Im starting to believe the msl is the key to the domestic sim unlock i went into the Sprint store and asked for my MSL and she said "i cant disclose that info"
And i called and rep told me the same thing AND dont u find it weird that msl reader doesn't work on a rooted photon?? Worked on my evo and evo3d
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Humm.. I don't know why people have such a hard time to get their MSL number.
All I had to do is chat with a customer service girl and all I said was
"I'm having trouble getting my data to work and I need to reset my data profile but I can't because I don't have the code to enter" (Don't mention MSL right away, maybe that will make things easier for you guys) ((MAYBE))
Then all she said "Yes Mr.***" Let me get your information and I will get right back at you with your code"
As easy as that!
I have my msl from Sprint and there is a method to get it now. the msl let's you reprogram for another cdma carrier.
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The MSL is the key!!!
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No it is not.
What program do you use
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MSL or SPC (Master Subsidy Lock or Subsidy Programming Code) is a six digit code carriers like to impose on phones to prevent them from being used on another carrier. Once the code is found, you can change it to a code of your choice and you can write information to the phone such as a new PRL to change carriers.
MSL or SPC doesn't necessarily lock the Sim slot. I believe on this phone the sim slot is locked in the radio iteself. Also one more thing. The MSL SPC on alot of phones is protected in memory. Most HTC's will give you the code .. but MOTO's are different.
There is a method to read the MSL SPC using Radiocomm. The MSL SPC is in HEX and will need to be converted. But once found you will be able to change it.
I was able to flash my bro's mopho to cricket wireless with everything working.
Just read this thread using RadioComm instead of MSL Reader which is for HTC phones. Especially the 3rd post in. You will get your MSL easy-peasy, no sweat, no hassles. Worked for me and most others on the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20454992
The sim lock is at chip level dude just like how 4G is broken when you unlock (which is at radio level). Moto definitely didn't want anyone in their phones that's not supposed to be there. The reason the MSL reader doesn't work is because its for HTC phones only lol. Has something to do with the way bootloaders are locked. I really wish moto took care of the dev community man and just fully unlock these phones.
So no the MSL is not the key lol! Merry Christmas!
This is why I love working at Sprint. All I have to do is go into eticket and type the PTN, and the MSID (dec or hex), and then display MSL. I guess membership does have it's privileges... heh
On the Motorola triumph fro virgin mobile I got the msl out of the logcat. Use alogcat and make the phone ask for the msl then enter it wrong and check the logcat output. It shows the wrong code I used 000000 and right after it the right code it checks it against. 552455. That might work for you on the photon.
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On the Motorola triumph fro virgin mobile I got the msl out of the logcat. Use alogcat and make the phone ask for the msl then enter it wrong and check the logcat output. It shows the wrong code I used 000000 and right after it the right code it checks it against. 552455. That might work for you on the photon.
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Really? Damn, that's hilariously bad coding (though we aren't complaining).
I just tried this on the photon. It doesn't work. However, I got my MSL by going to the official sprint store and just asking for it. Other people on this forum have also gotten it this way or by calling Sprint technical support.
Hmmmm... I love the Photon, and I am going to try tricking a eChat Rep... We'll see...
MSL for Motorola Photon 4G free and easy
I have seen a lot of different ways to get your MSL code for a Motorola Photon 4G, but there's one way that worked for me. I downloaded the MEID Converter app in the market or playstore. You simply enter your MEID or ESN number, and press the button to calculate. It then lists the date, the esn, then it displays your MSL. I hope this helps.
If you still have your original paperwork from when you bought and activated your phone, the msl code should be there. Otherwise, radiocomm works. (It did for me), or call customer service if all else fails.
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I have seen a lot of different ways to get your MSL code for a Motorola Photon 4G, but there's one way that worked for me. I downloaded the MEID Converter app in the market or playstore. You simply enter your MEID or ESN number, and press the button to calculate. It then lists the date, the esn, then it displays your MSL. I hope this helps.
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So the metropcs spc is my msl
CodeNamed JellyBean MoPho
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I used POTS
I called Sprint Customer Service and ask for it. They gave it to me no questions asked.
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I've been trying to read the MSL from a Verizon HTC Eris.
I followed all the directions here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=697487 ), but it gave me the same error as midnigh7 got, and restarting the phone didn't work. When I checked the box nearby, it did give me a 4 digit code.
So I tried using MSL reader, and that also failed.
I then tried putting in the terminal commands mentioned, and there was no entry containing "MSL"
I then recalled reading that verizon sometimes has all 0's.
So I 'called' ##PROGRAM# , and when it asked for a password, the previously mentioned 4 digit code was not correct, but 000000 was.
Is my MSL 000000 ?
Verizon apparently uses 000000 as a universal MSL for their devices.
SPC/MSL: Service Programing Code/Master Subsidy Lock- This is a 6 digit code used keep the average phone user from programing the phone. Some providers have codes that are specific to each phone based off of the ESN e.i. Sprint, USSC. Other providers use a universal code e.i. Verizon uses 000000, Cricket uses 333333.
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Yes that's right all Verizon MSL codes are 000000
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Verizon apparently uses 000000 as a universal MSL for their devices.
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Mongoose, What does unlocking MSL allow one to do? What are the risks involved?
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phone_cell said:
Mongoose, What does unlocking MSL allow one to do? What are the risks involved?
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From my understanding, the MSL is a password of sorts needed to perform certain dialer code actions and such. I've never had occasion to do anything where I needed to use the MSL so I can't really say what all people use it for. I think one thing some Sprint customers use it for is to modify their phone to roam on Verizon.
With my bill going up and companies like metro PCs going down, which carrier would be the best to switch to both in price and service? (days, possible 4g)
Bump? Anyone?
it can be done, but as of right now as far as I know, there is no way to get the msl/spc code unless the phone is active. or you can pay someone get the code for you. Once you get the code you can then put the device in diag mode and flash a new prl for the carrier you want to use. I have flashed many phones to cricket and the photon can be flashed.
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it can be done, but as of right now as far as I know, there is no way to get the msl/spc code unless the phone is active. or you can pay someone get the code for you. Once you get the code you can then put the device in diag mode and flash a new prl for the carrier you want to use. I have flashed many phones to cricket and the photon can be flashed.
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Could this method work to flash my Photon over to cdma boost?
So far people are telling me I can't flash it, but the iFix store in the mall says I can flash to boost or metro. Please enlighten me. They said they charge 50. Is it possible and well I get 4g or anything? If so also, which company should I go for?
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So far people are telling me I can't flash it, but the iFix store in the mall says I can flash to boost or metro. Please enlighten me. They said they charge 50. Is it possible and well I get 4g or anything? If so also, which company should I go for?
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yes you can flash it with other carries i have mine working in IUSACELL (México), and i have 3g working too you just got to rewrite some nv items so the data configuration can be saved. You need your msl code in order to program it with cdma workshop
I have no idea how to do that I would have a company in the mall called Ifix flash it for me, just not sure which company would be best in Florida on the gulf coast. Metro, boost, cricket, simple mobile. Or if they can unlock the gsm portion?
I have my photon fully flashed to cricket, I paid someone $35 for it, took them like 5 hours but its working perfectly.
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yes you can flash it with other carries i have mine working in IUSACELL (México), and i have 3g working too you just got to rewrite some nv items so the data configuration can be saved. You need your msl code in order to program it with cdma workshop
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Hola. i have mine on metro pcs pero i dont have internet yet...can you help to get internet de metro pcs..
Working on it
I am working on getting mines flashed over to metropcs
I am waiting for the esn to be added to the database.
I should be able to get internet working on it, and maybe mms.
I will update when i have it up and running.
But so far i have gotten my msl/spc by using radiocom like here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365058&highlight=msl&styleid=16
then after that you just have to add the esn here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270915486238
then after that you have to change the msl/spc to 000000 with cdmaworkshop or qpst. But i cant get qpst to work so ill let you guys know once i am ready to do that part.
I can flash it for you, I have flashed my bros to cricket. the phone does not need to be active there is a method to get he MSL.. IF you are in the philadelphia area I can flash for you. I only charge 35 $
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i am working on getting mines flashed over to metropcs
i am waiting for the esn to be added to the database.
I should be able to get internet working on it, and maybe mms.
I will update when i have it up and running.
But so far i have gotten my msl/spc by using radiocom like here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365058&highlight=msl&styleid=16
then after that you just have to add the esn here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/ebayisapi.dll?viewitem&item=270915486238
then after that you have to change the msl/spc to 000000 with cdmaworkshop or qpst. But i cant get qpst to work so ill let you guys know once i am ready to do that part.
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any updates! Please let me know
Photon to Boost or Virgin Mobile
I'm also interested in finding out if a Photon can be flashed to Boost or Virgin Mobile. My Photon has a bad esn because I didn't pay the bill. I just read on Cnet Sprint is giving WiMax to Boost and Virgin Mobile (http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57...to-bring-wimax-to-boost-mobile-virgin-mobile/) which makes my Photon valuable to me again. Are there any updates on this subject? I have searched the net for cdma flashing software and it's a tad expensive and complicated (for me). Plus, I like to flash rom's and themes so I don't want to end up having to re-flash because of a ROM I used.
I had posted this elsewhere but here's what you guys need to know before proceeding.
To clear things up and put this to rest, here's some things you need to know about putting the Sprint Photon on other carriers.
Will not work on GSM in the United States
May work on Boost (requires you change/clone the ESN, illegal)
May work on Virgin (requires you change/clone the ESN, illegal)
Any method that requires you change or clone the ESN is illegal
May work on Cricket (Expect 4G to not work and expect it to take a while to get it to work right. grey area)
May work on other smaller CDMA carriers like Alaska Communications (see notes on moving to Cricket)
Both Boost and Virgin are subsidiaries of Sprint and flashing to them requires breaking some laws at a Federal level.
Your best and legal option is to leave CDMA altogether. If you are pleased with the Photon then getting a good condition used Motorola Atrix and having it unlocked for international service would be you best bet. You may still run into issues where certain features like data may not work with certain providers. I have been told by others that have done it that on the Atrix it's simply having the right APN settings.
Discussion of this nature tends to be frowned upon by the moderators due to the legality of the subject so don't be surprised if the thread gets closed.
help flash motorola photon to metro
Im not too good with touch screen phones yet. I just got one through sprint and got an account its a motorola photon. My first question can I switch and flash over my phone from sprint to metro? Second questions will i still get the internet? Third question does anything need to be done before hand such as example: account must be 0 balance. What would I need to flash? Is it hard to flash it? Can you explain in detail how to flash it. I just got an account and phone with sprint but when i seen the bill per month after i got home and baught the phone I was mad! Can I switch it over if I just got the account literally its 2 days old...please email me [email protected]
If you can us WiFi for most of your Data. ting (dot) com is the way to go. No flashing.
You just pay for what you get.
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rbeavers said:
If you can us WiFi for most of your Data. ting (dot) com is the way to go. No flashing.
You just pay for what you get.
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So if I understand you correctly, I cant flash the phone? what did you mean the first part of your reply?
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So if I understand you correctly, I cant flash the phone? what did you mean the first part of your reply?
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Your phones bootloader is locked. All most impossible to change.
If your off contract you can switch your Photon to ting real easy.
Ting is cheap if you don't use cell data , use WiFi were you can find it.
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Just activated my old photon on ting. Very straightforward and my bill is super cheap
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Expo Mobile will activate sprint devices without flashing. I am on their $35 unlimited talk, unlimited international text, and 500mb LTE data. Everything seems to be going good.
Google voice call forwarding does not work but the app does. People can call your Google voice number and it will still ring your phone. You can still make out going calls and it will display your Google voice number. What doesn't work is if someone calls your original cellphone number and it rings 6 times it will not forward to Google voice.
Sprint Voicemail app works.
4G LTE works great and i get 10-15mbps just about everywhere I go. Expo also has 24/7 customer care, most prepaids are closed after 10pm.
If you have a bad ESN this will not work the only other option you would have is either cricket or page plus and you will only get 3G data. Small price to pay with having a bad ESN.
Ting is very good too if you need google voice to work. I herd that they support it.
No longer supported.
This will come in handy, thanks!
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mmmm cool
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Might I ask what page plus is.?
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Might I ask what page plus is.?
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its a phone service kind of like metro pcs
Nice! Thanks a ton
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super easy guide! Worked on Evo 4g.
Nice write up.. thx for sharing
godZson
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You might want to say that you only need CDMAWS if you want to change your MSL, although since it is so easy to get the MSL with MSL Reader, you can probably skip that part. Great writeup though. Ive done a Moment and Vitality to PagePlus and the guide is the same, so this is an almost universal Guide.
On a side note: For the Moment and Vitality, MSL Reader does not work, I had to get the MSL by using getprop ril.MSL in Terminal.
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You might want to say that you only need CDMAWS if you want to change your MSL, although since it is so easy to get the MSL with MSL Reader, you can probably skip that part. Great writeup though. Ive done a Moment and Vitality to PagePlus and the guide is the same, so this is an almost universal Guide.
On a side note: For the Moment and Vitality, MSL Reader does not work, I had to get the MSL by using getprop ril.MSL in Terminal.
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Well I mentioned MSL Reader because its easier to use for new comers and it only works on the HTC phones which is what I'm flashing in this guide. If you use CMDAWS you just go to the security tab and under SPC click the drop down box and pick HTC Method. Then click read. Phone must be in DIAG mode though.
Any how I'll be making more guides. I can flash damn near any phone to any company except the Stratosphere.
Dial ##000000# and click edit mode.
Click MDN and enter your phone number, Press OK
Click on MSID/MIN and enter it if you know it, If not call your provider and ask them for it.
Press Menu and Commit Modifications (Phone may reboot)
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This part where im lost at, where exactly do I do all of this at? I dont see none of this in CDMA Workshop. I have version 3.8.0
Edit: Also Can I choose a phone number for the part where i use QPST & need to input *phone [email protected]*? The phone i got from ebay was a bad esn and I'm guessing the phone thats already on the phone still works.
How are 3g speeds on page plus? Just curious I have mine on metro atm and have been thinking about going to boost or here if speeds are decent enough.
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This part where im lost at, where exactly do I do all of this at? I dont see none of this in CDMA Workshop. I have version 3.8.0
Edit: Also Can I choose a phone number for the part where i use QPST & need to input *phone [email protected]*? The phone i got from ebay was a bad esn and I'm guessing the phone thats already on the phone still works.
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In the very first tab with all the phone info. Should be right on top. It is probably labeled mdn and min. If that's what there labeled mdn will be your phone number and min will be msid or mobile identification number (sorry been a while since I used cdma workshop). Qpst doesn't have the option to change phone number itself. It will only allow you to change it for your data profiles. ##000000# or your six digit msl code will accomplish this step for you also.
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In the very first tab with all the phone info. Should be right on top. It is probably labeled mdn and min. If that's what there labeled mdn will be your phone number and min will be msid or mobile identification number (sorry been a while since I used cdma workshop). Qpst doesn't have the option to change phone number itself. It will only allow you to change it for your data profiles. ##000000# or your six digit msl code will accomplish this step for you also.
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Ok cool. another thingm I get an error during the last part where I write to the phone in QPST.
The error says NV_UE_IMEI_I (Status) NV_READONLY_S
Disregard that error it doesn't mean anything. You can actually check that box to not notify u of that again if it bothers you.
Let me know how this goes for you and do a speedtest for me if you can. My metro bill is due in a few days if speeds are good I will be making the switch.
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Thanks for helping mteezey. I have my notifications turned off for subscribed threads. +1
The 3G speeds are very good. Remember this one thing PP uses VZW towers. Actually when I flash the Thunderbolts they get 1x and the 1x is pretty damned fast.
Have you flashed any EVO3Ds to Verizon? Assuming the ESN is accepted by Verizon's network of course.
-C
I've heard that Verizon phones get way better speeds on pp than sprint phones. I'm sure its probably just due to lack of provisioning on the parts of places that flash them. I definatly am intersted in tinkering with this. If someone with a EVO 3d on page plus or any sprint phone could do a speed test that would be great. Being on verizon network it should be at least 1mbps and up depending on area. Only reason I ask is cause u can get around 1mbps on boost witout any limit on data. But I don't use much mobile data but When I do I wouldn't mind it being fast. I could probably get away with the 1gb cap.
Just really wanna know the speeds.
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I've heard that Verizon phones get way better speeds on pp than sprint phones. I'm sure its probably just due to lack of provisioning on the parts of places that flash them. I definatly am intersted in tinkering with this. If someone with a EVO 3d on page plus or any sprint phone could do a speed test that would be great. Being on verizon network it should be at least 1mbps and up depending on area. Only reason I ask is cause u can get around 1mbps on boost witout any limit on data. But I don't use much mobile data but When I do I wouldn't mind it being fast. I could probably get away with the 1gb cap.
Just really wanna know the speeds.
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Thats not entirely true. Almost all Sprint phone get 3G while most VZW phones only get 1x.
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Have you flashed any EVO3Ds to Verizon? Assuming the ESN is accepted by Verizon's network of course.
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Any phone can be flashed to PP and yes I have flashed the 3D numerous times to PP. I just got done doing one. When activating phones on PP always use the ESN(HEX) not the DEC because its too many characters. All Sprint phones that I have flashed always have a 14 character ESN(HEX) which is what you need for PP. If your ESN has 15 characters then drop off the last one digit. It will still activate without the last digit. Speaking of which the Thunderbolt is one that I know of that you have to drop the last digit on. Only one I can remember lol.
Hey! I saw this method and noticed it didn't involve device cloning and that it was for 3 phones.
I had to write about it.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/flash-any-evo-device-to-page-plus-service/
Hope you like it very awesome work!
Tried to use cdma workshop to get msl from phone using ##diag# after msl reader from market failed. Got drivers and everything set up fine and pc recognizes phone is there as HTC modem and all. I'm getting failed to read device. Thinking it is something to do with phone but idk. Has anyone gotten it to work or is there another way to get msl besides asking sprint? What I'm really trying to do is boost speaker volumes like we used to do with OG4G. Following that thread everything was goin fine until unable to read device...
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LOL asking Sprint is the EASIEST way.
Guys they are not going to say no or ask why. Hell if anything, they just ask if they've been able to resolve your issue. & that's after they have given it to you.
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I used another program to get the msl. I can't remember the name but ill post it when I get home. It's a free program.
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MSL Reader. Have to be rooted.
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MSL Reader. Have to be rooted.
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Beat me to it haha
Here ya go
Evo_Shift said:
MSL Reader. Have to be rooted.
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Yep.... This.
And if MSL reader doesn't work the first time, uninstall and reinstall it and try again, no idea why it would work the second time, but it did.
Here's an open source alternative to reading the msl from an evo 3d. Watch this video here :laugh:
Download links
cdmaworkshoptool
diag drivers
This method should work with a virgin mobile version but you should flash a sprint rom to enable diag mode.
Basically I zeroed my msl then did a master reset using ##RTN# the msl went back to what it was originally but msl reader couldn't read it. Cdma workshop costs 100 dollars but I'm not gonna pay that to flash one phone to verizon (well like six now). I had already used this and it worked great so tried it again. Still worked good.
MANY THANKS TO THE DEVS BEHIND CDMADEVTOOL
MSL reader work fine for me on a rooted EVO 3D...?
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MSL reader work fine for me on a rooted EVO 3D...?
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You zeroed it out and then did a reset using ##rtn#?
Don't misread what I wrote. It worked originally for me but after I zeroed it out and did a reset msl reader didn't work for me. Don't know why it just didn't. Plus that's just the story behind the tutorial. I'm just offering an alternative open source guide to reading your msl.
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MSL reader work fine for me on a rooted EVO 3D...?
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Me too.
BTW, unless you developed some part of this yourself it should have been posted in the General Forum per these guidelines.
ramjet73
Thread moved to General section. Post in the relevant section next time.
Is that a Liger?
sudo passwd root
How's Data?
Asadullah said:
Here's an open source alternative to reading the msl from an evo 3d. Watch this video here :laugh:
Download links
cdmaworkshoptool
diag drivers
This method should work with a virgin mobile version but you should flash a sprint rom to enable diag mode.
Basically I zeroed my msl then did a master reset using ##RTN# the msl went back to what it was originally but msl reader couldn't read it. Cdma workshop costs 100 dollars but I'm not gonna pay that to flash one phone to verizon (well like six now). I had already used this and it worked great so tried it again. Still worked good.
MANY THANKS TO THE DEVS BEHIND CDMADEVTOOL
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How's your Data on the 3D on Verizon PrePaid? You get 3G that is connected all the time? & don't drop? I've been thinking about going over to Vzw PrePaid & piggy backing my Flashed Mifi off my account so I don't have to pay 2 bills.
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How's your Data on the 3D on Verizon PrePaid? You get 3G that is connected all the time? & don't drop? I've been thinking about going over to Vzw PrePaid & piggy backing my Flashed Mifi off my account so I don't have to pay 2 bills.
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I'm in central florida area and it's really good (1.5 -2.5 mb download) it doesn't drop ever. I use a evo 4g lte and it's just as fast as a friends iphone 4s on at&t sometimes faster.
ZWYATT said:
Is that a Liger?
sudo passwd root
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no just a tiger