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This seems to be a pretty common problem lately: I've had it, and at least three others that I know of have had it. Luckily, there's a pretty simple fix.
Known Symptoms:
-Notification bar will say "3G," and appear to be connected, only to disappear (from the notification bar) after opening an internet-using application (at which point there will be no internet).
-Notification bar will only say "1X," and only 1X speeds.
-Settings --> Wireless & networks, mobile data will keep saying "turning on," without actually turning on.
Fix:
0. Disclaimer: You take responsibility for your own actions. The following is merely a replication of the steps that worked for me.
1. Do a nandroid.
2. Do a factory reset:
----Settings --> SD & phone storage --> Factory reset --> Reset phone.
----Phone will reboot, show a Clockworkmod-like screen, then reboot again.
If you have 3G, skip to Step 4, congratulations. If not, continue onto Step 2.
2. RUU. This will restore your phone to stock ROM, and wipe as much of the data as possible.
----Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IH461NS4
----MD5: 784d7d55d987ed5afa7b10a30b402fb4
----Put PB31IMG.zip on the root of your SD card.
----BE SURE TO HAVE AT LEAST 50% BATTERY.
----Boot into bootloader (vol-down + power), wait a minute for it to load / unzip, and select yes to update.
----Phone will reboot again into bootloader, wait a minute for it to load / unzip, and then select yes to update, wait a minute or to for it to update, and then yes to reboot.
----Phone will now reboot into stock ROM. Go through the set-up.
If you have 3G, skip to Step 4, congratulations. If not, continue to Step 3.
3. Factory reset:
----Settings --> SD & phone storage --> Factory reset --> Reset phone.
----Phone will reboot, show a Clockworkmod-like screen, then reboot again into Setup-like screen.
----Follow prompts, eventually getting to "Activate" and follow directions.
If you have 3G, continue onto Step 4, congratulations. If not, please post info, and I'll try to help as best I can.
4. Read Notes.
Notes:
-Reroot with unrevoked.
-I'm not sure whether a nandroid restore will maintain the fix, but I think it will (not mess anything up).
-The problem seems to occur with something being corrupted outside of ROM files, so that's why different ROMs don't alleviate the problem.
---More specifically, the problem seems to be related to doing a *228 on an Evo ROM. Nothing's wrong with using a ported Evo ROM, just don't *228 it.
---Not saying a *228 is DIRECTLY the cause of it, but there definitely seems to be some correlation.
Please report back if this works! (Or if it doesn't...)
So far: 100% =]
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mrviper01 said:
Hey guys I might have a fix for this 3g issue. I work at Verizon as a tech support rep and we have had a lot of issues with 3g drops on the eris and the incredible. What happens is that somehow the M.IP settings on the phone get cleared out. M.IP settings control your data services and therefore if blank you have no 3g and therefore have no data. What you need to do is to go in and insert the correct info to get the 3g back on. Heres what you do:
Dial ##778 then press call, next you will get an EPST screen with 2 options. Choose edit mode. Next it will ask for a password, here you will use 000000 (6 zeros) as the password. Now you will have a screen with different options. First go into the one that says Data Parameters. On the next screen it will say Package Dial String and it should have #777 as the number. If it is not there go ahead and type in #777. Now press back and you will return to the 1st menu again. This time choose M.IP Default Profile and on the next screen you will see a field called NAI. Make sure this field has you phone # followed by @vzw3g.com ex([email protected] If it is blank go ahead and input the information. After you do that, press the menu button and choose commit modifications. The phone will power off and back on and you should have 3g service again. Hope this helps you guys.
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So I did a factory reset on my redemption ROM, but when I restarted it, it just brought me back to my homescreen with my accounts deleted.. and the problem still there. Do I need to totally wipe, flash a fresh redemption ROM, then when it prompts me for set up use wifi to get through, then factory reset?
why not just say, do a nandroid, wipe and restore nandroid.
My brother had the same issue using virtuous 3.1. What fixed it for him was changing kernels for what its worth...
gmichaelow said:
This seems to be a pretty common problem lately: I've had it, and at least three others that I know of have had it. Luckily, there's a pretty simple fix.
Known Symptoms:
-Notification bar will say "3G," only to go away after opening an internet-using application.
-Notification bar will only say "1X," and only 1X speeds.
Fix:
0. Disclaimer: You take responsibility for your own actions. The following is merely a replication of the steps that worked for me.
1. Do a nandroid.
2. Flash a sense ROM. (Virtuous, Redemption, Redemptive, Warm)
3. Settings --> SD & phone storage --> Factory reset. (Pick whichever option wipes the most)
4. Phone will reboot, show a Clockwork-like screen, then reboot again into Setup-like screen.
5. Follow prompts, eventually getting to "Activate" and follow directions.
6. 3G should now be working.
7. Read Notes.
Notes:
-I'm not sure whether a nandroid restore will maintain the fix, but I think it will (not mess anything up).
-The problem seems to occur with something being corrupted outside of ROM files, so that's why flashing different ROMs don't alleviate the problem.
Please report back if this works! (Or if it doesn't...)
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Activate just does *228. How is this method any different?
gmichaelow said:
This seems to be a pretty common problem lately: I've had it, and at least three others that I know of have had it. Luckily, there's a pretty simple fix.
Known Symptoms:
-Notification bar will say "3G," only to go away after opening an internet-using application.
-Notification bar will only say "1X," and only 1X speeds.
Fix:
0. Disclaimer: You take responsibility for your own actions. The following is merely a replication of the steps that worked for me.
1. Do a nandroid.
2. Flash a sense ROM. (Virtuous, Redemption, Redemptive, Warm)
3. Settings --> SD & phone storage --> Factory reset. (Pick whichever option wipes the most)
4. Phone will reboot, show a Clockwork-like screen, then reboot again into Setup-like screen.
5. Follow prompts, eventually getting to "Activate" and follow directions.
6. 3G should now be working.
7. Read Notes.
Notes:
-I'm not sure whether a nandroid restore will maintain the fix, but I think it will (not mess anything up).
-The problem seems to occur with something being corrupted outside of ROM files, so that's why flashing different ROMs don't alleviate the problem.
Please report back if this works! (Or if it doesn't...)
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n_i_x said:
Activate just does *228. How is this method any different?
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None of this is working for me... Including the kernel... I also just reprogrammed my phone but that didnt fix anything either. I guess I'll try and flash skyraider again and the service pack or something..
Any other ideas?
*edit* - Formatted my sd card, got rid of everything, reinstalled Redemption and no go... gonna try skyraider again...
Hmm, I'm trying to think of what I did to fix my 3G, and I think I RUU'd, and then did a factory reset. That should be your best bet.
I'm also having these issues. What does "RUU'd" mean?
What is the point of the nandroid if you ruu and go back to stock anyways?
sd5500 said:
I'm also having these issues. What does "RUU'd" mean?
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RUU stands for 'Radio Unit Update'........
gmichaelow said:
Hmm, I'm trying to think of what I did to fix my 3G, and I think I RUU'd, and then did a factory reset. That should be your best bet.
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None of this makes any sense. It sounds like a coincidence that it worked for you.
n_i_x said:
None of this makes any sense. It sounds like a coincidence that it worked for you.
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Well that's funny... CAUSE IT WORKED!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH gmichaelow!
Basically the deal seems to be in the factory reset. When you factory reset a RUU it deletes EVERYTHING which makes you need to reactivate your phone. When I reactivated my phone before, it didnt work because the corrupted files (im guessing) were still in tact...
Time to reroot! haha
AndrewGL said:
Well that's funny... CAUSE IT WORKED!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH gmichaelow!
Basically the deal seems to be in the factory reset. When you factory reset a RUU it deletes EVERYTHING which makes you need to reactivate your phone. When I reactivated my phone before, it didnt work because the corrupted files (im guessing) were still in tact...
Time to reroot! haha
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Ahahahaa!! Yayyy!!! Lol, I'm so glad it worked! It was REALLLLLYYY frustrating for me, as there's no documentation to a solution to this problem. There are only reports of the problem, but no answer.
It was actually a Verizon rep who put me on to this, after telling me to "factory reset." But I was running CyanogenMod at the time, and the factory reset did nothing.
So I figured that I should RUU, I've tried everything else. RUU didn't fix it by itself. But then I remembered the Verizon rep... factory reset... and then that magic "3G" icon appeared! And stayed! =]
lol, anyways, glad I could help.
gmichaelow said:
Ahahahaa!! Yayyy!!! Lol, I'm so glad it worked! It was REALLLLLYYY frustrating for me, as there's no documentation to a solution to this problem. There are only reports of the problem, but no answer.
It was actually a Verizon rep who put me on to this, after telling me to "factory reset." But I was running CyanogenMod at the time, and the factory reset did nothing.
So I figured that I should RUU, I've tried everything else. RUU didn't fix it by itself. But then I remembered the Verizon rep... factory reset... and then that magic "3G" icon appeared! And stayed! =]
lol, anyways, glad I could help.
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Ya the factory reset on Ruu must wipe the PRL data and stuff too which is why it makes you reprogram I think!
AndrewGL said:
Ya the factory reset on Ruu must wipe the PRL data and stuff too which is why it makes you reprogram I think!
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Yeah, it's definitely wiping something that ROMs aren't getting to. Probably the PRL, as no ROM I've ever flashed boots into that screen with an "Activate" button.
Me and my gf had 3G loss issues. After I did the RIL patch it did it less, but now it doesn't do it. So I've done nothing and my issues are fixed.
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shoman24v said:
Me and my gf had 3G loss issues. After I did the RIL patch it did it less, but now it doesn't do it. So I've done nothing and my issues are fixed.
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Your lucky, I tried that as well to no avail, I'd say this is like a a last resort if nothing else works-
AndrewGL said:
Your lucky, I tried that as well to no avail, I'd say this is like a a last resort if nothing else works-
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Yeup. when I tried this, I was desperate xD My 3G wasn't working! My smartphone was now an iTouch that could call! (Albeit with android xD)
I was having these problems as well, I did everything I could think of to fix it, RUU, 228, checkin, nothing worked. I ended up taking it in to a verizon store and they gave it a shot.
They ended up just sending me a replacement Incredible, and I haven't had any problems on this one yet.
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These issues are only apparent when you flash leaks are custom roms.
Awesome. Was running CM7 just fine. Even with 4G access and the WiMAX Keys checker telling me my keys were fine. Decided to flash a Sense-based ROM to do the 3G/4G speed fix (remove Sprint proxy)
I flashed the ROM, dialed ##3283#, entered my MSL, went to Advanced, changed HTTP PD Proxy port from 8085 to 0 and HTTP PD Proxy address from pd.vog.sprintpcs.com to 0.0.0.0.
I hit back, went to Data Profile, hit Menu, then selected 'Restore'. My phone rebooted.
It hung forever on Contacting Network on the hands-free activation after reboot. I hit Home key when I heard a notification and 3G was activated. I tried to use 4G, won't start. WiMAX key checker now says my RSA keys are gone.
I did the steps again, and again it never completed hands-free activation. If I go to Settings, System Updates, and try to update my profile it hangs at 'Preparing your network services'...
And now my 3G is about 100kbits/s... super slow. YAH!
Code:
adb shell
sh-3.2# wimax_mtd
wimax_mtd
Open WiMAX partition ........ OK
Get HTC WiMAX Tag ........ OK
Verify WiMAX Tag (********************************************
**************************************************************
**************************************************************
**********************************)........ NOT MATCH
Dump WiMAX tag (256) .......OK
Read WiMAX partition ........ ERROR
OK
Check Firwmare Version () ........ ***************************
**************************************************************
***********************************
Segmentation fault
Code:
sh-3.2# cat /dev/mtd/mtd0 | busybox grep RSA
cat /dev/mtd/mtd0 | busybox grep RSA
sh-3.2#
The only things I can suggest are:
For 3G > Run the 3G fix on a sense rom
Wimax keys > Look through a backup, find the wimax image, then restore it in recovery; if not, then your keys are gone, period.
Have you ever made a nandroid backup of just your wimax or one that included your wimax? If so, restore it and see what happens.
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Never backed up my keys. I also have an issue where my EVO will not flash any GB release, including the leak because my boot partition has bad NAND blocks. I'm hoping the release the OTA and I can unroot apply the OTA which will brick my phone then take it back to Sprint. My 1 year warranty is up in September... until then, no 4G.
fldash said:
Never backed up my keys. I also have an issue where my EVO will not flash any GB release, including the leak because my boot partition has bad NAND blocks. I'm hoping the release the OTA and I can unroot apply the OTA which will brick my phone then take it back to Sprint. My 1 year warranty is up in September... until then, no 4G.
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To be frank...there's nothing you can do about your 4G.
As far as GB, just do a clean install and your should in theory be able to flash the regular CM7.
Yea, I can flash CM7 no problem. But any of the Sense-based 2.3 roms I can't because the kernel is too big.
fldash said:
Yea, I can flash CM7 no problem. But any of the Sense-based 2.3 roms I can't because the kernel is too big.
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I'm using the stock 8GB memory card and I flashed it no problem; have you tried making the recommended partition then reflashing?
I happened to check mine because of this thread...and they are missing. Oh ****. I have no backups right now. Looks like I will be loading the stock rom and taking it back to Sprint. Any suggestion on what my reason can be?
lehalter said:
I happened to check mine because of this thread...and they are missing. Oh ****. I have no backups right now. Looks like I will be loading the stock rom and taking it back to Sprint. Any suggestion on what my reason can be?
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Don't tell them that your keys are gone because if you do they will know you rooted because that is the only way that they can be lost. They will then flag your account and you will have to pay insurance deductible. So. I sure hope your tech is not a douche.
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lehalter said:
I happened to check mine because of this thread...and they are missing. Oh ****. I have no backups right now. Looks like I will be loading the stock rom and taking it back to Sprint. Any suggestion on what my reason can be?
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Flash s-on zip, then run an RUU. Delete any rooting, unrooting, roms, mods, etc off of your SD card and take it in. Just play dumb. I had my 4g fail on my very first brand new, never been rooted Evo... so it's possible. I originally took it in because the usb port broke, but mentioned the 4g and the guy looked at me funny.
Be sure to fully unroot, because they'll try to factory reset the phone, boot into the bootloader, etc. Just tell them it stopped working out of nowhere, if they can't prove otherwise you'll be fine.
(from... Evo/MIUI/Tapatalk)
Do you have links to the S-ON and an RUU?
Thanks in advance.
I'm wondering if they will do anything for me since there isn't 4G in my town officially, but everyone has been connecting and using it for a few months now....
fldash said:
Do you have links to the S-ON and an RUU?
Thanks in advance.
I'm wondering if they will do anything for me since there isn't 4G in my town officially, but everyone has been connecting and using it for a few months now....
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A complete guide to unrooting including links can be found here. RUU"s can be found HERE.
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My droid incredible has been having some major problems with any GPS-related functions when flashing to custom ROMs. I've tried CM7, OMGB, OMFGB, and MIUI so far. The GPS worked great in OMGB and OMFGB after updating the radio, but when I tried this on CM7 and MIUI (both of which seemed much smoother and refined), no dice. I've also tried completely reflashing the rom (yes, I did wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache), uninstalling WeatherBug, flashing 4 different radios (4.08, 11.19, 5.02 and 5.06) as well as reflashing the original stock 7.28 radio, and even tried that fix through a sense rom where you dial some ## number and then enter some MSL number. That didn't seem to work for me, the call didn't even go through. No matter what I try, I can't seem to get GPS to work on either of the custom ROMs that I love. Major bummer, because I used GPS daily on stock 2.2 Froyo before rooting my phone. I'd appreciate any help at all on this issue and I really would like to get my phone's GPS functionality working again.
P.S. - I've already spent countless hours searching XDA as well as other forums about this issue, and the above list of troubleshooting steps is what I've come up with so far. Please don't lecture me with a useless response such as "Use the search function" as I have already done so. Thanks
Seems like you've done your research. Have you tried an app titled "GPS Status & Toolbox" in the market?
Just tried that app but no luck. I tried clearing the current GPS settings and then downloading new ones. Anything I'm missing?
I only saw mention of AOSP roms, did you try using *228 on a Sense rom? I'm not sure if there's a difference performing this on an AOSP rom but I recall folks saying to do that on a Sense rom. As you stated, GPS worked on two roms just not MIUI or CM7, which is weird. Have you returned to or are you currently using OMGB and OMFGB and retained your ability to use gps? I'm trying to rule out this being a hardware issue since you noted GPS failed on two of four roms.
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I only saw mention of AOSP roms, did you try using *228 on a Sense rom? I'm not sure if there's a difference performing this on an AOSP rom but I recall folks saying to do that on a Sense rom. As you stated, GPS worked on two roms just not MIUI or CM7, which is weird. Have you returned to or are you currently using OMGB and OMFGB and retained your ability to use gps? I'm trying to rule out this being a hardware issue since you noted GPS failed on two of four roms.
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Just reflashed OMFGB, and now GPS DOESN'T work?!?!?!?!? I've tried everything all over again, format SD card, reflash radio, I'm clueless.
Do you recall performing anything on your phone that may have messed with the gps? Do you restore system data at all with something like Titanium? My only other suggestion is to flash rmk40's gingerbread leak found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1087077
The reason I'm suggesting is due to the 3G drop issue that people have fixed by flashing this. I'm doubtful, but maybe this could resolve the gps issue as well? Aside from this, I'm hoping another XDA member has suggestions/solution as it looks like hardware failure if you do not recall anything odd that caused the gps issues.
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Do you recall performing anything on your phone that may have messed with the gps? Do you restore system data at all with something like Titanium? My only other suggestion is to flash rmk40's gingerbread leak found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1087077
The reason I'm suggesting is due to the 3G drop issue that people have fixed by flashing this. I'm doubtful, but maybe this could resolve the gps issue as well? Aside from this, I'm hoping another XDA member has suggestions/solution as it looks like hardware failure if you do not recall anything odd that caused the gps issues.
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I do use Titanium to restore system data. I flashed from CM7 to MIUI and did a batch restore of EVERYTHING, and got a FC on android.process.acore. I reflashed MIUI and the FC problem was fixed, but GPS still did not work. After this I flashed back to OMFGB and even complete stock 2.2 with sense, still no GPS. I will try your suggestion above, however I'm doubting this is a hardware problem as my GPS worked fine before rooting my phone. I'm guessing I screwed up something to do with the software, I just don't know enough about the subject to make an educated guess about what I screwed up. Anyway, I'll try flashing that gingerbread leak and let you know. Thanks for all the help so far guys.
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Do you recall performing anything on your phone that may have messed with the gps? Do you restore system data at all with something like Titanium? My only other suggestion is to flash rmk40's gingerbread leak found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1087077
The reason I'm suggesting is due to the 3G drop issue that people have fixed by flashing this. I'm doubtful, but maybe this could resolve the gps issue as well? Aside from this, I'm hoping another XDA member has suggestions/solution as it looks like hardware failure if you do not recall anything odd that caused the gps issues.
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No luck. GPS still is not working.
Aight, well one thing is you are not supposed to backup/restore system data. Idk how deep it affects rom flashes but that is very likely the source of your gps issues. Have you flashed a rom without restoring anything and checking gps? With titanium you are supposed to backup user data. If you ask many dev's, they strongly discourage backing up system data.
1) flash a rom (step 2 is an option within Settings in gingerbread roms, idk about froyo roms)
2) if you want to completely start from scratch Cancel google restore by NOT signing into your google account upon initial setup. Go into Settings>Privacy and uncheck "Back up my settings" as well as "Automatic Restore."
3) sign into your google account and let it sync
4) test your gps
If you always restore system data through Titanium each time you flashed a rom PRIOR TO testing gps, this may have resulted in your problems.
I'd have to agree with slimsnoop, my first flash I made the mistake of restoring system data and everything went crazy wifi freaked, gps, repeated fc's. I'd try flashing then try gps, if its working then i'd restore apps one by one and see if any interfere with the gps. If that doesn't work then i'd go stock, master clear/factory reset and see how that goes make sure EVERYTHING important is backed up to your pc cause it will wipe it clean, if none of that works then i'd leave it stock and take it in for replacement or repair if possible.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Aight, well one thing is you are not supposed to backup/restore system data. Idk how deep it affects rom flashes but that is very likely the source of your gps issues. Have you flashed a rom without restoring anything and checking gps? With titanium you are supposed to backup user data. If you ask many dev's, they strongly discourage backing up system data.
1) flash a rom (step 2 is an option within Settings in gingerbread roms, idk about froyo roms)
2) if you want to completely start from scratch Cancel google restore by NOT signing into your google account upon initial setup. Go into Settings>Privacy and uncheck "Back up my settings" as well as "Automatic Restore."
3) sign into your google account and let it sync
4) test your gps
If you always restore system data through Titanium each time you flashed a rom PRIOR TO testing gps, this may have resulted in your problems.
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Tried that on Cyanogenmod just now, and I unchecked "backup my settings", however "automatic restore" was checked and greyed out, I couldn't do anything about that one. Also, I had to sign into my google account in order to download maps so I could test it. So if google sync is interfering with the GPS I'm not able to stop it from syncing on a custom rom. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
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I'd have to agree with slimsnoop, my first flash I made the mistake of restoring system data and everything went crazy wifi freaked, gps, repeated fc's. I'd try flashing then try gps, if its working then i'd restore apps one by one and see if any interfere with the gps. If that doesn't work then i'd go stock, master clear/factory reset and see how that goes make sure EVERYTHING important is backed up to your pc cause it will wipe it clean, if none of that works then i'd leave it stock and take it in for replacement or repair if possible.
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I've actually already tried a complete restore back to 2.2, as well as a factory reset once I"m already at stock configuration. I'll try that again tonight if I get a chance. Is there anything you can recommend when retsoring back to factory configuration? any hidden settings I'm missing that have something to do with the radio or GPS or wireless settings?
No the only settings I've found for gps is location for pics and stuff, besides a factory reset should of changed it all back anyways, i'd say its a hardware issue but seeing as two roms were working at one point and not now it kind of seems that maybe something isn't getting erased with factory reset thats catching you up, I'm not sure what the code is for yours but i'd try the actual master clear code. I read somewhere theres a difference between factory reset and master clear not sure if there really is though, and if you can find a secret code list there might be something where you can change the gps sat pool. When I get home tonight I'll do some digging and see if I can't find something to get this working for you
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When you install cyanogen, to test maps without signing in, download the gapps package from the cyanogen thread on this forum or on cyanogenmod forums
Sorry, can't provide links. On cell
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When you install cyanogen, to test maps without signing in, download the gapps package from the cyanogen thread on this forum or on cyanogenmod forums
Sorry, can't provide links. On cell
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I do use the gapps package. It's also available on rom manager, however when you flash the gapps package it's basically multiple market links that take you to the apps of your choice so you can download the latest version. This requires you to sign into the market, which requires you to sign in to your google account =/
The only other solution I could think of is finding an .apk of the maps app, and doing that manually. I can't imagine that the google sign in is what is interfering with the GPS though. I'll try Jsmokey's suggestion and search for a master reset code, maybe that'll do the trick for me. If i'm flashing to the stock config the maps app is already included anyway. Thanks for the idea though.
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No the only settings I've found for gps is location for pics and stuff, besides a factory reset should of changed it all back anyways, i'd say its a hardware issue but seeing as two roms were working at one point and not now it kind of seems that maybe something isn't getting erased with factory reset thats catching you up, I'm not sure what the code is for yours but i'd try the actual master clear code. I read somewhere theres a difference between factory reset and master clear not sure if there really is though, and if you can find a secret code list there might be something where you can change the gps sat pool. When I get home tonight I'll do some digging and see if I can't find something to get this working for you
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No luck finding a "master clear code" on Google, but I did find that there is an option for factory reset in the hboot menu. Is this what you're referring to possibly? Also, is this different from the factory reset option in settings>storage while the phone is on?
UPDATE: Just called verizon, apparently they are out of stock of dinc's and are sending me a dinc 2! =D
Anyway, what steps can I take in the future to make sure I DON'T screw up my phone the next time in the first place (besides NOT restoring system data in Titanium)?
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No luck finding a "master clear code" on Google, but I did find that there is an option for factory reset in the hboot menu. Is this what you're referring to possibly? Also, is this different from the factory reset option in settings>storage while the phone is on?
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Yeah I wasn't sure if it had a master clear or not some phones do some don't, I can't remember if what you're talking about is different from regular factory reset or not its been a while since I played around with a droid inc. Glad to hear you're getting a replacement and an upgrade at that. Basically do searches for what you can back up and back up everything system related you possibly can, you can't be too prepared when disaster strikes.
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Sounds great. I'll probably do a nandroid backup at absolute stock and make sure it's working correctly. Thanks to everybody for all the help.
-snoshreddax21
Do you mean if you call them for a warranty replacement they will send you a dinc2?
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
Glad to be of service! Hopefully things work out on the DInc2 for you.
As far as warranty replacements go, the availability of DInc vs. DInc 2 depends on what they have in stock in your area. At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if more folks received DInc 2's as replacements.
I searched around for a fix, but nothing I have tried so far has worked.
I am running CM A3, FD19 Modem, and the FD19 kernel. The ROM runs like a dream; much better than I was expecting. There are, however, a couple of major issues I am having.
The dialer codes are screwed (such as *#*#8778#*#* and *#*#INFO#*#*), stopping me from doing any kind of service programming on my SPH-D710 (I flashed the phone from Sprint to MetroPCS.) That being said, I cannot get mobile data because I cannot edit any of the settings on the phone, including my APN (supposedly due to a mismatch with build.prop? That's what I dug up, at least.)
I would love to be able to continue using CM9, but I cannot be without mobile data. Any ideas?
I would have posted in the Dev section, but I am under my 10 posts.
Much thanks in advance!
So I flashed my nandroid backup...
I wiped the cache and performed a reset. I restored my nandroid backup of my previous setup using AnaKonda ROM v.1 using the FC24 kernel and the FC22 Modem. I am having the same exact issue as with CM9. When use ##3282# and go to edit any of the settings, I get a modem error. I am totally stumped. Please help!
I thought you couldn't edit modem settings from CM ROMs. You have to use Touchwiz-based ROMs.
I thought your changes would have to be made through software and not directly on the phone, QPST I believe. Also your question is in the right place since you would of gotten lit up if you put this in development. Have you tried using the software recommended in so many convert to MetroPCS threads?
edit: Just saw that you do have to do those codes on one tutorial but I know I seen other tutorials that were more software driven... Hope you get it done Good luck
Mobile data is back!
playya said:
I thought your changes would have to be made through software and not directly on the phone, QPST I believe. Also your question is in the right place since you would of gotten lit up if you put this in development. Have you tried using the software recommended in so many convert to MetroPCS threads?
edit: Just saw that you do have to do those codes on one tutorial but I know I seen other tutorials that were more software driven... Hope you get it done Good luck
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In order to use QPST or CDMA tools, the phone has to have UART and USB set to Modem, which when I try to change these settings from PDA it doesn't stick.
webran61 said:
I thought you couldn't edit modem settings from CM ROMs. You have to use Touchwiz-based ROMs.
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I honestly wouldn't know one way or the other. I can VIEW those settings as if I was on a TW ROM so long as I don't need to enter my MSL. I have the correct MSL, the sofware just won't progress any further.
Mobile data is now working! I used Calkins Format all, wiped the cache, dalvik cache, and /Data. I then restored my nandroid backup, wiped the cache and dalvik-cache again, followed by flashing the FD19 AOSP Kernel.
After a good power cycle, it work, and the data speeds are reporting twice as fast as they were before from speedtest.net.
I would like to be able to set my phone back to modem, but I won't be greedy. Thanks for the help!
i flashed synergy rom r14 after rooting the device initially and everything worked out fine, then kept getting the notification for the OTA for the 4.1.2 update...being that downloading OTA while rooted is a big no no (or always was before i came to the note) i decided to check synergy for updates to the rom and sure enough it was up to r47...so i downloaded and flashed and everything went smooth but after boot up it goes through the whole hand free activation and after saying the device is activated and then going through the PRL update and that checking out, it is supposed to do the soft reset and boot up and be good to go...well on second boot up it tries to activate the phone again (again saying Activation check and PRL update check) resulting in a boot loop that never stops....where did i go wrong...every phone ive had (touch pro 2, evo, evo 3d, nexus s) has always been a pretty straight forward root/flash process...so far this one seems to be a pain....any help?
Well clearly the problem wasn't worth the rooting process because you were able to flash Synergy w/o a problem. Hopefully you have a nandroid of stock rooted. I would pull the battery and try to restore your backup. Don't forget that for this phone Recovery access is via 3 buttons: power, home and volume (I forgot if it's up or down)
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Well clearly the problem wasn't worth the rooting process because you were able to flash Synergy w/o a problem. Hopefully you have a nandroid of stock rooted. I would pull the battery and try to restore your backup. Don't forget that for this phone Recovery access is via 3 buttons: power, home and volume (I forgot if it's up or down)
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its up (down goes into odin) and sadly my stupidity and eagerness led me to not have a nandroid (yes feel free to leave the backlash, i deserve it), my question is...could it possibly be i a need to flash a different kernel? another idea i had was possibly calling sprint and seeing if the could walk me through the activation process (ive had them activate rooted phones before) i cant ever find the right button sequence (ie ##xxxxxx to get into the different menus) on the web
##72786# is the code you can use in a stock based rom with stock dialer that configures the data. It establishes a connection and then runs through that whole cycle you described in the OP. I'm kinda intoxicated so IDK if I answered your question or not
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##72786# is the code you can use in a stock based rom with stock dialer that configures the data. It establishes a connection and then runs through that whole cycle you described in the OP. I'm kinda intoxicated so IDK if I answered your question or not
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well those r the type of combinations that i was looking for but sadly that one didnt help the situation
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well those r the type of combinations that i was looking for but sadly that one didnt help the situation
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So right now you are unable to get a data connection on any rom you try? If that is the case you will probably want to look in the DEVELOPMENT section for a totally stock rom that you can ODIN.
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So right now you are unable to get a data connection on any rom you try? If that is the case you will probably want to look in the DEVELOPMENT section for a totally stock rom that you can ODIN.
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correct, alrighty ill try that