yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macklin345:
On the data tab SCP Session keeps going back to inactive, On the NAM tab the Preferred Setting "Sys Pref" changes back to System A from Home Pref., "Pref. Mode" keeps changing back to CDMA_IS95 from CDMA_HDR.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Make sure to press the SPC send button which unlocks your phone change the settings then write them and restart your phone fully not hot restart or fast restart...

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macklin345:
Yea no reset on the phone with this stock ROM so i just hold power button to shutdown and then i power back on.

Im on 3025 now so lol lets see what happens

Also man with this do i still need to do any settings in QPST? Or does this handle all the settings i needed to do?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
This program takes care of all the settings, Don't you guys like it better than QPST?

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macklin345:
Yea man its like CDMA WS, with the advanced amount of settings, any one else have luck with 3G and these settings?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Great, I really like DFS better.

It worked for supernoob2 he posted yesterday..

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macklin345:
Lucky ass lol i wonder where the other members at, come on guys test it out
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Yeah, I'm thinking the same, Everyone's lost..

I guess they'll be back tomorrow.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macklin345:
yea man, im back to 3022 and i flashed a custom rom.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Still no 3G?

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macklin345:
NOOOOOPE, no 3G :(

---------- Post added at 12:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:44 PM ----------

At this point im keeping an eye out for a new PRL does your 3G kick in directly after going to 3022, or did it take a while? Have you tried 3025 lately ? I know that you said you force HDR only, and when i do this it says searching for services and never connects
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
I'm on 3022 PRL, My 3G kicks in as soon as I turn my Data on. I have not tried 3025 PRL lately as soon as I get home I will.

That's extremely strange that it's searching for signal, if there's EvDo signal it should connect at least for calls if your Data settings were wrong then you wouldn't get Data...

Try 3020 PRL..

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macklin345:
ok on prl 3020 now lets see what happens.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Great, I'm on 3025 PRL and getting 3G signal :D

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macklin345:
oK THAT GOOD, MEANS PRL 3025 IS SOLID. SO WHAT ELSE AM I MISSING LOL COME ON DALLAS WE CAN DOOO IT! Lol. Thanks JD

On PRL 3020, no 3G :(
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Yeah 3025 is solid for now.

Lets go over important DFS settings:

[Nam Tab]

Preffered Mode-
Automatic or CDMA_HDR

[Data Tab]

PAP-
UID: ##########@mymetropcs.com
PWD: MetroPCS MSL Code

PPP-
UID: ##########@mymetropcs.com
PWD: MetroPCS MSL Code

HDR AN-
NAI: ##########@mymetropcs.com
PWD: MetroPCS MSL Code

HDR AN LONG-
UID: ##########@mymetropcs.com
PWD: MetroPCS MSL Code

HDR AN PPP-
UID: ##########@mymetropcs.com
PWD: MetroPCS MSL Code

Mode (Box Section)-
HDR SCP force AT config: RevA_MFPA
HDR SCP force release 0 config: EVDO_RevA
Hybrid preffered mode: Enable
Data MDR (HSPD) mode: S033_Pref
Data service option: IS707

[Mobile IP Tab]

DS QcMIP-
Simple IP

Settings-
RRQ IF Traffic [*]

Current User Profile-
NAI: ##########@mymetropcs.com
Home address: 0.0.0.0
Prim HA address: 0.0.0.0
Sec HA address: 0.0.0.0

AAA Share Secret-
Enter value in HEX:
MetroPCS MSL Code

HA Shared Secret-
Enter Value in HEX:
MetroPCS MSL Code

Detail-
RM NAI:
##########@mymetropcs.com

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexigga:
Dumb question if the day;

Where it says:

Enter Value in HEX:

MetroPCS MSL Code

It must be the HEX value, right?!

***I do like this better than CDMA in a few ways
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
No, Well I entered my MSL code straight in... And my 3G is workin :D

Edit: Not a dumb question, Always good to make sure, Any luck getting 3G signal yet?

That's fine you don't have to change those two.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexigga:
There were a few things (HDR AN PPP) that I had blank when I "read" from my evo in the data area, so I added them & I changed all except my IMSI T / MIN D settings to match yours ( I left mine as is)...so after all that, no 3g for me.

I will add this little caveat that according to the data app sensorly, my area is not 3g. With that being said...my wife and 3 others get 3g here right now on their branded cell phones....

EDIT: changed HEX value and rebooting now...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Let's see what happens when you reboot now.. Hoping for the best :D

I wouldn't trust the sensory app too much because it collects information based on users.

For example my area was marked as 1X in darker green, but as soon as it got my location through gps a little yellow circle around my area was added that says EvDo when you press on it.

So Sensory is a good app, but its a work in progress as its currently collecting Data from users.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Hey Everyone,

This thread was created on Oct 4 and I'm very pleased to announce that this thread has reached the 50 page mark!

I'd like to Thank all users that have posted on this thread, You guys are great and I've enjoyed helping you guys so far.

Hopefully this thread will reach 100+ pages and I look forward to continue helping you guys out their still trying to get 3G, especially you guys in the Dallas/DFW/Atlanta area don't worry we will find the solution.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charlie03:
Hey guys i see lots of progress made. Ive not had the chance to test these new settings. Ill try them first thing tomorrow. And of course ill report back in and let you guys know how it turned out.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macklin345:
I noticed that some settings in the ##Data# menu were off on my phone from yours, everyone check them carefully
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexigga:
No 3g

upload avg's around 190 - 233kbps...

download seems to be capping out at 125kbps and won't go any higher.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Yeah that's 1X speeds..

maybe if you move to another location...

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macklin345:
i swear we seem so close sometimes lol
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Stuck in Digital Roaming?

Have you ever gotten stuck in Digital Roaming?

Or maybe had your phone's PRL reset itself to 0000 and no matter how many times your Write a new PRL it just wont stick?

Well it has happened to some people due to their HTC EVO being MEID Repaired.

Today I present to you a guide created by charlie03 and edited by myself that will get you out of this situation in less than 3 minutes.

Reflashed back to a stock ROM (you will still be in Digital Roaming.)

Do a Factory Data Reset within the phone; by going to Settings/SD Phone and Storage/Factory Data Reset.

After your phone restarts, Dial ##786#, Reverse Logistis Support menu will come up, Hit the menu Softkey and hit Reset.

Your Phone will now be back to normal and off Digital Roaming :D

Now a Flash ROM of your choice and reload settings in QPST/CDMA or DFS.

Please head over and Thank charlie03 around the thread as I give full credit to him in creating this guide and finding the solution to this problem.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexigga:
JD,

DATA tab:

My msl is two letters in the HDR AN Long field under DATA tab. Whenever I check the box next to the field, my MSL appears. What's that about?

NAM tab:

Maybe you went over this already but my IMSI min a/min d info is not my ohone number...does it need to be?

My network Identification SID/NID are not 6503/65535. Mine are 6509 on both.

thanks,
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Hey mexigga,

Try erasing your MSL from the HDR AN Long, Write it, Read it, Should be blank then put your MSL Code in and Write it. (Should fix it)

Leave your IMSI as is, for some people it seems to be different.

I don't think you should change your Network Identification because it depends on your area.

If you still have not gotten 3G then well have to wait for a newer PRL for now, Unless something else comes up..

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexigga:
that did the trick. thanks. Now to find my 3g....ongoing struggle....
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Glad it worked buddy, Yeah I hear you..

You don't know how badly I wish to have the solution for you guys!

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charlie03:
Unfortunately no 3G for me either. Speed test are more erratic actually. But tested with every .prl and tested and retested with settings provided.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
I'm sorry to hear that man,

But all this just proves even more that it's a PRL problem..

Just don't know why their taking so long to release another one!

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charlie03:
Just to add if you happen to try any number of .prl's in the 2004 range if you do not get them directly by dialing *228. These will also cause digital roaming. I exp that when i flashed a 02004 prl and it chsnged to digital roaming because the prl i downloaded translated to a verizon prl.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charlie03:
I am starting to think it is not a prl issue any longer. I am really believing that in DFW we are capped. Look at the simple fact that the same settings that you just posted work for people in Florida and California in some areas. But i believe that a couple of us that post here from Dallas no matter the changes we make never sniff 3G on our phones. Then with the testing the speeds on prl 03022 i seem to get the most consistent speeds. The pings are always pretty much between 750-830. The download speeds are holding steady @ 115-125 and the upload speeds are between 130-170 kbps.

I've gone over and over looking at all the settings and tweaking everything exactly how it appears when you guys get 3G working but it never connects.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macklin345:
yea man. Im thinking the same for now
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charlie03:
There is simply no way that with all these new settings not one of us has been able to get 3G. I've been trying it on two phones both EVO's and using different ROM's PRI's, PRL's and different baseband versions and still nothing.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Thanks Charlie, I will add it to the guide tomorrow :D

Need some sleep, long day, and tomorrow I got early classes....

I can assure you that your not Capped.

Download the Advanced Settings app, go to Phone Information and check out your Network Connection type.

If it says CDMA 1x normal network, Evdo Rev A 3G network.

That just proves even more that it has to be a PRL issue, why because you guys have tried my exact settings that have worked for me and others in other areas and still havnt gotten 3G so the only variable left to change is the PRL.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charlie03:
I have the Advanced settings app and it never changes from CDMA-1xRTT - under set preferred network type i have EvDo only but does not really matter what I choose. Now this is the werd/funny/part when you do *228 on the phone and you get the metropcs automated system and press 5 to update the PRL OTA you get sent 02004, which is like a couple years old (this is what i gathered from reading post from back in 2009) people were going through saying that was the current prl at the time.

I wonder does anyone with a flashed phone get different PRL's sent to them when they call *228?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Nope, They always send flashed phones the 02004 PRL, and yes 02004 PRL is extremely old!

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] savalasurge:
No 3g for me either i still only get it in Tampa for 10 or 30 seconds and it disconnects....
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] savalasurge:
Its very weird the huawei ascend got 3g non stop all around tampa and i only get it for 10 to 15 second on my evo and it seems like it can't connect to 3g when it does say 3g i can't browse the net or anything like it can't authenticate or something?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexigga:
Not to be a broken record but the weird thing is that metro users (metro branded phones only) here have been OTA pushed prl 3025 and yet nada for me, while they have 3g.

What particular settings do I need to look at in their phones? I was looking at one samsung running gingerbread but epst doesn't work on it...lol
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deseo:
But why if it have to do with prl why wen wee use newer prl on an old metro pcs brand that didn't get 3g after install a new prl it gets 3g?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pifive:
Update on my flashed EVO to PRL 3024

I still have troubles with getting 3g speeds. At my house I get 3g icon but when I use the phone it switches back to 1x. Now, I have been all places in Miami and the most succesful place that Ive been where 3g very solid is around Miami Lakes and Miami Gardens. Also, most of other places South Beach, Downtown, Kendall, Coconut Groove and Coral Gables give me 3g icon but pings of 500 - 800 ms. Speeds around 150 kbs and most of times upload speeds are faster than downloads.

Now, where do I live close to Brickell is the worst... not to say I get 3g Icon but once I start using speedtest or other internet programs it switches back to 1x.

On a side note, since I changed the PRL I think I lost the ability to get the MSL code. I used to get it with an MSL reader program but now it gives me only 000000. How can I check my MSL code again? or how can I Fix this? Another issues I am having is that my GPS cannot get any satellite signals. No matter what I do what app I use I cannot get GPS to get any signal. IS this related to the MSL number? or related for poor PRL performance? Anyhow any input highly appreciated.

I am going to flash to 3025 PRL and follow JD newly added instructions and will return to post results and findings. Great thread keep it up.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pifive:
Having mayor issues trying to update the PLR. I installed DFS 3.0.7 with my account. I am getting this error COM1 waiting for port .... Not exist or used by another program.

For some reason on the open/close port next windows I dont see my phone so I add port manually and get that message. Also I press ##3424# open DFS and connect to phone but it ask me Charge, HTC Sync, Disk Drive or USB Tethering which one should I choose? so DFS gets the phone?

Any help appreciated thanks
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexigga:
Normally, you would charge only. Enter ##DIAG#

go to My Computer and Device Manager to see if your Evo is connected (showing up in a port).

I know if I use a different USB slot with DFS, then DFS will not recognize evo until I switch the cord to the original port I used.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Yeah, That is very strange, Although at least your connecting, Make sure to check your passwords, and make sure your entering your correct MetroPCS MSL Code.

So you were pushed the 3025 PRL to your Metro Flashed phone?

Check your DFS settings against mines in the OP if you haven't done so.

I'm guessing because Metro knows when a phone is MetroPCS branded or Flashed...

Great, Glad you liked my thread, Hopefully with the 3025 PRL you'll get better 3G signal.

If you need your Metro PCS MSL Code check out whiterabbit.org

Where it says COM1 press the drop down window and choose the one that says HTC Diagnostic.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexigga:
Let me correct that JD... I meant metro branded phones were pushed the 3025. (sorry)

lol...we always get the ol' crappy 2004...

My DFS settings match yours (except what we already discussed in thread, that is pertinent to my evo)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Yeah, Now that's correct =D

I really want that new PRL to pop out already!

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pifive:
Hi JD ... thanks for reply same to mexigga. @ mexigga I use charge and still nothing.

@ JD In this drop down menu only thing it gives me is COM1.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Hey pifive,

No problem man,

Try clicking on Ports look for HTC Diagnostics click on it until it turns dark black.

You have connected your phone to QPST before on your current PC right?

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pifive:
Where exactly is that ? I see ports where I press it gives me DFS port manager. sry for my ignorance. I dont see anywhere HTC Diagnostics :confused:

Yes I am using my laptop and I used it also when I updated PRL to 3024.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angeljuarez:
Flshed phone to metro pcs

OK lets say i buy an evo that is already flashed to metro pcs and the esn is also added to their inventory.

how can i activate it to metro? do i just take it to the store or is there another way of doing it. my wife works at metro pcs and she said when they flash phones using hudini the esn or meid changes i dont remember what it is. and also that she would need to program the evo. and she wouldnt know any of the programing codes. can any one help me out here? i have the lg esteem from metro pcs and i dont like it. i get download speeds less than 1mb. i rather have an htc phone with the same speed.:confused:
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Yeah, DFS Port Manager, If your phone is properly connected it should appear their. Restart your phone and PC, Dial ##DIAG#, Then connect your HTC to your PC.

I asked if you had connected before to make sure you had the drivers installed.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Hey angeljuarez,

If you buy an HTC EVO flashed to MetroPCS with the ESN added to their inventory all you would have to do it activate it by dialing *228.

Although you would not get 4G service, and might get 3G depending in your area.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pifive:
Holly crap now is detected. Thanks.

Now next step or question... Should I just flash to new PRL ? or follow exactly your NAM DATA MYMobile IP Settings ? what about the greyed ones on your example? mmm
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Try Flashing a newer PRL first, Fully restart phone and check out to see if you get better 3G signal. Then I would only check the passwords on the Data & Mobile IP tab as your already connecting to 3G.

Are you talking about red and blue marks? There keys as to what you should fill it in with.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pifive:
Ok going to just update PRL.

I mean on the NAM tab the blue marks ..I guess those meant to leave blank. Anyways gonna try first updating PRL and brb to report :)

Thanks again man!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angeljuarez:
oh okay! thank you! will they ask me an esn # or anything like that?

i live in dallas and people on CL claim that they can get your 3g to work.

but people on the forums say they don't get the 3g o_0
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Now I got you man, Yeah just leave those as is :D

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
No, They won't ask you for your ESN as your gonna Dial *228 directly from that phone, They ask you for information on your current MetroPCS account and to which line you'd like to transfer it to.

Dallas, Yeah most people get 3G on MetroPCS branded phones, But were currently working on finding the Solution for 3G in dallas for flashed phones, Very few have been successful on getting 3G in Dallas on their HTC EVO.

My suggestion would be to keep that Esteem man, Your getting more than decent speeds especially for MetroPCS.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pifive:
OK updated to 3025 and still no 3g. 3g icon appears and disappears constantly. I check on Advanced Settings and same 1xRTT then changes to EVO. This time it changes less than 3024.

Whats next? lol
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charlie03:
Quick question, I was looking at your mobile up tab example. In blue you have written 7 digit phone #. Example under the NAI tab do you have your number minus the area code? Is that what you mean by 7 digit #? Same in your data tab you have to the side 7 digit phone #. But in the pap tab under uid that would be 10 digit # @ mymetropcs.com which adds up to 25 characters. Just wanted to clear up any confusion.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
I'm so very sorry, It's 10 Digit phone number...

I posted this pictures up rather quickly, Sorry again.

I will update them soon :D

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Make sure all your Passwords in the Data & Simp IP are correct.

Glad your getting less changes :D

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pifive:
Ok so you want me to do copy as your DATA and Mobil IP tab settings ?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Do you know your MetroPCS MSL Code that is used as your password for Data?

Well you can go to whiterabbit.org to calculate it.

You said you were connecting to 3G but it wasnt working, So my suggestion is for you to check your passwords in your Data and Mobile IP Tab.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pifive:
YEah got it but now I did exactly as your Data and My IP tab settings now I dont have service? HELP! lol how can I go back?

Never mind rebooted the phone now I have service still 1x ... the learning curve continues....
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Okay, Great, Glad you got it, If you need help in anything else you let me know.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
News...

Hey Everyone,

My PRL links in the OP seem to have expired yesterday..

Didn't know Drop Box links expire.

So I have re uploaded them using MultiUpload, which is really nice as it gives you various download options like downloading them directly from MultiUpload or MegaUpload etc...

and have Updated the OP with the new Links.

Everyone have a great day, I'm still on the lookout for a new PRL :D

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pifive:
A couple of questions to JD>

First yesterday when you told me to check the DATA and MyMOBILE IP settings HDR AN PPP was in blank I went ahead and filled the info .. dont know if this has something to do with anything.. second.. since I updted PRL to 3025 and still no luck should I try your settings from NAM tab or better wait fot updated PRL?

Also, if you need hosting space I currently have plenty of space so if you need to host files or programs let me know JD>

I would be glad to help in any way to help your cause.

Pifive
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2589:
Hey Pifive,

On an earlier post you said that you had gotten 3G at a different location right?

So if your getting 3G but just maybe not at your house then that means the 3G tower is too far away from it. So in this case you should wait for an updated PRL which may have added new towers.

Thanks for the offer, But so far I really like MultiUpload, If I ever do need more space I'll keep it in mind. Thank you.

JD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Katsumotosoto:
Thanks!

Thanks for the guide! I'm not getting 3G at home but I figured out the problem when I went to Sunrise. It seems we don't have 3G yet here in North Lauderdale, FL or its spotty because it comes and goes. Yesterday I went to Sunrise and Bam! 3G 729 Down and 276 up. Not super fast but a hell of a lot faster than what I've been getting.

I registered to this forum just to give you thanks. I've been waiting for this for a while. :D

P.S. I had to follow bloody's advice and change my rtsp proxy address and http pd proxy address to 0.0.0.0 to get Youtube to work. I see on your settings they are still the default sprint settings. I'm wondering if your Youtube app is working.