For those of you that can't receive MMS messages I have found a fix that worked for me at least and apparently others with various other phones.
I used the standard APN Settings that Straight Talk tells you to use:
Name: Straight Talk (or anything you want)
APN: tfdata
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mms-tf.net
MMS Proxy: mms3.tracfone.com
MMS Port: 80
Everything else default.
The next part is what fixed it. Since I ported my number from Virgin Mobile to Straight Talk according to another thread I found on the Google Support Forums (http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/hangouts/IQGICsHMFHA[1-25-false]) that there can be a bad port and which you cannot receive MMS.
So since the standard Bring your Own Phone Sim card plackage I got from Walmart came with 2 AT&T sims (Micro and Full Sized) I cut down the full sized sim to be micro and then transferred my existing service to the new sim through Straight Talk's website. Then a few hours later I was able to receive MMS messages again.
It is also mentioned that waiting for the next bill payment period can also help fix MMS but I didn't want to wait another week to see if that would work when I could transfer in a few hours.
Hope this helps others that have had this issue.
Just to clarify...
The Moto G IS, in fact, flashable to Straight Talk?
Now is this the GSM or CDMA version?
shanesxe said:
The Moto G IS, in fact, flashable to Straight Talk?
Now is this the GSM or CDMA version?
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All you need is a GSM Moto G and the Straight Talk sim card kit.
SynUnlimited said:
All you need is a GSM Moto G and the Straight Talk sim card kit.
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I don't have any interest in paying double for the same phone on a different tower. Now, as a last resort...I will.
After browsing the forums for a while I decided it was best to just start my own thread. Thanks for the info though!
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hello, i got to att store the other day i have problem to active a data peronernal plan for the sim card. how to you guys do to get it active in the att store? please help..
holyking said:
hello, i got to att store the other day i have problem to active a data peronernal plan for the sim card. how to you guys do to get it active in the att store? please help..
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I think there are changes you have to make to the settings.
I would check NotionInkHacks forums to find the threads on that.
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this may or may not be related to your problem, but did you add in the AT&T APN into your NI and have you tried your SIM card into a phone that can handle data on the AT&T network?
To input the APN info goto settings, Wireless & network settings, Mobile networks, access point names. Click your second to last button and click New APN. If the info for the field isn't provided below, leave it blank.
APN info:
Name: whatever_you_want_the_name_to_be
APN: wap.cingular
Username: [email protected]
Password: cingular1
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
I can confirm this works. The tablet does everything except receive phone calls.
Adam + AT&T Data only plan for Tablets.
I went to the store asked about this, the rep didn't know how to activate the Tablet Plan on a 3rd party Tablet. He suggested I call Customer Service. I asked him for a SIM to take with me when I call so I could save time and get it working.
I called CS, talked to about 6 reps~, they tried. The main issue was getting past the accepting the terms and conditions via the phone system (IVR), it kept coming back with Unable to process due to technical problems with their system and it would transfer me back to a rep. Reps tried this themselves with me on the line.
BTW, the reps bent over backwards to help. One of the most helpful, I got disconnected while calling another department and working with a supervisor. She called me back a few mins later, says she didn't call me back right away because she wanted to finish her call and have a definitive answer.
She said I would have to return to the store and have them set me up with a dummy tablet to activate the account, then make the appropriate changes in their system.
So today I went to a AT&T retail store once again, but armed with those notes in the account. The rep called, they told him he couldn't do it. So he called another department, had them activate my account using a dummy phone under a voice plan.
Once active he made changes in the account, entered a dummy tablet IMEI then changed to the $25 /2G data plan.
I popped in the SIM, ran through the steps of enabling it on the Adam. 3G icon appeared, tested surfing Google.
I had already added an APN, only editing two things, name AT&T, APN broadband, left everything else default and it worked (this is for data only, voice/data plans require more info edited).
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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?
I am on ST using At&t Sim, however I just received my N4 2 days ago and would like to switch to a T-Mobile Sim(which I have from ST). My question is this can I switch in the middle of my monthly plan? I have tried to call them to ask but no luck. I saw am option on their website but don't want to do it of its not the correct procedure. Any one ?
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I asked this same question recently:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018738
I haven't attempted yet but it sounds like you can access your account from their website and activate the T-Mobile SIM from there, thereby continuing your current service.
I cannot get Straight with T-Mobile to work, can anyone share their working APN settings, I have tried the ST website and it doesnt work.... I've been on hold with them for over 30 minutes... maybe you guys can help me quicker.
Jess813 said:
I cannot get Straight with T-Mobile to work, can anyone share their working APN settings, I have tried the ST website and it doesnt work.... I've been on hold with them for over 30 minutes... maybe you guys can help me quicker.
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Try these settings:
APN: wap.tracfone
Proxy: empty
Port: empty
MMSC: http://mms.tracfone.com
MMS proxy: 216.165.155
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: default,supl,mms
These were the settings I used for Straight Talk on T-mobile and it worked fine for me...? Let me know if they work for ya...
Jess813 said:
I cannot get Straight with T-Mobile to work, can anyone share their working APN settings, I have tried the ST website and it doesnt work.... I've been on hold with them for over 30 minutes... maybe you guys can help me quicker.
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I had a similar issue yesterday although it was with an AT&T sim. I tried every single APN setting imaginable and my data still would not work, whereas calls and texts worked perfectly fine. I tried calling customer service but they did not help -- they wanted to troubleshoot my settings but I was using my ST phone to call them so I couldn't. Instead, I opened a support ticket through Facebook (facebook.com/StraightTalkWireless), click Support -- or e-mail them). They responded by saying "Changes have been made to the account, please turn your phone off and on to update." My data magically worked. It took a few hours for them to respond, but if you try a bunch of APN settings and nothing works, try that.
NEXUS 4 APN Settings
Has anyone seen APN settings like theses and can you explain why they work?
Name: Straight Talk
APN: wap.tracfone
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.32
MMS Port: 80
I live in Columbus,Ga using a T-Mobile sim on straight talk and tried everything I could find even ST customer service and nothing worked well. Then 1 night on straight talk CS chat the rep gave me this and now I get HSPA+ and 4G all over the area. What I don’t understand is the APN: wap.tracfone and the MMSC with cingular in it. All of the other APN’s I found at XDA, the net or straight talk never used those two items. Also I am using a hybrid radio flash but have been using various combinations of APN’s and radios since I got the phone and the APN is what made the difference.
I'm in Tmobile classic plan and my data has been slow the past week or so, not sure why. I am gonna try this APN just to see what happens, it is working, but I'll see how fast it is.
ahunter said:
NEXUS 4 APN Settings
Has anyone seen APN settings like theses and can you explain why they work?
Name: Straight Talk
APN: wap.tracfone
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.32
MMS Port: 80
I live in Columbus,Ga using a T-Mobile sim on straight talk and tried everything I could find even ST customer service and nothing worked well. Then 1 night on straight talk CS chat the rep gave me this and now I get HSPA+ and 4G all over the area. What I don’t understand is the APN: wap.tracfone and the MMSC with cingular in it. All of the other APN’s I found at XDA, the net or straight talk never used those two items. Also I am using a hybrid radio flash but have been using various combinations of APN’s and radios since I got the phone and the APN is what made the difference.
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if it's cingular, then you probably actually have or they converted you to, AT&T
notbrodie said:
if it's cingular, then you probably actually have or they converted you to, AT&T
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Thanks, that explains the cingular and Straight Talk does have, or had ATT, sims I have a T-mobile sim. I still don't see how an ATT APN works with a T-Mobile sim.
MMSC = multimedia messaging service center. Data does not use this unless it is MMS related. How is your MMS working? The other fields could be standard and you would actually be going thru T-Mobile for data.
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fernandezhjr said:
MMSC = multimedia messaging service center. Data does not use this unless it is MMS related. How is your MMS working? The other fields could be standard and you would actually be going thru T-Mobile for data.
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My data is fine now, where before I was getting no data Again with this new APN I am getting data coverage in my area where until I changed to this APN I could not get coverage. I even asked at the local T-Moile store about coverage and they said that in my specific area coverage for data is not good but w/this change I am a happy customer.
was working. may be my fault i try again
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Any Status Updates...?
stevew84 said:
I'm in Tmobile classic plan and my data has been slow the past week or so, not sure why. I am gonna try this APN just to see what happens, it is working, but I'll see how fast it is.
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Any status report on whether this new APN configuration improved T-Mobile classic plans Data speed?
Hi Everyone,
I recently received the update to 4.4.2 on my LG G2 on Straight Talk. I am on the "new" SIM card (post November or something). Before when I was on 4.2.2 I would be able to send and receive MMS but now after the update I do not have access to MMS neither sending nor receiving. I was wondering if any of you were in the same boat and whether any of you had a fix ?
I have tried lots of APN settings as well.
Thanks,
Daniel
Same issue here
Net10 same problem can't send or receive mms after Kit Kat updated
My LG G2 AT&T updated to KIT KAT and now I can't send or receive MMS. I think AT&T turn off MMS feature on different carrier.
AT&T are being evil not letting us go to different carriers.
dily816 said:
My LG G2 AT&T updated to KIT KAT and now I can't send or receive MMS. I think AT&T turn off MMS feature on different carrier.
AT&T are being evil not letting us go to different carriers.
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Better not be the case, I'm not so impressed with the update anyways. They could of added more. If I really have to, I don't mind going back to aosp. I'll call customer service l8r but if anyone gets an update please post it
Update 2/27/14: I was on the phone with them last night for about 45 min and they ran me through the useless reboot procedures.
They eventually opened a ticket and they stated that if my MMS wasn't fixed in 24 hours to give them a call. It has been about 12 and still no fix.
Daniel
DanielMena9 said:
Update 2/27/14: I was on the phone with them last night for about 45 min and they ran me through the useless reboot procedures.
They eventually opened a ticket and they stated that if my MMS wasn't fixed in 24 hours to give them a call. It has been about 12 and still no fix.
Daniel
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Same here. Spoke with a guy in tech support, was a waste of my lunch break. No solution
APN
Usually issues about not being able to send MMS messages are because of incorrectly set APN.
Settings > Tethering and networks > Mobile networks > Access point names and select your appropriate carrier, if not, may need to be put in manually...
Edit:
Only reason I can think of even though @DanielMena9 has said he's messed with those settings...
Try this:
Code:
Name - Straight Talk
Apn - tfdata
MMSC - http://mms-tf.net
Mms proxy - 66.209.11.33
Port- 80
@dily816
Code:
Name: NET10
APN: tfdata
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
MMSC: http://mms-tf.net
MMS proxy: mms3.tracfone.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type:
APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri,fota
Select the APN and reboot...
djvoleur said:
Usually issues about not being able to send MMS messages are because of incorrectly set APN.
Settings > Tethering and networks > Mobile networks > Access point names and select your appropriate carrier, if not, may need to be put in manually...
Edit:
Only reason I can think of even though @DanielMena9 has said he's messed with those settings...
Try this:
Code:
Name - Straight Talk
Apn - tfdata
MMSC - http://mms-tf.net
Mms proxy - 66.209.11.33
Port- 80
@dily816
Code:
Name: NET10
APN: tfdata
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
MMSC: http://mms-tf.net
MMS proxy: mms3.tracfone.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type:
APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri,fota
Select the APN and reboot...
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Thanks but still no go. ive been using my same sim for 2-3 yrs now. Always worked. Im just gonna order a new sim. Here are my settings. They're working fine on previous g2 firmware, aosp, etc. i tried just about everything
NAME: Straight Talk
APN: att.mvno
PROXY: 66.209.11.32
PORT:80
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS PROXY:66.209.11.32
MMS PORT:80
I am having the exact same problem. I use this phone with my tmobile SIM and before the kit kat update mms worked perfectly but after it doesn't work at all. Sms works fine and the apn settings are ccorrect. Is this issue only happening on straight talk and non at&t sims?
synergymike said:
I am having the exact same problem. I use this phone with my tmobile SIM and before the kit kat update mms worked perfectly but after it doesn't work at all. Sms works fine and the apn settings are ccorrect. Is this issue only happening on straight talk and non at&t sims?
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Not sure. I have an "att compatible" Sim card from straight talk. I'm guessing the issue is those with non att sim cards. I just don't think people are reporting the issue. Wish someone would confirm their mms is okay
has anyone tried using a differnt messageing app? like textra or evolve? ive heard about this before and textra seemed to help people
but i dont know if its the same case here
cyan pac said:
has anyone tried using a differnt messageing app? like textra or evolve? ive heard about this before and textra seemed to help people
but i dont know if its the same case here
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I've tried hangouts, evolve, & textra. Even tried changing textra's mms settings. Also managed to get root. Thought if i could delete the att apn, it might help. Managed to delete but still nothing
Makman20 said:
I've tried hangouts, evolve, & textra. Even tried changing textra's mms settings. Also managed to get root. Thought if i could delete the att apn, it might help. Managed to delete but still nothing
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I did some poking around in the the hidden menus that the launcher pro activities widget exploit opens up on the D800. But unfortunately I didn't mess with to much for fear of really messing something up. Hopefully the service ticket through at&t tech will yield some results.
I have the same issue, I am on AT&T. Cannot send or receive pictures through standard texting which was working good before kitkat update
This is clearly a kitkat related issue since we are all having the same issue since upgrade to 4.4.2.
I realized some have called straight talk, and AT&T... hopefully AT&T will entertain us.
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synergymike said:
I am having the exact same problem. I use this phone with my tmobile SIM and before the kit kat update mms worked perfectly but after it doesn't work at all. Sms works fine and the apn settings are ccorrect. Is this issue only happening on straight talk and non at&t sims?
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You mentioned that you are using a T-Mobile Straight Talk SIM card or a straight up T-Mobile SIM card and it stopped working after the Kit Kat update?
I just want to confirm if the issue is Straight Talk LG G2 Kit Kat exclusive or LG G2 Kit Kat wide regardless of SIM / company.
DanielMena9 said:
You mentioned that you are using a T-Mobile Straight Talk SIM card or a straight up T-Mobile SIM card and it stopped working after the Kit Kat update?
I just want to confirm if the issue is Straight Talk LG G2 Kit Kat exclusive or LG G2 Kit Kat wide regardless of SIM / company.
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I am using my regular T-mobile SIM card, not a straight talk SIM. And yes mms worked without a hitch on JB.
Gulfcoastowl said:
I have the same issue, I am on AT&T. Cannot send or receive pictures through standard texting which was working good before kitkat update
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Gah! So this is an LG / AT&T Kit Kat issue :/ its going to take forever to fix if there ever is a fix
I am going to walk to a store sometime and see if a display LG G2 updates for Kit Kat can send MMS
Straight Talk mms
I had the same problem everyone has mentioned. The reason is that after the KK update you couldn't enter the APN type. It is grayed out. You can enter every other setting on edit access point except APN type. So this is what you have to do.1.Use the LG Flash tool and flash back to the D80010d software. Do not let the phone take the q update. Do this 2..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2633150 after adding root and the custom recovery do this 3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665391 So when you are finished you will be A. On Kit Kat, rooted but without a custom recovery and be able to add the APN type. I know this all sound like a big PITA but it doesn't really take all that long. None of this is anything I thought of. Please give a thanks to all the developers who put in all the hard work
Just figured out you have to set up the APN BEFORE flashing Kit Kat.
same issues with MMS
I am in the same boat with receiving and sending MMS after 4.4.2 update. I have the correct SIM card. Was working fine before the update. I still get 4G LTE data. But before the update there was no pre-existing APN's. Now there is an AT&T APN that cannot be deleted or modified. I have tried all different APN settings. Looks like AT&T has made it to where we have to go directly through them. So hopefully someone figures something out or looks like I'm gonna have to go to AT&T. It'll cost about $25 more a month but what's the point of having a smartphone if u can't do picture mail? Someone please get this figured out. Please.