I've been having issues with MMS and downloaded APN Backup and Restore and stupidly accidentally deleted the APN settings without doing a backup. I can't for the life of me find anything about the default settings for a bionic on verizon. I found a couple sites listing verizon settings and have tried adding a new APN with those settings but nothing I do seems to give me 3G/4G back. I'm currently running the latest version of Eclipse. Would flashing back to stock reset the APN settings?
If you have another phone, you could switch to it and reactivate your bionic.
Well i'm about to try resetting to stock and see if that works. I shall try your suggestion if it doesn't.
Won't work...
Hi,
Before you try anything below, I would do a full backup, download the files needed to install Eclipse, do a full factory reset through CWM, and reflash Eclipse. It looks like you were already going to do that, but I just want to clarify that what I suggest below should probably be included in the ROM anyway.
Unfortunately I'm no expert at this, so this comes with the disclaimer that it may not work. I recommend you do a full phone backup and a backup from "APN Backup and Restore" before trying this, although I see no reason why it should be harmful. At worst it just probably wont improve anything... Of course I'm not at fault if this doesn't work or messes things up. All these settings were collected from my phone. My research into this suggests they are not phone specific ( I have a Droid Bionic too though, just to clarify ) , but instead carrier-specific.
There's an application in the market called "APN Manager", start by downloading that, it's free.
Open the app ( shouldn't require superuser ) and go to "APN List" in the bottom menu, open it, scroll down to "Verizon Internet" (there's 2 of them, do one then the other) and open it ( long press, and select edit ). If it doesn't have the settings below, change them to those. If it doesn't exist, go to the "Insert APN" option in the application's root, name it "Verizon Internet" (without quotes) and enter the following (The entry is listed first then the value, the settings are listed in the order I see them, leave anything that's unlisted blank, there's no spaces in any of the values. I put some spaces in the MMSCs because they register as urls to XDA and I've only done one previous post so I can't put urls. For the same reason, you'll have to replace "(colon)" with a ":" and "(dot)" with a ".". Sorry for the inconvenience. ):
Create/modify the first entry titled "Verizon Internet"
APN: VZINTERNET
MMSC: http(colon)// mms(dot) vtext(dot) com /servlets/ mms
MCC: 310
MNC: 004
APN Type: default,mms,dun
Next create/modify the second entry titled "Verizon Internet"
APN: VZINTERNET
MMSC: http(colon)// mms(dot) vtext(dot) com/ servlets/ mms
MCC: 311
MNC: 480
APN Type: default,mms,dun
Next create/modify the first entry titled "Verizon IMS"
APN: VZWIMS
MCC: 310
MNC: 004
APN Type: ims
Next create/modify the second entry titled "Verizon IMS"
APN: VZWIMS
MCC: 311
MNC: 480
APN Type: ims
Next create/modify the first entry titled "Verizon FOTA"
APN: VZWADMIN
MCC: 310
MNC: 004
APN Type: fota
Next create/modify the second entry titled "Verizon FOTA"
APN: VZWADMIN
MCC: 311
MNC: 480
APN Type: fota
Next create/modify the first entry titled "Verizon CBS"
APN: VZWAPP
MMSC: http(colon)// mms(dot) vtext(dot) com/ servlets/ mms
MMC: 310
MNC 004
APN Type: cbs,hipri
Next create/modify the first entry titled "Verizon CBS"
APN: VZWAPP
MMSC: http(colon)// mms(dot) vtext(dot) com/ servlets/ mms
MCC: 311
MNC: 480
APN Type: cbs,hipri
Next, enable only the second "Verizon Internet" entry you put in by going to the APN list in the app and tapping it.
Next I would enable airplane mode, wait for it to show up in the notification bar, then disable it. If that doesn't work, I would reboot. If that still doesn't work, I would dial *228 and try to re-activate your phone.
These settings seem to work for me. Hopefully they work for you. Again I'm not an expert with APN settings, but I've spent a good 3 hours researching this... This would seem to be all that needs to be set for APN to work. Again given where these settings are placed ( /data /data / com. android .providers .telephony /databases /telephony.db , without spaces) and that they seem to be carrier specific, not phone specific, all indications are that these should be in your ROMs .zip file, so formatting and reflashing that may be a better idea.
I'm happy to do research into this more if it helps, so if I completely looked over something please just let me know and I can look into it.
Good luck,
jedi453
Note: I apologize to the mods if putting in links as done above is considered wrong. I just spent hours researching and typing this post and since the urls aren't spamming I figure it's ok
Thanks, jedi453!
You saved my life by pointing me in the right direction. The APN list on my Bionic got whacked by a poorly-behaved app, and it completely trashed all my network connections - no mobile data, no MMS send/receive, etc.
I used a slightly different method to restore the default APN list. Luckily, my wife & I have his 'n hers Bionics. First, I installed APN Backup & Restore on both phones. Then I did an APN list backup on my wife's phone, transferred the XML backup file to the proper folder on my phone, and then restored my APN list from that file. Reboot...Voila... all my network connections are working again.
The Verizon entries mentioned in your post are 100% correct, but my method required a lot less typing & editing.
In case anyone else needs to do the same thing, I've attached a copy of the Bionic's default APN list in XML format.
NOTE: this XML backup file is for use with APN Backup & Restore, not the APN Manager app mentioned in jedi's post.
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I cant send or recieve MMS messages and neither can my friend who has the G1. We both dont have a data plan which is probably the reason. Is there some mod or app we can use to send/recieve picture messages
i dont know if im allowed to but bump.
Which provider are you with? You need to enter a separate APN entry for MMS.
im with tmobile. and now i can recieve mms but i still cant send
I don't know too much about T-Mobile, but try this:
Get to your APN settings (settings->Wireless Controls->Mobile Networks->Access Point Names)
If there isn't one there for MMS, create a new APN (Menu, New APN)
Enter in the following Settings:
Name: T-Mobile MMS
APN: http://216.155.174.84/servelts/mms
MMSC: http://216.155.174.84/servelts/mms
MMS Proxy: 216.155.165.050
APN Type: mms
leave the rest of the fields as whatever they default to, even if blank.
Let me know if this works out
will doing this charge me extra?
Hi,
I think my download speed have gone down a bit for a while. It also coincides with most of my market downloads being broken. The small apps download fine but the bigger apps are always unsuccessful.
To bell users, are you have that problem too? and have you modified the APN settings or are you simply using the ones the ones that the phone automaticaly have. (T-Mobile settings i think)
Thanks
Bryan
I am using the default settings and it seems to be working just fine. Is there any particular app you were trying to download? I can download it and see what happens.
CyCLoBoT said:
I am using the default settings and it seems to be working just fine. Is there any particular app you were trying to download? I can download it and see what happens.
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Likewise, everything seems fine for me, though the signal seems to be less.
I thought I was getting lower d/l speeds, and was having trouble with installs with releases 2 through 5, never tried 6 through 7 and all was fine by release 8.
CyCLoBoT said:
I am using the default settings and it seems to be working just fine. Is there any particular app you were trying to download? I can download it and see what happens.
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One that doesn't want to work for sure is Google Skymap...cant get that sob to install/download right
Thanks for the time!
According to mobilespeedtest.com, I'm getting between 550 - 690 Kbps and downloads outside of the market seems fast. I think it might be related to the market app only. I'm using proxy.bell.ca as the APN.
my2sense said:
According to mobilespeedtest.com, I'm getting between 550 - 690 Kbps and downloads outside of the market seems fast. I think it might be related to the market app only. I'm using proxy.bell.ca as the APN.
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What are your full settings for Bell APN?
The only APN setting I used was the setting the APN field to proxy.bell.ca (and the name, of course). I left everything else as default.
Although I don't know if it makes a difference in terms of speed. I was more worried that Bell would start charging me for roaming if I continued to use the T-mobile or Internet APNs (which they didn't seem to be).
What speeds are everyone else getting from mobilespeedtest? I tried the 100K and 1MB file downloads.
my2sense said:
The only APN setting I used was the setting the APN field to proxy.bell.ca (and the name, of course). I left everything else as default.
Although I don't know if it makes a difference in terms of speed. I was more worried that Bell would start charging me for roaming if I continued to use the T-mobile or Internet APNs (which they didn't seem to be).
What speeds are everyone else getting from mobilespeedtest? I tried the 100K and 1MB file downloads.
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Default APN for the 100k one i got 706, for the 1MB one I got 480, this is with 2 bars of service in my house.
Does this changes anything with CDMA phones? Aren't those used by GSM only?
I've found the following info that could be tried:
Bell APN
Press the Menu key
Tap Settings
Tap Wireless controls
Tap Mobile networks
Tap Access Point Names
Press the Menu key
Tap New APN
Name: Bell Internet
APN: pda.bell.ca
Proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
MMS port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 610
APN type: Internet + mms
Authentication Type: none
t1mman said:
Does this changes anything with CDMA phones? Aren't those used by GSM only?
I've found the following info that could be tried:
Bell APN
Press the Menu key
Tap Settings
Tap Wireless controls
Tap Mobile networks
Tap Access Point Names
Press the Menu key
Tap New APN
Name: Bell Internet
APN: pda.bell.ca
Proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
MMS port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 610
APN type: Internet + mms
Authentication Type: none
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What does this do? More apps in Market, allow MMS?
Has anyone on bell been able to install skymap from the market...? It keeps say download unsuccesful...among other apps
just tried myself and same result, install unsuccesful.
If I have a bell vogue do I need to input these settings? I am using the defaults which are tmobile I think and everything seems to be working ok for data.
t1mman said:
Does this changes anything with CDMA phones? Aren't those used by GSM only?
I've found the following info that could be tried:
Bell APN
Press the Menu key
Tap Settings
Tap Wireless controls
Tap Mobile networks
Tap Access Point Names
Press the Menu key
Tap New APN
Name: Bell Internet
APN: pda.bell.ca
Proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
MMS port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 610
APN type: Internet + mms
Authentication Type: none
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t1mman said:
Does this changes anything with CDMA phones? Aren't those used by GSM only?
I've found the following info that could be tried:
Bell APN
Press the Menu key
Tap Settings
Tap Wireless controls
Tap Mobile networks
Tap Access Point Names
Press the Menu key
Tap New APN
Name: Bell Internet
APN: pda.bell.ca
Proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
MMS port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 610
APN type: Internet + mms
Authentication Type: none
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We should be extra sure about these settings and if they apply for the Vogue because Bell doesn't consider the Touch a smart phone and so most of us have unlimited browsing. With the wrong APN, bell could consider it a PDA and start charging data.
Can someone confirm that the APN for the Touch is pda.bell.ca and not proxy.bell.ca or if it is something altogether different?
WnG88 said:
We should be extra sure about these settings and if they apply for the Vogue because Bell doesn't consider the Touch a smart phone and so most of us have unlimited browsing. With the wrong APN, bell could consider it a PDA and start charging data.
Can someone confirm that the APN for the Touch is pda.bell.ca and not proxy.bell.ca or if it is something altogether different?
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Actually, I've tested with mobilespeedtest and it's faster with T-Mobile than proxy.bell.ca. I don't have any issue with any other app (Market, IM, etc.)
You've successfully downloaded skymap?
BottleB said:
You've successfully downloaded skymap?
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I too, can not seem to download anything from Market
I used to be able to download stuff no worries with eclair, but MANY apps report unsuccessful download...should we bring this up to dzo or incubus ? maybe a fix is out there!
BottleB said:
You've successfully downloaded skymap?
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I just tried to install skymap just for the heck of it and was able to. It did restart in the middle but I had about 5 apps downloading from the market so I'm not sure if it was Sky Map that caused it. In short, successfully installed and tested Sky Map from Market. Took about 3 minutes from start to finish.
I'm running the dzo Froyo build and 15-07-10.nbh. I've noticed that the Market in Froyo is way slower than Eclair/Donut.
Ive been trying to use my Captivate with Bell. (Eclair, 2.1-update 1 from Odin)
I found the APN settings on Bell's site and they were forwarded to me by a tech support rep as well. In the "MMSC" box I am instructed to input this:
MMSC: 5778154
<a URL I'm guessing to be a server on the next line>
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I'm sorry if it doesnt make a lot of sense but I can't post any links or images. The phone only gives me a one line text box for each value and no enter/return to put an extra line. Ive tried to input one or the other, tried adding spaces, ETC and I can't figure out a way to input this MMSC information. When I asked what the number meant and if it was entirely relevant (I could possibly just use the server?) The girl on the phone just kept saying "we don't support that" over and over again, and kept asking me to call Samsung.
Has anyone else successfully used a Captivate with Bell? If so, what does your APN settings look like? Thank you!
Bell Mobility
APN1: pda2.bell.ca
Leave the Username and Password blank.
APN2: pda2.bell.ca
- Leave the Username and Password blank.
MMSC: http://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc
MMS Proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
PORT: 80
taken from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=656845
Additionally I used my captivate with my buddies Bell SIM card with no issues using the above settings
Hey SaskTel users...having issues with MMS, could anyone help with their settings?
I created access point for data (named it browser) with these settings:
APN: inet.stm.sk.ca
MCC:302
MNC:780
APN type: default
then created a second access point for MMS with these settings:
APN: proxy.stm.sk.ca
Proxy: mig.sasktel.com
Port:80
MMSC: http://mms.sasktel.com
MMS Proxy: mig.sasktel.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 780
APN Type: mms
However, whenever I receive a picture, I get a text from [email protected] and it gives me the option to "Download", but nothing happens when I press it. I don't even get a thumbnail of the picture. Just a grey button that says download that appears to not do anything...any suggestions?
I have these all combined in one access point using inet.stm.sk.ca as the APN.
The only difference is the type is unspecified. Works fine for me.
Check your settings in the SMS app. In my rom, I go into the advanced settings section and make sure auto-retrieve is on. This will skip the 'download' button in the message. Also, you must have data on to retrieve MMS... wifi won't do it in my experience.
Hope this helps.
Hi,
I have recently installed the PACman rom for my Xperia, but now i have that icon over the signal, not the speed connection icon (H, 3G, E, G).
The ROM version is "milestone. 1. release" and i'm from Spanish operator "Pepephone" that has MMC 214 and MNC 06
I really need to fix this because i live near other country, and i don't want any surprises. Please help.
Thanks.
The R near the signal bars means you are roaming. Do you have a 'virtual' provider? (one that makes use of another provider's network)
If not, then you are connected with an other (foreign) provider than your own.
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Mad Marty said:
The R near the signal bars means you are roaming. Do you have a 'virtual' provider? (one that makes use of another provider's network)
If not, then you are connected with an other (foreign) provider than your own.
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Yes, i have a virtual one. The problem is that i have seen that you can quit it with the "build.prop" archive, but it doesn't work. Im searching forma something for my phone to recognize my signal like the good one.
jaimejimegon said:
Hi,
I have recently installed the PACman rom for my Xperia, but now i have that icon over the signal, not the speed connection icon (H, 3G, E, G).
The ROM version is "milestone. 1. release" and i'm from Spanish operator "Pepephone" that has MMC 214 and MNC 06
I really need to fix this because i live near other country, and i don't want any surprises. Please help.
Thanks.
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to remove the R
you have to be root and have a file manager like root explorer.
enter the root explorer app and head to the build.prop file and open it in editing text, first you have to give permissions R / O.
and where it says # # # # # # # # Customized property values # # # # # # # #
Believe these lines
ro.roaming.extended = true
ro.roaming.extended_rule = 1
in the same order that I put, save and restart.
greetings!
tozex said:
to remove the R
you have to be root and have a file manager like root explorer.
enter the root explorer app and head to the build.prop file and open it in editing text, first you have to give permissions R / O.
and where it says # # # # # # # # Customized property values # # # # # # # #
Believe these lines
ro.roaming.extended = true
ro.roaming.extended_rule = 1
in the same order that I put, save and restart.
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I have done it, but i still have it.
I thought May i need a file with the spanish operators to quit it.
Friend, do a factory setting, and only put those lines in build.prop, and you would have to remove the R, if tocastes APN file before that, you may notice worth.
after putting the lines in build.prop, without touching the APN, enter settings, and das xperia to download Internet settings. and restart.
note if it works, here's pepephone settings. but although goals operator APN settings, if you put the lines in build.prop, you will leave the R.
Name: Internet pepephone
APN: gprs.pepephone.com
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC:
MMS Proxy:
MMS port:
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC 214
MNC: 06
APN type: default
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MMS Settings
Name: mms pepephone (who want)
APN: mms.pepehone.com
Proxy:
Port:
Username: wap @ wap
Password: wap125
Server:
MMSC:
MMS Proxy: 212 073 032 010
MMS port: 80
MMS Protocol:
MCC 214
MNC: 06
APN type: MMS
greetings!
tozex said:
Friend, do a factory setting, and only put those lines in build.prop, and you would have to remove the R, if tocastes APN file before that, you may notice worth.
after putting the lines in build.prop, without touching the APN, enter settings, and das xperia to download Internet settings. and restart.
note if it works, here's pepephone settings. but although goals operator APN settings, if you put the lines in build.prop, you will leave the R.
Name: Internet pepephone
APN: gprs.pepephone.com
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC:
MMS Proxy:
MMS port:
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC 214
MNC: 06
APN type: default
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MMS Settings
Name: mms pepephone (who want)
APN: mms.pepehone.com
Proxy:
Port:
Username: wap @ wap
Password: wap125
Server:
MMSC:
MMS Proxy: 212 073 032 010
MMS port: 80
MMS Protocol:
MCC 214
MNC: 06
APN type: MMS
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I have tried it and the R appears at the notification bar. Please, if someone know another solution, tell me, i really need it.
Thanks
jaimejimegon said:
I have tried it and the R appears at the notification bar. Please, if someone know another solution, tell me, i really need it.
Thanks
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You can akways delete the "R" icon from your systemUI.apk, then it wont show.../
Troll....
What i need is that the phone detect my operator as the good one, not like roaming, so i won't have to activate "roaming data" to use it. Maybe i can change the file that says which is each operator to the phone, but i don't know how.
Thanks