**Welcome to the Fox Den!**
This is a short guide for accessing the APN settings to edit, as well as enabling Native Hotspot while you're in there.
This method involves using Shortcut Master Lite to access the APN settings so that it can be edited to add needed settings without using ADB. The steps are as follows:
Step 1 - Download Shortcut Master Lite from the Play Store.
Step 2 - Open Shortcut Master Lite and select the Menu (three vertical dots in the upper right).
Step 3 - Select App Explorer, and then All Apps
Step 4 – Navigate (scroll down) to com.test.LTEfunctionality and select.
Step 5 – Select the first item labled "LTEFunctionalityTest" and select launch.
Step 6 – Scroll down to LTE APN Setting and select.
Step 7 – Select the APN setting to edit or select add to add your own.
Step 8 – After editing or adding APN settings, select menu and save your settings.
Congratulations, you have successfully edited and saved your APN settings.
Enable Native HotspotStep 10 –Select APN2 LTE internet (Sprint) or your carrier internet APN.
Step 11 - Scroll down to APN type and select.
Step 12 - Add "DUN" to the setting (it should read "default,mms,DUN") without quotations.
Step 13 - Select Menu and save your settings
Congratulations, your device now has Native Hotspot without having to toggle data!
*I have tested this on Unlocked and Carrier version on Sprint as well as my wife's Sprint S8+. Survives reboot and updates (latest one anyways).
Update : must reapply if you update prl or profile!
Disable automatic updates so that profile updates does not remove!
Please let me know if you have to add anything specifically for other carriers and I will update this post.*
And as always, I cannot be held liable for the damage or malfunction of your device using these files,
you proceed at your own risk and remove my liability by continuing to the downloads portion of this post!
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Downloads:
Shortcut Master Lite
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*Culpeo ROM*
*SM-N950U1 XAA Stock Recovery Guide*
*Carrier Flashing and Switching Guide*
*SM-N950U/U1 Factory Binary, Combination Firmware*
*S Note & Working Action Memo*
*Free SIM Unlock Service by: @instrumentaly*
Can't you just set up a new APN set in settings?
rockky said:
Can't you just set up a new APN set in settings?
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It is greyed out for many...editing the actual settings, for hotspot, prevent having to toggle data on and off...for one example....no need for adb as well....
Does anyone know if this also works for Bluetooth tether?
Similar question since you figured this out. Is there a way to modify the APN2 in a roundabout way like this that bypasses the proxy servers for carriers like sprint since modifying the APN2 directly is out of the question since much is grayed out.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
slickdaddy96 said:
Similar question since you figured this out. Is there a way to modify the APN2 in a roundabout way like this that bypasses the proxy servers for carriers like sprint since modifying the APN2 directly is out of the question since much is grayed out.
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My apn2 is not grayed out if I go through the shortcut...
BlueFox721 said:
My apn2 is not grayed out if I go through the shortcut...
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I'm sorry I mean when I go to the ##3282## menu to get rid of the proxy is not under the APN's. It is under "Data Profile" which when you click on it is all greyed out and can't be modified. That is what I need to be able to edit to bypass proxys and prevent sprint from throttling.
Wondering if there is a shortcut to get to that as well to be able the modfiy those settings.
Edit: sorry that is not where I need to edit. I need to find a Multimedia menu option in the DATA menu which for the Note 8 there isn't one listed. I then need to modify RTST Proxy, HTTPPD Proxy to all 0.0.0.0's
Anyone know where that option or a shortcut to that option is?
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
slickdaddy96 said:
I'm sorry I mean when I go to the ##3282## menu to get rid of the proxy is not under the APN's. It is under "Data Profile" which when you click on it is all greyed out and can't be modified. That is what I need to be able to edit to bypass proxys and prevent sprint from throttling.
Wondering if there is a shortcut to get to that as well to be able the modfiy those settings.
Edit: sorry that is not where I need to edit. I need to find a Multimedia menu option in the DATA menu which for the Note 8 there isn't one listed. I then need to modify RTST Proxy, HTTPPD Proxy to all 0.0.0.0's
Anyone know where that option or a shortcut to that option is?
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I looked in the ims settings and in other settings and could not find it yet...can you edit after getting your MSL # from Sprint
Wow this was easier than adb bypass
Does this works for the TMobile version?
Sent from my SM-N950U using XDA-Developers Legacy app
I am completely new to this process. What should I be editing or adding to the apn?? Edit or add what exactly?
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
Sun1914 said:
I am completely new to this process. What should I be editing or adding to the apn?? Edit or add what exactly?
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Step 12 in OP
Tried to do same for note 5 but can't find the LTE test string
This doesn't seem to work for the Verizon version. When I click on the launch button for the "LTE APN Setting", nothing happens.
Any idea how to get past this?
b3y0ndd34th said:
This doesn't seem to work for the Verizon version. When I click on the launch button for the "LTE APN Setting", nothing happens.
Any idea how to get past this?
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Sorry, I don't have access to a Verizon phone...you might find a test feature in the settings...
did you try the adb method? That method works but you have to disable the Verizon hotspot app and toggle the data on a and off when using the hotspot...
Alternatively you can try ##3282# and select edit and then enter your MSL # (can get it from your carrier)...
BlueFox721 said:
Sorry, I don't have access to a Verizon phone...you might find a test feature in the settings...
did you try the adb method? That method works but you have to disable the Verizon hotspot app and toggle the data on a and off when using the hotspot...
Alternatively you can try ##3282# and select edit and then enter your MSL # (can get it from your carrier)...
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##3282# does nothing on my verizon phone, it doesn't open a hidden menu. I will play with some of the other menus see if I can't get in.
I have tried using the Disabler method to disable the apps, that doesn't seem to work. I followed the instructions for ADB but when I turn of mobile data it just complains it doesn't turn on the Hotspot.
I have tried the "Bad wi-fi" password method which also doesn't work because when I enable my hotspot it immediately disables my Wi-Fi before I can disable it manually.
I have tried leaving mobile data on, turning on the hotspot and before I can turn mobile data off, the app is already complaining about my lack of a subscription.
It seems to me like Verizon is serious LOL!
Thank you OP.
Works for me.
BlueFox721 said:
**Welcome to the Fox Den!**
This is a short guide for accessing the APN settings to edit, as well as enabling Native Hotspot while you're in there.
This method involves using Shortcut Master Lite to access the APN settings so that it can be edited to add needed settings without using ADB. The steps are as follows:
Step 1 - Download Shortcut Master Lite from the Play Store.
Step 2 - Open Shortcut Master Lite and select the Menu (three vertical dots in the upper right).
Step 3 - Select App Explorer, and then All Apps
Step 4 – Navigate (scroll down) to com.test.LTEfunctionality and select.
Step 5 – Select the first item labled "LTEFunctionalityTest" and select launch.
Step 6 – Scroll down to LTE APN Setting and select.
Step 7 – Select the APN setting to edit or select add to add your own.
Step 8 – After editing or adding APN settings, select menu and save your settings.
Congratulations, you have successfully edited and saved your APN settings.
Enable Native HotspotStep 10 –Select APN2 LTE internet (Sprint) or your carrier internet APN.
Step 11 - Scroll down to APN type and select.
Step 12 - Add "DUN" to the setting (it should read "default,mms,DUN") without quotations.
Step 13 - Select Menu and save your settings
Congratulations, your device now has Native Hotspot without having to toggle data!
*I have tested this on Unlocked and Carrier version on Sprint as well as my wife's Sprint S8+. Survives reboot and updates (latest one anyways).
Update : must reapply if you update prl or profile!
Please let me know if you have to add anything specifically for other carriers and I will update this post.*
And as always, I cannot be held liable for the damage or malfunction of your device using these files,
you proceed at your own risk and remove my liability by continuing to the downloads portion of this post!
*********************************************************************
Downloads:
Shortcut Master Lite
*********************************************************************
Hit Thanks, If I Helped You!
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Wow,
I"m speechless. it works with out root. Do I need to VPN block this, or Sprint Won't even noticed?.
many many many thanks to you. And pm me if u need donation to keep up the great work you guys do here.
Now I have an unlock s8+ with all features. Man I just wish i had order the carrier note 8 instead of the unlock.
thanks again..
raptors2k said:
Wow,
I"m speechless. it works with out root. Do I need to VPN block this, or Sprint Won't even noticed?.
many many many thanks to you. And pm me if u need donation to keep up the great work you guys do here.
Now I have an unlock s8+ with all features. Man I just wish i had order the carrier note 8 instead of the unlock.
thanks again..
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No VPN...carriers can't tell the different between shared data and host data...it is just data...
If unlocked is flashed with carrier Firmware it is as if it were carrier phone...even OTA updates come from Sprint...
Dude! Amazing! Thank you soooo much!
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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
This is my first how to here so I know it will sucks but oh well lol.
I saw someone post on general forums about voice quality. For what reason this isn't set to default i don't know.
What this does is enables and changes your Voice codec(unless its called something else) to EVRC-B.
Requirements: Need your MSL #
To get your MSL # you can either call sprint and play dumb(I say i need to reprogram my phone) or since we have root download MSL Reader off the market.
Step 1: Once you have the MSL # go to you dial pad and press ##3282#.
Step 2: You will get a window that says EPST, hit the Edit Mode. This will prompt you for your password. Type in your MSL number there and hit OK.
Step 3: Now your are in the EPST, Go to the Advanced menu.
Step 4: Scroll down till you see Vocoder. Enable this if it not by pressing on it and slecting enable.
Step 5: Below Vocoder is the EVRC-B, do the same thing if it is not enabled.
Step 6:Next setting is the Home Orig and Roam Orig. You want to change these to EVRC-B.
Step 7: Press your menu button, Commit Modifications will appear. Press it to save the changes. This will automatically reboot your phone.
Once it is back up, people should notice a better call quality from you.
Written pretty ****ty huh? lol
I've heard not all of the towers use all of the codecs.. but I'd think that wouldn't be a problem unless roaming or in rural areas.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA Premium App
This has been posted for weeks...just sayin.
Already in the stickied FAQ at the top of this forum. You should request this be deleted.
Dont mind all the other ignorants thanks for your help youve helped me thanks again
southern87 said:
This is my first how to here so I know it will sucks but oh well lol.
I saw someone post on general forums about voice quality. For what reason this isn't set to default i don't know.
What this does is enables and changes your Voice codec(unless its called something else) to EVRC-B.
Requirements: Need your MSL #
To get your MSL # you can either call sprint and play dumb(I say i need to reprogram my phone) or since we have root download MSL Reader off the market.
Step 1: Once you have the MSL # go to you dial pad and press ##3282#.
Step 2: You will get a window that says EPST, hit the Edit Mode. This will prompt you for your password. Type in your MSL number there and hit OK.
Step 3: Now your are in the EPST, Go to the Advanced menu.
Step 4: Scroll down till you see Vocoder. Enable this if it not by pressing on it and slecting enable.
Step 5: Below Vocoder is the EVRC-B, do the same thing if it is not enabled.
Step 6:Next setting is the Home Orig and Roam Orig. You want to change these to EVRC-B.
Step 7: Press your menu button, Commit Modifications will appear. Press it to save the changes. This will automatically reboot your phone.
Once it is back up, people should notice a better call quality from you.
Written pretty ****ty huh? lol
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EDIT: I got it to work
I did this on my EVO 4G... I don't think it made any difference whatsoever.
Tried this on Synergy's latest nightly. It didn't automatically reboot the phone, but I lost signal completely. I'm manually rebooting now, I'm praying that it works properly.
What are the default values, in case I need to change it back?
Have tried this before and completely lost signal. YMMV.
I am trying to figure out the completely unnecessary use of profanity at the end of your post though. Try to have some class when posting in a forum read by all age groups. Read the Forum Rules regarding use of language which may be offensive to others.
I ended up booting just fine, got my signal back as well. I guess Synergy just wasn't interested in getting rebooted
I'll see if it works, it's about 4 in the morning for me, so I can't really call anyone.
LiquidSolstice said:
Tried this on Synergy's latest nightly. It didn't automatically reboot the phone, but I lost signal completely. I'm manually rebooting now, I'm praying that it works properly.
What are the default values, in case I need to change it back?
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Default Settings:
Step 5: Below Vocoder is the EVRC, do the same thing if it is not enabled.
Step 6:Next setting is the Home Orig and Roam Orig. You want to change these to EVRC.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140578
Improve CDMA Call Sound Quality via a Codec Change.
A few instances of this Codec change have popped up on XDA, PPCG, and even androidforums. For this reason, I'm unable to give credit to the original source. I have gathered as much data into one place around the subject. There are a few important things to note. This adjustment changes the Codec used to compress the voices of you and your caller across the Cell Network using EVRC-B which is an updated revision to the current CDMA standard EVRC. It has been noted in a few places, that making this change CAN effect your ability to make outbound calls in some roaming situations, including over Network extenders like the AirRave. As always, YMMV and I STRONGLY recommend that you both test this change in your normal use environments as well as keep a general idea of these instructions handy in the event you need to revert to the default settings in an emergency. As always, YOU and YOU ALONE are FULLY responsible for changes to any handset in which these and any modifications are made.
1. With MSL in hand, go to the Phone app and dial ##3282#
2. Click Edit Mode
3. Your "Password" is your Phone's MSL, enter it here.
4. Click Advanced
5. Scroll down the list and note the entries for EVRC-B, Home Orig, and Roam Orig.
6. Change EVRC-B to "Enable"
7. Change Home Orig and Roam Orig to "EVRC-B"
8. Hit Menu, and select "Commit Modifications"
9. Your phone will prompt you to click ok to restart or it will restart automatically.
To reverse the changes, repeat all of the above steps except change the following.
6. Change EVRC-B to "Disable"
7. Change Home Orig and Roam Orig to "EVRC"
Click to learn more about EVRC and EVRC-B
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If you have an Airave... this is no good. EVRC-B = No connection.
Hi EPST and reprogramming your phone, a comprehensive guide
I see a lot of posts in dev threads like "i flashed your rom now my signal/data is gone" so i decided to create this guide to help relieve unnecessary posts. Hope it helps
An introduction to EPST
Epst is a application that sprint uses to activate/program a phone. It read/writes to the NAM of your phone.NAM is an acronym for Numeric Assignment Module and is the place in TDMA/CDMA equipment where your phone number, ESN, system information and data settings live. In the old days we programmed handsets by hand, now it is usually done OTA (much is preset, a little is manually entered, data provisioning is truly OTA). It has many uses but this guide will concentrate on the data portion of epst. Here are the 3 codes that we will be using:
##3282# (data)
##72786# (scrtn)
##786# (reverse logistics support)
Keep in mind you will need your msl either from sprint (its really easy to get), or msl reader from the maket (root required)
##3282# (Data)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
The Data menu is broken down into 6 menus and usb charging selection.
1. Data Profile: This is where you can setup multiple data profiles (not sure why you would to) and contains your sprint username and other info on your data profile.
2. Evdo: Two menus here DDTM and preferred mode. DDTM is an option to where if you are downloading over your 3g/1x it will send calls to voice mail. It can be useful if you are trying to download a large file over 3g and don't want it to be interrupted. Preferred mode is exactly that... your network preferred mode. There are several settings there all of which are safe to use. Mine is set to cdma hdr only because i have no lte in my area. In theory it should save a little battery life by not scanning for lte.
3. Advanced: This menu contains a lot of important info. From your esn/meid to toggling lte.
There a few settings in here you can tweak to possibly benefit from.
A. Slot Cycle Index (SCI): This determines how often a handset polls the network for coverage and incoming packets. The default value is 2. A "Slot" is 1.28 seconds and doubles with each incremental change from 0 to 7 (0=1.28, 1=2.56, 2=5.12 seconds, etc). setting a handset to poll more often may use noticeably more battery if coverage is thin or lacking.
B. ACCOLC (Access Overload Class): This code determines your priority to make and receive calls on the network. Higher the number, lower the priority. Lower the number, higher the priority. Emergency Services reserves 0 + 1 (please do not use these) leaving your choices to 2-9.
C.Removing the Sprint Proxy
1. With MSL in hand, go to the Phone app and dial ##3282#
2. Click Edit Mode
3. Your "Password" is your Phone's MSL, enter it here.
4. Click Advanced
5. Scroll down to RTSP/HTTP Setting
6. Change RTSP proxy IP to 0.0.0.0 or You can leave this blank if you like
7. Change RTSP proxy Port to 0 (Zero)
8. HTTP proxy IP to 0.0.0.0 or You could leave this blank if you like
9. HTTP proxy port to 0 (Zero)
10.Once complete, back out to the home screen and enjoy Downloads and a .20- .60 mbps increase in 3G speeds!
It may not hurt to verify the settings are in place by following steps 1 through 5 again, if you're OCD. Removing this proxy removes at least one or more hops in between you and your connection destination, possibly increasing your WAN connection speed via 2G/3G/4G and Wi-Fi. As always, use at your own risk and take a screen shot of your original settings.
D. Improve CDMA Call Sound Quality via a Codec Change:
There are a few important things to note. This adjustment changes the Codec used to compress the voices of you and your caller across the Cell Network using EVRC-B which is an updated revision to the current CDMA standard EVRC. It has been noted in a few places, that making this change CAN effect your ability to make outbound calls in some roaming situations, including over Network extenders like the AirRave. As always, YMMV and I STRONGLY recommend that you both test this change in your normal use environments as well as keep a general idea of these instructions handy in the event you need to revert to the default settings in an emergency. As always, YOU and YOU ALONE are FULLY responsible for changes to any handset in which these and any modifications are made.
1. With MSL in hand, go to the Phone app and dial ##3282#
2. Click Edit Mode
3. Your "Password" is your Phone's MSL, enter it here.
4. Click Advanced
5. Scroll down the list and note the entries for EVRC-B, Home Orig, and Roam Orig.
6. Change EVRC-B to "Enable"
7. Change Home Orig and Roam Orig to "EVRC-B"
8. Hit Menu, and select "Commit Modifications"
9. Your phone will prompt you to click ok to restart or it will restart automatically.
To reverse the changes, repeat all of the above steps except change the following.
6. Change EVRC-B to "Disable"
7. Change Home Orig and Roam Orig to "EVRC"
Click to learn more about EVRC and EVRC-B
4. DSS:Not sure if these really need to be messed with unless you have flashed to another carrier...
5. LTE Record Various logs and scan rates for LTE safe to adjust...
6. PDN Setting I only found one document which seemed to pertain to this Here There are 3 sub menus internet, ota, and pam (phone as modem?). If anyone knows more about this fell free to chime in. :good:
##72786# (SCTRN)
This menu contains 4 sections containing your MDN, MSID, M.IP Custom Profile1-NAI and AAA shared secret password. All of these are unique to your data profile and should never change. The ##code is used to reset these 4 items to re-provision your phone without wiping any data.
##786# (Hard Reset)
This menu contains a lot of the same info as the previous codes with a little extra. It is used for the quintessential "hard reset". This will completely wipe data/app, your internal sd, and NAM so your phone can be re-provisioned.
FAQ SECTION
Note: I do not fully understand how or why the NAM section of your phone becomes corrupt but is does. I have never had to call sprint to have them fix my data so i hope this helps.
Q. Help im stuck on 1x/2g.
Q. I just flashed your rom now i have no signal help!
Q. My data speeds really suck lately anyone else?
Note: All these fixes must be preformed on a stock or stock based rom with epst support and make sure you are in a known good signal area
A. These are all very common questions i have seen around here in the past years and are all very easy to fix... process below.
Whenever i have data issues whether it be stuck on 1x, no data/signal, or slow data, I always follow the following steps...
1. ill just do a profile update and see if that helps.
2. If that doesn't help this is my next step.
Enter Dialer
##3282#
select edit and enter MSL
select data profile
select menu and select Restore
reboot and update profile
3.Still no worky?
Enter Dialer:
##72786#
select edit and enter MSL
select menu and then Reset
After phone goes through "hands free activation" and your back at your dialer, enter this:
##3282#
select edit and enter MSL
select data profile
select menu and select Restore
After your rebooted and back at your home screen go into settings/system updates/ and update your profile.
4. This is your last step before calling sprint (which i have never had to, this has always worked for me).
THIS WILL WIPE EVERYTHING IN DATA/APP AS WELL AS YOUR INTERNAL SD! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED SO MAKE A BACKUP
Enter Dialer
##786#
select menu and select reset
enter msl and select ok
After phone goes through "hands free activation" go into settings/system updates/ and update your profile and you should be set
This guide is a WIP, and yes i know most of this information is already in some thread buried somewhere but I thought a little consolidation was in order. Maybe we can get data questions in here and there wont be 4 pages of someone trying to figure out why their data wont work in a dev thread.:good:
Also this is my first attempt at a guide...go easy on me.
Prl Information
PRL INFORMATION AND UPDATING
Thank you Digiblur for letting me kang some of your OP. I really appreciate it. Go thank this guy NAOWZ!
Take a moment and read this article before reading any further: What is a PRL?
PRL Series - Acct- Device
25xxx = Residential acct - LTE/800SMR
24xxx = Business acct (some 3G roaming added) - LTE/800SMR
55xxx = Residential acct - worldphone LTE/800SMR
56xxx = Corporate acct (VZW 3G roaming) - worldphone LTE/800SMR
16xxx = Corporate acct (VZW 3G roaming) - LTE/800SMR
11xxx = Corporate acct (VZW 3G roaming) - no LTE/no 800SMR
12xxx = Corporate acct (VZW 3G roaming) - no LTE/low priority 800SMR
60xxx = Residential acct - no LTE/no 800SMR
21xxx = Residential acct - no LTE/low priority 800SMR
51xxx = iPhone5 - low priority 800SMR
800 SMR Enabled PRLs/Areas
xxx13 - DFW, Chicago, Baltimore, North CA, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, New Mexico, New York, Orlando, San Antonio and Southern California
PRL Change Logs and Full Analysis' can be found on this website:
www.batonrougebroadband.info This is Digiblurs site the guy is full of info
PRL 00001, 00002, 00003, and 01337 are modded PRLs that force your phone to use Verizon's network for voice and 3G Prl 15094, 15096, 17098 are PRLs that force you to use US Cellular's network for voice and 3G. Use these for TESTING purposes only. I do not recommend or condone using them 100% of the time. You will not be able to determine when you are roaming. You won't even be able to tell if you roaming internationally!! There is a 300mb data cap and other minute based roaming caps with Sprint. Myself or this website are NOT responsible if you break your Terms of Service and get your contract terminated. Discussions about how to get your contract terminated using these non-Sprint PRLs will not be tolerated and will be deleted. If Verizon/USCC works for you and Sprint's service does not, then you need purchase Verizon/USCC service.
Common PRL Myths
1. A PRL is not a list of towers. It's a list of cell phone systems that your phone searches for.
2. It will not make your phone connect to different Sprint 3G towers.
3. It will not give you better Sprint PCS band 3G or 1X coverage.
4. It will not give you better LTE coverage.
5. An update is not required for new cellular sites.
6. The only time a PRL update will give you better native Sprint coverage is when 800mhz SMR (BC10) support is added and enabled in your area.
7. You can not use AT&T, VZW, or US Cellular LTE with a use of a different PRL
8. Don't believe the nonsense and lies that a Sprint rep will tell you about PRLs (they were never trained on PRLs and only go by rumors and hearsay instead of facts)
Prl updating without a pc.
NOTE: This will only work on sense roms with epst support.
On device prl update is now possible. I would like to thank rulingczar for some help looking in the right place. All you have to do is edit 1 line in build.prop.
How to change the build.prop:
There are a few ways to change build.prop. The easiest imo is to use an app like kernel tuner to change it. KT even has a nice backup and restore option. You could also take your favorite file explorer and navigate to /system and open build.prop as text and edit there. If you are adb savvy then you could pull the file, edit it with a program like notepad++, and push it back to your device with proper permissions.
ro.build.type user
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1 .Reboot and let the system fully load (or there will be lag in Epst) and enter dialer.
2. Enter ##778# and choose edit. Enter MSL and choose prl.
3. Select update prl and select a prl from your sd card.
4. Select menu in the upper right corner and commit modifications.
5. Epst will reboot the device and the prl should be applied.
6. It is always a good idea to update your profile after a prl change. Enjoy!
Updating prl and pulling prl from device with PC
Credits Whosdaman from this thread.
How to Update PRL Manually:
You must have your respected device's drivers installed prior to starting.
Download and Install QPST 2.7 - Build 366
Open QPST Configuration in the "QPST" folder under Programs
Disable debugging on your device
Type the following code in your respected device's dialer and switch to DIAG mode
HTC EVO 3D/ HTC EVO 4G LTE : ##3424#
Plug in your device
Click on the “Ports” tab and “Add a new port”
Select the “COMXX – USB\QC Diagnostic” and click ok. If you don’t see a port, uncheck the box for "Show Serial and USB/QC Diagnostic ports only" and add all of the USB/Unknown ports. One of them should show an active phone.
Click “Start Clients” on the top of the program and open Service Programming
Select your device
Click "Read from Phone" and enter your MSL
Click the "Roam" tab
Click "Browse" and select the PRL you wish to use
Click "Write to Phone"
Phone should reboot with the PRL you specified
How to Pull PRL From Device:
You must haveDIAG drivers installed prior to starting.
Download and Install QPST 2.7 - Build 366
Open QPST Configuration in the "QPST" folder under Programs
Disable debugging on your device
Type the following code in your device's dialer and switch to DIAG mode
HTC EVO 3D/HTC EVO4G LTE: ##3424#
Plug in your device
Click on the “Ports” tab and “Add a new port”
Select the “COMXX – USB\QC Diagnostic” and click ok. If you don’t see a port, uncheck the box for "Show Serial and USB/QC Diagnostic ports only" and add all of the USB/Unknown ports. One of them should show an active phone.
Click “Start Clients” on the top of the program and open Service Programming
Select your device
Click "Read from Phone" and enter your MSL
Click "Save to File" and save the file
Open RL Editor in the QPST folder
Go to "File" then "Open" and navigate to the location where you saved the file
Open the .r0l file
Go to "File" then "Save As" and save the file as a .prl file type.
If either are unclear in any way, please let me know.
How to add EPST to any sense rom.
coming soon... files attached below. Thanks Captain_Throwback i cherry picked from the sense 5 trunk. Go thank this guy as well for just being generally awesome. ( Guy has bricked numerous phones testing different things )
I will try to add some pics when I get my pc back up...this is my reminder :silly:
Good info. Thanks
#Root-Hack_Mod*Always=LTE
Test with airvana 2.0 .... Audio codec sounds all scrambled .....like crazy .. calls go in and go out seems like there is a dude speaking some recorded bs . Then I got a chick ... But definetley not understandable ... Any way to adjust air rave to work with evrc-b............ Seems like a good idea updating audio codec we have its lets use it
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jraz305 said:
Test with airvana 2.0 .... Audio codec sounds all scrambled .....like crazy .. calls go in and go out seems like there is a dude speaking some recorded bs . Then I got a chick ... But definetley not understandable ... Any way to adjust air rave to work with evrc-b............ Seems like a good idea updating audio codec we have its lets use it
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That I do not know. I don't have an air rave to test on... It's a long shot but maybe e mail the manufacturer and see what they say.
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I was gonna mention this but didn't know where but when you sign up for sprint they give you your msl aka your spc aka your unlock code when you activate your phone.
Asadullah said:
I was gonna mention this but didn't know where but when you sign up for sprint they give you your msl aka your spc aka your unlock code when you activate your phone.
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They also give it to you in an email if you do an esn swap (change phones) online. They also give directions how to program your phone in the e mail. They like to refer to it as "a six digit number" lol.
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As I recall, going into the individual PDN items on that list while in edit mode will delete individual entries if they are accidentally selected and no info in entered in the field ie you select the field to edit and you can't cancel out to get the data previously populated in that field.
Has anyone successfully backed up and restored CDMA "APN"s? Even looking under the hidden function "CDMA APNs" shows no actual APNs in the traditional GSM sense.
They aren't kept in the apns Conf. Look in mms_config.xml in the mms.apk.
There is a program that can decompile apks to actual source code not smali. I would like to have a look through the epst.apk and see how it works. May be able to get more features.
Asadullah said:
They aren't kept in the apns Conf. Look in mms_config.xml in the mms.apk.
There is a program that can decompile apks to actual source code not smali. I would like to have a look through the epst.apk and see how it works. May be able to get more features.
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That would be awesome, im just a union electrician, and dont know too much about java... Speaking of more features im attaching a copy of epst from android 2.1 eclair. It had the feature to change prl's on the fly via handset ##PRL#. It was ported to 2.2 and 2.3. I dont think anyone really tried to get it going on ICS which would be very nice. I would definitely appreciate if anyone got it to work...
Well on the fly prl changing is once again possible on the info bar rom by newtoroot
This is on a us cellular prl. :thumbup:
Here is the epst apk:http://db.tt/Lghf8UVb
I haven't been able to get it to work but I only tried on viper rom. I'll try more later tonight...
Edit: forgot to mention the code is ##778# then enter your msl.
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One question, sir.
Can EVO LTE unlock permanent rev B?
tukijembz said:
One question, sir.
Can EVO LTE unlock permanent rev B?
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Not sure what your question is... Your audio codec is selectable. And should stick.
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I tried this but tapping RTSP/HTTP setting doesn't do anything. Anyone got a clue?
zigolleid said:
I tried this but tapping RTSP/HTTP setting doesn't do anything. Anyone got a clue?
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You must be in view mode... You must be in edit mode to edit the values. When you type ##data# a menu will pop up with 2 options.
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gunfromsako said:
NOTE: This will only work on sense roms with epst support.
On the fly prl update is now possible. I would like to thank rulingczar for some help looking in the right place. All you have to do is edit 1 line in the build prop.
ro.build.type user
to
ro.build.type dev
Reboot and let the system fully load (or there will be lag in Epst) and enter dialer.
Enter ##778# and choose edit. Enter MSL and choose prl. Select update prl and select a prl from your sd card. Select menu in the upper right corner and commit modifications. Epst will reboot the device and the prl should be applied. It is always a good idea to update your profile after a prl change. Enjoy!
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Worked like a charm
I'm out of thanks so Thank You
BTW I didn't change anything other then user>dev but ##778# worked
Also might be a good idea to show the path taken to edit the ro.build.type
bigdaddy619 said:
Also might be a good idea to show the path taken to edit the ro.build.type
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Done :thumbup:
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gunfromsako said:
You must be in view mode... You must be in edit mode to edit the values. When you type ##data# a menu will pop up with 2 options.
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I did tapped edit mode and everything else works, just not that RTSP/HTTP setting... Maybe it's my device's problem
zigolleid said:
I did tapped edit mode and everything else works, just not that RTSP/HTTP setting... Maybe it's my device's problem
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Weird I just zeroed mine out and rebooted...
What rom are you using?
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How to Flash U Firmware On AT&T and Keep Volte & video calling and get lte band 17
So after Doing some looking around i found out how to get volte and video calling working,and enable band 17 on G930U. I dont take credit for this. i seen it on a different forum and just wanna make sure people know how to fix it.
For starters if you dont have g930u or dont know what it is. heres a great thread about it with easy to follow instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
Okay so after you flash the U Firmware.
edit the others.xml in System/csc. Scroll to the bottom of the xml and change volte and video calling to TRUE. Save and then reboot. The options will be in settings and the video calling icon will be in the dialer.
and to re-enable band I7 Open the dial pad
Type: *#0011# to enter Service Mode (Be very careful with what you do here)
Note: You need to be rooted for this to work
Once in Service Mode, do the following:
Tap the menu button and tap Back
Tap the menu button again and select "Key Input" and enter an upper case Q and press OK
Tap the menu button again and select "Key Input" and enter 4 zeroes (0000) and press OK
Wait 5 - 15 seconds. You'll see the Main Menu
Choose option [2]: UE SETTING & INFO
Choose option [1]: SETTING
Choose option [1]: PROTOCOL
Choose option [2]: NAS
Choose option [1]: NETWORK CONTROL
Choose option [4]: BAND SELECTION
Choose option [4]: LTE Band Preference
Choose option [7]: LTE ALL (Or you can choose any band instead)
If you want to go back then tap the menu button and choose Back (Don't press the back key)
Once again guys i take no credit for any of this. ive just seen people looking for the information and decided to put it all together for you
I am just curious, what's the benefit of enabling B17 on the device given that AT&T has B12 MFBI enabled throughout its network?
Does this enable the enhanced LTE voice? When you go to About Device > Status does it show IMS registration status as "Registered"? None of the carrier specific features will work unless the IMS is registered on the AT&T network.
Tikerz said:
Does this enable the enhanced LTE voice? When you go to About Device > Status does it show IMS registration status as "Registered"? None of the carrier specific features will work unless the IMS is registered on the AT&T network.
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Mine is not registered. I've been trying to figure out how to register it. Do you know how to rotisserie it?
dirtydodge said:
Mine is not registered. I've been trying to figure out how to register it. Do you know how to rotisserie it?
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I know how to rotisserie a chicken, but I have not tried to rotisserie my phone.
Tikerz said:
I know how to rotisserie a chicken, but I have not tried to rotisserie my phone.
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Lol. Damn auto correct. "Register"
dirtydodge said:
Lol. Damn auto correct. "Register"
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LOL, I know.
What I understand is that none of the carrier specific features will work unless the AT&T network registers your phone. They have certain models they will recognize on their network for those features. 930U is not one of those models.
Tikerz said:
LOL, I know.
What I understand is that none of the carrier specific features will work unless the AT&T network registers your phone. They have certain models they will recognize on their network for those features. 930U is not one of those models.
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Thanks. I'm not even sure what IMS is but i have noticed before that it isn't registered.
15jpenni said:
So after Doing some looking around i found out how to get volte and video calling working,and enable band 17 on G930U. I dont take credit for this. i seen it on a different forum and just wanna make sure people know how to fix it.
For starters if you dont have g930u or dont know what it is. heres a great thread about it with easy to follow instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
Okay so after you flash the U Firmware.
edit the others.xml in System/csc. Scroll to the bottom of the xml and change volte and video calling to TRUE. Save and then reboot. The options will be in settings and the video calling icon will be in the dialer.
and to re-enable band I7 Open the dial pad
Type: *#0011# to enter Service Mode (Be very careful with what you do here)
Note: You need to be rooted for this to work
Once in Service Mode, do the following:
Tap the menu button and tap Back
Tap the menu button again and select "Key Input" and enter an upper case Q and press OK
Tap the menu button again and select "Key Input" and enter 4 zeroes (0000) and press OK
Wait 5 - 15 seconds. You'll see the Main Menu
Choose option [2]: UE SETTING & INFO
Choose option [1]: SETTING
Choose option [1]: PROTOCOL
Choose option [2]: NAS
Choose option [1]: NETWORK CONTROL
Choose option [4]: BAND SELECTION
Choose option [4]: LTE Band Preference
Choose option [7]: LTE ALL (Or you can choose any band instead)
If you want to go back then tap the menu button and choose Back (Don't press the back key)
Once again guys i take no credit for any of this. ive just seen people looking for the information and decided to put it all together for you
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You left out the part where root is required to modify a CSC in the system partition.
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not where to be found those csc settings on a 930a with the latest pg9 Ota firmware
I am on the 930U firmware on my ATT&T S7. I can get to service mode, I am rooted, but can not get to the Main Menu. I have tried several times and it does not get past the opening page. Any suggestions?
I don't understand. Isn't G930U supposed to be used in US? If a band is used by a US carrier and supported by phone hardware, why firmware disable it?
hugeadrian said:
I don't understand. Isn't G930U supposed to be used in US? If a band is used by a US carrier and supported by phone hardware, why firmware disable it?
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Well, why does TMobile wifi calling work straight out of the box on the U firmware while AT&T's doesnt?
joe3681 said:
Well, why does TMobile wifi calling work straight out of the box on the U firmware while AT&T's doesnt?
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IMO this is because of the stupid AT&T policy, not because the phone does not support it.
AFAIK not being able to use band 17 is Samsung's problem right?
hugeadrian said:
IMO this is because of the stupid AT&T policy, not because the phone does not support it.
AFAIK not being able to use band 17 is Samsung's problem right?
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The S7 has wifi calling on the ATT branded rom. It's the stupid (or smart in a business sense) way they change things to their own proprietary format. If you want wifi calling then you have to buy their phone, not the U version.
crackinx said:
The S7 has wifi calling on the ATT branded rom. It's the stupid (or smart in a business sense) way they change things to their own proprietary format. If you want wifi calling then you have to buy their phone, not the U version.
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Really? If G930U doesn't have wifi calling, why can T-Mobile users use wifi calling on G930U firmware?
hugeadrian said:
Really? If G930U doesn't have wifi calling, why can T-Mobile users use wifi calling on G930U firmware?
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That's what I'm saying it has wifi calling, but it does not work on the ATT network because they changed their rom for their wifi calling, the built in Wifi calling in the U rom does not work with ATT.
I'm bummed. I've had this Samsung S8+ since late last year. I didn't really want to root it but I wanted the native hotspot to work. I found out (on these forums) that it was as simple as editing the existing APN settings by adding "dun" to the APN type. I was able to do that previously and it worked beautifully. HOWEVER, I just got the #$&(^@ OREO update push from Sprint. Now my APN type settings reverted back to "default,mms". The APN type is NOT editable now. Therefore I am unable to add "dun" to the APN type settings. Now my native hotspot no longer works obviously. I have read in a couple of other places that the OREO update cannot be rolled back to a previous firmware version without putting the phone in a bootloop. I don't know that a rollback would even fix this problem. I was never really interested in rooting and installing a custom ROM. I simply wanted my native hotspot to work so I could use my laptop with an internet connection.
So am I screwed? Is there a workaround to edit these APN settings? The settings are not editable after this update. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Master lite oreo hotspot again
I have found a way on s8 plus sprint to use master lite again for native hotspot but must know msl number.
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Pwallaker said:
I have found a way on s8 plus sprint to use master lite again for native hotspot but must know msl number. No root
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Thanks Pwallaker!
I did manage to get the native hotspot working again on the stock non-rooted OREO ROM. I don't know if this is just a fluke or what but here is what I did to edit the appropriate APN fields to re-enable the native hotspot (without subscription) on my Samsung S8+.
I entered my phone dialer and dialed ##3282# to view/edit data. I selected "edit" and put in the generic "000000" MSL code. Simply doing this did NOT enable me to edit the APNs. It only enabled a very limited edit that still would not let me edit the APN type fields. However, I immediately exited the data edit mode and then opened Shortcut Master Lite. I performed a search for LTEFunctionality using SML (SML could no longer get me in edit mode initially after the OREO update). I then launched "com.test.LTEFunctionality" (com.test.LTEFunctionality.LTEFunctionalityTest). I then scrolled down and selected "LTE APN Setting". This brings up two APNs named "APN2 EHRPD Internet" and "APN2 LTE Internet". Select the first APN and simply edit the field called "APN type". It will be already be populated with "default,mms". Simply select that field to edit and place ",dun" at the end of that string. Back out and repeat the same for the second APN. Exit SML when done. This is what worked for me with this new OREO release on SPRINT for the SM-G955U. I don't know if it makes a difference but I have the developer options enabled on my stock S8+. Good luck. YMMV!