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MMS on Virginmobile

Has anybody had any success with getting MMS to work with a virginmobile payasyougo Sim card
I have got normal internet browsing working but cannot get MMS to work
Spoke to virgin and they have given me the following settings
Profile virgin mms
Server URL http://mms.virginmobile.co.uk:8002
IP 193.30.166.1
IP Port 9201
APN goto.virginmobile.uk
Login ID user
Password Leave blank
Bearer GPRS
I have entered some of these settings into the Connection that MMS seems to be using but I dont know where to put in the
IP Port and Server URL
Can any one help
Thanks

I don't know which version of windows your using as the MMS composer is different in WM2003SE. I can tell you how I got mine working and its a 2 stage process:
Part 1
1. Create a new connection by coing to Start->Settings->Connections and tap on the Connections icon.
2. Tap on the "Advanced" tab and then tap on the "Select Networks" button.
3. Tap on the lower one of the two "New..." buttons, i.e. the one below the "My Work Network" drop down menu.
4.0 On the "General" tab, enter a name of "Virgin MMS".
4.1 On the "Modem" tab, tap on the "New..." button.
4.3 Enter a name for the connection of "Virgin MMS", select a modem type of "Cellular Line (GPRS)" and then tap on the "Next" button.
4.4 Enter an access point name of "goto.virginmobile.uk" and then tap on the "Next" key.
4.5 Enter a user name of "user", ensure that all other fields are empty and then tap on the "Finish" button.
4.6 On the "Proxy Settings" tab, ensure that the "This network connects to the Internet" is NOT ticked" and then tap on the "ok" button in the top right hand corner of the screen.
4.7 In the drop down menu for "Programs that automatically connect to a private network should connect using:", change this back to "My Work Network" (or whatever was in this field before you started this process).
5. You can now exit from the Settings screens as Part 1 is complete.
Part 2
1. You need to go into MMS composer.
2. In WM2003SE you need to go into the "Tools->MMS Settings" option.
3.0 On the "Preferences" tab, in the "Connect via:" option, enter/select "Virgin MMS".
3.1 On the "Servers" tab, tap on the "New" button.
3.2 Enter a "Server name:" of "Picture Message"
3.3 Enter a "Gateway:" of "193.30.166.1".
3.4 Enter a "Port number:" of "9201". Don't worry if you don't have a "Port number:" field as the system will default to this anyway.
3.5 Enter a "Server address" of "http://mms.virginmobile.co.uk:8002" and then tap on the "OK" button.
3.6 Tap on the "ok" button in the top right hand corner of the screen.
That's the end of the two stages and you should now be able to send picture and video messages (I've tried both).
Two things to be aware of:
1. The send/receive does seem to take ages.
2. Don't try to send pictures which aren't JPG or BMP as they won't go and you end up thinking that there's a problem with your config. I speak from experience here.

GPRS settings on Vorgin?
Slightly Off topic but I'm trying to Use my xda 1 with virgin and am trying to get the GPRS set up and am struggling, is it essentially the same settings as these?
Many thanks
Nate :?:

The GPRS setting for internet access only involves 1 stage in order to set it up. It's almost exactly the same as the first part of MMS:
1. Create a new connection by going to Start->Settings->Connections and tap on the Connections icon.
2. Tap on the "Advanced" tab and then tap on the "Select Networks" button.
3. Tap on the upper one of the two "New..." buttons, i.e. the one usually below the "My ISP" drop down menu.
4.0 On the "General" tab, enter a name of "Virgin GPRS".
4.1 On the "Modem" tab, tap on the "New..." button.
4.3 Enter a name for the connection of "Virgin GPRS", select a modem type of "Cellular Line (GPRS)" and then tap on the "Next" button.
4.4 Enter an access point name of "goto.virginmobile.uk" and then tap on the "Next" key.
4.5 Enter a user name of "user", ensure that all other fields are empty and then tap on the "Finish" button.
4.6 On the "Proxy Settings" tab, ensure that the "This network connects to the Internet" is ticked and then tap on the "ok" button in the top right hand corner of the screen.
4.7 In the drop down menu for "Programs that automatically connect to Internet should connect using:", ensure that the "Virgin GPRS" entry is displayed.
5. You can now exit from the Settings screens as your connection set up is now complete. You shouldn't have to do any other config work to use the internet.
Ensure that when you try this connection that you don't have your XDA docked in its cradle or you won't be connecting via GPRS.
Happy surfing.

Thanks mate, thats done it. I have tried almost exactly that and didn't get it quiteright.
Appreciate the help.

Virgin MMS
Have entered this setup info into xda2 But it still wont connect and returns the following message
Dialed:gotovirginmobile.uk
Cannot connect for an unknown reason. To
check your connection settings and change
them if needed, tap Settings. If the
problem continues, reset your mobile device
according to your manufactures documentaion
and try again
Help
Thanks

If the above text is exactly what appears on your screen then your problem is easily fixed. It looks like your missing a full stop, i.e. "gotovirginmobile.uk" should be "goto.virginmobile.uk". This is the value you entered in step 4.4 of Part 1.
I tried removing the full stop on my M1000 and I got exactly the same error reported so this should hopefully sort the problem.

Virgin MMS
Sorry my mistake I had put goto.virginmobile.uk in at step 4.4
but omitted it from my previous post
Should the connection for MMS use the same one that internet explorer uses, that one uses one called MOBILE WEB GPRS that appears to have the same setup. Browsing on the internet works OK
regards

Check out this link,it may finally resolve your problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=21900

How do i get gprs / gsm web access on Exec?

Hi,
Probably a simple question...
When i don't have wifi access, how do i get web access via gprs/gsm?
Cheers

It should just connect you automatically when you open up PIE and enter a web address

cotc2001 said:
It should just connect you automatically when you open up PIE and enter a web address
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It doesnt, which is a pain. i tried it last night for the first time. it just says it cant connect :-/

are you in corp mode ?

cotc2001 said:
are you in corp mode ?
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ah, yes... i am..

try hard resetting and then install as normal and then going to programs/install types and then chooseing corporate install.
Same thing happened to me until i did that

cotc2001 said:
try hard resetting and then install as normal and then going to programs/install types and then chooseing corporate install.
Same thing happened to me until i did that
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ack - is there no other way? Its taken me ages to get my XDA the way i want it to be... :'(

Err someone else will have to answer this one - thats just the way I did it and havent played around with it too much yet

Hey guys, I have been having major problems connecting aswell. I contacted o2 and they sent me the file below, containing step-by-step instructions but it still doesn't work. Can someone who has it working please post their settings. Thanks Euan
Below are the O2 XDA Exec GPRS WAP Pay Monthly Settings
Please ensure that when entering 'O2' into the settings that the letter 'O' is selected and not a zero.
1. Select 'Start'
2. Select 'Settings'
3. Select 'Connections'
4. Select 'Connections'
5. Under 'My Work Network' tap 'Manage existing connections', then tap edit. (If not present then tap 'Add a new modem connection)
6. The 'Select a Mode' drop down box should be set to 'Cellular Line (GPRS, 3G)
7. Tap 'Next'
8. Enter Access Point Name of 'wap.o2.co.uk'
9. Tap 'Next'
10. Type username of 'o2wap'
11. Type password of 'password'
12. Ignore 'Domain' this should be left blank
13. Tap 'Advanced'
14. On the 'TCP/IP' tab, only 'Use Server-assigned IP address' should be selected.
15. Tap the 'Servers' tab
16. Only 'Ise Server-assigned Address' should be selected.
17. Tap 'OK'
18. Tap 'Finish'
19. Tap 'Proxy Settings'
20. Tap 'Advanced'
21. Tap the 'WAP' field
22. In the Server field enter '193.113.200.195'
23. In the Port field enter '9201'
24. Tap 'OK' 4 times and exit
The GPRS WAP settings are now complete. However if you are still experiencing any issues using this service, please contact O2 Customer Services.
Once you have installed the settings into your handset and saved them, please switch off your handset and switch it back on. This will activate the settings for you.
If you are going to put your SIM card into another mobile, you will need new O2 settings. You can easily set up your new mobile to use O2 services and picture messaging. Simply visit our website @ http://www.o2.co.uk/productsservices/ota2/select/0,,184,00.html
Regards
O2 Customer Service

Internet after disassociating PPC6700 from carrier

After a friend reset my PPC so all the Spring programming is gone, the net features needs to be reprogrammed (I have my pcs user name and pasword from Sprint). so I just need to know where it should go.

dfwilson said:
After a friend reset my PPC so all the Spring programming is gone, the net features needs to be reprogrammed (I have my pcs user name and pasword from Sprint). so I just need to know where it should go.
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Hello, I hope this fixes your problem :
-click "start" --> "settings" --> "connections" tab --> "Connections"
-click on "add new modem connection"
-under "Enter a name..." enter anything like "Sprint EVDO"
-under "Select Modem" choose "Cellular Line"
-click "next"
-under "Enter the number..." enter "#777"
-click "next"
-leave "Username", "Password", and "Domain" blank
-Click finish
Now fire up internet explorer and try to browse to any site. A "Network Log On screen should pop up asking for a username and pass. Make sure everything is blank and then click "Save Password". Hit OK and the phone should start Dialing. The page should then load.

[TUTORIAL] Flash Epic to Cricket.

--**Here's a method to get the Epic flashed to cricket with internet and apps***--
***Edit- I cleaned up my post and attached a good PRL to use (42700) and "ConnectBot.apk". I also believe I have MMS sorted out. I'm gonna double check everything later tonight to make sure there's no issues and I'll update my post accordingly.
---Requirements---
*Download and install Qpst. 2.7 build 355
*Download and install normal Epic 4g drivers.
*Cricket prl. (42700 PRL is what I recommend. I've attached it to my post)
*USB Cable
*Your MSL.(I attached connectbot to my post in case you need it)
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---Getting your MSL---
-If you know your MSL already you can skip this part and start at the "Getting started and setting up QPST".
1. Find and install "Connectbot" found in the market or at the bottom of my post.
2. Select the dropdown box on the bottom left that says "SSH", and choose "local". Put whatever you'd like in the nickname box and hit "enter".
3. Click on "Android".
4. Use the command "getprop ril.MSL" and hit "enter".
5. Your MSL should now be displayed.
...If that doesnt work...
1.Type "getprop" instead.
2. It should show a long list, scroll down to the section that starts with "ril".
3. You should see "ril.msl", the 6 digit MSL number will be after that.
---Getting started and setting up QPST---
1. Plug in your phone to your computer and when prompted to choose between "Charging, mass storage, or tethered modem", choose "Tethered modem", then choose "3g modem".
2. Open up QPST > "QPST Configuration". Click on the "Add new port" on the bottom right. Uncheck mark the "Show serial and USB ports only". In the box above it, you should see your phone connected and the corresponding COM port. Select it and the "Port" and "Port label" will autofill. Hit "Ok".
3. Open up QPST > Service programming. Select your phone in the "Select an active phone" box.
Click on "Read from phone" and enter your SPC when prompted.
***(Note: If you are having trouble with QPST recognizing your phone, instead of using the "Tethered modem" method when plugging in your phone, dial ##8778# and switch both the "UART" and "USB" options to "MODEM". QPST should then see your phone. Revert the "MODEM" option in the previous menu to "PDA" when done.)
---For talk/text---
1. You will first write a new prl to your phone. Cricket prl 42700 is preferred.
2. Click on the "Roam tab at the top.
3. Click on the "browse" button under "Preferred roaming" and locate the prl file you wish to write.
4. Click on "Write to phone".
5. Let QPST do it's thing and voila, your new PRL will be written to your phone.
---For internet---
1. Click the "M.IP" tab (may be "M.IPv6") and set "Mobile IP Behavior" as "MOB + Simp".
Select any profiles listed under "user profiles" and click edit. Do the following for all profiles:
Make sure that "profile enabled" is checked and enter in the following:
NAI: [email protected]
Tethered NAI: [email protected]
2. Change "home address", "primary ha", and "secondary HA" to all zeros.
3. On both "HA Shared" and "AAA Shared Secret, select the "enter text string" and type in the following password (all lower case): "cricket".
4. Click "Ok".
5. Set active user as "0".
6. Click "PPP Config".
7. Click the "Um" Button.
8. Under user ID enter: [email protected] as well as for tethered NAI. If a text box is black with red lines in it, click it and press ctrl + D. Enter "cricket" in the password box.
9.Click the "AN" Button and repeat the last step.
10. Click "write to phone"...After that, you should now have the 3g icon on your phone.
11. Last step to get internet and apps working, if you're already activated on cricket, is to call customer service and have them switch you to the 55 dollar Android plan.
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*Please note: They have a 55 dollar "All-in" plan, as well as the $55 Android one. So make sure you're put on the right one. I've had most luck by asking to speak with the "Smartphone department" and then requesting them to have my equipment and plan changed.
**Thanks to anderdroid for testing Android plan with fascinate.
Hope this helps! PM me if you need a download link for QPST.

how would if you do it using QPST?
I am still waiting for mine to arrive but I always use QPST to inject to other networks and unlock the EVDO

wait for further infomation, because i want to use it in China, where the carrier situation is a little complicated.

cdma isn't carrier locked, if its the same frequency then you should se if cricket will flash it for u

cricket flash
do ##8778# and select modem to get com port, samsung default 16 digit password, write prl, and done. for talk and text

kc720 said:
do ##8778# and select modem to get com port, samsung default 16 digit password, write prl, and done. for talk and text
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what is samsung default 16 digit password? Where I could find the password for my samsung epic 4G. If some one could help me I will donate. thanks

kc720 said:
do ##8778# and select modem to get com port, samsung default 16 digit password, write prl, and done. for talk and text
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Alternatively...you can install the regular Epic drivers and plug in the phone...when given the three choice prompt, choose "tethered modem"...then select 3G tether. The phone will then connect on a COM port and you can then connect to your phone using CDMA Workshop, QPST, or whichever programming tool you prefer and flash the prl that way. I'm still working on getting the data up and running.
cineung02 said:
what is samsung default 16 digit password? Where I could find the password for my samsung epic 4G. If some one could help me I will donate. thanks
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Default 16 digit should be 01F2030F5F678FF9, give it a try. You can also use CDMA Workshop to read and change your Epic's SPC, which is the way I prefer.

So, quick question, do I need a specifically modded rom to run my Epic on Cricket, or is it that I can use any rom and then flash the phone??? I'd like to know this because I bought the phone off contract and would like to use it on Cricket. -thanks

dcorn619 said:
So, quick question, do I need a specifically modded rom to run my Epic on Cricket, or is it that I can use any rom and then flash the phone??? I'd like to know this because I bought the phone off contract and would like to use it on Cricket. -thanks
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Nope, doesn't need to be any specific rom. It can be whichever one, even the stock one.

Sick!!! this makes my life so much easier thanks!

I finally managed to write AN data parameter for EV-DO, using QPST 2.7 build 355, other version wont write the ev-do parameter. Data is ON now for my network.
This is only because my carrier using simple IP, I believe cricket is using a mobile IP, so the case might be different.

Well, I'm kinda new at this flashing business and my contract with my gsm provider has been over. I just wanted to transfer my number onto my new epic 4g on cricket but so far I haven't found a dealer who can do it, can anyone help me out, maybe post a tutorial or guide, it would be hugely appreciated

dcorn619 said:
Well, I'm kinda new at this flashing business and my contract with my gsm provider has been over. I just wanted to transfer my number onto my new epic 4g on cricket but so far I haven't found a dealer who can do it, can anyone help me out, maybe post a tutorial or guide, it would be hugely appreciated
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Assuming you have your MSL...
-Requirements
*Download and install Qpst. 2.7 build 355
*Download and install normal Epic 4g drivers.
-Plug in your phone to your computer and when prompted to choose between "Charging, mass storage, or tethered modem", choose "Tethered modem", then choose "3g modem".
-Open up QPST > Service programming. Select your phone in the "Select an active phone" box and click on "Read from phone" and enter your SPC when prompted.
For talk/text
1. Write a cricket prl using the "roam" tab, Cricket prl 32100 is preferred.
2. Click on "browse" and locate the prl file and then click on "write to phone".
For internet
1. Click M.IP (may be M.IPv6 and set Mobile IP Behavior as MOB + Simp.
Select any profiles listed under user profiles and click edit. Do the following for all profiles.
Make sure that "profile enabled" is checked and enter in the following:
NAI: [email protected]
Tethered NAI: [email protected]
2. Change home address, primary ha, and secondary HA to all zeros.
3. On both HA Shared and AAA Shared Secret, click enter text string and type in the following password (all lower case): cricket
4. click ok
5. Set active user a 0.
6. Click PPP Config
7. The "Um" Button
8. Under user ID enter [email protected] as well as or tethered NAI. If a text box is black with red lines in it, click it and press ctrl D. Enter cricket in the password box.
9.Click "AN" Button and repeat the last step.
10. Click "write to phone"...After that, you should now have the 3g icon on your phone.
11. Last step to get internet and apps working, if you're already activated on cricket, is to call customer service and have them switch you to the 55 dollar Zio android plan. They have a 55 dollar "All-in" plan, as well as the zio one. So make sure you're put on the right one.
I made this in a hurry, but I believe I got everything.
**thanks to anderdroid for testing Zio plan with fascinate.
***Edit- Since I'm a new member, it wouldn't let me post the links to the downloads of Qpst and the 32100 cricket PRL. PM me if you need either.

Now if there was a way to make sprint think this was a Hero and not an Epic then we could avoid the $10 charge. That's the only real reason I have went back to the Hero.

Wow, great guide, thanks! Just a couple o more questions, sorry. Where one has to input the 10 digit cricket number it is assuming then that you have an account already and that you'll be moving to 55 dollar plan in order to achieve that change to 3g enabled correct?

dcorn619 said:
Wow, great guide, thanks! Just a couple o more questions, sorry. Where one has to input the 10 digit cricket number it is assuming then that you have an account already and that you'll be moving to 55 dollar plan in order to achieve that change to 3g enabled correct?
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No problem, but to answer your question...yes, it is assuming that. You can get your account set up first and flash the text/talk portion using the steps above and once that's done, you can get the internet set up and working...

Perfect, thanks! :]

If anyone would like screen dumps I can do this... There were a couple of steps I needed to do to connect.
Thanks for the help everyone!
EDIT:
Rock on... Got data now! I had to do this all because my wife and I are going through a divorce. I purchased the phone, but it was on her account. Well she decided to turn it off, and I remembered hearing about how everyone changed their phone over to Cricket...
The store that I started my Cricket service with gave me the all in 55 plan. Had to make a call tonight to get it changed. Nothing happened after the first call and after the second call I asked if there was anything I needed to do. He told me to dial *228 talk and then it would reboot itself. I was hesitant because I thought this might be standard operating procedure for just the Zio. I dialed it and listened to the message. Then it hung up and a pop up screen said CDMA call dropped. There was an X inside of a circle next to the signal bars. I finally rebooted it and then the data worked.
I got the MSL by using ConnectBot from the market and followed this procedure, logging in local (bottom left drop down menu), typing a random username, connecting, and using the "getprop" command.
What will we have to do to get the Froyo update though?

I need those couple extra steps to connect since I'm having trouble getting the phone recognized by QPST please

Open QPST Configuration > Ports > Add New Port (you may have to uncheck Show Serial and USB....)
If you can't locate the port based on the results then go into your Device Manager on your computer. Check under COM ports there to see what your Samsung is under. After you add this port then you should be able to use QPST Service Programmer.
Uh another cool thing is that I can use the Sprint Hotspot utility. I took the security off and it works. 3g hotspot for free and without root.
1043kb down 150kb up, w/ 2-3 bars

Hotspot workaround - Oreo updates

This method was borrowed from another thread.
Thanks to @heathmcabee and @daddymikey1975
Open quick shortcut maker
Enter "test" into the search box (without quotes)
Select the last entry (com.test.LTEfunctionality)
Once it expands, select the last entry
Tap on "try"
Scroll to and select the entry that says "APN setting"
Tap the entry that's already selected (blue dot)
- COPY / SCREENSHOT ALL SETTINGS -
- TAP BACK AND SELECT THE TOP RIGHT CORNER AND CREATE A NEW APN -
- COPY ALL SETTINGS OVER EXCEPT APN TYPE -
Scroll down to "APN type"
Tap the box and change it to read "default,mms,dun"
Make sure there's no quotes or spaces.
Tap the three dot menu on the very top right and select save.
SELECT THE NEW APN YOU CREATED
PROFIT

My sister updated her phone and I did think and it worked but I have a question, do you have to make a new APN every single time or does it stay saved

natejames11 said:
My sister updated her phone and I did think and it worked but I have a question, do you have to make a new APN every single time or does it stay saved
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It stays saved, but a reboot or network change will revert you to the default apn. She will need to run the shortcut app and change it back to the new APN she created when that happens, but she won't need to make a new one.

???
Once it expands, select the last entry. What exactly does your last entry say that you select?

wwoodrum said:
This method was borrowed from another thread.
Thanks to @heathmcabee and @daddymikey1975
Open quick shortcut maker
Enter "test" into the search box (without quotes)
Select the last entry (com.test.LTEfunctionality)
Once it expands, select the last entry
Tap on "try"
Scroll to and select the entry that says "APN setting"
Tap the entry that's already selected (blue dot)
- COPY / SCREENSHOT ALL SETTINGS -
- TAP BACK AND SELECT THE TOP RIGHT CORNER AND CREATE A NEW APN -
- COPY ALL SETTINGS OVER EXCEPT APN TYPE -
Scroll down to "APN type"
Tap the box and change it to read "default,mms,dun"
Make sure there's no quotes or spaces.
Tap the three dot menu on the very top right and select save.
SELECT THE NEW APN YOU CREATED
PROFIT
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Hi- would love for this to work... I'm on CRC5 ... am I screwed? the "add" button appears grayed out... so I can't seem to add a new APN to choose... have I messed up somehow?

This does not work because the APN settings have been disabled and no such way to add a new one and if you did there is no way to select it because all the functions in the APN settings have been disabled like I said before, only way to change them after OREO is to get root and then you can edit the system telephony.db file to add DUN.

wwoodrum said:
This method was borrowed from another thread.
Thanks to @heathmcabee and @daddymikey1975
Open quick shortcut maker
Enter "test" into the search box (without quotes)
Select the last entry (com.test.LTEfunctionality)
Once it expands, select the last entry
Tap on "try"
Scroll to and select the entry that says "APN setting"
Tap the entry that's already selected (blue dot)
- COPY / SCREENSHOT ALL SETTINGS -
- TAP BACK AND SELECT THE TOP RIGHT CORNER AND CREATE A NEW APN -
- COPY ALL SETTINGS OVER EXCEPT APN TYPE -
Scroll down to "APN type"
Tap the box and change it to read "default,mms,dun"
Make sure there's no quotes or spaces.
Tap the three dot menu on the very top right and select save.
SELECT THE NEW APN YOU CREATED
PROFIT
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So this was working wonderfully for me for the whole day then tonight im watching a youtube video and the internet just goes out. ive got wifi and its connected but its saying no internet. Any ideas?
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Try This:
-follow the instructions here and copy everything like they said to do.
-disable Hotspot tether & mobile data
-now enable hotspot tether(wait until its fully turned on)
-now enable mobile data once hotspot tether is turned on