[Q] Stock Data Settings Not Working

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Got my Thrill last Friday 9/2. Out of the box, it wouldn't connect with data. Spent an hour on the phone with AT&T with no resolution.
I found the APN Settings menu and there was a MEdia Net setting. I noticed there was no user name or password entered. Since this setting was locked, I couldn't change it.

Instead I created a new setup called "Media Net" (lowercase e). I used all the same settings except I used the username wap@cingulargprs.com and password CINGULAR1. Data worked fine after that.

I also noticed that in the APN settings if I set the APN Type to mms,supl (similar to the stock MEdia Net settings) that it locked the fields from editing. So I left this blank.

Anyone else have a similar issue? or find a different workaround?

I'm also disappointed that AT&T has locked us out of using the tethering/ mobile hot spot function.
Is the only solution around that to root the phone?

Coming from WinMo 6.5, the whole rooting thing is new to me.

My data wasn't working for the first few minutes out of the box, but after a reboot I was connecting fine.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1252149

Option 2 doesn't require root, although you have to do it every time you reboot.

If you have not seen this thread yet check it out if you are leary of your first rooting bit. I hope it helps.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1251663

Originally Posted by The Juggler

Got my Thrill last Friday 9/2. Out of the box, it wouldn't connect with data. Spent an hour on the phone with AT&T with no resolution.
I found the APN Settings menu and there was a MEdia Net setting. I noticed there was no user name or password entered. Since this setting was locked, I couldn't change it.

Instead I created a new setup called "Media Net" (lowercase e). I used all the same settings except I used the username wap@cingulargprs.com and password CINGULAR1. Data worked fine after that.

I also noticed that in the APN settings if I set the APN Type to mms,supl (similar to the stock MEdia Net settings) that it locked the fields from editing. So I left this blank.

Anyone else have a similar issue? or find a different workaround?

I'm also disappointed that AT&T has locked us out of using the tethering/ mobile hot spot function.
Is the only solution around that to root the phone?

Coming from WinMo 6.5, the whole rooting thing is new to me.

thanks i followed what you said and my data is working. Only thing is that it runs slower when I changed it to the settings you have. But I rooted my phone and the data stopped working.

Originally Posted by The Juggler

Got my Thrill last Friday 9/2. Out of the box, it wouldn't connect with data. Spent an hour on the phone with AT&T with no resolution.
I found the APN Settings menu and there was a MEdia Net setting. I noticed there was no user name or password entered. Since this setting was locked, I couldn't change it.

Instead I created a new setup called "Media Net" (lowercase e). I used all the same settings except I used the username wap@cingulargprs.com and password CINGULAR1. Data worked fine after that.

I also noticed that in the APN settings if I set the APN Type to mms,supl (similar to the stock MEdia Net settings) that it locked the fields from editing. So I left this blank.

Anyone else have a similar issue? or find a different workaround?

I'm also disappointed that AT&T has locked us out of using the tethering/ mobile hot spot function.
Is the only solution around that to root the phone?

Coming from WinMo 6.5, the whole rooting thing is new to me.

I had the exact problem.
Take it to the local AT&T store.
They ended up giving me a new SIM and changing a data plan..
I was on a data plan for Windows phone 7 use and not for Android H+ use.
It doesn't cost more per month, it's still the same rate and usage.. I actually was getting close to my 2G cap for the month, and when they changed my plan it reset my usage ;P