The Best Mobile Network

The power of the Android operating system is the perfect match for the giffgaff network. With goodybags offering unlimited data and unlimited texts, you can really make the most of your smartphone. Best of all, it’s really easy to set up an Android phone on giffgaff – just follow the simple instructions below.

Order SIM

First things first – order a free SIM (if your phone takes a micro SIM instead you can order one here too). When you activate your giffgaff SIM, you’ll get £5 credit absolutely free.

Unlock phone

Ensure that your handset is unlocked or on O₂. For more information about unlocking your Android phone, check out the Unlockapedia.

Input settings

From the Home Screen press Menu and navigate to Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names. Delete all the existing APNs then create a new APN with the following settings:

Name: giffgaff
APN: giffgaff.com
Username: giffgaff
Password: password
MMSC: http://mmsc.mediamessaging.o2.co.uk:8002
MMS proxy: 193.113.200.195
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 234
MNC: 10

Once you’ve done all this you just need to confirm your settings by pressing Menu then tapping Save. Then activate the APN by pressing the circle next to “giffgaff” so it is green then, once you’ve turned your phone off and on again, your Android will be fully giffgaffed!

If you find it easier, you can just download the giffgaffAPN app from the Market then run it and choose enable Internet and MMS and it will input all the setting for you.

Are there any special giffgaff apps for Android?

Yes, apart from giffgaffAPN, there are now several giffgaff apps on the Market. Just search for giffgaff to see the latest list.

All done

Enjoy using your Android on giffgaff and feel free to ask us if you have any more questions