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[WIP] Unlocking Note 2 modem for GSM/AWS

This is NOT in relation to changing IMEI/ESN as that is ILLEGAL! This thread is about enabling our baseband/modems to operate on different frequencies/couriers.
Trying the VZW unlock thread first HERE
I'm flashing a VZW ROM right now to check APN menu, etc. Sprint even with hack doesn't show APN.
There are several threads on how to unlock Verizon/Tmobile/ATT modems to work on each other with varying levels of success. I feel that we have a iPhone 4s/5 like device that has the same chipset just different locks around the software to prevent unlocking. I was moved by the community's involvement in adding a SIM card slot to the Note 2 and want this mod to work on US couriers.
Basically put, I want to make any US variant S3/Note 2 an international version. The hardware is the same, it's the NVRAM/Firmware prohibiting us.
This is the SIM card mod for the SPR N2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1959005
Enabling AWS (T-Mobile) on ATT Note 2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35933247
Verizon S3 on T-Mobile:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013647
Verizon S3 on world GSM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314
The primary method of unlocking modem bands is flashing a QCN file that modifies NVRAM params. In the ATT T-Mobile thread the hack works by flashing over a ESN/IMEI stripped T-Mobile qcn backup file.
I tried following this process but was blocked by a "Roaming Lists could not be read" error at 16% when trying to backup my NVRAM using QPST. I attempted flashing the file anyway and received a "Could not Communicate in Diagnostic Mode" error. My modem then would not see any networks. I then flashed a ATT modem which bootlooped my device.
I feel the Roaming List could not be read is the main issue into how Sprint locked down this device for US GSM. In SIM tech, the courier provides a preferred list of up to 80 couriers the phone is to connect to first when roaming due to courier roaming agreements instead of the strongest signal first. As the Spr model uses a chip for a SIM it's possible that the "SIM" could not be read to provide roaming lists and GSM could be blacklisted in this chip as it is more sophisticated then a SIM smartcard. Now that I flashed a ATT modem I'm going to try to download the NVItems again using QPST.
I restored my TWRP backup and sideloaded a SPR modem, back at stock all working.
The alternative is to use the "IMEI/ESN" backup tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867442
I will continue experimenting and will report progress.
When writing back my NVRAM dump I get this list of readonly/locked items:
(NV Items http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1954029)
Writing NV-items from a file:
Unsuccessfully written NV-items:
00000 (0x0000) - Password (16 digits) is required
0^"Electronic Serial Number"^"Security*"
00001 (0x0001) - Read only item
1^"Electronic Serial Number Checksum"^"Security*"
01943 (0x0797) - Password (16 digits) is required
797^"DCS TX Burst Ramp Down Index 11"^"GSM*"
05597 (0x15DD) - Read only item
05598 (0x15DE) - Read only item
These two are unknown but people get them when doing AWS unlocks:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36078971&postcount=81
Found a AWS/ATT modified TXT file, I flashed it and reset
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36008901&postcount=49
Mobile networks show a previously unselectable item WCDMA only as selected which is not in the menu, the network status is unknown. I have a feeling the nv-item is trying to reference a menu item that is not in my ROM.
Next I'm going to ODIN the stock ATT rom over and see what happens.
FAIL! modem.bin won't flash.
Flashed Stock AIO modem+firmware+rom, etc odin to phone and flashed LJC modem manually. No data and was reporting WCDMA only from the last NV items hack. It seems NV-ITEMS are persistent across a complete and total stock restore+modem flash (twice) wipes and bricks. I restored my backup TXT for nv items and stock network has returned.
I'm flashing CM next for Sprint as it has "- Removed preset Network mode/selection (allows for more network modes)"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047667
Hopefully with the NV Items hack and a ROM without network modes locked w/ a SIM card board I should be gold.
Here is NV Items when flashing on stock ODIN:
Writing NV-items from a file:
Unsuccessfully written NV-items:
00000 (0x0000) - Password (16 digits) is required
00001 (0x0001) - Read only item
00005 (0x0005) - Command failed
00018 (0x0012) - Command failed
00031 (0x001F) - Command failed
00032 (0x0020) - Read only item
00033 (0x0021) - Read only item
00034 (0x0022) - Command failed
00035 (0x0023) - Command failed
00036 (0x0024) - Command failed
00037 (0x0025) - Read only item
00048 (0x0030) - Command failed
00049 (0x0031) - Command failed
00050 (0x0032) - Command failed
00176 (0x00B0) - Read only item
00177 (0x00B1) - Read only item
00178 (0x00B2) - Command failed
00209 (0x00D1) - Read only item
00210 (0x00D2) - Command failed
00211 (0x00D3) - Command failed
00212 (0x00D4) - Command failed
00213 (0x00D5) - Command failed
00215 (0x00D7) - Command failed
00258 (0x0102) - Command failed
00259 (0x0103) - Command failed
00260 (0x0104) - Command failed
00261 (0x0105) - Command failed
00262 (0x0106) - Read only item
00263 (0x0107) - Read only item
00264 (0x0108) - Read only item
00265 (0x0109) - Read only item
00266 (0x010A) - Read only item
00296 (0x0128) - Command failed
01943 (0x0797) - Password (16 digits) is required
05597 (0x15DD) - Read only item
05598 (0x15DE) - Read only item
Done.
1/10/13 6:17pm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016575
Trying new international ATT rom. CM10 didn't have what I needed for network selections.
I have successfully detected a GSM network type although it's going to need some work.. I got to go home and eat.
1/11/13 11:14am
Using the RF NV editor from QPST I can edit all NV-Items with no roaming lists error.

BY FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS YOU ARE INTENTIONALLY BRICKING YOUR DEVICE. I HAVE TESTED RECOVERY BACK TO STOCK WITH A ODIN FLASH AND RESTORATION OF MY NV-ITEMS BACKUP. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR DEVICE AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED AS-IS.
That being said I have ODIN flashshed ATT firmwares over, international firmwares over, changed numerous NVItems settings and have been successful in restoring my device to fully operational stock with working radio/service. At one point I had to go into download mode and odin TWRP and ADB sideload a modem due to a boot loop but I was still able to recover.
*DO NOT PROCEED UNLESS YOU ARE AWARE OF HOW TO UNBRICK YOUR DEVICE AND RESTORE IMEI/NV-ITEMS*
To enable USB file transfer at anytime dial *#7284# Qualcomm USB Settings and select MTP+ADB
Here is a howto/recap of what I have accomplished:
**YOU MUST BE ROOTED**
You need the SIM card board for this to work otherwise you are simply experimenting. Get one HERE
1. Get the Note 2 toolkit and drivers per your device HERE This is the easiest method of getting all required tools/software for a brick restore and other flashes.
2. Get the Samsung NV Items tool HERE
3. Get your MSL using the *root required* Get my MSL app HERE Write it down and keep it in a safe place!
4. Dial *#7284# go to Qualcomm USB Settings and select RNDIS+DM+MODEM
5. Plug or Replug your device and wait for drivers to install
6. Open Device Manager and expand Ports (COM & LPT) (windows xp/7/8), make a note of which COM SAMSUNG Mobile USB Serial Port (COM*) (If you do not see the port listed then you didn't install drivers, wait for driver install or you didn't enable Qualcomm diag properly)
7. Open NV-items_reader_writer.exe and select your COM* from Port: dropdown. Put your MSL # in where it says 000000. Make sure BOTH checkboxes are checked and click connect. Click Read. Should say in console "Log message: > SPC is correct. Phone unlocked".
If you get "Log message: > Phone does not accept SPC. SPC is not correct" then try 000000 as MSL
8. Click Read and wait 5-10 mins for your nvitems to be read. SAVE THE TEXT FILE somewhere where you won't loose it and MAKE A BACKUP. Email it to yourself and upload it to dropbox. If you loose this file then you could permabrick your device!
9. Download the AWS ATT NvItems unlock file HERE Click DOWNLOAD and save the txt file to your desktop or somewhere where you will remember.
10. Open or go to NV-items_reader_writer.exe. Do the connect, MSL, read and select com port if you closed the app. Click WRITE and select the text file you downloaded in step 9 "nv aftr qxdm removed imei.txt". After writing click on Mode and Reboot or simply reboot your phone.
At this point you are on a Sprint Rom/Kernel/Modem with a GSM compatible radio. Your Sprint software has no idea what is going on and most likely won't connect to GSM even with a SIM card inserted. If you go into Settings->Mobile networks you wont see options to set APN. This is because the Sprint ROM/Radio isn't setup to connect to GSM. Try THIS to "unlock" US GSM couriers on Sprint ROM
11. Flash this ATT ROM: (others may work, although you need a ROM with NO included Kernel/Modem)
HERE
This is the [ROM][4.1.2][XXDLL1] Asylum TJ v1ROM with no modem/kernel/etc. Wipe Dalvik, factory reset, cache. I also wiped system before installing but you may not need to.
12. Boot and verify the rom boots.
At this point you can experiment with the Mobile Networks settings and should see APN options. Change your Network mode and see if you can get any listings for "Network operators" when selecting manual. If you can see ATT/T-MOBILE then report your findings!
13. Next is to flash over a ATT modem/radio in TWRP. Download the modem HERE
THIS MODEM WILL CAUSE YOUR DEVICE TO BOOT LOOP. Although I found on my device it only rebooted every 5 mins or so.
14. After booting you should be able to see ATT/TMOBILE in your network operators settings. Make sure to play with Network mode. I don't have a SIM card and so my lockscreen said "Emergency Calls Only" and I couldn't get into the Mobile Networks menu as it told me to "Please insert SIM card"
At this step I'm fairly certian the GSM bands are unlocked as most people only see Emergency Calls Only when their device is not registered. Normally this is caused by invalid or unauthorized SIM/IMEI/APN settings on a normal GSM phone.
RECOVERY
1. Download Sprint firmware HERE
2. Extract the ZIP to your desktop so you have the "COMBINATION_L900VPLJ1_L900VPALJ1_CL265523_HWID04_HW-Rev0406_user_low_ship.tar.md5" file on your desktop
3. Go into download mode HOW TO
4. Open Odin from C:\Samsung Galaxy Note2 ToolKit\Odin3_v3.07.exe
5. Connect your device
6. Click PDA and select "COMBINATION_L900VPLJ1_L900VPALJ1_CL265523_HWID04_HW-Rev0406_user_low_ship.tar.md5"
It will check MD5 and it'll take a minute
7. Click Start and wait for your device to flash & reboot.
8. Dial *#7284# and go to Qualcomm USB Settings and select RNDIS+DM+MODEM.
9. Open NV-items_reader_writer.exe
10. Find your COM port from earlier in your device manager, same as last time
11. Connect, Read. IF YOU GET SPC ERROR TYPE YOUR MSL or TRY 000000
12. Click Write and select your NV-ITEMS BACKUP .txt FILE
13. After writing click on Mode and Reboot or simply reboot your phone.
14. Dial *#7284# Qualcomm USB Settings and select MTP+ADB
You should now have a fully operational Stock device.
To enable USB file transfer at anytime dial *#7284# Qualcomm USB Settings and select MTP+ADB
If you have issues past this point then you didn't follow instructions completely or you experienced something different then what I experienced. The most important step of unbricking is restoring your NV-ITEMS. Odin flashing of stock firmware/etc is normal procedures as per any unbrick. You are welcome to try modifying the ATT modem to not bootloop (most likely LTE issues as Sprint radio doesn't operate on ATT LTE frequencies) by following THIS post. You can also try the Sprint ROM/Modem by following the Verizon APN/Network hack HERE
Some roms won't let you do *#7284# for ADB/MTP. The way around this (if you need to transfer files and MTP isnt anabled) is to sideload files from TWRP or find the verizon method for dialer codes for Qualcomm USB settings menu. There was a dialer only instruction post but I can't find it now. If all else fails then simply ODIN to stock.

Impressive work you are attempting. It would def be cool to have the same radio functionality that Iphone 5 peeps have. I am on AT&T, but it would be cool to be able to load the CDMA and related stuff to a GSM phone as well. Good luck, I will be foloowing your thread, mostly out of curiosity.
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I can successfully see a ATT/T-Mobile GSM network type with the NV-Items hack. I need to do the sim card mod now. I'll order parts this weekend and until then there isn't too much I can do.

rockerrock said:
I can successfully see a ATT/T-Mobile GSM network type with the NV-Items hack. I need to do the sim card mod now. I'll order parts this weekend and until then there isn't too much I can do.
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Great news! Excellent work by the way, would love to see this end up working!

I can now run a ATT flashed modem. When selecting Mobile Networks it tells me to insert a sim card. I'm getting reboots every 3-5 minutes but I think it's kernel related. The ROM is half the battle, ATT modem boot looped on SPR ROM. I should be able to connect to GSM once I do the SIM hack for proof of concept.
Recap:
NV-Items of the ATT to T-Mobile flashed (AWS/GSM unlock, use both ATT and Tmobile on ATT GN2)
Flashed ATT ROM
Failed flashing ATT Persues kernel (stuck at samsung logo)
Flashed Sprint Persues kernel
Flashed ATT modem
I desperately need the NV-ITEMS from an international phone in txt format.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36559274

this may have nothing to do with what your doing but ill ask anyway I ported a verizon note 2 rom over to sprint galaxy note 2 and everything works but LTE is it possible to get it to work? Its the JellyBeans Rom in the sprint forum

From my understanding the customization of the chipset is in relation to LTE frequencies which are hawdware related. It's the same for the Nexus 4, it supports LTE unofficially on band 4 due to LG keeping in their Optimus LTE chip. Nexus 4 on LTE only works in certain areas in the country due to ATT only providing LTE band 4 in very limited areas.
I doubt I can "unlock" to the point where a Sprint/Verizon phone can see each other's LTE frequencies as LTE is a different chip in question (most frequently) as LTE courier customization is specific to the courier/device.
I may be wrong as it depends on the chip in question and how it's implemented. I need to find a photo of both Sprint/Verizon mainboards and compare. My work focuses on GSM/AWS bands for HSDPA+ and 3G as it is more likely to work as the chipset known supports these bands. Please feel free to post pics of the boards or chipset info and I'll look into it.

Due to my NV-Items trick I now can use QPST to dump a full nvitems+more. I cannot restore items though
When in GSM mode I'm getting an Emergency Calls Only/Enter SIM which means it should work with a SIM chip.
ATT modem + ATT/AWS nvitems unlock on ATT ROM; SPR Kernel.
Buying a cracked screen working ATT Note 2 sometime today for $325 for additional testing

rockerrock said:
Due to my NV-Items trick I now can use QPST to dump a full nvitems+more. I cannot restore items though
When in GSM mode I'm getting an Emergency Calls Only/Enter SIM which means it should work with a SIM chip.
ATT modem + ATT/AWS nvitems unlock on ATT ROM; SPR Kernel.
Buying a cracked screen working ATT Note 2 sometime today for $325 for additional testing
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Seems like your making progress
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I'm following your thread with a lot of enthusiasm.
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Post #2 contains instructions.

I have just found a Verizon hack thread to get US GSM data/voice working without all this hacking. I'll try it out and report back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449
Flashed Deodex Vzw ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044351
Flashed APN editor:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449
I can see verizon networks, no LTE. Trying GSM now.

Yeah, I really doubt you will get VZW LTE working as for one you will not Auth with their system. Second I am sure the transceiver in our version of the phone is not capable of that frequency on the LTE path.
-- "Sensorly or it didn't happen!"

digiblur said:
Yeah, I really doubt you will get VZW LTE working as for one you will not Auth with their system. Second I am sure the transceiver in our version of the phone is not capable of that frequency on the LTE path.
-- "Sensorly or it didn't happen!"
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Agreed, my goal is to get HSDPA GSM data working on Sprint Note 2. Verizon allready has a method of unlocking http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449. I do agree that it's impossible for LTE to work on any method as LTE chip is a whole different ballgame than what I'm attempting. It may be possible but someone would have to start by getting a VZW and SPR mainboard and comparing chips. Even if you somehow get the radio working you would might need to hack the ESN which is ILLEGAL, although VZW does use SIM cards..
However I can see VZW frequencies on my Note 2 right now. Alternating between EVDOa and eHRPD.

rockerrock said:
Agreed, my goal is to get HSDPA GSM data working on Sprint Note 2. Verizon allready has a method of unlocking http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449. I do agree that it's impossible for LTE to work on any method as LTE chip is a whole different ballgame than what I'm attempting. It may be possible but someone would have to start by getting a VZW and SPR mainboard and comparing chips. Even if you somehow get the radio working you would might need to hack the ESN which is ILLEGAL, although VZW does use SIM cards..
However I can see VZW frequencies on my Note 2 right now. Alternating between EVDOa and eHRPD.
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Side note... Altering an ESN isn't just caps illegal, it is caps/bold/underscored/red font illegal. A federal felony from what I've read.
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Skripka said:
Side note... Altering an ESN isn't just caps illegal, it is caps/bold/underscored/red font illegal. A federal felony from what I've read.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk HD
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Yup, modifying ESN has absolutely nothing to do with my research. My goal is to utilize a provider's SIM on GSM to connect to ATT/TMobile with stock IMEI/ESN. Verizon uses a SIM in their Note2/S3 in which if they accept your ESN/IMEI with their SIM is their discretion. ESN/IMEI, etc is stored in NV Items which is in the modem baseband, not the ASIC. Swapping SIM cards are perfectly legal so removal/replacement of the embedded SIM is legal. ESN/IMEI is like a car's VIN which is illegal to touch, SIM is more like a license plate on a car. I'm a firm believer in its your device do what you want but once you enable your modem to interact with the public infrastructure you are bound to it's rules, period.
On another note I have a ATT Note 2 now but I sold the Sprint Note 2 to get the Nexus 4. I can continue my research into GSM on my Sprint S3 and provide dumps for the ATT Note 2.
I'm fairly certain that I have accomplished a US GSM unlock on my Sprint Note 2 as it exhibits the same symptoms as a Unlocked phone without a SIM, Emergency Calls Only. However I do not see ATT/T-Mobile in my network operators menu which I'm sure the VZW APN hack will fix or it's because I don't have a SIM.
It's going to take someone with a Sprint S3/Note 2 with SIM mod and some tinkering around to get this to work. I'll get a SIM board for my S3 but it's going to take some time as I'm busy with work and my girlfriend. If anything was learned, it was that the S3/Note 2 is pretty much damn near unbrickable. I've flashed every firmware known to man, trashed my NV ITEMS, wiped my ESN/MSL and recovered to absolutely working activationable stock. Don't be afraid to experiment, just BACKUP and BACKUP your BACKUPS.

I am stuck at this step:
13. Next is to flash over a ATT modem/radio in TWRP. Download the modem HERE
THIS MODEM WILL CAUSE YOUR DEVICE TO BOOT LOOP. Although I found on my device it only rebooted every 5 mins or so.
It does cases boot loop, only it's not every 5 minutes, but instantenious, right after "Android is upgrading" Am i missing something?
Update: with ATT ROM, it does give me 2-3 minutes before reboot, however it won't see the Sprint SIM with ATT modem file. I've also tried few other modems from Verizon and some other GN2 carriers, same story. currently i have no SIM mode installed, but I think it should still see SPRINT chip/SIM because it is emmulating a LTE/GSM SIM. SIM manager says SIM state unknown.
Is this the same for you? how are you able to see the T-mobile and AT&T , if you can't get n to the mobile networks menu?

rockerrock said:
Agreed, my goal is to get HSDPA GSM data working on Sprint Note 2. Verizon allready has a method of unlocking http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449. I do agree that it's impossible for LTE to work on any method as LTE chip is a whole different ballgame than what I'm attempting. It may be possible but someone would have to start by getting a VZW and SPR mainboard and comparing chips. Even if you somehow get the radio working you would might need to hack the ESN which is ILLEGAL, although VZW does use SIM cards..
However I can see VZW frequencies on my Note 2 right now. Alternating between EVDOa and eHRPD.
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Seeing PCS and CLR VZW is easy. I don't think you will auth on ehrpd though.
Did you ever get past the failure to read roaming list issue. Was curious if you found a way to read the PRL from the Note2.
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Let me know if you would like me to test your theory.
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One V CDMA - Problem in enabling data connection

I am using a HTC One V CDMA (Virgin Mobile USA) in India on Reliance CDMA network. The phone was flashed to Reliance and everything is working fine ie I can make/receive calls/sms etc. 1x / EVDO credentials have already been written to the phone.
Now the issue is that I am not able to enable data or the data connection doesn't get enabled automatically. When I try to enable data it says "Disconnected because service is unavailable". But if I press the "Activate this device" button in the settings section, an activation screen 1..2..3 comes up, then wait for 3-4 sec, the 3G symbol gets displayed meaning its able to make a data connection. Now if I go back to the settings page and enable data it successfully connects, and I am able to access internet at EVDO speeds. But after some idle time, the data connection is automatically disconnected and to reconnect I need to repeat the above process. Even if I intentionally disconnect data and try to reconnect, it doesn't happen and I need to go through the "Activate this device" process.
I believe some sort of initialization is missing which is done during the "Activate this device" phase and hence I am able to connect. What could be the reason for this? Is it some setting/configuration that needs to be enabled?
Please pour your valuable tips to resolve this issue.
Thanks

Fixed the issue with auto connection of data, not sure what fixed it exactly, but here are the last changes that I made after which it started working.
You need to use the tool QPST (I used version 2.7.378, an older version didn't work) for this.
In the M.IP tab, disable all profiles except profile 1
Then edit profile 1 and make changes (check attachment)
Then in RmNet tab enable auto connect for device 0 and 1.
After that
PPP Config --> Um --> Enter user/pass as "net" (Req Pw enc should be unchecked)
PPP Config --> AN --> Enter the EVDO credentials given by the MEID registrar (Req Pw enc should be unchecked)
Please note that I got it working merely by trial and error and some of the above changes may not be required and I am not even sure why they are necessary , but with the above configuration I am able to enable data without any problem.

iamvarkey said:
Fixed the issue with auto connection of data, not sure what fixed it exactly, but here are the last changes that I made after which it started working.
You need to use the tool QPST (I used version 2.7.378, an older version didn't work) for this.
In the M.IP tab, disable all profiles except profile 1
Then edit profile 1 and make changes (check attachment)
Then in RmNet tab enable auto connect for device 0 and 1.
After that
PPP Config --> Um --> Enter user/pass as "net" (Req Pw enc should be unchecked)
PPP Config --> AN --> Enter the EVDO credentials given by the MEID registrar (Req Pw enc should be unchecked)
Please note that I got it working merely by trial and error and some of the above changes may not be required and I am not even sure why they are necessary , but with the above configuration I am able to enable data without any problem.
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Thanks for the above method .. Did you use this method after loading the NVDump file given by the registrar ? ... ALso when i edit the UM and AM feilds and issue write to the phone its showing as the phone has a read only NV ITEMS.

yakaaithiri said:
Thanks for the above method .. Did you use this method after loading the NVDump file given by the registrar ? ... ALso when i edit the UM and AM feilds and issue write to the phone its showing as the phone has a read only NV ITEMS.
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Well, I had loaded the NVDump earlier, but as I had mentioned it would connect first but if you disconnect or get disconnected it wouldn't reconnect.
Check if the SPC is correct, cause I never got any error like that.

iamvarkey said:
Well, I had loaded the NVDump earlier, but as I had mentioned it would connect first but if you disconnect or get disconnected it wouldn't reconnect.
Check if the SPC is correct, cause I never got any error like that.
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OP, I am taking a HTC One V for my dad and plan to use it with reliance, could you please tell me what I need to do ?
I already unlocked and rooted the phone. Do I just walk into a reliance store or do something more on computer etc before going there ?

experx said:
OP, I am taking a HTC One V for my dad and plan to use it with reliance, could you please tell me what I need to do ?
I already unlocked and rooted the phone. Do I just walk into a reliance store or do something more on computer etc before going there ?
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You are talking about Reliance CDMA right?
If yes you need to get the MEID registered, will cost you about Rs 500. Reliance store guys will not do it, have to get it done through some 3rd party provider.

It says Read only NV Items for me too

2kool2btrue said:
It says Read only NV Items for me too
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That's fine. Its only for one particular NVITEM. Just ignore it.

Hello varkey bhai,
Please Help me with the problem.
1. my meid is registered with reliance.
2. my prl is 00005
3. i am using the handset since 10 months.
4. evdo is also activated on my number.
But i am just getting 1x speeds.
Only thing i feel, i am missing out is on the username,Password,NV file,akey etc.
I have not received the above details from my reigstrar
Can u please guide me how this can be done to start evdo speeds.
Thanks in advance

vakubhai said:
Only thing i feel, i am missing out is on the username,Password,NV file,akey etc.
I have not received the above details from my reigstrar
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Without the correct EVDO credentials, you won't be able to get EVDO speeds. You need to check with your MEID registrar.
NV dump is not really required and the same can be configured manually if you have the credentials as I have described above. Since you are able to make and receive calls, it looks like the Akey is already set.

so that means if i dont get the credentials from the registrar EVDO can never be started on this handset??
iamvarkey said:
Without the correct EVDO credentials, you won't be able to get EVDO speeds. You need to check with your MEID registrar.
NV dump is not really required and the same can be configured manually if you have the credentials as I have described above. Since you are able to make and receive calls, it looks like the Akey is already set.
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vakubhai said:
so that means if i dont get the credentials from the registrar EVDO can never be started on this handset??
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You could check with some other person who does MEID registration, maybe they can retrieve the credentials. But without it, EVDO will not work.

i have an htc droid incredible and i am facing the same problem as mentioned above are the steps above same for my phone also

vikisharma said:
i have an htc droid incredible and i am facing the same problem as mentioned above are the steps above same for my phone also
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Try it out. It should work.

NVITEM Dump file
iamvarkey said:
That's fine. Its only for one particular NVITEM. Just ignore it.
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Hello iamvarkey,
i have a sprint htc one that i have flashed but still dont have signal for voice and data. will the nv dump file help resolve this issue and how can i get it.
thanks

jewelman said:
Hello iamvarkey,
i have a sprint htc one that i have flashed but still dont have signal for voice and data. will the nv dump file help resolve this issue and how can i get it.
thanks
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Simply by loading the Reliance PRL file, you should have voice signal, if not you are doing something wrong.

iamvarkey said:
Simply by loading the Reliance PRL file, you should have voice signal, if not you are doing something wrong.
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i had done that but didnt work. the phone was sent to me without activating it first with sprint, can this affect it

jewelman said:
i had done that but didnt work. the phone was sent to me without activating it first with sprint, can this affect it
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I don't think that would be a problem.
Make sure you are using the right PRL file.

No above steps required.
You must have flashed NV Dump already.
Your phone must be activated via *228 already.
Just perform below mentioned steps :
1) Put your phone in Diag Mode by dialing ##3424#
2) Get HTC Diag Mode driver if you don't have it already
3) Download DFS Demo version from DFS Website
4) Connect your phone with DFS, send SPC
5) Now, go to Programming tab -> Data ->
6) Click Read
7) At PPP tab, write "net" (without quotes) to SIP NAI, UID, Pwd field.
Restart the device and here you go, your device would get connected to internet instantly.

keval32 said:
No above steps required.
You must have flashed NV Dump already.
Your phone must be activated via *228 already.
Just perform below mentioned steps :
1) Put your phone in Diag Mode by dialing ##3424#
2) Get HTC Diag Mode driver if you don't have it already
3) Download DFS Demo version from DFS Website
4) Connect your phone with DFS, send SPC
5) Now, go to Programming tab -> Data ->
6) Click Read
7) At PPP tab, write "net" (without quotes) to SIP NAI, UID, Pwd field.
Restart the device and here you go, your device would get connected to internet instantly.
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Keval,
I recently bought a HTC One E8 and am using Reliance CDMA on Slot-1 and facing this issue.
Would the steps jotted by you help me?
Thanks,
Vinay

Stopping Hands Free Activation!

My friend Jeremy helped me with getting rid of the "Hands Free Activation" pop-up and I thought I would share it. It especially comes in handy when you are flashed to another carrier. If you are on one of the new custom ZVB Roms you probably don't have to worry about it. All you have to do is:
1) Get a Root File Browser .... I like Rom Tool Box
2) Go to "System" folder
3) Go to "App" folder .... (not Apps)
4) Scroll down and find "OmaDmclient.apk" and rename it to "OmaDmclient.bak"
5) Reboot and you should not get that aggravating ass pop up any more
:silly::laugh:
I hope I've helped someone because a lot of people have damn sure helped me!

Just Showing Off
Since this thread is my posting I wanted to show off my Speedtest results of 3g being "legally" flashed to Page Plus
http://i43.tinypic.com/ezg6l3.jpg

I could use some help through this process
devo3d said:
Since this thread is my posting I wanted to show off my Speedtest results of 3g being "legally" flashed to Page Plus
Honestly, I'd like to start with getting any data (non-wifi) working on this phone...
What I have tools wise? CDMA Workshop
LGNPST (not working) frustrated as heck about this
My LS970 - updated to Page Plus PRL and making and recieving calls...
Can someone point me in the right direction?
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eagleveteran said:
devo3d said:
Since this thread is my posting I wanted to show off my Speedtest results of 3g being "legally" flashed to Page Plus
Honestly, I'd like to start with getting any data (non-wifi) working on this phone...
What I have tools wise? CDMA Workshop
LGNPST (not working) frustrated as heck about this
My LS970 - updated to Page Plus PRL and making and recieving calls...
Can someone point me in the right direction?
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have you try DFS Tools? I always use this tools flashing from sprint to smartfren (Indonesian provider)
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eagleveteran said:
devo3d said:
Since this thread is my posting I wanted to show off my Speedtest results of 3g being "legally" flashed to Page Plus
Honestly, I'd like to start with getting any data (non-wifi) working on this phone...
What I have tools wise? CDMA Workshop
LGNPST (not working) frustrated as heck about this
My LS970 - updated to Page Plus PRL and making and recieving calls...
Can someone point me in the right direction?
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I know I'm late responding to this but what service provider are you flashed to? ( if you haven't found a solution yet )
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Page Plus
devo3d said:
eagleveteran said:
I know I'm late responding to this but what service provider are you flashed to? ( if you haven't found a solution yet )
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Page Plus
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Thank You
I was really annoyed with the popup.
Thanks for the solution :good::good:

lnxnubie said:
I was really annoyed with the popup.
Thanks for the solution :good::good:
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No Probelem....The guy I use to use to flash phones figured it out....he was the only one (entire USA) that knew how to flash the OG to Verizon and get full data (3G). He quit flashing phones from where he was living so now I can't get in touch with him...he could flash any freakin phone..

eagleveteran said:
devo3d said:
Page Plus
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With Page Plus and Straight Talk you have to have certain APN's set. Is your APN correctly set for Page Plus?
EDIT: ( I don't even know if I can post this but I sure admin will let me know...LOL)
I found this in my files, used it long ago and am not sure if it still is applicable but there may some information in it that may be able to lead you in the right direction......
PP
3G data speeds (HOW TO)
This guide is to get evdo data or 3g data speeds on phones flashed to page plus cellular this is not a beginers guide by no means this guide is assuming both spc codes are set to 000000.
things you will need:
1.A donor phone of your own that will ota program and one that you can swap the esn number to that of the target phone. I used a samsung i500
2.Target phone that you own
3.qpst and dfs 4.0.0.4 demo
4.drivers for both phones
Pre-Setup:
1.pull battery out of the target phone and LEAVE it out
2.place that esn number on the donor phone
3.Deactivate then reactivate the target phones esn number
4.OTA program the donor phone that has the swapped esn number on it.
5.Verify that 3g speeds are working on the donor phone
Phase 1:
1.Place donor phone in diagnostic mode and plug into computer
2.Open qpst configuration add the port
3.Go to start clients then efs explorer
4.Open the DMU folder and copy the 10.key file to your computer then exit qpst
Phase 2:
1.Open DFS and select the port that the phone is on
2.Send the spc you should see a device unlocked message in the log.
3.Go to the programming tab then the nam tab and read that page.
4.Read the Data tab and Mobile IP tab as well.
5.Do not close the dfs tab
6.Revert esn back to normal or smash the donor phone into a lot of pieces
Final Phase: (Non-Verizon and Sprint)
1.Power on target phone and place in diagnostic mode and plug into computer
2.Open qpst configuration add the port
3.Go to start clients then efs explorer
4.Now on the Left side of the efs explorer right click the screen go to new and directory
5.Name the directory "DMU" without the quotation marks then place the 10.key file into that directory by drag and drop then exit qpst
6.Now go back into dfs do not add the target phone yet and go to mobile ip nothing else on the screen should change
7.Now select the port the target phone is on in dfs and send the spc code
8.Write the nam tab to target phone after verifing it doesnt say home only then go to data tab and check the box next to pwd on the ppp section only which will change the pwd to hex format then write the data tab
9.Go to the mobile ip tab and right click the red stop sign looking thing on the second bubble and enable it and set active profile to 1 then click "write current profile settings" and click the write button on the left side of the screen
10.Now go back to the Nam tab and load the prl file I prefer using 00002 but you can experiment
Final Phase: (Verizon 4gLTE)
1.Power on target phone and place in diagnostic mode and plug into computer
2.Open qpst configuration add the port
3.Go to start clients then efs explorer
4.Now on the Left side of the efs explorer right click the screen go to new and directory
5.Name the directory "DMU" without the quotation marks then place the 10.key file into that directory by drag and drop then exit qpst
6.Now go back into dfs do not add the target phone yet
7.Now select the port the target phone is on in dfs and send the spc code
8.Write the nam tab to target phone after verifying it doesn't say home only then go to data tab and check the box next to pwd on the ppp section only which will change the pwd to hex format then write the data tab
9.Go to the mobile ip tab click "write current profile settings" and click the write button on the left side of the screen
10.Now go back to the Nam tab and load the prl file i recommend 00002 but experiment with what you want and reboot phone and enjoy
Having issues try getting 1x first on lte phones you will need a sim card unactivated by verizon and it should pop up after a minute or two should never take longer than 15 minutes the first time
make sure you have it set to nv only on lte handsets.
Need a guide for a specific model name it I'll write it for you step by step for a small fee.
Note I have not tested this on any apple product so cannot support them.
Between getting 1x and then going to target phone must be on airplane mode after esn on account is switched back
Read more: http://www.cricketusers.com/page-plus-cellular/38824-page-plus-3g-data-speeds-how.html#ixzz2VLa0LfsP
ANOTHER EDIT : SOMETHING I FORGOT ABOUT YOUR MMS
Steps to MMS (picture mail) configuration: This is only one way, but it works...
1. Open the messaging app and press menu and select settings.
2. Uncheck EVERY item in the settings and exit the app with the back button.
3. Open your browser and go to the URL "mms.ihavegreat.info" and download
4. Pull down the top of your screen and wait for the app to finish downloading
5. Tap the app to install and let it authorize and setup
6. Remove the stock messaging app from homescreen and replace with this new one.....(may also disable the original message app)
7. Reboot the phone and you should have working MMS
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[Tutorial] Unlock ALL bands on xt907 (moto_msm8960)

**This is risky! Dangerous stuff : I am not responsible for any damage to your device *
Thanks to @olokos & @BlackSoulxxx for idea
@samwathegreat for drivers
@bpear96 for his post
0- First Download these
http://d-h.st/0Me
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5ePoKNP9UFtZEZEd0swNFRTNG8/edit?pli=1
Extract it and install QPST from that zip
Boot your Moto into bootloader by powering off, then hold Vol+ and Vol- while you power on
Select BP Tools by pressing volume down, then press volume up when hovering over BP Tools
Phone will reboot in diag mode (Nothing will look different in phones UI)
Make sure USB debugging is OFF
Go to device manager and make sure Motorola QC Diag is installed. If not go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...76&postcount=3
Find "COM*" in my case it was "COM100". It might be different for you.
Press start button and navigate to QPST -> QPST Configuration.
In QPST Configuration click on "Add new port" and in "Port" type in your "COM*". In my case It's "COM100" in there.
Navigate to QPST/bin and open RF_NV_Manager.exe *(C:\Program Files (x86)\Qualcomm\QPST\bin)
press on settings -> Comport and choose your COM port.
Press on file -> read from phone
Wait patiently until it is finished. Now pay attention!
Go to line 1877, click it and copy the decimal number on the right side of a programme. right click - copy
Go to the place where you extracted the zip and start mzTool
On the left side you will see "Input radix" - press decimal there.
On the right side you will see "RF BC CONFIG" paste your previously copied number from the RF_NV_Manager.exe there.
You will see now what bands are you able to use on the bottom of the app in "Bit information"
Switch tab to "Band Preference (NV Value)"
In there select all GSM bands and WCDMA bands you want to unlock but Make sure to check your original bands before you add more!
After you're done choosing what bands do you want - copy decimal number from the bottom right
Remove all commas from that number ( "," ) so it would be just a bunch of numbers without anything else.
Open RV_NV_Manager.exe from the point you left it and paste your new number without commas "," there.
Press on write NV and then press on file ->write changed NV to the phone.
Reboot the phone you are Done

i successfully added WCDMA Band III - EUROPE & CHINA DCS 1800 band

umar_fiaz said:
i successfully added WCDMA Band III - EUROPE & CHINA DCS 1800 band
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i'm a bit lost here, it's just unlock GSM & WCDMA bands? not LTE Bands? do you unlock LTE 1800 MHz and 900 MHz frequencies? can you post your phone screenshot after using this mod?

it's work to unlocking WCDMA (tested by me) but still can't figure out how to unlock LTE or maybe it's hardware limitation

'll post LTE method when try Currenty having LTE decimal value 4096 for 700 only
figuring out how to do it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56577252&postcount=455

AshRoller said:
i'm a bit lost here, it's just unlock GSM & WCDMA bands? not LTE Bands? do you unlock LTE 1800 MHz and 900 MHz frequencies? can you post your phone screenshot after using this mod?
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you may try this n post result when i got back 'll check LTE currently where i m no LTE
make sure you have running QPST server
Google for QXDM
Open QXDM, go to Option -> Communication
In Target port, choose your phone com port and press OK
Now in View -> NV Browser
QXDM will open new window, in Category Filter choose LTE
Scroll to id 06828 and click on that, click read then in Input and Value change the value to "1904863"

changed parameter in QXDMA.
Phone still cant find LTE (testes on LTE sim ofc).
My operator uses LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7, B7) and LTE 800 MHz (Band 20, B20)

So sorry Im a total noob to this, but I need to unlock my phone asap, as i was before I had to reflash it due to boot looping issue. Now I cant connect to my Straight talk account/att towers using the SIM card and phone that has always worked for me since I bought it unlocked. Main problem I am having is step 5. "Make sure USB Debugging is OFF" As soon as i turn off the USB debugging the Motorola QC port (COM3 for me) disappears. I left it on so the com port would be active, followed all the steps and still no service. PLEASE HELP and I dont mind paying someone for their assistance if we get my phone working. THANKS!!!

I've tried enabling LTE as described and I'm still testing the results. I need to enable B20 band (800mhz), right now as you know the Razr M may only use the B13 band (700mhz).
That is what I've learned so far:
You'll have to install both QPST (unable to change the LTE bands) and QXDM (able to change the LTE bands, but needs QPST to get installed). Once you have the program installed, reboot the phone in bootloader mode and select BP Tools. Let the phone reboot, then disable USB debugging and connect the phone to the PC. Wait for the device to be installed, if something goes wrong install the driver manually (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm2NKdXdHnc). After this, open QXDM Professional and select the right COM port (the one that's being used by your device) under "options" "communication". Change the "view" field to "NV browser" and "category filter" to "LTE". at this point you could READ the interested fields (06828 and 06829). Calculate the right code to activate the right bands (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059), change the fields and press WRITE. Power off your phone and reboot: you have chnged the LTE bands.
Now... as said the default value is 4096 (1000000000000 in binary, meaning that the band 13 is the only one usable). In this case the phone may switch from GSM/WCDMA to LTE (settings -> network setting -> preferred network) but clearly is unable to find the network (no signal).
I've changed this parameter to 524288 (10000000000000000000, only B20 band active): the phone works normally but when you select LTE in preferred network the phone doesn' switch and remain in GSM/WCDMA.
Then I've reverted to the initial value (4096): one again everything worked as stated above.
At this point I've tried to activate both the original B13 band and the B20 band, using the parameter 528384: with this setting the phone is able to switch regularly to LTE, but I don't know if the B20 band is active because where I am now there is no LTE signal. I'll try to test the phone during the next days.
Is there a way to check which bands are actually active on the phone (some code, an app, a PC software)?

I've upgraded my sim to a 4G version, then I tried my Razr M in two cities with 4G coverage: no signal. If I put my 4G sim in a Lumia 1020 I can surf on 4G without problem. There's something else we have to change to get the 4G fully working. Maybe examining the modem of a XT905 (Australian version of the Droid Razr M) may give us some clue? The XT905 should be identical in hardware, but uses LTE band 3(1800) and 7(2600) instead of 13(700).
What do you say? Any ideas?

j27h said:
The XT905 should be identical in hardware
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Unfortunately, no. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59365798
Sorry, guys, no new LTE bands with this method.
Sent from my XT1095 using XDA Free mobile app

I unlocked my GSM bands with another method I found on here somewhere. It's a lot easier. If you're using cm12.1 you can use a terminal emulator and type sudo unlock us-gsm and it will preform the NV edit automatically.
Sent from my DROID RAZR M using Tapatalk

Thanks for the mention and keeping my original files! I'll link your thread to mine

I would like to know if someone was successfully able to use band 3 (LTE 1800 Mhz) on an MSM8960 device. I have a Droid Razr HD Maxx (XT926M) and it uses the same 'chipset'. So, this thread is quite relevant to me.

Do you guys think this tutorial will work with moto g 3° generation? If you think so, i will try it in my home as soon as i get there and will post the results.
The processor model is Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 quad core.
Your processor model is Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Thanks!

very good
very good

KentianAylomen said:
Do you guys think this tutorial will work with moto g 3° generation? If you think so, i will try it in my home as soon as i get there and will post the results.
The processor model is Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 quad core.
Your processor model is Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Thanks!
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Could you fix it?

Nexus 5X LTE not working

Hello,
i have some problem with my nexus 5Xwith cyanogenmod 13.
Problem was started when i download application Field Test for Nexus 5x/6p
In lte data menu i try change LTE On/Off and change disable and enable band 26 and 41.
From this time all LTE not working. - maybe some parameters was change in modem.
Serveral times i try reflash original rom and CM13 and reflash radio...
I install application QPST and QXDM and in NV browser i have on line : 06828 and 06829 value : 1786875150815
I dont now if this value is correct, but if i try put new value according NV calculator or some numbers from this forum, whitch i found. New values is saved in phone only while i make reboot the phone and LTE still not working.
Backup original NV values i dont have.
Can somebody help me please ?
Thank you

Thank you ...

radimpodzemny said:
Hello,
i have some problem with my nexus 5Xwith cyanogenmod 13.
Problem was started when i download application Field Test for Nexus 5x/6p
In lte data menu i try change LTE On/Off and change disable and enable band 26 and 41.
From this time all LTE not working. - maybe some parameters was change in modem.
Serveral times i try reflash original rom and CM13 and reflash radio...
I install application QPST and QXDM and in NV browser i have on line : 06828 and 06829 value : 1786875150815
I dont now if this value is correct, but if i try put new value according NV calculator or some numbers from this forum, whitch i found. New values is saved in phone only while i make reboot the phone and LTE still not working.
Backup original NV values i dont have.
Can somebody help me please ?
Thank you
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Just a quick question. Why were you trying to change LTE On/Off in the Engineering Screen? Were you only trying to enable LTE bands or did you have a problem with your data connection? If you were having data problems before downloading the Field Test app, did you know there are some know data issues with CM13. Did you lose your LTE connection?
Also, what gave you the idea to download QPST & QDXM? Do you have prior experience with these applications?
Also, since you have CM13 installed on your 5x, did you try and restore a backup in TWRP that you have saved to see if it corrected your problem?
Which carrier are you with?
Sent from my Nexus 6

Hello,
thank you for your answare, and sorry for my english.
Before problem phone was new and all was worked, but i tryed make some changes, because i searching solution for changng band and editing priority for diferrent LTE band.
Now my problem with no connection on lte is solve, i write zeros to partition modem1 and modem2 from modem filesystem and modem itself after restart phone reset factory setting, but i dont now where modem took IMEI, because i think IMEI is save on this partition...
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But i still dont understed why, after reboot changes on line ID 06828 and ID 06829 comming back originaly number .
Bestest solution for me wold be if i find in NV parameter band priority according signal strenght. Or some application (IN Phone) for disabling and enabling all LTE band without computer.
My most-used bands is : 800,1800,2600Mhz

radimpodzemny said:
Hello,
thank you for your answare, and sorry for my english.
Before problem phone was new and all was worked, but i tryed make some changes, because i searching solution for changng band and editing priority for diferrent LTE band.
Now my problem with no connection on lte is solve, i write zeros to partition modem1 and modem2 from modem filesystem and modem itself after restart phone reset factory setting, but i dont now where modem took IMEI, because i think IMEI is save on this partition...
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But i still dont understed why, after reboot changes on line ID 06828 and ID 06829 comming back originaly number .
Bestest solution for me wold be if i find in NV parameter band priority according signal strenght. Or some application (IN Phone) for disabling and enabling all LTE band without computer.
My most-used bands is : 800,1800,2600Mhz
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Shortcut Master Lite in the Play Store will allow you to access the LTE Engineering to set band priority. Open the app and click the 3-dot menu In the top right corner. Click on "secret code explorer" and allow the list to populate. You will be looking for a numbered code like "3282” or "33284". Click on each one, select explore from the menu and look thru each selection. The one you will be looking for will say something like Sprint LTE bands editor. You can enable bands 25, 26 & 41 and set band priority. When asked to enter your MSL, enter 000000 and tap verify. You can figure the app out. It takes a little time to get used to how the app works. Good luck and let me know if you need any more help.
P.S. I dont know why you would start changing NV values without any experience using QPST & QDXM. You can make a mistake very easily. Be careful when making changes. I would start fresh by fastboot flashing the factory images, bootloader and radio and start over. Just my opinion.
What carrier are you with and where are you located?
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Why i start Edit without experience ? It is easy, because i need get experience
Band 25,26 And 41 is not important for me.
I need disable and enable and set priority for 800 1800 and 2600mhz, quickly from the phone...
My location is czech republic and switzerland.