Solutions to Disable iPhone 2G/3G/3Gs GPRS or Edge Connection (For Maxis Users)
Previously we’ve mentioned on how to disable iPhone 3G GPRS or Edge connection in 5 steps and 5 Steps To Disable iPhone 3Gs OS 3.0 GPRS or Edge Connection.
However, configured profile which set by iPhoneNoData won’t be functioning anymore for Maxis users after Maxis upgraded their Maxis service from version 4.0 to version 5.0.
The upgrade causes the settings on the iPhone for APN settings are not editable and it will be directly activated by Maxis.
That means, Maxis iPhone users are not able to block GPRS or Edge connection by installing iPhoneNoData nor Unlockit regardless you’re using iPhone firmware 3.0, 3.1 or 3.1.2.
If you’re not planning to get an iData or iValue plan from Maxis to solve this problem, here’re 2 solutions to disable your iPhone 2G/3G/3Gs GPRS or Edge connection.
Solution 1: Call Up Maxis
This is the easiest solution for people who don’t want to jailbreak their iPhone:
Just call up Maxis service centre, talk to the technician and request them to disable your 3G/EDGE/GPRS for your phone number. It will take up to 1-2 hours to complete the whole process.
The only disadvantage for this solution is you’re not able to receive or send MMS since there will be no more GPRS connection on your iPhone.
In order to enable your 3G/EDGE/GPRS back, just call up Maxis service centre and ask them to do so.
Solution 2: Jailbreak iPhone and Install SBSettings
- You can jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2 firmware with blackra1n RC3. Read the post here.
- Install SBSettings through Cydia.
- Customize the toggles that should appear in SBSettings.
Bear in mind that SBSettings will be running in the background, thus it will consume more battery.
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thnxxx it worked for me :X
thanx for the tip!
thanks..
How does this stop GPRS? It’s doesn’t have a GPRS toggle. I am told by Maxis there is no way to turn off GPRS. If you turn off 3G and EDGE and you use wifi to surf, in the event wifi signal drops it will automatically use GPRS (since 3G and EDGE are off). The only solution is:
1) Maxis removes ur GPRS (meaning no more MMS also)
2) Switch to aeroplane mode when using wifi. When signal drops it cannot get into any Maxis network (you can get any phone calls / sms during then)
For the moment if i access the net and wifi is off, I can’t get online. So I presume there is no connection yet get charged. The reason is as stated above. Wifi signal drops automatically switches to GPRS. I already have SBSettings.
So guys even if you test your iphone and you can get online. You may still face the bill charges when ur wifi signal drops…
Anyone can share?
SIMPLY Cancel the Maxis 3G & GPRS Service by keyin *136*4# and dial on your iPhone.
how to fix my 3g iphone GPRS setting? plz i need help
how to fix my 3g iphone GPRS problem i subscribe it from my tele center but my internt it dosn’t work . when i open safari (could not activate cellular data network) what is that mean. plz need help
Nicv Thuang said,
Wrote on February 13, 2010 @ 1:22 pm
SIMPLY Cancel the Maxis 3G & GPRS Service by keyin *136*4# and dial on your iPhone.
I did that and it cancelled my 3G but for a few days only and it suddenly starterd to send and receive data again..this is crazy..
I have an Iphone 3GS firmware 3.1.3. I’m using celcom and having the same problem that is the ‘money sucking’ problem. I’ve borrowed my fren simcard(maxis) and install the unlockit and iphonenodata, but the problem still occur. I’ve changed the APN manually and still,nothing happened. HELP! It charges me about RM8 for about 15 minutes although I didnt use SAFARI. Damn! Somebody, please helppppppppppppp!!!!!!!!
@Budak N9
celcom mmg auto gigit u punya kredit..
sila tukar..jgn gn celcom..
n br boleh seting iphoneodata or jaibreak nih..:D
guyz n girls, how do i know what version is maxis service on my iphone?
I using maxis prepaid with Iphone 3 G Version 3.1.3
Tried the SBsetting, off my 3G and edge,
but still safari will run with my prepaid.
Tried off 3 G with *136*4# but still problem.
Anyone please tell me the latest and effective way to stop my prepaid 3G and Edge on my iphone. thanks
thanks a lot, it worked for my 3gs and i will try it latter on a 2g
Great, It’s useful.thanks a lot
Pretty interesting site you’ve got here. I notice about this before.
for most phones face this kind problem. people still can’t solve this case.
How to solve the problem better?I think this need be…
i’m using maxis carier prepaid..using SBSettings will help..i can disable/enable edge/gprs/wifi..thank you..yahoooooo
It really helpfull information because i have same problem with my iPhone. Thanks
guyss,how to remove edge??it ruins my credit!!!celcom user..
@hafyz, You might need to call up Celcom.
i have call celcom..but he said myb bcoz of the auto updatd softwre that ruins my credit..hellpppp me!!
@hafyz, If you’re not attaching to any data plan, I would suggest you to disable your 3G/EDGE/GPRS for your phone number. WiFi still available.