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Can't connect to network?

I just bought an Inspire and I can't connect to Att network. It shows the H+ and shows that Att is my Newtork Operator but it wont let change any of the settings or scan for other networks. I had a HD2 that was unlocked and work like a charm on the network but now it won't let me play with the settings. Do you think that I have an old data plan back in 2005 that was unlimited to my Sony Erricison?

Your data plan has to be 4g otherwise it won't connect to the data. You can keep unlimited also.
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The H+ usually means that you are connected to the data network. Are you sure it isn't a H with a check mark? Which means that you aren't connected to the network. To use the default APN settings you have to be on a "4G" plan, like the previous poster said. You can always add an APN to the list and use it as well. I had this issue when I first got my Inspire. Try these settings.
Name: ATT
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: default,mms,supl
Everything else:

PTA APN working - FINALLY!!!

All of a sudden, the pta APN network is flawlessly working for me, wife and friend's Skyrockets. I'm in NYC, is it working for you guys?
"Working", meaning that it'll browse regular, full, non-mobile sites with no problems...

Is working for me with no problems since yesterday. Finally
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Good find. Just pulled up Justin.tv and loaded just like it should. Interesting...

I"m still stuck with mobile only on most sites. Cnn loads full page, but engadget and most others forces mobile.
However justin.tv loads full and normal.

As is mine. After the customer service/in store crap I had to deal with yesterday for 4 hours regarding this "data lag" problem (as they so called it), this better last a good long time.

Same here juat tested it justin.tv worked and loaded no lag as did cnn.com thankfully i just got the skyrocket yesterday but the browser not.loading alot of pages was irritating and made the phone useless to me without wifi. Glad its working now westminster md

Same here. Boston lte
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what is PTA APN?

djarpit said:
what is PTA APN?
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it's the stock APN on the phone

djarpit said:
what is PTA APN?
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If you push menu settings wireless and networks mobile networks its access point names. And theres been an issue with the stock att apn not loading certin webpages but it seems to be corrected for the time being ( hopefully permanently) so if your not having this issue theres no reason to worry or change any settings

Washington DC LTE now working. Thank Goodness, I was about to jump ship.
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Figures, that's my luck.
I was bothered by the APN issues and ended up returning my SR and going back to the GS2 cause I figured it would take AT&T forever to fix the problem.
Now they go ahead and fix it that fast.
Major bummer.

Had to modify APN settings in Minneapolis/St. Paul
I'm a NOOB to Android, but not smartphones. I wanted to post this reply, because I found most of the information on XDA, but not all in one place. Hopefully this saves others much of the time that I've spent on it.
Issue: My brand new Skyrocket would not connect to AT&T data network from my home when it was sitting right next to my wife's Galaxy S2 that was connected to AT&T data network. NOTE: Minneapolis/St. Paul is non-LTE.
Troubleshooting:
1. Swapped sims -- Galaxy S2 still works; Skyrocket still doesn't work.
2. Factory reset Skyrocket (several times) -- Skyrocket still doesn't work.
3. Got online with AT&T support. Checked some settnigs. Factory reset. -- Skyrocket still doesn't work.
4. Per AT&T support, went back to AT&T store to exchange phone. At the store, AT&T person looked at my phone and turned off the WiFi that had automatically (and correctly) connected to their AT&T hotspot. Voila Skyrocket connected to 4G. Good news, but somewhat distrubing. So, I decided to keep it and work with it some more.
5. Back at home, 4G still working....until I turned on WiFi (which automatically turns off AT&T data network). BAM!! AT&T data network would not come on again, when I turned off WiFi.
6. Next morning a Google search brought me to posts on XDA where others were having issues with the AT&T data network and and MMS.
Root cause:
-APNs configured in my Galaxy S2 were **different** than the APN configured in my Skyrocket -- very much like the posts on XDA.
-AT&T said the PTA network is brand new and they're still working out the kinks." from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342159
-Also pulled some data from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1337171.html
Solution:
Short version -- added 3 APNs and selected one of them.
Long version -- New APN Configuration that is working on my Skyrocket
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Galaxy S2 Skyrocket **modified configuration*** -- WORKING FOR ME!!!
**Not selected**
Name: ATT pta
APN: pta
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: internet + mms + supl
**Selected**
Name: ATT Phone
APN: Phone
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: Inernet
Name: ATT WAP
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: mms
Name: ATT WAP2
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: supl
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Old Skyrocket configuration:
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Skyrocket Out of the Box PTA -- not working for me
**Selected**
Name: ATT pta
APN: pta
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: internet + mms + supl
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Galaxy S2 Out of the Box APNs -- working on Galaxy S2
**Selected**
Name: ATT Phone
APN: Phone
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: Inernet
Name: ATT WAP
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: mms,supl
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Can anyone put the PTA working apn its not working for me.
Running BeastMOD. try to set default but got 3g speed with it.

@saildiverdog
I had those apns listed here before from my own trial and errors in the OP of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342159 . But since then took them down after the PTA network started working for a lot of us. And the wap.Cingular/PTA or wap.cingular/phone combo stopped working. The strange part was that the phone combo worked for me and my wife's worked with the PTA combo. Since the original post of this thread, they stopped working and the PTA was up and running.
For the rest/future readers, what's your location where the default apn is not working for you?

Woke up today with no data. Rebuilding the APN fixed the issue. I live near nyc so my guess is lte rollout confused some devices
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madmike23 said:
@saildiverdog
I had those apns listed here before from my own trial and errors in the OP of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342159 . But since then took them down after the PTA network started working for a lot of us. And the wap.Cingular/PTA or wap.cingular/phone combo stopped working. The strange part was that the phone combo worked for me and my wife's worked with the PTA combo. Since the original post of this thread, they stopped working and the PTA was up and running.
For the rest/future readers, what's your location where the default apn is not working for you?
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my location is north chicago! 60061!

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

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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.

AT&T LTE slower than HSPA?

I have given my IMEI to AT&T and the 'LTE' symbol appears correctly.
Speed test reports regularly 4-8 Mbs when 'H' is showing. But when 'LTE' shows, I can't get results above 1-2 Mbs. Anything under 3 is LTE, over is H:
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Kinda weird and frustrating. Any ideas why? I've tried different areas. Do I need to do some manual APN tinkering, even in this day and age?
Here are the defaults when inserting their SIM card:
I'm also setting weird erratic results like upload speed 4 times faster than download.
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You did 3 LTE speed tests within 3 minutes then waited another 2 hours and compared it to one done on HSPA. Not sure what the busy hours are on the eNB's around you but generally we would do the tests at the same time of day. Have you tried doing the speed test at a different location as well? I'd go at least 4KM away from your current location to make sure you are on a different eNB to verify it's the UE or that particular eNB which is limiting TPUT.

I went further away and the speed rose to 13 Mbs which was a relief.
Still disappointing that, at any time of day, in my area LTE is slower than H on AT&T.
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I'll also say, make sure you check the server that the Speedtest.net app picks... For some reason, lately I've found it to be a little wonky... I (and some friends) have been getting hit with servers that are half way across the country. Eg; I live in WV, and it's given me servers in NY, WA, FL, and a few others, all while inside either my home or a friends house in town.

CJSnet said:
I went further away and the speed rose to 13 Mbs which was a relief.
Still disappointing that, at any time of day, in my area LTE is slower than H on AT&T.
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Perhaps the eNB has some limitations on the backhaul..
If I were to deploy a network to compete with VZW, I would quickly deploy LTE coverage (i.e. you see LTE show up on your status bar all over town) but then take my time and throw less $$ on capacity and optimization. But that's me.

I am also getting weird results with LTE on AT&T. I have the same APN settings as OP. I have not had LTE before, so they had to change my old 2 GB Galaxy S 2 data plan to some other 2 GB LTE-enabled plan.
All the results, except for the top (which was run w/ forced 3G) are on LTE. All the tests occurred indoors, with a few consecutive ones in the middle conducted outdoors.
Why is the upload faster than the download!?!?!?

I also had this problem about two months ago do to the fact at&t was not finish updating there towers here at my location now I'm getting great speeds
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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.
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.
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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Could you please start a new thread rather than hijacking this one, as that's a different issue altogether. Thanks.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

CJSnet said:
Could you please start a new thread rather than hijacking this one, as that's a different issue altogether. Thanks.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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New thread created. Sorry. But I think posting your full APNs could help others solve your issue.

New Nexus 5 here -
On a Net10 SIM using AT&T and APN set correctly (tfdata) - LTE appears in the Nexus status bar - but, faster speeds with HSPA+ (on download), although ping is a bit better with LTE.
This is in Honolulu.
Speedtest.net selects Florida as default "closest server" when on LTE, and Oklahoma when on 3G; the closest I can actually change to on LTE is Texas. So, with Texas selected - LTE gives me 2.34mbps down, 5.68up and 170 ping; 3G HSPA+ gives me 5.71 down, 1.13up with 204ms ping.
Definitely not impressive for LTE.
Have tried 4x over several hours.
don't think signal strength is the issue as getting -84dbm/56asu on LTE.
although the 3G signal is even stronger at -67dbm/24asu.
CJSnet said:
I have given my IMEI to AT&T and the 'LTE' symbol appears correctly.
Speed test reports regularly 4-8 Mbs when 'H' is showing. But when 'LTE' shows, I can't get results above 1-2 Mbs. Anything under 3 is LTE, over is H:....
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I've had stellar results for every test of LTE with my 5 on AT&T
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/640381244

I belive its something to do with the speed test app itself. I have AT&T, Verizon and Tmobile.
Before I use to get 42-50 on AT&T on the Gs4 and iphone 5. Same with Verizon and Tmobile.
Since the last update to the app Im getting 2-3mbs down and 5 up on all my phones across all networks. My iphone 5s is on Verizon and is having the same problem..
But I know the speed test is wrong because the speed in which I download apps is very fast and web browser is at LTE speeds.

I disagree. When it shows 1 Mbps LTE, downloading a huge app from the Play Store crawls along. For me, it's not the Speed test app.
Remember this thread is about LTE though.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

I thinks its fair and logical based on mountains of evidence across the forums that there isn't an issue with LTE on this device with AT&T. If your seeing slow speeds its just the network being slow or the location your speedtest app is connected to is slow. Lots and lots of people are on this phone with AT&T without issue.

I'll admit that my results with SpeedTest are inconsistent, and mostly based on what server is used for testing. When I am offered a local server (Hartford, Boston or NYC), I get relatively high scores on both AT&T and T-Mobile. When I am offered servers a long distance away (say, Overland Park KS), my scores are much lower... even from the same tower at the same time.

I feel like my LTE is much slower than on my S4 in the same areas. Also gave ATT my SIM and IMEI.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

CJSnet said:
I went further away and the speed rose to 13 Mbs which was a relief.
Still disappointing that, at any time of day, in my area LTE is slower than H on AT&T.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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It could also just be a messed up tower. That's not, necessarily, indicative of overall LTE speed.

I had slow or no connection on the pre programmed settings, I changed the APN from phone to pta and that fixed my issue.
Sent from my Hammerhead

at home, my N5 LTE is just a little bit faster DL than HSPA+. At work, it flies. Might be the equipment in your neck of the woods?

[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.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

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.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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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?