Trying to add/edit APN settings on my USC S6 - Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I got an S6 from US Cellular back in August. I moved out of their service area shortly after that. I was told by US Cellular that my device was unlocked and I could switch carriers. I took it to ATT the other day and they put a SIM card in it. I was able to make/receive calls and send/receive texts. However, I was not able to access the internet over 3G or 4G.
After about an hour on the phone with tech support, the ATT associate said it came down to not being able to access the APN settings. I did some reading and saw that there were apps that would create a shortcut to my APN settings. I dl'ed, installed, and opened the app (Change Apn). All I see is "Unable to view the access point name settings. Access is restricted for the current user profile." I have an option to add my own APN settings but it appears to do nothing.
I rooted my phone just now using http: //galaxys6root.highonandroid. com/galaxy-s6-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s6s6-edge-on-android-5-1-1/ because I read that it would open up all of the settings. I followed all the steps just as they are written. I downloaded Root Checker Basic and it tells me that I am fully rooted. However, I still cannot access my APN settings.
Does anyone know of any way to access my APN settings? Is there a way to remove all restrictions on my phone?
I also tried http: //theunlockr. com/2013/07/19/how-to-delete-locked-apns-on-your-android-device/ to alter APN settings and this didn't work either.

Have you tried this:
Settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names > Then add your AT&T APN. Then after choose the AT&T APN, no need to delete the current settings.

Well, yes, that's why I dl'ed Change Apn. Because there is no "Access Point Names" under "Mobile Networks" or any other menu. Otherwise, I would have had this figured out in five minutes. Once I dl'ed Change Apn, all I see is "Unable to view the access point names setting..."

aareavis said:
Well, yes, that's why I dl'ed Change Apn. Because there is no "Access Point Names" under "Mobile Networks" or any other menu. Otherwise, I would have had this figured out in five minutes. Once I dl'ed Change Apn, all I see is "Unable to view the access point names setting..."
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I would go to sammobile, go on firmware and download the Stock Firmware for your device. Check what device you have (e.g. G920F or G920I). Flash it through Odin.
You need to do this because you probably have branded firmware, some operators like to lock out some features so try to download a non-branded firmware for your device.
Or, since you have rooted, you might as well take the next step and install an Custom ROM, then it should work and the APN Settings should be there.

Rekan_ said:
I would go to sammobile, go on firmware and download the Stock Firmware for your device. Check what device you have (e.g. G920F or G920I). Flash it through Odin.
You need to do this because you probably have branded firmware, some operators like to lock out some features so try to download a non-branded firmware for your device.
Or, since you have rooted, you might as well take the next step and install an Custom ROM, then it should work and the APN Settings should be there.
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Do you know of any good guides for using either option?

aareavis said:
Do you know of any good guides for using either option?
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For Flashing a new firmware (you will need to re-root): Use this guide: http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entr...-to-your-Samsung-Device-Using-ODIN-3-Tutorial
It is the easiest and best guide to flash using ODIN.

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verizon gs3 ISC operating system cant change apn

I am new to this and i have successfully rooted and unlocked my phone because i waned to put it on straight talk...and after all that i found out all i had to do was download and app and change the network settings. The phone can make calls and text however i dont have data. There is nonthing listed in my apn settings. Straight talk gave me the information that im suppose to enter in the setting but ice cream sandwhich doesnt allow you to change apn. So my question is what can i do? Could i change the rom to one that would allow me to alter the apn? I was told i would have to downgrade systems...that ICS and up. Would not allow changes to apn.
P.s. could you post links to how to install rom and what rom would allow apn access.
Im trying to research but havent really found a direct answer to my questiion.

[Q] Lost 4G after flashing another Stock

Hello guys.
I have a xperia Z3 from VIVO and flashed a rom from OI, everything went well on flashing the rom but after it finished i noticed that i lost my 4G. When i search for network there have a TIM BRASIL LTE but it won't let me register on it.
Do anyone know how to solve that?
Thanks!
Input the correct apn settings from your carrier
LitoNi said:
Input the correct apn settings from your carrier
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Lito, do you think that would help?
Because the problem is that I am not able to register to the LTE network, it's not related to the ability of using internet.
Actually, this is exactly what happens, after i flash the firmware i have 4G but after a few minutes (Between 5 and 10 minutes) i completelly lose connection to the LTE network, even if it's available in the networks list.
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DiegoManBR said:
Lito, do you think that would help?
Because the problem is that I am not able to register to the LTE network, it's not related to the ability of using internet.
Actually, this is exactly what happens, after i flash the firmware i have 4G but after a few minutes (Between 5 and 10 minutes) i completelly lose connection to the LTE network, even if it's available in the networks list.
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just test firmware of another region
(UK firmware for example)
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DiegoManBR said:
Lito, do you think that would help?
Because the problem is that I am not able to register to the LTE network, it's not related to the ability of using internet.
Actually, this is exactly what happens, after i flash the firmware i have 4G but after a few minutes (Between 5 and 10 minutes) i completelly lose connection to the LTE network, even if it's available in the networks list.
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Maybe if you explained a bit better that would?
Like mentioned before this post, try to flash only the baseband from another region, hopefully that will solve it.
Geeks Empire said:
just test firmware of another region
(UK firmware for example)
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Geeks, there have no other region for my version of the Z3, also i am trying to flash many other rooms from my region and all of them results in a error during the flash... Blank error, no description.
LitoNi said:
Maybe if you explained a bit better that would?
Like mentioned before this post, try to flash only the baseband from another region, hopefully that will solve it.
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Lito, thanks for the sugestion, i flashed the baseband for the Customized PT and after flash i got the 4G signal for about 30 minutes, but when i rebooted the phone, i completelly lost 4G again, and now in the network lists there is no LTE from TIM. Could it be because i installed an european baseband on a mobile here in brazil?
Thanks agian.
DiegoManBR said:
Lito, thanks for the sugestion, i flashed the baseband for the Customized PT and after flash i got the 4G signal for about 30 minutes, but when i rebooted the phone, i completelly lost 4G again, and now in the network lists there is no LTE from TIM. Could it be because i installed an european baseband on a mobile here in brazil?
Thanks agian.
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thats weird... are you sure you have the correct APN settings inputted? Also, i would assume youve tried flashing the VIVO's baseband or any other USA roms?
Try the following if you have already done all those: go to dial pad and input *#*#4636#*#* > phone info > menu top right > select radio band > try Australia or USA or what ever pops up > scroll down and make sure LTE/GSM auto is selected or try out the other ones > scroll back up and hit the "run ping test"
if all these doesnt work, i would advise you to go back to the original rom.
just curious, which model number is your Z3?
LitoNi said:
thats weird... are you sure you have the correct APN settings inputted? Also, i would assume youve tried flashing the VIVO's baseband or any other USA roms?
Try the following if you have already done all those: go to dial pad and input *#*#4636#*#* > phone info > menu top right > select radio band > try Australia or USA or what ever pops up > scroll down and make sure LTE/GSM auto is selected or try out the other ones > scroll back up and hit the "run ping test"
if all these doesnt work, i would advise you to go back to the original rom.
just curious, which model number is your Z3?
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Lito, now i will complicate a little bit more then. First, the model number of my mobile is D6646 from Brazil with DTV.
Also, i tried to flash the Vivo Baseband and it was worse, i did not install any baseband from USA, just from Portugal.
I tried that on the keyboard, but when i chose USA band i just can't even register on any TIM network.
Also, i tried to flash the original rom, but i can't flash any other firmware apart from Oi. I get a blank error line on flashtool for every other rom i tried to install, so it's even worse
Feel the challenge.
Thanks again for all your help.
flash back to the original ROM if you can, also, how did you flash to the new rom? through recovery or Flashtool? if you see a blank space or what ever, you might not have the correct drivers installed on your computer, especially if youre running Windows 8.
that being said, i dont see D6646 in Xperifirm, i cant tell you what to flash and what not to flash. Without that, i wouldnt advise you to flash anything but the original rom that it came with, you dont want to soft/hard brick the device.
LitoNi said:
flash back to the original ROM if you can, also, how did you flash to the new rom? through recovery or Flashtool? if you see a blank space or what ever, you might not have the correct drivers installed on your computer, especially if youre running Windows 8.
that being said, i dont see D6646 in Xperifirm, i cant tell you what to flash and what not to flash. Without that, i wouldnt advise you to flash anything but the original rom that it came with, you dont want to soft/hard brick the device.
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Lito, I tryied to flash the original room, I am using XperiaFirm to download the firmware and flashtool to flash. I can flash the Oi room, but i can't flash the vivo BR, the Claro Argentina, or the Customized PT, all of them results in a blank error, it's not drivers problems, since i can install the Oi firmware and also i disabled the signature on windows in order to install.
Anyway, i solved the problem in order to show another problem. Here is the situation:
I created another APN to use when i don't want to use internet because even with data package disabled my mobile send data to the carrier that charges me, when i deleted that APN the 4G worked perfectly, but now my carrier is charging me the data . Any idea how to block this data comsumption?
Thanks again.
DiegoManBR said:
Lito, I tryied to flash the original room, I am using XperiaFirm to download the firmware and flashtool to flash. I can flash the Oi room, but i can't flash the vivo BR, the Claro Argentina, or the Customized PT, all of them results in a blank error, it's not drivers problems, since i can install the Oi firmware and also i disabled the signature on windows in order to install.
Anyway, i solved the problem in order to show another problem. Here is the situation:
I created another APN to use when i don't want to use internet because even with data package disabled my mobile send data to the carrier that charges me, when i deleted that APN the 4G worked perfectly, but now my carrier is charging me the data . Any idea how to block this data comsumption?
Thanks again.
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that is extremely weird, never had such issues with any of my android phones. make sure data roaming is not on, the carrier shouldnt be able to charge you if you disabled data
Also, make sure the FTF files youve made with xperifirm and flashtool are correct, like not including the TA files etc..., i would advise you redownload those FTF files and try again, also make sure you have the latest flashtool available.
at this point, you are probably better seeking for a developer or someone who can read codes, make a logcat and see if the flashtool thread is available and ask there. Aside from the FTF files, you are better off asking the carrier why they are still able to charge you in such way. Sorry man, this is as far I can aid you in this matter. GL bud!

Unlocked Globe S6 with none APN settings..

HI, i recently unlock my mobile (globe) Galaxy S6-G920f (dual sim) via a payed unlock service from a certain website. It was unlocked successfully and new network appear shortly, but without mobile data it means i cant receive an internet signal only call or text. I have notice this message in APN settings in which i cant add new APN setup "Unable to view the access point name settings. Access is restricted for the current user profile".
If anyone experience this feel free to share it before i flash any custom roms or root it, thanks.
You can:
1. Go to recovery mode and wipe cache.
2. Try enabling screen lock with your chosen security method.
3. Go to Gobe and get settings and enter them manually.
4. Do full reset.
5. Flash stock 5.1.1 ROM via odin.

LG Leon not getting 3G/4G in Spain

Hi,
I am sorry that I post this message in the wrong place, I believe it belongs to this thread
I have just return from US and I got a LG Leon from MetroPCS to sty connected while there. Now that I am back I unlocked the phone via unlock app. My surprise came when I put me Spanish SIM card (Jazztel) and the phone only gets 2g connection. I have been searching the net and I found some threads on the topic but I can not make any of them work on my phone. First I tried changing the radio to Europe mode through *#*#4636#*#*, and I enter the test page but when I click the phone info button I get a message that states that I can not run that application on this device. I thought it was because I wasn't root so I rooted it. But before I could root I had to downgrade by flashing an older firmware. No way, I get the same message. I tried the hidden menu to see if I could find an entry to change the radio mode, or any type of LTE configuration. Hidden menu on my phone though 277634#*#. I also tried the anycut option, but I do not get any facility called LTE configuration or similar.
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Updating & Unlocking Sprint LG G Flex 2 (LS996)

I purchased a brand new LG G Flex 2 and It dawned on me that it was a Sprint variant LS996, rooted and unlocked. I do not live in the US and the phone is working fine with my local carrier, except that there is no tethering option. It currently has Android 5.1.1 installed and software version is ZV6. Since the phone is rooted, OTA updates download but fail during installation.
Now, what I want to achieve is to update the phone to the latest software version and also retain the carrier unlock. I would be thankful if someone can point me in the right direction. It would also be nice if I am able to make a full backup of my system in its current state so I can revert if things don't well.
Thanks
I am in the same situation with my LG g flex 2, there is no hotspot option.
Follow my back to stock guide with stock images on general section. That should help you to go unroot pretty easy and then ota update. Read through that forum there are several suggestions you may apply too.
Alex_XV6700 said:
Follow my back to stock guide with stock images on general section. That should help you to go unroot pretty easy and then ota update. Read through that forum there are several suggestions you may apply too.
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Thanks for your reply. From what I understand, I have to flash stock ZV6, OTA update to ZV9, and then flash rooted ZV9. Will I lose the SIM unlock in the process? I have seen some people on another forum claim that they went through this process without losing the SIM unlock. On an another note, I managed to enable tethering by changing network mode to Lab in the LTE settings hidden menu. This also disabled the annoying Hands Free Activation screen. However, the Wi-Fi tethering is limited to 1 user. I tried the suggestion of changing SPR to GLOBAL in build.prop, but I couldn't save the file if I added anymore than three characters in place of SPR. I also tried adding dun to APN type in the LTE settings menu, but found out that APN type is not editable.
anseroid said:
Thanks for your reply. From what I understand, I have to flash stock ZV6, OTA update to ZV9, and then flash rooted ZV9. Will I lose the SIM unlock in the process? I have seen some people on another forum claim that they went through this process without losing the SIM unlock. On an another note, I managed to enable tethering by changing network mode to Lab in the LTE settings hidden menu. This also disabled the annoying Hands Free Activation screen. However, the Wi-Fi tethering is limited to 1 user. I tried the suggestion of changing SPR to GLOBAL in build.prop, but I couldn't save the file if I added anymore than three characters in place of SPR. I also tried adding dun to APN type in the LTE settings menu, but found out that APN type is not editable.
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You wont lose sim unlock...
Just do the process...
I also deleted some of the folders in carrier and just left the apps and I really dont remember which other cause I sold my phone.

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