First, do you have to be on 3g to update PRL or Profile?
Second, I have not been able to update my PRL or Profile since I first switched to a EE03 beta rom, I tried MANY other roms since, I even tried ODINing back to stock EC05 like it was when I first bought it and I get nothing. The only thing I ever get is... could not be updated at this time "Unknown Error."
The one fix that involes changing the OMA DM settings did nothing for me and I couldnt really find anything else that would be helpful to me.
This is really frustrating and I do not want to take my phone back to sprint to have them give me a refurb as a replacement. Anyone have any ideas?
bump, anyone got any ideas?
Try to odin back from stock again and you have to unroot before you can get the updates.
You should be able to update prl on any rom... I had the same issue, odin back to stock tried to update prl again it still didn't work so I brought it back to sprint... it failed some test they gave it, and then I got a refurb 2 days later
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I wouldn't worry about it. Call it a blessing...load 11114 manually and enjoy being stuck on that PRL. It's a good thing.
digiblur said:
I wouldn't worry about it. Call it a blessing...load 11114 manually and enjoy being stuck on that PRL. It's a good thing.
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I actually run the modified verizon PRL cause sprint sux in my area! I dont even know what updating your profile is but it sounds important so I am upset that I cant do it.
japin said:
I actually run the modified verizon PRL cause sprint sux in my area! I dont even know what updating your profile is but it sounds important so I am upset that I cant do it.
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Updating the Profile updates the handshaking between your phone and Sprint. If you have no trouble making phone calls you are good. But if you can't update anything it is something programmed incorrectly on your phone. Take it to Sprint.
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japin said:
I actually run the modified verizon PRL cause sprint sux in my area! I dont even know what updating your profile is but it sounds important so I am upset that I cant do it.
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It uses the same data path as the PRL updates do...ever notice how the 3G or 1X icon disappear when doing a PRL or profile update? It commissions the data on the phone, sets up the AAA key, etc so your phone can connect to 3G and 1X data. If your data is already working then don't worry about it, contrary to belief Profile Updates will not make your internet speeds faster.
How do you run 11114 Manually?
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Just a quick heads up for you guys.
Get it! QUICK!!!
I don't suppose we get a changelog do we?
Yup just did my update
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Worked for me, thanks for the heads up.
Changes to roaming agreements in Alaska...
thanks for the heads up
Good lord how often does Sprint need to release new PRLs?!
I have a (possibly dumb) question, what are PRL's and what do they do? I've updated my radios, ran tons of different ROMS, changed lots of little things on my EVO, yet I still don't understand PRL's.
Samzebian said:
I have a (possibly dumb) question, what are PRL's and what do they do? I've updated my radios, ran tons of different ROMS, changed lots of little things on my EVO, yet I still don't understand PRL's.
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PRL is the preferred roaming list. It is basically a database of towers that the phone uses to prioritize what towers it connects to.
EtherealRemnant said:
Good lord how often does Sprint need to release new PRLs?!
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Maybe, as often as it takes to get it right. I've had nothing but trouble with PRL 60669 and let Sprint know it. Since updating to 60669 my phone not only roams in areas where it never roamed before, but it roamed in the middle of the NYC (as keishou notes in Atlanta with 60670).
Since the 60669 update, I've watched my phone go from a 4-bar EVDO reception to a 5-bar 1x connection while in the middle of a data session. The phone, therefore, intentionally switched towers from a 98% (reported) signal-strength EVDO connection to a 100% signal-strength 1x connection. WTF applies here, HUGE.
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Maybe, as often as it takes to get it right. I've had nothing but trouble with PRL 60669 and let Sprint know it. Since updating to 60669 my phone not only roams in areas where it never roamed before, but it roamed in the middle of the NYC (as keishou notes in Atlanta with 60670).
Since the 60669 update, I've watched my phone go from a 4-bar EVDO reception to a 5-bar 1x connection while in the middle of a data session. The phone, therefore, intentionally switched towers from a 98% (reported) signal-strength EVDO connection to a 100% signal-strength 1x connection. WTF applies here, HUGE.
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i've had the same problems here. i kept 60662 and 67 for the longest time and had great reception w/ minimal roaming and now im on 69 and roam all the damn time, in places i never did before.
is there any way to get back to 60662 or 67? I've been roaming at my office and I know I shouldn't be.
tdusen said:
is there any way to get back to 60662 or 67? I've been roaming at my office and I know I shouldn't be.
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If you're on a non-AOSP ROM,
1. Do a NAND backup
2. Dial ##786#
3. Hit Menu - Reset
4. Enter your MSL (just call sprint and say "I need my MSL," they didn't even ask for a reason)
5. When phone is rebooted into recovery mode, wipe all three (data/cache/dalvik-cache) - I'm not sure if this step is required, but to be safe, recommended
6. Reboot
7. Phone will take longer to boot, and when lockscreen is loaded, unlock
8. Phone will say something about hands-free activation
9. Phone will say updating PRL - hit cancel here
10. Phone will say updating firmware - hit cancel here
In theory, this should revert you back to the 60662 PRL since you cancelled the PRL update.
on CM6 RC2 how do you update the prl lol i dont see it
Sporkman said:
on CM6 RC2 how do you update the prl lol i dont see it
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Download any other ROM thats not AOSP based
Move to root of SD card
Boot into recovery
Create NAND-backup
Wipe data/cache/Dalvik-cache
Flash whichever ROM you downloaded
Menu-software update - PRL update
Check menu-about phone-software information to make sure you got it
Boot into recovery
Restore CM6 RC2 NAND-backup
zergburger said:
Download any other ROM thats not AOSP based
Move to root of SD card
Boot into recovery
Create NAND-backup
Wipe data/cache/Dalvik-cache
Flash whichever ROM you downloaded
Menu-software update - PRL update
Check menu-about phone-software information to make sure you got it
Boot into recovery
Restore CM6 RC2 NAND-backup
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dang so no way to do it in cm6 crap lol
zergburger said:
If you're on a non-AOSP ROM,
1. Do a NAND backup
2. Dial ##786#
3. Hit Menu - Reset
4. Enter your MSL (just call sprint and say "I need my MSL," they didn't even ask for a reason)
5. When phone is rebooted into recovery mode, wipe all three (data/cache/dalvik-cache) - I'm not sure if this step is required, but to be safe, recommended
6. Reboot
7. Phone will take longer to boot, and when lockscreen is loaded, unlock
8. Phone will say something about hands-free activation
9. Phone will say updating PRL - hit cancel here
10. Phone will say updating firmware - hit cancel here
In theory, this should revert you back to the 60662 PRL since you cancelled the PRL update.
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Thanks, I'll have to wait until we get root back to try this.
tdusen said:
Thanks, I'll have to wait until we get root back to try this.
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You don't need root to do this, you just won't be able to create a NAND-backup and restore your settings.
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You don't need root to do this, you just won't be able to create a NAND-backup and restore your settings.
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Sure, but then I have to reinstall everything. I we don't get root soon, I might do it anyway.
Sorry if this is easy to do im new and just got and rooted my evo yesterday. My data roaming isn't working i can make calls and stuff but not internet, i heard a prl update did this so can anyone show me how to downgrade prl? and anyone confirm a prl that works with data roaming? thanks
jc8081 said:
Sorry if this is easy to do im new and just got and rooted my evo yesterday. My data roaming isn't working i can make calls and stuff but not internet, i heard a prl update did this so can anyone show me how to downgrade prl? and anyone confirm a prl that works with data roaming? thanks
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There are a couple things you could try. First, try calling Sprint and having them reset your profile on their end (don't let them talk you into a wipe and restore), that has fixed some of us in the past. There seems to be a periodic problem latching onto roaming of any sort. Also, have a look at this link for information on how to use the ##775# command to change to a different PRL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696073
k thanks and ya called sprint before they said to update my profile which i did but didnt help.
And about the thing you sent thats to force roam or something i just want my date roam to work when i need it. But still showed how to change prls thanks anyone know somewhere i can get a fixed prl?
I had the same problem with a different cause and fought with Sprint for almost a week over it.
What you need to do is call the sprint support number and have them "Reload the towers" for your account. This process adds your account back into the roaming tower system and in my case fixed the problem instantly.
danbriggs said:
I had the same problem with a different cause and fought with Sprint for almost a week over it.
What you need to do is call the sprint support number and have them "Reload the towers" for your account. This process adds your account back into the roaming tower system and in my case fixed the problem instantly.
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This is really interesting!
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jc8081 said:
k thanks and ya called sprint before they said to update my profile which i did but didnt help.
And about the thing you sent thats to force roam or something i just want my date roam to work when i need it. But still showed how to change prls thanks anyone know somewhere i can get a fixed prl?
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Go here for a long history of former PRLs: http://cid-eabe29f3770d8d15.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public/PRLs
Follow these instructions to update your PRL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696073
Start from the solid blue "As of Android Froyo 2.2...." and follow those instructions using the PRL you downloaded instead of the PRL they are describing.
Hello,
My Epic is stuck roaming even after powering off and powering on and removing the battery, this is not a problem where im not getting signal because its the same everywhere i go, Wifi works fine and its the only way i can use my phone i just can't connect to the sprint network. Anyone have any suggestions on whats wrong with my phone?
Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > System Select
Try changing it to Sprint only and see if it works
heathmcabee said:
Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > System Select
Try changing it to Sprint only and see if it works
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Nope, then i dont get any signal @ all... Do u think a hard reset is in order?
Also how do u get rid of that sprint i.d. home screen... i Just want the stock android launcher
Are you on EC05? Give us a little more info on what and when this starting happening. Did you update from DI18 to EC05 and this started?
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Are you on EC05? Give us a little more info on what and when this starting happening. Did you update from DI18 to EC05 and this started?
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Im on EC05 but this started before i updated to EC05 by wifi... This started about a week ago when my sprint service was shut off on this phone (main line on family plan) cuz i forgot 2 pay the bill.. I've sense paid the bill but i cant connect to the sprint network, only roaming and wifi.
I Called sprint and spoke with tech support and spend a hour on the phone with a guy who had me do ALL the same things i already did before i called (try n update profile,prl,airplane mode,etc.) Even thou i told the guy i did all this he said " lets just try it 1 more time " Got frustrated and ended the call after he was having me do the same things over and over.
Since that is the case, i would take it to a Sprint repair store and have them look at it. You could always try ODIN back to DI18 and update to EC05 again and then updating your profile, but you shouldn't be always roaming if you are in a green area with sprint service.
You should also try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012384
Reflashing the modem, may help.
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takethat365 said:
Hello,
My Epic is stuck roaming even after powering off and powering on and removing the battery, this is not a problem where im not getting signal because its the same everywhere i go, Wifi works fine and its the only way i can use my phone i just can't connect to the sprint network. Anyone have any suggestions on whats wrong with my phone?
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no problems here.
lancelane said:
no problems here.
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What? Are u just trying to get ur post count up or ?
takethat365 said:
What? Are u just trying to get ur post count up or ?
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Just ignore unhelpful people like that.
As inconvenient as it might be, if I were you I'd try driving to where you know for sure you'd be on a different tower. I did that a couple times when I had signal issues and it cleared them up...even when I went back home to my local tower. I didn't do anything to the phone itself.
It was weird, but it worked.
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Just ignore unhelpful people like that.
As inconvenient as it might be, if I were you I'd try driving to where you know for sure you'd be on a different tower. I did that a couple times when I had signal issues and it cleared them up...even when I went back home to my local tower. I didn't do anything to the phone itself.
It was weird, but it worked.
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Yeah i got u on that other guy, I was actually in Mexico 3 days ago from Arizona so i was actually in a different country and it was still roaming. And i actually get better sprint signal in Mexico then i do in my own house in Tucson,Az.
Im about 2 do a hard reset ill post back if it fixes the issue
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Yeah i got u on that other guy, I was actually in Mexico 3 days ago from Arizona so i was actually in a different country and it was still roaming. And i actually get better sprint signal in Mexico then i do in my own house in Tucson,Az.
Im about 2 do a hard reset ill post back if it fixes the issue
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Interesting. Hope you get it sorted.
sprint store
I am also having the same problem. I spoke to several techs that wanted me to do a restore of my phone, but i refuse because I have 2 epic's and they're both having the same roaming problem. I will be taking both of mine to the sprint repair store today or tomorrow. I will let you know if they find anything.
Root your phone and buy roam control from the market. That should change you back to sprint
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What PRL does your phone info say?
I would try reloading the prl either by the update that fails all the time or with qpst.
Try to backup your stuff first then do ##786# to reset your phone
if that didn't work then try to use odin and install the firmare again but this time try to make sure you select ( Phone EFS Clear) which will restore your phone completely to stock then when it runs it should update profile by it self and will program your phone.
Have you used roam control?
you can also try to use this app for roam control
hope this help
NS4G cant update PROFILE OR PRL. Any have an idea on how to fix? Does anyone have Sprint PRL file 60680????
Turn off wifi off its on, and reboot. Then try to update it again. I had the same issue and this worked.
I had this issue and ended up having to get another one... Sprint told me if there was no update, it would say it failed. Needless to say, I got pissed off.
Try using the dialer to update:
PRL: Dial *22803
Profile: Dial *22805
Turn off wifi and reboot worked for me thanks
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shiftr182 said:
Try using the dialer to update:
PRL: Dial *22803
Profile: Dial *22805
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I turned off Wifi, GPS, Bluetooth, rebooted, didnt work.
Did *22803, & *22805 thats new to me. It wanted to activate the phone but it would never activate.
I have a an Airave but I turned it off during all this. Got the same results. Thanks everyone for what you sent, but there has to be more to it than what I see. Any ideas.
mikerowes69 said:
I turned off Wifi, GPS, Bluetooth, rebooted, didnt work.
Did *22803, & *22805 thats new to me. It wanted to activate the phone but it would never activate.
I have a an Airave but I turned it off during all this. Got the same results. Thanks everyone for what you sent, but there has to be more to it than what I see. Any ideas.
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Like I said, it's probably a hardware issue. I've had this happen before.
are you on stock or custom rom?
Even when mine says updated prl successfully, its still on the -79 prl. Even after a reboot.
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I had same issue, they had to reactivate both phones on my acct I have an airrave too.
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I rebooted my phone and it was there
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mikerowes69 said:
NS4G cant update PROFILE OR PRL. Any have an idea on how to fix? Does anyone have Sprint PRL file 60680????
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*#*#786#*#*
Uncle Jimmy says hello
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*#*#786#*#*
Uncle Jimmy says hello
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Hey Uncle Jimmy I could use the 60680.prl file???
mikerowes69 said:
Hey Uncle Jimmy I could use the 60680.prl file???
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have you ever used odin to restore your nexus to stock?
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have you ever used odin to restore your nexus to stock?
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I went back to stock. Not sure why the activation does take. However I can manual input the MDN & MSID so that it works. If someone could send me the prl I would be greatful. Its just something I believe I will have to deal with.
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Hey Uncle Jimmy I could use the 60680.prl file???
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Im not at my pc to do it. Sorry
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You might be on to something mikey. Maybe odin borks network updates. I did read somewhere odin will erase the carrier in bootloader
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You might be on to something mikey. Maybe odin borks network updates. I did read somewhere odin will erase the carrier in bootloader
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It was a stock rooted restore back from CWM. It sure would be great when you can get me that updated prl Didnt use odin.
newalker91 said:
Been having this issue all day at my Sprint tech center, it's not just the nexus s. After the national outage, there's been massive numbers of phones that have become improperly provisioned and even seem to have issues with MMS and profile/prl updates result in Error 1012. The only way to solve this is to restore your data profile via ##DATA# or reprogram it with ##MSL#. It might take a couple of tries, but it will eventually reprovision and take the updates. You do not have to return to stock to do this.
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I have tried that several times, and thanks, but it never worked. The provisioning just never caught on. I can get calls, but everything like internet now is gone. Profile will not update at all. I have to *#*#*MSL#*#* because the hands free activation will not work. It started because the profile and prl would not update. Then I did a hard reset, and tried to re-activate, it never would.
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I went back to stock. Not sure why the activation does take. However I can manual input the MDN & MSID so that it works. If someone could send me the prl I would be greatful. Its just something I believe I will have to deal with.
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ok, but how did you go back to stock?
Since around 5PM yesterday 8/18/2011 I have been unable to update my PRL or Profile. Attempts return Error:Unknown
I am running ODIN EG22 w/root and no other mods or themes.
Have tried using terminal emulator
Code:
SU
PM disable com.samsung
Reboot
SU
PM enable com.samsung
Reboot
But have had no luck. Was previously able to update PRL with current set up and have been unable to find solutions searching.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
First of all don't worry about Update Profile if your data is already working. Your AA key, etc is already setup.
Load PRL 11115 and enjoy 3g roaming. Enjoy your phone being stuck on such a great PRL. I know I hate when my phone updates the PRL on its own.
Fixing this issue is kinda like your work truck is supposed to only go 70mph and no more. Do you really want to fix the issue that your work truck can go 75mph?
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First of all don't worry about Update Profile if your data is already working. Your AA key, etc is already setup.
Load PRL 11115 and enjoy 3g roaming. Enjoy your phone being stuck on such a great PRL. I know I hate when my phone updates the PRL on its own.
Fixing this issue is kinda like your work truck is supposed to only go 70mph and no more. Do you really want to fix the issue that your work truck can go 75mph?
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Nice Digi, nice!
So I just got off the phone with a Sprint CSR who had me jump through hoops and somehow we went back in time, I am now on 60678. WTH?? I'm going to look at how to update the PRL manually here , are these the most current instructions or are there newer methods out there? Also, where can I D/L that 11115 PRL or the latest 6068X?
twolostminds said:
So I just got off the phone with a Sprint CSR who had me jump through hoops and somehow we went back in time, I am now on 60678. WTH?? I'm going to look at how to update the PRL manually here , are these the most current instructions or are there newer methods out there? Also, where can I D/L that 11115 PRL or the latest 6068X?
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The How To Load PRL thread has the 11115 PRL. If you can't find the page it is on click the little paper clip on the thread title list next to it. It will show you all the attachments in the thread.