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[Q] ril.msl not found in Getprop, EH06 Stock Leak

Hello Forum,
This afternoon I was trying to get my wife's phone MSL and i was running the good old command getprop from a localhosts terminal from the phone using connectbot. I tried several attempts to locate the msl but I had no success in doing so.
So I connected the phone and using ADB (because I thought that the list displayed by the connectbot terminal was being truncated) I ran the command again and still no luck. Now I've also tried this with my phone (which is also running this leak) and I've had no luck; Though I know my MSL by heart, I still don't get it displayed using this command.
This spawns 2 questions:
1. Is this an issues that only affecting GB leaks? I can get this number without issues with Froyo builds.
2. How do you go about getting the MSL any other way if this command doesn't display it?
Thanks in advance to everyone!

megabiteg said:
Hello Forum,
This afternoon I was trying to get my wife's phone MSL and i was running the good old command getprop from a localhosts terminal from the phone using connectbot. I tried several attempts to locate the msl but I had no success in doing so.
So I connected the phone and using ADB (because I thought that the list displayed by the connectbot terminal was being truncated) I ran the command again and still no luck. Now I've also tried this with my phone (which is also running this leak) and I've had no luck; Though I know my MSL by heart, I still don't get it displayed using this command.
This spawns 2 questions:
1. Is this an issues that only affecting GB leaks? I can get this number without issues with Froyo builds.
2. How do you go about getting the MSL any other way if this command doesn't display it?
Thanks in advance to everyone!
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Hm same thing here couldn't get my msl even tried the app on the market.
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ac16313 said:
Hm same thing here couldn't get my msl even tried the app on the market.
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Funny thing eh?, I tried every trick in the book and still couldn't pull it out. It's like that section is wiped out of the Getprop command.
I wonder if they have taken extra steps to protect it and not enable people to get it so easy... But I will keep on fishing around.

megabiteg said:
Funny thing eh?, I tried every trick in the book and still couldn't pull it out. It's like that section is wiped out of the Getprop command.
I wonder if they have taken extra steps to protect it and not enable people to get it so easy... But I will keep on fishing around.
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Actually I found the issue... you have to type: getprop ril.MSL
If the MSL isn't in caps it doesn't return anything. BUT it still doesn't answer why its not displayed when you simply enter the getprop command like before....

megabiteg said:
Actually I found the issue... you have to type: getprop ril.MSL
If the MSL isn't in caps it doesn't return anything. BUT it still doesn't answer why its not displayed when you simply enter the getprop command like before....
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Samsung got it out of the list somehow but as you saw as long as you remember the caps you can still get it. Been like this on all the leaks.
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An app that does getprop ril.MSL
kennyglass123 said:
Samsung got it out of the list somehow but as you saw as long as you remember the caps you can still get it. Been like this on all the leaks.
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Yep, on my Samsung Transform Ultra (boost mobile), it does not show up in the 255 line long getprop results when getprop is ran with no arguments. It still shows up with 'getprop ril.MSL' as you said.
The reason I am posting on this old thread is because I have developed a very simple app to display the MSL code, this way it can be accessed without a terminal app or adb shell.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I present Get My MSL:
Err, since I am a new account I cannot post outside links yet, so type this into Google Play to find it: com.patternedsoftware.getmymsl
It is free, and ad-free. At less than 50kB the apk does not take up much space, so I hope this may be of use to somebody out there!

For everyone with data problems, I think I have found the solution

Ok, so I know a lot of us are having data issues and some are not
I think I may have figured it out
It is most probably because you ordered from a 3rd party retailer that didn't program the phone properly.
I ordered from Wirefly, and they never programmed my MSID, just the cell phone number
1. So, call tech support and have them reprogram your phone. They will give you a ##xxxxxx# code, then you enter in your cell number and MSID
2. let it reboot
3. update PRL, Firmware, and Profile in that order. Restart again
you *should* have better data connectivity.
PLEASE REPORT WITH RESULTS

Its called data reset and you can do it by your self if you ask them for the MSL number...
The MSID should be in the phone already if its activated the other SSID or w.e. Is your phone number
But good looking out for others who dont know
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nate420 said:
Its called data reset and you can do it by your self if you ask them for the MSL number...
The MSID should be in the phone already if its activated the other SSID or w.e. Is your phone number
But good looking out for others who dont know
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see, when i came to sprint, i ported from another carrier...as a result, the cell number and MSID are different
maybe we are the ones who have sucky data? with a MSID diff than cell? I'm still sure the MSID has to be programmed in for everything to work correct, even if its ure cell #

eyecon82 said:
see, when i came to sprint, i ported from another carrier...as a result, the cell number and MSID are different
maybe we are the ones who have sucky data? with a MSID diff than cell? I'm still sure the MSID has to be programmed in for everything to work correct, even if its ure cell #
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No if those numbers are wrong even by one number your phone will not be ativated
(I believe)
I think it just resets the phone signal to server/tower but frequently check for prl and profile updates that always seems to help a little bit especially when traveling out of your normal usage area
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How do you determine if the MSID is correct?

ioos said:
How do you determine if the MSID is correct?
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I think its on the box

ioos said:
How do you determine if the MSID is correct?
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Sprint would have the MSID.
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nunyabiziz said:
Sprint would have the MSID.
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This. The only way to know what your MSID should be is by looking in our system.
The other number in question is the MDN.
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so is my msid and phone number suppose to be the same or different?

Kunji said:
so is my msid and phone number suppose to be the same or different?
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Honestly, I have yet to figure out any type of pattern as to what numbers are assigned. However, most commonly, it is your MDN that is the same as your phone number (PTN).
There's no good general rule of thumb to go by. Sometimes both of them are the same. Some times they're in different area codes as your PTN. Can't say I've ever seen an MSID be the same as the PTN without the MDN being the same as well. But anything is possible.
If you want, you can PM me your phone number. I don't work until Wednesday, but it only takes a couple clicks once I get in. I'm willing to do this for people, but within reason. Just PM me.
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The MSL can be found by downloading "terminal emulator" and typing "getprop ril.MSL" It is case sensitive.
From there, go to the phone, and type ##72786# , at the SCRTN screen select yes, let the phone reboot, let the activation go through its thing NOT TOUCHING THE SCREEN unless it tells you to. Let it do a reboot again.
This will do everything in OPs post without so much hassle.
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kingsway8605 said:
The MSL can be found by downloading "terminal emulator" and typing "getprop ril.MSL" It is case sensitive.
From there, go to the phone, and type ##72786# , at the SCRTN screen select yes, let the phone reboot, let the activation go through its thing NOT TOUCHING THE SCREEN unless it tells you to. Let it do a reboot again.
This will do everything in OPs post without so much hassle.
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worked like a charm i wasn't able to send mms earlier and now after this method all is good.

I'm one of those oooollllldddd time Sprint customers whose MDN and MSID are the same. Going on 13 yrs now, same number, same carrier.

squshy 7 said:
Honestly, I have yet to figure out any type of pattern as to what numbers are assigned. However, most commonly, it is your MDN that is the same as your phone number (PTN).
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I have figured it out......they are the same if you got your number from sprint
if you ported from another carrier, then MSID is different
worked like a charm i wasn't able to send mms earlier and now after this method all is good.[/QUOTE]
LOL..same here!! The mms issue was killing me since I use that a lot

So even if you have your MS, MSID etc, is there a way to reprovision it without having to call Sprint (If you got your phone from Sprint)?

boe said:
So even if you have your MS, MSID etc, is there a way to reprovision it without having to call Sprint (If you got your phone from Sprint)?
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Yes. ##SCRTN# in the dialer resets the radio data (msid and mdn and a couple other obscure codes); think of it as a hard reset only for your activation. Upon reboot, the phone will go through hands free.
Also, ##"your msl"# takes you to the manual programming screen
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squshy 7 said:
Yes. ##SCRTN# in the dialer resets the radio data (msid and mdn and a couple other obscure codes); think of it as a hard reset only for your activation. Upon reboot, the phone will go through hands free.
Also, ##"your msl"# takes you to the manual programming screen
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How do we do a data reset using the ##3282# menu?

Never been able to figure that out, it contains info that I would have to call in to support to find out what it's supposed to be.
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You can get your MSL if you're rooted.
Just open Terminal Emulator (in Market if you don't have it) and type:
su
getprop ril.MSL
Ta-Da!

kingsway8605 said:
The MSL can be found by downloading "terminal emulator" and typing "getprop ril.MSL" It is case sensitive.
From there, go to the phone, and type ##72786# , at the SCRTN screen select yes, let the phone reboot, let the activation go through its thing NOT TOUCHING THE SCREEN unless it tells you to. Let it do a reboot again.
This will do everything in OPs post without so much hassle.
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Ok, n00b question. Do I have to be rooted to use terminal emulator?
I am using Terminal Emulator Pro and when I enter getprop ril.MSL and hit enter, I get nothing but the next line. Also, everytime I enter the ril.MSL part, the "i" changes to capital "I".......is that the problem? I assume I an not supposed to use the quotations either right?
Also, another n00b question, what is SCRTN? Is that just the phone dialer screen?

How to get your MSL without calling Sprint, or CDMA Workshop or the MSL market app

I wanted my MSL code to play around with some settings on my new Epic 4G Touch.
I've heard many times you can just call Sprint but I've never really had good luck with this. One time we got it for my friends phone after calling 4 times.
On my own EVO 4G, I used CDMA Workshop and then later there was an MSL app that came out on the market that pulled it too. Unfortunately, this MSL app does NOT seem to work on the Epic 4G Touch.
Someone told me an easier way to get it on this phone. I'm sorry I forgot who it was, it was burred in another thread somewhere on another forum. Anyhoo, it's super simple. I know this isn't anything new but people seem to still ask. Anyway here goes:
1. Download "Terminal Emulator" from the app market.
2. Open Terminal Emulator.
3. type in getprop ril.MSL (make sure the .MSL is capitalized)
4. Press enter and poof, you have your MSL code.
Again, not a new method, but people still ask. Not sure if it works on EVERY ROM, but I know it works on most of the custom ROM's.

Thank you, works like a charm!

Good tip, but I wonder if this is just a Samsung deal. This method doesn't work on the LG or HTC handsets that I've tried in the past, but works great on my OG Epic and Epic Touch.

andygallo said:
Good tip, but I wonder if this is just a Samsung deal. This method doesn't work on the LG or HTC handsets that I've tried in the past, but works great on my OG Epic and Epic Touch.
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ya, i never got it to work on my evo. then again, theres an app for htc MSL's lol

Thanks, you don't even need root...
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Yep, just confirmed if myself. Works even without root!
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kdoggy said:
I wanted my MSL code to play around with some settings on my new Epic 4G Touch.
I've heard many times you can just call Sprint but I've never really had good luck with this. One time we got it for my friends phone after calling 4 times.
I know this isn't anything new but people seem to still ask. Anyway here goes:
1. Download "Terminal Emulator" from the app market.
2. Open Terminal Emulator.
3. type in getprop ril.MSL (make sure the .MSL is capitalized)
4. Press enter and poof, you have your MSL
THANK YOU !!!!!!!!
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Only works if your rooted though. Can't leave that part out.
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Default is always 000000 if that doesnt work then you need to follow this method mine works with 000000.. use it frequently to change prl
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none of these methods work on my phone...i type in the getprop ril.MSL and hit enter and nothing happens :/

johndillinger1932 said:
none of these methods work on my phone...i type in the getprop ril.MSL and hit enter and nothing happens :/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1921045
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I found this in a guide a while back and saved it. Hope this helps some people, pretty simple as well. I've also ran the same thing on some HTC devices and it worked.
In CDMA Workshop - "Click the terminal tab enter this into command box: 41 74 64 77 61 6F 70 then click send. Now click the security tab and read SPC the current SPC should come up."
You can also try running "REQUESTNVITEMREAD SEC_CODE" in QXDM. May have to run "Password 01F2030F5F678FF9" first to unlock the phone.

Delete. Worng thread
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[Q] Can't read MSL on my CDMA Gnex

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hmmm isn't verizon msl always 000000 ??

DenzelChurchill said:
Tried using MSL Reader to no avail. I get the output message "/dev/smd0 not found". Is this an issue with Galaxy Nexus compatibility or could it be because I haven't activated this phone with Verizon?
Anyone else have any luck? (I'm attempting to get this phone working on Sprint...)
Thanks!
EDIT: Also just tried using Terminal Emulator and "getprop ril.MSL"...no luck.
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MSL Reader, as it says in Market comments, is only designed for HTC devices. The GN is a Samsung device.
The getprop ril.MSL does work on some samsung devices.
The only alternative method which comes to mind is perhaps to try adb logcat -b radio and glance through there.
I'm not 100% clear on how the MSL is assigned in relation to activation of the device on a CDMA network. If the radio log doesn't help, hopefully somebody with more experience can post up a better method.
Verizon GN on Sprint? That thought did cross my mind .. but seemed a bit challenging. I ended up with the GSM device and the $30 a month TMO plan dropping my Sprint contract ... but would be curious to know how porting GN verizon over to sprint works out! You'll def have to let us know how that works out!

I'm actually having the same problem... CM 10.2 stable ROM here... Anyone know how to find the MSL?

mms settings for boost

is there a msl reader for the EPIC Galaxy S , I tried the one off the market and it seems to be the wrong one,
I need a way to set my mms to boost , the picture mms does`nt work on my phone
any help much appreciated

Go get terminal emulator
Then type this
Su
getprop ril.MSL
Hit enter after typing each and you 6 digit msl will appear
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Biggoron said:
Go get terminal emulator
Then type this
Su
getprop ril.MSL
Hit enter after typing each and you 6 digit msl will appear
OK GOT IT ,now do you know the command to get into where it is i need to be to reset the mms settings ? thanks soooo much !!!!
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i found it
##3282# same as the EVO`s

Go figure its sprint.
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oh i know its me, i`m toast, you should see my bench right now..... covered with phones ! which one is next ?
thanks again