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AT&T APN switching to PTA on Galaxy Nexus

EDIT: OP EDITED WITH CHANGED PTA SETTINGS UNDER APN TYPE!
After reviewing the GS2 thread on the same topic (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109983), I thought it might be worthwhile to discuss this issue on the Nexus. I was not able to get the Nexus connected using the information in that thread. However, I was able to get it connected to pta using a slightly modified version of the Skyrocket settings, which I'll post below.
One quick question before I do that, though -- I am only able to get 3 mb/s or so on my Nexus. I am on the unlimited data SOC code for LTE: LDPPVM5 -- think that code is causing any problems?
Anyway, here are working settings to get to PTA (the one the Skyrocket uses):
1) Go to settings, more (under networks), Access Point Names
2) Click on the 3 dots to create a new APN, name it AT&T PTA, and enter the following:
Name: ATT pta
APN: pta
Proxy: not set
Port: not set
Username: not set
Password: not set
Server: not set
MMS Proxy: not set
MMS port: not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: not set
APN type: default,internet,supl [NOTE NO SPACES IN THIS]
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled
Bearer: Unspecified
3) Then separately create another new APN and enter the following:
Name: AT&T US MMS
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: not set
Password: not set
Server: not set
MMSC: http://www.mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: not set
APN type: mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled
Bearer: Unspecify
4) Make sure the little circle next to AT&T pta is green.
5) Wait for the device to connect and then restart it.
I had a hard time finding these settings, so I thought it might be helpful to someone else here.

Parent/Teacher Association

oscillik said:
Parent/Teacher Association
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No. Bad joke.
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Not to be too paranoid, but will messing with these settings make it appear you are, say, tethering? I don't want to lose my unlimited data on ATT and fear that changing anything to access faster speeds may flag me for using a computer?
Similar to when the Dolphin desktop mode was flagging people on ATT, prompting the carrier to accuse users of tethering...

I wasn't aware Galaxy Nexus had the proper radio for this...

nirvanayoda said:
After reviewing the GS2 thread on the same topic (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109983), I thought it might be worthwhile to discuss this issue on the Nexus. I was not able to get the Nexus connected using the information in that thread. However, I was able to get it connected to pta using a slightly modified version of the Skyrocket settings, which I'll post below.
One quick question before I do that, though -- I am only able to get 3 mb/s or so on my Nexus in Houston (an AT&T favorite city). I am on the unlimited data SOC code for LTE: LDPPVM5 -- think that code is causing any problems?
Anyway, here are working settings to get to PTA (the one the Skyrocket uses):
1) Go to settings, more (under networks), Access Point Names
2) Click on the 3 dots to create a new APN, name it AT&T PTA, and enter the following:
Name: ATT pta
APN: pta
Proxy: not set
Port: not set
Username: not set
Password: not set
Server: not set
MMS Proxy: not set
MMS port: not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: not set
APN type: default,supl [NOTE NO SPACES IN THIS]
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled
Bearer: Unspecified
3) Then separately create another new APN and enter the following:
Name: AT&T US MMS
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: not set
Password: not set
Server: not set
MMSC: http://www.mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: not set
APN type: mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled
Bearer: Unspecify
4) Make sure the little circle next to AT&T pta is green.
5) Wait for the device to connect and then restart it.
I had a hard time finding these settings, so I thought it might be helpful to someone else here.
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Are you using AT&T's LTE provisioned SIM? that's probably why you're seeing the issue. Also that SoC code is LTE provisioned code which doesn't help.

milan03 said:
Are you using AT&T's LTE provisioned SIM? that's probably why you're seeing the issue. Also that SoC code is LTE provisioned code which doesn't help.
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I am using an AT&T LTE provisioned SIM and my SOC code is LTE, so that could be part of the problem. But also keep in mind, I had that done just in case AT&T ever started to refuse to upgrade unlimited data users to LTE unlimited data. Right now, they're eager to get the LTE towers full, so they won't stop such upgrades -- that may change in the future.
Anyway, I played with my settings for a long time tonight and realized that APN type needs to read "default,internet,supl", not just "default,supl". I have no idea what that means or why it matters, but when I changed that, my speeds definitely increased. To give a comparison, at 1 AM, I got the following speeds:
default wap.cingular APN -- 4-5 Mb for most test servers
phone APN (as described in the thread linked in the OP) -- Average of 5 Mb for most test servers and high of 6 Mb
pta APN (as described above) -- average of 7 Mb for most test servers and high of 8 Mb
The difference isn't exactly extreme, and it's far lower than I'd hoped for, but I think pta is demonstrably faster, at least in my area. I'm eager to see how it does during the work day tomorrow.

I just tried this in Saint Lous, MO and I get no data service with pta

sluflyer06 said:
I just tried this in Saint Lous, MO and I get no data service with pta
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Are you sure this line was exact (with no spaces)? Without "default" there it won't get me data services either, but with it I do:
APN type: default,internet,supl

No data for me either, reverted back to the dault cingular apn...though the HSPA+ phone APN that is floating around these board damn near doubled my speeds.

mrflips said:
No data for me either, reverted back to the dault cingular apn...though the HSPA+ phone APN that is floating around these board damn near doubled my speeds.
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Just curious... If the HSPA+ APN doubled your speed, then why go back to the default cingular settings?

Im confused, why would the PTA apn do anything in the first place? i thought the i9250 version of the GNex isnt equiped with an LTE radio. Im in Los Angeles, CA where theres no LTE, i cant even get data with the PTA APN on my skyrocket. Unless I am mistaken and theres an LTE radio? id be so happy. Can anyone confirm? GSMARENA.COM list the specs for the i9250 with LTE 700mhz but other sites dont.

oatterzonxda said:
Im confused, why would the PTA apn do anything in the first place? i thought the i9250 version of the GNex isnt equiped with an LTE radio. Im in Los Angeles, CA where theres no LTE, i cant even get data with the PTA APN on my skyrocket. Unless I am mistaken and theres an LTE radio? id be so happy. Can anyone confirm? GSMARENA.COM list the specs for the i9250 with LTE 700mhz but other sites dont.
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The 9250 doesn't have LTE. It's HSPA+.

oatterzonxda said:
Im confused, why would the PTA apn do anything in the first place? i thought the i9250 version of the GNex isnt equiped with an LTE radio. Im in Los Angeles, CA where theres no LTE, i cant even get data with the PTA APN on my skyrocket. Unless I am mistaken and theres an LTE radio? id be so happy. Can anyone confirm? GSMARENA.COM list the specs for the i9250 with LTE 700mhz but other sites dont.
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It does not have LTE. It has HSPA+ (which AT&T and T-Mobile advertise as 4G). The poster here was saying he previously used a Galaxy S II Skyrocket (which is an AT&T LTE device) and because of that, his data plan is LTE and his SIM is an LTE SIM.
Anyway, I used the APN settings listed around this board and it doesn't seem to make a difference. When I used the settings posted, speedtest wouldn't work properly. It said I was getting 7kbps when it clearly wasn't that slow in real world usage. Going back to default fixed that issue, but I'm only getting about 3.5mbps down. I'd be happy to be getting 5. I already called AT&T and confirmed I've been changed over to an HSPA+ data SOC. Also, I got a new SIM card yesterday since my last one was from when I got my iPhone 3GS a couple years ago.

nirvanayoda said:
I am on the unlimited data SOC code for LTE: LDPPVM5 -- think that code is causing any problems?
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If you have an LTE SOC, you can use the LTE APN but the device doesn't support LTE. You might as well get the HSPA+ SOC and use the HSPA+ APN.
milan03 said:
Are you using AT&T's LTE provisioned SIM? that's probably why you're seeing the issue. Also that SoC code is LTE provisioned code which doesn't help.
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Using the latest AT&T LTE compatible SIM will not cause a problem. It is backward compatible with all AT&T plans. As for an incorrect SOC, well that's a different story and may have unpredictable results although a number of people have different SOCs/APNs working to their satisfaction.
Since a lot of people here think the LTE SIM is not compatible with HSPA/HSPA+, I am posting part of an official communique for "company owned" device users that went out just before the new LTE SIM was rolled out:
ATT said:
Next Generation SIM card for 4G devices now available
The new SIM card for 4G LTE devices is available for ordering in the COU system. While this SIM is required for 4G LTE devices, it is also compatible with 3G devices and COU will be shipping the 4G LTE SIM with every device make and model going forward (with exception to iPhone 4/iPad 3G +WiFi).
The new SIM (SKU 73057) includes enhancements that will enable functionality for LTE capable devices when supported by the network.
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nirvanayoda said:
EDIT: OP EDITED WITH CHANGED PTA SETTINGS UNDER APN TYPE!
After reviewing the GS2 thread on the same topic (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109983), I thought it might be worthwhile to discuss this issue on the Nexus. I was not able to get the Nexus connected using the information in that thread. However, I was able to get it connected to pta using a slightly modified version of the Skyrocket settings, which I'll post below.
One quick question before I do that, though -- I am only able to get 3 mb/s or so on my Nexus in Houston (an AT&T favorite city). I am on the unlimited data SOC code for LTE: LDPPVM5 -- think that code is causing any problems?
Anyway, here are working settings to get to PTA (the one the Skyrocket uses):
1) Go to settings, more (under networks), Access Point Names
2) Click on the 3 dots to create a new APN, name it AT&T PTA, and enter the following:
Name: ATT pta
APN: pta
Proxy: not set
Port: not set
Username: not set
Password: not set
Server: not set
MMS Proxy: not set
MMS port: not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: not set
APN type: default,internet,supl [NOTE NO SPACES IN THIS]
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled
Bearer: Unspecified
3) Then separately create another new APN and enter the following:
Name: AT&T US MMS
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: not set
Password: not set
Server: not set
MMSC: http://www.mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: not set
APN type: mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled
Bearer: Unspecify
4) Make sure the little circle next to AT&T pta is green.
5) Wait for the device to connect and then restart it.
I had a hard time finding these settings, so I thought it might be helpful to someone else here.
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my account is LTE provisioned too(came from skyrocket) and these are almost the exact settings I ended up with as well after messing around with them and comparing with other skyrockets and SG2.
i have not been using the "internet" in the "default,internet,supl" setting, I just had "default,supl".
i have added the internet to see if I see any changes. these are the fastest Ive been able to get my GN to perform at. still not as fast as my skyrocket was using h+, and the MMS take a while to send/recieve sometimes.

nirvanayoda said:
EDIT: OP EDITED WITH CHANGED PTA SETTINGS UNDER APN TYPE!
After reviewing the GS2 thread on the same topic (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109983), I thought it might be worthwhile to discuss this issue on the Nexus. I was not able to get the Nexus connected using the information in that thread. However, I was able to get it connected to pta using a slightly modified version of the Skyrocket settings, which I'll post below.
One quick question before I do that, though -- I am only able to get 3 mb/s or so on my Nexus in Houston (an AT&T favorite city). I am on the unlimited data SOC code for LTE: LDPPVM5 -- think that code is causing any problems?
Anyway, here are working settings to get to PTA (the one the Skyrocket uses):
1) Go to settings, more (under networks), Access Point Names
2) Click on the 3 dots to create a new APN, name it AT&T PTA, and enter the following:
Name: ATT pta
APN: pta
Proxy: not set
Port: not set
Username: not set
Password: not set
Server: not set
MMS Proxy: not set
MMS port: not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: not set
APN type: default,internet,supl [NOTE NO SPACES IN THIS]
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled
Bearer: Unspecified
3) Then separately create another new APN and enter the following:
Name: AT&T US MMS
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: not set
Password: not set
Server: not set
MMSC: http://www.mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: not set
APN type: mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled
Bearer: Unspecify
4) Make sure the little circle next to AT&T pta is green.
5) Wait for the device to connect and then restart it.
I had a hard time finding these settings, so I thought it might be helpful to someone else here.
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Confirm that after obtaining new SIM to replace my 3 year old one and provisioning with a Skyrocket IEMI with LTE unlimited data plan I now am regularly 5Mbps down and hit 7-8Mbps at times. Latency is around 130ms.
MMS not playing nice. I haven't tested send and receive enough to say it works for me or not. I'll check in the morning when texting.
updated: no mms

lpasq said:
Confirm that after obtaining new SIM to replace my 3 year old one and provisioning with a Skyrocket IEMI with LTE unlimited data plan I now am regularly 5Mbps down and hit 7-8Mbps at times. Latency is around 130ms.
MMS not playing nice. I haven't tested send and receive enough to say it works for me or not. I'll check in the morning when texting.
updated: no mms
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Have you tried using apn: phone? with the mms settings? Just wondering.

ebaul said:
Have you tried using apn: phone? with the mms settings? Just wondering.
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Yes. Thank you. I did do so. My calls to ATT level 2 tech support and then a Supervisor now claim my issue is related to provisioning. The sim is correctly provisioned as pta with APN type settings as default,internet,mms,supl. I am told my account settings as part of my customer profile does not correctly reflect my IEMI and therefore my MMS feature is wonked. Sounds like I am in the customer service black hole waiting for my service ticket to make it through helpless-desk hell. There is something to what I am being spun because my online account is all screwed up. I love smartphone gadgets and hate wireless carriers!

lpasq said:
Yes. Thank you. I did do so. My calls to ATT level 2 tech support and then a Supervisor now claim my issue is related to provisioning. The sim is correctly provisioned as pta with APN type settings as default,internet,mms,supl. I am told my account settings as part of my customer profile does not correctly reflect my IEMI and therefore my MMS feature is wonked. Sounds like I am in the customer service black hole waiting for my service ticket to make it through helpless-desk hell. There is something to what I am being spun because my online account is all screwed up. I love smartphone gadgets and hate wireless carriers!
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Ok, for the sake of argument, try this please and report back. I have a Vivid that I bought unsubs, therefore I didn't get it from at&t, but from Tigerdirect.com and I had to set my apn because I live in York, PA and there is no LTE here. I am able to send and receive mms and access internet at 6+ mbps and I didn't call at&t to report my new phone. Here are my APN settings:
I setup 2 apns, below are both:
APN1:
Name: AT&T HSPA+
(everything else leave blank until the end, which you will
APN type: default,admin,fota,hipri
APN2:
Name: AT&T MMS
APN: wap.cingular
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
APN type: mms
Those are my settings and again I can send and receive MMS and access internet. Ensure the radio is clicked on AT&T HSPA+
Hope this helps.

Does being on Lte drain more battery compared to HSPA+

Quick question. I LTE is good in my area always full bars but does it drain the battery faster compared to being on HSPA+
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Yes, it will.

Jsick said:
Yes, it will.
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As he said, yes. There are many reasons why, but to get a detailed explanation I suggest reading this article http://gigaom.com/mobile/why-lte-sucks-your-battery-that-is/

So should I even bother being on Lte
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T3hBraveBoss said:
So should I even bother being on Lte
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It depends how patient you are. Would you rather drive from New York to California, or fly? The speed difference for me is well worth the cost of the battery drain.

I think I can live with it H+ in bell canada is decently fast download speeds averaging 20mbps and 5mbps upload.
But do you know how substantial the drain is?
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T3hBraveBoss said:
I think I can live with it H+ in bell canada is decently fast download speeds averaging 20mbps and 5mbps upload.
But do you know how substantial the drain is?
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No not really, but it is easy for you to test it. Try one day with H+ only, and then another with LTE only - compare the two.

id_twin said:
No not really, but it is easy for you to test it. Try one day with H+ only, and then another with LTE only - compare the two.
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With AT&T we can't switch LTE off its all or nothing :/

Randomacts said:
With AT&T we can't switch LTE off its all or nothing :/
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It's the same on Verizon.
I would love to be able to switch to 3G when I'm in areas with no/poor LTE signal, but until some crafty developers figure out how to toggle it, I think we're both out of luck.
I believe Sprint versions can still toggle their LTE and 3G though.

ExodusC said:
It's the same on Verizon.
I would love to be able to switch to 3G when I'm in areas with no/poor LTE signal, but until some crafty developers figure out how to toggle it, I think we're both out of luck.
I believe Sprint versions can still toggle their LTE and 3G though.
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Yeah, we have the option of toggling between 3G only and LTE
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Too bad I only have 3G in my area
I've been curious to test the difference in battery life with 3G only and LTE
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You actually CAN switch to HSPA only. I'm testing it on mine. Do this:
1) Create 2 new APNs under settings => more settings => Mobile Networks => Access Point Names
2) Hit the menu button and select "New APN".
Create the Following APNs
Name: AT&T US
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: <not set>
Password: <not set>
Server: <not set>
MMSC: <not set>
MMS Proxy: <not set>
MMS Port: <not set>
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: <not set>
APN type: default,supl,agps,fota,dun
Name: AT&T US MMS
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: <not set>
Password: <not set>
Server: <not set>
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: <not set>
APN type: mms
Now switch to the AT&T US APN. You are now on HSPA. It might not be the faster backbone. Whenever I create an official HSPA+ APN, it still defaults to LTE, but this one keeps it on "4G".
To go back to LTE, all you have to do is select the "PTA" Access point again later.

greyhulk said:
You actually CAN switch to HSPA only. I'm testing it on mine. Do this:
1) Create 2 new APNs under settings => more settings => Mobile Networks => Access Point Names
2) Hit the menu button and select "New APN".
Create the Following APNs
Name: AT&T US
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: <not set>
Password: <not set>
Server: <not set>
MMSC: <not set>
MMS Proxy: <not set>
MMS Port: <not set>
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: <not set>
APN type: default,supl,agps,fota,dun
Name: AT&T US MMS
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: <not set>
Password: <not set>
Server: <not set>
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: <not set>
APN type: mms
Now switch to the AT&T US APN. You are now on HSPA. It might not be the faster backbone. Whenever I create an official HSPA+ APN, it still defaults to LTE, but this one keeps it on "4G".
To go back to LTE, all you have to do is select the "PTA" Access point again later.
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It looks like it worked, thanks.

Randomacts said:
It looks like it worked, thanks.
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Yup! Let me know if it makes a difference for you. I'm going to test it all day tomorrow.
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greyhulk said:
Yup! Let me know if it makes a difference for you. I'm going to test it all day tomorrow.
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I'm on wifi 24/7 so I won't be able to tell you.. infact I have mobile data disabled right now *even downgraded my data plan to the min one* until I go back to school. Its summer vacation right now still. :laugh:
One thing I did notice is it wasn't going back to LTE or alteast there wasn't a LTE icon for the other one.. Not that it is a big deal . . I have plenty good LTE coverage were I am but I don't need the speed I rather have extra battery.

ExodusC said:
It's the same on Verizon.
I would love to be able to switch to 3G when I'm in areas with no/poor LTE signal, but until some crafty developers figure out how to toggle it, I think we're both out of luck.
I believe Sprint versions can still toggle their LTE and 3G though.
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I was pretty damn sure there was a star code or something to access that setting. All you're looking for is to access the EPST. On the HTC devices it was ##778. Maybe it's *#*#4636#*#* or something similar?
However, I don't have a VZW one, so I am unable to run through the star codes.

Straight Talk (T-Mobile) APN settings for MMS on (T-Mobile) Galaxy Note 2

Wanted to see if anyone has found the best APN settings for the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 on Straight Talk T-Mobile. Getting MMS has been a problem for me. Thanks.

Samsung_GS3 said:
Wanted to see if anyone has found the best APN settings for the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 on Straight Talk T-Mobile. Getting MMS has been a problem for me. Thanks.
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also, I just ported my number from Straight Talk ATT to Straight Talk TMobile and my account still says "port in progess"....so Im wondering if that might have something to do with it....internet works fine...just not mms.

From my experience MMS won't work if you are on wifi.

SC23 said:
From my experience MMS won't work if you are on wifi.
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Thank You,
Ill play around with that. I have heard sometimes when you port from ATT straight talk to Tmobile Straight talk some of the features take a while to kick in so im wondering if that might have something to do with it also. Did you just use the same settings Straight talk provided?

Att and Tmobile have different APN settings. They should have provided you one with your Tmobile sim card. If not then you can easily Google it.

try this: it works for me
APN Name. any
APN. wap.tracfone
proxy. blank
port. 8080
mmsc. http://mms.tracfone.com
mms proxy. blank
mms port. 8080
hope this works for u as well

Geet said:
try this: it works for me
APN Name. any
APN. wap.tracfone
proxy. blank
port. 8080
mmsc. http://mms.tracfone.com
mms proxy. blank
mms port. 8080
hope this works for u as well
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Thank You Very MUCH!!! It's just good to know if/when someone finds "better" settings for the APN other thank the ones that were provided by Straight Talk...
Again,
Thanks Much.

That's basically the same settings on Tmobile straight Talk that they give you. Except for apn I put in straight talk and everything works just fine for me. I hope it works for you either way.

SC23 said:
Att and Tmobile have different APN settings. They should have provided you one with your Tmobile sim card. If not then you can easily Google it.
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OH i definitly tried those settings I just encountered a problem with MMS when those reccomended settings were inputed....but I think part of the problem was the fact that I had just ported my number from Straight Talk ATT to Straight Talk TMobile. I thinik the MMS features get delayed a bit during this proces.....might be good to konw or keep in mind if anyone is trying to port Straight talk ATT to Straight Talk Tmobile or vice versa..

Geet said:
try this: it works for me
APN Name. any
APN. wap.tracfone
proxy. blank
port. 8080
mmsc. http://mms.tracfone.com
mms proxy. blank
mms port. 8080
hope this works for u as well
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Use these and in apn type you want default,supl,mms
Make sure there are no spaces sometimes it puts in a space automatically after the commas. The spaces prevent sending and receiving pictures
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This will make everything work. Includeing tethering.mms. picture messaging. Everything will work
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tgamble160 said:
Use these and in apn type you want default,supl,mms
Make sure there are no spaces sometimes it puts in a space automatically after the commas. The spaces prevent sending and receiving pictures
sent via note 2 in boss mode @ quad core 1.8ghz
---------- Post added at 05:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:19 AM ----------
This will make everything work. Includeing tethering.mms. picture messaging. Everything will work
sent via note 2 in boss mode @ quad core 1.8ghz
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What does putting APN types default,supl,mms do? Also, Straight Talk card says to leave MMS port blank. Is it supposed to be 8080 or blank?

what the hell
grayson73 said:
What does putting APN types default,supl,mms do? Also, Straight Talk card says to leave MMS port blank. Is it supposed to be 8080 or blank?
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i wish someone would figure this out and just write a step by step guide. i have tried evry apn in the book or on the web and once i go back to m ST APN there is no signal except call, text. cant delete t mobs pan but if i highlight it i automatically get a 4g icon. ive spent 20 days with the non english speaking rep that i cant understand and still nothing. i now have a useless marble white note 2 home phone
yea i know i need to change my sig lol

Finally it works!
I know this is an old thread, but the settings suggestion from Geet dated 11-16-2012 definitely worked for me on my unlocked STAR N9500 Android phone with the Straight Talk SIM card installed!
Also, putting in the APN types as: default,supl,mms helped too. BE SURE there's no spaces, just commas separating the definers.
Thank You... Thank You! :good:
I was able to delete the T-Mobile APN by going into all field which showed info and making them blank, now when I tried to exit I was shown a message stating: "Can't leave Name Field Blank". So I just pressed the "HOME" button then did a restart and only the Straight Talk APN now shows.
Again... Thanks!
~Nibs

Straight Talk BYOP: T-mobile, APN settings for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (VZW)
Straight Talk BYOP: T-mobile, APN settings for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (VZW) as of 5 March 2014.
Name: StraightTalk T-Mobile <--Doesn't matter
apn: wap.tracfone
proxy: 216.155.165.40
port: 8080
username not set
password not set
server not set
mmsc: http : // mms.tracfone.com <--Take away the spaces
multimedia message proxy: 216.155.165.40
mms port: 8080
mcc: 310
mnc: 260
authentication type not set
apn type: default,supl,mms
apn protocol: ipv4/ipv6
Turn APN on/off: APN turned on
bearer: unspecified
--all else at default
--hit back button to return to "APNs" screen
--Select the newly created APN
--Restart / reboot the phone
--Wait for all warning icons to go away
--Perform tests. Send out / Receive MMS and browse the web
--Ensure Wi-Fi is off for proper test of web browsing
Just got it working so I don't have long term use results to share atm.
Yes, I bought the STBYOP pack for CMDA phones. No luck with instructions from the box.
Went to the website, entered cell IMEI and whatever else it asked for. Response = Your phone is not supported. #BullS!#T GN2 = Unlocked World phone.
Went back to the kit, found T-Moble sim, trimmed/cutoff the excess plastic. Easy enough with Swiss Army knife.
Replaced VZW sim with T-Mobile sim. Reboot. Waited a little for network activation and synch.
!!Had to get around my Avast Anti-Theft software. Unlock / Found the phone then Trust new sim.
!!Googled how to get rid of "Non Verizon Sim found" icon in notification area.
BAM! Up-n-running. No thanks to STBYOP customer support. Don't even think to get help from them. They will not think out-the-box to help you get right.
Big Up!!!

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there is an app in the market that tells you what apn settings should be for each carrier. Also check to see if straight talk has their own app. Simple is affileated with them and it has its own app that basically installs the right apn settings for you.

Once you have reached your phone's APN (Access Point Name) settings, create a new APN with the following values.
APN Name: Straight Talk
APN: tfdata
Port: 80
MMSC:http://mms-tf.net
MLSProxy:mms3.tracfone.com
MMS Port: 80
Delete the current APN from your phone.Reboot your phone.
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is that for the att sim card or t-mobile?
APN Name: Straight Talk
APN: tfdata
Port: 80
MMSC:http://mms-tf.net
MLSProxy:mms3.tracfone.com
MMS Port: 80

vipersinu2 said:
is that for the att sim card or t-mobile?
APN Name: Straight Talk
APN: tfdata
Port: 80
MMSC:http://mms-tf.net
MLSProxy:mms3.tracfone.com
MMS Port: 80
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at&t, I dont get why people don't post that theyre different -_-

The above setting posted by triniman06 do work exceedingly well. Thank you very much sir! I am running an unlocked GSM phone with a T-mobile SIM card and Sraight Talk monthly plan. One thing I would like to add is that it takes time for the phone to reboot in th o the new APN settings. So, after rebooting your device, turn off wi+fi, turn on your mobile data, and give the new APN setting a good 5 minutes to work. After letting the new APN settings "sink into" my phone, my mobile data service (which is 4G) seems to run about as fast as my Wi-Fi service. ?
Lan
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How to get D855 to work with Rogers 4G or LTE

Hi Everyone,
I recently picked up a D855 in Hong Kong a couple days ago. I came back to Canada, plugged in my Rogers sim and it's not picking up 4G or LTE. I tried changing the LTE bands (4, 7, and 17) along with choosing GSM/WCDMA/LTE Auto as my option. I've also updated my APN to the Rogers LTE settings and NONE of this works. I went on the forums and I followed the instructions to use the Flashtool to flash stock firmware hoping to work with Rogers 4G or LTE but this doesn't work! Here's the links I've tried using.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799647
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475045
I've put my D855 to download mode and tried changing the COM but the "port" doesn't show up in my device maanger.
Please HELP! :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

I would like to know this as well. I bought an d855 and trying to get 4G LTE on T-Mobile network. Changed APN to tmobile and still doesn't work.
I have H atm.

darkelfx said:
I would like to know this as well. I bought an d855 and trying to get 4G LTE on T-Mobile network. Changed APN to tmobile and still doesn't work.
I have H atm.
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How did you manage to change apn? I created one but can't select it.:crying:

I accessed the hidden menu dialling 3845#*855#, and chose band 7.
Using following apn settings: (sorry I'm too new to allow links so remove the "[ ]")
Name: Rogers LTE
APN: ltemobile.apn
MMSC: [https]://mms[.]gprs[.]rogers[.]com
MMS proxy: 10.128.1.69
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 720
APN type: default,supl,mms
Lastly, installed LTE on/off from Google Play store and selected: LTE/GSM/WCDMA.
[https]://play][.]google[.]com/store/apps/details?id=net[.]andirc[.]lteonfoff&hl=en
Phone is almost always on 4G except for areas it is not available. Usually switches back to 4G when leaving work, where I use Wi-Fi. If it defaults back to GSM/WCDMA, I just go into the LTE on/off app and re-select LTE/GSM/WCDMA.

supersquishpig said:
I accessed the hidden menu dialling 3845#*855#, and chose band 7.
Using following apn settings: (sorry I'm too new to allow links so remove the "[ ]")
Name: Rogers LTE
APN: ltemobile.apn
MMSC: [https]://mms[.]gprs[.]rogers[.]com
MMS proxy: 10.128.1.69
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 720
APN type: default,supl,mms
Lastly, installed LTE on/off from Google Play store and selected: LTE/GSM/WCDMA.
[https]://play][.]google[.]com/store/apps/details?id=net[.]andirc[.]lteonfoff&hl=en
Phone is almost always on 4G except for areas it is not available. Usually switches back to 4G when leaving work, where I use Wi-Fi. If it defaults back to GSM/WCDMA, I just go into the LTE on/off app and re-select LTE/GSM/WCDMA.
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Do you have a Rogers branded model or the 855 like the OP does. Because the 855 does not support the 1700/2100 bands that most of Rogers/Bell/Telus' LTE networks run on

D855. And no it doesn't support band 4 which is 1700/2100, but it does support band 7 2600
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Will post a screenshot of my phone in a sec. Need to hide imei and no. Rogers supports band 7 but not sure about Bell/Telus.
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Anyone here have this phone with any other service provider besides tmobile? I am using cricket, with this note 3 unlocked but it seems like my old att note 2 had better service with cricket than this phone. I lose service everywhere and drop calls. Anyone else have these problems?
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Simple Mobile
I use Simple Mobile which uses the T-Mobile towers. I have not had any issues witrh my service so far.
goddi2010 said:
Anyone here have this phone with any other service provider besides tmobile? I am using cricket, with this note 3 unlocked but it seems like my old att note 2 had better service with cricket than this phone. I lose service everywhere and drop calls. Anyone else have these problems?
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I have it on at&t no problems
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My only problem is that I can't get MMS messages to work on it. All other data and everything else works except MMS. Oh, and I'm on AT&T.

orangetag001 said:
My only problem is that I can't get MMS messages to work on it. All other data and everything else works except MMS. Oh, and I'm on AT&T.
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Did you set up the MMS APN correctly?

Product F(RED) said:
Did you set up the MMS APN correctly?
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I've checked multiple sources and verified spaces and everything else. All data and texts work except for MMS.

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Name: ATT Phone
APN: phone
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
multimedia message proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN Type: default,supl,mms,hipri
APN protocols: IPv4
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orangetag001 said:
Name: ATT Phone
APN: phone
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
multimedia message proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN Type: default,supl,mms,hipri
APN protocols: IPv4
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Do you have any other APN's? If so, delete them. See if that helps.
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