This guide provides step-by-step instructions to manually configure APN and MMS settings on Android devices using a Nova SIM card. Correct settings ensure you can access mobile internet and send/receive multimedia messages (MMS).
Why are these settings important?
Incorrect or missing APN or MMS settings can prevent internet connectivity or MMS functionality. Manual configuration may be necessary if your device doesn't support automatic settings.
Required Information
- APN for mobile numbers:
net.nova.is - APN for data devices (e.g., 4G/5G routers):
internet.nova.is - MMS APN:
mms.nova.is
Step 1: Access APN Settings
- Open Settings on your device.
- Navigate to Connections or Network & Internet.
- Select Mobile Network or Cellular Networks.
- Tap on Access Point Names.
- Tap Add or the + icon to create a new APN.
Step 2: Configure Internet APN
Enter the following details:
- Name: Nova Internet
- APN:
net.nova.is - Proxy: Not set
- Port: Not set
- Username: Not set
- Password: Not set
- MMSC: Not set
- MMS Proxy: Not set
- MMS Port: Not set
- MCC: 274
- MNC: 11
- Authentication Type: Not set
- APN Type:
default,supl - APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
- APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
- Bearer: Unspecified
Save the settings and ensure this APN is active (indicated by a blue dot).
Step 3: Configure MMS
Add a new APN with the following details:
- Name: Nova MMS
- APN:
mms.nova.is - Proxy: Not set
- Port: Not set
- Username: Not set
- Password: Not set
- MMSC:
http://mmsc.nova.is - MMS Proxy:
10.10.2.60 - MMS Port:
8080 - MCC: 274
- MNC: 11
- Authentication Type: Not set
- APN Type:
mms - APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
- APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
- Bearer: Unspecified
Save the settings and select this APN for MMS.
Summary
- Internet APN:
net.nova.is - MMS APN:
mms.nova.iswith appropriate MMSC and proxy settings.
Next Steps
If you experience issues connecting to the internet or sending/receiving MMS after following these steps, please contact Nova customer support for further assistance.