VZW Activation - LG V20 Questions & Answers

I bought VS995 phone slightly used. Upon getting the phone I used the Dirty Santa Root and Bootloader unlock method. I finally got around today to going to VZW and getting a new SIM and activating it on my current line. Activation kept failing. It was at the point where everything entered fine on their end , but on the phone it took about 5 minutes before giving the activation unsuccessful message. Has anyone encountered this issue? Rooting and unlocking the bootloader before activating it with a new SIM card? They were having problems with their activation servers this morning and said that since it's a new SIM it could be getting hung up with their server issue. I'm going to try tonight from my house. But was curious if I need to take any extra steps to get it activated. If my note 3 had a nano SIM card in it, I would have just been able to swap without an issue.

this should work, talk and text will instantly activate once you manually program, then its just getting it to update for lte / data
reference to documentation via Google
http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.php/Verizon_Handset_Manual_Activation
Reference for my post to manual activate the V20 ( sprint and vzw )
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/help/manual-program-sprint-ls997-v20-t3557676
youll be searching for .iot.vzw_only or just iot.vzw
this should allow you to manually put in your ptn and msid, thus getting talk and text wokring, data should be off the lte sim.

Team DevDigitel said:
this should work, talk and text will instantly activate once you manually program, then its just getting it to update for lte / data
reference to documentation via Google
http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.php/Verizon_Handset_Manual_Activation
Reference for my post to manual activate the V20 ( sprint and vzw )
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/help/manual-program-sprint-ls997-v20-t3557676
youll be searching for .iot.vzw_only or just iot.vzw
this should allow you to manually put in your ptn and msid, thus getting talk and text wokring, data should be off the lte sim.
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When I go to the search function in the shortcut app, it yields no results for iot.cdmasettings.

wdcspurs said:
When I go to the search function in the shortcut app, it yields no results for iot.cdmasettings.
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Humm.. Try and search just the cdma settings or iot even nam
Check post out and look at photos. It may be named dif but i dont see why its not there. Are you on latest software version
I dont have the vzw variant but its 99% same stuff here.. Gotta be there somewhere lol

Team DevDigitel said:
Humm.. Try and search just the cdma settings or iot even nam
Check post out and look at photos. It may be named dif but i dont see why its not there. Are you on latest software version
I dont have the vzw variant but its 99% same stuff here.. Gotta be there somewhere lol
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I did end up finding it. When I click on it to launch it, it comes back with a not found message. What am i missing?

wdcspurs said:
I did end up finding it. When I click on it to launch it, it comes back with a not found message. What am i missing?
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Nothing maybe. Try a diff one. You would need root for this app also if you didnt know that. But click on each one that's likr the iot.cdm one or look for the NAM programing one directly. What your trying to do is launch the hidden menue app and get into manual programing. Do you have the sprint one's on your phone? Type SPRO .. Anything show up?

Team DevDigitel said:
Nothing maybe. Try a diff one. You would need root for this app also if you didnt know that. But click on each one that's likr the iot.cdm one or look for the NAM programing one directly. What your trying to do is launch the hidden menue app and get into manual programing. Do you have the sprint one's on your phone? Type SPRO .. Anything show up?
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Nothing for SPRO. I found the cdma preferences one in the hidden menu when I searched for VZW, but my 3 options once i launch that are Band preference, P_REV Preference and EVDO Preference

Team DevDigitel said:
Nothing maybe. Try a diff one. You would need root for this app also if you didnt know that. But click on each one that's likr the iot.cdm one or look for the NAM programing one directly. What your trying to do is launch the hidden menue app and get into manual programing. Do you have the sprint one's on your phone? Type SPRO .. Anything show up?
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I do have an option that is checked under my apns in the networks menu for VZW internet. But obviously can't edit it. I assume that is ultimately where I need to end up.

wdcspurs said:
I do have an option that is checked under my apns in the networks menu for VZW internet. But obviously can't edit it. I assume that is ultimately where I need to end up.
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Ultimately your trying to remove the programing from phone.. And or re program it on vzw. Did you try calling *228?

I was finally able to restore my phone to stock via uppercut and LG up. Got it activated on VZW today as well. Tomorrow I will set out to root again amd unlock the bootloader again. Thanks for your help. Have you encountered any Bluetooth issues with the phone? For some reason the phone won't recognize my car. Its a 2016 Honda. The phone will recognize other Bluetooth devices though. Just curious.

wdcspurs said:
I was finally able to restore my phone to stock via uppercut and LG up. Got it activated on VZW today as well. Tomorrow I will set out to root again amd unlock the bootloader again. Thanks for your help. Have you encountered any Bluetooth issues with the phone? For some reason the phone won't recognize my car. Its a 2016 Honda. The phone will recognize other Bluetooth devices though. Just curious.
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after update firmware to V18a, i cannot activate, i'm not in US and my Verizon simcards has no signal, anyone know how to activate this VS995? or bypass activation so i can use the cellular?
because if not activated, the phone will not get any signal at all ...

touji said:
after update firmware to V18a, i cannot activate, i'm not in US and my Verizon simcards has no signal, anyone know how to activate this VS995? or bypass activation so i can use the cellular?
because if not activated, the phone will not get any signal at all ...
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Are you rooted?

wdcspurs said:
Are you rooted?
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it is not rooted and on stock rom 18a, does anyone knows how to activate it without a verizon account?
thanks a bunch

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Flashed droidx to cricket. 3g works but now no voice??? help?!?

It's weird.. I finally got data to work but if i try to call out it just has a busy signal and if i try to call the phone it goes to voice mail.. wtf?
boredmug said:
It's weird.. I finally got data to work but if i try to call out it just has a busy signal and if i try to call the phone it goes to voice mail.. wtf?
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Did you finish the process with QPST after using CDMA? If your getting a fast busy signal like sound, it's more then likely Cricket not having your correct ESN. Do you have an account setup already and have provided them your converted MEID #?
My friend had given me the wrong MIN number.. for some reason data still worked. Changed the MIN and walla.. Find out another thing later that day though.. Google voice acts crazy with cricket on a flashed Droid X. Made it pretty much impossible for someone to call me. Would actually say the number is no longer in service. Tried to deactivate call forwarding from the info in account settings for google voice. it says to dial *740 on your phone and hit call.. Doesn't work. *720 WILL fix the issue though. Something to do with Cricket not doing conditional call forwarding. .
boredmug said:
My friend had given me the wrong MIN number.. for some reason data still worked. Changed the MIN and walla.. Find out another thing later that day though.. Google voice acts crazy with cricket on a flashed Droid X. Made it pretty much impossible for someone to call me. Would actually say the number is no longer in service. Tried to deactivate call forwarding from the info in account settings for google voice. it says to dial *740 on your phone and hit call.. Doesn't work. *720 WILL fix the issue though. Something to do with Cricket not doing conditional call forwarding. .
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Glad to hear it's working. Actually, funny thing with Cricket and data...as soon as your done with CDMA, you will have data. Let's say you have a data plan already on your phone and you buy another phone you are going to upgrade to. You can still flash your new phone to Cricket and while your old phone might not have voice calls/texts, you can surf the web on both phones still getting perfectly clear 3G where it's available
YEA! I have a friend that i flashed a mogul and a Touch pro to cricket back in the day. He had the mogul activated and was still able to surf the web with the Touch pro. Nice little bonus i guess. lol
ok, so its been awhile since i have been on xda. i just got my hands on a droid x yesterday and have spent pretty much 8-12 hrs trying to figure out how the **** to flash it to cricket. can u pls post or redirect me to a site that has good instructions oon how to flash it. and yes befoore u start flaming me i have been through xda, ppcgeeks, howard forums, and droid forums. everythbing so far has been crap. i feel like a lost puppy damnit. pls help...
akaruna said:
ok, so its been awhile since i have been on xda. i just got my hands on a droid x yesterday and have spent pretty much 8-12 hrs trying to figure out how the **** to flash it to cricket. can u pls post or redirect me to a site that has good instructions oon how to flash it. and yes befoore u start flaming me i have been through xda, ppcgeeks, howard forums, and droid forums. everythbing so far has been crap. i feel like a lost puppy damnit. pls help...
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There used to be an online tutorial on how to flash a DX to Cricket but the whole forum has been down for a while. Its a lengthy process to flash and as you already know, it takes a long time if you don't know what you are doing 100%. Techs charge up to $90 for this flash for a reason...they know the ins and outs and have a guide that's taken time and patience to make. Like myself. I can flash any Motorola Droid to Cricket in less then 10 minutes. Its taken me hours to get that fast and lots of trail and error.
What part are you having trouble with?
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
not sure why the other person hasnt answered but I would like some help with the same issue. I can talk and text fine via the PRL change. I can use anything CDMAWS and QPST to edit my phone but after i try using a nvram backup from whiterabbit or whether i try to edit the settings using QPST the phone restarts as normal and u see the data bar going from 1x to 3g and the phone soft resets over and over. ideas? I would like to at least get the net working. from there im sure i could resolve the next issue.
furikazashi said:
not sure why the other person hasnt answered but I would like some help with the same issue. I can talk and text fine via the PRL change. I can use anything CDMAWS and QPST to edit my phone but after i try using a nvram backup from whiterabbit or whether i try to edit the settings using QPST the phone restarts as normal and u see the data bar going from 1x to 3g and the phone soft resets over and over. ideas? I would like to at least get the net working. from there im sure i could resolve the next issue.
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CDMA or QPST should not be causing your phone to reset unless you accidently changed a setting in QPST. Which PRL are you using? Most stable is 49027 for the DX at the moment. Did you have these issues before the flash? Did you buy the phone used and then started the flash process? I hope you didn't get a busted DX
Ben's said:
CDMA or QPST should not be causing your phone to reset unless you accidently changed a setting in QPST. Which PRL are you using? Most stable is 49027 for the DX at the moment. Did you have these issues before the flash? Did you buy the phone used and then started the flash process? I hope you didn't get a busted DX
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My OTA update gave me 3200 PRL.
bigshotrob22 said:
My OTA update gave me 3200 PRL.
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Which is an older PRL. Might even be geo-specific. How are your 3G speeds with the 3200? 49027 is the newest one that I know of.
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Which is an older PRL. Might even be geo-specific. How are your 3G speeds with the 3200? 49027 is the newest one that I know of.
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3G Speed is pretty good. I am on the $45 plan. Are you on the android plan?
bigshotrob22 said:
3G Speed is pretty good. I am on the $45 plan. Are you on the android plan?
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Ahh, that must be why it works! I am on the $55 plan and my 3G speeds are consistent 1.2Ghz when stupid iJunk users aren’t bogging down AT&T's network. When speed is at it's best, it always beats out my girlfriend’s Droid X 3G speed on Verizon, not by much but enough to say so.
Im using 49027. I've narrowed it down to possible glitch. Upon entering the info for the proxy manually it goes into 1x then 3g then reader loop. Ivebeen using a stock backup to revert to prior tweaking so I can keep trying to figure this out if u have a exact method u use im all ears. Or just ideas. Im running out lol
Also one more thing, ive just entered in the proxy information manually via the cell phone and the phone hasnt given me a boot loop like it used to, still the internet isnt working yet so im going to go into QPST and see if just changing the mobile IP setting throws me into the loop again...EDIT: it sends me into a soft restart loop since its on mob+simp f/back again... catlog didnt show anything that i can see sadly. the soft restart forces the log to stop and doesnt show why it did.switched it back to mobile ip only and stopped the reboot cycle but no data at all ugh...
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
Grr... ugh... yea so I've had a very very long two weeks. Work work work... did I mention work??? Lol. Yea but n e way I totaly forgot about this post and just happen to run across it again. Well I got the pro inserted and now im trying to figure out how to get the net workin. Im thinking ojust upgrading to the android plan or getting a new number. Now I need help with that. I've already transfered my number to the droidx and it kept sendinme through the boot loop when I would do the autostart.sh that is found on another forum... so now I ned help figuring this out so I can reswitch it to the droid x again. Or just upgrade the plan and I would need to find the right settings for that... thx for the reply btw.
akaruna said:
Grr... ugh... yea so I've had a very very long two weeks. Work work work... did I mention work??? Lol. Yea but n e way I totaly forgot about this post and just happen to run across it again. Well I got the pro inserted and now im trying to figure out how to get the net workin. Im thinking ojust upgrading to the android plan or getting a new number. Now I need help with that. I've already transfered my number to the droidx and it kept sendinme through the boot loop when I would do the autostart.sh that is found on another forum... so now I ned help figuring this out so I can reswitch it to the droid x again. Or just upgrade the plan and I would need to find the right settings for that... thx for the reply btw.
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Did you do this?
Open QPST Service Programming
You should see your phone listed in the list. Select it, click Start
Clients>Service Programming. When it opens select your phone and click OK in
the Service Programming screen.
On the bottom left click a button labeled Read from Phone, a box will
popup, there should be 000000 already typed in, click OK. this may take a
few minutes.
Go to the M.IP tab. Click on the entry in the User Profile box and click
Edit. Make sure that NAI and Tethered NAI both read [email protected]
(replace the x's with your 10 digit phone number). If they don't, type it
in. Also make sure Home Address, Primary HA Address and Secondary HA Address
read 0.0.0.0 if they don't, change them. Click OK
While still on the M.IP tab make sure Mobile IP Behavior is set to Mob +
Simp f/back. And make sure Active User says 0.
Go to the PPP Config tab. Click UM button. In the PPP Authentication
section make sure Tethered NAI and User ID reads [email protected]
(replace the x's with your 10 digit phone number) and Req PW enc is checked
and type cricket in for the password.
While still in the PPP Config tab click the AN button. In the PPP
Authentication section make sure User ID reads [email protected]
(replace the x's with your 10 digit phone number) and Req PW enc is checked
and type cricket in for the password. Tethered NAI should be blank.
Now on the bottom click Write to Phone. May take a few minutes and your
phone may restart.
Flash the Cricket V10 zip and download autostart root from the market
bigshotrob22 said:
Did you do this?
Open QPST Service Programming
You should see your phone listed in the list. Select it, click Start
Clients>Service Programming. When it opens select your phone and click OK in
the Service Programming screen.
On the bottom left click a button labeled Read from Phone, a box will
popup, there should be 000000 already typed in, click OK. this may take a
few minutes.
Go to the M.IP tab. Click on the entry in the User Profile box and click
Edit. Make sure that NAI and Tethered NAI both read [email protected]
(replace the x's with your 10 digit phone number). If they don't, type it
in. Also make sure Home Address, Primary HA Address and Secondary HA Address
read 0.0.0.0 if they don't, change them. Click OK
While still on the M.IP tab make sure Mobile IP Behavior is set to Mob +
Simp f/back. And make sure Active User says 0.
Go to the PPP Config tab. Click UM button. In the PPP Authentication
section make sure Tethered NAI and User ID reads [email protected]ricket.com
(replace the x's with your 10 digit phone number) and Req PW enc is checked
and type cricket in for the password.
While still in the PPP Config tab click the AN button. In the PPP
Authentication section make sure User ID reads [email protected]
(replace the x's with your 10 digit phone number) and Req PW enc is checked
and type cricket in for the password. Tethered NAI should be blank.
Now on the bottom click Write to Phone. May take a few minutes and your
phone may restart.
Flash the Cricket V10 zip and download autostart root from the market
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Yup, except for the v10 zip. No mention of that before...
akaruna said:
Yup, except for the v10 zip. No mention of that before...
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You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730289
Just flash it in ROM Manager
I've talked to a couple of folks on the V10 token. Some say it has no relevance and one said it might actually harm your phone since it's not even made for the Droid X specifically. I tried it and it didn’t do anything. It came to be that my MNC in my APN was incorrect.
Without doing a full SBF on your phone, there array of issues you might have are to wide to diagnose. You need to start over and not use your backup. If the problem still persists then let us know but I doubt it will if you did the Cricket flash properly.
Have you changed your APN settings as well? I use anycut from the market to edit and save it.
Ben's said:
I've talked to a couple of folks on the V10 token. Some say it has no relevance and one said it might actually harm your phone since it's not even made for the Droid X specifically. I tried it and it didn’t do anything. It came to be that my MNC in my APN was incorrect.
Without doing a full SBF on your phone, there array of issues you might have are to wide to diagnose. You need to start over and not use your backup. If the problem still persists then let us know but I doubt it will if you did the Cricket flash properly.
Have you changed your APN settings as well? I use anycut from the market to edit and save it.
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I've always used it and it does help. It has never broken my X. I don't know why why it doesn't work for you but I've used it on my old ERIS, Droid X, and my wifes DInc.
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Samsung Fascinate SCH-I500 flash to Straight Talk

1. First buy a Straight Talk for walley world .com get the LG220.
(Its $45 with one month unlimited everything with free shipping.)
2.Then activate it .
3.Download the drivers for the Samsung Fascinate SCH-I500 making sure you get 32 bit or 64 bit which ever machine have it installed.
4.Download DFS you have to ativate the software though their site after you install it.
5.You will need to put the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209992
6.Then dial **87284 put both options in modem mode
7.When plug the phone in it should tell you its found new hardware and ask for drivers
8.Then run DFS
9.Go manager in DFS your Samsung Fascinate SCH-I500 should show up select it
(sometimes you need to put the phone in dial mode dial **33284 then enter 000000 in the block for SPC)I think.
10.Then you will need the password to unlock the SCH-I500 its a 16 digit number you can find it online
11.Enter it in the PWD block at the top of DFS program it will tell you its unlocked.
12.Then read the phone write the ESN down just in case want put back.
13.Then enter the 20 digit number that on your straight talk green card enter it in the MIED block
14.Hit write it will do it real quick
15.Then hit reset from the reset from DFS
16.OK to active it might try to dial Verizon if activate and the Emergency buttons are at the bottom hit the Emergency *#83786633 then dial *22890 it will program
17.OK then dial *22891 to update roaming
18.Set up a gmail account then market and the internet will work.
Good luck
Modman72
Factory Data Reset
You have hit *#22745927 then enter 000000 in the SPC code to enable the hidden menu's
Before you dial *22890 to activate dial *#7780#-Factory Data Reset you will lose your apps but it will fix alot of problems like not getting 3G or not be able to surf!!!
Hey, I followed your instructions exactly, but in the end my phone only has texting capability, no calling or data. What's wrong?
Nevermind, I got it. It wasn't activating right, now everything works great! Awesome tutorial, thanks much!
Nice work, but I have two NooB questions:
1 will this work on a fascinate with a bad ESN, or blacklisted ESN on Verizon.
2. What is DFS "Download DFS you have to ativate the software though their site after you install it."
Thanks!
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Nice work, but I have two NooB questions:
1 will this work on a fascinate with a bad ESN, or blacklisted ESN on Verizon.
2. What is DFS "Download DFS you have to ativate the software though their site after you install it."
Thanks!
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When you write the MEID from the ST phone to your Fascinate, it'll change the ESN too. DFS is the program you'll need to change the MEID, this video ( www[DOT]youtube[DOT]com/watch?v=bOC13wkGlvQ ) will show you how and you can get the software for $10 bucks from that guy.
NickWhit1992 said:
Nevermind, I got it. It wasn't activating right, now everything works great! Awesome tutorial, thanks much!
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How did u get it to work im having the same issue only being able to text but not call or web.
When mine was doing that, it was cuz it wasn't reaching the Verizon activation servers because I did it about 1230 am Central time, and their servers go down for maintenance then. Try it in the middle of the day. Also, are you using an MEID from a deactivated phone? It can't be activated until AFTER you write it to the Fascinate. And also, you need an Unlimited Plan, or it won't work right.
Sent from my Straight Talk Fascinate using xda premium
password to unlock the SCH-I500?
hi i just got a Samsung Fascinate from a friend, and i want to flash it to straight talk but i don't understand what you mean by find a password to unlock the SCH-I500, could you help me please and thank you!
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I actually thought about doing this, but then I looked at straight talks coverage map and quickly
changed my mind lol
Sent from my Glitched MIUI Fascinate
Eris _2.1_2010 said:
I actually thought about doing this, but then I looked at straight talks coverage map and quickly
changed my mind lol
Sent from my Glitched MIUI Fascinate
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Straight Talk uses the Verizon network for CDMA phones. My coverage map says I should have no connection most of the places I am, because I'm out in the country, but I have yet to find somewhere I don't have a signal, and 3G as well. Only thing is, I got kinda careless with my 3G usage, and ST called to warn me if I kept using so much they would throttle or completely cut off my data. I used several GB of data before I got that call though.
Still having problems flashing
I followed all of the above instructions and have tried the whole process a few times. All I can do is send and receive text msgs. and receive calls. I cannot make calls or use data. Any help please?
Possible for sprint.?
Can this method be modified to be used on Sprints network? I have a epic 4g donor phone and unlimited plan
so i have a verizon samsung galaxy s sch-i500 and I have done everything here, but i still get a verizon error message..... do I have to pay for that DFS program inorder to get my phone unlocked? dfs said my phone is $35, but Im able to log into it with the app in demo mode and by selecting the proper comm port.. and I have the password for the phone.. but when I change the MEID or IMEI id with dfs or in service mode(**772) , it still shows up as the old MEID when i press*#06# ...?
what do i do? thanks
Warnold66: your phone didn't activate properly. Dial the activation number again.
Camrock: this method should work with any CDMA provider, dunno what Sprint is though.
Lazerman00769, I posted the URL to a YouTube video in one of my above posts. Follow that video, and you'll have no problems. That's how I did my phone.
Sent from my Straight Talk Fascinate
I.looked at their coverage map and it looks horrible. Can anyone that travels confirm they get good data service with straight talk?
Sent from my Droid Charge 4G running Humble 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Sprint CDMA
NickWhit1992 said:
Warnold66: your phone didn't activate properly. Dial the activation number again.
Camrock: this method should work with any CDMA provider, dunno what Sprint is though.
Lazerman00769, I posted the URL to a YouTube video in one of my above posts. Follow that video, and you'll have no problems. That's how I did my phone.
Sent from my Straight Talk Fascinate
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Sprint is CDMA. I am wondering if i would use the ESN of my Epic 4g? would i need to deactivate my Epic 4g first, and how? Thanks
ok I have the same problem as "warnold66" him and I did the same thing and got the same problems.. All I can do is send and receive text msgs. and receive calls. I cannot make calls or use data.....
I followed that Link that u posted and still I have the same problem. When I type code *#06# I still get the old MEID.. even after I changed it with DFS?... but when I use DFS I get the new MEID?
Please help.. this sux
Do I need to just flash my phone to a new fireware & rom?
ok so now I know how to bypass the verizon activation, and did so.... ive rooted and superuser access... ive used DFS to change my MEID, I did the factory restore, ive used *22890 & * 22891.... and still I can only do texting and get calls.... no web or making calls?

Virgin swap, Kyocera Jax to HTC Evo 4g

hey everyone, i think this is only my second post. Heres what im up to
have VM/Assurance Wireless on Kyocera Jax. Have and older HTC Evo i used on Sprint but hasnt been connected to their network for like a year
Im trying to swap out all the info so i can basically use the Evo instead of the Jax
I have cdma worshop, qxdp, etc
Problem is with getting the required info off of the donor phone, the Kyocera Jax. It seems that Virgin disables the usb data connection before shipping. You connect the phone with usb to a computer, and nothing happens. Device Manager doesnt even show a port. So like i said, it seems well known that Virgin disables their cheaper phones usb data connection
Ive tried unlocking the Kyocera by pressing 1111111, then hitting service. It asks for a password, most likely the spc/msl. However, people are saying these phones dont even have an spc/msl to avoid doing what im trying to do.
did write down a code from when i activated the phone, and it might be of use ##847446#
This allowed me to get into programming, but there was no option to allow data to the usb or anything else like that, it just shows me the MDN and MSID
The ##847446# code does not work when you hit 111111 and go to service when it asks for security code
It only works when you are dialing a number like you normally would
Whats the deal?
How can I activate the usb data port? What can i do to get info off the phone in order to switch over to the Evo if CDMA Workshop and Device Manager arent even showing any activity when the phone is connected via usb to the computer????
well i called Virgin trying to get an msl...they said they dont have them, that Kyocera has the msl. Went to the Kyocera site, it said to contact Virgin. Ugh. So nobody wants to give up the msl.
Virgin DOES disable the usb data connection on these phones. How do I enable it???
I cant really do this until i can get the info i need from the donor Kyocera phone...it has a usb connection but they disable it so you cant do **** like this i guess
I just want to use talk and text on my Evo by switchng the info from the Kyocera Virgin gave me with the Evo ,i do NOT care about data or 3g
still working on this one
I am not sure about Virgin but with Boost to get talk and text working you only need meid, mdn, and msid, then make the phone OTA program. As I said I do not know if it will work the same for Virgin as it does Boost but since they are on the same towers anyways I imagine not alot of settings should have to be changed. Hope this helps!
thanks mate! Well i have the mdn and msid...and i think the meid is actually on the battery...so i may just be in business!!! i think today is the day!!!
things arent going that well
the only thing i need for an OTA is the msl from my Evo. I cant connect the phone to CDMA workshop because there is something funky with the HTC DIAG driver install. I have the inf to make it show as htc usb modem but when i try to update the driver in order for CDMA workshop to work it says theres no devices that meet that software need
my other try to get the msl was with a terminal emulator. this process did not work either
im now going to try to root my phone, never rooted, not sure what will happen, and then i can run the msl reader application in the play store
Did you press ##3424# before trying to read evo with cdma ws?
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This is really becoming a nightmare. I cant tell you how many things ive had to download just to be able to root my phone, which is what ive decided to do in order to get my msl...after im rooted i will be able to use the msl reader from the app store.
ive never thought about rooting before, and im wondering if im going to lose all my data, such as contacts, everything. Will I? Im using the htcdev method and it may be easy to some of you but i swear all i do is see more and more links to files or programs i need to have first.
all i want is my msl
Called Sprint 1 to 5 times today trying to get my msl from them...but since the account has been cancelled for like a year due to payment, for some reason are unable to see the msl
They were more than happy to ask for an address to which they could send the bill for 250 bucks though
Klown80 said:
Did you press ##3424# before trying to read evo with cdma ws?
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i did not! i shall try. probably what stumped me. After that ill keep tinkering. Thanks for being there klown!
im also new to the board so when i hit multiquote i thought that was to quote you in a reply so i think i need to delete like 5 multiquote mishaps
i cant really explain, it all happened so fast....the reason my HTC DIAG drivers were not working is because i didnt try the x86 option. I am now succesfully connected to CDMA workshop. Now to find the msl!!!!!! i should be able to find it with CDMA WOrkshop right?
edit WTF it says 0000 for spc
and there is an option to set it on or off. which do i choose? also an option to write it...just make it all zeros?
and should i still do ota or should i use cdma workshop? or use the virgin thread method?
got the correct spc from CDMA workshop. Now, when I open QPST, it doesnt even show my phone. Typed ##3424# before connecting, then connecting to CDMA workshop first, then opening QPST, but QPST will simply not read/see my phone. Are there specific drivers for QPST?
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got the correct spc from CDMA workshop. Now, when I open QPST, it doesnt even show my phone. Typed ##3424# before connecting, then connecting to CDMA workshop first, then opening QPST, but QPST will simply not read/see my phone. Are there specific drivers for QPST?
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no, just connect it to the port your phone is on.
if you don't know the port, then you can find it through device manager, or you can just try connecting to ports in cdma until you find the right port, and then add the port in qpst
im now on the last step ....using this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30756751&posted=1#post30756751
if you go to the last page i have a few posts about whats going on. Ive come very far. Sadly this last step with QXDM is simply not working... can verify that the meid is now cleared out...what i cant do is write the new/correct meid
also, the method/thread over there doesnt say anything about that three letter word that starts with an E
bonerstorm said:
im now on the last step ....using this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30756751&posted=1#post30756751
if you go to the last page i have a few posts about whats going on. Ive come very far. Sadly this last step with QXDM is simply not working... can verify that the meid is now cleared out...what i cant do is write the new/correct meid
also, the method/thread over there doesnt say anything about that three letter word that starts with an E
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that gets populated automatically when you enter the meid
thanks again for all the help mike and klown and everyone!!!!
oay heres where im at now...currently connected to cdma and have verified MEID and the "E something something" have been changed correctly!!!!!!!!!
now the question is, do i just unplug the phone and try to make a call? Reboot the phone? Save it all to a file and load that at startup or something?
Or is this pretty much it?
I have a feeling the meid and e something something will zero out again as soon as i disconnect from the computer.
Also, i followed all the steps properly...and was never prompted to enter any MDN or MSID data...so that data has not been applied. Does it need to be??
edi wait wait....my DIAG TX for e something something reads all zeroes, while the DIAG RX is correct. The RX and TX are the same for the meid
okay the big moment has arrived...just restarted it waiting to boot...and i found out i needed to # my msl then change the mdn and msid. fingers crossed
errr im getting an error 16
alright i get an error 16 when i call out, i guess is from Sprint? I cant have them reset anything because my account has been inactive for like a year.
i can receive calls oddly...the phone lights up for a second then goes dark....but the phone sure does tell me that i missed a call
just tried texting to the phone, nothing yet. I thought i could use sms but maybe the evo only uses mms???
Not sure if it is the same on VM as it is on Boost, but to fix the error 16, just log in to your acct online and look for an option to update handsets. Simply swap out handsets then swap right back, that is the quickest way to fix error 16 with Boost, maybe it will work with VM?
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alright i get an error 16 when i call out, i guess is from Sprint? I cant have them reset anything because my account has been inactive for like a year.
i can receive calls oddly...the phone lights up for a second then goes dark....but the phone sure does tell me that i missed a call
just tried texting to the phone, nothing yet. I thought i could use sms but maybe the evo only uses mms???
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error 16 isn't a really big deal, it means that you had both phones on at the same time. What you should do is take the battery out of your kyocera and never turn it on again.
I got error 16 as well the first time I flashed, I had the phone turned off but with the battery still in it and got the error.
Error 16 is easy to fix follow this forum post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290906
Inside of that post will be a phone number to call to reach sprints "Error 16 Call Center" they'll ask you some questions about YOUR VIRGIN MOBILE INFORMATION, your account name, what kind of phone you have, yada yada yada. Just give them all your information, but only for your KYOCERA and VIRGIN account, don't mention that you flashed your phone or anything, just give them the info from your account and from your kyocera phone.
They'll get you working within, like, 20 seconds.
It's not like boost where you can fix it on the website.
Thanks for sharing your trial and error on this! I'm getting ready to try the same thing, except on a Samsung Galaxy SIII. I've got the Kyocera JAX that I'm pulling the information from but I would like to use the data functions as well (Assurance offers the Virgin Mobile unlimited everything for $30/mo, absolutely worth the money if it works). I rooted it first thing, then unlocked it and now I'm just trying to make sure I've got all of the info I need before I start making real changes on the Galaxy.
BTW - I've heard that Virgin does offer 4G data and I'd love to be able to access that since I won't be able to take advantage of the LTE capabilities of this really sweet piece of electronic indulgence. Any advice or information is gratefully accepted.
kyocera diag mode
get the msl from virgin. tell them you can reprogram your phone and if you cant your just thinking about changing to another carrier. if your a good customer they will give it up.
on the kyocera type ##3424# then enter your msl(spc) its 6 digits......
from there your phone will show usb/diag on off....
good luck trying to read it with anything. i tries a kona a coast and some other cheap phone and managed to get this far and connected etc but they will not read.
Good luck. if you figure something out let me know

Non Verizon Nexus 6 Verizon Users VOLTE

I did some extended research and also noticed there is nothing posted on here about this so I figured I post my results. This has been confirmed with two users that this method does work.
For anyone that is having issues not getting volte/HD calling to work here are the steps provided below:
Before you continue you have to make sure your line is provisioned to work with Volte/HD calling. Most of us bought the device away from Verizon. This wont provision it just by sticking the sim in (I have seen a few that have claim this). To provision your line you need to activate the HD calling on verizon account with a verizon compatable HD device (Droid Turbo, S5 ect) The link below provides compatable devices. This is only for Nexus 6 devices not bought from verizon.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/landingpages/advanced-calling-devices/
Stick the sim in one of these devices. Activate HD calling and make sure it works. Then Transfer the sim back over to the nexus 6 .
Dial *#*#4636#*#* and go to phone information and click to turn on volte provisioned flag. (if it wont let u turn on flash the bootloader/radio from here thanks to @scrosler for this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/bootloader-radio-boot-img-boot-loader-t3052425
Reboot twice and then go to settings more, cellular networks, switch preferred type to lte/cdma
and then tick the 4g lte mode. before u make a test call to confirm volte works turn wifi completely off and that ur on lte service.
Reboot and then ur good. You only have to do this one with the provisioning of another device. once the provision is done your account is good this day forward. Unless u get another sim card you will have to do this again.
Again this is only for non verizon nexus 6 users.
Please make sure ur on the 5.1 radio else this wont work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/verizon-users-verizon-branded-n6-please-t3050614
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/volte-nexus-6-verizon-t3021237
U don't need the other "Verizon" devices. Mine worked on a T-Mobile n6 without a problem. There are already multiple threads on this.
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jrbxx7 said:
U don't need the other "Verizon" devices. Mine worked on a T-Mobile n6 without a problem. There are already multiple threads on this.
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I had a user @madAdam6LOVE who i helped with. We did the steps with out the extra device wouldnt work. We did this with his s5 and his volte works. I followed the other threads and none of them showed getting the sim provisioned. He had the s5 before the nexus 6 and never activated the volte. He activated it which provisioned and now it works flawlessly.
HankStorm said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/verizon-users-verizon-branded-n6-please-t3050614
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/volte-nexus-6-verizon-t3021237
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These threads show nothing on getting the sims provisioned. These are threads where people are coming from a device that already has provision done
jrbxx7 said:
U don't need the other "Verizon" devices. Mine worked on a T-Mobile n6 without a problem. There are already multiple threads on this.
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question how did u activate your sim? because if its a non verizon nexus u need to activate the sim before insert in the nexus else it wont work
the_rooter said:
These threads show nothing on getting the sims provisioned. These are threads where people are coming from a device that already has provision done
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I activated advanced calling with no issue on a SIM that has never been used in a device that had advanced calling ability previously.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
akellar said:
I activated advanced calling with no issue on a SIM that has never been used in a device that had advanced calling ability previously.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
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how did u activate the sim? what device did u use to activate it then because like I said member @madAdam6LOVE did both without the volte device and once with. the method with was the only way it worked for him
the_rooter said:
Dial *#*#4636#*#* and go to phone information and click to turn on volte provisioned flag. (if it wont let u turn on flash the bootloader/radio from here thanks to @scrosler for this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/bootloader-radio-boot-img-boot-loader-t3052425
Reboot twice and then go to settings more, cellular networks, switch preferred type to lte/cdma
and then tick the 4g lte mode. before u make a test call to confirm volte works turn wifi completely off and that ur on lte service.
Reboot and then ur good.
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Is that the same outcome as running the bootloader command: fastboot oem config carrier vzw ?
CyanogenMod installer makes it clear this command is required, but doesn't go into more detail, and haven't seen it discussed much on this forum.
DA6030 said:
Is that the same outcome as running the bootloader command: fastboot oem config carrier vzw ?
CyanogenMod installer makes it clear this command is required, but doesn't go into more detail, and haven't seen it discussed much on this forum.
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That i honestly do not know. After spending all day with one of the XDA who couldnt get it to work we did the method with take the sim and putting it in s5 activating and making sure volte works on that device and then putting the sim back into the nexus 6.
I alwayed use *#*#4636#*#* which takes u to a hidden menu
the_rooter said:
how did u activate the sim? what device did u use to activate it then because like I said member @madAdam6LOVE did both without the volte device and once with. the method with was the only way it worked for him
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The SIM was activated/taken from my 2014 Moto X (which still doesn't have Advanced Calling).
akellar said:
The SIM was activated/taken from my 2014 Moto X (which still doesn't have Advanced Calling).
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well then i honestly dont know. I just posted my findings from what worked for myself and another member.
the_rooter said:
question how did u activate your sim? because if its a non verizon nexus u need to activate the sim before insert in the nexus else it wont work
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U can just call vzw and order a nano sim for your line. Many users have done that in this thread. My sim was a micro from 2 phones ago that I cut down with scissors.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2944308
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jrbxx7 said:
U can just call vzw and order a nano sim for your line. Many users have done that in this thread. My sim was a micro from 2 phones ago that I cut down with scissors.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2944308
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If u order it from verizon to have them send to u. you still have to activate it before u put it in the nexus device. I have done this. U cant just take the sim and insert it.
the_rooter said:
If u order it from verizon to have them send to u. you still have to activate it before u put it in the nexus device. I have done this. U cant just take the sim and insert it.
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Lol read that thread lots of users have ordered one stuck it in and it works. Unless there all wrong.
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jrbxx7 said:
Lol read that thread lots of users have ordered one stuck it in and it works. Unless there all wrong.
TaPpEd FrOm My N-sIx
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I have read the threads, and I called out a few that stated that they did it and later found out they activated the sim with another device.
Verizon even stated to activate the sim they have to do it with another device since it comes up as unsupported device.
etc... said:
I was able to log into the VZW account management site and activate advanced calling / VOLTE.;
My Account --> Manage Products & Apps --> Get Products --> Free Products --> Activate Advanced Calling.
Even though I activated my N6 after ordering from Motorola back in December, VZW did recognize that the N6 supported VOLTE. The N6 is using a sim activated through a G1 Moto X.
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Aparently u didnt read my post. Please delete this comment because what u are saying is the same thing i said but for people with issues of it not working either.
the_rooter said:
Before you continue you have to make sure your line is provisioned to work with Volte/HD calling.
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This is referring to activating Advanced Calling 1.0 through the Verizon website, correct?
the_rooter said:
To provision your line you need to activate the HD calling on verizon account with a verizon compatable HD device (Droid Turbo, S5 ect) The link below provides compatable devices. This is only for Nexus 6 devices not bought from verizon.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/landingpages/advanced-calling-devices/
Stick the sim in one of these devices. Activate HD calling and make sure it works. Then Transfer the sim back over to the nexus 6.
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I have already done the steps of activating through the Verizon website, and the *#*#4636#*#* to turn on volte provisioned flag and enabled "Enhanced 4G LTE Mode". Do I need to undo all of that before attempting to activate VoLTE in a Verizon compatible HD device?
the_rooter said:
Reboot twice and then go to settings more, cellular networks, switch preferred type to lte/cdma
and then tick the 4g lte mode.
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This option isn't displayed in my phone. Is this something that'll appear once I bring the SIM back into my phone after doing the steps above in a Verizon compatible phone? I'm on CM12.1-20150531-NIGHTLY-shamu and the closest thing I can find is: Settings>Wireless & networks>Mobile networks>Preferred network type: which lists options: LTE(recommended), 3G, 1x, and Global. Again, will other options pop up after I provision the sim in a Verizon compatible phone?
the_rooter said:
Please make sure ur on the 5.1 radio else this wont work.
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How can I determine if I'm on the 5.1 radio?
Thank you for this thread and all of your support!
thex2 said:
This is referring to activating Advanced Calling 1.0 through the Verizon website, correct?
I have already done the steps of activating through the Verizon website, and the *#*#4636#*#* to turn on volte provisioned flag and enabled "Enhanced 4G LTE Mode". Do I need to undo all of that before attempting to activate VoLTE in a Verizon compatible HD device?
This option isn't displayed in my phone. Is this something that'll appear once I bring the SIM back into my phone after doing the steps above in a Verizon compatible phone? I'm on CM12.1-20150531-NIGHTLY-shamu and the closest thing I can find is: Settings>Wireless & networks>Mobile networks>Preferred network type: which lists options: LTE(recommended), 3G, 1x, and Global. Again, will other options pop up after I provision the sim in a Verizon compatible phone?
How can I determine if I'm on the 5.1 radio?
Thank you for this thread and all of your support!
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I'm not on Verizon anymore, but u have to do it on the websitewebsite if I remember.
the_rooter said:
I'm not on Verizon anymore, but u have to do it on the websitewebsite if I remember.
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I already have. I'm just trying to determine if I need to undo all of those steps to provision it in a Verizon compatible device first? In other words, I'm trying to determine if the order of operation is required or if I perform all of your steps in any order, whether it should work.

Verizon Essential stuck in 3G after the upgrade

Before I updated via OTA to 8.1 the Essential was connecting to LTE without issue. Since 8,1 I have to connect to CDMA and 3g in order to user my Dialer, otherwise Server Error is generated. No calls in or out.
I wanted to downgrade Yes rebooted, factory reset, etc.
I searched google up and down with no real answers that work. How do I get Sideload working again? It has to be a simple configuration or driver problem I will assume.
Thanks
Im in the same situation you are in also im on 3g at 1.50mbs up & down i have searched every where....
Exxeviant said:
Im in the same situation you are in also im on 3g at 1.50mbs up & down i have searched every where....
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Here you go
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74920423&postcount=506
wolfu11 said:
Here you go
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74920423&postcount=506
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Thanks. Still stuck using 3G. I can connect to 4G/LTE but cannot make phone calls as I still get the Server Error, Try Again.
Bigdny said:
Thanks. Still stuck using 3G. I can connect to 4G/LTE but cannot make phone calls as I still get the Server Error, Try Again.
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I wrote that post that he referred you to, and while it worked in Oreo 8.0 it does not seem to work in 8.1 for me either.
Try this:
dial *228 and get a PRL update
reboot
*#*#4636#*#* (it may take a few seconds for it to come up if you do it right after a reboot)
set it to LTE/WCDMA
reboot
(you may have to check in mobile network settings that your APN is set to VZWINTERNET)
Let me know how it works out for you. I know that Verizon doesnt support WCDMA, but it forces you over to the Verizon LTE bands which is more or less the goal of this. For some reason this functions differently than any of the other settings that include LTE in them (believe me, I've tried them).
wolfhelm said:
I wrote that post that he referred you to, and while it worked in Oreo 8.0 it does not seem to work in 8.1 for me either.
Try this:
dial *228 and get a PRL update
reboot
*#*#4636#*#* (it may take a few seconds for it to come up if you do it right after a reboot)
set it to LTE/WCDMA
reboot
(you may have to check in mobile network settings that your APN is set to VZWINTERNET)
Let me know how it works out for you. I know that Verizon doesnt support WCDMA, but it forces you over to the Verizon LTE bands which is more or less the goal of this. For some reason this functions differently than any of the other settings that include LTE in them (believe me, I've tried them).
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Well I reset my PRL via *228 and sure enough selecting 4G/LTE does put us at LTE/wcdma but my phone functions perfectly. I do notice the menus are changed and I got a couple other options though now. See attached
wolfu11 said:
Well I reset my PRL via *228 and sure enough selecting 4G/LTE does put us at LTE/wcdma but my phone functions perfectly. I do notice the menus are changed and I got a couple other options though now. See attached
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Yep those are how the menu should look for a device that's not locked to sprint. It seems to me there are some firmware files that prefer sprint in these beta builds, because even on other carriers (and more than one person has said this) you can see 'sprint' pop up in the bar or in the settings even when you arent on sprint.
Interesting that yours gives you the option of 'wifi calling provisioned', I cant get that to not be greyed out on mine.
wolfhelm said:
Yep those are how the menu should look for a device that's not locked to sprint. It seems to me there are some firmware files that prefer sprint in these beta builds, because even on other carriers (and more than one person has said this) you can see 'sprint' pop up in the bar or in the settings even when you arent on sprint.
Interesting that yours gives you the option of 'wifi calling provisioned', I cant get that to not be greyed out on mine.
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Yeah I've screwed with this phone so much I don't know what I did LOL but now it shows wifi calling even in dialer. I'm not sure if it really works cuz I have a good signal so it never switches. My e911 address is set up from my Moto z and I do have a wear24 watch tied to this phone not sure if that's what triggered it. ? I did get a new SIM card on Monday as well because I was fighting with the vzw crap so I don't know exactly what triggered the WiFi calling.
wolfhelm said:
I wrote that post that he referred you to, and while it worked in Oreo 8.0 it does not seem to work in 8.1 for me either.
Try this:
dial *228 and get a PRL update
reboot
*#*#4636#*#* (it may take a few seconds for it to come up if you do it right after a reboot)
set it to LTE/WCDMA
reboot
(you may have to check in mobile network settings that your APN is set to VZWINTERNET)
Let me know how it works out for you. I know that Verizon doesnt support WCDMA, but it forces you over to the Verizon LTE bands which is more or less the goal of this. For some reason this functions differently than any of the other settings that include LTE in them (believe me, I've tried them).
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Thank you for the steps but still cannot use 4G for phone calls, but it does work for internet, facebook, email,etc.
Have to go back to 3G for phone calls.
Very interesting why it happening and not widespread. No special configurations or setups on my phone.
Bigdny said:
Thank you for the steps but still cannot use 4G for phone calls, but it does work for internet, facebook, email,etc.
Have to go back to 3G for phone calls.
Very interesting why it happening and not widespread. No special configurations or setups on my phone.
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Are you on 8.0 or 8.1?
wolfhelm said:
Are you on 8.0 or 8.1?
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I upgraded to 8.1 via OTA. No root, no rom.
Bigdny said:
I upgraded to 8.1 via OTA. No root, no rom.
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That's where I'm at too... the one thing that might be different about this is I tried my old steps first before figuring out how to get it to work with these new ones... seems like a lot of effort, but it might be what is needed (or some amount of it) to get it all working. So try going through the old ones before the new ones (you probably dont need to *228 again since you just did)
My old steps linked here (these worked in 8.0, if they work for you in 8.1, more power to you, but they dont work for me):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74920423&postcount=506
I'm still routinely messing with it because I feel like the setting I have now prevents me from falling back to CDMA if LTE is unavailable for some reason. Fortunately that is a rarity for me... but I maintain that Essential has something in the ROM itself that is preferring sprint and I think it's screwing with us using Verizon.
wolfhelm said:
That's where I'm at too... the one thing that might be different about this is I tried my old steps first before figuring out how to get it to work with these new ones... seems like a lot of effort, but it might be what is needed (or some amount of it) to get it all working. So try going through the old ones before the new ones (you probably dont need to *228 again since you just did)
My old steps linked here (these worked in 8.0, if they work for you in 8.1, more power to you, but they dont work for me):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74920423&postcount=506
I'm still routinely messing with it because I feel like the setting I have now prevents me from falling back to CDMA if LTE is unavailable for some reason. Fortunately that is a rarity for me... but I maintain that Essential has something in the ROM itself that is preferring sprint and I think it's screwing with us using Verizon.
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There is something there.
I've done that procedure.
If I go into the menu and play around it will try to connect to sprint even with a Verizon SIM. Go figure?
tech_head said:
There is something there.
I've done that procedure.
If I go into the menu and play around it will try to connect to sprint even with a Verizon SIM. Go figure?
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Exactly. If I leave it on certain settings it'll actually sit there and tell me I'm connected to Sprint.
wolfhelm said:
Exactly. If I leave it on certain settings it'll actually sit there and tell me I'm connected to Sprint.
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I just reported this to Essential in their beta feedback.
Others should report their similar issues.
It seems to be associated with them making a unified release.
If you look at some releases they are specifically for Sprint or Not.
tech_head said:
I just reported this to Essential in their beta feedback.
Others should report their similar issues.
It seems to be associated with them making a unified release.
If you look at some releases they are specifically for Sprint or Not.
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That's a good point, I have reported as well.
tech_head said:
I just reported this to Essential in their beta feedback.
Others should report their similar issues.
It seems to be associated with them making a unified release.
If you look at some releases they are specifically for Sprint or Not.
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Doing the same right now. Just glad Im not the only one having the problem.
Bigdny said:
Thank you for the steps but still cannot use 4G for phone calls, but it does work for internet, facebook, email,etc.
Have to go back to 3G for phone calls.
Very interesting why it happening and not widespread. No special configurations or setups on my phone.
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Try turning off Enchanted 4G LTE Mode. It's possible going to 8.1 just reset this setting to on. This should only be on if you have HD Voice enabled on your line on Verizon (you'll have to call Verizon to enable it, it's a free feature).
This should fix server error on 4G, randomly connecting to Sprint is a separate issue.
UPDATE Now working
Took the advice from someone on Reddit who had the same problem. Ran to VZW store and received a new SIM. Without any programming on my end or reboot, back to LTE without issue. FINALLY. As soon as the rep popped in the SIM the essential connected on its own.
Bigdny said:
Took the advice from someone on Reddit who had the same problem. Ran to VZW store and received a new SIM. Without any programming on my end or reboot, back to LTE without issue. FINALLY. As soon as the rep popped in the SIM the essential connected on its own.
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Just wanted to second this post that a new sim card is the key to solving this issue. In my case, I was using Red Pocket CDMA (VZW network), and I ran into the same problem. Red Pocket rep explained to me that my sim got provisioned to 3g only and that I needed a new sim to connect to LTE. As soon as we switched to a new sim, I got LTE. I hope this helps others.

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