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Hi there every one I have been flashing phones to metro PCS for a while now But this is my first How to. I'm going to show you how to flash your sprint/Verizon Galaxy S3 to metropcs or cricket, with 3g data working.
What you'll need:
DFS demo mode will do. But if you can, make a small donation.
Samsung drivers. Just download keys from http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
metropcs Prl 3032 from here http://metroprl.blogspot.com/
WARNING!! YOUR PHONE MUST BE IN METROPCS INVENTORY IN ORDER TO GET SERVICE, YOU CAN FLASH YOUR PHONE ALL DAY BUT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR ESN IN METROPCS DATA BASE THEN YOU WON'T GET SERVICE NO MATER WHAT YOU DO. UNDERSTOOD?
One of the first things you'll need is to get your phones MSL number, this is the number you'll need to get access to your phones secret menu. The method i am about to show you was discovered by billard412 this post, http://metroprl.blogspot.com/ if you have a verizon your MSL is 000000
Now lets get that MSl (you must be rooted) download terminal emulator or the, Get my msl app from market. Now on your dial pad type ##3282# now you'll have a screen with vie or edit click on edit, now open terminal emulator or the app, if you are using terminal type: su then enter---now type-- getprop ril.MSL then enter you might get a nothing back or you might get the number.
ps: if you are on JL13 you won't be able to get it downgrade your base-band.
if you didn't get nothing back go the the screen that asks for your msl and type any 6 digit number when it sais wrong code go back to the terminal and re type the comand and wala. If you use the app same steps just whith the app.
Now that you have your MSL open DFS, now go to your phones dial pad and dial *#7284# and select qualcome USB Setting, now select the last option DM+MODEM+ADB and plug in your usb to your pc. I normally open device manager to see what port my phone is, I sugest you do the same.
Now that you know what port your phone is on DFS click on the port tab and select your port now find the MSL or SPC space and enter your MSL then hit the play button to the left, now that your phone is unlocked we are ready to make changes.look at my images so you can compare.
Click on the programming Tab
Now hit the read button and change the MIN number MIN D , SPC, and MND number for the one provided by metropcs.
Now look to the right is the PRL section click on the load button look for the prl the click on the write button, now on the reset button and your phone will reset, I like to do it one step at a time. Now test out the PRL by going to settings about. or just dial *611 from phone and you should get metropcs. If you didn't, make sure that the mid has changed.
Onece you have that Down re hook up your phone to DFS like before click on te program tab and now on the Data tab. Change settings to match my pics and to get your password use this http://www.whiterabbit.org/android/ to calculate your metropcs MSL just type in your ESN . Once you have it hit write.
Now click on the mobile ip tab and hit read change setting to match pic in the AAA and the HA put in your metropcs MSL ,then hit both of the write buttons, and then the reset button, wala your almost done.
next step set data setting within the phone to stream youtube, Pandora and other multimedia apps that need streaming with in cricket or metropcs
dial ##data# press on edit and enter the spc code you wrote down press on others press on multimedia rtsp proxy port to 0 then press on back.
MMS: follow this guide by Max_pain: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875760 you will need a file from there make sure to thank him.
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):
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".
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kipster3001 said:
Hi there every one I have been flashing phones to metro PCS for a while now But this is my first How to. I'm going to show you how to flash your sprint/Verizon Galaxy S3 to metropcs or cricket, with 3g data working.
What you'll need:
DFS demo mode will do. But if you can, make a small donation.
Samsung drivers. Just download keys from http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
metropcs Prl 3032 from here http://metroprl.blogspot.com/
WARNING!! YOUR PHONE MUST BE IN METROPCS INVENTORY IN ORDER TO GET SERVICE, YOU CAN FLASH YOUR PHONE ALL DAY BUT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR ESN IN METROPCS DATA BASE THEN YOU WON'T GET SERVICE NO MATER WHAT YOU DO. UNDERSTOOD?
One of the first things you'll need is to get your phones MSL number, this is the number you'll need to get access to your phones secret menu. The method i am about to show you was discovered by billard412 this post, http://metroprl.blogspot.com/ if you have a verizon your MSL is 000000
Now lets get that MSl (you must be rooted) download terminal emulator or the, Get my msl app from market. Now on your dial pad type ##3282# now you'll have a screen with vie or edit click on edit, now open terminal emulator or the app, if you are using terminal type: su then enter---now type-- getprop ril.MSL then enter you might get a nothing back or you might get the number.
ps: if you are on JL13 you won't be able to get it downgrade your base-band.
if you didn't get nothing back go the the screen that asks for your msl and type any 6 digit number when it sais wrong code go back to the terminal and re type the comand and wala. If you use the app same steps just whith the app.
Now that you have your MSL open DFS, now go to your phones dial pad and dial *#7284# and select qualcome USB Setting, now select the last option DM+MODEM+ADB and plug in your usb to your pc. I normally open device manager to see what port my phone is, I sugest you do the same.
Now that you know what port your phone is on DFS click on the port tab and select your port now find the MSL or SPC space and enter your MSL then hit the play button to the left, now that your phone is unlocked we are ready to make changes.look at my images so you can compare.
Click on the programming Tab
Now hit the read button and change the MIN number MIN D , SPC, and MND number for the one provided by metropcs.
Now look to the right is the PRL section click on the load button look for the prl the click on the write button, now on the reset button and your phone will reset, I like to do it one step at a time. Now test out the PRL by going to settings about. or just dial *611 from phone and you should get metropcs. If you didn't, make sure that the mid has changed.
Onece you have that Down re hook up your phone to DFS like before click on te program tab and now on the Data tab. Change settings to match my pics and to get your password use this http://www.whiterabbit.org/android/ to calculate your metropcs MSL just type in your ESN . Once you have it hit write.
Now click on the mobile ip tab and hit read change setting to match pic in the AAA and the HA put in your metropcs MSL ,then hit both of the write buttons, and then the reset button, wala your almost done.
next step set data setting within the phone to stream youtube, Pandora and other multimedia apps that need streaming with in cricket or metropcs
dial ##data# press on edit and enter the spc code you wrote down press on others press on multimedia rtsp proxy port to 0 then press on back.
MMS: follow this guide by Max_pain: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875760 you will need a file from there make sure to thank him.
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):
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".
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i tried this and dont know why my s3 keep saying Sprint and it dosent receive calls o text...
Can you please please help me if i do something wrong
Working Talk Text and Data
I literally got my talk text and data working 2 min ago. I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 that I now am using on Metro PCS.
What I did,
Step 1.
Install Samsung Drivers
Install Kies (To update: I was on 4.1.1 now I'm running 4.1.2)
Step 2.
Root Samsung Galaxy S3. I used Casual one click (It's literally one click)
- Google search key phrase 'root verizon samsung galaxy s3 casual one click'
Step 3.
Now you should have SuperSU
Download
1. APN Manager- I have APN Manager Pro
2. Titanium Backup
Step 4.
I used Titanium Backup to uninstall all the Verizon bloatware, and overall junk I don't use. With removing bloatware click on backup/restore then select and hold APN Manager Pro (or whatever) and select convert to system app.
Step 5.
If not updated to 4.1.2, do so. - You'll need to have the ability to add an APN, only possible with 4.1.2.
I bypassed setting the language etc. with the four corners technique. Google Keyword: 'android four corners trick'
Step 6.
I went out and activated a MetroPCS plan, and got a simcard. At this point I could make and receive calls and text, but no data or mms.
Step 7.
From APN Manager Pro I clicked insert new APN. this can also be done from settings -> More settings -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names -> More options soft key: Add new access point. (Updating from phone settings in my opinion is simpler)
Step 8.
New APN
Name: "fast.t-mobile.com" (You can put whatever you want)(without quotes)
APN : "fast.t-mobile.com" (without quotes)
MMSC: "htetep:mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc" (without quotes.Sorry i think you understand what i mean, please put in the letters and not htetep)
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
make sure APN is enabled is checked
Everything else has 'Not set', my APN protocol also says IPv4
Step 9.
Close settings completely
Go back to settings --> Access Point Names to make sure it is still there. Select it if not selected already.
Step 10.
Power off
pull out battery and sim card
wait 10 sec
power on
Step 11.
Enjoy data and mms.
Thank you guys for the instructions, I think I'm about to do the same for my Verizon S3.
But before I do, can you guys post what kind of speed you're getting on the new Metro(GSM)/T-Mobile 3G network?
I remember MetroPCS original 3G on CDMA was horrible and I just want to make sure the Verizon S3 won't suffer the same faith.
Thanks again in advance for you input!
Has anyone tried this with either JB? My phone is on the 4.3 update and I was wondering if it will work.
trinibmw said:
I literally got my talk text and data working 2 min ago. I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 that I now am using on Metro PCS.
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Your post is very promising to me since I'm looking to do the exact same thing and not looking forward to the complicated process detailed in the OP. I have a few clarifying questions I hope you don't mind answering for me:
1) Are you limited to 2G and 3G only, or are you able to have 4G/LTE connections?
2) Sorry to oversimplify your method, but boiled down, it sounds like you accomplished exactly what I want to do more or less by simply rooting, debloating, and changing the APN settings. Is this accurate? (Yes I've read your post all the way through five times+, I get there are certain important details to follow, but is my summary correct?)
3) I get the feeling you won't be able to answer this one, but worth a shot: Do you have any idea if this will work if the Verizon S3 came with KitKat (4.4.2) installed? Exhaustive research tells me it's impossible to downgrade android versions from this version.
Thanks for sharing this, and hopefully any answers you can give me. I'll be updating my post on whether or not it works for me when I try later
You are correct, root + debloat, change APN settings. When I had the phone I was limited to 3g speeds. I was still able to use maps, and surf without pulling my hair out. Although, most everywhere I went had wifi so I just ended up using that. As far as number 3, I am not sure. I no longer have the phone. Does the APN show up in network settings now? Could you just try the settings above? You could check if casual one click supports 4.4.2. If it does, you could give it a shot. I didn't have to use it, but if anything goes wrong use ODIN to restore your phone.
My sprint Samsung s3 has no card slot, and I'm with metro, can I use this method and get my metro plan on my s3??? Please need help!!!
Trying to get Pixel XL 8.1 activated on Total Wireless (Verizon MVNO) to work with data (i.e., cellular APN).
Calling and texting work, so I am (almost) certain it is a cellular APN issue.
I go into Settings -> Networks -> Mobile Data -> Advanced -> Access Point Names (i.e., APN), and find nothing on screen, and nothing highlighted.
Stock APN does not work. And, I cannot find anywhere ability to edit or add cellular APN.
I have tried modding the apns-conf.xml file under /system/system/etc (followed by a factory reset to regenerate APN list) to no avail.
Downgrading to Android 8.0 until ability to edit/add cellular APN can be done. Would appreciate any help in getting cellular APN modded under Android 8.1
I got it to activate on Total Wireless (Verizon MVNO) on Android 8.1 by installing 8.0, activating on 8.0 (and confirming data working), and letting the beta 8.1 install via OTA.
Weird result that OTA works to activate, but that factory image does not.
EDIT: I since lost my cellular connection because my 8.1 phone could not show the necessary "TRACFONE.VZWENTP" APN; reverting to 8.0 fixed the cellular APN permanently
sd_matto said:
Trying to get Pixel XL 8.1 activated on Total Wireless (Verizon MVNO) to work with data (i.e., cellular APN).
Calling and texting work, so I am (almost) certain it is a cellular APN issue.
I go into Settings -> Networks -> Mobile Data -> Advanced -> Access Point Names (i.e., APN), and find nothing on screen, and nothing highlighted.
Stock APN does not work. And, I cannot find anywhere ability to edit or add cellular APN.
I have tried modding the apns-conf.xml file under /system/system/etc (followed by a factory reset to regenerate APN list) to no avail.
Downgrading to Android 8.0 until ability to edit/add cellular APN can be done. Would appreciate any help in getting cellular APN modded under Android 8.1
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It's right there..I can edit current apn and add new one as well..see attachments
crazykas said:
It's right there..I can edit current apn and add new one as well..see attachments
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On Android 8.1? That's a surprise.
Who is your carrier? And, do you have a carrier SIM, or an MVNO SIM (where you are piggybacking on a Big 4 carrier's towers)?
Using SIMs from my 2x Verizon-based MVNOs, the APNs are hidden. I did not capture screenshots (though I will on 8.1 final).
When I investigated by adb pull-ing the apns-conf.xml file at /system/system/etc to see what was going on, I noticed that there was a new menu item under each of the Verizon MVNO-based APNs, labeled "user_hidden" with "true" and "false" as options. All of the ones having to do with Verizon MVNOs had the label with option "true" (i.e., implying that the APN would be hidden from user, which is what I experienced).
Though I was able to maintain my cellular connection in doing the OTA from 8.0 to 8.1, I since lost it and was unable to get it back (neither network reset nor factory reset worked). So, I reverted to 8.0, and have the stable "TRACFONE.VZWENTP" APN going strong.
It would be a sad day if Google removed the capability of APN editing in 8.1 as another way to lock their phones.
sd_matto said:
On Android 8.1? That's a surprise.
Who is your carrier? And, do you have a carrier SIM, or an MVNO SIM (where you are piggybacking on a Big 4 carrier's towers)?
Using SIMs from my 2x Verizon-based MVNOs, the APNs are hidden. I did not capture screenshots (though I will on 8.1 final).
When I investigated by adb pull-ing the apns-conf.xml file at /system/system/etc to see what was going on, I noticed that there was a new menu item under each of the Verizon MVNO-based APNs, labeled "user_hidden" with "true" and "false" as options. All of the ones having to do with Verizon MVNOs had the label with option "true" (i.e., implying that the APN would be hidden from user, which is what I experienced).
Though I was able to maintain my cellular connection in doing the OTA from 8.0 to 8.1, I since lost it and was unable to get it back (neither network reset nor factory reset worked). So, I reverted to 8.0, and have the stable "TRACFONE.VZWENTP" APN going strong.
It would be a sad day if Google removed the capability of APN editing in 8.1 as another way to lock their phones.
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I have TMO and I can edit and add apns. Might be something with Verizon and their MVNOs why they aren't showing up
Here are screenshots
sd_matto said:
On Android 8.1? That's a surprise.
Who is your carrier? And, do you have a carrier SIM, or an MVNO SIM (where you are piggybacking on a Big 4 carrier's towers)?
Using SIMs from my 2x Verizon-based MVNOs, the APNs are hidden. I did not capture screenshots (though I will on 8.1 final).
When I investigated by adb pull-ing the apns-conf.xml file at /system/system/etc to see what was going on, I noticed that there was a new menu item under each of the Verizon MVNO-based APNs, labeled "user_hidden" with "true" and "false" as options. All of the ones having to do with Verizon MVNOs had the label with option "true" (i.e., implying that the APN would be hidden from user, which is what I experienced).
Though I was able to maintain my cellular connection in doing the OTA from 8.0 to 8.1, I since lost it and was unable to get it back (neither network reset nor factory reset worked). So, I reverted to 8.0, and have the stable "TRACFONE.VZWENTP" APN going strong.
It would be a sad day if Google removed the capability of APN editing in 8.1 as another way to lock their phones.
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Im using mobitel (sri lanka) and yes im on 8.1. However i didn't update to 8.1 via OTA. I flashed factory images manually. I think this is only for Verizon..However you can ask them about this
How I accomplish this on my Pixel XL (and other phones that have locked apn settings)
This is what I have to do because my carriers apns are not in the Pixel XL's database and wrongly detect them as Verizon.
1. First off you need to have root.
2. After root, you need to hook phone into PC and access adb shell with root permissions.
3. After that.... issue this command
Code:
content query --uri content://telephony/carriers/preferapn
This will tell you which APN your phone is using at this current time. I have found it easiest to edit the APN your phone is using already. You then look where it says "_id=SOME NUMBER"
4. Once you know what number your phones APN settings is using then its time to issue the commands to edit that apn Number field
Replace SOME NUMBER with whatever apn number you are editing. Below is the syntax to edit the most usual apn fields. A good thing to do would be to obtain your APN settings and I may be able to help you find out what fields you need to edit
Code:
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind type:s:"default,dun,mms"
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind user:s:"[email protected]"
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind mmsc:s:"http://mms.whateverwirelss.com"
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind mmsport:s:"whateverport"
This is what works for me 100 percent to get the right APNS in a verizon MVNO or Verizon LRA carrier partners apns programmed into whatever device i want to.
deskjet390 said:
This is what I have to do because my carriers apns are not in the Pixel XL's database and wrongly detect them as Verizon.
1. First off you need to have root.
2. After root, you need to hook phone into PC and access adb shell with root permissions.
3. After that.... issue this command
Code:
content query --uri content://telephony/carriers/preferapn
This will tell you which APN your phone is using at this current time. I have found it easiest to edit the APN your phone is using already. You then look where it says "_id=SOME NUMBER"
4. Once you know what number your phones APN settings is using then its time to issue the commands to edit that apn Number field
Replace SOME NUMBER with whatever apn number you are editing. Below is the syntax to edit the most usual apn fields. A good thing to do would be to obtain your APN settings and I may be able to help you find out what fields you need to edit
Code:
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind type:s:"default,dun,mms"
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind user:s:"[email protected]"
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind mmsc:s:"[url]http://mms.whateverwirelss.com"[/url]
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind mmsport:s:"whateverport"
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This is what works for me 100 percent to get the right APNS in a verizon MVNO or Verizon LRA carrier partners apns programmed into whatever device i want to.[/QUOTE]
I was hopeful when reading this that I would be able to do this, but in adb shell I get all types of java errors. I'm updated to latest pureNexusADBTools. Are you getting errors trying this on Android 8.1?
I have found an app that is missing from the 8.1 Dev preview and it is, of course, VZWAPN.apk. Placing this file where it would go on 8.0 doesn't work on 8.1.. Best, easy option is fastboot update zip, not fastboot -w update.zip. If anyone has a better or working way to change apn settings for Verizon specific carriers, please lmk.
Vzw
Bryanx86 said:
I was hopeful when reading this that I would be able to do this, but in adb shell I get all types of java errors. I'm updated to latest pureNexusADBTools. Are you getting errors trying this on Android 8.1?
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The java errors would be because you don't have root in the adb shell. IOW - after adb shell, your first command needs to be: su (and on the phone itself, grant su permission)
deskjet390 said:
This is what I have to do because my carriers apns are not in the Pixel XL's database and wrongly detect them as Verizon.
1. First off you need to have root.
2. After root, you need to hook phone into PC and access adb shell with root permissions.
3. After that.... issue this command
Code:
content query --uri content://telephony/carriers/preferapn
This will tell you which APN your phone is using at this current time. I have found it easiest to edit the APN your phone is using already. You then look where it says "_id=SOME NUMBER"
4. Once you know what number your phones APN settings is using then its time to issue the commands to edit that apn Number field
Replace SOME NUMBER with whatever apn number you are editing. Below is the syntax to edit the most usual apn fields. A good thing to do would be to obtain your APN settings and I may be able to help you find out what fields you need to edit
Code:
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind type:s:"default,dun,mms"
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind user:s:"[email protected]"
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind mmsc:s:"http://mms.whateverwirelss.com"
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind mmsport:s:"whateverport"
This is what works for me 100 percent to get the right APNS in a verizon MVNO or Verizon LRA carrier partners apns programmed into whatever device i want to.
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Thank you very much!!! I've been without data since yesterday because my APN wasn't right an I couldn't edit it as it was greyed out. Thanks to your post (and the multiple examples you threw up) I was able to fix my protocol and have my data back.
If anyone else has data connection issues and stumbles upon this, here's the command I used:
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=SOME NUMBER" --bind protocol:s:"IPV4V6"
This Works for 8.0 and 8.1 Devices
I came up with a new way that solves this issue.....no root required
I have confirmed this working on two Android 8.1 devices that use Verizon MVNO's (Pixel XL and Pixel 2 XL)
1. Turn phone off
2. Take out sim card
3. Boot phone up
4. Enable usb debugging and connect to PC
5. open up an ADB shell (if you dont know how to do this then do some research)
6. enter the command
Code:
am start -a android.intent.action.INSERT content://telephony/carriers --ei simId -1
7. This will open the "Add new APN" activity.
8. Fill in all the APN info you need to and name it whatever you want and then click save in the the menu options up top.
9. Once you save the APN...turn the phone off
10. Insert SIM again
12. Turn phone on and let it boot up.
11. Go to Access point names in settings and select the new APN you added.
Have a good day
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deskjet390 said:
I came up with a new way that solves this issue.....no root required
I have confirmed this working on two Android 8.1 devices that use Verizon MVNO's (Pixel XL and Pixel 2 XL)
1. Turn phone off
2. Take out sim card
3. Boot phone up
4. Enable usb debugging and connect to PC
5. open up an ADB shell (if you dont know how to do this then do some research)
6. enter the command
Code:
am start -a android.intent.action.INSERT content://telephony/carriers --ei simId -1
7. This will open the "Add new APN" activity.
8. Fill in all the APN info you need to and name it whatever you want and then click save in the the menu options up top.
9. Once you save the APN...turn the phone off
10. Insert SIM again
12. Turn phone on and let it boot up.
11. Go to Access point names in settings and select the new APN you added.
Have a good day
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Have you or anyone else tried using dialer codes? I got the right APN to show up for Red Pocket Verizon using a dialer code on a G4 Plus with an 8.1 ROM. The APN's can't be added otherwise. I'm looking for someone with Pixel devices to test out this solution with any Verizon MVNO such as Total Wireless.
bestmvno.com said:
Have you or anyone else tried using dialer codes? I got the right APN to show up for Red Pocket Verizon using a dialer code on a G4 Plus with an 8.1 ROM. The APN's can't be added otherwise. I'm looking for someone with Pixel devices to test out this solution with any Verizon MVNO such as Total Wireless.
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What dialer code?
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What dialer code?
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*#*#4636#*#* is the dialer code. This would be a multi step process though, not just typing in that dialer code. It would involve changing some settings you gain access to with that dialer code, and then resetting apn to default.
bestmvno.com said:
*#*#4636#*#* is the dialer code. This would be a multi step process though, not just typing in that dialer code. It would involve changing some settings you gain access to with that dialer code, and then resetting apn to default.
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Would it involve turning "carrier provisioning" off and then resetting something back to default?
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Would it involve turning "carrier provisioning" off and then resetting something back to default?
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No. And now I am truly confused as to what is happening. Let me take a few steps back and describe some of my troubles.
With my Verizon MVNO I initially had a problem where I either had LTE data and texts working but no ability to place phone calls, or I had data working at 3G only with phone calls also working. I assumed this to be some sort of APN issue. Of course I could not edit any or add any new APN's since I was locked out of the ability to do so being on an 8.1 AICP ROM. The MVNO thought I may have messed something up with the SIM to cause these troubles, as I initially tried to activate service by dialing *228. I did that to try and fix a somewhat unrelated issue that they could not immediately resolve for me (trying to get texts and data to work!). At some point they offered to send me a new SIM, which I turned down because at least in my experience, that's rarely, if ever, the real problem.
Eventually I came across that dialer code *#*#4636#*#* and played with several different settings and was able to resolve the problems on my own by doing so. After entering that code, a screen should pop up with several different options. Choosing "phone information" gives you the ability to see some specific information about your phone, how it is connecting to the network, and even more. In my case, I could see I either had "data network type" as LTE with "voice service" as not connected, or "data network type" as "EvDO-rev.A with "voice service as "connected." I don't believe the "preferred network type" was properly set here, but it may have been. It's been a few weeks since I had to do this. Either way, setting it to LTE/CDMA auto (prl) followed by clicking the 3 dot menu and then selecting the radio band menu and setting it to "automatic" seemed to fix the issues with a couple more steps involved. The other steps were to toggle the mobile radio power off and on, then going into the APN settings and doing a reset to default. Once done, the proper APN's were there and everything worked. Please note, the preferred network mode set using the dialer code, can be different than what is in your system settings. In fact, you have a lot more options to choose from by way of the dialer code, or at least I did. In both places though, you should try setting to LTE/CDMA auto and see if it helps with the other steps I just described. With the dialer code menu, you can also try to "trigger carrier provision." I did try that at some point, but it didn't seem to do anything for me.
Now here is where things got really interesting. The thing could be random and ROM specific or dumb luck or anything really. But somehow, while playing with the settings this evening for the purpose of this reply, I gained access to being able to totally edit all APN's and add new ones. It could be ROM related, but I was locked out of the settings before playing with a bunch of different settings combinations that I'm about to describe.
If the first set of steps didn't help you, you can try this or any different combination thereof.
Go to your system settings, and set your devices preferred network type to "Global." Use the dialer code mentioned above, and set the preferred network type to global as well (if it doesn't work, keep trying others), try setting radio band to "automatic" and then toggle mobile radio power off and on, go to your apn settings and do a reset to default, if that doesn't work you can try setting the radio band to "united states." Then toggle mobile radio power off and on again and reset apn settings to default. If that doesn't work keep changing the "preferred network type" to something else while also trying the two different radio band choices. I don't know how it happened exactly, but doing these things somehow gave me the ability to add and save new APN's that I didn't have just a couple of hours ago. Everything also works with the phone as it should, even with the network type set to Global in both places. I'm wondering if anyone else will have any luck trying these things out. If so, I plan to write a better and full guide on my site.
closer than i was
deskjet390 said:
I came up with a new way that solves this issue.....no root required
I have confirmed this working on two Android 8.1 devices that use Verizon MVNO's (Pixel XL and Pixel 2 XL)
1. Turn phone off
2. Take out sim card
3. Boot phone up
4. Enable usb debugging and connect to PC
5. open up an ADB shell (if you dont know how to do this then do some research)
6. enter the command
Code:
am start -a android.intent.action.INSERT content://telephony/carriers --ei simId -1
7. This will open the "Add new APN" activity.
8. Fill in all the APN info you need to and name it whatever you want and then click save in the the menu options up top.
9. Once you save the APN...turn the phone off
10. Insert SIM again
12. Turn phone on and let it boot up.
11. Go to Access point names in settings and select the new APN you added.
Have a good day
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This did work for me to get to my APN settings. Now just getting the right APN settings.
I tried the first setting listed here: https://bestmvno.com/apn-settings/total-wireless-apn-settings/
My phone wouldn't let me us 'dun' as an apn type, so I switched it to 'mms'.
I do have internet and it is nice and speedy, but I can't send picture messages.
Back on the S8 I was able to add "dun" to the end of the apn data profile for tethering but they are grayed out on the S9. I tried shortcut master and while I can get to it I just can't edit it. Anyone know of a way to do so? I'd like to have unlimited tethering and also if there's a way to turn off the throttling that would be great as well.
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Back on the S8 I was able to add "dun" to the end of the apn data profile for tethering but they are grayed out on the S9. I tried shortcut master and while I can get to it I just can't edit it. Anyone know of a way to do so? I'd like to have unlimited tethering and also if there's a way to turn off the throttling that would be great as well.
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Nothing yet. As far as I know, you could flash the U firmware and that would allow it. I have been looking through some adb commands as well, trying to see if we could do it that way.
I went to add one and was finally able to select that one I added and I made sure to put the "dun" at the end and so far so good
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I went to add one and was finally able to select that one I added and I made sure to put the "dun" at the end and so far so good
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How did you finally get it in add mode?
Can you try step 1-8 on this please? I know it says s7 edge but this also worked on s8 and now i'm wondering if it works on the s9. Thanks.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/hotspot-bypass-nougat-ok-t3563446
Chris2433 said:
Can you try step 1-8 on this please? I know it says s7 edge but this also worked on s8 and now i'm wondering if it works on the s9. Thanks.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/hotspot-bypass-nougat-ok-t3563446
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Tried that. No luck
How are you trying to edit the value? I was able to change it on my Sprint S9+ using Shortcut Master Lite.
There's a thread in the 9+ forum where one person said he had to try several times (using SML) before it actually worked.
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How are you trying to edit the value? I was able to change it on my Sprint S9+ using Shortcut Master Lite.
There's a thread in the 9+ forum where one person said he had to try several times (using SML) before it actually worked.
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I have been trying with Shortcut Master...all grey.
It was editable on Day 1. But not since.
VandyCWG said:
I have been trying with Shortcut Master...all grey.
It was editable on Day 1. But not since.
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I actually have it working now, using a modified version of the ABD command.
Gonna let it sit for a bit, it it keeps working, I'll post it.
Copying from my post in the other thread about this.
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I have tried every random HiddenMenu shortcut, I have tried ADB CMD and trying to rewrite the APN by hand, I have tried going into the settings and going through Mobile Networks, I have tried mounting /system in the recovery menu, I looked into changing the CSC because it's linked to APN locking... I've literally tried it all.
PDANet+, FoxFi, EasyTether, ClockworkMod Tether ... none of them would work. They would automatically be stuck at 2mbps instead of my normal 30 to 40. Hiding tether/hotspot this way was NOT an option at all.
Specifically on my Sprint S9 and another S9+, I had to do it in this order:
1) Open the Shortcut Master Lite and open LTEFunctionalityTest
2) Open LTE APN Setting
3) Open an APN you want to change.
3) If it's greyed out, close everything and then restart from #1.
4) Edit APN Type, add ",dun" to the end.
5) When done editing, save, and you should be good to go.
If that doesn't work even after trying repeatedly (make sure Shortcut Master Lite is completely closed, etc) ... then you can try the following which allowed me to edit the APN on a sister Sprint S9+ phone:
1) Dialer App, ##3282# (DATA)
2) Edit
3) Sprint MSL for mine is 000000
4) APN Settings
5a) "APN" and "APN protocol" should be editable. Make a minor change, save your APN.
5b) Then change them back, save the APN again. Do this for each APN you want full access to.
6) Open the Shortcut Master Lite and open LTEFunctionalityTest
7) Open LTE APN Setting
8) If it's greyed out, close everything and then restart from #6.
9) Edit APN Type, add ",dun" to the end.
10) After you finish editing, save, and you should be good to go.
Note: You might want to do this for both APNs as one is for LTE & one is for Roaming.
Consider this working on a Sprint S9+ & Sprint S9 Snapdragon SM-G960U - 8.0.0 Oreo Build Feb 10th
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I had to do this a third time after Factory Resetting my phone, the second set of steps let me do this very quickly.
Do not update your PRL or Profile in System Update, this will wipe out your changes.
This..............
1) Dialer App, ##3282# (DATA)
2) Edit
3) Sprint MSL for mine is 000000
4) APN Settings
5a) "APN" and "APN protocol" should be editable. Make a minor change, save your APN.
5b) Then change them back, save the APN again. Do this for each APN you want full access to.
6) Open the Shortcut Master Lite and open LTEFunctionalityTest
7) Open LTE APN Setting
8) If it's greyed out, close everything and then restart from #6.
9) Edit APN Type, add ",dun" to the end.
10) After you finish editing, save, and you should be good to go.
That worked for me...to a T!
Thanks!
VandyCWG said:
This..............
1) Dialer App, ##3282# (DATA)
2) Edit
3) Sprint MSL for mine is 000000
4) APN Settings
5a) "APN" and "APN protocol" should be editable. Make a minor change, save your APN.
5b) Then change them back, save the APN again. Do this for each APN you want full access to.
6) Open the Shortcut Master Lite and open LTEFunctionalityTest
7) Open LTE APN Setting
8) If it's greyed out, close everything and then restart from #6.
9) Edit APN Type, add ",dun" to the end.
10) After you finish editing, save, and you should be good to go.
That worked for me...to a T!
Thanks!
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Using this method, APN is not editable for me. But the Shortcut Master Lite method worked fine. Maybe this would work if I hadn't already changed it via SML?
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Using this method, APN is not editable for me. But the Shortcut Master Lite method worked fine. Maybe this would work if I hadn't already changed it via SML?
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Trying to get hotspot bypass working... PDAnet works, but is spotty. I have edited my APN's successfully (I had to rename before I could edit). As well as added the ADB commands. I sort of have hotspot working...
When I disable M.data and enable hotspot AND am connected to WiFi, it enables and allows me to re-enable M.data. Hotpot will continue to work indefinately.... until I leave the WiFi connection. Then the Sprint M.data connects and tells me i am not subscribed to Hotspot service. If I am not in a WiFi area when I re-enable M.data, then it instantly goes to the hotspot subscription error.
EDIT: I just reconnected my phone to check settings in adb. The settings were reset to defaults:
tether_dun_required is '1'
tether_dun_apm is 'null'
If you turn on tethering while connected to wifi, you're not really tethering. You're just sharing the WiFi connection.
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If you turn on tethering while connected to wifi, you're not really tethering. You're just sharing the WiFi connection.
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I could not share the WiFi connection before I added dun to the APNs.
The real problem appears to be that the ADB settings edits are being reset somehow.
not working with Android 9 (PIE) update
Has any been able to figure out how to open the com.test.LTEfunctionality on Android Pie
I was able to edit the apn before using Quick Shortcut maker but now the com.test.LTEfunctionality cannot be opened.
Any update?
has anybody informed the developer of the app that it needs to be updated for PIE?
Apn settings greyed out
Turn off mobile network and connect to a wifi network(i used my printer wifi network which doesnt internet . I dont know if u can use any wifi or not) i restarted my phone a used mastershortcut and apn is editable again
I just installed the latest pie lineageos ROM on my Samsung Galaxy S5 (Sprint version). I am unable to choose or add an APN through the settings app.
I can see (surprisingly) that the Tello APN (which is what I need to use) is in /etc/apns-conf.xml.
Is there some way to enable APN selection in the phone's UI? Or, is there some way to manually edit config files on the phone to specify my desired APN?
Thanks.
Settings network mobile advanced access...
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Settings network mobile advanced access...
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No menu option to get to APNs. The closest thing is "Carrier settings", and when I select that, some error occurs, because I get kicked back out to the main settings menu.
Hello
I'm going to start off with I don't think there is a resolution to my problem but maybe someone knows a different method.
I have the US Unlocked ZFold 4 (SM-F936U1)
What I have been able to do so far.
1. Setup Custom APN to add "dun" to the "APN Type" setting
2. Add IPv4 support back into the custom APN
3. Changed TTL on the client (In my case Windows 11 via reg edit method)
Method:
In Reg Edit go to -> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree, go to the following key: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
Add REG_DWORD "DefaultTTL"
Set to 65(dec)
4. Profit
This lets me use the Native hotspot without a cap or even paying for it .....HOWEVER. Having to change the TTL on each client device is such a pain or not even possible on say an XBOX or Smart TV. I want to be able to change it on the phone directly but there does not seem to be a way with out root.
There is a Terminal Command that seems to do this "cat /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_default_ttl 65" but I get an error and I think this is because you need root to make this change.
Are there any ways to change this or am I just stuck only being able to use the hotspot on clients I can change the TTL?
81 Views no replys :/ as I assumed no way to change this.
Maybe this can change going forward. Until then I want for a root method for the US unlocked version.
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81 Views no replys :/ as I assumed no way to change this.
Maybe this can change going forward. Until then I want for a root method for the US unlocked version.
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I can't change the apn
Unlocked fold 4 USA variant
Poopnasty said:
I can't change the apn
Unlocked fold 4 USA variant
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You can't change the current APN but you can add a new APN and manually copy in the same thing for each field. Verify it works first before making any changes. It should work without issue as long as you copy everything exactly as it is from the one you can't edit. From there you can add "dun" to the APN type field and it will work with the native hot spot. Keep in mind you need to change the TTL on the client device you are connecting to the hotspot. This is not always possible, however it is on a Mac or a PC.