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85 Responses to “Setting up MMS on Vodacom iPhone OS 3.0”

1. 

   Trevor
   

   18. Jun, 2009

   This is the official response from Vodacom:
   “The new version of the iPhone OS released by Apple does not include the MMS functional settings. Please note that we do not develop the OS, but simply test it’s performance against our Network before it is released here. Apple has regrettably not yet included the MMS functional settings with the New OS for this handset. Although settings may be inserted manually, its MMS operation cannot be guaranteed.”

   Thanks Marc. I followed your settings and it works perfectly.
2. 

   Amanda
   

   18. Jun, 2009

   Your instructions worked perfectly! I seem to be sending and receiving MMS just fine. I’m using iphone.vodacom.za.

   For those having problems, I recommend turning your phone off and taking out the SIM card. I also phoned Vodacom a few weeks ago as I was having trouble with my 3G connectivity. They said it was because my number “needed to be registered as an iPhone on their network”, which they then did.

   I’m not sure if this might make a difference as they usually have no idea what they’re talking about but it’s worth a try.
3. 

   Kobus Kruger
   

   18. Jun, 2009

   Guys, here are the setting myself and a few friends started using on the Software 3.0 GM we installed last week. Just tested it now, and the settings are as follows:

   APN: mms.vodacom.net
   Username:
   Password: internet
   MMSC: http://mmsc.vodacom4me.co.za
   MMS Proxy: 196.006.128.013
   MMS Max Message Sise:
   MMS UA Prof URL:

   Hope this helps to anyone still having difficulty sending MMS’
4. 

   Sharvay
   

   19. Jun, 2009

   My MMS works, only if I have 3G on and have 3G reception. I can send to Vodacom, but it’s intermittent if I send to other networks. Can’t receive MMS’s at all! Help!! (My APN is iphone.vodacom.co.za and I’m using Marc’s settings as above)!
5. 

   frank
   

   19. Jun, 2009

   MMS works somehow. I can send sms to vodacom and cell-c (haven’t tried other networks yet) AND receive mms i send to MYSELF. But can’t receive mms from other people – doesn’t matter if vodacom, cell-c …..
6. 

   Andre
   

   19. Jun, 2009

   What utter rubbish:

   Andre wrote:

   Please advise as to how to setup settings for MMS on the iPhone with the new OS 3.0.

   Thanks

   Vodacom’s response:

   “Dear Andre

   Thank you for your e-mail communication to Vodacom.

   MMS and tethering (phone as a modem) are not supported in South Africa as yet (version 3.0). These will be made available to South Africa with the next software release.

   Should you have any further queries, please contact us via e-mail at customercare@vodacom.co.za

   Warm Regards

   Shafiek Wyngaard”
7. 

   J
   

   19. Jun, 2009

   I can send mms but not receive mms or business cards
8. 

   Kobus Kruger
   

   19. Jun, 2009

   What rubbish – I have been able to MMS since installing 3.0 GM and last night successfully thethered via a Bluetooth connection!
9. 

   Jason Knight
   

   19. Jun, 2009

   I may be missing something, but what I have found (using the above settings) is that I can only send & receive MMS’s when I am on normal GPRS or EDGE. This means that when I have a 3G signal from Vodacom, I need to switch off my 3G in order to send and receive MMS’s. Tethering is no problem (on USB & Bluetooth: using a Mac). If anyone knows what the correct settings are for sending & receiving MMS’s while on 3G (without having to turn off 3G on the iPhone), it would be much appreciated.
10. 

    Nicole
    

    19. Jun, 2009

    Thank you! Worked! YAY
11. 

    Kobus Kruger
    

    19. Jun, 2009

    My settings work with Edge and 3G – obviously way slower with Edge.
12. 

    Steven
    

    20. Jun, 2009

    Well, Vodacom also initially gave me this “next software release” story. But when I pointed out that mine was working just fine, they said the initial info given was incorrect and apologised. This entire exchange was in writing (via email).
13. 

    Yoav
    

    21. Jun, 2009

    Thanks Marc, you are the ZA Iphone star.
14. 

    Adam
    

    22. Jun, 2009

    You’re the Man!
15. 

    Marc
    

    22. Jun, 2009

    For those of you subscribing to the comments, I have posted a new post about getting MMS & Tethering working on the iPhone. The way in the new post is pretty simple, and works 100%.
    The link to the new post is http://www.marcforrest.com/2009/06/22/enable-vodacom-iphone-mms-tethering-2/
16. 

    Corne
    

    23. Jun, 2009

    thanks it worked great!!!
17. 

    Tamudo
    

    23. Jun, 2009

    My MMS works fine. However tethering works on USB , if I try to connect using Bluetooth- the tethering settings simply vanish. Does anyoen else have this problem or of course a solution.I am just wondering why we should develop settings for vodaccom instead of them taking this up and formalising the functionalitie sof the iPhone. The next software release response shows utter ignorance of OS 3
18. 

    eveline abendanon
    

    24. Jun, 2009

    hi marc you are a genius! tethering worked straight away, but mms although set up and little camera on messages is there and chooses the picture, i cannot seem to send it out and it tells me to try again, without success. what to do? xxx
19. 

    Marc
    

    24. Jun, 2009

    @eveline check out http://www.marcforrest.com/2009/06/22/enable-vodacom-iphone-mms-tethering-2/ for the way that works to set it up
20. 

    Funkinspain
    

    29. Jun, 2009

    I’m busting to get the CellC IPCC… Vodacom worked like a charm, but my CellC sim is not playing ball…
21. 

    AndrewGoldy
    

    02. Jul, 2009

    I have an iPhone 2G, and have just ported over to the Vodacom network. My phone is not listed as an “iphone” on the Vodacom network, and I am currently on a pay as you go package.

    I have tried the ActivateMMS2G package, and can now find the space to enter the correct details.

    BUT: The problem is that my iPhone won’t remember the APN setting after I go back to the home screen…

    Also after rebooting, the APN setting vanishes.

    Any ideas ??? Any similar problems ???
22. 

    Kevin
    

    14. Jul, 2009

    I have just set up the MMS in my iPhone 3G and it seems to be working perfectly, thank you for the tips. I wonder if you could help in another area, my wifi seems to constantly grop it connection, we have another wifi enabled phone and a wifi pc and they work well, do you have any suggestions?

    Thanks again
23. 

    Chris
    

    22. Jul, 2009

    Just enable the mms and tethering, all working 100% Anyone know when tethering through you’re device if you get your data deducted from your data bundle?

    Thanks for the info.
24. 

    Nico
    

    25. Aug, 2009

    Fantastic. Easy and effective. Thank you.
25. 

    Raj
    

    13. Sep, 2009

    Latest upgrade to OS3.1 causes tethering to disappear….;-(
26. 

    aqua
    

    20. Sep, 2009

    hi all, I have the iphone 3G on MTN. I have managed to get native MMS working on OS 3.1.
27. 

    doron a
    

    24. Sep, 2009

    the settings i use
    cellular data
    apn:iphone.vodacom.net
28. 

    doron a
    

    24. Sep, 2009

    hThe sttings i use

    Cellular data
    Apn:iphone.vodacom.net

    mms
    Apn:mms.vodacom.net
    Mmsc:mmsc.vodacom4me.co.za
    mms Proxey:196.006.128.013:8080
    mms max message size:307200

    the only catch is that u cant use ur internet if u not connected to a wifi !!!
    and that sucks !!
    so vodacom pls just do something to make it work !!
29. 

    Bernieswan
    

    12. Oct, 2009

    Hi Aqua

    Please help! I need to set up my settings for MTN with OS 3.1 on my iphone. It worked fine on 3.0 but no longer works after the update.
30. 

    CraigS
    

    15. Oct, 2009

    Apple have reeased a further revision to the OS 3.1 I have tried it and it seems to be a bit quicker, but I notice my battery is fading faster as well.
    Nothing seems better though and one of the applications I use often, Foto Lite no longer works properly.
31. 

    Yusuf
    

    24. Nov, 2009

    Not sure if you guys came right on MTN, but I did with OS 3.12. Posted my settings here: http://www.yusufk.za.net/?p=488
32. 

    Sheldon Botha
    

    12. Dec, 2009

    Hi There Marc

    URGENT!!! please can u help me, I am currently on Virgin Mobile, the signal on my iphone says CellC, iv tried to my hearts content to download the mms settings from my sim applications menu, but no luck, What are the mms settings for virgin mobile, if u could help me out, u`d be a GURU in my eyes bud, Shot
    Sheldon
33. 

    monique
    

    27. Dec, 2009

    can someone please help me with internet settings for my iphone 32GB i am on vodacom prepaid were do i find edge?how do i activate it help????i bought the phone second hand i dont havew the manual or the cd for my pc

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