Is there any way on the phone to change the PRL? I see methods for other phones but nothing for the Nexus. I am considering getting it but I will need to change the PRL for it to work on my carrier.
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Well I am new to this forum, so hopefully this is posted in the correct area...if not maybe it will be moved to where it needs to be...anyways...
I just switched to Verizon and purchased an Incredible, which I love (another topic).....But now I have a question about PRLs. Seems that my main "work" location is not in normal coverage, and I got much better Sprint service.
I called the local techs, (who have upgraded PRLs on other verizon phones that my friends have with Excellant results) and they said that "smartphones" can not use this "hybrid" PRL.
So what is a hybrid PRL. Can it be one that is "not" offical? Or is it just older? And why wouldn't it work with a smartphone?
Any clarifications or suggestions are welcome...btw I tried a XDA topic="Flashing the VZW/Alltel Hybrid PRL( Helps a lot for some !)" with no improvement service improvement. I think they use a "sprint" tower in this "Hybrid" PRL.
why dont you just switch to a a hybrid prl to see if it works. if it does not work switch back to your old prl.
Well the local tech will not load the PRL on my phone...He says it wont work with the "?smartphones?" so thats why I have not tried it. Looking on my friends phone <non-smartphone> the PRL is listed as 50697, which I do not have access too.
The newest PRL that is currently on my phone is 65132, which was received via the normal *228...
I'm still confused about the following.
1. When they say "hybrid" prl do you know if this is referring to an old prl? Or a custom one some tech modified?
2. Also if I use another PRL is it possible to get any hidden charges? (ie if I try some older PRLs.)
3. Are verizon customers allowed to "Roam" off of Sprint towers?
4. Can I personally rip the 50697 PRL off of another phone? (ie VX5500)
Thanks again for any suggestions or help.
Has anybody figured this out.
coming from the DX all I had to do is change the eri.xml file. I opened this one up and I dont see it.
Maybe we cannot change it cuz its based of the SIM Card? I don't think anyone has changed the text on a GSM based phone, so I'm guessing it works a similar way on an LTE phone, since the DX was basically CDMAonly device.
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Maybe we cannot change it cuz its based of the SIM Card? I don't think anyone has changed the text on a GSM based phone, so I'm guessing it works a similar way on an LTE phone, since the DX was basically CDMAonly device.
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The carrier string is based on sim cards in GSM phones, but can easily be altered. The thunderbolt is still a CDMA device, just with a LTE radio.
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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I recently (today) had to switch carriers. I have an at&t branded skyrocket that is unlocked. I switched over to straighttalk, which has a t-mobile sim. I can't get the network operator to change over and think I'm going to have to root my phone. The thing is, I have no clue how to go about this. I've read the threads, but am still kinda shaky. Any suggestions on which rom and stuff I'll need and how do I change the radio over to tmob? Please help!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359126
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359091
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359053
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After lurking around the forums a bit, I've noticed lots of peoples PRL's (Preferred Roaming List) are different for this phone.
Mine is still the original: 15319. Some people have 15342, some people have a PRL somewhere in the middle of those.
Someone suggested turning phone off, taking the SIM card out, turning on for a full boot, shutting down, and put the SIM card back in. This did not update it.
*228 technically should have updated PRL, but it didn't.
My only guess, PRL's on Verizon are pushed out by area on an "as needed" basis. Maybe some states which are not strong in Verizon, but strong for Verizons roaming partners.
From previous experience on a different carrier, PRL was a big deal when roaming. It meant the difference of picking up 3G versus 1x, and sometimes if you had an old PRL, you would not get data at all, only voice while Roaming.
What do you guys think? Does anyone know a way to update the PRL on Verizon? What are your PRL's?
To find your PRL:
Settings > About > Software information. Should be second from the bottom.
I'm on 15319 as well. I have heard there is no way to update PRL and no need. It'll update on its own if needed.
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Mine was 15319 until I updated to the newest firmware. Now it's15342. The only time I've seen a change is when the firmware/radios are updated. If anything, the performance in low signal areas is even worse!