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Hi there, I have an issue with the APN setting
I bought the phone and it was locked on Rogers. I was able to unlock and my sim card worked no problem. I was able to get calls and receive calls as well. Then I tried to see if Data worked, not working at all. So I went to mobile settings and setup the APN settings. The thing is the apn settings programmed on the phone is for rogers. when I do mine, I need to be on a MNC of 370. as soon as I change the mnc setting to any other value other than 720, when I save, the setting disappears. I thought of installing a custom rom instead.
I installed the rom SERENITY v1.1 with no problems (Love the rom). when installing the rom, I just did a wipe data, didn't clear cache (since the guide didn't tell me to do so)
Now when I try to set the APN of my carrier (chatr Wireless in canada) it just doesn't work.
I believe it's because the MNC needs to be set to 370 and my phone is stuck on 720. When I try to change the MNC and save, The apn setting disappears (like many previous posts I saw).
is there a way to fix it?
I went into the /etc/apn xml file and the provider is in that list... but it still doesn't work. and also when I try to reset default apn... it doesn't show me any, all blank list.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Are you able to just input a new apn and leave the other alone?
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thatsupnow said:
Are you able to just input a new apn and leave the other alone?
Galaxy SIII via XDA premium
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I tried that too. and No, as soon as I put MNC other than 720, the setting disappear after I hit Save.
That's weird maybe try getting another sim card, my s3 was a Rogers phone that I unlocked and put on Virgin but I think my apn settings are embedded in the sim card
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I'll do that first thing tomorrow. Thanks
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I'll do that first thing tomorrow. Thanks
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Hi, i'm with the same problem. Change the sim works to you? Thx
I have new hyperdrive rom while changing network mod WCDMA preferred to lte/gsm/wcdma..it goes back to again wcdma thats why have problems signal lossing n 4g lte
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nepal1 said:
I have new hyperdrive rom while changing network mod WCDMA preferred to lte/gsm/wcdma..it goes back to again wcdma thats why have problems signal lossing n 4g lte
Sent from my SGH-I747 using xda premium
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Ive been having the same problem the last two weeks and no one seems to be able to help me out. The best advice I can give is to change your APN to the lte one and its supposed to work from there, people usually have the most success doing that. But it didnt help me so any other advice would be greatly appreciated.
Last time I had that issue, I created a new ATT APN and changed to it. After a reboot, the phone changed from CDMA to the LTE preferred mode.
I can't tell you if that stuck though, because I flashed another ROM the next day and never saw the issue again.
Here are some APN's you can use. I used the last one:
Name: ATT PTA
APN: pta
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Auth: none
APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri
APN: wap.cingular
User Name: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Auth Type: none
APN Type: internet + mms
Bearer: unspecified (unless you're in an LTE area, then select LTE)
Name: ATT Phone
APN: phone
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Auth: none
APN type: default,mms,supl
Bearer: Unspecified
This is my exact problem, I have hyperdrive which I love, but I have no LTE. I am having the same problem as OP and I have not been able to find a solution. Any help would be great!
Believe it or not, I somehow found a way to fix it for me. Now Ive literally tried everything I could find on the topic and nothing seemed to work. Kind of on a whim I decided to go to Network Operators in the settings and selected ATT, after that for some reason I was able to pick LTE/GSM/WCDMA. I disabled data, dialed *#*#4363#*#* and changed it to LTE/GSM/WCDMA and then made sure I had the right APN selected and re-enabled data, and next thing I knew 4G popped up! I hope this helps someone. I was infuriated for a few weeks without 4G and the fix was much simpler than what everyone kept telling me to do.
SpiderJames said:
Believe it or not, I somehow found a way to fix it for me. Now Ive literally tried everything I could find on the topic and nothing seemed to work. Kind of on a whim I decided to go to Network Operators in the settings and selected ATT, after that for some reason I was able to pick LTE/GSM/WCDMA. I disabled data, dialed *#*#4363#*#* and changed it to LTE/GSM/WCDMA and then made sure I had the right APN selected and re-enabled data, and next thing I knew 4G popped up! I hope this helps someone. I was infuriated for a few weeks without 4G and the fix was much simpler than what everyone kept telling me to do.
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I tried this, but unfortunately for me it did not work :crying: Although its a little different for me since I am on Telus, but I followed the same steps and picked Telus in Network Operators. But no prevail. Hopefully I can figure something out
Same here, with rogers and not able to get LTE/WCDMA/GSM mode on the latest hyperdrive rom .13 RLS13
Back in CM10.1 I am able to get LTE signal
Any idea?
EmilyLynn said:
I tried this, but unfortunately for me it did not work :crying: Although its a little different for me since I am on Telus, but I followed the same steps and picked Telus in Network Operators. But no prevail. Hopefully I can figure something out
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I'm having this issue in that I am only able to select the following two options, and have them stick;
GSM/WCDMA auto
GSM/WCDMA preferred (this option is currently selected).
If I try to select "LTE/GSM/WCDMA", it immediately goes back to GSM/WCDMA preferred.
I'm currently using StraightTalk on the AT&T network. I know the sim I have in the phone probably won't allow access to the LTE network (I want to get new sim cards to get LTE through StraightTalk), but I should be able to at least select that network option, and the LTE radio would scan, and find nothing.
I'm on the 9/13 nightly, stock kernel.
tokuzumi said:
I'm having this issue in that I am only able to select the following two options, and have them stick;
GSM/WCDMA auto
GSM/WCDMA preferred (this option is currently selected).
If I try to select "LTE/GSM/WCDMA", it immediately goes back to GSM/WCDMA preferred.
I'm currently using StraightTalk on the AT&T network. I know the sim I have in the phone probably won't allow access to the LTE network (I want to get new sim cards to get LTE through StraightTalk), but I should be able to at least select that network option, and the LTE radio would scan, and find nothing.
I'm on the 9/13 nightly, stock kernel.
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You will need a new sim and it will allow you to select it. They will overnight it to you for free for 7 bucks on the website.
chrisdfw said:
You will need a new sim and it will allow you to select it. They will overnight it to you for free for 7 bucks on the website.
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Ahhhh... So my smartphone is smarter than me in this case... Sounds about right.
chrisdfw said:
You will need a new sim and it will allow you to select it. They will overnight it to you for free for 7 bucks on the website.
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I have to new St sim in my skyrocket and I got lte for a little bit the after connecting to wifi the network mode changed and won't go back even when not in Wi-Fi. Defaults black to wcdma on the beanstalk 4.3 rom. Not sure what to do.
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Go back to mobile data and select the correct APN, then reboot from there. It should stick.
BAD SIMS CARD!!! Get a new one...
How do i get my 3g run 3x faster on my flashed samsung note 5 from sprint to boost. I was able to unlock it and put a boost flashed nano sim. It works but Internet sucks it runs on 3g evdo A 1xRTT. Do anybody know how to change this and make 3g run fast.
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kaiso said:
Go back to mobile data and select the correct APN, then reboot from there. It should stick.
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My nano sim is boost mobile. Do i use boost APN
I have a problem with my samsung-SGH-I337 . I flashed the phone and running At&t but when I checked to the setting for changing network mode I found that the option was missing what should I do to get it back?? Help please!!
yaslife said:
I have a problem with my samsung-SGH-I337 . I flashed the phone and running At&t but when I checked to the setting for changing network mode I found that the option was missing what should I do to get it back?? Help please!!
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You should try posting this in the AT&T S4 forums. This thread is for the S3.
Now you can
SpiderJames said:
Ive been having the same problem the last two weeks and no one seems to be able to help me out. The best advice I can give is to change your APN to the lte one and its supposed to work from there, people usually have the most success doing that. But it didnt help me so any other advice would be greatly appreciated.
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CAP HERE !
for those that can't change the preffered network type, please follow this simple stupid step, it works, you can thank me later.
1. Turn off your phone, then remove the SIM card
2. Remove and replace the battery to make sure that your device well rebooted.
3. Dont instert the SIM Card then turn on your device
4. Go to dial, *#*#4636#*#*
5. Go to device information and change the preferred network type, make sure it can be changed and not back to the old setting.
6. Turn off your device and insert the SIM card, then turn it on.
7. Go back to *#*#4636#*#* and check the preferred network, and now you can chage the network as what the f*ck you want, its your phone, dont let the issues brings you down fellas.
8. BOOM thats it.
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nepal1 said:
I have new hyperdrive rom while changing network mod WCDMA preferred to lte/gsm/wcdma..it goes back to again wcdma thats why have problems signal lossing n 4g lte
Sent from my SGH-I747 using xda premium
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CAP HERE !
for those that can't change the preffered network type, please follow this simple stupid step, it works, you can thank me later.
1. Turn off your phone, then remove the SIM card
2. Remove and replace the battery to make sure that your device well rebooted.
3. Dont instert the SIM Card then turn on your device
4. Go to dial, *#*#4636#*#*
5. Go to device information and change the preferred network type, make sure it can be changed and not back to the old setting.
6. Turn off your device and insert the SIM card, then turn it on.
7. Go back to *#*#4636#*#* and check the preferred network, and now you can chage the network as what the f*ck you want, its your phone, dont let the issues brings you down fellas.
8. BOOM thats it.
^^ That didn't work for me.
I previously had an Axon 7 that got stolen. I ordered another one on Swappa and can't for the life of me get it to connect to LTE on AT&T in Southern California (Los Angeles area) when my first one had no issues at all. I wonder if the sim card they gave me isn't an LTE card. It's really frustrating.
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for those that can't change the preffered network type, please follow this simple stupid step, it works, you can thank me later.
1. Turn off your phone, then remove the SIM card
2. Remove and replace the battery to make sure that your device well rebooted.
3. Dont instert the SIM Card then turn on your device
4. Go to dial, *#*#4636#*#*
5. Go to device information and change the preferred network type, make sure it can be changed and not back to the old setting.
6. Turn off your device and insert the SIM card, then turn it on.
7. Go back to *#*#4636#*#* and check the preferred network, and now you can chage the network as what the f*ck you want, its your phone, dont let the issues brings you down fellas.
8. BOOM thats it.
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Worked very nicely...thank you very much!!
CAP HERE !
for those that can't change the preffered network type, please follow this simple stupid step, it works, you can thank me later.
1. Turn off your phone, then remove the SIM card
2. Remove and replace the battery to make sure that your device well rebooted.
3. Dont instert the SIM Card then turn on your device
4. Go to dial, *#*#4636#*#*
5. Go to device information and change the preferred network type, make sure it can be changed and not back to the old setting.
6. Turn off your device and insert the SIM card, then turn it on.
7. Go back to *#*#4636#*#* and check the preferred network, and now you can chage the network as what the f*ck you want, its your phone, dont let the issues brings you down fellas.
8. BOOM thats it.
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Worked like a charm. Thanks alot!!
Edit: Tested on Stock Oreo LG V 30
Theres an app called 4G Only Network Mode on the playstore that allows you to access more in depth settings of your device, then you can manually lock the phone into LTE mode or whatever mode you prefer.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=www.extremedroid.com.a4gltetoolkit&hl=en_CA
Hi,
1. I bought a Samsung s4 mini SGH-I257M, locked by Telus.
2. I tried install super root, but each time it tried to launch the application, a shield from up-left corner will block it to run.
3. I asked a mobile shop unlocked for me with Z3X, but the sim card cannot be registered (the sim card is not from Telus.) Every time when the phone try to register the sim card to network, there is a small shield icon will shows in the up-left corner and blocks it.
4 After two days, I went to the shop and got my phone back. I rooted my phone with Root Dashi, a chinese root software. It works! I inserted a Fido sim, the shield no longer there, but I still cannot register my phone to the network. Any idea?
Sorry for my English.
simickey said:
Hi,
1. I bought a Samsung s4 mini SGH-I257M, locked by Telus.
2. I tried install super root, but each time it tried to launch the application, a shield from up-left corner will block it to run.
3. I asked a mobile shop unlocked for me with Z3X, but the sim card cannot be registered (the sim card is not from Telus.) Every time when the phone try to register the sim card to network, there is a small shield icon will shows in the up-left corner and blocks it.
4 After two days, I went to the shop and got my phone back. I rooted my phone with Root Dashi, a chinese root software. It works! I inserted a Fido sim, the shield no longer there, but I still cannot register my phone to the network. Any idea?
Sorry for my English.
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Rooting and carrier unlock are not the same thing. it sounds like you do not have an APN for Fido or slightly possible the shop was not successful, but if so the Fido SIM should prompt the phone to ask for an unlock code.
If so, there are tons of outfits that offer carrier/provider unlocking. You can Google the string "carrier unlock SGH-I257M". You will find How to videos on YouTube regarding unlocking as well.
But likely it is just a lack of an Fido APN not allowing it to register on the repeater. I looked for the APN BTW, No luck.
You might also do some XDA searches on Chinese online Rooting. The XDA Developer Arco68 has an excellent method that works very well on your phone if you should loose the root you have.
systwk said:
Rooting and carrier unlock are not the same thing. it sounds like you do not have an APN for Fido or slightly possible the shop was not successful, but if so the Fido SIM should prompt the phone to ask for an unlock code.
If so, there are tons of outfits that offer carrier/provider unlocking. You can Google the string "carrier unlock SGH-I257M". You will find How to videos on YouTube regarding unlocking as well.
But likely it is just a lack of an Fido APN not allowing it to register on the repeater. I looked for the APN BTW, No luck.
You might also do some XDA searches on Chinese online Rooting. The XDA Developer Arco68 has an excellent method that works very well on your phone if you should loose the root you have.
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What do you mean "do some XDA search on Chinese online Rooting".
Should I ask Arco68 and see is there a i257m ROM for me?
When I power on my phone with Fido SIM card, it won't ask for unlock code any more. Where I can get the APN setting?
simickey said:
What do you mean "do some XDA search on Chinese online Rooting".
Should I ask Arco68 and see is there a i257m ROM for me?
When I power on my phone with Fido SIM card, it won't ask for unlock code any more. Where I can get the APN setting?
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There are several threads on XDA about Chinese online rooting, it has been found that IMEI's, personal data and so forth have been transmitted to the host servers in the rooting process and links on XDA (wisely) have been banned until the matter has been fully researched. There is a good search function on these forums. You can find info.
Asking a developer for a specific ROM is bad form, just asking generaly in the Q&A section in will net what you are seeking. The Dev's are not paid, they donate serious work to the community as a whole, Read the forums for the i9195's, those are the ROMs available right now.
Read up on APN's, locate Fido users, call fido, do research. Anyway, hope some of that helps, it's about all I know about Fido. Learning with some effort is well worth the time spent. No one is born knowing this.
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........................... Where I can get the APN setting?
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APN Settings: From inside the Fido support website:
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Tap on Settings > Wireless & Networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names;
Once on the APN screen, press the Options button on the device;
Tap on New APN
Enter a name into the APN Name field. such as Fido APN
Please insert the following APN settings:
APN Settings:
APN: Fido-core-appl1.apn
If you have a LTE device, use the following setting: LTEMOBILE.APN
MMS (Picture & Video Messaging Settings):
MMSC: http://mms.fido.ca
MMS Proxy: 205.151.11.13
MMS Port: 80
Leave the following fields blank: Proxy, Port, User Name, Password, Server
Press the options button on your device, tap on Save in order to save the APN settings.
Open the Internet browser icon on your device and start browsing. There are occasions where restarting your device is needed before it can browse. If you cannot connect to the Internet, restart the phone and try browsing the Internet again.
NOTE: The created APN will show up on the APNs screen. To activate the APN, tap on the radio button located in front of APN.
Hi Systwk,
Thank you! Actually I use Chatr, not Fido. Because I don't want damage my current SIM card (cut to micro), so I use FIDO sim card which is currently not in use to test my phone. I got my SIM adapter today. I cut my Chatr SIM card and tested with my phone. It says registered on network, but the notification on the main screen says ?Selected network(chatr) unavailable", and I cannot make any calls. When I choose "Select automatically", it will say "unable to connect, try later".
Do you have any idea?
BTW, I tried with APN FIDO, it's not work.
simickey said:
Hi,
1. I bought a Samsung s4 mini SGH-I257M, locked by Telus.
2. I tried install super root, but each time it tried to launch the application, a shield from up-left corner will block it to run.
3. I asked a mobile shop unlocked for me with Z3X, but the sim card cannot be registered (the sim card is not from Telus.) Every time when the phone try to register the sim card to network, there is a small shield icon will shows in the up-left corner and blocks it.
4 After two days, I went to the shop and got my phone back. I rooted my phone with Root Dashi, a chinese root software. It works! I inserted a Fido sim, the shield no longer there, but I still cannot register my phone to the network. Any idea?
Sorry for my English.
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Shield Icon sounds like Knox to me. Please post screenshot. (Hold home + Power)
simickey said:
Hi Systwk,
Thank you! Actually I use Chatr, not Fido. Because I don't want damage my current SIM card (cut to micro), so I use FIDO sim card which is currently not in use to test my phone. I got my SIM adapter today. I cut my Chatr SIM card and tested with my phone. It says registered on network, but the notification on the main screen says ?Selected network(chatr) unavailable", and I cannot make any calls. When I choose "Select automatically", it will say "unable to connect, try later".
Do you have any idea?
BTW, I tried with APN FIDO, it's not work.
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farewellartist's suggestion is a good one. It could help to see what is going on. That aside, you have to use an APN that matches the network you intend to use and the account has to be active. Also the network protocol set on auto shows it finds the Network, the Sim and phone can connect, but it also needs to know how to communicate with it to register on the system. That's possibly the issue.
You really may find some help calling your Providers tech support regarding connection. Yes, that about as fun as banging your toes with a hammer, but usually has better results. It may be as simple now as plunging in an Access Point Name, user name and password in the APN. (Some Pre-Pay acct's use user and Password) Good news is you DO have connectivity. It's now down to details.
Keep plugging along, you are making progress.
Here is the support link for their Pre-Pay. I'm in Florida so I'm clueless regards to who you are dealing with.
http://www.chatrwireless.com/web/content/support_landing
Hope that helps you some.
The picture shows below.
The shied is gone after I took back my phone from a mobile shop. I rooted my phone and deleted the knox.
simickey said:
The picture shows below.
The shied is gone after I took back my phone from a mobile shop. I rooted my phone and deleted the knox.
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You are certainly not weak on signal. As long as you have the APN set at 'APN: chatrweb.apn' you should register.
Rare as it is, Bad SIMS happen. (Murphys Law). Just to rule out you can try the below and I Know the steps getting there are not needed, but it's for others in the future who may be newer at this:
To check connection at the base level try the following.
GoTo: Settings-Connections-Network connections-More networks-Wireless and networks-Mobile Networks-Network Mode, THEN start ticking the 4 setting starting with GSM only, and work upwards. It can't hurt.
Also when trying to connect with chatr, in the search for Network operators/Available Networks in mobile Networks, when it's done searching nets available, choose one chatr. not auto. If it finds two chatr towers try each.
I'm adding the chatr APN for anyone in the future as well. I assume you have the same but it's not in the screenshots.
You must be frustrated by now, hope someone else with experience on chatr can offer a fix. I assume you did get on either Telus or Bell so you know the thing connects, a replacement SIM is the last option I can think of.
Good Luck.............
Chatr APN
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Name: Chatr
APN: chatrweb.apn
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC: http://mms.chatrwireless.com
MMS Proxy:205.151.11.11
MMS Port:8080
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC:
MNC:
Authentication Type: PAP
APN Type: default, MMS, supl
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming Protocal: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APM enable
Bearer: Unspecified
Hi Systwk,
I did what you said, but my phone remain to same. It says unable to connect. Maybe flash the ROM is my last step?
simickey said:
Hi Systwk,
I did what you said, but my phone remain to same. It says unable to connect. Maybe flash the ROM is my last step?
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If it were me I would not re-flash anything. The connection problem would not likely be from a carrier unlock. Also it is not likely it would be from rooting or installing the CWM boot loader.
You have a known system now, you know when it worked, and you know the few modifications you have done. Even if you have called Chatr tech support before, it might help to call again and tell them it will not log on to their system. DO NOT tell them you have rooted the phone, DO NOT tell them you installed a boot loader. If you do that, they will probably say that is the problem, END of support. Just say it was unlocked by a dealer and now takes their SIM but it won't work.
They should walk you through each step of the configuration, they want your money every month, you want their service. Good place to start. Give them your IMEI, make sure it's good and not 'blocked'. it's in the settings/about device/status or dial *#06#. I'm assuming you already have confirmed your phone is comparable with chatr, I think you mentioned it was from TELUS, but with BELL, ROGERS or whatever, unlocking does not guarantee the Modem is the same as the new network you are trying to use.. There are several other reasons, but SIM, IMEI and improper configuration are the most likely problems if compatible.
There is a chance it is something simple that has been missed. You have shown patience, that is a big plus with modding phones. Going step by step and being willing to start over is something many here have done, and many times. Small problems are sometime the easiest to miss. So Call Chatr tech support, if they have an outlet near you maybe you can get a replacement SIM from them, (I would check that first) as I mentioned before.
One other thing to try, see if you can get a new Pre-Pay/month to month SIM from TELUS or the original carrier the phone was branded for. It should work and if not, they know their configuration. I'm out of suggestions, hopefully someone from Canada can be of more help. Don't give up. There are always answers.
Thank you, Systwk
The SIM card works with my old phone, so probably is not the SIM card problem. I take out the SIM card from S4 mini and power on it, the signal still shows good. So, I think flash ROM is the most simple way for me. Anyway, I will can chatr on Monday.
Hi Systwk, I called Chatr just now. She said the APN setting is only for Internet and I need to go to a Chatr shop to check my phone and SIM card. I think I will go this weekend.
I think you bought the phone that has been report as stolen and has been blacklist so it is block on all network in Canada.
QCN FILE
If you are having a problem getting a signal on your I257M message me I will send you the qcn file for it so you can write it to phone via QPST.
Edit: If you want this edit on the Oreo update (I just received it today) you must add the APN before updating. They have remove the button to add a new APN.
If it is added before you update it will stick!
I have only tested this on my sprint V30+ and am assuming it also works on the Sprint V30 and probably also the G6 but i cannot test them
also this should work on all the providers that require dun be active in the apn.
Even though the apns are locked(grayed out) and we cannot edit them they still allow us to add new ones.
so i tried adding an new apn with all the same settings as the default "internet" apn but adding in ,dun.
Worked Flawlessly! hotspot activated no hesitation.
Those of you who have other providers an wanna try you will need to get your default APN.
If your on sprint yours is probably the same as mine so you may skip to step #2.
Step #1
To view your current apn settings without your msl you open the dialer and type in ##debug# (##33284#) to open the hidden debug menu.
click on "Active APN Connections" and click on the default internet APN (Mine is titled "internet").
you can view all the settings but once again you cannot edit but right down your settings and then move on to step #2.
Step #2
now that you have your APN settings open settings and click More - Mobile networks - Access Point Names.
hit the 3 dot settings icon then hit add APN.
For Sprint only change the fallowing items leave everything else alone.
Name - hotspot (this can be anything you want)
APN - x.ispsn
Username - null
Password - null
APN type - default,mms,dun
APN protocol - IPv4/IPv6
others who decide to try this add all your settings in but like always add ",dun" to "APN type"
Now hit the 3dot menu again and save and thats it you should now see your new APN in the list of locked ones.
you do not have to do anything else in that menu just go turn on your hotspot and enjoy.
This method also holds through reboots.
Also...
Even though it is not grayed out you still cannot edit the new APN. if you make a mistake or just wanna make adjustments
you must hit Restore default settings in the 3dot menu and start all over again.
Edit
If Restore default settings does not show up in your menu after adding a new APN you can still reset them by typing ##scrtn# into your dialer an hit ok
Llew292 said:
I have only tested this on my sprint V30+ and am assuming it also works on the Sprint V30 and probably also the G6 but i cannot test them
also this should work on all the providers that require dun be active in the apn.
Even though the apns are locked(grayed out) and we cannot edit them they still allow us to add new ones.
so i tried adding an new apn with all the same settings as the default "internet" apn but adding in ,dun.
Worked Flawlessly! hotspot activated no hesitation.
Those of you who have other providers an wanna try you will need to get your default APN.
If your on sprint yours is probably the same as mine so you may skip to step #2.
Step #1
To view your current apn settings without your msl you open the dialer and type in ##debug# (##33284#) to open the hidden debug menu.
click on "Active APN Connections" and click on the default internet APN (Mine is titled "internet").
you can view all the settings but once again you cannot edit but right down your settings and then move on to step #2.
Step #2
now that you have your APN settings open settings and click More - Mobile networks - Access Point Names.
hit the 3 dot settings icon then hit add APN.
For Sprint only change the fallowing items leave everything else alone.
Name - hotspot (this can be anything you want)
APN - x.ispsn
Username - null
Password - null
APN type - default,mms,dun
APN protocol - IPv4/IPv6
others who decide to try this add all your settings in but like always add ",dun" to "APN type"
Now hit the 3dot menu again and save and thats it you should now see your new APN in the list of locked ones.
you do not have to do anything else in that menu just go turn on your hotspot and enjoy.
This method also holds through reboots.
Also...
Even though it is not grayed out you still cannot edit the new APN. if you make a mistake or just wanna make adjustments
you must hit Restore default settings in the 3dot menu and start all over again.
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Thanks for this. Will try later and report back..
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I dont see a "restore default settings" option in the 3 dot menu.. just "add apn".. How would I start over or go back to the default setting if necessary?? Thanks...
Lurien said:
I dont see a "restore default settings" option in the 3 dot menu.. just "add apn".. How would I start over or go back to the default setting if necessary?? Thanks...
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The option for restoring defaults only shows up after you have added an APN
Llew292 said:
The option for restoring defaults only shows up after you have added an APN
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Dont have that option for some reason. Strange.
Lurien said:
Dont have that option for some reason. Strange.
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Hmm that is strange tell me is yours leased or under an installment plan?
I'm wandering cause mine is uicc unlocked due to mine being bought outright I'm just curious if that makes a difference.
Also may try ##scrtn# in your dialer it's suppose to reset your network don't know if that includes apn or not
Llew292 said:
Hmm that is strange tell me is yours leased or under an installment plan?
I'm wandering cause mine is uicc unlocked due to mine being bought outright I'm just curious if that makes a difference.
Also may try ##scrtn# in your dialer it's suppose to reset your network don't know if that includes apn or not
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Mine is leased actually.. But I did follow your instructions to get hotspot working and it seems to be working. However something strange is happening. My daughter connected her phone to my hotspot and works as it should but with her tablet it connects fine but no data seems to be transfering.. just weird..
Lurien said:
Mine is leased actually.. But I did follow your instructions to get hotspot working and it seems to be working. However something strange is happening. My daughter connected her phone to my hotspot and works as it should but with her tablet it connects fine but no data seems to be transfering.. just weird..
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So that may be what is different... and as for it not working
I had the same issue when I first figured this out I was at work testing it with my buddies phone and it would connect but no internet seemed to go through but then I went to hotspot settings and changed it to 5 GHz and it worked fine I changed it back to 2.4 right after and it worked fine from then on even on his phone (I wanted mine in 2.4 GHz because my car does not support 5 GHz )
Llew292 said:
So that may be what is different... and as for it not working
I had the same issue when I first figured this out I was at work testing it with my buddies phone and it would connect but no internet seemed to go through but then I went to hotspot settings and changed it to 5 GHz and it worked fine I changed it back to 2.4 right after and it worked fine from then on even on his phone
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Thanks for the feedback. I'll try it tomorrow see how it goes..
Lurien said:
Thanks for the feedback. I'll try it tomorrow see how it goes..
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Ok keep me posted thanks for testing this also if you don't mind my asking is yours V30 or V30+ ?
Llew292 said:
Ok keep me posted thanks for testing this also if you don't mind my asking is yours V30 or V30+ ?
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Will do. V30+
Llew292 said:
Hmm that is strange tell me is yours leased or under an installment plan?
I'm wandering cause mine is uicc unlocked due to mine being bought outright I'm just curious if that makes a difference.
Also may try ##scrtn# in your dialer it's suppose to reset your network don't know if that includes apn or not
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I bought mine outright but they won't unlock it. Sprint said it has to be on their network for 50 days before they will unlock it. How did you get yours unlocked? I'm calling back today 50 days is ridiculous..
question...does this work with T-Mobile to bypass the speed limitation for included HotSpot?
JWnSC said:
I bought mine outright but they won't unlock it. Sprint said it has to be on their network for 50 days before they will unlock it. How did you get yours unlocked? I'm calling back today 50 days is ridiculous..
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I bought mine outright through bestbuy not Sprint they may be a little more lax and as for the uicc unlocked I went to settings - updates - uicc unlock
hachiroku said:
question...does this work with T-Mobile to bypass the speed limitation for included HotSpot?
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I'm not sure only way to find out is test it
Lurien said:
Will do. V30+
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Also did test ##scrtn# in your dialer does clear your apns
So you can reset that way
Llew292 said:
Also did test ##scrtn# in your dialer does clear your apns
So you can reset that way
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I did. And yes, it does reset apn.
Had to do the reset.. my phone started acting funny with error messages and data would stop working after a while after changing the apn to get hotspot working... Just strange..
hachiroku said:
question...does this work with T-Mobile to bypass the speed limitation for included HotSpot?
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I am on the T-Mobile business plans. It does not seem to do anything for me.
Default APN: 20.45down/2.89up (Mbps)
DUN APN: 18.86/4.69
Do you want to test it and compare with my result?
Lurien said:
Had to do the reset.. my phone started acting funny with error messages and data would stop working after a while after changing the apn to get hotspot working... Just strange..
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I never changed from the default (you know hit the little circle by the apn) I just added it an left everything else the same an haven't had any problems on mine or my wifes
acefr said:
I am on the T-Mobile business plans. It does not seem to do anything for me.
Default APN: 20.45down/2.89up (Mbps)
DUN APN: 18.86/4.69
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No hotspot at all working?
I've been using my XZ2 Compact on Verizon since it was released. No issues. Switched to Total Wireless today, and my internet will not work. Voice and text works fine. Total Wireless operates on Verizon's network. This SIM card works fine when I put it into a Google Pixel.
My APN settings are locked (there is no "+" button). Automatically updating the APN settings adds a Verizon profile that is totally different than the one that automatically popped up on my Pixel. I can delete the existing APN profile, but I cannot add one. I've restarted the phone many times, both while connected to WiFi and not. I get internet back immediately if I reboot with the Verizon SIM.
I've searched around the interwebs, and I cannot find anything. Any help would be appreciated.
jmdale1984 said:
I've been using my XZ2 Compact on Verizon since it was released. No issues. Switched to Total Wireless today, and my internet will not work. Voice and text works fine. Total Wireless operates on Verizon's network. This SIM card works fine when I put it into a Google Pixel.
My APN settings are locked (there is no "+" button). Automatically updating the APN settings adds a Verizon profile that is totally different than the one that automatically popped up on my Pixel. I can delete the existing APN profile, but I cannot add one. I've restarted the phone many times, both while connected to WiFi and not. I get internet back immediately if I reboot with the Verizon SIM.
I've searched around the interwebs, and I cannot find anything. Any help would be appreciated.
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I use another mvno and the part that's most important is 'apn name' when using an mvno mine has to be set to say reseller... Have you tried pressing download internet settings? That usually fixes the problem and bring back the plus or allow you to manually change the apn setting after it downloads it. Take it you aren't using the dual sim as sometimes switching the Sims around brings back the apn menu.
Thanks for the insight. I have tried downloading settings several times, it just bring back the "VZWINTERNET" APN.
It is a single SIM US model.
I have not tried renaming the APN. That is the one thing I can edit on it.
jmdale1984 said:
Thanks for the insight. I have tried downloading settings several times, it just bring back the "VZWINTERNET" APN.
It is a single SIM US model.
I have not tried renaming the APN. That is the one thing I can edit on it.
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Does total wireless publish the apn settings? Sometimes ios/android uses slightly different settings. Just look at what apn name should be, and try to match it up..
ehBrY said:
I use another mvno and the part that's most important is 'apn name' when using an mvno mine has to be set to say reseller... Have you tried pressing download internet settings? That usually fixes the problem and bring back the plus or allow you to manually change the apn setting after it downloads it. Take it you aren't using the dual sim as sometimes switching the Sims around brings back the apn menu.
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I'll try that as soon as I get home, thanks!
I can't believe it! Changing APN Name to "TRACFONE.VZWENTP" is all that was needed. Thanks a bunch!
jmdale1984 said:
I can't believe it! Changing APN Name to "TRACFONE.VZWENTP" is all that was needed. Thanks a bunch!
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Glad you are up and running! Anytime.