How to set up a Google Pixel phone with a Dark Star line
It's just a few steps from here to get your phone set up for the Dark Star line. For a smooth activation process, it is recommended not to have more than 2 eSIMs already installed on your device.
APN settings are case-sensitive and do not have any spaces or special characters. The settings have to be entered exactly the way they appear below for the phone to work properly.
Go to Settings > Connections / Network & Internet > Mobile Networks / Cellular networks > Access Point Names
Some phones may have this option under Settings > More > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
Or Settings > Connections > More networks > Mobile networks > Access Point NamesTap the menu button (usually 3 stacked dots).
Reset the settings by tapping on Reset to default.
Select ADD.
Update the fields under the Edit Access Point section with the settings shown below.
Name: Darkstar
APN: ereseller
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410 (280 in case the APN does not save when entered)
APN Type: default,supl,mms,fota
APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
Leave all other fields empty
Tap Menu
Select Save
Go back to the Access Point Names and confirm if your APN is saved.
Hotspot
For hotspot connectivity on Pixel devices, if you are getting an error while turning the hotspot toggle on, you will need to make sure "Private DNS" is disabled
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > you will see Private DNS under security settings
Turn this OFF and try to enable Hotspot
Note: If you're having issues with using mobile hotspot from your device even after its enabled, use the same APN above, and also add the following fields:
MVNO type: GID
MVNO value: 20FF
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