topic Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings in Get Support

Android 8.1.0 APN settings

frankindustries — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:54:51 GMT

I have an Asus Zenphone 4 with Android 8.1.0 and I am attempting to get my data package working and everything I have read has said that I need to change my APN settings to the PM specific settings but when I attempt to do that I am unable to add or edit any APN settings. ( they are greyed out)

So I did some reading on this issue and apparently most phones running Android 8.1.0 are unable to edit the APN settings. There was a solution offered that involved rooted your phone (whatever that is) or running something called an ADB shell ( also what the hell is that) Needless to say I am not comfortable with either of those options and am hoping that there might be a more current solution ?

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

sandpublic — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 04:39:25 GMT

@frankindustries wrote:
I have an Asus Zenphone 4 with Android 8.1.0 and I am attempting to get my data package working and everything I have read has said that I need to change my APN settings to the PM specific settings but when I attempt to do that I am unable to add or edit any APN settings. ( they are greyed out)

So I did some reading on this issue and apparently most phones running Android 8.1.0 are unable to edit the APN settings. There was a solution offered that involved rooted your phone (whatever that is) or running something called an ADB shell ( also what the hell is that) Needless to say I am not comfortable with either of those options and am hoping that there might be a more current solution ?

This is what I found by searching previous posts, could be old but worth a try:

This is an Android 8.1 problem.

One way to deal with it: https://forums.redflagdeals.com/solved-fido-apn-miui-10-cant-add-apn-2239645/#p30122708 (Disclaimer: I have not tried this myself. But have seen several reports that it works.)

Other people have had success putting a Freedom SIM in, which seemed to have allowed them to add a new APN, fill in Public Mobile settings, reboot. Put Public Mobile SIM in.

(I think... For me playing with an active SpeakOut SIM eventually populated the Public Mobile APN settings, but I didn't write down the exact steps, sorry.) YMMV.

Edit: Found the post https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Phones-Hardware/Android-8-1-APN-settings/m-p/289974/h... in the big Android 8.1 APN thread: https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Phones-Hardware/Android-8-1-APN-settings/td-p/241715

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:00:23 GMT

@frankindustries

Short of reading those threads that sandpublic linked, I seem to recall someone saying a Roam Mobility SIM might allow adding APN as well. Just another option.

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

wetcoaster — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:29:25 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@frankindustries
Short of reading those threads that sandpublic linked, I seem to recall someone saying a Roam Mobility SIM might allow adding APN as well. Just another option.

Actually, that reply WAS a direct copy/paste - I thought the wording was familiar... https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Discussions/No-longer-have-Public-mobile-APN-on-my-Asus-Zenfone-4-max-after/m-p/313201/highlight/true#M83456

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:33:51 GMT

@wetcoaster wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@frankindustries
Short of reading those threads that sandpublic linked, I seem to recall someone saying a Roam Mobility SIM might allow adding APN as well. Just another option.
Actually, that reply WAS a direct copy/paste - I thought the wording was familiar... https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Discussions/No-longer-have-Public-mobile-APN-on-my-Asus-Zenfone-4-max-after/m-p/313201/highlight/true#M83456

Oh dear. Hey @sandpublic! How about a little credit when directly copying text. Or re-wording/formatting it some anyway.

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

wetcoaster — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:34:39 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@frankindustries
Short of reading those threads that sandpublic linked, I seem to recall someone saying a Roam Mobility SIM might allow adding APN as well. Just another option.

I believe this is the one you are thinking of, @Anonymous

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Getting-Started/New-User-Phone-works-Data-doesn-t/td-p/329648

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:37:19 GMT

@wetcoaster wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@frankindustries
Short of reading those threads that sandpublic linked, I seem to recall someone saying a Roam Mobility SIM might allow adding APN as well. Just another option.
I believe this is the one you are thinking of, @Anonymous
https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Getting-Started/New-User-Phone-works-Data-doesn-t/td-p/329648

Thank you for confirming that my memory isn't completely shot 🙂

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

sandpublic — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:39:19 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@wetcoaster wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@frankindustries
Short of reading those threads that sandpublic linked, I seem to recall someone saying a Roam Mobility SIM might allow adding APN as well. Just another option.
Actually, that reply WAS a direct copy/paste - I thought the wording was familiar... https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Discussions/No-longer-have-Public-mobile-APN-on-my-Asus-Zenfone-4-max-after/m-p/313201/highlight/true#M83456

Oh dear. Hey @sandpublic! How about a little credit when directly copying text. Or re-wording/formatting it some anyway.

My intentions were not to take credit or hide the fact that it was a copy or paste. I was just trying to help the original poster and since the original links were included I tought it was ok. @frankindustries I apologize for any inconveniece and next time I will just include the entire link so not to offend anyone.

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:44:24 GMT

@sandpublic wrote:
My intentions were not to take credit or hide the fact that it was a copy or paste. I was just trying to help the original poster and since the original links were included I tought it was ok. @frankindustries I apologize for any inconveniece and next time I will just include the entire link so not to offend anyone.

Very nice. It's actually more towards flattering for the original writer I think. I have copied useful "boilerplate" text before too...but then I massage it a little to something of the way I might say it. I have seen my text re-appear on the rare occassion too. Doesn't bother me. It probably doesn't bother wetcoaster too. It was just surprising recognition on their part.

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

sandpublic — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:52:19 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@sandpublic wrote:
My intentions were not to take credit or hide the fact that it was a copy or paste. I was just trying to help the original poster and since the original links were included I tought it was ok. @frankindustries I apologize for any inconveniece and next time I will just include the entire link so not to offend anyone.
Very nice. It's actually more towards flattering for the original writer I think. I have copied useful "boilerplate" text before too...but then I massage it a little to something of the way I might say it. I have seen my text re-appear on the rare occassion too. Doesn't bother me. It probably doesn't bother wetcoaster too. It was just surprising recognition on their part.

Got it. Thanks for letting me know, I will make sure I do the same in future posts.

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 04:05:47 GMT

@sandpublic wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@sandpublic wrote:
My intentions were not to take credit or hide the fact that it was a copy or paste. I was just trying to help the original poster and since the original links were included I tought it was ok. @frankindustries I apologize for any inconveniece and next time I will just include the entire link so not to offend anyone.
Very nice. It's actually more towards flattering for the original writer I think. I have copied useful "boilerplate" text before too...but then I massage it a little to something of the way I might say it. I have seen my text re-appear on the rare occassion too. Doesn't bother me. It probably doesn't bother wetcoaster too. It was just surprising recognition on their part.
Got it. Thanks for letting me know, I will make sure I do the same in future posts.

Any Joe can drive a Geo Metro in the sand. It's just a messy game to not at least change it up from the original.

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

sandpublic — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 04:06:43 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@sandpublic wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@sandpublic wrote:
My intentions were not to take credit or hide the fact that it was a copy or paste. I was just trying to help the original poster and since the original links were included I tought it was ok. @frankindustries I apologize for any inconveniece and next time I will just include the entire link so not to offend anyone.
Very nice. It's actually more towards flattering for the original writer I think. I have copied useful "boilerplate" text before too...but then I massage it a little to something of the way I might say it. I have seen my text re-appear on the rare occassion too. Doesn't bother me. It probably doesn't bother wetcoaster too. It was just surprising recognition on their part.
Got it. Thanks for letting me know, I will make sure I do the same in future posts.
Any Joe can drive a Geo Metro in the sand. It's just a messy game to not at least change it up from the original.

??? Please explain

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 04:11:14 GMT

@sandpublic wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@sandpublic wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@sandpublic wrote:
My intentions were not to take credit or hide the fact that it was a copy or paste. I was just trying to help the original poster and since the original links were included I tought it was ok. @frankindustries I apologize for any inconveniece and next time I will just include the entire link so not to offend anyone.
Very nice. It's actually more towards flattering for the original writer I think. I have copied useful "boilerplate" text before too...but then I massage it a little to something of the way I might say it. I have seen my text re-appear on the rare occassion too. Doesn't bother me. It probably doesn't bother wetcoaster too. It was just surprising recognition on their part.
Got it. Thanks for letting me know, I will make sure I do the same in future posts.
Any Joe can drive a Geo Metro in the sand. It's just a messy game to not at least change it up from the original.
??? Please explain

I have a little Metro. Gets a zillion miles per imperial gallon. I was just continuing on with the thing about copying others text using some text that almost certainly won't be copied :).

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

sandpublic — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 04:18:12 GMT

@frankindustries wrote:
I have an Asus Zenphone 4 with Android 8.1.0 and I am attempting to get my data package working and everything I have read has said that I need to change my APN settings to the PM specific settings but when I attempt to do that I am unable to add or edit any APN settings. ( they are greyed out)

So I did some reading on this issue and apparently most phones running Android 8.1.0 are unable to edit the APN settings. There was a solution offered that involved rooted your phone (whatever that is) or running something called an ADB shell ( also what the hell is that) Needless to say I am not comfortable with either of those options and am hoping that there might be a more current solution ?

More info can be found here:

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Phones-Hardware/Android-8-1-APN-settings/m-p/241715#M18860

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

Alex888 — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 05:17:36 GMT

@frankindustriesPart of the problem is likely your phone, if you look on https://willmyphonework.net/ the phone you have is not very compatible with Public Mobile, you may be able to get a connection to 3G in some areas, depending on where you live, but most of PM data is throttled 4 LTE, which your phone does not support.

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

hycm53 — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 13:13:15 GMT

@frankindustries Looks like some link is no longer existed for MyNewAPN_test.apk

You can Googl this app. If you can't find it, you can pm me, I will sent this app to you, since the PM community doesn't allow upload app.

My cell is Asus Zonfone 4 Max and the app is working for me.

But again You will take your own risk, I am not responsibility for any damage for your phone.

Re: Android 8.1.0 APN settings

humon — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 18:33:23 GMT

Whomever of you folks came up with all or part of the solution - thanks.

I had the APN problem on an Asus Zenfone4Max running Android 8.x & following logic included in these posts was able to use ADB on my Linux system directly.

I thought I had to download the full Android Studio to fix it, but not.

I entered developer mode on the phone, ran ADB and wrote a new APN, saved it, restarted and problem solved.

Thanks community.