yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PhAkEer:
I didnt realize people had this issue

(next part is a haha, after that the helpful stuff)

Seriously? you dont have that ma memorized or written on a post it by your bed aling with your roommates wifi wep?

Well, I do but I cant remember the last time I needed to enter a dialer code....

Ive been yellin about this for months and damnit, now youre gonna listen! (someone?)

Apex, or Nova launcher

Longpress homescreen

shortcuts

activities

In this place of wonder lies every shortcut your phone knows... Even the ones that dont work..

in

com.android.sprintmenu

you can access all dialer menus shortcuts starting AFTER the lock...

in settings you can (..over 100 things) setup usb config... Apns...

In wimax hidden you can set your NAPID extensions...

Etc... Etc...

But be careful... The shortcuts for the wipes are in there as well... Ooooo

(even the "get msl" shortcut...)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
FI27 still has this issue.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PhAkEer:
Guess its good to have just read where that hallway from the Matrix is.. Take the back door :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
Red pill or blue pill... You decide!

Thankfully I'm one of the few that has my MSL written down.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PhAkEer:
Those shortcuts are still worth looking at if you arent familiar with them already...

I promise ;)

Theres a lot more tha. Dialer menus in there.

<redpill!bluepill!>< redpill
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Has anyone tried this on FI27 yet?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
I was thinking about it. I'll give it a try and report back.

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Just tried it on _dan's FI27... It seems the FI03 toolbox broke a lot of things. Permission was denied on getprop, wifi wouldn't connect, couldn't view anything in root explorer...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Interesting. I have only tried this on stock fi25 bare. I'll see if I can try it on 100% stock fi27.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
This fix works fine for FI27 stock deodexed. I'm going to d/l Dan's rom and try it there too. I'll upload the FI27 stock toolbox file for post 1 as well in case it is needed.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
Maybe it's because I tried pushing with root explorer first then flashed the zip...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
It works... I'm just an idiot.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
You're killing me dude. I just flashed FI27 & Dans build too, works fine.

I updated the OP too. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
Lol... Sorry man, At least you get to try an awesome ROM!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Bump
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hrffd:
Yeah thanks had to use it last night. Never really paid attention to stock threads because I was always on aosp. First time since the first ics leaks, just to change PRL
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MrLint:
How to do this?

Ok before I jump too deeply into this, I got a stock rooted FI27 with AGAT recovery. Am I to presume that after putting the toolbox files on the phone, I can install the 03 via AGAT, get the MSL and then install the 25/27 back to it?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Yes, that is correct. Install fi03 toolbox, get your msl, then you can flash the fi25/27 one back.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MrLint:
Thanks a lot for the follow up, looks like the magic worked. Wanted to check, slowly feeling my way forward on these things
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
No problem. It is always good to ask first.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wise33:
So much easier to call Sprint. I just told them that I wanted to check the signal level and it was asking for the MSL. They gave it to me for both my phones, without any questions.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] garwynn:
WTG reviving an old thread - but actually want to give credit to OP for this as the method still works on FK23.

Here's the FK23 toolbox .ZIP based on tdunham's work.

Make sure you give him credit for this as I'm just updating his efforts!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
Very nice garwynn. I'm sure this will help a lot of people with obtaining their MSL.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MrLint:
Wow, this is still gone in fk23, I guess someone really doesn't want ppl to get their MSL.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Very cool. I'll update the OP with this too. Tnx Garwynn.

Edit: LOL, you used the same installer so I updated it to reflect the correct build info and uploaded this to the OP as well.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bigmikehd2:
Worked great! Thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Takenover83:
Thanks so much for this. I was pulling my hair out for a second on FK23 trying to get it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sblarsen:
compatibility with FL04

Can we use the FK23 toolbox for the FL04 build, or should we just wait until a version of the FL04 toolbox is available?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
I don't have the stock FI04 file to post. Of someone wants to pm it to me, I will post it on the OP. ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] garwynn:
May be monday but will send you what you need. Or do a copy from a rooted device...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spodemaster:
"I'll never call golf a dull sport again"
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
OP updated with the FL04 bin file.

Thanks to Toleraen for the file. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sblarsen:
Awesome! Time to get my mms working again...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gargoyle nargle:
Mm, silly question, but how do i flash these zips when there is no custom recovery for FL04?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Takenover83:
USe mobile odin/or odin to flash a safe kernel/recovery. And then when you are done, flash the FL04 kernel back.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gargoyle nargle:
Ahh I knew there had to be a simple answer. Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cyburke:
thanks to the OP for this invaluable information...

question though on the proper steps to use this procedure:

when i tried to flash the FI03 bin toolbox onto my FK23 ROM (after having used Mobile Odin to Flash the EL26 CWM) -- when i tried to "reboot now" back into the ROM after flashing the FI03 toolbox - the phone just sits at the Galaxy SII screen and never loads.

can you not reboot after flashing EL26 CWM via Mobile Odin? is there some other step necessary at that point that i'm missing?

definitely can't wait to be able to easily grab my MSL and do some 3G tweaks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
No, for Ics, flash an Ics kernel. For JB, same applies.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cyburke:
guess i'm still confused..

from what i understand there is some sort of lock in place that prevents us, for example those of us on an FK23 ROM, to properly acquire the MSL.

to fix we need to flash an older, such as the FI03, reboot into the phone, get the MSL, and then flash back the FK23 (for example) to put it all back in place.

incorrect?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Takenover83:
Flash a save kernel/recovery. Such as E26/E29. When you do this, you lose your JB FK23 kernel. So download the FK23 kernel as well.

1: Put all files on your SD card.

2: Flash E26/E29

3: Once in recovery, flash FI03 bin toolbox

4: Then flash the FK23 kernel or whatever JellyBean kernel you are using. Reboot, load up JellyBean.

5: You should be able to get the MSL now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
The only issue its the kernel you have to use to flash with is not compatible to use with Jellybean. The fix is an older file (not a kernel) that will allow you to get your msl. Just flash the FI03 toolbox file in recovery, then flash the JB kernel right after it and reboot. Then you can use terminal to get your msl and you should be good to go.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cyburke:
ahhhh.. i understand now.

thank you. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PhAkEer:
Seems like a lot of work when it could be so much easier...

A) Download Apex or Nova and use long-press/shortcuts/activities/sprintmenu to make a link bypassing any MSL check

Or

B) If you needed your MSL to reset your MSID then you can simply set it yourself..

Eg

setprop ril.MSL 517946

{open phone}

##517946#

buublow
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
OP updated with stock FL16 flashable toolbox file.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KooladeKC:
A) There is no "sprintmenu" in the list of stuff, after I click 'activities.'

b) Idek what an MSID is, let alone how to flash stuff. I wanted my phone to stop giving me the slow internet speeds it is...

- Everyone else I know that has sprint has 3G reception with 5 bars, and I have no internet service.

- I don't know what 'flashing' is

- I can't call sprint because they keep saying I owe four hundred freaking dollars and some change when I've only had the phone for 3 months (paid, btw). So I can't even contact customer support

- I know how to use odin, but I can't afford to wipe my phone, and even If I could, I wouldn't, because the time I spend on it, I use to customize it how I want, and it's time consuming.

- There isn't a sprint store close to here, the closest is 13 miles away.

Can someone please help me, because I'm practically pulling my hair out, knowing everyone else has at least 3 Mbps download speeds with 4G, and mine is at .2 Mbps on the bar I get on 3G. It's so slow, that my connection times out before it can even finish. I just want to increase my speeds on this phone, because I'm stuck with it another year until I get an upgrade. This is really irritating, and even if changing setting with the MSL #, not being able to have it irks my nerves to an extent. I just upgraded to the FK23 build thinking it would solve my issue, but it hasn't, and it was really just another waste of time. Sorry, and thank you if you replied to this thread, but I'm lost. I don't "flash," except for when I have to, and I barely know what half of this means. If you gave an answer, that's cool, but I'm not into the developing stuff, I just want my phone to give me what I think it's supposed to put out.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dberend:
I don't even know where to begin :confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] simonlesorcier:
Guys, I've been reading for a few hours here and there about how to get this fix installed in my Epic 4g Touch. I currently have it running on FK23 4.1.2 ( rooted) . I need to find my MSL code hence my need for this FIX.

Can anybody tell me how do I flash that "FI03 bin toolbox" file to the phone??

I thought it would be by pressing volume up/power ( Android System REcovery ) Manual MODE ... is this where I will make the phone read the bin.toolbox.zip file? Or do I need to make it read that zip file from somewhere else?

THanks for your help guys
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
You need to flash to a different kernel to flash any of these zips. The stock kernel does not support it. Then you need to flash back to the JB kernel or the phone won't boot. This is the kernel repository:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1662295
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] simonlesorcier:
Thanks a lot man! let me get to it now. I will get back to report on any progress.

cheeeeers
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] simonlesorcier:
IT TOOK ME A GOOD 8 HOURS READING HERE AND THERE, AND ABOVE ALL MAKING SURE, I DID NOT END WITH A WHITE BRICK. I FINALLY GOT THE MSL CODE!!

I NEED TO THANK YOU tdunham , I LEARNT SOMETHING NEW TODAY.

CHEERS! :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] beni26:
Thanks, worked like a charm. After changing to a JB rom rom GB I couldn't change my PRL with QPST without my MSL. Before I could just use 000000 to change it but for some reason JB changed that. Oh well, got my MSL now and was able to change it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] prguzman1978:
Will this work on leak build GA10 Tdunham?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Yes it will. Just flash fl16 toolbox when you're done.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] prguzman1978:
....

---------- Post added at 11:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:31 PM ----------

I flashed the FL16 bin then booted and tried terminal to obtain MSL it it was a no go. Am i properly doing the procedure right?

Edit: Took some time to read thread and i was able to obtain MSL...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PanchoPlanet:
Looked in entire thread and did not see it, Why do I need to know my MSL?

And what if it's broken?

Why may I need it?

Just asking.

Pp.:confused:

sent from a jellybean filled epic touch.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
It's used to access certain programming features. I use it primarily to flash a custom prl so I can use roam control to roam on Verizon.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
So I'm on JB Paranoid Android, and i can get my MSL from terminal. Now what do I need to do with it?

Edit: Derp. I can get MSL by looking at phone settings in PA, lol. Still not sure what it's for though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] peryp9:
IF you can dial ##8778# and change the phone to "CP" mode, then all you need is QPST. If ##8778# doesn't work in ICS or JB, then disregard this post.

Open up QPST (search the net for this program) and click "Read from Phone". It will give you the code, as listed in the photo attached. You can even change the code if you want, but I wouldn't recommend it. Stay away from "Write to Phone"

Don't forget to put your phone back to "AP" mode when you're done. DON'T fool around with QPST if you don't know what you're doing !! It will make a nice, shiny brick out of the E4GT !!

_
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] enettrek:
GB08 ?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
I'm fairly certain this works with GB08 but I never updated the OP with a GB08 toolbox because it is the same as FL16.

So if you want to try it to get msl:

1. flash FI03 zip

2. get your msl using instructions on OP

3. flash FL16 zip to put the correct toolbox.bin file back (and remove FI03 file)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sportsplayer5959:
Just got my MSL while on GB08. I simply backed up my toolbox file before flashing the FI03 zip and then pasted it back in system>bin when i was done.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jonathan.hemming:
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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SilverTigre2010:
I was having this issue for the 1st time after working with almost 20 different Sprint S3s, it only happened after this one was updated to 4.1.2. "Get my MSL" has always worked for me for any previous versions. So I used the SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT to downgrade back to 4.1.1 and then Factory Reset and it worked again without having to root the phone. Weird part using "Get my MSL" on 4.1.2 is that it won't let you hit cancel after putting the 000000 therefore when going back to the app it didn't work. Hope this help somebody else. Keep rocking....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mister7000:
Ok so im ready to do this, but before I do this hiw do I know what is the correct file I need to flash again for my rom after im done ?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Flash the Stock.FL16.bin.toolbox.zip file back to the phone when you are done.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mister7000:
Thanks for your answer but,

I do want to know how can I tell from looking at my phone whats the right one?

See, I thought it was FK23 from looking at where it says baseband. Im glad I waited for the responce.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Baseband = Modem version

Build Number = Version of the ROM & Build

It is fine if you use the file I quoted you for the rom you are using.

Write down your MSL when you get it so you don't have to go through this again later. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rancur3p1c:
The settings on qpst are software radio settings. You can screw with them so long as you have a valid back up. I wouldn't screw with some of them particularly variables that relate to account specific settings but the others should be fine.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoHoGalore:
Hi TD!

Anyone tested and reported on GB27 yet? If not, I'll try this afternoon, just curious if you've heard anything outside of this thread.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Yes it works. Just flash Fl16 toolbox back when you're done.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
OP updated to reflect GBxx builds.

Stock JB File renamed and reuploaded. FL16/GBxx toolbox file is identical through these builds.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kricketmaster:
I don't know how i did it

Ha, so somehow I managed to wipe my DEC number, MLS and anything that would connect me to sprints network and because my MLS code does not work since my DEC number is wiped.. I cant get into ##3282# to edit any of that information to get me connected again. Any thoughts?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Bkind:
Thank you TD!!! I was having a heck of a time getting my MSL! I always used 000000 but for whatever reason it was no longer working. Did this and I'm rocking and rolling now! Running Jellyverse V3.0
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bankrupt808:
Having a heck of time trying to get my msl. Flashed back to el29 and now it says this. Not sure what else to do. Getprop .ril.MSL says its 00000 but when I enter that it says invalid lock code?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
I can't search for a fix for that right now, but your best choice is to call Sprint tech support and they will usually just give it to you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bankrupt808:
I called them and they said they cant help unless i have the number for the account, I don't have the orig. number because I flashed the phone over to my carrier. I have 2 e4gt's that have this same problem.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
You're going to have to learn how to search through xda and google as I don't have the answer for you here. This is all I could find after a brief search:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=689470
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blu422:
are there toolbox's for GB28 (virgin)? or am i just out of luck?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
If you want to restore the original toolbox file just extract yours first.

Can you extract the file out of your rom with root explorer or if you have it on pc just extract it from there and post it here.

It is in system/bin filename is just 'toolbox'.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blu422:
I think I found it... https://www.dropbox.com/s/s6zu0pabo3g7jtf/toolbox sorry xda's attach too said the file was invalid...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Stock GB28 and GC01 flashable zips added to the OP in case users are on the stock rooted Boost Mobile or Virgin Mobile builds and wish to flash the stock toolbox file back.

Has anyone tried this yet on either of those builds?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BoriKing:
GC01 :thumbup:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dougthemug:
What about gb27??
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
It's already on the OP.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
I cannot aquire my MSL from my phone no matter what i try.. =/

Loaded up CDMA workshop and 2 other cdma tools and used the get SPC feature (Gives me SPC error)

Tried using the getprop ril.MSL code with the custom FI03 bin and Kernel FI25 . It just comes out as a blank line.

Tried using an online converter that worked on my EVO 4G flashed to metro pcs. ( http://www.whiterabbit.org/android/ )

Tried using 000000 and 123456

Tried using the "Default" Metro MSL 587846

Tried the logcat method and it just stayed blank. Keeps showing up as MSL Result 00000. That's 5 zeros and I've tried it in all 3 of my CDMA apps and nothing. I even tried putting it inside the phone via ##3282# and nothing as well.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jdsingle76:
Flash back to gingerbread and get it that way using getprop method
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
Already did that with EL29 Stock sprint rom with CWM5 ontop of it
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mypp2009:
Hi, I am a newbie and may ask some very simple questions.

Right now I have virgin JB G28 and want to get MSL. After reading all the threads, I still feel confused on the steps.

This is my understanding.

1. root it-->install root explore --> backup my current rom and toolbox.

2. flash an older version ROM, then flash the F103 bin toolbox by using Odin in recovery mode.

3. After have MSL code, flash the backup ROM back.

Anyway, I feel the steps are complicated and confused.

1. Do I need to root it first?

2. Do I need to flash another ROM before I can flash the F103 bin toolbox?

3. How can I backup my current ROM?

or can anybody tell me more detailed steps? I am a newbie and please provide more details. Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
First of all, I wouldn't root your phone unless you are exactly certain how to do it safely. Check out this thread for rooting and newbie questions:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1953783

Secondly, you don't have to flash back and forth the different builds to get your MSL.

Of course, you could always call tech support and tell them you want to do a full factory reprovisioning of the phone 'because you're having issues' or some other excuse and they will probably give you your MSL (or SPC it is sometimes called) as part of the process so you can go in and program certain things like your phone number. If you go that route, write down every step as you go so you have it later.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mypp2009:
Hi Td, thanks for your inputs and such great thread created by you.

I am a newbie. Based on what you say, I don't need to root the phone and just follow what you said,

Don't root it and touch the kernel, just flash f103 toolbox, then install terminal emulator. After get MSL, then flash stock G28 toolbox back, am I correct?

If I am correct, one simple question. Please don't laugh on me:) How can I flash the F103 toolbox? Use Odin download mode or recovery mode?

Appreciate your help again.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
You can't flash anything to a non-rooted phone. Why do you need this anyway?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mypp2009:
Just want to pageplus working on my S2 Virgin mobile

---------- Post added at 12:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:45 AM ----------

Someone told me to lower the version first by SPH-D710.EG30_CL435734-OneClick

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1383678

Then get my MSL app to read out MSL。

Then flash again by following the link

http://www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devic...-D710VMUB)/Tutorials/SPHD710VMUB-OneClick.php

I am just a little bit scared of it. Why the first oneClick is EG30 but not GB28?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jdsingle76:
Because in order to get the get.prop to work to get your MSL, you need to flash back to gingerbread. Get.prop method won't work on jellybean, that I know of.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kolosus:
Is there a gingerbread image I can flash? I've been looking. No luck. I got the same thing obviously. I have a Sprint s3. Would love an Odin image. I still have no recovery.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jdsingle76:
If you have an s3, you're in the wrong forum. I know there are still gingerbread roms available for the s2(epic 4g touch), but can't speak about the s3. Just make sure you don't flash ANYTHING for this phone or you may end up with a very expensive paper weight.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
The S3 never had GingerBread, so an image doesn't exist
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kolosus:
Sorry guys. I was using Tapatalk and didn't realize that my Google search led me to the wrong forum. Thankfully I still haven't bricked the device but I'm about to see how far this thing's aerodynamics is unless I can find the MSL to it soon. I've tried many things, getprop, alogcat. Nothing. Some places I read that trying getprop first doesn't work but put in the wrong MSL once and then try again to get the result. Nothing.

Oh well. The search goes on. If anyone knows how to pull this out then please do not hesitate to contact me.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Titchener17:
Autoprime has a flashable toolbox and also dl hacker's keyboard those together worked like a champ finally... that was the first thing that worked for me on my other old newly revived SPH-D710... the "sprint diagnostic" zip around there that also worked, but maybe only bc of first steps-not sure.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] CamCroz99:
How do I flash them? Im an extreme noob to android... being an apple fanboy most of my life i've decided to try android and love it so far. Your help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Cam
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
You have to have a custom recovery, if you already do just flash it in recovery like you would a ROM or mod
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Since you are new, you should start here to get your phone rooted with custom recovery:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1953783
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] CamCroz99:
Ok my phone has custom recovery on it...what next
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Follow the steps in post #1