Hey guys, I've had this issue to and have shared this in the past but here it is again.
A lot of people complain they can't send or recieve MMS despite proper APN settings (i.e. calls, 3G working fine) after flashing a new rom.
The solution is very simple.
Just go to your phone's APN settings and delete ALL the extra settings except for the one that your phone needs to use. I've had this issue repeatedly where there were like 5 settings. ALL YOU NEED IS THE ONE SETTING i.e. delete everything else.
For eg. for me since I am on Rogers, in Canada my APN settings only list Rogers MMS as my APN and nothing else. When I had flashed the rom I had 5 settings there, I just deleted the others. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T delete ALL of them, unless you know your APN settings.
Another quick reminder, APN (access point names) settings in ICS are found in "More" under Wifi and Bluetooth in phone settings and in there click "Mobile Networks" then "Access Point Names"
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Hi all, I realise there are a lot of resources around here, but to be very honest, they all assume a level of knowledge I just don't have. I'm pretty computer-savvy, but all this phone/PPC stuff is new territory to me.
The story: I recently bought an unlocked T-Mobile MDA to use on the Fido network in Canada. I'm having a lot of trouble getting things to work beyond simple voice and texting. I've finally managed to get a GPRS connection working so I can surf the internet, but I can't get Messenger to work nor can I send MMS. I'm gathering that changing the MMS settings will require I flash the ROM to a generic version, is that correct? I've found the step-by-step instructions for doing this, but have no clue what file to actually use. My #1 priority is using Messenger, and I can't connect via wi-fi or GPRS. Not sure if that's a separate issue or not . . .
I am usually very self-sufficient WRT tech stuff but I am just getting more confused the more I read. Any pointers or hand-holding would be very much appreciated!!
I'll give you what little help I can. Since I don't have fido I can't tell you the settings that you need for sure but I'll see if I can't find them for you. First, you don't have to flash a new ROM to change youe MMS settings, you just have to put the correct setings in there for it to use it. The thing with messenger is that some phone companys have started to block the ports that messengers use so if that's the case with fido, you may never get it to work. I'll do some looking and see if I can't come up with your MMS settings for you though, I'm sure I've seen them around here.
Here you go:
1. Create a 'Cellular Line (GPRS)' connection under My ISP.
Call it whatever, I called it Fido MMS.
2. The APN is mms.fido.ca
3. user=fido, pswd=fido
4. Leave the Advanced tab alone (Auto IP assignments)
5. exit My ISP connections
6. In MMS Composer app, Tools/Options/Server, grab the default.
7. I renamed the server name as 'Fido MMS'.
8. I set the Gateway=205.151.11.13 (note - no leading zeroes or port 9201!)
9. Server address is http://mms.fido.ca
If you have any more settings questions, go to post #7 in this thread. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299023&highlight=fido+settings
Hey, I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out.
Part of why I thought I would have to flash the ROM is because in the MMS servers part, I am not able to modify the existing server (T-Mobile) nor can I add a new one since the buttons are all greyed out. I figured T-Mobile had locked this setting in. Am I missing something?
You just have to create new connections. Just go to Start-->Settings--> connections tab--> Connections--> Advanced tab--> Select Networks button--> and finally the New button and use the above settings to create a new connection. After that you should be able to use those settings for your MMS. Also do the exact same thing as above to set up your GPRS settings. When you're done setting those up, to be able to connect to GPRS just choose the GPRS connection you just set up in the Select Networks page. There are 2 connections in there that you can choose which connection you want to use, just use the GPRS settings that you just set up for both of them.
I've managed to set up and connect to the various networks, but I still don't have the option to add or change the MMS server. The buttons remain disabled and only T-Mobile can be used. Still can't log into Messenger, either. The wi-fi is pretty much non-functional. I really regret buying this phone.
Thanks for trying to help me out though, I really do appreciate it.
Just to kind of get this straight, does your GPRS work now? Can you log on to the internet in internet explorer?
I'll have to do some looking, getting your mms to allow you to change to the server that you set up may only take a regestry edit.
As for your wifi, that may have to do with the security settings that you have set up. I believe you can only use wep and in WM5 you may only be able to use 64 bit wep keys but I'm not positive on that. I think you also have to have SSID enabled. I'm kind of new to this part since I just set up my first wireless network about 2 weeks ago.
Don't give up on it yet.
Ok, found the registry settings for MMS. Hopefully your comfortable enough to be able to change the settings yourself. Go to HKLM/Software/Arcsoft/Arcsoft MMS UA/Config/mm1/MMSCSettings/T-Mobile MMS
Now change these registry keys:
Gateway : 205.151.11.13
GatewayPort : 8080
ISP : FIDO MMS
MmscURI : http://mms.fido.ca
Name : FIDO MMS
Now close your registry editor and wait 30 seconds or so and press the power off button until it warns you that "device will be off..." click yes and then reboot your phone.
Your MMS settings should now be set to the correct settings although I'm not going to guarantee it since I couldn't test it myself. The only thing I'm thinking that may cause it not to work is the ConnectionVia registry setting which may cause it to revert back to it's original settings because it points to the t-mobile mms settings and I have no idea what you would need to change that setting to. I'm crossing my fingers though that it doesn't cause it to revert back.
If that doesn't work, deleting the entire T-Mobile settings key may unlock your grayed out keys that aren't allowing you to change your settings in the first place.
Hi All,
I have a problem with phone !!! My Optimus2X changes sometimes my APN for another one which doesn't work, I lose DATA connection and battery drains really fast
All my APNs which are configured on the phone by default !
I can select manually the good APN but sometimes the phone selects another one (Probably after lose the signal GSM)!
Do you have an idea ?
PS: sorry for my english, i hope you will understand me....
You can delete the APN's you don't want and just keep the ones you use.
FIRST: Write down settings of APN's you use (you can probably find them on the internet later anyway).
Download an application called APN Backup & Restore. Do a backup (my phone had around 350 APN). Delete all APN's.
Now go to Settings -> Wireless Controls -> Mobile Networks -> Acces Point Names, press "Menu" and select add new APN. Type in all the settings and save it.
I just did that to fix my GPS and it works fine. I had seperate settings for Internet and for MMS.
BlackDragonPL said:
You can delete the APN's you don't want and just keep the ones you use.
FIRST: Write down settings of APN's you use (you can probably find them on the internet later anyway).
Download an application called APN Backup & Restore. Do a backup (my phone had around 350 APN). Delete all APN's.
Now go to Settings -> Wireless Controls -> Mobile Networks -> Acces Point Names, press "Menu" and select add new APN. Type in all the settings and save it.
I just did that to fix my GPS and it works fine. I had seperate settings for Internet and for MMS.
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YES !!!
Thanks man ! It's ok now...
I have deleted all the VPN (after the backup : 1560 APN saved ? , also I had only 4 on the "menu").
And I have configure only one which is OK for me
Thanks again for your complete answer
With this method, all APNs will be deleted.
If I go in the other country, my phone will find correct APN to pass & receive calls & sms ?
YES I HAVE USED THE SEARCH BAR.
I have a rooted captivate, custom ROM.
I do not use a data plan, I usually just remove the APN.
My question is.. is there a route that can be taken where I can still keep my MMS? A long time ago I remember an APN program had a check box that said 'keep MMS enabled.'
I am just curious and would like to find a way.
godsp33d said:
YES I HAVE USED THE SEARCH BAR.
I have a rooted captivate, custom ROM.
I do not use a data plan, I usually just remove the APN.
My question is.. is there a route that can be taken where I can still keep my MMS? A long time ago I remember an APN program had a check box that said 'keep MMS enabled.'
I am just curious and would like to find a way.
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the widget you are looking for is toggle data
godsp33d said:
YES I HAVE USED THE SEARCH BAR.
I have a rooted captivate, custom ROM.
I do not use a data plan, I usually just remove the APN.
My question is.. is there a route that can be taken where I can still keep my MMS? A long time ago I remember an APN program had a check box that said 'keep MMS enabled.'
I am just curious and would like to find a way.
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If you'd like a way that doesn't require an app or widget (depending on rom*):
Settings > Wireless and network > Mobile networks > Access Point Names > ATT WAP
Change the last setting (APN type) from "Internet + MMS" to MMS
*Apparently, this depends on settings in the ROM. When I was on Firefly, I was able to change the settings, but can't change them on Fusion. However, you should be able to duplicate the settings of the default APN and switch to your new custom APN.
The toggle data widget would upgrade me to a smartphone plan.. Right?
SabinLeto said:
If you'd like a way that doesn't require an app or widget (depending on rom*):
Settings > Wireless and network > Mobile networks > Access Point Names > ATT WAP
Change the last setting (APN type) from "Internet + MMS" to MMS
*Apparently, this depends on settings in the ROM. When I was on Firefly, I was able to change the settings, but can't change them on Fusion. However, you should be able to duplicate the settings of the default APN and switch to your new custom APN.
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Thank you, I did notice the Internet + MMS option in other custom ROM's I've used. But I have yet to run accrossed one that can just be modified to MMS. I will be looking!
Hello All,
I'm trying to get a stock Verizon OG Droid to work on Pageplus.
I activated it recently and the 3G data and text messaging seems to work just fine but picture messages/mms aren't received nor sent ...
I assume this has something to do with a apn settings or some options, any help would be appreciated
Thanks,
Pete
You have to create a second APN for MMS in addition to the mobile data APN.
You should be able to find the necessary information in the help pages of your provider - or use google.
Interesting thing is i have tried sending that phone smaller pictures and it seems to receive them, can this be a MMS size limit issue ?
How does one resolve this ?
I am not sure if the APN would cure this problem anymore or has anything to do with it...
Pete
Eiertschik said:
You have to create a second APN for MMS in addition to the mobile data APN.
You should be able to find the necessary information in the help pages of your provider - or use google.
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I'm pretty sure there's a size limit on MMS too.
Usually the picture is resized when attaching it.
Perhaps i should check the APN settings because it seems very flaky still...
I could not find out where the settings are on this phone, can someone point them out to me ?
Thanks,
Pete
Settings > Wireless > Mobile network > APNs > press menu key > select "Add APN"
Something like this - I don't have any stock 2.x devices to check...
Hi,
Phone rooted and using TrickDroid ROM. When I ran the setup configuration only my parent network was available (on T-Mo UK and only had the option of choosing EE).
This worked fine for data although I couldn't send MMS. I've added an additional APN for MMS which I believe to be configured with the correct settings however in the APN options I can't deselect the original APN for MMM e-zone as it shows the padlock icon.
Does anyone know how to unlock this APN so I can use the newly added settings for MMS?
I have the same problem on stock.
I added a new APN for my carrier's MMS. saved it, but can't select it or deselect the original.
Would really love it of someone could resolve this as its driving me cwaaazy