ok how are you guys doing? Me, well I'm stick trying to flash the EVO 4G to cricket....
steps that I have taken, are basically:
1. Rooted the phone (showin S-OFF)
2. followed all the setting configuration on forums to flash phone using QPST and CDMA workshop.
3. Uploaded the cricket.xml (with MY #) to phone, via APN backup & restore.
4. Flashed the rom to GB sense.
5. Called cricket to put phone is System.. And basically following everything on like three different guides. Excellent guides at that.
To make a long story short, I somehow enabled the WEB, but text, talk, and MMS does not work.... I've went over my values in QPST about 100 times, but evrytime I try to make a call it just loses signal. And if roaming enables during the call, Verizon customer service will answer the call. I tried to turn-off roam. But it just loses signal. Cant text as well or recieve text. However, the internet is good .
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Hi. I've found this site to be very helpful in my attempts to activate an Alltel HTC Hero cdma on the Page Plus network.
I finally got the phone to make calls, but it says that I'm roaming - there's a triangle above the signal strength meter. I checked it by making a call and it charges me the roaming rate of $0.29 a minute. I think I need an updated .prl file, but I'm not sure.
I'm able to send and receive text. I cannot send or receive MMS or connect to the internet.
Maybe someone here can help me. Please
Phone will be used in Berlin, WI 54923 (Near the following cities: Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah, Fond du Lac)
Original phone details:
Alltel network, but Alltel is no longer in my area. Alltel customers were sent to Element One. I don't know if this affects what I'm trying to do.
Phone # (MDN) 920xxxxxxx
MSID (MIN) 9202900444
SIN/NID 1/65535
MMS Server url mms.alltel.com/servlets/mms
I rooted the phone and got my MSL (000000) number and made the following changes
Phone # (MDN) 920xxxxxxx
MSID (MIN) 9202799238 (from Page Plus)
SIN/NID 240/65535 (got "240" from Page Plus, they couldn't give me a NID number so I used the same one)
MMS Server url mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms (got this from searching on forums)
I downloaded a .prl file via KittyWireless manual programming instructions kittywireless.com/pageplus/pageplusmanualprogramming.html
I updated the PRL from my sd card by dailing ##775# and "commit changes"
When I make a call, I'm always asked to re-enter the 10 digit phone number I'm trying to reach. I've tried the following OTA programming numbers *228, *22800, *22888, *22890, *22891. I always get the following "Message AP 32 Welcome to US Cellular ..." It should be Verizon or Alltel, right?
I thought I might be using the wrong NID number so I tried 65335 (which I think is for Verizon), but it didn't make a difference. Still roaming and same messages when I try OTA programming.
I don't know if this means anything, but when I dial ##DATA# to edit mode I can choose either Data Profile, EVDO, or Advanced. If I choose EVDO, I get a blank screen. I can't make any changes.
So, I'm thinking I need a different prl file. Would this affect my data connection for internet and MMS too? What do you guys think? Can someone direct me to the right PRL file?
I've spent hours trying to get this phone to work... if you have any suggestions let me know.
Thanks!
PRL Update...
Hi there..
I've found the following PRLs useful when using Sprint Phones on Pageplus, so perhaps they will help with the Alltel Hero. I've used 51425m on my Alltel Hero on Pageplus. Worked like a charm. The 52505m is the latest VZW EvDo PRL.
Noticed the thread is old, but may help anyone else trying to do this.
Ive been trying to get 3g data working with my Nexus S on Pageplus.
All I can get is either a good 1X data connection or a slow, intermittent 3g connection.
I will try these PRL's when I get home.
Thanks!
any luck on getting this working yet ??? I can not find any solutions anywhere
You contact your carriers
8=D
I paid a non-corporate MetroPCS store to flash 4 Sprint CDMA Hero's to MetroPCS and add the ESN's into the system, I walked out with 4 working phones.
After having the phones for a while, I was playing around with one of them as I was learning how to install ROM's and such and in the process the phone somehow got set back to its like new state.. as in original phone number, all Metro info was gone, including MMS and Internet. If I tried to place a call I got the standard Sprint "your account can not be validated" recording.
After playing around for a couple of days I can place a call to 611 (Metro CS) and it recognizes my phone and my account, however that's the only number I can call. If I try to call a regular number I get a strange recording asking me if I want to place a collect call.
I know in order to get my phone working I need the following information:
SID/NID pair I have the correct information entered into the phone
MDN/MIN pair <------ I suspect this is where my problem is.
I called Metro to get my MIN, its not the same as my phone number and its not the original phone number. I cannot figure out the correct place to enter this information.
I have tried in CDMA workshop, QPST tools and DFS CDMA tools. These programs can be very confusing with MIN's and True MIN's, the list goes on.
I have flashed my phone to and old stock Sprint 2.1 ROM (NFX) so that I could enter the programming codes and such. Link to the ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849024
I am only concerned with getting voice working for now, I might be able to do the rest on my own.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Edited to add that I do have a MetroPCS prl file installed.
Edit 2 to add that this cant be done. When the phone was originally flashed the guy didnt use my phones MEID for whatever reason.. therefore the phone is not in the MetroPCS system. I tried to get the info from MetroPCS but no dice.
I will not go back to the same place to get it fixed.
I am from the Android world, zero experience with WP7 and I want to buy this exact phone and possibly flash a custom ROM
and the goal is to get this to work on Page Plus (Verizon MVNO) and NOT Sprint
the phone is currently set up for C-Spire - a smaller CDMA carrier in Mississippi (formerly Cellular South)
I have access to CDMA workshop and other CDMA tools, such as qpst
I need Verizon coverage and a REAL keyboard at a cheap price ($55/month) and this looks like it could be the ticket!
I had the same question and found a post from bing searches with someone claiming to have succeeded in activating it on Page Plus. Unfortunately the person never really detailed how he did it.
I'd still like to know how it can be done.
The Arrive can be flashed to P+. I'm using one on it. You'll need the paid CDMAWS, not the hacked version.
Also, before you do this, remember that the 3G will be intermittent. The reason for this is that you cannot upload the authentication file to the phone's file system, so the phone never gets true 3G, it cycles between connecting and 1XRTT. To make this work properly, you'll need to have a ROM loaded that's a direct port from the HTC Trophy, or an Arrive ROM that has the Verizon operator package in it. I've yet to learn how to do this, but as time permits, I'll figure it out. I've got a few requests in to ansar and leadpoizon, two ROM Chefs that are heavily involved in GOLD_C (our phone's) development here.
Here's what I did:
1. Put the phone in Diag Mode, using ##MFG# on the phone dialer and connect to CDMAWS.
2. Obtain your MSL/SPC by using the HTC Method, then write it to 000000.
3. Program the phone using CDMAWS just as you would an android device; put in MIN, MDN and set your data settings to your#@vzw3g.com.
4. Load a modded PRL to put the phone on Verizon's Towers, and lose the roam triangle. (Attached)
5. Call P+ and give them the MEID of the Arrive. They'll tell you to do *22890, but do NOT do it.
6. Once they say it's active, make a test call, and enjoy your Arrive.
The steps above will give you voice calls, SMS, and spotty 3G. MMS will not work, unless you hack the registry of the phone. The phone works great with WiFi, though.
If you're brave, try forcing the phone into 1X by finding a non-EvDo PRL. You'll be showing that you're roaming, but it may yield better data results. If you do set 1X though, be sure to set MIP type (in CDMAWS) to Simple IP.
Post here w/ questions, if you have any...
Hello XDA Devs.
I registered here to find out if it was possible to flash a phone to use ONLY 1x MetroPCS data (No incoming calls, messaging or mms)
I don't quite know how to put it. I have this very obscure phone. It's an LG Apex (I'm told it's just a copy of the LG Ally but on US Cellular) and it has been rooted. My mother has a plan on her cheapo MetroPCS phone that allows for unlimited calls, texts, and 1x data. She does not use the browser on her phone at all.
I've been doing some research beforehand and I know I have to use some tools like QPST and that the settings "might not stick" but I would really like to get data working on it as there are crucial times when I need to check my e-mail but there are no WiFi hotspots available.
This LG phone has been rooted but there's no Clockwork Recovery support so I can't flash any roms onto it. Is there any way to get it "flashed" for 1x data and nothing else? I want to ask before I try anything stupid because I don't want to be intercepting important calls.
Before people say there are other threads, I have not been able to have any luck with those.
First I tried the Odin Proper Rooted Stock image and proceeding to type in *2767*3855#. That didn't do anything. It would flash the hollow triangle above my signal but then just solid R after using the code.
I also tried the VRALG1 version and still no luck.
I tried going back to a backup from a month ago with titanium back up on CM10. Still no help.
I looked at taking the sim card out and telling the CDMA not to be on NV, however my phone was already selected on the other choice.
I installed CM 10.1 and registered without sim card, and then then rebooted with sim card in. Nope
Now I didn't see anyone with quite the same deal where if I was on wifi I can make phone calls and text. The moment I go off though it reverts to roaming.
Any ideas?
Yea I am on Verizon. I'm using the 10.1.0 stable release of cyanogenmod. Running Clockwork 6.0.3.1. But I had tried stock with root and stock with no root 4.0.4 and 4.1.1. Baseband I535VRLF2. I used Ez-unlock for bootloader. How do I find my PRL and ERI?
PRL = 15233
MEID all 0's
IMEI = 0
DIdn't see the ERI
So I updated my towers to the MB1 and now on the settings of mobile network settings -> system select -> home only, I can text and have 4g at the same time. Still not able to make phone calls unless I set the system select to automatic then I can make roaming calls. However, after about 30 minutes it goes back to roaming and sometimes it goes back, or I have to switch into airplane mode to reset it.
On MD3 it was like MF1 where on home only I could use 4g but no texting or calling. Then vice versa on automatic I could text and make roaming calls without 4g.
When I looked at section D repair, I clicked the link and it said it was an invalid location.
if you can, get your hands on the xda samsung repair utility...it will fix it
struggling to find and answer
For a few days I've been trying to figure out how to fix my roaming issue. I had an imei number, then ran a program that set it to zero. I used QPST to write it back to the phone. my phone shows no ERI version. I am currently not able to call out but I do have internet access and can receive texts. I've bee searching the internet for the "xda Samsung repair utility" program, but I've been unable to find it. If you've found it and it works, please let me know where I can get it. Thanks
The only thing I see for repairing the ERI involves that XDA Samsung Repair Utility which I cannot find.