SIM CARDS
RFinder takes a MICRO SIM card, and there are 2 SIM slots.
Adapters available, e.g., Verizon's nano sized SIM card fits into a B1+ with a nano to micro adapter.
☛ Here's one source of adapters on Amazon: iSYFIX Sim Card Adapter Nano Micro - Standard 4 in 1 Converter Kit with Steel Tray Eject Pin
ATT
The RFinder can be 'seen' as a Samsung Galaxy S8 for the SIM card providers (AT&T) saying it's not an approved device.
Verizon
Activate the SIM card in a Verizon phone, then place into the RFinder.
MINT Mobile
No issues, most seamless.
☛ Available at MINTmobile.com and at Amazon.com
Android APN Settings for MINT Mobile
To set up the MINT APN on Android, enter the settings at:
Android 9: Android Settings | Network & Internet | Mobile Network | Advanced | Access Point Names | 3 dots | New APN
or
Android 12: Android Settings | Connections | Mobile Networks | Access Point Names | Add
or something similar depending on which Android version.
MINT Mobile APN Settings (Source: MINTmobile.com, July 22, 2023)
Once you’ve activated your plan and inserted your SIM card or installed your eSIM (for compatible phones), complete these steps.
Steps:
- Go into your phone’s Settings
- Select Connections or Search Access Point Names
- Select Mobile Networks
- Tap Access Point Names (APN)
- Tap the 3-dot menu in the top right > Reset to default
- Select Add to enter the following information as shown (Note: the input process is case sensitive):
APN Setting:
- Name – Mint
- APN – Wholesale
- Proxy – (leave blank)
- Port – (leave blank)
- Username – (leave blank)
- Password – (leave blank)
- Server – (leave blank)
- MMSC – (copy/paste below)
http://wholesale.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
- Multimedia Message Proxy – (leave blank)
- Multimedia Message Port – 8080
- MCC – (do not change default values)
- MNC – (do not change default values)
- Authentication Type – (leave blank) [Note: Enter PAP to get rid of those config messages when booting up.]
- APN Type – default,supl,mms,ia
- APN Protocol – IPv4/IPv6
- APN Roaming Protocol – IPv4
- MVNO type: GID
- MVNO value: 756D
Tap the three dots in the top right corner and select Save; ensure that the new Access Point Name is selected and restart your phone
After your phone powers back up, you can test these new settings by sending yourself a picture message.
If you're having problems saving this new APN, create a new APN, then save the APN after entering the MMSC info. Then edit this APN and complete the rest of the fields and save.