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Accidentally deleted APN settings and can't connect to Data

Was toying with random toggle widgets and 3g data stopped working. I accidentally hit reset to default in the hidden APN settings and it just deleted everything?
Can anyone help me with APN settings or a simple solution? Thanks mucho.

Did you try updating your profile by going to settings -> about phones ->system updates ->update profile ?
If that doesn't work do you know specifically what settings you need? For example, do you need dsa server, mmsc, etc? I might be able to tell you the settings I have.

Updating profile doesn't work, it just gives an error. Funny enough, my 4g works fine.
Need a whole giant list of things though I was hoping their would be an easier way
Name
APN
Proxy
Port
user name
Password
Server
MMSC
MMS proxy
MMS port
MCC
MNC
Authentication type
APN type

Go back to DI18 via Odin, update Profile + PRL, then odin back to DK28, then reflash whatever ROM you were using.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing Overstew... I'm on syndicate, so I don't have those options above. I tried looking elsewhere but couldn't find anything either regarding those"default" settings.

if you know your msl try doing a data restore, ##3282#, it should restore it back to defaults, but your device might not go through the ota programing

Does anyone know if there is a way to back up those pesky hidden settings just in case something bad happen to your phone?
riceknight said:
Updating profile doesn't work, it just gives an error. Funny enough, my 4g works fine.
Need a whole giant list of things though I was hoping their would be an easier way
Name
APN
Proxy
Port
user name
Password
Server
MMSC
MMS proxy
MMS port
MCC
MNC
Authentication type
APN type
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I got a HTC u11 and I accidentally deleted the apn settings and it won't allow me to add anything except the apn but no other settings.

[Q] NO WEB or MMS for my CRICKET HTC EVO 4g

im new to xda developers so sorry if im posting this in the wrong place
but i need help like asap ,
okay so my cousin had owned this evo before me and he had it on his cricket account and it worked perfectly fine for him except MMS
he went to at&t and gave me the phone
so i did a hard reset and cleared the phone ( i heard from somewhere this un does the flash ? correct me if im wrong but i think this is what messed everything up )
but anyways i did the hard reset and took it too cricket and they transferred it over too my line for 15 dollars and now the web and mms doesnt work !
all i can do is talk and text !
can somebody please help me ? im stuck at this point i jus wanaa know if i can dial ##3282# and fix it ? or maybe the app "anycut" can help ?
or do i have to reflash it ? im pretty sure i can reflash it myself but i cant get the DIAG DRIVERS for my evo because the computer i have is "WINDOWS 7 64bit" and i been seeing links around that i can get it too work but everything ive tried just doesnt seem too work for a 64BIT computer ? !
please respond , thanks in advance ?

sage,
i just recently flashed an evo to cricket and found a ton of info over at the cricket user forum (and here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934417) about apn settings.
these can be done directly through the messaging app without qpst.
they can also be done with the ##DATA#, but you will need your msl (which should be all zeros 000000 if you unlocked it for cricket. here's some stuff from the cricket user forum
MMS
We're attaching the XML file that includes the APN settings in this thread. Open it up with notepad and you should see the following:
<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8' standalone='yes' ?>
<apns count="1">
<apn name="CDMA-MMS" numeric="46605" mcc="466" mnc="05" apn="mms" user="your10digit#[email protected]" server="NA" p***word="cricket" proxy="wap.mycricket.com" port="8080" mmsproxy="null" mmsport="null" mmsprotocol="null" mmsc="http://mms.mycricket.com/mycricket/mms.php" type="mms" />
</apns>
Just edit the "your10digit#here" part with your phone number and save this.
Place it on your phone's SDCard under a folder called "apnbackuprestore". Then open the Android App APN Backup and Restore (included in this thread and on the Market) on your Evo. Delete APNs and then restore the Cricket.xml you just modified.
You should have everything working now. Talk, text, MMS, and Internet. There are a few more steps left to enhance the experience. Below is my attempt to fix a step that I left out.
Read more: http://www.cricketusers.com/sprint-...oyo-talk-text-mms-internet.html#ixzz1sACe2Fqu
OTHER ALTERNATE METHODS
If you can't get QPST to work try this for data:
On the phone type ##3282# or ##3282 call and hit edit mode and do these settings:
In Data Profile:
Active Profile:1
UserName:[email protected]
Spi MN:HA: 12c
spi mn:AAA:2
Reverse Tunel:Enable
home IP:0.0.0.0
Primary Home:68.28.15.12
Second Home:68.28.31.12
HA Shared Secret:cricket
AAA shared cricket:cricket
DSA:Leave it as it is
Then go back and go to Advanced and do these settings:
Slot Cycle Index:
MCC:310
MNC:00
ACCOLC:2
Vocoder:Enable
Home Orig:Voice 13k
Roam Orig:Voice 13k
LBS PDE IP: Blank
LBS PDE Port: BLANK
Home Sys Reg:enable
Foreign SID reg:enable
DDTM:disable
Home SID/NID#1:4139/65535 (leave it as it is whatever it is)
Everything else not mentioned leave it as it is.
Then hit menu and Commit Modifications. Your phone will reboot.
Read more: http://www.cricketusers.com/sprint-...oyo-talk-text-mms-internet.html#ixzz1sAD0BlXa
I used the mikg 3.11 and got mms running pretty quickly with the settings mentioned. 3g speeds are slow, but that is a matter of finding the right prl (experimenting). in chicago, which i hear is a flashing mess because it is a triband area, or aws, or some nonsense...

I can't get past the first step of flashing :/
My computer is a windows 7 64 bit and every diag driver I download doesnt work ?
I tried to do the apn backup and restore I tried anycut.apk I tried the ##DATA#
I pretty much tried it all ? I can't seem to get 3g at all ?
Thanks a lot for the help tho I appreciate it

sage gamboa said:
I can't get past the first step of flashing :/
My computer is a windows 7 64 bit and every diag driver I download doesnt work ?
I tried to do the apn backup and restore I tried anycut.apk I tried the ##DATA#
I pretty much tried it all ? I can't seem to get 3g at all ?
Thanks a lot for the help tho I appreciate it
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There are some drivers posted on this thread. Have you tried those?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=766374
I have read on the cricket forums that peeps on 64bit machines have gotten it to work. Let me know if those in the thread work.

[Q] MMS Fix for Metro Pcs?

Hello All I am running wicked sensation rom for ics and I am looking for a fix for the mms for Metro Pcs on this rom any help would be appreciated. Not going to drag this out if yes you do know I will watch with my eyes wide open and Thank you.

evo3d6 said:
Hello All I am running wicked sensation rom for ics and I am looking for a fix for the mms for Metro Pcs on this rom any help would be appreciated. Not going to drag this out if yes you do know I will watch with my eyes wide open and Thank you.
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Really simple steps here.
Prestep 1. Open up build.prop in Root Explorer or ES File Explorer with text editor and change settings to:
ro.cdma.home.operator.numeric=310027
ro.cdma.home.operator.alpha=MetroPCS
gsm.operator.alpha=MetroPCS
gsm.operator.numeric=310027
Save and exit
With Root Explorer it will rename the old one build.prop.back DONT DELETE!!!!
1. Go to this link. and follow the steps. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626638 once enable enter settings from this link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288216# Once settings have been entered and phone rebooted got to step 2
**If you ever need to use CDMA Workshop or QPST again, you just go back into here, and re-enable MODEM.
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network, and go into the Google Play Store.
3. Search for the application called "AnyCut", download and install it.
4. Open up AnyCut, and tap on New Shortcut.
5. Tap on Activity.
6. Wait for the list to load, and look for "APNs", tap it, just press Ok, on the following pop-up.
7. Go back into New Shortcut > Activity > and also scroll down to Proxy Settings, and make a Proxy Settings shortcut.
8. Go back to your homescreen and tap on the newly created APNs shortcut.
9. Open up the Sprint APN and match up the settings to the following.
Name: metropcs
APN: internet
Proxy: proxy.metropcs.net:3128
Port: 3128
Username: [email protected]
Password: Your MetroPCS MSL Code
Server: wap.metropcs.net
MMSC: http://mms.metropcs.net:3128/mmsc
MMS port: 3128
MCC: Don't touch.
MNC: Don't touch.
Authentication type: None
APN type: mms
===ICS users may have the settings below==
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: Its greyed out. If its not, check it.
Bearer: Unspecified
You're done, press MENU, and SAVE.
10. Go back to your homescreen, and open the Proxy Settings shortcut.
11. Fill these in.
Proxy hostname: wap.metropcs.net
Proxy port: 3128
===ICS users may have the settings below==
Bypass proxy for: Do not touch.
When you filled those in, tap Done.
12. Reboot, You. Are. Done! Enjoy your MetroPCS flashed Nexus S 4G.
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If there's any problems, you can PM me, or attempt to post it here. I don't browse the forums that often but, its worth a try.
Also, I mentioned earlier, Android 4.0 users may not have working MMS. It doesn't work for me, but I'm toying around with the Android system to get it working. Android 2.3 users should have working MMS.

blazedmasta said:
Really simple steps here.
Prestep 1. Open up build.prop in Root Explorer or ES File Explorer with text editor and change settings to:
ro.cdma.home.operator.numeric=310027
ro.cdma.home.operator.alpha=MetroPCS
gsm.operator.alpha=MetroPCS
gsm.operator.numeric=310027
Save and exit
With Root Explorer it will rename the old one build.prop.back DONT DELETE!!!!
1. Go to this link. and follow the steps. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626638 once enable enter settings from this link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288216# Once settings have been entered and phone rebooted got to step 2
**If you ever need to use CDMA Workshop or QPST again, you just go back into here, and re-enable MODEM.
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network, and go into the Google Play Store.
3. Search for the application called "AnyCut", download and install it.
4. Open up AnyCut, and tap on New Shortcut.
5. Tap on Activity.
6. Wait for the list to load, and look for "APNs", tap it, just press Ok, on the following pop-up.
7. Go back into New Shortcut > Activity > and also scroll down to Proxy Settings, and make a Proxy Settings shortcut.
8. Go back to your homescreen and tap on the newly created APNs shortcut.
9. Open up the Sprint APN and match up the settings to the following.
Name: metropcs
APN: internet
Proxy: proxy.metropcs.net:3128
Port: 3128
Username: [email protected]
Password: Your MetroPCS MSL Code
Server: wap.metropcs.net
MMSC: http://mms.metropcs.net:3128/mmsc
MMS port: 3128
MCC: Don't touch.
MNC: Don't touch.
Authentication type: None
APN type: mms
===ICS users may have the settings below==
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: Its greyed out. If its not, check it.
Bearer: Unspecified
You're done, press MENU, and SAVE.
10. Go back to your homescreen, and open the Proxy Settings shortcut.
11. Fill these in.
Proxy hostname: wap.metropcs.net
Proxy port: 3128
===ICS users may have the settings below==
Bypass proxy for: Do not touch.
When you filled those in, tap Done.
12. Reboot, You. Are. Done! Enjoy your MetroPCS flashed Nexus S 4G.
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If there's any problems, you can PM me, or attempt to post it here. I don't browse the forums that often but, its worth a try.
Also, I mentioned earlier, Android 4.0 users may not have working MMS. It doesn't work for me, but I'm toying around with the Android system to get it working. Android 2.3 users should have working MMS.
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MetroPCS doesn't use plspictures like other MVNOs? (In MMSC conf)

Android 4.0 users may not have working MMS? This is the fix I'm trying to find did all that was req. on these instructions still no go I need a mms fix for ics. I thank you for the help thus far.

evo3d6 said:
Android 4.0 users may not have working MMS? This is the fix I'm trying to find did all that was req. on these instructions still no go I need a mms fix for ics. I thank you for the help thus far.
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Try changing MMSC to plspictures.
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garwynn said:
Try changing MMSC to plspictures.
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ok will do thank you

No Luck Either
I have done all of the steps listed in the instructions and using anycut, but cannot get a web connection.
I am on ICS 4.0.4 on Samsung SPH-D710 from Sprint and am on MetroPCS for talk/text.
Tried different settings such as mmsc and plspictures, and different MSL codes.
Any suggestions??? Frustrated!
thanks!
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blazedmasta said:
Really simple steps here.
Prestep 1. Open up build.prop in Root Explorer or ES File Explorer with text editor and change settings to:
ro.cdma.home.operator.numeric=310027
ro.cdma.home.operator.alpha=MetroPCS
gsm.operator.alpha=MetroPCS
gsm.operator.numeric=310027
Save and exit
With Root Explorer it will rename the old one build.prop.back DONT DELETE!!!!
1. Go to this link. and follow the steps. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626638 once enable enter settings from this link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288216# Once settings have been entered and phone rebooted got to step 2
**If you ever need to use CDMA Workshop or QPST again, you just go back into here, and re-enable MODEM.
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network, and go into the Google Play Store.
3. Search for the application called "AnyCut", download and install it.
4. Open up AnyCut, and tap on New Shortcut.
5. Tap on Activity.
6. Wait for the list to load, and look for "APNs", tap it, just press Ok, on the following pop-up.
7. Go back into New Shortcut > Activity > and also scroll down to Proxy Settings, and make a Proxy Settings shortcut.
8. Go back to your homescreen and tap on the newly created APNs shortcut.
9. Open up the Sprint APN and match up the settings to the following.
Name: metropcs
APN: internet
Proxy: proxy.metropcs.net:3128
Port: 3128
Username: [email protected]
Password: Your MetroPCS MSL Code
Server: wap.metropcs.net
MMSC: http://mms.metropcs.net:3128/mmsc
MMS port: 3128
MCC: Don't touch.
MNC: Don't touch.
Authentication type: None
APN type: mms
===ICS users may have the settings below==
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: Its greyed out. If its not, check it.
Bearer: Unspecified
You're done, press MENU, and SAVE.
10. Go back to your homescreen, and open the Proxy Settings shortcut.
11. Fill these in.
Proxy hostname: wap.metropcs.net
Proxy port: 3128
===ICS users may have the settings below==
Bypass proxy for: Do not touch.
When you filled those in, tap Done.
12. Reboot, You. Are. Done! Enjoy your MetroPCS flashed Nexus S 4G.
===
If there's any problems, you can PM me, or attempt to post it here. I don't browse the forums that often but, its worth a try.
Also, I mentioned earlier, Android 4.0 users may not have working MMS. It doesn't work for me, but I'm toying around with the Android system to get it working. Android 2.3 users should have working MMS.
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I do not understand why it is stated to not touch the MNC and MCC. On the setup settings it is required to enter these fields, it will not accept 'no value' in the fields.

I have mine figured out. It took some time but got it working. The above mms fix listed here only worked for my GB and not my ICS, in fact, it screwed with my web access. I have two Sprint Epic Touch S2 flashed for metro-one EL29 GB and the other FI27 ICS. I am not near my pc where I have the files and I think I wrote down the steps. My FI27 is rooted and I had to use Odin to flash a zip file that made my mms work. I will come back later today and post how I did it.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

montecristo1 said:
I have mine figured out. It took some time but got it working. The above mms fix listed here only worked for my GB and not my ICS, in fact, it screwed with my web access. I have two Sprint Epic Touch S2 flashed for metro-one EL29 GB and the other FI27 ICS. I am not near my pc where I have the files and I think I wrote down the steps. My FI27 is rooted and I had to use Odin to flash a zip file that made my mms work. I will come back later today and post how I did it.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
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SWEET!!! I'll be waiting!

In the development section theres zip fixes for metro pcs from gb to jb weve worked it all out that all you have to do is flash thru recovery. Ill post link.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32189043
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The Epic4G Touch did not work for me
evo3d6 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32189043
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I tried the Epic 4G Touch flash and it did not work. I am using the
FI27 firmware on my SPH-D710

You used the ics zip? You may have to reboot once after flash also clear cache and dcache also go into dialer ##data# msl code and check to see if it changed apn settings to metro. You can also use anycut to check after flashing zip if when you open apns in anycut it says metro pcs then changes have been made.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

You can also read thru this and find your answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36048471
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

Sorry I haven't posted the links, still visiting relatives for the holidays. I will tomorrow for sure. If someone hasn't posted a solution. For me, I didn't use anycut, did not make changes by inputting changes either, just flashed a zip file and that's it. I do have my S2 rooted and have a custom recovery installed.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

evo3d6 said:
You can also read thru this and find your answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36048471
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
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I have done all of this too. I may need to re-do everything. OR...it could be the Sprint files re-setting everything.
There is also a better program than QPST: http://www.cdmatool.com/Download
it is called DFS and works on all windows platforms. It is designed very well and does everything.
I will let you know if I figure it out.
cheers

ROM Manager Problems
It appears that the issues are stemming from ROM Mgr and CWM.
Even with these installed, I cannot install from SD Card. Is there a different way to do this?
Or a better ROM Manager program?
I have never had issues like this on other Android phones.

I would not recommend rom manager just hold vol up and power your rom should have cwm recovery with it if not go to development and find the one that matches your build and flash that way.
If you give me your current build I can link all you need I would suggest a jellybean leak just pm me will walk you thru
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

Here is how to get mms working for metropcs, ICS, FI27. This zip file is for the FI27 on ICS, I haven't tested it on other ICS versions or custom rom. I am using the touchwiz rom. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES- PLEASE DO SO ON YOUR OWN RISK
To check what build number you're on:
Settings/about phone/Build number (last four)- this one is for FI27
BACK UP YOUR PHONE IF YOU HAVE CWM OR CUSTOM RECOVERY
Sorry that I can't give credit for this zip file- I know I found it here on XDA- please let me know or give credit to the OP of the zip file.
Your smartphone has to have CWM to flash a zip file. If not, I will include the files necessary to get Custom Recovery. If you already have CWM or Custom Recovery just flashed the zip file "Epic4Touch-credomobile-ics-mms-testfix-signed"- place or move this file onto your sd card or internal card
Flash a zip file, power off/press power button and volume up at the same time/install zip from sd card/power button/choose zip from sdcard/find your zip file/power/reboot
How to install Custom Recovery (CREDIT: kbking77)
Must have Odin installed on Samsung S2 and rooted.
1. Put AGAT FI27 REPACK into your Samsung
2. Start Odin (on your Samsung), it will ask if you want to install add on-
3. Click on Kernel and select where you installed the AGAT file in (internal or external)
4. Once you find the AGAT file, select it
5. Click flash firmware and continue when asking about your battery, if it is under 50%
6. A warning telling to continue at your own risk, press continue
7. Another dialogue box pops up with MD5 signatures have been detected, press check
8. Your Samsung will restart, wait until it boots up completely and then power off (power down)
9. press and hold power button and volume button up at the same time until the Galaxy logo pops on
10. your now have the ability to flash, update…
Hope this helps you get MMS on your metropcs flashed S2- mine is still working.
Update: I removed a zip file that did not work. The working zip file is below.

This is the zip file I flashed on three S2 phones (4.0.4) now, mms working. Sorry I can't give credit to the OP, I know I found it here on XDA. If you know the OP, please let me know or post name to give credit.
Update: Credit for this outstanding zip file goes to Oakieville
thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32243672

[HOW-TO] Flash Sprint Galaxy S3 to metropcs with 3G speeds..

Hi there every one I have been flashing phones to metro PCS for a while now But this is my first How to. I'm going to show you how to flash your sprint/Verizon Galaxy S3 to metropcs or cricket, with 3g data working.
What you'll need:
DFS demo mode will do. But if you can, make a small donation.
Samsung drivers. Just download keys from http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
metropcs Prl 3032 from here http://metroprl.blogspot.com/
WARNING!! YOUR PHONE MUST BE IN METROPCS INVENTORY IN ORDER TO GET SERVICE, YOU CAN FLASH YOUR PHONE ALL DAY BUT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR ESN IN METROPCS DATA BASE THEN YOU WON'T GET SERVICE NO MATER WHAT YOU DO. UNDERSTOOD?
One of the first things you'll need is to get your phones MSL number, this is the number you'll need to get access to your phones secret menu. The method i am about to show you was discovered by billard412 this post, http://metroprl.blogspot.com/ if you have a verizon your MSL is 000000
Now lets get that MSl (you must be rooted) download terminal emulator or the, Get my msl app from market. Now on your dial pad type ##3282# now you'll have a screen with vie or edit click on edit, now open terminal emulator or the app, if you are using terminal type: su then enter---now type-- getprop ril.MSL then enter you might get a nothing back or you might get the number.
ps: if you are on JL13 you won't be able to get it downgrade your base-band.
if you didn't get nothing back go the the screen that asks for your msl and type any 6 digit number when it sais wrong code go back to the terminal and re type the comand and wala. If you use the app same steps just whith the app.
Now that you have your MSL open DFS, now go to your phones dial pad and dial *#7284# and select qualcome USB Setting, now select the last option DM+MODEM+ADB and plug in your usb to your pc. I normally open device manager to see what port my phone is, I sugest you do the same.
Now that you know what port your phone is on DFS click on the port tab and select your port now find the MSL or SPC space and enter your MSL then hit the play button to the left, now that your phone is unlocked we are ready to make changes.look at my images so you can compare.
Click on the programming Tab
Now hit the read button and change the MIN number MIN D , SPC, and MND number for the one provided by metropcs.
Now look to the right is the PRL section click on the load button look for the prl the click on the write button, now on the reset button and your phone will reset, I like to do it one step at a time. Now test out the PRL by going to settings about. or just dial *611 from phone and you should get metropcs. If you didn't, make sure that the mid has changed.
Onece you have that Down re hook up your phone to DFS like before click on te program tab and now on the Data tab. Change settings to match my pics and to get your password use this http://www.whiterabbit.org/android/ to calculate your metropcs MSL just type in your ESN . Once you have it hit write.
Now click on the mobile ip tab and hit read change setting to match pic in the AAA and the HA put in your metropcs MSL ,then hit both of the write buttons, and then the reset button, wala your almost done.
next step set data setting within the phone to stream youtube, Pandora and other multimedia apps that need streaming with in cricket or metropcs
dial ##data# press on edit and enter the spc code you wrote down press on others press on multimedia rtsp proxy port to 0 then press on back.
MMS: follow this guide by Max_pain: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875760 you will need a file from there make sure to thank him.
This is the biggest hurdle, which very few people have successfully gotten to work. It is not a perfect solution but it works very well for us.
Download the following Zip file (not flashable):
Follow these instructions carefully:
1. Download and install Titanium Backup. You will also need the PRO version, so you'll need to shell out a couple of bucks if you don't already own it. It's well worth it anyways.
2. Download and install APN Backup & Restore from the Market.
3. Open APN Backup & Restore, ignore the ICS warning, and click on "Backup APNs". Exit out of APN Backup & Restore.
4. Place this folder in your SD Card.
5. Copy MetroPCS_MMS_Send_APN.xml from this folder to the APN Backup folder in the root of the SD Card.
6. Open Titanium Backup, go under Backup/Restore, and find APN Backup & Restore, press and select "Make system app."
7. Open APN Backup & Restore, ignore the ICS warning, press menu, and disable ICS check. Exit APN Backup & Restore.
8. Open APN Backup & Restore again, and now there should not be an ICS warning!
9. Click on "Delete APNs."
10. Click on Restore APNs and select "MetroPCS_MMS_Send.APN.xml".
10a. Press Ok after selecting the above.
10b. Press No when you get the message asking Yes or No.
11. Using Root Explorer or a similar app, copy the SecMMS.apk file from this folder to your /system/app/ folder.
11a. Make sure you are in R/W mode and click Yes to overwrite existing file if you get the message.
11b. Make sure to delete/overwrite any existing SecMms.apk from the /system/app directory. You should only have one SecMms.apk file.
11c. Make sure to delete any SecMms.odex if you're on the stock or an odexed rom.
12. Set permissions to RW-R--R--
13. Reboot.
14. Open the Messaging app and under Settings make sure to check (enable) "SMS split".

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kipster3001 said:
Hi there every one I have been flashing phones to metro PCS for a while now But this is my first How to. I'm going to show you how to flash your sprint/Verizon Galaxy S3 to metropcs or cricket, with 3g data working.
What you'll need:
DFS demo mode will do. But if you can, make a small donation.
Samsung drivers. Just download keys from http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
metropcs Prl 3032 from here http://metroprl.blogspot.com/
WARNING!! YOUR PHONE MUST BE IN METROPCS INVENTORY IN ORDER TO GET SERVICE, YOU CAN FLASH YOUR PHONE ALL DAY BUT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR ESN IN METROPCS DATA BASE THEN YOU WON'T GET SERVICE NO MATER WHAT YOU DO. UNDERSTOOD?
One of the first things you'll need is to get your phones MSL number, this is the number you'll need to get access to your phones secret menu. The method i am about to show you was discovered by billard412 this post, http://metroprl.blogspot.com/ if you have a verizon your MSL is 000000
Now lets get that MSl (you must be rooted) download terminal emulator or the, Get my msl app from market. Now on your dial pad type ##3282# now you'll have a screen with vie or edit click on edit, now open terminal emulator or the app, if you are using terminal type: su then enter---now type-- getprop ril.MSL then enter you might get a nothing back or you might get the number.
ps: if you are on JL13 you won't be able to get it downgrade your base-band.
if you didn't get nothing back go the the screen that asks for your msl and type any 6 digit number when it sais wrong code go back to the terminal and re type the comand and wala. If you use the app same steps just whith the app.
Now that you have your MSL open DFS, now go to your phones dial pad and dial *#7284# and select qualcome USB Setting, now select the last option DM+MODEM+ADB and plug in your usb to your pc. I normally open device manager to see what port my phone is, I sugest you do the same.
Now that you know what port your phone is on DFS click on the port tab and select your port now find the MSL or SPC space and enter your MSL then hit the play button to the left, now that your phone is unlocked we are ready to make changes.look at my images so you can compare.
Click on the programming Tab
Now hit the read button and change the MIN number MIN D , SPC, and MND number for the one provided by metropcs.
Now look to the right is the PRL section click on the load button look for the prl the click on the write button, now on the reset button and your phone will reset, I like to do it one step at a time. Now test out the PRL by going to settings about. or just dial *611 from phone and you should get metropcs. If you didn't, make sure that the mid has changed.
Onece you have that Down re hook up your phone to DFS like before click on te program tab and now on the Data tab. Change settings to match my pics and to get your password use this http://www.whiterabbit.org/android/ to calculate your metropcs MSL just type in your ESN . Once you have it hit write.
Now click on the mobile ip tab and hit read change setting to match pic in the AAA and the HA put in your metropcs MSL ,then hit both of the write buttons, and then the reset button, wala your almost done.
next step set data setting within the phone to stream youtube, Pandora and other multimedia apps that need streaming with in cricket or metropcs
dial ##data# press on edit and enter the spc code you wrote down press on others press on multimedia rtsp proxy port to 0 then press on back.
MMS: follow this guide by Max_pain: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875760 you will need a file from there make sure to thank him.
This is the biggest hurdle, which very few people have successfully gotten to work. It is not a perfect solution but it works very well for us.
Download the following Zip file (not flashable):
Follow these instructions carefully:
1. Download and install Titanium Backup. You will also need the PRO version, so you'll need to shell out a couple of bucks if you don't already own it. It's well worth it anyways.
2. Download and install APN Backup & Restore from the Market.
3. Open APN Backup & Restore, ignore the ICS warning, and click on "Backup APNs". Exit out of APN Backup & Restore.
4. Place this folder in your SD Card.
5. Copy MetroPCS_MMS_Send_APN.xml from this folder to the APN Backup folder in the root of the SD Card.
6. Open Titanium Backup, go under Backup/Restore, and find APN Backup & Restore, press and select "Make system app."
7. Open APN Backup & Restore, ignore the ICS warning, press menu, and disable ICS check. Exit APN Backup & Restore.
8. Open APN Backup & Restore again, and now there should not be an ICS warning!
9. Click on "Delete APNs."
10. Click on Restore APNs and select "MetroPCS_MMS_Send.APN.xml".
10a. Press Ok after selecting the above.
10b. Press No when you get the message asking Yes or No.
11. Using Root Explorer or a similar app, copy the SecMMS.apk file from this folder to your /system/app/ folder.
11a. Make sure you are in R/W mode and click Yes to overwrite existing file if you get the message.
11b. Make sure to delete/overwrite any existing SecMms.apk from the /system/app directory. You should only have one SecMms.apk file.
11c. Make sure to delete any SecMms.odex if you're on the stock or an odexed rom.
12. Set permissions to RW-R--R--
13. Reboot.
14. Open the Messaging app and under Settings make sure to check (enable) "SMS split".
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i tried this and dont know why my s3 keep saying Sprint and it dosent receive calls o text...
Can you please please help me if i do something wrong

Working Talk Text and Data
I literally got my talk text and data working 2 min ago. I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 that I now am using on Metro PCS.
What I did,
Step 1.
Install Samsung Drivers
Install Kies (To update: I was on 4.1.1 now I'm running 4.1.2)
Step 2.
Root Samsung Galaxy S3. I used Casual one click (It's literally one click)
- Google search key phrase 'root verizon samsung galaxy s3 casual one click'
Step 3.
Now you should have SuperSU
Download
1. APN Manager- I have APN Manager Pro
2. Titanium Backup
Step 4.
I used Titanium Backup to uninstall all the Verizon bloatware, and overall junk I don't use. With removing bloatware click on backup/restore then select and hold APN Manager Pro (or whatever) and select convert to system app.
Step 5.
If not updated to 4.1.2, do so. - You'll need to have the ability to add an APN, only possible with 4.1.2.
I bypassed setting the language etc. with the four corners technique. Google Keyword: 'android four corners trick'
Step 6.
I went out and activated a MetroPCS plan, and got a simcard. At this point I could make and receive calls and text, but no data or mms.
Step 7.
From APN Manager Pro I clicked insert new APN. this can also be done from settings -> More settings -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names -> More options soft key: Add new access point. (Updating from phone settings in my opinion is simpler)
Step 8.
New APN
Name: "fast.t-mobile.com" (You can put whatever you want)(without quotes)
APN : "fast.t-mobile.com" (without quotes)
MMSC: "htetep:mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc" (without quotes.Sorry i think you understand what i mean, please put in the letters and not htetep)
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
make sure APN is enabled is checked
Everything else has 'Not set', my APN protocol also says IPv4
Step 9.
Close settings completely
Go back to settings --> Access Point Names to make sure it is still there. Select it if not selected already.
Step 10.
Power off
pull out battery and sim card
wait 10 sec
power on
Step 11.
Enjoy data and mms.

Thank you guys for the instructions, I think I'm about to do the same for my Verizon S3.
But before I do, can you guys post what kind of speed you're getting on the new Metro(GSM)/T-Mobile 3G network?
I remember MetroPCS original 3G on CDMA was horrible and I just want to make sure the Verizon S3 won't suffer the same faith.
Thanks again in advance for you input!

Has anyone tried this with either JB? My phone is on the 4.3 update and I was wondering if it will work.

trinibmw said:
I literally got my talk text and data working 2 min ago. I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 that I now am using on Metro PCS.
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Your post is very promising to me since I'm looking to do the exact same thing and not looking forward to the complicated process detailed in the OP. I have a few clarifying questions I hope you don't mind answering for me:
1) Are you limited to 2G and 3G only, or are you able to have 4G/LTE connections?
2) Sorry to oversimplify your method, but boiled down, it sounds like you accomplished exactly what I want to do more or less by simply rooting, debloating, and changing the APN settings. Is this accurate? (Yes I've read your post all the way through five times+, I get there are certain important details to follow, but is my summary correct?)
3) I get the feeling you won't be able to answer this one, but worth a shot: Do you have any idea if this will work if the Verizon S3 came with KitKat (4.4.2) installed? Exhaustive research tells me it's impossible to downgrade android versions from this version.
Thanks for sharing this, and hopefully any answers you can give me. I'll be updating my post on whether or not it works for me when I try later

You are correct, root + debloat, change APN settings. When I had the phone I was limited to 3g speeds. I was still able to use maps, and surf without pulling my hair out. Although, most everywhere I went had wifi so I just ended up using that. As far as number 3, I am not sure. I no longer have the phone. Does the APN show up in network settings now? Could you just try the settings above? You could check if casual one click supports 4.4.2. If it does, you could give it a shot. I didn't have to use it, but if anything goes wrong use ODIN to restore your phone.

My sprint Samsung s3 has no card slot, and I'm with metro, can I use this method and get my metro plan on my s3??? Please need help!!!

Easy Tether fix working (not a magisk mod)

this is a very easy way to mod any apn in your phone.i modded apn on OnePlus 7pro this is easier . All you need is a database editor i used sqlite editor. click apps on top tab (ive included pictures) find phone and message storage (com.android.providers.telephony). then click telephony.db then select carriers. then all apns will be displayed find your carrier mines 310260(T-Mobile) put a 1 on user_visable.done. on the tethering apn also put -1 on authtype and go to your settings look at apn. if you make user_editable=1 it wont work right well didnt on 7pro it needs to be like mms apn so when plugged in it works i changed mtu but its up to you guys on what needs to be its easy. im trying to find other ways to mod the new userspace and init that boots first hope this helps everyone if anyone needs help just ask

Can you provide more info please?? Can you take a screenshot of each of your APNs?
Thank you!

apn is in database when you open you'll see the apn for your carrier I'm on 12 now still works