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After flashing the newest Paranoid Android and running for a few days I suddenly lost data. My phone states that my phone is roaming, so I tried turning data on and off and switching on airplane mode and then I settled on switching back to the ROM I was previously on, the latest MIUI and to my dismay saw that the same issue was occurring. So now my phone has no data on every rom I try and I dont know how to remedy this. If anyone has the same issue or anything to say that might help it would greatly appreciated. I still have 4 months to go on my contract and no money for Verizon's ETF or a replacement phone.
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savtitan29 said:
After flashing the newest Paranoid Android and running for a few days I suddenly lost data. My phone states that my phone is roaming, so I tried turning data on and off and switching on airplane mode and then I settled on switching back to the ROM I was previously on, the latest MIUI and to my dismay saw that the same issue was occurring. So now my phone has no data on every rom I try and I dont know how to remedy this. If anyone has the same issue or anything to say that might help it would greatly appreciated. I still have 4 months to go on my contract and no money for Verizon's ETF or a replacement phone.
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Have you tried re-installing your PRL? Call *228 and press send, use option 2. That'll re-load the preferred roaming list.
What recovery are you using (CWM or TWRP - and ver. #) and is your DI2 S-Off ? Please post your current Bootloader information (HBoot) and whether you have Backups for your (previous) Roms on your mSD card?
Assuming that your device can still making voice calls (SMS ??) - does it work over WiFi ? And, you have already done *228 option 1 - as it sometimes help reset it?
It is sometimes necessary to call VZW and speak to tech support for smartphone and they need to reset things and power cycle your device while you are on the line with them on a different phone to get you out of roaming, depending on the "radio" that your device is now. Hopefully, you did not somehow flashed the leaked non-VZW radio/kernel from China Telecom.
Before calling VZW, it would be helpful if you can flash a Sense-based ROM, either one of the stock zip file or Andybone's tweaked Sense Rom based on OTA, or the SkyRaider's Zeus v1.3 Sense Rom - and, if your phone was Sim-unlocked, can you check to see if it will work in GSM mode for voice & data (borrow a known-working AT&T or T-Mobile Sim card) Remember to do a Master Reset, wipe dalvik/cache & system before flashing a different Rom.
And, you should read up the sticky posts written here about restoring the device back to stock - just in case. The steps are slow & delicate, but it can be done - relax & don't panic.
I cannot make the call because I have no data
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Letitride said:
What recovery are you using (CWM or TWRP - and ver. #) and is your DI2 S-Off ? Please post your current Bootloader information (HBoot) and whether you have Backups for your (previous) Roms on your mSD card?
Assuming that your device can still making voice calls (SMS ??) - does it work over WiFi ? And, you have already done *228 option 1 - as it sometimes help reset it?
It is sometimes necessary to call VZW and speak to tech support for smartphone and they need to reset things and power cycle your device while you are on the line with them on a different phone to get you out of roaming, depending on the "radio" that your device is now. Hopefully, you did not somehow flashed the leaked non-VZW radio/kernel from China Telecom.
Before calling VZW, it would be helpful if you can flash a Sense-based ROM, either one of the stock zip file or Andybone's tweaked Sense Rom based on OTA, or the SkyRaider's Zeus v1.3 Sense Rom - and, if your phone was Sim-unlocked, can you check to see if it will work in GSM mode for voice & data (borrow a known-working AT&T or T-Mobile Sim card) Remember to do a Master Reset, wipe dalvik/cache & system before flashing a different Rom.
And, you should read up the sticky posts written here about restoring the device back to stock - just in case. The steps are slow & delicate, but it can be done - relax & don't panic.
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I have done multiple AntiVenom wipes to no avail, and only WiFi is working for me. I have not yet attempted to flash an older sense based Rom so I will try that. My only question is can VZW access and get my phone out of permanent roaming with my phone having no data or 2G?
P.S. - I did not flash the Chinese radio/kernel. Just checked
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savtitan29 said:
I have done multiple AntiVenom wipes to no avail, and only WiFi is working for me. I have not yet attempted to flash an older sense based Rom so I will try that. My only question is can VZW access and get my phone out of permanent roaming with my phone having no data or 2G? P.S. - I did not flash the Chinese radio/kernel. Just checked
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I see, I've seen DI2 in similar situations but usually, VZW tech support can do some resetting of the stored info on their database to try to restore it, and the best way to make that easier is to restore/go back to a near/pure Sense-based ROM. Once you do that, and you are prompted to "activate your phone OTA" - try to make a call - if you can dail out but the call cannot go thru, you should hear an automated voice msg. that there is error processing your call, ask you to hang up, power down & restart - and try again after waiting 5 to 10 minutes. The msg. will ask you to call # **** - make sure you can call from a home/office/different wireless number as they will go thru the troubleshooting & power cycle/reset process - should take 10 or 15 minutes, and will have you make a test call & verify connectivity success at the end. Informed them that you've done a Master Reset. (FYI - This involved updating, re-generating the good old "A" security key(s) used to identify the phone and the ESN/MEID stored for each device - somehow, the flashing of some Roms & wipe/reset totally dumped clean all of that info, and it needed to be re-established. )
The next step is to re-flash a Sense-based Rom that's stock or close to it -
savtitan29 said:
I cannot make the call because I have no data
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From the device's Settings - About Phone - look for your radio's info - is it .0312 or .0320 (ICS-based) or an older radio like 0.1111 - after you flashed the Sense Rom, please check it again, and if you could - follow the Sticky's to get the 0.312 radio or even the 0.1111 radio in a Zip file, copy/move to mSD card, restart into Bootloader & flash it - restart and see if it can make calls/use data. If not, VZW tech support is your best friend to reset those Android handshaking of the security keys as stored on their database ...
Letitride said:
I see, I've seen DI2 in similar situations but usually, VZW tech support can do some resetting of the stored info on their database to try to restore it, and the best way to make that easier is to restore/go back to a near/pure Sense-based ROM. Once you do that, and you are prompted to "activate your phone OTA" - try to make a call - if you can dail out but the call cannot go thru, you should hear an automated voice msg. that there is error processing your call, ask you to hang up, power down & restart - and try again after waiting 5 to 10 minutes. The msg. will ask you to call # **** - make sure you can call from a home/office/different wireless number as they will go thru the troubleshooting & power cycle/reset process - should take 10 or 15 minutes, and will have you make a test call & verify connectivity success at the end. Informed them that you've done a Master Reset. (FYI - This involved updating, re-generating the good old "A" security key(s) used to identify the phone and the ESN/MEID stored for each device - somehow, the flashing of some Roms & wipe/reset totally dumped clean all of that info, and it needed to be re-established. )
The next step is to re-flash a Sense-based Rom that's stock or close to it -
From the device's Settings - About Phone - look for your radio's info - is it .0312 or .0320 (ICS-based) or an older radio like 0.1111 - after you flashed the Sense Rom, please check it again, and if you could - follow the Sticky's to get the 0.312 radio or even the 0.1111 radio in a Zip file, copy/move to mSD card, restart into Bootloader & flash it - restart and see if it can make calls/use data. If not, VZW tech support is your best friend to reset those Android handshaking of the security keys as stored on their database ...
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I will be doing all of these as soon as I get home from school. Thank you for all your help so far
Try dialing some of the *228 variants such as *22801, *22802, and so on. I had a similar issue where the radio got all messed up. Verizon store was so close to selling me a new phone, but when I made this suggestion the sales guy tried it and it cleared up my issue. My prl I think was totally hosed and needed to be reprogrammed ota.
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Letitride said:
I see, I've seen DI2 in similar situations but usually, VZW tech support can do some resetting of the stored info on their database to try to restore it, and the best way to make that easier is to restore/go back to a near/pure Sense-based ROM. Once you do that, and you are prompted to "activate your phone OTA" - try to make a call - if you can dail out but the call cannot go thru, you should hear an automated voice msg. that there is error processing your call, ask you to hang up, power down & restart - and try again after waiting 5 to 10 minutes. The msg. will ask you to call # **** - make sure you can call from a home/office/different wireless number as they will go thru the troubleshooting & power cycle/reset process - should take 10 or 15 minutes, and will have you make a test call & verify connectivity success at the end. Informed them that you've done a Master Reset. (FYI - This involved updating, re-generating the good old "A" security key(s) used to identify the phone and the ESN/MEID stored for each device - somehow, the flashing of some Roms & wipe/reset totally dumped clean all of that info, and it needed to be re-established. )
The next step is to re-flash a Sense-based Rom that's stock or close to it -
From the device's Settings - About Phone - look for your radio's info - is it .0312 or .0320 (ICS-based) or an older radio like 0.1111 - after you flashed the Sense Rom, please check it again, and if you could - follow the Sticky's to get the 0.312 radio or even the 0.1111 radio in a Zip file, copy/move to mSD card, restart into Bootloader & flash it - restart and see if it can make calls/use data. If not, VZW tech support is your best friend to reset those Android handshaking of the security keys as stored on their database ...
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So I have moved back to stock Sense 2.3.3 with S-ON and there is still no working connection. At this point would I call VZW? and since i cannot call from my cell phone would i still call the *228 number or not? Is it possible for them to access my phone when it cannot connect?
savtitan29 said:
So I have moved back to stock Sense 2.3.3 with S-ON and there is still no working connection. At this point would I call VZW? and since i cannot call from my cell phone would i still call the *228 number or not? Is it possible for them to access my phone when it cannot connect?
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Hmm, still no luck at all. Yeah, dial *228 first and does it dial out at all, or do you get any recorded msg. or nothing happened at all? Make a note of it - then, call VZW from another line (800) 922-0204, Monday-Sunday 6am-11pm - you want to reach smartphone / tech support - tell them you have the HTC DI2 and you are a customer. They will verify your personal info and then proceed to the next steps - and, try to find a way to communicate and/or re-establish communication with your device OTA. Make sure your device is at least 75% charged and at a good 3G signal area, and it's helpful to let them know that other VZW devices at the same physical location have coverage & working signal.
Let's see them go about resetting the system, etc. ...
I want this to be a thread dedicated to help others to flash the mentioned devices to Page Plus / Selectel / Next-G / Service in REAL 3G....
I have been flashing phones for a several years now as a hobby and want to pass on some of my knowledge and advice to others making this transition.
A few things I want to do when time allows as I work a full time job and have a family.. (Not to mention my Flashing Phone Hobby)
1. Keep a list of PRL's that work with Page Plus with no roaming symbol...
2. Maintain a summary of how to get into Diag Mode on all phones and methods to get your SPC/MSL on Sprint Phones......
3. Post useful Apks,, 16 Digit Passwords, and other instructions on flashing the phones.......
4. Maintain a Current List of Page plus Sids for Flashing..........
5. Make this a thread that people can come to and discuss issues etc....
Now I am not good at writing Guides and truthfully at this time have no desire to do so, but I will however try my best to help you along the way when my time is available. So please I ask do not flood my Inbox with request for a guide etc. (Post here so others can contribute and everyone can learn together)
One thing I have learned over the years of flashing devices is its better to think it through and work by trial and error so you can truly learn the skill of performing successful flashes.
(Please everyone keep it civil and make this a community effort to help each and everyone)
Current Status is that I can pull Keys/Passwords on Verizon S3 / S4 / S5 / Note 2 and 3, Sprint S2 / S3 /S4/S5 / Note 2 and 3, US Cellular S2 / S3 / S4/ S5 and Note 2 and 3 phones, Plus several other Phones and get REAL 3G with no donor on Page Plus / Selectel / Next-G....
(Again let me stress, please do not flood me with request to show you how to do this, as currently I will not post this information, I have my reasons and I hope you can respect that and use this thread for the other benefits you can get from it)
** Note: I did not include Verizon Prepaid or Straight Talk in this due to my beliefs that the cloning of esns/meids to obtain service is not LEGAL **
Viper
Page Plus Sid List
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o4yatnkv7g6lwm5/PagePlusSIDList.xls
16 Digit Passwords:
USCC S3 / S4 / S5 /Note 2 / Note 3 2010031619780721
USSC Note 3 (Kit Kat) 2013051320130909
Verizon S3 / S4 / S5/ Note 2 / Note 3 2009031920090615
Sprint S3 01F2030F5F678FF9 or 2012112120131219
Sprint S4 / S5 2012112120131219
Sprint Note 2 / Note 3 2012112120131219
Metro PCS S3 2FF811282FF9F323
Cricket S3: 2010031619780721
Cricket S4: 01F2030F5F678FF9
Alltel S3: 2013032720130712
Gusto (Friend) U365 2011101116083112
Gusto 3 U385 2013091220140410
Working PRL's by Original Carrier phone:
Sprint
60009 PRL Latest Modded Verizon PRL All Carrier Phones https://www.dropbox.com/s/i6659mf3vo1xbuy/60009.prl
60008 PRL Modded Verizon PRL All Carrier Phones https://www.dropbox.com/s/nnykb969xd9daz1/60008.prl
60007 PRL Modded Verizon PRL All Carrier Phones https://www.dropbox.com/s/7upnkzpi41u2kf1/60007.prl
65002 PRL Most Popular https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfw92t2r3i8icfn/65002.prl
52874 PRL https://www.dropbox.com/s/rrpkxqwhk5khtpw/52874-page-plus-sprint-phones.prl
52896 PRL https://www.dropbox.com/s/r47fa53i32c3596/52896-page-plus-sprint-phones.prl
59317 PRL https://www.dropbox.com/s/6svp8p8qcqhk5ea/59317 sprint modified.prl
65005 PRL Modded PRL https://www.dropbox.com/s/1mkxmv4mox6hzw0/65005.prl
53263 PRL Selectel Latest (Not Modded) https://www.dropbox.com/s/734mz0pj0wng0ws/53263Selectel.prl
53269 PRL Page Plus Latest (Not Modded) https://www.dropbox.com/s/fphctk79gf7k0cd/53269PPlus.prl
Verizon
60009 PRL Latest Modded Verizon PRL All Carrier Phones https://www.dropbox.com/s/i6659mf3vo1xbuy/60009.prl
60008 PRL Modded Verizon PRL All Carrier Phones https://www.dropbox.com/s/nnykb969xd9daz1/60008.prl
60007 PRL Modded Verizon PRL All Carrier Phones https://www.dropbox.com/s/7upnkzpi41u2kf1/60007.prl
65002 PRL Most Popular https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfw92t2r3i8icfn/65002.prl
53078 PRL https://www.dropbox.com/s/1nd3erjcpkym55v/53078.prl
53126 PRL https://www.dropbox.com/s/u1i4w9kqfj609fr/53126verizon.prl
53188 PRL https://www.dropbox.com/s/l9rqhbvrgqiochc/53188verizon.prl
53160 Selectel PRL https://www.dropbox.com/s/vc0i0pea8igr78d/53160.prl
65005 PRL Modded PRL https://www.dropbox.com/s/1mkxmv4mox6hzw0/65005.prl
53263 PRL Selectel Latest (Not Modded) https://www.dropbox.com/s/734mz0pj0wng0ws/53263Selectel.prl
53269 PRL Page Plus Latest (Not Modded) https://www.dropbox.com/s/b41fbuimja5dw9y/53269-page-plus-sprint-phones.prl
US Cellular
60009 PRL Latest Modded Verizon PRL All Carrier Phones https://www.dropbox.com/s/i6659mf3vo1xbuy/60009.prl
60008 PRL Modded Verizon PRL All Carrier Phones https://www.dropbox.com/s/nnykb969xd9daz1/60008.prl
60007 PRL Modded Verizon PRL All Carrier Phones https://www.dropbox.com/s/7upnkzpi41u2kf1/60007.prl
65002 PRL Most Popular https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfw92t2r3i8icfn/65002.prl
52874 PRL https://www.dropbox.com/s/rrpkxqwhk5khtpw/52874-page-plus-sprint-phones.prl
59317 PRL https://www.dropbox.com/s/6svp8p8qcqhk5ea/59317 sprint modified.prl
65005 PRL Modded PRL https://www.dropbox.com/s/1mkxmv4mox6hzw0/65005.prl
53263 PRL Selectel Latest (Not Modded) https://www.dropbox.com/s/734mz0pj0wng0ws/53263Selectel.prl
53269 PRL Page Plus Latest (Not Modded) https://www.dropbox.com/s/b41fbuimja5dw9y/53269-page-plus-sprint-phones.prl
What is a PRL and what it does:
PRL=(Preferred Roaming List)
The PRL is a list of information that resides in the memory of some kinds of digital phones. It lists the radio frequencies the phone can use in various geographic areas.
The part of the list for each area is ordered by the bands the phone should try to use first. Therefore it's a kind of priority list for which towers the phone should use.
The PRL helps determine which home-network towers to use, and also which towers belonging to other networks to use in roaming situations (areas where the home network
has no coverage.) When roaming, the PRL may instruct the phone to use the network with the best roaming rate for the carrier, rather than the one with the strongest signal at the moment.
Since a PRL tells the phone "where" to search for a signal, as carrier networks change over time, an updated PRL may be required for a phone to "see" all of the coverage that it should,
both with the home network and for roaming.
10.key if needed:
10.key https://www.dropbox.com/s/ybyi51lodiislt5/10.key
PagePlus APN:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h81z8am5pk0tr7g/apnpageplus.zip
The Best MMS Apk by far fully Flash Compatible
Version 1.40: http://8s.ms/download/releases/8sms-1.40.apk
Read all about it: (I have tested works on all carrier phones)
http://8s.ms/
(Settings
Instructions Below:
Setup Instructions Below:
1) Launch 8sms app.
2) Press Menu button on your phone.
3) Choose Settings
4) Choose Multimedia (MMS) Messages
5) Press "MMS Settings"
6) Choose "MMSC"
6) Type in "http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms?X-VZW-MDN=Your Phone number including area code" do not include the double quotes. Press OK button. EXample: http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms?X-VZW-MDN=7792559415
7) Press "MMS PROXY".
8) Make it Blank
9) Press "MMS PORT".
10) Make it Blank
Press OK button.
Press the Phones Back Button
Choose Phone number under the extra settings and enter your 10 digit phone number then press the ok button.....
Restart the Phone.........
DONE..................
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Working MMS Program:
USSC/Verizon MMS Messages (Must be on JB and up to use)
This MMS apk. will keep you from having the issue of when sending a MMS it showing up as the Phone Number on the Sim Card
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eclk63eyssz4to6/workingmms2.apk
When you install the apk and open, it will ask you the carrier you flashed the phone to, along with the phone number. It is very important that you fill this information in. If you fail to do so, the apk will not function.
Verizon Messages (Messaging Apk. for use with Flashed phones)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs
Slightly Themed Version of Verizon Messages:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/w9kmkyhpkj6ljnr/vzmThemed.apk
Voicemail Notification Apk for Flashed Phones (Does not suppose to have ads):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/32lvu0n7dlill84/voicemailnotifier.apk
DFS latest
http://cdmatool.com/downloadFiles/application/Setup DFS 14.04.16.0.zip
QPST 2.7.402
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4et0l079vnf0jir/QPST.2.7.402.msi
Hidden menu Apk:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hefr96pykkuifj1/HiddenMenu_No_Root.apk
Samsung Drivers
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I545ZKAVZW#
Helpful Tips:
How to Enter Diag Mode by Carrier Phone:
Sprint SPH-L710 (Galaxy S III) and SPH-L900 (Note 2)
Open Dialer enter ##3424#
When PhoneUtil Opens Select PDA
Tap Qualacomm USB Setting
Select DM+Modem+ADB
Tap OK
(Remember after flashing to return and put phone back to MTP+ADB)
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Sprint SPH-L720 (Galaxy S4,S5)
There are two options to dial for diag menu on this phone
##3424# and *#7284#
One will ask for an SPC Code and One will Not
Use the one that does not ask for SPC Code
When PhoneUtil Opens Select PDA
Tap Qualacomm USB Setting
Select DM+Modem+ADB
Tap OK
(Remember after flashing to return and put phone back to MTP+ADB)
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Verizon ]SPH-I535 (Galaxy S III) and SCH-I605 (Note 2) up to 4.2.2 Android Version
Open Dialer enter *#22745927
When Enable/Disable Menu comes up tap "Hidden Menu Disabled"
Select "Enable" on Popup
Press Home button
Open Dialer
Dial **87284
When PhoneUtil Opens Select PDA
Tap Qualacomm USB Setting
Select DM+Modem+ADB
Tap OK
(Remember after flashing to return and put phone back to MTP+ADB)
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Verizon ]SPH-I535 (Galaxy S III) and SCH-I605 (Note 2) 4.3 Android Version
Dial ##DMMODE#
Tap On
(Remember after flashing to return and Tap OFF)
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Verizon SPH-I545/SM-G900F (Galaxy S4, S5) / Galaxy Stellar I200 4.1.2
Dial ##DMMODE#
Tap On
(Remember after flashing to return and Tap OFF)
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USCellular SCH-R530 U (Galaxy S III) and SCH-R950 (Note 2) up to 4.1.2 Android Only
Open Dialer enter *#22745927
When Enable/Disable Menu comes up tap "Hidden Menu Disabled"
Select "Enable" on Popup
Press Home button
Open Dialer
Dial *#7284#
When PhoneUtil Opens Select PDA
Tap Qualacomm USB Setting
Select DM+Modem+ADB
Tap OK
(Remember after flashing to return and put phone back to MTP+ADB)
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USCellular SCH-R530 U (Galaxy S III) and SCH-R950 (Note 2) 4.3 Android Only
Dial ##DMMODE#
Tap On
(Remember after flashing to return and Tap OFF)
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USCellular SCH-R970 (Galaxy S4) under 4.3
Open Dialer enter *#22745927
When Enable/Disable Menu comes up tap "Hidden Menu Disabled"
Select "Enable" on Popup
Press Home button
Open Dialer
Dial *#0808#
When PhoneUtil Opens Select PDA
Tap Qualacomm USB Setting
Select DM+Modem+ADB
Tap OK
(Remember after flashing to return and put phone back to MTP+ADB)
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USCellular SCH-R970 (Galaxy S4, S5) 4.3
Dial ##DMMODE#
Tap On
(Remember after flashing to return and Tap OFF)
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APK to Get SPC/MSL on Sprint Phones running 4.3 Android
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gy1729al1zn4hzg/SPCUtility .apk
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Utility to Get in Diag Mode.......
https://www.dropbox.com/s/555mcjdpcp3vem3/PhoneUtilss.apk
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How to Bypass Verizon S3 Activation Screen without Sim Card
While in Portrait Mode of the Languge Screen
- Tap below the last language, Left side - Right Side
- Left Side - Right Side
- Volume up Button.
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YouTube Fix for Sprint Flashed Phones:
Dial ##3282#
Enter SPC (000000)
Look through Menus and find the options to change the below, and modify them to below settings
RSTP Proxy Port
0
RSTP Proxy Address
0.0.0.0
HTTP PD Proxy Port
0
HTTP PD Proxy Address
0.0.0.0
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How to Reset a Sprint Samsung Phone back to Sprint
Open Dialer and dial ##RTN# then enter your MSL/SPC Code (Most likely is 000000 if it has been flashed before
You most likely will need to also put a Sprint PRL on the phone also if you are not using the Sprint Corporate PRL
If so you can use this one and it should work fine:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/frdvl985bsdfdt9/24006.prl
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Remove No Sim Card Icon from Taskbar
Must be Rooted
Use BuildProp Editor here to edit: https://www.dropbox.com/s/srnoi9qwzggujex/com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor-1.apk
Ad the Below line to Build Prop at the very bottom
ro.config.donot_nosim=true
Tap Save and reboot
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Verizon S3 i535 Casual Root/Unlock/Recovery
(THIS IS ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH FIRMWARES UP TO 4.1.2 MF1 if you try on any other versions you will BRICK your device)
Easy way to Root/Unlock/Install Recovery Verizon S3 Only
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
**As always use at your own Risk... This is not my work.... Give credit and thanks to the developers of the methods please**
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How to Reset a Sprint Samsung Phone back to Sprint
Open Dialer and dial ##RTN# then enter your MSL/SPC Code (Most likely is 000000 if it has been flashed before
You most likely will need to also put a Sprint PRL on the phone also if you are not using the Sprint Corporate PRL
If so you can use this one and it should work fine:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/frdvl985bsdfdt9/24006.prl
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Android 4.3 Upgrade Methods for Verizon and Sprint Phones
DO NOT DOWNLOAD THESE FILES AND ATTEMPT UNLESS YOU ARE 100% SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING
THIS WILL LOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER FOREVER NO GOING BACK TO PREVIOUS VERSIONS EVER
Let me stress that anytime you flash either with ODIN or normal methods you take the chance of BRICKING your device.
SO be sure you know what you are doing as I am not responsible for anything that may go wrong.....
These will wipe your devices and bring the phone back to like is what was brand new, and should not affect your flash, but then again do at your own risk.....
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ODIN 3.07 Program to use for the Update: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zjw7zhr9br...Odin_v3.07.rar
Flashing Firmware with Odin Instructions:
1. Put your phone into download mode. To do this turn the phone off and then press volume down+home button+power button at the same time. You will then get a warning saying press up to continue and down to cancel, press volume up and you are now in download mode
2. Start Odin
3.At this point please make sure that ONLY TWO OPTIONS TICKED are "Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time" (otherwise you could end up with a very expensive paperweight)
4. Select the PDA button in the Odin program: Direst it to the tar file that you are using to upgrade the one you downloaded for your device......
5. Plug your Phone into the computer, wait for the drivers to install and then wait for the ID:COM section to turn blue in ODIN.
7.Press start and the flash will begin, once this has started do not remove the usb cable or turn off your computer or the device (or you will have brick for sure) the phone will reboot once the flash has finished.
8. All Done Enjoy 4.3
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SPRINT S3 ONLY 4.3 Jelly Bean L710VPUCMK3
You cannot downgrade from 4.3 if you try with ODIN or any other method you will BRICK your phone....
Link 1:
http://terafile.co/243485193552/L710...UCMK3_HOME.zip
Link 2:
http://ul.to/q2tqpepc
Link 3:
http://rg.to/file/d084d17f683d047600...ginal.zip.html
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Verizon S3 ONLY 4.3 Jelly Bean I535VRUCML1
You cannot downgrade from 4.3 if you try with ODIN or any other method you will BRICK your phone....
Link:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319199798
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Verizon S4 ONLY 4.3 Jelly Bean I545VZWEMK2
You cannot downgrade from 4.3 if you try with ODIN or any other method you will BRICK your phone....
Link:
http://terafile.co/99d3fb3e0855/VZW_I545VRUEMK2_I545VZWEMK2.zip
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SAFEROOT
Safe Method to Root Only the Device: (This will work on other versions OF Android also) Does not include Custom Recovery (ROOT ONLY)
Will not trip KNOX for warranty purposes either:
Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758&highlight=s3
Before you try using this rooting program, you'll need to have the USB drivers installed for your phone: (Linked Below)
Drivers Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8n1bl5uusy... (2).exe
Step 1 - Install Drivers Above
Step 2 - Enable USB Debugging
Step 3 - Unzip the saferoot.zip
Step 4 - Root your phone
Double click on the "install.bat" to run the root. It will root and reboot your phone. Once that's done, you're rooted!
(Follow Instructions that are included in exploit)
remember you cannot downgrade from 4.3 if you try with ODIN or any other method you will BRICK your phone....
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Things Not To Do With A Flashed Phone
1. NO OTA Android Updates Period (You will break your flash)
2. No OTA Programming *228, *22890, *22800, *22801 or any other Variants
3. Some Rom's do not play well with Flashed Phones do your research before flashing.
4. Never do a RTN (Return to Network) Reset ##786# on a Flashed Device (Most definitely will break your flash)
5. Some Radios/Modems cause issues if you flash (If the phone is working leave it be)
6. Factory Reset ( I recommend not to do this also, some versions of Android phones it will break things period)
7. PRLS ..... aww my favorite, everyone thinks these are the answer to all their prayers
a. If the phone is working leave it be (my personal stance)
b. Some PRL's are not EVDO or have not been Modded and will break your 3G or throw the Roaming Symbol
c. I have posted many PRL's above that will work with 3G (Latest one I modded is 60007 for all carrier phones)
8. No Phone Number Change (You change your carrier assigned number, you must reflash)
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Why Is My 3G Data Slow?
It's a complaint I hear everyday from people using flashed smartphones performed by them or another flashing provider...
Why are my speeds so slow and is it possible to improve the situation?
There are a variety of reasons why 3G data speeds may be less than stellar, and each one requires a different solution.
Before assuming there's a problem, though, make sure you understand the realistic capabilities of your service.
VERIZON/Page Plus/Selectel:
2G 1xRTT: 50-100kbps download and upload with bursts to 144 kbps
3G EVDO Rev-A: (shows up as "3G" on your phone): 600-1400kbps download with bursts to 3Mbps, 200-800kbps upload with bursts to 1.8Mbps
(Don't get to caught up in running speedtest as these can be very confusing and fool you at times into thinking you have a problem when actually
the way they test and the servers they use get congested also)
POTENTIAL PROBLEM #1: Weak signal
If you're too far away from the tower (or if there are a lot of obstructions/interference between you and the tower), your device won't be able
to pick up a strong signal and your performance will suffer.
Solution: Try other locations in your home or area you are in, some areas do not get great signal strength and this could be your issue.
POTENTIAL PROBLEM #2: Tower overcrowding (Network Congestion)
The bandwidth available from a cell tower is shared amongst all the users connecting to the tower. A cell tower can only provide so much bandwidth,
and the more users there are connecting to the tower, the slower everyone's speeds will be.
Is this YOUR problem? If you notice that your speeds tend to follow a pattern most days (for example, nice and fast late at night or early in the day but slower in the evening when everyone is home from work and school) and you've confirmed that the problem isn't signal-related (by testing your speeds at home and then again somewhere closer to the tower), you'll know your tower is simply being used by lots of other subscribers at the same time.
Solution: Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do about this (other than consider switching to a different provider who might have more capacity at their towers or isn't as oversold in your area).
POTENTIAL PROBLEM #3: Incorrectly Performed Flash
It's very common for flashed phones to have been done incorrectly.
Is this YOUR problem? This is very possibly the source of the problem if your flash was done incorrectly or you made changes to your setup recently.
Solution: You'll need to either troubleshoot the phone and or reflash the problem phone.
POTENTIAL PROBLEM #4: Tower issues
Providers periodically do maintenance or upgrade work on cell towers, which can disrupt service; other factors like severe weather occasionally damage cell towers and cause problems.
Is this YOUR problem? If your service suddenly degrades significantly and doesn't improve much during non-peak hours (which it would if the problem was overcrowding), and you've confirmed it's not a problem with your flash, the problem likely lies with the tower. The best way to confirm is to take your device several miles away where you'll be connecting to a different tower and test there — if everything works fine when connected to a different tower, you'll know something is amiss with your home tower.
Solution: Out of your control, bear with it until the provider finishes work and repairs.....
Potential Problem #5: Sprint and USSC Devices
I hate to say it but I have seen some Sprint/USSC phones have this issue, likely due to weaker radios and or hardware implemented in the device.
Is this YOUR problem? This is very possibly the source of the problem if your flash was done correctly and you verify that other devices on the network in the same location as yours get consistently better data speeds.
Solution: Verify flash is correct and that your connected at EVDO in settings and passwords have passed authentication. If so this most likely a Sprint/USSC device issue out of control by the user. Replace device with another Cellphone Carrier brand and most of the time problem will be solved. (I see this allot with some of the Samsung S3 Devices from Sprint/USSC, almost like certain lots had a weak radio for whatever reason)
In the end your speeds can be related to any or all of these issues, and a proper flash is key to performing at optimal speeds.
Sometimes as much as we hate to admit a professional flasher is needed to correct speed issues, you would not believe some of the poor flashes I see when I read preflashed phones everyday that so called professionals performed
Definitely keeping an eye on this thread! Thanks Viper for putting this together. As a current PP customer with a Sprint GS3, I'm interested in learning more.
I personally used DFS / QPST and a Fascinate to get mine working w/ 3G. A couple things I'd be interested in documenting / learning:
1) Updating the PRL on my GS3 (or other flashed Sprint phone). I currently have to activate my Fascinate, *22891, downloading PRL w/ DFS, loading it onto the GS3, then reactivating the GS3
2) The proper procedure to get AOSP roms to work 100% (MMS in particular) on flashed Sprint phones. I haven't tried yet, but I believe AOSP roms (vs TW) require some extra work to get full functionality.
dirkdigles said:
Definitely keeping an eye on this thread! Thanks Viper for putting this together. As a current PP customer with a Sprint GS3, I'm interested in learning more.
I personally used DFS / QPST and a Fascinate to get mine working w/ 3G. A couple things I'd be interested in documenting / learning:
1) Updating the PRL on my GS3 (or other flashed Sprint phone). I currently have to activate my Fascinate, *22891, downloading PRL w/ DFS, loading it onto the GS3, then reactivating the GS3
2) The proper procedure to get AOSP roms to work 100% (MMS in particular) on flashed Sprint phones. I haven't tried yet, but I believe AOSP roms (vs TW) require some extra work to get full functionality.
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Yeah good questions, I want this to be a team effort with everyone helping and learning together......
Couple of comments on your questions..
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1) Updating the PRL on my GS3 (or other flashed Sprint phone). I currently have to activate my Fascinate, *22891, downloading PRL w/ DFS, loading it onto the GS3, then reactivating the GS3
I am not clear on why you would need to reactivate to update PRL, What PRL are you using now?
2) The proper procedure to get AOSP roms to work 100% (MMS in particular) on flashed Sprint phones. I haven't tried yet, but I believe AOSP roms (vs TW) require some extra work to get full functionality.[/QUOTE]
This one hopefully some others can chime in as I run TW Roms myself, but this is exactly the things I want this thread to answer for ones needing help.....
Viper
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Viper kicked @$$ and spent hours helping me til we got it down with my crap internet I had. Sure enough it auto pulled keys and boom! I had 3g and seen speeds up to 2.5mbps! Started out at 600kbps but picked up
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Have Stock ROM BLJ7
only thing that i change was SPC to 000000
Burnt
BurntBiscuits said:
Have Stock ROM BLJ7
only thing that i change was SPC to 000000
Burnt
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Cool that will work send me your teamviewer info by PM, I will try to get freed up by 8:45 PM EST.......
Viper
Viper32 said:
Yeah good questions, I want this to be a team effort with everyone helping and learning together......
Couple of comments on your questions..
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1) Updating the PRL on my GS3 (or other flashed Sprint phone). I currently have to activate my Fascinate, *22891, downloading PRL w/ DFS, loading it onto the GS3, then reactivating the GS3
I am not clear on why you would need to reactivate to update PRL, What PRL are you using now?
2) The proper procedure to get AOSP roms to work 100% (MMS in particular) on flashed Sprint phones. I haven't tried yet, but I believe AOSP roms (vs TW) require some extra work to get full functionality.
This one hopefully some others can chime in as I run TW Roms myself, but this is exactly the things I want this thread to answer for ones needing help.....
Viper
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#1 - Right now I'm just using the Verizon PRL that was on my Fascinate when I got the 3G keys from it - 53022. To get rid of the roaming icon, I loaded eri.xml onto my phone and changed the carrier name to Page Plus (actually I'm not sure if this actually removed the roaming triangle, but I rarely see it anymore.)
I know there has been a VZW PRL update since then - It's something like 53078 or 53096 now. I'm in the Chicago area so the exact PRL number probably depends on that.
I'd like to update the PRL on my (sprint) GS3, however the only way I know how to do it is by reactivating the Fascinate on my account to get the newest PRL, then saving it w/ DFS, then loading it onto my GS3 using DFS (then of course reactivating the GS3).
I was under the impression that *22891 to update PRL doesn't work on flashed Sprint phones, unless I"m mistaken?
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As for #2, I did ask xda member alphahere about getting MMS working on AOSP roms, as he had mentioned in one of the PagePlus threads that he had AOSP fully working on his Sprint GS3. He gave me the following advice (which I haven't tested yet):
/system/etc/apns-conf.xml changed to the following to fix MMS
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<apns version="7">
<apn carrier="Verizon"
mcc="310"
mnc="004"
apn="internet"
type="default,supl,mms"
mmsc="http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms"
/>
</apns>
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I believe you can do the *22890 option 2 new PRL
the problem is that when it reboots it will have a roaming unless you go into dfs/cdma and change the Preffered Settings
Sys Pref=.HomePref Pref Mode= CDMA_HDR Pref Serv =.SystemB Band Pref= Auto Roam Pref= Auto Analog=Dis
Thats is what I do
A way to tell which US Cellular S3s are unable to have keys/pass pulled?
Hi @Viper32 -
I have two quick questions:
You had written
Current Status is that I can pull keys/pass on ... Some US Cellular S3
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. I'm looking to buy an S3 and was wondering if there was a way for me to determine if I could use your technique(s) to pull the keys/pass from a phone. Is there anything particular I can look for?
Lastly, I am wanting to flash the phone to Straight Talk and not Page Plus - do you know if I'll be able to get 3G with ST as well?
I greatly appreciate you sharing your thoughts and time here @Viper32 - huge thanks!
BurntBiscuits said:
I believe you can do the *22890 option 2 new PRL
the problem is that when it reboots it will have a roaming unless you go into dfs/cdma and change the Preffered Settings
Sys Pref=.HomePref Pref Mode= CDMA_HDR Pref Serv =.SystemB Band Pref= Auto Roam Pref= Auto Analog=Dis
Thats is what I do
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I have to flash back to the LG2 radio to do this, correct? (To access the phone via DFS)
Bujjet said:
Hi @Viper32 -
I have two quick questions:
You had written . I'm looking to buy an S3 and was wondering if there was a way for me to determine if I could use your technique(s) to pull the keys/pass from a phone. Is there anything particular I can look for?
Lastly, I am wanting to flash the phone to Straight Talk and not Page Plus - do you know if I'll be able to get 3G with ST as well?
I greatly appreciate you sharing your thoughts and time here @Viper32 - huge thanks!
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Page plus and straight run on same towers, so yeah, about the same process
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dirkdigles said:
I have to flash back to the LG2 radio to do this, correct? (To access the phone via DFS)
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That is correct dirkdigles
I also believe that if your in a 4g area that it you may get a message saying " I'm sorry but we unable to program your phone at this time " when you attempt
I am in a 3g area so that might make a difference as well; since it not looking for 9900000000's to program to 4g
Burnt
and hedrids
Viper you are the man :good:
Some US Cellular
Does anyone know what @Viper32 is referring to when he says that only "Some US Cellular" phones are able to have pulled keys/pass?
I only have one chance at buying a phone, if it ends up being a no-go I'm out the $$$ - is there a way to know if this process will work with a particular US Cellular phone?
Bujjet said:
Does anyone know what @Viper32 is referring to when he says that only "Some US Cellular" phones are able to have pulled keys/pass?
I only have one chance at buying a phone, if it ends up being a no-go I'm out the $$$ - is there a way to know if this process will work with a particular US Cellular phone?
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Well I quote that because I have only come across 2 US Cellular S3 phones, one I was able to pull keys/pass the other I was not. I would not personally run away from it if its a great deal.
Viper
Ok I am available this evening to help some out if needed......
Also I am looking for a file hosting site thats free, need recomendations? I want to put links to some different PRL's/ Programs etc. in the main Post.
Viper
Can you share your method of how to pull the aaa keys from the device?
I tried flashing a custom ROM for the first time last night and so far I am really loving it. The only problem is, after flashing the CM11 M7 ROM it wont access any data over the cell network. I did figure out that if using Titanium Backup I restore my stock ROMs 4.3 data only from the Phone/Messaging Storage (SMS/MMS/APN) then reboot the network data does work. However, this causes the SMS to cease functioning. As soon as any app (default messenger, hangouts, 2-3 others I tried from store) tries to open it immediately crashes. Interestingly, it also will not allow me to restore my SMS records using Super Backup at this point. If I go back into Titanium backup then wipe the data for this process then the SMS starts working again, but all the old messages have been cleared, and as soon as I restart the phone the Network data is not working again.
Any ideas on what to do? I am wondering if maybe I need to adjust something in my APN profile, though I have absolutely no idea where I would get the information to do this.
This is what I am working with:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3 i747 (AT&T) -- [though currently I am using a TIGO sim card in Guatemala, wonder if this could have anything to do with it? was not a problem prior to switching the ROM though]
ROM: cm-11-20140608-SNAPSHOT-M7-d2lte.zip , the Cyanogenmod CM11 Snapshot lte release from yesterday
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband Version: I747UCUEMJB
Kernel Version: 3.4.91-cyanogenmod-g9b9605b8 [email protected] #1
Anyways, only having one or the other of my network data vs sms working is not really an option for me, so need to figure something out.
Thanks!
bnook said:
I tried flashing a custom ROM for the first time last night and so far I am really loving it. The only problem is, after flashing the CM11 M7 ROM it wont access any data over the cell network. I did figure out that if using Titanium Backup I restore my stock ROMs 4.3 data only from the Phone/Messaging Storage (SMS/MMS/APN) then reboot the network data does work. However, this causes the SMS to cease functioning. As soon as any app (default messenger, hangouts, 2-3 others I tried from store) tries to open it immediately crashes. Interestingly, it also will not allow me to restore my SMS records using Super Backup at this point. If I go back into Titanium backup then wipe the data for this process then the SMS starts working again, but all the old messages have been cleared, and as soon as I restart the phone the Network data is not working again.
Any ideas on what to do? I am wondering if maybe I need to adjust something in my APN profile, though I have absolutely no idea where I would get the information to do this.
This is what I am working with:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3 i747 (AT&T) -- [though currently I am using a TIGO sim card in Guatemala, wonder if this could have anything to do with it? was not a problem prior to switching the ROM though]
ROM: cm-11-20140608-SNAPSHOT-M7-d2lte.zip , the Cyanogenmod CM11 Snapshot lte release from yesterday
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband Version: I747UCUEMJB
Kernel Version: 3.4.91-cyanogenmod-g9b9605b8 [email protected] #1
Anyways, only having one or the other of my network data vs sms working is not really an option for me, so need to figure something out.
Thanks!
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I apologize in advanced for not answering your question.
Is your issue that you cannot even get a signal with CM installed? I am also having the same issue.
Did your phone get signal/mobile network with the stock ROM? I am unable to find out if mine will work right now because it would take me a few days to download the stock ROM image...
Will be following this thread...
Mike
Have you checked that the APN on your phone is the right one for your carrier? Google search apn tigo guatemala galaxy s3 Many useful results will come up.
Ok here is how this played out. I did just need to reset then re enter the apn info for tigo in Guatemala. I actually managed to pull this info out of my pre flash backup from when I was using the stock Rom, then wipe the data for the process mentioned. This restored sms functionality and I then was able to manually enter the apn info (if anyone needs the Guatemala tigo apn info just post here and I can grab it when I am next at my cpu). I find it interesting that the apn info was automatically present and correct when I was using the stock Rom, but when I flashed cm11 over it was not there.
Just arrived back in the US and popped in my AT&T SIM card, everything worked fine right off the bat with it.
In answer to your question, after flashing cm11 I did have signal, but only for calls and sms. The data component of the network was not recognized.
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Short - the core problem
I recently looked in to replacing the Android system with a Team Venom Viper ROM. I managed to unlock it with S-off and install TWRP and flash the Viper ROM. I saved a backup of the old ROM. Now, I wanted a stable ROM so I chose not the newest and in pone settings it says Android 4.4.2.
The phone is a Verizon phone (HTC 6500 LVW). I wanted total freedom to use to all over the world and play with it. However, I have a few issues that I think come from the same main issue.
1) I only get edge in US! No 4G, no 3G. Overseas in Europe, I briefly see the 3G sign but then it goes to “H” which has decent speed. I spend a ton of time changing the settings, they are fine. I use T-Mobile and thought I could kick off Verizon with Viper ROM.
Full - Additional issues
2) Images in text don’t work.
3) SMS texts often fail.
4) When I start the phone, a popup emerges: “Non Verizon Sim. The Simcard is from an unknown source” and in status emnu it says “tab to complete Simcard setup”. Then I go choose T-Mobile and it set standard settings to T-Mobile. Still only getting edge.
5) The phone often gets hot.
6) I recently started getting the error android.process.acore , but I removed the sync of Facebook (removed the apps) and flushed the the contacts, so that error is gone now.
The Ask
Does these all come from the same issue? I think I need to upgrade the ROM to latest VIPER ROM and maybe my firmware. My question. Is that the solution and what should I be aware of so I don’t make the same mistake as last time.
Any help is highly highly appreciated!!!!
Jungstar
The phone's radio does not have the 3G GSM or LTE bands to support US carriers. it only will get edge.
H is a form of 3G that the phone supports.
Update your firmware. To use the latest Rom, you need to be on the latest firmware and radio to help alleviate your other issues in the Rom. Also do a clean flash (wipe data, cache and system before installing your Rom.)
You can find the latest firmware in Santod's thread in the development section with instructions on how to flash it.
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All of a sudden today I cannot send SMS.
I was on a really old build of Cyanogenmod12 (April 22nd I believe) as any time I tried to update to newer Nightly builds I lost all Sprint service could not make/receive calls or texts, etc.
I decided I was pretty fed up with CM12 so I decided to go ahead and migrate to AICP. I wiped everything TWICE in recovery, loaded up AICP and it works fine, I get LTE signal, etc. However I cannot SEND SMS, I can RECEIVE SMS I just cannot SEND. I had done some data restores with Titanium and I figured that somehow some way that might be messing with things. So I did another 100% fresh install after wiping everything.... I can send/receive calls, receive SMS but I cannot SEND SMS
I am really at a loss here guys, ANY help would be greatly appreciated
*#*#4636*#*# change it to CDMA wait 30 seconds send an SMS and do *#*#4636*#*# again change it back to late/CDMA n should be ok
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pbedard said:
*#*#4636*#*# change it to CDMA wait 30 seconds send an SMS and do *#*#4636*#*# again change it back to late/CDMA n should be ok
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I stayed up all night last night working on this, let me update the thread with what I have done so far.
I was looking at some stockish ROMs and I noticed that there were warnings on some of them stating that you needed to have the Sprint OTA 5.0 update installed prior to flashing, which I actually never got. My phone came out of the box with Kit Kat and I never installed the 5.0 update, I went straight to CM12 5.0 instead. So I had a theory that there might possibly have been some sort of network data profile, etc or something out of that official 5.0 OTA that I never got that was somehow causing me problems. I decided to revert back to complete bone stock.
I wiped everything and flashed the N910PVPU1BOB7 file (MD5 = 7304e42cf0e241553d8db9e3c3eeed81) which was the official Sprint 5.0 OTA. Loaded it up, updated the PRL, Network Data Profile, etc, etc, etc.... everything works (relatively speaking...... TouchWiz sux balls of course). I have LTE signal, I can send/receive calls, I can send/receive SMS... all good.
So at this point I decided to re-wipe and flash AICP, with the emotion Kernel (latest builds on all). Load it up.... same problem as before. I have LTE signal (stronger than on the stock Sprint ROM), I can send/receive calls, I can receive SMS but I still CANNOT SEND SMS
I tried a few things at this point. I tried to manually reset the Sprint network connection on the phone by dialing ##72786#, this did not work, it returned an error "incorrect MIM code". I tried the *#*#4636*#*# that I have seen suggested in multiple places, this also did nothing, it returned an error "incorrect MIM code". I also noticed on the "mobile networks" tab, and this is true for BOTH CM12 and AICP, that it has the setting at "Global" by default and everything works with exception of sending SMS. Now when I click that tab it only has 3 options LTE, 3g, 2g.... for some reason "global" is not an option, neither is CDMA. Whenever I select LTE it automatically drops me from the Sprint network PERMANENTLY until the ROM is re-flashed there is no way to reverse this. I cannot even dial the manual programming codes "*#* etc" as it just simply says "no network service". If I try to automatically connect to the sprint network through the network operators tab it does in fact find Sprint as my provider, however if I click on Sprint to connect it processes for about 2-3 minutes and then simply returns an error of "cannot connect to the network at this time, please try again later". Again the only way to reverse this is to re-wipe and re-flash again which puts it into the unselectable "global" network setting by default where then I will have LTE signal, I can send/receive calls, and can receive SMS but not send SMS.
So that is where I am at, I stayed up all night last night wiping, flashing, and testing different things over and over. Nothing seems to work 100%, except the stock 5.0.1 OTA which is what I am on now. I really hate TouchWiz and for some reason I get a much weaker LTE signal on stock compared to either CM12 or AICP (I have no clue why this is). I am really at a loss here why everything works on the custom ROMs except for sending SMS..... willing to try almost anything to go back to a custom ROM.
Let me know if you guys have any other ideas.
Well great news I have finally resolved the SMS send issue
pbedard said:
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pbedard had tried to help me with the above post (which I appreciate, thank you), and I have seen the same advice in other threads. One slight problem though, he slightly mistyped the manual programming code it is actually *#*#4636#*#* not *#*#4636*#*# which I had tried entering ohhhhh I dont know 30 times? :silly: And it always returned an "invalid MMI code".
I had tried everything and after spending a full day on TouchWiz I was determined to fix the issue so I could go back to a custom ROM. I was even manually creating and deleting APNs, etc. Nothing would work. Right as I was about to finally give up (after literally 12hrs of researching the issue and testing fixes) I was reading the official CM 12 thread and came across the "fixes" post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57613217&postcount=3
Because I had tried entering the manual programming code so many times I happened to notice that the last 4 key strokes were not what I had been entering. I entered the correct programming code, boom the Phone Info menu pops right up I follow the directions and what do you know send SMS finally works .... wow what a relief, I am on the latest AICP release on the emotion Kernel and everything works like a charm.
Also by setting the phone to LTE/CDMA through the manual programming menu I have the strongest LTE signal by far, full 100% bars at all times (I live right next to a Sprint tower). I have never understood why I only got 1-2 bars on the stock ROM and 3-4bars on CM12/AICP through the default settings. Anyway thanks for help and I will list out exactly what I did to get it working.
- 100% Stock ROM
- CF Auto Root and TWRP install through Odin
- Reboot to recovery
- Wipe Dalvik cache, system , data, and cache
- Reboot to recovery
- Flash emotion kernel (optional)
- Flash latest AICP build (or custom ROM of your choice)
- Flash latest stock Gapps
- Reboot system
- Confirm Google Messenger is the default SMS app (it will already be if you flashed 5.1 stock Gapps)
- Dial *#*#4636#*#* ("Testing" menu screen will pop up, select "Phone Information")
- Scroll down to "Set preferred network type" click it and scroll up and set it to "CDMA auto (PRL)"
- Wait until 3G signal comes online (takes about 10 seconds)
- Change "preferred network type" to " LTE/CDMA auto (PRL)"
- It should take another 10 seconds for LTE signal to come online and you should be good to go to send and receive SMS ! :good: