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Since I couldn't find this for the S2, I grabbed a Hex Editor to change the mms_config.xml file to allow the User Agent to be spoofed as an iPhone. This allowed me to use this information http://android.modaco.com/topic/301380-apn-for-internet-mms-apk-for-softbank-users-in-japan/ to get MMS up and running on my non-Docomo S2.
Step by Step:
1. I used the link above to set my APN for MMS (I have the black SIM).
2. I used "My Softbank" website to setup my softbank.ne.jp account
3. I pulled out mms_config.xml from MMS.APK and used HxD to modify the mms_config.xml file to match User Agent settings from another mms_config for an iPhone, then re-added it back into the APK.
4. I used Root Explorer to replace MMS.APK in the /system/app folder.
5. I re-booted, and was able to actually download MMS messages that I had waiting in my queue. (before it would just fail)
Hope this helps, and like everyone else, if you use this and your phone bricks, I didn't do it!
Tested on Galaxy S2 running Litening 2.0.
Here is the modded MMS.APK http://www.multiupload.com/Y66TSQU7CT
I try using it but setting for grey Sim i dont know it.can you show me?cause i try using your link for apn setting not one is working.i have galaxy for docomo using softbank grey card
Hello,
I've got a problem with all the modified mms.apk i tried.
I can send and download mms but i have to setup an internet+mms APN.
It works but keep my data connection always alive... it kills my batterie.
If i setup a mms only APN i cant' download the MMS.
Can somebody helps me.
nfoboy said:
Since I couldn't find this for the S2, I grabbed a Hex Editor to change the mms_config.xml file to allow the User Agent to be spoofed as an iPhone. This allowed me to use this information http://android.modaco.com/topic/301380-apn-for-internet-mms-apk-for-softbank-users-in-japan/ to get MMS up and running on my non-Docomo S2.
Step by Step:
1. I used the link above to set my APN for MMS (I have the black SIM).
2. I used "My Softbank" website to setup my softbank.ne.jp account
3. I pulled out mms_config.xml from MMS.APK and used HxD to modify the mms_config.xml file to match User Agent settings from another mms_config for an iPhone, then re-added it back into the APK.
4. I used Root Explorer to replace MMS.APK in the /system/app folder.
5. I re-booted, and was able to actually download MMS messages that I had waiting in my queue. (before it would just fail)
Hope this helps, and like everyone else, if you use this and your phone bricks, I didn't do it!
Tested on Galaxy S2 running Litening 2.0.
Here is the modded MMS.APK http://www.multiupload.com/Y66TSQU7CT
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I just got SG2 from yahoo auction and wanted to use my iphone simcard into it. Can you give me some information regarding on how can I make mms and 3g connection works on SG2? What is the latest rom I can use for SG2? By the way, I think the SG2 is simcard unlocked by default as when I inserted my iphone sim, it recognize it as softbank.
elfwine said:
I just got SG2 from yahoo auction and wanted to use my iphone simcard into it. Can you give me some information regarding on how can I make mms and 3g connection works on SG2? What is the latest rom I can use for SG2? By the way, I think the SG2 is simcard unlocked by default as when I inserted my iphone sim, it recognize it as softbank.
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edit: oops sorry.. wrong boat... I have Galaxy S I9000 not S2 ^^;;
nfoboy said:
Since I couldn't find this for the S2, I grabbed a Hex Editor to change the mms_config.xml file to allow the User Agent to be spoofed as an iPhone. This allowed me to use this information to get MMS up and running on my non-Docomo S2.
Step by Step:
1. I used the link above to set my APN for MMS (I have the black SIM).
2. I used "My Softbank" website to setup my softbank.ne.jp account
3. I pulled out mms_config.xml from MMS.APK and used HxD to modify the mms_config.xml file to match User Agent settings from another mms_config for an iPhone, then re-added it back into the APK.
4. I used Root Explorer to replace MMS.APK in the /system/app folder.
5. I re-booted, and was able to actually download MMS messages that I had waiting in my queue. (before it would just fail)
Hope this helps, and like everyone else, if you use this and your phone bricks, I didn't do it!
Tested on Galaxy S2 running Litening 2.0.
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hi there, thanks for providing the modified mms.apk.
i tried replacing my stock mms.apk with the one in attachment, but it didnt work.
i am using black simcard with sgs2, can you help please?
This applies to anyone running Cyanogenmod 10.1 (CM10.1) definitely, and most likely other ROMs such as AOKP, CM9, CM10 etc.
When one flashes a custom ROM, APN settings that are necessary to send/receive MMS are changed, because the default values are for Sprint.
Disclaimer:
DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. While this worked fine for me, and you're not messing with anything too important, I am not responsible for anything you may do to your device.
Credit to Andrew Willing in the Ting forums for new method.
1. From the launcher/desktop, Add > Shortcut > Activities > com.android.sprintmenu > MMSC .MMSC
2. Use that shortcut to access your MMS URL. Change it to the correct URL for Ting, http://mms.plspictures.com
5. profit!
A note: stock AOSP messenger does not as of right now have code built in to send MMS over wifi, unlike Touchwiz or other. It might be worth looking into the Gnex or Nexus 4 to see if there's anything there.
Old/complicated:
Requirements:
Root (assuming you're on a custom ROM, this is included)
A root explorer such as ES File Explorer with root explorer enabled in settings
A text editor capable of editing xml such as Jota+
Instructions:
Open Voice Dialer, say "Open APN's"
Check every one for an MMSC of "http://mms.sprintpcs.com"
Change all instances of this to "http://mms.plspictures.com" and save
Select one of the profiles with the correct MMSC in it.
Open your root explorer, navigate to /system/etc and find apns-conf.xml
Copy it to somewhere on your sdcard
Open it and replace all instances of "http://mms.sprintpcs.com" with "http://mms.plspictures.com" and save.
Copy and paste it back into /system/etc, ignoring warnings about overwriting
Reboot
????
Profit
Please let me know if anyone has any problems or if this worked for you.
A note: It might be worthwhile to keep the edited copy of apns-conf.xml you made somewhere on your sd card, as whenever you update your ROM these settings go away. Simply copy and paste the edited file into /system/etc and recheck the other apns you get to from the voice dialer.
not using cm10.1 (yet...)
but i'm a ting user, and glad to see some post here about it! thanks
Problems
So I was going along following your instructions when at the very end I couldn't save the changes (sprintpcs to plspictures). I have made sure that the file is both view and write, so now I am lost. Any ideas?
Antitorpiliko said:
So I was going along following your instructions when at the very end I couldn't save the changes (sprintpcs to plspictures). I have made sure that the file is both view and write, so now I am lost. Any ideas?
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What program are you using to edit? Could try another, or just pull the file to PC and push the edited back on.
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eigokyoukan said:
What program are you using to edit? Could try another, or just pull the file to PC and push the edited back on.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
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I am using Jota+ because that was what was recommended on this thread, but I have also used ES File editor and DB editor. As for using the pc, I can't seem to navigate to the folder holding apns-conf.xml so I am lost. My brother is even like "Bro, your phone is a lemon."
Antitorpiliko said:
I am using Jota+ because that was what was recommended on this thread, but I have also used ES File editor and DB editor. As for using the pc, I can't seem to navigate to the folder holding apns-conf.xml so I am lost. My brother is even like "Bro, your phone is a lemon."
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There's actually an updated method, I'll update the OP.
tabormeister said:
There's actually an updated method, I'll update the OP.
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I know this is a long shot but would you happen to know how to get metro pcs mms to come through wifi as well?
FuMMoD said:
I know this is a long shot but would you happen to know how to get metro pcs mms to come through wifi as well?
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Depends on your phone, but here are the settings for metro, you could use voice dialer, open apns, change all of them to this info then use the desktop shortcut to change to this mmsc. If that doesn't work you could probably use a third party messenger like go sms or handcent and enter custom mms settings there.
MMSC: http://mms.metropcs.net/mmsc
MMS Proxy: wap.metropcs.net
MMS Port: 3128
Another option that worked for me was when I was on a TW ROM, I edited the MMSC using the data codes on the dialer. (Ting has a tutorial on how to do it). Tested that MMS was fully working first. I then backed up my APN's using the APN Back up and Restore app available on the play store. I flashed Slimbean and restored my APN's using the same app from the TW ROM. I can confirm receiving and sending MMS is working for me on Slimbean. I don't know if anyone else has done it this way, but it would be good if they can confirm as well.
If you are on boost with your note 2 or galaxy S3 and your text messiging pictures dont work here is how to fix it
First if you havent already phone dialer ##3282# then edit and put in your 6 digit SPC/MSL code go to others amd mmsc URL change it to http://mm.myboostmobile.com
Now you will need Root Explorer after you have that install APN Backup and Restore from the market
Open root explorer go to Data/App find APNbackupandrestore.apk and long press on it and select move
Go back to root then System/App hit the Mount R/W at the top right in root Explorer then click on Paste
Reboot your phone
Open Apn Backup And Restore click on your menu button go to disable ICS check
Click on Backup APNs save it
Download the file attached to this post extract it and put it in the apnbackup restore folder this could be on your internal or external sd card whichever one has the folder on it is the correct one to choose
Open APN Backup and restore again click on restore APNs select fix boost pic texting file you added to the folder and restore it
Thats it you are done and should be able to send and receive pics on your Note2 or GS3 phone
Searched this forum and couldn't find an answer. On the galaxy S3 you could go to app manager, delete data, and remove the preinstalled bookmarks, doesn't seem to work on the note 3. None of the bookmark manager apps work either. Is this a root only option now? Anyone successfully removed them without root? I have no problem rooting mine, but my wife doesn't want to on hers, but the bookmarks drive her nuts.
Thanks in advance
J.D.
jjmetro said:
Searched this forum and couldn't find an answer. On the galaxy S3 you could go to app manager, delete data, and remove the preinstalled bookmarks, doesn't seem to work on the note 3. None of the bookmark manager apps work either. Is this a root only option now? Anyone successfully removed them without root? I have no problem rooting mine, but my wife doesn't want to on hers, but the bookmarks drive her nuts.
Thanks in advance
J.D.
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Hopefully someone can answer but I have run into issues with using the old method of removing the bookmarks by editing the browser.db with SQLite located in /data/data/com.android.browser/databases/. The db name and location has changed though in 4.3 tmo note 3. Now the new database "SBrowser.db" is located at /data/data/com.sec.android.app.sbrowser/databases.
The old method does not work anymore at least for me. You can delete the bookmarks from the database but they still remain in tthe stock browser.
I encountered a similar issue with regard to the presidential alerts. Where editing the mms prefs xml was successful but upon reboot the setting went back to the old value.
Seems there is some file integrity checking going on somewhere. Just a newb so dont know fo sho.
Regards
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Hopefully someone can answer but I have run into issues with using the old method of removing the bookmarks by editing the browser.db with SQLite located in /data/data/com.android.browser/databases/. The db name and location has changed though in 4.3 tmo note 3. Now the new database "SBrowser.db" is located at /data/data/com.sec.android.app.sbrowser/databases.
The old method does not work anymore at least for me. You can delete the bookmarks from the database but they still remain in tthe stock browser.
I encountered a similar issue with regard to the presidential alerts. Where editing the mms prefs xml was successful but upon reboot the setting went back to the old value.
Seems there is some file integrity checking going on somewhere. Just a newb so dont know fo sho.
Regards
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Want to keep this thread alive. I've got root and still can't find an easy way to wipe out these bookmarks.
Not sure if it will work without a data wipe, but you can set those bookmarks as editable in I think the customer.xml in /system/csc/
If you delete PartnerBookmarksprovider.apk it deletes the annoying stock bookmarks.
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Not sure if it will work without a data wipe, but you can set those bookmarks as editable in I think the customer.xml in /system/csc/
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+1 to .csc
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dwitherell said:
Not sure if it will work without a data wipe, but you can set those bookmarks as editable in I think the customer.xml in /system/csc/
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Editing the XML file worked! You have to find the tags in the xml file <bookmark> delete the <bookmark></bookmark> and everything in between them. There is tag for each bookmark. Then copy the file back to your /system/csc directory. After editing you have to go into the app settings in Application Manager and wipe the Data & Cashe for the Internet Browser. You will loss all bookmarks, cookies, saved passwords, etc. but once done you'll have non of the preloaded bookmarks,only what you add. Long live opensource:good::highfive:
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Editing the XML file worked! You have to find the tags in the xml file <bookmark> delete the <bookmark></bookmark> and everything in between them. There is tag for each bookmark. Then copy the file back to your /system/csc directory. After editing you have to go into the app settings in Application Manager and wipe the Data & Cashe for the Internet Browser. You will loss all bookmarks, cookies, saved passwords, etc. but once done you'll have non of the preloaded bookmarks,only what you add. Long live opensource:good::highfive:
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Thanks, this method works perfectly... But...
If you dont want to delete your browsers cache and data,
you can just change the string on every link from :
<Editable>no</Editable> to <Editable>yes</Editable>
Then, restart your phone and you can delete or edit the factory links.
This worked for me
I am rooted and neither technique work for me. I am having permission problems and can't take control of the file.
How did you get the correct permissions?
Sent from my Note 3 (N900T) using XDA Premium
smaisonville said:
I am rooted and neither technique work for me. I am having permission problems and can't take control of the file.
How did you get the correct permissions?
Sent from my Note 3 (N900T) using XDA Premium
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Which file browser are you using?. It needs to have root permissions
sent from my ??????? note 3?
deeznutz1977 said:
Which file browser are you using?. It needs to have root permissions
sent from my ??????? note 3?
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Thanks for quick response.
I am using ES File Explorer.
Sent from my rooted Note 3 (N900T) using XDA Premium
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It is been a while since I have been routed. I set up ES File Explorer to RW.
Thanks again
Sent from my rooted Note 3 (N900T) using XDA Premium
Deleting pre-installed bookarks on GS3 4.3
If you want to delete those pre-installed bookmarks from your Galaxy S3 4.3 that seem glued to Android, get yourself a root browser, aswell as having actual root access, doesn't matter which one aslong as it has 'mount read-write' support. eg, FX file explorer, or even ES file explorer. I'm sure there are others. Anyways...Go to System/root>csc>Customer.xml....Open the xml file, and look for the first line of BookmarkName>, and look for anything that says <Editable>no</Editable> and change tham all to <Editable>yes</Editable> Close, and save changes.
After that, open up Settings>Application manager>All, then open up 'Internet', and clear cache, and data(Important), close, and restart your phone(Important).
Now you will be able to remove those bookmarks. Follow this to the letter, and it will definatey work.
*Deleting the strings between </bookmarks> and <bookmarks> will not work, they will be re-created upon startup. It used to work before 4.3 update, but not now. The only changes that persist in the file change of customer.xml IS changing from 'no' to 'yes'.
Prior to CF-Auto-Root, the TWEAKED mod, and the XPosed framework with a couple-three of their thingies installed, I don't recall ever trying the long press. Being unable to delete those WRETCHED PRE-INSTALLED BOOKMARKS via checkbox method in the app was the only thing, THE ONLY THING holding me back from using it fully.
Well, wham. I've long-pressed them since then and just chose delete.
Ok I've been working on trying to get mms working for a long time and I need some help from somebody smarter than me.
I have a Sprint S3 that is flashed over to my small regional carrier Nex-tech Wireless. Currently I am on stock tw.
Nex-tech just started carrying the S3 (which is actually a variant of the Verizon S3) and I was able to pull the apns, build.prop, and secmms.apk and secmms.odex files from the Nex-Tech S3.
I've replaced the apns, made the appropriate changes in the build.prop such as changing the operator and numeric, and have tried replacing the secmms.apk on my phone (both using root explorer as well as a cwm flashable zip file). I can receive mms but it won't ever let me send. it just stays on sending and will never go through.
Does anyone know if there is anything else I can try to get mms to send? I can upload the files if it helps.
One last thing, whenever I tried to replace both the secmms.apk and secmms.odex files (mainly the .odex) the Messaging app doesn't show in the launcher. If I just replace the secmms.apk the Messaging app stays, but it still just stays on "Sending".
Thanks in advance!
Try ## DATA# in the dialer and press edit. go to the others menu and edit the mmsc url, mmsc proxy and mmsc proxy port.
You will need the phone's MSL number and the correct information for your new provider.
Hopefully that works