Noob here so Im just wanted to see what the benefit of having the MSL number for the EVO is?
Basically it is a password for several "hidden" settings for the phone.
(ie ##DATA#)
I think you can use the MSL to roam off verizon towers instead of sprint and alter settings in the phone. I'm assuming settings that involve how your phone communicates with the Sprint network.
You can adjust several settings that unless you know what you are doing, you shouldn't mess with. Sometimes there is a need, but most of the time there isn't.
For the Hero, there was a ring delay and with the MSL you could lower the time that the phone checked for a call, lowering or removing the delay. For the EVO, I think you can get it to roam on Verizon towers as said above, but not sure that is such a good thing.
If you have it, keep it because you may need it, if not, it's probably never going to be needed. If you do need it and don't have it, just call Sprint tech support and ask for it. Usually they give it out without a problem.
Thanks for the feed back fellas! I have my MSL number and just didnt know what to do with it thats all. I will probably just tuck it away and forget about it.
Put it on a post it note under the battery.
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Go to Phone and Dial ##3282#
Choose Edit Mode
Enter MSL
Change Home Orig., and Roam Orig. to EVRC-B
Hit Menu and Commit Changes
This is the main thing I have seen people use there MSL to change. Apparently the signal is stronger with B. You are normaly getting signal from A. The other thing if I recall correctly is that all the A towers are also equiped with B equipment so even B is the better choice? Sorry its been a month since I did this mod if you search over at the PPCGeeks forum I know you will find it in the tips thread that is stickied at the top.
I successfully flashed the CDMA Desire with a Sprint Radio off the Evo. It's baseband 2.15.00.09.01
I also installed PRL 60677 from sprint. I also tried the Cyanogen MOD.
It's currently running the alltel ROM so I can get access to the dialing codes in the PRL but even though I flashed the RADIO and the PRL it still shows the network as alltel and it won't let me get access in menu>settings>Wireless networks>mobile network
I can turn it on. But it either seems to take a long time to turn off, or go off by itself, not sure which. But once its on it is greyed out and won't let me get access to it.
I thought maybe it was the PRI, but I don't see how that could be. Is there some sort of Initial Program Loader from alltel doing this can someone tell me why it won't pick up on a sprint network that I have for cdma like connecting or sharing a connection etc... and won't get off U.S. Cellular network?
I might just try flashing to verizon and see what happens just to observe. It should be a lot easier than flashing to sprint.
edit: I did change all the dialing codes to sprint in the ## menu btw. I used the codes from another sprint Phone.
EDIT: It also won't turn off always when I hit Airplane mode and constantly says "Turning on...." and won't give access when to "Mobile Network" when you hold down the power button and that menu comes up.
I used the original Stock RUU to switch back. It changed the baseband and everything else back and also got rid of my clockwork recovery in the process
The only thing it didn't change is the PRL. I had to redownload that and manually rechange the codes in the ## secret dialing menu's.
As far as I understand I will need to change the esn or have this esn to sprint to be able to get it working on a sprint network. It is very difficult thing to do so I will have to postpone this. I'm thinking there might be some code or something in one of the abstraction layers or HAL layers that is preventing you from changing the esn somewhow... not really sure but that seems like the best place for me to look as it is the interface between the software and hardware. The hardware is there and able to do it, so it must be the most basic software or HAL that is preventing me from doing it I am guessing. BTW this is not illegal. I own my phone. If anything it's illegal for someone to sell me crap that doesn't work the way it should because of bogus programming that's been put on my phone to prevent me from using it! And nikola tesla invented the radio btw where is the money and credit he deserves for this?!
Hey man,
I am trying to do something like this for my wife. I'll let you know how it goes once I get the phone. In the meantime, maybe this might help you?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4199684&postcount=5
I know it's not quite the same - taking VZW phone onto Sprint Network, but I thought it might help you out.
I'll post my experience later when I get the phone next week.
Thanks,
-Marcus
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Hey man,
I am trying to do something like this for my wife. I'll let you know how it goes once I get the phone. In the meantime, maybe this might help you?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4199684&postcount=5
I know it's not quite the same - taking VZW phone onto Sprint Network, but I thought it might help you out.
I'll post my experience later when I get the phone next week.
Thanks,
-Marcus
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I don't think that's quite the same thing. I read through the post and a lot of it didn't make a whole lot of sense. Generally you have to have a compabible esn with the network you want to use. Every carrier has a database of all the esn's that are registered and available to use their service. If you try to connect to their service their software will recognize the esn as false and not grant service even if you install all the correct radio's/basebands, PRL files, Firmware, etc... it just won't work because you don't have an esn in their database so you have no authority to connect to their network. So you have to change the esn. But it's not such a simple thing to change an esn. I'm guessing its written in hexadecimal somewhere in the registry, but maybe not. There are certain command sets like the Haye's command set that only apply to CPU or other hardware like modem/Radio. There is an RIL which communicates between a driver, the modem/radio, and the OS. I'm guessing the esn is communicated and retrieved by the RIL layer that communicates via proxy & a driver or in one other PPP protocol that apparently only communicates with the network at certain times suspiciously. That's because the ESN is apparently located in the radio/modem and people have successfully changed their esn by changing their modem and installing a different one. A modem is essentially an ultra small electronic radio. In the same way that a radio picks up signals out of the air and converts to sound, a modem picks up signals also and can convert to sound as well as internet data, text messaging, etc...
If your radio doesn't have the proper command sets it can not pick up on certain signals such as for example sprint 1900 MHz for a sprint radio/baseband version vs a 900MHz signal for a 900 MHz Verizon. Each carriers software might be set up to block the other carriers signals in certain ways. For example each carrier has roaming agreements with the other carriers so that when you go out of your host carriers network say from Verizon into Sprint then you can "roam" and still get coverage. Sprint in this case provides the coverage and therefore they have an agreement to use each others network to provide better coverage. They may also pay each other small fees to use their network. Roaming, carrier type, cell number, mobile network operator, ip addresses, etc... can all be preprogrammed into CDMA handsets through ## secret dialing modes. This only works on CDMA handsets or in CDMA mode on your phone (i.e. not GSM). Usually on HTC devices you press ##775# to update a PRL file which is the Preferred Roaming List. That is usually easy enough, but this may not always update all your phones programming and you may have to do so manually through other ## dialing codes such as Primary HA secondary HA MCC (Mobile Country code) MNC (Mobile Network code) etc... Even if you do all that though it serves no purpose if the esn isn't registered to the network that you want to use. Generally only Cricket and MetroPCs in the USA will register a CDMA esn to use on their handsets. All the other carriers like Sprint, Att, Verizon, etc... generally won't do it, hence you can't get CDMA service from them if you have a CDMA capable handset even if you update all of your files as there is a program that is run on behalf of the carriers that manually checks your phones ESN/MEID/etc... to see if you have the "proper Credentials" or authorization to use their network. In this case the authorization is given on whether or not if your ESN is in their database and that it aslo can be in their database but blacklisted or grey listed in the case of you have an innactive account and need to pay them to get it "white Listed" or if you have a debt on your account or the phone is reported stolen it may be "black Listed". Usually you can flash to Cricket or MetropCs fairly easily though and they will even do it for you for a small fee.
Hi, i just bought the phone off ebay about a week back.
through a contact my dad has in Reliance(carrier in India), i have somehow manged to get my meid registered., the phone has been rooted and is running stock sense 2.0 ROM. every time i go to wireless&networks and set the network selection to home only, i get no signal. putting it on automatic gives me a roaming sign on the network bar. dialing *228(while roaming is on) brings me to a reliance answering machine(?). after choosing my language, it tells me that my phone could not be activated.
please help. many people have manged to do this but im not getting any response from them.
thanks, Sid.
Dial ##778# and change settings manually. The code is 000000. You will have to change Home SID to the SID for Reliance and change MDN and MSID. If your old phone worked, easiest way is to change the settings to match your old phone.
GnatGoSplat said:
Dial ##778# and change settings manually. The code is 000000. You will have to change Home SID to the SID for Reliance and change MDN and MSID. If your old phone worked, easiest way is to change the settings to match your old phone.
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I've tried dialing ##778#, but nothing happens. just takes me back to the dialer. should i change my ROM?
How about ##7764726#?
If neither will work, you might have to flash to a stock ROM. Both should definitely work from a stock ROM.
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How about ##7764726#?
If neither will work, you might have to flash to a stock ROM. Both should definitely work from a stock ROM.
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yeah, that didnt work either. flashing to a stock ROM. will post back if it works. thanks, Sid.
just recovered the stock ROM and ##778# works! ive also manged to get the prl from my carrier, but i dont have my old phone. i can probably arrange the the MID no.s etc, though. Also, i dont have to change the ESN, do i?
I think these are the things you will have to change:
MDN is your full phone number including area code. In the US, this is 10-digits.
MIN1 in the US is typically the 3-digit area code.
MIN2 is typically the 7-digit local number.
MIN1 and MIN2 can be different than the MDN, but that's very rare and usually only happens if you've had a phone number change.
MNC and MCC will need to be changed for your country.
MCC+MNC+MIN1+MIN2 = IMSI, which is the the subscriber identification for your cell provider so you need to get those 4 settings correct.
Home SID will need to be changed to Reliance.
I think MCC, MNC, and Home SID you should be able to get from any working CDMA phone that successfully connects to Reliance. Maybe get it from a friend or family member's phone. MDN, MIN1, and MIN2 should be the only things unique to your phone.
No, if your MEID is registered, you don't have to change it or the ESN.
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I think these are the things you will have to change:
MDN is your full phone number including area code. In the US, this is 10-digits.
MIN1 in the US is typically the 3-digit area code.
MIN2 is typically the 7-digit local number.
MIN1 and MIN2 can be different than the MDN, but that's very rare and usually only happens if you've had a phone number change.
MNC and MCC will need to be changed for your country.
MCC+MNC+MIN1+MIN2 = IMSI, which is the the subscriber identification for your cell provider so you need to get those 4 settings correct.
Home SID will need to be changed to Reliance.
I think MCC, MNC, and Home SID you should be able to get from any working CDMA phone that successfully connects to Reliance. Maybe get it from a friend or family member's phone. MDN, MIN1, and MIN2 should be the only things unique to your phone.
No, if your MEID is registered, you don't have to change it or the ESN.
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ive managed to change the prl, and now its activated on the network. after dialing *228 it tells me that my phone is blocked. my dads gonna use his contact and get that ironed out today.
thanks for all your help.
thanks, ive
hi this is vivek i also have a droid and it also has the same problem but the meid is not registered and it is rooted and has a stock rom but when i dial ##778# it juz come to the dailer so what shud i do pls help me out
MEID will need to be registered. There's really no reason to proceed if it's not, because the network won't see your phone.
##778# sometimes doesn't work on my phone, I often have to reboot it and immediately try ##778#. Oh, and you have to hit Dial after entering it. It will ask for a password, and that's going to be 000000.
However, without having your MEID registered, you won't get anywhere.
shawvivs said:
hi this is vivek i also have a droid and it also has the same problem but the meid is not registered and it is rooted and has a stock rom but when i dial ##778# it juz come to the dailer so what shud i do pls help me out
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hi, make sure you get the a key. im having trouble getting that. last piece of the jigsaw i guess.
Usually a fresh activation doesn't require an A-Key, but if you change MDN/MSID too much, it'll trigger a security lockout in the fraud detection system, and then you will need the A-Key to reset it.
I don't know how it is with Reliance in India, but with Verizon in the US, you have to call a higher level tech support person to get the A-Key. One way to get around that, is to have the ESN/MEID on your account changed to a different device, and then change it back.
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Usually a fresh activation doesn't require an A-Key, but if you change MDN/MSID too much, it'll trigger a security lockout in the fraud detection system, and then you will need the A-Key to reset it.
I don't know how it is with Reliance in India, but with Verizon in the US, you have to call a higher level tech support person to get the A-Key. One way to get around that, is to have the ESN/MEID on your account changed to a different device, and then change it back.
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yeah ive called my carrier(its tata, now). they've given me a 20 digit a key, told me to generate the other six digits myself. lol.
How I change verizon carrier from my mobile to any Indian carrier
Dear ,
I had buy mobile online from Ebay, Unfortunately I did not read the feature properly and now mobile is arrived. This mobile is CDMA and it contain Verizon network which does not work here. Now I have to change this network to any Indian network.
Please suggest who will help to change this network. How to process this. If it is chargeable then i am ready to pay charge if anyone can help to change this network
Thanks & Regards
Taher Kalla
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hi . ..
i was just wondering if it can be possible to use a
verizon a 855 (without sim) cdma phone in india???
we have cdma networks here ,but not very sure if they
work without sim on a BYOP thing. ...
I'm new to the sgs2 and I got a us cellular sgs2 I'm running blend ICS rom... And was wanting to change sprint logo and apns to us cellular bit I lack the knowledge on how to do so... Any help would be greatly appreciated
Sent from my uscc sgs2using XDA App
Any body?
USCC SGS2
U.S. Cellular Epic 4g touch APN How To
I am doing this right now. The problem I ran into is I purchased my phone in Michigan, where 4G is now abundant and I moved to Maine where nothing is "abundant" except U.S. Cellars pain in my rear so I flashed without being near towers after my phone has lost service for months so Boost cannot find my account on their system. Not a shred! This means I have an MSL but no commands with root can tell me and neither can Boost Mobile. My ESN/EIN/MEID/MEIN was accepted on U.S. Cellular and gladly took my $90 to welcome me. However; I cannot access my ESN to open DIAG to alter APN. Oi... But granted you have root, and tower signal, and
Have obtained your MSL (typing "getprop ril.MSL" in terminal is the easiest way to find it).. all you have to do is ##3424#, click edit, enter MSL # (6 DIGIT) then proceed to enter new APN settings. Then use the list button (button with two horizontal lines and 3 sided box used for settings access on home page) to save new APN. Reboot after at least 2 minutes and in theory, you should be all set. No ROM Flashes can cure this. (YET) I want my SPH-D710BST to display U.S. Cellular boot image....
I saw a post about HTC Evo flashes working... maybe a flash with U.S. Cell stock ROM and APN can cure this? I will check if my plan fails tonight.
I want to activate my phone on verizon, and so far I have change the spc to all zeros, and I have flashed a verizon prl. I also changed the meid to a verizon s3 meid, but I dont want to pay for data (I would need to upgrade my plan). i have access to wifi all the time anyway, so i only want call and texting. Can I change the meid to a basic phone meid and activate it as a basic phone or would verizon figure that out? I have an unused lg octane that I want to add that to my s3.
Thanks in advance
hen.clyde said:
I want to activate my phone on verizon, and so far I have change the spc to all zeros, and I have flashed a verizon prl. I also changed the meid to a verizon s3 meid, but I dont want to pay for data (I would need to upgrade my plan). i have access to wifi all the time anyway, so i only want call and texting. Can I change the meid to a basic phone meid and activate it as a basic phone or would verizon figure that out? I have an unused lg octane that I want to add that to my s3.
Thanks in advance
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MEID changing is illegal in some countries so discussion is not allowed on XDA. Sorry