Offline SIM APN Database Pro

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Offline APN Database is for international travelers who like saving money on
cell voice and data service by using a local SIM card purchased at their
destination. The app contains a locally stored database with over 1300
different APN codes for carriers all over the globe. The app will be updated
whenever the list is modified.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

(in reply to a recent comment. I want to help anyone who can not find the
right settings, but I need users to email me. I have no way to contact those
leaving comment)

If you find a SIM that does not have a valid APN in the database please email
me the settings displayed on the first screen so we can find the correct
settings together. I would like the APN list to be as complete as possible,
but I will need help from everyone. Please check against the database using
the free version first.

I wrote this app for my own travels, so I have a personal desire for it to
work whenever I happen to be. I don't want to buy a SIM I can't get the
settings for either.

How does this app save money?

Most cell providers charge outrageous fees for international roaming. You can
avoid international roaming fees by purchasing a local SIM. In many countries
you can get one for less than $10.

In order to do this you need a phone that is not carrier locked (this is not
the same as rooting). You can get your phone's unlock code and instructions on
how to use it from your carrier. Most of the time you can get this over the
phone from your service provider.

Using a local SIM will give you a local phone number. However, If the
purchased SIM card includes data getting an internet connection requires the
service providers APN settings. This can be difficult to get if you do not
speak the local language.

You can learn more about APN settings and how they work here:

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_Point_Name](http://www.google.com/url?q=h
ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_Point_Name&sa=D&usg=AFQjCNHlagM7ZdzfxuBrVTa
3ddhVMGqAAQ)

This app contains a huge database of known APN settings for SIM cards. Run the
app and search for your SIM's APN settings. Then you can add these settings
automatically, or in the case of Ice Cream Sandwich users copy and paste the
individual settings into a new APN entry.

PROFESSIONAL VERSION:

The professional version displays the SIM phone number if available, and adds
the ability to browse the included APN database by country. This will allow
people to check on what APN strings are in the system before traveling to a
new destination.

NOTE FOR ICE CREAM SANDWICH AND JELLY BEAN USERS:

The current release of Android has disabled the ability to add APN settings
with 3rd party software. You will need to use the copy buttons (see the screen
shot) and paste the settings into a new APN entry manually. As of now the only
way around this limitation requires root access (do this at your own risk) and
placing the app in the /system directory.

APPLICATION LIMITATIONS:

This application will not give your phone signal where it normally will not
get it.

This application it meant for phones with a GSM antenna. If your phone does
not have a SIM slot this application will do nothing for you.

My email is provided for support with the application. If you have a GSM phone
and have entered a SIM card that was not provided with the phone and the
application does not have your APN setting please email me. If you have any
other issue please contact your service provider.

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Last update

Feb. 15, 2013

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