[Q] Roam Control? - Epic 4G General

Anyone successfully running ROAM CONTROL on Syndicate Frozen Rom? I cannot get it to work whatsoever. Tried uninstalling, reinstalling, but the software does not respond to "force roam". Wondering if its a compatibility issue with SFR.

i'm using it and it works flawlessly.
make sure you pick samsung in the settings of roam control.
I'm on SRF 1.1.1 if that matters.

working for me (on 1.1.1), perhaps clear data? or re instal? did u select samsung in the settings?

Are you in Texas? I contacted the roam control guy and he said that it won't work in Texas

Works for me, in Texas.. just depends on the ROM.

I'm in northern california. Samsung was selected as well. Ill try clearing data. Will thank all that contributed once I get on my computer, can't do it using xda app.
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OMG, w00t w00t!
It works for me and thanks for turning me on to this app. Service in my area has been HORRIBLE!
Now it will work great.....on Verizon's network

how in the hell did i miss this roam contole?????? link please?

mcdeeandhisepic said:
how in the hell did i miss this roam contole?????? link please?
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Roam Control

Is anyone able to get 3g speeds while using this App? It works fine on my Epic (rooted and running Bonsai 4.1.1 on EXT4), but data is 1x.

thanantos said:
Is anyone able to get 3g speeds while using this App? It works fine on my Epic (rooted and running Bonsai 4.1.1 on EXT4), but data is 1x.
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this has been covered ad nauseum...
Sprint's roaming agreement w/ Verizon is for 1x data only, not 3G
there 'may' be a workaround/PRL hack but you'd have to search more for that answer because I just don't have it and I'm not gonna do the searching for ya

daddymikey1975 said:
this has been covered ad nauseum...
Sprint's roaming agreement w/ Verizon is for 1x data only, not 3G
there 'may' be a workaround/PRL hack but you'd have to search more for that answer because I just don't have it and I'm not gonna do the searching for ya
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This.
It all depends on what PRL you're using. There is a PRL out there which will enable 3G roaming speeds, but few phones have it. You can manually update your PRL, but Sprint will usually roll you back within 24-48 hours. I've thought about manually updating my PRL, then freezing the service which allows it to be rolled back, but haven't gone through with it.
Reason being, I'm in Chicago and forced roaming on Sprint doesn't work in the Chicago area as stated by the dev of the app.
Works well up in Wisconsin, but not around here.
There's a thread somewhere about updating your PRL...search for it and read through it. That will tell you everything you need to know.

hayzooos said:
There's a thread somewhere about updating your PRL...search for it and read through it. That will tell you everything you need to know.
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FTFY
I'm content being able to roam w/ 1x.. mostly when i roam its because I can't make a call or what have you..
for me, I'll be getting the 1015 PRL (or whatever it is for corp accounts) when it's rolled out..

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This.
It all depends on what PRL you're using. There is a PRL out there which will enable 3G roaming speeds, but few phones have it. You can manually update your PRL, but Sprint will usually roll you back within 24-48 hours. I've thought about manually updating my PRL, then freezing the service which allows it to be rolled back, but haven't gone through with
There's a thread somewhere about updating your PRL...search for it and read through it. That will tell you everything you need to know.
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I've changed my prl over two months ago and they.switched me back to sprints after about 3 weeks. I chanced it back after, to what I wanted and haven't been switched back at all. Maybe the roll backs are location based? A lot of people say they get forced back to a sprint prl but I never do
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Ninja prl update?

I updated my prl a couple days ago, and though the version number didn't change (60671) my phone is much more roam friendly. It used to never switch at work, now it's jumping over pretty quickly. Anyone else having better roam coverage?
I've noticed it to.
I cant roam at all. For some reason when i try and tap into verizons towers I get a cannot authentice your accoun recording when i try and make a call.
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Franteeko said:
I cant roam at all. For some reason when i try and tap into verizons towers I get a cannot authentice your accoun recording when i try and make a call.
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See if this thread helps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769966
I don't know about prl update, but I noticed that my 3g down bandwidth dropped by about 50% to 1.3mbps this morning...
may not be related but i had the same issue verizon can't authicate till i loaded the wired tether hack then all of a sudden roaming works.
might be worth a shot
I make frequent trips to a rural part of South Carolina , I have noticed better signal reception in Verizon areas where as before I got (no service) .

Details on Sprint PRL's 60678 and 1115

Here is the lehman terms about the PRL's. People who are on individual accounts will be receiving PRL 60678. It will not have 3G Data Roaming enabled.
Business and corperate accounts will be receiving custom PRL 1115, which does enable 3G Data Roaming in the six states listed below.
For all the details please read the attached files. You didn't get these from me
My FAQ for You:
1. No Samsung device has received a new PRL since 60676. We haven't received any notice of why or when Samsung devices will receve the new PRLs.
2. 60677 had numerous problems. All throughout Florida people were reportedly not getting any data at all while roaming, let alone 3G Data while roaming. So 60678 was pushed out to fix the issue, but it disabled 3G Data roaming for the time being. It may be enabled later on down the road.
3. Manually changing you PRL will not break your phone...but expect your PRL to switch back as your phone does a daily check for updates to the PRL. That is why alot of the community was switched back to 60676 after manually updating to 60677.
4. If you get any type of corperate discount on your account, you will receive the 1115 PRL.
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National & Custom PRLs Available for FL, MI, OH, WVA, & WI
Sprint has released Custom PRL 1115 and National PRL ending xxx78 that will impact subscribers who roam in these states.
Custom EVDO PRL 1115 – Provides Business IL and CL subscribers with continued 3G/Mobile Broadband roaming services.
Consumer accounts in these states will experience a loss of 3G/Mobile Broadband roaming services. Refer to PRL Newsflash (xxx78).
Delivery of this Custom PRL is dependent on eligible Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) Phones/PDAs and Mobile Broadband devices.
Devices not eligible to receive the Custom PRL will receive the National PRL and won’t have 3G/Mobile Broadband roaming in these areas.
National PRLs (10078/50578, 20278/60678 and 60778) - Removes 3G/Mobile Broadband roaming coverage for all consumer accounts with push capable phones/PDAs and Mobile Broadband devices.
This coverage was previously enabled with PRL xxx77 and is now being removed since it didn’t provide the expected on-network capacity relief.
In an effort to strike the right balance between customer experience and roaming cost of service, the 3G roaming coverage will no longer be available for consumers but available to Business customers via Custom PRL 1115.
Consumers receiving these National PRLs will still have 1xRTT data roaming service available in the impacted states.
Sprint will begin proactively pushing the PRL to subscribers with in these locations first, then to the entire base. Subscribers with Mobile Broadband devices have to accept the PRL update prompt via SMARTview to receive this release.
Hmm so no roaming and 3g for me
Weird cause the 60677 had it and they pulled it, hopefully we will get it back, btw what if u got a hold of the 1115 prl and tried putting it on the personal phone? Will it break it? lol
davidrules7778 said:
Hmm so no roaming and 3g for me
Weird cause the 60677 had it and they pulled it, hopefully we will get it back, btw what if u got a hold of the 1115 prl and tried putting it on the personal phone? Will it break it? lol
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Let me answer a few things first:
1. No Samsung device has received a new PRL since 60676. We haven't received any notice of why or when Samsung devices will receve the new PRLs.
2. 60677 had numerous problems. All throughout Florida people were reportedly not getting any data at all while roaming, let alone 3G Data while roaming. So 60678 was pushed out to fix the issue, but it disabled 3G Data roaming for the time being. It may be enabled later on down the road.
3. Manually changing you PRL will not break your phone...but expect your PRL to switch back as your phone does a daily check for updates to the PRL. That is why alot of the community was switched back to 60676 after manually updating to 60677.
4. If you get any type of corperate discount on your account, you will receive the 1115 PRL.
Whosdaman said:
Let me answer a few things first:
1. No Samsung device has received a new PRL since 60676. We haven't received any notice of why or when Samsung devices will receve the new PRLs.
2. 60677 had numerous problems. All throughout Florida people were reportedly not getting any data at all while roaming, let alone 3G Data while roaming. So 60678 was pushed out to fix the issue, but it disabled 3G Data roaming for the time being. It may be enabled later on down the road.
3. Manually changing you PRL will not break your phone...but expect your PRL to switch back as your phone does a daily check for updates to the PRL. That is why alot of the community was switched back to 60676 after manually updating to 60677.
4. If you get any type of corperate discount on your account, you will receive the 1115 PRL.
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Why thank u for the answers, i know it will be pushed back as it happened to me after i did it manually, i was wondering if somehow the 1115 prl got posted could i update it that, in the only risk being its going to get pushed back?
BTW ill hit thanks for u when i get to a computer with the thanks button
davidrules7778 said:
Why thank u for the answers, i know it will be pushed back as it happened to me after i did it manually, i was wondering if somehow the 1115 prl got posted could i update it that, in the only risk being its going to get pushed back?
BTW ill hit thanks for u when i get to a computer with the thanks button
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Yes the only rish is that it will be pushed back. Nothing else.
And you're very welcome
(I'm thinking about manually updating to 1115 for the time being.)
I manually updated mine to 1115.
I'm assuming they wont be able to roll it back on Epics like mine that have the DATA & PRL update "internal/unknown error" issue, that still isnt resolved. Mine has been sitting on 60677 since I manually updated it when it came out. (No choice, since the automatic update doesnt work.)
May be it's different on other people's though.
darkfire79 said:
I manually updated mine to 1115.
I'm assuming they wont be able to roll it back on Epics like mine that have the DATA & PRL update "internal/unknown error" issue, that still isnt resolved. Mine has been sitting on 60677 since I manually updated it when it came out. (No choice, since the automatic update doesnt work.)
May be it's different on other people's though.
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Have you tried it recently? Mine started working last week. And that doesn't stop them from pushing a different PRL to your phone. Mine got pushed back while still getting the error.
darkfire79 said:
I manually updated mine to 1115.
I'm assuming they wont be able to roll it back on Epics like mine that have the DATA & PRL update "internal/unknown error" issue, that still isnt resolved. Mine has been sitting on 60677 since I manually updated it when it came out. (No choice, since the automatic update doesnt work.)
May be it's different on other people's though.
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What kenny said, mine was broken after going to eco5 on my old phone and it still got pushed back and still didnt update, new phone updates tho
i might manually update, if people report that it helps a lot?
I get a 28% corporate discount and live in California. So will I get the new prl or only when I jet into one of the affected areas?
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Thanks for the info! Is it possible to manually update then freeze the update process in titanium to prevent the roll back?
Can someone post a link to the 1115 PRL so we can try. Thanks.
kennyglass123 said:
Can someone post a link to the 1115 PRL so we can try. Thanks.
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+1
Thanks.......
Why would I get 1115 on one phone and 60676 on the other
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darkfire79 said:
I manually updated mine to 1115.
I'm assuming they wont be able to roll it back on Epics like mine that have the DATA & PRL update "internal/unknown error" issue, that still isnt resolved. Mine has been sitting on 60677 since I manually updated it when it came out. (No choice, since the automatic update doesnt work.)
May be it's different on other people's though.
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An RTN reset will fix those issues. I solved that internal error on my own at my store. My phone does it perfect everytime now.
Top Nurse said:
I get a 28% corporate discount and live in California. So will I get the new prl or only when I jet into one of the affected areas?
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You will receive 1115, but California isn't effected. You can read everything in the attached documents in the first post.
rgregg504 said:
Why would I get 1115 on one phone and 60676 on the other
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kennyglass123 said:
Can someone post a link to the 1115 PRL so we can try. Thanks.
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Answering myself. I got this from PPCGeeks:
And here is the thread on how to update manually:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=898628
And a link to QPST file needed:
http://www.filecrop.com/QPST-2.7-build-323.html
01117 was also released to folks in MS..which added 3g from verizon when attached to sprint voice. Not sure why since that area has 3g on the towers except for north MS. It also removes the 3g roaming in FL.
Full analysis and change logs for 60678 and 01115 are up on my site at www.batonrougebroadband.info
I just updated my wifes evo and it got the 1115 prl. I put the 60678 on my epic manually but if I try updating through the phone will I also get the 1115 or not for samsung no matter what?
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digiblur said:
01117 was also released to folks in MS..which added 3g from verizon when attached to sprint voice. Not sure why since that area has 3g on the towers except for north MS. It also removes the 3g roaming in FL.
Full analysis and change logs for 60678 and 01115 are up on my site at www.batonrougebroadband.info
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1115 is the latest, there is no 1117 yet...at least my managers EVO never received it.
evohog said:
I just updated my wifes evo and it got the 1115 prl. I put the 60678 on my epic manually but if I try updating through the phone will I also get the 1115 or not for samsung no matter what?
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1115 is the one you want. That is the one that enables 3G Data Roaming
I believe the 01117 was only sent to folks in southern MS. Not much of a difference between 01115 and 60678 except for the FL 3g roaming.
darkfire79 said:
I manually updated mine to 1115.
I'm assuming they wont be able to roll it back on Epics like mine that have the DATA & PRL update "internal/unknown error" issue, that still isnt resolved. Mine has been sitting on 60677 since I manually updated it when it came out. (No choice, since the automatic update doesnt work.)
May be it's different on other people's though.
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It wont, definately not if your running custom roms. This release has been out for about a month in these states already, and also if you call and ask for them to refresh on their end, be prepared to get framework forcecloses, not reccomended!
also for Top Nurse
I get a 28% corporate discount and live in California. So will I get the new prl or only when I jet into one of the affected areas?
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You wont need it, unless you travel to one of the affected states & Yes you can update while there as you are under a Heirarchy as an account type/ Corporate - Sub type/Individual, also to everyone else, if you are a BCS/Premier or Business/General Business or Public Sector account you too will get this - even if you dont receive a discout
BTW, This is not a Sprint error, rather a problem caused by higher Gods in the wireless world.

Roam control.. But my EVO will not roam!

I bought Roam Control for a while but ultimately I need to roam at my office. I got no sprint signal inside the building. Before I got EVO I had a moto q9c and it roamed on verizon just fine with about 4 bars. My work cell phone is also verizon and I got the signal in my office but it is 1x signal.
Anyway, with roam control. I forced my EVO to roam but it will not connect to anything. Always says no signal..........
The problem is not that roam control does not work. It works when I am not in my office but I am not sure if it is roaming with verizon or US cellular. I might not have USC signal in my office but for sure I got verizon signal.
Thoughts???
Thanks!
Verizon roaming with RC works on my EVO... might want to reach out to the developer (https://sites.google.com/site/roamcontrol/faq... last entry on the FAQ). He's very helpful / responsive, I worked with him on creating the Locale/Tasker integration.
have you updated your prl?
darisma said:
The problem is not that roam control does not work. It works when I am not in my office but I am not sure if it is roaming with verizon or US cellular.
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I was about to pull the trigger on buying it. But the latest review said it had been updated to force a license check upon use. So if your Sprint signal is weak enough that it can't complete the license check, the app will not run. You're put in the catch-22 of wanting to roam because you don't have a usable signal, but the app that will let you roam won't run unless you first have a usable signal. I'm not buying it until either this is verified as false, or removed.
LOL - I just checked it in the market and he's updated the licensing so it only checks for a license the first time you run the app. Update the app and give it another shot.
I have updated my PRL. I also updated the App. No hope here
roam control wont work
I installed roam control on my evo 4g running vaelpek as my ROM. No matter what I do it wont force roam. It's version 1.5. Anybody else running this set up get it to work? My buddy has a Samsung Epic running cyanogen and it worked right away.
stevejcon said:
I installed roam control on my evo 4g running vaelpek as my ROM. No matter what I do it wont force roam. It's version 1.5. Anybody else running this set up get it to work? My buddy has a Samsung Epic running cyanogen and it worked right away.
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try a different rom
Does the Rom control work for rooted stock EVO
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i have it works great only thing kept me on sprint lol ok vzm but i have a scenes rom and plr is 00120 the new one you dont need phone rooted but need to buy it or it wont work i tryed a free one i know that cm6-cm7 it didnt work for me but cm? has a build in one that worked make sure you tell app what phone you have
From my research, Roam Control doesn't work for HTC EVO for a few versions already.
Cares said:
From my research, Roam Control doesn't work for HTC EVO for a few versions already.
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Incorrect....I have Roam Control, and I use it 4 days a week when I'm at school because the Sprint coverage on my campus is abysmal to say the very least. It works great.
Then something is either wrong with my phone or ROM. I can't get it to change to home only or roaming. I can easily check since i have evo deck.
pardon me . just trying to get to 10 posts so i can post in the developments
geovanyglaude1 said:
pardon me . just trying to get to 10 posts so i can post in the developments
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You couldn't find anything relevant to post about in any thread, so you just threw some spam up across the board?? Classy.....
Evo4gLI said:
You couldn't find anything relevant to post about in any thread, so you just threw some spam up across the board?? Classy.....
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that's 3 or 4 of those I've seen from that saw person I believe they did it for all 10 a boot and ban should be served nice and cold to that fool who can't follow rules. Idk what they plan on posting in dev if they can't post anything useful in general/q&a =¦ sorry but I had to. call that douche on his/her doucheness
If I am wrong, please correct me, but Verizon and Sprint are totally different bands. So Roam Control cannot roam on a network you dont have a radio for.
I roam on US Cellular in my area. Same band.
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If I am wrong, please correct me, but Verizon and Sprint are totally different bands. So Roam Control cannot roam on a network you dont have a radio for.
I roam on US Cellular in my area. Same band.
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Sprint and Verizon are both cdma but VZW uses lte for 4g and Sprint uses wimax so u can roam on 1x and 3g thru VZW from Sprint and vice versa but not 4g
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From my research, Roam Control doesn't work for HTC EVO for a few versions already.
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The market version works...

Is there a Sprint PRL that doesn't slow down roaming 3G?

I notice when I use a Verizon PRL I can download 3G speeds at my place at about 600Kbps. When I use a Sprint PRL and roam it is always around 100Kbps and the ping is very high, usually around 1000ms.
Sprint coverage at my house is terrible, to the point where I can barely send text messages. Verizon works great though, I even get 3G working here at reasonable speeds.
Now the problem with the Verizon PRL is that I can't get back on the Sprint network and I am always roaming no matter what. At work Sprint service is fine. I have roam control which is awesome but it would be nice to roam and have good data rates too.
yes there is
(dont try and flash the zip you have to write the PRL with QPST)
That's the one I'm running now. Maybe it is just connecting to a different tower than with the Verizon PRL.
Oh, wait... I'm using 01115 for a PRL. I will give that one a go. Thanks
yea that gave me 3g speeds (didnt run a speed test but it was fast) but my wireless signal kept dropping....
other prls give me 1x and I get about 6-15kbytes/sec download xD
yeah on roam control ping with verizon is ~1000
im in the same situation.
If i do the QPST thing, how easy will it be to revert back to my sprint prl? Because like you, i would only need it while im in my house.
Step RIGHT out the door, BOOM 6 bars. Its like my house is lead or something lolol
A_Flying_Fox said:
yeah on roam control ping with verizon is ~1000
im in the same situation.
If i do the QPST thing, how easy will it be to revert back to my sprint prl? Because like you, i would only need it while im in my house.
Step RIGHT out the door, BOOM 6 bars. Its like my house is lead or something lolol
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Just choose update prl from settings and it'll revert back to normal.
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11115 and roam control is a beautiful thing!!
if you roam a lot, and consistently, don't be surprised when you contract gets canceled
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MeetFace said:
if you roam a lot, and consistently, don't be surprised when you contract gets canceled
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I have been roaming a ton since first rooting back in feb, and have never had a worning or anything about it, not saying it won't happen to some just throwing it out there that I haven't been warned at all.

[How To]Change Your PRL!! Faster Data! (video tutorial)

EDIT: Read the second post for more info/alternate hybrid PRL/how to revert back to stock! I know it's a read but it should answer any questions you have!
This is a video tutorial I threw together on how to change your PRL. There has been some confusion as to how to change the PRL/some people having trouble doing it. I hope this helps!
WARNING!! Use this at your own risk! People have had their accounts terminated by using too much roaming data.
That being said, I've used this have for a few months now, and I haven't had any trouble, but others have.
This hack loads a new PRL onto your phone. It tells your phone to use roaming data instead of Sprint. Normally you only roam on 1x, but this makes you roam on Verizon's 3g all the time. In my area it is over 10x as fast as sprint. In my house (with 2 bars) I get 1.3 mb/s average download, and when I have any more bars I get well over 2 mb/s consistently. This is compared to dial-up like speeds on Sprint...
Let's get started, shall we?
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Links for the downloads are below!
Watch it through and follow the directions. This will work on most ROMs, One I know it will work on is Codename Android 1.4. Here are the directions in writing:
1. Get your MSL number. Do this by getting an app from the market called terminal emulator. type in:
su (hit enter)
getprop ril.MSL (caps sensitive, then hit enter)
your MSL will be there. It will be a 6 digit code. Write this down for later!
You can also call Sprint and if you ask nicely they may give it to you!
2. Install drivers for your device on your computer. Look up a Youtube tutorial on how to do this. It was the hardest part for me.
3. Download the file "00001.prl" and QPST. Links to both are below. On your computer, extract the QPST file, open it up, and double click on setup. Go through the installation process.
4. Go back to the phone and open up the dialer. Enter this: *#*#8778#*#*
5. On the menue that pops up there will be a secton labeled "USB". Change it from PDA to "Modem"
6. Back to the computer. Hit the start menu and open up device manager. Double click on "ports" and you should see your devide there. at the end it will look like this: (COM#). Write down the number at the end of the COM.
7. Hit the start and search for QPST and open it. At the bottom corner click on new device, and when it asks for the port enter COM# (using the number you found in the last step), and hit ok.
8. Now go to "start clients" and hit "SERVICE PROGRAMMING". It will ask what port you will be modifying, just click your device and hit ok.
9. there will be these tabs with CDMA, CDMA-2, ESN, etc. Click on the one that said "Roam". In the lower box hit browse, and find the 00001.prl file. hit ok.
10. Finally, hit "write to phone". The phone should reboot, and you're done!
11. I forgot to add this in the video. Once it boots up, go back to the dialer and enter the *#*#8778#*#* code again. Change it back from modem to PDA and you are done!
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Here are the files:
00001.prl: http://www.box.com/s/esb2ot5z8avjymqspxec
QPST: http://www.x-drivers.com/catalog/flash/mobile_phones/companies/qualcomm/models/qpst/12051.html
Post your results! How are your speeds before and after? Use the speedtest.net app to test. And don't forget to hit the thanks button!
So due to the rumors circling, I decided to clear them up here.
Read this before posting!
These are the drivers I use with my Nexus s 4g:
http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-hacks/how-to-install-nexus-s-windows-usb-drivers/
The PRL I included in the first post will make your phone work on VERIZON! It shows up on your plan as roaming data. If you use the 00001 prl then you DO NOT have to make your phone force roam or anything of the sort. It just works on Verizon, and your phone will NOT show that it is roaming, yet it is. Got it?
When you flash a new ROM, the PRL isn't touched. So you don't have to redo this if you flash a new ROM. Also, if your ROM doesn't do anything with the dialer code, then make a nandroid of it, flash a new ROM (I know for a fact that CM9 V3 and codename android 1.4 work), do the hack, then restore your nandroid. It's a little round-about, but it works!
How to use BOTH networks:
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Now you can use a hybrid PRL. These have you on Sprint and they allow you to use the Verizon 3g if you force roam. I used this on my EVO 4g, but I haven't had great luck with it on my Nexus s 4g. Others have. Try it out if you want, here is a hybrid PRL (11114):
http://www.box.com/s/yrml7pzfgjc1od8hbp2j
You apply it the same way as the 00001 PRL.
Once it is installed, you will still be on Sprint's network. If you want to make your phone work on Verizon, then you have to make your phone force roam. You can do that with this app: roamctrl.com
Now you can switch between using Sprint and Verizon 3g!
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Reverting back to stock
If you want to go back to the stock PRL, you have 2 choices. Both of which are pretty easy.
The first would be to go an official Sprint ROM, go to settings>software upgrade>update PRL or settings>about phone>update PRL.
If you are on a ROM where you can't do that, then you can just put the stock PRL on your phone using the same method that you used to put a custom one on.
As of this post, this is the latest sprint PRL:
http://www.box.com/s/fc67ca1qfx7nymqnfozy
Download it and use QPST to put it on your phone. Easy as pie
Finally some info on Roaming on Sprint:
Now your plan includes "unlimited roaming data". Sprint, however, says in the fine print that if you go over 300mb you can get into trouble. I have used this hack for 4 months using 1-1.5 gb of data. Never had a problem. I only know one guy first hand who has ever gotten kicked off their plan from this. So know it is a possibility, but unlikely. And they send you a warning letter before they kick you off. If you get the letter just revert back to the stock one!
If there is anything else I should add here let me know!
Interesting. Will this give me over charges for roaming then?
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travisd4est said:
Interesting. Will this give me over charges for roaming then?
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Roaming is unlimited on Sprint's unlimited data plan. So nope!
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So when they terminate your account do you still have to pay them or isthat it? This might be good for me. I might flash my ns4g to BoostMobile and I might try this.
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Be very careful with that 00001 prl. There are others like 11115 etc that won't get you in any trouble.
treyweez11 said:
So when they terminate your account do you still have to pay them or isthat it? This might be good for me. I might flash my ns4g to BoostMobile and I might try this.
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If they terminate your account you are not responsible for any ETFs or other fees.
I'm going to try it out
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Use my NS4G on Verizon's 3G network? Oh my... yes please.
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Coycaine said:
Be very careful with that 00001 prl. There are others like 11115 etc that won't get you in any trouble.
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I used to use that PRL on my EVO, but it isn't working on this phone. It was just using Sprint even when I force roamed.
I'll use the 00001. I've used it for 4 months and had 1-2 gigs of roaming data. No Trouble yet!
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wont this cause Sprint to cancel me as I will be roaming on over 300mb?
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I used to use that PRL on my EVO, but it isn't working on this phone. It was just using Sprint even when I force roamed.
I'll use the 00001. I've used it for 4 months and had 1-2 gigs of roaming data. No Trouble yet!
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I hope you never do(have trouble that is)! Did you use it (00001) on the Evo as well? If you did, did you notice any speed differences between that and 11115? And great video by the way! Especially for your first on youtube!
Someone confirm that this works?
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treyweez11 said:
Someone confirm that this works?
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I can! haha I've done it on 2 different phones and many many ROMs.
treyweez11 said:
Someone confirm that this works?
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Confirmed. Absolutely on point!
Coycaine said:
I hope you never do(have trouble that is)! Did you use it (00001) on the Evo as well? If you did, did you notice any speed differences between that and 11115? And great video by the way! Especially for your first on youtube!
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Thanks! It is just my first video on this channel.
I did use the 00001.prl on the EVO. I ended up using the 11115 on my EVO as well. It worked ok on that phone, but I wasn't getting data as fast as the 00001. And I couldn't get the 11115 to work on my Nexus.
Warning!!! Do NOT do this hack constantly! I personally have a friends who did this on his Evo for about a month straight and Sprint sent him a letter and ended his contract with no fees. His service was terminated within 2 weeks of receiving the letter from Sprint.
Edit: yes, he had unlimited roaming on HIS plan as well. So there's little truth behind Sprint's claims.
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jayare313 said:
Warning!!! Do NOT do this hack constantly! I personally have a friends who did this on his Evo for about a month straight and Sprint sent him a letter and ended his contract with no fees. His service was terminated within 2 weeks of receiving the letter from Sprint.
Edit: yes, he had unlimited roaming on HIS plan as well. So there's little truth behind Sprint's claims.
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There are whole threads on this over in the EVO 4g forum. OF the many who use this hack only 3 or so have had this happen. And they weren't the heaviest users. If you get the letter then just undo the hack and you're fine!
jayare313 said:
Warning!!! Do NOT do this hack constantly! I personally have a friends who did this on his Evo for about a month straight and Sprint sent him a letter and ended his contract with no fees. His service was terminated within 2 weeks of receiving the letter from Sprint.
Edit: yes, he had unlimited roaming on HIS plan as well. So there's little truth behind Sprint's claims.
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Sounds like a win win to me! Use Verizon speeds while I'm under contract and then IF Sprint terminates my contract I'm free and clear to take my NS4G to boost or go get the (Insert latest new device) as a new customer with no ETF's???!!! YES PLEASE
On a side note, would this have any effect of 4G? I ask because I live in a no 4G area on Sprints network but Verizon has 4G in my area. Just curious if it would give me 4G as well. I have no idea how 4G networks work as I haven't ever used it.
PMDColeslaw said:
Sounds like a win win to me! Use Verizon speeds while I'm under contract and then IF Sprint terminates my contract I'm free and clear to take my NS4G to boost or go get the (Insert latest new device) as a new customer with no ETF's???!!! YES PLEASE
On a side note, would this have any effect of 4G? I ask because I live in a no 4G area on Sprints network but Verizon has 4G in my area. Just curious if it would give me 4G as well. I have no idea how 4G networks work as I haven't ever used it.
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A lot of people use the hack to get out of the contract. They use crazy amounts of data to get noticed. Funny thing is, most of them haven't gotten "the letter" yet. It seems almost random.
And this wouldn't give you Verizon 4g. Totally different radios.

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