Ok so even before rooting my friend was unable to send picture messages after root it still continues to be a problem. She called sprint today and they told her that they can no longer access her sprint account because she is rooted so now I've come here for help does anyone know hoe to fix the messaging bug she is experiencing. Any help will be greatly appreciated
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If the person's phone is rooted, is she running a particular ROM. Is it a ROM which is Sense based? Does the phone have EPST capabilities? Also, the phone being rooted would not cause issue with Sprint being able to access her account.
Not sure about the epst but I set up cm7 for her and even before when the phone was stock it was messing up. And I told her that rooting wont do that but I guess its what the sprint store told her
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bigjack216 said:
Not sure about the epst but I set up cm7 for her and even before when the phone was stock it was messing up. And I told her that rooting wont do that but I guess its what the sprint store told her
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Try checking the mms settings on a sense rom or use go sms and reconfigure the apns in the app and see if it works with that app
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Try checking the mms settings on a sense rom or use go sms and reconfigure the apns in the app and see if it works with that app
I've tried everything I could think of nothing seems to work thanks for the help though guess ill unroot for her so she can take it to a shop
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You call sprint cs not a store sprint stores are lazy which is why they refuse to work on rooted phones I activated my evo to a different line while running evio3 before gb was even officially on the evo sprint didn't say a word about it other than how cool it was I was updated way ahead of schedule lol every csr I talk too is cool about rooting and usually ask me for opinions on what rom they should run if they happen to have one of the 4 phones on our account, sprint cs even sent a few of my friends to HTCDEV to unlock their bootloaders
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so i just switch to verizon and i am giving my wife my epic i am wondering what do i need to do in order to activate this sucker, i know that there are certain setting that are neccassary in order to activate certain numaric codes and such not really sure is there a certain rom that i need to flash in order to activate my phone?? i know with verizon all that they do is scan some stuff however sprint is not that simple...
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so i just switch to verizon and i am giving my wife my epic i am wondering what do i need to do in order to activate this sucker, i know that there are certain setting that are neccassary in order to activate certain numaric codes and such not really sure is there a certain rom that i need to flash in order to activate my phone?? i know with verizon all that they do is scan some stuff however sprint is not that simple...
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Flash it to stock and dial *2 and choose activation. I have done this with sfr 1.2 and it ain't pretty
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You can also try online at Sprint site. Go to Activate a new phone.
agree did the same thing with the evo does someone have a stock rom to recoomend i was thinking the "stockish rom" v7 i think will that work or do i have to do a odin rom not too familiar with odin...
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agree did the same thing with the evo does someone have a stock rom to recoomend i was thinking the "stockish rom" v7 i think will that work or do i have to do a odin rom not too familiar with odin...
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Flash toadlifes rom it is a very stable gingerbread with all the bloat that you will need for activation intact. He has a cwm flashable version too if odin scares you like it does me lol.
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Thanks got it to work
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Ok so this post is about my friends et4g he is having MAJOR ISSUES! And now wants to jumpship!! Im telling him not too its a great phone once rooted! Anyways he has an issue with NETWORK SERVICE!! He has signal everything SHOWS that he is connected to the "Now Network" lol I try to text him he dont receive it and all calls go strait to voicemail! He did factory rest and RadioShack did a Hard rest watever that means! Still no go... So im left wondering if rooting will and might help??!! Wat do you guys think??? I personally think it might help! Ill post more info wen I go get the ET4G from him tomorrow
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Ok so this post is about my friends et4g he is having MAJOR ISSUES! And now wants to jumpship!! Im telling him not too its a great phone once rooted! Anyways he has an issue with NETWORK SERVICE!! He has signal everything SHOWS that he is connected to the "Now Network" lol I try to text him he dont receive it and all calls go strait to voicemail! He did factory rest and RadioShack did a Hard rest watever that means! Still no go... So im left wondering if rooting will and might help??!! Wat do you guys think??? I personally think it might help! Ill post more info wen I go get the ET4G from him tomorrow
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Try updating profile/prl in system updates and reboot. If that doesn't fix it contact sprint and have them attempt to push it through reactivation.
But no, simply rooting the device will not solve the problem you're explaining. If the above steps don't work, just swap it out?? Clearly its not a widespread issue and likely has something to do with its activation.
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Assuming you or he already updated the profile and PRL correctly and talked with Sprint (while on the phone to assure it is registered correctly!) I'd recommend using sfhub's stock root [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101] This provides a clean start with el29 modem, kernal and stock ROM, and provides root access. Since he's having problems I'd do a FULL restore (reset user data). I'd then use Auto Root with CWM - option C [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728]. That will give you a stock rooted phone with CWM for recovery and additions. Make sure all works. That may be enough. It could be just horrible reception at his place. Might want to check out an Airave device. There are also posts on how to tweak 3g/4g speeds [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265990] Then if all is working maybe think about another ROM. I'm loving Blazer. Calkulin's and Strong Steve's are also super. Good luck.
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Try updating profile/prl in system updates and reboot. If that doesn't fix it contact sprint and have them attempt to push it through reactivation.
But no, simply rooting the device will not solve the problem you're explaining. If the above steps don't work, just swap it out?? Clearly its not a widespread issue and likely has something to do with its activation.
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Directed at OP. Just quoted Barnacles for effect.lol
Root will not solve hardware issues. Seems to be a fukt phone.
Also play with your own toys.
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Assuming you or he already updated the profile and PRL correctly and talked with Sprint (while on the phone to assure it is registered correctly!) I'd recommend using sfhub's stock root [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101] This provides a clean start with el29 modem, kernal and stock ROM, and provides root access. Since he's having problems I'd do a FULL restore (reset user data). I'd then use Auto Root with CWM - option C [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728]. That will give you a stock rooted phone with CWM for recovery and additions. Make sure all works. That may be enough. It could be just horrible reception at his place. Might want to check out an Airave device. There are also posts on how to tweak 3g/4g speeds [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265990] Then if all is working maybe think about another ROM. I'm loving Blazer. Calkulin's and Strong Steve's are also super. Good luck.
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Yeahh thats the road I was gonna take... stock rest data everything... He has good service at his home so it cant be that... And he also told me it started to happen just outta the blue... So wen I get his phone tomorrow ill try all you guys suggestions
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Directed at OP. Just quoted Barnacles for effect.lol
Root will not solve hardware issues. Seems to be a fukt phone.
Also play with your own toys.
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Sorry I dint know they called Mr.iknow ItAll
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Thanx for the help... think its the antennae.. taking it to sprint tommorow..
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Something similar happened to me once. What does the device say under MIN or your phone number?
If either or both are wrong you will have to wither put them in yourself or call sprint to get them.
If this is also the case you'll need your msl.
There's a thread regarding this. If you care on an AOSP rom you will need a tw ROM to get to ##data#
May help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1805709
You might need to reset your data. Go into the dialer and type##3282#. If that doesn't work you may need to call sprint and have them do it
I bought my phone already flashed to Verizon prepaid. It is currently on ICS 4.0.4 rooted stock build FH13. The guy who flashed it sold it to me and told me to never update it cuz it could destroy the flash. Is this true? Also, hot spot is working and i wouldn't want to lose that if i were to update. So should i just disable OTA update notifications with FOTAkill.apk and stay on 4.0.4?
When you update just change the APN for MMS. The flash should stay regardless of the ROM on the phone. Be sure to do a nandroid first. Also someone who has done a flash to another carrier can please chime in
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When you update just change the APN for MMS. The flash should stay regardless of the ROM on the phone. Be sure to do a nandroid first. Also someone who has done a flash to another carrier can please chime in
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Your correct . You are good to go. The update won't hurt your Verizon prepaid flash. Just change APN and your set. I'm able to jump around ROMs with no problem at all. Happy flashing!
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When you update just change the APN for MMS. The flash should stay regardless of the ROM on the phone. Be sure to do a nandroid first. Also someone who has done a flash to another carrier can please chime in
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DO NOT UPGRADE! If you're on PagePlus, the system WILL NOT RECOGNIZE YOUR PHONE. The place you bought it will charge you to re-flash it back to 4.0.4.
Just curious but how will flashing a new ROM in Odin or cwm make the system not recognize the phone? From what I can tell the "flash" was using the numbers from a donor phone. All the info used in the flash except the APN would all still be there after a new ROM flash. Can you not factory reset the phone after a flash to page plus as well? I would like to know what your info is. Because this is the first I have heard it.
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Just curious but how will flashing a new ROM in Odin or cwm make the system not recognize the phone? From what I can tell the "flash" was using the numbers from a donor phone. All the info used in the flash except the APN would all still be there after a new ROM flash. Can you not factory reset the phone after a flash to page plus as well? I would like to know what your info is. Because this is the first I have heard it.
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I'm also curious about this as well. I have flashed many phones to various carriers and never had a problem with a upgrade.
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Ok it looks like someone is saying it will be safe to update and someone else is saying that it is NOT safe to update. I cannot afford to lose the flash as I do not have access to a computer so I can't take the chance unless someone can absolutely positively for sure tell me that I will not lose my Verizon Prepaid flash.
If the Epic 4g Touch was made for Verizon I wouldnt be worried but being that its originally a Sprint phone I am having doubts. Isn't the OTA update designed for the Sprint Epic 4g Touch? If I do end up letting the OTA update install what version will I end up being on?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314541
These people have done it. Maybe ask in there or pm them. I am leaning towards operator error for the person saying don't do it.
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Ok it looks like someone is saying it will be safe to update and someone else is saying that it is NOT safe to update. I cannot afford to lose the flash as I do not have access to a computer so I can't take the chance unless someone can absolutely positively for sure tell me that I will not lose my Verizon Prepaid flash.
If the Epic 4g Touch was made for Verizon I wouldnt be worried but being that its originally a Sprint phone I am having doubts. Isn't the OTA update designed for the Sprint Epic 4g Touch? If I do end up letting the OTA update install what version will I end up being on?
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I use Verizon prepaid on my epic 4g and epic 4g touch. I have been able to Odin both phones and not loose any settings. I also was able to ota and install cwm and flash any cm10.1 build and everything worked. Text calls and 3g work. MMS doesnt work unless I change APN settings
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I use Verizon prepaid on my epic 4g and epic 4g touch. I have been able to Odin both phones and not loose any settings. I also was able to ota and install cwm and flash any cm10.1 build and everything worked. Text calls and 3g work. MMS doesnt work unless I change APN settings
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If I do the OTA update, what version will I be on? And will foxfi or SVPT work on it?
Beezie I tried following tutorials all over google on getting my mms to work, but I cant get it to work on my native/built-in messaging app... Only way I can get MMS messages is by using GO SMS PRO app. Can I screenshot you my ##DATA# settings and let me know if i need to change any anything?
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If I do the OTA update, what version will I be on? And will foxfi or SVPT work on it?
Beezie I tried following tutorials all over google on getting my mms to work, but I cant get it to work on my native/built-in messaging app... Only way I can get MMS messages is by using GO SMS PRO app. Can I screenshot you my ##DATA# settings and let me know if i need to change any anything?
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Well the update depends on which brand epic touch your on. (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost) it will update you too jellybean either way just your modem will be different. I have a sprint brand.
Ya it is a pain to get MMS to work threw touchwiz without a 3rd party app of some sorts. I find it pretty easy on CM builds. I normally just ditch MMS and send the pic threw gmail cuz its less of a headache. But sure you can send me a screenshot of the settings. I'm willing to help as much as I can.
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Well the update depends on which brand epic touch your on. (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost) it will update you too jellybean either way just your modem will be different. I have a sprint brand.
Ya it is a pain to get MMS to work threw touchwiz without a 3rd party app of some sorts. I find it pretty easy on CM builds. I normally just ditch MMS and send the pic threw gmail cuz its less of a headache. But sure you can send me a screenshot of the settings. I'm willing to help as much as I can.
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I'm on a sprint epic 4g touch. Do you know what version it will update to?
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I'm on a sprint epic 4g touch. Do you know what version it will update to?
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Gb27 jellybean 4.1.2.
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Okay three screenshots attached to this message. Thanks beezie
Interesting. I have the same settings saved on my computer for when I had touchwiz... This is what I was saying with having to use a 3rd party app and the headaches.
Have you considered jumping over to a cm10.1 build? MMS used to be a big issue for me until I realized what a pain it can be from phone to phone to upgrade etc. I'll flash over to stock tomarow after work and let you know if I can get it working right again. Sorry I can't be of more further help.
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Im actually scared to flash my rom as i dont have access to a computer if it bricks. But i might if someone were to guarantee i wont lose root or flash AND i will still have wifi tethering capability. Im gonna do some research on the cm10.1 rom. Yea id appreciate it if you could help me out tomorrow. Thanks again man. Btw, does you're phone go into airplane mode every now n then? Mine does for about ten seconds then comes back on. It'll happen like maybe five times a day. Was wondering if that's normal. If not, is it something cm10.1 could fix?
Its not normal. There was a bunch of bugs in the ROM you are on. Being on that build though because its rooted you can use mobile Odin. To get the modem you would need to flash that in cwm though.
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Its not normal. There was a bunch of bugs in the ROM you are on. Being on that build though because its rooted you can use mobile Odin. To get the modem you would need to flash that in cwm though.
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Yup patroa is correct. ICS builds for the epic touch were horrible. (In My Opinion) I wish I could give you a 100% guarantee that nothing could go wrong but there is always a small slight chance.
No its not normal for airplane mode to pop on from time to time.
I rooted and used mobile Odin to install a cwm and flashed a cm10.1 build all without a volume down button (can't easily get into download mode or at all) I was able to do it from a ICS build. The same build you are on.
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Yup patroa is correct. ICS builds for the epic touch were horrible. (In My Opinion) I wish I could give you a 100% guarantee that nothing could go wrong but there is always a small slight chance.
No its not normal for airplane mode to pop on from time to time.
I rooted and used mobile Odin to install a cwm and flashed a cm10.1 build all without a volume down button (can't easily get into download mode or at all) I was able to do it from a ICS build. The same build you are on.
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What would you say the odds are of something going wrong? Like if you were to compare the amount of horror stories to the amount of success stories what the ratio look like? One bad scenario to one hundred successful ones?
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What would you say the odds are of something going wrong? Like if you were to compare the amount of horror stories to the amount of success stories what the ratio look like? One bad scenario to one hundred successful ones?
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Just follow directions to the letter. Almost all if not all issues in flashing ROMs are from not following directions close enough. You are already rooted so get mobile Odin from play store or here on xda download el26 or el29 kernel from the kernel repository DL the tar file flash in mobile Odin boot into recovery make backup wipe and flash the ROM of your choosing. There is a ton of awesome ones out there
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So I was able to purchase app through tmobile before I rooted and flashed a custom rom. But now when I try to attempt to purchase it tells me account can't be verified. Now I check my tmobile settings and nothing has changed. I even tried several roms but still no luck anyone else have this problem? Or know of a solution
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I just switched to T-Mobile and had this problem so I called 611 and the person told me T-Mobile is doing something on it side that is making this problem happen should be fixed in 72 hours and there gonna call back to make sure it working again so I will give a update when it does
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I just switched to T-Mobile and had this problem so I called 611 and the person told me T-Mobile is doing something on it side that is making this problem happen should be fixed in 72 hours and there gonna call back to make sure it working again so I will give a update when it does
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Thanks mate! Ive been with T-mobile and it was working fine before I rooted and flashed a custom rom. I appreciate the response :thumbup:
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I don't know if I wanna root just yet as I love this phone with TW the way it is but hopefully I can do billing to carrier with a day or so
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I don't know if I wanna root just yet as I love this phone with TW the way it is but hopefully I can do billing to carrier with a day or so
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I was the same way I got my phone on the 3rd day of july I too actually love TW and I rooted and flashed a customed rom Ive almost tried them all... not very many TW roms. But the ones that are there are really awesome.. I like Wicked V7, The Little Minions, GoldenEye they all have features that are sweet. If you like stock all three has TW, Golden Eye has the stock look and also has apps2sd.
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Thank's so Stock TW doesn't have apps2sd? if not then that odd
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Thank's so Stock TW doesn't have apps2sd? if not then that odd
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Welk my stock unrooted tmobile galaxy s4 4.2.2. Doesnt have app2sd.... I know verizon, sprint, and att got an update that has app2sd but tmobile never pushed out the update... that's why I rooted
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I don't know if I wanna root just yet as I love this phone with TW the way it is but hopefully I can do billing to carrier with a day or so
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Stock battery life will most likely force you to root.
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yeah I may just have to root but eh everytime I root I always go full into it it just not superuser only it I gotta do and ect... xD