With the Mez handset. Can someone help clarify something for me. In order to convert a phone from use with one carrier to another. My beliefs (Axplain if they are flawed)
For one handset to be able to be used on another carrier the phone has to be able to at least roam on the other carriers towers (That would show that it uses that same frequency) Yes or No?
In my head (having experience mostly only with iDEN mods from way back in the day) is it as simple as flashing files from one handset that works on a specific network to the new handset. In this case - a Mez from USCC to be flashed with a backup of a Prevail rom for use with Boost. Recovering the Imei from a donor handset and such I will figure out later, just want to know if this in theory is even possible.
Any input would be great.
In my head it goes something like this..
Root the Mez -> flash with prevail or sprint rom - install prl file for desired carrier..
Thanks,
U would need to get the esn from a donor phone and clone it to the one u want to use then the prl and data profiles from donor need programmed into new phone then u activate donor phone and use new phone with donor phones esn to connect to network. If prl and data profiles are correct u should be good. It is illegal and all but hey good luck.
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Hi,was just wondering if it was possible to use a sprint android phone on the Verizon network. And how?
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Yeah you can use it on VZW. All I did was flash CM7 to the Hero and I believe I only changed the settings in the build.prop to reflect Verizons Network and not Sprints. But after I did that it still needs to be brought into the store so they can get the ESN and enter it into there database. But the girl told me that I didnt need to do that, they would of made the necessary changes for me. they mainly look at the radio she said. It works for me.
Hey Guys,
I tried searching, but I have no idea what I'm really looking for. I bought a used HTC Evo 3D that was used on Sprint, and switched onto my Alltel Plan. I have the MSL code that I got from CDMA Workshop, and the phone has phone, sms/mms, and wifi, but no mobile data.
The mobile data still tries to connect to the Sprint Network. How do I get it to communicate with Alltel's? Does it have to do with PRL Files or APN"s? Maybe some of the settings in the ##DATA# prompt?
I don't fully understand this stuff, and I don't really know where to go or what to look for, so I apologize if this has been asked before (most likely) or if this is in the wrong section.
Can anyone at least tell me what I need to look for to get this working, if it is at all possible? PRL's, APN's, Radios? Am I able to pull any of it off of my old CDMA Desire?
Just throw me a bone in the right direction. I've been at this for a week now and I'm just going in circles.
I think I got it:
APN's are used for sms/mms
PRL's only deal with which towers you use for calling
Radio's are what I'm looking for to get my mobile data working?
Which brings me to my next few questions.
Does it have to be a carrier specific Radio?
Does it have to come off of the same type of phone, or at least from one of similar hardware structure?
What would be my chances of flashing a foreign radio onto my phone?
If I'm going to be paying for the mobile data, I would really enjoy being able to use it
Still no luck getting it to work. Still no luck getting a reply here. Surely someone here has something valuable to say, one way or the other.
I have a few question about PRLs, answer what you can or all if you are able if you want
1) I have a ns4g flashed to boost. Can it run on a Verizon PRL?
2) Im on a sprint PRL atm should i switch to a boost PRL to get my data to work?
3) Do different PRls affect my data speed and reception bars?
Thanks
Im in another country but ill see if i can answer it
1) Boost, referring as your carrier, you cant run verizon because it is a totally different company. Its like putting your car keys for your car into your front door. It simply does not match. boost only works for sprint mobiles btw.
2) Yes you should. Since i said boost only works on sprint mobiles. Boost is....well reviews say it is a faster/better "extra" carrier. it is reccommended to get some expert to flash your phone for you or you know what your doing so your phone will work on that network completely, not just talk or text but everything.
3) You need to know which PRL's (preffered roaming list) you need/want. Some area's just dont work.You need an expert, or the person you got your boost mobile from.
Okay Developers & Non-Developers, Simple Explanation to my Problem.
1)Sprint manufactures a phone with Contract lasting for 1 year. This is a CDMA phone. John buys this phone in USA.
2)After contract is over, John's Friend - Jill Takes his phone to India, Goes to Reliance CDMA Gallery and Unlocks this phone, She gets a New phone Number.
3)Now Jill is happily using the phone. Note that, She has RELIANCE network and her Phone number is "INSERTED" in the phone as this phone doesn't have a SIM Card Slot.
4)Jill deciedes to sell this phone to me. She ERASES everything including her number which was in the phone and sells it to me.
5)I already have a CDMA Reliance Phone. All i have to do is go to Reliance CDMA Gallery and "INSERT" my number in this phone.
6)When I go there, Reliance girl says "The person who used this phone before, we need her number in this". I say"But she deleted this number". She says"Get her number first or the phone is useless".
7)She does not answer her call.
8)My question- Is there anyway i can I) INSERT my Number into the phone?
(II)o something to the hardware so that I can Directly insert my CDMA Reliance SIM?
Awaiting Reply. Panic-Stricken! :crying:
You'd have to flash it yourself through CDMA WS, DFS, or qpst. Google them, but I think Dfs and qpst have free versions.. Make a backup of all the settings first through whichever flashing to you use though!
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Alright, so using DFS or QPST i have to FLASH another ROM in my phone? Or REPAIR stuff within it?
First off, I'm not a professional or very good at this
so be careful, in fact, if I were you, I'd have someone else flash the phone for me. Anyways, you're not flashing a ROM, you're flashing your number and and all the other stuff that goes with it to the phone. I'd use a donor cheap junk phone that's already flashed to your line, and copy the settings from there. Then experiment with the settings to get data/MMS working
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So I was messing around in the ##3282# settings, and I clicked "Edit Mode". I thought, "Well, let's guess." I inputted six zero's, and to my surprise, it was the correct MSL code. I don't know how this is but now I can edit the stuffs. Also, this phone has Band 25 LTE 0_0 I didn't know that. Can any of you Cricket users verify that this is only me?
MSL Reader (see the play store) gives it to you if you are properly rooted. Its how I retrieved mine. But I know six zeros won't work on K2_CL lol.
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+1 on MSL Reader
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+1 on MSL Reader
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Didn't know that I could use that 0_0
So, there's a bunch of stuff I can do now with the PRLs hehehe
Maybe I can flash to T-Mobile, they have a $30 5GB unlimited plan. (Prepaid, and SIM Card)
Educate your self!
eduardog131 said:
Didn't know that I could use that 0_0
So, there's a bunch of stuff I can do now with the PRLs hehehe
Maybe I can flash to T-Mobile, they have a $30 5GB unlimited plan. (Prepaid, and SIM Card)
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I dont know all the specs behind it cause there was tons and tons of info and I kinda spiderwebbed out of control reading it. But the jist I got is this PRL's APN's and all that get more credit then what they are deserved. Yes to have a proper one is beneficial but its more about the codec's the radio signal of the phone and towers your connecting to and the system files in your phone itself that will allow you to do what you need to. I am still piecing things together but I am working on a finalized cricket fix to allow the use of LTE, the use of gsm or cdma and the use of European roms. It has become quit the undertaking but before you jump in and start changing files that were initially fine I would properly educate your self on the pros and cons changing the prl.
As of yet I am pretty sure Tmobile wont flash the phone nor will our phone work on the Tmobile network
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I dont know all the specs behind it cause there was tons and tons of info and I kinda spiderwebbed out of control reading it. But the jist I got is this PRL's APN's and all that get more credit then what they are deserved. Yes to have a proper one is beneficial but its more about the codec's the radio signal of the phone and towers your connecting to and the system files in your phone itself that will allow you to do what you need to. I am still piecing things together but I am working on a finalized cricket fix to allow the use of LTE, the use of gsm or cdma and the use of European roms. It has become quit the undertaking but before you jump in and start changing files that were initially fine I would properly educate your self on the pros and cons changing the prl.
As of yet I am pretty sure Tmobile wont flash the phone nor will our phone work on the Tmobile network
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Shhh....I realized the One SV is CDMA on Cricket a long time ago. Mm'kay. I also left this device...so there's that too.
eduardog131 said:
Shhh....I realized the One SV is CDMA on Cricket a long time ago. Mm'kay. I also left this device...so there's that too.
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Lol I was just going through threads and it's also helpful info for others as well
I have an HTC one SV from Cricket, I like the phone but am not "In love" with it. My problem is this- I just bought the phone then changed providers due to poor service at my address. Since my phone has a SIM card I thought I could switch to AT&T but the phone never accepted the new SIM. AT&T couldn't find out why, Cricket told me their was no unlock code, HTC said it wouldn't work until they ran the date of manufacture and MEID# then all changed.HTC told me to get the msl and I can change the network settings so I I can use GSM instead of CDMA. Any warnings, advice or instructions?? Out of severe stubborn motives, if at all possible I want this HTC on GSM just to prove that I can lol.