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Hi everyone,
I figured I would start this thread to give everyone a place to post their APN issues/fixes/work arounds to maybe cut down on the questions being asked in the development forums. I will include any of the fixes/workarounds I have seen so far and try to keep this thread updated with any new ones that come about. I have learned so much on here on XDA just by searching and reading, I hope that this thread can do the same for anyone else looking for answers. Thanks/credit for all these fixes/work arounds goes out to all the OP's (special thanks to Martovitz for inspiring me to write this) Again this is just random things people have tried that have worked for them,this is NOT a step by step, THEY MAY OR MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU, and they are in no particular order, everyones phone is different:
APN Voodoo:
1) Try Holding power button down while holding volume up to reboot phone.
2) Try pulling battery out while the phone is on, let it sit for a minute, then restart.
3) Try toggling airplane mode on wait a minute, then turn it back off.
4) If simple user is selected in your APN menu try selecting T-Mobile. If this fails try deleting simple user APN.
5) Go into settings>wireless>mobile networks. -let it search, pick one, let it 'error' then select the 'select automatically' option -wait a second, press back to the home screen, wait two more seconds APN issues disappear
6) Run fix permissions in ROM Manager
7) Replace Sim card,try new UICC sim card specifically for 3g/4g devices.
8) Try flashing new ROM while in a good T-Mobile area (ie full bars of reception) to register on network
9) Try reinstalling ROM using this process:
a) Wipe cache
b) Wipe Dalvik
c) Flash ROM
d) Flash gapps
e) Fix Permissions
f) Reboot
10)
a)Turn on WiFi and make sure you're connected.
b) Go into the Market, search "APN Backup".
c) Download the program called "APNsBU (ROOT)"
d) Open the program and click on the "Backup APNs" button.
e) After that's done, click on the "Restore APNs" button. It will prompt you to reboot your phone.
f) After the reboot, open the APNsBU program, click on the menu button on your phone and click "View APNs".
g) You should be able to see "Simple" and "T-Mobile US." Turn off your WiFi and you should be good to go!
11) The fix that's been working for me 100% is to just delete the APN type on both the T-Mobile US and Simple and then make sure T-Mobile US is selected
11) Use ROM Manager to "Reboot into Recovery", once recovery boots simply select "reboot system now" and let the phone boot back up. That's it, when the phone boots back up the apn settings will be restored and data will be working like it should.
***Disclaimer: I am in no way responsible for any damage you do to your phone trying these fixes/work arounds***
pretty awesome thread, thanks for sharing your experiences
Would someone be willing to type up or link to the reason why the APN problems manifest? I really appreciate the list of (supposed) fixes, but I'd also like to know why the problems exist in the first place.
I honestly don't think anyone really knows, but I'm willing to bet with the release of official gingerbread update these problems will disappear
Maybe if everyone starts posting the problems their having and where, when, why, and how they started we could narrow it down
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APN Issues only occur with not stock roms for me.
Apn issues:
They basically give u no data and when u go to apn settings there are no presets. This usually doesn't happen on first boot on cm. But when u reboot everything dissapears. Some fixes use to work for me but now data works when it wants to
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webstar1 said:
Apn issues:
They basically give u no data and when u go to apn settings there are no presets. This usually doesn't happen on first boot on cm. But when u reboot everything dissapears. Some fixes use to work for me but now data works when it wants to
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Exactly my problem or when I am on wifi and turn it off I don't get data back either
See and the really weird thing is you get people like me that have never had any apn problems .... but I have only flashed Cm7 rom starting with nb#32. I haven't used any other roms.... maybe that's a possible reason why i have no apn issues.
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webstar1 said:
Apn issues:
They basically give u no data and when u go to apn settings there are no presets. This usually doesn't happen on first boot on cm. But when u reboot everything dissapears. Some fixes use to work for me but now data works when it wants to
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Have u tried apn'sBU? It fixes every time for me. Usually happens first reboot after new flash (not the reboot out of cwr).
Yah, it's a crazy issue. Cm7 is the only rom I've flashed, I did a few full wipes around nightlies 38+ figuring it would have to help. Made no real difference.
Good luck.
G2X
PrettyPistol555 said:
Have u tried apn'sBU? It fixes every time for me. Usually happens first reboot after new flash (not the reboot out of cwr).
Yah, it's a crazy issue. Cm7 is the only rom I've flashed, I did a few full wipes around nightlies 38+ figuring it would have to help. Made no real difference.
Good luck.
G2X
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Its a shame but at least you found a fix that works for ya bro
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Tried all of them besides new sim card and no luck to get cm or any other gb rom to work
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osugsxr said:
Tried all of them besides new sim card and no luck to get cm or any other gb rom to work
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Are you having just apn issues or something else?? Apn should be a workaround ill be it annoying to deal with but at least workable, so is something else not working out??
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Think its just apn, running the stock gb update fine . There may have been one other gb rom where my data was working but not sure . Cm just isn't working for me ,
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Are you having just apn issues or something else?? Apn should be a workaround ill be it annoying to deal with but at least workable, so is something else not working out??
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My data/apn fix...
Okay, I guess this isn't technically a "FIX", but it WILL get your data working again until the next time the apn settings decide to mysteriously disappear.
Use ROM Manager to "Reboot into Recovery", once recovery boots simply select "reboot system now" and let the phone boot back up. That's it, when the phone boots back up the apn settings will be restored and data will be working like it should.
Wish I had an actual fix but this is MUCH better than nothing, and in my opinion easier than taking my case off and pulling the battery every time.
Okay, I guess this isn't technically a "FIX", but it WILL get your data working again until the next time the apn settings decide to mysteriously disappear.
Use ROM Manager to "Reboot into Recovery", once recovery boots simply select "reboot system now" and let the phone boot back up. That's it, when the phone boots back up the apn settings will be restored and data will be working like it should.
Wish I had an actual fix but this is MUCH better than nothing, and in my opinion easier than taking my case off and pulling the battery every time.
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Its all good bro anything that gets it back is what this threads all about.... ill update the 1st post later tonight. Thanks for sharing.
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Any time I'm having data or signal issues, this pretty much fixes it.
3) Try toggling airplane mode on wait a minute, then turn it back off.
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Going to try the clockwork one, would like to run cyanogen but no data is an issue
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APN // No data
Having the same issue here with cyanogen ... Tried many build ... I'm adding my APN (I'm sure it's correct, it's working on stock firmware) But on Cyanogen, no data (4G) HSPA+ network ....
Tried removing battery, airplane ... impossible to get data working...
Any clue ?
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Having the same issue here with cyanogen ... Tried many build ... I'm adding my APN (I'm sure it's correct, it's working on stock firmware) But on Cyanogen, no data (4G) HSPA+ network ....
Tried removing battery, airplane ... impossible to get data working...
Any clue ?
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Try all of the methods from 1st post... these are the only things people have found that work so far... good luck
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I tried all... Now i'm on the leaked GB build and my data (4G) is working perfectly.... i'm trying to find the difference... Maybe kernel or driver issue in cyanogen... I don't know
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Hey. I have been having an issue getting data to work for H2O mobile when using CM7 (latest nightly.) I have tried using the settings that they list on their website, but it says that I must enter an MCC and MNC number when it says it should be blank. If I leave the defaults, it does not work. I downloaded their install app, but the data still does not work with those settings selected. All CM7 based roms do this (at least all those released within the past 2 months.)
The strange thing is that it does work (with the install method) when using OTA based roms. I don't know why one does and one doesn't. On the OTA it says I am running on AT&T, where as H2O shows up on CM7.
Does anyone have a solution for this? Or will CM7 just not work?
Thanks.
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Hey. I have been having an issue getting data to work for H2O mobile when using CM7 (latest nightly.) I have tried using the settings that they list on their website, but it says that I must enter an MCC and MNC number when it says it should be blank. If I leave the defaults, it does not work. I downloaded their install app, but the data still does not work with those settings selected. All CM7 based roms do this (at least all those released within the past 2 months.)
The strange thing is that it does work (with the install method) when using OVA based roms. I don't know why one does and one doesn't. On the OVA it says I am running on AT&T, where as H2O shows up on CM7.
Does anyone have a solution for this? Or will CM7 just not work?
Thanks.
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CM7 has a problem with data connections in general on the G2x. Try doing a hard reboot and see if that brings back a data connection for you, if you had one in the first place
Once again, a hard reboot is holding power + volume up until the phone resets
I never had data on 2.3.5, but I did a hard restart and still nothing. :/
I'm a newbie in real trouble ....hopefully not by making a new thread on XDA.
If I 'm violating rules pl delete this.
I m with my G2X.I have stock 2.3.3 OTA rom.nandroid ,CWM ,Baseband July 2011 ,
Whenever I press "0" or "#" on my dialer it automatically goes to hidden menu.This cannot be undone even when i wipe factory data,clear cache,clear delvic cache,or by flashing a new rom(stock froyo or gb)..etc.
This problem makes number dialing impossible
Only way is to flash CM 7.then it doesn't come.
How can i undone this auto hidden menu from coming.
Thanks in advance
You answered your own question; **** LG/2.3.3 based ROMs, use CM based ROMs.
IRASadPanda said:
You answered your own question; **** LG/2.3.3 based ROMs, use CM based ROMs.
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Thanks for the reply.
I too agree CM7 the best.
unfortunately in CM7(stable and nightly 222) the APN get deleted automatically.
Tried APN backup and restore app,Fixing permissions,.....nothing works so far....
BTW when I bought this GTX and upgraded to 2.3.3. the hidden menu didn't automatically come.Since few weeks only this bug....
Any idea even to cure CM7 problem even......
reset the phone to see the bug go away.
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reset the phone to see the bug go away.
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Did factory rest,cleared cache,clears delvik cache.....nothing happens....still the hidden menu comes.....
No idea how to get rid of it.....at least if CM 7 doesn't delete my APN i could have stick with it.....
I have this trouble too. Please help us.
GO Contacts
How about using GO Dialer from the market? Is their keyboard has the same issue?
You said you got clockwork mod... factory reset... clear delvic cache n cache... how about formatting system???
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i can't Press 0 and # on keypad on LG Ku5900
i can't Press 0 and # on keypad on LG Ku5900
please help me fix it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22862921#post22862921
the same here , i think it started after i upgraded to 2.3.4 that was released a few weeks ago, i had to upgrade using the LG official flasher , its a must to upgrade the baseband , its really annoying ,
im almost sure there is some secret code to dial that will disable this menu , that is enabled some how
at last , i fixed it , this time i took a little more time to think of the matter and i came to a conclusion , this matter happens due to some thing happened in the part of the FW that doenst get touched when flashing or wiping the rom , so reflashing the rom didnt fix it , first thing i did i made a backup of every thing using the custom recovery , then i went into the menu (the secret menu that keeps poping up) i got into it by pressing # which always happens to bring up that secret menu , after that i did a factory reset which is found in that menu , not the one you get into it from the settings icon , it took some time to reset , a lot longer than i thought it might take , just leave it alone till it restarts , after that you will find your self in the initial screen , like the one when you flash a new rom , just skip every thing and go directly to your dialer and press # or 0 and see for your self that its fixed at last , no secret menu any more , just a normal 0 or # , now you can do a full restore from the recovery menu using your backup , dont worry , after restoring every thing the problem wont come back ,
good luck every body
i cant understand this step i do it but not work pls help
Ahmed.gogo said:
i cant understand this step i do it but not work pls help
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just do a factory reset using the factory reset option you find inside the secret menu , not the one you usually use by going into settings >privacy
this will reset every thing , i mean really every thing , and it will go back to normal
you can do a full backup and after finishing the reset do a restore , yes thats right , this will not bring back the problem again
I appreciate all the great work
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I appreciate all the great work
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you are most welcome
Hi,
I have been using Atrix 2 for almost 4 months now and i was very happy with it. I also a got an OTA to ICS. But recently my dialer/phone is not working properly. Whenever i press the dial button for any contact it takes almost 5 to 10 mins to dial that number and during that time even the back button wont work in the dialer/phone. But all other apps seem to work fine. I am unable to make calls properly as it takes too long nearly 10 mins to dial that number. I tried restarting the phone and also uninstalled few apps which i thought might be cause. But nothing seems to fix the problem.
When i do a factory reset then it works fine for almost a day and the same problem repeats again. Details are given below,
Phone: Atrix 2
OS: Andriod 4.0.4
Root: Not Rooted.
Please help me fix this problem.
jnanendrah said:
Hi,
I have been using Atrix 2 for almost 4 months now and i was very happy with it. I also a got an OTA to ICS. But recently my dialer/phone is not working properly. Whenever i press the dial button for any contact it takes almost 5 to 10 mins to dial that number and during that time even the back button wont work in the dialer/phone. But all other apps seem to work fine. I am unable to make calls properly as it takes too long nearly 10 mins to dial that number. I tried restarting the phone and also uninstalled few apps which i thought might be cause. But nothing seems to fix the problem.
When i do a factory reset then it works fine for almost a day and the same problem repeats again. Details are given below,
Phone: Atrix 2
OS: Andriod 4.0.4
Root: Not Rooted.
Please help me fix this problem.
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Might try booting into recovery and fixing permissions. Are you using any 3rd party dialing or contact apps?
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Might try booting into recovery and fixing permissions. Are you using any 3rd party dialing or contact apps?
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No. I am not using any 3rd party dialer or contact apps.
Could you please let me know how to fix the permissions using recovery as mentioned ?
jnanendrah said:
No. I am not using any 3rd party dialer or contact apps.
Could you please let me know how to fix the permissions using recovery as mentioned ?
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You're on a completely stock system right? Definitely weird, since you have no root and stock recovery, and factory reset doesn't fix it. Then I would suggest fxz a clean system. You can check the noob guide for more info about how to do it, and which fxz you need.
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You're on a completely stock system right? Definitely weird, since you have no root and stock recovery, and factory reset doesn't fix it. Then I would suggest fxz a clean system. You can check the noob guide for more info about how to do it, and which fxz you need.
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Yes. Actually few days ago i got my ICS rooted and due to some app the phone was stuck at the boot screen and wouldn't start. So i had to flash the stock ROM i.e Android 2.3.6 GB. After that i got a OTA to ICS and after few days of usage i facing this problem. I have not rooted the OS i am currently using.
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Yes. Actually few days ago i got my ICS rooted and due to some app the phone was stuck at the boot screen and wouldn't start. So i had to flash the stock ROM i.e Android 2.3.6 GB. After that i got a OTA to ICS and after few days of usage i facing this problem. I have not rooted the OS i am currently using.
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Ics was too laggy for me too. That made me try out cm10! And now I'm like what's "lag "?
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Ics was too laggy for me too. That made me try out cm10! And now I'm like what's "lag "?
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Can you please let me know how to get that? I mean the links and guide on how to install that.
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Can you please let me know how to get that? I mean the links and guide on how to install that.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869692
Flash it in CWM. There are some minor bugs though. I would suggest u manually write down the apns before flashing and add it back once done.
Sorry if Im not posting correctly, I've used this site a lot for research and whatnot, but couldn't find anything on this topic. So whenever I install a custom rom that is not ICS, I have no data, and barely any service. I installed NUMA and that has been working great, but whenever I try any Jellybean Roms (Carbon, Avatar, Pac-ROM) I have the issue with data and service. I have no idea if I'm installing them wrong or anything, what I usually have done to install roms (and it works with ICS), is to open the Boot Menu Manager while the phone is booting, going into recovery, then preform a factory reset, after that I install the Rom from ZIP. If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this, it'll be greatly appreciated.
Check the apn settings
Settings > wireless and networks (click more) mobile networks > access point names
If this correct, try to disable sim card pin lock on stock ics system
stars2 said:
Check the apn settings
Settings > wireless and networks (click more) mobile networks > access point names
If this correct, try to disable sim card pin lock on stock ics system
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When I checked the Access Point Names list, there is nothing in the list, should there be something?
Sorry if I sound stupid, I am completely new to rooting.
donkelz said:
Sorry if Im not posting correctly, I've used this site a lot for research and whatnot, but couldn't find anything on this topic. So whenever I install a custom rom that is not ICS, I have no data, and barely any service. I installed NUMA and that has been working great, but whenever I try any Jellybean Roms (Carbon, Avatar, Pac-ROM) I have the issue with data and service. I have no idea if I'm installing them wrong or anything, what I usually have done to install roms (and it works with ICS), is to open the Boot Menu Manager while the phone is booting, going into recovery, then preform a factory reset, after that I install the Rom from ZIP. If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this, it'll be greatly appreciated.
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i know exactly what you mean im having the exact same problem im on slimbean 4.3.1 i would try calling att or your carrier and have them helpyou enter the apn settings im going to call them and see if they can help me enter the apn