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hmmm isn't verizon msl always 000000 ??
DenzelChurchill said:
Tried using MSL Reader to no avail. I get the output message "/dev/smd0 not found". Is this an issue with Galaxy Nexus compatibility or could it be because I haven't activated this phone with Verizon?
Anyone else have any luck? (I'm attempting to get this phone working on Sprint...)
Thanks!
EDIT: Also just tried using Terminal Emulator and "getprop ril.MSL"...no luck.
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MSL Reader, as it says in Market comments, is only designed for HTC devices. The GN is a Samsung device.
The getprop ril.MSL does work on some samsung devices.
The only alternative method which comes to mind is perhaps to try adb logcat -b radio and glance through there.
I'm not 100% clear on how the MSL is assigned in relation to activation of the device on a CDMA network. If the radio log doesn't help, hopefully somebody with more experience can post up a better method.
Verizon GN on Sprint? That thought did cross my mind .. but seemed a bit challenging. I ended up with the GSM device and the $30 a month TMO plan dropping my Sprint contract ... but would be curious to know how porting GN verizon over to sprint works out! You'll def have to let us know how that works out!
I'm actually having the same problem... CM 10.2 stable ROM here... Anyone know how to find the MSL?
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RESOLVED!!!
Bought a rooted EVO off craigslist and the hands free activation fails after moving it to my account (ESN was clear). Went to a sprint store for help and they tried resetting through EPST menus (not sure which, maybe 786 and I tried 3282) but it fails every time because the MSL is rejected. They told me whatever ROM was on it didn't retain the MSL or blew it out so the phone didn't recognize it. Is that possible?
I tried loading the latest Fresh and the xHaus stock ROM because they said loading a stock style ROM may fix things. Neither worked.
Can anyone help? I hope I didn't get ripped off!
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There's an app in the market that can read your MSL code for you, can't remember the name of it but a simple search for MSL should turn it up
Regards
Thanks, it gave me a different MSL than what Sprint gave me. The MSL from the app (MSL Reader) also seems correct as the EPST menus accept it. However I still can't get the phone to activate. I'm on the newest Fresh ROM (4.2.0.0) if that matters.
I'm certainly not an expert on this topic. What are the appropriate steps to take to get this thing activated?
Okay so after reading more I think the issue is that the phone thinks the MSL is different than the MSL in the Sprint system.
I don't know how to fix this....
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Maybe take the phone back to that Sprint store and show them the MSL you have works but the phone won't activate?
I'm not going to a Sprint store ever again for activating rooted phones. I flashed this 3.70x all-in-one from fastboot and then activated through my Sprint account online and it was pretty easy. I had to enter the MSL the MSL Reader app gave me in the ##786# menu for the reset and then used the ##{the MSL the Sprint site gave me}# and it worked. I still don't understand why I've basically got an MSL for my phone and another for Sprint- they should be the same. But I'm up and running...maybe this will help someone else in the future.
I wanted my MSL code to play around with some settings on my new Epic 4G Touch.
I've heard many times you can just call Sprint but I've never really had good luck with this. One time we got it for my friends phone after calling 4 times.
On my own EVO 4G, I used CDMA Workshop and then later there was an MSL app that came out on the market that pulled it too. Unfortunately, this MSL app does NOT seem to work on the Epic 4G Touch.
Someone told me an easier way to get it on this phone. I'm sorry I forgot who it was, it was burred in another thread somewhere on another forum. Anyhoo, it's super simple. I know this isn't anything new but people seem to still ask. Anyway here goes:
1. Download "Terminal Emulator" from the app market.
2. Open Terminal Emulator.
3. type in getprop ril.MSL (make sure the .MSL is capitalized)
4. Press enter and poof, you have your MSL code.
Again, not a new method, but people still ask. Not sure if it works on EVERY ROM, but I know it works on most of the custom ROM's.
Thank you, works like a charm!
Good tip, but I wonder if this is just a Samsung deal. This method doesn't work on the LG or HTC handsets that I've tried in the past, but works great on my OG Epic and Epic Touch.
andygallo said:
Good tip, but I wonder if this is just a Samsung deal. This method doesn't work on the LG or HTC handsets that I've tried in the past, but works great on my OG Epic and Epic Touch.
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ya, i never got it to work on my evo. then again, theres an app for htc MSL's lol
Thanks, you don't even need root...
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Yep, just confirmed if myself. Works even without root!
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kdoggy said:
I wanted my MSL code to play around with some settings on my new Epic 4G Touch.
I've heard many times you can just call Sprint but I've never really had good luck with this. One time we got it for my friends phone after calling 4 times.
I know this isn't anything new but people seem to still ask. Anyway here goes:
1. Download "Terminal Emulator" from the app market.
2. Open Terminal Emulator.
3. type in getprop ril.MSL (make sure the .MSL is capitalized)
4. Press enter and poof, you have your MSL
THANK YOU !!!!!!!!
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Only works if your rooted though. Can't leave that part out.
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Default is always 000000 if that doesnt work then you need to follow this method mine works with 000000.. use it frequently to change prl
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none of these methods work on my phone...i type in the getprop ril.MSL and hit enter and nothing happens :/
johndillinger1932 said:
none of these methods work on my phone...i type in the getprop ril.MSL and hit enter and nothing happens :/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1921045
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I found this in a guide a while back and saved it. Hope this helps some people, pretty simple as well. I've also ran the same thing on some HTC devices and it worked.
In CDMA Workshop - "Click the terminal tab enter this into command box: 41 74 64 77 61 6F 70 then click send. Now click the security tab and read SPC the current SPC should come up."
You can also try running "REQUESTNVITEMREAD SEC_CODE" in QXDM. May have to run "Password 01F2030F5F678FF9" first to unlock the phone.
Delete. Worng thread
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I have hacked several phones thanks to the help of this group so I wanted to return the favor. I spent about 6 hours doing this and have success (phone, text, and 3g web even using OTA programming with no MEID cloning.).
The first thing you need is to make sure your phone is stock. If your phone is modded get the stock rom from here
http://vivow.pcharpoon.com/roms.html#stock
I have tested this on a rooted phone using the GB rom above. With the latest radio from here
http://vivow.pcharpoon.com/radios.html
Next follow what shef692003 says about using CDMA workshop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1067036&highlight=spc&page=4
Make sure to get your drivers downloaded first. You will have to hunt for cdma workshop yourself.
We need to change the spc code to 000000 you can also change the NAM number to your phone number but this doesn't seem to effect anything. after rebooting your phone dial the straight talk OTA program number *22890.
I will update after testing with AOPK 4.2 rom later. Thank all you guys for the help you have given.
Update after replacing stock rom with jelly bean AOKP
After running all day on AOKP using straight talk and all is well. Cell coverage is the same if not a little better than my wife's stock straight talk phone. Data was 3g and all the phone's features have worked "out of box" so to speak. I hope this helps someone else if they want to flash their Dinc 2 over to straight talk.
_Skare_krow said:
After running all day on AOKP using straight talk and all is well. Cell coverage is the same if not a little better than my wife's stock straight talk phone. Data was 3g and all the phone's features have worked "out of box" so to speak. I hope this helps someone else if they want to flash their Dinc 2 over to straight talk.
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Thanks for the info.
I was wondering, what are the APN settings you are using to achieve 3g?
EDIT: Also, when I try to call *22809 it tells me "we are unable to program your phone"
Best,
Andrew
hawk1220 said:
Thanks for the info.
I was wondering, what are the APN settings you are using to achieve 3g?
EDIT: Also, when I try to call *22809 it tells me "we are unable to program your phone"
Best,
Andrew
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Sorry it took so long to get a reply back. My kid fell through some sheet rock and broke his arm so I've been busier than usual.
Are you using the stock rom from Verizon?
I didn't touch the APN settings the only other thing I did was to change the NAM value to my phone number. After doing those two things I was able to complete OTA programming. I had also updated the radio but I think that was after I had finished the OTA programming. I'll check my APN settings when I get a chance, but those where "stock" so to speak.
I want to do this for my brother, he is currently on Verizon. I am assuming that he has to disconnect service from Verizon first then activate Straight Talk?
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_Skare_krow said:
I have hacked several phones thanks to the help of this group so I wanted to return the favor. I spent about 6 hours doing this and have success (phone, text, and 3g web even using OTA programming with no MEID cloning.).
The first thing you need is to make sure your phone is stock. If your phone is modded get the stock rom from here
http://vivow.pcharpoon.com/roms.html#stock
I have tested this on a rooted phone using the GB rom above. With the latest radio from here
http://vivow.pcharpoon.com/radios.html
Next follow what shef692003 says about using CDMA workshop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1067036&highlight=spc&page=4
Make sure to get your drivers downloaded first. You will have to hunt for cdma workshop yourself.
We need to change the spc code to 000000 you can also change the NAM number to your phone number but this doesn't seem to effect anything. after rebooting your phone dial the straight talk OTA program number *22890.
I will update after testing with AOPK 4.2 rom later. Thank all you guys for the help you have given.
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HI THERE!! IS THIS REALLY ALL I HAVE TO DO TO FLASH MY SPRINT HTC EVO 4G TO STRAIGHT TALK?? HAS ANYONE TRIED THIS?DOES IT WORK?I DO NOT MEAN ANY DISRESPECT BUT IT LOOKS SO SIMPLE...THAT I AM SCARED TO TRY IT.(SORRY FOR THE ALL CAPS MESSAGE,MY KEYBOARD IS ACTING UP) PLEASE LET ME KNOW:good:
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_Skare_krow said:
I have hacked several phones thanks to the help of this group so I wanted to return the favor. I spent about 6 hours doing this and have success (phone, text, and 3g web even using OTA programming with no MEID cloning.).
The first thing you need is to make sure your phone is stock. If your phone is modded get the stock rom from here
http://vivow.pcharpoon.com/roms.html#stock
I have tested this on a rooted phone using the GB rom above. With the latest radio from here
http://vivow.pcharpoon.com/radios.html
Next follow what shef692003 says about using CDMA workshop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1067036&highlight=spc&page=4
Make sure to get your drivers downloaded first. You will have to hunt for cdma workshop yourself.
We need to change the spc code to 000000 you can also change the NAM number to your phone number but this doesn't seem to effect anything. after rebooting your phone dial the straight talk OTA program number *22890.
I will update after testing with AOPK 4.2 rom later. Thank all you guys for the help you have given.
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Will this work for a sprint HTC evo 4G as well?
this is no longer needed.. you can bring your dinc2 to straight talk without doing any flashing.. it's their byop plan.
johneightyone said:
this is no longer needed.. you can bring your dinc2 to straight talk without doing any flashing.. it's their byop plan.
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Not True. You can bring SOME CDMA phone to ST but the incredible 2 is NOT one of them! If you try to activate it using their BYOP program they will take you MEID and after 10 or so minutes tell you that the phone is not compatible with their system. I know I tried. The reason I bought my incredible 2 was for the BYOP program.
Sorry for not replying
I never got an email showing their was a request for info on this thread. This method won't work for sprint phones ,I think, because it uses verizon CDMA settings. It does work as this is how I got my phone on the ST network.
Saithies said:
Not True. You can bring SOME CDMA phone to ST but the incredible 2 is NOT one of them! If you try to activate it using their BYOP program they will take you MEID and after 10 or so minutes tell you that the phone is not compatible with their system. I know I tried. The reason I bought my incredible 2 was for the BYOP program.
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thats not true i activated one on straight talk
I don't see any reason why you could not use the Dinc2 on BYOP for straight talk.
will this work for the droid 4??? i tried to switch my old droid 2 with the d4 using the same number with page plus and they said they dont do 4g lte phones..
How did you get the Incredible 2 onto Straight Talk?
Mrhunter13 said:
thats not true i activated one on straight talk
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Can you pleawe share with me how you did it? I have a stock Incredible 2 that I am trying to get working on Straight Talk CDMA and I sure hope I don't have to go the trouble of flashing it!
Hey everyone and thanks for taking the time to read this,
So the story goes as so: After doing some research couple months ago about the capability of the Verizon Galaxy S3 to work on T-mobile, i purchased it, and got it to successfully work on T-mobile(texts, calls, wi-fi). The problem is, i just recently upgraded to include a data plan, and i cannot access the internet, despite taking my phone to my cell phone dealer and contacting T-mobile.T-mobile even sent me a guide to do a mastery reset to factory in hopes to solve this problem, only to tell me afterwards that the phone version SCH-I535 is a "verizon locked-software" and i won't be able to set up an APN to work on the T-mobile network. This was all due to the fact that i was not able to set up a APN for T-mobile, and every time i tried to access it through setting, it brought me to a blank black page with the only option of "Reset to Default". After reading other forums and talking with some people, many have suggested i take this issue to XDA to find a solution.
So, here i am.....Does anyone know if it is possible for me to break/root/ or whatever it is called so i can successfully access the t-mobile network on my phone? Preferably an easier guide since i am sort of a newbie at this sort of stuff.
Thanks again for reading.
Before your Contract change, you were able to receive and make calls successfully with T-Mo Sim right ? Even now you can make calls too correct ? The reason I am asking this is to be able to check if you are really unlocked off of VZW. If you are not unlocked, then that would be the first step.
You are right, the APNs do drive Data Connection. If the stock firmware does not allow you to change APNs then you will have to root. Please post a screen of your Settings > About phone that shows your Rom Version, Baseband and Kernel.
Perseus71 said:
Before your Contract change, you were able to receive and make calls successfully with T-Mo Sim right ? Even now you can make calls too correct ? The reason I am asking this is to be able to check if you are really unlocked off of VZW. If you are not unlocked, then that would be the first step.
You are right, the APNs do drive Data Connection. If the stock firmware does not allow you to change APNs then you will have to root. Please post a screen of your Settings > About phone that shows your Rom Version, Baseband and Kernel.
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Hey Perseus, thanks a lot for taking the time to reply. I bought the phone in the summer off someone who had verizon. I have always had T-mobile, and considering this phone is GSM, i decided to buy it because it would probably work for T-mobile. I had the phone unlocked, and i am currently using it to make calls, texts, and even use wi-fi with no problem. The only problem at this time is that i recently added a data plan which i cannot currently use. Here is a screen shot of what you have requested.
Thanks again
First try
Settings > More > Mobile Networks > Preferred Network Type.See what it is set to. Change it to LTE/GSM/WCDMA if needed. See the other option System Select as well.
Also separately try the following.
Hit ##DATA# in the Dialer. In the subsequent Menu choose EDIT > OTHERS > LTE APN
If all fails, please Root the phone and then try. The way you go about is
1. Flash a Custom Recovery via Odin. Make sure the version of Custom recovery is for your model D2VZW not D2TMO.
2. Flash a SuperSU zip file via Recovery and then hit fix permissions in the recovery.
Try the APN Settings after that. IF you can actually access them, then set them according to this link.
If all the above fails, I'd suggest a custom Rom for d2VZW.
You will never get 4g trust me I had one... you will just get the E
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Ok, so i tried to changed it to LTE and i got no service at all, so i switched it back to Global. I also tried the dialer thing several times, and got the " connection problem or invalid MMI code"
So i guess i am going to have to root the phone? Does anyone know a good video tutorial or written tutorial on how to safely do this? Also, what exactly is rooting?
HackThisThing said:
Ok, so i tried to changed it to LTE and i got no service at all, so i switched it back to Global. I also tried the dialer thing several times, and got the " connection problem or invalid MMI code"
So i guess i am going to have to root the phone? Does anyone know a good video tutorial or written tutorial on how to safely do this? Also, what exactly is rooting?
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You have to enable the mmi codes to use them. Anyway as stated above your reply you will never get 3g or 4g just edge (seen it personally) which is pretty darn slow.. Not worth it if you ask me and be paying for data.. If you still want to root it and keep trying to add sons check the Verizon forums.. They could probably help you a lot more than on this side of the forums
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Guys, he is not getting ANY data signal at all. His problem isn't getting the specific icon but being not able to change APNs.
@HackThisThing, you are better off following up on Verizon Device forum. That forum does have a video tutorial for Rooting. Here's forum link.
I don't think you will be able to change APNs without rooting. I checked with a buddy of mine who has the same device as you.
Here's a good answer to What is Rooting ?
Even if you CAN fix it, why bother if you can only get 2G? I'd sell it or trade it for a phone that's more compatible with T-Mobile 's network instead of paying for data and only getting dial-up speeds. I get that solving problems is fun, but OP do you want to live with only 2G?
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I don't agree with that assessment. Just like the T999L phone, this device will work on LTE Bands just fine. OP just needs to wait for LTE to be rolled out in their area. There's a coverage map and roll out schedule on T-Mo website and the T-Mo News blog.
It's worth a look, but could still leave them with patchy coverage. If it's going to be a while, why wait when it's not hard to just trade the phone? I guess I don't see a reason why hold out on getting a Verizon phone to work when you could just get one that works now with little to no monetary loss. It's just a Verizon S3, not really something worth "waiting" for when they could get the same thing but more functional on their network of choice.
They made an honest mistake and waiting might give them "good enough" service - but other than that they're stuck with dial up speed only and risk bricking a phone they could just trade or sell now.
Maybe I'm just impatient and risk averse.
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OP has already purchased this VZW version.
Same Problem...
I have the same problem....
How to get any type of data...?
I got an unlocked clean esn note 4 that was from sprint. Was supposedly running on cricket. I have msl and nothing is black listed.. started changing some things in the service and programming menus..still can't see my sim.i had this sim activated specifically for this phone..it is good on t mobiles end but still no signal..any suggestions or help would be great if anyone knows anything helpful.thanks!
fullofhell said:
I got an unlocked clean esn note 4 that was from sprint. Was supposedly running on cricket. I have msl and nothing is black listed.. started changing some things in the service and programming menus..still can't see my sim.i had this sim activated specifically for this phone..it is good on t mobiles end but still no signal..any suggestions or help would be great if anyone knows anything helpful.thanks!
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Dial ##72786# and hit yes.
Reboot device and see if it works
Trex888 said:
Dial ##72786# and hit yes.
Reboot device and see if it works
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Yeah I tried that yesterday and it didn't work. I believe the Sim lock is called pers265 and I can see where it is under hidden menu but I cant figure out how to set it to off. I'm going to download all your files and roll back my bootloader per your guide and see it it works..fingers crossed. Thx for the reply. I really hope to get it working this has so much potential..I have only made roms for the SMJ700T and the on5 but soon as I get this working with t mobile I will do a port with all sorts of goodies