AT&T Activates MMS Functionality for U.S. iPhone Users

[xIGmanIx]

Wow, only the 300th person to make the same crack. How original. I think SJ was hoping email would suffice, but the problem is a lot of older, non-smart phones can only send and receive pictures by MMS, so MMS is required for now. As more phones become real web-enabled, it will be less necessary.

i agree that apple tried to push email in the mobile space, but again apple taking a risk unnecessarily when the space wants MMS, period. It has nothing to go with where the future is, its knowing what the market wants know, and as they have proved, all it was was a software update, fail.

 

[unixphone]

excuse me...
Is there a fee for sending and receiving mms??

 

[vassillios]

The network may not have crashed yet, but anything that requires data is EXTREMELY slow.

 

[Smileyboy]

Wow, i got the update.... But my iPhone won't send them

 

[Zimmy68]

No, I just MMS'd a pic to another subscriber who has a Samsung and he got it just fine

The person in my office with an iPhone, it works great.
I tried to send one to a Blackberry friend in another state and no go.
He gets my std SMSs though.
Could be the network.

 

[Mark Booth]

ummmm you do know 3.1 has issues right? not related to the tether "hack"

No 3.1 issues for me! Since restoring my iPhone 3GS as a new iPhone (under 3.1), my iPhone has performed FLAWLESSLY! Not a single problem.

Aren't most of the folks having problems still on those old, tired, slow 3G iPhones?

Mark

 

[Surely]

Anyone know if this new carrier setting may actually improve reception as well? As much as I'm really enjoying the adventure of dropped calls, that would be a nice improvement.

Is this carrier setting only to enable MMS? Anyone see any details?

 

[Enigmafan420]

Wasted two hours of my life (since 10:00 PDT) and I can't get it to work.

Itunes will not install it on my phone-getting an unknown error.

JB 3.01 with unlock-though that really shouldn't matter. Other 3GS users here seem to have it working

PS-anyone know if you can SSH this thing in?

 

[NoExpectations]

Anyone know if this new carrier setting may actually improve reception as well? As much as I'm really enjoying the adventure of dropped calls, that would be a nice improvement.

Is this carrier setting only to enable MMS? Anyone see any details?

Carrier Settings will not improve reception. Your physical proximity to the cell tower will as well as the presence of natural and/or man made obstacles will impact your reception.

 

[Target362]

If you want to upgrade your carrier file without running 3.1 just do this:

1. download the ipcc file from the post earlier in the thread

2. If on a Mac type this in terminal while iTunes is closed:
defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool TRUE

3. Open iTunes and attach your phone.

4. Decline the upgrade to 3.1 prompt.

5. "Option" click the Update button and select the ipcc file that you previously downloaded.

6. It will only take a second to apply the file. Once it's complete disconnect your iPhone and reboot your phone.

7. enjoy!

I just tested this process on my phone and it worked flawlessly.

or do what the rest of the world does and upgrade. 3.1 is fine.

 

[skinnylegs]

who would want to upgrade to 3.1 when it makes your phone turn off unexpectedly.

I'm thinking that is probably an isolated issue with your phone.

 

[inetstorm]

Local network crash?

After attempting to send mms for a while, I decided to call ATT... after being on hold for a while and off and on... what do ya know? She tells me network outage in my area affecting text service... eta is 10 hours???? thats what I was told, dont know if it was just to get me to bug off for a while... Im in Lawton Oklahoma... the crash begins?

 

[Enigmafan420]

or do what the rest of the world does and upgrade. 3.1 is fine.

Unless of course you like JB and/or need unlock...

 

[guzhogi]

Wasted two hours of my life (since 10:00 PDT) and I can't get it to work.

Itunes will not install it on my phone-getting an unknown error.

JB 3.01 with unlock-though that really shouldn't matter. Other 3GS users here seem to have it working

Original article said you need version 3.1. But since I only have the 1st gen iPhone (and not jailbroken), I don't know.

 

[Surely]

Carrier Settings will not improve reception.

Do you have a reference for the above statement?

Your physical proximity to the cell tower will as well as the presence of natural and/or man made obstacles will impact your reception.

Yes, I am aware of all that.

 

[savior1974]

HOW TO: Install Official MMS on iPhone 3G/3GS (3.0-3.0.1) (Jailbroken or Not)

HOW TO: Install Official MMS on iPhone 3G/3GS (3.0-3.0.1) (Jailbroken or Not)
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/792908/

WINDOWS VERSION
1. Download this carrier update file (v5.5)
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/29849/ATT_US.ipcc

2. Close iTunes (if it is already open)

3a. Click Start > Run > type:cmd then press enter. Run this command: "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1

3b. (If you're on x64 Windows) Click Start > Run > type:cmd then press enter. Run this command: "C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /setPrefInt carrier-testing 1

4. Open iTunes.

5. Hold the shift key while clicking update under your iPhone in iTunes.

6. Change the file type to “iPhone Carrier Configuration files” by clicking in the the bottom right corner and switching to *.ipcc. filetype

7. Find the file of the carrier update you just saved to your computer in step 1, select it and click open.

8. Your iPhone is now updated. Make sure to reset your phone, and when it restarts, MMS should be working.


Mac/OS X Instructions

1. Download this carrier update file (v5.5)
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/29849/ATT_US.ipcc

2. Close iTunes.

3. Open the Terminal Application and run this command: defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool TRUE

4. Open iTunes

5. Hold the alt key while clicking update under your iPhone in iTunes.

6. Find your file of the carrier update you downloaded and select it.

7. Wait for the update. Once it’s done, turn off your iPhone and turn it back on.

8. Your iPhone is now updated and MMS should be working fine.

 

[ericksgotmac]

I got it working and I only did the following.

My iPhone is the following:
iPhone 3GS- 16GB - 3.0.1 Firmware (Jailbroken)

I downloaded this a .ipcc file from http://cdn.krillr.com/iphonetuts/3.1mms/ATT_US.ipcc

After that I turned on the ability to update my carrier file in iTunes by opening Terminal and running this command

defaults write com.apple.iTunes carrier-testing -bool TRUE

After I upgraded the carrier file I went into the Network Settings and Cellular Data Network and set up the MMS settings as

APN: wap.cingular
Username:
Password:
MMSC: mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: 066.209.011.32
MMS Max Message Size: 614400
MMS UA Prof URL:

My whole system works fine now. I even have tethering, MMS, AND didn't have to upgrade to 3.1 and lose my jailbroken/unlocked iPhone 3GS =]

 

[linedpaper]

3G jailbroken on 3.1, MMS working fine with new carrier settings.

 

[AntJon82]

My Mms Works Im In Nyc Newark Nj Area

JUST UPDATED & IT WORKS I EMAILED A PIC TO MYSELF n replyed back gotta see if i can send pics too friend

 

[andy721]

3G jailbroken on 3.1, MMS working fine with new carrier settings.

How you get 3.1 jailbroken?

 

[jeremy.king]

How long til iSexting is coined by the media?

 

[phpmaven]

Ok, someone please tell me how this is better than attaching a photo or movie to an email. Email requires nothing extra and it's free.

Because there are still plenty of people out there without email on their phones.

 

[wacky4alanis]

I'm thinking that is probably an isolated issue with your phone.

Nope - it's very common issue with 3.1 and the 3G. There's an enormous thread on here (and every other iPhone forum) discussing it.

 

[BornAgainMac]

It is working fine. Next, it is time to complain about tethering.

 

[mcorf]

Do you have to put in a MSG ID and password to open every picture?