topic Re: Internet & MMS Settings in XPERIA archive

Internet & MMS Settings

Manchel — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:26:00 GMT

Today, I bought a Sony Xperia L smartphone. Well, it might sounds wierd but when I go to Settings>XPERIA there is not any option to download my internet and mms settings. That's absolutly wierd, right? I mean the panel conteins "About PS certified, my Xperia, throw Settings and USB connectivity" where is my Internet and MMS settings option? How is this possible? Please help me!

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Thommo — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:31:08 GMT

Depending on Firmware version you may have to select More under Xperia connectivity then scroll down and you will see the setting your after

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Manchel — Tue, 20 May 2014 23:17:18 GMT

No such option in my smartphone... I have searched all the fields in settings menu...I'm an Xperia owner since forever I know that it should have been there (somewhere) ... any other help?

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Thommo — Tue, 20 May 2014 23:49:31 GMT

OK try More again but this time select Mobile networks if nothing appears then select the dots and choose Reset to default you should in theory be asked to redownload your networks mobile and MMS settings unless these are pre-installed from your sim card which I have seen

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Jake-SonyXperia — Wed, 21 May 2014 03:54:39 GMT

Hi Manchel,

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It should be under the following.

Menu > Settings > More > Internet Settings

That is the only location it would be on an up to date handset, aside from dual SIM based handsets.

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Manchel — Wed, 21 May 2014 04:33:30 GMT

Now I am worrying... Still nothing happens plus my phone is not a dual sim. Isn't it crazy?

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Jake-SonyXperia — Wed, 21 May 2014 04:55:48 GMT

Is there any chance that you could supply, a screen shot of the Xperia Connectivity section as well as the more section?

In some cases, this option can be removed due to network carriers request, and in that case you would contact the network carrier for the instructions.

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Manchel — Wed, 21 May 2014 08:02:59 GMT

Yeah... Maybe because I bought the device from a Vodafone store but network carrier is Wind. So would it be rational to visit the local Sony service center in order to have the phone software renewed without Vodafone network? One last question where can I send you the screenshots?

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Thommo — Wed, 21 May 2014 08:07:01 GMT

Upload the images to an online hosting site like Box and post the links to the images here

In the mean time if your phone is sim unlocked then consider a manual flash of a generic firmware

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Manchel — Wed, 21 May 2014 13:13:31 GMT

Wouldn't that void my warranty? Will my visit to Sony service help for the issue to get resolved? I mean by doing something like what you said?

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Manchel — Wed, 21 May 2014 13:21:59 GMT

Here comes the link... I uploaded them to OnrDrive https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=5795ecbf1773636e&id=5795ECBF1773636E%213771&ithint=folder,&authkey=!AJCucYg3wufjpmo

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Thommo — Wed, 21 May 2014 18:16:35 GMT

Those block of 5 images the one on the far right says Access point names - Open that then see if any settings are listed and are ticked or have a dot in them - You can also select the 3 dots menu top right and select Reset to default then choose from a list of networks unless as stated your phone is pre programed due to branded firmware to auto install the settings

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Manchel — Wed, 21 May 2014 22:55:53 GMT

Yeah... I know! But it's blank..no Apn options!
As I told you I bought the device from a local Vodafone store although my original network carrier is Wind so that might be the reason. Vodafone must have somehow disabled the option of downloading another carrier's Internet settings. What do you think? should I visit Vodafone or the Sony service? Is it possible an upgrade from Sony center to solve this issue...I mean by reinstalling the firmware without Vodafone related? just like in other Xperia smartphones?

Re: Internet & MMS Settings

Thommo — Thu, 22 May 2014 08:05:59 GMT

You could visit a store and ask them to Flash a Geric firmware but there will possibly be a charge for doing this however you can do this yourself for free

Take a look here for firmwares - Just make sure to get the right firmware for your model via settings about phone

A good guide is here - Ignore the titile as it's the proccess you need to follow