Hi there...
First of all, I’m so sorry if I created an existing topic with same problem but I need some help and explanations regarding my problem from my fellow androiders. I'm having difficulties with my MMS setting. I tried to Google and read the available topic in this forum but it didn’t work for me.
Last week, I subscribed Celcom Weekly Broadband and the subscription ended few days ago. I never had any 3G or MMS setting in my phone. To commence with my problem, I called Celcom Careline last week and they gave me these 2 settings to me. (Situation: 1st day of Celcom Weekly Broadband)
Here's the setting:
So, in my APN settings, I have 2 settings which:
- Celcom 3G (got green round button)
- Celcom 3G MMS

When I tested it, I can browse the internet and the MMS works well. After the weekly broadband ended, from this thread: [Guide] Manual APN Setting gajahwhite told me that "once you already receive the MMS. You can delete the Celcom 3G APN setting. The other one (Celcom MMS APN setting) no need to delete."


My PROBLEMs are:

1) After I deleted the Celcom 3G APN, the mms won't work. My MMS sending and receiving failed. When I clicked the [download] button in messaging, it says "Currently cannot download ..."
In my APN setting, the Celcom 3G MMS doesn't have the green round button. If I change the APN type to be MMS, (the green round button appeared but still can't retrieve mms)

2) If I changed the APN type to default, my problem was, when I send the mms it seem I have to turn on my mobile network and it cost me money…but it works! I got Facebook widget on my home screen and it appears to update the status by itself and I can browse the Market and Facebook apps even though I didn’t have any Celcom 3G APN in my settings.

I should not be able to surf Market and Facebook apps right? :blur: Suddenly without sending or receiving MMS, My prepaid credit from RM25 now has become 0.09cent. Sigh...is it because of the apps that are running in the background? (Some of the apps do have the privilege to access the Internet right)? BUT if I turn it off, MMS picture, be it in sending or receive seem not working. How to enable the MMS without “kredit kena telan”?

To be able to received MMS or sending MMS, you need to create or enable the 3G APN. Otherwise, you can use WiFi to received the MMS. I've try before.

The reason i told u to delete the 3G APN setting because some application may need to synchronize or update the information. So that it need an internet in order to that.

So.. I suggest you to use Wifi if you don't want your credit "kena telan". Maybe your home got streamyx? and if it using the wifi modem, you can connect to it what..

Why you delete your APN in the 1st place?

Regarding the credit, unfortunately for you without any data plan, those widgets and background data will suck you dry.

Those stuff ate my officemate RM70 of her credit in less than a day.

My suggestion is, disable those widget and background data and set it to update manually. You then can update them when you are on Wi-Fi.

Yeah. I do have streamyX in kL and but now I'm at my hometown. So...no matter how what, I need to enable the 3G APN to received my MMS lar?

p/s: I might be misunderstood with explanation from this website: celcom-apn-setting-for-android-device

I'm misunderstood gajahwhite explanation. I thought that after I received the MMS, I can deleted the 3G APN and I can surely send and receive any MMS without the 3G APN setting. (just using the Celcom 3G MMS APN).

Sorry for asking this, how to set the background data to update manually? It is in the Setting --> Account & Sync ---> Background data?

So by untick it, those widget and background data will not suck my credit right? Or do I need to delete all those widget at my homescreen and open all apps setting that can turn off the auto-update?


p/s: I might be misunderstood with explanation from this website: celcom-apn-setting-for-android-device

This post has been edited by revolnia: Aug 26 2010, 06:16 PM

Yes basically that's how you off those background data. You can go a step further by using APNdroid: http://goo.gl/uKQj

The app is famous for disabling you APN (without deleting it). It's a ON/OFF switch of some sort.

So how's about the explanation from the website that I posted a few seconds ago? Is it him wrong or I'm the one AGAIN misunderstood the how-the-MMS-works-with-APN?

I've summoned the blog owner to this thread.

I just finished my buka puasa when i heard my name being summoned by master cleave

About the APN guide I posted in my blog, from my understanding it divides the data flow for internet & MMS. So if you were to enable MMS settings only, it should (theoretically) stop the unnecessary data which sucks the credit in your device.

I'm not an expert in this field, anyway as a recommendation I suggest u to enable 3G MMS setting or 2G MMS setting only & use Handcent to retrieve the MMS. If still the same, we'll figure out other way to combat this prob.

By leaving the MMS setting only should work...

thanks master cleave

@mfadzil
I tried to use only 2G MMS setting & use Handcent to send or retrieve the MMS but it didn't work. I need to enable the 3G APN to make it work.

@MyWifeCar
No luck for me.

So...the conclusion to send or retrieve MMS, is it necessary to have the 3G APN or not?

Based on gajahwhite and LEVIATHAN explanation, we do need the 3G APN.

Actually you can enable or disable the mobile data, by turning it on and off.

My sense UI got this button on home screen to do so for me....

is it the mobile data equals to the background data like LEVIATHAN explained above?

Almost.
...But the APNdroid is cooler ....

Do u use prepaid or postpaid? I think your handphone got 3G APN lar
Or you just have the mms setting only? (without 3G APN)

Hehehe... Data is free for me.

...sigh! No problem lar for you. Hehe ...
I'm gonna wait for mfadzil to post now. I'm still confuse lol

Ok bro just now I've tested below MMS settings on my sister's HTC Wildfire (unrooted). She's on postpaid but w/out unlimited data plan, and having problem to send/retrieve MMS also.

Name : Celcom 2G MMS
APN : mms.celcom.net.my
MMSC : http://mms.celcom.net.my
MMS proxy : 10.128.1.242
MMS port : 8080
MCC : 502
MNC : 13
APN type : mms

**pls take note the MNC # is 13, not 19. I tested using 19 but somehow the settings cannot be saved.

And the result? It successfully send and retrieve MMS.
Tested 2 times send/receive MMS to my Nexus One no problem so far.

Maybe u can give it a try. Btw which phone u use bro?

Does she have the 3G APN enabled in her phone setting?
I'm using the old android generation G1 a.k.a HTC Dream

Without unlimited data plan means that, if she browsed the internet, the data charges (10cent/10kb) will be on her bill right?

This post has been edited by revolnia: Aug 26 2010, 11:56 PM

Basically, we need 3G APN settings in order to received/send MMS.

Well, you can do so by using Wifi. Make sure u have the MMS APN setting (3G APN setting no need).
Connect to Wifi connection, then go to your Inbox and download the MMS.

Nope, I just create the settings for 2G MMS only.

Yup bro, you got it right. It is pay-per-download, which will cost her a bomb and she'll get fainted when the monthly bill arrive

So to avoid this, 3g APN must NOT be set.

This post has been edited by mfadzil: Aug 27 2010, 12:10 AM

Currently I'm at my hometown so got no Wifi yet to test. The Wifi idea sounds great mate! Thanks! .. The problem that bothered me was "kredit kena telan". So I might try LEVIATHAN suggested which disabled those widget and background data and set it to update manually.

So I'm gonna keep my both Celcom 3G APN & Celcom 3G MMS in my phone setting after my celcom weekly broadband deadline (just subscribed it few days ago again) . So I'm gonna test it next week. Hopefully no more "kredit kena telan"

Just tested it using 2G MMS and the weirdest thing was I can't set the MNC # to 13. I tested using 13 but somehow the settings cannot be saved.
But, you can't set it to 19! weird huh..

Sorry for troubling you mate

This post has been edited by revolnia: Aug 27 2010, 12:25 AM

i'm also cant retrieve MMS,..send no problem
all configurations done
celcom + unlimited data plan + SE X10 user..

@huruhara: i thought if you were already able to send mms, you should be able to retrieve it without no problem :blur:

rm250 cap only. wont die so ez.

@revolnia, nope..still can't..FAILED!
tried to mms to myself...yes can...but download failed--> " msg not dowloaded, currently not avail.,pls try again later.." bla bla..

This post has been edited by huruhara: Aug 27 2010, 01:15 AM

All the while in my N1, the MNC has been set to #19 which works like a charm (i'm on unlimited plan btw), I just feel surprised when I had to set to #13 in Wildfire. Dunno wats the reason behind it. Anyway, as long as it works, I'm happy

Yea u may try LEVIATHAN & gajahwhite suggestion as well. That might solve ur prob also.

Bro if ur on unlimited data plan, i think u no need to worry about the $$ already. Just activate both 3G APN and MMS settings and ur good to go.

Hehehehe yea it's true, RM250 cap. I just wanna pour salt on the wound only

After many hours of trying to configure the mms on my digi milestone still no luck...

APNdroid cool guys.. I just try it.. can enable & disable the APN setting..
so.. no need to delete & add back if wanna use.. easy la..
get it here
http://code.google.com/p/apndroid/

@Glau
u sure u have MMS apn & 3G apn setting in ur phone? with correct info?

Yes...I have..I have followed exactly on the digi website.

Dunno wheather this will help or not...

I used to have problem with MMS setting... after a few times consulting with the customer service... I pinpoint the problem to APN WAP was not setup in my phone. After adding the WAP setting I can sent and receive MMS...

Maybe you guys should try this...

This post has been edited by daeric: Aug 27 2010, 09:20 AM

yup bro..i'm not worried bout that ...but both 3G & MMS always on which drain my battery life
still i cant, bro

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Added on August 27, 2010, 10:16 amall done bro, i've all the setting:
- Celcom 3g internet
- Celcom 3g wap
- Celcom 3g mms

any missing configuration/setting?

This post has been edited by huruhara: Aug 27 2010, 10:16 AM

Hehe same goes to me, gotta tweak here and there to save battery juice.

the battery juice software/app..tak boleh pakai la...
same jer

Just came back from digi specialize shop in mid valley mega mall. The staff also do not know how to solve the mms configuration on my milestone. He recommend me to visit the berjaya time square outlet..so difficult..

just downloaded APNdroid

@daeric & huruhara: mind sharing the Celcom 3G WAP APN setting?

Not necessary require the WAP setting, because your MMS proxy setting is pointing to WAP also. Which in the network architecture it should be that way...

But if it works...

May I know what APN setting have in ur phone now?

Hi, I am using the exact setting from the digi website...are you using digi too?

@revolnia..this is my setting :

Celcom 3g ( ticked, default )

name : celcom 3g internet
apn : celcom3g
proxy : none
port : none
username : none
password : none
server : none
mmsc : http://mms.celcom.net.my
mms proxy : 10.128.1.242
mms port : 8080
mcc : 502
mnc : 19
apn type : default, supl,mms

Celcom 3g wap

name : celcom 3g wap
apn : celcom3g
proxy : 10.128.1.242
port : 8080
username : none
password : none
server : none
mmsc : none
mms proxy : none
mms port : none
mcc : 502
mnc : 19
apn type : default, supl


Celcom 3g mms

name : celcom 3g mms
apn : celcom3g
proxy : 10.128.1.242
port : 8080
username : none
password : none
server : none
mmsc : http://mms.celcom.net.my
mms proxy : 10.128.1.242
mms port : 8080
mcc : 502
mnc : 19
apn type : mms


that's all...anything missing? - SE xperia x10

This post has been edited by huruhara: Aug 27 2010, 11:05 PM

bro..
I think your configuration setting's wrong. It should be this way.

CELCOM 3G SETTING (tick it @ round green button should be on)
Name: celcom3g
apn: celcom3g
apn type: default

CELCOM 3G MMS SETTING
name: celcom3g mms
apn: celcom3g
mmsc: http://mms.celcom.net.my
mms proxy: 10.128.1.242
mms port: 8080
apn type: mms


Other than that, leave it to the default value. You still having problem with MMS right? And try to delete the Celcom 3G WAP setting.
Btw, if you're in PREPAID, please do untick the background data. It is in the Setting --> Account & Sync ---> Background data

This post has been edited by revolnia: Aug 27 2010, 11:09 PM

is it? ok i'll try..
mmm..wanna test mms..?

Hahaha!
I'm using internet now. Currently switching off my phone.
Just try to send the MMS to yourself.

my friend mms me
failed to download
msg received..cant retrieve..
i'm on unlimited data plan..
my 3g/mms/bla bla setting always "on"

This post has been edited by huruhara: Aug 27 2010, 11:34 PM

Hmm. Now you have Celcom 3G and Celcom 3G MMS setting right?
The green round button is applicable to Celcom 3G right?

Confusing :blur:

yup....

Can someone please post the settings that work for digi? I have the one from the website and mms does not work.

Thanks

ive put all the setting of

3g
mms
wap

still no go on my wife x10 celcom

SE X10..?
same prob. with me bro..

=================
DIGI Data - Internet
================
APN: diginet
MCC: 502
MNC: 16
APN Type: default

The rest of the field is blank.

=========
DIGI MMS (WAP 2.0)
=========
APN: digimms
username: mms
password: mms
Proxy: 203.092.128.160
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mms.digi.com.my/servlets/mms
MMS Proxy: 203.092.128.160
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 502
MNC: 16
APN Type: mms
=========
*Leave blank for Username & Password options.

Taken from [GUIDE] Manual APN Setting

Came back from digi centre at time square. They too cannot get the mms to run. Try inserted a maxis sim...mms worked...aiyoh...

confirm digi prob..huhuheuhe

Eh...so long already still cannot get the MMS to work ah?

Come and look for me la...I'll solve for you.

Thanks guys...really appreciate all your help.

Thanks for those helped me out. Just tested yesterday with my MMS (my celcom broadband expired already). Hey! It works and my "kredit tak kena telan". It went smoothly. I just need to TURN OFF the background data & other account sync.

Thank you very much!

My conclusion: We DO need the 3G APN to retrieve and send MMS.

i put still cannot meh

make sure your setting is correct.. try follow the APN guide from my signature..

@MMS
if you afraid to turn ON the 3G APN, you can use "Wifi" while received/send the MMS..
it will connect to 3G just for send/received MMS..

if got no Wifi, just turn the 3G APN on, and turn off the data background & sync & other apps related to internet.

what is the mms setting for samsung galaxy s t-mobile? pls help me...

hue evry 1!! i saved the mms settings for digi.. good news is it work fine if i use 3g settings .. bad news is day if i use 2g it doesn't work. meaning i have to always on my 3g izit?
the thing is..i cannot send SMS if i use 3g. y ar?? currently using digi unlimited plan. phone Samsung galaxy 5... any ideas guys? appreciate if u all can help. suffering for the past 5 mths dy... ;(