yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] latinlover515:
No msl luck

i bought a samsung sprint galaxy S3 used on ebay to flash to a different carrier. but i had no luck on getting the MSL. i had used CDMA workshop paid version DFS even the market apps GET MY MSL and nothing seems to give me the damn MSL. i ieven tryed to downgrade the software from JB to ICS to see if bringing down to an older software makes a different so i did doenloaded and ICS for this particular phone and once i hit start on ODIN it just goes to FAIL. i tought that maybe was a corrupted doenload so i redownloaded the older ICS again and tryed doing the same steps and once i hit start its just FAILS again. it seems like it doesnt let me downgrade or something. do i have to unlock anthing for me to downgrade from JB to and older ICS? becuase if that the case on my GS2 i dont have to unlock anthing i just down to GB or ICS with no problem. but this is my first sprint GS3 so i dont know if i have to do anything before downgrade in order for my to get the damn MSL. i just dont know why this companies make thing so dificult even though we purchase these expensive software the legal way and still we have a hard time to get some stupid 6 digit code..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] latinlover515:
ANY IDEAS?

wow anyone has any ideas on what to do in this case for my to be able downgrade or to get this MSL?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
Give us a screenshot of your Settings->About page so that we can see your OS and firmware versions.

Also, have you tried contacting Sprint?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] latinlover515:
thanks for the reply. well as i mentioned. i bought this phone with bad esn to flash it to boost. so thats why i cant call sprint.. let me take a screenshot to see what it has..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] latinlover515:
Screen shot

thanks for the reply. well as i mentioned. i bought this phone with bad esn to flash it to boost. so thats why i cant call sprint.. let me take a screenshot to see what it has..

ok here is screen shot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] latinlover515:
Got msl but i still cant downgrade

ok some how i was able to flash a custom recovery and i was able flashed a custom ROM than i was able to get the MSL suing GET MY MSL app..that way. but if i try to go the other way using the one click stock MD4 or any other older stock ROM and all i get its the same FAIL error on odin..

<ID:0/011> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..

<ID:0/011> File analysis..

<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/011> Initialzation..

<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/011> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/011> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/011> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/011> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/011> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/011>

<ID:0/011>

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

and on the cell phone screen says Fail (auth) and right bellow SW REV FUSED 1 >BINARY 0.

but if i flash the newest L710SPRCMK3_L710VPUCMK3 on odin it goes trought with no error or problems. i just dont know why it only happens when downgrading to older ones. its very anoying.. i have to keep restoring my phone with L710SPRCMK3_L710VPUCMK3 after i get those 2 error since my phone doesnt boot...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] latinlover515:
please i need and aswer asap. If not i have to send this phone back. I dont why so much wait for an answer
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
Looks like you received your phone with the Android 4.3 OTA already installed, and Knox security enforced. This OTA includes the Knox bootloader. This bootloader will not let you flash any bootloader prior to 4.3. Trying to flash a prior bootloader will brick your phone, as already reported by some unfortunate users.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] latinlover515:
WOW

thanks dcharleyultra. see i didnt know that. even though i tought i had to do with somthingsimilar but i wasnt sure if that was the case. but it makes sence now. i tought it was a defective phone or something. but i guess not. oh well i guess i have to wat for a root for this SPR-L710VPUCMK3 so that way i dont have to worry about downgrading in order to get root permitions. once again thanks..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
You are welcome.

Some users have rooted the OTA using CF-Auto-Root. I forget if Knox was tripped when doing so. You can do some research here and on XDA.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
After much searching, I've found the easiest method so far to get your MSL. Even works on the 4.3 update.

Download the Android MSL reader from here: http://tools.flashingtools.com/SPCUtility.apk

Install, then open and hit read SPC

Profit

Disclaimer: I did not develop the above app. Use at your own risk/huge profit
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
And it works of course
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] latinlover515:
Holly crap

HOLLY CRAPPPPPPP. even though h i already was able to get my MSL couple of days ago going true serius of steps . but just for hahas i decided to give this app a try since iam running the latest OTA on my phone and this app was able to read the MSL like nothing boooooommmmmmmmm.. CNexus you are a hero man. too bad i didnt find this app earlier.. iam keeping this app for future MSL aventures... thats for sure......... thankssssss
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] secsone:
^^this worked great

ok, so i went to flash my s3 awhile back at a local phone store; before i started reading on how to do myself. anyway i hit "update PRL" big mistake

now i have dfs and cdma flashing tools.

However on DFS, when i enter my SPC its says bad code. (im guessing when i had it flashed, the changed it to 000000) but DFS wont allow that password.

when i hit ##DATA# and Edit then enter 000000 --the code works on that menu. is there anyway to get the 000000 to work on DFS so i can fix my internet?

i can get on FB, but not on Craigslist, iFunny or a browser--on browsers(dolphin and stock) it directs me to manage.sprint.com

thanks in advance
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kalehua4791:
AWESOME

thx very much for this and of course i did hit the thanks button

k
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gronimo21:
Like always u rock
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
May want to give credit to the real developers of that fine apk.

They can stop it from working at anytime since it is server based.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kalehua4791:
Who ever it was who developed this apk thank you very much for it as it saves loads of time.....

K
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
I never claimed to have developed it. I linked to the original site as such, since I cannot name the developers who did make it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] frankerebus:
just run this app

& get ur spc
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] meyerweb:
Thanks. I already had my MSL, and this gave me the same result. This will be very useful, for a great many people
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] pilussa85:
MSL

Ican't Get the msl with this app anymore what can i do?? is that any method available ?? anyone??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kevinelpapi:
Yeah, I have a Nexus 5 on 4.4.2 Kit Kat and none of these apps work for me. Also, every time I've called Sprint they tell me they can't retrieve it and to call tech support. Please tell me there is a way to get the MSL/SPC
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] AzzidReign:
Thank you both for this. I've been searching all over the freaking internet to figure out how to get my MSL, following multiple guides and this was the only...ONLY tool that worked. I've been so frustrated with this, so thank you CNexus for providing the tool, and Frankerebus for providing the QR code so I could quickly add it to my phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bonzer2u:
Hmmmmmm, didn't work with my rooted US Cellular SCH-R530U(SGS3) running 4.3

or

getprop terminal command as SU.....

Anyone have other ideas?

thx
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bigwillyg:
Fyi...this worked for me on stock rooted nd8 for Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] KenPotts74:
This is the end to all problems!

I have spent 12 hours trying and retrying all the methods I have read in the posts in this thread and had no success!! I know what I am doing around a phone/computer or more so than 99% of people. Though was stuck and up all night stressing my failure. I found a link to an .apk that works super fast! I have a Sprint S3 running the latest Wicked Sensations so this should work for all of you if you are having issues still.....

Instructions you must follow ([MUST BE USING WIFI)

1. Connect to Wifi

2. In browser go to (tools.flashingtools.com)

3. Download Android SPC/MSL reader

4. Install and run program

5. Write your 6 digit number down and keep it safe

Not sure who to thank for this easy method though it isn't me! Good Liuck!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flastnoles11:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rs4c90cx6yzrunw/com.flashingtools.SPCUtility-1.apk this app works also, tested on md4 and mk3,no need for WiFi at all screenshot on mk3 based rom
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bigwillyg:
Yeah. This is the one that worked for me on nd8.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] damiloveu:
You can get the MSL easily, just download an app called "MSL utility".
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] froghat:
Finally a solution!

I have tried every suggestion from page 1 on. I'm at Android 4.4.2 and cannot even flash back to an earlier ROM. Finally, this APK worked. Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flastnoles11:
Just for future reference, you can flash any rom you want, you just can't use Odin to flash a full tar below the build you're on or downgrade the bootloader... Flashing roms with recovery quirks just like it did before though

http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w450/flastnoles11/tapatalk_1379735598798_zpsae07fa91.png
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] djohne:
when ever I use MSL Utility it says unfortunately MSL Utility has stopped. Sprint S5 running lollipop. any suggestions. Actually no MSL reader works for me. The others all say unable to get ril.MSL
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] XxTeXx07xX:
Nf4 - 4.4.2 - sph-l710t works!

This SPCUtility was a life saver! GOD BLESS N THANK U!

Nothing else work for me till i came across this wonderful app.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
the SPC utility not working on XT1056 4.4.2. it says read successful but no code shows up in box.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] vragnaosan@gmail:
All links in this thread are broken. ? No one cares about us Sprint guys in 2016.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] peanut1596:
Beautiful. Thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mercado79:
This works for me too. In fact, while the Get My MSL app didn't work initially, I did as suggested and went into the ##3282# menu, entered a wrong value, and then the app picked the MSL right up. Sweet!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] HeisRisen:
Why not just call sprint and get your msl?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lopezpm:
worked perfectly for me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] peanut1596:
Sometimes they can be hesitant about giving it to you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sarreq:
ok, out of nowhere mine just worked, all i did was wait overnight.

NOW, what can i do in the data menu? any suggested tweaks?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chrisngrod:
I figured this one out on my own, and now I see this post. Oh well.

Not a Sprint customer. Have Cricket, Verizon, and AT&T. Talk, text, MMS, and Internet working with the GS3 now on Cricket. Same with the Evo 4G LTE.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] spdrasr3:
this method worked for me thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cbettis007:
1st option worked like a charm!! Perfect, thank you so much bro!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chrisngrod:
Pretty much the first method...

http://youtu.be/CWb8ootppo0

The reason why no credit was mentioned on the video is because we used this method to flash the S3 to Cricket prior to this post. The getprop ril.MSL was something I used first on the original Epic.

I did include a tip about zeroing out RTTP and HTTPD servers.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
Wat did u use to try and change the msl cuz cdma workshop did it 4 me. Jus throwing it out there
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] carhauler1969:
Method one worked like a charm :D thanked the OP, & post 14 + viperboy's thread ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
Wow this worked. Did it in less than 30 seconds all together. Thank you.

Open phone and type ##3282#, go to edit and enter any 6 digits press OK, open Get my MSL app and run it. Done!. Its really that simple.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] KING SKILLZ:
any actual tweaks from this? can the speed at which your phone starts ringing when receiving a call be increased with this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] masonsparty:
Worked for me too! Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chrisngrod:
This is a new computer. It only has 2.7. I can send SPC with CDMA WS, but I get a change failed error when I try to write all zeroes.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] quick99si:
Same here. No luck retrieving a lot of other NV items as well, including HA/AAA information. Writing seems to work though..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nabbed:
Can you good fine people, for the love of Almighty, just call sprint customer service and simply, casually ask for your msl? It takes about 3 minutes on average.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chrisngrod:
They'll give it to a person not with Sprint :-) ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shiftr182:
It actually takes longer to call, press 1, then 1 again, then hold for 5 mins, than it does to perform one of the methods in the OP. Thanks thought ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
In addition to it being a alot easier than calln and waiting on hold (pfft, 3 minutes my ass/waited almost 45 the other day), do you really want to throw up red flags to sprint by letting them know your messin with that **** already? i mean, its a little early in the game. just my opinion.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] HeisRisen:
Just call a local store with repair center and all them to get it for you from eticket, tell them you are trying to save a run into the store and you just need to reset your phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chrisngrod:
Dialing ##data#, edit, having it connected via usb in debugging mode OR connectbot/similar, and hitting getprop ril.MSL can take you a couple of minutes... What do I tell them when they ask for my phone number? Give them my Cricket number? AT&T number? Verizon number? Google voice?

If they don't I guess you could say you are doing a ##786# reset and need the number.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] KennyG123:
Thanks! I used android terminal and the method described.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] antyx:
Thanks...I got method #1 to work for me...:good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] quick99si:
Worked for me the day I got the phone ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kmartburrito:
This app Get My MSL worked great for me the first time on my stock gs3. The method of looking at ril.MSL didn't work for me.

Not rooted yet, so I couldn't do the zip either.

Thanks shadowsnake6666!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shiftr182:
I love your screen name...i dunno why
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] s3xda:
billard412 u da man
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hofs1:
My method which I saw someplace here. P.S. im rooted with Blazer Rom installed

1. Download "Get My MSL" from market

2. run the app it will fail to get MSL

3.##3282# hit edit type in any 6 numbers it will flash "Invalid Lock Code"

4. Run "Get My MSL" app again to show MSL

5. Done.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 8L1ND_V1S10N:
Worked perfectly for me!:D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mykole:
Worked perfectly
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] irock1985:
Whats up with Korea mode? Anyone else see that

Sent from my Sprint GS3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] disturbd1:
Ditto! Thanks man!:good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ycats:
now that we have our MSL code, any settings you recommend changing for better performance?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] AlpineMan:
Some of us would rather help ourselves than take a gamble calling Sprint and reaching an incompetent rep...and no...it doesn't take 3 minutes on the average.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] peanut1596:
Oh! Must be a typo. Guys, he forgot the 0. He meant 30 minutes on average.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] oingo456:
Worked for me too, thanks so much for everyone at XDA !!! I had to ##data# and enter a bogus MSL first before the getprop ril.MSL worked!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ostthug2k:
Anyone figure out how to change SPC/MSL?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] alansxf:
how to change SPC/MSL？thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
Anyone get this to work on L13 (stock rooted)?

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] HipKat:
MSL Reader from the Play Store doesn't work either??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] os2baba:
Doesn't work for me either. Stock L13 rooted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadgetdaddy:
DO NOT UPDATE to L710VPLI3

DO NOT UPDATE to L710PLI3, or you will be stuck and not able to get your MSL using any of these methods.

I have been trying for days have looking high and low and NO ONE is reporting being able to get their MSL with this latest OTA update.

The ONLY option that works is by getting it from Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JohnnyEpic:
If you have another phone from Sprint, its pretty easy to get you MSL# frpm Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shiftr182:
You might try an aosp rom and run "getprop ril.MSL" from terminal and see if it works. I know I have done it through adb before.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Khilbron:
I can confirm that these steps work on LIG so Jelly Bean is a go.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wildside84:
Does anyone have any idea why an MSL that the Sprint rep is giving me comes up invalid? I am trying to activate the device on my account. The ESN is clean and clear, but device won't activate. It just hangs on preparing network. They tried taking me through the steps to manually activate it and the MSL is invalid. Phone is not rooted and has been factory reset.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kflipproductions:
installed MSL finder. installed BusyBox. tried all the different tricks mentioned in the posts, but regardless of what i try, "getprop ril.MSL" pulls nothing, and "msl" shows sh: msl: not found. on Spring Galaxy S III

any ideas? wicked appreciate it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
Which ROM?

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kflipproductions:
stock rooted
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
Did you see posts 61 through 64?

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
Couldn't you just downgrade?

I've never been able to do this on an aosp rom
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] loujennings4:
Just call Sprint and and ask them for it, if they ask why tell them you need to program your phone. It took me 2 minutes to get mine
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] harismahesh:
My phone got upgraded to L710PAL13.

Is there any way to get SPC. Can i downgrade?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 6uPMAH:
You have to use specialized software, like CDMA Workshop, to change your MSL.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] criptix:
You could just download getmymsl from play store. Go into one of the commands that ask for msl hit enter with nothing in the field it will say invalid code. Go to getmymsl and use the option to show msl done.

They key here is to get the system to check the code when you hit enter so it access the msl. Then your commands or app should be able tk read the msl.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
Crip, your method isn't working for me on LI3.

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] criptix:
Worked on lih so should on li3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nacron:
I cannot get it on LI3. I think they blocked it. Guess I'll have to do the deactivate and reactivate method.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Moricon:
Worked perfectly for me on LIH leak. Thanks much!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hyphen:
Method #3: Call Sprint tell them your device isnt auto programing and ask for the MSL
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] makkonen:
This thread is an infuriating example of cargo cult thinking. If you read the instructions in method #2, it says to:

A) Install a piece of software designed for a different phone altogether

i) Fun Fact: It doesn't successfully install, and won't run

ii) Another Fun Fact: If you manually fix it so it does run, it won't work anyway

B) Don't even bother using that software

I guess I wouldn't be upset, except that this not-harmful-but-sort-of-useless advice has propagated across the internet as if it were truth. I saw it on at least 2 other pages.

So, yeah, do #1, not #2. And it doesn't work on LI3, so don't do #2 hoping that'll fix that problem (like I just did). Upgrade to LIH (like I just did), or downgrade to something else, and you'll have it free and clear within 2 minutes of booting up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hyghlndr:
Any good ways to find the MSL, I did root my phone and tried all the normal ways and still nothing. If I need to downgrade are there any good tutorials on how to do it. I have never had such trouble getting an MSL. Called Sprint 6-7 times with no luck. Anyone know of a cheap site/person with access to the MSLs for paypal donation.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] daniel4653:
I called sprint and first time and they gave me my MSL
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hillty:
Thanks!

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
none of the apps worked for me. normally I would just "call" to get the MSL's I need (I have never had them refuse them to me) when they ask why I tell them. I am rooting the phone so I can remove all the stock apps built into the phone.

I did not feel like waiting on hold and since I needed 2 MSL's it was easy.

I log into sprint and I do an ESN change. it gives you the MSL then do an ESN change back. it gives you the MSL.

done.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] AZComputerGeek:
I have a Sprint GS3 and been trying to get my MSL for days now.

First I tried using the GetMyMSL app from market on the phone un-rooted. Didn't work.

Called Sprint to get the MSL, they said my phone "needed to be activated for them to give me the MSL"...

Rooted the phone. GetMyMSL doesn't work. using command getprop ril.MSL in terminal doesn't work.

Downgraded the modem several times, but neither program nor getprop ril.MSL works...

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

nerys71, would you mind activating my phone on your account to get my MSL for me and then swapping back? I have been asking around but noone I know has Sprint... :-/

Thanks in advance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
sure. send me the ESN DEC (would advise PM for that)

i always leave then on for 20-30 minutes then swap back.

but I won't be able to do it till later tonight (downloading the LJ7 final JB rom using the phone since the internet here is so bad and it turns out the internet on the phone is worse here :) 50kbps :) ouch

NOTE I won't be doing any more of these for anyone !! NOT TO BE MEAN but I don't know what sprint will do/think if I am swapping ESN's willy nilly on one account :) and I don't want to find out and risk my SERO account :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Unknown Zone:
This is how I got my MSL pretty easy, I am rooted not activated and have JB it might also work with non-rooted, dont know I was already rooted.

1. "Get My MSL" from the market via wifi or whatever once downloaded open the app.

2. Press the "Home" bottom and open the "dialer" and just use ##3282#

3. Go to "edit" and just enter "000000" as long as it is 6 digits hit "ok" it will tell you the code is invailded.

4. While in the 3282 mode "hold" the "Home" button to popup the background apps. then chose/open "Get My MSL" again.

5. With the app "Get My MSL" open press the "menu" button and get the MSL, it should popup.

This is how I got it....hope it works for you guys
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
i just confirme the instructions from unknown zone work exactly as indicated

get my msl failed do the ##3282# edit 6x0's then right to get my msl again and it works perfectly
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Unknown Zone:
Awesome :good: