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wolf1o

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Jan 28, 2010
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Hi,

So I'm abroad right now with my unlocked sprint s4. I can use the sim card to call and sms without any problem, but I don't have access to data, eventhough my plan includes it!
also,when going to system update-->uicc unlock, it says:"mobile data not available"....what does it mean? How can I resolve it and define my apn settings???
This is so annoying for such an expensive device and a "world" one!

Please help....

Thanks!
 

sheryip

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Jun 15, 2010
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Hi,

So I'm abroad right now with my unlocked sprint s4. I can use the sim card to call and sms without any problem, but I don't have access to data, eventhough my plan includes it!
also,when going to system update-->uicc unlock, it says:"mobile data not available"....what does it mean? How can I resolve it and define my apn settings???
This is so annoying for such an expensive device and a "world" one!

Please help....

Thanks!

i believe you need to root your phone to gain access to the APN to manually connect to the data server
 

wolf1o

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i believe you need to root your phone to gain access to the APN to manually connect to the data server

My phone is rooted...the question is: do I have to flash a customized rom over the stock rom in order to gain access to this option? In the stock rom sprint/Samsung eliminated this option, you can't change the apn manually!

I'd really appreciate if you can help or if someone knows if a customized stock (also recommend which one is better) can get/let me access these apn settings.

Thanks!
 

NeRd^

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Mar 10, 2013
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answered!

Hi,

Had the exact same issue and got it fixed ..
here is how..

if your phone is already rooted..

open play store :
Download any APN database (i use HiAPN ) .. install
use titanium back up(PRO) to make that a system app.
if PRO version not available use root explorer to move the .apk to system/data..

Restart Phone.. SU will pop-up allow .. and Voila!!!

First post helping someone .. please do let me know how it goes ..

Thanks & cheer'S:good:
 
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cwb1231

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Hi,

Had the exact same issue and got it fixed ..
here is how..

if your phone is already rooted..

open play store :
Download any APN database (i use HiAPN ) .. install
use titanium back up(PRO) to make that a system app.
if PRO version not available use root explorer to move the .apk to system/data..

Restart Phone.. SU will pop-up allow .. and Voila!!!

First post helping someone .. please do let me know how it goes ..

Thanks & cheer'S:good:
thanks
i had the same question on the general subforum so this is good to hear.
 

wolf1o

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Jan 28, 2010
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Hi,

Had the exact same issue and got it fixed ..
here is how..

if your phone is already rooted..

open play store :
Download any APN database (i use HiAPN ) .. install
use titanium back up(PRO) to make that a system app.
if PRO version not available use root explorer to move the .apk to system/data..

Restart Phone.. SU will pop-up allow .. and Voila!!!

First post helping someone .. please do let me know how it goes ..

Thanks & cheer'S:good:

Hi,
I'm going to try it now, but didn't completely understand: Can I do it over the stock sprint rom? I prefer to leave it as is right now, and not add/replace with a customized rom...
Where do I find this apn database? Can I edit it with my local carrier apn settings?
Also, How do I use the titanium backup app to make the apn database to an app?
Isn't the HiAPN an app to begin with?
Also, Do you have the "sprint" s4 as well?
will this work with any apn tweaking program or database?

Thanks!
 
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wolf1o

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Hi,
I'm going to try it now, but didn't completely understand: Can I do it over the stock sprint rom? I prefer to leave it as is right now, and not add/replace with a customized rom...
Where do I find this apn database? Can I edit it with my local carrier apn settings?
Also, How do I use the titanium backup app to make the apn database to an app?
Isn't the HiAPN an app to begin with?
Also, Do you have the "sprint" s4 as well?
will this work with any apn tweaking program or database?

Thanks!

Hi
It simply worked!!!
Thanks, you really "saved" me:)
 

NeRd^

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Mar 10, 2013
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Hyderabad
Good to know it did.. Anything else you can lemme know :):beer:

Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app
 

wolf1o

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Jan 28, 2010
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Hi,

Had the exact same issue and got it fixed ..
here is how..

if your phone is already rooted..

open play store :
Download any APN database (i use HiAPN ) .. install
use titanium back up(PRO) to make that a system app.
if PRO version not available use root explorer to move the .apk to system/data..

Restart Phone.. SU will pop-up allow .. and Voila!!!

First post helping someone .. please do let me know how it goes ..

Thanks & cheer'S:good:


Hi,
I have another problem and thought you might have encountered it as well and know how to fix: When i'm trying to do a short dial with a "*" before the number , I'm getting this message :"Connection problem or invalid MMi code". Is there a way to fix it?

Thanks again!
 

NeRd^

Senior Member
Mar 10, 2013
64
22
Hyderabad
Hi,
I have another problem and thought you might have encountered it as well and know how to fix: When i'm trying to do a short dial with a "*" before the number , I'm getting this message :"Connection problem or invalid MMi code". Is there a way to fix it?

Thanks again!

Please give me more info ( i have not encountered this issue however my friend did and *#0011# worked for him so..)
which rom are you on ?
did you try *#0011# ?
Please give more details of what you have tried ..
Thanks
 

wolf1o

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Please give me more info ( i have not encountered this issue however my friend did and *#0011# worked for him so..)
which rom are you on ?
did you try *#0011# ?
Please give more details of what you have tried ..
Thanks


I'm on stock rom (sprint), software version L720VPUAMF9, and what other info?
'm just getting this annoying message and can't dial any "quick" dial with a "*" (star) before the number....
What does the "#0011#" do?

I'm really at loss and frustrated with the stock rom of sprint and the strange stuff they/Samsung did with the phone...
Is there a way to fix it without installing some customized ROM?

Thanks!
 

NeRd^

Senior Member
Mar 10, 2013
64
22
Hyderabad
Could you try a factory reset and let me know....

Edit.. Back up before resetting
and also check the USSD/MMI Fix app on playstore .. please research you will find a slution.

cheer's and good night ..its past 1 am now *yawN*
 
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wolf1o

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Could you try a factory reset and let me know....

Edit.. Back up before resetting
and also check the USSD/MMI Fix app on playstore .. please research you will find a slution.

cheer's and good night ..its past 1 am now *yawN*

Hi,

1. I'm afraid to do a factory reset, as it will (most likely) cancel the "unlock" sprint done for us, won't it????
2. What is this USSD/MMI fix app.... just checked it, and it looks like some safety issue, not something that will allow/let me do a "speed dial" with a * before the number

Thanks!
 
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wolf1_o

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someone?

Hi,

1. I'm afraid to do a factory reset, as it will (most likely) cancel the "unlock" sprint done for us, won't it????
2. What is this USSD/MMI fix app.... just checked it, and it looks like some safety issue, not something that will allow/let me do a "speed dial" with a * before the number

Thanks!

Someone? Any help with this annoyance will be much appreciated!
 

ohshucks

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Location: UK Network: Vodafone Mobile Data: Working

i believe you need to root your phone to gain access to the APN to manually connect to the data server

Hi, I'm from London and I got a Sprint S4 from the USA. I unlocked it, rooted it and got the mobile data working thanks to this article:

galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-on-sprint-galaxy-s4/

To manually edit APN:

Check attachment

Hope it works for you!
 

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    answered!

    Hi,

    Had the exact same issue and got it fixed ..
    here is how..

    if your phone is already rooted..

    open play store :
    Download any APN database (i use HiAPN ) .. install
    use titanium back up(PRO) to make that a system app.
    if PRO version not available use root explorer to move the .apk to system/data..

    Restart Phone.. SU will pop-up allow .. and Voila!!!

    First post helping someone .. please do let me know how it goes ..

    Thanks & cheer'S:good: