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Hi, some people requested me to do a guide of how to update MANUALLY your PRL in the Epic 4G..here it is.
USE THIS GUIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK, I’m not responsible for your phone loosing reception, ending world hunger, finding the cure for AIDS, or your supervisor giving you a raise after updating your PRL
What you will need.
Samsung Galaxy S Drivers
Epic 4G
QPST 2.7 Build 323
A newer PRL
Your MSL\SPC
Micro USB cable
And as always… a hot GF to cheer you up..
Ohh and a Windows PC
FAQ
Who is this guide for?
-People with flashed phones who want to update to their latest carrier PRL.
-I have seen some custom ROMs with the “update” menu removed, this takes out the ability to update OTA the PRL.
Why?
Updating the PRL by using the Epic’s software will not work most of the cases if you have a flashed phone. According to wireless carriers is recommended to update the PRL at least once a month to have the better reception possible.
Whats a “PRL”?
The Preferred Roaming List, this file tells your phone which towers to connect to or in what order. If you have a 1 year old PRL and a new cell phone tower was just installed outside your house 2 months ago, is most likely your phone is not getting the best reception possible.
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GUIDE
Getting your SPC\MSL
There is many possible ways to get your MSL for your Epic 4g.
1. If you still a Sprint customer you can call Sprint and ask for the MSL of your Epic, this is the most easy way to get it but not all CS representatives will give you the code.
2. Search and install “ConnectBot” from the Android Market, open the app, in the small dropdown box on the bottom left that says “SSH”, click and select “local” instead and on the “nickname” box put “Android” and hit Enter. On the new black screen with the “$” type “getprop ril.MSL”, you will get your 6 digit code, if that doesn’t work, reboot the device and try again. If it still doesn’t work type only “getprop” in this case you will get a very large command output scroll up and down and look where it says {ril.MSL}: {xxxxxx} the 6 digit number is your MSL
3. By using ADB, send “adb shell getprop ril.MSL” or “adb shell getprop” if the 2nd command is used you will need to look for the {ril.MSL} output
Getting the latest X PRL
You are on your own here, but as for 03-23-11, the latest PRLs are
Sprint\Boost: 60677
Verizon: 52189
Metropcs: 2013
Cricket: ????
Alltel : ????
Depending on what carrier you are on, PRLs might be different depending on your localization, please research or google “latest x PRL”. The extension of the file is *.prl. Download and save it on your desktop. I have only attached the latest Sprint PRL
* please let me know if you have are aware of a newer PRL..thanks!!
Updating the PRL
Once you know your MSL, you need to download and install the program QPST 2.7 Build 323, it might be possible to use another version of the program but this guide was made using version 2.7 b323. QPST is not a paid program but is intended for developers, providers and maintenance technicians, according x-drivers.com the software is “freeware”.
1. google, download and install QPST 2.7 Build 323.
2. google, download and install the Samsung Galaxy S Drivers
2.5 Make sure your Epic is not USB debugging mode, to disable, go to settings>applications>development>uncheck USB debugging
3. On your Epic, with the touchscreen dialer, dial ##8778#, this will open the “PhoneUtil” hidden menu
4. Change on both the UART and the USB menus, to MODEM and hit home.
5. Connect your phone to your computer with the usb cable, select “charging” if the select USB mode menu opens.
6. Your computer will automatically install the modem drivers for your Epic wait until you see the “device is ready for use”
7. Open QPST Configurations. Start>All Programs> QPST> QPST Configuration.
8. Click on the “Ports” tab and “Add a new port”
9. Select the “COMXX – USB\QC Diagnostic” and click ok, in my case the port number was 10, your port number will be different, if you see more than one, disconnect all your external devices such as external HDDs, phones, Bluetooth dongles, ect. If you don’t see a port. Disconnect your phone, restart your computer, connect your phone and try again, you might want to remember your Epic’s port number for future use.
10. Click “Start Clients” on the top of the program and open Service programming.
11. On the new Phone Selection windows you should see one active phone that starts with FFA6550-ZRF6500, select it and click ok.
12. Click “Read from the phone” and enter your 6-digit MSL code
13. Click on the “Roam” tab and click the “Browse…” button, here you will need to browse for the PRL you downloaded earlier, select it and open it.
14. Click “Write to Phone”
15. Your Epic will reboot and you can close all the programs now. On your phone go to settings>about phone>status> and make sure the PRL version matches the PRL number you downloaded, if yes, Congratulations you all done!!
16. Don’t forget to change back the USB settings ONLY back to PDA on the ##8778# menu
SPECIAL NOTES
For Sprint: As you might know, Sprint users can roam to Verizon’s network. if you are on a crappy Sprint coverage but a better Verizon one, you might want to try and upload a Verizon PRL to your phone, please be aware that Sprint might end your contract if roam a lot, such cases are not rare. Sprint might also charge you for roaming.. I have never heard of such cases but you might be the first one.
UPDATE: USERS HAVE SUGGESTED TO USE THE APP "ROAM CONTROL"
NOTE!!!!! SPRINT ALREADY TERMINATED THE CONTRACT OF A XDA USER FOR "ROAMING A LOT"
..supposedly, no ETF is charged..hint hint..wink wink..
For Metropcs\Cricket: Make sure you have downloaded the latest EVDO\1x PRL for metro, Metropcs uses AWS in New York and Las Vegas. You don’t want the AWS (non-EVDO) PRL in your Epic because you wont get any signal.
For ALL users: You might not notice any changes if you update your PRL and no new towers were installed or upgraded in your area.
new PRL: 60675 in second post
60676 now out too
60677 03-23-11
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60675
60676
60677
having really slow data speeds one day and really fast the next day?
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when I press ##8778# I dont get the menu. Running Ext4 midnight rom v2.4. am I doin something wrong?
I can't get my phone to be recognized by PC with usb set to modem. It installed drivers fine but adb devices shows nothing and in QPST config it doesnt show any usb ports. Also If I update to a verizon PRL will it still connect to sprint towers or solely verizon?
robmelko said:
when I press ##8778# I dont get the menu. Running Ext4 midnight rom v2.4. am I doin something wrong?
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check with your dev if the "HiddenMenu.apk" was removed from /system/app/
you also need the following directory /data/data/com.android.hiddenmenu/
those files are needed to open phone utility menu
thanks.
robmelko said:
when I press ##8778# I dont get the menu. Running Ext4 midnight rom v2.4. am I doin something wrong?
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Thats because of your rom... an alternate method to using that menu is to do this...
-Make sure you have the standard Epic 4g device drivers installed.
-Plug in your phone to your computer. When prompted to choose between "Charging", "mass storage", and "tethered modem", choose "tethered modem"... then choose "3g modem".
... your computer will then see it on a COM port.
blu9987 said:
I can't get my phone to be recognized by PC with usb set to modem. It installed drivers fine but adb devices shows nothing and in QPST config it doesnt show any usb ports
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When setting up USB to MODEM mode, your phone will show up in the device manager under Ports (COM & LPT) as “Samsung Mobile Diagnostic Serial Port (WDM)” and NOT as an adb device.
Which windows version are you using? Did you tried disconnecting your phone and restarting both your phone and your computer?
Leviuqse said:
When setting up USB to MODEM mode, your phone will show up in the device manager under Ports (COM & LPT) as “Samsung Mobile Diagnostic Serial Port (WDM)” and NOT as an adb device.
Which windows version are you using? Did you tried disconnecting your phone and restarting both your phone and your computer?
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I restarted, reinstalled samsung drivers, and this is what I get
Also: Windows 7 64-bit
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I get to the step before Service Programming, than I see a phone number that is not mine under the phone, but the FFA code is identical to yours. Is that supposed to be the case?
Oh, and it didn't ask me for my MSL code when I clicked service programming. Unless I am supposed to put it in under the settings tab < codes < service programming.....
blu9987 said:
Also If I update to a verizon PRL will it still connect to sprint towers or solely verizon?
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verizon towers will be preferred. If you go to a zone where there is no verizon coverage it will "roam" into Sprint towers..
Sprint and Verizon Wireless have a reciprocal data roaming agreement.
blu9987 said:
I restarted, reinstalled samsung drivers, and this is what I get
Also: Windows 7 64-bit
EDIT:
re-doing pic, removed the info after device ID incase it identifies me somehow
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uncheck "USB debugging" in the settings>applications> development> munu in your epic.
COM4 is your Epic's modem port, try adding COM4 even though it says "unknown" and enable it if its disabled in the "Ports" tab.
if it still says no "no phone" restart your computer..
I have successfully manually updated my prl in windows 7 64 but and windows xp pro 32 bit
swanysto said:
I get to the step before Service Programming, than I see a phone number that is not mine under the phone, but the FFA code is identical to yours. Is that supposed to be the case?
Oh, and it didn't ask me for my MSL code when I clicked service programming. Unless I am supposed to put it in under the settings tab < codes < service programming.....
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the phone number that you see there is really your "MIN" not your phone number..dont worry about it
the "FFA code" is identical in all Epics..I believe this is the type of qualcomm chip inside all Epic's
your MSL will be asked after you click "Read from Phone" in the service programming online window
Leviuqse said:
uncheck "USB debugging" in the settings>applications> development> munu in your epic.
COM4 is your Epic's modem port, try adding COM4 even though it says "unknown" and enable it if its disabled in the "Ports" tab.
if it still says no "no phone" restart your computer..
I have successfully manually updated my prl in windows 7 64 but and windows xp pro 32 bit
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I got it to work by adding com4 even though it was unknown, once I added it the phone showed up correctly.
Thanks
Is a PRL file the same across different phone OS's? I would like to check out various PRL's on my phone, not just the newest. I had really good luck with 60659 on my TP2 (WinMo). Would that "work" on my Epic? Not asking if it would be better, just asking if its the same file format.
If so, is there any site that has different PRLs for different carriers?
Thanks
So I was playing the the options for getting my PRL and I noticed that I get a different number when doing "getprop ril.MSL" than I get when looking at the prl through settings. However, prl.MSL matches the prl in settings. They are both six digit numbers, and my prl is 60671, but ril is very different. What is ril?
DiGi760 said:
So I was playing the the options for getting my PRL and I noticed that I get a different number when doing "getprop ril.MSL" than I get when looking at the prl through settings. However, prl.MSL matches the prl in settings. They are both six digit numbers, and my prl is 60671, but ril is very different. What is ril?
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that is your MSL....
swear0730 said:
Is a PRL file the same across different phone OS's? I would like to check out various PRL's on my phone, not just the newest. I had really good luck with 60659 on my TP2 (WinMo). Would that "work" on my Epic? Not asking if it would be better, just asking if its the same file format.
If so, is there any site that has different PRLs for different carriers?
Thanks
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1. yes
2. yes..if you extract the PRL from your TP2 and upload it to your Epic it will work
3. http://www.corolada.com/prl/ , but they have reeeeeaaaaaaaally old prl's..thats the only website that I know
all phones use the same type of file xxx.prl...all have the same extension and compatible with all phones
DiGi760 said:
So I was playing the the options for getting my PRL and I noticed that I get a different number when doing "getprop ril.MSL" than I get when looking at the prl through settings. However, prl.MSL matches the prl in settings. They are both six digit numbers, and my prl is 60671, but ril is very different. What is ril?
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flyers2114 said:
that is your MSL....
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what he said..
"getprop ril.MSL" will get your MSL..your MSL is your unique 6-digit code to reprogram your phone
Figured I'd post my experience with this.
Worked ok and I updated my PRL to 60659. Worked fine. Couple of side notes. You need to uncheck USB debugging in <Settings><Applications><Development> on the phone. Also, when adding the new port in step 9 you need to make sure you uncheck "Show Serial and USB/QC Diagnostic ports only". My computer showed COM3, COM6 and COM7. I added each. Only COM6 showed as having a phone so I deleted the others.
In the end, my reception didn't seem any better with my former favorite PRL, 60659 so I went ahead and used the regular phone process to update the PRL and it did so back to 60674. I am using Midnight ROM v2.3 EXT4.
Now I know how to do it if I decide to.
I just got the One S, I'm trying to use the tethering function but when I connect a device it forwards me to a Smartphone Mobile Hotspot Screen and a link to buy the service. I tried uninstallen the Mobile Hotspot app but its still shows the same ****. Does anyone know what to do to enable tethering on a One S from T mobile?
I think you need to add the $15 tethering package from T-Mobile.
I can connect my G2x without it but not my laptop.
josehp603 said:
I just got the One S, I'm trying to use the tethering function but when I connect a device it forwards me to a Smartphone Mobile Hotspot Screen and a link to buy the service. I tried uninstallen the Mobile Hotspot app but its still shows the same ****. Does anyone know what to do to enable tethering on a One S from T mobile?
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Currently the only way I know of to get tethering working without paying for it is to root the phone. Then download wifi tethering for root users. Goto setting and set the device to "Generic ICS" and enable routing fix.
dc211 said:
Currently the only way I know of to get tethering working without paying for it is to root the phone. Then download wifi tethering for root users. Goto setting and set the device to "Generic ICS" and enable routing fix.
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Doesnt work. I tried, followed those settings, and the phone never shows up, either as a device or an AP.
nickmv said:
Doesnt work. I tried, followed those settings, and the phone never shows up, either as a device or an AP.
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Have you rooted?
While I haven't used wifi tether for root, I have successfully used Open Garden WiFi Tether and with my root privileges it works great.
nickmv said:
Doesnt work. I tried, followed those settings, and the phone never shows up, either as a device or an AP.
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I assure you it works. My current rom is just a rooted TMOUS build. This screen shot is my touchpad tethered to the One S as of a few minutes ago.
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I'm on the $20 preferred android data plan which doesn't allow tethering. I can provide a screen shot of that also if you would like.
Try it with or without the routing fix.
Thanks, it did worked for me, using opengarden, strangely my iPad was able to connect, but not another android phone, it didn't see the connection.
josehp603 said:
Thanks, it did worked for me, using opengarden, strangely my iPad was able to connect, but not another android phone, it didn't see the connection.
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I suspect the phone requires infrastructure mode for wireless whereas the app is providing a peer to peer connection.
Has anyone tried the non-rooted route for tethering?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332627
This thread says changing the APN will work for the Amaze. I would think it would work for the One S but I don't have it to try that yet. Anyone want to test this method and see if it works?
Thanks.
Update: looks like it does work on the One S too according to this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25633847&postcount=112
Roundabout
While I don't understand the technical aspects of tethering a phone, I stumbled upon it when I installed CM7 on my HTC Glacier. Since it was located in the settings area of the phone, I assume that it was the official implementation by Google which was removed via carrier and put back by the great folks at CM. While it may seem the most tedious, if you can find a custom ROM that supports it out of the box then it'll be free (in regards that your carrier won't charge an additional fee as long as you stay within your original data allotment) and it'll probably be the most elegant and stable solution.
Also of note, is that if you tether the round about way, it might work for awhile, but eventually you'll start getting redirected to a T-Mobile page to sign up for a tethering service. You need to change the user agent string in your browser to show that you're using a phone.
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Please post all questions in the Q&A section
Think it sthe SIM
I think the microSIM APN section is locked. I would love if someone who understands the new SIM can explain.
I have the Amaze and was able to edit the APN's on it. But not on this One S and the new Micro SIM.
Don't think it has anything to do with the micro sim. My micro sim is just my old sim cut down.
dc211 said:
Currently the only way I know of to get tethering working without paying for it is to root the phone. Then download wifi tethering for root users. Goto setting and set the device to "Generic ICS" and enable routing fix.
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Worked perfectly for me. Thanks!
I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using XDA
Thank you sir!!!!!
seangprice said:
I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using XDA
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worked like a charm, i suggest you post it on a new threat so more people know. created an account just to say thanks again!
None of the above is working for me..I have my phone rooted..I have tried Open Garden, wifi teather for root, Barnacle...nothing.. my mac sees the AP but connects and I cannot go to any sites...anyone having any success, please post what you did.
Thanks
seangprice said:
I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using XDA
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Not sure what fields to enter this info i clearly see apn name but where do i enter ". epc.tmobile.com"
seangprice said:
I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using XDA
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This isn't working for me, both stock APNs were already set to epc.tmobile.com and I still get the redirect to purchase the $14.99 addon. I don't understand this because my previous Defy and HD2 had no problem sharing thier connection using stock apps on non rooted roms and my data plan wasn't changed when I got the One S. (I'm on the $20 2gb unlimited plus plan).
Figures that this would pop up after they bought my old phone. Given that they claim not to be able to return it, all they can do to put me back to where I was is setup the tethering addon with a corresponding monthly credit. Tech support opens in 3 hours, though I doubt I'll have much luck without loudly complaining at one of their busier corporate stores.
Way to go Tmo!!!!
Hi All,
So I have some info that will hopefully be useful and I also need some help. I am specifically trying to flash the Boost Moto G for use on Seletel.
I have updated with current Selectel PRL (actually tried several), and have updated with my MDN and MIN. Phone just says searching for service. Any suggestions, tips, or success stories? Thanks!!
Here is some Info that is known but sort of spread all over the internet.
Boost Moto G (XT3031)
-The bootloader is unlockable via Motorola Website https://motorola-global-portal.cust...e/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth
- Root works, I used superboot via this guide: http://www.modaco.com/topic/366771-root-your-moto-g-option-1-superboot/
- You can get your SPL/MSL from boost. Some have reported just calling them and asking working. Also they just give it to you on the last page of their activation via the boost website.
- if you need PRL's or other info, this thread by Viper32 has some great info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191&page=7
any help would be greatly appreciated. And thanks to everyone else who has been working on these things!
Thanks!
-Cedar
outside the obvious have you updated your MEID with selectel?
what did you use to set your PRL, MDN, MIN?
How did you your get MSL code? From what I've read calling them or the activation method don't work anymore. The SPCUtility app works, though I have my doubts about why it needs network access to do so.
cpuspeed said:
outside the obvious have you updated your MEID with selectel?
what did you use to set your PRL, MDN, MIN?
How did you your get MSL code? From what I've read calling them or the activation method don't work anymore. The SPCUtility app works, though I have my doubts about why it needs network access to do so.
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I activated the phone with selectel, that went through just fine.
PRL
currently have prl 53340 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/h687s67x7fb771o/53340.prl
its whats on my main selectel phone and works fine. but I also tried several others, none of them have worked.
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MDN and MIN
I'm using what my selectel dealer gave me when I activated a new account for the moto g
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MSL
I got the MSL code from boost, they gave it on the last page of their web activation process
It works fine, I can edit settings on the phone with CDMA workshop and DFS
thanks for the reply
DIAG driver help
Would you mind share how you install the DIAG driver? I installed the MDM, but it doesnot install the driver once the phone is in DIAG mode. My OS is win7 64x. Any idea will be really appreciated. Thanks.
cedarknoll said:
I activated the phone with selectel, that went through just fine.
PRL
currently have prl 53340 -
its whats on my main selectel phone and works fine. but I also tried several others, none of them have worked.
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MDN and MIN
I'm using what my selectel dealer gave me when I activated a new account for the moto g
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MSL
I got the MSL code from boost, they gave it on the last page of their web activation process
It works fine, I can edit settings on the phone with CDMA workshop and DFS
thanks for the reply
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you may want to check out the videos in the first post in this thread for possible settings you're missing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895548
largemaple said:
Would you mind share how you install the DIAG driver? I installed the MDM, but it doesnot install the driver once the phone is in DIAG mode. My OS is win7 64x. Any idea will be really appreciated. Thanks.
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This worked for me also on windows7 64x. sorry for the delay in response been at work.
after you have MDM installed
make sure USB Debug is enabled on phone
boot phone to fastboot
-turn off phone
-hold vol down + pwr buttons and phone should boot into fastboot
select BP Tools from list
-phone should reboot
plug it back into your computer, if it isn't already, windows should try and install more drivers, but will fail.
go to devise manager
-right click on Motorola QC Diag
-manually update drivers
-browse for drivers on computer
-select driver from list
-manufacturer Motorola
-Motorola QC Diag Port
this should get things working, you can also change the COM port form the driver properties in the devise manager if you need to.
hope this works and is clear, I'm getting ready for work so a bit rushed. let me know if you need more info.
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you may want to check out the videos in the first post in this thread for possible settings you're missing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895548
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thanks for the reply! I've actually watched that video a bunch, seems like I have everything set right! must be missing something though
thanks again
Thanks a lot. It works out perfectly. But I get the phone to the DIAG mode by dialing ##DIAG#.
cedarknoll said:
This worked for me also on windows7 64x. sorry for the delay in response been at work.
after you have MDM installed
make sure USB Debug is enabled on phone
boot phone to fastboot
-turn off phone
-hold vol down + pwr buttons and phone should boot into fastboot
select BP Tools from list
-phone should reboot
plug it back into your computer, if it isn't already, windows should try and install more drivers, but will fail.
go to devise manager
-right click on Motorola QC Diag
-manually update drivers
-browse for drivers on computer
-select driver from list
-manufacturer Motorola
-Motorola QC Diag Port
this should get things working, you can also change the COM port form the driver properties in the devise manager if you need to.
hope this works and is clear, I'm getting ready for work so a bit rushed. let me know if you need more info.
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cedarknoll said:
thanks for the reply! I've actually watched that video a bunch, seems like I have everything set right! must be missing something though
thanks again
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When I try to get MSL by activatting the phone through boost in the last page without paying for it, my phone has been activated, and assigned a phone number. If you got your MSL in this way, your esn might have been set in boost database. You may call boost to deactivate your phone and release your esn. Hopefully it helps.
largemaple said:
Thanks a lot. It works out perfectly. But I get the phone to the DIAG mode by dialing ##DIAG#.
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When I try to get MSL by activatting the phone through boost in the last page without paying for it, my phone has been activated, and assigned a phone number. If you got your MSL in this way, your esn might have been set in boost database. You may call boost to deactivate your phone and release your esn. Hopefully it helps.
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yeah you can get to DIAG mode with ##DIAG# as well. bit easier for sure if you already have your MSL.
yeah I was wondering if that might be a problem, but it seems like I would at least be getting some service bars from verizon towers. also after boost activated it, I activated it with selectel and they had no problems. I think that would auto deactivate the ESN with boost.....at least that's how its worked for me in the past.
but thats a good thought, thanks!
I changed some settings around and now I'm getting bars for service but my phone says "No Service". same thing if I try and make a call "Mobile Network Unavailable"
I checked to Selectel and my phone number is active and attached to this phones ESN.
any suggestions?
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ok I got it working! I had just messed up some of the system pref settings. running my moto g on selectel now! at least the phone part, haven't really messed with data yet.
thanks!
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ok I got it working! I had just messed up some of the system pref settings. running my moto g on selectel now! at least the phone part, haven't really messed with data yet.
thanks!
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Good luck with data-- the boost variant has the HA and AAA key field locked down/read-only, so you're never going to get anything above 1x. No matter the password or the SPC code, those nv items are not able to be altered except OTA... at least for now.
Interesting, I haven't really messed with it yet. Others report getting 3g to work on the boost version just fine. But like I said I haven't messed with it
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Interesting, I haven't really messed with it yet. Others report getting 3g to work on the boost version just fine. But like I said I haven't messed with it
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Let me know what you figure out with data. I know it can be done. I'm thinking of picking one up to mess around with. I wouldn't mind paying someone to flash but as much as I swap around phones I'd go broke. Rather just buy the instructions for the more tricky parts.
mkarps said:
Let me know what you figure out with data. I know it can be done. I'm thinking of picking one up to mess around with. I wouldn't mind paying someone to flash but as much as I swap around phones I'd go broke. Rather just buy the instructions for the more tricky parts.
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3g is working great now. getting good speeds and its not intermittent at all. for some reason when I only had 1x working it was super intermittent.
anyway I've been hesitant to write a "guide" because this is the first phone I've flashed and I definitely did a lot of trial and error. there are some steps where I foolishly changed several settings at once, and admittedly have no idea if they all needed to be changed or if just one of them made the difference.
also its still not 100%, I haven't gotten MMS or viocemail notification to work. haha. I'm using the apk from @Viper32 in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191 for voicemail notification but it never worked for me. and I just downloaded 8sms from the play store and changed the settings, but still no MMS, even when not connected to wifi. so I'll have to mess with those things later.
anyway I didn't use a donor phone for data. the only programs I used where trial versions of cdma workshop, dfs, and qpst. I think the step that did the trick for 3g was using qpst to write 10.key to a new folder called DMU.
1.connect phone in diag mode to your computer
2.open qpst configuration, make sure your phone port is there and phone is active.
3. open efs explorer from the start clients menu
4.on the Left side of the efs explorer. right click and go to new > directory
5. name the directory "DMU" without the quotation marks then
6. place the 10.key file into that directory by drag and drop then exit qpst
i think those are the steps that gave me 3g after everything else was flashed but maybe others have more info!
thanks
cedar
for MMS have you tried verizon's app from the app store? I initially used it and tested MMS and it worked.
I changed the apn settings under ##data## and then tried the stock messaging app for MMS and it worked.
MMSC = http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
Port = 80
Proxy = null
as for voicemail notice. it doesn't work and I don't think its going to work. i think this has something to do with some of the system sprint firmware and differences in the voicemail notification message sent between sprint and verizon networks.
I use youmail app from the app store for voicemail.
I'm having some trouble getting better than 1xRTT data after trying the 10.key into DMU folder trick.
Do you mind posting some of your NAM/Data/Mobile IP tabs from DFS? (with private info crossed out)
Would like to understand if the options I have on/off/selected are in the ball park.
Here are my settings to achieve 1xRTT
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@cpuspeed thanks for the info. good to know about voicemail notification. those are the settings I have for MMS. I haven't tried loading an actual APN file, I was just changing settings in ##data# and in the sms program itself. so maybe I will try that.
@imkey EDIT: sent you a pm with my settings. I could also post it here if people want. but I really have no idea if my settings are correct. seem to be working though.
cedarknoll said:
EDIT: sent you a pm with my settings. I could also post it here if people want. but I really have no idea if my settings are correct. seem to be working though.
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Awesome work, cedarknoll! Please do post your settings here. Thank you!
i keep getting same thing.... mobile number not active....invalid account.... how did you get around that for talk n text
cedarknoll said:
I changed some settings around and now I'm getting bars for service but my phone says "No Service". same thing if I try and make a call "Mobile Network Unavailable"
I checked to Selectel and my phone number is active and attached to this phones ESN.
any suggestions?
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ok I got it working! I had just messed up some of the system pref settings. running my moto g on selectel now! at least the phone part, haven't really messed with data yet.
thanks!
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I just picked one up at target for 79. I am going to mess around with it. If will try and put up a guide also to help out if I can get everything figured out and organized. For 100 bucks or less this would be a great phone to get a guide for to help some do-it-yourselfer's out.
I searched other threads on XDA and other sites, I found 1 or 2 other users with this same problem, but none of the steps I tried worked for me.
For the record I was using an AT&T compatible SIM before with straight talk. I got LTE service consistently.
Also, I rooted my device with Magisk, so if you have any unorthodox solutions feel free to be creative with me.
The straight talk website claims there doesn't need to be APN settings setup for the phone, but I realized that is a lie. Here are my current APN settings:
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I tried changing the APN numerous times. I attempted ACCT.TF.GW6.VZWENTP, ACCT.TF.GW16.VZWENTP and TRACFONE.VZWENTP. They all give me data, but only 3G.
For the APN type, you can tell I tested it out to death. I figured maybe that is why I cannot get LTE service. For the record I can't type in "dun" as the APN type, it gives me an " does not allow adding apns of type default dun" error. I read somewhere that if I use the Tethering Enable Magisk module, but I tried that and still cannot use dun as an APN type. I'm not even sure if that has anything to do with why I don't get 4G.
I used the LTE Discovery app to see if my phone is at least recognizing any LTE towers, but nope. It's almost as if the app doesn't work.
Finally, I tried calling straight talk. No luck. They are morons.
I'm aware that very few people probably have straight talk, so I'm not expecting this thread to get attention any time soon, but anyone that does see this, help a guy out. Lol.
Thanks.
These are the settings from my wife's Moto G6 using straight talk Verizon. Some of it I have never seen before in an APN, but maybe there is something in there that will be helpful to you.
Milly7 said:
These are the settings from my wife's Moto G6 using straight talk Verizon. Some of it I have never seen before in an APN, but maybe there is something in there that will be helpful to you.
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Thanks for the info.
I forgot to mention, when I try to add "dun" to the APN type, it says "carrier does not allow adding apns of type default dun"
Also under bearer, there is no submit button. I believe it's a software glitch. Because of the lack of submit button, I can't adjust the bearer settings.
Ok. Don't add dun. But I would add mms. Also, I don't recall using bearer in the last. They should stick by just checking the appropriate one's right?
Also, the APN itself should help.
Milly7 said:
These are the settings from my wife's Moto G6 using straight talk Verizon. Some of it I have never seen before in an APN, but maybe there is something in there that will be helpful to you.
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Ok. Don't add dun. But I would add mms. Also, I don't recall using bearer in the last. They should stick by just checking the appropriate one's right?
Also, the APN itself should help.
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I tried just using "default,mms,supl" but I still only get 3G data.
In your screenshot, your wife's phone shows separate options for bearer. Hers doesn't have "unspecified" marked like mine does
Bearer might not be the problem, but I'm troubleshooting.
Ok so first off I use three Pixel's, all have bootloader unlocked, Magisk (although that has no relevance I have learned) and two of the three are running stock (mine is running Resurrection Remix) and all are on StraightTalk working on Verizon's network.
Since 8.1 none of the three devices activate properly after wiping and flashing a monthly update. Sometimes I get the 3g most of the time it won't activate data at all.
My fix... If I need to do a full wipe then I go back to the last 8.0 version (Nov2017 I believe) and flash it, let it boot and it will activate and you'll have LTE data. Next take the most current 8.1 full version (not OTA) and edit the Flash-All.bat to remove the -w and 1 space. Save it and run it and it will update to the latest without wiping and without forcing activation and you'll maintain you LTE data.
Now recently I have wiped and loaded Resurrection Remix on my device and it activated correctly right away and have LTE with no issues. I am not a developer so I don't know the details of why that is but seemed to work for me. If you opt for this route make sure you follow the directions for loading the rom but I did mine with the sim out for the whole process.
Hope that helps!
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Ok so first off I use three Pixel's, all have bootloader unlocked, Magisk (although that has no relevance I have learned) and two of the three are running stock (mine is running Resurrection Remix) and all are on StraightTalk working on Verizon's network.
Since 8.1 none of the three devices activate properly after wiping and flashing a monthly update. Sometimes I get the 3g most of the time it won't activate data at all.
My fix... If I need to do a full wipe then I go back to the last 8.0 version (Nov2017 I believe) and flash it, let it boot and it will activate and you'll have LTE data. Next take the most current 8.1 full version (not OTA) and edit the Flash-All.bat to remove the -w and 1 space. Save it and run it and it will update to the latest without wiping and without forcing activation and you'll maintain you LTE data.
Now recently I have wiped and loaded Resurrection Remix on my device and it activated correctly right away and have LTE with no issues. I am not a developer so I don't know the details of why that is but seemed to work for me. If you opt for this route make sure you follow the directions for loading the rom but I did mine with the sim out for the whole process.
Hope that helps!
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Thanks for the info
Why do you have 3 pixels?
Well it's good that you do, because you know a little more about how Straight Talk works with the pixels.
I tried using RR. I decided to bite the bullet because Google's stock OS seems lacking. I'm now getting LTE service, cool!
Therefore it must be a software issue. When I get tired of RR I'll revisit your option of going to 8.0.0 and updating to a newer update and editing the Flash-All.bat to remove the -w and 1 space.
Thank you
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Thanks for the info
Why do you have 3 pixels?
Well it's good that you do, because you know a little more about how Straight Talk works with the pixels.
I tried using RR. I decided to bite the bullet because Google's stock OS seems lacking. I'm now getting LTE service, cool!
Therefore it must be a software issue. When I get tired of RR I'll revisit your option of going to 8.0.0 and updating to a newer update and editing the Flash-All.bat to remove the -w and 1 space.
Thank you
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Yeah the why is because we have mine and the wife and daughter both have one but since I have to manage them and the updates I decided they get to have what I use, makes it easier on me as I am not having to chase down answers to problems with three different devices.
Good luck...
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Yeah the why is because we have mine and the wife and daughter both have one but since I have to manage them and the updates I decided they get to have what I use, makes it easier on me as I am not having to chase down answers to problems with three different devices.
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That's why airlines usually stick with the same plane types. So they only have to have parts for one type.
I purchased Galaxy 5G Mobile Wi-Fi SCR01 router from Japan, my SIM supports 5G and we have coverage of 5G network all over the place in my country.
I have entered the correct APN and currently can only get 4G connection.
I can access the "service mode" but I need you to help me to get 5G working. I really appreciate your help.
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I purchased Galaxy 5G Mobile Wi-Fi SCR01 router from Japan, my SIM supports 5G and we have coverage of 5G network all over the place in my country.
I have entered the correct APN and currently can only get 4G connection.
I can access the "service mode" but I need you to help me to get 5G working. I really appreciate your help.
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The modem won't connect to 5G?
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Your phone won't connect to 5G?
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The modem won't connect to 5G?
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Your phone won't connect to 5G?
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The modem that is not connecting to 5G, always on 4G while my SIM card is 5G.
It should connect to 5G as shown in the pic below, but things need to be changed in Service Mode.
I just need to be guided where to go in Service Mode and what to select/change. I am available for your instructions and can provide any screenshots you might be needed. I just want to enable 5G signal.
Is it because this router was made for the Japanese market and therefore uses CDMA? I don't know really!
Just cancel the list restriction in service mode, and then reboot
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Just cancel the list restriction in service mode, and then reboot
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Thanks. Unfortunately I don't have it right now with me, but when I get back home I will try it and let you know.
showmak said:
Thanks. Unfortunately I don't have it right now with me, but when I get back home I will try it and let you know.
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I successfully activated 5g in Asia, I believe you can too. If you have any questions, please contact me again
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I successfully activated 5g in Asia, I believe you can too. If you have any questions, please contact me again
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I appreciate your support. I hope I can activate it too, I will let you know, very excited
molexs said:
I successfully activated 5g in Asia, I believe you can too. If you have any questions, please contact me again
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My friend, I really don't know how to thank you, it worked as you said. I was struggling for about a month and was thinking to sell or return the router, but I think now I will keep it.
If you have any other tricks to make this router performs at its best it would be great.
Many thanks
showmak said:
我的朋友，我真的不知道如何感谢你，它就像你说的那样奏效。我挣扎了大约一个月，正在考虑出售或退回路由器，但我想现在我会保留它。
如果您有任何其他技巧可以使该路由器发挥最佳性能，那就太好了。
非常感谢
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There is no way to root this phone, so there is no way to improve performance. I just use it as a mifi. If you want to use a proxy, you can download everproxy to set the ip. I actually have some software that locks the bands, if you don't have them, you can download and use them. Here is the link:download.That's all, I wish you a happy use.And if you are able to root this device in the future, please be sure to contact me again~
@molexs the main purpose of having this router is for mifi usage only and I don't have any plan to root it, but locking to a specific band might be useful but I don't know how to install apps on the device, is it straight forward?
showmak said:
@molexs the main purpose of having this router is for mifi usage only and I don't have any plan to root it, but locking to a specific band might be useful but I don't know how to install apps on the device, is it straight forward?
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First of all, you need to install a launcher for your device to use the Android system. Install the Nova launcher APK through ADB and make it the default launcher.After entering the Nova launcher, I believe you should know how to install APK.
I have the same problem - it won't connect to 5G. But I am unable to use the solution that is described in this thread because I don't know how to access the Service Mode for this device, as it has no dialing field, or some other field where I can put in a code to access Service Mode. Is there anyone here that can help me, please?
mandersen10 said:
I have the same problem - it won't connect to 5G. But I am unable to use the solution that is described in this thread because I don't know how to access the Service Mode for this device, as it has no dialing field, or some other field where I can put in a code to access Service Mode. Is there anyone here that can help me, please?
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First, click the menu-＞about-＞status on the main interface, and quickly click "phone number" 10 times. Then you will enter the DRP mode. At this time, enter "* # 0011 #" to enter the service mode. If you have any questions, you can contact me again
Hi, and thanks a lot! So far, so good. I have now accessed the Service Mode, but - as a very inexperienced man regarding these matters - I don't know what to select in Service Mode for accessing the list setting, and what to do about than when "list settings" occurs on the menu. Can you please guide me by hand to the solution?
Or more precisely: How to find "list restrictions"? And how to cancel them? And please, I think I need a step by step guide for the process of beeing able to get 5G!
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Or more precisely: How to find "list restrictions"? And how to cancel them? And please, I think I need a step by step guide for the process of beeing able to get 5G!
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mandersen10 said:
Or more precisely: How to find "list restrictions"? And how to cancel them? And please, I think I need a step by step guide for the process of beeing able to get 5G!
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Well, it's very simple. In the service mode interface, click the menu in the upper right corner, click "back", and then click "key input" to enter "Q". After several seconds, the main menu will automatically enter. Click UE setting - setting - protocol - NR - allow list control - then select "off", and 5g has been unlocked. However, you need to click "nr5g SA / NSA mode control" again and select "SA / NSA enable". After restarting the device, you will find that 5g can be used.
Thanks a lot again! I think I have placed the "Q" correctly. But which "main manu" will so appear? The Service Mode main menu? If so, I could not find the "UE setting" to be clicked, and so on. I am so sorry for me being so inexperienced but I would be very glad to be guided again, please!
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Thanks a lot again! I think I have placed the "Q" correctly. But which "main manu" will so appear? The Service Mode main menu? If so, I could not find the "UE setting" to be clicked, and so on. I am so sorry for me being so inexperienced but I would be very glad to be guided again, please!
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You need to click "back" once, then click the key input to enter "Q", wait for a few seconds, the following menu will appear, and then follow the steps I said before.