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Boost mobile auto retrieve mms issues plus 3g data

Is anyone who have there device flashed to boost mobile have had recent issues with mms not auto retrieving or device keeps going to 1xrtt? I already have auto retrieve message settings checked off and mobile data enabled for whatever reason I only have a option to click on download.It was working before with stock messaging app and hancent.Now both have issues auto retrieving. The fix I had for apn mms fix was in this thread
Im stock rooted/md4 deodex
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794956
Steps are below
Method 1 - (the real fix, but requires a rooted phone):
***UPDATE***
I've confirmed that this method works on ICS (4.0.4) and Jellybean (4.1.1 & 4.1.2). Tested and working on Galaxy S3 and Note 2.
1a) Download this working Sprint APN xml file: https://www.box.com/s/40x5ac2c6u0ckzfz59ig (click on download button at the top)
OR
1b) For Boost, download this xml file: https://www.box.com/s/o9folfrq00ee9p2qj5pv (click on download button at the top)
OR
1c) For Virgin Mobile, download this xml file: https://www.box.com/s/9itl21drpp84enqeszc9 (click on download button at the top)
2) Download and install "APN Backup & Restore" from the Google Play Store to your phone: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...pRestore&hl=en
3) Convert the "APN Backup & Restore" into a system app by either using Titanium Backup, or simply use Root Explorer/ES File Explorer (root enable it) to move the APK from /data/app to /system/app.
4) Reboot the phone.
5) Launch the app, click on menu, then click on "Disable ICS Check".
6) In the main app menu, click on "Backup APNs". This will create a directory called "ApnBackupRestore" in your /mnt/sdcard.
7) Copy the xml file from step 1 to the /mnt/sdcard/ApnBackupRestore folder.
8) Go back to the main app menu, click on "Delete APNs" and confirm it.
9) Go back to the main app menu, click on "Restore APNs".
10) Choose the file you downloaded from step 1 and confirm it.
11) Reboot your phone.
12) Done.
It was working fine with auto retrieving but not anymore.Also checking under menu/settings/about phone status shows 1xrtt in multiple locations.I also have friends with boost s3/note 2/s4 and there coverage would be evdo,anyone else having issues with this? It recently just started

anyone?

thank you
brianhot1 said:
anyone?
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thank you for you help this really helped me on my sgs3 i flas a rom and i was not able to send mms .. but after this i can thank you

[HOW TO][GUIDE] VPN Without Security Lockscreen

I dont know how many other people out there use androids built in vpn, but i hate the fact that you are required to use a security screen (pattern, pin, password) to do so. I have found a way to bypass this if you are rooted. This has only been tested on the stock kk rooted ota. However i would think it is the same on almost any stock based rom.
This assumes you already have your vpn and a security screen setup and working.
Go to the market and download a root capable data base (db) editor. I use SQLite Editor which is a paid app, but im sure there are free ones too.
Open the db editor. SQLite Editor sorts it by the app (in this case Android System) the data base is associated with, others may not work this way and may require you to navigate to the db file directly (/data/system/locksettings.db).
Open locksettings.db and select the locksettings directory. Look for the line that says "lockscreen.password_type". Under the value colum it will show some random number. Select the line and edit the value to be 0 (zero). Save if required by your db app, and restart your phone.
When it reboots you should no longer have a security lock screen only the swipe up screen. When you go to settings - more - vpn, it will still say you need to setup a security lock. Hit CANCEL, and it will show you your list of setup vpn's. Select one and connect. Boom working vpn with no pattern, pin, password screen required.
To undo this just go to settings - security - screenlock, and setup a new lock pattern, pin, or password.
You can also disable the swipe up lock screen by editing the "lockscreen.disabled" value in the locksettings.db to be a 1 instead of a 0.

good write up, thank you sir.

Where did you get stock kk rooted?
Sent from my HTC One

I was already unlocked and s-off, so i ruu'd took the kk ota and then rooted it. But i believe santod has his thread in development where you can download the stock rooted kk rom.

an alternative method
An add-on alternative update for relevancy. Using Samsung Note 3 4.3 MJ7 stock rooted.
Firstly, thanks OP for a nice clear guide for all on how to do this theoretically.
This is an alternative for those who aren't able to purchase SQLite Editor:
1. get a good freeware SQLite editor like for example SQLite Studio @ w w w sqlitestudio.pl
2. copy following files from your phone to the PC using some form of file explorer or whatever methods you can think of
/data/system/locksettings.db
/data/system/locksettings.db-shm
/data/system/locksettings.db-wal
3. open up the editor, load the locksettings.db and modify like what OP has mentioned
4. you will notice that the new saved DB is going to be a single file instead so just replace this file back into your phone and delete the OTHER files
5. reboot and done.
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Alternative method
found it on another forum
The process does not require rooting its more like a bug
worked on my i9300 with 4.3 firmware
1. Add a VPN
2. Lock the device with a pin
3. Enter the pin wrong 5 times
4. Press OK to the message that pops up
5 Press Forgot Pin
6. Sign into your Google Account
7. Select pin lock
8. Press cancel.
and now u got unlocked screen with working vpns

the method works, but after I reboot, when I enter VPN screen is aks me for "password for credential storage"... how can I solve? thanks in advance

Hirishiolo said:
the method works, but after I reboot, when I enter VPN screen is aks me for "password for credential storage"... how can I solve? thanks in advance
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Yeah i have the same issue (nexus 10 rooted 4.4.3 stock)

Hit cancel, and it should bypass it.

cmlusco said:
Hit cancel, and it should bypass it.
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it should.... but it does not for me (Sony Xperia Z1 with CM11 4.4.3)

schickel said:
it should.... but it does not for me (Sony Xperia Z1 with CM11 4.4.3)
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same for me, it does not work

ebackbone said:
An add-on alternative update for relevancy. Using Samsung Note 3 4.3 MJ7 stock rooted.
Firstly, thanks OP for a nice clear guide for all on how to do this theoretically.
This is an alternative for those who aren't able to purchase SQLite Editor:
1. get a good freeware SQLite editor like for example SQLite Studio @ w w w sqlitestudio.pl
2. copy following files from your phone to the PC using some form of file explorer or whatever methods you can think of
/data/system/locksettings.db
/data/system/locksettings.db-shm
/data/system/locksettings.db-wal
3. open up the editor, load the locksettings.db and modify like what OP has mentioned
4. you will notice that the new saved DB is going to be a single file instead so just replace this file back into your phone and delete the OTHER files
5. reboot and done.
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Thank you :good:

ebackbone said:
An add-on alternative update for relevancy. Using Samsung Note 3 4.3 MJ7 stock rooted.
Firstly, thanks OP for a nice clear guide for all on how to do this theoretically.
This is an alternative for those who aren't able to purchase SQLite Editor:
1. get a good freeware SQLite editor like for example SQLite Studio @ w w w sqlitestudio.pl
2. copy following files from your phone to the PC using some form of file explorer or whatever methods you can think of
/data/system/locksettings.db
/data/system/locksettings.db-shm
/data/system/locksettings.db-wal
3. open up the editor, load the locksettings.db and modify like what OP has mentioned
4. you will notice that the new saved DB is going to be a single file instead so just replace this file back into your phone and delete the OTHER files
5. reboot and done.
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i have followed your tutorial and the OP's but when i edit locksettings.db there is no such line "lockscreen.password_type"
i am on kk 4.4.2

vadimo said:
i have followed your tutorial and the OP's but when i edit locksettings.db there is no such line "lockscreen.password_type"
i am on kk 4.4.2
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My locksettings.db is empty as well. Does anybody know why?

Geilerzucker said:
My locksettings.db is empty as well. Does anybody know why?
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on mine one its not empty

Hirishiolo said:
same for me, it does not work
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i also followed the tutorial now and same as you guys, doesnt work

worked for me initially on samsung mega (jellybean), but after reboot i'm getting the 'enter password for creditial storage' issue and pressing cancel doesn't solve it.
is there any other solution?

In 4.4 there is no such file
Code:
/data/system/locksettings.db
.. any ideas?

Clauu said:
In 4.4 there is no such file
Code:
/data/system/locksettings.db
.. any ideas?
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Try a different file manager.
It failed like that for me with ES File Explorer,
but worked when I used SM File Browser.
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vadimo said:
i have followed your tutorial and the OP's but when i edit locksettings.db there is no such line "lockscreen.password_type"
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Tap on the "QUERY *" button to see the file contents.
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pajenn said:
worked for me initially on samsung mega (jellybean), but after reboot i'm getting the 'enter password for creditial storage' issue and pressing cancel doesn't solve it.
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What I do here: just type something.. anything, doesn't matter. At least one character.
Then on the next screen, where it asks to set up a lockscreen, just Cancel.
This seems to be necessary once per boot -- any password, different time or the same, works.
After that it lands me on the VPN manager screen, all functional.

Well I kind of messed up. I tried to open with SQLite but it would give me an error 14. So i decided to try to open just like that using ES Explorer and edit it like regular note(SQL is totally different I had no idea). Anyways i didnt edit anything but now i cant set a pin or any type of security on my phone. When i try to set up a pin it still shows a swipe and when i try again my Note 3 freezes and get an error message saying settings stopped responding.
Any idea on how to fix this? Im rooted and im running the latest firmware 4.4.2 if that helps.

[Doesn't work] Fix WiFi disconnecting problem running a stock ROM.

When I'm using my phone with it's stock ROM installed and I don't set manually the IP parameters, my device has a WiFi disconnect issues. After a lot of searching, I finally found a solution to fix the problem !
Steps :
Before, make a copy or a backup of the file wpa_supplicant.conf which is present in /system/etc/wifi/ (using a file manager with root permissions, such as Root Explorer)
Open it and search for ctrl_interface, its value used to be : ctrl_interface=/data/system/wpa_supplicant
Replace it with eth0 and it will look like : ctrl_interface=eth0
Delete ctrl_interface_group line and its value
Save the file and change the permissions to 777
Reboot your phone (and wipe dalvik-cache if there's a glitch)
I can't guarantee anything but at least for me it worked and I wanted to share it with the community.
Doesn't work.​

I can't save edited file :/

Dant3s said:
I can't save edited file :/
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I'm sorry to say that after a lot of testing, I found that my tip doesn't really work. :/
But I can help you about your issue ! Are you root ? Have you busybox installed ?

BlackGunZ said:
I'm sorry to say that after a lot of testing, I found that my tip doesn't really work. :/
But I can help you about your issue ! Are you root ? Have you busybox installed ?
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Yes, I have root and busybox, I'm using Hyperion 9 rom now but still having wifi issue

Dant3s said:
Yes, I have root and busybox, I'm using Hyperion 9 rom now but still having wifi issue
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As I said before, unfortunately it dosen't work. :/
If you suffer too from random disconnects (every 5 mins for example), you can set manually the settings in your Wi-FI parameters. (DNS, submask address ect ..)

Sim Unlock ZVG lollipop

Hey guys!
I have searched through the forums and found a solution to unlock the sim card on the sprint g2 ls980.
YOU MUST HAVE ROOT FOR THIS
download: https://www.mediafire.com/?tomzuzno01m8zgi
1) Install R.E manager from the rar file. OR any other root browser.
2) copy the carrier files in the /carrier/apps folder and etc files in the /system/etc folder. Make sure you change the permissions to 0644 after pasting.
3) Restart your phone
4) you should receive the signal but the data would not be working.
-Enter ##DATA## (##3282##) in the dialer
-Hit APN Setting
-Hit menu button, and Reset to Default. That should get it working.
5) To get rid of handsfree activation:
install shortcut master, select the search, keyword lte, find com.lge.SprintHiddenMenu.iot.LTESetting, click on the launcher, appear after selecting Operation Mode tab, change the options for Lab Network, the machine will automatically restart, no more handsfree activation pop up.
P.S this is not my work, i just eased the method from two threads.
Special Thanks: @linyincsz @scottdanpor @ysabxe

abbas23 said:
2) copy the career files in the /career/apps folder and etc files in the /system/etc folder. Make sure you change the permissions to 0644 after pasting.
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career = carrier

scottdanpor said:
career = carrier
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fixed
thanks for pointing

this is domestic sim unlock or only gsm outside of the usa

leoiden said:
this is domestic sim unlock or only gsm outside of the usa
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I tried with gsm (in pakistan)

ok so good for international cell service but anybody use it for usa gsm carriers

I used the one click method and was able to use AT&T service on this phone. See my post in the one click forum.

after unlocking if i do factory reset it will still unlock or have to unlock again
and i have to change every files permision which i copy or only etc files?

ahmed309 said:
after unlocking if i do factory reset it will still unlock or have to unlock again
and i have to change every files permision which i copy or only etc files?
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Yes, it will still be unlocked. But you'll have to activate data connection again (step 4) or config apn manually.
And about permissions, you'll have to change them for all the files you copied.

abbas23 said:
Yes, it will still be unlocked. But you'll have to activate data connection again (step 4) or config apn manually.
And about permissions, you'll have to change them for all the files you copied.
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thanks for reply going to try it
edit: bro its not work for me it still says invalid card i get signal for 5 sec after restarting then gone pleas help

ahmed309 said:
thanks for reply going to try it
edit: bro its not work for me it still says invalid card i get signal for 5 sec after restarting then gone pleas help
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Strange, are you sure you changed permissions of all the files you copied?

abbas23 said:
Strange, are you sure you changed permissions of all the files you copied?
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now its working thanks dude alot
i was using root file manager its does not overwriting the files nor deleting it just showing me that action is done
i used total commander app and it works

ahmed309 said:
now its working thanks dude alot
i was using root file manager its does not overwriting the files nor deleting it just showing me that action is done
i used total commander app and it works
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Glad to hear

IS these files copy with Total commander ?
copy the carrier files in the /carrier/apps folder and etc files in the /system/etc folder

imran ali said:
IS these files copy with Total commander ?
copy the carrier files in the /carrier/apps folder and etc files in the /system/etc folder
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If total commander works, yes. Otherwise you can use any root browser

Confirmed working.
Running Lolipop 5.0.2 LG G2 LS980 Sprint variant
Currently on bell canada.

3g & 4g in Pakistan?
@abbas23
Does it get 3g signals in Pakistan? What about 4g zong and warid lte?
Are you using zvg version?

Help
immi803 said:
@abbas23
@abbas23
Does it get 3g signals in Pakistan? What about 4g zong and warid lte?
Are you using zvg version?
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looking forward for your reply?
Can you please also provide links for zvg tot?

ZVG TOT
immi803 said:
looking forward for your reply?
Can you please also provide links for zvg tot?
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ZVG tot doesn't exist on the internet

mohammadmansur said:
ZVG tot doesn't exist on the internet
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Check storagecow, it's there

[Root] [Sprint Galaxy S6] [Nougat] Enable Hotspot by manually editing APN database

I found through some searching the location of the telephony.db file in Android N and I was successfully able to edit it to enable the native hotspot.
Here's a poorly written guide:
1. Using a root browser or ADB shell, copy /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db to the root of the internal storage (/storage/emulated/0)
Code:
adb shell su
cp /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db /storage/emulated/0/
exit
If you have the premium version of jrummy's root browser, it has a built in database editor and you may use it. Edit: You can't edit the file in place, you must copy it to /storage/emulated/0 to edit, then copy it back.
2. Copy the telephony.db file to your computer
Code:
adb pull /storage/emulated/0/telephony.db
3. Using a SQLite editor on your computer, open the telephony.db file, and open the "carriers" table.
4. Find "APN2 LTE internet" and in the type column add "dun" to the end, so it should read "default,mms,dun"
5. Do the same with "APN2 EHRPD internet"
6. Write the changes to the database.
7. Put the file back on the phone's storage
Code:
adb push telephony.db /storage/emulated/0/
8. Rename the telephony.db in "/data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/" to telephony.db.bak
Code:
adb shell su
mv /data/user_de/0/com.android.provicers.telephony/databases telephony.db.bak
9. Copy the telephony.db from the storage to "/data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/"
Code:
(adb shell su if you exited the shell previously)
mv /storage/emulated/0/telephony.db /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db
exit
10. Reboot. Tethering should now work.
I'm not sure if this adds the hotspot icon to the quick settings or if the icon is left over from a failed attempt to get the hotspot working. (Edit: button seems to always be there)
Note: Updating your profile may reset the APN settings. If so, you should be able to follow this guide again.
Edit: At some point my profile updated or something and disabled the hotspot. I did this procedure again and it worked.
tdhite's SkyHigh kernel does this automatically but it breaks private mode and I kind of wanted that.
Credit where it's due: This thread is where I found the location of telephony.db

Thanks! I'm quite happy with tdhite's skyhigh kernel atm which has hotspot built in, but its great to know that if for some reason I cant use skyhigh in the future, there are still alternatives for getting hotspot!

remove root
I am not able to get this to work. Hangs at Samsung portion of the boot.

trendkilla254 said:
I am not able to get this to work. Hangs at Samsung portion of the boot.
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I'm sorry to hear that. I'm not a developer or anything so I couldn't tell you exactly what went wrong. Are you using the stock ROM?

I found some interesting info on this and was actually able to edit the apn and get my phone to boot. I just moved the file to the SD card and used sqlite editor. The key is after you copy the file back to original folder set permissions rw_rw__ just like the other files. Change both owner and group back to radio.
I get no signal in my house so I have to wait till I get to work tomorrow to actually test the Hotspot.
Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk

baknblack said:
I found some interesting info on this and was actually able to edit the apn and get my phone to boot. I just moved the file to the SD card and used sqlite editor. The key is after you copy the file back to original folder set permissions rw_rw__ just like the other files. Change both owner and group back to radio.
I get no signal in my house so I have to wait till I get to work tomorrow to actually test the Hotspot.
Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk
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For anyone interested. This actually works for me.
Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk

I dont see "APN2 EHRPD internet" in telephony.db on my S6 Edge Sprint Nougat phone.

potolok said:
I dont see "APN2 EHRPD internet" in telephony.db on my S6 Edge Sprint Nougat phone.
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Here's mine if the link works
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17pSf3NBbxImTvHhAMclSwtSNF30rl-qY/view?usp=drivesdk
Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk

Tried all the ways of activation Hotspot on Nougat (QC7), fixes, changing CSC etc.... But all without success

Can anyone confirm this works with QJ1 stock that has been rooted?

baknblack said:
Here's mine if the link works
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17pSf3NBbxImTvHhAMclSwtSNF30rl-qY/view?usp=drivesdk
Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk
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I don't think sharing your own APN database is a good idea.
potolok said:
I dont see "APN2 EHRPD internet" in telephony.db on my S6 Edge Sprint Nougat phone.
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Make sure you're looking in the "carriers" table. For me they are the last two. They might not say APN2, but they should have "EHRPD internet" and "LTE internet" in the name and under type by default should say "default,mms"

Thank you so much for posting this, Man!! I had been searching all over the web for answers!! Hotspot working perfectly now.
I just used root explorer, and sqlite editor, and followed your steps. Thanks again =)