Bought an Epic 4G Touch and found a local guy on craigslist who's going to do a full flash to MetroPCS. I'm wondering if anybody has any suggestions as to what questions I should ask the guy. I'm new to this whole thing, this is my first smart phone, but I'm a quick learner.
From what I understand from my research, he's going to have to flash a custom rom on it in order for the phone's features to be fully operational. Is it important I find out which rom so I can perform my own updates, or is it going to be obvious what he did simply by looking in the settings?
Am I going to have to avoid OTA updates? Or do I just install Rootkeeper to get the updates?
I also assume that by doing this I will be stuck using the custom rom, right? Or as long as my ESN is added to the Metro system I can change it to any rom I can find that is fully operational with Metro?
Is there any other vital information I should make sure to ask for in case I need to configure anything in the future?
Would it be smarter for me to just ask him to add my ESN to metro and then flash it myself? (If I can find a guide online-- links, anybody?)
Feel free to add any information that you think might help!
Thanks in advance.
its pretty much about manually programming in your data settings 100% correctly. anyone can add an meid/esn into their database and program in your phone number(##SPC#). if you research online you can find the exact settings. i dont believe metro uses wap anymore so that certainly makes things easier.
you should be able to use ANY rom and be able to call/text/use data. the only issue you will run into(maybe.. i dont use metro) would be mms. mms sometimes is custom built for a specific phone/carrier. when you see metro/cricket custom roms.. thats generally the big modification.. the mms. you may get some little edits here and there.. changing the word sprint to metro etc... but otherwise thats pretty much it. as is.. the epic 4g touch can be manually programmed with any cdma carriers data profiles for 3g.
if you dont care about mms.. its a 100% no brainer.. take the time and do it yourself. if mms is a must.. do a little research to see if others on metro got mms working.. there will be people talking about it somewhere on the internet.
and just to add.. if u do use a custom rom for metro.. you will be stuck with that rom(unless its a freely available custom rom.. but those are rare these days.. most are sold on cdma forums for lots of $$$).
I will preface this with I've never done this before so I don't know the outcome. That said, at least in my area, the 4g is not compatible with lte, metro doesn't have 3g but 2g rttx1 should work. I don't know about you but if it were me, I wouldn't do it. That's like putting a restricting device on a Porsche so that its top speed is 30mph. 2g is practically dial up speeds. Do what you will though...
autoprime said:
its pretty much about manually programming in your data settings 100% correctly. anyone can add an meid/esn into their database and program in your phone number(##SPC#). if you research online you can find the exact settings. i dont believe metro uses wap anymore so that certainly makes things easier.
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Thanks so much, great information. Question- Do you mean I can add my own ESN into the Metro Database myself? I thought only Metro reps could do that (independent ones for under the table).
As for the rest of the data settings, when searching for this information online, do I need to look specifically for Epic 4g Touch, or the data settings will be the same no matter what phone?
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if you dont care about mms.. its a 100% no brainer.. take the time and do it yourself. if mms is a must.. do a little research to see if others on metro got mms working.. there will be people talking about it somewhere on the internet.
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Actually I don't care about mms, as long as I can do regular text messages (sms). Does this mean that if I don't care for MMS I can actually get the Epic Touch fully operational on the stock rom?
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and just to add.. if u do use a custom rom for metro.. you will be stuck with that rom(unless its a freely available custom rom.. but those are rare these days.. most are sold on cdma forums for lots of $$$).
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So I couldn't re-flash it to a different rom? It's not "reversible"? (If it is possible- would I lose all the Metro data if I changed the rom?)
Thanks for the help, I've been Googling around like crazy trying to find more info, but not finding a lot. I probably should of gotten a more commonly metro flashed phone, lol. I'll keep looking around and see if I can find any guides, if I find one and can do everything myself I'd rather go that route (not to save money, just to be able to troubleshoot any issues that may arise in the future).
Edit: I've found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8395950 that looks like it might be exactly what I need to do (up to step 28), and someone on this Epic Touch Forum recommended another member to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1303507 but it's for Evo 3D, so not sure if it would work for the Epic. The guide starts off for phones already "flashed to metro with text and talk", though. I think I still need to pay the "Pro" to get my ESN added to the Metro Network? Are they able to add the ESN to the Metro Database and get text/talk working without flashing a custom rom?
Sorry... so many questions. I'll give lots of thanks =(
EDIT #2:
Think I got it now. Looks like I will need to get the phone Metro Flashed through my guy for talk and text (I can ask if his MMS/Web method involves a custom rom, if so I'll pass) then I can activate web (and MMS I guess) myself through these steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1303507
At this point (correct me if I'm wrong) I won't be locked into any custom roms and I can freely upgrade to any freely available rom (ie CM7) without affecting my Metro settings?
really not sure what the best procedure is for getting your esn added to the DB.. i would think any 3rd party metro store would be able to add it into system... as well as some people on craigslist. just look for the cheapest option.
once your esn ins in the system.. you pick a plan.. program in your phone number and msid (##SPC#) as well as write a metro PRL to the phone... and thats it for working talk/text. thats the "basic flash" most people do. only thing you cant do yourself is add meid.
and then you will eventually program data. the steps for evo 3d should be very similar to epic. other than how to get the phones into DIAG mode.. what to manually add is the same across the board... tho your username/password will be unique to you. (ppp password is based off esn.. username will be based on phonenumber).
i believe metro has recently added 3G in SOME areas.. so theres a small chance youll have that. and as for 4G... see my epic 4g touch thread on how to edit wimax settings...
ive said enough.. you should be able to take it from here.
edit: as for being "stuck" with a custom metro rom.. youd have the option to reflash anything youd like.. but the custom metro settings would probably no longer work. it would suck to pay for a custom rom that you end up wanted to switch out anyway(since it wouldnt be updated like he rest of the roms). i say pay the $10.. 15..20.. whatever it is to have esn added to the system.. then do the rest yourself.
If you search on ebay. There is a guy that can add your esn to metro for $25. Then you can flash your own custom rom, but you would have to setup your own data. If you search around, there are threads about how to setup data for metropcs around the web.
Ran outta thanks, I'll get you tomorrow
I looked it up on ebay and there's only a couple up atm and they end up being a lot, ie the cheapest is $20 but then they charge $25 shipping lol <.<
Luckily, the local guy I found on Craigslist (there are actually a lot independent metro stores in the area advertising actually) will add ESN and get talk & text working for $35. So it's not a bad deal. From there I'll get the rest working myself.
Although I'm gonna ask him about his MMS method, if it involves a custom rom I have been contemplating getting it. I been researching and it looks like all I have to do is backup the custom rom with nandroid, and I can flash to whatever rom I want, then I can always revert to the custom rom if I really want MMS working again-- if I'm unable to get it working myself.
My used Epic 4G Touch arrives in a few hours!
First thing I plan on doing is a full restore and then installing EL13+CWM. After this I'll get take it to the independent Metro store to get it flashed over to Metro. Then I'll make my first nandroid backup.
Question- By making the nandroid backup I can always revert back to the Metro data settings my guy configured, right? (In the case they get deleted through rom flashing).
Can I see all the settings he configured by reading the values set through CDMA Workshop? Would this include everything needed to make the phone fully functional on Metro again (outside of the possible custom rom to make MMS work)?
Thanks in advance.
Godswrath said:
My used Epic 4G Touch arrives in a few hours!
First thing I plan on doing is a full restore and then installing EL13+CWM. After this I'll get take it to the independent Metro store to get it flashed over to Metro. Then I'll make my first nandroid backup.
Question- By making the nandroid backup I can always revert back to the Metro data settings my guy configured, right? (In the case they get deleted through rom flashing).
Can I see all the settings he configured by reading the values set through CDMA Workshop? Would this include everything needed to make the phone fully functional on Metro again (outside of the possible custom rom to make MMS work)?
Thanks in advance.
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nandroid wont restore data settings... but you wont need to as 3g data profiles(as well as talk/text) stick after new roms. only a ##786# full reset will wipe those settings.
you should be able to see most if not all settings with cdma ws/qpst service programming.
1. Phone number/msid has to be programmed.
2. Metro PRL Flashed
3. after step two you now have talk/text.
4. Program in 3G Profile 0/1.
5. Program PPP data profile.
6. Done. Only thing I skipped is MMS.. which will most likely be covered by a custom metro rom.. tho maybe you could take the mms ap out of the custom rom to use... but im just guessing at this point.
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really not sure what the best procedure is for getting your esn added to the DB.. i would think any 3rd party metro store would be able to add it into system... as well as some people on craigslist. just look for the cheapest option.
once your esn ins in the system.. you pick a plan.. program in your phone number and msid (##SPC#) as well as write a metro PRL to the phone... and thats it for working talk/text. thats the "basic flash" most people do. only thing you cant do yourself is add meid.
and then you will eventually program data. the steps for evo 3d should be very similar to epic. other than how to get the phones into DIAG mode.. what to manually add is the same across the board... tho your username/password will be unique to you. (ppp password is based off esn.. username will be based on phonenumber).
i believe metro has recently added 3G in SOME areas.. so theres a small chance youll have that. and as for 4G... see my epic 4g touch thread on how to edit wimax settings...
ive said enough.. you should be able to take it from here.
edit: as for being "stuck" with a custom metro rom.. youd have the option to reflash anything youd like.. but the custom metro settings would probably no longer work. it would suck to pay for a custom rom that you end up wanted to switch out anyway(since it wouldnt be updated like he rest of the roms). i say pay the $10.. 15..20.. whatever it is to have esn added to the system.. then do the rest yourself.
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You can change your meid. ##YOURMSL#
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locoboi187 said:
You can change your meid. ##YOURMSL#
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yes it is possible to change an meid... but i'm not sure why ##MSL# is mentioned... the two are not related.
Hmmm... I'm stuck on this step :
USB Storage Mode is OFF - [Drag down the notification bar and tap on "USB Connected" - should be off by default]
When I click on USB Connected it just sends me back to Home. Any ideas?
(Step 1 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728)
EDIT: figured it out, had to re-install drivers and change the default location to 32-bit
Nope, still no go... Hmm Maybe I'll uninstall drivers and reinstall them. Problem is my PC isn't recognizing phone as a drive, just a device.
Yeah I dunno, gonna give up installing EL13+CWM for now and go get it flashed.
I think the problem is, when I connect the device I get "Samsung Mobile MTP Device Failed"
I downloaded the Samsung USB/Android drivers [USB/Android] and have Kies installed (Kies can't even recognize it though).
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yes it is possible to change an meid... but i'm not sure why ##MSL# is mentioned... the two are not related.
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Your MSL code entered at the dialer with the "#" brings up a menu in which you can edit. I used this with a sprint tech when trying to fix my gps
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Hmmm... I'm stuck on this step :
USB Storage Mode is OFF - [Drag down the notification bar and tap on "USB Connected" - should be off by default]
When I click on USB Connected it just sends me back to Home. Any ideas?
(Step 1 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728)
EDIT: figured it out, had to re-install drivers and change the default location to 32-bit
Nope, still no go... Hmm Maybe I'll uninstall drivers and reinstall them. Problem is my PC isn't recognizing phone as a drive, just a device.
Yeah I dunno, gonna give up installing EL13+CWM for now and go get it flashed.
I think the problem is, when I connect the device I get "Samsung Mobile MTP Device Failed"
I downloaded the Samsung USB/Android drivers [USB/Android] and have Kies installed (Kies can't even recognize it though).
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Maybe you need USB debugging enabled by going to Settings > Applications > Development
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Thanks, but no go. Have debugging checked. (I followed the tutorials to the letter)
youre trying to root?
I successfully rooted with the full restore, what I tried to do next was install EL13+CWM and I noticed 2 things:
1st) I can't get past this step: USB Storage Mode is OFF - [Drag down the notification bar and tap on "USB Connected" - should be off by default - pic] (ie when I tap on "USB Connected" it just takes me back to the home screen.
2nd) I continued with the tutorial since it says it should be set correctly as default, but then when the E4GT automated rooting package (not to root, but to install EL13+CWM) it hangs saying "Waiting for device to be connected"
When looking for an answer I discovered this:Why is the install stuck waiting for device to be connected? which gave me some ideas to try, although I've tried all of them to no avail.
I should note that when I go to start->run->devmgmt.msc this:
Code:
Android Phone
SAMSUNG Android ADB Interface
Modem
SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem
isn't listed there, like it says it should here.
I think I'm going to try to reinstall all the drivers again... Should I do this before or after connected the phone? (The first time I installed the USB/Android drivers from the tutorial before connecting my phone, but I notice after connecting the phone windows goes through the automated process of installing drivers)
<face palm>
http://androidadvices.com/enable-usb-storage-android-devices/
It was so simple, lol... To my own defense this wasn't anywhere in the tutorials
Thanks again for the help guys
EDIT: Well, looks like my problem is still here, the E4GT automated rooting package still hangs searching for device to be connected.
EDIT #2: Omg... Finally figured it out. I thought debugging was enabled (it shows a freakin' check mark) but it has to be a green check mark apparently...
Weee installed CWM, now to create a nandroid and start flashing! Think I'm going for Calkulin's rom with the ICS Theme
Another question!
Hey guys, question:
I got 2 E4GT's flashed over to MetroPCS, both are working fine, but one of them gives me this error on bootup:
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Error 67: Registration failure. Your Sprint data service username
and/or password may be incorrect. Please try again.
Any ideas? Aside from the nuisance, it hasn't seemed to cause any hindrance to the features. The other phone has never given this error, though. Both are running on Calk's rom. Thx guys.
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Hey guys, question:
I got 2 E4GT's flashed over to MetroPCS, both are working fine, but one of them gives me this error on bootup:
Code:
Error 67: Registration failure. Your Sprint data service username
and/or password may be incorrect. Please try again.
Any ideas? Aside from the nuisance, it hasn't seemed to cause any hindrance to the features. The other phone has never given this error, though. Both are running on Calk's rom. Thx guys.
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if its only at bootup i wouldnt worry too much. its just the firmware trying to get a sprint connection and it failing.. since youre connected to metro. i would check ##data# > view > data profile/username.. compare whats listed for the one thats working to the one thats giving the error. are they both the same? if not, make them the same and perhaps you can avoid the error. if they are the same... its probably some little data setting somewhere that the phone doesnt like and likely not worth the hassle of poking at it more. like i first said.. the error at boot really isnt a huge deal. if it was a constant error that kept popping up then its something to look at.
Hello all. Today I was playing with my phone, just doing some tinkering, running a ROM called Xylon (4.2.1) in the phone settings. You know, where you hit *#*#4636*#*# or something rather. Now I changed my network type to GSM, (or something rather) but saw I only got 2G, so I switched it back to WCDMA preferred, and left. (Honestly can't remember if I changed something else)
Now, every time I try and send a text, it says sending.... then it fails. All the time, to any number. Which is obviously annoying.
So I went ahead and flashed another ROM, clearing all my data, cache, dalvik etc. However this problem persists. Even using a different SMS app. What should these settings be? I haven't touched them after flashing another ROM.
I know I'm a goof, but I rely heavily on SMS, and I was just looking for a way to have it stay on HSDPA more often instead of 3G. Now I want to revert to stock. Many, many thanks for any help at all
Here are screen shots of my settings. Again, I'm pretty desperate, and need some help
Okay, I think I got it. My SMSC number was missing. This is basically a message center number, that is specific to the carrier. I remember seeing it back on my Blackberries, and on my old Gingerbread powered Captivate, but the settings are obviously different from ICS and above. (ICS has been out for so long, that I forgot)
So, basically you do this, go back into the settings that I showed you in the screen shot above. Leave everything disabled, and have the network on WCDMA
Use this tutorial http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/SMSC_Updates
Fido's SMSC is +15149931123
hit update and reboot
If not, try 07915141991321f3
and reboot (same thing, but it HEX)
hopefully none of you have that problem
EDIT: Girlfriend confirmed, that was the problem. Now the phone works like a champion
Hi evryone, ill keep it short
-I bought a flashed Epic 4G (Sprint to Boost via using an Incognito)
- I RTN it, i think ##786# > Reset
- This morning I activate the phone and text and voice work fine but no 3G
I noticed that a couple of the values that showed on the Status Screen aren't there anymore, like User name: <Not Set>. Previously it used to be the namelastname(of person i got it from)[email protected] <---or something rather
I feel like there was no need to reset it, it seemed lk a good idea at the time. Looking at the guides in the forum I don't feel like I have too re-flash. am hoping I don't have since i've never had a sprint account and never really done any flashing at all.
So do i just have to update my Prefered Roaming List, or...am not really sure how to get my 3G working
the person I got it from also included the incognito used the flash the phone
Thanks
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Ok so if i undertand correctly (I think) in order to fix it would i have to just input the name of my account (step: 3B0
https://www.google.com/url?q=http:/...ds-cse&usg=AFQjCNErLcHKT8AyV_E7o3CX_kjkeibzOw
but since my flashed phone is already activated.... how do i know lets say my username, NAI,etc.
If i go in ##3282# > View > Usrname : <noset> ; all IP values : 0
EVDO >DDTM: DDTM
Other > Others > MMSC URL > mmsc: mms.sprintpcs.com
very new to this whole thing, so my apologies
[Solved]
...everything is up and working
Killtac said:
...everything is up and working
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Would you mind posting how you fixed it? Was it the references in the OP?
MoHoGalore said:
Would you mind posting how you fixed it? Was it the references in the OP?
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As long as the MEID is right the rest should pull after ##786# as it will trigger activation again.
At least that's all I did to reverse the process...
well when I did that mine was still trying to activate via sprint, not sure if that is how it works but it didn't seem right to me, either way i never got data. i think i did it twice and didn't want to try gain since i literally had no clue what was going on...just pressing buttons see what would happen. I did enter the correct data every time phone# MEID and the other number
so I just...pretty much got an incognito battery, activated that and copied all the info that got to the Epic following the guide i sited above.
Someone that can Help with Ha & AAA Keys. I have Read & Read & Tried Several Different Ways about & failed Time & Time Again. I Have NV Files, & software. Please PM Me if You Would Like to help.
Giterdun said:
Someone that can Help with Ha & AAA Keys. I have Read & Read & Tried Several Different Ways about & failed Time & Time Again. I Have NV Files, & software. Please PM Me if You Would Like to help.
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I found somethings on it,not sure if it will help you or not....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601869
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/2019456-post17.html
ha aaa
Diablo67 said:
I found somethings on it,not sure if it will help you or not....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601869
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/2019456-post17.html
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Yes I have Read Those several Times. But its a No Go. (Samsung Replenish & Htc Evo ) Are The Phones Im Working With.
I Have All The NV Files But When I enter them Into The Phone It Does Not Work.
I Had The Phone On With A HTC Touch Pro 1 but just activated it before I knew about getting the ha aaa first. So I only Had 1X. But When I Turn the Pro Back On I Couldnt get the Evo To Work Again. So I Switched To the Samsung But it never has Activated the Evo Since.
Im Wordering if I should Go back to stock RUU Then Put in all The Ha aaa's The Try The OTA Again.
Giterdun said:
Yes I have Read Those several Times. But its a No Go. (Samsung Replenish & Htc Evo ) Are The Phones Im Working With.
I Have All The NV Files But When I enter them Into The Phone It Does Not Work.
I Had The Phone On With A HTC Touch Pro 1 but just activated it before I knew about getting the ha aaa first. So I only Had 1X. But When I Turn the Pro Back On I Couldnt get the Evo To Work Again. So I Switched To the Samsung But it never has Activated the Evo Since.
Im Wordering if I should Go back to stock RUU Then Put in all The Ha aaa's The Try The OTA Again.
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I know this thread is months old, but did you figure this out or do you still need help with this?
some service from Ha AAA 466 1192
budgreen24 said:
I know this thread is months old, but did you figure this out or do you still need help with this?
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Well I Did manage to get my evo working, it still has some bugs... For some reason the phone goes to a sleep mode or something and when someone calls me it goes straight to voice mail, also I don't receive my text messages sometimes for 20 to 30 mins or hours after someone sends them. i can make a call & Then it seems to work right. I have had a few times where when I tried calling out it didn't seem to work either, I think it would go to there voice mail or say this call could not be completed or something. ( It doesn't do that very often)..
It Seems Like It has this problem of losing the network after I switch towers from one town to another or when I plug it in to a computer or charger but not for sure.
My internet seems to work always weather 3G or wifi though 3G sometimes is really slow untill I reboot my phone & seems to pick up for a while.
Thanks
Giterdun
Giterdun said:
Well I Did manage to get my evo working, it still has some bugs... For some reason the phone goes to a sleep mode or something and when someone calls me it goes straight to voice mail, also I don't receive my text messages sometimes for 20 to 30 mins or hours after someone sends them. i can make a call & Then it seems to work right. I have had a few times where when I tried calling out it didn't seem to work either, I think it would go to there voice mail or say this call could not be completed or something. ( It doesn't do that very often)..
It Seems Like It has this problem of losing the network after I switch towers from one town to another or when I plug it in to a computer or charger but not for sure.
My internet seems to work always weather 3G or wifi though 3G sometimes is really slow untill I reboot my phone & seems to pick up for a while.
Thanks
Giterdun
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Sounds like you might need to update your PRL. (either automatically or manually). Have you done that yet? You should update your data profile also while you're at it.
pm me if you need more
budgreen24 said:
Sounds like you might need to update your PRL. (either automatically or manually). Have you done that yet? You should update your data profile also while you're at it.
pm me if you need more
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I having a similar problem with my phone, my phone does show 3g icon however I m only getting 130kbps. I been reading all over the internet until I found this post that shows that AAA key is phone specific and if not configure phone get stuck on 1x. I think that I might have changed this value by mistake, not sure, question is where can I find out the correct value for my Evo? Phone is flashed to carrrier in Dominican Republic, voice works fine. Carrier will not provide much help. Also if any one can advice of correct data configuration for this phone, what type of credentials I need, just to double check data configuration, as I stated carrier customer service will not provide much help. I am using DFS tool to update PRL, etc. Really appreciate any help on this!!!!
ChinoRD said:
I having a similar problem with my phone, my phone does show 3g icon however I m only getting 130kbps. I been reading all over the internet until I found this post that shows that AAA key is phone specific and if not configure phone get stuck on 1x. I think that I might have changed this value by mistake, not sure, question is where can I find out the correct value for my Evo? Phone is flashed to carrrier in Dominican Republic, voice works fine. Carrier will not provide much help. Also if any one can advice of correct data configuration for this phone, what type of credentials I need, just to double check data configuration, as I stated carrier customer service will not provide much help. I am using DFS tool to update PRL, etc. Really appreciate any help on this!!!!
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Well one solution would be to swap handsets on your account with your carrier to a phone that you'll be able to read all the required info from. Then read and save. Then write the correct info onto your Evo and switch handsets back. The downside to this is it requires you to have another phone... But it will work.
So here's my latest venture.
I have a sprint GN2 that has been flashed to pageplus with no working data. I have found other methods to reflash to get data working, but I want to try something different with mine and see how it works.
What i need is someone with a verizon GN2. what i need is all the figures in the data profile menu. for my phone, that menu is accessed by dialing ##3282#. I don't know if it is the same for the verizon version, but it should be. If anyone has one, I need every single figure, url, proxy, everything. I want to make every slot in mine to match the other perfectly.
My intent is to find a different way to make data work. This would help me greatly.
thanks in advance.