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Thunderbolt PRL update via Workshop

Hi, folks!
Nowadays, living outside the USA and purchased Thunderbolt as my second phone. In my country there're CDMA providers using 1x and EvDo tecnologies.
For previous models like Droid 2 etc updating PRL from CDMA Workshop or QPST working brilliant. BTW, is there such option in ThunderBolt to update PRL via workshop.
One more question as about 4G sim card. Does ThunderBolt works without it in Verizon network (even not 4G speed)
THX

The sim is required to use the.phone
The phone auto updates the prl upon reboot
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In other hands, it can easily enters the ##DIAG mode, gonna try it today or maybe tomorrow.
Will see

Have purchased RUIM card, voice is working, data is not,
Phone indicates on the lock screen "This SIM Card doesn't recognized (emergency calls only" but all voice calls are perfect.
Gonna think a little bit much more

Phone always try to use unexistant 4G data connection, tried to put it in only EvDo mode, all stuff is configured correctly in RUIM, checked it via ##778, but ThunderBolt never tries to connect via EvDo

vip7070 said:
Phone always try to use unexistant 4G data connection, tried to put it in only EvDo mode, all stuff is configured correctly in RUIM, checked it via ##778, but ThunderBolt never tries to connect via EvDo
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me too.

me too.no 1x data connection too.

vip7070 said:
Hi, folks!
Nowadays, living outside the USA and purchased Thunderbolt as my second phone. In my country there're CDMA providers using 1x and EvDo tecnologies.
For previous models like Droid 2 etc updating PRL from CDMA Workshop or QPST working brilliant. BTW, is there such option in ThunderBolt to update PRL via workshop.
One more question as about 4G sim card. Does ThunderBolt works without it in Verizon network (even not 4G speed)
THX
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No, it will not work on VZW's network without the SIM card, for the same reason it will not work on any other CDMA network at all. The TB is not a true CDMA phone in that it does not have an MEID number, which is the number that is hard coded and unique to every CDMA handset. Every phone has to have a unique identifier in order for the cell phone network to be able to identify that network device (otherwise the network would not have a clue who is talking to it, and vice-versa your phone would not know when it is being spoken to). In the case of the TB, this unique identifier is stored in the SIM card, not on the phone itself.
VZW is running a hybrid system of sorts in that the VZW system is generating an internal MEID for the TB for when it is on the CDMA network based on the SIM card that is currently installed in it. Without the sim card your phone has no ID, and without the verizon back end no CDMA network can translate the unique identifier on your SIM card into a usable MEID.

Nusince said:
No, it will not work on VZW's network without the SIM card, for the same reason it will not work on any other CDMA network at all. The TB is not a true CDMA phone in that it does not have an MEID number, which is the number that is hard coded and unique to every CDMA handset. Every phone has to have a unique identifier in order for the cell phone network to be able to identify that network device (otherwise the network would not have a clue who is talking to it, and vice-versa your phone would not know when it is being spoken to). In the case of the TB, this unique identifier is stored in the SIM card, not on the phone itself.
VZW is running a hybrid system of sorts in that the VZW system is generating an internal MEID for the TB for when it is on the CDMA network based on the SIM card that is currently installed in it. Without the sim card your phone has no ID, and without the verizon back end no CDMA network can translate the unique identifier on your SIM card into a usable MEID.
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Man, thank you for your reply, but as I say, I have purchased a RUIM card (looks like the sim card) from my local operator, everythins is OK except data. I mean I can easily call or receive a call or texe message, but data isn't working properly.
Moreover, can confirm that I can update network settings via ##778# (will see in snapshots). What is the way to make my data connection workin?
All additinal info with the proof of working in third party CDMA networks in the attachements.

I have alot of experience with things like this as I used to bring my Verizon phones to China when I visited my father. What you are going to need to do is find your providers settings and program them in via QPST. Once you get that all setup then you should be ok. That's how I do it atleast. I have a Thunderbolt as well and I thought about poking around with it the other day and then I connected it in CDMA Workshop to see whats in there.

So the thunderbolt can work with the RUIM card, if i get the ruim card..Can i change the prl on the thunderbolt since i cant change it on the verizon sim card

baboulou said:
So the thunderbolt can work with the RUIM card, if i get the ruim card..Can i change the prl on the thunderbolt since i cant change it on the verizon sim card
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Definitely, you can try

the tb can be fully flashed to ntelos 3g data and all just use cdma workshop and the origonal 4g sim here's mine with bad esn (verizon) fully flashed (ntelos) http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/5774475447

vdub804 said:
the tb can be fully flashed to ntelos 3g data and all just use cdma workshop and the origonal 4g sim here's mine with bad esn (verizon) fully flashed (ntelos)
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I Can Confirm This Method Is Real I Have It Flashed Over To Cricket With VZW Sim Card Installed! Thanks Alot VDUB804

asteven23 said:
I Can Confirm This Method Is Real I Have It Flashed Over To Cricket With VZW Sim Card Installed! Thanks Alot VDUB804
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VDUB804 & asteven23 , can you guys share any info on how this was done please. i want to get TB on Sprint. I have experience repairing meid on the evo, i've done a few successfully with 3g and everything working. do i need to set the phone to requestnvitemwrite 0x2a then write the esn over using qpst since it does not actually have a 0xa1 meid or does it? on the evo you have to find all the MEIDs and ESNs, zero out, then flash. also would updating all the info under the mip tab get 3g to work...any help would be greatly appreciated guys. thanks.

Droid 2 Global on At&t?

search is not working for me right now. can a droid 2 global run fully on att service? the only info i found was dated last year and said we are getting close. need answer asap . thx ahead of time.

its possible, if you have 100 dollars to shell out to team black hat so they could band unlock it for you, without the band unlock you cant use the d2g on us carriers and tbh is the only group offering the band unlock, at a hefty price.

I just got off te phone with motorolla global. They said the person with the phone in service can call verizon and ask for unlock code. Simple as that he said.

Look on these forums, you wont be able to use at&t even when unlocked, like I said you need to band unlock the phone, which is going to cost you 100 dollars
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To me the $100 would be well worth it to have a phone I could take to AT&T or Verizon, imagine the ability to roam on AT&T with their SIM or be on Verizon if AT&T wasn't so great.

Here is how it works.
The person who developed the band unlock wanted money for his efforts and we agreed to purchase the solution from him because he didn't want to manage the service himself.
We have to charge what we do to cover those costs, simple as that.
For someone who really wants to use their phone on AT&T or T-Mobile it is well worth the investment and there are no other options.
Unfortunately, the solution is only available for the original firmware release on the D2G, but works well if you are willing to remain on that build.
Contact via PM if interested.

Try either of these and it should work. I can not check because I am in India.
Dial *#*#info#*#*
Select PHONE INFORMATION"
TURN OFF RADIO
MENU -> SELECT RADIO BAND -> YOU WILL GET OPTION USA BAND
TURN ON RADIO
REBOOT
2. CONNECT IT TO QPST
Go to UMTS TAB and enable all radio frequency bands
Either These two method must unlock D2G for US bands.

how do you connect it to QPST?

kshah said:
Try either of these and it should work. I can not check because I am in India.
Dial *#*#info#*#*
Select PHONE INFORMATION"
TURN OFF RADIO
MENU -> SELECT RADIO BAND -> YOU WILL GET OPTION USA BAND
TURN ON RADIO
REBOOT
2. CONNECT IT TO QPST
Go to UMTS TAB and enable all radio frequency bands
Either These two method must unlock D2G for US bands.
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What port does the Droid 2 Global need to be on when creating a virtual port? I use 11008 and it connects to QPST config but does want to connect in the service config. I am using HW virtual service port

Use these drivers and force your system to use these driver
To put phone in diag mode, pull out battery, press camera and power button together and plug in USB cable. Hold buttons till hardware is detected.
Then you will be able to connect it to QPST. While writing phone remove SIM and write, else it will not write properly

kshah said:
Use these drivers and force your system to use these driver
To put phone in diag mode, pull out battery, press camera and power button together and plug in USB cable. Hold buttons till hardware is detected.
Then you will be able to connect it to QPST. While writing phone remove SIM and write, else it will not write properly
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I'm having trouble powering the device since it has no battery when i click the power and camera buttons together then plug the usb cable in, ive held it in for about a minute, but no luck. Are these drivers compatible with windows 7, i have a feeling i need to boot into XP. Thank you.

I am using it on W7 only. Try installing MOTOROLA DRIVERS first then once it is detected in DIAG mode, force these drivers.
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...al_Drivers/MotoHelper_2.0.40_Driver_4.9.0.exe

kshah said:
I am using it on W7 only. Try installing MOTOROLA DRIVERS first then once it is detected in DIAG mode, force these drivers.
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...al_Drivers/MotoHelper_2.0.40_Driver_4.9.0.exe
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I get a write error when trying to write to the phone. Is there something I need to tell the system to write? NV_MRU3_TABLE_I[0] status NV_FAIL_S

Remove SIM and try.

Hi kshah! Nice work but I dont think it will work as you are suggesting because of the methods Motorola used to lock out US GSM bands.
In any event, we have decided to release the band unlock for D2G and D Pro publicly and will be writing up the method and posting it with links to required files.
This method only works on stock devices on the original release firmware so you must flash back with RSD Lite first and then perform the NV edit required.
The solution for later firmware revs came in the form of unsigned radio images that cannot be flashed on stock secured hardware and the original NV item "switch" no longer has any effect because the blocking method was integrated into the radio image and actually powers down the GSM radio when it registers on the US MCC.
We also have a large number of internal files and documents regarding the MDM6600 chipset and we will be making most of that available to devs for further research. It is possible it can be isolated and applied to stock phones if the right folks get their hands on this material.
For those intrepid and well versed in the NVM I will drop a big fat hint:
2042 record 0001 offset 0000 bytes 1 00

Thanks cellzealot
Why I said "IT MAY" because while in dialer menu #*#*info*#*# when I chose USA CELLULAR BAND my phone could not work on any Indian cellular bands.
In India 2100 / 1800 and 900 MHz bands. So I thought it may have got in to 850 / 1900 USA bands.
I have no ways to check it so sharing here.

So in the case that this is posted soon, where can dev's get their hands on the materials? I'd be interested in finding out why the GSM radio gets shut down, and perhaps colaborating with other people to fix that. It doesn't make a lot of sense that the big V would vandalize the handset and market it as a worldwide multi-carrier phone. You'd think they'd love the sales aspect of this device by marketing it as an ANY carrier phone. Also, locking the bootloader so that no unsigned code can run, BAD move. This phone would have a ton more support by the dev's if it were simple and easy. Sometimes I never will understand why big V does what they do.

cellzealot said:
2042 record 0001 offset 0000 bytes 1 00
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That's not a hint, its a TEASE, if i only knew what to set it to!!!!

If you understand hex you would know that the first byte of that SEEM element needs to be set to 00.
Use hex entries for the SEEM ID.

Out of curiosity, how were you getting unsigned sbf images to run? I thought they had to be signed because of the bootloader. Would be way easier to edit the sbf then deal with getting PST functionality to perform a seem edit.
Edit: Disregard this post.... I read a more detailed post you had on a different thread.

d2vzw: Unflash from PagePlus procedure

Starting this October, PagePlus is offering 4G/LTE. Initially, I was assuming that all I need to do is plug in an LTE SIM card and activate account, and all will be peachy. However, it seems that by flashing phone to pageplus when it looks like a 3g device, I have messed up some radio settings, and verizon provisioning doesn't work, phone repeatedly keeps trying to call *228. Contrary to that, the other S3, which I didn't flash does not call at all, but instead pops up message box stating that the phone is being programmed, and after a couple minutes it's online . I do not remember what exactly did I program, it was awhile ago . Pageplus support knows that problem, and they are advising anybody who wants to go LTE to bring up an unflashed phone, saying the flashed one won't work
There are folks on kitty forums who offer remote de-flashing for 30 bucks, but no description what actually they do. Does anyone know what the process is? I can get my phone into QPST/DFS. Anyone knows what to do next?
UPDATE: see post #3 for solution

Can't help you with deflashing, but I will tell you that my local page plus vendor did mine for free and it only took him about 5-10 minutes. Maybe yours would do the same. Just a thought.
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I guess it indeed is simple once you get to QPST mode. I used DFS to program, and the only setting I had to change was RuimConfig = RuimOnly (from NV_ONLY), see screenshot attached. Did not work on 4.0 firmware which I tried to use first, but worked fine on 4.2.1 and 4.1.2.

I got a sim card for my phone. All I did was verify that my phone was on RuimOnly (it already was), then I contacted PagePlus to activate my simcard (you're supposed to do this before you put it in your phone, they say) and they remotely programmed the phone, everything went smoothly. I have 4g data now, no "unflashing" required. Pretty easy. :good:

You put it on your phone before, you want this set up, then you can use the phone, so no problem.

Confirmed
I can confirm this works. I switched 2 samsung galaxy note 2 SCH-i605 from 3g to 4g.
The phones were originally flashed over to pageplus using wireless workshop. This puts them on pageplus as 3g phones. They drop the last digit of the MEID so it is a 14 digit code (3g) instead of 15 digit for 4G.
Here's what I did to get 4G LTE working.
Ordered a pageplus SIM card from pageplus
put the simcard in the phone
Used DFS to change RUIM from NV_Only to RUIM_only
Contacted Pageplus on chat and had them change my phone from 3g to 4g. I'm not sure exactly what they did, but I gave them the 15 digit MEID and the SIM ICCID (printed on the sim card you get, or look in settings, about device, details or something like that, you know where to look. ) The customer service rep said that what you need to tell them is you want to change a 3g phone to 4g. I told them it was back to standard firmware just to make them happy. It seems the RUIM changes is all you need.
Voila! Reboot the phone, give it a minute - it connects to 4G and then disconnects and looks like it has failed, but give it a minute and it comes up with 4G LTE and speedtest.net confirms it is blazing fast.
Loving it!
This is only required for a verizon phone that has been flashed in the past to make 3g work on Pageplus. Not needed on contract phones from verizon that are originally 4g.
Happy downloading!

galets said:
I guess it indeed is simple once you get to QPST mode. I used DFS to program, and the only setting I had to change was RuimConfig = RuimOnly (from NV_ONLY), see screenshot attached. Did not work on 4.0 firmware which I tried to use first, but worked fine on 4.2.1 and 4.1.2.[/QUOTE I did that but i do not have 4g and imwe in a 4g coverage area. using a mxx xt912. any help is appreciated
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Gift for a friend
hi everyone,
I have a few questions based on my circumstances. I just deactivated a S3 Verizon from PagePlus which was flashed to 3g. I would like to hand my phone off to a friend as he's running a Droid X (!).
1. From what I understand to "unflash" I need to use DFS (cdmatool.com) and set Ruim config to RuimOnly. However, I believe the phone needs to be in QPST mode? I'm not entirely sure how to do this. Can someone point me in the right direction?
2. Since I already deactivated the phone, when my friend tries to re-activate on pageplus (with a new SIM), do we need to contact PP and tell them this device is now 4g?
3. Does it matter that I have a custom ROM running 4.3? I don't think so, but would like confirmation.
I really don't want to mess up this gift.
Thanks for any and all advice!

Dapeche said:
1. From what I understand to "unflash" I need to use DFS (cdmatool.com) and set Ruim config to RuimOnly. However, I believe the phone needs to be in QPST mode? I'm not entirely sure how to do this. Can someone point me in the right direction?
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In general, this is done via USBSettings dialog, see if this thread helps you to get this menu enabled: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2227576

I have a i605 currently flashed to page plus 3g can't write with dfs without spec and I can't seem to get it can anybody point me in the right direction
I'm dumb figured it all out except page plus they keep saying I have to go to a dealer I said I am no longer flash but they keep telling to have a dealer manually flash it.....?
Update got everything working once I was in ruim only I called them at told them I had two phones and gave them the full imied as my second phone then the iccid and voila activation was a breeze

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime not detecting T-Mobile USA 3G&4G bands.

Hi, I got a Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime off Amazon, problem is that I am currently in the USA & using a T-Mobile USA line, the device is unable to detect the carrier's 4G LTE or 3G Networks, it only picks up 2G (Edge) networks. I have switched sims a few times & toggled the 4G/3G/2G & 3G/2G auto connect options, but nothing seems to work. I was informed that perhaps the device is not compatible with this carrier. Does anyone have any experience with this issue? As I need fast internet on my phone & can't afford to purchase a new phone at this point.
Thank you

According to this Samsung SM-G610F Galaxy J7 Prime TD-LTE Compatibility on T-Mobile (United States) Mobile Network
you should be able to at least access 3g.
I don't know if its possible to change the LTE frequency band on the J7 Prime via Service Mode / Secrets Codes
Something like this Change Network Bands on Any Samsung Phone Without Root

*#0011*#, key input: Q 0000
Then navigate through the menus and look for bands and find t mobile bands

Hi, unfortunately, this didn't work, can you explain a bit more how I should do this?
Thanks.
fullofhell said:
*#0011*#, key input: Q 0000
Then navigate through the menus and look for bands and find t mobile bands
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If the codes don't work straight away, you'll need to enter Service mode.
How to do this on the J7 Prime?
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chijoks said:
Hi, unfortunately, this didn't work, can you explain a bit more how I should do this?
Thanks.
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Sorry for the delay, final projects for school are a pain.. I would start trying in a trial and error fashion, any and all dialer codes for your phone. BUT, u must be on stock for any to work. Find a guide and start punching buttons. Once you get into service mode, u will need to locate service bands and switch them to LTE that are within t mobiles service structure. Usually around 800 and up. I hope that helps. And good luck, I tried this for 2 months with a note 4 and couldn't get very far. If it's unlocked, sim and Carrier unlock, it should be easier. Also make sure the imei isn't blacklisted. Swappa allows u to check. All of these things must be done concurrently with the proper band selection. Good luck and just stick with it.i actually got mine switched from a sprint device to a t mobile, but unfortunately the device only works for 2 min increments due to a device financing block the previous owner had still. So it's sitting in my drawer of a smart phone graveyard

If you have root try this app
Phone INFO ★Samsung★ on PlayStore

Tmobile velvet discussion

i am posting in regards to any if not all information regarding the mediatek powered velvet.
the reason for this post is to see where or how we can approach finding a root solution. i by no means am a developer that can guarantee anything but experimentation.
now, knowing this is a mediatek 1000c
-can we use mediatek root solutions that are provided here on xda for current mediatek soc?
-would download mode also be present/exploitable? (like past models)
-due to this being a tmobile variant expect that we cannot crossflash due to different soc/rsa keys
ill be receiving my device tomorrow to tinker with as soon as i get it. ive been around the lg scene since the v10/g2 days and helped out the v30(h932) community by loaning my device to a real developer in the lg scene, runningnak3d. ill be researching and asking around for tips.
any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Update 1: oem unlock available out of the box, phone needs to be paid off until the bootloader is allowed to be unlocked properly.
Update 2: fastbootd is accessible through adb command, also this has a somewhat close to stock android recovery only accessible through fastbootd screen(havent tried adb command for recovery yet). choosing bootloader returns you to system. Download mode is the usual volume up and plug in the usb. No DLL extracted yet to do a file DUMP.

I wish there was a way to ”debrand” this LG Velvet 5G. I purchased mine from amazon “factory unlocked” however when I received it, it was an unlocked Tmobile version. I instantly was grumpy but it was just a spare/play around phone while my OP9 Pro was being repaired. but now that I am running into issues with my OP9 (lost in mail) I am stuck using this piece and am pissed. I would love to take Tmo off of this thing bc it randomly slows down to a crawl and must be rebooted to remedy it.

Need help! The G900tm is permanently unlocked. Only 2g works in any of the network modes. Using the g-mon pro program, I found out that the phone detects 3 / 4G, but cannot connect to them. I downgraded the firmware to 10j with a full reset, the phone connected to 4g (band 20), worked for 20 minutes and the network was gone! I tried a SIM card from another operator, but nothing changed. I can't understand what is the reason!

1ches said:
Need help! The G900tm is permanently unlocked. Only 2g works in any of the network modes. Using the g-mon pro program, I found out that the phone detects 3 / 4G, but cannot connect to them. I downgraded the firmware to 10j with a full reset, the phone connected to 4g (band 20), worked for 20 minutes and the network was gone! I tried a SIM card from another operator, but nothing changed. I can't understand what is the reason!
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Out of curiosity how was the phone unlocked? Which method did you do?

1ches said:
Need help! The G900tm is permanently unlocked. Only 2g works in any of the network modes. Using the g-mon pro program, I found out that the phone detects 3 / 4G, but cannot connect to them. I downgraded the firmware to 10j with a full reset, the phone connected to 4g (band 20), worked for 20 minutes and the network was gone! I tried a SIM card from another operator, but nothing changed. I can't understand what is the reason!
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I am in the same situation with my g900tm ..... Did you found any soultion ?

Anyone having issues with LG velvet connecting to TMO network...I just can't connect...my phone keeps connecting and disconnecting to network every 5 secs until the battery dies. No luck with TMO nor their tech support/ crop store ...all is a joke . Wanted to check if any one facing similar issues