OK, if any of you guys are looking to root your sm-g530az just to get your tethering to work after 5.1.1 lollipop update, here is my own hack method I figured out for your stock phone, go to "settings" then "more networks" then "mobile networks" then "access point names" also known as "APN" create a new 1, then--
"NAME" - whatever name u want, I used "HOTSPOT"
"APN" - "ndo"
"PROXY" - "proxy.cricketwireless .net "
"PORT" - "80"
"USERNAME" - "PASSWORD" - "SERVER'" - leave blank.
"MMSC" - "http :// mmsc.aiowireless .net " NO SPACES
"MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE PROXY" - "proxy.aiowireless.net"
"MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE PORT" - "80"
"MCC" - "310"
"MNC" - "150"
"AUTHENICATION TYPE" - leave blank
"APN TYPE" - "default,mms,hipri,supl,fota"
Then save it....
Now if u change your APN to the new 1 u just created, then u can go back to your mobile hotspot and tethering, it WILL turn on "no extra charge" now your hotspot will have internet and most of your apps will also, except for internet explorer, so now that your hotspot is turned on, go back to your APN's and change it back to your original APN, opposite of the 1 u just made, "while your hotspot is still running" and now u should have mobile hotspot working and your internet explorer at the same time!
franksta42069 said:
OK, if any of you guys are looking to root your sm-g530az just to get your tethering to work after 5.1.1 lollipop update, here is my own hack method I figured out for your stock phone, go to "settings" then "more networks" then "mobile networks" then "access point names" also known as "APN" create a new 1, then--
"NAME" - whatever name u want, I used "HOTSPOT"
"APN" - "ndo"
"PROXY" - "proxy.cricketwireless .net "
"PORT" - "80"
"USERNAME" - "PASSWORD" - "SERVER'" - leave blank.
"MMSC" - "http :// mmsc.aiowireless .net " NO SPACES
"MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE PROXY" - "proxy.aiowireless.net"
"MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE PORT" - "80"
"MCC" - "310"
"MNC" - "150"
"AUTHENICATION TYPE" - leave blank
"APN TYPE" - "default,mms,hipri,supl,fota"
Then save it....
Now if u change your APN to the new 1 u just created, then u can go back to your mobile hotspot and tethering, it WILL turn on "no extra charge" now your hotspot will have internet and most of your apps will also, except for internet explorer, so now that your hotspot is turned on, go back to your APN's and change it back to your original APN, opposite of the 1 u just made, "while your hotspot is still running" and now u should have mobile hotspot working and your internet explorer at the same time!
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I just tried this and it actually worked so thank you for sharing the hack. I don't know how long this will last or if Cricket will do something about it.
Well, i am the one who posted this, and i have been using this hack for over a month now, and nothing out of the ordinary.
But if for somreason someone does get charged " u wont" but if u do, please post asap. Thanks.
just reading this is anyone besides me actually trying to get custom recovery or roms to work on the cricket version?
This method works on LG G Stylo as well, thx franksta42069,
toxinburn said:
just reading this is anyone besides me actually trying to get custom recovery or roms to work on the cricket version?
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toxinburn, I have switched to Cricket LG G Stylo which is even worse than GP when it comes to development. It doesn't even have a dedicated section. I will surely miss the GP. In my opinion GP is better build quality than Stylo. The reasons I went for the Stylo; Bigger higher res screen, stylus and a notification light. Stock firmware (kdz) is not available for Cricket Stylo
Hey bro gimme the exact model and i might be able to find it
toxinburn said:
Hey bro gimme the exact model and i might be able to find it
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If you do, you will make a lot of people happy. The Model Number is LG-H634, it is a Cricket LG G Stylo. Other major carriers released the KDZ for the their Stylos but not Cricket.
Xlnt idea it worked great thank you
In theory, this should work for any phone on the Cricket network.
Everything still working great? I dont want to be charged extra.
Confirmed working on non rooted cricket Grand X Max +
franksta42069 said:
OK, if any of you guys are looking to root your sm-g530az just to get your tethering to work after 5.1.1 lollipop update, here is my own hack method I figured out for your stock phone, go to "settings" then "more networks" then "mobile networks" then "access point names" also known as "APN" create a new 1, then--
"NAME" - whatever name u want, I used "HOTSPOT"
"APN" - "ndo"
"PROXY" - "proxy.cricketwireless .net "
"PORT" - "80"
"USERNAME" - "PASSWORD" - "SERVER'" - leave blank.
"MMSC" - "http :// mmsc.aiowireless .net " NO SPACES
"MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE PROXY" - "proxy.aiowireless.net"
"MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE PORT" - "80"
"MCC" - "310"
"MNC" - "150"
"AUTHENICATION TYPE" - leave blank
"APN TYPE" - "default,mms,hipri,supl,fota"
Then save it....
Now if u change your APN to the new 1 u just created, then u can go back to your mobile hotspot and tethering, it WILL turn on "no extra charge" now your hotspot will have internet and most of your apps will also, except for internet explorer, so now that your hotspot is turned on, go back to your APN's and change it back to your original APN, opposite of the 1 u just made, "while your hotspot is still running" and now u should have mobile hotspot working and your internet explorer at the same time!
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Thank you so much for finding out this nice work around. Works great.:good:
Ok so I did it on my grand prime and the mobile hotspot turns on but then turns off anyone gotta fix
nevermind, reread the first post and it works fine if you switch APN back. I wish there was an easier way
Thanks for this! Works well.
Custom Rom
I'm wanting to use a custom version of Android for the SM-G530AZ. Anyone know where I can find it?
franksta42069 said:
except for internet explorer, so now that your hotspot is turned on, go back to your APN's and change it back to your original APN, opposite of the 1 u just made, "while your hotspot is still running" and now u should have mobile hotspot working and your internet explorer at the same time!
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Do you do this just to make IE work? If IE is not the browser I use, then don't worry about this part?
Or, do this(change back to the original APN) and run that for hotspot as if no alteration was performed?
I used this on an LG Stylo2 and it seemed to work.
Still work?
Does this still work after the update to 5.2? I'm holding off the update until I know!
Works Awesome
Just tested with the Cricket Grand Prime SM-G530AZ Running Lollipop Android version 5.1.1
and the Cricket LG Escape 3 LG-K373 Running Marshmallow Android Version 6.0
and the Samsung Grand Amp Running Marshmallow Android Version 6.0
works on all 3 model phones awesome tip thanks .
Sumsung galaxy amp 2
Does it work on that phone as well? I tried and Idk if something was entered wrong but it isnt working.
Thanks for this Hotspot workaround! I have it working now on Cricket with a Moto G4 ( not the Moto G4 Play or Moto G4 Plus versions, though I'm sure it will work for them too )
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How can I change my mms settings. when I open messages and the click settings then click connection settings it shows the settings but will not let me edit them can anyone help with this thank you
I belive there is a way to edit these settings via cdma workshop but i dont know too much about that
I cant get the phone to connect to the work shop
Does anybody know if they have rooted this phone yet I read the forum about it it does seem like they have yet
Root is a work in progress.
What are you messing with your settings for? if your having issues just run *288 and let it do it. if that doesnt work use the RUU Update, and then reprogram your phone and use *288
I cant I have the Eris running on Cricket I have the phone, internet, text and the market running great but would like to have mms
How did you get it running on cricket? Didnt you have to flash stuff for that work, if so please post me links asap. It will inevideably lead to root.
FireSokar said:
How did you get it running on cricket? Didnt you have to flash stuff for that work, if so please post me links asap. It will inevideably lead to root.
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I'll take another order of that link as well.
Who wants to BET hes talking about the MOTO Droid...
FireSokar said:
Who wants to bed hes talking about the MOTO Droid...
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Quit trying to correct me in every forum i post in.
FireSokar said:
Quit trying to correct me in every forum i post in.
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Talking to me? If so, I meant that as I'm confused as to whether he did mean the Droid or not.
Nice ASSumption though.
Change PRL, network settings
dial ##778 then edit settings
so some body finde out how he did to make it work on criket?
wat about using APN Backup & Restore?
deseo said:
so some body finde out how he did to make it work on criket?
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no, as above, edit security settings in epst
uhhh, yoo hooo! guys, the htc based android phones are dirt simple to program for use on another network..
I've had my eris running full on alltel over two months now with the unl. data plan. Never looses 3G, alltels 3G coverage is wicked sweet.
Getting Voice & SMS working:
Get current .PRL file for your network(alltel, sprint, vzw, cricket, etc..), google for it. Mount your phone thru USB, drag the PRL to the root of the SD card.
Unmount
Dial##PRL
Enter SPC code
Select PRL from SD
Restart Phone
Activate phone with your carrier, lie about what phone it is, i told alltel i'm a Samsung Delve, a phone they have.
They'll tell you to *228 it, this will work perfectly after you've programmed the PRL described above.
Hang up with them.
Getting data to work:
Dial ##PST send.
Enter SPC code
Go to security...
Google for those settings for your carrier and enter all that is asked for in that menu screen.
Do nothing else, restart the phone.
Now, setting up MMS on the Eris is a pain, I still can't get it.
When going to Messages, Settings, Connection settings, ... i am not allowed to edit those settings, they're stuck at vzw values.
IF .. and ONLY if I install the "quick settings" app in the market, disable mobile network, THEN go to messages, connection settings, .. i can now edit those values and change them to alltel's mms addresses... go home, them go back into messages, connection settings, all is saved, good. If I go and re-enable mobile network, ... the mms connection settings switch back to vzw... GAHH!!!
stevey500 said:
IF .. and ONLY if I install the "quick settings" app in the market, disable mobile network, THEN go to messages, connection settings, .. i can now edit those values and change them to alltel's mms addresses... go home, them go back into messages, connection settings, all is saved, good. If I go and re-enable mobile network, ... the mms connection settings switch back to vzw... GAHH!!!
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It's probably just allowing you to input settings but unable to save them due to lack of permissions. Looks like MMS is screwed until root gets here :\
how do you get web working on crickets network ive change the settings from the security but still no luck.
hi all few weeks ago i was looking for a way to surf the web on my eris and i had to take it to some one to set it up and he charged me $30 to put a shortcut on the home screen that say proxy settings but after the leaked 2.1 which unfortunately i installed on my eris instead of the rooted one i lost that shortcut so i did my researches and i found that if you download any cut from the market open it and go to New shortcut then Activity wait for the list to load scroll down to proxy settings open it and create a shortcut go bak to home screen and look for the proxy settings shortcut open it and for hostname use wap.metropcs.net and port 3128 click save restart and you be able to surf the web using the internet app
note:if you are connected to a wifi the internet app will not work in less you turn mobile network of and restart for that i have opera mini it will work on wifi but not on mobile so i use internet app for mobile and opera for wifi the rest of apps will work normal on wifi not on mobile only the mail app work normal on wifi and mobile use it to send and receive pix messages
also you must do the settings on ##7764726# and ##778# from @vzw3g.com to @mymetropcs.com for more information on that refer to these post http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1466303
Do not skip any steps!!!!!
This works...
WAP
1: Goto settings -> Connections -> Connections
2: Remove any connections that are there
3: Open your phone and enter ##778#, select "EDIT" and enter your unlock code.000000
4: Set the following values:
M.IP Settings:
MIP_MODE = Simple IP Only
M.IP Default Profile:
NAI = [email protected]
Home Address = 0.0.0.0 (just delete the values and save)
Primary HA Address = 0.0.0.0 (just delete the values and save)
Secondary HA Address = 0.0.0.0 (just delete the values and save)
Security:
HDR AN AUTH User Id = [email protected]
PPP USER ID = [email protected]
PPP PASSWORD = metropcs
then menu and + save changes
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so now only i need to set the mms to send pix because i receive picture messages but can't send
So what kind of speeds do you get from metropcs?
We have metropcs here in Tampa, FL but from what I understand it comparable to dialup speeds. :/
Yea same here in Dallas if I'm on 1x I get dialup but on some areas I get 3g
Oh you put s.ip dun user name as @dun.metropcs.com
You soul get 3g on some areas too
deseo said:
Yea same here in Dallas if I'm on 1x I get dialup but on some areas I get 3g
Oh you put s.ip dun user name as @dun.metropcs.com
You soul get 3g on some areas too
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You'll need APN Backup & Restore (free from Market) to get your MMS working right. There's tutorials all over about what things need to be put in, but I just modify the 'Production' area in the xml file. Some people create/rename a whole area called 'metropcs'.
I've done this with Cricket. Good luck with Metro.
I have don it but not success
For mms
pkopalek said:
You'll need APN Backup & Restore (free from Market) to get your MMS working right. There's tutorials all over about what things need to be put in, but I just modify the 'Production' area in the xml file. Some people create/rename a whole area called 'metropcs'.
I've done this with Cricket. Good luck with Metro.
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I have tried most possible solutions posted on the forums not just me but almost everyone whit eris on metropcs are trying to figure these out
HTC Eris Metro internet apps (other than main internet browser) to work on metroweb
I have the HTC Droid Eris all flashed from Verison to MetroPCS on Android 2.1 rooted, I have Web(on the default UI Sense internet browser. All I want is to be able to use Android Market and other Apps like Trapster (to detect speed traps) without using WI-FI. I want to be able to use these internet dependent applications on Metro's mobile data network. So far have been unsuccessful. Does anyone know the secret Metro PCS settings that will make this happen ? Any ideas?
I do the remote flash on the eris for either cricket or metro apps work /gps/market place/full internet pm me for details
ljm1715 said:
I do the remote flash on the eris for either cricket or metro apps work /gps/market place/full internet pm me for details
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Why not share?
popetorak said:
Why not share?
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yea he is looking to get every ones money as the guy that was charging 30 for web setup tha's why he don't share on till some of us find out how to do it
Is There a Way to Backup Your Metro Flash Settings?
I had my Eris flashed to Metro, but it wasn't syncing my contacts with Gmail correctly. People on these forums were saying that a hard reset would fix it. Tried that and of course all of my Metro Flash settings were wiped and my phone was reverted back to the original Verizon network. Is there a way to backup the Metro Flash settings or create some type of restore image, so I don't have to take it back to get reprogrammed every time I do a hard reset?
How do I know if I have all the APN setting correct?
brownewill said:
I had my Eris flashed to Metro, but it wasn't syncing my contacts with Gmail correctly. People on these forums were saying that a hard reset would fix it. Tried that and of course all of my Metro Flash settings were wiped and my phone was reverted back to the original Verizon network. Is there a way to backup the Metro Flash settings or create some type of restore image, so I don't have to take it back to get reprogrammed every time I do a hard reset?
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Don't need to take to re flash just load the metropcs .prl and you set just dial *228 to reprogramor do the settings manually
challenge
what about internet and mms?
Thanks about this guide now I have internet and mms working fully. I would kiss you in rl for this guid seriously I spent like week searching and finally found.
Just a tip you can't have mms working without having internet working. You get internet working then edit mms setting with apn backup and restore.
code600 said:
Thanks about this guide now I have internet and mms working fully. I would kiss you in rl for this guid seriously I spent like week searching and finally found.
Just a tip you can't have mms working without having internet working. You get internet working then edit mms setting with apn backup and restore.
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Did you get it working on metro Pcs? if so how did you edit the apn file? Im just getting into android and I have been searching for some time with no luck. Thanks
brownewill said:
I have the HTC Droid Eris all flashed from Verison to MetroPCS on Android 2.1 rooted, I have Web(on the default UI Sense internet browser. All I want is to be able to use Android Market and other Apps like Trapster (to detect speed traps) without using WI-FI. I want to be able to use these internet dependent applications on Metro's mobile data network. So far have been unsuccessful. Does anyone know the secret Metro PCS settings that will make this happen ? Any ideas?
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Download APN Backup & Restore from the market.
Back Up your APN's.
Upload them here, so that other MetroPCS users can have MMS working properly.
You would be a hero.
Also, if you want to actually help people, you can do a nand backup, then turn your phone on and delete all of your contacts and information the best that you can, then do a nand backup again, and upload the second nand backup.
APN Backup & Restore is how you edit APN's. They're not REALLY APN's, they're just for MMS, on this phone.
##778 pw 000000 is how you edit most connection settings
iptables in the system is how you put EVERYthing through the proxy (need root)
and APN Backup (then edit it on a computer in a text editor) is how you can edit the APN's.
Make sure you DELETE before you RESTORE or it will just add on to the APNS already there.
here is the eris flash for metro/cricket enjoy...
www-megaupload-com/?d=PV7PQ9UI
change the dashes to dots..
Yes, get your custom ROM in there, and then flash the .zip (within this .zip) that is appropriate for MetroPCS.
It's all there, and it should work perfectly.
Hi,
One of my friend returned from UK and gifted me a T mobile HTC HD2.He says that it was in contract and has brought the phone here.
I am able to use the phone for calls with airtel service provider but not able to edit the settings for internet as it shows only one option i.e t mobile. I am not able to delete it nor i can add the new settings.
Because of this issues there is no internet and my phone looks dull
Is it possible to change this ?
hydrovins said:
Hi,
One of my friend returned from UK and gifted me a T mobile HTC HD2.He says that it was in contract and has brought the phone here.
I am able to use the phone for calls with airtel service provider but not able to edit the settings for internet as it shows only one option i.e t mobile. I am not able to delete it nor i can add the new settings.
Because of this issues there is no internet and my phone looks dull
Is it possible to change this ?
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No. there is no way you can edit it. You have to flash a custom rom to use internet services in your t-mobile hd2.
You can flash any Rom from the forum. i am using ENERGY 21916 rom which is very stable and fast with 2.15 radio.
it is best radio for delhi.
and yea next time post your question in general forum.
yes you should be able to set up data no problem.
the easyway would be to run connectionsetup, which should set it all up for you, BUT don't forget to remove the t mobile connection, otherwise it will stay as the default one and not work.
(or see below, "select networks" to stop it being default)
alternatively, to do it manually go settings menu all settings connections connections
then either "manage existing" and then edit the t mo one to your new settings, or "add new modem" to create one.
when its done, go back to the connections connections screen, go to advanced tab, select networks, and change the dropdowns accordingly.
I have a new what i was told is an unlocked atrix on the sasktel network. i can call and text but i can't save my apn settngs to get my internet working. the wifi works fine but not the network one. please help, my provider won't
What are your current APN settings? Go to Settings >Wireless & networks > Mobile Networks>Access Point Names
Neither will mine. Unlocked Bell Atrix on MTS.
I have no APNs listed, and they never show up once saved.
Not sure what other network settings are..but I'm unlocked on Telus and my apn settings are: sp.telus.com
When I first entered them I had so.telus.com and had phone and SMS but no mobile data until I realized my typo.
Lineman69 said:
I have a new what i was told is an unlocked atrix on the sasktel network. i can call and text but i can't save my apn settngs to get my internet working. the wifi works fine but not the network one. please help, my provider won't
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Hello buddy,
i had the same problem and the solution that i found is to set a new apn and just set the following choices
1. Name
2. Apn
3. port
All other choices left blank.
I did that and it works perfect.
nsourm said:
Hello buddy,
i had the same problem and the solution that i found is to set a new apn and just set the following choices
1. Name
2. Apn
3. port
All other choices left blank.
I did that and it works perfect.
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Tried that.....i can enter all the settings that is fine. but as soon as i click the menu button to "save" it goes back to the main page and shows no APN settings saved
Are you rooted?
If yes try to change the /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/telephony.db add the apn in there
no i am not rooted i did not want to do that till i knew i got everything running.
I tried and tried to get the Bell Atrix to work.
APN Manager: no luck
Network Info II: no effect when settings changed either in OS or APN manager.
Whenever an APN was typed in, it would "save" (proven by APN Manager) but not be selectable, it just disappears once menu-save.
Returned it and purchased a Nexus S, took all of a minute to get data working.
Lineman69 said:
Tried that.....i can enter all the settings that is fine. but as soon as i click the menu button to "save" it goes back to the main page and shows no APN settings saved
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Perhaps i didn't explain correct.
Make a new apn change the first four choices and left the other unchanged(not blank)
_Dennis_ said:
Are you rooted?
If yes try to change the /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/telephony.db add the apn in there
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i am rooted now. can you explain this method a little bit for me
i cant just change the first four because the MCC and the mnc are not registering i have to enter them manually. my provider says it is not reading them from the sim card for some reason. i rooted the phone now. i am going to try getting into it from there
The easiest way I found was download SQLite editor. Its a few dollars. Then open it and click yes for root. Go to dialer storage then telephony.DB. then carriers. Add your apn to the list. If eceything is correct it should work. If the phone does not read the mcc then you may be screwed though.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
Lineman69 said:
i am rooted now. can you explain this method a little bit for me
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(all settings I left blank, leave blank, make sure you press menu, save to save)</br>
2) Enable Airplane Mode
(hold power button for three seconds, select Airplane Mode)
3) Open Root Explorer
4) Navigate to: /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/
5) Click on "telephony.db"** (this should open the db using SQLite Editor)
6) Select "carriers"
7) You should see a long list of APN settings for various carriers, Push the menu key to bring up the menu. Then goto new record and fill out the details from there. Make sure that the _id is sequential from the other records.
8) Press back twice to close the SQLite editor and you should be back in Root Explorer. Close Root Explorer.
9) Disable Airplane Mode
Modified from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980636
WARNING: HAVEN'T TESTED BUT SHOULD WORK
I tried the methos above when it comes to the searching the network part i get a network error because i am in airplane mode
Oh i did not have the sqlite thats why. Going to try again
ThInk i might have got it. Will know sooN
Lineman69 said:
Ok almost got it but what do you mean by
Make sure that the _id is sequential from the other records.
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there is an _ID collum on the far left that goes from 1 to 80ish on my phone so when u fill that out im assuming you will have to make it sequential. 1 2 3 ... 85 etc etc
Ok i finaly got in there my carriers setting were in there but i added a new one with the new settings and i still have nothing
well my only other sugestion is to flash the 1.2.6 sbf and then OTA update to 1.5.7
follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12631216&postcount=2911
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016060
to keep root and install custom rom if that is also what you fancy
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.
spot123a said:
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.
schultz915 said:
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??!
bast525 said:
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.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
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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.
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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.
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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