Android internet and mms settings

VirginMobile
WAP/GPRS Settings:
Profile name: virgin_internet
Home URL: http://www.virginmobile.co.za
Primary DNS: 196.31.116.241
Primary Port: 8080
Secondary DNS: 196.31.116.241
Secondary Port: 9201
APN: vdata

MMS Settings:
Profile name: virgin_mms
MMSC: mms.virginmobile.co.za
Primary DNS: 196.31.116.242
Primary Port: 8080
Secondary DNS: 196.31.116.242
Secondary Port: 9201
APN: vmms
 
Vegeta said:
VirginMobile
WAP/GPRS Settings:
Profile name: virgin_internet
Home URL: http://www.virginmobile.co.za
Primary DNS: 196.31.116.241
Primary Port: 8080
Secondary DNS: 196.31.116.241
Secondary Port: 9201
APN: vdata

MMS Settings:
Profile name: virgin_mms
MMSC: mms.virginmobile.co.za
Primary DNS: 196.31.116.242
Primary Port: 8080
Secondary DNS: 196.31.116.242
Secondary Port: 9201
APN: vmms
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That's not the problem here. The problem is mms on android (as well as iphone). No settings seam to work. Internet is fine...
 
DJNgoma said:
Explain?
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I met someone on Saturday. They had a Desire. I was interested and had a look at the phone. It had some cool free apps but they all look really bland. There was one that showed a map of star constellations but it just wouldn't load any 3G data while my 3GS did just fine. Not a definitive comparison by any means. I don't know what the issue was but I can't say I was overwhelmed. Or even 'whelmed for that matter.

My point is, very few things are as frustrating as tech that doesn't want to work.
 
Everything i've tried on my Desire works wonderfully. Best one is Chrome2Phone! AWESOME. Click icon in chrome and BAMMMM it opens on your phone instantly.
Webpages
Youtube vids
Maps

Best of all, unlike the iphone all at once if i so please!
Coming from someone with both, my apple is in my sock drawer haven't taken it out once since i got my Desire

There are some beta things that google roll out(early and free as usual) but thats why we love google.
 
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cmyplay said:
I met someone on Saturday. They had a Desire. I was interested and had a look at the phone. It had some cool free apps but they all look really bland. There was one that showed a map of star constellations but it just wouldn't load any 3G data while my 3GS did just fine. Not a definitive comparison by any means. I don't know what the issue was but I can't say I was overwhelmed. Or even 'whelmed for that matter.

My point is, very few things are as frustrating as tech that doesn't want to work.
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Oh no... Not another stevie fanboy. Virgin does not have 3G yet. It does not matter which phone you use! It will hopefully be introduced in 2 weeks time when cellc launches their 3G. MMS don't work on Virgin (or we haven't found a way) on Android (or iPhone for that matter).

Your point is: no point at all. Besides topic and completely irrelevant. We're trying to establish Virgin MMS settings, not compare phones. But while you're at it there is nothing a Desire can't do that the 3Gs or even 4G can. Except not loose signal and skype and that's coming 3rd quarter. The app you are referring to is Google Sky Map. It establishes your position and shows the star constellation above you. It recognises you hold the phone so you see exactly which stars you point the phone at
 
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Tim182 said:
Oh no... Not another stevie fanboy. Virgin does not have 3G yet. It does not matter which phone you use! It will hopefully be introduced in 2 weeks time when cellc launches their 3G. MMS don't work on Virgin (or we haven't found a way) on Android (or iPhone for that matter).

Your point is: no point at all. Besides topic and completely irrelevant. We're trying to establish Virgin MMS settings, not compare phones. But while you're at it there is nothing a Desire can't do that the 3Gs or even 4G can. Except not loose signal and skype and that's coming 3rd quarter. The app you are referring to is Google Sky Map. It establishes your position and shows the star constellation above you. It recognises you hold the phone so you see exactly which stars you point the phone at
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+1 cmyplay, you are looking for a fight, I've tried to help with the MMS at this current moment in time and even said I'll give feedback in the next few days when I get round to looking at the problem. Virgin Mobile doesn't even have 3G like Tim has stated and he has even said further when it might come out. You have provided comments that are quite irrelevant to the current discussion on hand which was been the MMS issue, and I've even tried to help you with your apparent internet problem but alas it comes down to comparing phones and even in the end it was more of a problem with the cellular provider's side of things than the actual phone.
 
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Which actually brings me to an interesting point... Has anyone managed to get mms on an iphone to work on virgin? The people I know failed. But if there is someone please could you post the settings!
 
Tim182 said:
Virgin does not have 3G yet.
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Ouch.

Tim182 said:
But while you're at it there is nothing a Desire can't do that the 3Gs or even 4G can.
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What is this 4G of which you speak? Does it have horns? Does it breathe fire?

Tim182 said:
Except not loose signal and skype and that's coming 3rd quarter.
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Oh no. Don't loose it with me. I couldn't bear your spelling and grammar.

Tim182 said:
The app you are referring to is Google Sky Map. It establishes your position and shows the star constellation above you. It recognises you hold the phone so you see exactly which stars you point the phone at
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Still a cool free app to have.

DJNgoma said:
+1 cmyplay, you are looking for a fight, I've tried to help with the MMS at this current moment in time and even said I'll give feedback in the next few days when I get round to looking at the problem.
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Well guy, I don't like fights especially when I'm only expressing my opinion. I'd keep that in mind considering that in your other posts some of your opinions have been antagonistic as well.

DJNgoma said:
You have provided comments that are quite irrelevant to the current discussion on hand which was been the MMS issue, and I've even tried to help you with your apparent internet problem but alas it comes down to comparing phones and even in the end it was more of a problem with the cellular provider's side of things than the actual phone.
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Precisely. Now why is carrier side issues such a big deal for one manufacturer and a non-issue for another? Congrats on the Desire you guys. If it works for you great.
 
cmyplay said:
Ouch.

What is this 4G of which you speak? Does it have horns? Does it breathe fire?

Oh no. Don't loose it with me. I couldn't bear your spelling and grammar.

Still a cool free app to have.

Well guy, I don't like fights especially when I'm only expressing my opinion. I'd keep that in mind considering that in your other posts some of your opinions have been antagonistic as well.

Precisely. Now why is carrier side issues such a big deal for one manufacturer and a non-issue for another? Congrats on the Desire you guys. If it works for you great.
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I didn't join Virgin Mobile for their 3G services when they launched, so I can't see the big problem if I'm not going to use it when I'm usually travelling on Wi-Fi.

You know what he is talking about and that being the iPhone 4, stop being a grammar nazi.

And again, being more of grammar nazi. You know what he is saying (vaguely imho) but you seem more inclined to attack him on his grammar.

It is a cool app to have, and so what does that have to do with anything?

You came here for the very fact to do so and that was to pick a fight, you could call a terrorist a freedom fighters whilst in the end they are a terrorist in the end.

1 out of 3 carriers(if you count Virgin Mobile and Cellc as one) are precisely having this problem you talk of and honestly the de facto is a problem on the carrier's side with Android phones. Whilst the antenna problem iPhone 4 is affected across all networks, that's not even a carrier problem but a manufacturing one.
 
Lost the chance today to actually test the MMS settings today, can't say an exact time when I'll be able to test them but I'll try to do it ASAP.
 
Okay, 2 days ago i decided to update my desire from 1.5 to 2.1 to 2.2. In the process of updating my phone asked if im using vodacom or cellc. ofcourse knowing virgin uses cellc towers i selected cellC...and there it was. My virgin mobile mms and internet setting pre-installed. Tested as soon as possible and got a mms sent. Awesome.
So here is my settings. Hope it helps...
Internet
Name : Virgin Mobile SA Internet
APN : vdata
Proxy: <Not Set>
Port: <Not Set>
Username: <Not Set>
Password: <Not Set>
Server: <Not Set>
MMSC: <Not Set>
MMS Proxy: <Not Set>
MMS Port: <Not Set>
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 655
MNC: 07
Authentication Type: <Not Set>
APN Type: default

MMS
Name: Virgin Mobile SA MMS
APN: vmms
Proxy: <Not Set>
Port: <Not Set>
Username: <Not Set>
Password: <Not Set>
Server: <Not Set>
MMSC: http://mms.virginmobile.co.za
MMS Proxy: 196.31.116.242
MMS Port: 8080
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 655
MNC: 07
Authentication Type: <Not Set>
APN Type: mms
 
lanman said:
Okay, 2 days ago i decided to update my desire from 1.5 to 2.1 to 2.2. In the process of updating my phone asked if im using vodacom or cellc. ofcourse knowing virgin uses cellc towers i selected cellC...and there it was. My virgin mobile mms and internet setting pre-installed. Tested as soon as possible and got a mms sent. Awesome.
So here is my settings. Hope it helps...
Internet
Name : Virgin Mobile SA Internet
APN : vdata
Proxy: <Not Set>
Port: <Not Set>
Username: <Not Set>
Password: <Not Set>
Server: <Not Set>
MMSC: <Not Set>
MMS Proxy: <Not Set>
MMS Port: <Not Set>
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 655
MNC: 07
Authentication Type: <Not Set>
APN Type: default

MMS
Name: Virgin Mobile SA MMS
APN: vmms
Proxy: <Not Set>
Port: <Not Set>
Username: <Not Set>
Password: <Not Set>
Server: <Not Set>
MMSC: http://mms.virginmobile.co.za
MMS Proxy: 196.31.116.242
MMS Port: 8080
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 655
MNC: 07
Authentication Type: <Not Set>
APN Type: mms
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Seem to be in check.
Tim182, hopefully these settings work.
 
cmyplay said:
Ouch.



What is this 4G of which you speak? Does it have horns? Does it breathe fire?



Oh no. Don't loose it with me. I couldn't bear your spelling and grammar.



Still a cool free app to have.



Well guy, I don't like fights especially when I'm only expressing my opinion. I'd keep that in mind considering that in your other posts some of your opinions have been antagonistic as well.



Precisely. Now why is carrier side issues such a big deal for one manufacturer and a non-issue for another? Congrats on the Desire you guys. If it works for you great.
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What exactly is your problem? If you don't use Virgin why are you even posting stuff in this thread? So take your issues elsewhere and don't pick a fight here. It's pathetic
 
lanman said:
Manual MMS Configuration settings
Step 1. Press the Menu button.

Step 2. Tap on Settings.

Step 3. Tap on Wireless controls.

Step 4. Tap on Mobile network settings.

Step 5. Tap on Access Point Names.

Step 6. Tap on New APN.

Step 7. Tap on Name.

Step 8. Enter in MMS.Vodacom and tap on OK.

Step 9. Tap on APN.

Step 10. Enter in mms.vodacom.net and tap on OK.

Step 11. Scroll down to MMSC.

Step 12. Tap on MMSC.

Step 13. Enter in http://mmsc.vodacom4me.co.za and tap on OK.

Step 14. Tap on MMS proxy.

Step 15. Enter in 196.006.128.013 and tap on OK.

Step 16. Tap on MMS port.

Step 17. Enter in 8080 and tap on OK.

Step 18. Tap on APN type.

Step 19. Enter in mms and tap on OK.

Step 20. Press the Menu button and Tap on Save.

Step 21. MMS is now configured.
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Thanks this worked fine for me.
Forgot to mention device; Samsung Galaxy S.
 
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i have managed to get it to work,

was some extra layer on top of mms that had to be enabled on my vodacom one, but advanced data had to help, the standard data helpdesk is as much help as the monkey cage at the zoo :D ( good for a laugh)
 
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