I am not sure if this is doable or not, but I was wondering how I can enable the native feature of editing (and adding) APNs?
If it helps I am running stock rooted ME7 update and am just using Verizon service
I put a T-Mobile SIM in mine and then was able to add a new APN.
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I have read where people have inserted a different SIM card and they could change the APNs...
Unfortunately I do not have access to a micro sim from another carrier, so that is not something I can do
- just a quick bump and to pose a question -
I noticed there seems to be a config file for APNs within the phone. Is it possible to pull, edit and push the file back to the phone? I tried to edit the file using total commander and it didn't work.
Though inside that file I saw reference that another file's contents has to match. Before I continue further I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this that they could share.
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Iam trying to use my phone for ntelos. But I cannot find a cab file for it nor has anyone told me how i can pull it off from the original phone.
I have the original phone and another phones that i want to use.
Can anyone tell me how I can manually put in the settings?
i am interested in this aswell. Is there a way to manually put in internet settings without using a carrier cab?
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Proof of Concept:
Sprint LG G3's that have been flashed to Sprint legacy accounts such as SERO or Sprint MVNO's such as Boost, Virgin Mobile, Ting, etc. suffer from the fact that you can't launch Update Profile / Update PRL unless the phone has been previously activated in a Sprint LTE account. If the phone has been factory reset using ##786#, the user will also lose the ability to run Update Profile/PRL. As a side effect, you will also get a Hands Free Activation nag each time you turn on/reboot your phone. Disabling/freezing certain apk's to fix the HFA nag unfortunately breaks the phone's ability to run Update Profile & PRL as well. The fix below gets rid of the HFA nag and enables Update Profile & PRL on flashed Sprint LG G3 phones and brings back missing Sprint Apps such as Wi-Fi Calling, Sprint Zone, etc. and missing Sprint boot animation.
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What good is running Update Profile anyway?
1) This will automatically correct your MDN and MIN settings on your phone if they were flashed incorrectly.
2) This will automatically correct the Profile 1 (or Profile 2) username and AAA key to get your 3G working.
This fix assumes the following:
1) You have a rooted phone. I've only tested on a stock rooted 4.4.2 ROM.
2) (optional) You have access to another Sprint LG G3 in which Update Profile/PRL already works. Let's call this phone "SOURCE". In theory once you have the appropriate files from "SOURCE", you can use these same files over and over.
3) You're looking to get Update Profile/PRL to work on another phone that is already flashed to Sprint (or Sprint MVNO). This will not work for any other provider! Let's call this phone "TARGET".
4) You have a spare microSD card to transfer files between "SOURCE" and "TARGET" phones.
5) You have flashed your "TARGET" phone's MDN and MIN using DFS, CDMA Workshop, etc.
6) You have flashed your "TARGET" phone's Profile 0 and Profile 1 using DFS, CDMA Workshop, etc.
7) Profile 0 must be accurately flashed. Profile 1's username can be flashed using a bogus value such as "[email protected]" if you do not know the actual username.
8) If you removed/disabled/froze system apk's / apps in your phone to get rid of the Hands Free Activation nag previously, make sure you put these back in their original state.
9) You have the ability to reflash your LG G3 back to Boost, Ting, Virgin Mobile, etc. in case your flash gets wiped out cuz you didn't follow the directions closely.
Steps to fix Update Profile / Update PRL: (idea is to copy SOURCE phone's /carrier directory to TARGET phone)
1) Use a root-enabled file explorer app such as Root Explorer or ES File Explorer to backup the /carrier directory from your "TARGET" phone to a microSD card.
2) Rename this /carrier folder in the microSD card to something like /carrierBackup.
3) Use the file explorer app to copy the /carrier directory from your "SOURCE" phone to the microSD card as well. Insert this microSD card to your "TARGET" phone.
4) Copy the contents of /carrier directory from microSD card to your "TARGET" phone. Overwrite the files that may already exist in your "TARGET" phone's /carrier directory.
5) Reboot the "TARGET" phone.
6) Run "Update Profile" or "Update PRL".
7) Done.
OR...Instead of doing steps 3 and 4, simply use ES File Explorer to unzip contents of attached "carrier folder LG G3.zip" in a temp folder, then copy the contents of /carrier from the zip to the /carrier of your Sprint LG G3. Make sure the file/folder permissions match those in the screenshots contained in the screenshots folder in the zip file.
Pay attention to the content in the screenshots as well as file/folder permissions to make sure they match!
Reboot the phone and perform an Update Profile.
Give it a try and let me know if it worked for you.
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First off thank you for an informative post. Was a pain in the ass to get all those permissions setup but still those screen shots helped immensely. I followed instructions to the dot and I did get it to finally show Wifi Calling and more importantly to me Wifi Tethering. BUT whenever I tether it tells me I don't have the service as part of my plan or something to that effect. I had followed the native sprint tethering hack posted here.
Did the tethering hack work for you before applying the /carrier folder fix?
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nope as I was never able to see the apn's to change them before this. I think its because I had "fixed" the esn on the phone as I have a SERO plan which doesnt include LTE and the tethering fix require LTE. Atleast thats what I think from my searching.
Perhaps you may have better luck with 3rd party wifi hotspot apps such as FoxFi.
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i worry about sprint catching it and kicking me off my sweet $30 plan.
AlpineMan said:
Perhaps you may have better luck with 3rd party wifi hotspot apps such as FoxFi.
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docnas said:
i worry about sprint catching it and kicking me off my sweet $30 plan.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBxYKuxntSg
docnas said:
i worry about sprint catching it and kicking me off my sweet $30 plan.
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Getting kicked out of your old Sprint plan may be a good thing. I've decided to switch to Cricket, which is owned and operated by AT&T. Their basic plan includes unlimited voice, SMS, MMS, and data (1st 2.5gb per month is throttled to 8mbps, after that, it's throttled down to 128kbps for the rest of the month) for $100/mo including taxes and fees for 5 phone lines.
Better coverage, speed, and lower rates. I haven't looked back.
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Any idea if this carrier folder would work for an LG Volt? Not sure what damage I will cause if I try it to find out.
I haven't tried.
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Alpineman,
Is there any chance you still have the MSL/SPC code for this carrier folder. I used this on a LG G4 and got the sprint animation/wifi calling icon to appear, but it wipe out my phone info(prl, phone #, baseband). It looks like everything is not reading from the NVItem. I looked through DFS and the values are all there, its like its not reading from the NVItem. I tried doing RTN reset, but it ask for a SPC code that is not mine.
I was wondering if anyone had the Carrier folder for a LS980? I have mine setup on SERO and working ok but would still like the wifi tethering, sprint animation, and stuff if anyone has that available? Or will this LG G3 version work on the Spring LG G2?
Thanks!
The process worked but unfortunately when i try to do any of the updates i get "authentication error. Please try again later" , this is a pretty big problem for me because i have a fancy piece of hardware that can only take GSM signal and WIFI, it does not seem to be able to connect to DATA, and everytime i flash the phone to its factory system it wipes the IMEI and MEID, although i can get an IMEI from another phone i cannot restore the MEID, but i dont know if this is the cause of my DATA issue, any sugestions?
Team,
This is my case i got the phone unlocked to telcel mexico i only got 2g speed, my question is if i change the PRL,MODEM it will detect more speed? i already try add the bands by DFS TOOL and NVmanager but phone dont detect 3g or 4G....
Its can be applied to LG G4 LS991 ZV6?
I have trouble flash TOT, now has no mobile data just call, sms & wifi only..
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Any idea if this carrier folder would work for an LG Volt? Not sure what damage I will cause if I try it to find out.
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Dude I've already applied to G4.
Its messed up... SIM card not detect, IMEI unknown , etc.
I don't know for Volt...
Perhaps anyone help me to provide zip carrier folder for LG G4 Sprint LS 991 zv6
Hi,
Anyone has "SOURCE" for LG G4 Sprint ?
I will appreciate for sharing with me, my phone no internet needed update PRL & Profile.
Many thanks
adrs168 said:
Hi,
Anyone has "SOURCE" for LG G4 Sprint ?
I will appreciate for sharing with me, my phone no internet needed update PRL & Profile.
Many thanks
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Did u check in the Sprint G4 forum?
Yes has already checked.... Still no solution...
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First off let me start by saying that you will need root access on your phone which will void your warranty. So if you care about your warranty stop reading now.
Secondly I'll tell you right now this is only confirmed to work on this model of phone(sch-i545) with build LRX22C.I545VRUOF1 on AT&T. You will only have H+/4G signal NO LTE. H+/4G seems to have virtually unnoticeable speed differences in my opinion. If this is a deal breaker stop reading now. If you wish to try this on other networks feel free and let me know if it works. Now on with the show.
Step 1.
Gain root access on your phone. If you need to know how please check out this link. This is the method I used to root mine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/root-of1-t3249971
Step 2.
Enable "hidden menu" feature on your phone.
To do this you will need to download Root Browser and superSU from the play store.
Once both are installed and set up use root browser(a window will pop up asking for you to grant it root access. Select yes or "grant") to access files.
Find and open file named efs. Inside that file open another called carrier.
Inside the carrier folder is a file called HiddenMenu
Open this file as a text Document using RB Text Editor
Once open it will say OFF. Change it to ON and then click save.
Next go back and find a folder called system.
Inside this folder scroll down and find a file called build.prop
Open this with RB Text Editor.
And the following text to the top of this page: sys.hiddenmenu.enable=1
Click save and close all apps and reboot phone.
Step 3.
Once phone has rebooted open your phone dialer and enter *#27663368378#
A service mode window will open up.
Click on LTE
Then click on PREF MODE Set
Then click on GSM_WCDMA_ONLY
Close and reboot phone.
Once your phone loads back up you should have H+/4G (depends on your area) and you should be able to send and receive text messages, make and receive calls.
You will need to set up an APN for AT&T if you didn't already after you rooted your phone. Settings for those can be found on AT&T'S website.
After you reboot a window will pop up asking you to chose a network. Click cancel.
Like I said in the beginning if you want to try this with other carriers feel free to let us know how it works for you. If you have any issues with this method or have questions feel free to ask. Good luck and I hope you are pleased with my method.
Thanks for the info there another way of doing this. Which does not involve coding. It requires rooting, and loading a custom rom. If you root your phone using your methods then use flash fire to down load stang5litre version of lolipop. Afterwards you can go to the play store and download advanced signal status app. You can use this to toggle between gsm and lte and other networks. select gsm and you will be able to text but you will not have 4g lte . I got it to allow my s4 to send texts on t mobile. at&t also uses gsm so it should work on at&ts network also.
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Thanks for the info there another way of doing this. Which does not involve coding. It requires rooting, and loading a custom rom. If you root your phone using your methods then use flash fire to down load stang5litre version of lolipop. Afterwards you can go to the play store and download advanced signal status app. You can use this to toggle between gsm and lte and other networks. select gsm and you will be able to text but you will not have 4g lte . I got it to allow my s4 to send texts on t mobile. at&t also uses gsm so it should work on at&ts network also.
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I had tried this method but that app gave me a message saying these "this function is not available on your device" so this method wouldn't work for me.
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I had tried this method but that app gave me a message saying these "this function is not available on your device" so this method wouldn't work for me.
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I had that same problem but that was with samsung default rom and rooted. After rooting it i was able to load one of stang5litre's custom roms. THis allowed me to acess that portion using the signal status app. His custom rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/stang5litre-ediition-5-0-t3132555
spot123a said:
I had that same problem but that was with samsung default rom and rooted. After rooting it i was able to load one of stang5litre's custom roms. THis allowed me to acess that portion using the signal status app. His custom rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/stang5litre-ediition-5-0-t3132555
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Yeah I downloaded that one. Not sure why the app didn't work for me. How long ago did you do this method? Is it possible something has been updated since you did it?
I can get text messaging working now but have one other issue. I cannot change the default voicemail setting so that the phone doesn't try to dial *86.
I have two S4's, one on 4.3, and one on 5.0.1. On the 4.3 phone, I can edit the number the phone dials for voicemail no problem, and have full working voicemail with T-mo. But on the 5.0.1, I try to edit this, it allows me to change it, but after clicking OK to the prompt that the change was accepted, it goes back to *86.
The 5.0.1 phone also does not show any notification when a voicemail is left, the 4.3 phone does...
EDIT: HOLY CRAP NEVERMIND, changing the default network preference using your method also fixed the voicemail issue and now I can change the voicemail preference... WTF LOL... I've been working on this for HOURS trying to get this fixed. Why would changing the network type allow you to change the stupid voicemail setting??!
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I can get text messaging working now but have one other issue. I cannot change the default voicemail setting so that the phone doesn't try to dial *86.
I have two S4's, one on 4.3, and one on 5.0.1. On the 4.3 phone, I can edit the number the phone dials for voicemail no problem, and have full working voicemail with T-mo. But on the 5.0.1, I try to edit this, it allows me to change it, but after clicking OK to the prompt that the change was accepted, it goes back to *86.
The 5.0.1 phone also does not show any notification when a voicemail is left, the 4.3 phone does...
EDIT: HOLY CRAP NEVERMIND, changing the default network preference using your method also fixed the voicemail issue and now I can change the voicemail preference... WTF LOL... I've been working on this for HOURS trying to get this fixed. Why would changing the network type allow you to change the stupid voicemail setting??!
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So you followed my method and everything worked for you? The dialer code for the hidden menu and everything?
I did all the steps and worked fine I'm using a Movistar carrier it's GSM I belive used the 2 bands speaking of LTE and got h+ working already but no signs of 4G so I belive need to test speed to see if I notice any diference
H+ is 4G bascially. I did a speed test on mine and it's right around the same speed. I'm glad to hear my method was helpful for someone. I hadn't received and confirmation from anyone that it worked.
Does anyone know how to get around the mms compression limitation? I can only send smaller mms files not larger on verizon phones through att network.
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Does anyone know how to get around the mms compression limitation? I can only send smaller mms files not larger on verizon phones through att network.
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I thought I saw something in either the build prop file or the csc features file. I can take a look in a bit for you.
schultz915 said:
First off let me start by saying that you will need root access on your phone which will void your warranty. So if you care about your warranty stop reading now.
Secondly I'll tell you right now this is only confirmed to work on this model of phone(sch-i545) with build LRX22C.I545VRUOF1 on AT&T. You will only have H+/4G signal NO LTE. H+/4G seems to have virtually unnoticeable speed differences in my opinion. If this is a deal breaker stop reading now. If you wish to try this on other networks feel free and let me know if it works. Now on with the show.
Step 1.
Gain root access on your phone. If you need to know how please check out this link. This is the method I used to root mine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/root-of1-t3249971
Step 2.
Enable "hidden menu" feature on your phone.
To do this you will need to download Root Browser and superSU from the play store.
Once both are installed and set up use root browser(a window will pop up asking for you to grant it root access. Select yes or "grant") to access files.
Find and open file named efs. Inside that file open another called carrier.
Inside the carrier folder is a file called HiddenMenu
Open this file as a text Document using RB Text Editor
Once open it will say OFF. Change it to ON and then click save.
Next go back and find a folder called system.
Inside this folder scroll down and find a file called build.prop
Open this with RB Text Editor.
And the following text to the top of this page: sys.hiddenmenu.enable=1
Click save and close all apps and reboot phone.
Step 3.
Once phone has rebooted open your phone dialer and enter *#27663368378#
A service mode window will open up.
Click on LTE
Then click on PREF MODE Set
Then click on GSM_WCDMA_ONLY
Close and reboot phone.
Once your phone loads back up you should have H+/4G (depends on your area) and you should be able to send and receive text messages, make and receive calls.
You will need to set up an APN for AT&T if you didn't already after you rooted your phone. Settings for those can be found on AT&T'S website.
After you reboot a window will pop up asking you to chose a network. Click cancel.
Like I said in the beginning if you want to try this with other carriers feel free to let us know how it works for you. If you have any issues with this method or have questions feel free to ask. Good luck and I hope you are pleased with my method.
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Alternatively, you can download and install "phoneinfo" by vndnguyen from the PlayStore. Since your phone is already rooted, you can use the "Secret Codes" menu to display all the secret codes and access the menu that was referenced from dialing *#27663368378#. (Just another way to display the hidden menu if you don't feel comfortable editing the system files.)
APN settings for Tracfone as of 4/22/2020
For those who love their SCH-I545s and don't feel like switching phones just because Verizon killed off their CDMA, you may (depending on coverage) be able to use the phone with TracFone /AT&T (AT&T-compatible SIM), until early 2022, when AT&T plans to kill their UMTS/HSPA. I have done this, and after working through the SNAFUs with TracFone, my SCH-I545 is fully working. Voice, Data, SMS, MMS are all there, just a little slower than 4G/LTE, but quite tolerable in my area. I have a Sony Experia XZ2 Compact, and it gets 4G/LTE (with same SIM/APN settings), but I am mothballing it and sticking with my SG4, for now.
*After* you put the AT&T SIM in (not sure if I activated it first), you can add a new APN with the following settings:
NAME: TRACFONE
APN: RESELLER
AUTH_TYPE: None
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS PROXY: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS PORT: 80
MMS_APN_TYPE: default,mms,supl
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MVNO TYPE: GID
MVNO VALUE: deff
Have my S9+ from Philippine Globe carrier.
I moved to Singapore and inserted new carrier sim Starhub, call and text is working. Unfortunately mobile data not working. Tried to add/edit APN and seems can not modify due to this message:
"Unable to view the access point name settings.
Access is restricted for the current user profile"
Seems like you need to talk to Starhub.
APN MISSING Spectrum mobile
Samsung Galaxy S9+ Android 10. Not Rooted
I used the protection insurance through spectrum and got a replacement device. There are no APN settings on the device. APN setting modifications are disabled through the Mobile networks UI. I can't reset to default or add an APN manually.
I have spent 4 hours on the phone with various departments with spectrum and no one knows what to do.
New SIM card was activated. Factory reset tried and failed. APN settings were supposedly pushed by the carrier and no change.
Anyone have any advice to either trigger the phone to obtain the APN or how to manually enter them?
**Side note** I have two S9+. One purchased new from spectrum and one the insurance company sent to replace a damaged phone, also from Spectrum.
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Samsung Galaxy S9+ Android 10. Not Rooted
I used the protection insurance through spectrum and got a replacement device. There are no APN settings on the device. APN setting modifications are disabled through the Mobile networks UI. I can't reset to default or add an APN manually.
I have spent 4 hours on the phone with various departments with spectrum and no one knows what to do.
New SIM card was activated. Factory reset tried and failed. APN settings were supposedly pushed by the carrier and no change.
Anyone have any advice to either trigger the phone to obtain the APN or how to manually enter them?
**Side note** I have two S9+. One purchased new from spectrum and one the insurance company sent to replace a damaged phone, also from Spectrum.
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Or, is the problem with my LTE hardware? How can I test or run a diagnostic to test the antenna?
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Or, is the problem with my LTE hardware? How can I test or run a diagnostic to test the antenna?
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So the carrier is sending me a new SIM card, which basically tells me they have no idea what the problem is because I already tried using a new SIM card and that didn't work the first time.
So I keep trying to find how to verify if there problem is a hardware problem, a firmware problem, or something else. Any advice, suggestions, or troubleshooting steps are greatly appreciated.
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aadgentry said:
Or, is the problem with my LTE hardware? How can I test or run a diagnostic to test the antenna?
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aadgentry said:
So the carrier is sending me a new SIM card, which basically tells me they have no idea what the problem is because I already tried using a new SIM card and that didn't work the first time.
So I keep trying to find how to verify if there problem is a hardware problem, a firmware problem, or something else. Any advice, suggestions, or troubleshooting steps are greatly appreciated.
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Update: I received another replacement from Assurant and the new device has the same issue!! Are the devices from Assurant not being flashed with the correct configuration for my carrier since then problem follows Assurant and not the device? I have a ticket open with Spectrum but no resolution to this point. Should I root my other S9+, pull the recovery file from it, root the replacement device and flash the files to the replacement device so it gets the correct carrier configuration, then unroot it?
I am putting this here in case anyone runs into a similar issue. When I first got my 7T Pro I could not edit my APN settings which meant I wasn't able to make my mobile data work. For some reason, all the settings were greyed out and I did not have the "+" icon at the top to add a new APN profile.
I did however found a solution. I borrowed an active SIM card from a friend and inserted it into the second SIM slot while my own SIM card was occupying the first slot. This allowed me to add and edit APN profiles. I don't know why or how but it worked, maybe it had something to do with the network? I'm with Telus, my friend is with Koodo. As far as I know, Telus and Koodo are one of the same so I don't know if network plays a factor in this.
Anyhow, I'll leave this here for someone to try if they ever run into a similar issue!