Please help me diagnose data problems on AT&T - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I had a galaxy nexus on AT&T and i cut the sim into micro sim for my nexus 4. I had to push it in a little hard, but it seems to work fine.
Lately though, I am keeping my nexus 4 on 2g while at work to save battery on this phone because it loses a ton of battery while sitting idle on 3g compared to my galaxy nexus. But I'm noticing that data starts and stops working. The bars are still blue but no up and down arrows when I'm sending a message and then after a minute it stars working again for a few seconds. I thought maybe it was the AT&T tower near my work but it's doing this at home too (forty miles away) on edge. 3g seems to be slightly better but happening in that too. This has been happening since last Wednesday. Anybody have any ideas? I'm wondering if there's something wrong w/ my phone, or if I damaged the sim card slot, but I'm not losing signal or getting a message that sim card isn't detected or anything.
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ksc6000 said:
I am keeping my nexus 4 on 2g while at work to save battery on this phone because it loses a ton of battery while sitting idle on 3g compared to my galaxy nexus. But I'm noticing that data starts and stops working. The bars are still blue but no up and down arrows when I'm sending a message and then after a minute it stars working again for a few seconds. I thought maybe it was the AT&T tower near my work but it's doing this at home too on edge. 3g seems to be ok. Anybody have any ideas?
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The tower you're connected to may just be busy and you're just stuck waiting.
"Cell phone traffic through a single cell mast is limited by the mast's capacity; there is a finite number of calls or data traffic that a mast can handle at once."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_site#Range

No it happens at home as well which is forty miles from work and not a very populated/busy area
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Its happening with Whatsapp, not on edge but 3G also.. There must be a config that is blocking
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calanizzle said:
Its happening with Whatsapp, not on edge but 3G also.. There must be a config that is blocking
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It's not just happening with What's app for me, it's any data. I'm wondering if I didn't cut my sim card to micro sim right or something..but then wouldn't I lose signal all together?

is your apn right?

phermey said:
is your apn right?
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I didn't set it because I thought if you're on a postpaid plan it should be set in the nexus 4 automatically:
"If you plan on using your newly unwrapped Nexus 4 on either AT&T or T-Mobile postpaid services, you won't need any extra configuration. The devices come out of the box with the carrier's proper APN settings preloaded in the software."
http://www.androidcentral.com/how-setup-right-apn-your-nexus-4

what is the correct APN for att

I had to set mine to get it right.
Are you missing push notifications, or does it take a second to gear up when you want to use mobile data? If so, it's an issue. If you're just worried about the up and down arrows disappearing, I wouldn't be concerned.

Ajfink said:
I had to set mine to get it right.
Are you missing push notifications, or does it take a second to gear up when you want to use mobile data? If so, it's an issue. If you're just worried about the up and down arrows disappearing, I wouldn't be concerned.
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No, in that minute or so where it's not working, it actually doesn't transmit data. It's not just the arrows. People are not getting my messages on time, and I'm not getting theirs. Web pages don't load, the phone isn't even trying. And then all of a sudden it'll start working. I also tested it by messaging myself on my computer by opening another gmail account I have on the computer and trying to talk back and forth. I know relying on the arrows isn't a very scientific method, but each time I see the arrows, the checkmarks appear on whatsapp messages (which show it's been transmitted), and the message shows up on my second gmail account on my computer.
The really difficult part of troubleshooting this is that it doesn't work...for about a minute, then it works for a few seconds...then it stops again.

ksc6000 said:
No, in that minute or so where it's not working, it actually doesn't transmit data. It's not just the arrows. People are not getting my messages on time, and I'm not getting theirs. Web pages don't load, the phone isn't even trying. And then all of a sudden it'll start working. I also tested it by messaging myself on my computer by opening another gmail account I have on the computer and trying to talk back and forth.
The really difficult part of troubleshooting this is that it doesn't work...for about a minute, then it works for a few seconds...then it stops again.
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Im having the exact same issues but on Tmo checked apns and did stock restores nothing seems to correct it...carrier says its them google says its them so im getting a new nexus 4 sent from google and a new sim card from my carrier hopefully its one of those

yah the apn is not set for anything. gimme a sec and ill type out the lines you need.
>settings>more>mobile networks>access point names.
open up the apn
name AT&T HSPA+
apn phone
mmsc http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
mms proxy proxy.mobile.att.net
mms port 80
mcc 310
mnc 410
apn type default,supl,mms,hipri
apn protocol IPv4
apn roaming protocol IPv4
bearer unspecified
if i didnt list the line... nothing goes there. this includes the first proxies.
this is also the fastest att apn there is for hspa+. i think. i was pulling 11mb last night in a house.
oh yah. and make sure you save the apn changes. and those androidcentral guys... are too busy eating donuts. it comes out of the box working on 2g.

phermey said:
yah the apn is not set for anything. gimme a sec and ill type out the lines you need.
>settings>more>mobile networks>access point names.
open up the apn
name AT&T HSPA+
apn phone
mmsc http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
mms proxy proxy.mobile.att.net
mms port 80
mcc 310
mnc 410
apn type default,supl,mms,hipri
apn protocol IPv4
apn roaming protocol IPv4
bearer unspecified
if i didnt list the line... nothing goes there. this includes the first proxies.
this is also the fastest att apn there is for hspa+. i think. i was pulling 11mb last night in a house.
oh yah. and make sure you save the apn changes. and those androidcentral guys... are too busy eating donuts. it comes out of the box working on 2g.
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with this APN my MMS doesn NOT work. I have to have 2 apn's set one for phone/data and one for MMS for it to work. Is that the case for you.

phermey said:
yah the apn is not set for anything. gimme a sec and ill type out the lines you need.
>settings>more>mobile networks>access point names.
open up the apn
name AT&T HSPA+
apn phone
mmsc http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
mms proxy proxy.mobile.att.net
mms port 80
mcc 310
mnc 410
apn type default,supl,mms,hipri
apn protocol IPv4
apn roaming protocol IPv4
bearer unspecified
if i didnt list the line... nothing goes there. this includes the first proxies.
this is also the fastest att apn there is for hspa+. i think. i was pulling 11mb last night in a house.
oh yah. and make sure you save the apn changes. and those androidcentral guys... are too busy eating donuts. it comes out of the box working on 2g.
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Thank you I will try this.

dkotoric said:
with this APN my MMS doesn NOT work. I have to have 2 apn's set one for phone/data and one for MMS for it to work. Is that the case for you.
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that is the only apn i have.and everything works. im not prepaid att though. if you are straight talk or something else... you can search for the apn here or on google.

On the APN type try putting:
default,admin,fota,mms,supl,hipri
That came straight from my vivid on at&t before I did anything to that phone. I got that gong on this one too and it works.
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phermey said:
that is the only apn i have.and everything works. im not prepaid att though. if you are straight talk or something else... you can search for the apn here or on google.
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I must have had something typed in wrong before I just entered this one and removed all my other ones and MMS works.
Thanks

dkotoric said:
I must have had something typed in wrong before I just entered this one and removed all my other ones and MMS works.
Thanks
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glad i could help.

this did the trick for my MMS issue, thanks. mine had cingular address

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3g Data Loss (Not signal loss)

So i noticed since installing custom rom, that my 3g data no longer works, the signal is fine, i can make/receive calls but as for data, market/internet anything requiring a connection it just does not work unless connected to a wifi network, and before you ask! yes i was able to do it before from stock so its not a service provider plan issue lol.
First, is the mobile data on the phone itself turned on? I know from using a few different rom they have the ability to turn off just mobile data.
Other than that, I know verizon has had some problems which only required an ESN swap (changing the phone connected to your account to another phone, then back to your current phone is the process to do this), but I also see from your profile that you are on Telus, so I merely offer these two options in hopes that one may help.
well i haven't checked that actually, lol so i will, but i'm on a telus network if i could make a sig lol id have that info sorry haha. Oh yea it is displayed there haha my bad.
k just checked, am i in the right place (just to make sure) Settings -> wireless and network -> mobile network ->3g Packet Data ON
and if so, still no luck.
How do i do this ESN swap?
Yeah that's the correct information, if you haven't done it already, I would at least try toggling it off then back on and see if that fixes it.
After that, as I said before, I don't know much about the Telus Fascinate but I'm sure that there are a few developers or people experienced with Telus Fascinate lurking around the forums that may be able to help. Sorry I couldn't help you more.
That's Okay, lol the ESN swap is it difficult? maybe its the same for telus as verizon..
for verizon a person could log into their online account and switch to an older phone, then switch back. I personally had to take my phone to Best Buy and they could do the ESN swap for me there.
Again not sure on telus......but you can change the esn by a number up or down and not use another phone. I have completed this process several times when I have lost 3g. You will force repartion of data.
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It sounds like your having the same problem iv been having. If your 3G icon is disappearing a dmu reset should fix your problem.the esn swap is a way of resetting your dmu but I find it easier to just call into tech support and tell them to do it. If they refuse make them or hang up and call again. Once you get some one who will do it it takes 2min.
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LOL wait... ESN swap is for CDMA phones. Telus is GSM.
OP, you didn't flash a Verizon Fascinate ROM onto your Telus model, did you? If so, you need to do a full stock Odin including GSM modem.
Hence not on sure on telus. Obviously esn is of no help with gsm. Thanks for the info.
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Yes thanks for the info, definitely good to start learning about telus since it's going to show up more and more on these forums
Swype'd from my CM7 Fascinate
i dont think so otherwise this TELUS ONLY guide should be edited to some sort lol http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=923712
s44 said:
LOL wait... ESN swap is for CDMA phones. Telus is GSM.
OP, you didn't flash a Verizon Fascinate ROM onto your Telus model, did you? If so, you need to do a full stock Odin including GSM modem.
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oh fascinate verizon rom no def not, its a vibrant using that guide.
I had a lot of problems with my 3 g going away. There wasn't even a 1x just bars. I was frustrated to the point of getting a different phone. I had verizon put a different phone on my account then out my samsung back on and it fixed it. Hopes this helps.
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i could just tell them my data isn't working and see what they do i just wanna make sure that nothing they do will brick my phone...lol
loki9 said:
oh fascinate verizon rom no def not, its a vibrant using that guide.
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I'm guessing it's an APN issue. Make sure you have a Telus APN in there.
s44 said:
I'm guessing it's an APN issue. Make sure you have a Telus APN in there.
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LOL i just came to say i solved my problem and thats what it was lol, thanks anyway now i have 1 issue left, my market and internet data works now without wifi thanks to the apn realized it wasn't there. Now i cant send/receive picture msgs...is this a rom defect? or..cuz i know some roms have bugs...i guess that would prob be a question for the rom dev hmm..well this has been solved anyway. Im not sure if its posted on these forums but if it isnt for future ref. Heres the default APN for Telus Canada.
Name: TELUS SP
APN: sp.telus.com
Proxy: 74.49.0.18
Port: 80
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: http://aliasredirect.net/proxy/mmsc
MMS Proxy: 74.49.0.18
MMS Port: 80
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 302
MNC: 220
APN type: default,mms
I had the infamous 3g issue with an interesting side note...
The esn swap worked perfectly, however, when I used *228 with option 2 (update roaming capabilities) the next day, my 3g started dropping again. Did another esn swap, and its been fine now for 4 days. I did use the *228 option 1 both times and nothing changed... only when I used option 2 the first time did my 3g start dropping again.
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[HELP] Got AT&T sim into International S3, calling works but data doesn't work

I got an international S3 from India and went to AT&T store to get a micro sim.
Got that installed and then the phone calling works fine but data (internet) doesn't work.
They said they would have to register my phone's IMEI but it still doesn't work. They put in a new APN, and still same. They called their tech and they couldn't help. Their last suggestion was to try calling Samsung, but I had to leave to get to work.
I believe there are already people using International version with AT&T for the S3. So any ideas what could be wrong?
Thanks!
Try factory resetting your phone. Other than that, make sure you have the $10/month data plan (unlimited messaging required) or the $15/month data (no messaging required). To do that you'll have to call into customer care and say you have an unlocked non-smartphone. If you go into the store to do this they'll give you the more expensive internet because they'll see you have a smartphone. If you're changing data plans it CAN take 24-48 hours for it to be effective, although it usually doesn't take that long. After that's done go into Settings, More Settings (under Wireless and Network settings), Mobile Networks, and then Access Point Names. Make sure there is an Access Point Name titled "Cingular 410". If there isn't then press Menu, and then "+ New APN". The settings should look like this:
Name: Cingular 410
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: Not set
Port: Not set
User name: [email protected]
My Password field is auto-filled, so I don't have that. Try leaving it blank, but if that doesn't work call customer care and get that information.
Server: cingulargprs.com
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: Not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: Not set
APN type: default,supl,mms
APN protocol: IPv4
Enable/disable APN: Checked (this field is grayed out for me, but it is checked)
Bearer: Unspecified
This should fix it. The only thing I'm unclear on is the Password part.
Password is (all caps): CINGULAR1
Look at the thread in my signature.
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Well now my SIM is completely unregistered, can't even make calls. Operator asked me to go to the store and get a new SIM Card.
So, this won't work without the switch to the non-smartphone data plan? It is going to be hard to pull off when I am in the store.
kumarshah said:
Well now my SIM is completely unregistered, can't even make calls. Operator asked me to go to the store and get a new SIM Card.
So, this won't work without the switch to the non-smartphone data plan? It is going to be hard to pull off when I am in the store.
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It should work just fine on the smartphone data plan, and you should be able to switch to the non smartphone data plan afterwards.
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joshnichols189 said:
It should work just fine on the smartphone data plan, and you should be able to switch to the non smartphone data plan afterwards.
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Ok, thanks. What should I tell the AT&T store people today when I go in the evening?
It feels like they did something on the account to screw it up. Would it help to suggest that they get this working on an AT&T HTC OneX and then transfer the SIM to my phone?
It could be that you have a defective SIM card. Take it one step at a time. Replace the SIM card. Make sure you have functionality with other services (such as voice and messaging). Check all the APN settings to make sure those are correct. Make sure you have a data plan for AT&T.
I'm on another carrier but I had the same problem at first, only phone call and sms working. I had to change my APN for the Data to work.
maxcc said:
I'm on another carrier but I had the same problem at first, only phone call and sms working. I had to change my APN for the Data to work.
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What did you change your APN too?
Edit: nvm, you said another carrier
kumarshah said:
What did you change your APN too?
Edit: nvm, you said another carrier
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All of the APN settings for AT&T are in my first response. Double check that yours look the same.
kumarshah said:
I got an international S3 from India and went to AT&T store to get a micro sim.
Got that installed and then the phone calling works fine but data (internet) doesn't work.
They said they would have to register my phone's IMEI but it still doesn't work. They put in a new APN, and still same. They called their tech and they couldn't help. Their last suggestion was to try calling Samsung, but I had to leave to get to work.
I believe there are already people using International version with AT&T for the S3. So any ideas what could be wrong?
Thanks!
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What are the APN settings you input, did you save and select it afterwards?
EDIT: Check the settings in the screenshots on the first posts of this thread, yours should match.
Thanks, I went back to the store. We got my original S2 working and this time switched to micro sim without making any IMEI/etc changes and it worked.
Anyone know what extra steps need to be taken to get the voicemail working?

Google Nexus 4 net10 APN Settings for AT&T

I've finally got data and MMS sending and receiving working on my Nexus 4 on net10. Just wanted to share the APN settings that worked for me to hopefully help someone else out since it took me a bit of time to get working.
APN: tfdata
Proxy: proxy.mvno.tracfone.com
Port:80
MMSC: http ://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.33
MMS Port:80
all other fields I just left as they were.
Please let me know if this works for you! :good:
vanvalks said:
I've finally got data and MMS sending and receiving working on my Nexus 4 on net10. Just wanted to share the APN settings that worked for me to hopefully help someone else out since it took me a bit of time to get working.
APN: tfdata
Proxy: proxy.mvno.tracfone.com
Port:80
MMSC: http ://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.33
MMS Port:80
all other fields I just left as they were.
Please let me know if this works for you! :good:
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worked for me - thx!
May I ask what plan are you guys using. And is there throttling?
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yoyo_58 said:
worked for me - thx!
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oops, spoke too soon. images not being received vis mms
This has worked for me just fine for a couple of months now. No other settings have ever worked. Try mms2 if you're still having issues.
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Warbuff said:
May I ask what plan are you guys using. And is there throttling?
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using net10, pretty sure there's throttling at some point
the following settings gave me everything including receiving mms
Name: Net10
APN: tfdata
Proxy: proxy.mvno.tracfone.com
Port: 80
Username: (Not set)
Password: (Not Set)
Server: (Not Set)
MMSC: h t tp://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: mms2.tracfone.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: (Not Set)
APN Type: (Not Set)
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
here's the link to where i found it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40188181&postcount=49
doesn't work for me
I tried both versions of this APN , both with the MMS proxy name an IP address. I am still unable to receive a text from a Verizon CDMA iPhone 4.
txkcraig said:
I tried both versions of this APN , both with the MMS proxy name an IP address. I am still unable to receive a text from a Verizon CDMA iPhone 4.
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C- troll job
If you're on Net10 with an AT&T sim card they say upfront that they throttle you at 1.5gb of data in any given month. I have yet to be throttled, but i'll probably hit 1.5gb this month with about a week left so we'll see what throttling is all about. Not sure if they just slow down the connection or completely cut it off, but I should know soon enough!
Be careful!
vanvalks said:
If you're on Net10 with an AT&T sim card they say upfront that they throttle you at 1.5gb of data in any given month. I have yet to be throttled, but i'll probably hit 1.5gb this month with about a week left so we'll see what throttling is all about. Not sure if they just slow down the connection or completely cut it off, but I should know soon enough!
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I hit some arbitrary limit before they had the 1.5gb cap. I was throttled and it stayed that way for months. I got jerked around by the phone support, email support and even their Facebook page staff for hours trying to get it lifted. It finally took a call to their "executive escalation" call center to resolve. I found that number on Howard Forums. The one that worked for me was 8008765753.
MooneyDriver said:
I hit some arbitrary limit before they had the 1.5gb cap. I was throttled and it stayed that way for months. I got jerked around by the phone support, email support and even their Facebook page staff for hours trying to get it lifted. It finally took a call to their "executive escalation" call center to resolve. I found that number on Howard Forums. The one that worked for me was 8008765753.
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What kind of data speeds did you have while you were throttled?
vanvalks said:
What kind of data speeds did you have while you were throttled?
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Usually extremely slow, ~4KB/s (kilobytes). Sometimes a little better, like ~10KB/s. Pretty useless.
Just posting some information in case it helps other people who might be searching like me...
The settings here from Net10 (scroll to "AT&T Network settings") result in no data:
http://www.net10wirelessphones.com/FAQ.html
The settings here from Net10 (click on "Phone Programming" and then "IF YOUR CARRIER IS AT&T") allow data, sms, and MMS:
http://net10sim.com/support.php
HOWEVER with these settings I still have intermittent data issues. For example:
Open Chrome, go to google.com = fast
Search for something = fast
Click the first result = hang, data connectivity lost (Chrome times out and says I am offline)
The settings here from xda behave the same as above:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40188181&postcount=49
To be clear: sms, mms, and data "work" with the xda settings but I still have problems with data dropping. So I'm actually using the settings from "net10Sim.com" instead because they behave the same and require less editing.
I've put in a request with Net10 support to get real, valid, official APN settings but who knows if I'll really get anything.
Seeing the same thing on straight talk...
Now straight talk and net10 are sharing the tfdata APN settings... (Some straight people have been migrated to this tfdata, some are still on att.mvno)
Its really hit or miss... and seems to get better at night..
I can do a speed test and get 6 Mb down in Tulsa ok area, then not be able to load a web page.. I can tell when its acting up because the plus sign next to the H cycles.. On At&t and Net10 (At&t simm) for me that did not used to happened until just a week or so ago. Tmobile's + sign would cycle all the time. Now when I am having difficulty with a page loading I see it cycling.. When things are going "good" (fast page loads, consistent speedtest.net tests) + sign doesn't cycle at all.
Its frustrating to say the least..
Bigtuna00 said:
Just posting some information in case it helps other people who might be searching like me...
The settings here from Net10 (scroll to "AT&T Network settings") result in no data:
http://www.net10wirelessphones.com/FAQ.html
The settings here from Net10 (click on "Phone Programming" and then "IF YOUR CARRIER IS AT&T") allow data, sms, and MMS:
http://net10sim.com/support.php
HOWEVER with these settings I still have intermittent data issues. For example:
Open Chrome, go to google.com = fast
Search for something = fast
Click the first result = hang, data connectivity lost (Chrome times out and says I am offline)
The settings here from xda behave the same as above:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40188181&postcount=49
To be clear: sms, mms, and data "work" with the xda settings but I still have problems with data dropping. So I'm actually using the settings from "net10Sim.com" instead because they behave the same and require less editing.
I've put in a request with Net10 support to get real, valid, official APN settings but who knows if I'll really get anything.
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Has anyone else been seeing grey bars on the signal icon lately? My phone will shows H+ and full signal, but grey bars which means it's not connecting to google services. Have the apn settings changed recently?
vanvalks said:
Has anyone else been seeing grey bars on the signal icon lately? My phone will shows H+ and full signal, but grey bars which means it's not connecting to google services. Have the apn settings changed recently?
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I got this all the time, it means the phone can't connect to Google services... Usually also means internet is broken or to slow, when it happens to me nothing would load for several second. Switched to AT&T GoPhone and haven't had a single issue with that again.
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It's only been the past month or so that it's been doing that, before that it was fine. I've seen on another thread that the apn settings have changed after the roll out of LTE or that I might need a new sim card possibly.
vanvalks said:
It's only been the past month or so that it's been doing that, before that it was fine. I've seen on another thread that the apn settings have changed after the roll out of LTE or that I might need a new sim card possibly.
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To be honest, mine started doing it in early August (although MMS has never worked) and I gave up after 4 hours on the phone with their tech support telling me it was an issue with my phone and not their problem. Switched to GoPhone and haven't had a single issue since.
Not sure if this is it either, but an AT&T wireless tech (I work in telecom, this is an actual tech that works on switches and tower sites), that the towers give priority to certain customers like AT&T post/pre paid accounts over MVNOs and if the equipment gets busy it will actually block "nonessential" services like data to lower grade APNs. He said they have seen traffic increases much more than expected from MVNOs in the last couple months... Take it for what's worth I guess.
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Well finally got mms working for first time in 2 years. Downloaded a free app that gives you Correct apn settings. It tells you to create two separate apn's, one for mms and one for data. Worked great. It's called tweaker apn.
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Well finally got mms working for first time in 2 years. Downloaded a free app that gives you Correct apn settings. It tells you to create two separate apn's, one for myself and one for data. Worked great. It's called tweaker apn.
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2 years?? Wow i wish i would have known. I could have helped you out. I figured this problem was already taken care of. Glad to know you got it working tho.

[Q] Galaxy S4 APNs for AT&T

I just got my Galaxy S4 yesterday and I am working on optimising it for speed and performance. One of the things that I noticed in the network settings is that I think I APN is set incorrectly.
I have a Nexus 4 and in order to get the best data speed I had to use the AT&T LTE APN or (PTA). I am assuming this should be the same on the Galaxy S4 yet when I go into my APN settings I have the AT&T PHONE APN.
It is my understanding that the Phone APN can only get HSPA+ and not LTE. Since this is an LTE phone shouldn't we use the PTA LTE APN?
I have ATT Phone as APN and I get LTE. Not sure about the other one you mentioned.
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I have ATT Phone as APN and I get LTE. Not sure about the other one you mentioned.
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Maybe the PHONE APN is capable of receiving LTE but I am curious if the PTA APN would get faster data speeds.
RootzWiki http://rootzwiki.com/topic/31135-att-apns-for-custom-roms/
This post indicates that the PTA APN gets (All the Mbps)
Mine is using the PHONE APN and i have no problems getting LTE. Just did a speed test and i'm getting speeds of 50+Mbps over LTE so it seems to be working fine for me.
PHONE is an APN that AT&T umbrella'd all types of data connectivity under. PHONE will automatically choose to connect to the fastest available network in your area. PTA is what they were putting on phones when LTE phones were first being released, but since then, PHONE is the primary APN one should be using. Using PTA won't hurt anything, and should work fine, but why bother if PHONE is already programmed in there.
At least, that's what they the us at my AT&T Data Support call center I work at :/
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PHONE is an APN that AT&T umbrella'd all types of data connectivity under. PHONE will automatically choose to connect to the fastest available network in your area. PTA is what they were putting on phones when LTE phones were first being released, but since then, PHONE is the primary APN one should be using. Using PTA won't hurt anything, and should work fine, but why bother if PHONE is already programmed in there.
At least, that's what they the us at my AT&T Data Support call center I work at :/
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And which is true.
Just FYI, on the HTC One there is absolutely no speed difference between the pta and phone apn's.
Can anyone post the PHONE APN setting, I am T-Mobile unlocked on AT&T need to enter that APN manually. Thanks!
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Here:
Name: ATT Phone
APN: phone
Proxy: Not set
Port : Not set
User name: 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
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Enable/disable APN: APN enabled
Bearer: Unspecified
Thanks, that's what i got. wasn't sure if there is an issue as i never see hspa+ in dayton. at least not yet. it is an hspa+ area. so wondering what the issue is--
only hspa 11 and hspap 15
NOT 4g speeds as advertised
Ya at&t switched over to phone APN which does get LTE, when i tried PTA i got slower speeds then with phone...
DJsCrIBbLe said:
Ya at&t switched over to phone APN which does get LTE, when i tried PTA i got slower speeds then with phone...
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Anyone know how to save new APNs? I'm on Omega ROM for the i9505, which has the old Cingular WAP settings in there but no 'ATT Phone' settings so I can use the LTE.
I enter the new APN then go to menu, and then save. However, instead of saving it just goes back to the screen with the one Cingular APN like I never entered or saved anything....
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Anyone know how to save new APNs? I'm on Omega ROM for the i9505, which has the old Cingular WAP settings in there but no 'ATT Phone' settings so I can use the LTE.
I enter the new APN then go to menu, and then save. However, instead of saving it just goes back to the screen with the one Cingular APN like I never entered or saved anything....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
Kernersville, NC?
Has anyone had any issues with MMS suddenly not working? I wonder if the mobile APN for it has changed.
sloanster said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
Kernersville, NC?
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Yes, that is correct.
ThePublisher said:
Yes, that is correct.
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I use to work there nice little town...:good:
sloanster said:
I use to work there nice little town...:good:
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Small world. That's cool. I like it here.
Work in kville myself!!
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henrybravo said:
Just FYI, on the HTC One there is absolutely no speed difference between the pta and phone apn's.
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WOW henry hadn't seen you since the inspire days!!
sloanster said:
WOW henry hadn't seen you since the inspire days!!
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Hello! Yep I'm still kicking. Since the Inspire I went SGS2 > SGS3 > HTC One.

Verizon Galaxy S5 Moved/ported over to Straight Talk - NO DATA CONNECTION **SOLVED**

So, I will start by giving information that is hopefully relevant.
I moved from Verizon to Straight Talk w/ a Straight Talk SIM card for Verizon towers. My phone is rooted, and bootloader unlocked (15 emmc).
I am currently using a custom ROM CM13 (Official Build Nightlies current ROM is from 4-27-2016)
I started Straight talk about 1 week ago, and ported my number over to ST with a sim card I bought from Amazon for Verizon Towers.
When a person starts ST they give you a free 5 day trial, then you start your monthly payments. Everything was fine during the 5 day trial, I HAD data and it was connecting at 4G/LTE speeds (Mobile Network Icon displayed "Verizon"). Then, when the trial ended and my refill card kicked in, I lost all data connection. Absolutely NO internet. In fact, the mobile network icon in the status bar (pull down menu) displayed "No Service," I then called ST customer service, they were able to get me connected but only at 3G speeds (However the mobile network Icon still displayed "No Service." I have coverage in this area I live in for 4G/LTE as I used it in this area for 2 years when I was with Verizon. The CS rep (who was a supervisor) then tried to get me connected at 4G. Long story short, they could not get me connected, in fact I lost data again. (I should mention that at this time I can still place and recieve calls as well as send and receive text messages.) The CS rep then contacted Verizon and now they are sending me a new SIM card. My question is, What is the difference between the CM13 Unofficial VS Official Build? Could this be affecting my DATA connection? The unofficial builds can be found in the Galaxy S5 Verizon Development Threads. Can't remember where I found the official builds, but is the official Cyanogenmod site. I do have the link, but I don't have enough posts to show. Could I possibly be using the wrong ROM? Or is it something on Straight Talks side? Or have I missed something? Could this problem be a symptom of using the DEV Bootloader unlock method for Samsung 15 emmc? I would appreciate some insight on this. I should be receiving my new SIM hopefully in a few days or by the beginning of next week so I can update more when that comes. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
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put in this APN. I edited the VZWINTERNET APN and deleted the others:
NAME = whatever you want. I called it Straight Talk Verizon
APN= TRACFONE.VZWENTP
MMSC= http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
MCC= 311
MNC= 480
APN TYPE= default,dun,stdhipri,supl
BEARER= LTE
Reboot phone
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put in this APN. I edited the VZWINTERNET APN and deleted the others:
NAME = whatever you want. I called it Straight Talk Verizon
APN= TRACFONE.VZWENTP
MMSC= http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
MCC= 311
MNC= 480
APN TYPE= default,dun,stdhipri,supl
BEARER= LTE
Reboot phone
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Response is very much appreciated, unfortunately for some reason these APN settings do not work, ("No Service" is displayed with no signal bars under the mobile network icon in the pull down menu from the status bar) I have tried other various APN settings from random forums, and youtube. None have worked. Maybe my SIM card is corrupted possibly? I guess I will have to wait and see when Str8 Talk sends me my new SIM card. Will update/post new info when I know more. Thanks.
funny you should say that, today I don't have data or a signal at all (at work). I'll report back if that changes at home later today. It could be a sim issue or just a straight talk issue.
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buschris said:
funny you should say that, today I don't have data or a signal at all (at work). I'll report back if that changes at home later today. It could be a sim issue or just a straight talk issue.
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Interesting, glad to know I'm not the only one in this situation. Thanks. I will be sure to update this post as well when I know more. Thanks.
so the way I finally fixed it was to reload CM13 and use the last APN to edit with my settings and not delete the others. Don't know why it mattered but I'm up and running
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Yeah, tried editing the last APN as you suggested, still nothing. However I can connect to the tower (still with "No Service" indication) to receive phone calls and mms. But still no data. My new SIM card arrives in the mail 2 moro. Hopefully that is the issue.
If you're unable to edit the APN settings, I'd think that it was a faulty SIM card. Keep us notified, I'd be glad to help if possible.
camcorder123 said:
If you're unable to edit the APN settings, I'd think that it was a faulty SIM card. Keep us notified, I'd be glad to help if possible.
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Well, I am able to edit my APN settings, just the settings I have tried from XDA and other random forums/youtube/etc. just have not been working. As I have mentioned I am receiving my new SIM from Str8Talk 2moro, so hopefully a faulty SIM is the issue. Thanks for all the responses everyone, and I will keep everyone updated.
This is what worked for me. I am running daily CM13and been very happy. I edited the last APN entry and it saved fine.
Name: Verizon Internet (name whatever you want)
APN: TRACFONE.VZWENTP
MCC: 311
MNC: 480
APN Type: default,dun,supl
APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN Roaming Protocol IPv4/IPv6
Bearer: Unspecified
The rest is empty or default
MMSC on mine says "not set"
SOLVED
Well received my new SIM card. Apparently the old SIM wasn't letting me connect to the towers. Old SIM card displayed "No Service" under the Mobile Network icon. I called CS they activated my new SIM. New SIM card displayed "Verizon Wireless." However I still wasn't able to get data. They then escalated the ticket. After I hung up the phone I tried these APN settings:
puterdoc said:
This is what worked for me. I am running daily CM13and been very happy. I edited the last APN entry and it saved fine.
Name: Verizon Internet (name whatever you want)
APN: TRACFONE.VZWENTP
MCC: 311
MNC: 480
APN Type: default,dun,supl
APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN Roaming Protocol IPv4/IPv6
Bearer: Unspecified
The rest is empty or default
MMSC on mine says "not set"
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These worked, not sure if the previously mentioned APN settings would of worked as I did not try them with my new SIM card. It could very well be that those APN settings would of worked too. So, long story short I'm thinking the original SIM I used became corrupted somehow. Not sure how that could of happened but everything is functioning properly. I then called ST CS and had them close my ticket before they made any more changes to my account from their side. Thanks to all who replied to this thread.
Thought I would provide another update... For some reason the APN settings for TRACFONE.VZWENTP stopped working today. Called straight talk and got data working again using the VZWINTERNET apn setting. So weird. Not sure why I'm updating this thread but I thought it was important? LOL probably not, because straight talk seems to be a Sh** storm. LOL IM GOING CRAZY!!! Weeeeeeeeeeeee
APN not working for me
Hello, I had straight talk last year on my unrooted verizon samsung galaxy s5 and had no problems with the apn settings. I rooted my phone about 2 months ago using this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370. Today I decided to reactivate my straight talk service and I have tried multiple apns and none of them seem to work. Also the apn on this forum wouldn't even save on my phone. Any idea on what i should do? Maybe I need a new sim card?
Fefe024 said:
Hello, I had straight talk last year on my unrooted verizon samsung galaxy s5 and had no problems with the apn settings. I rooted my phone about 2 months ago using this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370. Today I decided to reactivate my straight talk service and I have tried multiple apns and none of them seem to work. Also the apn on this forum wouldn't even save on my phone. Any idea on what i should do? Maybe I need a new sim card?
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Update, i finally got my data working. I had to use a new sim card as well. I am currently using the verizon CDMA sim card that came in the byop pack. Been having some issues receiving text and mms messages tho and the apn used is what is on this forum since it is compatible with the sim without making any changes.
Have GS4 using on Straight Talk VZW towers but have been unable to get 4G working 3G is doing ok. Was changing apn settings to this post and also noticed that i am unable to input manually the APN type....options being (Internet+MMS) (Internet) and (MMS)
may be a bad sim as well but just wanted to chime in and see if anyone had run into similar issues.
Thanks in advance!!
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Have GS4 using on Straight Talk VZW towers but have been unable to get 4G working 3G is doing ok. Was changing apn settings to this post and also noticed that i am unable to input manually the APN type....options being (Internet+MMS) (Internet) and (MMS)
may be a bad sim as well but just wanted to chime in and see if anyone had run into similar issues.
Thanks in advance!!
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I would just try to talk to Straight Talk about it, it could be the sim card, or it could be the phone number you currently have. I just reactivated my service hoping no one else had my number but they did which had ended that person's service, which was why i was having a difficult time receiving text and mms. Now that i have a new number and used a new sim card everything works fine. I also can't manually change the Verizon apn but so far i have no need to change it.
Same issues but I have a Galaxy Sky Pro. Straight talk and verizon towers. Tried changing APN, NO luck. It will only let me change my APN, NOTHING ELSE????? It is a straight talk phone???? HELP!

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