This entire day has been hell.
After finally unlocking my phone, I went out and got a T-Mo Sim from Walmart and I am currently using the 'walmart plan'.
After spending hours trying to get the data to work on the phone, having to make an 'APN' to do so, I decided to purchase the mobile hotspot service.
Although the 4G LTE works flawlessly on TMO's network, the mobile hotspot option will not authenticate at all. I've heard things about how att blocks wifi hotspots regardless of a new carrier and you have to remove it by rooting your phone (my phone is not), a new APN must be set up to connect to tmo's mobile hotspot service or try using a tether app like foxfi (I've tried em all, that's why I'm here asking the question directly now)
I tried putting my Sim into my sister's T-Mobile phone and it worked, hotspot and all. I thought maybe something was wrong with my phone's software, I'm not sure but I don't want to factory restore just yet although I heard that this could possibly fix it. I am skeptical.
My phone isn't in horrible condition, and it's unlocked so I might just try to sell it and get a Nexus 5 but for now could anybody help me out
For reference my current APN settings are
fast.T-Mobile.com
http / / . mms . msg . eng.t-mobile. com /MMS /wapenc (have to modify this because I am a new member)
310
260
default,MMS,supl,admin,dun
That's works for me http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2668453
I just flashed the tmobile based rom from the dev forum... wifi calling and hotspot work flawlessly
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Long time lurker, first time post. I am running a stock OPO 64gb with stock CM 4.4.4 on USA T-Mobile with unlimited data + int'l data. *Short version, OPO not connecting to data /MMS international & USA.
While in USA/WA, my mobile data was working fine. I crossed the border to Canada and my phone connected to Canada Rogers, but I was not getting mobile data or MMS. Voice and text were working. After calling T-Mobile several times, they "reset" their network settings to remedy, but still no fix. I had friends w/ me on T-Mobile branded phones, they had LTE / 4G on Canada Rogers. Internet browser said: ERR INTERNET DISCONNECTED.
I crossed the border from CAN to USA/WA, and my phone was still connected to Canada Rogers. I reboot my phone, and I only get T-Mobile voice and text; no data and no MMS. Called T-Mo again, and no fix.
I return home, swap SIM card from OPO to Nexus 5, and voilà! Getting LTE and MMS. Swap SIM back, and OPO will not connect to Data or MMS. So the problem does not appear to be SIM related, but OPO related. I wonder if my Nexus 5 would've worked in CAN for data/mms.
*About two weeks ago, while in USA, my mobile data stopped working, I had to get a new SIM card, which solved the problem, but I can't do this all the time, or when Int'l.
My question: How do I get my OPO to work w/ mobile data and MMS w/o getting new sim? I'd like the OPO to work in CAN and USA since I will be traveling to CAN often. Thanks.
Have you checked to see if your APN is correct?
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Long time lurker, first time post. I am running a stock OPO 64gb with stock CM 4.4.4 on USA T-Mobile with unlimited data + int'l data. *Short version, OPO not connecting to data /MMS international & USA.
While in USA/WA, my mobile data was working fine. I crossed the border to Canada and my phone connected to Canada Rogers, but I was not getting mobile data or MMS. Voice and text were working. After calling T-Mobile several times, they "reset" their network settings to remedy, but still no fix. I had friends w/ me on T-Mobile branded phones, they had LTE / 4G on Canada Rogers. Internet browser said: ERR INTERNET DISCONNECTED.
I crossed the border from CAN to USA/WA, and my phone was still connected to Canada Rogers. I reboot my phone, and I only get T-Mobile voice and text; no data and no MMS. Called T-Mo again, and no fix.
I return home, swap SIM card from OPO to Nexus 5, and voilà! Getting LTE and MMS. Swap SIM back, and OPO will not connect to Data or MMS. So the problem does not appear to be SIM related, but OPO related. I wonder if my Nexus 5 would've worked in CAN for data/mms.
*About two weeks ago, while in USA, my mobile data stopped working, I had to get a new SIM card, which solved the problem, but I can't do this all the time, or when Int'l.
My question: How do I get my OPO to work w/ mobile data and MMS w/o getting new sim? I'd like the OPO to work in CAN and USA since I will be traveling to CAN often. Thanks.
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I git a new SIM at t-mobile and had the same problem, voice and SMS only.
I reset my APN settings to default, and data and mms are working again.
APN settings all looked same as before though. I had tried resetting the APN in Canada, but it hadn't worked, but I didn't have Canada APN settings though...
Solved for now. Thanks.
I bought a house and moved.
No service in the house with Verizon.
So, I switched to AT&T.
AT&T told me I would get HSPA+ with my Verizon S3.
Well... I have 2G, voice, and text.
Anyone have an idea of how to get HSPA+ enabled? Is it possible?
I have a custom ROM, but I can flash anything if it would help.
I don't think it's possible, they run on completely different networks (CDMA Vs GSM) and the phones radios are built accordingly.
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I'm leaning toward that. Guess I'll upgrade....
Verizon to AT&T and SIM unlock with NO codes
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I'm leaning toward that. Guess I'll upgrade....
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There is a way cant remember where i read it, maybe on the t-mobile forum. I recently bricked my att device and came across a verizon variant and was able to use it for att with out having it sim unlocked just a few hours ago steps taken were as follows:
After swapping the motherboards i factory reset the non rooted verizon device from the settings menu as I was just going to sell it on ebay. I had been using wifi only on a sim locked t-mobile device but the camera was not working so i switched back to the verizon and was prompted to complete the set up after i booted the device with no sim card inside. I got the no sim card message and ran the app Region Lock Away that has a red circle icon and a black unlocked pad lock by chainfire. I was skeptical 1 for the device not being rooted but tried anyway. The app said it was not able to verfiy root and closed; however once I inserted my att sim card without powering off the device i saw signal bars. Now Im not sure the app actually did anything and I might have tried the app before resetting it without success but after checking the network mode in the mobile networks tab it now shows Global as the preferred network. So i started texting people and then calling all with success. Now im still on the edge network and this may not solve your issue but I remember seeing the work around I think it has to do with correcting the APN settings but there is always a way to get things done. Keep looking you will find it. Im just happy to have cell service again but Ill be looking for the thread in a day or so as well.
Forced into an AT&T phone. It worked for 4 days then stopped. Their tech support claims the tap wasn't compatible and they don't know why it worked
I had 2g for those 4 days
I'm always on wifi but noticed my data wasn't working so not an ideal switch but if you are in a bind it does work. I'm still running at&t network on this Verizon motherboard just fine
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I don't know what happened but all inbound calls on day 4 went direct to voicemail. I reset phone, flashed different ROM.... Nothing
I have the Sensation 4G, S-Off, using the Official SlimKat build 8.0-WEEKLY-6966, and I'm using the T-Mobile SIM through Straight Talk. I haven't had any problem with the phone or data connectivity before, I just had to scour the internet for the proper APN settings after buying the phone. That was a couple years ago.
I still have the ability to call and text, just no data connectivity. There are seven APNs available under "Settings", and when I switch to any of the others the phone picks up 3G/4G signals. I just can't connect to them since they're for different carriers like Metro PCS, T-Mobile, and Walmart Mobile. The signal disappears when I switch back to my carrier's APN. According to Straight Talk Support I'm not being blocked and I haven't gone over the 3GB monthly limit.
I'm going to T-Mobile tomorrow to see if anyone there will try their SIM in my phone to confirm the radio is still working.
My only other thought is that the problem is somehow software related. I haven't done anything other than update a few apps, but I didn't notice the problem until it arose the next day. It's been like this since Sunday.
Thoughts?
Hi all, just giving a quick 2 cents after my recent experience attempting to activate a Verizon S7 Edge on AT&T.
*Following a data reset you will need wifi for initial setup if you are using an AT&T sim card.
After following the guide in AT&T's web site for APN settings I was not able to get any data or mms service (this is using the NXTGENPHONE APN), so I did some experimenting. The following APN settings worked for HSPA+ data and mms, but NO LTE and NO MMS if connected to WIFI:
Name: ATT
APN: phone
Proxy: not set
Port: not set
Username: not set
Password: not set
Server: not set
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
Multimedia message proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
Multimedia message port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: not set
APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri
APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4/IPv6
Bearer: unspecified
Mobile virtual network operator type: none
Mobile virtual network operator value: not set
So at this point I had NO LTE service and NO MMS IF connected to wifi. Utilizing the LTE Discovery app from the play store I could see that LTE was "not available" but on my wife's S7 she was getting LTE on Band 4. To make a long story short I got online to an AT&T chat rep who told me that HSPA+ and LTE are the exact same and they just show up different on different phones... THIS IS NOT CORRECT!
I educated the dumba$$ rep that HSPA+ and LTE are not the same, and asked to speak to a tech support SPECIALIST. After a short wait for transfer the final solution that worked was to have the specialist change the IMEI on file for my phone number to an AT&T branded Note 5 (I had an old one on the account and just used that). I then restarted the phone and had to wait about 10 minutes for the HSPA+ to change to 4GLTE signal. MMS now works when connected to wifi as well! Please note that this was achieved using the above mentioned APN settings- using AT&T's guide for NXTGENPHONE still results in NO data or MMS.
So the bottom line when transferring a Verizon S7 Edge to AT&T:
1. Use the above APN settings
2. Call AT&T and change your phone number's IMEI in their system to an LTE capable AT&T branded device (in my case note 5 worked)
3. Reboot and wait about 10 minutes for the signal to register
**DON'T let a representative tell you that HSPA+ and LTE are the same thing.. we're talking 8 Mbps vs 50+ Mbps download and 2 Mbps vs 20+ Mbps upload!
Cheers
***Admin I accidentally posted this in the ROM section; can it be moved to discussion/guides? thanks
Did you by chance even try the U firmware? It should work on any US carrier since its the firmware on the US Unlocked S7E and should have necessary files
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Did you by chance even try the U firmware? It should work on any US carrier since its the firmware on the US Unlocked S7E and should have necessary files
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I think I'm going to give this a try, but im on T-Mobile.
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I think I'm going to give this a try, but im on T-Mobile.
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Ssmsung released the g930u device which is identical but with a universal firmware for the US.. its supposed to work on any US carrier including TMO
elliwigy said:
Ssmsung released the g930u device which is identical but with a universal firmware for the US.. its supposed to work on any US carrier including TMO
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Sorry, im confused. I was thinking of following this guide and seeing if it works: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...de-flashing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145
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Sorry, im confused. I was thinking of following this guide and seeing if it works: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...de-flashing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145
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you just flash the odin tar then root as usual.. the U firmware is for the US unlcked
I flashed first the 935U firmware and then activated the phone with AT&T, once you insert the sim the phone reboots, changes the APN while it reboots and once it finished all data/talk/text services with AT&T are fully functional. I am guessing Verizon lokcs down the APN features of the 935V firmware so that we stay with verizon.
I'm planning on flashing that rom tomorrow. The issue I have is modifying it for unlimited tethering as I use MetroPCS and pay for unlimited Internet. Fox fi does work but counts against my hotspot data. I tried it with a vpn but I use my hotspot for Netflix and I get an error saying to disable the proxy service or vpn. Wifi tether router connects but I get no Internet. I guess the main issue for me is getting the damn netflix to stream off my hotspot via chrome cast. I'm all ears, open to suggestions and help. Ps. I am currently rooted on Verizon rom. All apps are also paid apps not trying to free load here as I believe hard work should be compensated for. I also would love to have the video calling and wifi calling that I pay for.
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I flashed first the 935U firmware and then activated the phone with AT&T, once you insert the sim the phone reboots, changes the APN while it reboots and once it finished all data/talk/text services with AT&T are fully functional. I am guessing Verizon lokcs down the APN features of the 935V firmware so that we stay with verizon.
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My brother actually tried this. I sent him my 935V after I flashed it to the 935U firmware. He had the same problems the OP had where MMS and data won't work unless it's on the HSPA+ APN settings. He's coming to visit soon so I will try going to a store and seeing if they can set it up with a new sim. Or should I just call them and have them switch the imei?
Not sure which route is better here.
I actually just flashed the U firmware and now am right back where I started. Could be that for my region att has a hard time registering it. I'll be calling att this week and will post back my findings. I do like the U firmware better though. Seems cleaner and faster.
fredmc2020 said:
I actually just flashed the U firmware and now am right back where I started. Could be that for my region att has a hard time registering it. I'll be calling att this week and will post back my findings. I do like the U firmware better though. Seems cleaner and faster.
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I think AT&T just block LTE access for non branded devices. Since you mentioned that it works after you register the sim with your AT&T note 5.
I just did a massive conversion of our squad car laptops for law enforcement at work from VZW to AT&T. The way they provision LTE access is trying the ICCID (SIM Card #) to the IMEID of the devices GOBI modem. All of my rigs came up on HSPA+ and not LTE. Once I sent the ICCID and IMEI of the particular unit to our government rep the mobile came up on LTE. I'd try calling them and saying you need LTE provisioned on your SIM. Provide the ICCID of your SIM, the IMEI of your device and your mobile phone #. Hope this helps.
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I just did a massive conversion of our squad car laptops for law enforcement at work from VZW to AT&T. The way they provision LTE access is trying the ICCID (SIM Card #) to the IMEID of the devices GOBI modem. All of my rigs came up on HSPA+ and not LTE. Once I sent the ICCID and IMEI of the particular unit to our government rep the mobile came up on LTE. I'd try calling them and saying you need LTE provisioned on your SIM. Provide the ICCID of your SIM, the IMEI of your device and your mobile phone #. Hope this helps.
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I tried this with my brother's phone and they said that because it's a non at&t branded device there were limitations on what may or may not work when it comes to data or messaging because they don't guarantee anything as it's not theirs. So he had HSPA+ speeds for a few days until i saw this thread and called again. I gave them the IMEI from a display phone and it worked fine after that.
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I tried this with my brother's phone and they said that because it's a non at&t branded device there were limitations on what may or may not work when it comes to data or messaging because they don't guarantee anything as it's not theirs. So he had HSPA+ speeds for a few days until i saw this thread and called again. I gave them the IMEI from a display phone and it worked fine after that.
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Glad to hear it man!
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Glad to hear it man!
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Thanks, he didn't really care as he's just happy with the phone but I'm glad I got it working as it was intended. By any means necessary.
After flashing the u firmware I called att and was able to get it activated again. Just takes persistence and patience lol.
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After flashing the u firmware I called att and was able to get it activated again. Just takes persistence and patience lol.
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Glad to hear it worked. I remember when I had a Nexus on AT&T, and I had to call them to have LTE work using a different phones info lol.
Does anyone have any experience with Cricket? I'm thinking about using my S7 Edge on the U firmware with Cricket, but I know they don't have the same level or type of customer service as AT&T. I'm hoping it will "just work", but it sounds like it might not.
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I flashed first the 935U firmware and then activated the phone with AT&T, once you insert the sim the phone reboots, changes the APN while it reboots and once it finished all data/talk/text services with AT&T are fully functional. I am guessing Verizon lokcs down the APN features of the 935V firmware so that we stay with verizon.
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this is untrue I'm on Verizon with my s7 edge and I have pulled out the sim and put in my Tmo sim and can use it my s7 is not payed off and can use with any carrier but u do have to have your settings to global
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Does anyone have any experience with Cricket? I'm thinking about using my S7 Edge on the U firmware with Cricket, but I know they don't have the same level or type of customer service as AT&T. I'm hoping it will "just work", but it sounds like it might not.
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Hi Geoff,
Don't know if you're still considering using a Verizon S7 edge on Cricket. I currently have one and it works fine with the network. And I have no issues with calls or MMS via LTE. You only lose connection go Band 17.
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Hi. I bought a new Pixel 7 Pro from Google store and tried using the hotspot on it with my AT&T carrier. I noticed that I do not get an IP address from the phone. I verified with the carrier that I have it on my plan and they told me it is because my phone is unlocked which seems like BS to me. I have not rooted it or changed from the factory ROM and was wondering if anyone had any ideas on getting this to work? I put my SIM into my old Pixel XL that has a custom ROM on and is unlocked and hotspot works fine on it.
Thanks
Anyone got any ideas?
Mine works just fine.... On at&t as well... Dunno what's going on with yours
Mine works as well w/AT&T - I would reach out to AT&T and they can double-check the settings for your device, shouldn't take long.
I called them today and actually got someone with a brain. Went through many settings and then said my hotspot limit was reached to 3GB even though I had not used it in a couple months and just started a new billing cycle. I added 12GB of hotspot to the plan and then it worked! I am so glad someone took the time to look over the account to realize this as when I logged into AT&T's website it showed I had not used any of the data of the hotspot. Who knows why the computer on one end was different then what I saw but this fixed it. I am very happy. Thanks All!
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Hi. I bought a new Pixel 7 Pro from Google store and tried using the hotspot on it with my AT&T carrier. I noticed that I do not get an IP address from the phone. I verified with the carrier that I have it on my plan and they told me it is because my phone is unlocked which seems like BS to me. I have not rooted it or changed from the factory ROM and was wondering if anyone had any ideas on getting this to work? I put my SIM into my old Pixel XL that has a custom ROM on and is unlocked and hotspot works fine on it.
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Lol You can't hotspot because your device is unlocked xD, she should be fired for making customers believe that bs
You say "AT&T carrier" - are you by chance referring to an MVNO? Cricket, for example? Cricket doesn't allow BYOD devices to use hotspot. Older devices can evade their detection but newer ones cannot.
@J0nhy, I bought a brand new Google Pixel 7 Pro unlocked from the Google store. It is for sure unlocked.
And yes, AT&T is my carrier (that is who the bill comes from and my SIM has their logo stamped on it), not Cricket.
Yeah if you have AT&T, just call tech support and hang up and call again until you get someone who can investigate why it doesn't work rather than blaming the unlocked device.
I tethered via USB just fine. I have an unlocked phone and I'm on AT&T as well.
Just customer service some don't know what they are doing and others are better at their job. I'm glad all it was, was a setting from the carrier and not my new phone. I love this new Pixel 7 Pro. The best phone I have ever owned.
Root the phone, install VPN Hotspot from play store... I go through 70gb+ a month. Not a single bit of hotspot data.
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Root the phone, install VPN Hotspot from play store... I go through 70gb+ a month. Not a single bit of hotspot data.
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I second this. I use VPN hotspot as well with a VPN. I've tried it on Verizon and T-Mobile but not AT&t. Having both VPN hotspot and a VPN on, the ISP as no idea that you're using hotspot and you can have unlimited hotspot.