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[HTC EVO 3D] Sad Panda:
No sprint PRL ever makes a damned bit of difference, in my awesome know-all experience and wisdom,it all is just placebo. Just saying. :D
[HTC EVO 3D] scramer:
None that I can tell.
[HTC EVO 3D] AFuddyDuddy:
Yep. I got the update too. Swapped over to that 000001 prl and managed to triple 3g speeds.
[HTC EVO 3D] mikeyxda:
You know to be careful with that one right? It's a Verizon PRL. Use it too much and you can get your contract terminated by Sprint.

Mike
[HTC EVO 3D] AFuddyDuddy:
Yep. I've been on Sprint just long enough to get a good feel for where my data is being routed through. 80% of the time my phone is on a WiFi. I really don't use a lot of network data, and this will not be my "daily" PRL.

But, when at a friends... 4G. 4G is pretty solid in Austin, I just can't travel well on it. 3G sucks donkey nuts. At peak I get 350Kbps down, but sometimes get 700 up. And I've seen multiple in the dial up range for downloads.

Long story short. I know it works. I'm back on 21083, but have 000001 in reserve for those times when Sprint 3G is terrible and I'm trying to actually use it. Very rare... but I've been quite frustrated the few times it has occurred. 000001 resolves that for me.
[HTC EVO 3D] sdc177:
I'm in Austin too and this intrigues me as I'd like to have good 3g available when I really need it. I've changed Sprint PRLs a few times (currently on 11115) and haven't found any that made a difference. If I try the 000001 is it the the same process? In other words do I have to do anything besides flashing through ##775#?
[HTC EVO 3D] AFuddyDuddy:
Yep. Same process. If you run a sense Rom.. the software updater will throw you back on 21083.

Sent from my Nocturnal 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] sdc177:
Works great, thanks. Won't be my regular PRL but a good option when needed.

So...how much data is too much using that PRL? When do you get noticed/terminated?
[HTC EVO 3D] mkelsho:
so what prl do u think is best for the miami area
[HTC EVO 3D] wilderckw:
Will I just got booted off sprint for using the 12117 I thought it was ok to use it but I guess not. I did get my account canceled for free just added a phone to my moms account and its cheaper. But still sucks.
[HTC EVO 3D] P.Mobile:
dam thats sucks bro.. i was gona change my prl.. quess im not now.. i dont want to take the chance if geting the boot u kno..
[HTC EVO 3D] Cetus Corr:
So does 12117 force roam? I've been using it for a month now, so just wondering.
[HTC EVO 3D] DarkManX4lf:
No it does not.
[HTC EVO 3D] stljim2005:
re

Im sorry to inform you but you are wrong. A prl is an updated map and frequency listing of the current Sprint towers. Having an older PRL like 10 years old vs the newest PRL 61090 would have a MAJOR effct on signal, speed, and 3G reception overall.

I know this cause I work for sprint. Iv delt with many phones and prl's and everything else about phones such as modding, rooting, customizing, unlocking, modding prl's, etc..

All in all a PRL can affect 3G signal and there can be ROAMING 3G as to only way to achieve that is a modded PRL, NEVER a stock prl.

Hope that helps..
[HTC EVO 3D] BoostmyXb:
my 3d has the 61007 prl but my old evo 4g which i gave my daughter is using 61008 prl, when i go to update the prl on the evo 3d nothing happens tells me there is no update.

Is 61007 the updated prl for the 3D?
[HTC EVO 3D] Vinchenzop:
If youre trying to roll back to the previous prl and you know your msl...

1. Download and extract the 21081prl provided on page 1, and put the 21081.prl file somewhere on your sd card

2. Open your dialer and dial ##775#. A box will open asking for your passcode, enter your msl

3. Click on update prl, and it will scam your sd card for the file from step 1, choose it from the list.

4. Press menu, and choose commit changes, then reboot your phone
[HTC EVO 3D] :
I just flash that 00001prl in recovery right?

Free Dirk!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] nabbed:
Download any room that has the older EPST.apk (they usually provide that as one of the features), and replace the one you currently have.
[HTC EVO 3D] krayziejoe:
What's the easiest way to get your MSL number? I really don't want to call Sprint, and im not rooted.
[HTC EVO 3D] Vinchenzop:
Cdma workshop or call sprint and tell them you're an app developer, and need your msl number
[HTC EVO 3D] eboogie33:
good look family
[HTC EVO 3D] nabbed:
Don't tell them anything. Just ask for msl, if they refuse to give it, call again and you will get it on second try.
[HTC EVO 3D] stogchris81:


Crystal clear. Thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] :
Okay thanks Vin for that guide. And you guys are wrong, the easiest way is download msl reader in the market. Its free and fast.

Free Dirk!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] mababer2:
I have decent signal 3 bars which if i was lucky i would have 1 or go into roaming. Now if they can just fix the data speed i would be happy..
[HTC EVO 3D] Vinchenzop:
For unrooted users k...for unrooted users
[HTC EVO 3D] :
FOR UNROOTED USERS!!!!! Did I say it loud enough?

Free Dirk!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] Jcki4:
Are you sure cause I use that code many of times on my EVO 4G but i try it on my 3D nd it dnt work nothing is happening
[HTC EVO 3D] Vinchenzop:
Youre getting there. My point was that msl reader only works for rooted phones...the person(s) that asked how to get their msl number, were referring to how to get your msl number if you are not rooted
[HTC EVO 3D] Jcki4:
U gotta be rooted for the msl reader to work nd im waiting to for the root for h-boot 1.50 0000
[HTC EVO 3D] Vinchenzop:
My rom has the old epst baked in...either try ##775 then press dial...or give me a minute and i'll upload my epst.apk

http://db.tt/QVC1sqF
[HTC EVO 3D] DoctorComrade:
Here ya guys go! Customer chat...

Edit: I updated the PRL on purpose because I wanted to see what a CS Rep would say (I use WiFi at work and at home so... doesn't matter to me). We went through the whole thing of refreshing my phone and updating the profile and all that jazz. No go.

=========================================================

15:41:40 : ME: I just pinged www.google.com

15:41:53 : ME: time=2000+ on each ping

15:43:56 : CS REP: It seems that most of the customers are trying to access Internet at the same time. That's the reason, you are getting data speed dropped.

15:44:29 : ME: Everyone's trying to access it right now?

15:44:39 : ME: I mean I was doing fine with data speeds and ping before I updated the PRL

15:44:47 : ME: since I did update its been completely worse.

15:46:42 : CS REP: I would like to inform you that the PRL does not affect on the data speed. It just update the software on the phone. However, you are getting dropped data speed on the phone. I would request you to please visit the nearest Sprint store to get the phone checked.

15:47:01 : CS REP: Because it is not possible to check your phone remotely or physically from here.

15:47:09 : ME: The PRL changes what towers it directs to.

15:47:24 : CS REP: I have tried all basic troubleshooting. This issue needs advance troubleshooting.

15:47:35 : ME: Alright but I don't see how its a hardware issue.

15:47:40 : ME: One minute everything is just fine

15:47:45 : ME: Then I update the PRL

15:47:49 : ME: Now its not fine.

15:48:01 : CS REP: I do understand that.

15:48:08 : ME: Could it have been a bad update?

15:48:21 : CS REP: But the PRL does not affect on the data speed.

15:48:56 : ME: I understand that but it does affect which towers the phone should use.

15:49:07 : ME: So would it have directed me to bad towers?

15:49:11 : CS REP: Yes. It can be.

15:50:51 : ME: Just so you know, it's not just me. A lot of people are reporting the same problem.

15:51:02 : ME: I would look into the PRL update and see what changed.

15:51:30 : ME: But thanks for your help.

15:53:26 : CS REP: All the services are correctly provisioned from our end. As you have updated the PRL on the phone, it seems that after that data speed get dropped. Please visit the nearest Sprint store to get the phone checked and our store representative will check your phone.

=========================================================

I feel like banging my head into a wall after that conversation. I didn't even post half of it.
[HTC EVO 3D] twincitiesjhawk:
@DoctorComrade sounds like a lazy CS rep. I'm on the phone with sprint right now (20 mins and going) and they are troubleshooting my data right now and refreshing my device.
[HTC EVO 3D] aznmode:
To get MSL code (unrooted)

Guys for unrooted phone call sprint and tell them you cant make calls. Tell em you want to re-check your MSID # on the phone to see if it changed. They will have you go into the phone menu and type ##xxxxxx#. The xxxxxx is your msl code. Write it down. After that just pretend your doing exactly what theyre saying and then when theyre done thank them for helping you fix your phone.
[HTC EVO 3D] nkawal:
how are we supposed to use this EPST? do we just flash or does it have to be copied into a directory?
[HTC EVO 3D] stogchris81:
Thank you to everyone who helped with this. I have nice fast 3g back now.
[HTC EVO 3D] DoctorComrade:
Won't do much. I just refreshed my device and updated the profile. No go. I was pinging a test server at 700+ and pinging www.google.com at 2000+
[HTC EVO 3D] tubesaq:
I used the information in this thread (yes it's old, but it worked for me)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=696073

"As of Android Froyo 2.2 the stock EPST app no longer contains ##PRL# functionality. In order to fix this, download THIS apk file and use Root Explorer to copy the DL over the EPST in /system/app/ (must be mounted as R/W. Long click the file->Permissions->check all. Then single click the new EPST.apk and install it."
[HTC EVO 3D] Vinchenzop:
Copy it to your /system/app directory, allowing it to overwrite your epst, change it's permissions to what other files in the directory are, and reboot your phone
[HTC EVO 3D] parmend:
Worked like a charm thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] cruise350:
Wow, that is the worst PRL update ever. I was able to switch back to the 21081 PRL with the instructions in this thread and what a difference. With the new PRL 967 ping and 98 on download, after switching back to the 20181 PRL and then doing a data profile restore in EPST is am getting 167 ping and 1.92mb down 880 up.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRL!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] Vinchenzop:
It must be your phone, take it to the nearest sprint store...
[HTC EVO 3D] DoctorComrade:
Definitely made me smile. :)
[HTC EVO 3D] fastamx79:
I'm starting to wonder if Sprint screwed up with pushing the incorrect PRL file to our phones. The quoted text is taken from this thread at Howard Forums...

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1726540-Latest-Sprint-PRL-thread?p=14514573

As you can see the PRL that was pushed is 50580 and the prefix "50" is for non-evdo phones
[HTC EVO 3D] slimjonesy:
im lost, i cant get the ##775# to work. Im rooted, but running stock rom because every rom i try to load, im stuck on 1x with absolutely no 3g at all. Any help?
[HTC EVO 3D] DoctorComrade:
I kept trying to point that out the CS Rep that I was dealing with but she kept saying it was my phone not the update. Lol...
[HTC EVO 3D] sgt. slaughter:
You guys try changing servers that speedtest is connecting to? Back with the evo4g we noticed when you connected to the main link cities in sprints network you got much higher results than connecting to the closest location. Ie. I'm in raleigh, nc and I got much higher speed connecting to atlanta than the location only 50mi from me.

There's a old map in that thread showing the main links but I can't dig up the thread now even.
[HTC EVO 3D] fastamx79:
lol... yeah, I'd put money on it that Sprint will realize what happened and push a new update out very soon (not the first time a PRL update borked peoples phones/data connections)
[HTC EVO 3D] ebuechler3:
i actually had to flash and go back to stock rom to get my 3g back... now im rerooted and trying to do the ##775# thing to get the 2** prl

.... good luck!! im stuck for now
[HTC EVO 3D] slimjonesy:
im in the same boat you are. im rooted but running stock rom. 3g works, but every rom i flash, i get no 3g at all. let me know if you figure anything out and ill do the same.
[HTC EVO 3D] chefdave12118:
Op. This is a helpful thread but you might want to warn people about the update in the thread title. Looks like most people that updated are having issues. Or not its your thread.

Great info either way. Thanks!

BABABOOEY!
[HTC EVO 3D] Jcki4:
thanks bro but u think it would instill my phone is not rooted yet im waiting on the 1.5. h boot root to come out
[HTC EVO 3D] cordell12:
I know, I thanks. Won't stay on it to long. My monthly data barely even hits 1 gb for all 3 of my phones combined! Lots of WiFi...
[HTC EVO 3D] eboogie33:
actually dave i started off by saying after the update i was stuck on 1x but honestly i thought my area in va. was the cause . As of now tho it seems as if sprint ffed up. But ill take your advice and add a warning in all CAPS to the op. I don't think i can make the warning in red font cause

im doing all this on my ps3. thanks for the advice tho
[HTC EVO 3D] chefdave12118:
Anytime. This thread was helpful to me.
[HTC EVO 3D] dutchman22:
Prl updates

hey guys, can you update profile and prl in a rom'd evo?
[HTC EVO 3D] JFizDaWiz:
I applied the 21081 PRL but still stuck at 1x . Had a fun conversation with Sprint before I saw this thread, I told the lady a data reset doesn't affect the PRL and she wouldn't believe me. I ended up making her wait while I secretly did a NANDROID backup, reset, and still 1x
[HTC EVO 3D] chefdave12118:
You must have the gift to gab. A nandroid takes a while. :)
[HTC EVO 3D] dutchman22:
mine did as well, i guess it's a good thing
[HTC EVO 3D] speedy0339:
I went from 21081 to 50580 and went from .6 down on the first prl to .09 down on the second prl
[HTC EVO 3D] SirThumpaLot:
Thanks for posting the old epst, dood. It made my life hella easier.
[HTC EVO 3D] pinky059:
Did you commit the modifications after you updated through ##775#....I got my 3G back with my previous PRL (21081).
[HTC EVO 3D] cordell12:
Has any NON rooted members updated PRL and got the 5xxxxx one? I am wondering if this is a sprint "attack" on revolutionary/root users! Take yoyr phone to the nearest sprint store... Yeah right!
[HTC EVO 3D] pinky059:
Curious too.....either way, I got my 3G back so F Sprint if that is what they are trying to do....

I have always been a staunch supporter of sprint and their service, but the last few months have been absolutely horrendous as far as data speed goes. 4G is great....when I in downtown Baltimore or in the area, but, if not, forget trying to use your phone for anything other than....you guessed it, PHONE CALLS...
[HTC EVO 3D] cordell12:
With the reception on the 3D even phone calls are hard sometimes!

I am a bit disappointed in the 3D, though I am not complaining (much, lol). Even thought about getting my 4G evo from the wife and giving here the 3D, but one look at my screen makes me forget about all the shortcomings.
[HTC EVO 3D] Wiley_11:
Mine is stock and I got 50580 this morning and my CDMA dropped about 6 dBm's but my EVDO is pegged at -120 dBm. Spent an hour and a half on the phone with Sprint, what a joke. I would recommend calling Sprint till they fix their F-up.
[HTC EVO 3D] gfullwr70:
00001.prl

will the 00001.prl work on the OG Evo my wifs data speeds are terrible. i flashed it to my 3D and WOW what a difference.
[HTC EVO 3D] mikeyxda:
Thanks for the warning. I'm on 21081 and i just won't update it. In fact, my 3g speeds are way up today. Maybe it is because all you poor bastards who updated and can't get 3g aren't bogging down the network. ;-)

Mike
[HTC EVO 3D] JFizDaWiz:
I committed the changes and rebooted several times. Now I'm mad since the proper PRO won't even give me 3g
[HTC EVO 3D] JFizDaWiz:
Starting to get real mad even the 00001.prl is still only giving me 1x . No matter what PRL I put on I can't get 3g back
[HTC EVO 3D] slimjonesy:
Anyone get the ##775# to work? This is a joke.
[HTC EVO 3D] fifedogg:
If the DBM dropped that would be a good thing. The lower the better.

Sent From My EVO3D
[HTC EVO 3D] Wiley_11:
:p :p :p :p :p :D
[HTC EVO 3D] fifedogg:
You should prob read the thread. You net to replace the

epst.apk in system/app than you can do it.

Sent From My EVO3D
[HTC EVO 3D] slimjonesy:
Thanks, i read the thread about 6 times and i must have missed that. Ill keep reading until my eyes bleed next time.
[HTC EVO 3D] Wiley_11:
I know, CDMA is better but EVDO sucks big time. A web page that took 5-7 seconds before update now takes a minute and a half. :eek:
[HTC EVO 3D] JFizDaWiz:
Finally fixed mine. Decided to start messing with the ##3282# menu since its already broke, changed from CDMA only to automatic and hooray
[HTC EVO 3D] Wiley_11:
I spent an hour and 40 minutes on the phone with Sprint earlier. 2 techs and one engineer later I learned *PRL* updates CDMA/voice...ONLY. *Profile* updates EVDO/data. They reset a bunch of stuff and nothing helped, wanted to do a factory reset and I said no thanks, got my MSL though. I'm sure they are well aware of the situation by now and it will be fixed shortly. :confused:

The squeaky wheel gets the grease, so the more people that call Sprint till they get an update to fix their F-up the better. :)
[HTC EVO 3D] Heinous:
I downgraded EPST and tried a few different PRLs. Now that I'm done with that, how do i update EPST back to stock?

Edit: Nevermind, I just uninstalled it.
[HTC EVO 3D] hdad2:
First, thanks to all who posted info. Big help!

Questions:

Does the 00001 prl force to Verizon all the time or only when forcing roam with RC?

Is there a solution to get full 3g speeds on Verizon when roaming but be on sprint the rest of the time?

I have weak sprint signal at work, but obviously forcing roam caps my speeds at 100k or so. Because my phone jumps to roam automatically at work sometimes, I have little reservation about forcing roam if i can get full speeds.
[HTC EVO 3D] nkawal:
been trying all day, this worked, thanks. Finally got my 3G back.
[HTC EVO 3D] james873:
Just keep calling sprint. After about six months if them.telling me it my phone they finally put a service.request for my tower
[HTC EVO 3D] themuffinman:
Weird, mine was already set to automatic. In either case switching back and forth didn't work for me, and yes I did commit to changes.
[HTC EVO 3D] hdad2:
+ 1

10char
[HTC EVO 3D] starkillers:
I haven't updated, however I am curious if people try this does it fix the issue? I ask because when I flashed one of the kernels it changed my evdo profile to cdma only and speeds were awful. Called and complained and it wasn't until I compared a stock 3d and saw it was set to automatic that it fixed my speeds by switching mine to automatic. Would like to hear back from guys who updated if this fixes speed for you.
[HTC EVO 3D] themuffinman:
I got mines working again by downloading the 21081.zip and reinstalling it using the ##775# code. If the code doesn't work you will need to install the epsk.apk first. This method has been stated in this thread several pages back but for those that don't feel like looking for it then here you go.
[HTC EVO 3D] pinky059:
You have to find the old epst.apk with the ability to use that command. Then, download the latest PRL, in my case it was 21081. Unzip it, place on root of SD card. Type the code in the dialer, update PRL by clicking....then, in location...long press...highlight SD card...it should find it....a green radio button will light up and hit the menu softkey and commit modifications. Reboot the phone. Worked like a charm for me....back to 3G and have been all night... ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] pinky059:
Me as well. ;) Did it earlier since Sprint was of no help. Figured what's the worst that could happen by trying, I'm stuck at 1x...I ALREADY was so it didn't really matter....
[HTC EVO 3D] chlehqls:
Wow, probably one of THE biggest blunders Sprint has done to us Evo 3D owners...This PRL update had my speeds hovering at 34kbps and maximum of 100kbps. LOL.
[HTC EVO 3D] rugedraw:
One more confirming that the new PRL slows you down. I went from 0.13 Mbps on 50580 to 1.2 Mbps on the old one. Both runs were down within minutes of each other in the same exact location.

Even though it has been proven to lower data speeds, I pulled the 50580 PRL from my phone. Here it is in case anyone wants to do anything with it.
[HTC EVO 3D] tech7:
Maybe sprint wanted everyone slow so they can enable evdo rev b and 1xadnace. And do advance?
[HTC EVO 3D] gingson:
21081 works for me.
[HTC EVO 3D] slimjonesy:
WORKED!!! Thanks a million dude for the detailed info!! Sprint really F'd this one up!

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
[HTC EVO 3D] tech7:
Thank this work witch non rooted users i have my 3.4 mps 3g back yea ive been hitting those speeds in the past 4 days now
[HTC EVO 3D] devgrp:
I just moved and I thought it was the area I was in. My phone was stuck on 1x, even at my GF house where I would normally get 3g. I reverted back to the old prl and its back to normal
[HTC EVO 3D] jackpearce:
Will using the 00001 prl force roam even if I set my phone to sprint only? Or will it only use the sprint towers even if I set it to sprint only?
[HTC EVO 3D] trewardtx:
That definitely worked....went from slow ass EVDO 1x to fast 3g.....appreciate the info and prl download
[HTC EVO 3D] pinky059:
Not a problem guys!!
[HTC EVO 3D] s4pat:
thank you!

i wondered why my 3d 3G was dead. and working fine on my wifes EVO 4G.

fixed now.
[HTC EVO 3D] cajones42:
Thanks! New PRL i was getting 36kbs up with 1500 ping. I used the ##775#+msl to get back to the old one. Now im back to 653kb up and 253 ping.
[HTC EVO 3D] uniqedeath:


Big difference. Where I live at went from 150kb to 600-700kb
[HTC EVO 3D] -Apollo-:
Thanks for the help everyone! Worst update ever Sprint...bastards!!
[HTC EVO 3D] alexnaoumi:
last night i updated prl and was running 3g just fine, ii wake up today and its stuck on 1x wtf
[HTC EVO 3D] joojoobee666:
Nice, thanks for all the info. I've been going nuts over here. I'm still within my 30 days and was about ready to take this back, when a friend pointed me here. I am back to 3G with this PRL, but my data is still slow as hell. Only getting 1x speeds but dBm is betweeen -90 and -101. Better, but still garbage. :mad: Hopefully, the fools at Sprint get their act together on this.

FYI, the hacked 00001 PRL is working great for now. Thanks guys. :cool:
[HTC EVO 3D] alexnaoumi:
sprint better effing fix this today wtf wtf wtf!!!!!!!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] Wiley_11:
Don't count on it. I've spent 2 hours on the phone yesterday and this morning and they won't even confirm there is an issue with the 50580 update. But a *field engineer* is calling me later today. :confused: :D
[HTC EVO 3D] tech7:
Afther going back to old prl on stock my 3g delays alot anyone having this issue
[HTC EVO 3D] alexnaoumi:
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
[HTC EVO 3D] slimjonesy:
Followed the instructions on this thread and my 3g is back and kicking! Still a little quirky at some times, but none the less, 10x better than that garbage update has to offer. Thanks guys!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[HTC EVO 3D] pinky059:
Not a problem guys....Remember, you can do this with whatever PRL you feel worked the best for you....The trick is going to be finding the PRL zipped somewhere that you want. SprintUsers.com has a few of them listed there, which is where I got the 21081.zip from...

Enjoy, hope it works for everyone. Just in case anyone missed it, a page or two back, I posted instructions on fixing it and the post above mine contains the actual files you will need (epst.apk and the PRL itself).
[HTC EVO 3D] mvansomeren:
What I am not clear on is installing the epst.apk. Do you just replace the one in the system folder or do I actually install it as if I were to install an app?

Thanks in advance!
[HTC EVO 3D] pinky059:
just install like regular app through adb or however you would normally do it.

I used adb install <location>\epst.apk and it worked for me. After I was done, I removed the old epst.apk from the data/app folder to get back to the latest epst.apk

Pretty simple man. Install like an app. ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] mvansomeren:
Got it, thank you!
[HTC EVO 3D] ericwgarza1:
Here is 11115.prl. This was only pushed to certain business accounts. I like to have exclusive stuff. LOL

:cool: