yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
stock ROM? are you rooted? I did for my mother on her Evo 3D and it worked. did it on my Galaxy S3 and it worked. don't know what else to tell ya. make sure you're rooted and that you're following all the steps in the OP.
[HTC EVO 3D] mrctony:
Yes Stock rooted, and mms.apk replaced

With the one in your zip in system/apps, mms.odex deleted, permissions set as

rw, r, r. Sms split enabled, apn.xml replaced... tried with wifi on and off, still no luck...
[HTC EVO 3D] 1iwilly:
ok after tons of testing i myself put the problem on the mms.apk i've change apns to all the ones floating around and i can confirm the problem is in the

mms.apk. if you want a quick working fix go to this link on your phone=mms.flashingtools.com it will detect your android system for you to download the correct mms.apk once downloaded install it don't move it to system\app this one doesn't work that way. once install go to your main mms and in settings go to notifications the take the check off where it says receive notification. now the one you downloaded will be the one you use

i use that as a old faithfull back up maybe the ones that have the know how can decopile it and add it to the stock mms for us.just sharing my results when all else fails.
[HTC EVO 3D] gaarak54:
Would this work If i'm on the SOS M rom? I mean I still have internet working just not mms. Oh and what prl is everyone using?? I'm using the 03220 and it works but it's really, really slow.
[HTC EVO 3D] 1iwilly:
as far as i know this is for sprint evo 3d phones flash to metropcs the current prl is 03020

so if you are on metro it should work.
[HTC EVO 3D] mrctony:
Correction: latest metropcs PRL is 3031.
[HTC EVO 3D] 1iwilly:
wow that was fast. 3030 didn't last long updating now,wonder what happen THANKS
[HTC EVO 3D] kds23:
if metro uses a different esn to activate your phone could that mess up your chances of getting 3g
[HTC EVO 3D] mrctony:
Depends on the phone u r activating, in most devices when you activate over the air the system push PRL 2004 wich gives u 1x speed, all u have to do after the activation is upgrade the prl, (this if the phone was previously provisioned for data)
[HTC EVO 3D] kds23:
well i went to a store that was affilliated with metro and they flash my 3d and my wife's evo 4g and each time a new prl was out i upgraded to that one and followed all the steps and still no 3g. the plan i'm on is the 4 for 100 dollar plan. could either of those might affect my chances or is there something i'm overlooking
[HTC EVO 3D] mrctony:
Dont matter if you are in the $100 plan, you still be able to get 3g on a flashed phone, if you live in a 3g area make sure you have all correct settings in qpst.
[HTC EVO 3D] donutkidd:
Quick question: how to add esn to metropcs database?
[HTC EVO 3D] mrctony:
I need mms.odex anyone

please if anyone have the mms.odex file from evo3d stock

rom please contact me or send at mrctonyb@aol.com,

thanks...
[HTC EVO 3D] ahernandez4110:
What's your problem with mms?
[HTC EVO 3D] mrctony:
my friend deleted the stock mms.apk and mms.odex trying to fix pix msgs on his 3vo flashed,couldnt make it work,now he wants to reinstall the stock files,(he didnt make a backup of those files)

Sent from my SPH-D710
[HTC EVO 3D] mrctony:
thanks a lot,for the files you sent me...
[HTC EVO 3D] mexigga:
Max, thank you.....worked like a charm!
[HTC EVO 3D] ahernandez4110:
Also I don't know why MMS for metroPCS won't work on ICS anyone found a solution?
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
are you seriously asking if anyone has found a solution in a thread FOR the solution to what you're asking???
[HTC EVO 3D] Papa Smurf151:
I literally just lol'd

XDA Moderator
[HTC EVO 3D] mexigga:
+1

Right after I posted that it worked for me...lol
[HTC EVO 3D] mexigga:
Max...

When I used your MMS fix on stock ICS (latest OTA), I was able to send & receive MMS' when connected to wifi...in other words not needing to disable it as I would with other roms. Now I flashed over to MeanRom and did your MMS fix but can only receive while wifi is up, not send out. Any idea how to fix this?
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
not sure. I noticed that on my Galaxy S3 my wife and I are both able to send and receive while being connected to WiFi, and she's on stock and i'm on a custom rom.

unfortunately I'm no longer on the Evo 3D so I can't test roms or different setups.

if anyone knows an answer, please post it here!
[HTC EVO 3D] mexigga:
Appreciate your fast reply. I went ahead and wiped, then went thru your steps all over and voila! Works now. Not sure why it didn't work first go, but all set now.
[HTC EVO 3D] gaarak54:
Will this work for the MeanRom ICS? If so do I just redownload the metro mms fix and flash it?
[HTC EVO 3D] mrctony:
the mms zip is not flashable please read and follow the steps...
[HTC EVO 3D] mexigga:
As I posted above, it works for me (meanrom ics and SOS m).
[HTC EVO 3D] pete1111:
Possibly a dumb question, but can I install a custom rom prior to taking my phone to MetroPCS for the metroflash?

Any suggestions on custom roms, or is stock ics pretty stable? I have already unlocked and rooted.

Please forgive me, I'm new to this phone and the MetroPCS process
[HTC EVO 3D] mexigga:
You can but it will have to be sense based as Metro PCS will use the EPST to program the Evo. I personally would keep it stock. I have had more success that way.
[HTC EVO 3D] pete1111:
Thanks! I'm going to take the plunge today, and hopefully recover the cost of the phone with the cheap plan before the merger with T-mobile makes it no longer cost-effective.
[HTC EVO 3D] Limpy:
Am I able to send MMS through WiFi if I'm roaming? Can anyone confirm this for me? Thank you.
[HTC EVO 3D] mexigga:
Only with a 3rd party app. Not with Metro's service.
[HTC EVO 3D] DarkRazorZ:
I'm on MetroPCS and currently running CM10. You have to be on a Sense-based ROM to provision it though. So after you get everything set up is when you can start flashing ROMs.
[HTC EVO 3D] mexigga:
Anyone aware of a way to change your prl without a computer? ##775# does not work on ics, evo 3d?

EDIT: nothing found. Using qpst works great... if you can get to it ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] jds3118:
Any help would be great... flashed an e3d to metro then CDMA all the info but still have no data or MMS and the flash zips get aborted... any ideas ?
[HTC EVO 3D] mrctony:
did you enter your MSL and 10dig@mymetropcsdotcom in the correct places? and set it as "simple IP"?
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
please follow the steps in the guide completely. I just superwiped my mother's Evo 3D and flashed everything brand new, hboot, firmware, recovery, rom, prl, then installed my files...and just tested sending and receiving MMS and it worked fine...even with WiFi on.

so, it works. just make sure you are following instructions correctly.
[HTC EVO 3D] gamma261:
plans

I have been looking and havent found the answer to my question, so I will ask..sorry if its been answered but I couldnt find it. SoI sent my EVO 3D to someone to get flashed. He sent it back and it ALWAYS shows 3g even though I know Im not in a 3g area and Im not getting 3g speeds even when Im in a 3g area. Do I need to switch my Metropcs plan to a 3g plan or does the PRL do it?
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
all MetroPCS plans entitle you to 3G service as far as I know.

however, your ROM might not have the 1x/3G mod integrated, and so it shows 3g whether you're in 1x or 3G. i think that's mainly 'cause these phones were intended for networks that almost never go to 1x.

flash the latest prl (3032 last I checked) and that will give you 3G speeds when you're in an area that has it. when you're in a 1x area, your phone will still show 3G unless your rom integrates that 1x/3g switch. but remember, that's just a bunch of .png images, it doesn't mean anything if it shows 3g and you're in a 1x area.
[HTC EVO 3D] gamma261:
Thank you for your fast reply! The only reason I bothered to ask is because on Metro's website is on there website they have a 3g specific plan and I have been a member for over 2 years so not sure if I had to switch. Next time Im near a PC I will try to install the PRL. Again... Thanks for your help!
[HTC EVO 3D] Jstlouis1993:
Have anyone have any success with the MMS guide on JB Roms.?
[HTC EVO 3D] mexigga:
Never tried but am interested.
[HTC EVO 3D] DarkRazorZ:
I know this is an old post but I have it working on CM10. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2019779
[HTC EVO 3D] ImitableBeatle:
Someone help me out.

I'm running an HTC EVO V 4G, same as the Sprint EVO 3D, with Android 4.0.3, Sense 3.6, Hboot 1.57. I followed the MMS guide step by step but it won't send or receive MMS.

Edit: Fixed it.
[HTC EVO 3D] junxracr:
How ?
[HTC EVO 3D] ImitableBeatle:
I flashed Team Nocturnal ROM that's metro ready.
[HTC EVO 3D] jivany:
can someone post a mirror to the 3022 prl metro website is not working thanks...................... nevermind i got it
[HTC EVO 3D] jivany:
just went to metropcs and they wouldnt activate the phone . is there a workaround to this or have i done something wrong i followed all steps and changed my phone to metro and falshed the noctornal rom thats metro ready also. am i missing something how can i get the phone activated?
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
i'm going to update the OP sometime soon.

As of January 1st, 2013 MetroPCS will not even activate phones that are already flashed. Last year they stopped their Houdini MetroFLASH thing as well.

You can still get it on their network. Go to craigslist.org and search for "flash metropcs" and surely around your area you will find a small store that will do it for you. It won't be a retail MetroPCS store...but one of those Simple Mobile/Boost/Cricket independent stores that flash phones will still be able to do it.

I just had my Note II put on MetroPCS on January 4th...still possible...but this is most likely the last phone i'll be flashing over to MetroPCS....
[HTC EVO 3D] jivany:
thanks for the quick reply Max_Pain....................................................................Found someone in my area who would activate it on Craigslist!!!!!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] musicfan266:
I know this is old but was wondering if anyone had a copy of MetroPCS_MMS_Send.APN.xml the download link for the zip above is not working.
[HTC EVO 3D] evoguy404:
Cool I'm about to flash one of my 3D phones over to metro to try this out....

Thanks Max

Sent from my 3D on Boosted
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Mms.apk wont Install for some reason...gonna try another download but the vm Notifier looks awesome
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
Mms.apk is a system app...you don't install it. Read the instructions carefully and try again.
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Well maybe I'm missing something, its the same thing I did last time....I dropped the provided mms.apk copied and pasted it in my system app folder..then installed it. How am I suppose to get Into settings and turn off notifications
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
Instructions say to copy/paste to system/app/, change permissions and reboot.

You don't install system apps.

Try that.
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
You the man!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] eastside08:
quick question, do you have to already have a metro account before doing this or could you use the new esn to activate online
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
esn has to be added to metro's database first. you'll need a store or retailer with access to their database to add the esn. then you can activate it yourself or have the same place activate it for you.
[HTC EVO 3D] Hacktacular:
Ok, when i try using this method my messaging app disappears. If I try to run the apk it says there is is a problem parsing the package. Am I doing something wrong?

Running MetroDroid 2.2
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
This is ONLY for the Evo 3D. I don't understand why you would think it would run on an Evo 4G running a year old rom? Sorry this wont work for you.
[HTC EVO 3D] Hacktacular:
Ok that makes sense, I must have missed the part about the evo3d. My fault. Is there anything else I can try to get 4G MMS working...I have not had any luck doing so....appreciate any help.
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
that's why it's on the Evo 3D forum:p

no clue what to do about MMS on the Evo 4G. keep bugging Bloodykiller86, he's the one who always figured things out when I had my 4G, but since he started getting paid to do it it's been difficult to get him to help out on the forums:( I say keep bugging him.
[HTC EVO 3D] evoguy404:
Yo so all I need to do is go to metro have them to add the phone to there system for $10. Come home follow these steps and boom I'm good to go.

Sent from my 3D on Boosted
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
I don't know how much Metro charges to add the phone to their network. I bought both of my Evos from stores, brand new but already flashed over to MetroPCS.

I know on craigslist prices vary from $40-75 depending on where you go.
[HTC EVO 3D] evoguy404:
I went on metro website and it says 10 bucks...

Check it.

metropcs.com/metroflash

Sent from my 3D on Boosted
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
well it looks that way. i've never actually found an actual MetroPCS retail store that does it. always been retailers that flash all sorts of phones to different companies.

anyways, from their website it says they do Evo but don't mention Evo 3D. it's the same settings so get them to flash it the same way.
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Never go to the phone company for anything or do it the company way....u learn that on xda.....go to Craigslist and find someone in your area that knows what their down and follow this.forum....its what I did and everything works like stated
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Hey Max, outta curiosity. I use go sms as my messaging app, why do we need to split the messages under settings....I see on go sms it says "may help phones on cdma networks"
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
I don't know the rationale behind it...just that we're supposed to. Sorry!
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
LOL fair enough
[HTC EVO 3D] evoguy404:
Ok dude so how much did they charge you to do whats taught in this thread.......

I love xda

Sent from my 3D on Boosted
[HTC EVO 3D] FariF:
This dates back to 1985; because back then the GSM committee had decided on the 160 character length for text messages and this has stayed with us ever since. ...so that most other systems and phones would support it is best to split the messages.; Cheers
[HTC EVO 3D] rounderevo:
I have a rooted Evo 3D running Android 2.3.4 Its currently flashed to metro and i had everything working minus mms. So I followed your guide and did all the steps and replaced my Mms.apk with the one in the zip file, and rebooted, but when it started back up i get a pop up saying "Sorry. Messaging has stopped unexpectedly. Would you like to tell HTC?" And all i can do is click "force close" or "tell htc" . I see the blue messaging icon in my applications, but whenever i click on it, I get that same message. Any suggestions?
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Well I would have done it myself but I wasn't totally confident in doing it...but I ended up paying like 45 then used this forum to have it working 100% minus 4g
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Fix permissions!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
Hi. this mms.apk should work fine with your setup theoretically. here's what I want you to do. redownload the .zip file from this thread. extract it. go to your /system/app folder and delete MMS.apk, Mms.apk, mms.apk or any other variation of the name MMS from that folder. likewise, since you didnt mention if your rom is odexed or not, find and delete any MMS.odex, Mms.odex, mms.odex or any other varation of the name MMS from that folder. now copy the Mms.apk from my zip file and paste it in your /system/app folder. change permissions as instructed in the zip file (RW-R-R). reboot into recovery. wipe cache and dalvik cache. fix permissions. reboot.

this should take care of any possible problems along the way. let me know if you can get it to work after the above (follow every single instruction just to be sure).
[HTC EVO 3D] rounderevo:
I went back into my /system/app folder and noticed there was an mms.odex file in there. I hadnt seen any mention of it before so i hadnt done anything to it. I just deleted it like you said and simply restarted and right away the blue icon popped up and i was able to download the mms messages i had. Now its working like a charm. Awesome. Thanks man!
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Hey maxi have another question this one is related to sms. For some reason sometimes when I text a number in my phone who's phone number is saved with the "1" in front I get this weird error message from metro about how the number I just texted doesn't support sms message. If/when I edit the contact and delete the "1" in front of the 10 digit number everything works great. This isn't all the time though
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
never heard of that problem. honestly I have no clue, but i'm sure that is has nothing to do with the provisioning on this guide or your software, but rather something to do with MetroPCS's own network.
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
Warning:

I think that PRL 3024 was MetroPCS' way of disabling 3G service on some phones, or simply broken. Since I flashed it my 3G service was spotty and/or nonexistent. My wife (same phone, same rom, same kernel, same settings) has been complaining about not getting 3G. we were both at a store running on 1X. i flashed back to 3022 and right there I got on 3G, while she was still on 1X on 3024.

For the time being, please stick to PRL 3022 if you would like 3G coverage! I will update the OP to reflect this.
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Oh yeah its not related to this at all....its been like this since I flashed the phone to metro....thanks anyways and ill switch to 3022 thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Has this been for today only or a period of time??
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
I don't use mobile data often but I would say since I flashed it. My wife has complained about it and I noticed it the last couple of days.
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
When I ##775# nothing happens...I hate being the mf who's asking all the questions but damn what now?!?!
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
you need a working EPST.apk for that to work I believe. i'm on SteelRom v2.62 and it works. try downloading that rom and copy epst.apk to your /system/app/ folder.

EDIT: try this. this is the EPST.apk from SteelRom v2.62 which I use. copy/paste it to /system/app/ and change permissions to RW-R--R--. reboot.
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Worked like a charm once again thanks for your time and dedication to simply help those in need. Its highly appreciated
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
Idk about yall but 3024 is still 3g for me...I flashed 3022 and my data got slower :/

Sent frm my 3v0 3D XE
[HTC EVO 3D] chr1st1an_92:
can this work on the evo 4G or just the 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
everything should work except the MMS part. the settings (APN) are the same, but the MMS.apk will not work on the OG Evo.
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
I honestly can't tell....I need to run some.more test, it may be based on whwrw u reside or use the phone the most. Before I read the post my prl had updated to 3025....don't know if it was beneficial but I simply want the best prl for the best 3g coverage...I'm in the Dallas, Tx
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
I tried 3025 it kinda seems even faster than 3024...I'm in Dallas too

Sent from my 3vo 3D XE
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
I need the zip so I can go back and really narrow it down
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
Here's the download link

Prl 3024

http://www.4shared.com/file/mh8UuLOi/3024.html

Sent from my 3vo 3D XE
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
You have 3025??? That's 3024??? Thanks anyways
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
My bad, I thought u were saying u needed 3024 to go back to...

Here's 3025

http://www.4shared.com/file/dlvcGwzB/3025.html

Sent from my 3vo 3D XE
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Well now I got 3022,3024, and 3025 so thanks again LOL oh and are you need the downtown area???
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
Lol np and I'm in oak cliff, like a 5 min drive frm downtown

Sent from my 3vo 3D XE
[HTC EVO 3D] charlie03:
Hey Emerl, so you are using a HTC EVO 3D flashed to metro? w/prl 3025 and getting 3G in Oak Cliff or basically Dallas? What rom are you running if you don't mind me asking. I am on a HTC EVO 4G, flashed to metro using SOS and tried every single PRL but can never get 3G ever on this phone only 1x maybe it's something in the settings but hard to imagine since everything else works.

Thanks for any help.
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Maxx for some reason I can't get 3g at all.on my phone. Though it may be the Tom that I'm using but it clearly states that it shows 1x and 3g correctly.....I might just need to run the same Tom. I'm running the Olympus Trinity x2 rom right now it just wont come outta 1x
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
have you followed all the instructions carefully? You need to have done the provisioning well (following the link in the OP) and then flash PRL 3022. there are newer PRLs but so far my best coverage has been with 3022, so start with that.

do some speed tests, are you getting 1x speeds or 3g speeds?
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
Yes I am and it's been in the parts of Dallas I've been in. I was running Olympus XE red edition and I noticed 3g speeds...I'm on Olympus Trinity v2 right now and it only stays on 1x and slow speeds..idk why it changed. I've tried prls 3022, 3024 & 3025 and still have 1x so it may be the roms

Sent from my 3vo 3D XE
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
LOL we been running the same roms OK well maybe its just the roms inability to show correctly whether your on 3g or not
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Everything works perfectly as far as talk and text...a guy on Craigslist did it for me I'm not entirely sure which method he used but it must have been the same....u can double check without changing any settings correct?? But thanks again ill do some more investigating

What's the range of mbps for 3g considered....I never get over .12
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
Yes you can, on qpst just select read from phone and look at the settings. Just DON'T select write to phone if you accidentally change something

Sent from my 3vo 3D XE
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
Lol I think I will switch back to the red edition. I miss the ease of switching from app to app in the notifications bar :/

Thank God for backups :D

Sent from my 3vo 3D XE
[HTC EVO 3D] charlie03:
I'll try the Rom you've mentioned. I go from Frisco to downtown daily passing through Addison, plano etc. Never once picked up 3G on metrodroid or SOS . My speeds though seemed capped since I get a burst when testing speeds and then it throttles down to 91kbps for up and 150kbps for down. The ping is never below 730 or above.
[HTC EVO 3D] jharl:
Hi all, I wanted to do this mostly because I wanted and andriod phone. I got the phone used locally. I had it flashed to metropcs. I flashed to cm7 for evo 49. from qpst updated to prl 3024. from rom manager updated the raido and I have been getting 3g everywhere here in fort laderdale florida. I was only getting 1x before the work. also applied the GPS Fix "GPS_Supersonic_FIX_Flash3.zip". I have been texting and for the first time sent a photo to my niece and she sent one back but I cannot download that have to figure that one out. But the phone works great I only get 1x when inside and not near a window so far, it has been about 3 weeks.
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
What radio are u using? And did u try the mms apk posted in the OP? Along with the APN?

Sent from my 3vo 3D XE
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Hey emerl did you ever go back to that nandroid and confirm that 3g was working again on Olympus red
[HTC EVO 3D] yohnp:
##775# not working for me, i can do a ##DATA#

no ##775# ..
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
you need to get a working EPST.apk...I posted one somewhere back in this thread.
[HTC EVO 3D] yohnp:
found it will give it a try, thank you good sir.
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
Well I could have... My phone doesn't pick up 3g anymore for some reason :(

Sent from my 3vo 3D XE
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
Damn what about updating the radio/baseband....there's one that's available that should be update from the one I have....what basebsnd do you have???

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16141852

[RADIO] HTC Evo 3D (CDMA) Radios [PG86IMG.zip] (Updated: 18 Aug 2011)

EDIT: I have .0530 as the last digits
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
Mine is 0.97.10.0808

Sent from my 3vo 3D XE
[HTC EVO 3D] yungtexas:
That's the latest....did you manually do it??? I know the procedures so ill try
[HTC EVO 3D] Emerl:
Nope, I got my Evo with this...