So I foolishly tried to flash the gt-i9505 miui rom to tinker with it. I added the files that was in the OP on that thread and got it to boot up but didn't get any further than the setup screen. I had also flash Chronic Kernel alongside it because when I didn't add a kernel it wouldn't boot.
Decided I needed to start fresh and I odin'd back to stock recovery w/out root and now my phone is stuck in roaming mode. I cannot activate my phone at all...when it goes to setup wizard it asks me to press 1 to complete activation but I can't pull up the dialpad to press 1 to activate.
Did I screw up my radio on this? I have a replacement coming but I won't get it til Tues I was kinda hoping to fix this myself since Verizon tech couldn't fix it.
Any help would be appreciated. I'm stock vmdk right now.
Sounds like your apn got hosed. Check to see if it's correct fit your carrier.
jd1639 said:
Sounds like your apn got hosed. Check to see if it's correct fit your carrier.
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That is what I was thinking but how do I go about changing the apn on a stock factory image? I looked in the mobile networks and didn't see anywhere to fix the setting
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That is what I was thinking but how do I go about changing the apn on a stock factory image? I looked in the mobile networks and didn't see anywhere to fix the setting
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You don't see access point names there?
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You don't see access point names there?
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clicked mobile networks/access point names/say Lte-Verizon Internet with VZWINTERNET below it in small font. The button wasn't highlighted so I clicked the button and it acted like it was going to switch over to data but it went back to roaming...
hit menu button and Add new access point and reset to default it greyed out...can't tap any of those options
blueangel0508 said:
clicked mobile networks/access point names/say Lte-Verizon Internet with VZWINTERNET below it in small font. The button wasn't highlighted so I clicked the button and it acted like it was going to switch over to data but it went back to roaming...
hit menu button and Add new access point and reset to default it greyed out...can't tap any of those options
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Download cyanogenmod. Install and Boot without the sim card in. Go to network settings and change from SIM to NV. Reboot with sim in. Your problem is solved.
andreiantal said:
Download cyanogenmod. Install and Boot without the sim card in. Go to network settings and change from SIM to NV. Reboot with sim in. Your problem is solved.
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I wish I would have thought of this sooner before I flashed the new baseband on it It's getting replaced Tues I just wanted to see if I could fix it myself and thought maybe updating the phone to the new build would have worked (it sure didn't) Thanks for the idea and I'll keep this in mind should it happen again (it better not though)
It will definitely happen if you switch between stock and aosp. If you choose one or the other stick with it. I know it's hard but it will save you a lot of headaches.
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andreiantal said:
It will definitely happen if you switch between stock and aosp. If you choose one or the other stick with it. I know it's hard but it will save you a lot of headaches.
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I didn't realize AOSP would do that as well...do very much appreciate your advice and help...thanks again
i'm unfortunately in the same boat here. I was trying to decide between an AOSP and TW rom, screwed up my network connection, and then somehow thought Odin with ME7 update would be a good idea. It sounds like this is just a network settings issue, is there anything that can be done with root and the terminal or some other setting/configuration change?
Please help, thanks in advance for any leads to fix this...
I'm sorry but without a custom rom I doubt you can get to CDMA subscription setting and switch it to the proper value. Look it up maybe someone has a solution that would work with stock.
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andreiantal said:
I'm sorry but without a custom rom I doubt you can get to CDMA subscription setting and switch it to the proper value. Look it up maybe someone has a solution that would work with stock.
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I FIXED IT!
I can't tell you the exact steps (I was doing all sorts of clicking and restarting), but it has something to do with enabling hidden menus and making some changes in there. If anyone else runs into this issue, reply here and I will try to help where I can...
Too bad you are now stuck with just root and stock only.
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I FIXED IT!
I can't tell you the exact steps (I was doing all sorts of clicking and restarting), but it has something to do with enabling hidden menus and making some changes in there. If anyone else runs into this issue, reply here and I will try to help where I can...
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default I just pm'd you I ran into the same roaming issue, your help would be greatly appreciated.
andreiantal said:
Too bad you are now stuck with just root and stock only.
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Meh, after a good debloating workout it's not so bad. It's nice to not worry about a random FC, only downside is just preference for some of those visual mods and themes...who am i kidding, I can't wait until Safestrap is rolling.
So now i'm wondering what mods I can use with factory recovery...anything that isn't a full rom should still work...right? I'm a little worried of messing it up again, but I feel like some of the tweaks out there should be possible while running stock.
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unkoil said:
default I just pm'd you I ran into the same roaming issue, your help would be greatly appreciated.
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replied. let me know if you find out exactly which menu/setting it is that does the trick so i can keep record.
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i'm unfortunately in the same boat here. I was trying to decide between an AOSP and TW rom, screwed up my network connection, and then somehow thought Odin with ME7 update would be a good idea. It sounds like this is just a network settings issue, is there anything that can be done with root and the terminal or some other setting/configuration change?
Please help, thanks in advance for any leads to fix this...
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Yeah I thought the ME7 update would fix my issue with my phone but it didn't...sadly my replacement phone has wifi and bluetooth problems and all I done was root it (which has NEVER happened to me) Verizon sending me yet again another replacement. Glad to hear you got yours fixed though. Hopefully this thread will help the next person out who ends up with this issue
You can try to deploy 3minit framework but you would have to do it manually since you cannot flash it. If you manage that without breaking it than you should be good without the custom stock rom.
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what did you do ?
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I FIXED IT!
I can't tell you the exact steps (I was doing all sorts of clicking and restarting), but it has something to do with enabling hidden menus and making some changes in there. If anyone else runs into this issue, reply here and I will try to help where I can...
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what did you do to fix the issue ?
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I FIXED IT!
I can't tell you the exact steps (I was doing all sorts of clicking and restarting), but it has something to do with enabling hidden menus and making some changes in there. If anyone else runs into this issue, reply here and I will try to help where I can...
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I have this issue! How did you fix it?!
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I have this issue! How did you fix it?!
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No promises but...
First, root
Then, enable hidden menus
Finally (I'm not sure yet, waiting on someone to get back me about if this was the fix or not) from the dialer type ##RTN# and at the menu tap Reset, then reboot, double check your network settings, and then come back here and verify that it was the rtn menu that fixed the issue so the next guy who comes along knows what to do...
It's kind of ironic how useless official support is, I spent hours on the phone and hours digging through xda to get my fix...support did nothing, xda helped with everything
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I was playing with the *#*#4636#*#* menu in CMX and changed my band to Australia. I then lost all connectivity but wifi. I figured I'd just nandroid back to my fully functioning CMX - I was wrong. After restoring the nandroid, the phone still won't connect to anything but wifi.
I then saw this post and flashed meanbean to use the Sense dialer.
None of the instructions worked! When I try to ##786# reset all my data, the phone will do its thing and then boot back up into meanbean and ask me sign in to my accounts.
The DEVICE_PROVISIONED=1 doesn't exist in my build.prop as seen in this post so I can't use the simple method. :crying:
Any help is greatly appreciated. I only have wifi while I'm at work, so in 5 hours I'll be screwed.
EDIT: Almost fixed it! I nandroided back to CMX and tinkered with some more advanced settings. I figured I can't hurt anything more than I have. It's now connecting to the network and 3G, but says it needs activated. Finally, progress!
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I was playing with the *#*#4636#*#* menu in CMX and changed my band to Australia. I then lost all connectivity but wifi. I figured I'd just nandroid back to my fully functioning CMX - I was wrong. After restoring the nandroid, the phone still won't connect to anything but wifi.
I then saw this post and flashed meanbean to use the Sense dialer.
None of the instructions worked! When I try to ##786# reset all my data, the phone will do its thing and then boot back up into meanbean and ask me sign in to my accounts.
The DEVICE_PROVISIONED=1 doesn't exist in my build.prop as seen in this post so I can't use the simple method. :crying:
Any help is greatly appreciated. I only have wifi while I'm at work, so in 5 hours I'll be screwed.
EDIT: Almost fixed it! I nandroided back to CMX and tinkered with some more advanced settings. I figured I can't hurt anything more than I have. It's now connecting to the network and 3G, but says it needs activated. Finally, progress!
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There's a setting in there that says profile=0 change it to 1 if it isnt already
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luigi311 said:
There's a setting in there that says profile=0 change it to 1 if it isnt already
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...or move to Australia.
Seriously, I have no clue other than what I just read in the threads you posted. I hope you're able to get it figured out.
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...or move to Australia.
Seriously, I have no clue other than what I just read in the threads you posted. I hope you're able to get it figured out.
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Thanks guys, I did get it fixed. Once I got some sort of connection reestablished I needed to activate the phone. I called Sprint customer service from my work phone and they refreshed all my data/connections. That allowed me to connect to the network, but not use it (if that makes any sense). I then downloaded the deodexed stock rooted JB ROM from here. After flashing that and booting into it, it said "hands free activation" and then starting updating the PRL before asking me to set up my accounts.
Hopefully my story helps anyone who gets caught up in this issue.
One more thing, upon reinstalling my cmx nandroid, I checked the build.prop file and it had the DEVICE_PROVISIONED=1
I changed it and that's how I got the phone to reconnect to the network (still no use of the signal though at that moment). That's when I flashed to the stock rooted ROM and everything was fine from there.
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Hello friends,
I am actually a Sense convert, thanks to the combo of CM10 and AOKP, found in ROMs like JellyBam and PAC Man...
The ONLY thing that's making me unable to use those ROMs as my Daily Driver, is the following issue:
1. Turn on 3G and GPS togther
2. Launch map and choose a place to Navigate to (Navigation is launched)
3. EVERYTHING LOCKS PERFECT! My turn by turn is now ready
4. Give it a minute or two on the road and BOOM! The phone loses signal, 3G is cut off, GPS loses its lock, and I am stranded in the middle of my destination
Give it a minute or two... sometimes minutes on end, and the GPS locks again (after signal is restored and 3G returns), but shortly soon after, the issue repeats itself.
Now, can someone please confirm for me that that is indeed a CM10/AOKP bug and all of you have this issue? Trust me, I have tested it in MANY areas, it's not a weak signal issue. If I only have my 3G on, the connection is RARELY lost (probably with bad signal), but when GPS is used WITH 3G, it's almost UNUSEABLE and dangerous to navigate with, due to the loss of attention from the road and losing your turns ALL THE TIME!
I would appreciate any help on people confirming that I am not alone on this one, and that if you guys know any fixes or workarounds for this? I would love to offer a Logcat even, but personally, I have given up on Devs never willing to do that for the issues I have reported in the past. Not complaining, just saying they are busy or just don't want to help me with Logcats.
Thank you and I hope everyone is well. Appreciate you guys reading the message.
I've been on cm10 for over a month and have never had that problem. I've used navigation for 2 hours straight without a hitch.
Are you on the cm nightlys? I use the irc builds.
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NaterTots said:
I've been on cm10 for over a month and have never had that problem. I've used navigation for 2 hours straight without a hitch.
Are you on the cm nightlys? I use the irc builds.
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I am on JellyBam 3.3.0, bud, and even tried the latest PAC Man, same thing... Any suggestions to fix this issue?
ANY help from you guys would be appreciated! Thank you!
Jamie cites a post about what's happening in his OP.
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Download GPS status and toolbox from the play store. Menu, reset, then you're good. I've had this problem once and it hasn't come back since doing this.
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.Gibson. said:
Download GPS status and toolbox from the play store. Menu, reset, then you're good. I've had this problem once and it hasn't come back since doing this.
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You Sir, are a gentleman and a scholar ! Seems to have fixed the issue for now !!
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Download GPS status and toolbox from the play store. Menu, reset, then you're good. I've had this problem once and it hasn't come back since doing this.
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I am suffering from the same issue, it persists for me on all CM10 builds and JellyBAM. I think I did what you said, but the bug did occur again (while using nav, gps and 3g signal goes out for a few minutes). I just wanted to double check what you were suggesting. When you say menu, reset, do you just mean reseting the phone after installing the GPS status and toolbox, or is there a menu option in GPS status and toolbox I'm not seeing?
Thanks,
doggyauge
doggyaugie said:
I am suffering from the same issue, it persists for me on all CM10 builds and JellyBAM. I think I did what you said, but the bug did occur again (while using nav, gps and 3g signal goes out for a few minutes). I just wanted to double check what you were suggesting. When you say menu, reset, do you just mean reseting the phone after installing the GPS status and toolbox, or is there a menu option in GPS status and toolbox I'm not seeing?
Thanks,
doggyauge
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He means download the app. Open the app. Then hit menu from within the app. Choose reset. Then close the app. Then reboot your phone and try your GPS.
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laie1472 said:
He means download the app. Open the app. Then hit menu from within the app. Choose reset. Then close the app. Then reboot your phone and try your GPS.
#Root-Hack_Mod*Always=SG3
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Thanks for the quick response. Maybe I'm being stupid (I hope I am), but I do not see the reset option when I hit menu from within the app. I see Tools, Share, Radar, and Settings. Is it the Tools-> Manage A-GPS state -> Reset?
Thanks again.
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Thanks for the quick response. Maybe I'm being stupid (I hope I am), but I do not see the reset option when I hit menu from within the app. I see Tools, Share, Radar, and Settings. Is it the Tools-> Manage A-GPS state -> Reset?
Thanks again.
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Yea I'm thinking that's it. I'm not a 100% sure as I've not had this issue or a need to use the app. However that would seem to be it. If that fails look threw the settings for anything that has the reset option. Also being cautious is never stupid. Hope this helps.
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Yea I'm thinking that's it. I'm not a 100% sure as I've not had this issue or a need to use the app. However that would seem to be it. If that fails look threw the settings for anything that has the reset option. Also being cautious is never stupid. Hope this helps.
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Yes, that was it. How on earth did someone know to do that based on just that symptom?? Why is there no way to do a GPS reset like that via the system menus?
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Yes, that was it. How on earth did someone know to do that based on just that symptom?? Why is there no way to do a GPS reset like that via the system menus?
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I have absolutely no idea. I am glad to see you got it solved however.
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I get maps forcecloses
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If anyone can help I would appreciate it sooooo much. Ever since I went to 4.2.2 my mobile data speeds have gone to **** when I'm using the browser. I get a 10-15 second delay in loading a web page. When I use my WiFi it seems to be fine. I have no idea how to troubleshoot this. It's not Rom specific. I've attached screen shots of a speed test which is perfect and a shot of the browser trying to load a page.
This makes no sense to me someone please help
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NFigured it out, I restored flash player with titanium backup and that was the issue. I uninstalled and re installed and I'm good now hope this helps someone.
Edit...this seemed to help for a bit then went back to being slow.
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If anyone can help I would appreciate it sooooo much. Ever since I went to 4.2.2 my mobile data speeds have gone to **** when I'm using the browser. I get a 10-15 second delay in loading a web page. When I use my WiFi it seems to be fine. I have no idea how to troubleshoot this. It's not Rom specific. I've attached screen shots of a speed test which is perfect and a shot of the browser trying to load a page.
This makes no sense to me someone please help
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I have this exact problem. I am on 4.3.1 and everything works fine on wifi, but browsing via stock and chrome browsers always stalls. Installing flash player from TB didn't fix it. Anyone else have any thoughts?
etracyirl said:
If anyone can help I would appreciate it sooooo much. Ever since I went to 4.2.2 my mobile data speeds have gone to **** when I'm using the browser. I get a 10-15 second delay in loading a web page. When I use my WiFi it seems to be fine. I have no idea how to troubleshoot this. It's not Rom specific. I've attached screen shots of a speed test which is perfect and a shot of the browser trying to load a page.
This makes no sense to me someone please help
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I've had this issue for about two months. ROM doesn't seem to matter as I've tried stock, super stock, the old Viper, NOS GPE, and Viper Sense 5 along with most of the kernels out there. I've RUU-ed probably 8 times with no luck.
The "Adobe Flash" fix didn't work for me, but I do use Titanium Backup. Maybe the problem is there somewhere?
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I've had this issue for about two months. ROM doesn't seem to matter as I've tried stock, super stock, the old Viper, NOS GPE, and Viper Sense 5 along with most of the kernels out there. I've RUU-ed probably 8 times with no luck.
The "Adobe Flash" fix didn't work for me, but I do use Titanium Backup. Maybe the problem is there somewhere?
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The adobe flash fix didn't work for me, either. I found a fix in another sub-forum for a different phone. It recommended installing adfree and then selecting the "revert" option in the app. That fixed the problem for me completely. Hope that helps anyone else with this problem.
You can get the app to sideload it here: http://adfree.bigtincan.com/
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The adobe flash fix didn't work for me, either. I found a fix in another sub-forum for a different phone. It recommended installing adfree and then selecting the "revert" option in the app. That fixed the problem for me completely. Hope that helps anyone else with this problem.
You can get the app to sideload it here:
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Welp, I downloaded it, but the app seems stuck. After running it, I get the boot normally / TCP dialogue, but nothing happens after that. Just stuck on the loading screen with the spinning circle.
I just reinstalled it and tried it again. I am now getting the same error as you. Might be a server-side problem. Might want to try again tomorrow?
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seeingwhite said:
I just reinstalled it and tried it again. I am now getting the same error as you. Might be a server-side problem. Might want to try again tomorrow?
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Could you post a link to the thread you were talking about where this solution came up? I'd like to read through it. Thanks!
I am also having this problem, ViperDNA, 4.1.1. WiFi is fine, but mobile data is unusable. If I toggle mobile data off then back on, it works ok for a bit, then goes back to ****. Just recently started happening. I also have a similar issue with my G2.
I couldn't find it again, it was really hard to find the first time. But I just tried it again and the app is working. Just install it, tell it to boot normally, give it root permission, tell it to skip after it does its host file check, then press the revert button. When that is done, uninstall adfree and reboot.
That should do it.
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seeingwhite said:
I couldn't find it again, it was really hard to find the first time. But I just tried it again and the app is working. Just install it, tell it to boot normally, give it root permission, tell it to skip after it does its host file check, then press the revert button. When that is done, uninstall adfree and reboot.
That should do it.
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Got it working, but it didn't seem to fix the problem. I'm still having the exact same issue. Getting frustrated with this since RUU is supposed to be the miracle fixer, yet that and a bunch of other attempts with solutions like the ones in this thread have done nothing. Outside of this thread, I can't find anyone else talking about this problem.
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Got it working, but it didn't seem to fix the problem. I'm still having the exact same issue. Getting frustrated with this since RUU is supposed to be the miracle fixer, yet that and a bunch of other attempts with solutions like the ones in this thread have done nothing. Outside of this thread, I can't find anyone else talking about this problem.
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With what browsers are you experiencing this problem? Are you on Verizon and using the latest radios?
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With what browsers are you experiencing this problem? Are you on Verizon and using the latest radios?
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I'm on the most current Verizon radio with Verizon service. Most current OTA hboot. Moonshine s-off. Recently RUU-ed.
I use Dolphin and Opera Mini. Strangely, Opera Mini doesn't have this issue, but Dolphin does. However, browsers aren't the only problem. I have the same thing happen with nearly every data-using app. Twitter, Instagram, A Online Radio, TuneIn Radio, as well as Dolphin for sure seem to have this issue. Opera is okay, and Google Play Store and Facebook seem to be mostly unaffected.
It's unexplainable. Everything works instantly and fine on WiFi, but 4G, 3G, and 1X all have this 10-20 second delay before they start actually connecting. After this lag, they all download quite well. It's just the initial connection that has a problem. And again, I've searched everywhere and haven't read anyone experiencing this.
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I'm on the most current Verizon radio with Verizon service. Most current OTA hboot. Moonshine s-off. Recently RUU-ed.
I use Dolphin and Opera Mini. Strangely, Opera Mini doesn't have this issue, but Dolphin does. However, browsers aren't the only problem. I have the same thing happen with nearly every data-using app. Twitter, Instagram, A Online Radio, TuneIn Radio, as well as Dolphin for sure seem to have this issue. Opera is okay, and Google Play Store and Facebook seem to be mostly unaffected.
It's unexplainable. Everything works instantly and fine on WiFi, but 4G, 3G, and 1X all have this 10-20 second delay before they start actually connecting. After this lag, they all download quite well. It's just the initial connection that has a problem. And again, I've searched everywhere and haven't read anyone experiencing this.
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Hmmm, not sure what's going on. Maybe you need a new SIM card? Maybe try re seating the SIM? You can also turn off the radio in the hidden phone settings menu and then turn it back on. From the dialer type: *#*#4636#*#*
seeingwhite said:
Hmmm, not sure what's going on. Maybe you need a new SIM card? Maybe try re seating the SIM? You can also turn off the radio in the hidden phone settings menu and then turn it back on. From the dialer type: *#*#4636#*#*
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I've tried removing and reinserting SIM card before, and I've reset the radio and tried airplane mode probably a hundred times. Not sure what the dialer number is supposed to do, but it seems to do nothing.
Guys answer this what does flash player half to do with slow internet?
Also you internet speed looks fine.
I edited the op because I'm still having issues like the rest and it said solved but it's not. I just installed ad app I'll see if it helps.
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etracyirl said:
I edited the op because I'm still having issues like the rest and it said solved but it's not. I just installed ad app I'll see if it helps.
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You don't need to keep adfree installed, just use it to reset the host file or something. Maybe someone who knows the actual mechanism will chime in and explain why it helps.
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The Sprint version of the G3 came out of the box with the ZV4 firmware, which is supposed to include the WiFi Calling app and toggle switch in Settings and Quick Settings, but of course there were a few quirks and some of us were left without this feature. No matter how many times you tried to update firmware or factory reset the phone, that app just would not appear.
Turns out after seeing this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/help/wi-fi-calling-t2827818), I was not the only person having this weird problem. Other issues that went along with this were having the stock LG boot logo and sound for startups and shutdowns instead of the Sprint Spark splash page, plus a missing Sprint Zone icon in the app drawer. During initial provisioning, it's like the phone skipped a step and did about 99% of what it was supposed to do, even installing all the preloaded Sprint bloatware.
Well, the fix is simple but I can't take credit for it. This post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54442210&postcount=28) in the other thread by bitbyter57 led me on the right path. Looks like a few users even returned their devices for new ones, but this is not necessary at all.
All that needs to be done is contact Sprint to get your MSL number via chat or just tell them you are having issues and would like to do the ##RTN# factory reset. Once you are in this menu, go to the "reset" option and input the MSL and confirm the reset. The G3 will reboot a few times and lead you through a full provisioning and setup, and all the missing features will now work.
Hope this helps!
Thank you so much for showing a way for how to get the MSL. I have been looking all day with no success until I found your post. I now have WiFi calling back along with the boot/shutdown logo. Thanks again.
Doh Rereally?
Thank you for this information.
Do you think with the lollipop update that the wifi calling witll be fixed?
I spent a good amount of time setting my phone up the way I like it. I guess i could reset it, ...is the wifi calling worth it?
Just curious, I had the same problems...no boot etc....I got my G3 about 3 weeks ago.
thanks any help would be appreciated
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orbitalcomp said:
The Sprint version of the G3 came out of the box with the ZV4 firmware, which is supposed to include the WiFi Calling app and toggle switch in Settings and Quick Settings, but of course there were a few quirks and some of us were left without this feature. No matter how many times you tried to update firmware or factory reset the phone, that app just would not appear.
Turns out after seeing this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/help/wi-fi-calling-t2827818), I was not the only person having this weird problem. Other issues that went along with this were having the stock LG boot logo and sound for startups and shutdowns instead of the Sprint Spark splash page, plus a missing Sprint Zone icon in the app drawer. During initial provisioning, it's like the phone skipped a step and did about 99% of what it was supposed to do, even installing all the preloaded Sprint bloatware.
Well, the fix is simple but I can't take credit for it. This post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54442210&postcount=28) in the other thread by bitbyter57 led me on the right path. Looks like a few users even returned their devices for new ones, but this is not necessary at all.
All that needs to be done is contact Sprint to get your MSL number via chat or just tell them you are having issues and would like to do the ##RTN# factory reset. Once you are in this menu, go to the "reset" option and input the MSL and confirm the reset. The G3 will reboot a few times and lead you through a full provisioning and setup, and all the missing features will now work.
Hope this helps!
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Will ##RTN# erase any data?
meyerweb said:
Will ##RTN# erase any data?
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Yes. You can try ##UPDATE# sometimes that works, without erasing data
meyerweb said:
Will ##RTN# erase any data?
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I backed up all my data before I did this. It erased all my apps but other data was still on internal storage. Images download folders extra.. backup anything you don't want to lose.
tracsportva said:
Thank you for this information.
Do you think with the lollipop update that the wifi calling witll be fixed?
I spent a good amount of time setting my phone up the way I like it. I guess i could reset it, ...is the wifi calling worth it?
Just curious, I had the same problems...no boot etc....I got my G3 about 3 weeks ago.
thanks any help would be appreciated
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It's hard to know if Lollipop will fix this bug, but I wouldn't be surprised either way.
Honestly, if you don't need WiFi Calling because you have a good cell signal everywhere, I wouldn't reset everything and start over. I did mine because I didn't have anything set up yet, so it was easy to just get the process over with in case I ever need WiFi Calling. I did try the feature and it works well, but since then I just leave it turned off.
Thanks a lot : ) worked like a charm
i had to call sprint 3 times before they gave me the msl code, i was suggested 2 other ways of "activating" my device, just be persistent and nice if they dont give it to you right away
Thanks for this fix! @engine95 pointed out this same fix, and now WiFi calling is working great. I work in the lower level of a 5-story building, and my battery would drain by 50% by the end of the day while my radio struggled to find a signal. Now my wife can bug me at work without me having to run upstairs on my breaks! :good:
53l3c7a said:
Thanks for this fix! @engine95 pointed out this same fix, and now WiFi calling is working great. I work in the lower level of a 5-story building, and my battery would drain by 50% by the end of the day while my radio struggled to find a signal. Now my wife can bug me at work without me having to run upstairs on my breaks! :good:
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I have a restricted guest wifi at my school to log into...do you think I would be able to get and make wifi calls on this network?
Worth a shot rebooting my phone, getting the msl code etc....
thanks
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Yes. You can try ##UPDATE# sometimes that works, without erasing data
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excuse my stupidity but where do you do this at?
I updated my phone earlier and I just got done putting it back but now I am stuck not having the wifi calling and sprint stuff/logo
I wanted to do this before I re-rooted and added all the stuff I want
Skip75 said:
excuse my stupidity but where do you do this at?
I updated my phone earlier and I just got done putting it back but now I am stuck not having the wifi calling and sprint stuff/logo
I wanted to do this before I re-rooted and added all the stuff I want
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In the dialer.
Try ##72786# first.
If that doesn't work, ##RTN#. but you'll need your MSL for that one.
Thanks, I think the letters threw me off, called sprint since i needed to do the ##RTN#
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Is there any other way? Could it be added to a custom rom to flash? I'm worried about loosing the ability to root and this wouldn't be worth that. I had sprint try to set it up for me and they activated it on my account. Did the ##72786 thing now I have the apk file on the phone but it won't install. There are a couple other wifi calling apk files that are there as well. Can you flash an apk file to force it to install?
bruiserman said:
Is there any other way? Could it be added to a custom rom to flash? I'm worried about loosing the ability to root and this wouldn't be worth that. I had sprint try to set it up for me and they activated it on my account. Did the ##72786 thing now I have the apk file on the phone but it won't install. There are a couple other wifi calling apk files that are there as well. Can you flash an apk file to force it to install?
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Wifi calling is in every stock Rom we have. I don't know why it doesn't activate on it own. I've LGFlashtooled a few times and every single time I have had to ##RTN# to get it back.
After that, ever stock Rom has had it working for me when I flashed it.
If you've never activated it, it won't install on any stock Rom either. Unless you ##SCRTN#, which hasn't worked for me, or ##RTN# the flashed ROM.
I wished I could do something about it, but I can't.
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Wifi calling is in every stock Rom we have. I don't know why it doesn't activate on it own. I've LGFlashtooled a few times and every single time I have had to ##RTN# to get it back.
After that, ever stock Rom has had it working for me when I flashed it.
If you've never activated it, it won't install on any stock Rom either. Unless you ##SCRTN#, which hasn't worked for me, or ##RTN# the flashed ROM.
I wished I could do something about it, but I can't.
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Ok, so if I did the ##rtn# and my phone was zv4 to begin with does it revert to zv4 cause I flashed zv6 odex already? Then I can get wifi calling set up and use stump root, install TWRP and restore my backup? I guess I am not sure what those commands will do to the phone. This is crazy, almost too much hassle., kinda ticked off it didn't come ready on the phone.
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Ok, so if I did the ##rtn# and my phone was zv4 to begin with does it revert to zv4 cause I flashed zv6 odex already? Then I can get wifi calling set up and use stump root, install TWRP and restore my backup? I guess I am not sure what those commands will do to the phone. This is crazy, almost too much hassle., kinda ticked off it didn't come ready on the phone.
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You're thinking into it to much. Lol
If you already flashed ZV6 from this forum, then you already have root/unlock.
If you don't have wifi calling, then just ##RTN#. But you need your MSL to do it. When you do that it'll reset everything and you'll start from scratch. So you should try ##SCRTN# first and see if that works.
If you update OTA to zv6, then you can not root it. And you'll have to revert back to ZV4.
Edit. Make sure to back up your EFS first!
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You're thinking into it to much. Lol
If you already flashed ZV6 from this forum, then you already have root/unlock.
If you don't have wifi calling, then just ##RTN#. But you need your MSL to do it. When you do that it'll reset everything and you'll start from scratch. So you should try ##SCRTN# first and see if that works.
If you update OTA to zv6, then you can not root it. And you'll have to revert back to ZV4.
Edit. Make sure to back up your EFS first!
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I tried ##scrtn# a few times and it didn't work. The Sprint rep walked me through it the first time and I played with it a couple more times hoping it would work, but no luck.. I'm rooted zv6 now and backed up my EFS using TWRP. I didn't take the OTA update, I got the zv6 ODEX version in your other post.
So, If I get my MSL and do ##rtn# I worry about that start from scratch thing. Does that mean the phone will be like it was the day I picked it up, before I stump rooted and twrp'ed? Or does it mean it will be like I just flashed your ZV6 rom and had to re-set up the phone the way I like it but I didn't need to re-root or install twrp.. I'm sure I'm thinking way too hard when it's probably really not that difficult, my apologies for being thick headed. :silly: could be cause it's late. Anyway, I'm on duty tomorrow, if we are slow I might get to work on this. Later
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I tried ##scrtn# a few times and it didn't work. The Sprint rep walked me through it the first time and I played with it a couple more times hoping it would work, but no luck.. I'm rooted zv6 now and backed up my EFS using TWRP. I didn't take the OTA update, I got the zv6 ODEX version in your other post.
So, If I get my MSL and do ##rtn# I worry about that start from scratch thing. Does that mean the phone will be like it was the day I picked it up, before I stump rooted and twrp'ed? Or does it mean it will be like I just flashed your ZV6 rom and had to re-set up the phone the way I like it but I didn't need to re-root or install twrp.. I'm sure I'm thinking way too hard when it's probably really not that difficult, my apologies for being thick headed. :silly: could be cause it's late. Anyway, I'm on duty tomorrow, if we are slow I might get to work on this. Later
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Do this to backup/restore EFS. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56058409&postcount=1
You can follow this to get your MSL. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54912206&postcount=4 Or call Sprint but they might hassle you.
When you do the reset, you will keep root/unlock. You'll just have to set everything back up. I think, and I might be remembering wrong, but once you have Wifi calling enabled, I think you can restore from a backup and retain Wifi Calling.
If that's was wrong, you'll have wifi callng on the other Roms until you use Flashtool.
Hopefully that makes sense.
Worst case scenario:
Flash any ZV6 Rom
Get through the preliminary setup, then do ##RTN#. It'll reset everything
Good to go.
You can still flash any other Rom, and you'll have Wifi Calling.
engine95 said:
Do this to backup/restore EFS. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56058409&postcount=1
You can follow this to get your MSL. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54912206&postcount=4 Or call Sprint but they might hassle you.
When you do the reset, you will keep root/unlock. You'll just have to set everything back up. I think, and I might be remembering wrong, but once you have Wifi calling enabled, I think you can restore from a backup and retain Wifi Calling.
If that's was wrong, you'll have wifi callng on the other Roms until you use Flashtool.
Hopefully that makes sense.
Worst case scenario:
Flash any ZV6 Rom
Get through the preliminary setup, then do ##RTN#. It'll reset everything
Good to go.
You can still flash any other Rom, and you'll have Wifi Calling.
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Thanks bro, will give this a shot once I get that MSL.
So I did a restore using the LG tool and I am missing the wifi calling app. I can't seem to get it at all from any source, I've read some discussions about it but haven't gotten anywhere with it.
Anyone have some advice ? Ive tried all the ## diag numbers and all of that to try to get the sprint software to load but it doesn't load the WIFI calling app or any other sprint apps.
Can someone maybe provide me with the APK ?
Hopefully this helps!
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1605415/SprintWiFiCall.apk
I am not sure how to make this stuff active..I've tried every procedure possible on this to get it enabled. ##RTN# and nothing no Sprint boot or shutdown or Sprint apps including the wifi calling.
I'm not sure if it's a blessing or now I can't use any of those features anymore.
chrisctb said:
Hopefully this helps!
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1605415/SprintWiFiCall.apk
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Thanks for this,made no difference though it appears something has to be triggered or activated on my device for it to work.
mhsbrian said:
Thanks for this,made no difference though it appears something has to be triggered or activated on my device for it to work.
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Well damn! Hopefully someone else can help you
I've used the tool 5 times to get back to stock (things I've tried that don't work, never with the build prop except the multi window) and not once has all the apps installed. I.e. wifi calling. You must know your msl. Once you know that you're golden. Restore back to stock. Don't bother with downloading or really setting up anything. Go to phone, dial ##rtn#. Option 2 i believe, put in your msl and bingo. It will restart have you sign in again and all that jazz and whalla. Wifi calling and all the other Sprint bs is back. Have any questions please ask.
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I've used the tool 5 times to get back to stock (things I've tried that don't work, never with the build prop except the multi window) and not once has all the apps installed. I.e. wifi calling. You must know your msl. Once you know that you're golden. Restore back to stock. Don't bother with downloading or really setting up anything. Go to phone, dial ##rtn#. Option 2 i believe, put in your msl and bingo. It will restart have you sign in again and all that jazz and whalla. Wifi calling and all the other Sprint bs is back. Have any questions please ask.
Sent from my LGLS990 using XDA Free mobile app
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Is root retained when utilizing the ##rtn# reset?
Ive used this a couple of times
sgthwjack said:
Is root retained when utilizing the ##rtn# reset?
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No. After RTN reset re-root with Stump.