Vodafone GPRS settings for XDA 2

ken90

I have a sim free XDA 2 which I'm using on Vodafone (because of coverage).

Does anybody know the GPRS settings please? :dunno:

flywheel

here's the full internet settings, you need to be enabled for access to isp.vodafone.ie access point before trying to connect, you may need to contact Vodafone to have this set-up

Tap:
Start Menu
Settings item
Connections tab
Connections icon
Advanced tab
Select Networks button

Select My ISP from the top Drop Down List (if available) and tap the Edit... button, you are brought to the Modem Tab in Connection Settings

OR

If My ISP isn't available create it by tapping New... and entering in a name like My ISP, then tap the Modem Tab


Tap the New.. button

Connection Name: Voda ISP GPRS
Select Modem: Cellular Line (GPRS)
Tap Next...

Access point name: isp.vodafone.ie
Tap Next...

User name: vodafone
Password: vodafone
Domain: (leave blank)
Tap Finished...

You are brought back to the Modem tab in Connection Settings, if there is more than one connection make sure the connection you just created is selected (i.e. the radio button beside it is active)

Tap OK in the top left

Make sure that My ISP (or the new one you created) is selected in the top drop-down box

Tap OK in the top left again twice

Try connecting to the web with Pocket IE, e.g. to http://pdaportal.us or to a pop email account.

BrianG

ken90

Thank You BrianG, You are a star
:cool:

flywheel

if you plan on using GPRS a lot make sure to look at their GPRS 3MB inclusive package (unfortunately they only have one currently available) rather than their standard "pay as you use" rate

it can be easy to eat a lot of data with a Pocket PC Phone Edition device. maybe have a look at getting a GPRS traffic monitor if you haven't already, SPB GPRS Monitor is a good one. and/or make sure to check your GPRS usage on your 'My Vodafone' Account Details page to keep tabs on your usage

you can also set up MMS if you are interested?

BrianG

Fallschirmjager

thanks to search and dub...for this..saved me from the usual hell that is phone support in vodafone....

Fallschirmjager

oh, just got yer message

i have the post pay with vodafone and am actually using an unlocked imate (as in what an xda actually is)

ta

flywheel

for MMS you need to set up a new connection, plus configure the MMS application

Tap:
Start Menu
Settings item
Connections tab
Connections icon
Advanced tab
Select Networks button

Select My MMS from the top Drop Down List (if available) and tap the Edit... button, you are brought to the Modem Tab in Connection Settings

OR

If My MMS isn't available create it by tapping New... and entering My MMS, then tap the Modem Tab

Tap the New.. button

Connection Name: Voda MMS GPRS
Select Modem: Cellular Line (GPRS)
Tap Next...

Access point name: mms.vodafone.net
Tap Next...

User name: dublin
Password: dublin
Domain: (leave blank)
Tap Finished...

You are brought back to the Modem tab in Connection Settings, if there is more than one connection make sure the connection you just created is selected (i.e. the radio button beside Voda MMS GPRS is active)

Tap OK in the top left once.

Now make sure from the top Drop Down list you select My ISP again (to make sure you can easily connect back to the GPRS Internet services again by default)

Tap OK in the top left twice to get back to the Settings Screen.


Now to configure the MMS application...

Tap:
Start Menu
Programs item
MMS Composer
Tools Menu (at bottom)
Options...

Preferences Tab is displayed...
Tap the Servers Tab
Tap and hold on somewhere in the middle of the screen until the 'pop-up' menu appears
Tap New

Server Name: Voda MMS
Gateway: 10.24.59.200
Server Address: http://www.vodafone.ie/mms

Tap OK and you are brought back to the Servers Tab
Tap the Preferences Tab

Connect Via: My MMS
Connect to Server: Voda MMS
Tick, Retrieve Messages Immediately *
Size Limit, Sending: e.g. 40k
No attempts before aborting: e.g. 3
Tick, Download on home network only (if required)

* if the message doesn't download immediately (automatically) you can open up the MMS app, select the message header and Tap 'Download' to get it

the only other issue is that WM PPCPE 2003 likes to keep it's GPRS sessions active so you can find your session to the MMS APN remains active after a send or receive so you may have to manually disconnect (holding down the hang-up button for a few seconds)

you can test it out receiving by sending yourself an MMS using the Picture Album available in your My Vodafone account on www.vodafone.ie, or sending one to an email address... or testing it out with a friends who has an MMS enabled handset on O2 or Vodafone

BrianG

Fallschirmjager

jeeze Brian...do you ever leave your house!


i cant find anyone in vodafone that even knows what a PDA is..

why dont they have a web page with this stuff on it..or maybe they do..but i centainly cant find it..

thanks a mill dude..im about to try now..

Fallschirmjager

Houston..we have liftoff..cleared the tower!!!


thanks Dub!!

flywheel

Fallschirmjager wrote:

jeeze Brian...do you ever leave your house!

i do , on train to Kildare at the moment if that counts...

Fallschirmjager wrote:

i cant find anyone in vodafone that even knows what a PDA is..

why dont they have a web page with this stuff on it..or maybe they do..but i centainly cant find it..

Vodafone Ireland don't offer this particular device so you might have issues looking for support with it... their dedicated data support might try and help out though...

good to hear you got sorted out anyhow

BrianG

Fallschirmjager

Dub,

one more favour...i got the mms thing done,. i can send no problem -- i receive a notice that i have an mms..but the pic never appears even wehn i click download


any suggestions?

ta matey

flywheel

hi, is there an other GPRS session in use at the same time? (e.g. your ISP connection is still active)?

Fallschirmjager

Dub,

donno but i dont think so. any quick way of checking?


thanks for responding AGAIN

flywheel

hi, if there is an active GPRS connection the signal icon (at the top beside the Volume icon) will have two arrows on it, when there is no active connection it looks like an antenna

to disconnect an active GPRS connection you can hold down 'hang up' button for a few seconds

BrianG

Fallschirmjager

sorry brian was away on hols...i will try that

Fallschirmjager

Okay...just tried it...

i get the MMS receiving icon..but it appears to do bugger all.

flywheel

hi, have you been able to receive MMS messages ok on another device (using your SIM)?

also, can you open Programs and the MMS Composer App, Tap the Tools Menu, About... and post what version you have... and then in Settings, System, Device Information... what ROM version are you on?

do any messages / errors appear?

BrianG

Fallschirmjager

hey brian,

the mms version is 1.6.0.14

i will try to receive the mms pics tonight on an mms compat nokia.

and the rom version : 1.66.00WWE

thanks dude for all the help

tom

tallus

ken90 wrote:

Thank You BrianG, You are a star
:cool:

I totally agree with that comment ! My I-mate is now properly functional. Thanks man :-)