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Manual PRL Update Nexus S 4g (Hybrid PRL)

Hello All,
Was wondering if there is a way to do a manual PRL update similar like the Evo or Epic? Reason being in my current location the hybrid PRL fits best for me. So i was wondering if someone knows or may share if there was a similar was to apply a PRL?! "THIS IS WHAT MAKEs MY EVO THE BEST PHONE EVER"
This has the potential to help many Nexus S 4g owners such as myself.
Roam Control Does not fix the FACT THAT I NEED 3g Data as it only works with 1x speeds. I wish there was a fix for that. BUT the only other alternative would be to apply the Hybrid PRL for better 3g speeds.

bump, Usually I would not even do this, but it is important if anyone has any incite on this matter. I am sure there are people that would benefit, WOW 76 views! and not 1 post lol...

Tryed conncecting to cdma tools?
Uncle Jimmy says hello

See if there is a modem driver for nexus s. Use qpst or cdma. Maybe it will see the phone. From there u can push a prl file to your phone.
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go to dialer and dial *#*#4636#*#*. go to phone information and scroll down. under set preferred network type you can choose what you want.

anirudh.pullela said:
go to dialer and dial *#*#4636#*#*. go to phone information and scroll down. under set preferred network type you can choose what you want.
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It doesn't stick.. Set it to whatever you want, wait a minute or less and it will revert right back to bouncing between Uknown and WCDMA Preferred.

styckx said:
It doesn't stick.. Set it to whatever you want, wait a minute or less and it will revert right back to bouncing between Uknown and WCDMA Preferred.
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after you select you network dont go back. go back to home directly. that should make it stick. next time when you go in there it should show you what you previously set.

Would that really do it? Doesn't that just change how the system uses the ota prl? I think he needs to manually change the prl itself. He is right that HTC has a beautiful way to do this.
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anirudh.pullela said:
after you select you network dont go back. go back to home directly. that should make it stick. next time when you go in there it should show you what you previously set.
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That worked but does it hold if i power phone down?
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Thank you sooo much!! Ill give it a go!! But i guess im looking a way to change the PRL...

Dial *#*#8778#*#*
Set to modum mode.
Use qpst to program the prl of your choice.

tanman21 said:
Dial *#*#8778#*#*
Set to modum mode.
Use qpst to program the prl of your choice.
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I tried that following the epic instructions..My computer was not reading my nexus S 4g.....I installed the drivers the other day thats how i rooted my device..seems when i use qpst, the COM port does not recognize.....Im not a total noob but sometimes i get stuck...which version of qpst should i use?

iceman99393 said:
That worked but does it hold if i power phone down?
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yeah sticks after reboot as well.

Has anyone had any success with CDMA WORKSHOP or qpst in flashing a other PRL to there nexus yet? If so can u please show me a tutorial? I am positive this can help a hand full of XDA peps!!

nickespi said:
Hello All,
Was wondering if there is a way to do a manual PRL update similar like the Evo or Epic? Reason being in my current location the hybrid PRL fits best for me. So i was wondering if someone knows or may share if there was a similar was to apply a PRL?! "THIS IS WHAT MAKEs MY EVO THE BEST PHONE EVER"
This has the potential to help many Nexus S 4g owners such as myself.
Roam Control Does not fix the FACT THAT I NEED 3g Data as it only works with 1x speeds. I wish there was a fix for that. BUT the only other alternative would be to apply the Hybrid PRL for better 3g speeds.
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I keep reading about this "hybrid prl". Can you link to it please? thanks.

anirudh.pullela said:
go to dialer and dial *#*#4636#*#*. go to phone information and scroll down. under set preferred network type you can choose what you want.
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What do you recommend the preferred network type to be set at for the NS4G??

nickespi said:
Has anyone had any success with CDMA WORKSHOP or qpst in flashing a other PRL to there nexus yet? If so can u please show me a tutorial? I am positive this can help a hand full of XDA peps!!
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I just successfully flashed a prl using these instructions here...
check post #1
Look at post #5
I wish that I would not have succeeded though bc my data is slower and even though some threads say if you are unhappy "just update your prl in settings" and it will revert. Well mine did say it updated by the prl version stayed the same. So I am not sure.
And a restoring a back up does not effect your prl.

Was successfully able to use Qpst to flash hybrid PRL as well I did a quick write uo in the gen. section last night after i was finished. Thank you all for your help!

Where is this mystery hybrid prl?
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kos26 said:
Where is this mystery hybrid prl?
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bump that. because the "hybrid prl" I found should no increase in data speeds. there are a couple more to flash. But I am not sure if I am going to do it or not.
Here's what I found...
hybrid prls
there are 3 different prl's to choose from. the OP recommends 000001 first. and then the others if this one doesn't do anything for you.
I found the latest Sprint prl and flashed it back. p01115

Looking for VZW PRL Download File..

Just flashed my Sprint GS3 to VZW Prepaid ($50 plan).
Currently I'm using a Sprint PRL that forces roams to VZW 3G data, because I can't use *228.
Anyone happen to have the lastest VZW PRL, so I can write it in DFS?

Try digging thru this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660740

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http://cdmagurus.com/prls/ i imagine the latest one isn't there but thought Iit'd still be useful

Just curious what the issue with *228 is (other then the obvious that it doesn't work). I would have figured that the VZN network switch would intercept the *228 and do the right thing since your a VZN subscriber.

AJavaGuy said:
Just curious what the issue with *228 is (other then the obvious that it doesn't work). I would have figured that the VZN network switch would intercept the *228 and do the right thing since your a VZN subscriber.
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When I dial *228 it ask me to press 1, but there is no way to get the keyboard up, because it changes from the dialer screen to verizon activation screen.
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Anyone have the 53096 (latest, i think for 3G) PRL that they can extract from DFS for me and upload it?
If you have the latest LTE PRL, please upload as well, I think it should work even-though I'm on the $50 unlimited 3g plan.

I can link u some vzw 3g prls but no 4g. How would u get 4g working without your sim being programmed?
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moparfreak426 said:
I can link u some vzw 3g prls but no 4g. How would u get 4g working without your sim being programmed?
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I forgot about that.
The link would be nice. Thanks!

Here OP. Attached prl file and link to a site where you can grab verizon prl files
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819243
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ronyoung08 said:
When I dial *228 it ask me to press 1, but there is no way to get the keyboard up, because it changes from the dialer screen to verizon activation screen.
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Anyone have the 53096 (latest, i think for 3G) PRL that they can extract from DFS for me and upload it?
If you have the latest LTE PRL, please upload as well, I think it should work even-though I'm on the $50 unlimited 3g plan.
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I went through the same process on my Galaxy Nexus and was able to dial *228+ which kept the keyboard active.

stolatz said:
I went through the same process on my Galaxy Nexus and was able to dial *228+ which kept the keyboard active.
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I am having the same issue with my samsung s6. I tried to use the + but it kept the keypad open but there was no connection from keypad to the actual call. it was trying to dial a new number.

[Q] Nexus 5 on Sprint - tether/hotspot?

Hello, for the lucky folks who have already received their Nexus 5, has anyone been able to enable tethering/hotspot (without additional charges from Sprint)? Since root is available, hopefully hotspot is just a flash away - but I couldn't find any relevant thread in the Android development forum (or in the Q&A forum)
Edit: Thanks @ss4rob for trying this (link) out on the Sprint N5, and reporting that it works. And of course, thanks to @yakman66 for suggesting the fix in that original thread for the T-Mo
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Yes, this works on Sprint as well - just did it on my rooted Nexus 5 from the Google Play Store and I am connected with my Mac as we speak - nice find!
As suggested above, I added a new entry to the "global" table called "tether_dun_required" with a value of 0 in the /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db file. I copied it over to my Mac using ES File Explorer in root mode, and copied it back after editing in sql, making sure to preserve rw-rw---- and system:system attributes, and then restarted. I didn't have to edit any other settings - done. Thanks!
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Edit: Also see post by @afazel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47354954&postcount=35 - has a link to post with screen prints for how to do this on your PC!

Would be nice! I hope this can be fixed soon.

I've got mine, but sprint won't activate the nexus 5 without a sim. Sims aren t released until Nov 8th. You can order a sim from an international chat room in sprint. No one has even gotten data to work so we can't answer the question
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I activated my N5 today on sprint with LTE all day today. Sprint is not activating 32gb N5, just 16gb.

Engineer4life said:
I activated my N5 today on sprint with LTE all day today. Sprint is not activating 32gb N5, just 16gb.
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Could you please provide clarification and a source on this (the 32 GB part)? Why would they care?
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Engineer4life said:
I activated my N5 today on sprint with LTE all day today. Sprint is not activating 32gb N5, just 16gb.
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mevensen said:
Could you please provide clarification and a source on this (the 32 GB part)? Why would they care?
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There is no 100% clarification either way as of yet. Here is a guy that claims he activated his 32GB N5 on Sprint:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47123506&postcount=97
The theory has been since Sprint is only selling the 16GB N5, only those MEIDs are currently in Sprint's database. However, it seems some 32GB N5's are going through as well.
I'll have a SIM from Sprint on Wednesday and try to activate my 32GB N5 online. It that doesn't work, I'll be hitting up 1 of 3 local Sprint stores.

I cant get usb or wifi to work. Wifi the devices connect however unable to go to any sites. Anyone had better luck?

According the recent updates to this thread, other users are reporting that they are able to activate 32GB versions on Sprint now.

Does Wi-Fi Tether for root work or does the built in tethering option work?

I'm wondering the same.. don't want to sell my S4 until I know I can tether with the nexus 5 which is out for delivery at this moment. .woohoo!!! I'm going to use my S4 sim to activate my 32gb nexus 5... I heard it will work.
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I managed to activate my 32gb last night with sprint chat support. First thing... Go to settings and manually choose LTE mode. Mine said LTE, but it was not actually chosen until I chose it manually. Then put in your Sim and get on chat with sprint. When you give them the imei number... Also give them the serial number from the box... Not the serial number from in settings. They will figure it all out from there. I had to program my phone.. Setting the mdn and msid manually...but only because the LTE wasn't turned on originally.
PS... After the programming... It will change to global mode... So you may have to set it back to LTE one more time.
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Have 32gb Nexus 5 on Sprint, built in tethering does not work. It creates a wifi ap that devices can connect to, but no internet access.

Infinity03 said:
Have 32gb Nexus 5 on Sprint, built in tethering does not work. It creates a wifi ap that devices can connect to, but no internet access.
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same here.... my Nexus 7 shows "connected" (to the hotspot from my N5), and gets an IP address too, but the wifi icon on the Nexus 7 stays gray (doesn't become blue to show data transfer) - and I have no internet access.
Crap!

Getting same results here. Does rooting solve this issue? Any help would be appreciated.

Rooting in itself won't do anything - till somebody can figure out what files need to be modified to make it work.

I did what they said to do in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512674
It worked perfectly for me. I believe the instructions on what to do were on page 7.
Edit: I'll just post what he said to do here. I figure that will be easier.
I have the T-mobile $30 unlimited prepaid plan and I ran into the tethering block after getting my Nexus 5.
"I was able to work around the issue by modifying the following sqlite database (you'll need root):
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
You need to add a new entry to the global table called "tether_dun_required" with a value of 0.
It looks like you need to do this because some configuration data was added to Android for T-mobile that forwards tethered data to this APN: pcweb.tmobile.com
T-mobile is probably checking to see if your account has tethering enabled when you go through this APN.
After I made this change I also needed to change my APN settings so that it uses ipv4 instead of ipv6. It seems like tethering with ipv6 does not work 100% yet.
I hope this helps."
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Vugari said:
I did what they said to do in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512674
It worked perfectly for me. I believe the instructions on what to do were on page 7.
Edit: I'll just post what he said to do here. I figure that will be easier.
I have the T-mobile $30 unlimited prepaid plan and I ran into the tethering block after getting my Nexus 5.
"I was able to work around the issue by modifying the following sqlite database (you'll need root):
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
You need to add a new entry to the global table called "tether_dun_required" with a value of 0.
It looks like you need to do this because some configuration data was added to Android for T-mobile that forwards tethered data to this APN: pcweb.tmobile.com
T-mobile is probably checking to see if your account has tethering enabled when you go through this APN.
After I made this change I also needed to change my APN settings so that it uses ipv4 instead of ipv6. It seems like tethering with ipv6 does not work 100% yet.
I hope this helps."
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Just to confirm - you are using the N5 on Sprint?

No. I'm on T-Mobile. From the talk over in that thread, it seems like its a kit kat issue not related to carrier. Just give it a shot and let me know if it works for you?
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Vugari said:
No. I'm on T-Mobile. From the talk over in that thread, it seems like its a kit kat issue not related to carrier. Just give it a shot and let me know if it works for you?
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Yes, this works on Sprint as well - just did it on my rooted Nexus 5 from the Google Play Store and I am connected with my Mac as we speak - nice find!
As suggested above, I added a new entry to the "global" table called "tether_dun_required" with a value of 0 in the /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db file. I copied it over to my Mac using ES File Explorer in root mode, and copied it back after editing in sql, making sure to preserve rw-rw---- and system:system attributes, and then restarted. I didn't have to edit any other settings - done. Thanks!

is there any free apps taht can edit the file?

[Q] Looking to update PRL on Sprint...

Looking for a way to update my own PRL running on the Sprint network. I have my MSL and already enabled the other LTE bands so I know that functions correctly. Thanks!

I am wanting to do this as well. Dial codes work but i cant find the one to write the prl. On samsung TW roms its ##DATA## but that dosnt work here. I tied *#*#data#*#* and that shows some menus but none to wright the prl

Seems like I remember seeing that there is a SprintHiddenMenu.apk that ships with the phone. Do you see it in /system/app? Not sure if it will have a PRL update option, but might be worth a look. I'll be using mine on Sprint too, so I'd be interested to know what you find.
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It's in the menu.
Settings/Wireless&Networks/More/Mobile networks/Carrier Settings
Woot!

I'm trying to do it manually so I can put prl 00001 on it
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ricersniper said:
I'm trying to do it manually so I can put prl 00001 on it
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You and me both
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I wouldn't be surprised if sprint hasn't had enough of your 00001 prl flashing.

Anyone figure out how to do this? We need diag mode, diag driver and probably a new version of qpst.
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Definitely still looking...I saw they figured out how to do it with the LG G2 so since this phone is loosely similar I imagine the process should be close. The G2 has to have a diag mode enabled...I really think the key is figuring what dialer code this actually is.

Looking forward to this too. LTE keeps breaking after 30 seconds or so, not that the speeds are any good in Chicago anyway. Can't wait to do some Verizon roaming. Being stuck on Sprint 3g is not ideal.

Yeah but the problem is the LG G2 does not have the same software. This phone isn't only built for Sprint so I have a feeling it will be more difficult.
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It is built for Sprint. That's why it works on Sprint. It's capable of running on every network short done lte stuff with Verizon. It won't run Verizon as a primary but does roam there. I'm sure there is a way just weather or not you will have to use cdma tool to do it.
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Has there been any new info on this? My girl is almost about to activate her Nexus 5 (once the sim card arrives). But really need to be able to force roam or at least use 00001 prl.

Bumpity Bump. You guys figured anything out yet? Would love to use the corporate PRL for actual 3G roaming.

Bump :X
Hoping someone finds something soon. I always roam on Verizon at my house but my plan only lets me use 1x... Need dat 3G xD.

APN Question

In "more" under mobile networks... Under APN, are these all supposed to NOT be checked?? TIA!
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This is what I have
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ajr0312 said:
This is what I have
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Hmmm, that's really weird lol. You only have 1 option and it's check marked, I have 3 and none of em' are... odd.

Yeah and I got 5 options and none of em are selcted lol. I know nothing about APNs so I couldn't really comment on it. Curious myself.
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I restored a Nandroid and now it looks like this....
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Im still wondering why I only have one.
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ajr0312 said:
Im still wondering why I only have one.
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I remember checking the apn settings the first day I got the phone. I only had one option then too. Not sure why I have 5 now. Reading up on APNs now!
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reverepats said:
I remember checking the apn settings the first day I got the phone. I only had one option then too. Not sure why I have 5 now. Reading up on APNs now!
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Please update us on your findings man.
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Joe0113 said:
I restored a Nandroid and now it looks like this....
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That's what mine looks like. Running R.O.D.T ND2.
What's all this APN stuff mean?

mswlogo said:
That's what mine looks like. Running R.O.D.T ND2.
What's all this APN stuff mean?
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I honestly have noooo clue lol.

Took this from Wiki
A mobile device making a data connection must be configured with an APN to present to the carrier. The carrier will then examine this identifier to determine what type of network connection should be created, for example: what IP addresses should be assigned to the wireless device, what security methods should be used, and how or if, it should be connected to some private customer network
Makes sense, the APK is needed so you device can communicate it the carrier to determine which network your phone should connect with. Still not sure what the need is, for multiple APNs, but at least I understand now what there used for exactly. The past week, I've worked again in downtown Boston, and my phone had no issues with handing off from 3G to LTE. Unfortunately I can't say the same for when I'm at home about 4 miles away. Kinda sux really. I know this isn't the topic for this thread, but I'm just hoping Sprint fixes this Spark issue soon, cause it's extremely frustrating.
Anyway, for anyone who wants a bit more info on APNs, Judy check out the Wikipedia page.
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Well I just selected "reset to defaults" under APN and lost data connectivity!!

ChadH42 said:
Well I just selected "reset to defaults" under APN and lost data connectivity!!
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Lmfao I did that the other day and I hadda restore my nandroid -____-

reverepats said:
Took this from Wiki
A mobile device making a data connection must be configured with an APN to present to the carrier. The carrier will then examine this identifier to determine what type of network connection should be created, for example: what IP addresses should be assigned to the wireless device, what security methods should be used, and how or if, it should be connected to some private customer network
Makes sense, the APK is needed so you device can communicate it the carrier to determine which network your phone should connect with. Still not sure what the need is, for multiple APNs, but at least I understand now what there used for exactly. The past week, I've worked again in downtown Boston, and my phone had no issues with handing off from 3G to LTE. Unfortunately I can't say the same for when I'm at home about 4 miles away. Kinda sux really. I know this isn't the topic for this thread, but I'm just hoping Sprint fixes this Spark issue soon, cause it's extremely frustrating.
Anyway, for anyone who wants a bit more info on APNs, Judy check out the Wikipedia page.
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Ok, first BUCK FOSTON!!! hahaa
Seriously though, I'm still confused as to why I have 3-4 APN configurations and some others her have less, and then I'm even more confused as to why none of mine are selected, yet data and stuff still work....

Joe0113 said:
Ok, first BUCK FOSTON!!! hahaa
Seriously though, I'm still confused as to why I have 3-4 APN configurations and some others her have less, and then I'm even more confused as to why none of mine are selected, yet data and stuff still work....
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I went into More Networks->Mobile Networks->Network mode and switched it to Automatic from LTE/CDMA and the device repopulated all of my APN entries during the reboot!

ChadH42 said:
I went into More Networks->Mobile Networks->Network mode and switched it to Automatic from LTE/CDMA and the device repopulated all of my APN entries during the reboot!
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1. Are any of the APN's selected?
2. What's the difference between automatic and LTE/CDMA; are you still getting 3G + LTE?

Joe0113 said:
1. Are any of the APN's selected?
2. What's the difference between automatic and LTE/CDMA; are you still getting 3G + LTE?
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APN EHRPD Internet is selected.
All data speeds work; 4g/LTE, 3g,
Send from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5

ChadH42 said:
APN EHRPD Internet is selected.
All data speeds work; 4g/LTE, 3g,
Send from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5
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This APN stuff is confusing as sh!+!!

Agreed, wish we could get some definitive answers on what the various APN settings are/what they are used for.

Joe0113 said:
This APN stuff is confusing as sh!+!!
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That's a big 10-4!!!