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[HTC 7 Pro] dwellman:
Sprint Network types have admitted MMS is a known issue with the device and there's no fix or workaround. Offered to replace with am. . .

. . .

. . LG Optimus.

Um.

No.

I'd go back to my Touch Pro with the wonky screen before a dumbed down Android device.

UPDATE

1) Local Sprint service technician says he has been seeing a lot of MMS issues, just not on Arrive, but also EVOs, iPhones, Galaxies, everything. Sprint has some network issue somewhere

2) Also I'm getting another Arrive from HTC (refurb) due to my wonky USB port (and I have ERP on it) to hold me over until the Ativ S or. . . maybe a Tiara, but only if I can get it in pink
[HTC 7 Pro] dwellman:
Well, replacement phone did do MMS on the original NoDo. It does NOT do MMS on this ROM, so we are back to troubleshooting: what could prevent 7.8 from doing MMS on Sprint's network or the phone:

Error message is as follows: "Can't send media content in this message"

Will send any text part of an MMS, just not the picture/media part.

Can't receive either media part of MMS, either.
[HTC 7 Pro] aqualls:
Profile/PRL updated? Just asking because this is usually the main MMS issue culprit.
[HTC 7 Pro] dwellman:
PRL / Data profile isn't the root cause.
[HTC 7 Pro] aqualls:
Sorry about that. Figured I'd ask since mine send fine.

Sent from my SlimRom jb'd EVO 3D.
[HTC 7 Pro] mapaz04:
Thought it was just a glitch.

Now that I'm reading all the posts in this regard I'm getting concerned. I had not really noticed until now and surely, mine is not working either. The weird thing is I feel like it was working when I first installed it but now I'm not sure anymore.

I know there are ROMs that have the "Add APN" button (maybe a registry setting can switch it on for us) and have a thought on a "work-around". Back in my apache days (WinMo in general) I would tweak the APN through registry and change default addresses for things. That's how I had found the MMS size increase. Anyways, we can use the APN information from an Android phone (like my wife's S3) and maybe we can "trick it" to send info.

Second thought was when WP7 was just getting opened up we used the provxml method to "push" the files and settings to the device. I haven't done this in a while so I have to take a look and reacquaint myself with the method so... if I can't find a way to add the APN button then this is what I'll start trying.
[HTC 7 Pro] dwellman:
I tried manually changing APN (on the old phone) values in the ##SVN# menu and had no effect.

Now, I don't have my MSL (yet) so I can't muck around there. . .

The symptoms are analogous to data services on the phone disabled. To wit:

You can get the "Can't send media content in this message" error in 10 seconds or less.

"Get media content now" fails immediately (bear in mind the phone does display the approximate size of the "attachment" and any text that was entered apart from the media content itself)

I've had the following uses attempt to send MMS:

From myself to myself (Windows 7.8 device on Sprint)

Multiple Android devices on Sprint from and to myself

Multiple Android devices on T-Mobile to myself

iPhone device on Verizon (both attempt to send and receive)

Windows 8 device on Verizon to myself

Other thoughts:

To reiterate: MMS was working on the same device same network location with the original, stock ROM (NoDo) up until I re-flashed to this ROM the afternoon of 2013-04-06

Is it possible that Sprint is surreptitiously "blocking" updated phones from functioning correctly? And by surreptitiously, I mean stupidly: " Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity".
[HTC 7 Pro] haramzee:
Mine sends and receives mms but I reverted to the 8835 build.
[HTC 7 Pro] dwellman:
Anyone else experience that voloume doesn't work quite as expected. In that Even 00 it's still quite.
[HTC 7 Pro] mapaz04:
Ok, so I also tried to send myself an e-mail to txt which I have done many times before when I need to get some information quickly, anyway, our server attempted to send the e-mail for 3 days before timing out.

That e-mail to text message was sent to my wife's S3, my e-mail, and a friend with the Sprint iPhone. Message was successful everywhere but my WP7... I was able to receive the text when I sent an e-mail with no attachment so the issue is not the APN anymore since "communication" is still available. However, when an attachment was present I received the server timeout after waiting for a successful sent for three days.

I have to agree in saying that it looks like Sprint may be blocking any phone with the latest update...

At this time I am going back to NoDo and testing from there forward. Sorry for the bad news.
[HTC 7 Pro] dwellman:
Sprint just finished (it seems) upgrading the tower that serves the East Nashville / Hermitage area (LTE, baby! Ok, well, for those that have LTE devices). I think i'll try one more round of MMS roulette before throwing in the towel.
[HTC 7 Pro] dwellman:
By now, some of us in the TN area may have noticed that our HTC Arrives barely work at all. . . Whatever Sprint did to change the network effectively prevents my HTC Arrive from connecting to the network at all. I did, however get a couple MMS and successfully send one over the weekend out towards Carthage, TN

I'll have to open a new ticket. For now I've reactivated my old Touch Pro.
[HTC 7 Pro] C-Lang:
Yeah, service is horrible in Redlands, CA and the surrounding area. I called Sprint and they're sending me a free airrave. Maybe that will help. However, they said they were working on upgrading the tower here! :good:
[HTC 7 Pro] dwellman:
Ok, so Sprint finished the "upgrade" yesterday around 1700 CST and my Arrive now connects and voice and data work as expected. Unfortunately, MMS is still boned.It works fine via other carriers' towers, jut not through Sprint's-- or, rather, that is what I suspect. Next time I drive through the middle of nowhere (e.g. that No Man's Land between Carthange and Cookeville, TN) I'll check again.
[HTC 7 Pro] graycorgi:
My area (Johnson City, TN) has received the Sprint "network vision" upgrades just like Nashville. A couple weeks ago I drove down to Atlanta and back, with most of the Sprint towers on the drive to and from having also received the "network vision" upgrades. My MMS works just fine using leadpoizon's ROM and it worked fine during that drive.
[HTC 7 Pro] leadpoizon:
New ROM with minor addition posted. This is probably the last ROM for this phone, unless something major pops up.
[HTC 7 Pro] wizziko:
Is it ok that I updated straight to 7.8 from what I would assume is the very first WP7 version? Just read something that said you should have done the updates in order. I had a lot trouble updating from Zune.
[HTC 7 Pro] jeffc313:
what version SPL do you currently have running? check with putting into tricolor mode.
[HTC 7 Pro] IM0001:
If you followed the directions to get into the bootloader (with the phone powered off, Hold the power and the volume down button till you get to the rainbow screen. From there you can see what OSPL you are running. With Mango it will be probably around the 4.XX-5.XX version number.

You can flash it back down to 2.29 using the 2nd link on here[/here]
[HTC 7 Pro] mapaz04:
THANKS!!!

Awesome man!!! Thanks for the ROM. Downloading now.

Been waiting. Glad its here... jejeje
[HTC 7 Pro] graycorgi:
I've been using it pretty heavily since flashing your rom, and I must say that I've had the least issues with this one out of all the tango roms available for the Arrive.

Great work, and THANKS!
[HTC 7 Pro] iknowsingh:
Amazing work! I just installed this ROM and it seems really cool so far. Seeing tethering on board made me smile :) Thank you!

I will tinker with it and let you know if I find any hiccups!
[HTC 7 Pro] killerkhatiby009:
Can't wait to try this ROM I'll flash it when I get free time but I remember your TP2 ROMS where the best I still have it running on my TP2 that I test android from time to time on! You are the man!
[HTC 7 Pro] steveoski111:
So we are driving in the car and I figured hey why not Internet share my arrive to my iPad and check out xda and boy am I glad I did! I am super excited to try this rom out! I too used to use your roms in my TP2 days and can't wait to give this a goski. Glad to see a gold-c user making roms.

Ps. You need a donate button :cool:
[HTC 7 Pro] mirdas.:
Please help .I bought HTC 7 Pro with DFT ROM 7713 and SPL is 1.22 and not update anything .... I had a HTC Touch Pro 2 and there I did everything myself and completely out of WP7 here :/ And how can I do to make me go through the sync zune please?:) sry for my bad english :_X
[HTC 7 Pro] dandrayan:
Solid work, man. I've been running this for the past two days and haven't had a problem with it yet. Thanks!
[HTC 7 Pro] Nela:
Bluetooth?

Howdy Leadpoizon. Welcome to the party! I'm glad to see your ROMs in this continent of XDA. :cyclops:

I have been using your ROM for a few days and it is super stable and all around awesome. I did came across a problem that I'm not sure if it's the ROM or my phone's settings. I tried to pair up with the car's bluetooth system. It did so successfully, but it kept droping every second or two. Is it just mine? Is everyone able to maintain a bluetooth connection? :confused:
[HTC 7 Pro] pdawg17:
Works fine with my Ford Sync...no disconnects...
[HTC 7 Pro] Nela:
Thanks for the confirmation. I'll try more troubleshooting ideas. Perhaps I need to buy American! (car, that is) :cowboy:
[HTC 7 Pro] IM0001:
You need to download and flash a rom for your phone. (Codename you want to look for is "GOLD")

Do not flash one for the "GOLD_C" like this one in this thread as that is for the GOLD "CDMA" (Sprint HTC Arrive) and will not work correctly.

Since it already has the DFT 7713, you are a little out of date but I would reccomend this rom here all you would have to do is enter the bootloader (with the phone powered off, hold the volume down button and press the power button. The phone should come on and go to a rainbow colored screen with the HSPL version (make sure it says something with the word Cotulla in there lol.)

Then just plug into USB, windows should download and install the drivers automatically, (as long as get drivers from Windows Update is enabled) and then you should be able to run the rru installer and flash the rom. Easy Breezy.
[HTC 7 Pro] killerkhatiby009:
Been using the ROM now and I'm really liking it so far, no real issues found! My only complaint is that I wish you had included the registry edits to allow for texts longer than 160 characters as allowed in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1615966

even if it doesn't work for anyone it doesn't hurt to have it already included for those that seem to have it working fine if that's possible, just a suggestion.

Other than that great job and thanks for this ROM!
[HTC 7 Pro] leadpoizon:
You might not have read my post that is included in the first post of that thread. For people that the 160 limit settings does not work, it breaks their MMS and texting. What I can do is include it as an option in the settings, so you can enable and disable it without going into the registry. If any of you want any other options included for ease of access, then I can include those too. Just let me know. :D
[HTC 7 Pro] mapaz04:
Thanks!

I was going to ask you if you could add it to your "Haptive Feedback Settings app" which by the way is awesome! ;) I used to go to the registry to add that entry and turn the vibration off manually.

Also, if its not too much to ask, wouldn't be a bad idea if you could also add the MMS limit change as sending video without that change is next to IMPOSSIBLE. Could just be a toggle switch On/Off for each option?.. jejeje

Either way, thanks man! :good: This has been my Daily ROM since you released it.

Even more; maybe you could post just an update to your APP which includes these changes instead of releasing a new ROM, that would make it easier on everyone?... just my 2cents... Thanks man.
[HTC 7 Pro] leadpoizon:
I will be releasing a new version of the ROM. Here is a mini changelog:

- Going to 7.10.8773.98 because 8779 doesn't seem to have any new features.

- Including option disable and enable Interop unlock for security.

- Inluding option to enable/disable sms character limit and choose mms size limit.

-Stability fixes and revamping a few things.

If anyone has any requests, let me know. For those of you who want to beta test, please PM me and I will pm you back the beta when I have it ready.
[HTC 7 Pro] mapaz04:
Thanks for the changelog. Looking forward to your next release man and thank you for taking users comments and requesr into consideration. Kudos and my hat is off to you sir.

Imma PM you in a sec, getting home now... jejeje

Sent from my T7575 using Board Express
[HTC 7 Pro] killerkhatiby009:
Seems like a good changelog I love the sms toggle idea, although 8779 apparently includes the location icon that is not included in 8773 (though I'm not seeing it anywhere).

Changes in Tango:

http://www.wpcentral.com/some-new-undocumented-features-windows-phone-tango

Another thing I've noticed is that in this ROM when you are typing a text message and open the keyboard it doesn't automatically highlight the text field so you can just start typing, you have to manually click the text field, on the DFT ROM and I believe the standard Sprint ROM it automatically does it which is really convenient, don't know if this can be included too that would be great!

Also, is there a way to upgrade from different versions of this ROM rather than completely wiping the device and having to restore all settings and apps every time?
[HTC 7 Pro] Nela:
How about a special request for LED notification hack? I know, pie in the sky, but one can dream, right? Anyhow, I continue to hope that somebody has figured out how to make it happen.

I look forward to your next release.
[HTC 7 Pro] leadpoizon:
Yes, you should do updates in order, however, flashing this ROM is not an update. When you flash this ROM (or any other WP custom ROM) it completely replaces the current one, so no need to worry about doing things in order. Just make sure you have an HTC Arrive and it's HSPL unlocked. As for the updates from Zune, this 7.8 version exceeds any version Sprint shipped, so you won't be doing any Zune updates anyways.
[HTC 7 Pro] dwellman:
Could you test again?

Thanks.

Still contend Sprint changed something on March 16 such that this ROM (could be 7.8 related in general) does not do MMS on the Sprint network anywhere (as far as I know) in the areas bounded by Davidson, Hamilton, to Putnam counties.
[HTC 7 Pro] graycorgi:
It works, I just sent my friend a message. I live in Washington County on the far end of the state from you though. My MMS was working February when I was in Nashville, but that's February. I'm back in Johnson City now.

It's worth noting that I still have the problem where my MMS stops working after about a week and I have to "change network profile" to get it working again. This was a problem on the stock mango ROM and has been a problem for me since December 2011, so that's not related to this ROM. I can only hope that the Samsung ATIV S receives better support from Sprint than the HTC Arrive did.
[HTC 7 Pro] haramzee:
Ill be canceling my Sprint contract shortly as I've purchased the Lumia 920 on ATT and I love it. The speed, screen size, and app selection are all amazing. Thanks again Lead for your years of support!
[HTC 7 Pro] aqualls:
I'll be looking in December to see what T-Mobile has since they're unlimited now.
[HTC 7 Pro] leadpoizon:
I got tired of Sprint and have moved to T-Mobile. I hope to upgrade to a new Nokia phone if one comes out during the Summer.
[HTC 7 Pro] haramzee:
ATT just began unlocking the 920, if you buy one used you should just need the SIM from tmobile and you could use that until Nokia releases their newest model. I see them selling for as low as $200 on CL.
[HTC 7 Pro] Talon Pro:
I cant download this, you didnt post a user name just the pwd?
[HTC 7 Pro] mapaz04:
Me too. I got the Lumia 925 and can't be happier. I have too many lines with Sprint so I cannot cancel my contracts all at once but its still worth it. Slowly migrating all lines to T-Mobile. Goodbye Sprint.

You have to log-in with your microsoft account (whether [MENTION=517979]Live[/MENTION], [MENTION=719449]msn[/MENTION], [MENTION=244770]outlook[/MENTION], [MENTION=340169]hotmail[/MENTION], whatever you use to set up your phone). The password is to unzip/run the file once you have downloaded it.
[HTC 7 Pro] jonny4:
Hey guys, I switched to the 920 back in January and yesterday I upgraded to the 1020. I love the Windows Phone 8 but I wish we could get interop unlock and if anyone is interested I will sell a Nokia Lumia 920 to help the effort.
[HTC 7 Pro] Mirror_ID:
The link on the first post for 7.8 seems to have expired. Anyone still have the ROM that can upload it?

Thanks in advance
[HTC 7 Pro] leadpoizon:
Links updated. They are now on Dropbox.
[HTC 7 Pro] jfostr:
google contacts wont sync? otherwise looks good so far! thanks a lot!
[HTC 7 Pro] jfostr:
If anyone's still here, is anybody else having problems with receiving texts from iphones when imessage is on?
[HTC 7 Pro] romanctest:
update please

The link on the first post for 7.8 seems to have expired. Anyone still have the ROM that can upload it?

Thanks in advance
[HTC 7 Pro] Elodean:
I'm also looking for the ROM to give new life to an old device, and the link in the first post no longer works. Does anyone out there have a version of the final 7.8 ROM around?
[HTC 7 Pro] romanctest:
This ROM found on mediafire.com, but just first part archive, 2part archive i can't found.

Found in internet and try on this device f/w HTC Arrive 7.8 by sianto1997 1.4, version 1.5 and DFT Gold_C 24 langs Freedom V5 Pearl Edition.

Sianto Edition have just english lang and WP 8835 (testing pack, not updateble WP and lang(i try UpdateCab, but get error), new title).

DFT Gold_c - all lang, updateble, but not enough memory on phone for update )). Old WP and title.

Use OsBuilder kitchen and add russian lang to SE f/w. All work, I'm happy.

If you want - i can give link to SE or DFT f/w
[HTC 7 Pro] Elodean:
I'd really appreciate it if you posted those links, especially for the DFT Freedom Gold_C, if you found it.

I'll still keep looking for the leadpoizon ROM, but anything would be good as a starting point. Looks like the internet has lost some useful content over the past few years.
[HTC 7 Pro] romanctest:
This topic about leadpoizon f/w

First part archive old f/w leadpoizon (where part2 i don't know and can't found this :))

http://www.mediafire.com/file/8q34xb5zctbb876/LEAD+ROM+GOLD_C+6.26.12.part1.exe

may be you be lucky and found 2 part ))

Another f/w link see you in pm.
[HTC 7 Pro] DAC324:
Seems that the scene has decided not to support the old WP7 phones any more. They are widely considered a mistake from Microsoft, and therefore, are not 1337 enough to invest any more development. So, unfortunately, it is time to take them to the junkyard :(
[HTC 7 Pro] Sgorr:
I have the [3.16.13] version of this ROM. I can upload it this week.
[HTC 7 Pro] DAC324:
That would be really cool :)
[HTC 7 Pro] leadpoizon:
I had stepped off the XDA scene for some time. All the files are in my inactive Dropbox account and I am going to try and get it activated hoping the files remain intact. If someone is still looking for this, hopefully I can help them. I'll post back with updates.
[HTC 7 Pro] leadpoizon:
Links active once again

Dropbox links in OP are active once again... For those that care.
[HTC 7 Pro] yellowfone:
Does anyone have a copy from the last time the download was re-upped? Tried contacting leadpoizon I guess he doesn't come here anymore.
[HTC 7 Pro] IM0001:
Does anyone know why in the world both the new Tango Roms (Asnar and Lead) both have SMS messages coming in from I belive Verizon customers with Callback numbers at the bottom of every damn message. I know it is a setting that can be disabled on the other end of the line, but I never had a problem with these people/messages until I went from the 8107 DFT rom to the 8773/8779 roms. Anyone else notice the same thing? It is quite annoying as the only time it would be useful is if it was from a blocked number. :/
[HTC 7 Pro] turdsamich:
I actually noticed the same thing when texting my girlfriend before I switched back to the 8107 ROM but I have no idea why it did it. Does this ROM have the same thing? I havent tried it yet.
[HTC 7 Pro] IM0001:
Apparently it does. While the rest of the rom feels top notch, I wonder if it is some registry setting difference between the DFT rom and the newer roms. :/

Not a deal breaker as the DFT rom (the first one not the latest one) was a bit too broken for me to want to go back.
[HTC 7 Pro] captainchris:
I have a possible bug report. When I go to use my WiFi I always have to toggle on, toggle off, then toggle back on for networks to show up. Anyone else having this issue? I honestly don't know if it happens all the time, but I have had to do it several times.

I also have a question for the op. I know wp7.8 won't be out for a good while, but do you plan on cooking us up some 7.8 goodness or will you have moved on to bigger and better things by then?
[HTC 7 Pro] leadpoizon:
I'll see if I can point out what the reason for this is.

The Wi-Fi issue was already pointed out to me. I'm working on seeing if I can reproduce it. (I haven't been able to reproduce it yet.) I don't plan on moving on from the HTC Arrive any time soon, so you can expect 7.8 ROMs when it comes and whatever the latest is while keeping the ROM stable. :D
[HTC 7 Pro] leadpoizon:
In an effort to improve the ROM and make it available for public testing, I am posting the link to the latest beta. Note that I have fallen back to 7.10.8773.98 for stability and the lack of any new features in 7.10.8779.8(it's more of a pre-update to bring the OS to other markets). For those who test it, please list out your results. Some things to test for:

-Performace vs other build

-Wi-Fi issue (Having to disable and enable Wi-Fi to connect)

-Check if your MAC address remains the same.

- Internet speeds on this ROM versus other build.

http://sdrv.ms/LPrAMK

password: leadpoizon
[HTC 7 Pro] captainchris:
Oh, sorry for the repeat report. I didn't see where it was originally brought up. And thank you for the rom, I am seeing much less buggieness than ansars rom.

Also I am willing to test the new beta but I am pretty novice and don't know how much help I would be. If any little nooby bug reports are helpful ill be glad to flash it over.

Yu should really set up a donation link so I can buy you a soda! Thank you for your hard work.
[HTC 7 Pro] leadpoizon:
You can always check at least the bugs you've been having in the current release and see if those are fixed. If you don't mind flashing the beta, your input will be valued.

P.S. I have a donation link in the first post. :D
[HTC 7 Pro] mapaz04:
WiFi bug...

Alright, after testing for a while, I think I found how to replicate the WiFi getting the "No networks found" message.

Turn your WiFi off

Reboot your phone

Turn your WiFi back on

I did this and i received the "No networks found" message. See screenshots, I turned it off and back on and boom! there was a network available (granted not my network since i am at work but it shows up... jejeje)

=> Still trying to replicate the MAC address issue...
[HTC 7 Pro] da1stprince:
I think this is an issue with the 8773 build...I'm using Ansar's 8773 rom and have the same wifi issue

---------- Post added at 10:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------

I so badly would love to test your roms,but there has to be a way to backup and restore all my apps/info ...starting back from scratch sucks!
[HTC 7 Pro] leadpoizon:
Yup, I just found this out. All other ROMS currently seem to have this issue. It's either the sys issue, or it's an issue with the drivers.

Yeah, I wish there was an easy way to back everything up. I just can't to cab updates just yet, since 1. I have yet to dabble with them and 2. I need to make a solid base first, so all future roms don't have issues based from previous ones.
[HTC 7 Pro] da1stprince:
Got it.... thx!