Gmail Java Application & Vodafone Settings

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jeremyisme

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#28507 2-Dec-2008 15:33

Hi all,

I have been trying to get the Gmail java app working on my W910i phone, but have been unable to get it working. I have used the vodafone "Internet" profile for it to connect (as mentioned on a topic here somewhere), and I can sign in, but once I start to retrieve the emails I get an "sorry, gmail for mobile will not work on your phone. your phone doesn't have the appropriate certificate to communicate with the server. try accessing gmail for mobile on your mobile browser at http://mail.google.com"

I had read that this relates to the security certs on the phone (surprise surprise), but I checked and I have the correct Verisign cert installed under Java certs.

When I try to browse to the mail.google.com page I get a "communication failure. secure connection failed". I am not sure how to get past this error, but I believe it relates to not being able to use SSL on the phone, or vodafone not allowing SSL.

I haven't been able to find much info on vodafone's forums with regards to SSL or secure connection errors.

So, anyone have any ideas?

Is the cert error an indicator of something else wrong?

Has anyone with a vodafone phone been able to use the gmail app or get to the gmail site? Or connect to a secure site for that matter?

johnr

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#181591 2-Dec-2008 15:44

I use it 20+ times a day on my Nokia 6121

jeremyisme

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#181593 2-Dec-2008 15:48

Fair enuff,

So do you use the "internet" APN for the app?

Are there any special settings to enable SSL for vodafone? So I can at least get the mail.google.com page working?

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#181604 2-Dec-2008 16:11

The access point i use is vfnz internet with the apn www.vodafone.net.nz

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#181606 2-Dec-2008 16:15

are you able to access other sites ... if you are able to then those certs would indicate that you need to do update on your java engine and gmail app, think it is 1.5 something.

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jeremyisme

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#181608 2-Dec-2008 16:26

I have got gmail app version 2.0.6, which is the latest (I think).

I also use the www.vodafone.net.nz apn

What is another secure site that I could try with my phone that others know works?

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#181609 2-Dec-2008 16:27

try internet banking?

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#181610 2-Dec-2008 16:36

Nope, tried to get to the login page (https) and got the same "communication failure. secure connection failed" error.

So it seems it is deeper than just the gmail page. (I should have checked that before)

So, how am i meant to get to secure pages from my phone? I have looked around my phone settings, but haven't seen anything that I should be turning on. Any hints?

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masterdooh

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#181955 4-Dec-2008 10:25

Im having the same problem with my nokia 6234

the old version of gmail app worked fine and still does but the new version (2.0.6) cant find an active data connection. also tried using google maps for mobile with the same problem.

anyone got any ideas

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#181976 4-Dec-2008 11:32

I have version 2.0.6 working fine on my Nokia 6234. My configuration:

Settings -> Configuration -> Preferred Access Point -> My Access Point (www.vodafone.net.nz).

My access point was created in:

Settings - > Configuration -> Personal Config Settings -> Options -> Add New -> Access Point -> Access Point Settings -> Bearer Settings -> Packet Data Access Point -> www.vodafone.net.nz.

Hopefully this helps.

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#181981 4-Dec-2008 11:52

This is more a certificate problem than an APN issue. Are you sure the date and time are correctly set on your phone? SSL is dependant on these. (they don't have to be exact)

jeremyisme

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#182003 4-Dec-2008 13:04

Yep, I've had a double check and have got the correct date.

I am thinking it might be worthwhile to reinstall the certs, but how do I go about that?

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#182009 4-Dec-2008 13:41

Could it be that Vodafone is using a transparent proxy on this connection and the proxy itself is not working correctly?

Is johnr reading this to check?

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#182011 4-Dec-2008 13:45

freitasm: Could it be that Vodafone is using a transparent proxy on this connection and the proxy itself is not working correctly?

Is johnr reading this to check?

The only traffic that goes through that proxy now is when APN is set to opt.vodafone.net.nz

John

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#182014 4-Dec-2008 14:03

Found this about installing certs.

deleted the one of my phone then reinstalled using the link but still no go

http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl=en-ca&answer=78526