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[Q] APN Settings, where?

Where are the APN settings stored? I mean the file or whatever. Can I backup them?
Thanks.

They are not in the phone. You should add it manually. You can contact your network operator to configure it correctly or you can find the settings on your network operator web page.

y_n_t said:
They are not in the phone. You should add it manually. You can contact your network operator to configure it correctly or you can find the settings on your network operator web page.
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Actually, they are In some database, or something...
You can backup and restore them using an app on the market ("APN backup and restore", or something like that, not using it personally...)

vlefevre86 said:
Actually, they are In some database, or something...
You can backup and restore them using an app on the market ("APN backup and restore", or something like that, not using it personally...)
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But is more easier to add them manually.

y_n_t said:
But is more easier to add them manually.
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Mine are set up automatically, I don't have to do anything

well, thx for that I will have a look in the market ... I thought they are stored in a file or whatever, on the phone.
cause I need to enter them after each flash
Edit: got the app --> http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.riteshsahu.APNBackupRestore

File with APN is stored on "apns-conf.xml" somewhere, i dont know exactly where, sdcard or root (cannot serch, charging my galaxy with power off, right now). I have same file from cyanogen firmware, but dont know prepare for our device, always have some error. This file have APN data almost from all world operators.
Best regards

miro666 said:
File with APN is stored on "apns-conf.xml" somewhere, i dont know exactly where, sdcard or root (cannot serch, charging my galaxy with power off, right now). I have same file from cyanogen firmware, but dont know prepare for our device, always have some error. This file have APN data almost from all world operators.
Best regards
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yes I saw those APN of the other operators. after backing up with the app I looked into this .xml file which is generated by the app and I got 60 entries. but i see only mine in the settings pane on the phone, how come

That was me strange too. But i think, maybe when you etc. go in roaming or chnging SIM card from other operator, connecting with this other operator, we got other APN points in Settings panel. I was make this, and have APN , hanging from wich operater sim card is in my galaxy...(T-Mobile Croatia, VIPnet, and Tele2)
Regards

[Q] install xt883 rom with safestrap

i apologise for being a noob, i am from india and i recently purchased a droid 3, when i unlocked my droid 3 i was able to make calls and send text messages with all the GSM sims but none had data available in them, after some research i got to know that xt862 rom doesn't provide gsm data support internationally and i will have to install a Chinese xt882 rom for it to work. well at the start i didn't any idea of whatsoever ROM or root or safestarp ment but after a lot of research and reading i was able to root and safestrap my phone but when i tried installing xt882 rom using safestrap it came with an error. can any one please help me with this as i would really love to use my phone daily. i don't want it to end up as expensive music player

shantan said:
i apologise for being a noob, i am from india and i recently purchased a droid 3, when i unlocked my droid 3 i was able to make calls and send text messages with all the GSM sims but none had data available in them, after some research i got to know that xt862 rom doesn't provide gsm data support internationally and i will have to install a Chinese xt882 rom for it to work. well at the start i didn't any idea of whatsoever ROM or root or safestarp ment but after a lot of research and reading i was able to root and safestrap my phone but when i tried installing xt882 rom using safestrap it came with an error. can any one please help me with this as i would really love to use my phone daily. i don't want it to end up as expensive music player
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You have to get the correct APN (Access Point Name) for your provider to make data/MMS to work, you should not require the XT883 firmware. Just try google with your SIM provider followed by APN settings.. such as "Orange UK APN Settings" or check their website, or give them a call for the correct APN settings. Some SIMs have the APNs locked into the SIM, some of them do not include APNs (You might check a phone from the SIM provider for the APN).
When you find the correct settings, go to Settings > Wireless & Network settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
Create a new APN and enter the info you found. Also check Battery & Data Manager > Data delivery to ensure data is enabled.

Skreelink said:
You have to get the correct APN (Access Point Name) for your provider to make data/MMS to work, you should not require the XT883 firmware. Just try google with your SIM provider followed by APN settings.. such as "Orange UK APN Settings" or check their website, or give them a call for the correct APN settings. Some SIMs have the APNs locked into the SIM, some of them do not include APNs (You might check a phone from the SIM provider for the APN).
When you find the correct settings, go to Settings > Wireless & Network settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
Create a new APN and enter the info you found. Also check Battery & Data Manager > Data delivery to ensure data is enabled.
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i got the access point name from my provider but when i go in to Settings > Wireless & Network settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names the APN screen shows up blank with no functions to create or edit APN

shantan said:
i got the access point name from my provider but when i go in to Settings > Wireless & Network settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names the APN screen shows up blank with no functions to create or edit APN
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Tap the menu softkey at the APN screen and tap add APN.

Skreelink said:
Tap the menu softkey at the APN screen and tap add APN.
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cheers for the help, one last favour as i am new to ROMs can you suggest a good and easy ROM that i can put in to an sd card and install it with safestrap without any hassle

shantan said:
cheers for the help, one last favour as i am new to ROMs can you suggest a good and easy ROM that i can put in to an sd card and install it with safestrap without any hassle
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I personally use MavRom (Maverick Rom) version 4.0, as version 4.5 has a battery drain issue with the overclock script. It's based on 906 with modifications and tweaks.

Skreelink said:
I personally use MavRom (Maverick Rom) version 4.0, as version 4.5 has a battery drain issue with the overclock script. It's based on 906 with modifications and tweaks.
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so i was going through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406812 for flashing xt883 radio on my phone as the reception is very bad i had a few doubts
1) do you connect your phone to the pc while doing this
2) do you download root explorer on your phone from the app store and are there any free ones
3) and how do you go about doing this ( Use root explorer to push the build.prop into the system folder )
i am very sorry for being such a noob, its my first android phone

shantan said:
so i was going through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406812 for flashing xt883 radio on my phone as the reception is very bad i had a few doubts
1) do you connect your phone to the pc while doing this
2) do you download root explorer on your phone from the app store and are there any free ones
3) and how do you go about doing this ( Use root explorer to push the build.prop into the system folder )
i am very sorry for being such a noob, its my first android phone
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On Stock and Blur based roms, there's a little line in the build.prop that Verizon snuck in.. that makes any GSM network appear to have bad reception (only 1~2 bars) but if you check under status, the reception is actually good. You can fix that by editing this line in build.prop;
ro.mot.phonemode.vzwglobalphone=1
Change the 1 to 0 and save, then reboot, this should fix the 'reception issue'
A free root browser would be JRummy's Root browser lite, or ES File Explorer (you can enable root browsing in settings).
Build.prop is in /system
IF YOU INSIST ON FLASHING XT883 (Only required for using AT&T/T-Mobile/Other USA GSM networks)
Open a root browser; copy the build.prop you have to the SDCard or somewhere safe. Copy the build.prop (after you edit the line I mentioned before on the PC, you can use notepad). After you put it in /system MAKE SURE YOU FIX THE PERMISSIONS. Most root browsers just long-press build.prop, then tap permissions (ES is Properties > permissions) Check only Read (on all three, user, other, etc) and Write on Owner ONLY.
Then use the fastboot instructions to flash the XT883 radio. THIS WILL BREAK VERIZON CDMA.

[FIXED] Problem APN setting on 4.2.2 roms

For those who travels outside the country.
I upgraded to 4.2.2 on my phone. Now I'm deploying in Afghanistan, bought a Roshan SIM card from a local shop for $2. I couldn't get the phone to connect to mobile network, or internet and couldn't access APN mode from the settings. I've tried to upgrade different ROMs 4.2.2 with same issue.
Resolve:
Phone must be rooted
- open and edit file /system/build.prop
- look for these lines:
- telephony.rilV7NeedCDMALTEPhone ...... set = false, or disable the line with #
- gsm.current.phone-type ...... set 0=none, 1=gsm, or disable the line with #
- reboot the phone.
Addition note:
To edit APN setting file manually; /system/etc/apns-conf.xml

thanks a lot for that, i just use xt925's roms and it work, but this will give me the opportunity to try all roms , thanks again.

saranay said:
Phone must be rooted
- open and edit file /system/build.prop
- look for a line: telephony.rilV7NeedCDMALTEPhone
- set = false, or delete the line
- reboot the phone.
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I did this and nothing changed in the Mobile Network Settings. I've only tried this in the CM10 Nightly 4.2.2 by Skrilax.
What else is necessary to achieve an APN Settings section in 4.2.2? THANKS

KeepingItCuttingEdge said:
I did this and nothing changed in the Mobile Network Settings. I've only tried this in the CM10 Nightly 4.2.2 by Skrilax.
What else is necessary to achieve an APN Settings section in 4.2.2? THANKS
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on xenon hd rom, you will find the access points in settings, if you dont want try xenon, then download APN backup application from play store, most of them will open the APN settings for you

KeepingItCuttingEdge said:
I did this and nothing changed in the Mobile Network Settings. I've only tried this in the CM10 Nightly 4.2.2 by Skrilax.
What else is necessary to achieve an APN Settings section in 4.2.2? THANKS
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Can you open APN setting on Mobile Network Setting?
Also you edit APN setting manually /system/etc/apns-conf.xml

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saranay said:
For those who travels outside the country.
I upgraded to 4.2.2 on my phone. Now I'm deploying in Afghanistan, bought a Roshan SIM card from a local shop for $2. I couldn't get the phone to connect to mobile network, or internet and couldn't access APN mode from the settings. I've tried to upgrade different ROMs 4.2.2 with same issue.
Resolve:
Phone must be rooted
- open and edit file /system/build.prop
- look for these lines:
- telephony.rilV7NeedCDMALTEPhone ...... set = false, or disable the line with #
- gsm.current.phone-type ...... set 0=none, 1=gsm, or disable the line with #
- reboot the phone.
Addition note:
To edit APN setting file manually; /system/etc/apns-conf.xml
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I tried to perform the procedure on my razr hd xt925, because my 4g is not working, and after making changes the cell did not. Did anyone have a build.prop Brazil retail that I can simply copy and paste in my razr?

[Q] apns-conf.xml not working [how to have auto apn setting?]

Hi again, an other dumb question
1-So, after i bought this phone i used for a few weeks a vodafone simcard and everything was working (datas, etc). Kind of automatic configuration of apn settings from vodafone ?
2-Back at home (i was travelling in an other country), i put my local simcard and ... no datas. No automatic apns configuration from my provider ? (Comfiguring manually the apn in settings it works but I'd like to have it done automaticaly)
3-On my ex Moto Atrix (Gingerbread !) I was using apns-conf.xml and it was working perfect even when switching of provider
4-So I put an apns-conf.xml on my new xperia and ... nothing (even after deleting telephony databases in /data and reboot)
5-I downloaded a custom rom (existenz) to see how was the apns-conf.xml and it is empty. I was surprised as this rom must work for everyone in the world.
So:
- apns-conf.xml does not work anymore in android 4.3 ?
- what to do to have an automatic apn configuration ??
Thanks

Ok, it's possible in Settings/Xperia/Download internet settings
So I imagine apns-conf.xml does not work anymore on Android 4.3 or does not work with Xperia roms.

Unable to add or edit APN settings

Hello, I have a Verizon DE and am having trouble receiving MMS. I believe the issue is because the MMS port in the APN settings is blank.
However I am unable to add a new APN or edit anything except the name of the existing one. I have tried reseting the APN to default, adding lines to buildprop and even a few apps from the play store with no luck. I'm bootloader unlocked running stock rooted 4.4.4.
Anyone have any other suggestions?

Yes, SQLite editor can help you edit, add, delete Apn ....i need to refresh my memor to get you the exact location of the file to edit...look for telephony.db ...gotta be rooted of course
subprime said:
Hello, I have a Verizon DE and am having trouble receiving MMS. I believe the issue is because the MMS port in the APN settings is blank.
However I am unable to add a new APN or edit anything except the name of the existing one. I have tried reseting the APN to default, adding lines to buildprop and even a few apps from the play store with no luck. I'm bootloader unlocked running stock rooted 4.4.4.
Anyone have any other suggestions?
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