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Hello, I'm trying to use my VWZ Note 2 on MetroPCS.
I'm rooted, stock 4.4.2.
When I use the buildprop edit suggested here, my "add access point names" menu disappears entirely:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...41691-mod-add-apn-editor-system-settings.html
If I remove the buildprop code, I get the menu back, but I can't edit anything.
I pushed my own version of "apns-conf.xml" to /sdcard/ and then pasted it into /system/etc/ and replaced the old one, changed permissions to read-only. Also tried read/write all permissions open.
I can now click the "+" button in the APNs screen. I can add/save APNS, but when (and only when) I have ALL of the correct APN info put in, it instantly deletes the APN I've added. Up to that point I can save the APN, see it in the APN list, and edit it further.
I restart phone, the APNs are all gone except the grayed-out "LTE - Verizon Internet".
I got an app to read the APN settings from the SIM card itself (the one I'm already using on my metroPCS phone). Interestingly, these are the networks on the SIM card:
T-Mobile US
Simple
StraightTalk T-Mobile
solavei
T-Mobile LTE
Added both of the T-Mobile APNs, which did save to my access point names, but no network still.
Then I realized that I am a monumental idiot. I put the SIM back in my old metroPCS phone and got the APN settings from there. For future use, here they are:
Name: MetroPCS
APN: fast.metropcs.com
MMSC: http://metropcs.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: default,supl,mms,hipri
APN protocol: IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Let's try putting those in my note 2. Why the heck I didn't try this sooner is beyond me.
Still nothing, "No signal." Also, "SIM from unknown source."
EDIT: As I suspected, the APN settings weren't being saved to apns-conf.xml in system/etc/
So I pulled, edited, pushed my new version of apns-conf.xml to have the correct metro pcs settings, put it back in system/etc/, set the correct permissions (read-only for the system).
Now I have the MetroPCS access point name, it matches apns-conf.xml, but still no connection.
I think I'm about out of options.
SOLVED.
If mod wants to truncate this into one post total, that's cool.
My process to get MetroPCS working on a VZW (Verizon) Note 2.
1: Root it
Get ghettoroot 2.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2924899&d=1409874318
Download android SDK
Set environmental variable for adb commands. Note that you add the command after whatever is already in "path" variable, with a semicolon between: http://jaxov.com/2010/10/set-up-adb-on-windows-7-vista-xp-for-android-phones/
Uninstall any samsung stuff, especially KIES. Then install samsung drivers: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I605TSAVZW
Ghettoroot your phone. You'll need to enable usb debugging, under developer options. How to enable developer options: System settings > about phone > Build number. Press "Build number" like 7 times or so and it will unlock dev options.
Now we need to do some APN settings. Follow this for the method, rest of this post for the info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449
APN info (if value not shown, leave blank/default):
Name: MetroPCS
APN: fast.metropcs.com
MMSC: http://metropcs.mmsvno.com/mms/wapenc
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: default,supl,mms,hipri,*
APN protocol: IPv6
You'll want to have those settings both in the apns-conf.xml, and in the More Settings>Mobile Networks>Access point names
Activate your phone with MetroPCS.
Remove "Unknown SIM card" notification: Long press the notification to figure out which app is creating it (app info), then use titanium backup to uninstall it.
I have read and read i am having issues now since the sim message is generated by tbe system ui i cant kill this is in the verizon note 2 when i install the sim it force closes everything any thoughts would be great.
Ugh. Try doing a factory reset and starting over.
Make sure you use TitaniumBackup to uninstall (preferably freeze if you own pro) the app that's causing the SIM message. You must be rooted of course. Not sure why things would force close, you might have got rid of wrong system app.
jfin79 said:
I have read and read i am having issues now since the sim message is generated by tbe system ui i cant kill this is in the verizon note 2 when i install the sim it force closes everything any thoughts would be great.
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If you are rooted, install Root Explorer, open it and click on the r/w at the top , navigate to the app folder, find the setup wizard folder and delete it. Restart phone and the message will be gone!
Hi guys
Does anybody knows an alternative way to unlock gsm on the VGN2 with 4.4.2?
Related
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I'm pretty sure this is not possible.
Not possible at all.
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Not possible at all.
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Some dude did something like this but with cricket its from rootzwiki i don't know if it help but i hope it does i never had the patience to read it good luck!
Code:
Full Flash Motorola Droid X2 to Cricket: Talk, Text, MMS, Internet
TECH DIGITAL'Z DROID X-2 Flash to cricket tutorial
INTERNET,APPS,TALK,MMS,AND TEXT, ON $45.00 PLAN!
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First you will need to collect a few programs and files.
1.Motohelper Drivers 5.0, these can be gotten from the motorola website
2.Droid Explorer 64 bit or X86 depending on your computer and OS (just google the name)
3.Gingerbreak
4.GreenK45 Free or Pro (Shout out to Mraabhimself for this one) its only 1.99 for pro in the market and you wont get nagged to buy!
5.CDMA Workshop
6.QPST 2.7 Build 366 (note: the older builds WILL NOT connect to the X2)
7.A cricket wireless PRL (those can be found in the PRL section of Mycricketforum.com)
8.HW Virtual Serial Port (Google it)
U CAN GET ALL OF THESE FILES BY DOWNLOADING MY PACK!
TECH DIGITAL'Z Droid X and Droid X2 Cricket Flash Pack.zip
9. NV items from http://www.whiterabbit.org/android (u must generate this uniquely with your [email protected]cricket.com your MDN is the number everyone uses to call you!
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First off if the phone hasnt been activated yet or you have to clear all settings and you get stuck at the activation screen... REMOVE THE BATTERY AND USB PUT THE BATTERY BACK IN AND TOUCH THE DROID AS SOON AS YOU SEE IT! this will get you past the activation screen.
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Put your phone in PC mode,and shutdown
DO NOT PRESS POWER, Plug in USB to turn it back on.
Install HW Virtual Serial Port on your Computer.
The password is admin, go to Settings and uncheck NVT Enabled as it will cause issues if you dont
-setup your Virtual Serial Port for Com 10
Ip address is 192.168.16.2
set Port as 11008
Click CREATE COM
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At this point youre ready to open CDMA Workshop ( note: if you have a cracked version you may need to disable your antivirus to get it to work)
Once open Connect to Com 10
it should say successfully connected at the bottom if not go redo the steps above.
If all is Right with the world (J/p) lol .... Please continue to next step
On security tab send SPC 000000 (you should get a message saying the spc is correct and phone is now unlocked)
Go to tab labeled "Other" and write prl (this is where the PRL you downloaded comes into play) Select it from the location in which you downloaded it.
Goto "Memory" tab and click write under NV items, find the downloaded NV items you got from
http://www.whiterabbit.org/android
for example you must generate the NV items by inputing your MDN
(Your [email protected]). box opens telling you to save them as .txt and select them with cdma workshop2.7.
It should now say, 12 NV items were successfully written to phone.
Go to Main tab and click mode reset, The phone will restart,( at this point youre ready to talk and text on cricket)
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LETS GET ROOTED!!!!
Have Droid Explorer Installed on your computer
Have your phone connected USB and in PCmode
Open Droid Explorer and Connect to your phone
Click the little Icon that looks like a box with a cd in front of it,
It should open a Install Window
Click install and install Gingerbreak (I used Gingerbreak Version 1.20)
Now on your phone go into your apps menu and run gingerbreak
CLICK ROOT! the phone should then run gingerbreak and restart.
You should now be rooted!
NOW TO GET INTERNET AND APPS WORKING!!!
if you have QPST open it on the com port 10 read your settings. under MIP mip2,,PPP(Um,AN...etc it should say (your [email protected] )etc in the right columns....in the bottom box password may need to be written to phone, just type in cricket for both Um and An, cricket is the password.
Also select mobile ip+simple ip under MiP tab
select write to phone.
Phone will now restart.
After the phone has started up Go to wireless setting in settings and connect to wifi, Open the Market and install GreenK45free or Buy Pro.
Disable your Wifi now so that 3g can come back on. once you see 3g at the top open greenK45 and click Enable. (MAKE SURE YOU ALLOW GREENK45 ROOT ACCESS)
also when it restarts allow U2nl Proxy access to root) Just incase you dont know the Superuser will pop up asking you to allow or deny, click Allow!
You should now have Internet and Apps should have Connection.
As for MMS i havent found a way to get this working correctly yet on the Droid X2 but i will write a update to this tutorial when i do, AS OF NOW, INTERNET,APPS,TALK,AND TEXT WORK. MMS or PICTURE MESSAGING ARE BROKEN!
THANKS TO MRAABHIMSELFfor GreenK45
and anyone i may have missed for their contributions to this tutorial ....
MMS IS NOW FIXED, HERES WHAT YOU DO!
.Go to Market and download Apn Backup and Restore
.Open and Delete all APNS
.RESTART PHONE, I CANT STRESS HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS!
.Go to market and Download and install Anycut, Open it and choose Activity,Scroll down and select APNs create the shortcut then exit
.click the apns shortcut you just made, it should be on your main screen
.hit menu button and select New APN
.Enter these settings into your apn
Name - Cricket
APN internet
Proxy wap.mycricket.com:8080
Port 8080
Username [email protected]
Password cricket
Server wap.mycricket.com
MMSC http://mms.mycricket.com/servlets/mms
MMS Proxy wap.mycricket.com
MMS Port 8080
MCC 310
MNC 004
Authentication Type PAP or CHAP
APN type <Not set>
.Hit the Menu button again and hit save!
.Restart and youre done, YOURE FULLY FLASHED WITH EVERYTHING!
Hey man, thanks for putting together this set of instructions. Where can I download your flash pack? (TECH DIGITAL'Z Droid X and Droid X2 Cricket Flash Pack.zip). Thanks again for your work!
nope
FLashing to Cricket is NOT the same as changing the MEID on a Phone.
Besides Modifying Mobile Electronic Identification Numbers is Ilegal in the US.
FYI. IT IS POSSIBLE but very hard, specially on Motorola devices.
try this method. allthough its buggy it might work.
http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...droids)-ESN-and-MEID-correction-repair-SOLVED
not responsible for any damages tho.
Good Luck
LJ
The last couple of days I have really enjoyed trying out these new roms the Mx2 but I can never get the mms to work. My mx2 is with Bluegrass Cellular and if anyone can share the correct setting I would appreicate it. I have searched and searched and cant seem the find the correct ones.
fergie_cn said:
The last couple of days I have really enjoyed trying out these new roms the Mx2 but I can never get the mms to work. My mx2 is with Bluegrass Cellular and if anyone can share the correct setting I would appreicate it. I have searched and searched and cant seem the find the correct ones.
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Try this tutorial. It's not for MX2 but its still for ICS and its what I did to get my MMS working on Cspire.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671592
I have tried that and could not get it to work.
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754boy said:
Try this tutorial. It's not for MX2 but its still for ICS and its what I did to get my MMS working on Cspire.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671592
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Those settings were incorrect for my phone.
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fergie_cn said:
Those settings were incorrect for my phone.
Sent from my Milestone X2 using xda app-developers app
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I too have bluegrass and could not get MMS to work forever. Finally I found the right combination of fixes that works for me (and has been replicated on all my coworkers devices). I am using this on Eclipse 2.3 on my MX2. I do not know if it will work for other carriers or other ROMs. Use at your own risk.
First, you will need root (which you have if you are on a custom rom), and you will need a file explorer that let's you browse with root permissions (I use ES File Explorer with root options set in settings).
Browse to /system/etc/ and replace apns-conf.xml with all the .xml files from the Conf folder in the attached Conf.zip file. I am not sure why there are so many, I copied them from a stock Bluegrass MX2. (Feel free to make a backup of your original apns-conf.xml prior to replacement).
Now, browse to /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/ and delete the 3 .db files here. (Again, make a backup if you wish). This will remove your existing text messages off your device!
Restart your device.
Now download "APN Settings Shortcut" from the Play Store. This is not an app or widget, but an actual shortcut. Press and hold on an empty space on your home screen and choose Shortcut and then APN Settings Shortcut.
Once it opens, hit menu and then new. Populate all fields with the following settings:
Name
Bluegrass Cellular (this doesn't matter, can be named anything)
APN
internet
Proxy
66.255.55.23
Port
9201
Username
%[email protected]
Password
blue
Server
*
MMSC
http://mms.iot1.com/bluegrass/mms.php
MMS proxy
66.255.55.23
MMS port
9201
MCC
DO NOT CHANGE THIS, LEAVE THE NUMBER THAT IS THERE
MNC
DO NOT CHANGE THIS, LEAVE THE NUMBER THAT IS THERE
Authentication type
PAP or CHAP
APN
mms
APN protocol
IPv4
Now click menu and save.
Your MMS now works!
This guide is a combination of fixes found at the links below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671592
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1822890
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815822
All credit goes to them, I just kept trying fixes until one worked for me, and it ended up taking a combination of three.
hilltopper06 said:
I too have bluegrass and could not get MMS to work forever. Finally I found the right combination of fixes that works for me (and has been replicated on all my coworkers devices). I am using this on Eclipse 2.3 on my MX2. I do not know if it will work for other carriers or other ROMs. Use at your own risk.
First, you will need root (which you have if you are on a custom rom), and you will need a file explorer that let's you browse with root permissions (I use ES File Explorer with root options set in settings).
Browse to /system/etc/ and replace apns-conf.xml with all the .xml files from the Conf folder in the attached Conf.zip file. I am not sure why there are so many, I copied them from a stock Bluegrass MX2. (Feel free to make a backup of your original apns-conf.xml prior to replacement).
Now, browse to /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/ and delete the 3 .db files here. (Again, make a backup if you wish). This will remove your existing text messages off your device!
Restart your device.
Now download "APN Settings Shortcut" from the Play Store. This is not an app or widget, but an actual shortcut. Press and hold on an empty space on your home screen and choose Shortcut and then APN Settings Shortcut.
Once it opens, hit menu and then new. Populate all fields with the following settings:
Name
Bluegrass Cellular (this doesn't matter, can be named anything)
APN
internet
Proxy
66.255.55.23
Port
9201
Username
%[email protected]
Password
blue
Server
*
MMSC
http://mms.iot1.com/bluegrass/mms.php
MMS proxy
66.255.55.23
MMS port
9201
MCC
DO NOT CHANGE THIS, LEAVE THE NUMBER THAT IS THERE
MNC
DO NOT CHANGE THIS, LEAVE THE NUMBER THAT IS THERE
Authentication type
PAP or CHAP
APN
mms
APN protocol
IPv4
Now click menu and save.
Your MMS now works!
This guide is a combination of fixes found at the links below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671592
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1822890
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815822
All credit goes to them, I just kept trying fixes until one worked for me, and it ended up taking a combination of three.
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Self Bumping an old post so that anyone still in need can get some additional for ICS roms.
You can edit the APN information on ICS roms (or at least the latest CM9 Beta) by opeing Voice Dialer (it is a preinstalled app) and saying:
A P Ns
Then choose Open APNs. Hit the menu button and choose new, then enter the same information listed above. Hit the menu button again and choose save. Reboot and enjoy MMS on ICS.
All this is, is a simple guide to get data and mms/sms working on "most" other note 3 variant 5.0 lollipop Roms. As an example, we will use darklord 2.2. This method has worked on most of the Roms that I have flashed that are not sprint based.
OK. You are going to need a few apps. APN manager and APN changer and root explorer. APN manager is a paid app, but worth it when flashing other variant's roms. When you do flash DarkLord 2.2, you will need to do so with philz recovery. It will not flash in TWRP. Once the phone boots, choose your language and when you get to the second screen asking about sharing your data usage. Check "no thanks". It should be the second option. Log in to Google play store and download those three apps. Open APN changer first. See if there is an APN already there named sprint. Even if there is or is not. You will either change a few things in it or if there is not one, you will create one. Either or, you APN should read as follows. . . . . .
NAME: APN LTE internet
APN: n.ispsn
PROXY: not set
PORT: not set
USERNAME: not set
PASSWORD: not set
SERVER: not set
MMSC: http://mms.sprintpcs.com
MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE PROXY: 68.28.31.7
MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE PORT: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 120
AUTHENTICATION TYPE: none
APN TYPE: default,mms,dun
APN PROTOCOL: Ipv4/Ipv6
APN ROAMING PROTOCOL: Ipv4/Ipv6
TURN APN ON/OFF: should be checked but greyed out. Can not change this.
BEARER: LTE
MOBILE VIRTUAL NETWORK OPERATOR TYPE: none
MOBILE VIRTUAL NETWORK OPERATOR VALUE: not set (can't change this one either, greyed out)
https://mega.co.nz/#F!ZYoRXKYK!G8FGNN5eHXYZaNm6Mz0rSg
In this link, download all the files.
APN file
Lib file
Mms apk
Push the APN file to system/etc folder. Just replace the original file and set permissions.
Push the lib file to system/lib folder. Just replace the original file and set permissions.
Now take the mms apk and push it to system/private folder and place it in the mms folder. Just rename the original one with. bak at the end of the name. Set permissions. If you are not sure to what the permissions should be, pay attention to see what the permissions are for the file you are replacing. But I am pretty sure that all the permission settings should be as followed
RW-R--R--
Reboot. Now go back to the apn changer app and see if your apn is still there. Might be unchecked. Just tick it. Give it a few minutes and see if data starts up. If not, go to the apn manager app and scroll to the next screen to right. There will be a very long list of apn configurations of multiple carrier's. Scroll through and see if the APN2 LTE internet APN file you created is there. Should be in alphabetical order. Once you find it the vertical bar to the left of it should be green. If not, press or long press on it and you will see a heart at the top of the screen. Press it and it will save it as your preferred apn configuration. If LTE does not appear, just reboot, go back to apn changer and tick The apn that is now there and LTE will now be working. I have tried this method and shared this method with other members and it works. I am running darklord 2.2 now. Have been for a few days. Sorry There are no zips for this. If someone wants to make one, then by all means go for it.
Here is the frameworkres.apk that I modified for darklord 2.2 Push it and set permissions. It will display sprint instead of roaming indicator off. You might want to push it to the system folder first then set the permissions, then take it and push it and replace the original in the framework folder. Might put you in a boot loop if not done that way first. Thanks to @legalmoneygang for the winzip tip.
https://mega.co.nz/#!ZEZ3WRiQ!1XO-kxd6w5hwE6UqLGQhfWqsht3nssu4z3EbQvIx5qA
Must give thanks to @sac23 for being a silent teacher. I read everything that he has posted throughout all forums. He is the one that I learned about the lib file for mms. Plus I love every rom he puts out. I truly admire what he can do.
And thanks to the guys over in the international forum for the awesome darklord rom and the relentless work ethic they put forth. @nambavuong and @thereassaad and @filchi756.
Link for darklord rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58541391
Link for philz recovery
https://mega.co.nz/#!wBB2gYSY!cxG6rw_NWbcOIvUeo_42z1Et-zPopKE8caziiWoKjkc
These are my steps that I use, and I have flashed dang near every touchwiz rom for every note 3 variant. Once you get into the habit of this and have the needed files. This process only takes a few minutes.
Hope i have not left anything out of this lengthy so to say how to. Hope this helps. If it does, then awesome. Glad we could get it working. If it does not help. Sorry you couldn't get it to work.
Ill try your method on Sacs Ported V2 for now because when I flash DarkLord Rom I get the "no sim"
even after following OP. I cant even test your method because once it says "no sim" cant even
turn data on, says no sim, lol.
Ill report back with my results...thanks for the method though!!!
Hi,
The download files are gone? Does this work?
THanks,
Tango
Looks like lots of people are still having issues with T-Mobile Data and/or Outgoing SMS so I hope this helps. If I'm posting improperly I apologize.
1. Obtain root!
2. Open your apn settings(settings-->more networks-->mobile networks-->apn settings) create a new apn with the following properties
Name: T-Mobile
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
Proxy: blank
Username: blank
Password: blank
Server: blank
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS Proxy: blank
MMS Port: blank
MMC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: not set
APN Type: Default,supl,mms
APN Protocol: IPV4/IPV6
(leave all other settings default)
3. Press the menu button to save, press back and select the new apn.
4. Open Advanced signal status app(linked below) and click additional info(if you get an error install the supersu.apk, also linked below) then try again.
5. Open phone information (option 1) and change the SMSC number to +12063130004 and change network mode to GSM auto(prl) click update.
6. Open the dialer(like you're going to make a call) tap the menu button and select "Call Settings", and then "Voicemail Settings". In the text field that pops up enter +18056377243.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8y6bIVDNMfIYkRTMWp3WVA3ODA&usp=sharing
What ROM are you using? Some variant of stock?
I'm having calling issues in the various CM versions I've tried.
edit - the GSM version of the GPE ROM works fine though. Flashed it with Danvdh's VZ kernel.
Originally on stock of1 but just flashed stang5litre but the method worked on both.
So I have to root to get MMS on to get the VZW S4 to work on T-Mobile correct?
So if I follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/samsung-s4-i545-verizon-of1-root-t3254434
I should be able to jump right in to your guide?
Trying to get a phone for my Mother-in-law and don't want to spend a ton(and she won't)!
brandon21486 said:
So I have to root to get MMS on to get the VZW S4 to work on T-Mobile correct?
So if I follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/samsung-s4-i545-verizon-of1-root-t3254434
I should be able to jump right in to your guide?
Trying to get a phone for my Mother-in-law and don't want to spend a ton(and she won't)!
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Yes sir!
I get a screen which says "Device Locked". the message goes on to explain this is likely because the phone has been locked down by manufacturer (carrier?) and even rooted devices can have problems due to SELinux restrictions.
yaj10 said:
I get a screen which says "Device Locked". the message goes on to explain this is likely because the phone has been locked down by manufacturer (carrier?) and even rooted devices can have problems due to SELinux restrictions.
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If you see that message it's because the su binary is not high enough. Install the apk in the same folder that is linked in the OP, open supersu and update if needed then try again after rebooting.
Thanks. I got it to work. Looks like the SMSC number needs to be re-entered after each reboot and texting doesn't work in LTE mode, but looks easy enough to toggle back and forth when necessary.
yaj10 said:
Thanks. I got it to work. Looks like the SMSC number needs to be re-entered after each reboot and texting doesn't work in LTE mode, but looks easy enough to toggle back and forth when necessary.
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Glad it's working for you. I haven't experienced the rebooting problem though. Do you have any other network apps that may be auto setting the smsc number at boot?
yaj10 said:
Thanks. I got it to work. Looks like the SMSC number needs to be re-entered after each reboot and texting doesn't work in LTE mode, but looks easy enough to toggle back and forth when necessary.
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n3rdy13 said:
Glad it's working for you. I haven't experienced the rebooting problem though. Do you have any other network apps that may be auto setting the smsc number at boot?
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Yeah I have the same problem of having to re-enter the SMSC number after every reboot too and I'm not sure of the culprit. Would love to know if there is a way to permanently change this so I don't have to fiddle with it every time
alexgm12 said:
Yeah I have the same problem of having to re-enter the SMSC number after every reboot too and I'm not sure of the culprit. Would love to know if there is a way to permanently change this so I don't have to fiddle with it every time
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Check under your mobile network settings, make sure network mode isn't set to global. It should say gsm/umts. You may want to re apply settings after changing modes. I noticed the global setting screwed up my tmobile settings so hopefully it's related to your issues.(fingers crossed)
n3rdy13 said:
Looks like lots of people are still having issues with T-Mobile Data and/or Outgoing SMS so I hope this helps. If I'm posting improperly I apologize.
1. Obtain root!
2. Open your apn settings(settings-->more networks-->mobile networks-->apn settings) create a new apn with the following properties
Name: T-Mobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com or fast.t-mobile.com
Proxy: blank
Username: blank
Password: blank
Server: blank
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS Proxy: blank
MMS Port:blank
MMC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: not set
APN Type: Internet+MMS
APN Protocol: WAP 2.0
3. SAVE AND THEN SELECT THE APN YOU JUST CREATED, then
4. Open Advanced signal status app(linked below) and click additional info(if you get an error install the supersu.apk, also linked below) then try again.
5. Open phone information (option 1) and change the SMSC number to +12063130004 and change network mode to GSM auto(prl) click update and BOOOM! You have full service....
Would you happen to know how I can get my S4 to work with Cricket?
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blackra1n said:
n3rdy13 said:
Looks like lots of people are still having issues with T-Mobile Data and/or Outgoing SMS so I hope this helps. If I'm posting improperly I apologize.
1. Obtain root!
2. Open your apn settings(settings-->more networks-->mobile networks-->apn settings) create a new apn with the following properties
Name: T-Mobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com or fast.t-mobile.com
Proxy: blank
Username: blank
Password: blank
Server: blank
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS Proxy: blank
MMS Port:blank
MMC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: not set
APN Type: Internet+MMS
APN Protocol: WAP 2.0
3. SAVE AND THEN SELECT THE APN YOU JUST CREATED, then
4. Open Advanced signal status app(linked below) and click additional info(if you get an error install the supersu.apk, also linked below) then try again.
5. Open phone information (option 1) and change the SMSC number to +12063130004 and change network mode to GSM auto(prl) click update and BOOOM! You have full service....
Would you happen to know how I can get my S4 to work with Cricket?
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Does it recognize a tmobile sim? If so what network functions, if any, can you use?
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I followed your guide for my dad's verizon s4 but I am running into some problems.
I rooted it following the root guide linked earlier in this thread and root is successful. SuperSu is installed and root checker verified.
However, in my APN settings, under APN Type, i have to manually type in "Internet+MMS", and the under APN Protocol, the only choices are ipv4, ipv6, ipv4/ipv6.
Also, when I open the advanced signal status app, do i select the LTE/GSM (PRL), is that what you meant?
edit: even just selecting GSM auto (prl), i still cant get 3g, 4g, or LTE. Only edge.
shutfu said:
I followed your guide for my dad's verizon s4 but I am running into some problems.
I rooted it following the root guide linked earlier in this thread and root is successful. SuperSu is installed and root checker verified.
However, in my APN settings, under APN Type, i have to manually type in "Internet+MMS", and the under APN Protocol, the only choices are ipv4, ipv6, ipv4/ipv6.
Also, when I open the advanced signal status app, do i select the LTE/GSM (PRL), is that what you meant?
edit: even just selecting GSM auto (prl), i still cant get 3g, 4g, or LTE. Only edge.
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Having to manually enter your apn type is normal. I have "internet, mms, supl" typed into mine. The problem you are having with the app being locked is because your version of the su binary isn't correct. Install the supersu app that is included in the OP. Before doing anything else you will need to open the newly installed supersu app and allow the binary to update. After it has updated immediately reboot and it should no longer be locked. Also back under the APN settings, don't mess with the ipv4/ipv6 settings. Just leave them at default.
When I get to APN protocol, it's not giving me the option "WAP 2.0".... Only IPv4, IPv6, and then IPv4/IPv6.
Also not giving me the option to save the newly created APN. What to do next?
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When I get to APN protocol, it's not giving me the option "WAP 2.0".... Only IPv4, IPv6, and then IPv4/IPv6.
Also not giving me the option to save the newly created APN. What to do next?
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Sorry about the APN, I copied it but didn't proof read.
I have mine set to IPV4/IPV6. To save the APN you need to press the menu key then select save.
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If you see that message it's because the su binary is not high enough. Install the apk in the same folder that is linked in the OP, open supersu and update if needed then try again after rebooting.
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I've also received this error about the device being locked. but to be honest, I don't understand what you mean by install the APK in same folder as the link you posted. I'm a lost noob out here folks lol. Help. I hella wanna get this thing to work properly.
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I've also received this error about the device being locked. but to be honest, I don't understand what you mean by install the APK in same folder as the link you posted. I'm a lost noob out here folks lol. Help. I hella wanna get this thing to work properly.
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At the bottom of the tutorial is a link to a google drive folder with two apk files. Download them and open them on your phone to start the install. After installing "supersu.apk" click open and accept the upgrade, click normal when asked what method to use then reboot when it prompts. The lock will be gone.
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At the bottom of the tutorial is a link to a google drive folder with two apk files. Download them and open them on your phone to start the install. After installing "supersu.apk" click open and accept the upgrade, click normal when asked what method to use then reboot when it prompts. The lock will be gone.
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Great, thanks alot man that actually worked perfectly. Another question though... so in order to do what we just did, You have to have absolute root access to your phone right? i opened a terminal emulator app and notice that i still have the dollar sign on the command line. But when i run "su", it has the hash symbol which i'm assuming means i'm root now or at least have root privileges. Shouldn't i have had the hash symbol as soon as i started the emulator? does this mean my su binary is still not high enough?
I spent hours trying to get my APN editing when I did a factory reset on my Nexus 6p. Android 8.1 made editing APNs a royal pain if you are using a CDMA carrier. There are lots of threads spread around on getting Total Wireless, Tracfone, and other carriers working form MMS and internet. A lot of the solutions I found worked most of the way but I needed tethering and finally rooted to be able to edit and get tethering.
The options I have found are
Root your phone and do some SU commands
Pop an alternate carrier sim in and edit the apn (I have not been able to fully test as I don't have an alternate sim)
Use adb to open the apn add dialog while the sim is ejected (result does not allow tethering but local data works)
1) Have a rooted phone. Place phone in airplane mode. Enter the commands shown in <brackets> (don't include the <> symbols). Open a command prompt and enter <adb shell>. Get a su prompt by entering <su>. Modify the verizon apn to point to the correct apn server <content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --bind apn:s:"TRACFONE.VZWENTP" mmsc:s"http://mms.vtext.com/servelets/mms" --where "name='Verizon'"> Your data and mms should start working and tether should work as well.
2) Use a T-mobile, AT&T or similar sim and enter the total wireless (or MVNO settings of your choice) APN settings. Remove alternate sim and insert MVNO sim. Go to APN settings and select the new APN.
3) Have your screen unlocked on your phone. At a shell prompt enter <adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.INSERT content://telephony/carriers --ei simId -1> Enter the MVNO APN settings found on google and save. It may give an error if you enter DUN profile. I was not able to get tether to work this way so I used method 1.
Feel free to add other methods that work. Make note of the software version you are utilizing.
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I spent hours trying to get my APN editing when I did a factory reset on my Nexus 6p. Android 8.1 made editing APNs a royal pain if you are using a CDMA carrier. There are lots of threads spread around on getting Total Wireless, Tracfone, and other carriers working form MMS and internet. A lot of the solutions I found worked most of the way but I needed tethering and finally rooted to be able to edit and get tethering.
The options I have found are
Root your phone and do some SU commands
Pop an alternate carrier sim in and edit the apn (I have not been able to fully test as I don't have an alternate sim)
Use adb to open the apn add dialog while the sim is ejected (result does not allow tethering but local data works)
1) Have a rooted phone. Place phone in airplane mode. Enter the commands shown in <brackets> (don't include the <> symbols). Open a command prompt and enter <adb shell>. Get a su prompt by entering <su>. Modify the verizon apn to point to the correct apn server <content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --bind apn:s:"TRACFONE.VZWENTP" mmsc:s"http://mms.vtext.com/servelets/mms" --where "name='Verizon'"> Your data and mms should start working and tether should work as well.
2) Use a T-mobile, AT&T or similar sim and enter the total wireless (or MVNO settings of your choice) APN settings. Remove alternate sim and insert MVNO sim. Go to APN settings and select the new APN.
3) Have your screen unlocked on your phone. At a shell prompt enter <adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.INSERT content://telephony/carriers --ei simId -1> Enter the MVNO APN settings found on google and save. It may give an error if you enter DUN profile. I was not able to get tether to work this way so I used method 1.
Feel free to add other methods that work. Make note of the software version you are utilizing.
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Well I have to eat crow. I thought this was working great but I can either have tether or mms but not both. Method 3 allows MMS to work but not tether. Method 1 allows tether and data to work but not MMS!!!!!
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