02-13-2020 10:20 AM - edited 01-05-2022 09:29 AM
I joined Public Mobile on the weekend and despite quite a bit of research, I have not found a way to get hotspots to work (even though the second device says it is connected).
I found an older thread where individuals were talking about changing the APN settings (particularily with a focus on adding "dunn"), however, my phone does not allow me to add new APNs or change existing ones.
Any other ideas for next steps? This was a fairly important feature for me, so I am hoping to figure it out.
On Android 9 btw
02-13-2020 12:30 PM
@RobertM24 wrote:
@hycm53 wrote: There is a small app can add new APN on Android phone. I used it for my Asus Zonfone 4 Max to add new APN. If you need it send message to me.Another suggesting is turn off data saver on your phone.
Is the app the one from RFD? "MyNewAPN"? I installed this, removed the sim card and restarted and it still doesn't work. Maybe it's specific to my phone?
Unfortunately, data saver is off already.
If the app is different, I'd be happy to try it as well
Yes, It's called "MyNewAPN_test". I think it's the same as you said.
02-13-2020 12:10 PM
Was your phone originally on Android 8.1 and then upgraded to 9? Here's a link involving APN problems with an Umidigi 3 https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Getting-Started/android-8-1-apn-settings/td-p/357072
@RobertM24 wrote:
@Staliger wrote:What is your phone? I've just checked my SIM with Redmi Note 8 and Galaxy J1. They both create and connect to hotspots easily and internet is working for a connected device.
It's a Umidigi A5 Pro.
02-13-2020 11:59 AM
@Staliger wrote:What is your phone? I've just checked my SIM with Redmi Note 8 and Galaxy J1. They both create and connect to hotspots easily and internet is working for a connected device.
It's a Umidigi A5 Pro.
02-13-2020 11:58 AM
@hycm53 wrote: There is a small app can add new APN on Android phone. I used it for my Asus Zonfone 4 Max to add new APN. If you need it send message to me.Another suggesting is turn off data saver on your phone.
Is the app the one from RFD? "MyNewAPN"? I installed this, removed the sim card and restarted and it still doesn't work. Maybe it's specific to my phone?
Unfortunately, data saver is off already.
If the app is different, I'd be happy to try it as well
02-13-2020 11:13 AM
@RobertM24 wrote:I joined Public Mobile on the weekend and despite quite a bit of research, I have not found a way to get hotspots to work (even though the second device says it is connected).
I found an older thread where individuals were talking about changing the APN settings (particularily with a focus on adding "dunn"), however, my phone does not allow me to add new APNs or change existing ones.
Any other ideas for next steps? This was a fairly important feature for me, so I am hoping to figure it out.
On Android 9 btw
What is your phone? I've just checked my SIM with Redmi Note 8 and Galaxy J1. They both create and connect to hotspots easily and internet is working for a connected device.
02-13-2020 11:11 AM - edited 02-13-2020 11:18 AM
@RobertM24 wrote:I joined Public Mobile on the weekend and despite quite a bit of research, I have not found a way to get hotspots to work (even though the second device says it is connected).
I found an older thread where individuals were talking about changing the APN settings (particularily with a focus on adding "dunn"), however, my phone does not allow me to add new APNs or change existing ones.
Another suggesting is turn off Data Saver on your phone.
Any other ideas for next steps? This was a fairly important feature for me, so I am hoping to figure it out.
On Android 9 btw
There is a small app can add new APN on Android phone. I used it for my Asus Zonfone 4 Max to add new APN. If you need it send message to me.
Another suggesting is turn off data saver on your phone.
02-13-2020 11:07 AM
@RobertM24 I can't say for sure that it works universally. You could ask a friend to borrow one and insert it into your phone, or go to a kiosk, explain your situation and ask nicely for an old one to insert in your phone.
@RobertM24 wrote:
@gblackma wrote:@RobertM24 inserting a freedom mobile SIM allows you to change your apn settings when other Sims, including PM Sims don't.
Does this work universally?
I definitely do appreciate the input, but I hoping to be reasonably sure before I spend money on the solution.
02-13-2020 10:52 AM
@gblackma wrote:@RobertM24 inserting a freedom mobile SIM allows you to change your apn settings when other Sims, including PM Sims don't.
Does this work universally?
I definitely do appreciate the input, but I hoping to be reasonably sure before I spend money on the solution.
02-13-2020 10:49 AM
@iPhoneUser wrote:Just to be clear. You have set up YOUR Android to be the HOTSPOT? If yes, did you assign a password for it?
Correct. The device with the PM sim card is Android 9.
I did set up a password when I created the hotspot.
02-13-2020 10:34 AM
@RobertM24 inserting a freedom mobile SIM allows you to change your apn settings when other Sims, including PM Sims don't.
02-13-2020 10:31 AM
@RobertM24 wrote:I joined Public Mobile on the weekend and despite quite a bit of research, I have not found a way to get hotspots to work (even though the second device says it is connected).
I found an older thread where individuals were talking about changing the APN settings (particularily with a focus on adding "dunn"), however, my phone does not allow me to add new APNs or change existing ones.
Any other ideas for next steps? This was a fairly important feature for me, so I am hoping to figure it out.
On Android 9 btw
Just to be clear. You have set up YOUR Android to be the HOTSPOT? If yes, did you assign a password for it?