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Series 40 and network configuration

hartti | 09 November, 2006 19:04

Once again I got inspiration from FN Discussion boards after reading for umpteenth time about Series 40 network configuration issues for MIDlets.

 

There is a technical note on this (updated this link on Oct 10, 2008), which tackles this issue pretty nicely, but I still would like to write a detailed explanation on how I have done the network access settings on generic Series 40 devices. I have to note that the following explanation works only with the 3rd Edition and newer devices as well as some 2nd Edition devices (see the group 2 on the technical note).

 

It is notable that even if the browser might be able to connect to the network, your phone might still need some additional configuration to get the network connections for MIDlets to work. If your browser works but MIDlets do not, please skip to step 2.

 

Also note that I have used Nokia 5300 to write down these instructions. The menu names might be different on your phone, but the general idea should become clear.

 

1) Get the generic network settings for your operator and save them on your phone. I usually browser to another site while waiting for the settings to arrive and hence forget to write down / memorize the pin code needed to install the settings. Do not do the same mistake :-)
However at this point your browser should be able to connect.

 

2) Go to Menu->Settings->Configuration and choose "Activ. default in all apps."

 

3) Next you need to create an access point which you can then use in your MIDlets.
Staying in the the same "Configuration settings" menu, select "Personal config. settings". Press "Add" and select "Access point" from the list. Go to "Access point settings"->"Bearer settings"->"Packet data access point" and write the correct access point name here. For me, using Cingular network, the correct one is "Cingular WEB" (that's the name of the settings I received from the online settings service).
I know that this create access point using a packet data access point seems confusing, but bear with me.

4) If you want, you can also name this access point, but also the default name "My access point" works well. Do this before returning to the Configuration settings menu.

 

5) In the "Configuration settings" menu, select "Preferred access point" and select the access point you just created (in my case "My access point")

 

6) Test your MIDlet. If you set up the Data access point correctly, the MIDlet should be connecting to the network just fine.

 

Another issue related to Series 40 network access is the "KNIEXT _NewGlobalRef failed" error some people have experienced on some Series 40 phones. The cause of this problem is that some previous network connection was not closed properly. This issue can be cured by taking the battery away from the phone for a little while.

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Re: Series 40 and network configuration

msojha | 13/01/2007, 23:02

I have a Nokia 5300 with Cingular like yours. I faced the same issue. I tried your solution, however I am still unable to run MIDlets that use the Internet.

Here is what I am experiencing:
I am unable to use any MIDlet applications on my Nokia 5300 phone that access the internet. Whenever I try to open the application like Gmail, Catalogs. I get the following error message: "subscribe to packet data first"

I am however able to access the Internet using the web browser. I think the issue is because the apps are unable to locate the access point. I have defined the access point in the configuration as stated in your blog.

Please note that I was able to use the MIDlet apps until suddenly I started getting this error. I have tried reinstalling the apps, the config settings etc. but nothing will work.

I was thinking a hard reset is the only option. However, i cant find the code to do it.

Please advice.

Re: Series 40 and network configuration

hartti | 14/01/2007, 21:22

hartti I do not have 5300 at my hands right now (during the weekend), but *#7370# should reset the factory settings on Series 40 phones too, if I rmember correctly.

Another suggestion is that try "Cingular GPRS" instead of "Cingular WEB" in step 3. That's the old setting which one had to use.

Hartti

Re: Series 40 and network configuration

yashins | 24/01/2007, 08:47

I also have been through the same trouble.. I have followed all the steps.. but only got "subscribe to packet data first".

I changed the access point name from "internet" or whatever the name the network sent me to "web". And it's now working!!

Re: Series 40 and network configuration

gniebles | 24/05/2007, 04:43

Hartti,

Tthanks a lot for your advice, i followed your instructions and my midlet in nokia 5300 worked well. I called to my operator (comcel) to get the settings:

My live in Colombia and the configuration that work was:

Preferred access pt:
WEB Comcel 3GSM

Homepage:
http:\www.comcel.com.cowapcomcel.wml

Active access point:
wap.comcel.com.co

Regards

German

Re: Series 40 and network configuration

lsimpson | 22/05/2007, 22:14

I needed a few more pieces of information to get my 5300 to work with Cingular: In the access point that was added in step 3: the Packet data acc. pt. value is wap.cingular; the User name is WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM; the password is CINGULAR1. I retrieved these values from a Series60 device that seems to already know the values out of the box.

Re: Series 40 and network configuration

hartti | 22/05/2007, 22:42

hartti Thanks Lawrence, Cingular seemed to have changed the settings a little. Although what you describe is the WAP APN not the Internet APN, which I was talking about...

Hartti

Nokia 5300: Series 40. Setup worked

Nnamdi | 08/11/2007, 12:45

Thanks Hartti,

i followed your steps in setting up for Nokia 5300 and it worked perfectly.

Cheers men

Nnamdi

Nokia 5300: Series 40. Setup Does not work

NoOneCanHelpMe | 21/12/2007, 19:39

Hello,
I am from UK on o2 operator
unfortunately it didnt work out with me, I tried everything and my conclusion is that o2 is restricting something or ....
Shall I return the phone cuz I bought it a couple of weeks ago??
Thanks in advance

Nokia 5140i:

angryman | 26/12/2007, 03:21

UK o2 internet working OK but email packet data thing driving me insane. goung to shove phone in o2 s big hole.

Re: Series 40 and network configuration

chandu_1233 | 15/11/2008, 10:06

HI,
First Thanks for ur suggestion ,
Iam using,Http connection to read text.I tested this on series S60 phones it worked fine,
But when i tested it on S40 phones(Nokia 6070(2nd editon) and Nokia 5220),It was throwing "java.io.IOException error in http operation",
I created an access point, like as u said and put the "Packet data access point" as " WWW "(restarted mobile) ,but still iam getting the same problem.
could any body please help me,

Regards,
Chandu.

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