When you activate Idea GPRS, 4G or 3G Internet on your Android phone, your phone will receive the automatic settings. However, sometimes you may need to configure the Access Point and GPRS settings for Idea (both GSM second and third generation) connection manually on your Android phone. In case if you delete the previous configuration, it is better to know how to set up the same settings again by yourself. A wrong Access Point Name can stop you from accessing their mobile broadband service. Otherwise, after deleting the existing APN for Idea 3G or GPRS you may need to re-insert the SIM again to get automatic settings from them. If you know the manual configuration steps, you can avoid that hardware procedure. If you are looking for the steps to get maximum speed from Idea 4G, you may click the link below and follow the instructions. The below hack will increase the Idea 4G data transfer speed.
Steps to Configure Idea 4G/ GPRS/ 3G on Android
- Click on Applications
- Go to Settings
- Click on Wireless and Networks
- Click on Mobile networks
- Go to Access Point Names (APN)
- Create New APN (you can get this option by pressing the left button)
Now we can see a list of parameters which we need to fill in order to activate 3G or GPRS. The values for Idea GSM connection are provided below. It is a must step to activate Idea Internet on your Android phone.
| Name | Idea gprs |
| APN | internet |
| Proxy | < - not set - > |
| Port | < - not set - > |
| Username | < - not set - > |
| Password | < - not set - > |
| Server | < - not set - > |
| MMSC | < - not set - > |
| MMS proxy | < - not set - > |
| MMS port | < - not set - > |
| MCC | 404 |
| MNC | 19 |
| Authentication type | none |
| APN type | default, supl |
Important Tips
- Steps to Activate Idea 3G on Android
This is the manual settings every types of mobile broadband connections. If you are looking for steps to activate data connection, follow the steps provided in the link below.
How to Activate Mobile broadband on your mobile phone
- How to Recharge Idea 3G on a Handset
To recharge Idea 3rd Generation data plan on your Mobile handset, either you can recharge with the specified amount or you can recharge for your data service from your existing balance. To recharge from your existing balance, follow the steps below.
Dial *150* 107# to get 300MB 3G Bundled Usage valid for 30 days Dial *150* 199# to get 600MB 3G Bundled Usage valid for 30 days Dial *150* 249# to get 1GB 3G Bundled Usage valid for 30 days Dial *150* 348# to get 1.5GB 3G Bundled Usage valid for 30 days Dial *150* 448# to get 2GB 3G Bundled Usage valid for 30 days Dial *150* 595# to get 2GB 3G Bundled Usage valid for 60 days
PS: Idea may change the tariff plans and to get the correct plans, click on the link below. If you are not using the latest plan to recharge, they may send invalid request error.
http://www.ideacellular.com/wps/wcm/connect/idea/idea3g/idea-3g-tariff-plans-in-india
- How to Check The Remaining Idea 3G Data Balance
The idea often doesn't send alerts of remaining data balance and it is possible to continue Internet usage even though the data balance is over. In such cases, Idea 4G deducts money from the main balance. To avoid this situation, you must check the remaining data balance irrespective of Idea 4G, 3G or 2G. To check the remaining data balance:
Dial *125#
- Just like what we did for Idea gprs, to configure BSNL gprs on your Android phone, click on the link below.
How to Configure BSNL GPRS on Android Phone
- Here we discussed the steps to configure Idea 3rd Generation Internet on your Mobile handset. Do you want to know what is the difference between 2G and 3G? To know the difference between various GSM technologies, follow the link below.
Speed differences in 2G, GPRS, and HSDPA
How to Activate Idea 3G Broadband and Get Latest Plans
For Idea to migrate from 2G to 3G, we do not need to change the SIM. All we need to do is activate 3G and get Internet setting from Idea. To activate 3G broadband on Idea, follow the steps below.
- Make sure Your Mobile Phone supports 3G
If you are not sure whether your handset is 3G compatible, type "CHECK" and SMS to 12345 (without ""). This number is a toll-free number.
- Send SMS "ACT3G" to 12345 (without "")
Now you will get a confirmation message from Idea about the status of the 3G activation process.
- Configure 3G Internet setting from Idea in the handset
To configure Internet settings in your mobile phone, type "SET" (without "") and SMS to 54671 (toll-free number).
How to get the latest 3G Idea Internet Plans
To get the latest 3G Internet plans, dial *147# and follow the instructions provided by Idea.
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I am trying to create new apn for idea on my samsung galaxy s3 but when i enter all the apn details and save it the apn is not listed,or if i I restore the default settings and modify the existing apn again it is not listed and gone.
My default apn MNC is 22 but when I change it to 19 ..all this is happening..
These are the settings I am trying to use–
Name : Idea gprs
APN : internet
Proxy :
Port :
Username :
Password :
Server :
MMSC :
MMS proxy :
MMS port :
MCC :404
MNC : 19
Authentication type: none
APN type : default, supl
Please help.
I suggest you to switch off and restart your Samsung Galaxy S3 and check for the issue
Can you access Gmail via mobile browser in your phone ?
I have Android phone and using Idea Sim in it. The problem is there is a compatibility issue between Idea 3G and Android. I do not know everyone has the same problem but in my computer Idea 3G Internet is showing big compatibility issues. I only get Internet when I shake or change the phone and in some forums they said Idea is having some problem and the wireless network bandwidth is not easy for Android to catch. Is it true or is there any known compatibility issues with Idea network on Android Smart phone ?
I am in Mumbai
I don't know any compatibility issues between Idea 3G and Android. Which Android version on your phone ?
http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/difference-between-wcdma-and-gsm/
Which is the Fastest 4G Network in Kerala
We can check latest Trai report on fastest 4G network in Cochin and Trivandrum
Compare the Speed of Idea 4G and Reliance Jio in Trivandrum City
What I have to select in APN either Idea Internet or Idea gprs to use internet on my micrromax canvas selfie.
If you have received 4G auto setup on your Micromax handset from Idea, keep the same. If you are manually adding it, Idea gprs is fine.
I think your phone is by default selected 2G in preferred network type instead 3G. You can change it by following the steps below.
1. Go to Settings
2. Go to Wireless & networks
3. Under Cellular networks select idea
4. Choose both 2G & 3G
If this settings is selected there and still if your phone shows 2G only, then there is a possibility of trouble in 3G network in your area. You may contact Idea customer care to rectify it.
Do you mean, issues with configuring Idea 4G on your Samsung galaxy ?
If you are sure about the usage of correct APN settings, the only option left is to contact Idea customer care. You can reach Idea 4G customer care by trying the number 12345
Micromax Bharat 2 Q402 uses Marshmallow (Android 6.0). So you can setup Idea network by following the steps below.
1. Click on Settings
2. Click on "More" under Wireless & networks
3. Click on Cellular networks
4. Click on Network Operators
Your phone will scan for available network. Once Your phone detects Idea network, you can click on it.