Hi guys, I'm a Maxis 3G Unlimited Data plan subscriber and having trouble getting the internet connection work in my new iPhone. I've tried to use the EDGE setting recommended in the FAQ and it didn't work for me.

FYI, the Wifi works prerfectly fine but I want it to be connected via Maxis 3G internet though.

Can you guys please share some advise here?

Thanks!

u using iphone 3g?

Hi naughtyyz, thanks for your reply.

Yes. I'm using iPhone 3g. My setting for Cellular Data Network is below:
APN: net
Username: maxis
Password : wap

The error message I received from connecting to the internet are:
"Could not activate cellular data network"
"Safari can't open the page because it is not connected to the internet"

did u install bosspref and off the 3g or edge ?

did u try ur maxis 3G service for other phone. Coz might be the 3g coverage suck at ur area.

Hi Snuffykl, No. I'm new into iphone. Let me google 'bosspref" and look into this.

CooLerthings, the 3g coverage has been 'alright' in my area. It worked for my Nokia N95 8gb phone. Sometime I will get 3g signal and other time will mostly be GPRS. The bottomline is I can always connect to the internet with my Nokia N95.

Did I get my setting wrong?


This post has been edited by lifeisbeautiful: Oct 19 2008, 02:57 PM

if u have activated 3G by dialing *133#, u have to set your APN to unet.
APN of 'net' can't be used once u have activated 3G.

even if the 3G signal is suck at the area, it will switch automatically to EDGE and then GPRS, depending on availability (supposed to).
just make sure u have put the right APN for 3G activated account (unet).

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Oct 19 2008, 03:07 PM

Hi LaskarCinta, thanks for the tip. I did try that previously and just had just tried it again. It still gives me the same result. Below is the new setting I just applied:

APN: unet
Username: maxis
Password: wap

Thanks again!

Your iPhone 3G official unlock or unlocked by kind of turbo-sim or such?

If official unlocked, should work perfectly but for illegal unlock, there should be NO resolution yet. Same as my previous iPhone 3G, could not use internet with same error msg "not connected to the internet" And because of that I sold my iPhone 3G. Advise you to get official unlocked sets instead of locked sets.

mmm...that's weird. myb u wanna try dial *133# again to make sure your 3G is activated.

another question here, do u use an unlocked iPhone or using a locked iPhone with *SIM solution? (turboSIM equivalent, rebelSIM, *SIM, etc etc). because most of the time people that use this kind of solution to enable them used a locked iPhone can't get data.

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Oct 19 2008, 03:10 PM

Hi guys, I'm using an official unlocked 3G phone from Singtel. When I dialed *133#, I received the following message from Maxis.
"Terimakasih. GPRS anda kini aktif. Hubungi .........."

Lol. Means previously your number haven't active GPRS yet. So I think it should be working fine now?

Pls update us.

3G is UNET.

Try *136# instead

if normally Maxis 3G Unlimited Data , how much for the monthly fees??

Hi Cola, I've been using the 3G internet plan for more than a year. I was trying to do everything I could to make it work with iphone.


Dear WaCKy-Angel, thank you!

Dear twinkles, i'm paying RM 99 per month.


Dear everyone,
I'm finally able to get my iPhone connected to Maxis 3G internet. To be honest with you, I didn't do much here. I repeated all my steps again from the beginning. Apparently it has something to do with the COVERAGE at my area. My guess the iphone doesn't work like my Nokia N95 8gb. I can connect to the internet easily with the n95 whereas it took iphone awhile to figure out. 50% of the time I won't be able to get online at all. This is kinda strange to me.

But anyhow, I will test my iphone 3g at some other area like KL, PJ or Subang later tonight. Hopefully the experience will be better than my area. I'll keep you guys posted.

Once again, thanks everyone for sharing your experience and advice with me. You guys are really helpful!

How about the speed? ? fast ?

Aktifkan line lain.....muahahahahahah

er... lifeis beautiful
i ahve no problem with my maxis 3G, im using the same singtel set as well
under APN, mine all is empty

TS, i should say, no need to put anything at thier apn etc like what rx330 said, somehow it will not work if you put maxis setting there, me also don't put anything there and it works for me like charm( eventhough my mms still not work,now waiting my number port to celcom ).


try to clear everything in the setting, i mean no need to put all those setting there, it will work actually, give it a try and inform us if it's work.

I think u didnt activate 3G coz *136# is for 3G, *133# is for GPRS only

sorry sorry it's *136#
btw if we previously request for unlimited 3G thru operator (and after the operator asks use 3G phone or not) normally they will already activate 3G from the start. that should be the case as TS already using internet on other phone.

Hi there,

I have an iPhone 3G contract with AT&T. But I'm planning to unlock it when I go back to M'sia next Feb. So I need to know if the apps in the iPhone works with Maxis network?

If not, it defeats the purpose of all the iPhone apps right. I know about the "unofficial" method to unlock the phone, but I think it doesn't really work officially as well as AT&T. Please guide.

still kenot unlock wor

i'm using a iPhone 3G 16GB bought from Bangkok 2 weeks ago, software unlocked (no Turbosim, dunno how it's done), FW 2.1. iPhone origin is AT&T after checking serial number.

I have the 3G service activated and running. The minor problem that i have with Maxis 3G service with my iPhone 3G is that at areas where the 3G or EDGE is not available or even when no service, it will reconnect to the Maxis and then ask me to key in my Maxis pin again (unlocking). Anyone has this problem to when moving from a service area to a no service area ? I find a lot of areas at Klang Valley doesn't have 3G service using my iPhone but somehow my Nokia e61 works better.

Probably think it's an incompatibility issue with iPhone 3G with Maxis. The 3G service on iPhone really drain the battery, so i only turn on when i need it.

Appreciate your comments / experience. Thanks.

This post has been edited by dodgy88: Oct 22 2008, 10:55 AM

Dodgy bro, you mean your set is unlocked via illegal software? Not by official unlocked by Apple?

OMG! That means there's solution to un-officially unlock iPhone3G. But are you sure confirm not legally unlocked? Thx.

dodgy88, the only way to solve this issue is to cancel off SIM lock
* credits to nokia2003

by the way, funny urs is unlocked not by those SIM thingy

cola, rx330

The serial number shows it's from AT&T. Referring to Apple site, that serial number is a locked AT&T. So, that means, there's a software unlocked it (since my is not using xSIM).

At Bangkok, a lot of the shops there sell "software unlock" and xSIM unlock as well. The seller told me they pay for the software unlock meaning i can't upgrade through iTunes.

The odd thing about my software unlock is that i have no options (i don't have that switch in the settings) to choose operator. Even when i roam it automatically selects the foreign operator. It works fine so i have no problem with it.

Probably i have to wait until the dev team / ZiPhone can do something to have a full unlock.

OMG!! That means if want to determine whether the set is official unlocked or not, have to refer to Apple site? The Apple site that you refer to check your set which shows it's locked to carrier is http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1937 ? If not, can I have the website? Hopefully that the official website update recently.

easy.

your at & t iphone was unlocked via the hardware method (which still technically, at the end of the day works like a turbosim)

frankly speaking, if you are referring to the 3g version, i have never ever heard of an unlocking process of that caliber.

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Added on October 22, 2008, 11:48 amsomehow your iphone reminds me of this dude's unit

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Oct 22 2008, 11:48 AM

so how is it unlocked?
my wife's thai fren in london also say london can unlocked, cos she got herself an 8gb ipone 3G as well from o2

There is NO SOFTWARE UNLOCK YET. What they do just modified inside your iphone la and still using that sim proxy thing la....... This old story la..... Seller now mesti creative la,jual2 murah ckp dah unlock x pyah sim proxy bla.....bla...... at the end kena tipu....

Ini satu kes di India,actually byk countries buat camne bcoz nak untung la. Nowdays,mana org nak turbo sim etc unless dia tu x tau...


http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=2093

Malas nak bukak ?????Ni gambar aku tepek










THERE'S NO SOFTWARE UNLOCK YET FOR IPHONE 3G

This post has been edited by baretta: Oct 22 2008, 02:59 PM

well when think about it.... they can always put something inside the phone.... so u tot its unlock using software...
guys... this is not a good news....
ppl can be cheated easily like this....

i hope who ever going to buy iphone, buy the official unlock version... yes... it may cost u more... but.... it makes u sleep well at night rite?
a lil burn hole in ur pocket is nothing compare wht would happened if this kind of problem accured?

sorry my half cent here

This post has been edited by g3n0c|d3: Oct 22 2008, 03:17 PM

@ baretta


nice one. i was too lazy to dig out the pictures.

If i'm not mistaken, rebelsim/turbo-sim or any bypass sim can't unlock the 3G network. So when buying the phone, you can test data/internet service, but can't 100% confirm. So I think the best way is to check the serial via http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1937

Official unlocked unit is the best minus all the headache

Is there really an "officially unlocked" iPhone 3G? None that I know of.

I'm using the iPhone 3G with AT&T carrier now. Wondering how am I gonna unlock it next time in M'sia? Since it's not meant to be sold in M'sia, therefore I think its not really compatible with the network in M'sia.

Also, I think some of the apps won't function in M'sia, liek the GPS apps. Well technically, iPhone will not work in M'sia. Even if it does, you will not fully utilize the full function of it. Of course, after you unlock it, you can make calls or SMS.

Right now, I'm looking at a backup phone just in case my iPhone 3G doesn't work in M'sia. Looking at N95.

Iphone 3G was LAUNCHED ACROSS INDIA by vodafone and Bharti Airtel, but still cannot use 3G....muahahahahahahahahahaha....

whaaaaahhhhhhh GPS cannot use in Msia ??????? muahahahahahahhaha........ can use lorrrrr..........

Not fully utilize ????????? muahahahahahahahahahah....... name it ........ what fuction ?????????

Well technically iphone 3G can work in MALAYSIA......muahahahahhahahahahahaha

This post has been edited by baretta: Oct 22 2008, 10:59 PM

whahahahah......what a pro and smart comments!!!

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

looks like you have not been in this forum sufficiently to miss that out

U JUST WAIT
TML I GOT PIC TO SHOW U

wait i take the monorail
n hope celcom 3g dun fail on me tat time

Can you use the GPS function?

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Added on October 23, 2008, 1:38 amI guess so

This post has been edited by P.I.M.P: Oct 23 2008, 01:38 AM

I AM USING THE GPS FUNCTION TO FIND MY ROAD IN MALACCA
BELIEVE IT O NOT!!!
LOL
TML i gonna snap a pic
remember to come in update urself to check is iphone usable o not
but!!!
US version sure cannot
unless AT & T change their mind to unlock the phone for users

no problem triangulating my position in malaysia (however direction capabilities are restricted)


however i have tried both the mentioned features above in singapore and they worked flawlessly.

but just tat
malaysia dun have to direction yet
i mean it wont have navigation the destination u wanna go

if u follow blindly the directions confirm langgar tiang la...

Langar tiang
This iPhone GPS funtion only work as pinpoint and follow wherever we go (in malaysia)..

Ok please snap a pic & let us see. I'm gonna find out how to unlock my AT&T version. Do you know anywhere I can lookup?

I think M'sia nav system still not that developed yet. Works fine in S'pore partly I think its because S'pore telco have contract agreement with Apple to fully utilized the phone features.

You mean you can't type in an address & route to that address?

Yeah the GPS function is not turn-by-turn unlike Garmin. I think getting a Garmin is better cos it has turn-by-turn function. No need to look at the phone while driving. End up accident only.

the sucko celcom 3g service




AGPS kicking in



and er


pic snapped during i taking monorail to office

i took 2 videos and will put out here once i done uploading

video done...
sadly the 3G service here still slow
so it din run real smooth
NOTE: I USING OFFICIALLY UNLOCKED IPHONE,
and havent jail break yet

Recorded in monorail



Recorded in Star Line and show some video example


This post has been edited by CooLeRthings: Oct 23 2008, 09:59 AM

pehhh coolerrrrrrrr...

BTW, GPS can anywhere in the world as long as you can receive Satt.

GPS can use as a tracking device.

Turn by turn nav based on software itself and nothing to do where doyo live.

Apple dont allow any 3rd party like tom tom to build apps for iphone 3g (turn by turn nav). In fact, they also dont allow any offline maps (fcuking sheet).Meaning you only can depend on google maps and of course it is not very detail for certain countries.

Ohh Celcom 3G. Good good.

Fyi I just bought an iPhone3G 8GB unlocked from ultraportable (threat here) I using Celcom3G. Works fine with internet/data/call/sms/GPS too.

3G signal is strong (KL). Everything seems to be perfect so official unlocked sets shouldn't give you any headache (what I've been worried about before I bought).

which area KL u using the celcom 3g?
the area i try to use slow like sh!t
my area is at those golden triangle area =/
Jln Sultan Ismail
Jln hang tuah,
jln pudu those area

Tested on Pertama Complex and somewhere near The Mall / PWTC.

Yeah Official unit is always the best money can buy Bro may i know how much u get ur unit for? I think i get mine abit too expensive sure kena chop by those shops Sienzzz

Sometimes it's better not to compare the price with others so it won't hurt you so much.

Anyway, I bought it for RM2.3k, 2nd hand 8GB Singapore set. Checked in www.apple.com.sg warranty till August 2009. It's bout 2months old phone. Condition consider perfect. Some scratches behind, on the Apple logo.

Maybe you think I get it cheap, but I can tell that I lost few hundred because of nothing.

When iPhone3G first released, I bought US locked set for RM3.2k + Rebel Sim RM100. Then I sold it off for RM2.7k. Then I bought HTC Touch Pro RM2,950 + 8GB memory bout RM80. Sold my Touch Pro ystdy night for RM2.5k and bought iPhone3G today for RM2.3k.

After all, I got a really perfect working condition iPhone3G. And total lost - RM830. RM830 for nothing. If compare to your case, I don't think you bought it for RM2.3k + RM830 : RM3130 8GB unlocked set?

I hope if you compare like this, you will feel you're lucky and didn't bought it as expensive as you thought.


You can take a look at my post when i'm with my ex-iPhone3G locked US set.

Click here

This post has been edited by Mr Cola: Oct 23 2008, 06:00 PM

@Mr Cola..

Congrat bro for getting iphone3g back...

Nice eh.. the real unlock version...

Peace..

Yeap. 1word to describe.. PERFECT

Hopefully won't give me any problems in the near future

This post has been edited by Mr Cola: Oct 23 2008, 08:29 PM

If only our 3G telco improve more abuot their service
i gonna be happy with it
with the crappy 3G, i hate it always on n off!!!
have to find a good signal area, and less ppl sharing the line, only it get smoother...
else is even worse than Edge

Okay. I have my iPhone 3G from U.S. So its a U.S unit. I'm planning to unlock it end of this year before I go home.

Looking at all the posting, I see that you guys suggest getting the Officially unlocked phone. Unfortunately, mine ain't officially unlocked, its LOCKED.

I'm guessing the software to unlock the phone (NOT USING SIM REBEL or whatsoever) is out. Is it still Ziphone software?

as far as i know, even the devteam still developing software to unlock the iphone 3g. so the software is out of question bro.

my advise bro... is to unlock officially...
or it will cause u such problem than u wanted to be

Unlock officially as in buy the official unlock set from Sg or other countries?

Hopefully the devteam will come up with the unlocking software soon ler.

Even if Dev-Team come out with unlock software, it's not 100% sure that you can fully utilize all the functions in your iPhone3G.

I've used Rebel sim (by-pass sim) before, call/sms works but not internet. Sometimes when i'm talking on the phone from my area to another area (quite a distance) there will be drop calls and sudden network lost. I have to insert my sim into another phone, it will still shows no network, I have to search network manually, then insert back to iPhone3G to get it work.

It had been months for Dev-Team to develop unlocker software, they have also stated there might be no unlock software. They don't promise anything. I understand that they work very hard on it but the security for iPhone3G is far more secure than the 1st gen.

Strongly suggest you to unlock it officially or else you might be facing alot of problems that you don't wanted to and frustrated. Another word, you will regret. Try to find open box unlocker. US don't provide official unlock?

If you're coming back to M'sia, I think you can check whether Singapore provide open box unlock. As I read some other LYN forumer stated that 1 of his friend bought iPhone3G from Vodafone (Australia) locked set then bring it to Optus (Australia) to official unlock it.

man... you have to wait for a long long time i reckon

U.S don't provide any unlocking service. Therefore I have to find my own ways to unlock the i3G. I thought they have the software to unlock the phone already. I saw some videos on youtube showing how to unlock. But not sure if that method of unlocking works with the network in M'sia. We'll wait til the end of the year & see what the dev-team comes up with.

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Added on October 24, 2008, 10:45 am*sigh*

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Added on October 24, 2008, 10:47 amBy the way, does this method of unlocking i3G works? LINK

This post has been edited by P.I.M.P: Oct 24 2008, 10:47 AM

That's jailbreak, not unlock. Jailbreak = allows you to install any softwares/games/apps in your iPhone3G. Without jailbreak, you can only install games from iTunes Store, either you purchase or free apps.

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Added on October 24, 2008, 10:57 amAnd yeap. Jailbreak works.

This post has been edited by Mr Cola: Oct 24 2008, 10:57 AM

Oh gotcha. So basically gotta jailbreak & unlock my i3G right?

Jailbreak is depend on user choices...but Iphone 3G is must unlock for using in malaysia...

im out of ideas.... 1 current choice u have is using the sim adapter... i know its sound harsh.... but other than that.... u just better sell it and buy again in spore.... thats some alternative i see

can ask ppl frm apple spore to unlock urs but i doubt they will do/could unlock the US iphone.

wht if u just terminate the contract frm at&t?
maybe they will unlock it? hurm.... since ure going back in msia for good pon kan?

OK so I must unlock it first before using.

But with the sim adaptor, I can only make calls & sms right? That also, sometimes doesn't workds well. Now I'm beginning to worry about the unlocking issue. Darn it.

Terminating the contract with AT&T does not unlock the phone. They just cancel the service. Besides, I will have to pay a penalty fee of $175 because I terminate the contract before 2 years. But I ain't gonna pay that.

i'll try search and ask ppl how to unlock it officially. darn those apple guys are good!!

not a chance la
AT & T always like this
i hate them a lot
i was at the state when iphone just release
then i wait for the non contract for 2 whole month, as they did promise to release the non-contract SOON
nope, in the end i end up getting 1 8GB from china town.
as for back up / alternative if i cant manage to get from KL
i know string doing bulk tat time, but i hope AT & T kind enuff to release the unlock n non contract 1...
but...
end up, string tumpang already over, and AT&T no news
then lucky SG coming out the unlock set
i sell my US iphone on ebay here to a kid
then manage to get SG 1, even thou is 300 more than Strings tumpang thread
at least it's hassle free!!! and is genuine in every aspect!
some more is SG 1, perhaps if warranty also easier to claim ( as if manage to claim la, go receipt but i really doubt they will do tat warranty =/)


suggestion is to sell ur US set there and come back get a new 1,
if sell here, u better sell to those uncle that duno how to use iphone
else those fellow tat know how to use little will keep ask y call drop a, no this n that bla bla bullsh!t

Yeah they managed to secure it so well this time. Unlike the 1st gen iphones.

Thought of selling it on ebay & buy in S'pore. How much is it in Sg? Is it officially unlocked in Sg? So I can just buy the phone from Sg & inset my Maxis sim card, then can call already? If sold my iphone, maybe I'll get N96 lo. iPhone for gaya only IMO.

@P.I.M.P

Just check this thread if you're not sure of S'pore iphone set.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/768477 (look at the spoiler)

If CooLeRthings got his iphone from S'pore, the obvious answer to your queries are answered and many are using S'pore units here.

You can purchase a S'pore 3G iphone set from sellers in LYN garage sale and you don't have to head down to S'pore to buy it.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Oct 24 2008, 03:37 PM

gaya? hahahaha i think for those who considered himself as gadget freak.... iphone is the answer!

so kene jual lah ur iphone....
well wht to do.... lagipun i think tht the best choice u can have
better go for sg set lah... nearer if anything happened

This post has been edited by g3n0c|d3: Oct 24 2008, 03:37 PM

those that think iPhone is for Gaya only because they are not IT literate AKA NOOB

Do u wanna see what can we do with our iPhone?

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Added on October 24, 2008, 4:03 pmi am having a plan to make a video of wat iphone can do later on
coz some of my fren tot the samething
they tot look nice only
will try to make 1 this weekend if i got the time

and mine haven jail break yet, which is lotsa function dy
those that jailbreak dy 1 sure got more fun

This post has been edited by CooLeRthings: Oct 24 2008, 04:03 PM

Ok post your video in future

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Added on October 24, 2008, 4:13 pmMaybe I'll do that


This post has been edited by P.I.M.P: Oct 24 2008, 04:13 PM

gaya, mutu & keunggulan
saw the iphone for sale at jaybee just now, rm 2999 for 8gb n 3999 for 16gb

N96 also around that price. Maybe I'll swap iPhone for N96

N96 bu xing la ~~

16GB RM3999? OMFGBBQ?

Sell 1 16GB for RM3,999 can earn almost 1 8GB.

woaaaa.... same as the price like sg wang... so kaw kaw cut throat ppl.....

So exp. RM4grand for 16gb. My goodness. Can pay down payment for a car already.

Guys please help me.I am trying to help my staff with her iphone 3g.I personally have an iphone 2g.I quickpwned to2.1 for her. All ok. She got Maxis 3g card but i cant get any signal. There is a tiny icon on the top right hand corner next to the battery icon . i'ts a handset icon with dots on the bottom. Does this mean her set is a locked set.?Please advice. How do i know if it;
's locked or not??

Pls describe more about the iPhone3G? Where did she bought the iPhone3G? I bet it is not official unlocked? Origin of the iPhone3G?

from usa but another set that came together with her friend apparently works. That icon that i described on the top right? what is that? anyone came across before??

Her friend's iphone also from USA?

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Added on October 26, 2008, 5:55 amSo you guys suggest that I should sell my US iPhone & buy from Sg?

This post has been edited by P.I.M.P: Oct 26 2008, 05:55 AM

guys, go get urself from singapore singtel. selling if not mistaken 1399 SD for 16GB but u can go ard n go nego 1200SD or something.
at least wont burn to RM4k ! gosh that is day light robbing

sure bo ??