iphone 3GS could not activate cellular data network

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  1. kravenpod

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    newbie here..can someone enlighten me about this? "could not activate cellular data network"... it keeps on popping everytime i go to messages...

    my friend told me that it flashes when theres a bad signal..

    is it true?..
     
    #1 kravenpod, Feb 18, 2010
  2. kyapjoco

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    It's not because of bad signal. I have bad signals but I don't get it at all. Could it be that your APN settings have been edited not to communicate with the carrier and that your MMS is turned on?
     
    #2 kyapjoco, Feb 18, 2010
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    what's your firmware version? it also happened to me and i'm on 3.1.2. so, i disabled my Edge and 3G and i don't get that annoying pop-up anymore. :)
     
    #3 jbf_777, Feb 19, 2010
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    @kravenpod - one reason for that is your APN.. probably your iPhone is a Prepaid.. try changing it to "http.globe.com.ph" instead of "internet.globe.com.ph"

    WARNING: once it is activated.. always check your load.. it will always connect to the internet esp. you mail, YM, FB, etc. I think due to PUSH..
     
    #4 pilyocoe08, Feb 19, 2010
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    did a little google search on this and according to the following articles...
    >> Article 1
    >> Article 2
    ...it appears that this problem only occurs with jailbroken iPhones which is taboo in our community.

    have you tried updating to the latest firmware?
    it's 3.1.3 and i think this should fix your problem.

    HTH! :)
     
    #5 rycua, Feb 19, 2010
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    this happens to me once in a while (not jb), i've changed my APN, i think that's the primary reason.
     
    #6 scoflip, Feb 19, 2010
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    wrong apn or no load or not subscribed to data.... jb or not.
     
    #7 loko__loko, Feb 19, 2010
  8. kravenpod

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    i got this message when i updated my firmware to 3.1.3...
    my phone is factory unlocked ...

    btw ive tried to change the APN to http.globe.com.ph got load and activate to TIME browsing! it works for me now! thanks for helping!
     
    #8 kravenpod, Feb 19, 2010
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    hi, this also happened to me recently with a sun cellular sim..
    can anyone help me please. tnx.
     
    #9 Aquapods, May 29, 2010
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    This occurs when youre not subscribed to a data plan. The only way to get rid of it is to enter the correct APN for your network. You will incur data charges for usage though.

    Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
     
    #10 ishg, May 29, 2010
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    Im new hir and this is my first post and luckly my first problem with my iphone 3gs is solved by this site :)

    Tnx so much :)

    Specialy to rycua your article is realy helpful about my APN problem tnx sir!
     
    #11 Jacobbman, Mar 23, 2011
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    i take no credit to the article sir Jacobbman but i'm glad that the articles i linked here were of some help! :)
     
    #12 rycua, Mar 24, 2011
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    Btw sir im only using TM sim , der are several time that the "Could Not Activate Cellular Data Network: You Are Not Subscribed to a Cellular Data Service" is still showing, but i already change my APN via apn changer ,my question sir if der is another apn for TM prepaid users? Tnx sir :)
     
    #13 Jacobbman, Mar 25, 2011
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