Vodafone India – GPRS for iPhone without Data Plan
Update: If you have the latest version of iOS (3.1.3, 4.0, 4.1 or later), please check update below.
Vodafone(India) will not allow to use the regular GPRS plan (Vodafone Live) on iPhone. We need to take special iPhone data plan which costs min of Rs 199. This is sort of insane, So I just took a crack at it and found a way to access the internet using the regular plan. I have an unlocked, jailbroken iPhone which is running 3.0 firmware. Please follow the below instructions.
Using OpenSSH, edit preferences.plist located in /private/var/preferences/SystemConfiguration.
Important: Make sure you take a backup of the original preferences.plist.
Around line number 89 (this is appox line number, contents of the file may change based on your phone settings) replace the <dict> with below <dict>
<dict> <key>Interface</key> <dict> <key>DeviceName</key> <string>ip1</string> <key>Hardware</key> <string>com.apple.CommCenter</string> <key>Type</key> <string>com.apple.CommCenter</string> <key>UserDefinedName</key> <string>com.apple.CommCenter (ip1)</string> </dict> <key>Proxies</key> <dict> <key>HTTPEnable</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>HTTPPort</key> <integer>9401</integer> <key>HTTPProxy</key> <string>10.10.1.100</string> </dict> <key>UserDefinedName</key> <string>com.apple.CommCenter (ip1)</string> <key>com.apple.CommCenter</key> <dict> <key>AllowNetworkAccess</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>Available</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>Setup</key> <dict> <key>AllowNoDNS</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>apn</key> <string>portalnmms</string> <key>password</key> <string></string> <key>type-mask</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>username</key> <string></string> </dict> <key>Version</key> <integer>2</integer> </dict> </dict>
To activate Vodafone Live (GPRS) see Vodafone Website
Update: The below configuration is working on 3.1.2 as well, but the line numbers are little different.
Update (16 Mar 2010):
Many guys have commented that the changes that were made in preferences.plist are lost after restarting the iPhone (for versions 3.1.2 and 3.1.3). So today i decided to take a look at it. And what you guys said is absolutely right, i upgraded my iPhone OS to 3.1.3 and i see that the settings are lost after restarting the phone. And you guys don't worry, i had found a way to fix this and this is much easier than my previous solution. Below are the step by step instructions.
- Download and Install iPhone Configuration Utility from http://support.apple.com/kb/DL926
- Open the application, Select Configuration Profiles on the left hand side menu and click New in the toolbar; Enter the name, identifier, organization and description; see the image below for more details
- Now go to Advanced option and set the apnname = portalnmms, proxy server =10.10.1.100 and port = 9401
- Connect your iPhone to computer via USB cable and you should see your iPhone in the devices menu on Left hand side. Select your device
- Select Configuration Profiles tab and you should see the Vodafone Profile; Click on Install
- You will see a pop on your iPhone asking for permission to install the configuration, Click Install button in your iPhone
- Turn on Data Roaming. Data Roaming can be turned on from Settings > General > Network on you iPhone.
- And you are done with the configuration. You should be able to use internet on your iPhone now. If its not working just reboot your phone.
Hope this helps !! Please feel free to give your Feedback, Suggestions
Update(08 July 2010): Few guys confirmed that this is working on iOS 4 as well, i personally couldn't test this at this point of time as i'm out of country. I will update this post as soon as i'm back in India. Thanks Sanjeev, Taran for testing it out on iOS 4. You might need to download the upgraded version of the configuration utility. You can download it from http://support.apple.com/kb/DL926.
Update(14 Nov 2010): This configuration works good on iPhone 4 as well. Tested and Certified by me 
Update(10 Dec 2010): For those that this configuration is not working, please turn on Data Roaming. Data Roaming can be turned on from Settings > General > Network.
Update(2nd May 2011): 4.1, 4.1.2 are good with the same configuration
Update(31st May 2011): I Confirm that 4.3 is good with the same configuration for iPhone 4.
July 13th, 2009 - 04:19
Thanks a lot buddy. It really works and I was looking for it for quite some time.
July 20th, 2009 - 11:53
Guys, The proxy setting can be removed. Here is what I used for my Ver 3.0 OS and it worked like a charm.
Proxies
HTTPEnable
HTTPPort
HTTPProxy
UserDefinedName
com.apple.CommCenter (ip1)
com.apple.CommCenter
AllowNetworkAccess
1
Available
1
Setup
AllowNoDNS
1
apn
www
password
type-mask
1
username
Version
2
July 23rd, 2009 - 07:57
@Wizy144 The configuration you specified is for the Vodafone Edge which costs min of Rs 299 per month. But the one i mentioned will work with Vodafone Live which is Charged on your usage basis. 10 Paisa for 10KBPS
July 29th, 2009 - 10:10
thanx dude!!
it worked for me… though took me a couple of tries..
cheers,
August 4th, 2009 - 16:26
But Wizt144 dont u think Edge is MUCH faster then GPRS???
August 4th, 2009 - 16:27
@vjai
But dont u think Edge is MUCH faster then GPRS???
August 5th, 2009 - 06:44
There are 3 enties like above code in my Iphone 3G os 3.0 bundle …. so do i have to replace this code thrice? Please give your comments on it
August 15th, 2009 - 19:41
will this work with iphone 2g working on 3.0??
August 17th, 2009 - 05:55
Yeah it will work with 2g working on 3.0
August 17th, 2009 - 10:54
I tried this on my IPhone 3G and only http://live.vodafone.in is accessible. For other sites Safari is giving error message “safari could not open the page because the server stopped responding”
September 8th, 2009 - 16:11
vodafone gprs settings for iphone OS 3.
thank you so much. got it working after three days. tried changing ipcc n all using other tutorials, did not work. this is the best tutorial for OS 3 n above. thanx again.
September 10th, 2009 - 22:16
Hey, been lookin for this since a long time. I got this software called plist editor but dont exactly know how to do the editing. If u could give some more details on how to edit or even better, if u could upload the file itself, your help would be appriciated. thank you..
September 14th, 2009 - 07:34
thanks a lot…working perfectly for me..
October 7th, 2009 - 10:09
Works Fantastic on 3.1 too….Thanks for sharing.
October 10th, 2009 - 08:05
Guys I want to do the same but am not an expert. Could someone provide me with a step by step instruction.
Cheers
October 20th, 2009 - 08:14
Not working for me on 3.1.2
.
Has vodafone changed apn in 3.1.2?
Anyone have any info, please update…
October 24th, 2009 - 07:43
@Wizy144
hi,
I am having vodafone gprs 699 plan on iphone 3.0, it kills me
could you help in this regards please?
regards
Jagdish
October 27th, 2009 - 13:43
@dev
Hey man
Am trying since morning and am still not able to get it..
Can u send me your preferences.plist file??
Would be a great help..
October 30th, 2009 - 03:30
@Ramzzz
i too need a step by step instructions for my iphone3g GPRS settings.
November 16th, 2009 - 07:47
gud wrk man
applauz
November 18th, 2009 - 17:56
i too need a step by step instructions for my iphone3g GPRS settings through vodafone. Am not even able to start i.e “Using OpenSSH, edit preferences.plist located in /private/var/preferences/SystemConfiguration” . I am not ale to find this path only
November 26th, 2009 - 18:25
Worked like a charm on 3.1.2 (iPhone 2G) though the exact elements in my preferences.plist were different but I replaced teh common ones and everything is perfect! Thanks guys!
December 1st, 2009 - 13:58
thanks alot buddy
working like a charm on ma iphone 2g 3.0
December 3rd, 2009 - 06:46
Can someone help me set it up on Iphone 3g running OS 3.1.2.
December 12th, 2009 - 05:17
I have an Iphone 3GS unlocked officially by Apple. Want some suggestions as to which Carrier I should opt for internet usage. Thanks very much
December 26th, 2009 - 19:21
i have a 3gs 32gb jailbroken and unlocked via custom pwnage tool firmware 3.1.2
i have made the changes for the keys common in the above list and my original preferences.plist
i have access to general-network-cellular data and have added the apn “portalnmms”
i have activated vodafone live by sending an sms act vl to 144 (prepaid) and have even received an activation confirmation sms
when i enable edge on my iphone, i even get a data ip addr
but when i try to browse a webpage via safari (even vodafone live), i get the msg that the server didnt respond.
but i dont get this msg immediately.
it tries to load the webpage and after 20secs, it gives that msg
so what am i doing wrong here?
do i need to activate anything else?
January 20th, 2010 - 05:36
Awesome got my gprs working on the iphone atlast !!!!
Was about to get the iphone data plan activated on my iphone and this post just saved me that money … Thx dude
January 20th, 2010 - 05:36
@ Benson : This worked for me with iphone 3.1.2 2G shoud work for 3G also i guess.
January 24th, 2010 - 15:42
@ benson…..
Yeah it does work on 3.1.2 3G…………
Too gud………………
January 24th, 2010 - 20:43
Has anyone had any luck with the above two approaches with a iphone 3gs in India on Vodaphone.. A yeah or neh response will be very much appreciated.
January 27th, 2010 - 13:08
I am using the Airtail GPRS on my iPhone 3gs but it is so slow and I am using vodafone but couldnot able to get setting I SMS to 144 act iPhone but I got SMS Please send S to 52586 to get GPRS settings. To get IMEI please press *\#06\# on your phone’s standby mode.and doing this I got few numbers and SMS 52586those number I got this SMS Your phone is not provisionable.and I talk to vodafone customer care they sgest me to switch off and switch on still did not get setting and asked me try on other GPRS mobile but same things happened and they sagest me get new sim and I did it to and 198 recharge for GPRS but same things happening I still not able to get setting for my iPhone 3gs if any one can plz provide me the setting.
January 27th, 2010 - 16:54
From your comments i understand that you are using a prepaid vodafone connection.
iPhone comes with pre bundled configurations for each carrier. Vodafone settings that come be default with iPhone will only work with post paid connections and also you gotta activate a dataplan which costs min of Rs. 199.
In order to edit the settings, you need some technical knowledge. Here are the steps u need to follow
* Install Cydia and OpenSSH on your iPhone.
* SSH your iphone from your computer.
* Edit preferences.plist located in /private/var/preferences/SystemConfiguration.
* Replace the settings with the settings i mentioned in this post.
* Done ! there you goo !!
January 27th, 2010 - 16:58
Naren i didnt get a chance to test 3Gs, did you try the above settings ?
January 27th, 2010 - 22:46
Javachap i followed the instructions and i was able to access GPRS but after reboot the original plist file replaces the edited one.As a result ive to manually configure it again.Any idea why this is happening?
Thnx in advance………..
January 28th, 2010 - 03:54
Yeah Edge is much faster, but it comes with certain price.
January 29th, 2010 - 04:56
Arun, I have tried that, but my settings are still there.
One possible way this can happen is, have u tried to change the APN, by going to Settings > General > Network > Celluar Data Network ??
If you have gone to that screen, then yeah these settings will be overwritten
January 30th, 2010 - 22:29
Could you elaborate it further…………I installed the vodafone APN using sys confi utility software………im still having the same problem…
February 2nd, 2010 - 15:24
Im not able to edit that file .. n i m using mac
how to edit the file can u tell me
February 5th, 2010 - 09:16
Hello,
I am using Iphone 3GS. I tried wih send the SMS (iphone to 52586) to activate internet on my phone. when i called the customer care they said that after sending this SMS it will be activated in 5 hrs. but, i was not. i tried same thing couple of times my calling them. but, i don’t know where i am doing the mistake. kindly suggest me. i tried with Settings –>General –> Network –> (can can see — Enable 3G, Data Roaming, Set Up Internet Tethering, VPN, WI FI. ) these are only the options i have. i don’t see any APN.
February 5th, 2010 - 09:19
I am using Iphone 3GS. I tried by sending the SMS (iphone to 52586) to activate internet on my phone. when i called the customer care they said that after sending this SMS it will be activated in 5 hrs. but, it couldn’t able to open. i tried same thing couple of times by calling them. but, i don’t know where i am doing the mistake. kindly suggest me. i tried with Settings –>General –> Network –> (can can see — Enable 3G, Data Roaming, Set Up Internet Tethering, VPN, WI FI. ) these are only the options i have. i don’t see any APN.
February 5th, 2010 - 19:48
i have 2g iphone 3.1.2
i use vodafone india
i want use vodafone gprs free pls help me
not open any web sites in safari
i already active gprs with 95 recharge
how i use
1 month free gprs
pls post ur comment pls
thanks
February 6th, 2010 - 17:14
im trying paste all data in preferance
but save time error massages seen!
i used 3.1.2 2g
pls replay me!!!!!!!!1
thanks!!!!!
February 10th, 2010 - 11:57
I tried to find the file preferences.plist and i am using mobile terminal and how can i edit that file, i tried using vi,vim,pico,xedit.but none worked. Please tell me how can i edit that file
February 10th, 2010 - 14:32
Plz tell me how to edit preferences.plist in mobile terminal
February 18th, 2010 - 19:22
Can any one please upload the ‘working’ preference.plist file…so that we can replace it in our phones!
February 19th, 2010 - 01:54
@Naren you cannot just copy other preferences.plist cause that file wile change based on various settings.. So its always good to modify it. Do let me know if you facing any problems in editing the file
February 19th, 2010 - 16:34
Thanks for your response..
Its like…when I edit>save>restart my phone…i dont see APN settings in Network..and when I go to edit the preferences.plist again its like never before edited!!!
February 28th, 2010 - 19:56
I have the same problem as Naren in 3.1.2 . Can you please reply?
March 2nd, 2010 - 10:46
hi JavaChap
i tried
i find prefrence list with iphone browser
and edit with plist editor
and
replace with iphone browser
but
when iphone restart
prefrense list is as it is
i
thinks vodafone make changes
pls
response
March 3rd, 2010 - 11:25
@Umang, @SunilPandit .. Currently i’m running on 3.0.2.. So i’m unable to reproduce the issue that you guys mentioned.
Seems like many of the guys are running into this issue on 3.1.2
I will upgrade to 3.1.2 this weekend… and ll see what can i do to fix this issue.
March 5th, 2010 - 20:24
i have updated the preferences file and it is showing the updated content also. but still iam not able to view the APN settings in Network. Did i do anything wrong in updating the preferences file.
March 6th, 2010 - 14:18
Well, Javachap, I’ll be waiting. This is really important. Please find a way to help us 3.1.2s .
Thanks
March 10th, 2010 - 13:55
Please update. It’s been 3 days since the weekend.
March 10th, 2010 - 15:00
Oh well, forget it! I got it to work
..the reason the settings revert is because while you are busy editing your plist file, your iphone goes to standby and physically WinSCP actually gets disconnected while you don’t really notice. So all you have to do next time is make sure the light of your iphone is always on while you edit the preferences.plist file.
One more thing, remember to enable EDGE from SBSettings for Edge to work properly!
Thanks Javachap !
March 10th, 2010 - 17:11
Javachap, nice one, something I’ve been looking for a while now.
Suppose I switch network carriers now though, will the settings still hold good or is there more tedious editing to be done on switchover?
March 10th, 2010 - 18:06
Also, when I edit the plist file and try and place it back into the folder using iPhoneBrowser, i don’t think it registers the change, since if i view the now edited file that has been uploaded, it is identical to the original.
What is the workaround to this problem? Please dont suggest WinSCP since i gave up on it after days or un-sync-ability. Thanks
March 16th, 2010 - 14:34
@Umang @SunilPandit
i was busy last week, so i was unable to take a look at it. Today i got a chance to take a look at the issue and I updated my post above for version > 3.1. Please take a look and let me know if that works for you guys.
March 16th, 2010 - 17:36
Thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MAN ITS WORKING ON IPHONE 3GS WITH OS 3.1.2 ( JAILBREAK )
THANKS JAVACHAP
March 17th, 2010 - 14:49
THANKS
DONE IT !!!!!!!!!!
Iphone 2g 3.1.2
Jailbreak
March 17th, 2010 - 16:29
FRENDS, recharge 95 rupees plan
use 4GB DATA FREE
for JAVACHAP
pls solve another one problemm
how use vodafone iphone to pc thethring on 95 rupees plan?
pls solve problemm
thanks
March 18th, 2010 - 10:40
Sorry Sir JavaChap am still not getting it
am a little bit confused about this please correct me
i have diskaid to edit preferences.plist located in /private/var/preferences/SystemConfiguration.
i copied preferences.plist on my desktop and then i opened it with notepad and deleted all the stuff and updated with what configration you gave and then copied back the preferences.plist to /private/var/preferences/SystemConfiguration.
then the next step
Download and Install Iphone Configuration Utility from http://support.apple.com/kb/DL926
this all went ok thanks for the screenshots all done
ok now when i start browsing like whatever i open maybe map or safari or youtube or my mails i get (could not activate cellular data network you are not subscribed to a cellular data services)..
and know what edited preferences.plist changes as soon as i unplug my phone
and i have even set my autolock to never as some one in previous post mentioned it
Need Help
Please Help me
March 18th, 2010 - 11:33
hey i have installed the settings through iphone configuration utility …..
it works very well to play with GPRS…..
but the main damn thing is that it its NOT FREE…
it sweeps out big bucks from the balance for just a small use
any other trick to get it for free……….?
THANKZZ
March 19th, 2010 - 02:10
HI Javachap
Still i am getting “because it is not connected to internet”.
Are there any other settings i need to set to use GPRS?
Please help.
Thanks
March 19th, 2010 - 04:34
@sunil
Sunil, I have enabled tethering on phone.. I can now connect to internet using iPhone.. Hurrayyyy…Even thought its too slow, better than nothing right !!
@Sanjeev
Hey you dont need to run the first step any more(editing), you can just install the configuration profile. And you are done.
@Avy
, Go checkout if he got a beautiful daughter !! 
Avy, you gotta marry Vodafone CEO’s daughter to get GPRS for free
@Hash
Did you install the Configuration Profiles ?? is Vodafone Live enabled for your connection ?
March 19th, 2010 - 05:26
Javachap
Yes, VLive is working fine from Nokia handset, but shifted to iPhone and installed the profile, unable to connect. I am using 3G only with 3.1.2. I don’t know what else i need to discturb. Thanks
March 19th, 2010 - 05:42
@JavaChap
sorry sir javachap its not working i have iphone 3g 3.1.2 os and i have done the second process iPhone Configuration Utility 100 times but its not happening
March 19th, 2010 - 10:39
so still i can use the GPRS for iPhone without Data Plan
one more thing i have to say that when i go to settings>general there i see Profile Vodafone>
March 19th, 2010 - 11:58
@Sanjeev
Hey since u have modified the preferences.plist, i have a doubt that you might have corrupted the settings. Can you reset the network settings and see if it works ?
First you make sure that Vodafone Live is active ! By just trying it on another phone.
March 19th, 2010 - 12:45
@JavaChap
Hello Sir JavaChap
yes i have tried reseting the network settings by going to settings>general>reset>Reset Network Settings
still the same sorry to trouble you Sir
tell me sir is iphone os 3.1.2 jailbreak and unlock done with the help of Blackra1n is tested and working to use the GPRS for iPhone without Data Plan if yes then this time i will try to restore my os and try it again waiting for your answer…….
March 19th, 2010 - 12:54
@Sanjeev
and yes i have tried vodafone live on another phone using my simcard and yes it works perfect
March 19th, 2010 - 16:59
finally working thanks a million
March 20th, 2010 - 08:35
@Sanjeev
How did you fix it ?? Can you please mention that here.. It will be helpful for others…
March 21st, 2010 - 07:08
Thanks..this works..
Does the Rs. 95 card work fine? like we don’t get charged until we have used 4 GB? I mean like it works in Nokia and other phones?
March 21st, 2010 - 15:58
@umang
yes
e recharge with 95 rupees and use 4 GB data in one month validity
i used this plan work fine
but
no pc tethering!
March 22nd, 2010 - 03:14
Hi Javachap
After resetting te n/w. I am able to connect to GPRS.
One more question, if WIFI Is connected how do we know whether its using WIFI or GPRS.
Thanks
March 22nd, 2010 - 03:59
@Hash
Good that you got it working !!
WIFI has higher priority than the GPRS, so if you are connected to WIFI..iPhone will always use the WIFI connection to access the internet.
And you can see an icon on top of the screen beside the carrier name. Either of E or WIFI Siginal. Based on that you can determine which connection it is using !
March 23rd, 2010 - 06:24
yes i restored my firmware 3.1.2 os 3g jailbreak with the help of redsnow and tried it and it worked
March 23rd, 2010 - 14:30
Ok, it was all working fine until i ran out of balance this morning.. the gprs runs automatically to update my mail etc. so its kinda obvious my balance kept deducting. I had no problem even with this. But as soon as my balance reached 0.1, my E that shows up with the network is not there anymore and so im not being able to run the gprs anymore. i have recharged with the 95 card + 351 for balance. my sbsettings is not activating EDGE anymore either. when i click the button, it reads and instead of turning green, it stays red.
Can you please explain to me as to what is happening here? I dont want to think that i wasted Rs. 95 for nothing.
Please help.
March 23rd, 2010 - 14:45
Hi
I did as you had mentioned and for some reason I still cannot open safari. it keeps on saying that safari was unable to connect to the server.
pls help out
March 23rd, 2010 - 20:39
Well, I think it was a glitch with the service provider. It’s working fine now and I’m posting this from my iPhone itself. The Rs. 95 cardworks fine too.
March 31st, 2010 - 16:54
Hey.. Pls let me know from where to edit prefrences.plist
April 1st, 2010 - 09:59
@Annika Anand
Hey Annika just follow this steps if you have iphone 3g os 3.1.2 running on it
1) back up all your content with itunes (just connect iphone to your desktop or lap)
2) restore firmware 3.1.2
3) jailbreak with redsnow
4) 1. Download and Install iPhone Configuration Utility from http://support.apple.com/kb/DL926
2. Open the application, Select Configuration Profiles on the left hand side menu and click New in the toolbar; Enter the name, identifier, organization and description; see the image below for more details
3. Now go to Advanced option and set the apnname = portalnmms, proxy server =10.10.1.100 and port = 9401
4. Connect your iPhone to computer via USB cable and you should see your iPhone in the devices menu on Left hand side. Select your device
5. Select Configuration Profiles tab and you should see the Vodafone Profile; Click on Install
6. You will see a pop on your iPhone asking your permission to install the configuration, Click Install button in your iPhone
7. And you are done with the configuration. You should be able to use internet on your iPhone now. If its not working just reboot your phone.
thats it have fun
April 2nd, 2010 - 13:53
Enter the name, identifier, organization and description…plz xpln wat to type here??
April 2nd, 2010 - 14:05
also….da iphone config utiltity article link is drawing a blank
April 2nd, 2010 - 16:05
@javachap
no pc tethring on 95 rupees plan
any
trick of tethring
April 2nd, 2010 - 18:56
@javachap help!!! i had a semiunlock ifone 3.1.2 n aftr using ur mtd n it not workin i rest n/w n it restartd and NOW its stuck at 1st screen n da unlock is lost =(
April 4th, 2010 - 19:30
@Sanjeev
whr dos 1 restore frm wen itunes dsnrt hav 3.1.2 nemor … i hava 3gs wid blackrain…plz tel me steps to do da unlock wid redsnow… so i too may folow da steps givn by u…bcos it instals da vodafne settings bt dsnt work
April 4th, 2010 - 19:59
yahoo …finaly on 3rd try its workin …i usd BlackRa!n for unlock and da abov mtd workd…thnx a ton @javachap m @sanjeev
April 8th, 2010 - 11:32
hi, does it only work fon unlocked iphones? because i have jailbrocken iphone only. i accidently upgtaded my firmware to 3.1.3 and it upgraded my modem to 5.12 and bootloader to 5.09. which made it impossible for me to unlock. (maybe u can help me with that too!) and what if i have airtel sim, what would b the settings for that??-help=thanx
April 12th, 2010 - 19:24
Hey! Thanks works great!!
But I can connect to the weather app and Whatsapp on the phone…
Does it work on vodafone live? It works on mobile connect!!??
Pls help..
Thanks
Sawan
April 12th, 2010 - 19:28
Hi
the push is also not working?!
Is it not regular internet?
Pls help ya ..
Thanks
April 20th, 2010 - 09:16
Hi,
I got an officially unlocked Iphone 3gs from Hong Kong (OS v 3.3). I am trying to activate GPRS on Vodafone Carrier and used unlockit.c.o.nz for APN settings.(user name: www password:(blank)). Also got Vodaofone Iphone 3gs dataplan activated. however the only message I see when I try to go online is ” Could not access cellular data network”.
Please help guys
April 22nd, 2010 - 05:10
Yahoooooo. Finally I could browse using my unlocked iphone(3G). I unlocked using black rain and it didnt work earlier. I followed these steps(thanks to Sanjeeev).
1. Download redsnow 0.9.2.
2. Download iphone firmware 3.1.2.
3. Use the redsnow and Restore your iphone with the firmware downloaded and unlock ur phone.
4. Use the iphone config utility tool and do as per javachap’s blog.
5. Connect to Internet.
6. If it doesn’t connect then reboot(Mine didnt work initially, I rebooted and it worked like charm).
Thanks Javachap and Sanjeev.
April 22nd, 2010 - 05:16
Hey Javachap,
How did you do the tethering? Can you provide the steps.
Thanks@JavaChap
May 3rd, 2010 - 19:43
Hey,
Any idea if we can get this done without jailbreaking the iPhone? Have you tried it? Does it work or throws some kind of error?
May 26th, 2010 - 14:28
Hey Java Chap…
Thanx for this post..it worked perfectly for me…
but MMS is still not working for me
any idea how to update the settings for MMS in my iphone 3g
June 2nd, 2010 - 07:12
Thanks for the config info. I am able to browse safari, search youtube etc, but apps like Inbox, google voice app, iphone App Store etc dont seem to work. Any idea what could be the reason?
June 5th, 2010 - 05:56
thanx a million dude…works like a charm…..
June 19th, 2010 - 05:02
Hey,
@ Javachap will this config. work with the new os 4
June 21st, 2010 - 19:50
It works……I tried it on iPhone 3G…….Thanks dude……
June 23rd, 2010 - 09:34
i installed it in iOS 4 … and safari and all apps work great … but the problem is , for some reason Mail and push notifications is not working
June 24th, 2010 - 04:43
@RAJ
is it confirmed working with iphone 3g on ios4
June 24th, 2010 - 04:54
GOOD NEWS I HAVE JUST UPDATED TO IOS4 AND THE SAME CONFIG WORKS APPLE HAVE AN UPDATE FOR IPHONE CONFIGURATION UTILITY SO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST VERSION AND FOLLOW THE SAME STEPS
June 25th, 2010 - 10:53
@sanjeev : are you sure that it works with iOS 4
it worked for me on 3.1.2 but i hav not tried it on iOS 4
June 25th, 2010 - 12:39
yahoooooooooooo
i managed to do this thing the rite way
now its workin
June 26th, 2010 - 04:43
yes… this indeed worked for me..
I was using an iPhone 2G which ran on AT&T in US.. I came to india day before yday and got a vodafone SIM card.. I also got the Rs 95 per month Vodafone Live GPRS plan..
Firstly, I unlocked/jailbroke my phone using redsn0w…Then I followed your instructions using the iPhone config utility… After the whole process, i rebooted my phone… And now it works perfectly and is able to access internet…
June 26th, 2010 - 12:13
Sooper it works for me too in iphone 3g 0s4..You rock dude…thnx for dis info..
June 28th, 2010 - 10:00
poorest service in the world which we have faced
June 28th, 2010 - 10:01
not a supporting service provider
what kind of employee they have?
July 2nd, 2010 - 18:51
Yup its working fine with OS4. I just removed my old config and again follow the same steps install the same settings and config and its working fine now.
July 7th, 2010 - 19:24
Hi JavaChap,
I have a iPhone 3G running iOS4. I have followed the steps mentioned above. I can see the E icon on the topmost bar. But when i try to open a page in my safari browser, it says could not open the page because the server stopped responding. Can you help me out on this issue. I have Vodafone Live active on my SIM.
July 8th, 2010 - 07:55
Guys, at this point of time i cannot confirm if its working on OS4 or not.. right now i’m in US. so i cannot test it.. i will update this post as soon as i’m back in India.
@Taran confirmed that it is working fine on iOS4 as well.. thanks Taran
July 13th, 2010 - 04:08
Ok..
Im using a 3GS 3.1.3.
Even after i get my apn settings, Im confused with one more thing as im not able to use some apps like youtube, nimbuzz, TVU etc. & i also get no gps signal for my mobile maps india.
Can somebody please guide??
July 13th, 2010 - 04:14
& one more thing..What is the difference between EDGE & GPRS??
what are the service plans for the respective ones if any idea?
will be great full for my issues to be solved..
Thanx..
July 13th, 2010 - 18:25
Hi,
I have a jailbroken iPhone 3G, which I upgraded to OS4 2 days ago.
While overall the phone is working fine, its a bit slow though, I can’t seem to get my internet working again. I tried everything – resetting the network settings, rebooting several times, visiting the Vodafone folks to see if they can help…but nothing has worked.
I have reached a level of frustration that I want to downgrade back to 3.1 which was MUCH faster and far more efficient.
Can you help?
1) What do I need to do to get the internet running? There is no option for me to manually change any network settings in General/Network Settings
2) If I downgrade back t 3.1, will my phone go back to the way it was…with internet, speed and everything?
Pls help!
Best regards,
Joanna
July 15th, 2010 - 08:29
Thx a lot chap …
u did a big favor 2 me ….
Thx agn…
July 16th, 2010 - 15:22
The above details are for the same issue if u havnt read them.
July 17th, 2010 - 18:01
Hey Javachap you rock bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!now i have unlimited EDGE on my Iphone for Rs 99 per month!!!!!!!
July 21st, 2010 - 15:39
@Joanna Huang
Did you try the setting that i have explained in this blog ? The above setting should work if you are on Vodafone. And yes you can downgrade to 3.1.3, you iPhone should work fine.
@Extreme Welcome bro, i’m happy that this post is helpful for you.
@ARUN Enjoy Bro, Have fun
July 21st, 2010 - 15:42
@Extreme
@ARUN
July 22nd, 2010 - 09:04
hey it worked fine for me on 3G iOS4 and @Joanna try disabling multitasking and then iPhone works fine with iOS4
July 24th, 2010 - 12:46
browsing totally worked on my 2G running on a 3.1 .. thanks chap .. one issue though :
My email doesn’t work .. I can only check mails by opening my inbox through a browser .. I am not sure if this is a general issue with evbdy accessing net this way or just with me
July 25th, 2010 - 16:08
Hey,
I’m on 3.1.3.. I have tried using Configuration Utility also… My service provider is Docomo and the APN I’m using is TATA.DOCOMO.INTERNET.. But when I’m trying to access its popping out an error “Safari could not open the Requested Page as the server stops responding”
July 26th, 2010 - 07:19
@ Arun – What vodafone plan you are using for rs. 99 unlimited gprs? is it vodafone live or vodafone mobile connect?
does it give u push notifications??
pls let me know..
@ java chap.. pls guide me i request you..
July 28th, 2010 - 05:53
Thanks it really worked up on my Iphone 3GS version 4.
Please guide me I am using vodafone Rs 99 wap services does it give push notificsations.
July 31st, 2010 - 14:34
@Joanna Huang
hi, u can degrade ur iphone to 3.0. i was dacing the same problem, i hv dgraded it at Mumbai. U can see various service centres on justdial website.
August 1st, 2010 - 08:30
@ Pranav-Well this is an exclusive corporate offer and not necessarily on every corporate number cos my friend tried to send this text and got a negative response from vodafone………its vodafone live so i guess wont get the push notifications….
August 5th, 2010 - 16:44
Hey buddy
first time it worked very well
but whn i tried push notification,it ddnt work..!
So i inserted my aircel sim nd removed vodafone to check tht my certs are okay
..!
So in ordr to use aircel gprs i changed my apn to aircelgprs frm portalnmms..!
But after reinserting my odafone sim i cannot connect to appStore..!?
Help
cn u email me the solution
on divyabgriziya@yahoo.co.in
August 6th, 2010 - 16:26
@Arun
yup i was wondering the same i am using a corporate connection too. The live service didnt work for me well..as i need push noti n stuff..using the vodafone mobile connect unlimited plan without any tweaks..it works like an idata plan..its crazy..n givs push noti too..
August 6th, 2010 - 17:26
Ye Ye Ye.. Got iPhone 4… Loving it..
August 7th, 2010 - 16:28
ok now you gotta tell me from where and how you got it and how big is the hole in ur pocket now??????????
August 7th, 2010 - 17:02
@Pranav
ok dude but how much you paying for the unlimted mobile connect plan????????is it the 899 plan……for psch notifications i use the wifi @ home….
August 8th, 2010 - 04:26
@Arun
Oh i’m in US now on a business trip.. Yep its expensive though.. $500.. But its worth man, Retina Display is just awesome.
Jailbroken and Unlocked, I have to cut the SIM card. Is anyone using BSNL 3G connection on iPhone ? I wanna try that when i’m back in India.
August 8th, 2010 - 13:27
USD 500 is not a bad price i must say….was expecting it around $800 region……Ill be heading to US pretty soon……..could you give me more details how to get one……….al20in@yahoo.com…….thanx bud………
August 8th, 2010 - 15:17
hey
i hav got apple iphone 3g n got vodafone prepaid. i wanna use internet with regular plan. bt dnt knw about using phone much….. can u help. vodaphone people says it wont work on prepaid
August 9th, 2010 - 16:28
@suhani
Read the post, all the instructions are written step by step.
August 10th, 2010 - 13:01
nt able 2 follow.
i downloaded the above link bt its nt working on my lapi.
i hav apple iphone 3g, 3.1.2. software and vodafone prepaid
plz let me knw what 2 download n frm whr…. m nt good at these software thngs
August 11th, 2010 - 06:47
@JavaChap
Share Arun’s thought on this… 500 is a damn good price for iPhone 4…
Can you pls publish here or email at my provided address (assuming you will have access to what I have provided while commenting here) your modus operandi to have gotten hold of iPhone 4 at this price
August 11th, 2010 - 15:51
@Raam
AT&T is selling it for $599 + Tax without contract. I got it from a friend of mine who decided to go to Droid-X after getting iPhone 4.
August 11th, 2010 - 15:53
@suhani
Did you go to this link # http://support.apple.com/kb/DL926 ? Download the Configuration Utility from this link.
August 15th, 2010 - 12:25
Allrite, this configuration is working on iPhone 4 with iOS 4.
August 18th, 2010 - 16:51
Great work man. Works perfectly on 3.1.2
August 19th, 2010 - 10:57
Hi
I have one issue
I am unable to access the email function
it’s saying cannot connect to the server
August 19th, 2010 - 17:05
hey bro.. great job. really worked for me in I OS 4.0.1 cool.. now i am looking for a jail break for I OS 4.0.2..
August 21st, 2010 - 12:08
Hey Bro ! I followed all your steps..but when I finally click on install, nothing pops on my iphone so cannot install the config file
Plz Help Using Iphone 3G I OS 4.0.1
August 21st, 2010 - 13:06
Thnx a lot JavaChap..Tried again and worked amazingly ! Cheers ! Gr8 Work !
August 24th, 2010 - 18:50
Seems like everyone it works on 4.0.1 but just a question would it work with a jailbroken iphone 3gs? i mean will it show up on iphone configuration utility application?
Thanks
August 24th, 2010 - 19:29
Hi there,
Bro i need ur help.. i’ve downloaded the utility tool and also created the profile but when i click on install its not doin anything..
August 24th, 2010 - 19:41
Hey.
i managed to get it installed.. thanks a million dude..:)
August 25th, 2010 - 08:41
Hi! I have got Iphone 3Gs ,unlocked. I have subscribed to Vodafone iphone data plan. I have followed all the steps as per your suggestion,i.e. iphone config utility, but I do not get the pop up on the iphone. hence cannot install config file, pls help.
Thanks in advance!
August 25th, 2010 - 08:43
My service provider is Vodafone india
August 25th, 2010 - 17:48
I have iPhone 3g on iOS 4…… this trick worked fine for a couple of days but later even if my cellular is on (thats with an “E” symbol) it says “could not activate cellular data network” .
I tried rebooting it but no result. I dont want to reset setting bcoz then i will loose this settings.
So plz @JavaChap help me plz
August 26th, 2010 - 16:39
Hey !! I have faced the same problem as Sanket, using 3GS,OS 4.0.1. had posted my query couple of days back, haven’t heard from u and my post has vanished!! Pls respond
August 29th, 2010 - 11:48
I have been a Vodafone Customer (in its various previous avatars) in Mumbai for the last decade. I have had no problems with thier service in Mumbai. I used to use the GPRS plan on my Symbian handset. When I got the iphone the GPRS service refused to work (obviously) and I had to take the iphone data plan.
Now for what is basically a GPRS/EDGE service, I felt it was ridiculous to pay such a high amount (I am in the office most of the day and use the Desk ph for voice and WiFi on the handset) so even though I was paying 800+ taxes as rental, I was actually not using Rs200 voice and data.
So I decided to use the MTNL 3G service and use the faster speeds. But it has been misery throughout. Well 3G speeds are good….when you get a good signal that is….Most of time I dont get a signal for voice forget data. Calling thier fantastic Cust care never helps. Now for thier Credit, I must say they have the most economic plans.
To cut the story short I have decided that enough is enough and just want to throw the Dolphin Sim outta window.
I have Jailbroken and Hactivated my iPhone 3G to work on iOS 4.0.2 with Baseband 05.13.04.
Now I would like to use a Vodafone Prepaid card on this phone and Push Notifications are important (i use my Corp and personal emails on it)
Since I run the latest iteration of the iOS, how do I need to proceed?
Looking for inputs.
August 29th, 2010 - 12:28
hey Tried other unlocking method but those didn’t work and tried this for the first time today its very much working as of now….. lets hope i dont face any further problem.
PS. I am using #GS with iOS 4
August 30th, 2010 - 19:26
Thanks! Works like magic.
August 31st, 2010 - 22:47
Thanks this works great, finally got relief after spending whole night trying to fix this.
September 1st, 2010 - 00:34
@Vasudha
Did u connect the iPhone to the PC ? Do u see the iPhone in the Configuration Utility ?
@Nakul
Try resetting the Network Settings.. Also try removing the profile and install it again.
September 1st, 2010 - 07:00
Hi Guys,
I followed all the steps and i even installed de configuration as posted above. But when i try connecting, it says “It cannot connect b’cos its not connected to internet”
PS: When i try my sim connecting with other mobiles for internet, its working fine.. Pls help me..
September 1st, 2010 - 07:03
I have version 3.1.2
September 1st, 2010 - 14:20
@JavaChap
yup, but no pop up on the iphone!!
September 15th, 2010 - 14:43
Hey bro, Thanxxx……
September 15th, 2010 - 16:44
I just tried this on my new IPHONE 4 on 4.0.1 and it worked perfectly.
Thanks for the tip.
The other question that i have is regarding limitation of this. I can verify that YouTube,App Store,Mail and Cydia is not working on this.
Although facebook,twitter seem to be working
Do let me know what else application can i run on this. Thanks
Vikas
September 18th, 2010 - 06:35
Thanks ! worked for me on iphone 3g ,3.1.3(jailbreaken)
- Abhijeet
September 19th, 2010 - 17:33
Hi Many Thanks it works perfectly on my iphone 3GS
September 22nd, 2010 - 17:14
i am not able to do it on ios 4.1 , its now showin the popup on the screen and neither is it installing the profile..WHAT TO DO NY HELP GUYSS
September 22nd, 2010 - 18:56
Hi,
It worked but the mail still dont get fetched, but mails work thru the browser. Any fix for this?
Thanks.
September 24th, 2010 - 09:16
Is there something like this for airtel also?
and after updating this i can not configure my gmail account with my iphone, some pop up comes out “can not connect using SSL do you want to try setting up the account without SSl ” if i says yes then one more pop up comes out “The IMAP server “IPMAP.GMAIL.COM” is not responding.check your network connection and thet you entered the correct information in the “INCOMING GMAIL SERVER” field
I have checked everything twice thrice but the result is same….
September 24th, 2010 - 09:37
besides all this problems, you rock bro………..
October 1st, 2010 - 15:01
hi bro,
i have done all the steps told by u.. but still am unable to connect to internet via GPRS pls help me.
i am using iphone 3gs 3.0 firmware
October 12th, 2010 - 19:50
Great work dude… it works on iOs 4 beautifully….
October 17th, 2010 - 15:27
I have VMC (Vodafone Mobile Connect) and it works fine without changing anything on my factory-unlocked iphone 4. On my 3G (USA-specific but unlocked) I used the unlock from http://www.unlockit.co.nz and used my VMC plan.
Now I’m curious why would you use the MMS apn (portanmms) instead of the regular data apn (www)?
I ask because you can get an unlimited datapack on VMC (Rs7000 yearly here in Gujarat).
October 20th, 2010 - 06:52
@Nayan
Hi mate
I am unboxing the iphone 4 which is factory unlocked (bought from apple website).
Could you please confirm whether vodafone mobile connect actually works without any glitches.
How did u activate vmc since vodafone india doesnt allow for any vodafone mobile connect options on iphone..
let me know.
consider this urgent
thanks
October 21st, 2010 - 10:27
@Deepak… VMC works fine. I suggest you take the unlimited plan as iPhone is a data-hog. Just tell Vodafone that you want an unlimited data plan for your “non-apple” phone. If you mention iPhone they’ll start hyper-ventilating and will push you the effing-expensive iphone data plans.
Of course I can only confirm what works in Gujarat, so if you’re in another state please make your own verifications.
In either case my post above stands. Use the “www” access point to take advantage of the VMC plans.
October 21st, 2010 - 10:29
BTW the unlimited data plan is Rs. 6k and not Rs. 7k as I stated earlier. That works out to Rs. 500 per month.
October 28th, 2010 - 12:56
Thanks a lot buddy ! i cant describe after struggling for nearly 2 months, finally i got it working. Sometime back i had lost all the hopes of browsing internet on Iphone 2G(OS 3.0) when I switched to Vodafone(due to n/w issues with mtnl).
Many Many thanks once again and keep posting similar good stuff in future also!
Good Luck
November 1st, 2010 - 18:54
Thanks. it works for my Iphopne 3.1.3
November 3rd, 2010 - 16:29
Hey guys, I followed the same and installed, restarted .
Now I get an error saying
There was a problem communicating with the web proxy server (HTTP)
What to do buddies?
November 4th, 2010 - 07:42
@Vikas
vikas… mine is iphone4… its not working onmine
November 5th, 2010 - 04:10
Dude seriously u rock hats off to u, it is working in iphone 2g us rock man
November 7th, 2010 - 13:06
@Nayan…I just want to confirm before going for vodafone mobile connect plan..I am using factory unlocked iPhone 4 with IOS 4.1..
1) Do u have to do any modification using the configuration utility or the VMC plans work as is?
2) Also does all the apps including mail works fine on VMC or still u have to compromise on POP and ICMP??
Please let me know asap as i wanna go for the plan..
Thanks,
Dhrumil
November 9th, 2010 - 07:07
Hi Nayan,
Can you please explain in details how you got VMC plans to work on your iphone?
Its an absolute rip-off what Vodafone is doing! Paying Rs 100/- just for connection charges every month (Prepaid) and on top of that , one needs to pay 5p/10kbps…how sad is that?!
So, do I need to access the website ‘http://www.unlockit.co.nz’ from my iphone and follow the instructions given? Does it amount to Jail – breaking?
My iphone is already unlocked, without jail-breaking. I got it “Officially” unlocked from my previous service provider.
Thanks a bunch, bro.
November 9th, 2010 - 07:19
@Nayan
Hi Nayan,
Can you please explain in details how you got VMC plans to work on your iphone?
Its an absolute rip-off what Vodafone is doing! Paying Rs 100/- just for connection charges every month (Prepaid) and on top of that , one needs to pay 5p/10kbps…how sad is that?!
So, do I need to access the website ‘http://www.unlockit.co.nz’ from my iphone and follow the instructions given? Does it amount to Jail – breaking?
My iphone is already unlocked, without jail-breaking. I got it “Officially” unlocked from my previous service provider.
Thanks a bunch, bro.
November 9th, 2010 - 10:31
You can use Tata Docomo GPRS also like same vodafone……….if anybody want i can prove details for the same……
November 9th, 2010 - 13:04
i dont know how but suddenly my push mail service got activated on my iphone thru GPRS….:) happy
November 11th, 2010 - 12:36
@SIDDHARTH
Cheers!
November 11th, 2010 - 12:42
@Mahesh
Like I said earlier… “I have VMC (Vodafone Mobile Connect) and it works fine without changing anything on my factory-unlocked iphone 4. On my 3G (USA-specific but unlocked) I used the unlock from http://www.unlockit.co.nz and used my VMC plan.”
I have a PostPaid connection.
You’ll have to use a wifi connection to open the website in Safari. I doubt that it’s called jailbreaking as all the unlock website does is create a new APN (access point). Even Apple has an app on their support site to help you create a custom APN.
Hope this helps.
November 11th, 2010 - 12:45
@Dhrumil
1. Just works.
2. Yes, but I haven’t tested POP/ICMP.
November 11th, 2010 - 12:47
— Guys PLEASE DO NOT mention my name if you ever speak with Vodafone. Why take a chance that they stop a good thing thats going for us. —
November 11th, 2010 - 12:48
You should put it up for anyone who might need it.
November 14th, 2010 - 03:50
Guys all these configurations to use GPRS without Vodafone Mobile Connect. If you are planning to go with Vodafone Mobile Connect then you dont need all these configurations.
November 15th, 2010 - 10:30
i just wanted to confirm that,can i remove my apple iphone os and can i install android insted???
pls. lety me know if yes then how???
November 15th, 2010 - 17:30
Hey bro its not wprking for me.
i have iphone 3gs OS 4
please help
November 15th, 2010 - 18:04
hey bro n even after using iphone utility config n installing tat file,
the configuration settings changes after reboot.
November 18th, 2010 - 04:58
I have an iPhone 4 with iOS 4.1 factory unlocked .
Will these settings of editing the file using OpenSSH and iphone config. utility work for ios4.1 ???? i’m using vodafone post paid connection ?? if yes then ll the apps like facebook and gtalk , whatsApp work on normal vodafone gprs ???
November 18th, 2010 - 05:01
have an iPhone 4 with iOS 4.1 factory unlocked .
Will these settings of editing the file using OpenSSH and iphone config. utility work for ios4.1 ???? i’m using vodafone post paid connection ?? if yes then ll the apps like facebook and gtalk , whatsApp work on normal vodafone gprs ??? or should i go for VMC for make everything work ?? if yes , then wat settings am i supposed to do to make it work ??…plz help
November 20th, 2010 - 18:44
Anyone say the APN ame proxy server and port no for videocon network
November 20th, 2010 - 18:55
Thanks man i’ve installed settings for Videocon and its working perfectly
APN name: vgprs.com
Proxy server: 10.202.5.145
Port : 8799
im using the service for unlimited pack for 96 rs……..
guys u too enjoy the service….
November 21st, 2010 - 08:01
hey bro even my gprs started workin.
facebook also works,
but whatsapp don work.
wat to do??
November 22nd, 2010 - 21:48
I have iphone4. These Setting sometimes works and after couple of mins stops working.
maybe it is bcos of naming.
Enter the name, identifier, organization and description…plz xpln wat to type here??
These setting photos are very small to see clearly pls Help
November 22nd, 2010 - 22:49
Any setting for Airtel
November 24th, 2010 - 21:06
BINGO! hats off to you man!
just did it on my iphone 3g version 4.1.2
November 25th, 2010 - 12:20
Works like a charm on Vodafone! Thanks a lot. You saved a lot of money for me.
November 26th, 2010 - 11:07
Hi Guys, I did manage to get Internet working on it. So, its pretty much restricted to browsing only. How to enable whatsapp and app store using the above mentioned workaround? Any ideas, fellas?
THank you.
November 26th, 2010 - 12:23
Working flawlessly for browsing anything. Cydia is not working. giving error – HTTP/1.1 404 not found.
Any solution.
November 28th, 2010 - 18:47
can anybody give steps to activate vodafone live on ipad ???
November 30th, 2010 - 11:06
Hi…this this is working fine for iOS 4.2 as well…but How do i install settings for Vodafone Mobile Connect which is “EDGE” or High speed gprs required by certain apps??
December 3rd, 2010 - 17:53
i m trying from last three day’s for active vodafone in ma iphone 3g with latest firmware 4.2.1 which is updated on monday only please help me , i can use safari but i cant use cydia , plz help me , thanks in adv .
December 4th, 2010 - 04:05
thnx bro.. it works
December 7th, 2010 - 14:36
he buddy!!! i have tried this on my iphone 4. i have tried the configuration utility option. didnt worked for me! i am using IOS 4.0.1. Can you please help me out??
December 10th, 2010 - 11:36
@Vishnu
Vishnu did you turn on Data Roaming ??
December 12th, 2010 - 04:12
i have tried using both….keeping it on and off, but didnt worked
December 14th, 2010 - 11:40
Javachap,
I have a iphone 4 with ios 4.2, did everything u asked me to do but i still cant access the net..my Vodafone live has been activated but i keep getting the dumb msg.. ‘ could not activate cellular data network’ everytime i open safari…pls help!!! S.O.S
December 17th, 2010 - 08:00
M using iphone 3g , i have activated my vodafone live service n internet…i did all what u said but still i cant use it.
December 23rd, 2010 - 17:12
Hey buddy thnx but this is only use for web surfing not for app puchase plz suggest…
December 27th, 2010 - 05:21
Big Thank To You Sir it’s work
December 27th, 2010 - 11:36
dude i have an iphone 3g version 3.1.3……and ive tried evrything but still its not wokrkng..pls do something
December 28th, 2010 - 16:57
Hi, i have tried this method but not able to connect to the Vodafone GPRS network….pls.help….
December 28th, 2010 - 18:23
hey guys it worked once and then now it says “there was a problem communicating with the web proxy server http” can somebody help pls.
January 5th, 2011 - 14:59
I have an iPhone 3GS (4.2.1). I’m using prepaid and activated unlimited data (2GB) for Rs. 95
I have used APN as www and still getting charged. I have followed the instructions using iPhone Configuration Utility on my Mac.
January 7th, 2011 - 09:20
Man, it is working like a Charm… I am thrilled. you know guys without data plan, Iphone is no use… YOU ROCK MAN….Keep going…
January 9th, 2011 - 18:54
@sriram
Hi, i tried the steps as mentioned above. Done with all the settings. yet it says that internet is not connected… Should we activate the usual vodafone GPRS before doing these settings?
have a postpaid connection with VOdafone.
January 11th, 2011 - 04:45
Hi,
I have the iData 199 plan active and the moment I’ve switched to iPhone 4 from 3GS, the plan no longer works. Any solution for me? Please do let me know.
January 19th, 2011 - 08:53
super its working for iphone 4 ios thx a lottttttttttttttttttttttt
January 19th, 2011 - 14:54
This trick worked very fine on iphone 3GS 4.0.1 but since I updated to 4.2.1, Its not working. I have re-installed it but no success. Any idea guyz?
January 20th, 2011 - 14:23
Please let me know if someone got it working on 4.2.1
January 22nd, 2011 - 16:31
Dude….. you are simply AWSOME
…………..
January 24th, 2011 - 11:25
hi Thanks a ton, it worked for me. You got me rid of getting exploited by cellular companies.
January 26th, 2011 - 22:22
yeah its working on 4.2.1
January 26th, 2011 - 22:28
you rock
January 28th, 2011 - 19:09
Thanks a lot. It worked for me.
iPhone 3g (Unlocked)
Carrier: Vodafone.
iOS: 4.2.1
BB: 6.15.00
January 28th, 2011 - 19:09
Whats ur twitter id Vishnu? @JavaChap
January 28th, 2011 - 20:20
Hi
I need to know once the above is done and I start browsing, is the internet used from the Vodafone live or from the Vodafone mobile connect plan
January 29th, 2011 - 00:22
Dude thanks….Any idea how to go about tethering??????
January 29th, 2011 - 20:12
brother…I tried everything but its not working with my Iphone 4 which I’ve just purchased this week (27-Jan-2011).
I’ve also consulted vodafone store but they were unable to help. I have my data plan activated and also have internet working on my connection…pls help..this thing is useless without internet..
January 31st, 2011 - 17:20
hey hi
i am super bad with technical stuff about electronic’s just not my cup of tea & hence i have no idea wat to do….cud u pls help me out wid this lil problem m facing….
i have iphone 3g wid locked with vodafone , the version is 4.2.1 & the firmware is 05.15.04
my wifi is not working
( and hence now m forced to use idata plans of vodafone which sucks bigtime as d speed is pathetic…
do u know anybody who cud fix my wifi
or can u suggest which is the best & cheapest way to use internet on iphone from vodafone live or idata plans or gprs..pls leme know to earliest…
m waiting…\
thankx a zillion
February 3rd, 2011 - 06:42
hey great work.. got voda live working on safari.. how to make it work on the other apps? and also how to use pdanet for tethering with this?
please suggest!
February 4th, 2011 - 12:16
@gaurav
same prb with me also
February 4th, 2011 - 12:17
@ricky
hi ricky its not working can u help me out
February 9th, 2011 - 08:25
Hey I’m having iphone 3GS 4.1 followed the steps several times but still i’m not being able to browse internet from my iphone. I’ve activated my GPRS and enabled “Data Roaming” as well. Is there any other change in the steps for 4.1 or am i missing something?
February 9th, 2011 - 08:27
@archana makwana
have u got ur problem fixed? if not lemme know i can try fixing it up for u.
February 10th, 2011 - 21:02
Thanks..It worked for my 3g phone as well.
February 14th, 2011 - 14:53
Hey….wt are the normal charges?
cuz i tried something like that earlier it worked well…
but my balance was deducted Rs 5 per 5mins
nd end of the day i had 2 throw my sim cuz my balance was Rs -143
lolxx
February 14th, 2011 - 18:41
Hi, I was looking for GPRS settings for iPhone 4 on the web and i found this link. http://db.tt/fuRu86B
Just open it in your phone’s safari browser and it will ask to download a profile to your phone.
I tried it, it worked fine on safari and some of the apps (like FB, Yahoo Messenger, and couple of others). I have not tried it on all the apps though.
February 15th, 2011 - 17:22
i done all the settings as above but my gprs is very slow.when i try to open a page it shows server hangup.pl help
February 17th, 2011 - 15:57
apn name portalnmms is not for gprs. apn name should be WWW. i tried it and my gprs is working well
February 23rd, 2011 - 07:42
can someone please confirm if tethering is also enabled?
February 26th, 2011 - 11:36
this really works man, it works in first try, and i am using iphone4 4.2.1. thx for help
February 26th, 2011 - 11:39
@Sagar
may be u r using the software of window version in mac, try using in window, any futher help pls mail me ur question at lakhy113@gmail.com
February 26th, 2011 - 13:53
I have done the above settings for my iphone 3gs ver 4.2.1.
do need to activate some gprs plan? I have vodafone as a carrier and I am from mumbai.
can anyone help?
February 27th, 2011 - 14:43
It works fine for once say for 3/4 days (iphone4), than get’s disturbed. tried it thrice in 2 months. when the setting is configured it connects to net, but after 3/4 days it stops working.
please check what could possibly be the issue.
February 28th, 2011 - 12:08
hey my maps are working, but nor gmail?
any problems? @Fakhruddin
March 9th, 2011 - 04:46
Hey Javachap,
I am using an iPhone 4 and have installed the Vodafone profile using the iPhone Configuration Utility. The internet is working absolutely fine but the following apps aren’t working:
App Store
iTunes
Mails
WhatsApp
Skype
Viber
Could you help me make these apps work using Vodafone Live?
Cheers
Sat
March 11th, 2011 - 13:31
every things works fine on my iphone 1st generation 3.1.3
but only whatsapp is not working plz help!!!!!!!!!!
March 12th, 2011 - 20:30
dude!!!!! finally ….finally…..i am connected without goofing up the vodafone iphone plan.
i cn use my normal gprs plan….ur a champ.
March 13th, 2011 - 04:27
Hey dude….it’s working with my iphone 3g as well….great peace of work and very much useful….thank u
March 13th, 2011 - 08:42
Hi,
i have a jailbroken iphone 3gs. i would like to use vodafone Mobile internet Pack (Rs. 95 – 4gb). But vodafone doesnt allow this on iphone. They advice for the data plan which is too costly (Rs 200 – 200mb).
Can some help me on this. Thanks
March 14th, 2011 - 04:08
hi, it worked for last month but after changing SIM and number its not working. has Vodafone changed something at their end ? plz help
March 15th, 2011 - 18:47
Same problem was working fine last month i also tried it out on 3g network superb speed but now all of a sudden the E itself is missing and internet is not being connected even on 2g network pls javachap help us
March 19th, 2011 - 05:30
i m very thankful to the person who made this App… i have IPhone 3g 3.1.2 n now i can use internet on it any time..
March 20th, 2011 - 09:37
I’m getting a error :
PROFILE IS MISSING IDENTIFIER.
also my screen in step 5 is blank only install option1
March 22nd, 2011 - 08:57
Got it
works gr8
ty very much!!
March 24th, 2011 - 05:56
it is working on iPhone 4 as well,
thanks for the same
March 29th, 2011 - 14:52
Hey I’m having iphone 4 with ios 4.0.1 have followed these steps but it’s not working for me. Always getting the error that your data network is not available. Am I missing something? I have even turned on the data roaming as mentioned. Please suggest some tips.
March 29th, 2011 - 14:54
Hey how did u manage to make it work? I also have iphone 4 but it’s not working for me. I’ve ios 4.0.1 have turned on the data roaming also. Getting error “Could not activate cellular data network” am i missing something?
April 4th, 2011 - 18:12
I tried all the above mentioned steps but when i click on Install, there is no pop up which appears on my iPhone. I have iPhone 4 with iOS 4.2.1
Can anyone please help me out on this?
April 5th, 2011 - 11:16
Hi All
For those for whom internet worked fine, but not other services like Mail,Skype etc, you just need to change the APN setting to ‘www’ instead of ‘portalnmms’. The VMC settings are given in vodafone site itself:
http://www.vodafone.in/internet/pages/vodafonemobileconnect_kol.aspx?cid=kol
I took 3gb free plan for Rs.199 on my Vodafone Postpaid by calling the customer care, and now the internet including mails, push messages, skype etc is running damn smooth on 3g for my Iphone 4
(4.0.1 OS)
whats more, by using HotSpotShield VPN i iphone, i can even listen to AOL radio or Pandora \m/
April 7th, 2011 - 07:53
Currently living in Naples, Italy trying to use Vodafone services here, well I have a Iphone 4 version 4.2.1 and jailbroke and unlocked using Gevey Turbo Sim. However, my phone calls work fine, E-mail data service works flawless, the issue I have is my phone does not connect to the internet. Would this be simililar to above postings where I will need to designate my APN settings or is there something else I will need to configure. Very confused as I have data plan activated since I can recieve my e-mails just no internet.
April 9th, 2011 - 09:49
Hi everyone, ive got an iphone 4 (OS 4.2.1). Once i activated my data plan, vodafone tells me that I cant use the same data plan when on roaming, apparently since the Iphone4 hasnt been officialy launched in India, which i found kind of stupid. But anyway, i just cracked the network with this procedure. My only question is, whether my data plan will now work once I am on roaming. Would appreciate any responses regarding the same.
April 13th, 2011 - 20:55
@Rohit
Hey thanks for this vodafone live is now working on my IPhone 3gs ios 4.1
@ Rohit i tried ‘www’ but its not working.. I also have same plan as u have but its not working.. Can u help us out in this..?
April 16th, 2011 - 08:43
Awesome application…I am on internet anywhere i go….I m using iPhone 3GS (4.2.1) with 6.15 Baseband..works fine on my phone…3G is amazing…i am able to watch all my fav. Youtube Videos without any buffering…superb…Thanks again..!!!!
April 21st, 2011 - 15:01
Do I need to activate ne vodafone live package???
April 23rd, 2011 - 09:07
Hi I am using Iphone 3GS IOS 4.0 and changed the APN using Configuration Utility to http://WWW.Now I can surf the internet but my question is I use Vodafone Bonus card 21 and still its deducting from my balance. Is there any other settings for that , your help is indispensable in this regard…..
April 23rd, 2011 - 16:35
Now I can surf d net via safari….but d problem is I can’t use ne app lik fb chat,app store,nimbuzz,watsapp etc…..my push notifications are also not working…Plz help me out…I tried changing my apn to www frm portalnmms but it didn’t work….
April 24th, 2011 - 11:40
Hey man…thanks a ton!!! it really works though a bit unstable but i’ll still take it!
April 26th, 2011 - 12:34
@Rohit
Hey Rohit,
I have Iphone 4 (4.3.2). i completed the process.
When i use “portalnmms” my mail works but skype and others dont.
At the same time when i use “www” instead of “portalnmms” only skype works.
Please suggest
April 28th, 2011 - 18:35
Thank you very much…. It works…
April 29th, 2011 - 05:16
great solution. I amost gave up even after trying my best with the vodafone guys, but this worked well for me. I have an Iphone 3g (3.1.2) and have availed of the 6GB Rs. 198 data plan on my postpaid vodafone number
May 2nd, 2011 - 14:21
Thanks man…works like a charm..thanks alot…
May 5th, 2011 - 22:01
Hi I have an iPhone 4 running on iOS 4.1. I have activated Vodafone Mobile Connect and I wanted to know if I have to go about this procedure in order to use the Internet as I just read:
Java Chap “Guys all these configurations to use GPRS without Vodafone Mobile Connect. If you are planning to go with Vodafone Mobile Connect then you dont need all these configurations.”
May 5th, 2011 - 23:02
Yes, if you have Mobile Connect activated, you don’t need all these configurations.
May 6th, 2011 - 04:25
Hey guyz there is a way to do it directly from the phone as the config file can be opened from webpage or email (when yur over wifi ofcourse). So could some1 just upload the file and post the link so that it can be directly opened from iphone. I’m sure this works. Just don’t have an iPhone anymore. Planning to buy iPhone 4 soon.:)
May 8th, 2011 - 21:41
does, turning data roaming on, costs more than turning on, only cellular data..??what is exactly data roaming..turning it on is necessary only for other networks and not for home networks..can we just on only cellular data..pls rep..
May 15th, 2011 - 19:53
i hv tried many times to use gprs on iphone bt was unsuccessful. even i hv tried configuration utility but no on my iphone screen asking permission to install . m very disapointed please help me. m waiting
May 17th, 2011 - 08:52
Hi,
I installed this configuration utility and when trying to create a new name, identifier I am getting an error window which says “Object reference not set to an instance of an object”. This keeps on poping up for several times and I can not edit anything. I setup the Advanced settings for my IPhone but still things are not working.
Can you please let me know if I am missing something here.
Many thanks.
Cheers,
Prashant.
May 21st, 2011 - 19:05
hi, it worked perfectly on my iphone 3gs on OS 4.1. But the current settings dont seem to work for the 3g data roaming. can u please update the page for vodafone india 3g settings.
thanks
Amit
May 22nd, 2011 - 15:36
Tested working on Iphone4 on 4.3.1 no problem
May 23rd, 2011 - 03:28
THNX MAN UR GENIAS YAHHHH REALLY WORKING IT THNX AGINE GUD LUCK
May 24th, 2011 - 15:06
Thanx Yaar,
It’s working.
May 24th, 2011 - 19:16
Does not work on iPhone 4 on 4.3.3
May 25th, 2011 - 07:17
Works fine on Iphone 4 iOS 4.3.3 with Base band 1.59..
May 25th, 2011 - 09:32
man u rock… working in iphone 4… but wanna know will it work with other networks..?? idea airtel..??
May 29th, 2011 - 12:03
thanks a whole ton..:)It worked perfect fo me:)Thanks for not being selfish and sharing ur knowledge:):)
May 29th, 2011 - 13:28
tested and working on vodafone postpaid (MH) on iphone 4. Firmware: 4.1 baseband 2.10 and unlocked with gevey sim.
May 30th, 2011 - 11:36
thanks a ton buddy!!!i just did it and its running completely fine…!!!!
May 30th, 2011 - 14:03
hi,
Plz help me to configute it.
I have iphone Iphone 4 with 4.3 version
June 1st, 2011 - 19:21
Nyc work man….working like a charm on my 3GS (ios 4.2.1)…..!!!:D
June 2nd, 2011 - 17:18
Tried on my iPhone 4…firmware 4.3.2… Baseband 1.59…but no luck still not able to connect to the internet…restarted the fone 2-3 times …
June 3rd, 2011 - 20:43
great job , it works , it really works on iphon 4g . thanx a lot
June 4th, 2011 - 17:25
Can i do this settings for Factory unlocked iphone 4 without jailbreak?.
June 7th, 2011 - 14:31
yes you can…
June 11th, 2011 - 15:44
Thanks a lot javachap for thsi apllication i owe you one….
it works great now even i can use net for free on my iphone yeiiiii
thanks a lot brother…. it works on my iphone 3gs 4.2.1 working great superb
June 17th, 2011 - 06:20
Hi javachap,
it is not working on iphone 4.3.3.. will you help me and suggest what to do..
June 18th, 2011 - 01:11
4.3 works fine for me.. I’m on 4.3. At this point of time cannot confirm for 4.3.3
June 18th, 2011 - 01:12
glad that it helped !!
June 18th, 2011 - 01:15
yeah when it asks for permission, click allow. What is the problem if it asks for permission. Step by Step instructions are given above. Please read carefully. You should be able to configure GPRS for Vodafone
June 20th, 2011 - 12:04
Just to confirm, i just got the vodafone mobile connect, my internet was working earlier as well and i was paying 10p/10kb. Is there any other settings which i need to change on my iPhone 4 IOS 4.3.3 or should i just continue using my internet as normal and all usage would go under Vodafone connect.
June 21st, 2011 - 20:47
thanks a lot dude …. its working very well ..
June 27th, 2011 - 07:09
Hi Java Chap, I have got iphone 4 from uk and is an officially unlocked one. If I have to use the regular GPRS pack on vodafone, should I have to use the procedure as mentioned by you above. I am afraid the mail application doen’t work in this way. If we can use the regualr GPRS in airtel I don’t mind shifting to airtel. Please suggest
June 27th, 2011 - 13:21
Mail Application works fine for me on my iPhone 4 with above settings.
June 29th, 2011 - 12:14
Worked like a charm!!
Thanks
June 30th, 2011 - 09:53
thanxx alot i have iphone 4 n this setting is working perfectly…
June 30th, 2011 - 16:33
hey.. i am using iphone 4 (4.2.1) frm u.s. with gevey sim . …i used this procedure. all steps gone well… bt still the internet doesnt work on my vodafone….plzzzzz help urgent!!!!!!!!!
July 4th, 2011 - 08:19
Hi JavaChap
First of all – Thanks for all your efforts.
I have been using your procedure from past few months without any issue. However a couple of days back it stopped working. I am not sure if it has anything to do with the vodafone network. The proxy server name might have changed or something ? My friend is also facing the same issue. We are using iPhone 4 – iOS 4.3.
Guys – is anyone else facing this issue?
July 4th, 2011 - 17:04
Hi, I am using a blackberry bold, can I use internet without using blackberry services.
July 5th, 2011 - 02:49
^Update. Websites are opening now but some Internet based applications such as Mail Application, Whatsapp, skype are not working. Applications such as Facebook are working though!
July 5th, 2011 - 03:55
tried the setting but facebook is also not wrking..I had the verision which I downloaded from app centre
July 5th, 2011 - 09:37
@Rajat – Yes MY Whatsapp also stopped working…. i have iphone 3gs 4.2.1
@javachap- my monthly usage expired and my bal. gone upto -53
then when i recharged and got my monthly internet the Rs95 2 gb plan
the internet is not working thogh i got my recharge messages from Vodafone
So do i need to follow the procedure again after every month???????????
Reply ASAP
Thanks
July 7th, 2011 - 03:14
hey bro.. i have iphone 4 factory unlocked… unjailbroken ios 4.3.3
above method works like a charm… just use APN www and leave all fields blank.. then all apps should work
however, i am unable to find a fix for tethering… any help wud be appreciated…
July 7th, 2011 - 15:24
@Akshat
Thanks a lot buddy! Everything works now!
July 8th, 2011 - 05:34
Hi
Im sorry but im a newbie. I hv a factory unlocked iphone4. Bought it in india only.
I installed the setting wit apn as www bt still my balance was deducted. Do i hv to deactivate 3g? Please help me out.
Can some one guide me?
July 8th, 2011 - 09:10
any ony tried tethering ??? for that we have to send act iphone to 144.. charges are too much..:o any fix for this?
July 21st, 2011 - 18:10
Using Iphone 4 4.1
Gprs working but able to work only chat applications.
Not able to access any website.
Comment…
July 23rd, 2011 - 22:49
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July 24th, 2011 - 08:24
i hav I phone4 .. i want to activate gprs so i wud lyk to know abt d pakages or schemes..
July 25th, 2011 - 09:49
Ok people I am your Savior.
There is no need to do all that complicated shit.
Follow these steps:
Remove/ Uninstall any other APN you may have previously installed.
1. Enable your wifi
2. Open Safari
3. Go to unlockit.co.nz
4. Click continue
5. Click Custom APN
6. Select IN-Vodafone from carrier
7. Click Create Profile
8. It will redirect you to your setting and just click Install
You are now done and can recharge with Rs95/month 2gb
EVERYTHING WILL WORK!
You can get better details at http://broadbandforum.in/vodafone-india-mobile/52070-vodafone-india-set-up-internet/9/
August 2nd, 2011 - 06:03
I am facing the same problem. I need to understand, is there a way I can use 2 GB data plan on my iPhone 4, pay per use data plan is charging me insane money. Please reply … also can anyone confirm does IDEA Gprs work on iPhone 4 with 2 GB data Plan ! I dont want to cut another SIM until and unless it is confirmed.
August 4th, 2011 - 09:32
Akshat,
I have new factory unlocked iphone 4 and I have vodafone mobile connect pack activated. It gives unlimited usage at Rs 200/month.
I tried above steps and it is not working. Can you please tell me detailed steps you used to set it up
August 4th, 2011 - 16:24
Thanks man it really works on my iphone 3.1.2
August 5th, 2011 - 09:58
Hi Javachip,
I faced a similar problem.
I just dropped a mail to vadafone customer care and threatened to escalate the issue. Within two days I got a call from a senior executive who then fixed the problem in 2 hrs.
August 14th, 2011 - 19:51
Thanks.. Ur settings worked for my Iphone2 ver 3.0.1.. Have got few questions.. How much will I be charged for internet usage(vodafone carrier) as i have a postpaid connection and in case I don’t need to use internet, how to disable it??
In case I use internet with wi-fi then what steps are to be followed to prevent any further usage charges.. Waiting for your reply.. !!! Thanks in advance
August 20th, 2011 - 14:37
It worked for my iphone 4.3.2
August 22nd, 2011 - 18:16
Man this is amazing and fantastic…Thanks a ton buddy…can I have your email..want to share something off this forum..
August 23rd, 2011 - 04:28
Love it! Thanks so much. I almost wanted to change to Airtel but you are a savior!
August 26th, 2011 - 17:49
@Javachap OR whoever posted this hack…Thanks man for sharing such a useful hack. It worked like a charm on my iPhone 3G Jail-broken and Network unlocked phone, iOS 4.2.1. Thanks a lot. Appreciate it.
August 29th, 2011 - 10:27
Not working for my Iphone 3GS IOS 4.1… only safari is working..facebook, mails, App store are not working
August 31st, 2011 - 23:13
I’m able to use gprs on my iphoe4 using this trick successfuly !
The only question i’ve is , does the rs.95-gb data plane run successfuly on IPHONE4(4.3.3) without any balance deductions !
Plz reply , anyone who issure abt it ?
September 1st, 2011 - 02:23
Thanks a lot !!! followed and completed the steps in 2 mins and internet is working… wonderful article
September 3rd, 2011 - 09:29
Hey thanks man!
Vodafone guys just won’t give me the configuration settings.
September 4th, 2011 - 14:11
Thanx a lot..
Bt can u please tell if the net card would work after this profile is loaded..?
September 6th, 2011 - 01:23
Thank you so much……. the settings for Iphone 4 worked for me too…….. Superb…… Thanks alot….
September 12th, 2011 - 09:46
does these steps work for postpaid connection??? the savior said that after the steps , we have to reacharge…bt what for a postpaid connection..
September 16th, 2011 - 10:26
Hi Evn i am using jailbreak i4 ver 4.0 , but grps is not working .
i called voda CC , they told there is no plan for iphone from them….. only way to use is per kb plan.
please help me out…..
tell me how to configure i4 for vodafone grps and plan if applicable .
thanks very much
September 16th, 2011 - 10:51
The settings worked fine with Vodafone 3G(using 10p/10kb plan) but after recharging my number with Rs.109 plan of 3G nothing is working.
September 16th, 2011 - 18:51
guys i recently got an iphone 4 and i used an airtel sim card, could you please give me some advice on how to start using the internet on my iphone..HELP!! PLEASEE!! customer care services are USELESS!!
September 20th, 2011 - 05:21
Dear three.green
Does this trick work only on jail broken iphones? i have a factory unlocked iphone 4 , will it work with it as well.
please reply
September 20th, 2011 - 22:01
hey im using iphone 4 with 4.3.4 and this hack works perfectly thnx alot fr sharing this useful information with everyone
September 24th, 2011 - 05:25
Supposedly we are able to surf the net with the help of tht website. But can anyone confirm whether they can use all the apps by tht trick??
October 2nd, 2011 - 01:21
heyi akshit.
can you plz tel me that hw i can use normal 95internet plan in my iphone 4…
i jst bought a new 1 day…i dnt knw hw to do…cn u plz tel me the path for that…so that i can use the normal vodafone 95 wala plan
October 2nd, 2011 - 12:58
This application works 100% with iphone, even after restarting the phone, the settings remain same.
October 2nd, 2011 - 15:03
hi,
i am able to connect to internet but unable to configure the mail, on my iphone 3gs…. need ur help……
October 2nd, 2011 - 18:29
just tried this on my factory unlocked iphone4 with vodafone sim. works great during roaming. am able to access data seamlessly..great work!!
)
October 3rd, 2011 - 15:27
Its working like charm . What i did was that I install profile from unlockit.co.nz “vodafone India” , and install tweek Enable apn setting app cydia .
once it done check cellular data network , then profile . APN ( www ) for vodafone . restart your phone .
Also I have tested a recharge of 14 rupess data card of 200 mb which also WORKED fine . but BUT But !! I get disappointed by the speed i was getting , very slow and sluggish as compare to Airtel . Last but not the least i have tested all the app , that also working fine , no issue !!! . Soon I will update I’ll try the Idea/mtnl data connection on Iphone . I’m having iphone 2G 3.1.3
if any concern or query email me or follow me on twitte “PLR2all”
October 3rd, 2011 - 15:29
voda cc are useless , just read my comment ,
October 3rd, 2011 - 15:30
that gonna be charge you so much ,
October 3rd, 2011 - 15:30
read my comment ,
October 3rd, 2011 - 15:31
yes it’ll ,no
problem at all . read my comment
October 3rd, 2011 - 15:37
onkar if u have jailbreak phone , then just install a tweek name : SBSETTING FROM cydia
in that u can disable the DATA connection when you don’t required . Becoz it will reset the ip setting to 127.0.0.1 which is goes to none .
If not jailbreak then call the CC tell them to deactivate the data plan . hope it works ,
rest read my comments
October 3rd, 2011 - 15:39
prateek and akshit , summit
Read my comments , i have tested 14 rupees data card works like charm .
follow me on twitter PLR2all or email
October 5th, 2011 - 08:10
Will this method work on Jailbroke and unlock iPhone 3g with Vodafone connection in Delhi?
October 9th, 2011 - 21:15
Hey,
I have 3GS phone, got unlocked from AT&T while i was in US, now i am india on Vodafone(Postpaid) and dont want to use expensive data plan, so if i go and follow the steps to hack
1. Enable your wifi
2. Open Safari
3. Go to unlockit.co.nz
4. Click continue
5. Click Custom APN
6. Select IN-Vodafone from carrier
7. Click Create Profile
8. It will redirect you to your setting and just click Install
You are now done and can recharge with Rs95/month 2gb
will it work on my phone? please reply…..
November 5th, 2011 - 02:33
recently got a iphone 4 and updated with ios5… internet is not working fine with (www) , i am unable to access websites.. use facebuk app.. when i have tried with APN (portalnms) , chat app and mails does not download automatically…
Please suggest what should i do…?
November 10th, 2011 - 03:06
I am looking for a post paid connection with international roaming for Pakistan, Nepal, Burma, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Mynmar, Singapore & Srilanka I want incoming and outgoing facility with SMS & internet operation too. I am based at Lucknow and looking the postpaid connection with hand set. I need a quotation on immediate basis. regards, Kapil Rajput
November 11th, 2011 - 03:38
WOW….F***ING awesome……(iPhone4 Worked)
November 12th, 2011 - 07:48
Author……its not working on IOS5….please update with IOS5 updates.
November 12th, 2011 - 13:58
hey my 6 step is not coming when i install nothing comes up what to do?????
December 2nd, 2011 - 10:45
Thanks a lot! I’ve been using these settings from 3 years. First on my iPhone 3G and now on my iPhone 4. They work like a charm on all iOS updates. I’m running iOS 5.0.1 currently. The ONLY MAJOR PROBLEM i’ve been facing is that my push notifications don’t work. Do you have any solution for this?
December 4th, 2011 - 11:28
i want to ask that my app store is not working at all even after this thing….
im able to use GPRS pack bt i cant download apps…………
pllzzzz give me a solution to start the APP STORE
December 6th, 2011 - 03:51
are among the most popular in the world. . That’s why they always look perfect and attractive.
December 6th, 2011 - 10:51
Only safari works.. No other apps working lik wats app fring.. Is ther anyway it can work?
December 11th, 2011 - 10:00
i recharged 98 for 2gb/month but i did not received any message it is done or not and how i now the how much mb is consumed earlier there is facility if we send a message 144 mb. there is reply now what is the procedure
December 13th, 2011 - 12:11
Hi !! I have Iphone 4 ad vodafone postpaid connection.I hv asked vodafone for the iphone settings and they have provided me the this same utility software with one profile created already.should i use that profile or need to create new one as provided profile is installed in iphone but internet is not working.please tell me what to do.
Thanks in advance
December 22nd, 2011 - 19:19
unlockit.co.nz works like a charm no ios 5.0 and 5.01.
using Vodafone prepaid in Punjab.
thanx a bunch xD
December 24th, 2011 - 20:50
thanks three,green this finally worked thanks a ton u r an angel.really appreciate
December 25th, 2011 - 18:51
thank u verymuch! i have tried with iphone 3gs version 5.0.1……..works perfectly without data roaming and without restart
December 27th, 2011 - 12:54
this is working thanx buh also tell me how to use personal hotspot…
December 27th, 2011 - 17:58
hay i am facing the same problem , hv u got any solution for this kindly let me know !!!!!
December 30th, 2011 - 09:36
Hi I am having Iphone4, purchased in Dec., from Dubai, and is a unlocked one, initially when I downloaded APN settings via method as you told by launching Iphone configuration utility, it worked fine, some 2-3 days ago I upgraded my software to 5.0.1 but then I was not able to connect to net, as it was saying that NOT SUBSCRIBED TO CELLULAR NETWORK”, then I again, downloaded my settings from Iphone configuration utility, it worked for 2-3 days fine, I was able to connect to net also, my mails were coming fine, but now it had stopped, Please tell me what to do??? I am in a fix now. Is there a problem with software 5.0.1, OR vodafone has done something deliberately, as I am using a microsim cut from my regular 3G sim.
January 8th, 2012 - 13:27
Link you have mentioned above to download the software is not working anymore…kindly suggest
January 9th, 2012 - 16:10
work ike
January 10th, 2012 - 14:42
can u guide me plz.. i just upgraded the software today and its not working.. i created the profile but at the end its not installing on my phone.. what shud i do?
January 18th, 2012 - 05:07
Dear friends,
I have a better and easy solution which I found accidantly. I was using Vodafone normal plan in my 3GS till yesterday without any problem. But all of a sudden Vodafone stored the service yesterday. I could not able to edit the APN because if I insert Vodafone such a setting will not appear. So I desided to change to Idea which doesn’t have any restrictions. But with Idea I found that the speed is killing me, it’s dead slow. Then this amazing solution strikes me. Please find it below
1) put an idea sim in your unlocked iphone
2) once you turn ON mobile data, it will show you the editable data settings
3) there will be 3 APN fields, for Internet, MMS and tethering
3) put “www” in all the APN fields and keep all other left blank
4) came out of the settings by pressing back to save the values
5) remove the Idea sim( dont switch off phone) and put the Vodafone sim
6) go to safari. It will start work like a charm. No need of any expensive plans. Whoever FKED Vodafone, please let me know at, sandeepkerala50@yahoo.com
January 20th, 2012 - 12:18
i have iphone 2g with ios4.0 plz tell me how to use monthly data plan(rs95) on vodafone?
plz reply
January 20th, 2012 - 17:33
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL926 dis link is dead send me another link please..
January 20th, 2012 - 17:35
pls tell me how to configure setting in iphone 2g with 4.0 firmware
February 13th, 2012 - 11:42
I just wanted to say, thank you very much for posting this useful information online. After a lot of struggling I am finally able to surf and use my iphone 4 on Vodafone Live.
February 23rd, 2012 - 09:44
best post ever came across.
worked like a charm.
i have read numerous pages for vodafone gprs solution and best solution is hidden here in comments
thanks man , you are indeed a Savior.
February 23rd, 2012 - 09:45
me too.. tested and confirmed
February 27th, 2012 - 10:07
Feb 27 14:51:57 unknown mc_mobile_tunnel[179] : MC|mc_mobile_tunnel starting.
Feb 27 14:51:57 unknown profiled[178] : MC|MCWiFiPayload Can’t parse payload: NSError 0x1c582b20:
Desc : The payload vodafone is invalid.
Sugg : The required field SSID_STR is missing.
US Desc: The payload vodafone is invalid.
US Sugg: The required field SSID_STR is missing.
Domain : MCPayloadErrorDomain
Code : 2000
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
vodafone
)
…Underlying error:
NSError 0x1c5883b0:
Desc : The required field SSID_STR is missing.
US Desc: The required field SSID_STR is missing.
Domain : MCPayloadErrorDomain
Code : 2002
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
“SSID_STR”
)
Feb 27 14:51:57 unknown profiled[178] : MC|Payload (null) contains ignored fields. They are: {
AutoJoin = 1;
EncryptionType = Any;
“HIDDEN_NETWORK” = 0;
Proxies = {
HTTPEnable = 0;
HTTPSEnable = 0;
ProxyAutoConfigEnable = 0;
ProxyAutoDiscoveryEnable = 0;
};
}
Feb 27 14:51:57 unknown profiled[178] : MC|Cannot create profile of type com.apple.wifi.managed. Error: NSError 0x1c582b20:
Desc : The payload vodafone is invalid.
Sugg : The required field SSID_STR is missing.
US Desc: The payload vodafone is invalid.
US Sugg: The required field SSID_STR is missing.
Domain : MCPayloadErrorDomain
Code : 2000
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
vodafone
)
…Underlying error:
NSError 0x1c5883b0:
Desc : The required field SSID_STR is missing.
US Desc: The required field SSID_STR is missing.
Domain : MCPayloadErrorDomain
Code : 2002
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
“SSID_STR”
)
Feb 27 14:51:57 unknown profiled[178] : MC|Profile MCConfigurationProfile 0x1c5826c0, version 1:
Display Name: vodafone
Description : Vodafone APN
Identifier : vodafone.in
UUID : 11631E0F-566E-49C4-964D-5C4C0ECE19AA
Organization: JavaChap
Is Stub : No
Locked : No
Encrypted : Yes
Trusted : 2
Signed : Yes
Signed by : iPCU CA 871cb235-7fe3-4111-96b7-30bd30b90643
Can’t parse profile: NSError 0x1c5955a0:
Desc : The profile vodafone is invalid.
Sugg : The payload vodafone is invalid.
US Desc: The profile vodafone is invalid.
US Sugg: The payload vodafone is invalid.
Domain : MCProfileErrorDomain
Code : 1000
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
vodafone
)
…Underlying error:
NSError 0x1c582b20:
Desc : The payload vodafone is invalid.
Sugg : The required field SSID_STR is missing.
US Desc: The payload vodafone is invalid.
US Sugg: The required field SSID_STR is missing.
Domain : MCPayloadErrorDomain
Code : 2000
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
vodafone
)
…Underlying error:
NSError 0x1c5883b0:
Desc : The required field SSID_STR is missing.
US Desc: The required field SSID_STR is missing.
Domain : MCPayloadErrorDomain
Code : 2002
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
“SSID_STR”
)
Feb 27 14:51:57 unknown profiled[178] : MC|Failed to parse profile data. Error: NSError 0x1c5955a0:
Desc : The profile vodafone is invalid.
Sugg : The payload vodafone is invalid.
US Desc: The profile vodafone is invalid.
US Sugg: The payload vodafone is invalid.
Domain : MCProfileErrorDomain
Code : 1000
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
vodafone
)
…Underlying error:
NSError 0x1c582b20:
Desc : The payload vodafone is invalid.
Sugg : The required field SSID_STR is missing.
US Desc: The payload vodafone is invalid.
US Sugg: The required field SSID_STR is missing.
Domain : MCPayloadErrorDomain
Code : 2000
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
vodafone
)
…Underlying error:
NSError 0x1c5883b0:
Desc : The required field SSID_STR is missing.
US Desc: The required field SSID_STR is missing.
Domain : MCPayloadErrorDomain
Code : 2002
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
“SSID_STR”
)
Feb 27 14:51:57 unknown profiled[178] : MC|Profile cannot be queued for installation. Error: NSError 0x1c595f60:
Desc : Invalid Profile
Sugg : The profile vodafone is invalid.
US Desc: Invalid Profile
US Sugg: The profile vodafone is invalid.
Domain : MCInstallationErrorDomain
Code : 4000
Type : MCFatalError
…Underlying error:
NSError 0x1c5955a0:
Desc : The profile vodafone is invalid.
Sugg : The payload vodafone is invalid.
US Desc: The profile vodafone is invalid.
US Sugg: The payload vodafone is invalid.
Domain : MCProfileErrorDomain
Code : 1000
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
vodafone
)
…Underlying error:
NSError 0x1c582b20:
Desc : The payload vodafone is invalid.
Sugg : The required field SSID_STR is missing.
US Desc: The payload vodafone is invalid.
US Sugg: The required field SSID_STR is missing.
Domain : MCPayloadErrorDomain
Code : 2000
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
vodafone
)
…Underlying error:
NSError 0x1c5883b0:
Desc : The required field SSID_STR is missing.
US Desc: The required field SSID_STR is missing.
Domain : MCPayloadErrorDomain
Code : 2002
Type : MCFatalError
Params : (
“SSID_STR”
)
Feb 27 14:51:57 unknown lockdownd[17] : 2fffb000 handle_connection: Could not receive USB message #6 from unknown. Killing connection
Feb 27 14:51:57 unknown com.apple.mobile.lockdown[17] : Could not receive size of message
Feb 27 14:51:57 unknown mc_mobile_tunnel[179] : MC|mc_mobile_tunnel shutting down.
Feb 27 14:52:09 unknown SpringBoard[28] : MultitouchHID(1e51b770) uilock state: 0 -> 1
Feb 27 14:52:57 unknown profiled[178] : profiled|Idled.
Feb 27 14:52:57 unknown profiled[178] : profiled|Service stopping.
Feb 27 14:53:26 unknown SCHelper[37] : active (but IDLE) sessions
Feb 27 14:53:26 unknown SCHelper[37] : 0x1d56fd00 {port = 0x381b, caller = SpringBoard(28):com.apple.preferences, path = /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist}
Feb 27 14:53:46 unknown SpringBoard[28] : MultitouchHID(1e51b770) uilock state: 1 -> 0
Feb 27 14:53:47 unknown kernel[0] : set_crc_notification_state 0
Feb 27 14:55:12 unknown SpringBoard[28] : MultitouchHID(1e51b770) uilock state: 0 -> 1
Feb 27 14:55:38 unknown SpringBoard[28] : MultitouchHID(1e51b770) uilock state: 1 -> 0
Feb 27 14:55:38 unknown kernel[0] : set_crc_notification_state 0
Feb 27 14:56:39 unknown SpringBoard[28] : MultitouchHID(1e51b770) uilock state: 0 -> 1
Feb 27 14:57:21 unknown SpringBoard[28] : MultitouchHID(1e51b770) uilock state: 1 -> 0
Feb 27 14:57:22 unknown kernel[0] : set_crc_notification_state 0
Feb 27 14:57:32 unknown kernel[0] : ttyioss1000002: enqueueData rtn (e00002d7)
Feb 27 14:58:22 unknown SpringBoard[28] : MultitouchHID(1e51b770) uilock state: 0 -> 1
Feb 27 14:58:37 unknown SpringBoard[28] : MultitouchHID(1e51b770) uilock state: 1 -> 0
Feb 27 14:58:38 unknown kernel[0] : set_crc_notification_state 0
Feb 27 14:59:38 unknown SpringBoard[28] : MultitouchHID(1e51b770) uilock state: 0 -> 1
Feb 27 15:02:04 unknown CommCenter[32] : No more assertions for PDP context 0. Returning it back to normal.
Feb 27 15:02:04 unknown CommCenter[32] : Scheduling PDP tear down timer for (352028224.690732) (current time == 352027924.690742)
Feb 27 15:04:34 unknown SCHelper[37] : active (but IDLE) sessions
Feb 27 15:04:34 unknown SCHelper[37] : 0x1d56fd00 {port = 0x381b, caller = SpringBoard(28):com.apple.preferences, path = /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist}
Feb 27 15:15:32 unknown kernel[0] : ttyioss1000002: enqueueData rtn (e00002d7)
Feb 27 15:19:31 unknown CommCenter[32] : No more assertions for PDP context 0. Returning it back to normal.
Feb 27 15:19:31 unknown CommCenter[32] : Scheduling PDP tear down timer for (352029271.882640) (current time == 352028971.882649)
Feb 27 15:22:01 unknown SCHelper[37] : active (but IDLE) sessions
Feb 27 15:22:01 unknown SCHelper[37] : 0x1d56fd00 {port = 0x381b, caller = SpringBoard(28):com.apple.preferences, path = /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist}
this all shit i faced man.
no way out
March 18th, 2012 - 12:17
Hi! This works on my current iPhone 2G. I am switching to the 4S soon and was wondering if installing the link on it would let me use the GPRS at the normal rates. Let me know? Thanks!
May 1st, 2012 - 09:49
I called 111 and followed 2,2,9 option to get through and then i get an agent who was stoned out of his mind ( of course on weed or as some would call it, ganja ) and when i asked, he claimed he is ‘FIT’ it was hilarious then, a min ago i was pissed at the level of difficulty to spk to an agent and then he said that i should just buy a new phone and that’s the problem and for the echo and that my 3 month old blackberry cant process signal it seems and that i should buy 2000 rupee Nokia or NAAkia as he said it, eventually he just put me on hold and disconnected my call, i called back and this time i finally got some body better and by better i mean ‘not stoned’…. i believe that these agents most likely are 7th std or 10th std drop outs and the English is sooooooo fucked up. if i had to score either of them on the call with me from 1 to 10 , 1 being the worst i am sure that i can find the strength in me somewhere to give them a ’0′ Vodafone u should just DIE. I really mean it.
May 11th, 2012 - 16:11
Thanks, This works like a charm in iphone4
May 13th, 2012 - 05:13
Hi, thanks for the information. However, I do not see the Advanced option under ‘Configuration profiles’. I have downloaded the Configuration utility from the link you provided. Am I missing anything?
May 13th, 2012 - 05:28
HI, I could find the Advance settings..it is the same as APN settings. However, after connecting my Iphone4, the ‘Instal’ option under Configuration profiles (Utility) does not give any pop-up in my IPhone. I get a message that it cannot be installed.
What am I missing?
May 14th, 2012 - 18:08
Great..I can confirm this works on iPhone 3GS 5.1.1 (Vodafone Hyderabad)
Thanks.
May 31st, 2012 - 11:36
awesum work dude!!!
June 14th, 2012 - 10:39
Thanks my iphone 4 is working as per ur setting instruction.
June 19th, 2012 - 06:02
hey, this is amazing solution. I have a iphone 3gs and i assure you that this solution works perfectly. thanks all.
July 12th, 2012 - 08:05
i am just able to access safari but not my applications..
please help!!
July 13th, 2012 - 10:54
worked for me. thanks a lot. i have been searching a solution for this problem for a long time.
once again thank you very much
August 17th, 2012 - 11:30
Hi All,
It works fine for my Iphone 3GS.. thanks
September 15th, 2012 - 10:22
hi abhi same is the case with me ……. have u got any solution for it?
September 15th, 2012 - 10:26
hi all,
the solution is awsome i m now able to access internet on safari but i am not able to use whatsapp and other application dat require internet…. so please help if there is anysolution for it.
Thanx in advance.
October 14th, 2012 - 04:48
I’m on iOS 6 this is not working on my phone!!i have i4
i cant see the vodafone option after following what is adviced!
plz help
thx
October 15th, 2012 - 07:50
Sanjeev, I’m still struck on iOS 5.1, So i can’t confirm as of now. Will update you as soon as i get my iPhone 5.
October 25th, 2012 - 10:27
Thanks very much!! worked like a charm on my iphone 4, ios6.
November 17th, 2012 - 14:05
Hello everyone, I am using Iphone 4s updated to iOS 6.0.1. I have got Vodafone Mobile Connect @98 activated on my Vodafone postpaid number, but I am not able to use internet neither normally or with the pack activated. Guys pls help, have implemented portalnmms settings using iPhone Configuration utility and also installed it on iPhone.