. I have to manually switch network mode to 3G only sometimes while home in order to guarantee I get calls.

To get adblockplus to work with AT&T MMS change the MMS port to 8080 from 80.

WoodburyMan said:
No. You hear horror stories of when people call and try to provision the Nexus 5 with AT&T. The Nexus 5 isn't in this provisioning database, as it's a "unsupported" phone they don't tell (They won't touch anything with a unlockable bootloader). Because of this many times people get provisioned for a 3G phone as their generic phone provision doesn't support LTE or something along those lines.It all depends on who does the provisioning. Some people you talk to will set it up correctly, others will not. I've heard stories of people having to give them IMEI's of other supported LTE phones to regain LTE access after such issues.
If it works, don't touch it, and don't let AT&T know you have the Nexus 5 as long as you don't have to.
As for reception on AT&T. I really don't notice a difference between my S4 and the Nexus 5. A month before I got rid of my S4 I got a drop in service, as a LTE tower popped up in range, however I only get 1 bar of service from it, and both my S4 and Nexus 5 tries to connect to that, where as I have a full 4 or 5 bars service on a HSPA+ (3G) tower that is closer. I have to manually switch network mode to 3G only sometimes while home in order to guarantee I get calls.
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Hello my friend,
I'm grateful for your thorough reply. On my AT&T account online, it shows up as "no image" and I think on one page says Nexus 5. I never called anyone. I only popped in the SIM card.
Phenomenal insight regarding the low signal from the new LTE tower. Here is a question:
Is there an existing mod (or a best way to make a services mod) for a rooted Nexus 5 that will essentially switch down from LTE based on an algorithm determining signal db noise db etc. so that it kicks down when the signal is too low and does a query of the higher bands while kicked down at efficient intervals? I'm going to post this Q as it's own thread, actually. Been looking, can't find anything.
Again, much thanks for your thorough and very helpful response, WoodburyMan.
Cheers,
Justin
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

justintime001 said:
Hello my friend,
I'm grateful for your thorough reply. On my AT&T account online, it shows up as "no image" and I think on one page says Nexus 5. I never called anyone. I only popped in the SIM card.
Phenomenal insight regarding the low signal from the new LTE tower. Here is a question:
Is there an existing mod (or a best way to make a services mod) for a rooted Nexus 5 that will essentially switch down from LTE based on an algorithm determining signal db noise db etc. so that it kicks down when the signal is too low and does a query of the higher bands while kicked down at efficient intervals? I'm going to post this Q as it's own thread, actually. Been looking, can't find anything.
Again, much thanks for your thorough and very helpful response, WoodburyMan.
Cheers,
Justin
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Haven't found anything like it yet. However it would be easy to set up. I forgot the app but there is some big app out there that can trigger events with certain conditions. Can't remember the name right now. Example: When see my home wifi connection, turn off bluetooth, and have it switch from LTE to 3G/2G mode. And when it detects say the WiFi at my work, switch from 3G/2G to LTE network type and such. That might be something worth looking into.

Well now. Seems I'm in that boat of trying to get Nexus 5 to work on AT&T.
Originally my Nexus 5 worked right out of the box with the "Phone" APN, which is a APN cable of being used on LTE networks.
This is because I originally had my phone Provisioned / Data Plan setup on a Galaxy S4 I bought from AT&T, and I simply swapped my SIM out to the Nexus.
Now, I just changed jobs, and one of the perks is job pays for my phone and data. (Woohoo!). They are also with AT&T, which makes things somewhat easier. However, now, when the account manager setup my phone, AT&T Business assumibly used the IMEI off my Nexus 5 to setup my phone and provision it on their system. Inadvertently it was set up with a Non-4G Provisioning, so that my phone would not be allowed on LTE networks. Likewise, the old "Phone" APN no longer works, and I have to use "ATT" "wap.cingular" APN to connect to get data on 3G.
I will be going to a AT&T store tonight to try and get this sorted out. Will post back with results. I believe all they need to do is reprovision my phone as LTE cable.

Went to local AT&T store. I was in and out in around 5 minutes.
Walking in, told them how I had working 4G LTE before, and I believe it was just provisioned correctly, and how I know it's a common problem with this phone as the Nexus 5 isn't in their system. They copied down my IMEI, shut my phone down, and reprovisioned my phone as a LTE capable device. Turned it back on, BAM LTE. ATT Phone APN did not work, the one I used before. However ATT LTE APN that uses pta in it's setting did work. Perfect! All set and done. Surprised as how easy it was.

WoodburyMan said:
>>>I forgot the app but there is some big app out there that can trigger events with certain conditions. Can't remember the name right now. Example: When see my home wifi connection, turn off bluetooth, and have it switch from LTE to 3G/2G mode. And when it detects say the WiFi at my work, switch from 3G/2G to LTE network type and such. That might be something worth looking into.
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I think you may be referring to "Tasker".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110775
Hope this helps.

WoodburyMan said:
On CyanogenMod I use the default. I had a S4 before I had my Nexus5 so I didn't touch my plan, just took my SIM out and threw it in the Nexus 5.
APN that works for me perfectly fine on LTE and HSPA+ and HSPA is same as "ATT Phone" listed above. Thats on a regular AT&T Family Plan.
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justintime001 said:
I did the same thing, although I've been hearing that cell reception is better with the Nexus 5 than the S4, so I'm wondering if there's anything I need to do aside from just putting the different SIM card in my phone...it works well but I do get call drops I wasn't getting with the S4, it's acting up unlike the S4 - even though I hear it has far better reception.
Do I NEED to have them provision my phone?
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Sorry to go off topic here, but I have an S4 right now and have been thinking about switching to a Nexus 5.
How do you guys like your Nexus compared to the S4? How does the battery life compare?
My two main fears is the camera quality and battery life will be worse on the Nexus.

Thank you so much for this! Followed your instructions and now I have my sprint phone unlocked and running on AT&T! No LTE but thats ok.:good:

atistang said:
Sorry to go off topic here, but I have an S4 right now and have been thinking about switching to a Nexus 5.
How do you guys like your Nexus compared to the S4? How does the battery life compare?
My two main fears is the camera quality and battery life will be worse on the Nexus.
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I will never go back to Samsung. Their AOSP support is horrible, I can't stand TouchWiz, and the camera was horrible. I had a iPhone 4S, went to the Galaxy S4 and camera was horrible compared to my 4S. Went to the Nexus 5.. best phone camera I've had so far. Love the HDR+ feature in the camera. Battery life for me was the same. The removable battery on the S4 was nice, I'd just swap batteries out on the go. I got a ZeroLemon case for the Nexus5 though works good.
MoeisHere said:
Thank you so much for this! Followed your instructions and now I have my sprint phone unlocked and running on AT&T! No LTE but thats ok.:good:
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Read what I had to go through a post or two back. You can get LTE working it's just a matter of trying a different APN like the pta or phone APN's, or having them re-provision your phone properly. A good sales person or tech at a AT&T store can get you sorted out in a few minutes.

Following up these are the APN settings that work with LTE on a AT&T Business account. (ATT LTE, aka ATT PTA). Previousl "ATT Phone" APN worked for me on a personal AT&T account with LTE.
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will this work also with straight talk or no since its using att?

[Q] T-Mobile Postpaid APN

Those who are on T-Mobile postpaid, does your APNs appear like this?
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The odd thing about it is that the top "T-Mobile GPRS" actually does not have an APN set for it. If you open it and then try to go back, the phone gives an error "The APN can't be empty." The only way to exit is to go to the menu at the top and select "Discard."
T-Mobile GPRS w/o APN:
Name: T-Mobile GPRS
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: ia
APN protocol: IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
The second one is what I would expect:
Name: T-Mobile GPRS
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: default,supl,mms
APN protocol: IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
I checked my wife's Nexus 5 and it has the same APN listings.
A few questions:
Is there something wrong with this or is this fine? I just don't understand why they would list it twice and have one of them not set up correctly.
Also, what populates the APN settings? Does it come from the SIM or does it come from the network?
Can someone explain what the tags in the APN type mean? I figure "default" means some sort of default config and MMS means, well MMS, but specifically, what does ia and supl indicate?
Thanks!

dijit4l said:
Those who are on T-Mobile postpaid, does your APNs appear like this?
The odd thing about it is that the top "T-Mobile GPRS" actually does not have an APN set for it. If you open it and then try to go back, the phone gives an error "The APN can't be empty." The only way to exit is to go to the menu at the top and select "Discard."
T-Mobile GPRS w/o APN:
Name: T-Mobile GPRS
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: ia
APN protocol: IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
The second one is what I would expect:
Name: T-Mobile GPRS
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: default,supl,mms
APN protocol: IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
I checked my wife's Nexus 5 and it has the same APN listings.
A few questions:
Is there something wrong with this or is this fine? I just don't understand why they would list it twice and have one of them not set up correctly.
Also, what populates the APN settings? Does it come from the SIM or does it come from the network?
Can someone explain what the tags in the APN type mean? I figure "default" means some sort of default config and MMS means, well MMS, but specifically, what does ia and supl indicate?
Thanks!
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I can't explain what they all mean, but I can tell you that they are right and mine has the same thing. I went ahead and deleted the other ones and left the last one. I wouldn't worry about it as all the settings are correct.

The first one makes use of the MetroPCS backhaul network that T-Mobile now owns (should pull LTE from that as well).
The second one needs to have epc.t-mobile.com put into the APN info and change the APN protocol to IPv4 - there's zero reason to have it set for IPv6, but you can choose the IPv4/6 setting if you want - if you do this, the APN roaming protocol needs to be set to the identical choice even if you don't use roaming or it'll cause issues. HSPA+ will work on this APN just the same, but LTE will not - that's what the last APN is for.
The third one is the "new" T-Mobile HSPA+ and LTE capable APN (fast.t-mobile.com) but again you need to ensure the APN protocol and APN roaming protocol are identical and avoid using IPv6 specifically. You may be in an area that can work with IPv6 but so far I've yet to encounter anyplace where it's useful - my recommendation is to either use IPv4 for both protocol choices or IPv4/6 so it can select the best necessary.
Whenever I've used IPv6 I encounter issues, and while that's just my experience that I'm aware of, IPv4 is still "the standard" so that's my recommendation to use. The info is pulled from the SIM card, iirc, and yes you can alter it but there's really no reason to delete them completely. Select one and that's that.
Hope this helps...

br0adband said:
The second one needs to have epc.t-mobile.com put into the APN info and change the APN protocol to IPv4 - there's zero reason to have it set for IPv6, but you can choose the IPv4/6 setting if you want - if you do this, the APN roaming protocol needs to be set to the identical choice even if you don't use roaming or it'll cause issues. HSPA+ will work on this APN just the same, but LTE will not - that's what the last APN is for.
The third one is the "new" T-Mobile HSPA+ and LTE capable APN (fast.t-mobile.com) but again you need to ensure the APN protocol and APN roaming protocol are identical and avoid using IPv6 specifically. You may be in an area that can work with IPv6 but so far I've yet to encounter anyplace where it's useful - my recommendation is to either use IPv4 for both protocol choices or IPv4/6 so it can select the best necessary.
Whenever I've used IPv6 I encounter issues, and while that's just my experience that I'm aware of, IPv4 is still "the standard" so that's my recommendation to use. The info is pulled from the SIM card, iirc, and yes you can alter it but there's really no reason to delete them completely. Select one and that's that.
Hope this helps...
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Thanks for the advice, but I didn't enter the APNs in this way. When I put the SIM in my Nexus and booted the phone, these are the APN settings that appeared.
I will add epc.tmobile.com (NOTE: epc does not use a dash between the T and M, but fast does, go figure) and configure it for IPv4/6, but this doesn't explain why Tmo added a broken APN listing. I feel like I should try to get a new SIM or something. I am wondering if other people get the same default T-Mobile postpaid APNs.
As for IPv6, it is default for Android 4.4 devices: http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/TMobile-Goes-IPv6-Only-on-Android-44-Devices-126506. It's sort of cool how well it works. I can finally go on all those IPv6 websites out there, YAY. :silly:

dijit4l said:
Thanks for the advice, but I didn't enter the APNs in this way. When I put the SIM in my Nexus and booted the phone, these are the APN settings that appeared.
I will add epc.tmobile.com (NOTE: epc does not use a dash between the T and M, but fast does, go figure) and configure it for IPv4/6, but this doesn't explain why Tmo added a broken APN listing. I feel like I should try to get a new SIM or something. I am wondering if other people get the same default T-Mobile postpaid APNs.
As for IPv6, it is default for Android 4.4 devices: http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/TMobile-Goes-IPv6-Only-on-Android-44-Devices-126506. It's sort of cool how well it works. I can finally go on all those IPv6 websites out there, YAY. :silly:
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At the very end of my post I did say the info is pulled from the SIM card.
And epc.tmobile.com or epc.t-mobile.com - it doesn't matter as both are acceptable (T-Mobile changed that last year to accept either but many websites never bothered to note the difference). And once again, the epc.t-mobile.com is just for 2G/EDGE/3G/HSPA+ - it will not connect to LTE networks using that APN.
As for the IPv6 thing, I didn't realize T-Mobile was allowing it and actually making use of it, so that's a new thing and welcome I suppose. Never noticed anything special myself in that regard but if it works, so be it. When I had my LG Optimus G recently, and using my T-Mobile service (almost 2 years on the $30/monthly plan, and in Las Vegas which was the first city T-Mobile switched on for their LTE service) if the IPv6 setting was enabled, LTE wouldn't work for the data connection - it only became active and enabled when I set it for APN protocol IPv4 or IPv4/6, but again that's just my experience.

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At the very end of my post I did say the info is pulled from the SIM card.
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Odd thing though, where did the IPv6 setting come from or the fast.t-mobile.com APN? I got this SIM back in March, before the switch. At any rate, I think that I'll try to get a new SIM. I've been having LTE issues that were not present with my Nexus 4.

dijit4l said:
Odd thing though, where did the IPv6 setting come from or the fast.t-mobile.com APN? I got this SIM back in March, before the switch. At any rate, I think that I'll try to get a new SIM. I've been having LTE issues that were not present with my Nexus 4.
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T-Mobile has been "in process" for rolling out LTE for nearly 1.5 years now, since around March of 2012 so they've been issuing SIM cards since then that had the APN data embedded even if it wasn't of any practical use. They flipped the switch here in Vegas (which enabled the refarmed 1900 MHz range) about a week after the iPhone 5 was released and their intent was to get older iPhone owners to switch to T-Mobile - not necessarily just because of LTE which those older iPhones didn't really support but because they knew a lot of people were just sick of not really having much choice save for AT&T primarily.
It's certainly been a good decision on T-Mobile's part so far.

dijit4l said:
Odd thing though, where did the IPv6 setting come from or the fast.t-mobile.com APN? I got this SIM back in March, before the switch. At any rate, I think that I'll try to get a new SIM. I've been having LTE issues that were not present with my Nexus 4.
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Have the same thing in my SIM. I bought the SIM from tmobile site last week when it was still FREE. It was actually a Prepaid SIM, that's probably why it had metropcs APN included.
The first GPRS was also blank.
I used the 2nd GPRS setting, just renamed it then edited the APN protocol to IPv4/IPv6, same for APN Roaming.

f1ip said:
Have the same thing in my SIM. I bought the SIM from tmobile site last week when it was still FREE. It was actually a Prepaid SIM, that's probably why it had metropcs APN included.
The first GPRS was also blank.
I used the 2nd GPRS setting, just renamed it then edited the APN protocol to IPv4/IPv6, same for APN Roaming.
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I think they just include the MetroPCS APN to allow us to get on MetroPCS's LTE. Well, it is nice to know other people are getting that broken T-Mobile APN too.
It is surely a bug since the phone says you must enter the APN after viewing it.