[Q] Edit APN Data Settings on Unlocked Device?

[gamescan]

I've got an unlocked LGLS991 and wanted to edit the APN settings for GSM use.

It looks like there is no option to edit the network settings under the network menu and the ##3282# menu only allows me to view APN settings, not add or edit.

Do I need to poke around in hidden menus? Or is there an easy way to get the APN settings configured?

Thanks.

 

[owenxg]

Believe you can get the service code (MSL) needed to edit the settings by calling Sprint or doing live chat with support on their website.

 

[leond]

you do not have to contact Sprint to get your MSL/SPC - method described here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521276
I was hoping to enable wifi tethering via ##3282#-->APN settings but "APN Type" is not part of the APN settings anymore.
You can add or edit APNs so if you click edit and enter MSL

 

[martin20144]

you do not have to contact Sprint to get your MSL/SPC - method described here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521276
I was hoping to enable wifi tethering via ##3282#-->APN settings but "APN Type" is not part of the APN settings anymore.
You can add or edit APNs so if you click edit and enter MSL

I have the MSL but whenever i go to ##3282# and tap on APN it does not pop up a promt to edit or add, it will just open another menu with internet, ota, pam, GSM and an option to restore defaults.

 

[leond]

I have the MSL but whenever i go to ##3282# and tap on APN it does not pop up a promt to edit or add, it will just open another menu with internet, ota, pam, GSM and an option to restore defaults.

Those are 4 different APNs you already have. You can click on each one and will get and View/Edit prompt.

 

[G41LAH]

Try using QuickShortcutMaker, search for hidden, tap Service Programu, then IOT Hidden Menu, then tap Try, LTE setting, APN Setting. Long press the square button to access menu, and add a new APN. I added dun to APN type under intenet to enable tethering. You might need to enable UICC Unlock. Hope this helps.

 

[wilsonch1551]

What APN's are folks using

Good Morning,

I was wondering from looking at this thread I don't see any APN's that are options to change to. Does anyone have a list of the ones that are available and breakdown of what they should do for our service?

 

[soulysephiroth]

If youre on sprint you shouldn't even have to deal with APN's you more than likely will not a GSM sim carrier in your device to open the APNS to edit.

 

[cairui505]

I've got an unlocked LGLS991 and wanted to edit the APN settings for GSM use.

It looks like there is no option to edit the network settings under the network menu and the ##3282# menu only allows me to view APN settings, not add or edit.

Do I need to poke around in hidden menus? Or is there an easy way to get the APN settings configured?

Thanks.

could you please share the ota files or go to carrier/app and up load the two files for us to unlock LS991 ?
and apn you just need to root and replace apn .xml in your system/etc and 3282 to apn reset it it worked for me
but i replaced the two files with LS996 , I got single data message but still have a big problem my phone can't hang up or call in

 

[Lussardi]

Shorcut master lite APK or Offline SIM APN Database APK its to easy

 

[lnguyenvn2003]

Try using QuickShortcutMaker, search for hidden, tap Service Programu, then IOT Hidden Menu, then tap Try, LTE setting, APN Setting. Long press the square button to access menu, and add a new APN. I added dun to APN type under intenet to enable tethering. You might need to enable UICC Unlock. Hope this helps.

I did follow your instruction but come to Try and it can't continue, mine is LS991 ZV8 6.0

 

[Tech_Savvy]

you can try editing build prop "ro.carrier" from sprint to OPEN and that gives added settings when you open up the setting app..try it

 

[agentfusion]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3258362

I know it's unrelated sort of, but you can edit apn settings without root, msl, etc by this method

 

[Koyotech]

Try using QuickShortcutMaker, search for hidden, tap Service Programu, then IOT Hidden Menu, then tap Try, LTE setting, APN Setting. Long press the square button to access menu, and add a new APN. I added dun to APN type under intenet to enable tethering. You might need to enable UICC Unlock. Hope this helps.

Thanks for posting this info. Im having the issue related to the APN on an G4 LS991. I added it through the process above using quickshorctutmaker, however when I go back to the APN settings I dont see it. Can anyone please help me out?

 

[KingFatty]

Thanks for posting this info. Im having the issue related to the APN on an G4 LS991. I added it through the process above using quickshorctutmaker, however when I go back to the APN settings I dont see it. Can anyone please help me out?

Make sure you specifically "save" the setting after you change it. Hold down the square button, and a little menu will pop up, where you can select the save option. If instead you just make the change and back out without manually selecting save, it will not save your changes.

 

[adrs168]

Anyone has fixed apn issue on Sprint?
I've already did too as post above but still no data .... APN can edit in shortcutmenu but still greyed and can't edit on APN ( at network setting).
Please help me ....

Sent from my LGLS991 using XDA Free mobile app

 

[ukon16]

Anyone has fixed apn issue on Sprint?
I've already did too as post above but still no data .... APN can edit in shortcutmenu but still greyed and can't edit on APN ( at network setting).
Please help me ....

Sent from my LGLS991 using XDA Free mobile app

I noticed it likes to reset it self(APN settings). You can make a new one and it will still try to change mms settings back to default.

I changed network settings automatic option to LTE so hopefully it stays put without sprint intervention.

 

[umangsagar]

I am not sure its relevant anymore, but i was having a lot of issue with respect to setting up apn on my sprint unlocked lg3 ls990.
finally after rooting my phone i downloaded and installed "offline sim apn database" apk and even though it was not able to write to the apn directly, it did have an option to manually allow me to open it for manual entry, and after i created a new apn with my operator details (vodafone india) and saved it, it started working.......if anyone still has not been able to resolve it by any method mentioned above, then try this.
P.S...this idea is not mine, it was written by someone here at xda developers but why i posted separately was because even though this apk wasnt able to write directly, it managed to open the hidden menu, which i was not able to get to using any other method.

 

[dr_manan]

Try using QuickShortcutMaker, search for hidden, tap Service Programu, then IOT Hidden Menu, then tap Try, LTE setting, APN Setting. Long press the square button to access menu, and add a new APN. I added dun to APN type under intenet to enable tethering. You might need to enable UICC Unlock. Hope this helps.

After updating to zvb it says u need extra permission.
Does that mean i need to root the device? I messed up :crying:

 

[G41LAH]

Setting Util

Okay, I believe I found another way to edit/add APN. Use QuickShortcutMaker, search for "Setting Util", hit try, then tap "Change PROPERTIES" set it to match your operator and/or country, or try a GSM carrier, and hit confirm. Go to settings, more, and APN menu should now be accessible. You can now add your APN. Don't forget to hit save cause once your phone reboots it will lockup again, but your APN settings should stay.

Also, you will need MSL, as you have to set MMSC in the ##DATA# dialer menu, delete the IP and Port fields, or you will not get proper multimedia messages. Once done your phone will reboot.

I tried this with both a Sprint and T-Mobile SIM in the phone, if your APN setting doesn't match your SIM it will not be visible, but it will save. Also if you have not changed your network to LAB in the IOT hidden menu prior to ZVB, I believe you will get the annoying Sprint hands free activation message.