is there anyway to bake this into a rom? or app?
First I'd like to say that I have seen
777kbps down or 3g speeds while connected to verizon with the sprint prl 11121.prl
unfortunately this is not sustainable
I came across this link http://mikescloset.blogspot.com/2011/10/force-roaming-on-samsung-epic-4g.html
and was able to go into QXDM and change the NV_RAM roam_pref to 0x0002
when i have the right prl installed then this will cause 3g roaming speed on verizon
the issue is that the system will change the NV_Ram setting back to either 0x00FF (anyone, but data roam 1x) or 0x0001 (sprint only).... then in order to get back to 0x0002 (Roam only 3g) you have to use qxdm... which is a pain
unfortunately you cant leave the phone on 0x0002, since it will only use roaming towers... but it would be great to have an option "roam"... which would force the roam
also Roam control does not work... or at least i cannot get it to work... it forces roam, but at the 1x speed, not the 3g speed
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I tried the 3G VZW data roaming hack and it was great...
I use CM 6.1 and occasionally use the forced roaming setting, but it only allows 1x data.
Is there a way to apply the 3g data hack to the forced roaming setting only? I mean, i want to keep my prl with sprint and when i choose to use vzw data (i.e. forced roaming in CM) get more than 1x...just like the hack???
the best of both worlds... anybody know how this can be done???
BTW: I am referring to techknowfiles hack here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696073&page=144
also, i am aware of MrGreg's apk RoamControl...but this only enables 1x data (I am looking for full 3g like the hack)
I found several options that I thought would force roaming, but it never seemed to work.
I was at a lakehouse recently where sprint coverage was present, but weak, but my buddy's droid 1 (VZ) was solid. I thought I could force myself on Verizon, but wasn't able to.
Is this easily doable through software? Or did I just dream all this up?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696073&page=54
I use Roam Control. Its a paid app, but it works. Its in the market.
Roam Control
Dredge said:
I use Roam Control. Its a paid app, but it works. Its in the market.
Roam Control
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Roam Control works for voice, but for data, it only allows 1x speeds. To get full 3g speeds while roaming, you need to flash the Verizon PRL.
im having same problem, when im on sprint signal 3g and 4g works fine, but when i roam im just getting 1x speed before i rooted my phone i had 3g speed while roaming but on the other roms i have tried only 1x,
is there a fix for this?
update: i flashed back to the original stock rom that i had backed up and im getting 3g speeds while roaming so I know it cant be a prl issue it has to be a flaw in peoples roms? can anyone confirm a actual rom that has 3g speed while roaming????
Hello everyone!
I downloaded and installed the 01115 PRL a few months back because it is explained that it would allow proper data roaming (not just 1x). But, whenever I attempted to use Roam Control to force roam, it didn't seem that it was switching to the Verizon towers. I realize that if I were to force roam all of the time, my contract would be cancelled. But, as we are all aware, there are times and places where Sprint 3g moves like molasses in January! I want to be able to switch to Verizon data on demand--ya know--when I'm in the mood.
If I install the 00001 PRL, would this give me the ability to actually force roam, or is the problem more software related? Does anyone use the 00001 PRL and have success in this regard? Is 00001 suitable for daily use, meaning, does the Epic Touch continue to use Sprint 3G without Roam Control?
alexlarson011 said:
Hello everyone!
I downloaded and installed the 01115 PRL a few months back because it is explained that it would allow proper data roaming (not just 1x). But, whenever I attempted to use Roam Control to force roam, it didn't seem that it was switching to the Verizon towers. I realize that if I were to force roam all of the time, my contract would be cancelled. But, as we are all aware, there are times and places where Sprint 3g moves like molasses in January! I want to be able to switch to Verizon data on demand--ya know--when I'm in the mood.
If I install the 00001 PRL, would this give me the ability to actually force roam, or is the problem more software related? Does anyone use the 00001 PRL and have success in this regard? Is 00001 suitable for daily use, meaning, does the Epic Touch continue to use Sprint 3G without Roam Control?
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00001 or 01337 will continuously roam on Verizon.
You won't see triangle on your phone.
I've been running 01337 for a week or so and it's amazing.
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00001 or 01337 will continuously roam on Verizon.
You won't see triangle on your phone.
I've been running 01337 for a week or so and it's amazing.
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What is your roaming data usage on your Sprint account page? Are you concerned that Sprint will cancel your contract?
if they cancle u then u can move to a better carrier who cares i use it always on my evo 3d for the past 2 months 5 gigs last month and about 10 gigs so far this month
I was under the impression that this perl in conjunction w roam control would allow 3g roaming. I am in middle ga, and currently on this prl but it only goes 1x rtt. Does anyone know or recommend a prl that will allow me to roam at Verizon 3g speeds via roam control when I want to?
Problem solved. 01115 doesn't support 3g roaming in my area.
However...11115 does support 3g roaming
Very happy now
Hello, this is my first post on this forum and I THINK I am placing it in the right section. If it is incorrect, I apologize!
I have looked around and I found this thread here that contained some great information. I tried all of the PRLs and I could only get 3G roaming on one of them - the 01337-mod PRL. I was using roam control with the Sprint Corporate Accounts, however I was still only getting 1x. I managed to get 3G when using the 01337-mod PRL, however I do not wish to be on Verizon all the time. I have looked around but none of the PRLs I have tried work for me with roam control. I am running the Monthly Snapshot of CM10.1. Is there a way for me to get 3G roaming with roam control?
Thanks for the assistance!
From what I have gathered it is because Roam Control turns off the 1900 mhz band leaving only the 850 mhz, cellular band. Therefore no 3G. Here is a link to a post that discusses it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32090794&postcount=76
I use Roam Control while at work, but only for voice not data. If you periodically need 3G data, I would suggest the PRL write method to flash a modded VZW PRL for only when needed, then go back to Sprint 56006.
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notmyepic said:
From what I have gathered it is because Roam Control turns off the 1900 mhz band leaving only the 850 mhz, cellular band. Therefore no 3G. Here is a link to a post that discusses it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32090794&postcount=76
I use Roam Control while at work, but only for voice not data. If you periodically need 3G data, I would suggest the PRL write method to flash a modded VZW PRL for only when needed, then go back to Sprint 56006.
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Hmm, that is interesting. And quite disappointing! Thank you for the heads up. And what PRL write method are you suggesting? Via dialing ##3282# is not supported on CM10.1. The only method I know how to flash PRLs on CM10.1 and other AOSP ROMs is through DFS, and a computer is required for this and it is inconvenient. I managed to get 3G Roaming for a couple minutes when on PRL 16006 I went to Roam Control, chose "Roam Only" and then rebooted my phone. I had Mobile Data on and WiFi off, and it instantly connected to Verizon's 3G. I got about 50kB/s download. However, when I went back to "Roam Control" and chose "Home Only" I connected to Sprint's 3G. I then tried to reconnect to Verizon by choosing "Roam Only" and I could only manage to get 1x.
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Hmm, that is interesting. And quite disappointing! Thank you for the heads up. And what PRL write method are you suggesting? Via dialing ##3282# is not supported on CM10.1. The only method I know how to flash PRLs on CM10.1 and other AOSP ROMs is through DFS, and a computer is required for this and it is inconvenient. I managed to get 3G Roaming for a couple minutes when on PRL 16006 I went to Roam Control, chose "Roam Only" and then rebooted my phone. I had Mobile Data on and WiFi off, and it instantly connected to Verizon's 3G. I got about 50kB/s download. However, when I went back to "Roam Control" and chose "Home Only" I connected to Sprint's 3G. I then tried to reconnect to Verizon by choosing "Roam Only" and I could only manage to get 1x.
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Since I got my GS3, I have only been on a TW Rom, specifically Odex Blue by Strong Steve, so I don't know anything about CM10 on a GS3. But needing a computer to change the PRL would be a hassle.
After you rebooted, are you sure about the 3G on Verizon? You can verify by going into Roam Control and verify network status.
I ask because, If I am selected to Roam Only and reboot, I go back to Sprint.
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Since I got my GS3, I have only been on a TW Rom, specifically Odex Blue by Strong Steve, so I don't know anything about CM10 on a GS3. But needing a computer to change the PRL would be a hassle.
After you rebooted, are you sure about the 3G on Verizon? You can verify by going into Roam Control and verify network status.
I ask because, If I am selected to Roam Only and reboot, I go back to Sprint.
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Yes, I am positive it was on Verizon because I did check. "View network status" under Roam Control and it stated my roaming status = true and my network carrier = Verizon wireless great Lakes. I was getting decent speeds but it's unstable and if it switches to 1x, a reboot is required to get back onto 3G
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