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[GUIDE] Galaxy S3 on MetroPCS - MMS, internet, 3G speeds, voicemail notifications!!!

Note to Moderators: I'm placing this thread in the Development section because it is based on my Evo 3D guide, which has been in the Development section of that forum for over a year. Please move if this is not the correct place.
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Hey guys.
I've gotten many PMs and replies on here asking how to get everything working on our Galaxy S3s on MetroPCS.
Here is how I got everything working on two Sprint Galaxy S3s on MetroPCS. I didn't come up with any of this information, I just put different files and guides together over the last two years and it has worked for me on the Evo 4G, Evo 3D, and now the Galaxy S3. Hopefully it will work for you.
REQUIREMENTS:
1) ROOTED CDMA Galaxy S3 (I only tried Sprint version, I assume Verizon and international versions might work)
2) Phone must be already flashed with voice and text. NO GUIDE CAN EVER OVERCOME THIS STEP. You need retailer access to MetroPCS's ESN database, and not just some software. You'll need to find an authorized retailer that can do it and knows how to do it. Craigslist is your friend. Once you have voice and text messaging working, come back to this thread.
PROVISIONING
First start by following bloodykiller86's Provisioning Guide STEP BY STEP.
The settings are the same across all devices. Following the instructions on the guide (for the Evo 4G) will get you set up correctly on the Evo 3D (my last phone) and on the Samsung Galaxy S3 CDMA variant.
Note: BloodyKiller86 uses QPST...we have to use DFS (4.0.4 or 4.0.5 DEMOs work just fine). Try to follow his settings or wait until I can write my own little thing on how to do this part with DFS.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD METRODROID. That rom is only for Evo 4G. After you complete step 28, come back to this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8395950&postcount=1
Now you should have voice, text and internet working.
3G SPEEDS
MetroPCS has upgraded their towers in most areas of service to include 3G coverage. If your area doesn't have it yet, it probably will get it soon enough.
You need to have PRL 3022 or newer for this to work (i'm using 3031 as of today).
So here we go,
Latest MetroPCS PRL
1. Download the latest .prl file.
2. Copy the .prl file to the root of your internal SD card and name it test.prl
3. Open your dialer and dial ##3282#
4. Click on View
5. Click on PRL Write
6. Your phone will reboot and that's it. You got the latest PRL and access to 3G service if its available in your area!
NOTE: some roms do not correctly show the difference between 3G and 1X service. You will notice the speed difference between 3G coverage and non-coverage areas.
MMS
This is the biggest hurdle, which very few people have successfully gotten to work. It is not a perfect solution but it works very well for us.
Download the following Zip file (not flashable):
download
Follow these instructions carefully:
1. Download and install Titanium Backup. You will also need the PRO version, so you'll need to shell out a couple of bucks if you don't already own it. It's well worth it anyways.
2. Download and install APN Backup & Restore from the Market.
3. Open APN Backup & Restore, ignore the ICS warning, and click on "Backup APNs". Exit out of APN Backup & Restore.
4. Place this folder in your SD Card.
5. Copy MetroPCS_MMS_Send_APN.xml from this folder to the APN Backup folder in the root of the SD Card.
6. Open Titanium Backup, go under Backup/Restore, and find APN Backup & Restore, press and select "Make system app."
7. Open APN Backup & Restore, ignore the ICS warning, press menu, and disable ICS check. Exit APN Backup & Restore.
8. Open APN Backup & Restore again, and now there should not be an ICS warning!
9. Click on "Delete APNs."
10. Click on Restore APNs and select "MetroPCS_MMS_Send.APN.xml".
10a. Press Ok after selecting the above.
10b. Press No when you get the message asking Yes or No.
11. Using Root Explorer or a similar app, copy the SecMMS.apk file from this folder to your /system/app/ folder.
11a. Make sure you are in R/W mode and click Yes to overwrite existing file if you get the message.
11b. Make sure to delete/overwrite any existing SecMms.apk from the /system/app directory. You should only have one SecMms.apk file.
11c. Make sure to delete any SecMms.odex if you're on the stock or an odexed rom.
12. Set permissions to RW-R--R--
13. Reboot.
14. Open the Messaging app and under Settings make sure to check (enable) "SMS split".
VOICEMAIL NOTIFICATIONS
As far as I know, and from my personal experience, the Sprint VoiceMail app does not work with MetroPCS.
I use the free app Voicemail Notifier and it has always worked reliably. It is no longer in the market, but you can download my modded version here.
Not flashable, extract to your sd card and install as a normal app.
OPTIONAL
MetroPCS Jelly Bean Splash Screen - download the "flashthisimage.zip" file and flash it in recovery. Always safe to wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache.
MetroPCS Jelly Bean Boot Animation - coming soon!
MetroPCS carrier name (this replaces the carrier name in the drop-down and in the lockscreen) - download the "eri_donotflash.zip" file. Extract it, copy the eri.xml file to your /data/ folder and set the permissions to RW-R--R--.
DISCLAIMER
Please proceed with caution and at your own risk. I am only providing this information for your information. Anything you do and the resulting consequences are your own responsibility. I am not responsible for any damages you cause to your phone hardware, software, service provider account, any charges you may incur, or any other damages that might result from your usages of this guide. You have been warned. Proceed with caution.
THANKS
- bloodykiller86 for his amazing guide two years ago, that still works today!
- alipendier for the original working Mms.apk and APN solution.
- oakieville for the better and improved Mms.apk! his original thread is here
- everyone else who's helped me. I know i'm forgetting a couple of you. I will add your name as soon as I remember!

thanks for the tutorial.

it's kinda missing HOW to get internet working if whoever flashed it for you didn't do it right. I'm still learning what programs we can use with the Galaxy phones. I was very good with the Evo line of phones...but QPST doesn't recognize the Galaxy phones apparently....everything else should be solid and work, as it did fine for my two Galaxy S3s

figured out how to edit the DATA settings so you can set up your phone to have internet access if you didn't already have it. I will be updating the guide this weekend.
anyone on Metro able to use Pandora on 3G? mine keeps skipping from song to song (but never starts the song) and I can't use it unless i'm on WiFi. everything else works.

O god this makes me want to cry. I tried getting a Sprint Nexus S over to Metro and could never do it

confirmed that MMS are coming in and out while ON WiFI and OFF WiFi, so I removed that limitation from the OP. also tested with HandCent, GoSMS and the stock SMS app...so it should work with most other apps as well!
and as of today Pandora was updated and it now works with MetroPCS's 3G. At least it's working great for me where it wasn't working before.

What are usual 3G speeds on metro? I'm new to sprint been with tmobile. So its like a culture shock switching to sprint and their slow speeds. Thinking about switching to a prepaid carrier that has better speeds
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I paid someone on ebay to add my Sprint Galaxy S3 ESN to the metropcs inventory. Problem is, that he states LTE phone's ESN's are not supported for metropcs. Is there anyone that can add this ESN?

unfortunately sounds like he's trying to just take you for a ride. if he can add the ESN, then he can add the ESN. i think it's obvious it can be done just fine since there's so many of us that got our ESNs added.
my best advice is to search on craigslist for a local independent retailer that will add it for you. then come back here and follow my instructions.

li2mn007 said:
I paid someone on ebay to add my Sprint Galaxy S3 ESN to the metropcs inventory. Problem is, that he states LTE phone's ESN's are not supported for metropcs. Is there anyone that can add this ESN?
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Max_Pain said:
Note to Moderators: I'm placing this thread in the Development section because it is based on my Evo 3D guide, which has been in the Development section of that forum for over a year. Please move if this is not the correct place.
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Hey guys.
I've gotten many PMs and replies on here asking how to get everything working on our Galaxy S3s on MetroPCS.
Here is how I got everything working on two Sprint Galaxy S3s on MetroPCS. I didn't come up with any of this information, I just put different files and guides together over the last two years and it has worked for me on the Evo 4G, Evo 3D, and now the Galaxy S3. Hopefully it will work for you.
REQUIREMENTS:
1) ROOTED CDMA Galaxy S3 (I only tried Sprint version, I assume Verizon and international versions might work)
2) Phone must be already flashed with voice and text. NO GUIDE CAN EVER OVERCOME THIS STEP. You need retailer access to MetroPCS's ESN database, and not just some software. You'll need to find an authorized retailer that can do it and knows how to do it. Craigslist is your friend. Once you have voice and text messaging working, come back to this thread.
PROVISIONING
First start by following bloodykiller86's Provisioning Guide STEP BY STEP.
The settings are the same across all devices. Following the instructions on the guide (for the Evo 4G) will get you set up correctly on the Evo 3D (my last phone) and on the Samsung Galaxy S3 CDMA variant.
Note: BloodyKiller86 uses QPST...we have to use DFS (4.0.4 or 4.0.5 DEMOs work just fine). Try to follow his settings or wait until I can write my own little thing on how to do this part with DFS.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD METRODROID. That rom is only for Evo 4G. After you complete step 28, come back to this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8395950&postcount=1
Now you should have voice, text and internet working.
3G SPEEDS
MetroPCS has upgraded their towers in most areas of service to include 3G coverage. If your area doesn't have it yet, it probably will get it soon enough.
You need to have PRL 3022 or newer for this to work (i'm using 3031 as of today).
So here we go,
Latest MetroPCS PRL
1. Download the latest .prl file.
2. Copy the .prl file to the root of your internal SD card and name it test.prl
3. Open your dialer and dial ##3282#
4. Click on View
5. Click on PRL Write
6. Your phone will reboot and that's it. You got the latest PRL and access to 3G service if its available in your area!
NOTE: some roms do not correctly show the difference between 3G and 1X service. You will notice the speed difference between 3G coverage and non-coverage areas.
MMS
This is the biggest hurdle, which very few people have successfully gotten to work. It is not a perfect solution but it works very well for us.
Download the following Zip file (not flashable):
download
Follow these instructions carefully:
1. Download and install Titanium Backup. You will also need the PRO version, so you'll need to shell out a couple of bucks if you don't already own it. It's well worth it anyways.
2. Download and install APN Backup & Restore from the Market.
3. Open APN Backup & Restore, ignore the ICS warning, and click on "Backup APNs". Exit out of APN Backup & Restore.
4. Place this folder in your SD Card.
5. Copy MetroPCS_MMS_Send_APN.xml from this folder to the APN Backup folder in the root of the SD Card.
6. Open Titanium Backup, go under Backup/Restore, and find APN Backup & Restore, press and select "Make system app."
7. Open APN Backup & Restore, ignore the ICS warning, press menu, and disable ICS check. Exit APN Backup & Restore.
8. Open APN Backup & Restore again, and now there should not be an ICS warning!
9. Click on "Delete APNs."
10. Click on Restore APNs and select "MetroPCS_MMS_Send.APN.xml".
10a. Press Ok after selecting the above.
10b. Press No when you get the message asking Yes or No.
11. Using Root Explorer or a similar app, copy the SecMMS.apk file from this folder to your /system/app/ folder.
11a. Make sure you are in R/W mode and click Yes to overwrite existing file if you get the message.
11b. Make sure to delete/overwrite any existing SecMms.apk from the /system/app directory. You should only have one SecMms.apk file.
11c. Make sure to delete any SecMms.odex if you're on the stock or an odexed rom.
12. Set permissions to RW-R--R--
13. Reboot.
14. Open the Messaging app and under Settings make sure to check (enable) "SMS split".
VOICEMAIL NOTIFICATIONS
As far as I know, and from my personal experience, the Sprint VoiceMail app does not work with MetroPCS.
I use the free app Voicemail Notifier and it has always worked reliably. It is no longer in the market, but you can download my modded version here.
Not flashable, extract to your sd card and install as a normal app.
OPTIONAL
You can now uninstall APN Backup & Restore.
DISCLAIMER
Please proceed with caution and at your own risk. I am only providing this information for your information. Anything you do and the resulting consequences are your own responsibility. I am not responsible for any damages you cause to your phone hardware, software, service provider account, any charges you may incur, or any other damages that might result from your usages of this guide. You have been warned. Proceed with caution.
THANKS
- bloodykiller86 for his amazing guide two years ago, that still works today!
- alipendier for the original working Mms.apk and APN solution.
- oakieville for the better and improved Mms.apk! his original thread is here
- everyone else who's helped me. I know i'm forgetting a couple of you. I will add your name as soon as I remember!
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are you guys using a stock rooted rom?

this worked both on my wife's stock rooted rom and on a few variations of Blazer's Rom with and without the JellyBomb theme. I just moved to an AOSP JB rom today, will be testing if everything works and will report.

what version of the stock rom is it? i have 4.0.4 on mine and installed the seMms.apk with the right permissons and everytime i try to go to pictures to send mms the app FC. i tried fix permissions on recovery but still same issue. also does the stock rom need to be deodexed.?

she has 4.0.4 and completely stock, meaning it's still odexed. but if you follow the instructions you won't have a problem. the instructions say to remove the .odex file that is there if you're still odexed. you can't expect to run a deodexed mms apk while the odex file for the old apk is still there!

I did all the steps and it works great but I get 1x speeds. In the grandfather plan. But other than that, I keep getting data loss or roaming symbol atop the bar signals. What can cause this? Should I use the newer prl? Using 3022. Any help? Just using stock rooted 4.0.4

i did those exact steps and the app keeps FC. and yes i deleted secodex thingy.. what else could it be?

uzumakinaruto28 said:
I did all the steps and it works great but I get 1x speeds. In the grandfather plan. But other than that, I keep getting data loss or roaming symbol atop the bar signals. What can cause this? Should I use the newer prl? Using 3022. Any help? Just using stock rooted 4.0.4
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i'm always using the latest. right now it's 3031. get it from the link on the OP.
electropyro said:
i did those exact steps and the app keeps FC. and yes i deleted secodex thingy.. what else could it be?
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honestly, I don't know. i'm telling you what worked for me. on my wife's stock, rooted 4.0.4 the mms apk works fine. on Blazer's Rom it works fine, and on Codename Android (non TW-based) it's also running fine. must be user error. what, i don't know.
on a side note. I have NOT been able to get MMS working on Codename Android (is this AOSP or AOKP? one of the two). The apk itself works fine, but mms won't come in). i'm pretty sure it's down an APN issue, i'll post if i can figure it out.

I have a question. I have a sprint s3 flashed to verizon. What are the steps to return it to sprint? Change to a sprint prl and then ##786# code and reset?
Sent from my galaxy s3

Would my Sprint s3 be fully functional on metro or should I buy the one metro offers?
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radrian92 said:
Would my Sprint s3 be fully functional on metro or should I buy the one metro offers?
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
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Only thing missing would be LTE. I have it flashed and everything works perfectly.
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[Q] Error #500 on Google Play

So I seem to be having an issue with my newly unlocked and rooted Verizon GNex. I used the Wugs toolkit to do this, fyi. Everytime I try to download an app, I get error #500. I have read that has to do with my APN not being correct. Problem is, I forgot to do any backups for the APN before doing this, so now I don't have a backup to install. I am trying to figure out how to fix this.
1) Would doing a factory reset work? Also, would this remove Root?
2) I do have the APN backup and Restore app on my phone, but no file to restore. Anywhere I can get that? Right now I am running Android 4.2.2.
Thanks!

dbroer91884 said:
So I seem to be having an issue with my newly unlocked and rooted Verizon GNex. I used the Wugs toolkit to do this, fyi. Everytime I try to download an app, I get error #500. I have read that has to do with my APN not being correct. Problem is, I forgot to do any backups for the APN before doing this, so now I don't have a backup to install. I am trying to figure out how to fix this.
1) Would doing a factory reset work? Also, would this remove Root?
2) I do have the APN backup and Restore app on my phone, but no file to restore. Anywhere I can get that? Right now I am running Android 4.2.2.
Thanks!
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Seems to be widespread problem with playstore right now. Lots of folks w/different phones /locations having same problem.
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Does this seem to be something with my phone then? I have been searching for a fix for a while, but here is the issues. I take this route:
Settings>More>Mobile Networks and then I am stuck because APN or Access Point Network is not listed there.
EDIT: I should add that I seem to be having no issues with getting text messages. Not sure that is important or not, but it seems like it should be.

dbroer91884 said:
Does this seem to be something with my phone then? I have been searching for a fix for a while, but here is the issues. I take this route:
Settings>More>Mobile Networks and then I am stuck because APN or Access Point Network is not listed there.
EDIT: I should add that I seem to be having no issues with getting text messages. Not sure that is important or not, but it seems like it should be.
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Dude, as wtherrell said this is a general issue for many people at the moment. So not related to your phone.

csmits said:
Dude, as wtherrell said this is a general issue for many people at the moment. So not related to your phone.
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Yeah, I read that. I'm just a bit nervous because I didn't have this issue before rooting and I've not done this with my Nexus before. I'll let it sit for a day or so and see if it improves.

I think backuping and then restoring ur current rom must fix this issue.
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Seems like things are good to go now. Thanks for not attacking my moment of panic. I appreciate it

[Solved!] - Harmon Kardon - Breaking Data with Viper Rom Issue

I have the latest Viper Rom 1.5.0.
I've tried flashing hk_enable_and_adsp_update_v3.zip, But it broke data.
I've also tried flashing lyapota's mod, but it also broke data.
I've then tried flasing the hk_enable, and then lyapota's mod after reboot (one after the other as I saw was suggested) but it still broke data. Any suggestions?

intellem0s said:
I have the latest Viper Rom 1.5.0.
I've tried flashing hk_enable_and_adsp_update_v3.zip, But it broke data.
I've also tried flashing lyapota's mod, but it also broke data.
I've then tried flasing the hk_enable, and then lyapota's mod after reboot (one after the other as I saw was suggested) but it still broke data. Any suggestions?
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In recovery wipe cache and dalvik and re-flash viper rom. See if that helps.

jlevy73 said:
In recovery wipe cache and dalvik and re-flash viper rom. See if that helps.
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Hey,
That was one of the first things I tried, but I tried it again. Still no luck.
I noticed that the 4G icon changes in style. Maybe it was meant for a different phone other than Verizon? But I see that people with Verizon running Viper Rom got it to work as well so that can't be the case.
Anything with APN changes maybe?

intellem0s said:
Hey,
That was one of the first things I tried, but I tried it again. Still no luck.
I noticed that the 4G icon changes in style. Maybe it was meant for a different phone other than Verizon? But I see that people with Verizon running Viper Rom got it to work as well so that can't be the case.
Anything with APN changes maybe?
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Have a look at APN - APN type and Apn Roaming protocol - are they set to IPv4/IPv6 or just IP4?
Try setting to IPv4/IPv6

I'm also on viper rom and flashed two days ago Harman Kardon mod and everything works fine.

grentuu said:
Have a look at APN - APN type and Apn Roaming protocol - are they set to IPv4/IPv6 or just IP4?
Try setting to IPv4/IPv6
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For whatever reason, I don't see APN Roaming Protocol.
APN Type is "default/hipri/dun/supl", I believe APN Roaming Protocol is supposed to be right under APN Type but it isn't.

intellem0s said:
For whatever reason, I don't see APN Roaming Protocol.
APN Type is "default/hipri/dun/supl", I believe APN Roaming Protocol is supposed to be right under APN Type but it isn't.
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Go into settings
Wireless and networks
Mobile networks
Access Point names
It should show your WAP - Mine says Vodafone Contract WAP
click on it
Scroll down until you see
APN Protocol
click on it
You should see 3 options
IPv4
IPv6
IPv4/IPv6
Click on IPv4/IPv6
At the top you will see three small horizontal dots - click on them - then click save
Test to see if you have data
If it works do the same for APN roaming protocol
EDIT - if that doesn't work I'd consider flashing your backup to get back to how it was.

Here's what I have: Attached.
I see options that are VodaFone related in the Network Preference List. But I believe those are unrelated and when I click them, they don't do anything.
Under Access Point Names, I have VZWINTERNET, as in the screen shot. And the rest are the options when I click that APN.

intellem0s said:
Here's what I have: Attached.
I see options that are VodaFone related in the Network Preference List. But I believe those are unrelated.
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The two options I have are under APN type - it is either sense or your carrier that makes it different.
Can you find the APN protocol option elsewhere in settings?

grentuu said:
The two options I have are under APN type - it is either sense or your carrier that makes it different.
Can you find the APN protocol option elsewhere in settings?
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I've checked and googled it. It looks like the GSM phones have that option but my CDMA/Verizon is a little more locked down.

I got it !
I had to start fresh with the files. Somewhere along the way, the files might have gotten corrupt because they weren't working like the fresh download did.
I redownloaded the files and went through the steps again. Instead of the H/K Showing up in the setting like it did the first time (And broke date the first time), it didn't show up at all.
I followed step 2 and edited the XML. In which case it still didn't show up, but data was still working.
I followed the last step and downloaded the verizon_hk_settings_fix.zip because my phone apparently uses a different settings .apk, rebooted and now all is working.
Thank you guys so much for the suggestions!

intellem0s said:
I had to start fresh with the files. Somewhere along the way, the files might have gotten corrupt because they weren't working like the fresh download did.
I redownloaded the files and went through the steps again. Instead of the H/K Showing up in the setting like it did the first time (And broke date the first time), it didn't show up at all.
I followed step 2 and edited the XML. In which case it still didn't show up, but data was still working.
I followed the last step and downloaded the verizon_hk_settings_fix.zip because my phone apparently uses a different settings .apk, rebooted and now all is working.
Thank you guys so much for the suggestions!
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Nice one, Glad you got it sorted.
Just a note for the future (you probably already know this)
Re the music enhancements that these zips can give you - to me there is no replacement for good quality audio files and playing around with EQ settings to you get what sounds good for you (after all it is subjective_
They take up more space admittedly but lossless audio (FLAC) files are much higher quality and will do more for your ears than a piece of what is after all really tweaked EQ settings. (Which you can do yourself with the right software)
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BTW - Could you change the title of the thread to have SOLVED at the beginning - this will help anyone with a similar problem.
To edit title - just go to the One M8 Q&A forum screen and click on the blank space to the right of this thread - it will allow you to alter title

grentuu said:
Nice one, Glad you got it sorted.
Just a note for the future (you probably already know this)
Re the music enhancements that these zips can give you - to me there is no replacement for good quality audio files and playing around with EQ settings to you get what sounds good for you (after all it is subjective_
They take up more space admittedly but lossless audio (FLAC) files are much higher quality and will do more for your ears than a piece of what is after all really tweaked EQ settings. (Which you can do yourself with the right software)
---------- Post added at 05:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:24 AM ----------
BTW - Could you change the title of the thread to have SOLVED at the beginning - this will help anyone with a similar problem.
To edit title - just go to the One M8 Q&A forum screen and click on the blank space to the right of this thread - it will allow you to alter title
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Done ! Thanks Again

[Q] No Mobile Data at all? -- 4.4.3 Shiny

I really, really hope this hasn't been asked before and I apologize in advance...
I have a GNex (MAGURO)
and today I CLEAN flashed 4.4.3 Shiny Rom and flashed the region appropriate maguro radio as well.
After booting up and all the setting up was done, I was not able to connect to my mobile data at all. Wifi works excellent but as soon
as I turn on my Mobile Data, I get absolutely no connection whatsoever. I've rebooted several times and nothing has changed.
I've never experienced a complete data drop like this on all the other roms i have flashed for previous builds.
HELP is needed ASAP because i rely heavily on my Mobile Data and my phone is basically useless without it.
Thanks

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but are you sure you flashed the shiny rom for maguro? This sounds like exactly what would happen if you flashed Toro instead.
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zenihilist said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but are you sure you flashed the shiny rom for maguro? This sounds like exactly what would happen if you flashed Toro instead.
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this is the thread i got the rom from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...m-6-4-14-shiny-rom-ota-stock-android-t2642375
and im 100% sure its maguro

Hmmm. I was hoping for an easy solution..... If it were me and I had a backup where data worked, I'd go back to that and see if it still works. Then maybe try a different 4.4.3 rom like cyanogenmod or paranoid to see if it's other roms that also have this problem. After all that, if you still want shiny, try deleting your file and download it again. Hope this helps! Good luck. Let me know if it works out.
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zenihilist said:
Hmmm. I was hoping for an easy solution..... If it were me and I had a backup where data worked, I'd go back to that and see if it still works. Then maybe try a different 4.4.3 rom like cyanogenmod or paranoid to see if it's other roms that also have this problem. After all that, if you still want shiny, try deleting your file and download it again. Hope this helps! Good luck. Let me know if it works out.
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just to make things clear, Galaxy Nexus (GSM) is maguro...right?
I was hoping for an easy one too lol..
I actually have a backup already and the data works perfectly on it (AOKP 4.2.2)
I've flashed Shiny 4.4.3 before today and had the same problem. I posted this same question on the thread that i got the download from (rootzwiki)
but got no response so i just reverted back to my AOKP 4.4.2 backup. I really want 4.4.3 so thats why I came back to Shiny.
i will definitely look into other 4.4.3 roms and retry downloading the Shiny file. I will let you know if things work out.
Thanks for your help

UPDATE...
I have flashed LiquidSmooth 4.4.3 and it has sat in my phone for over 12 hours and the data works normal again...
Although the data works, im not too keen on some of the features included like the boot animation, fonts and the liquid blue themed icons.
yes i understand its because its THEIR rom and they can put what they want. But, my original goal was to get a 4.4.3 rom as close to stock as possible while awaiting AOKP's 4.4.3 rom release (because im very familiar with aokp roms) and it's the only alternative i have for a 4.4.3 rom with working data. so i guess im going to have to make do with what i have and wait.
thanks to whoever helped

HOWEVER
i am still open to suggestions on how to get 4.4.3 Shiny Rom working on my Gnex

HPNTKmike said:
i am still open to suggestions on how to get 4.4.3 Shiny Rom working on my Gnex
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Why did you flash a new baseband? Not a necessary step...so in the end you did have the same radio before and after flashing ShinyRom?

You need to change your APN from IPv4/IPv6 to just IPv4.
Settings -> More... -> Mobile networks -> Access Point Names -> Internet -> APN protocol: Switch from IPv4/IPv6 to just IPv4 option.

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Why did you flash a new baseband? Not a necessary step...so in the end you did have the same radio before and after flashing ShinyRom?
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I didn't think it was a necessary step but the reason why i flashed a new baseband was because i thought my previous baseband was outdated(?) for some reason that i cannot explain.
and yes, in the end, i had the same radio before and after flashing ShinyRom (radio: UGLH1)
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i dont know much about radios due to the fact that i ran AOKP for numerous builds and never had a problem with my mobile data before, and so going into ShinyRom and having problems with my data, i was not exactly sure what i was doing "trying" to fix the problem.

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You need to change your APN from IPv4/IPv6 to just IPv4.
Settings -> More... -> Mobile networks -> Access Point Names -> Internet -> APN protocol: Switch from IPv4/IPv6 to just IPv4 option.
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thank you, i will try this out when i do get the chance and let you know what happens

T-Mobile Alliance ROM manual port to Verizon Note 4 (moved to Android development)

** Got Verizon Note 4 Dev Edition to work with Alliance T-Mobile ROM!! Data, calling, sms, mms work ! I smell a daily driver! **
ATTENTION: Please be careful make a nandroid of your current Verizon ROM. I am not responsible if you break your phone or lose data on your device!
**This is using the BETA version of Alliance ROM for T-Mobile Note 4. Read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-0-1-allianceromn910t-18-themes-huge-t3085560 to get an idea of the features of this ROM. Give lacoursiere18 and hsbadr a thanks and donate to them for making this great ROM and kernel.
Follow these steps one after the other and don't stop**
1. Make sure you are on a stock OAF Lollipop ROM using Multisystem #1 kernel, I think I used Rick's OAF Lollipop ROM. I am on BOG modem so I'm pretty sure any Lollipop modem will work with this.
2. Make copies on your SD card of:
- system/buildprop.xml & cscversion.txt
- system system/etc/apns-config.xml
- system/etc/permissions/verizon_net_sip_library.xml & vzwapnlib.xml
- system/lib/libril.so & libsec-ril.so
- system/apps/VzwActivationAgent & vzwapnpermission folders
- system/framework/VZWAPNLib.apk
- system/privapp/VZWAPNService & secmms_candy folders
- system/csc folder
Reboot
4. Reboot into recovery and make a TWRP backup of everything
5. While in recovery dirty flash Alliance ROM BETA on top of stock lollipop ROM OAF that is using Multisystem #1 kernel (Wipe everything except data, and SD of course.)
6. Delete system/privapp/diagmonagent.apk and system/lib/libdiagmonagent.so because at startup it was sending some kind of diagnostics and thought it was messing with the data drop. Ever since these changes and a reboot data has been stable!
Reboot
7. Download root browser and swap those copied files in the appropriate file location. Change them to the correct permissions (the folders get 0755 and the files 0644, compare with other files and folders that are in place already. Make sure you change the permissions on all folders copied over and their contents). **Longest Step**
Reboot
8. Edit feature.xml in the system/csc folder and add:
<CscFeature_RIL_ForceConnectMMS>true
</CscFeature_RIL_ForceConnectMMS>
Above these tags on the bottom :
</FeatureSet>
</SamsungMobileFeature>
This enables auto download mms when data is toggled off !
Reboot
9. Make an backup in TWRP and you have your own custom ROM
I'm pretty sure this ROM is not compatible with xposed but it is very customizable, smooth, and it comes with a lot of features built in.
**READ ME**
Bugs:
- Silent mode is only available using the toggle. Volume down only goes to vibrate.
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- Battery section in settings is missing
- No way to remove battery percentage in status bar
(Workaround: Download "Battery Usage Shortcut" from the Playstore to access the battery section and to remove battery percentage)
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- No way to uninstall 3mint battery mod without messing the systemui up
- Now that the mobile network settings are correct the advanced calling option is avaliable but it force closes and messes up your data connection. A reflash of everything will be needed so don't click on it! (I have a feeling a Verizon app is missing but not going crazy about this)
Any suggestions or thoughts about these current bugs would be helpful.
I cannot guarantee all Alliance settings will work but most of them do, it's awesome.
This manual port is now stable ! All basic phone functions work. Let me know if you come across any bugs or issues not related to Alliance settings. I will try to help fix it.
Thanks Stedrocklp for taking the time to try and get this working. Jal3223 thanks for sharing that key porting info!!! Wouldn't be possible without your help! Thanks hsbadr for developing Multisystem kernel ! Thanks lacoursiere18 for creating this ROM !

I did the same thing with similar results. Unfortunately I don't have the knowledge needed to get it functioning on the VZW N4. I still faithfully run alliance on my N3 and am dying to have it on my N4. Maybe we should try to get one of our great devs to hook us up.

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I did the same thing with similar results. Unfortunately I don't have the knowledge needed to get it functioning on the VZW N4. I still faithfully run alliance on my N3 and am dying to have it on my N4. Maybe we should try to get one of our great devs to hook us up.
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I hear you man I came from the Note 2 with Alliance. That would be nice hopefully one sees this thread. So I should be a little more descriptive with the process of getting it stable with just mms and sms failing. I am sure coming from any LP ROM without xposed preloaded will work. I dirty flashed from Ricks ROM and get a Play Services error and it keeps popping up. I went into the app info of Google settings app, clicked manage storage, and wiped all data and then cache. After that it seems stable. I also edited the build.prop using build prop editor and changed all the tmo entries with vzw, saved, and rebooted and got the Verizon data icon signals. The mms and sms issue I believe has something to do with APNS but idk how that works. There is no way to edit the APNs in the mobile network settings by the way. I'm dying to get this to work too lol

I actually went in and put in the Verizon apns in the apns-conf.xml and I still couldn't get sms to work. What's funny is that I did get MMS to work so when I sent a message to anyone, I would send a pic too. My friends and family were like why do you keep sending nonsense photos LOL. Would it be something with the kernel/boot.img you think?

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I actually went in and put in the Verizon apns in the apns-conf.xml and I still couldn't get sms to work. What's funny is that I did get MMS to work so when I sent a message to anyone, I would send a pic too. My friends and family were like why do you keep sending nonsense photos LOL. Would it be something with the kernel/boot.img you think?
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What values do you replace in the apns-conf.xml ? Yeah it's probably the boot.img how do we replace that? I tried doing this in the past but couldn't find our boot.img in a ROM. And every time I zipped the ROM back it never flashes always an error. I think it needs to be signed but idk how to do that. We're almost there !

I am going to try to swap the APN's and the boot IMG from a working Verizon rom and see what happens. I got so close to having it work I just couldn't get sms to work no matter what edits or adjustments I made. Having the MMS work meant that there was hope there must just be something I am missing. Let me do some tinkering and see if I can come up with something functional. If there is a will there is a way. Right?

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I am going to try to swap the APN's and the boot IMG from a working Verizon rom and see what happens. I got so close to having it work I just couldn't get sms to work no matter what edits or adjustments I made. Having the MMS work meant that there was hope there must just be something I am missing. Let me do some tinkering and see if I can come up with something functional. If there is a will there is a way. Right?
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What you taking about you don't know how to do this stuff lol. Yeah man there has got to be a way. We basically ported it lmao. Let me know what happens !

Maybe we should replace these files too? And what do you think this sentence means? That could be the problem, maybe? Lol

So far I have swapped the APNs and have copied the verizon specific apps that you mentioned. I am currently at the alliance boot animation but ? takes so long to load on the first boot I can't tell if it's stuck or I am impatient.
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That's the worst wait ever lol

Well I have two failed attempts using the inernational version. Now I am going to try on the T-Mobile version with the same edits. I am going to get this going one way or the other.

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Well I have two failed attempts using the inernational version. Now I am going to try on the T-Mobile version with the same edits. I am going to get this going one way or the other.
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I have my fingers crossed ! Did you do anything with the boot.img?

Yes I am using the boot.img from morom and it does get to the boot animation so we should be headed in the right direction.

stedrocklp said:
Yes I am using the boot.img from morom and it does get to the boot animation so we should be headed in the right direction.
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Awesome! I'm saying my prayers haha :highfive:

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That's the worst wait ever lol
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Well I am getting closer to success. I got it to boot all the way though and go through the setup process. One problem; No Service! For some reason I am getting no service at all so I will have to recheck that all the Verizon BS is in place and working. Geesh Verizon sure does make this more difficult than it needs to be. Moving in the right direction though!

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Well I am getting closer to success. I got it to boot all the way though and go through the setup process. One problem; No Service! For some reason I am getting no service at all so I will have to recheck that all the Verizon BS is in place and working. Geesh Verizon sure does make this more difficult than it needs to be. Moving in the right direction though!
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That's great that you got it to boot. Even though this may seem tedious, maybe try doing one verizon specific app by one? And maybe try replacing the T-Mobile mms-candy with the verizon one. I forgot lacoursiere18 recommended that when I was trying to make it work in the past. I tried doing it while I had Alliance installed and it messed up the app. The emoji kinda like this one was in place of the send button. It was actually pretty funny that that happens but idk maybe having it pre-installed will have better results? He also said something about the libs but I guess we should try one change at a time lol

I read the permissions of this application and it seems to deal with sending and receiving text messages and mms. Maybe this is the piece that was missing after editing the apns?

The T-mobile variant has two. Bin files the I removed thinking the we wanted to use the verizon modem but maybe they need to be there so I just added them back. I added the activation agent and all other verizon apps and libs. I couldn't find a lib file for mms_candy but I did swap them. Did you edit anything when you flashed or did you just flash as-is?
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The T-mobile variant has two. Bin files the I removed thinking the we wanted to use the verizon modem but maybe they need to be there so I just added them back. I added the activation agent and all other verizon apps and libs. I couldn't find a lib file for mms_candy but I did swap them. Did you edit anything when you flashed or did you just flash as-is?
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So far I only flashed as is. What values did you change on the apn config to get mms working? I completely swapped it with the Verizon one but that didn't work.

Got mms to work using GoSms and manually configuring the APN the msmc whatever to http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
And the mms port to 80.
Now if we can only get sms to send we have a fully functioning alliance ROM on Verizon !