After merging with Vodafone India, Idea Cellular Services formed a new company called Vodafone Idea Limited. The new company is offering high-speed data services for its customers.
This article teaches you how to configure your Android Phone with the fastest Vodafone Idea Limited APN settings. By activating the correct 4G APN settings, you can increase the average Idea Internet speed on your handset.
Let us check where to get the latest Idea 4G Net Settings for your device.
Steps to Configure Idea 4G/ GPRS/ 3G on Android
To activate the Idea Data service, you need to enter the following details. Once you entered the details, the Idea will activate 4G data service on your 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.
So if you deleted the existing Idea GPRS APN, you should re-insert the SIM again to get automatic settings from the Vodafone Idea LTD.
If the above settings do not work on your Phone, you should visit the idea cellular website and request auto APN for your Idea SIM.
You can do it by visiting the link below.
https://www.ideacellular.com/mobile-internet/2g/gprs-settings
how to Increase Idea Internet Speed?
There are multiple factors affecting the net data transfer speed from Idea Cellular Network.
Important Tips
To activate 3G broadband on Idea, follow the steps below.
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.
This article teaches you how to configure your Android Phone with the fastest Vodafone Idea Limited APN settings. By activating the correct 4G APN settings, you can increase the average Idea Internet speed on your handset.
Let us check where to get the latest Idea 4G Net Settings for your device.
How to Get Latest Idea 4G Internet Settings?
- Get Idea Net Settings Automatically
When you activate Idea GPRS, 4G or 3G Internet on your Android phone, your phone will receive the automatic settings.
If you have not received it automatically, you may visit the link below on another device and enter your Mobile Connection Number.
https://www.ideacellular.com/mobile-internet/2g/gprs-settings
- Manual APN Settings
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.
To enter the APN Settings manually, follow the instructions provided below.
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)
To activate the Idea Data service, you need to enter the following details. Once you entered the details, the Idea will activate 4G data service on your 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 |
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.
So if you deleted the existing Idea GPRS APN, you should re-insert the SIM again to get automatic settings from the Vodafone Idea LTD.
What If The Idea 4G APN Is Not Working?
In rare cases, some Idea 4G customers find the default APN is not working on their Phones.If the above settings do not work on your Phone, you should visit the idea cellular website and request auto APN for your Idea SIM.
You can do it by visiting the link below.
https://www.ideacellular.com/mobile-internet/2g/gprs-settings
how to Increase Idea Internet Speed?
There are multiple factors affecting the net data transfer speed from Idea Cellular Network.
- Signal strength is the most important factor which affects the Idea 4G Internet speed.
- Big constructions and natural barriers (like hills) between the tower and your Phone will reduce the speed.
- Sharing Idea 4G among multiple devices will reduce the Net speed on each device.
- 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 Idea 4G Speed hack will give you better data speed on your PC using Mobile WiFi.
Boost Idea 4G Data Transfer Speed
Important Tips
- Steps to Activate Idea 3G on Android
This manual setting valid for every mobile broadband connection.
To activate data connection, follow the steps provided in the link below.
How to Activate Mobile broadband on your Smart Phone
- How to Recharge Idea 3G on a Handset
You can recharge Idea 3G and 4G using the existing balance on your account or by recharging with a specific amount.
To get the latest Idea Offers type *121# on your Mobile Phone.
PS: The below USSD codes no longer works
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
Vodafone Idea LTD may change the tariff plans over time. Click on the link below to get the latest plans.
For the wrong recharge amount, they may send invalid request error.
https://care.ideacellular.com/wps/portal/account/online-recharge
- How to Check The Remaining Idea 3G Data Balance
The idea doesn't send alerts of remaining data balance.
So we may continue to use the Internet even though the data balance is exhausted.
Then the Idea Cellular network deducts money from the main balance for the rest of the data.
To avoid this situation, you must check the remaining data balance. Use the USSD code to check the remaining data balance.
Dial *125#
- To configure BSNL GPRS on your Android phone, click on the link below.
How to Configure BSNL GPRS on Android Phone
- Speed differences in 2G, GPRS, and HSDPA
- How to Avoid Idea Prepaid SIM Number Monthly Rent by Re-enabling The Lifelong Validity
How to Activate Idea 3G Broadband and Get Latest Plans
For the 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 an 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.
About The Author:
Alex George is a Cisco and Microsoft certified Network Engineer. He has been working in the Network Engineering field since 2006.
He has hands-on experience in configuring and troubleshooting various Vodafone Idea products for both corporates and small IT firms.
Alex George is a Cisco and Microsoft certified Network Engineer. He has been working in the Network Engineering field since 2006.
He has hands-on experience in configuring and troubleshooting various Vodafone Idea products for both corporates and small IT firms.
Comments
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.
You might need to visit the following link and request a new APN.
https://www.ideacellular.com/mobile-internet/2g/gprs-settings
Save the new APN on your Phone.
Visit the following link and submit your Idea mobile number.
https://www.ideacellular.com/mobile-internet/2g/gprs-settings