How to Enable GPRS in a Mobile Phone

GPRS stands for general packet radio service, a telecommunications technology commonly used in Europe and Asia. GPRS is a 2G, or second generation, technology; the data transfer speed is slower than that of a 3G, or third generation, wireless phone. If the phone drops the connection and you are unable to reconnect to the network you may need to re-enable GPRS in the mobile phone.

• 1

  Turn on the phone and go to the "Main Menu." Scroll until reaching the "Settings" option, then click it.

• 2

  Scroll to the "Network" option and select "Network Setup." Click "Automatic." This will automatically pick the closest accessible network for the phone.

• 3

  Turn off the phone, wait for two to three seconds, then turn it back on. Check the reception reading. At least a few bars will show if you successfully enabled the GPRS connection. If no bars show, repeat these steps.