First Off, This thread wouldnt be possible without @MicroMod777 over on the LG G2 thread so BIG thanks to him. I found his thread by accident but was having this issue and it helped me.
Now on to the Mod... You have to be rooted for this to work (Duh). I used kernel auditor from the playstore and went into the build.prop to change 2 lines.
ro.build.target_operator
&
ro.build.target_country
Change these values to your correct carrier
Tmobile USA:
ro.build.target_operator=TMO
ro.build.target_country=US
AT&T USA:
ro.build.target_operator=ATT
ro.build.target_country=US
Verizon USA:
ro.build.target_operator=VZW
ro.build.target_country=US
Sprint USA:
ro.build.target_operator=SPR
ro.build.target_country=US
Cricket Wireless USA:
ro.build.target_operator=TMO or use ATT.
ro.build.target_country=US
Reboot and profit :victory:
EDIT: You have to apply the apns so get on a computer and hook your phone up and type in this code;
adb shell
su
am start -n com.lge.hiddenmenu/com.lge.hiddenmenu.ModemProtocol.ModemProtocolMain
hit pdp settings then apn settings once youre in you have to hit new apns but make a name first and hit save otherwise when you make a apn it wont save the first time then go back in and edit it and put in the correct values in the pic attachments at the bottom of this thread. after you put in the apns youll have a "LG IMS has stopped working" its normal youll just have to work thru it for now. after the apns are set toggle airplane mode on and off and the LTE sign should pop up. then get system app remover and delete LG IMS from the system and reboot.
Sprint APN:
Name: APN2 LTE internet
APN: x.ispsn
Proxy: <Not set>
Port: <Not set>
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: http://mms.sprintpcs.com
MMS proxy: 68.28.31.7
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 120
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: default,mms,lte,dun,mms
APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4/IPv6
After doing this, do you stop getting SMS after a while? Once I send an SMS, all of those SMS that I did not receive start bombarding my phone.
djpabz23 said:
After doing this, do you stop getting SMS after a while? Once I send an SMS, all of those SMS that I did not receive start bombarding my phone.
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I did a test with my other phone and it works fine for me. I used to get multiple text messages too but I changed to the textra app.
Build.prop says
ro.build.target_operator=NAO
ro.build.target_country=US
I'm already getting LTE data on the US998. Do I still have to do this configuration and to what benefit? I'm confused because there is very little detail. Is it doing anything that your automatic SIM setup isn't doing already? I would think that my phone automatically recognizes the correct LTE bands right?
Changing my operator from NAO to TMO caused my phone to spam "Unfortunately, LG IMS has stopped" constantly.
Trickymaster said:
Build.prop says
ro.build.target_operator=NAO
ro.build.target_country=US
I'm already getting LTE data on the US998. Do I still have to do this configuration and to what benefit? I'm confused because there is very little detail. Is it doing anything that your automatic SIM setup isn't doing already? I would think that my phone automatically recognizes the correct LTE bands right?
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If you're already getting data, don't worry about this. But like on Boombox rom, which is based on European H930 stock firmware, US998 often doesn't automatically populate neceesary carrier information. This is where something like this can come in handy.
"NAO" must mean North American Operator?
Ruvaldak said:
Changing my operator from NAO to TMO caused my phone to spam "Unfortunately, LG IMS has stopped" constantly.
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Thats normal. You have to get system app remover and delete it.
ChazzMatt said:
If you're already getting data, don't worry about this. But like on Boombox rom, which is based on European H930 stock firmware, US998 often doesn't automatically populate neceesary carrier information. This is where something like this can come in handy.
"NAO" must mean North American Operator?
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Yes, NAO probably means North American Operator. It was set to this by default.
I updated the thread with new instructions. This time i clean flashed boombox rom and put in these values and seen that there were no apns set, this is why some people had problems. I put the correct apns in this thread for sprint only because i dont know any other apns for other devices as i only own the sprint v30. these last few steps is guaranteed to work once youre finished with no modem flashing necessary :highfive:
Can someone provide the apn settings in the image attachments. I am not able to see them clearly, they download in low resolution.
Thanks
Julio
Who-Lep said:
Can someone provide the apn settings in the image attachments. I am not able to see them clearly, they download in low resolution.
Thanks
Julio
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I'll edit when I get free time and remove attachments.
Who-Lep said:
Can someone provide the apn settings in the image attachments. I am not able to see them clearly, they download in low resolution.
Thanks
Julio
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Updated.
MonstaSaleens said:
Updated.
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Cool, thank you!
Can you enable two carriers simultaneously? I'm currently on T-Mobile, but considering switching to Fi. Can T-Mobile and Sprint both be enabled, and would that enable Fi switching?
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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.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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.
Picked this phone up yesterday second hand. It was rooted when I received it and started crashing anytime I would try to install and application. Did a hard reset and it ended up getting stuck in bootloop. Finally got it restored via the threads on here and re-rooted....however the phone will not connect to LTE now, and my data speeds are slooooww (.10kbps download .05kbps upload)...with full "4G" HSPA signal. Any ideas?
Maybe your APN settings are out of whack. I don't know much about it, but let me get my phone and I'll edit this post to add the APN settings.
The APN should show in the list of APNs as:
ATT PTA
pta
The settings for it are:
Name: ATT PTA
APN: pta
Proxy: <not set>
Port: <not set>
Username: <not set>
Password: <not set>
Server: <not set>
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: None
APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri (no spaces)
Hope this helps.
AllstarE4 said:
Maybe your APN settings are out of whack. I don't know much about it, but let me get my phone and I'll edit this post to add the APN settings.
The APN should show in the list of APNs as:
ATT PTA
pta
The settings for it are:
Name: ATT PTA
APN: pta
Proxy: <not set>
Port: <not set>
Username: <not set>
Password: <not set>
Server: <not set>
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: None
APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri (no spaces)
Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the help. Already reset the APN and got a new SIM card without any luck...
brady_f said:
Thanks for the help. Already reset the APN and got a new SIM card without any luck...
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Is it a 4G sim? Not sure that makes a difference.
Are you certain your are not in top 5% of heavy data users?
lilbluemirage said:
Is it a 4G sim? Not sure that makes a difference.
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I believe 3G SIM card won't work without changing APN.
lilbluemirage said:
Is it a 4G sim? Not sure that makes a difference.
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[email protected] said:
Are you certain your are not in top 5% of heavy data users?
I believe 3G SIM card won't work without changing APN.
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I would imagine that I only use about 250MB...so no. I got a brand new SIM this morning from AT&T and was told it was the newest revision.
Should Brady try installing one of the ROMs guys and see if it fixes some kind of software issue that might be imaged on the phone by the previous owner?
Also, worst case scenario, you should still be able to send it back to LG under warranty since it's last than a year old.
aquariuz23 said:
Should Brady try installing one of the ROMs guys and see if it fixes some kind of software issue that might be imaged on the phone by the previous owner?
Also, worst case scenario, you should still be able to send it back to LG under warranty since it's last than a year old.
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Just installed the Domination HD ROM without any change. Will call AT&T tomorrow to see if I can get it warrantied.
Thanks for all the help!
brady_f said:
Just installed the Domination HD ROM without any change. Will call AT&T tomorrow to see if I can get it warrantied.
Thanks for all the help!
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Now I'm curious what the previous owner did to fudge the phone up that bad that the signal is shot.
Do you have another phone to test your sim card in?
Silly question, where do you live? I ask because LTE is only available in a very few markets.
cloudraker said:
Silly question, where do you live? I ask because LTE is only available in a very few markets.
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Tried the SIM in another phone, however it wasn't 4G compatible so it didn't help. I live in Houston, Texas. When I called into tech support, they said I was less than half a mile from an LTE tower. Even HSPA+ should be getting better than 1/10 MB second.....
Yes, HSPA+ should get you 3-5MB/second. The .10MB/sec is edge speed. LTE will get you at least 15-20MB/sec. Here in DFW I get over 50MB/sec sometimes.
brady_f said:
Tried the SIM in another phone, however it wasn't 4G compatible so it didn't help.
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Was it the same speed or slightly faster? You know it would make a difference, we are troubleshooting here...
Go to settings -> about -> status
what does it say in the mobile network type?
AllstarE4 said:
Yes, HSPA+ should get you 3-5MB/second. The .10MB/sec is edge speed. LTE will get you at least 15-20MB/sec. Here in DFW I get over 50MB/sec sometimes.
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Here comes the Mb/sec Mbps confusion... Your numbers are written as MegaBytes, yet you meant MegaBits, it's 8 times difference right there.
[email protected] said:
Was it the same speed or slightly faster? You know it would make a difference, we are troubleshooting here...
Go to settings -> about -> status
what does it say in the mobile network type?
Here comes the Mb/sec Mbps confusion... Your numbers are written as MegaBytes, yet you meant MegaBits, it's 8 times difference right there.
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Tried the phone in an old 3G phone. Data was faster. Its definitely the phone and not the card. Says HSPA under network type
What is it supposed to show at the network type when phone connected to LTE?
The next attempt I'd do is to backup all partitions:
Code:
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 > /sdcard/firmware-backup.img
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 > /sdcard/boot-backup.img
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p13 > /sdcard/recovery-backup.img
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p14 > /sdcard/baseband-backup.img
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p27 > /sdcard/system-backup.img
(you must have root and these commands executed either in adb shell or console app on the phone)
then skipping to "Restoring Nitro HD partition images" at the [Solved] Unbricking Solution for LG Nitro HD | Confirmed Working on Bell Optimus
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Here comes the Mb/sec Mbps confusion... Your numbers are written as MegaBytes, yet you meant MegaBits, it's 8 times difference right there.
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Oops, you're right. I put that in wrong my numbers are Mbps... not MBps. Either way, its a bad benchmark I know. But its something to reference at least.
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MAKE SURE YOU CALL ATT TO CHANGE UR DATA PLAN TO an coded lte one. That's what I had to do with mine. Still kept on my unlimited plan. Just chnaged to lte. My data did not work on that apn did the plan was changed
And I'm also not in a lte area. I just had to be on the plan
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I have the T-mobile branded (T-999) Galaxy S3. It is rooted and I am running a custom rom (Frosty Jellybean). I got the unlock code from T-mobile because I told them I will be travelling abroad (to India). So my question is: Can I just get a prepaid sim card from a mobile carrier in India and stick it in my phone and then enter the unlock code and will it work just like normal? Does anyone know if this phone is compatible with 3G or 4G networks in India for internet access? Do I need to be running any specific "international" version of a ROM, or will my custom rom work? Any advice would be appreciated (or if you can direct me to where to find such info). And before you ask, yes I did attempt to search the forums, but I got the following message..."Search is temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience."
Thanks in advance.
asanghamd said:
I have the T-mobile branded (T-999) Galaxy S3. It is rooted and I am running a custom rom (Frosty Jellybean). I got the unlock code from T-mobile because I told them I will be travelling abroad (to India). So my question is: Can I just get a prepaid sim card from a mobile carrier in India and stick it in my phone and then enter the unlock code and will it work just like normal? Does anyone know if this phone is compatible with 3G or 4G networks in India for internet access? Do I need to be running any specific "international" version of a ROM, or will my custom rom work? Any advice would be appreciated (or if you can direct me to where to find such info). And before you ask, yes I did attempt to search the forums, but I got the following message..."Search is temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience."
Thanks in advance.
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You're fine. If you want to use their 3/4g Network, make sure to grab APN setting
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You're fine. If you want to use their 3/4g Network, make sure to grab APN setting
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How would one do that? He prolly does not know.....
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How would one do that? He prolly does not know.....
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Im sure if he doesn't know, he will do a quick search of the forums and find out just like you or I would
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asanghamd said:
I have the T-mobile branded (T-999) Galaxy S3. It is rooted and I am running a custom rom (Frosty Jellybean). I got the unlock code from T-mobile because I told them I will be travelling abroad (to India). So my question is: Can I just get a prepaid sim card from a mobile carrier in India and stick it in my phone and then enter the unlock code and will it work just like normal? Does anyone know if this phone is compatible with 3G or 4G networks in India for internet access? Do I need to be running any specific "international" version of a ROM, or will my custom rom work? Any advice would be appreciated (or if you can direct me to where to find such info). And before you ask, yes I did attempt to search the forums, but I got the following message..."Search is temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience."
Thanks in advance.
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Use the code they have you on a TouchWiz ROM. Not sure if it works with a variant of AOSP. If you have a T-999, then you cannot install an international ROM - it still doesn't change the fact that your phone is a T999.
Look up the frequency bands for India and find out if this phone will work with it 4G bands there.
Ok, thanks for the info so far.
Originally Posted by bobolinko
How would one do that? He prolly does not know.....
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Bobolinko, you are right that I don't know anything about APN settings. I did do a search and found how to access APN settings by going to Settings > more settings > mobile networks > access point names. Currently all I see there is the T-mobile US entry, I'm assuming you are saying that I need to hit the menu button and "+ New APN", then enter whatever info the mobile carrier in India gives me right?
Look up the frequency bands for India and find out if this phone will work with it 4G bands there.
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I found India uses 900/1800 bands and 2100 for 3G. Minimal 4G coverage there currently. Specs for S3 show that it is compatible with all these frequencies so I assume I'm good to go if I can figure out the APN stuff.
asanghamd said:
Ok, thanks for the info so far.
Bobolinko, you are right that I don't know anything about APN settings. I did do a search and found how to access APN settings by going to Settings > more settings > mobile networks > access point names. Currently all I see there is the T-mobile US entry, I'm assuming you are saying that I need to hit the menu button and "+ New APN", then enter whatever info the mobile carrier in India gives me right?
I found India uses 900/1800 bands and 2100 for 3G. Minimal 4G coverage there currently. Specs for S3 show that it is compatible with all these frequencies so I assume I'm good to go if I can figure out the APN stuff.
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Here's the APN setting for one major carrier in India "Airtel"
- Press Main
- Select Settings
- Select Wireless and Networks
- Select Mobile Networks
- Select Access point Names
- Delete all APN's in this section.
- Press Menu
- Press New APN
- Enter the follow settings one for General Data . The other for MMS
Name: IN - Airtel Web
APN: airtelgprs.com
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC:
MMS Proxy:
MMS Port:
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC:
MNC:
Authentication Type: PAP
APN Type: default, supl
PXT Messaging MMS:
Name: IN - Airtel MMS
APN: airtelmms.com
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC: http://100.1.201.171:10021/mmsc
MMS Proxy: 100.1.201.172
MMS Port: 8799
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC:
MNC:
Authentication Type: PAP
APN Type: mms
Google death is the answer for most questions . Have fun...love Mumbai
I gave a thanks because I will be in India in May. I build record centers. Nice info to start with. Hope some others chime in. OP. Thanks for bringing this up.
I loved Airtel when I was in Nigeria.
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I suggest you go complete stock . I send my old s2 with custom rom to my country nepal and later they have to pay to swith to stock rom for some continuous error becoz my brother dont know how to do it. So be in stock .
When I travel to Europe every year all I do is just put local provider sim card and works every time. All bi do is my phone needs to be unlock and never mess with apn. I use various phones like photon, blackberry, dumb phones, my touch etc.
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x1tyme said:
Here's the APN setting for one major carrier in India "Airtel"...
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Thank you so much for posting this info. Airtel is the provider I was planning on using.
MCC field must be 3 digits
x1tyme said:
Here's the APN setting for one major carrier in India "Airtel"
- Press Main
- Select Settings
- Select Wireless and Networks
- Select Mobile Networks
- Select Access point Names
- Delete all APN's in this section.
- Press Menu
- Press New APN
- Enter the follow settings one for General Data . The other for MMS
Name: IN - Airtel Web
APN: airtelgprs.com
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC:
MMS Proxy:
MMS Port:
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC:
MNC:
Authentication Type: PAP
APN Type: default, supl
PXT Messaging MMS:
Name: IN - Airtel MMS
APN: airtelmms.com
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC: http://100.1.201.171:10021/mmsc
MMS Proxy: 100.1.201.172
MMS Port: 8799
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC:
MNC:
Authentication Type: PAP
APN Type: mms
Google death is the answer for most questions . Have fun...love Mumbai
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Thank you so much for the above information. I'm finally getting ready to leave for my trip tomorrow and I tried entering the APN information as you described above. When I try to save it, it tells me "MCC field must be 3 digits" and won't let me save. Can you offer anymore advice?
I have read many posts and think my problem is because I let them scan my IMeI number.
I have Note 2 from Walmart on T-mobile, I had them unlock the network by telling them I was going overseas. I ported the number off of it and the account closed automatically. When I get the final bill I will pay the ETF fee and all will be doen with them.
I went to at&t and opened another line for this phone and it gets the hspa+ but won't get LTE.
I have the correct apn set correctly.
Does anyone know a way I can get my Imei number off the at&t computer or another way to fix it so I can get LTE?
It looks like I need to take another AT&T LTE phone there and let them scan the number. Will it mess up someone elses phone if I use their number and they are on AT&T?
Or maybe another way I could get online and fix it?
Thanks in advance.
smegma11 said:
I have read many posts and think my problem is because I let them scan my IMeI number.
I have Note 2 from Walmart on T-mobile, I had them unlock the network by telling them I was going overseas. I ported the number off of it and the account closed automatically. When I get the final bill I will pay the ETF fee and all will be doen with them.
I went to at&t and opened another line for this phone and it gets the hspa+ but won't get LTE.
I have the correct apn set correctly.
Does anyone know a way I can get my Imei number off the at&t computer or another way to fix it so I can get LTE?
It looks like I need to take another AT&T LTE phone there and let them scan the number. Will it mess up someone elses phone if I use their number and they are on AT&T?
Or maybe another way I could get online and fix it?
Thanks in advance.
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There was a lot of research i had to do when i got LTE to my T-Mobile phone (connected with At&t) It got to the point where i even lost connection completely. but i hope this helps:
Go to your Network settings and input your custom APN:
NAME:
ATT LTE
APN:
PTA
PROXY:
NOT SET
PORT:
NOT SET
PASSWORD:
NOT SET
SERVER:
NOT SET
MMSC:
http:/ mmsc.mobile.att.net (add another / to it... i cant post outside links yet.)
MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE PROXY:
PROXY.MOBILE.ATT.NET
MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE PORT:
80
MCC:
310
MNC:
410
AUTHENTICATION TYPE:
NOT SET
APN TYPE:
DEFAULT,ADMIN,FOTA,MMS,SUPL,HIPRI,INTERNET
APN PROTOCOL:
IPv4/IPv6
APN ROAMING PROTOCOL:
IPv4
TURN APN ON/OFF
APN TURNED ON
BEARER:
UNSPECIFIED
MOBILE VIRTUAL NETWORK OPERATOR TYPE:
NONE
Let me know if this helps
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FNSM
Must be something else
abreu218 said:
There was a lot of research i had to do when i got LTE to my T-Mobile phone (connected with At&t) It got to the point where i even lost connection completely. but i hope this helps:
Go to your Network settings and input your custom APN:
NAME:
ATT LTE
APN:
PTA
PROXY:
NOT SET
PORT:
NOT SET
PASSWORD:
NOT SET
SERVER:
NOT SET
MMSC:
http:/ mmsc.mobile.att.net (add another / to it... i cant post outside links yet.)
MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE PROXY:
PROXY.MOBILE.ATT.NET
MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE PORT:
80
MCC:
310
MNC:
410
AUTHENTICATION TYPE:
NOT SET
APN TYPE:
DEFAULT,ADMIN,FOTA,MMS,SUPL,HIPRI,INTERNET
APN PROTOCOL:
IPv4/IPv6
APN ROAMING PROTOCOL:
IPv4
TURN APN ON/OFF
APN TURNED ON
BEARER:
UNSPECIFIED
MOBILE VIRTUAL NETWORK OPERATOR TYPE:
NONE
Let me know if this helps
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I have all the apn settings correct, those are posted everywhere.
I was given a hint I shouldn't have let AT&T scan my IMEI number. But I don't know how to fix that,
smegma11 said:
I have all the apn settings correct, those are posted everywhere.
I was given a hint I shouldn't have let AT&T scan my IMEI number. But I don't know how to fix that,
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I think I remember something about enabling AWS on the device for transitioning between carriers. I can't remember if it was tmo to at&t or vice versa. IIRC there was a thread over on the at&t xda gn2 page regarding tmo GN2 use on at&t. Teshx or Tekhd I think did something with it.
Good luck.
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Coug76 said:
I think I remember something about enabling AWS on the device for transitioning between carriers. I can't remember if it was tmo to at&t or vice versa. IIRC there was a thread over on the at&t xda gn2 page regarding tmo GN2 use on at&t. Teshx or Tekhd I think did something with it.
Good luck.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
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You could try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...2-sgh-i317-t2877487/post55453837#post55453837
Hi, I was wondering if anyone else had a similar problem or can help with a solution. I just got my Oppo 7 (love this thing) but it seems the network doesn't work properly. The network seems to be picked up just fine, full bars, under network settings it automatically acquires the APN settings and everything, but I can't do anything over the air without WiFi. As soon as the WiFi is gone, I can't browse the internet, send or receive text messages, etc. What do?
Will this help? Won't be LTE, but H+ (my phone doesn't have LTE)
APN: att.mvno
Proxy : wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MMC: 410
APN Type: default,supl,mms
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming: IPv4
Chuteboxe39 said:
Hi, I was wondering if anyone else had a similar problem or can help with a solution. I just got my Oppo 7 (love this thing) but it seems the network doesn't work properly. The network seems to be picked up just fine, full bars, under network settings it automatically acquires the APN settings and everything, but I can't do anything over the air without WiFi. As soon as the WiFi is gone, I can't browse the internet, send or receive text messages, etc. What do?
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I have mine set up on T Mobile and I'm having the same problem. It's pretty annoying. I've tried a factory reset to no avail. My phone downloaded an update this morning which I hoped would fix the problem, but it looks like it hasn't.
Chuteboxe39 said:
Hi, I was wondering if anyone else had a similar problem or can help with a solution. I just got my Oppo 7 (love this thing) but it seems the network doesn't work properly. The network seems to be picked up just fine, full bars, under network settings it automatically acquires the APN settings and everything, but I can't do anything over the air without WiFi. As soon as the WiFi is gone, I can't browse the internet, send or receive text messages, etc. What do?
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That's odd. There's one thing wrong with this device on stock - its APN database for AT&T is 3-4 years out of date. It was still using the wap.cingular APN when I turned mine on.
You need to manually put in the AT&T LTE APN (pta). ALSO if you've never owned an LTE device before you'll need to talk to AT&T to have your account updated. (Using the pta APN with a Nexus 5 resulted in no data for me too until I had my plan/account updated. You can do this without an actual contract change - for example I'm still grandfathered in to "unlimited data"). In general I would recommend doing this in-person at an AT&T-owned store, not at the phone and not at a franchisee (like most small mall kiosks).
Thanks for the reply everyone, I entered in the new ATT HSPA+ APN and it works like a charm now.
Could you post your settings?. I confirmed the SIM I got yesterday was lte capable but still no dice.
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jgunna405 said:
Could you post your settings?. I confirmed the SIM I got yesterday was lte capable but still no dice.
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Just putting in the pta APN with no other info was enough for me.
(MMS is probably borked for me until I fill in the right settings for it but I use MMS maybe once every 3 years at most.)
Entropy512 said:
Just putting in the pta APN with no other info was enough for me.
(MMS is probably borked for me until I fill in the right settings for it but I use MMS maybe once every 3 years at most.)
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I just realized that you were in here Entropy. I appreciate the work you did with the Galaxy S2 (last phone I had before this one). Do you plan on doing any dev work with this one or are you going to take it easy?
mmsc: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
mms proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
mms port: 80
apn type: default,mms.supl
That's what I have currently and mms works fine.
jgunna405 said:
I just realized that you were in here Entropy. I appreciate the work you did with the Galaxy S2 (last phone I had before this one). Do you plan on doing any dev work with this one or are you going to take it easy?
mmsc: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
mms proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
mms port: 80
apn type: default,mms.supl
That's what I have currently and mms works fine.
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I'm working on lighting up omni. Oppo sent us a few devices.
Thanks for the MMS info, I should stick that into my device.
jgunna405 said:
I just realized that you were in here Entropy. I appreciate the work you did with the Galaxy S2 (last phone I had before this one). Do you plan on doing any dev work with this one or are you going to take it easy?
mmsc: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
mms proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
mms port: 80
apn type: default,mms.supl
That's what I have currently and mms works fine.
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I pulled the APN configs for ATT Phone APN from omni's github (I updated it a few months back to what it was from an AT&T stock TouchWiz Galaxy S4 ROM, so it this is update-to-date afaik)
I've bolded the ones that you actually need to touch, otherwise, don't touch them
Name: ATT Phone
APN: phone
Proxy: Not set
Port: Not set
Username: Not set
Password: Not set
Server: Not set
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: Not set
APN type: default,subl,mms,hipri (no spaces between them!!!!)
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled (this should be grayed out anyway)
Bearer: Unspecified
jakew02 said:
I pulled the APN configs for ATT Phone APN from omni's github (I updated it a few months back to what it was from an AT&T stock TouchWiz Galaxy S4 ROM, so it this is update-to-date afaik)
I've bolded the ones that you actually need to touch, otherwise, don't touch them
Name: ATT Phone
APN: phone
Proxy: Not set
Port: Not set
Username: Not set
Password: Not set
Server: Not set
MMSC: http://mmmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: Not set
APN type: default,subl,mms,hipri (no spaces between them!!!!)
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled (this should be grayed out anyway)
Bearer: Unspecified
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I have this as my settings now and still only get H+. (except for the mmsc, you have 3 m's)
Weird thing is that I get 0 connection when I change from phone to pta.
Not sure if locale is the culprit. I'm in Oklahoma City.
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jgunna405 said:
I have this as my settings now and still only get H+. (except for the mmsc, you have 3 m's)
Weird thing is that I get 0 connection when I change from phone to pta.
Not sure if locale is the culprit. I'm in Oklahoma City.
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whoops made a typo, yea it's only 2 m's in mmsc
try applying ATT Phone apn and rebooting,,
that's weird. did you call AT&T to confirm that you have the LTE data package on your account like Entropy512 stated ?
jakew02 said:
whoops made a typo, yea it's only 2 m's in mmsc
try applying ATT Phone apn and rebooting,,
that's weird. did you call AT&T to confirm that you have the LTE data package on your account like Entropy512 stated ?
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I went to the ATT store, but they weren't any help. They confirmed that the SIM they gave me was lte compatible, but I assumed that's the same thing as having an LTE data package. I'll give them a call tonight and let you all know. (btw, just re-applied your settings and still no luck)
edit: called.. and they claim that all accounts have lte compatibility now and of course she had never heard of the OF7a
The settings entropy posted were the exact settings my N5 had which I copied over and worked fine. One thing to be aware of is that mine says 4G on LTE and then either H or H+ for those, not sure if this applies only to my service area or what and another might show differently. At any rate if you're getting 4G showing you might wanna run speedtest and see if you are getting LTE.
jgunna405 said:
I went to the ATT store, but they weren't any help. They confirmed that the SIM they gave me was lte compatible, but I assumed that's the same thing as having an LTE data package. I'll give them a call tonight and let you all know. (btw, just re-applied your settings and still no luck)
edit: called.. and they claim that all accounts have lte compatibility now and of course she had never heard of the OF7a
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AT&T's SIMs have been LTE compatible for years, even before AT&T had an LTE network. I need to check to be sure, but I'm fairly certain my SIM is still the original "cut down SIM" that I've had since 2011 at least.
It's your account that needs to be LTE-enabled.
Don't call. Phone support is awful. Go to a corporate-owned AT&T physical store. That's where the competent staff are.
(In my case, I originally did the LTE upgrade on a Nexus 5 - if you put a SIM into a Nexus 5 that doesn't have LTE on the account, you'll get a text message saying to call AT&T.)