yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kxs783kms:
Any special permissions to set? Not working on mine. I just left as is (Verizon Wireless). Moved to system/etc via Root Explorer ....rebooted and still the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] marc.ientilucci:
unfortunately not... :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Charm8er:
Didn't work for me either.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusNero:
How is yours saying Verizon Wireless? Mine says....T-CDMA64

I would love it it say anything but T-CDMA64, LOL.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kxs783kms:
No, I left Verizon Wireless in the spn.xml file. I didn't change the writing. But when I add it to system/etc and then reboot, my phone still says T-CDMA64.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] imnuts:
Put a eri.xml file in /data, reboot, enjoy seeing "Verizon Wireless"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusNero:
1) Where do I find this eri.xml file....

2) There is no /data in the one and only JB ROM for VZW.

Do I pull/find this eri.xml file in another ROM perhaps? Do I then create a /data folder in the root of the ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tmlhodge:
No permission changes dont work either, RW-R--R-- is what is should be but that still doesnt work

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Idk where to find it, but you are mistaken, there is a /data directory. I think you are trying to look for it in /system if so you wont find it there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
You kids are doing it wrong! ;)

Take the "spn-conf" file in the OP and rename it to "eri" (no quotations of course). Paste the file under /data and reboot. It works, promise.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] marc.ientilucci:
hey id be happy to update the OP with these directions... did u have the "CDMA-XX" and get it to change to VZ wireless? i think thats the main problem here
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tmlhodge:
Thanks

It works
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
Yep, sure did. I was T-CDMA 64 for a few hours today before I changed it :p. I'm not sure why it was different for me than it was for you, but I was always under the impression that this info was pulled from /data instead of /system/etc, but I guess every model is different!?

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No problem man, glad to help. Huge thanks to spunks3 for this thread too! There are a lot of people out there that don't even realize it's a setting that can be customized!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] marc.ientilucci:
OP has been updated for people who have the T-CDMA 64 issue... thanks for the info on the fix!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kkeller87:
I've tried this recent discovery twice with no luck :( bedtime now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BMWPower06:
renamed the original spn-conf.xml to eri.xml and put it in /data and still no luck... Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WalkingTaco:
i did this and now im bootlooping and cant get into recovery with vol up+power. help....

edit.

realized i needed to hold both volume buttons to get back into recovery. wiped data, cache, dalvik, etc...reflashed and now im stuck at the google screen. any thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oldblue910:
It's working, as in, I now see Verizon Wireless, but it's showing me as roaming now. Any thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WalkingTaco:
after i wiped my phone and reflashed vicious it finally booted up as if nothing ever happened with all my apps and icons back where i set them up when i first flashed the rom earlier tonight, better yet Verizon Wireless is displayed now as well instead of TDM 64. super weird. also, i was showing as roaming when it booted up. i toggled mobile data on and off and it came back to 4g. good luck.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tmlhodge:
Not /data on your sd card
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] scoobaspeaz:
Not working for me either. I still get T CDMA 64 I have tried both combinations in the OP
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Omen87:
Mine's doing the same thing. When I leave it so it shows T-CDMA 64 it shows 3G just fine (Don't have 4G here). But with the eri.xml file in /data, it shows "Verizon Wireless" but shows me in roaming.

It's not that big of a deal. But things like this bug me lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oldblue910:
I fixed it by using a real eri.xml file. Go here: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/28545-t-cdma-64-vzw-jb-fix/page__st__10#entry765312, download that eri.xml file, put it in /data and you'll get "Verizon Wireless" and it won't show as roaming.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ianflo:
weird.

i had the 'T CDMA 64' text earlier, did the steps OP wrote, tried to write a custom text, and rebooted.

Came back up, and the T CDMA 64 was gone, and it was replaced with "Verizon Wireless" instead of my custom text. No roaming problems or anything, and i'm too lazy to mess with it now. still weird.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dakota0206:
Its because the download in the OP isn't the correct .xml file.

Download this

http://www.mediafire.com/?fue1wcv8bfiwlc7

open in notebook, and change all the "dakota0206" to "whateveryouwant"

follow the instructions as before to place in data folder.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Charm8er:
Just tried this and it didn't work either.

Edit: forgot to hit mount r/w rebooting now to see. Yup it worked. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
I think some of you guys are forgetting to make /data writable? Very strange stuff indeed. What you name it shouldn't make a difference. Mine doesn't show roaming or have bootloops or any of that kind of stuff.

Then again, I've only rebooted once since doing it!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tmlhodge:
Yeah it worked fine here, then again since having this Rom i wipe cache EVERY reboot
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kxs783kms:
Thanks guys, worked very well. I hear everyone saying they have to wipe cache every reboot. I have yet to do that and I have rebooted and been in recovery numerous of times and haven't had a bootloop or any kind of problem since installing the first JB leak. I'm currently on ViciousJB v1. I don't hear anyone saying they formatted the system before wiping data/cache..etc., which I thought was a requirement. I wonder if that's what's causing a lot of problems.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
I did all that same stuff too. Just to play around, I tried the "new"/real XML file and it's worked fine for me as well. I've never had to wipe cache every reboot either. Now, what I did discover was that just copying one eri.xml file on top of another doesn't always change my carrier text. Deleting the existing eri.xml file first, then copying the new, then rebooting does work every time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] louwww:
I had the same problem. I ended up flashing back down to a 4.0.4 rom (AOKP Milestone 5, since it was on my sd), let that boot up, then flashed the 4.1 rom again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killer2239:
Can someone just put together a flashable zip for clockwork to make this easy?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PacerguyDon:
One thing, I'm not sure on JB, but when making the edit to the Eri.Xml file on Ics, when changing from T-CDMA-64, it needed to be 16 spaces. It can be a combination of letters, numbers, symbols and you can use blank spaces if needed.

For those having issues, try this, it may help.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ktownhero:
This does not work. I have tried it with both the eri.xml file in here and the one that somebody linked that was a little different. I made the edits as indicated and dropped it in my /data folder, reboot... nothing. Oh well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rsxtypes72:
You're kidding right? Its a very basic thing to change.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killer2239:
Yes I know it is easy. I am just not in a position to be able to really do that until later tonight, but would be able to quickly flash a zip.

Plus it might be nice to have something quick to flash for others.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ktownhero:
Flashing a zip is just as much work as the xml file. Besides, this process is not working for most people.

I tried the 16 character suggestion above, but still does not work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bill12690:
rom tools works just fine for this, just incase it hasn't already been posted.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
That's a good point.

If it doesn't try once, try it again. This technically a ROM preview after all. Like I said, it took me more than once one time too!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ddpacino:
Thanks!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zer0cloud:
Mine is showing Roaming Indicator Off. So should i try the Verizon.Zip or the cdma64.zip??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dcyouknow:
I'm not sure what happened...but after putting this mod in my /data folder, it completely screwed up my phone.

I can't wipe /data, and I'm stuck in an endless bootloop. Does anyone here know how I can recover from this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stillthisguy:
This worked on mine, but my buddies phone wouldn't boot past the Google screen. We had to format system, format cache, and format data, then reflash to get it to boot again. Now we are wondering why the same file didn't work for both phones. I do know he is on Hardware 9 and I am on Hardware 10. Not sure that should really matter.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ShredEight02:
Did you make a nandroid, as stated in the OP?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] njiki11:
can this work properly for the Sprint GNex, haha and yes I know this is Verizon Development..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] X3FBrian:
I got to /data which was not on the SD card but on the phone itself, and nothing was in that folder and when I tried to push the eri.xml file to it it wouldn't let me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ShredEight02:
Yeah...seems as though I borked my phone trying to do this...should have just left it how it was. :/

EDIT: Huzzah! apparently I am just a little too impatient and didn't wait long enough at the first Google screen...

And all is well again :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thereddog:
Is it possible for it to be dynamic, to show the name of the network currently connected? ie, shows Verizon Wireless when I'm not home, and my home SSID when I am?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bralkan:
It changes the carrier, but it shows as roaming now?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cygnusis-X1:
This ABSOLUTELY worked for me. Huge tip for all you others that are still having issues getting the custom carrier text that you want:

1. Do exactly what this user says step by step (I deleted all other text from file EXCEPT the line of code...probably doesn't matter, though)

2. After saving the file that you changed in notebook, text edit, etc., put file on root of SD.

3. Use Root Explorer and

COPY

file from /sdcard TO /data (not /sdcard/data)

BIG emphasis on copying the file. I was trying to move the file from /sdcard to /data and even with r/w file would not move. You MUST copy the file and paste into /data

4. Reboot

5. Enjoy. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
It shouldn't. I'm on 9 and it works for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] drzacharyus:
I can not get this to work. I have literally tried every method here. The only variable is I am using ES File Explorer and I am mounting as R/W. Do I have to unmount as R/W? I am having the T-CDMA64 and I have tried every file associated with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
Not sure man. I use Root Explorer. Another random thought I had this morning was the possibility of specific JB Rom making a difference? The method I outlined worked for me with Vicious JB Version 1. I'm on 3 now, and haven't tried any changes. I may just try it with text editor for fun here in a bit and see what happens.

So, for me:

Hardware Version 9 (shouldn't matter)

Vicious JB V1

Stock JB Kernel included with Vicious JB V1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ianflo:
i tried the method with the real eri.xml file and its still showing as Verizon Wireless.

Was about to do the spn-conf steps, but when i re-did the eri.xml file, it did stay on the Google splash page for a good 5 min before finally booting, and now im worried that something is gonna mess up if i do the spn-conf steps.

on another note, if i did do that though, are people seeing that fixes the R symbol showing up instead of the 3G symbol?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stebomurkn420:
How would you go about editing the XML to change the hex to 33b5e5(ICS blue) when doing this mod...??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Upstreammiami:
Thanks for this but you can do all this on your phone no need for pc
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ianflo:
another note, i saw someone say to copy the file into the /data folder rather than move, and i tried this and it worked for me. i know have a custom text showing up.

fyi if other people are having this problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chorazin:
This fixed the R problem for me: Go into Settings>Wirelsss and Networks>More>Mobile Networks>System Select. Switch from Automatic to Manual, then back to Automatic>Turn off Data, turn it back on. Mine came back on showing 4G as soon as it reconnected, no need for a reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pappy Drewitt:
I got this to work using Dakota's eri.XML. Just be sure to change the permissions of the file to rw-r--r-- after you put it in the /data folder. It will stay on the Google screen for a while after you reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bobb_o:
I had to change the permissions to RW/R/R for it to work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WinDroidGuy:
Mine has always showed Verizon Wireless, I did COPY/PASTE into the /data folder and changed to RW/R/R after the reboot it still says Verizon Wireless

Also tried the other method and both are the same, any help would be appreciated.

I am running jelly_toro_vanir_5_official.zip, hopefully someone can help :)

TIA
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stebomurkn420:
Smurky answer: Make sure your copying the file into system/ data and not SD card/data...

Alternative: have you tried using dakota0206 .XML file to edit then copy over...??? Found here: http://db.tt/Y2L3v2L7 .... open this in word pad, change all text that says (stebomurkn420) to (whateveryouwant), then copy to sys/data...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bobb_o:
Well now I'm getting the little R, time to try a different file.

Edit: The other file worked. I would suggest updating the file in the original post.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stillthisguy:
Yeah, after setting this up for another friend, on HW 9 it worked, and we just retried on the first one and it worked. Just sat on the Google splash for a good 4-5 minutes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lextex:
So, mine says "Roaming indicator off" ...will this work for me?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KCP100:
My guess is that each line applies to a different spot in the OS (one for lockscreen, one for notifications, etc.)

I could be wrong, but does anyone know a way (besides trial and error) to figure this out?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WinDroidGuy:
This might be my issue, simple thing I missed. I was copying to /data on the root of the phone. Not the sys/data, thanks for that. I knew it would be something simple. :-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skeeter123:
dyslexic Nexus?

Just not confused enough...

No gots: /system/data or /sys/data

gots: data/system

did I get the dyslexic Nexus?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WinDroidGuy:
Me either, I'm as confused as you. Guess I'll just stick with Verizon Wireless for now :( lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lioryte:
Try this

Delete everything you placed in data or system.

Download this, change every "lioryte" to whatever you want or not if you like my name :p

https://www.box.com/shared/538a93f0526608f3ec55

And push to /data.

Reboot. I see no reason why it ain't gonna work, provided you delete every other file you have put there previously.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WinDroidGuy:
Thanks for the tip, but that didn't work either. I'm guessing it was just never meant to be. I just deleted the other files closed out Root Explorer. Opened /sdcard/Download/eri.xml for the file I got from you. Did copy, moved to /data on the root of the phone and pasted. Changed permissions and rebooted. Then it still shows Verizon Wireless, were these the incorrect steps?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lioryte:
Deleted both files? /data and system/etc?

If you did it should work

BTW I didn't say change permission

Later
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WinDroidGuy:
Yea, I deleted everything...rebooted

Then did ./adb push /sdk/platform-tools/eri.xml /data ./adb reboot and nothing...I didn't change permission the other times.

Thanks for your time anyway :) It's not that big of a deal, it's just going to bother me until I can get it to work though haha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] khtur:
Worked for me. Thanks!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using my WiFi
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WinDroidGuy:
This is really bugging me seeing other people try the same exact thing I just did and it works, but it's not working for me :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killerapl:
Finally this worked for me!!! Haven't noticed any R (roaming) either!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WinDroidGuy:
Which ROM are you guys using? I am using vanirBEAN V7, not sure if it matters or not...I'm getting a little irritated with my phone ATM since everyone else is doing the same things I am doing and it's not working for me and it's working for others.

Also not sure why it would matter, but I have a custom font.

Can anyone try and see if special characters work? Also how many characters are you guys using for your drop down?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killerapl:
I'm using viscous v1. Stock kernal. I just simply did what previous person said. Used his file and changed his name to what I wanted (renamed two spots). Changed it to killerapl. So 9 characters. I used root explorer and copied file (not moved file) to /data.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WinDroidGuy:
Alright, I got it to change when the phone first turns on. I can see my custom name for a few seconds and then vanishes and goes back to Verizon Wireless...guess I am making an advancement, but still won't stick to ALWAYS being the custom name :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] exzacklyright:
Shouldn't it technically be "How to:"? :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jdfaulkner:
Help with Status bar

1st off thanks! I was getting tired of seeing T-CDMA 64 everywhere. Now I'm showing an "R" above my signal strength in the status bar though. Any idea on how to fix this?

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Was having the same issue and that worked perfectly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] exzacklyright:
What are you supposed to delete in the data and system?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WinDroidGuy:
It randomly worked once after I pushed the file and rebooted a few times since I was changing soft keys. I never got it to work again with my own custom name :(

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tehnick:
works fine for me using original post instructions...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] turbo2001rt:
I was having trouble with the T-CDMA message and no matter what I did it would not change. After downloading the "real" eri and setting the permissions on the /data/eri.xml in es explorer to full blown access, the name is now changed. Make sure you change properties on the file itself to all checkboxes in es explorer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mikeymop:
Question, is it alphanumeric? I remember trying to do it in custom GB roms and when I included numbers it would FC.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] marc.ientilucci:
have not tried.. if your going to attempt it i would recommend making a nandroid :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheGman125:
Does anyone have an idea and y the name change didn't work. I am use vanilla jelly bean rom and the carrier name is still the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Big Cam:
I used this method and it worked perfectly my first try. At first instead of saying Verizon Wireless, it was just blank, but then once it got signal and connected, it said Verizon Wireless and I got bummed, but then I locked my phone and upon waking it, it had worked. Since it's an override I assume it needs to read the file at least once.

Great work, such a simple mod, but I love it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Txwolf1980:
I got it to work using Dakota's file and instructions on page 3. Seamless.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] edmann:
Thanks, that worked like a charm. So good to see a custom name there now. Use to need to search for a label or brand. It was like a discovery. Bonding process...or not.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chjade84:
Worked using the OP directions and xml file. I was T-CDMA 64 now I'm Verizon Wireless. Took a couple minutes to boot the first time but displays Verizon Wireless now.

Thanks!

EDIT: Realized with Wi-fi on I didn't see that I had the roaming indicator problem as well... Used the other eri.xml file linked and it seemed to work fine.

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/28545-t-cdma-64-vzw-jb-fix/page__st__10#entry765312
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phanteh:
Hi,

I have a (UK) Vodafone SGN and tried this, but no joy (I successfully replaced the file in /system/etc). I'm guessing the numeric override values need to be different: does anyone know how / where to look this up?

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] swiftinmotion:
Was hesitant to try this reading how most ppl got bootloops and such. Edited the eri file put it in data folder rebooted and work as advertised. Big thanks for this!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nitomeave:
Just wanted to chime in.

Been working on this ALL DAY. Tried various methods but the replacing the eri.xml file worked for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] horten229:
Notice something

I'm not sure if this helps, but I have been unable to get this to work. I live in the Washington DC Area on Verizon.

What I noticed after trying it for the n-th time, is that when it boots, when it first aquires a signal, it says Verizon Wireless (for a few seconds), then reverts to T-CMDA 64. The code in the Eri.xml files makes me think it's some kind of a mode that Verizon is using that the phone is not recognizing, but it still works fine.

Just an idea.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shadow-Nexus:
Does anyone know if this will work with maguro?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lw00d:
i am going to try this after work today. :laugh:

[ Edit ] work like charm. thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atrophis:
FYI. I used the spn-conf.xml from the op. Modified accordingly and placed it in /system/etc. I could not get it to work until I made the permissions rw-r--r--. After changing the permissions and a reboot, it worked. I had no long waits or anything.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] horten229:
That worked! (with the T-CDMA-64 version) Finally, my phone looks normal.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CtK4949:
Yay it works!!

I used the OP version...thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JAYBallR:
Carrier name changed

Soft Key buttons changed

Soft Key color highlight changed

Jelly Bean Rom
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] v2.2v:
lol so i had tcdma showing...i used the eri.xml to change it to my last name...put in /data and rebooted...now it says verizon wireless lol oh well...as long as it doesnt say tcdma lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bleeeeeeek:
Thanks.. Gonna try this
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ihsanfauzi:
does it works with other phone that running Jelly Bean?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lw00d:
I think it only works on Verizon phones.

but i am not sure. if some one else can shine some light.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pyrobo0by:
Doesn't work on xenonhd jb rom......

XenonHd-GNex
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] drewcam888:
anyone got this to work on the stock verizon JB leak
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prerav31:
Worked for me thanks:good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cowsquad:
Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] diegolopez10:
Want to get rid of the R....

So, Not working for me, tried several methods, every eri.xml I could find, changing permissions, rebotting endless times, still no joy.

Im using Albinoman's JB ROM, thing is, i guess my case is more complicated, my carrier is from Mexico, and I cant get rid of the roaming icon, I have 3G, i just dont have the 3G icon. Already tried updating PRL's.

This ROM has a blank in what this mod tries to fix, I thought it would also fix my roaming issue, but havent had any luck.

Its weird because if Im in my home area, i get the R, but when actually roaming, i do get the 1x and 3G icons...

what else can I try?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atrophis:
Anyone figure out how to make this work on JB 4.2 yet?

It would seem the old spn-conf.xml is not working for this anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tattedupboy:
Root Tools has done this for me since way back in my Gingerbread days.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sourcex:
the country code n carrier code in the OP is different for different users ,so it doesnt work on all phones

did anyone find a way to change the carrier name in 4.2.1 or 4.2.2 ???