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I think there's something wrong w/ my APN settings. I can send/receive SMS, voice, and data. I can only receive MMS. The only way I've been able to send MMS out is by installing Go SMS Pro and manually putting in APN in the app.
My stock messaging or Handcent can't send out MMS, so I'm thinking perhaps my APN got messed up. How can I verify/correct this?
See fix below! :thumbup:
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5/31/2014 Update - The Palm Treo Pro 850 and HTC Touch Pro's MMS are now working again as well.
5/20/2014 Update - As of 5/19/2014, Sprint has removed the HTC Touch Pro2 from the list of decommissioned picture mail phones. MMS is now working again on the HTC Touch Pro2.
5/1/2015 Update - As of 4/30/2014, if you have a flashed phone, Sprint has decommissioned a bunch of older phones as far as MMS functionality is concerned. For more info, look here: https://community.sprint.com/baw/co.../2014/01/31/picture-mail-decommissioning-faqs and https://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/152977?start=0&tstart=0. This affects lots of donor phones including, but not limited to HTC Diamond, HTC Touch Pro, HTC Touch Pro2, Palm Treo 850 Pro, etc. The only way to get your MMS back on your flashed phone is to replace your donor. For Sprint legacy plans such as SERO, the Sprint Sanyo Incognito still works. For Boost, the Boost Sanyo Incognito works as well. Boost phones can't be activated with Sprint, but select Sprint phones can be activated with Boost. None of the mentioned methods below will fix your MMS if your donor phone's MMS has been decommissioned by Sprint.
Background: I bought 2 Galaxy S3's. One had the problem out of the box, and the other was just fine. A friend had a problem as well. It seems some Galaxy S3's may have shipped with a defective APN config setting. Method 1 and Method 3 are the "real" fixes, but they require a rooted phone. Method 2 is more of a work around and doesn't require a rooted phone. You must use 8sms app instead of the stock messaging app for SMS/MMS messages.
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Method 1 - (the real fix, but requires a rooted phone):
***UPDATE***
I've confirmed that this method works on ICS (4.0.4), Jellybean (4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.2, 4.3) , and KitKat ( 4.4.2) . Tested and working on Galaxy S3, S4, Note 2, and Note 3.
1a) Download this working Sprint APN xml file: https://www.box.com/s/40x5ac2c6u0ckzfz59ig (click on download button at the top)
OR
1b) For Boost, download this xml file: https://www.box.com/s/o9folfrq00ee9p2qj5pv (click on download button at the top)
OR
1c) For Virgin Mobile, download this xml file: https://www.box.com/s/9itl21drpp84enqeszc9 (click on download button at the top)
2) Download and install "APN Backup & Restore" from the Google Play Store to your phone: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.APNBackupRestore&hl=en
3) Convert the "APN Backup & Restore" into a system app by either using Titanium Backup, or simply use Root Explorer/ES File Explorer (root enable it) to move the APK from /data/app to /system/app. For KitKat, move it to /system/priv-app.
4) Reboot the phone.
5) Launch the app, click on menu, then click on "Disable ICS Check".
6) In the main app menu, click on "Backup APNs". This will create a directory called "ApnBackupRestore" in your /mnt/sdcard.
7) Copy the xml file from step 1 to the /mnt/sdcard/ApnBackupRestore folder.
8) Go back to the main app menu, click on "Delete APNs" and confirm it.
9) Go back to the main app menu, click on "Restore APNs".
10) Choose the file you downloaded from step 1 and confirm it.
11) Reboot your phone.
12) Done.
NEW Method 2 (work around, doesn't require rooted phone) - Uses 8sms app which is lightweight unlike other 3rd party bloated messaging apps such as Go SMS Pro, Handcent, etc. More details about the extra features of this app can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2398767
1) Download and install 8sms app to your phone from the Google Play Store here or from the developer's site here.
2) Launch 8sms app.
3) Press Menu button on your phone.
4) Choose Settings
5) Choose MMSC Settings
6) Press "MMSC".
7a) Type in "http://mms.sprintpcs.com" - do not include the double quotes. Press OK button.
OR
7b) Type in "http://mm.myboostmobile.com" for Boost
OR
7c) Type in "http://mmsc.vmobl.com:8088/mms?" for Virgin Mobile
8) Press "MMS PROXY".
9) Type in "68.28.31.7" (Sprint & Boost) OR "205.239.233.136" (Virgin Mobile) - do not include the double quotes. Press OK button.
10) Press "MMS PORT".
11) Type in "80" (Sprint & Boost) OR "81" (Virgin Mobile) - do not include the double quotes. Press OK button.
12) (optional) Press "MMS over WiFi". I know this works for Sprint. Not sure if it works for Boost or Virgin Mobile.
13) Press phone's back button.
14) Choose "Phone Number" under the Extra Settings section and enter your 10 digit phone number.
15) Press OK button.
16) Press phone's back button.
17) Send/receive a few SMS/MMS messages to test.
18) (optional) You can also configure the app's extra settings such as enabling EMOJI, etc.
19) Done.
Hidden below is the OLD Method 2 - Uses Go SMS Pro which is too bloated and doesn't work well with apps such as Avast Mobile Security
OLD Method 2 - Uses Go SMS Pro which is too bloated and doesn't work well with apps such as Avast Mobile Security - (work around, doesn't require rooted phone)
1) Download and install Go SMS Pro to your phone from the Google Play Store.
2) Launch Go SMS Pro and skip through the intro message screens.
3) Skip the Go Chat Service offer unless you really want that.
4) Press Menu button on your GS3.
5) Choose Settings.
6) Scroll down the menu and choose Set default SMS program.
7) Press each entry in the list and put a check mark on "Use by default for this action" then choose Go SMS Pro. When both are done, press the back button on your phone.
8) Up on top, press "Advanced"
9) Scroll down the list and press "MMS Settings"
10) Scroll down the list and put a check mark on "Fill APN configuration manually"
11) Press "MMSC".
12a) Type in "http://mms.sprintpcs.com" - do not include the double quotes. Press OK button.
OR
12b) Type in "http://mm.myboostmobile.com" for Boost
OR
12c) Type in "http://mmsc.vmobl.com:8088/mms?" for Virgin Mobile
13) Press "MMS PROXY".
14) Type in "68.28.31.7" (Sprint & Boost) OR "205.239.233.136" (Virgin Mobile) - do not include the double quotes. Press OK button.
15) Press "MMS PORT".
16) Type in "80" (Sprint & Boost) OR "81" (Virgin Mobile) - do not include the double quotes. Press OK button.
17) Press back button on phone twice.
18) Send/receive a few SMS/MMS messages to test.
19) Done.
Method 3 - (also a "real fix", but requires a rooted phone and custom recovery such as TWRP, ClockWorkMod, etc.) PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK IF THIS METHOD WORKED FOR YOU!
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible if this breaks your phone. Proceed at your own risk! These scripts will replace your old apns-conf.xml file in /system/etc and will delete your telephony.db. When your phone reboots, the telephony.db will get recreated according to the content of your apns-conf.xml file. Thanks to oakieville for the script!
1) Boot into your custom recovery.
2) (optional, but highly recommended) Perform a nandroid backup using your custom recovery before you apply this fix just in case!
3) Not sure if this is necessary, but go ahead and wipe cache and dalvik cache.
4) Flash ONE of these:
Sprint (original, stock, working MMS for Sprint): https://app.box.com/s/m2pq7sesi6aexwa9zu3g
Boost: https://app.box.com/s/dt16cd44hsix3n2dl0mf
Virgin Mobile: https://app.box.com/s/395osivovclbbr44p5w1
5) Reboot your phone.
6) Done.
7) Please leave feedback if this method worked for you!!!
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AlpineMan said:
Background: I bought 2 Galaxy S3's. One had the problem out of the box, and the other was just fine. A friend had a problem as well. It seems some Galaxy S3's may have shipped with a defective APN config setting.
To fix:
1) Download this working Sprint APN xml file: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?jx41lw4w5107frt
2) Download "APN Backup & Restore" from the Google Play Store.
3) Convert the "APN Backup & Restore" into a system app by either using Titanium Backup, or simply use Root Explorer/ES File Explorer (root enable it) to move the APK from /data/app to /system/app.
4) Reboot the phone.
5) Launch the app, click on menu, then click on "Disable ICS Check".
6) In the main app menu, click on "Backup APNs". This will create a directory called "ApnBackupRestore" in your /mnt/sdcard.
7) Copy the xml file from step 1 to the /mnt/sdcard/ApnBackupRestore folder.
8) Go back to the main app menu, click on "Delete APNs" and confirm it.
9) Go back to the main app menu, click on "Restore APNs".
10) Choose the file you downloaded from step 1 and confirm it.
11) Reboot your phone.
12) Done.
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Thanks Alpineman! You are the man and a great help to the android community. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to get my Galaxy S3 to work on my Legacy SERO plan and now you have helped me get my MMS working again. Thanks!
Think this should be posted on both original / or Android Dev side
Good stuff bro. Thanks for this quick and easy tutorial!! :good:
I am unable to receive MMS from anyone that doesn't own a sprint phone. I am however able to send M M S. Do you think this will help with that.
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AlpineMan said:
Background: I bought 2 Galaxy S3's. One had the problem out of the box, and the other was just fine. A friend had a problem as well. It seems some Galaxy S3's may have shipped with a defective APN config setting.
To fix:
1) Download this working Sprint APN xml file: http://www.mediafire.com/?jx41lw4w5107frt
2) Download "APN Backup & Restore" from the Google Play Store.
3) Convert the "APN Backup & Restore" into a system app by either using Titanium Backup, or simply use Root Explorer/ES File Explorer (root enable it) to move the APK from /data/app to /system/app.
4) Reboot the phone.
5) Launch the app, click on menu, then click on "Disable ICS Check".
6) In the main app menu, click on "Backup APNs". This will create a directory called "ApnBackupRestore" in your /mnt/sdcard.
7) Copy the xml file from step 1 to the /mnt/sdcard/ApnBackupRestore folder.
8) Go back to the main app menu, click on "Delete APNs" and confirm it.
9) Go back to the main app menu, click on "Restore APNs".
10) Choose the file you downloaded from step 1 and confirm it.
11) Reboot your phone.
12) Done.
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Thank you very much, now my phone to work properly.
cant do it says does not support 4.1
I have not tried this on Android 4.1...Only on ICS. You can downgrade to ICS first, apply the fix, then upgrade to 4.1. The fix should carry over.
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Tried this method on AOKP 4.1 and lost the ability to receive any SMS or MMS. I then Odined back to stock Touch Wiz 4.04, rooted and tried again. I still can't receive any SMS/MMS at all since trying it, but I can send SMS just fine... Probably gonna Odin back to stock and take my phone to the store tomorrow as I have no idea what to try next and no SMS is no cool
meatflaps said:
Tried this method on AOKP 4.1 and lost the ability to receive any SMS or MMS. I then Odined back to stock Touch Wiz 4.04, rooted and tried again. I still can't receive any SMS/MMS at all since trying it, but I can send SMS just fine... Probably gonna Odin back to stock and take my phone to the store tomorrow as I have no idea what to try next and no SMS is no cool
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Did you try reflashing the aokp rom? I tried this fix earlier and it didn't work for me either and I also could not send or receive afterwards. I then wiped and just flashed aokp again like a new install and all was well after that. I would try that before deciding to take your phone back to the store.
Anastayja said:
Did you try reflashing the aokp rom? I tried this fix earlier and it didn't work for me either and I also could not send or receive afterwards. I then wiped and just flashed aokp again like a new install and all was well after that. I would try that before deciding to take your phone back to the store.
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I didn't try reflashing AOKP because I still couldn't receive any texts at all, SMS or MMS. I'm in the process of Odining back to stock, maybe I'll re-root, try the fix, and reflash AOKP before the night is over.
Does Odin not return the APNs back to stock? My phone worked fine (minus MMS a known issue w/ AOKP) until I tried this fix.
meatflaps said:
I didn't try reflashing AOKP because I still couldn't receive any texts at all, SMS or MMS. I'm in the process of Odining back to stock, maybe I'll re-root, try the fix, and reflash AOKP before the night is over.
Does Odin not return the APNs back to stock? My phone worked fine (minus MMS a known issue w/ AOKP) until I tried this fix.
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You didn't need your apn settings to work in order to reflash aokp. What wiping (cache, dalvik, system and factory reset) then reflashing would have done would have restored aokp to your phone as a fresh install and reset your apn settings.
Anastayja said:
You didn't need your apn settings to work in order to reflash aokp. What wiping (cache, dalvik, system and factory reset) then reflashing would have done would have restored aokp to your phone as a fresh install and reset your apn settings.
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Ok, rooted once more, wiped cache/dalvik, did a factory data reset, then flashed AOKP 9-11, sent a regular old SMS to my gf who is sitting right next to me. She got the text within 2-3 seconds and replied back. It's now been just over 5 minutes and I haven't received her reply SMS.
I've been rooting my phones for 3+ years now, always carefully following instructions from XDA and I've never had an issue that I couldn't fix myself. I just have no idea what else to try =/
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Thanks, using gosms fixed the problem on my jellybean device
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I'm going to have to try this later.. I'm on CREDO mobile..bit the phone did come with sprint 4g splash screen when I received it from * the company.. hah. So perhaps it will work? Who knows.
Running aokp/jb milestone 1 w/PMR on el26.
Thank you!
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fix mms
my method only works on rooted phones but is quite simple i have sprint gnex on verizon pp mms working through native app
download apn manager
install root explorer or equivalent take apn manager and place in system apps folder set permissions reboot open apn manager in app drawer set your apn done
Just tried this method and it worked for me on my e4gt running aokp jb m1
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Method 1 worked great, thank you!
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You can also read thru this and find your answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36048471
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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.
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evo3d6 said:
You can also read thru this and find your answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36048471
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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
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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
I was using Foxfi with my Samsung galaxy Note 1 and today I got T-Mobile Note 2 and installed FOXFI from PlayStore and it doesn't work. it fails to enable the tethering and asks me to use Bluetooth instead. So if anybody got tethering work on with your unlimited data plan please help.
My phone is rooted. Thanks in advance for your Help...
wifi tether
must have root, then use wifi tether app
mha1021 said:
I was using Foxfi with my Samsung galaxy Note 1 and today I got T-Mobile Note 2 and installed FOXFI from PlayStore and it doesn't work. it fails to enable the tethering and asks me to use Bluetooth instead. So if anybody got tethering work on with your unlimited data plan please help.
My phone is rooted. Thanks in advance for your Help...
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wifi tether app doesnt work apn is blocked if you got it to work tho please explain on how you got it to work and teh steps it would help us all out
coolkid893 said:
wifi tether app doesnt work apn is blocked if you got it to work tho please explain on how you got it to work and teh steps it would help us all out
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You have to root your phone first then the wifi tether app will work
You might just have to wait for Foxfi to release a jellybean version.
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I am using Rooted stock rom and i installed wifitether from Play Store, when i enable tethering it show that it is turned on but i don't see the SSID on my laptop or my other android device. i checked the setting to see if the ssid was hidden but there is no option for hidden SSID.
I also tried to put it in manually on my laptop still couldn't find the it. changed device profile to samsung galaxy s3 and generic jellybeans but still doesn't work.
KgTheraad1 said:
You have to root your phone first then the wifi tether app will work
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ya lol im not a rookie i have been doing this for years of course im rooted its doesn't matter if your rooted or not the note 2 is apn locked down its up to a dev team to change it in a custom rom witch i believe there started to do now so download the tether app on a rooted phone just doesn't cut it bro lol i wish it wasnt true myself
mha1021 said:
I was using Foxfi with my Samsung galaxy Note 1 and today I got T-Mobile Note 2 and installed FOXFI from PlayStore and it doesn't work. it fails to enable the tethering and asks me to use Bluetooth instead. So if anybody got tethering work on with your unlimited data plan please help.
My phone is rooted. Thanks in advance for your Help...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33453910#post33453910
This widget can start tmobiles tethering service even if you remove tethering provision and TMtethering apps off your phone.
T-mobile also has a special apn set up for tethering to. More info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33453910#post33453910
What are the settings for wifi tether? Default doesnt work.
wing_addict_usa said:
What are the settings for wifi tether? Default doesnt work.
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it wont work. use the wiget I linked to above.
Tether on S3
I did this yesterday on a S3 and had working HSPA+ on the new unlimited plan with no error's.
usmcdvldg said:
it wont work. use the wiget I linked to above.
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neoissuperman said:
I did this yesterday on a S3 and had working HSPA+ on the new unlimited plan with no error's.
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It's because the S3 is running ICS, FoxFi won't work on JB.
Steps to take:
01. Have a T-Mobile T889 Samsung Galaxy Note 2
02. Download these files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1446771&d=1351716949
03. Extract files to folder on Desktop
04. Root your T-Mobile T889 Samsung Galaxy Note 2
05. Once rooted, make a COMPLETE backup using CWM or Titanium Backup (I did BOTH just in case, I like to be double sure I have a backup)
06. Once backed up, go to Google Play Market and download "APN Backup & Restore"
07. Once installed, open APN Backup & Restore and press on "OK" on the warning message that comes up
08. Close APN Backup & Restore (from task manager too, just in case)
09. Open Titanium Backup and press on Backup/Restore
10. Find the application "APN Backup & Restore" and long press with your finger on it
11. Once menu comes up, press on "Convert to System App"
12. Once done, close Titanium Backup (from task manager too, just in case)
13. Open APN Backup & Restore and press on "OK" on the warning Message that comes up
14. Press on the menu button on the phone and press on "Disable ICS Check"
15. Close APN Backup & Restore (from task manager too, just in case)
16. Open APN Backup & Restore and press on "Backup APNs"
17. Select a name or leave the one in there
18. Once backed up, close APN Backup & Restore (from task manager too, just in case)
19. Connect your phone to your computer
20. Once connected, navigate to your phone drive in My Computer and go to "Phone > ApnBackupRestore" > Copy the created XML file to your computer (once again, just in case)
21. While still in the "Phone > ApnBackupRestore" folder copy/cut/paste the "T-Mobile-APN.xml" file to that folder
22. Once the file has been copied to the "Phone > ApnBackupRestore" folder, open up APN Backup & Restore application on your phone
23. Once open, press on "Delete APNs" and press "Yes"
24. Once deleted, press on "Restore APNs" and select the T-Mobile-APN.xml (the one we originally copies from the zip folder that needed to be downloaded/extracted to a folder on your Desktop, and press "OK"
25. It will then restore the newly modified APN file
26. Close APN Backup & Restore (from task manager too, just in case)
27. Go to Google Play Market and download "Tethering Widget"
28. Once installed, go to the APPS icon on your phone and select Widgets tab on top and drag the Tethering Widget to a new page
29. You should now be able to successfully enable native tethering via the Widget
30. MISSION COMPLETE
*NOTE: DO NOT GO INTO THE ACTUAL T-MOBILE HOTSPOT APPLICATION AS IT WILL OVERWRITE THE APNS AND TETHERING WILL NO LONGER WORK. IF THAT HAPPENS, REPEAT STEPS 23-30.
Please let me know if I have missed anything. Alot of these steps are self explanitory but I have had issues with this the past day, but I finally got it to work so I wanted to share every step in an ultra-easy fashion
Thanks!! Will try this once we get power back.
Anyway, what do you mean T-Mobile Hostpot app? Are you referring to the Mobile Hotspot app in the drawer? Or the Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Menu in the settings? If so, aren't those default Jellybean/Android feature and not T-Mobile's?
Also, what about the International versions (N7100) being used in T-Mobile US?
elite-fusion said:
Steps to take:
01. Have a T-Mobile T889 Samsung Galaxy Note 2
02. Download these files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1446771&d=1351716949
03. Extract files to folder on Desktop
04. Root your T-Mobile T889 Samsung Galaxy Note 2
05. Once rooted, make a COMPLETE backup using CWM or Titanium Backup (I did BOTH just in case, I like to be double sure I have a backup)
06. Once backed up, go to Google Play Market and download "APN Backup & Restore"
07. Once installed, open APN Backup & Restore and press on "OK" on the warning message that comes up
08. Close APN Backup & Restore (from task manager too, just in case)
09. Open Titanium Backup and press on Backup/Restore
10. Find the application "APN Backup & Restore" and long press with your finger on it
11. Once menu comes up, press on "Convert to System App"
12. Once done, close Titanium Backup (from task manager too, just in case)
13. Open APN Backup & Restore and press on "OK" on the warning Message that comes up
14. Press on the menu button on the phone and press on "Disable ICS Check"
15. Close APN Backup & Restore (from task manager too, just in case)
16. Open APN Backup & Restore and press on "Backup APNs"
17. Select a name or leave the one in there
18. Once backed up, close APN Backup & Restore (from task manager too, just in case)
19. Connect your phone to your computer
20. Once connected, navigate to your phone drive in My Computer and go to "Phone > ApnBackupRestore" > Copy the created XML file to your computer (once again, just in case)
21. While still in the "Phone > ApnBackupRestore" folder copy/cut/paste the "T-Mobile-APN.xml" file to that folder
22. Once the file has been copied to the "Phone > ApnBackupRestore" folder, open up APN Backup & Restore application on your phone
23. Once open, press on "Delete APNs" and press "Yes"
24. Once deleted, press on "Restore APNs" and select the T-Mobile-APN.xml (the one we originally copies from the zip folder that needed to be downloaded/extracted to a folder on your Desktop, and press "OK"
25. It will then restore the newly modified APN file
26. Close APN Backup & Restore (from task manager too, just in case)
27. Go to Google Play Market and download "Tethering Widget"
28. Once installed, go to the APPS icon on your phone and select Widgets tab on top and drag the Tethering Widget to a new page
29. You should now be able to successfully enable native tethering via the Widget
30. MISSION COMPLETE
*NOTE: DO NOT GO INTO THE ACTUAL T-MOBILE HOTSPOT APPLICATION AS IT WILL OVERWRITE THE APNS AND TETHERING WILL NO LONGER WORK. IF THAT HAPPENS, REPEAT STEPS 23-30.
Please let me know if I have missed anything. Alot of these steps are self explanitory but I have had issues with this the past day, but I finally got it to work so I wanted to share every step in an ultra-easy fashion
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Forgot the Insecure Boot.img part
quote from WarlockW's intructions :
YOU MUST INSTALL APN BACKUP & RESTORE AS A SYSTEM APP !
YOU MUST HAVE ROOT !
YOU MUST HAVE A INSECURE BOOT.IMG WITH ADB SUPPORT !
YOU MUST HAVE TITANIUM BACKUP PRO ! OR ANDROID COMMANDER !
YOU MUST HAVE MY EDITED T-MOBILE-APN.XML !!
I've done the APN mod on my vibrant but I still get the tmobile upsell page unless I change the user-agent . Isn't the point of this to avoid the tmobile upsell page with out switching the user agent . I wonder why its not working for me .
AgentFour20 said:
Forgot the Insecure Boot.img part
quote from WarlockW's intructions :
YOU MUST INSTALL APN BACKUP & RESTORE AS A SYSTEM APP !
YOU MUST HAVE ROOT !
YOU MUST HAVE A INSECURE BOOT.IMG WITH ADB SUPPORT !
YOU MUST HAVE TITANIUM BACKUP PRO ! OR ANDROID COMMANDER !
YOU MUST HAVE MY EDITED T-MOBILE-APN.XML !!
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I did not do any insecure boot.img because if you follow his instructions on that part it will bring you to the kernel or boot for the T999 which is the S3 not the N2, so I just skipped that step and it still worked fine for me from start to finish.
elite-fusion said:
I did not do any insecure boot.img because if you follow his instructions on that part it will bring you to the kernel or boot for the T999 which is the S3 not the N2, so I just skipped that step and it still worked fine for me from start to finish.
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You are right . This only works for custom Roms then right . Stock kernel won't have an insecure boot.img .
Anyone know how to configure wifi tether? I dont want to use the widget.
Also, I was able to freeze tether provisioning through titanium but it can't find the tmobile mobile hotspot app.
elite-fusion said:
Steps to take:
01. Have a T-Mobile T889 Samsung Galaxy Note 2
02. Download these files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1446771&d=1351716949
03. Extract files to folder on Desktop
04. Root your T-Mobile T889 Samsung Galaxy Note 2
05. Once rooted, make a COMPLETE backup using CWM or Titanium Backup (I did BOTH just in case, I like to be double sure I have a backup)
06. Once backed up, go to Google Play Market and download "APN Backup & Restore"
07. Once installed, open APN Backup & Restore and press on "OK" on the warning message that comes up
08. Close APN Backup & Restore (from task manager too, just in case)
09. Open Titanium Backup and press on Backup/Restore
10. Find the application "APN Backup & Restore" and long press with your finger on it
11. Once menu comes up, press on "Convert to System App"
12. Once done, close Titanium Backup (from task manager too, just in case)
13. Open APN Backup & Restore and press on "OK" on the warning Message that comes up
14. Press on the menu button on the phone and press on "Disable ICS Check"
15. Close APN Backup & Restore (from task manager too, just in case)
16. Open APN Backup & Restore and press on "Backup APNs"
17. Select a name or leave the one in there
18. Once backed up, close APN Backup & Restore (from task manager too, just in case)
19. Connect your phone to your computer
20. Once connected, navigate to your phone drive in My Computer and go to "Phone > ApnBackupRestore" > Copy the created XML file to your computer (once again, just in case)
21. While still in the "Phone > ApnBackupRestore" folder copy/cut/paste the "T-Mobile-APN.xml" file to that folder
22. Once the file has been copied to the "Phone > ApnBackupRestore" folder, open up APN Backup & Restore application on your phone
23. Once open, press on "Delete APNs" and press "Yes"
24. Once deleted, press on "Restore APNs" and select the T-Mobile-APN.xml (the one we originally copies from the zip folder that needed to be downloaded/extracted to a folder on your Desktop, and press "OK"
25. It will then restore the newly modified APN file
26. Close APN Backup & Restore (from task manager too, just in case)
27. Go to Google Play Market and download "Tethering Widget"
28. Once installed, go to the APPS icon on your phone and select Widgets tab on top and drag the Tethering Widget to a new page
29. You should now be able to successfully enable native tethering via the Widget
30. MISSION COMPLETE
*NOTE: DO NOT GO INTO THE ACTUAL T-MOBILE HOTSPOT APPLICATION AS IT WILL OVERWRITE THE APNS AND TETHERING WILL NO LONGER WORK. IF THAT HAPPENS, REPEAT STEPS 23-30.
Please let me know if I have missed anything. Alot of these steps are self explanitory but I have had issues with this the past day, but I finally got it to work so I wanted to share every step in an ultra-easy fashion
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This worked fine for the whole week until yesterday, when all of the sudden I was limited to E (Edge) data. I called t-mobile who then gave me instructions to do a new APN:
Name: T-Mobile US
APN: epc.tmobile.com
Proxy: 216.155.165.050
Port: 8080
Username: (leave this blank)
Password: (leave this blank)
Server: (leave this blank)
MMSC: http://mms.msg.english.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS Proxy: 261.155.165.050
MMS Port: 8080
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0 (don't know if this is important)
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN Type: (leave this blank)
So I did that and the 4G came back on. I tried flashing back to the APN from this thread to enable me to tether again and when I do so I have zero data available. Not even Edge. Any help here?
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".
Help
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!!!
Hi guys, Merry Christmas to everyone, how are you?
I just bought recently unlocked AT&T made in Korea LG optimus G pro e980
The kernel is of AT&T because when i start the phone i see the logo of AT&T mobile.
I am on Walmart Family mobile plan they are OVN of T-Mobile. I am on unlimited text,data,talk plan, it is included 2 GB of 3G data.
The android version of the phone is 4.1.2, baseband version APQ8064,MDM9X15m Kernel 3.4.0, build number JZO54K,software version E98010k
My APN settings are as follows, i tried the one from FAQ of family mobile too, but i still couldn't have 3G coverage.
Name: T-Mobile US
APN: epc.tmobile.com
Proxy: 216.155.165.50
Port: 8080
Username: (leave this blank)
Password: (leave this blank)
Server: (leave this blank)
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc http://216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
MMS Proxy: 216.155.165.50
MMS Port: 8080
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN Type: (leave this blank)
On the top corner of the screen above the network coverage stays the letter "E" and the internet is real slow!
I've seen they are many AT&T brand applications are installed on the device like: at&t drive mode, at&t Locker, at&t Navigator e.t.c.
Please guys what you would suggest me, i have to root it with different kernel,baseband and newer android version to get the 3G coverage or what? I would be thankful if you answer me with links or step by step what i have to do, because i am newbie in this area, i have experience in desktop pc, laptops, some software and hardware knowledge, i am mint in rooting
Try this!
Access hidden menu by typing 3845#*980# select in the WCDMA service menu-GSM/WCDMA band choose WCDMA. I'm not running stock ROM so I do not exactly know the step by step. Go to hidden menu and the rest you will figure out yourself.
I found the settings WCDMA but i didn't find anywhere to activate on it, maybe the previous owner has installed wrong kernel. I think so first i have to make to factory reset then that option it will appear?
dannyglory said:
I found the settings WCDMA but i didn't find anywhere to activate on it, maybe the previous owner has installed wrong kernel. I think so first i have to make to factory reset then that option it will appear?
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Just click on WCDMA from drop down list. As I mentioned I'm not on stock ROM. You can otherwise install cm11 or slimkat to do the trick :good:
I tried to install CM 11, but most of the pre-steps i have to follow, i need to root the device. It says first you must root your phone for ROM manager to function But i don't have idea how to root it, i will back and read in the forum how to root.
some new came out
I already rooted as following steps and everything was fine.
When i go to follow the the steps before install CM11 this one:
"Now go back to ROM Manager main screen and tap on Reboot into Recovery. Confirm your action and soon your Android device boot into ClockworkMod recovery non-touch version".
Then the phone being rebooted but before that it shows "unfortunately com.lge.hiddenmenu has stopped" after the reboot it shows the green android logo toy with red warning triangle sign.
What you think guys, do i need to make factory reset before all these tasks, or there is another solution?
go to settings
more
mobile networks
and post a screenshot
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Access hidden menu by typing 3845#*980# select in the WCDMA service menu-GSM/WCDMA band choose WCDMA. I'm not running stock ROM so I do not exactly know the step by step. Go to hidden menu and the rest you will figure out yourself.
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where do i need to type this???? i have the same problem
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