Is there a way to install a prl in zip format through recovery?
I installed ICS ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544181 Its a great rom but I now have an outdated PRL file. Which means I'm now stuck in 1x land. I miss my 3G!
The ## codes do not work on this rom so QPST & CDMA are not an option. I am trying to find any way to update my PRL without needing to connect my EVO to my pc.
1. My 1st thought was an app that would update the prl. (But I can't find the one I had on my old GB ROM)
2. Flashable zip file containing the prl so I can install in recovery.
If anyone has an idea please let me know. BTW I have the latest PRL on my SD.
I found what I thought was a solution here.
http://www.goodandevo.net/2011/09/ho...tc-evo-4g.html
Its tedious but it worked for me. 3G goodness. (Or so I thought)
Basically downgrade to Sense rom, install PRL with QPST, then NANdroid back.
Now I am trying every prl I can find and my BIG issue is now if I use a prl that has 3G it wont use 1x at all. (If outside 3G range.) I end up w/ no data at all when it doesn't say 3G. leaving it on a prl that uses 1x I always have data, albeit slow.
FYI, I do not have 3G only checked on settings on QPST. Please someone offer me a route to take so I can have my 3G & 1x!
Had this same question and resorted to the above referenced method of going back to a version that can goto diag mode, like 4.67 and flash prl there and then flash back.
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.....
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Have Stock ROM BLJ7
only thing that i change was SPC to 000000
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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.......
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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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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
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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?
How can I use only H+ on am soap ROM wit high flashing to a different tom then restoring to a backup...my phone hasn't been making backups correctly and I Dont want to try to restore a backup again till I want to flash another rom
The 3g APN that came with the ROM doesn't work..only the late one
Anyone? I'm desperate for a fix
I think is in Settings/more settings/mobile networks/network mode/ and choose your network. Those listed are LTE/GSM/WCDMA (Auto Mode), GSM only and WCDMA only. Hope this helps.
Doesn't work..it changes back immediately
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Doesn't work..it changes back immediately
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I am making the assumption you are on AT&T version of the SGS3 based off the fact that your profile shows you with AT&T. If this is the case before you select from network modes, you need to select "network operator". This will take several minutes to find them all and give you a selection. Once it finally populates, you can choose your carrier. I get 3 AT&T options on my phone so I just choose the first one. Selecting anything other than the AT&T network may not work. Once you have done this you should be able to make the network selection stick. This will only last until you reboot and you will need to redo the process over again. I do not know if switching Airplane mode on and off will cause the need to redo it but you can test it out to check.
Thanks! It works! Thanks for your help! i will only have to use this till I can make good backups again
trh1341 said:
Thanks! It works! Thanks for your help! i will only have to use this till I can make good backups again
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Glad I could help.
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Hello, I am new here but have intermediate experience with devices.
Alright time to throw everyone for a loop lol, hopefully someone can help me out.
Here is my problem:
My phone is not connected to a network.
Here is what I have:
Samsung Galaxy S III with Metro PCS (NOT rooted, and with latest PRL and software updates)
What happened:
I woke up yesterday to find my phone not on Metros network, and not on a partner network. My 4G still works though, I can access internet but just can not call/txt or receive either.
In Settings > About Device > Status, here are some of the satus'...
Network: Searching for Service
Signal Strength: -93dBm 47asu
Mobile Network Type: LTE:14
Service State: Out of Service
Roaming: Not Roaming
My Phone Number: Unknown
Min: Unknown
PRL Version: 0
Things I've Done So Far:
Contacted Metro through phone support and Facebook support, neither could help fix the problem.
Took my phone into a Metro store and they wont honor a repair since my screen has a hairline crack in the screen. (which I will also say, they noted that already on my account...)
I've already went to *#22745927 and enabled the hidden menu multiple times (cause it disables with each restart) and I've went to **772 to view my MDN and MSID (MIN) and the MDN shows nothing and MSID has a 10 digit number (that's not the right number for my account), so I tried to edit them to the numbers that I know are correct and after I hit done, the phone restarts but then when it comes back on, nothings changed, and when viewing **772 again, the numbers don't save in the fields.
I know *#197328640# lets you access the service menu, but I don't really feel like touching any of that and making things worse (unless someone knows how to fix this issue through the service menu then ill do it)
Now that my long winded speech is done, its your turn to try and solve this dilemma and help me out please
I hope this is the right section to post in, sorry if it is not.
Thanks in advance to any help ^^ if anyone's got any other questions, ill try to answer them best as I can.
With your Device not being Rooted, the options are limited. Also a bit more clarification. You say you have no Signal / Network. But yet you also state you have 4G, and can access the Internet. That is a bit contradictory. It sounds like you may need to have the Device Flashed to Metro again, as something may have gone wonky.
Try to dial *228 then call and see if it will go through an activation process of some kind. If it does, let it go through until successful then reboot your phone.
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Dial code ##72786# is supposed to reactivate you phone. That might fix your problem. Alternatively, you can try writing a PRL that you know works with Metro.
You can dial ##DATA# and go to View. Some ROMs (even stock ROMs) have a "Write PRL" option. If your ROM does not have that, you can try the HiddenMenu.apk trick and see if that fixes it for you.
If PRL is 0, then it is not scanning for sites. LTE is handled by a different function, not PRL. Voice/Text rely on PRL to function. Hopefully the PRL fix helps you.
I have attached hiddenmenu.apk that has PRL Write enabler. Just download and install as normal app. If it does not work and breaks your dialer, simply reboot. The HiddenMenu is only temporary until you reboot, it reverts back to hiddenmenu under /system.
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With your Device not being Rooted, the options are limited. Also a bit more clarification. You say you have no Signal / Network. But yet you also state you have 4G, and can access the Internet. That is a bit contradictory. It sounds like you may need to have the Device Flashed to Metro again, as something may have gone wonky.
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Yea I'm not totally sure why I can access 4G data but not the network.
I brought my phone into a Corporate Metro store and they told me it might be a faulty CDMA antenna but I don't think an antenna issue would put my PRL to 0 and not show my phone number or MIN.
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Try to dial *228 then call and see if it will go through an activation process of some kind. If it does, let it go through until successful then reboot your phone.
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Cant use the dialer, im greeted with a "network not available" pop-up.
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Dial code ##72786# is supposed to reactivate you phone. That might fix your problem. Alternatively, you can try writing a PRL that you know works with Metro.
You can dial ##DATA# and go to View. Some ROMs (even stock ROMs) have a "Write PRL" option. If your ROM does not have that, you can try the HiddenMenu.apk trick and see if that fixes it for you.
If PRL is 0, then it is not scanning for sites. LTE is handled by a different function, not PRL. Voice/Text rely on PRL to function. Hopefully the PRL fix helps you.
I have attached hiddenmenu.apk that has PRL Write enabler. Just download and install as normal app. If it does not work and breaks your dialer, simply reboot. The HiddenMenu is only temporary until you reboot, it reverts back to hiddenmenu under /system.
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I will try this tomorrow after I get out of work, I forgot to do it tonight.
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Yea I'm not totally sure why I can access 4G data but not the network.
I brought my phone into a Corporate Metro store and they told me it might be a faulty CDMA antenna but I don't think an antenna issue would put my PRL to 0 and not show my phone number or MIN.
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A CDMA Antenna being loose would not cause the Device to wipe data.
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Cant use the dialer, im greeted with a "network not available" pop-up.
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That's very odd. Have you tried it with WiFi on ?
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A CDMA Antenna being loose would not cause the Device to wipe data.
That's very odd. Have you tried it with WiFi on ?
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I tried to use the dialer with Wifi on, with 4G Data on. Even tried to use Metros "Joyn" service which lets you make calls and texts over data connection but the issue is, I did a factory reset already and by doing that it wiped the Joyn data from my phone. Now when I go to start "Joyn" up, it says it needs to be able to connect to Metros Network for the first time set-up so I cant do that since I cant connect to the mobile network (CDMA).
I still need to try what Ascertion said.
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I have attached hiddenmenu.apk that has PRL Write enabler. Just download and install as normal app. If it does not work and breaks your dialer, simply reboot. The HiddenMenu is only temporary until you reboot, it reverts back to hiddenmenu under /system.
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Downloaded that file and there is no .apk file in it, so there is nothing to install...
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Downloaded that file and there is no .apk file in it, so there is nothing to install...
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Try this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40196644&postcount=50
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Try this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40196644&postcount=50
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Yea I went there, I asked how to install it since I don't see a .apk file anywhere and they said the APK is the download.
Usually you can download a file with the extension .apk then install it from your phone easily but since there is no file in that download with the file extension ".apk" then I don't see how I can install...
Quick update:
Got that download to change to .APK by simply renaming the file extension.
But after I loaded it to my phone and tried running it, it greeted me with an "Application Not Installed" message.
I have unlocked s6 and APN won't stick. When put into network mode automatic I get to input APN and it works until I let phone turn off screen or I manually hit power button. When I get back into phone the APN setting I input, for t-mobile, are gone. There are Sprint APN listed but I can't choose nor add or delete any. If I choose LTE GSM auto prl through one of the service menu's I am able to again choose APN and input what I want but at sleep and rewake the phone goes back to not listing the APN and having greyed out sprint APN. Phone works but have data issues here and there and sometimes have to reboot to get lte to stick. Lock screen sometimes shows T-mobile as carrier but usually shows Sprint. I can still make calls and use LTE data on my t-mobile sim when it says Sprint as carrier but I think my data and mms issues would be fixed if I could get the dang APN to stick. Any ideas? Different rom? I'm on 5.1.1 OJ7
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I have unlocked s6 and APN won't stick. When put into network mode automatic I get to input APN and it works until I let phone turn off screen or I manually hit power button. When I get back into phone the APN setting I input, for t-mobile, are gone. There are Sprint APN listed but I can't choose nor add or delete any. If I choose LTE GSM auto prl through one of the service menu's I am able to again choose APN and input what I want but at sleep and rewake the phone goes back to not listing the APN and having greyed out sprint APN. Phone works but have data issues here and there and sometimes have to reboot to get lte to stick. Lock screen sometimes shows T-mobile as carrier but usually shows Sprint. I can still make calls and use LTE data on my t-mobile sim when it says Sprint as carrier but I think my data and mms issues would be fixed if I could get the dang APN to stick. Any ideas? Different rom? I'm on 5.1.1 OJ7
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This is a really old thread, but since I've been struggling with this issue for several months, I think this is the place for a reply.
There are several problems with a "sprint" unlocked S6, but the most annoying (other than hands free activation) is the APN settings going back to default and being "locked" until you reboot the phone. When in this "locked" state - you will not be able to receive MMS messages.
I have found that deleting (or simply renaming) the customer.xml (/system/csc/customer.xml) stops the resetting of the APN - and interestingly opens up the additional configurations under Mobile Networks -> Network Mode to choose GSM/WCDMA/LTE.
After fixing this and fixing hands free activation (https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/help/hands-free-activation-t3199214) the phone now performs VERY well on T-Mobile, just like it belongs there
I just checked my device on 7.0 Nougat and I can't find that file (there is no folder in root>system called "csc"). Any idea how I can fix this?
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I just checked my device on 7.0 Nougat and I can't find that file (there is no folder in root>system called "csc"). Any idea how I can fix this?
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You may not be allowed to view certain system files for some reason. I believe you have to be rooted to delete them. You could also try the system update first if you are stock. But probably best bet either way would be to start with clean install of whatever ROM you use or the stock ROM from TWRP. I've been able to delete the files from skyhigh and Rick Wardenberg's ROM. GL!:good:
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Bageland2000 said:
I just checked my device on 7.0 Nougat and I can't find that file (there is no folder in root>system called "csc"). Any idea how I can fix this?
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You may not be allowed to view certain system files for some reason. I believe you have to be rooted to delete them. You could also try the system update first if you are stock. But probably best bet either way would be to start with clean install of whatever ROM you use or the stock ROM from TWRP. I've been able to delete the files from skyhigh and Rick Wardenberg's ROM. GL!:good:
Edit: I recommend es root explorer to do the dirty work.
if it's not too late
First you need your msl code I can help if not.then use data daily code or an app idonee don't get a fake I found on code after you do that you just need to change mms and apn setting see screenshot.i have 920p on 7.0 stock rooted running on t-mobile lte get mms everything