How to Manually Setup Mobile Internet Profile on Symbian, Sony Ericsson Java and Samsung s40 Phones

In today’s post, I shall be sharing with you, a universal guide to help you configure Nokia Symbian phones and any S40 Java phone type for web access. This guide will focus on how you can set manual APN settings for Symbian and s40 phones. The series 40 java phones covered by this post is not limited to only Nokia s40 java phones. The gesture extends to other brands like Samsung, Motorola, sony e.t.c.
In my illustration, I will be using a hypothetical APN setting. Please make sure you acquire the correct APN settings for your network from your local internet service provider. These settings vary with the provider but the method of entering them into phones is largely the same. In a nutshell, simply substitute my settings with that of your internet service provider.

Manual APN settings for Symbian: Case-study  Nokia symbian^3, Anna, and Belle

• First off, Press MENU KEY>>SETTINGS>>CONNECTIVITY. Next, Scroll down to settings under the “connectivity” window.
• Then tap on destinations>>choose any destination you want to use for your connections from the list. We have internet, wap services, intranet, and uncategorized on this list. Select the “Internet” here.
• From internet windows press options>>New access point. This will prompt you to Automatically check for available access points select yes.
• You now see the list of the available access points in most cases. Wilan and packet data.
• Choose packet data
• Next, enter packet data access point name(also known as APN)
• In my case, I enter “web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net“(Make sure you enter your network’s APN correctly otherwise, it won’t connect to the internet). Now, press okay and you will see your new settings.
• Edit your new connection according to as illustrated below:

=>Connection name: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net( write any name here)
=>Data bearer: packet data
=>access point name: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net (required)
=>Username: web
=>prompt password: No (unless you want your connection to be secure(it’s not worth it anyway)
=>Password: web
=>Authentication: normal
=>Homepage: http://www.google.com

• Next go to Options>> Advance settings
• Under this window enter the following values
• Network type: IPv4
• Phone IP address: Automatic
• DNS address: Automatic
• Proxy server address: 10.199.212.2
• Proxy port number: 8080
• That is all save and return to the previous page

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• Manual Internet Profile Settings for Phones, Usb Modems & Wi-Fi Routers

Configuration settings for  Nokia java phones example here is Nokia 3110c

• PRESS MENU KEY>>CONFIGURATION>>
• SCROLL DOWN TO PERSONAL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
• Under this you select options>>add new choose Web>> then fill the followings:
  =>Account name: MTN GPRS
  =>Homepage: http://lemmymorgan.com
  =>Username: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
  =>Password: web
  =>Use preferred access point: no
  =>Access point settings: open>>
  =>Proxy: enable
  =>Proxy address: 10.199.212.2
  =>Proxy address: 8080
  =>Data bearer: Packet data
• Bearer settings:
  =>Packet data access point: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
  =>network type: IPv4
  =>Authentication type: normal
  =>Username: web
  =>Password: web
  Now, you need to go back twice to personal configuration settings there you will see the settings you’ve created you can then activate it for web or return to configurations to activate it as default for all applications.

Manual APN settings for Sony Ericsson S40 Phones

First off, you need to first create a Data Account.

Also, Before you setup setting up an internet profile on Sony Ericcson phone, first, go to Menu>> Settings >>Connectivity>>Data Comm. >> Data accounts >> New Account >> GPRS DATA >> Note down the name and save.

Now Select Edit and complete the followings:

• APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
• Username: web
• Password: web Leave the rest and change
• Authentication: PAP only.
• Now go to Connectivity and Under Connectivity,
  select Internet Settings >> Internet Profile >> Give the profile a title >> Connect Using: select the previous settings created under Data Comm >> save then click more >> settings.
• Internet mode:HTTP
• Use proxy: Yes
• Proxy Address:10.199.212.2
• Port: 8080 Leave the rest. And save.
• Finally, choose the same setting in your settings for java to enable it to work with your applications. You can get this under “connectivity”.

Manual Internet Configuration settings for  For Samsung S40 Phones

Setting up an Internet Profile on A Samsung X820

This is very straightforward. However, you will need to find out some information from your network provider before you start the setup process.

• Proxy IP: A series of four numbers, each up to three digits in length, separated by full stops e.g for MTN Nigeria 010.199.212.002
• Proxy port: A single number, up to four digits in length  e.g 8080
• APN address: Varies between network providers and type of contract (Pay monthly and PAYG). It should look similar to an internet address e.g for MTN Nigeria it is web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
• Login ID: Usually very short and simple, but varies between providers(for MTN Nigeria it is web)
• Password: web

Once you have this information, you can proceed with the setup process. From the standby screen press, Menu to enter the main menu. Navigate to ‘Browser’ and press select from the menu.

Now, Scroll down to highlight the seventh item on the menu of the ‘Browser settings’, and press Select. Here you’ll see a list of preset Internet profiles that you can choose from. if you’re on one of the listed networks. If not, you’ll need to add a new connection.

Press Options and then scroll down to highlight ‘Add new connection’ and press Select.

First, you’ll need to enter a Profile name so that you can identify the profile later on.

• Next enter the name of your choice, such as ‘Internet’, then scroll down to highlight ‘Homepage URL’. Enter the website address you would like to use as your homepage e.g http://www.google.com.
• Next, go to  ‘Proxy’ and make sure the box is ticked. If not, press the button in the center of the direction pad to confirm your selection.
• Now, navigate to  ‘IP address’. You’ll need the information you found out from your network provider for this part. Enter the provided number here. Note: the full stops will be entered automatically.
• Press the down navigation key to enter the Proxy port e.g 8080. Type in the port number you were given.
• Move on to the item marked ‘Bearer’. This allows you to choose how you connect to the internet. Unless your contract does not allow GPRS access, press left or right on the direction pad to ensure this is set to ‘GPRS’ for faster internet access.
• Press down to highlight ‘Advanced settings’  then press the ‘ i’ button in the center of the direction pad to enter an extra menu. You’ll start with the ‘APN’ highlighted. Enter the APN address of your network provider e.g web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net.APN address.
• Next in line is the Login. Press Down to highlight the Login ID or username then enter your new one. Do the same for the password, then press Save and you will return to the previous settings. Make sure you press Save once more to store your new Internet profile and return to the ‘Browser settings’ menu.
• Lastly, you need to set your browser to use your new profile: Highlight your new profile in the ‘Browser settings’ menu. Note that it may appear above the pre-set items. Press Options, then choose ‘Activate’ and press Select to set your browser to use the new profile

Configuration Settings for  Motorola S40 Phones Complete

Menu>Web Access>Web Sessions

Name: 9mobile
Homepage: http://lemmymorgan.com
Service Type 1: HTTP
Gateway IP 1: 10.199.212.2
Port 1: 8080
Domain 1: <blank>
Service Type 2: WAP
Gateway IP 2: <blank>
Port 2: 8080
Domain 2: <blank>
DNS 1: <blank>
DNS 2: <blank>
Timeout: 15 minutes
CSD No.1: <blank>
User Name 1: <blank>
Password 1: <blank>
Speed (Bps): 9600
Line Type 1:
Modem CSD No. 2: <blank>
User Name 2: <blank>
Password 2: <blank> Speed (Bps) 2: 9600 Line Type 2: ISDN
GPRS APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
User Name: web
Password: web

Settings>Web Access>Web Sessions highlight your provider and press the “menu” scroll down to “edit”

Note: You must have a data plan with your service provider to plan this.
A. Set Data Network profile:
1. Tap Setup.
2. Tap Data Network.
3. Tap the Menu key.
4. Tap New to open the new profile menu.
5. Enter configuration settings as
described in the table below. Note: Tap the line in a field to enter the setting. Pull down the scroll bar to
see additional fields.
6. When you’re finished entering
information, tap Save to store the profile.

B. HOW TO Set A Browser profile:
1. Tap the Browser .
2. Tap the Menu key.
3. Tap Setup.
4. Tap Profiles.
5. Tap the Menu key.
6. Tap New to open the new profile menu.
7. Enter configuration settings as
described in the table below.
Note: Tap the line in a field to enter the setting. Pull down the scroll bar to
see additional fields.
8. When you’re finished entering
information, tap Save to store the profile.

THE NETWORK PROFILE

Glo Mobile Network Settings/Data Network profile settings

Profile Name: MTN GPRS
APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
Primary Gateway IP: 10.199.212.2
Port: 8080
Note: Leave other settings blank

Browser profile settings for MTN Nigeria

Profile Name: MTN GPRS
Homepage: www.google.com
Data Network profile settings
Profile Name: MTN GPRS
APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
User Name: web
Password: web
Timeout: Off
Primary Gateway IP: 10.199.212.2
Port: 80
Secondary Gateway IP: 66.209.11.32
Port: 80
Note: Leave other settings blank

Manual APN settings for Tecno, InfiNix and other Non-Android S40 Phones

MENU>>SERVICES>>DATA ACCOUNT
Here is where you will have to first create your access point/data account

GPRS:>>SETTINGS>>ACCOUNT NAME: MTN WAP
APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
USERNAME: web
PASSWORD: web
AUTH TYPE: normal
Now go to internet service

INTERNET SERVICE

1. Select sim
2. Profiles 1 or 2
Then you see the following options
1. Activate profile
2. Edit profile
3. Delete
Choose edit profile and you will see the followings:
Profile Name: MTN Wap
Homepage: http://www.google.com
Data account: select the profile you have created earlier under data account
4. Connection type: HTTP
a. Use proxy
B. proxy Address: 010.199.212.002
C. Proxy port: 8080
5. username: web
6. Password: web
That is all just return once and activate your new setting.