I’m trying to get the Gmail mobile app to work on my BenQ-Siemens EF81. I have a Fido account with a GPRS plan.
I can get to the web using the built-in browser by setting up a “Connectivity Profile” that points to wap.fido.ca, and creating a “Internet Profile” that specifies a proxy address of 172.25.0.107 (from here). However, gmail doesn’t work then (gets stuck on “Loading…”).
I’m thinking it’s because I should be using a direct GPRS connection instead of WAP (whatever that means in practice), as Google suggests.
Any idea how to do so?
I hate technology that makes me feel stupid, and this phone UI, combined with the acronym soup that is telecom, makes me feel stupid.
by Roland Tanglao
13 Sep 2007 at 11:44
WAP sucks
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here are my settins for Fido Internet on my Nokia which should map to your krazy Benq phone (which I wouldn’t recommend why didn’t you ask me first
Data bearer: Packet Data
Access point name: internet.fido.ca
Username: none
Prompt Password: No
Password: fido
Authentication: Normal
Homepage: none
http://www.oesf.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=1382
by Boris Mann
13 Sep 2007 at 12:11
So….yes, you can use direct GPRS. Every phone model is different, however, and if you have a locked Fido handset, it may not be possible.
If you bring it over, Roland and I can probably help config it. BBQ at 12:30 at Bryght today….
by david
13 Sep 2007 at 13:07
Argh, I was already on my way to lunch when the post came in. I’ll find you some other time, thanks for the offer!