[Q] SIM Unlocked but still cannot message or call - Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)

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...

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Cdma rom for gsm networks

any cdma rom is there which works good for unlocked phone? i use tmobile and i wanted somethign that is more for tmobile
if your phone is from tmobile you should load a rom from the gsm section, not a cdma rom.
i have a sprint tp2 but i use tmobile on it
If you put anything but a cdma rom, then you will brick your phone. You can use custom cdma roms using a t-mobile sim card, but dont use a gsm (t-mobile) rom on the sprint tp2 because you will turn it into a 700 dollar paper weight.
PRBajista said:
If you put anything but a cdma rom, then you will brick your phone. You can use custom cdma roms using a t-mobile sim card, but dont use a gsm (t-mobile) rom on the sprint tp2 because you will turn it into a 700 dollar paper weight.
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I KNOW THAT....i want a cdma rom that is more useable for gsm networks
ok. i thought by your question that you had a gsm phone. why do you consider the roms available as unuseable for gsm.
crash said:
ok. i thought by your question that you had a gsm phone. why do you consider the roms available as unuseable for gsm.
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like i havnt found a good rom that supports internet and mms...i use Nrg's rom and its not working at all...thats why
found these settings for the internet on this site. give it a try.
Name: T-Mobile US
APN: epc.tmobile.com
Proxy: <not set>
Port: <not set>
Username: None
Password: None
Server: <not set>
MMSC: [http]://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS Proxy: <not set>
MMS Port: <not set>
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN Type: mms
crash said:
found these settings for the internet on this site. give it a try.
Name: T-Mobile US
APN: epc.tmobile.com
Proxy: <not set>
Port: <not set>
Username: None
Password: None
Server: <not set>
MMSC: [http]://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS Proxy: <not set>
MMS Port: <not set>
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN Type: mms
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thanx can you tell me how to set it up pls...right now it connects to the net but if browse the new or update wheater it says no connection
having the same problem with at&t man and I've looked for an at&t provising app with no luck aswell.
howhi50 said:
having the same problem with at&t man and I've looked for an at&t provising app with no luck aswell.
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I've got at&t also, using a sprtin tp2. I get messaging and internet fine but some downloads don't come through and I've never tried to do multimedia messaging. Also U-tube never seems to connect.
Diamond_dawg said:
any cdma rom is there which works good for unlocked phone? i use tmobile and i wanted somethign that is more for tmobile
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here you go http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=107226&highlight=t-mobile+sprint. when you go to ppcgeeks, please thank electronice!
mr8820 said:
here you go http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=107226&highlight=t-mobile+sprint. when you go to ppcgeeks, please thank electronice!
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Your awesome friend thanx for giving the link

Fido APN settings for locked Rogers Captivate

Hey Everyone,
Just got my Locked Rogers Captivate yesterday and have been trying to figure out how to get data working with the Fido network...
These settings seem to work for my phone:
* Name: fido
* APN:wap.fido.ca
* Proxy: 205.151.011.011
* Port: <Not Set>
* Username: fido
* Password: fido
* Server: <Not Set>
* MMSC:mms.fido.ca
* MMS Proxy: 205.151.11.13
* MMS Port: 80
* MCC: 302 (retrieved from SIM)
* MNC: 370 (retrieved from SIM)
* Authentication type: none
* APN type: internet + mms
Browser works good with these settings.
For some reason though I can't search the Andriod market any suggestions?
Hope this helps,
Ryan
these settings are for 2G...
my settings:
Name: fido internet
APN: internet.fido.ca
Username: fido
Password: fido
APN Type: default
Leave All other Settings Blank
MMS
Name: fido mms
APN: mms.fido.ca
MMSC: http://mms.fido.ca
MMS Proxy: 205.151.011.013
APN Type: mms + 3g
Leave All other Settings Blank/or like they were
if it still doesn't work... enable DATA ROAMING, and it'll work.
captivate_sears said:
Hey Everyone,
Just got my Locked Rogers Captivate yesterday and have been trying to figure out how to get data working with the Fido network...
These settings seem to work for my phone:
* Name: fido
* APN:wap.fido.ca
* Proxy: 205.151.011.011
* Port: <Not Set>
* Username: fido
* Password: fido
* Server: <Not Set>
* MMSC:mms.fido.ca
* MMS Proxy: 205.151.11.13
* MMS Port: 80
* MCC: 302 (retrieved from SIM)
* MNC: 370 (retrieved from SIM)
* Authentication type: none
* APN type: internet + mms
Browser works good with these settings.
For some reason though I can't search the Andriod market any suggestions?
Hope this helps,
Ryan
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Are you using a fido sim card? It's weird that it works without unlocking the phone. First thing I suggest is to download the sgs unlock app and unlock the phone. There's no reason not to really.
Dont't use the wap apn. Explains why the browser only works.
This works with mine:
Internet
Name: Fido Internet
APN: internet.fido.ca
Proxy: 205.151.11.11
Username: fido
Password: fido
MCC: 302
MCN: 370
MMS
Name: Fido MMS
APN: mms.fido.ca
MMSC: htp://mms.fido.ca
MMS Proxy: 205.151.11.13
MMS Port: 8080
Username: fido
Password: fido
MCC: 302
MCN: 370
APN Type: mms
I just combine it as internet + mms to make things simpler.
Try this one first though:
Internet
Name: Fido 3G+ + MMS
APN: fido-core-appl1.apn
Proxy: none
Username: none
Password: none
MMSC: htp://mms.fido.ca
MMS Proxy: 205.151.11.13
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 302
MCN: 370
APN Type: internet + mms
Update me on which works please!
I'm using internet.fido.ca and it works fine for me. I haven't tried the .apn one yet. I'll give it a try once I finish calibrating the battery.
Rogers Redboard on APN settings
yungstar89 said:
Are you using a fido sim card? It's weird that it works without unlocking the phone. First thing I suggest is to download the sgs unlock app and unlock the phone. There's no reason not to really.
Dont't use the wap apn. Explains why the browser only works.
This works with mine:
Internet
Name: Fido Internet
APN: internet.fido.ca
Proxy: 205.151.11.11
Username: fido
Password: fido
MCC: 302
MCN: 370
MMS
Name: Fido MMS
APN: mms.fido.ca
MMSC: htp://mms.fido.ca
MMS Proxy: 205.151.11.13
MMS Port: 8080
Username: fido
Password: fido
MCC: 302
MCN: 370
APN Type: mms
I just combine it as internet + mms to make things simpler.
Try this one first though:
Internet
Name: Fido 3G+ + MMS
APN: fido-core-appl1.apn
Proxy: none
Username: none
Password: none
MMSC: htp://mms.fido.ca
MMS Proxy: 205.151.11.13
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 302
MCN: 370
APN Type: internet + mms
Update me on which works please!
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Hey,
This one works:
Name: Fido 3G+ + MMS
APN: fido-core-appl1.apn
Proxy: none
Username: none
Password: none
MMSC: htp://mms.fido.ca
MMS Proxy: 205.151.11.13
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 302
MCN: 370
APN Type: internet + mms
Thanks!
Ryan
Hey,
I thought the "sgs unlock app" only works on the at&t branded captivate... is that not the one click program?
Ryan
captivate_sears said:
Hey,
This one works:
Name: Fido 3G+ + MMS
APN: fido-core-appl1.apn
Proxy: none
Username: none
Password: none
MMSC: htp://mms.fido.ca
MMS Proxy: 205.151.11.13
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 302
MCN: 370
APN Type: internet + mms
Thanks!
Ryan
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Awesome!!!
I tried every setting I could find and this is the only one that has worked and it works great
I'm using a Bell I9000M on Fido
FutureSix said:
these settings are for 2G...
[removed cause not verified yet wouldn't let me post (urls)]
if it still doesn't work... enable DATA ROAMING, and it'll work.
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Hi guys,
I'm also using this but I DO have to leave it on romaing for data. (Why? - Are they charging me data roaming fees even tho im a Fido sub?)
My setup:
Rogers captivate with froyo update using att release.
Fido Sim Card.
Tayeule said:
Hi guys,
I'm also using this but I DO have to leave it on romaing for data. (Why? - Are they charging me data roaming fees even tho im a Fido sub?)
My setup:
Rogers captivate with froyo update using att release.
Fido Sim Card.
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I called fido and read forums and I've been informed that you will not get extra charges. Not sure why you have to check roaming for rogers captivate though.
On a different note I'd like to share my experience with 2 different internet apns provided. "Fido 3G+ +MMS" gave me about 2k/0.3k for speed test while "fido internet" gave me 5k/2k in dl/upload speeds. I'm running axura beta 2. Can anyone confirm?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897
Awesome. Very nice to know.
Will try and post my findings on speed as soon as i get to test the different APNs.
[EDIT]
I'm also getting similar speeds from "Fido 3G+ +MMS" (2.8k/0.35k).
From fido internet : 4.5k/0.2k
Also checked with a colleague here who is on rogers on an x10: he's getting around 3.5k down and 1k up!!! crazy upload speed.
tested with speedtest.net's app
same here,
tried use both 1)mms + internet, and 2) internet only, seems internet only can get better result on both upload and download speed, using speedtest.net app
Hey im in the exact same boat, got a rogers captivate and tryin to use it on the fido network. the sgs unlock pro app (available in market for $5, but worth it imo) worked perfectly for me and is very user friendly, it requires root tho, i used the z4root.apk to root my phone. here's the thread for it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
I was just trying to connect thru the fido auto find XD data did not work at all... txt and calling did tho, even before i unlocked it.
thanks a billion yungster89, that was exactly what i needed to get her working
i noticed when i use that APN tho, that the 3G data transfer icon will stay up, but if i try to use any data it will switch to an H logo, i assume this is for HSPA? but when i did a speedtest using the speedtest app, i only got 1.5 mbps while on my iphone 3gs (which had the exact same data plan/sim card on it) i got ~3.0 mbps down rate. any idea what would cause that? i thought HSPA was quite a bit faster than 3g?
Apn locked htc desire
Hi....
Maybe someone can help.
My apn is locked on my htc desire.
I cant edit and I can't add a apn.
It is a Vodaphone handset.
What cracks are available?

[Q] WAP Proxy seems blocked; trouble-shooting hints ?

Hi all.
I'm an embedded Linux developer but am relatively new to Android.
My phone, an LG Optimus Chic is network unlocked but not rooted. Running stock Froyo 2.2.1 as received from Bell Canada last week.
I have the ADB shell available, but not as root. I'm looking for any trouble-shooting hints about what to look for.
The problem: I'm trying to get WAP proxy working because I'm using an MVNO of Bell (Presidents Choice Mobile) that offers cheap unlimited mobile browsing and I refuse to pay the going Canadian rates for data.
But I think the WAP Proxy is blocked, on the phone and/or on the Bell network. With the same APN settings it works on a Bell SIM with a data plan (but using the WAP APN), but does not work with the PresChoice SIM with a UMB plan.
I tried the IP Data APN, but when using the PresChoice SIM it depleted my $10 prepaid account down to $0.35 very rapidly, LOL. But just doesn't work using the WAP APN.
Using "adb shell ping" I can see DNS resolution is OK and the ICMP pings work fine. Is there any Linux utility like wget or even some "cat" command I can use to try and trouble shoot this ? I'm also wondering if there's a place that network operators would usually customize something like this.
Thanks much ! Config is below: (BTW, full data APN is "pda.bell.ca")
Name: Bell-APN
APN: proxy.bell.ca
Proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
Port: 80
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: http://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
MMS port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 610
Authentication Type: None
APN Type: <Not set>
There are probably specific APN's for your carrier alone. I'm also in Canada. I'm on SpeakOut. And they offer a very similar UMB plan. I had to punch in their APN codes (Google is your friend), and use an all called Proxydroid to force the settings through. That helped me. Just Google the settings, assuming there are any.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

T-Mobile - US APN settings

Mods if you think this should be in a different location feel free to move it. Also I'd like to see a sticky APN thread, because apparently google is too hard to use.
I thought I'd post this because it comes up alot and there isn't a single place this information sits(as far as I could found in my searches). Also I have to find them all over again when it comes up. So here it is.
The KB from T-Mobile:
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1979
Code:
APN settings laid out in the KB:
Name: T-Mobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com or fast.t-mobile.com (for LTE devices)
Proxy: <Not set>
Port: <Not set>
Username: <Not set> [T-Mobile states for the MT4G/Glacier to enter "None" (without quotes) for this and to NOT leave this as <Not set>]
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: <Not set>
MMS port: <Not set>
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: default,supl,admin,dun,mms <-- Specified for MT4G otherwise --> <Not Set> OR Internet+MMS (depending on software version)
If you find yourself not able to send MMS messages it is most likely because the proxy,port,username,password fields are not <Not Set>. Just tap these values and delete any information in them. I always restart but not always necessary.
Some people enter 216.155.165.50 for the MMS Proxy and 8080 for MMS Port I have never had to and am not exactly why these values might be needed but try them if the T-Mobile settings don't work.
thx
just what I was looking for :good:
bertscookie said:
Mods if you think this should be in a different location feel free to move it. Also I'd like to see a sticky APN thread, because apparently google is too hard to use.
I thought I'd post this because it comes up alot and there isn't a single place this information sits(as far as I could found in my searches). Also I have to find them all over again when it comes up. So here it is.
The KB from T-Mobile:
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1979
Code:
APN settings laid out in the KB:
Name: T-Mobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com or fast.tmobile.com (for LTE devices)
Proxy: <Not set>
Port: <Not set>
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: <Not set>
MMS port: <Not set>
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: <Not Set> OR Internet+MMS (depending on software version)
If you find yourself not able to send MMS messages it is most likely because the proxy,port,username,password fields are not <Not Set>. Just tap these values and delete any information in them. I always restart but not always necessary.
Some people enter 216.155.165.50 for the MMS Proxy and 8080 for MMS Port I have never had to and am not exactly why these values might be needed but try them if the T-Mobile settings don't work.
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The mms proxy and port is the old settings for Simple Mobile
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda app-developers app
I wonder if these settings might help S3 phones get LTE :/
I have been trying to get an ATT GS2 - I777 that is rooted and unlocked running on tmobile to accept and receive photos with texts for a week with no luck. I have used the settings provided by T-Mobile with no luck. I am running ICS though and it has a couple different settings. Any idea if that is what is causing it not to work. I can send regular text fine but it dies if you try to send or receive an image. Sending an image shows sending and it never goes. If I try to send from another carrier to this phone it comes back with a failed message in about 5 minutes.
The KB from T-Mobile:
Code:
APN settings laid out in the KB:
Name: T-Mobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com or fast.tmobile.com (for LTE devices)
Proxy: <Not set>
Port: <Not set>
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: had to remove due to spam filter.
MMS proxy: <Not set>
MMS port: <Not set>
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: <Not Set> OR Internet+MMS (depending on software version)
First I have Use Packet Data and Data Roaming checked.
Then I got to APNs
There is NO MMS protocol listed
APN Type shows Internet+MMS+SUPL or each listed individually.
Then APN Protocol is IPv4 or IPv6 or both together.
APN Protocol when roaming also shows IPv4 or IPv6 or both together.
Then APN enabled has a grayed out check box that I can't select. Shows APN enabled.
Last is bearer - LTE or eHRPD or Unspecified.
x_789 said:
I have been trying to get an ATT GS2 - I777 that is rooted and unlocked running on tmobile to accept and receive photos with texts for a week with no luck. I have used the settings provided by T-Mobile with no luck. I am running ICS though and it has a couple different settings. Any idea if that is what is causing it not to work. I can send regular text fine but it dies if you try to send or receive an image. Sending an image shows sending and it never goes. If I try to send from another carrier to this phone it comes back with a failed message in about 5 minutes.
The KB from T-Mobile:
Code:
APN settings laid out in the KB:
Name: T-Mobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com or fast.tmobile.com (for LTE devices)
Proxy: <Not set>
Port: <Not set>
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: had to remove due to spam filter.
MMS proxy: <Not set>
MMS port: <Not set>
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: <Not Set> OR Internet+MMS (depending on software version)
First I have Use Packet Data and Data Roaming checked.
Then I got to APNs
There is NO MMS protocol listed
APN Type shows Internet+MMS+SUPL or each listed individually.
Then APN Protocol is IPv4 or IPv6 or both together.
APN Protocol when roaming also shows IPv4 or IPv6 or both together.
Then APN enabled has a grayed out check box that I can't select. Shows APN enabled.
Last is bearer - LTE or eHRPD or Unspecified.
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Well I would keep it ipv4. If you can leave any extra settings blank do that. Definitely use APN.
Have you tried leaving everything blank or "not set" except for the servers? The MMS issue is definitely your APN settings.
Sent by the power of Ra
Try APN name "T-Mobile US". Everything as shown in the article.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Code:
APN settings laid out in the KB:
Name: T-Mobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com or fast.tmobile.com (for LTE devices)
Proxy: <Not set>
Port: <Not set>
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: had to remove due to spam filter.
MMS proxy: <Not set>
MMS port: <Not set>
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: <Not Set> OR Internet+MMS (depending on software version)
i believe this may be wrong. the apn fast.tmobile.com should be fast.t-mobile.com
same with epc.tmobile.com (epc.t-mobile.com)
it would not work for me without the dash. (made an account just to post this found with google)
kulcris said:
Code:
APN settings laid out in the KB:
Name: T-Mobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com or fast.tmobile.com (for LTE devices)
Proxy: <Not set>
Port: <Not set>
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: had to remove due to spam filter.
MMS proxy: <Not set>
MMS port: <Not set>
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: <Not Set> OR Internet+MMS (depending on software version)
i believe this may be wrong. the apn fast.tmobile.com should be fast.t-mobile.com
same with epc.tmobile.com (epc.t-mobile.com)
it would not work for me without the dash. (made an account just to post this found with google)
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I always have used. epc.tmobile.com however the mmsc uses the T-Mobile.com domain. I can upload screenshots of mine but they are there same as the document. However the name is "T-Mobile US" but I don't think that matters.
Sent by the power of Ra
my tmobile s3 all messed up
Hey guys,
I just recently bought a version samsung galaxy s3, with a sim card slot. I now use it with t-mobile and it works fine, cant call, send texts, browse internet and e.t.c. I have one problem with the text messaging, i cant receive pic messaging and i dont know why. The message comes to me as a multimedia file, but i press download, and it just tries to download, without making any progress. Can anyone help?
ofadl said:
Hey guys,
I just recently bought a version samsung galaxy s3, with a sim card slot. I now use it with t-mobile and it works fine, cant call, send texts, browse internet and e.t.c. I have one problem with the text messaging, i cant receive pic messaging and i dont know why. The message comes to me as a multimedia file, but i press download, and it just tries to download, without making any progress. Can anyone help?
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lol this is a MT4G forum.
And you said "can't call" is that a splling error?
im sorry, that was a spelling error, the phone works perfectly fine, except for the picture messaging part i mentioned above
ofadl said:
Hey guys,
I just recently bought a version samsung galaxy s3, with a sim card slot. I now use it with t-mobile and it works fine, cant call, send texts, browse internet and e.t.c. I have one problem with the text messaging, i cant receive pic messaging and i dont know why. The message comes to me as a multimedia file, but i press download, and it just tries to download, without making any progress. Can anyone help?
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I've seen this happen often with areas of poor or slow network coverage. If the coverage is full 4g try rebooting the phone that helps sometimes
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I dont know if it matters or not, but i do not have mobile data on my phone, but i was on wifi when i tried downloading it. I reset the phone, and im still getting same thing
kulcris said:
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APN settings laid out in the KB:
i believe this may be wrong. the apn fast.tmobile.com should be fast.t-mobile.com
same with epc.tmobile.com (epc.t-mobile.com)
it would not work for me without the dash. (made an account just to post this found with google)[/QUOTE]
That was the key the Dash in T-Mobile. I added it and it now can send and received mms with photos. THANKS!
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ofadl said:
I dont know if it matters or not, but i do not have mobile data on my phone, but i was on wifi when i tried downloading it. I reset the phone, and im still getting same thing
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As far as I know, you have to have mobile data in order to receive MMS(picture messages) for SMS (text message) you only need network. Message can't be sent or received via Wi-Fi.
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so i have to have an active mobile data plan with t-mobile? because i remember with a different older previous phone, i didint have data with them and i received pic messages
ofadl said:
so i have to have an active mobile data plan with t-mobile? because i remember with a different older previous phone, i didint have data with them and i received pic messages
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There's an article out there that follows the entire messaging cycle. To my knowledge, which may be wrong, Android routes all messages through the radio. So that if you have Wi-Fi on and your radio off, none of your messages will send until your GSM radio is on and has connected to a network.
bertscookie said:
There's an article out there that follows the entire messaging cycle. To my knowledge, which may be wrong, Android routes all messages through the radio. So that if you have Wi-Fi on and your radio off, none of your messages will send until your GSM radio is on and has connected to a network.
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My radio on? Can you elaborate please, i have been able to send and receive normal text messages without wifi. I do have a unlimited messaging plan with them. The problem is, the MMS messaging, or the messaging with media files such as pictures
ofadl said:
My radio on? Can you elaborate please, i have been able to send and receive normal text messages without wifi. I do have a unlimited messaging plan with them. The problem is, the MMS messaging, or the messaging with media files such as pictures
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Sure. When I say Radio I mean the GSM wireless radio, which is responsible for the wireless communication between your phone and the service provider's cell towers. And, to my knowledge, all messaging is sent and received through the cellular (GSM) radio through your cellular carrier (T-Mobile in this case.) As for MMS I was under the impression that went through the data network connection and SMS was handled just with the mobile network (Voice call etc...) Make sure your messaging plan includes SMS, if it does contact the carrier (T-Mobile) and make sure they haven't messed anything up. (maybe not phrase it quite like that) but inquire to make sure it is all good on their side.

So I've got service, can call/text, but I have absolutely no data/MMS

I was running stock 4.4.2, rooted and unlocked, and my service/data were fine until today, when I just stopped being able to use data. I've tried rebooting, powering down for about half an hour, checked and double checked my APNs, and flashed Cm11. Haven't tried to flash a new radio alone since I figured cm11 would've come with a different radio from stock. A friend suggested it might be my SIM, but I would assume I would get no service at all if there was a problem there.
So where do I go from here? :V
Nexein said:
I was running stock 4.4.2, rooted and unlocked, and my service/data were fine until today, when I just stopped being able to use data. I've tried rebooting, powering down for about half an hour, checked and double checked my APNs, and flashed Cm11. Haven't tried to flash a new radio alone since I figured cm11 would've come with a different radio from stock. A friend suggested it might be my SIM, but I would assume I would get no service at all if there was a problem there.
So where do I go from here? :V
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Who is your carrier. Go to mobile networks/access point names/ and find your apn settings
Try proper radio. A sign is if your WiFi doesn't find signal usually bad mixed. I get this often. I flash lots on many devices but its simple. Anyway try your radio. And no ROMs normally have no radio unless it says otherwise or firmware. Peace.
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Shckr57 said:
Who is your carrier. Go to mobile networks/access point names/ and find your apn settings
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AT&T, I've tried resetting to default APNs as well as comparing mine to those in AT&T's Help and other peoples' own settings.
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Try proper radio. A sign is if your WiFi doesn't find signal usually bad mixed. I get this often. I flash lots on many devices but its simple. Anyway try your radio. And no ROMs normally have no radio unless it says otherwise or firmware. Peace.
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See I can pick up wifi just fine, it's just my regular data that's acting up. I've tried looking into a guide for flashing radios but to be honest, I don't know much about LTE bands or anything. Is there a good guide here that I missed? It seems as simple as flashing one with CWR but I don't wanna ruin anything.
Write down your apn settings here so we can look at them
Name: ATT LTE
APN: Phone
Proxy blank
Port blank
UN blank
PW blank
Server blank
MMSC: ht tp:// mmsc. mobile. att. net
MMS proxy: proxy. mobile. att. net
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Auth blank
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roam: IPv4
APN Enabled
Bearer unspecified
MVNO type: None
Nexein said:
Name: ATT LTE
APN: Phone
Proxy blank
Port blank
UN blank
PW blank
Server blank
MMSC: ht tp:// mmsc. mobile. att. net
MMS proxy: proxy. mobile. att. net
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Auth blank
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roam: IPv4
APN Enabled
Bearer unspecified
MVNO type: None
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-3G Settings-
Name: ATT
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: <Leave in Blank>
Port: <Leave in Blank>
Username: [email protected]
Password: cingular1
Server: <Leave in Blank>
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: <Leave in Blank>
APN type: default,supl,mms
APN Protocol: Leave it to the Default one
-4G Settings-
Name: ATT HSPA+
APN: phone
Proxy: <Leave in Blank>
Port: <Leave in Blank>
Username: <Leave in Blank>
Password: <Leave in Blank>
Server: <Leave in Blank>
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: <Leave in Blank>
APN type: default,supl,mms,hipri
APN Protocol: Leave it to the Default one
Bearer: leave it to the Default one
Should I delete the other ones and just have those two? Cm11 came with like a bunch of them.
Nexein said:
Should I delete the other ones and just have those two? Cm11 came with like a bunch of them.
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You can have as many as you like but it will only use one. It looks as if you are mixing the settings of different apns together
Shckr57 said:
You can have as many as you like but it will only use one. It looks as if you are mixing the settings of different apns together
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Added both, tried selecting each one and I'm still having the same problem.
So to update, I've gone back to stock 4.4.4, straight from google, still not working, and then flashed the newest radio and that didn't do it either. Starting to thing it's a hardware problem, maybe actually is the SIM?
Ended up being the sim! Thanks for your help though, guys!

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