yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jabbypants:
HI too many threads to look in and searching hasn't helped, looking at picking one of these up and the one I want is locked on T-Mobile which isn't a problem as its the sim I use, but it has T-Mobile firmware on would this be easy enough to get rid of.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veyka:
Yes just flash a stock firmware through odin, theres guides and a list of roms in the original dev section
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Jabby mi old mate, just click on the second link in my signature.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jabbypants:
Thanks chaps for your replies made a note of that page, just got to snag myself a phone now.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jabbypants:
What firmware do you chaps recommend to use ? there is so many out now and I would want to flash a custom one also, I think before I sold mine I was using Lightning rom but it seems its exploded now with roms, what do you advise.

What is the best route to go, flash a stock firmware then put on the custom one after and will it hinder me with it being locked on T-Mobile.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pentlander:
Ok so when I receive a message in Handcent I get the pop up windows and no notifications from the default app. But after about 5 seconds Hancent opens up a new message window for no reason. I don't have the option to set a default messaging app. The window pops up, but there's not "set default" checkbox. Also when i go to the application settings, the "clear defaults" button is greyed out for both. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but it didn't help. Anyone know how to fix this?
[General Questions and Answers] kevdliu:
Hi,

I am trying to create a service from an android activity. I am not sure what to add in the .java file.

I have searched the web but I really need a specific guide.

Any help would be appreciated!
[General Questions and Answers] Dark3n:
I don't know if this compiles, but thats the basic idea on how its done.

Inside activity:

Intent service = new Intent(this, MyService.class);
startService(service);

Make a service class

public class MyService extends Service {
@Override
public void onCreate() {
}

@Override
public void onDestroy() {
}

@Override
public IBinder onBind(Intent arg0) {
return null;
}
}
[General Questions and Answers] kevdliu:
thank you so much!

Another question, how can i start a foreground service?

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] Dark3n:
Press the thanks button ;-).

Wouldnt a foreground service not be an activity?

Maybe explain what you are trying to do.
[General Questions and Answers] kevdliu:
I am trying to figure out how I can change the media volume in my mediaplayer service even when the music is paused. Somewhat like the stock music app which let's you change the media vol in background when the music is playing.
[General Questions and Answers] Dark3n:
I think its done through itents/broadcast receivers.

Look them up.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Lukede112:
Just got off the phone with sprint and they refuse to give me the msl. So I ask any other suggestions?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
Call again and tell them to give it, it is your phone, it is your property. Tell them someone has a gun pointed to your head and you need it or they will kill you.

But seriously, just call back til you find a nice operator.

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] Lukede112:
I'm tempted to drop the "o if you can't help me I'll just cancel since I'm within my thirty days"line
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
You could probably do that. But then they might call your bluff. I just think you got a douche operator. Prolly what happened
[Motorola Photon 4G] Yay 4 Juggs:
echat tomorrow morning tell them you're a dev and need it for programming information incase of a hard reset
[Motorola Photon 4G] acoleman1981:
Technically you don't own your phone outright unless you paid the full price until your contract is up.
[Motorola Photon 4G] inimitableac:
That or your a student writing a program and the first no you hear reply with a 2 people in my group have theirs you'll get it then

Sent from my PHOTON blaster!
[Motorola Photon 4G] beartrap:
If you bought from Best Buy, it will be printed out on your paperwork. Mine was.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jjday7:
Call and say that your phone is not allowing you to get a data connection. They will walk you through getting it reset and they will give you the msl in the process to do the restore.
[Motorola Photon 4G] A_Flying_Fox:
Download a terminal emulator from the market and type

getprop ril.MSL

It will give a 6 digit number which is your msl
[Motorola Photon 4G] evonate:
Did not work
[Motorola Photon 4G] albe070:
I had to call twice to get it.

The first time the lady gave me my msl but it was not correct and kept asking me if i was going to use it to hack the phone lol.

The second time i got it but the lady was asking if i was going to use it hack the phone as well.
[Motorola Photon 4G] ZiggSVO:
I just literally called now spoke with a Brandy(sp) and got the msl for my photon and my sons epic which neither I own outright.

I would try back again and like stated in the thread if needed lie and say you need it for developing purposes.

I just asked for the msls and was given them. no questions asked :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] rancherochido:
Tell them you didn't like it and are going to sell it and you need the MSL to try and activate on Cricket.
[Motorola Photon 4G] sub2k1:
The first time I called they said I couldn't have the number while I was still under contract. They said if I really needed the number then I had to pay the 200 dollar cancellation fee. I said no thanks, I don't need it that badly. I hung up and called back up and asked the new rep who was more than happy she could assist me.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Ion4:
Get your MSL EASY....

I work for Sprint and worked at a call center for sprint in the PAST!! all you have to say is my phone is not working and was told that I need to MANUALLY PROGRAM the phone, they will tell you to type

##*****# (the * are your MSL :-)...)

then your PHONE number then your MSID... most of the time they will try and get you to just update the profile and just tell them it didn't work...

That's it!! VARY EASY!!!

give me a thanks if that helps...
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
That just made me lol. I kinda wanna call now and ask for it and see if they think I'm trying to hack my phone too. Lol.
[Motorola Photon 4G] phatmanxxl:
Ive always gotten my MSL by calling Sprint, they ask why I say I want to take the proxies off my phone. They say ok and always gave it to me.
[Motorola Photon 4G] shabbypenguin:
getprop ril.MSL will give you your msl, i assure you. the last part has to be in caps
[Motorola Photon 4G] sslbaron:
Well this isn't working for mine either....:(
[Motorola Photon 4G] abrcrmdl23:
I just tell them I am a developer and I need the codes to get into the menus of the phone, and they always give it to me no problem
[Motorola Photon 4G] HondaCop:
Hey shabby, I've tried it several times, and no go... Tried it with the $ prompt as well with the # prompt. If I do getprop alone, it will show me a long list of properties, such as those in the build.prop file. But the getprop ril.MSL isn't returning anything. Just FYI in case something else has to be entered. Thanks.
[Motorola Photon 4G] sslbaron:
Thanks for all the suggestions. I just called and they were happy to give it to me....:D
[Motorola Photon 4G] shabbypenguin:
odd indeed, my aplogies that has worked on every other phoen ive had, they must be doing something to block it

on a side note [ro.media.camcorder.1080p]: [mp4,h264,60,15000000,aac,128000,44100,2]

:O
[Motorola Photon 4G] spyke24:
Just skip sprint and get the Msl reader on the market
[Motorola Photon 4G] Beach_Head:
Nevermind...
[Motorola Photon 4G] phatmanxxl:
MoPho isn't supported, it only works on HTC cdma phones.
[Motorola Photon 4G] IP IHI II IL:
+1! That's what I was gonna say. There's always an app to get what you need from your phone.

Pew! Pew! Pew! From my Mo-Pho!

http://android-gz.com
[Motorola Photon 4G] IP IHI II IL:
Did not know that... Lol....

Pew! Pew! Pew! From my Mo-Pho!

http://android-gz.com
[Motorola Photon 4G] phatmanxxl:
That was my first choice to get my MSL. Reading the description, the dev clearly states that its only for select HTC phones, and users were giving one star saying it dosent work on the Moto Photon, I wish I could slap those people on the back of their heads :rolleyes:
[Motorola Photon 4G] IP IHI II IL:
Yeah, I deserve a pop upside the head... I haven't needed MSL reader since my OG 4G, though so not too hard, please...

Pew! Pew! Pew! From my Mo-Pho!

http://android-gz.com
[Motorola Photon 4G] daddymikey1975:
Dug through all the stuff returned when you enter getprop and no mention of msl :(

Sent phrom my Mo-Pho
[Motorola Photon 4G] Mkeller:
I just went to sprint.com and asked over live chat. Took about 1 min total.
[Motorola Photon 4G] coldblooded79:
So shabby...did you get get em the video camera app to shoot in 1080p? Don't know why I would think that...
[Motorola Photon 4G] shabbypenguin:
lol no just something i found in getprop
[Motorola Photon 4G] Beach_Head:
A reply to my questions would be great...
[Motorola Photon 4G] coldblooded79:
Damn lol.

Sent from my Motorola Photon 4g
[Motorola Photon 4G] IP IHI II IL:
+ 1

Pew! Pew! Pew! From my Mo-Pho!

http://android-gz.com
[Motorola Photon 4G] tonyio:
went to online chat, told it's for educational purpose and got my msl
[Motorola Photon 4G] ronnienyc:
Did you get an email from Sprint confirming that you changed devices? If so, the MSL is therein.
[Motorola Photon 4G] my2cents:
Does a MSL number transfer from phone to phone? For example, I know what it was on my moment, so would it be the same on the photon? I would try it, but I have the number at home...
[Motorola Photon 4G] Kevets:
It will be different for each device.
[Motorola Photon 4G] my2cents:
Anyway to get your MSL without calling Sprint yet?
[Motorola Photon 4G] IconBoy:
I called yesterday saying I needed MSL for developing and a lady CS Rep said she couldn't give it to me because my phones were too newly activated (one in August and one last year in October). Even though I wanted to develop, it didn't matter.

I then phoned back straight away and spoke with a guy. Told him I needed to remove proxies, like other posts said to do, and voilá, in a few seconds, he gave both phone MSL codes to me.

I'd suggest you try again. Hope this helps!
[Motorola Photon 4G] JodeySalazar:
I called and told a lady that I downloaded an OTA update from the Motorola website and didn't know if my phone would need to be reactivated after i installed it...kinda sounded stupid but it worked..I had only activated the phone about a week prior...I have since bricked (oops) and replaced my phone so I need to call again just to have the number for whatever purpose i may need it for...who knows...but yes...If it doesn't work with one rep, just keep trying until one of them gives it to you...
[Motorola Photon 4G] my2cents:
I was messing around with this idea last night trying to get my MSL without calling Sprint. I was unsuccessful, though I felt like I was close. Does anyone else want to see if they can figure it out?
[Motorola Photon 4G] radrian92:
What are some "tweaks" to apply using ##3282#?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Kevets:
For anyone digging, you'll have to beg for it. I have my MSL and searched a crap-ton of logcat stuff, it aint in there.
[Motorola Photon 4G] 21productionz:
I called just to see if they would give it to me. They did, and didn't even ask why!

Sent from my MoPho using the XDA Premium app
[Motorola Photon 4G] dougxd:
I just used the Sprint customer support chat on their website. Told the CS rep I was a dev and needed to test network/wifi behavior. They put me on "chat hold" for a couple minutes and when they returned, they passed along my MSL. Easy-peasy.
[Motorola Photon 4G] zeera:
What do I need to get MSL in online chat? What info they need to give me MSL?

I'm in Ukraine, have a Sprint SIM card, but no Sprint network coverage.
[Motorola Photon 4G] foxsdaddy67:
https://market.android.com/details?...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lc2Njb2RlLm1zbCJd
[Motorola Photon 4G] jfdebo779:
I just told them I was developing an app and they gave it to me. They refused the first time.
[Motorola Photon 4G] zeera:
Can somebody get MSL code from Sprint for me?;)
[Motorola Photon 4G] farookh:
just get it from salesmsl3@gmail.com

100% reliable working spc code for photon just for $5.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
I thought the MSL was phone specific?
[Motorola Photon 4G] flipper12:
That program only works on HTC devices.
[Motorola Photon 4G] nfamisnme:
Is your phone rooted? If yes then terminal emulator will work. If your not rooted, then u have to call sprint......
[Motorola Photon 4G] dmora01:
I tried too and does not work! Looks like the only way is with sprint without paying for.

After three attempts in the chat with sprint I have the msl.
[Motorola Photon 4G] nfamisnme:
VICTORY IS YOURS!!!! Time to start poppin bottles!!!!!!
[Motorola Photon 4G] Alex210:
What category did you choose for the chat? I try equipment, they said to ask tech support. Tried tech support and was told they don't have access to the msl code.
[Motorola Photon 4G] dmora01:
I told them that I was having problem with drooping calls and bad 3g. I want to reprogram my phone so they did something and my phone reactivated, at that point I told them that my 3g was not working so they told me to do ##3282# and that is when I get my MSL.

I selected technical support.

Do not ask for msl, they don't want you to know that bc you can do a lot of things in your phone with that number. They call that number, password but is the msl, six numbers.
[Motorola Photon 4G] MultiDev:
Best not to bother with CSR's on this issue. Just root and use terminal emulator.

If you really don't want to root and need to call Sprint, tell them you just updated to the newest OTA and the phone won't reactivate.

They will go through a bunch of steps, but at one point, will ask you to access EPST (by dialing ##3282#) and then give you the MSL code. They will call it the password.
[Motorola Photon 4G] zeera:
Have you already tried all those codes? Was one of them accepted?
[Motorola Photon 4G] roseng:
I choose not to Root, and I'm on the Moto Photon Beta release advance list so I don't want to mess things up there. You should not have to Root just to reset your phone and get it to work.

This should not be a bother for CSRs at all. I exchanged my Photon and had the old MSR and forgot it would not work with the new phone. Both times I called I had no issue at all. Sprint folks are easy to work with but it really helps if you chat them up a bit. Show them some love and be friendly and most of the time they will respond well.

Besides, if your asking for this information it should be clear you are already an advanced user.
[Motorola Photon 4G] RobbyRob:
Just called and got mine in the first shot. Didnt even have to tell them what it was for.
[Motorola Photon 4G] hou26guy:
I walk in a Sprint store and ask for mines and gave it to me no problem
[Motorola Photon 4G] zeera:
all previously written methods work only for Sprint users (if your phone is Sprint activated). It looks like for others the only way is to pay for MSL code.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Joutes:
What is it MSID and where can I find it?
[Motorola Photon 4G] njankit:
I think he probably meant MEID. Its there in settings > about phone
[Motorola Photon 4G] Joutes:
Probably not, because MEID consist from letters and numbers and second input field is not support letters.
[Motorola Photon 4G] scuzzy19:
need help with MSL?

I can get MSL's via pm for anyone if you're willing to give two pieces of into to me. at your discretion and all info will be kept confidential and deleted upon msl is given to you. I will not charge for this since its a free info that sprint can divulge if you get a nice enough rep. I will not use any personal info for my personal gain as I do not want to lose my job. just helping out a community that has helped me tons throughout my android phone life.

***If you wish to participate I need your phone # and ESN or MEID via PM ONLY If you're wary about giving that info I can do it with your Phone number and last name on account.***
[Motorola Photon 4G] Uncensored:
I am rooted. My phone was activated at a sprint store & terminal emulator returned only a cursor when entering "getprop ril.MSL"
[Motorola Photon 4G] ithink2020:
FYI, I was on with Sprint today porting my old number. Said I was an Android dev and ask for my MSL. Rep gave it to me with out any hesitation.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Equalizir:
What is the msl number used for?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Kcarpenter:
Thanks Scuzzy.
[Motorola Photon 4G] scuzzy19:
I sent out one other msl to the user requesting one and I need more info from another person. If you contacted me please check your PM's. and if I helped you please thank me! :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] jrebo:
Thanks for help!
[Motorola Photon 4G] Uncensored:
Telling them you can't get a data connection forces the Sprint CSR to walk you thru steps to reprogram & reactivate the handset. This also requires they give you the MSL code & in my case admit it's silly to deny the same to the customer. Especially when you have to give it to them to resolve the very issue they are calling about.
[Motorola Photon 4G] rockreallyrocks:
Guys, i need the spc/msl code in order to flash it to local carriers,

the problem is i live in indonesia, having chat already with sprint cs, and no luck

she said, it must activated on sprint network

any clue ?

Thanks

@ scuzzy : could u help me out ? many thanks
[Motorola Photon 4G] scuzzy19:
Sprint Only

Guys I would like to reiterate that I can only provide MSL's for Sprint Activated Devices. If you're on another carrier im sorry but I cannot help you out.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Beach_Head:
What about for units that were bought without a contract?

I have a Photon that was purchased without a contract and have been using it in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore. I'm not sure if it was activated on Sprint first though...
[Motorola Photon 4G] jami1:
I know I am a little late but I just wanted to thank you for your help. the MSL code given worked and I was able to reset it to all zeros.
[Motorola Photon 4G] daniel129001:
I have cdma workshop pucharsed what use for obtain msl for my device no active in sprint network
[Motorola Photon 4G] rockreallyrocks:
Can you help me to obtain my msl code? Thanx a lot...
[Motorola Photon 4G] pgergen91:
Pm me and I'll help ya out
[Motorola Photon 4G] deedscreen:
Can you do that for me, should I PM you? I will.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Fugitive87:
What all information do i need to send in a pm to get my msl
[Motorola Photon 4G] spleef:
doesnt work on mine either just a blank result. rooted stock photon wth cwm bootstrap. and after two phone calls and three attempts at online chat they say no and they have no information about this msl number and ask repeatedly why i want the number...
[Motorola Photon 4G] scuzzy19:
I sent out a bunch of MSL's to those that requested it. I've been busy and havent had the chance to fulfill requests. That should be taken care of as of today any new from today on please give a day or so
[Motorola Photon 4G] daddymikey1975:
this command doesn't work on the photon.
[Motorola Photon 4G] jami1:
there is a guide to read msl/spc code on this forum using radio comm, it works! I got a photon with a bad esn for 100 on craigslist to try it on. I didn't want to try it on mine.

My bro is using his photon on cricket wireless perfectly in the philadelphia area.
[Motorola Photon 4G] njankit:
^ can you please link that guide here?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Dboy352:
And will this guide work for any phone?
[Motorola Photon 4G] farookh:
Yes ne phone. Activated or not it will still work
[Motorola Photon 4G] ArchangelRenzoku:
You guys want MSL? READ THIS THREAD! Just tried it and it worked, got mine on Stock, rooted, locked Photon. Tell your friends and thank the OP!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=20080435
[Motorola Photon 4G] eric-younis:
photon spc

read the memory with workshop cdma at 01B0:01C0 and you will get it :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] car07honda92:
thnaks man it works for me. Great info works 100 %
[Motorola Photon 4G] Heavy Metal:
I cannot connect to web and they took me through some steps woops theirs my msl :D
[Motorola Photon 4G] potd:
How So?

I have been trying your method with no luck at all... What version of workshop CDMA. Where in the memory does it say the numbers? When I find the right com port and connect and tell it to read it pulls up failed in each side slot. If you could get back to me that would be grand!

Thanks :silly:
[Motorola Photon 4G] hankschlegel2:
Photon MSL

I got my MSL from Sprint today. It is a Photon 4G MB855. The code is 374129. Now I just am hoping that someone will tell me how to use it to unlock my Photon!

I don't know if the code is different for every Photon.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lobodemuerte:
I flashed the Neo 16 r2 and phone booted fine. However it acted as if headphones were plugged in when there most defonately not. And remapped my back key to be the home key and I lost function in the back key. Any help would be greatly appreciated
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jasonhunterx:
Maybe flash wrong version
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamikzone:
there is no wrong version really :p im thinking you have an i9000 bootloader instead of a vibrant
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lobodemuerte:
Thank you for your help, definately appreciated. I tried flashing the Neo 16 r2 zip w/ led notifications. First boot smooth, on reboot lost baseband so I flashed in kb5 reboot couldn't get data only roaming. So restored, cleaned kernel script with lippo94s kernel script cleaner, installed kernel w/ led. On first boot now have fingers crossed for next reboot.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CrAYoN_EaTeR:
Any luck i had a similar problem with neo 16r2 but it also rebinded my home key to back and my back key to home and the volume rocker was reversed

UPDATE: never mind used lippos94s script cleaner and neo16r2 w/ led notif and everything is working fine no head phone icon and all keys are mapped normal
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jasonhunterx:
Yes there is there is a I9000 version an captivate
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lobodemuerte:
Success. On cm7 nightly 82 with neo16 beastr2. Second reboot lost service went to roaming only. Put on airplane mode. Waited one minute then turn off airplane and wala data service is back. (Kb5 modem. ) hope this helps someone, I know it helped me thank you
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamikzone:
re install the kernel that problem should go away
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mighty_X:
Cant find the rom thread anymore...

Pls dont say its gone again...:eek:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B3311:
Has it gone walkabout again?! Sheesh..

nitrozk posted last night on the theme section, said his black theme wasgoing to ported to Revolution and "Project Honeycomb" was finished. Relevant? Anyone's guess...

Noticed that Bautista's ROM also has disappeared.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mighty_X:
Could please someone clear this up??
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lfcorullon:
Can U be more clear?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Archer:
Yes.

DO NOT POST ABOUT THIS - IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.

PM the developer if you really feel the need.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B3311:
nitrozk - the dev - cleared the matter up on another thread.

Hope that helps.