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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kakistocrat:
Activate on Verizon?

Has anyone successfully activated a Sprint GS3 on Verizon? I have a friend willing to sell me his Sprint GS3 for cheap but I want to make sure I can actually use it. It seems that several people have gotten their gs3 switched to other networks like Cricket or Boost, but I suspect that Verizon may try to complicate things.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JUSMEJOSE:
Does some know about a script that you send from cdma workshop that changes the SPC to 000000
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lenglain:
wtdf??

I'm so confused? The OP seemed pretty straightforward and I was blindly going to follow the steps. But then I decided to google a little more and many results claim that a sprint galaxy S3 will NOT work on T-Mobile no matter what you do, or that it will only work partially at 2g speeds with no data.

I stopped using Sprint, got my girlfriend a phone under my name at t-mobile and want to add my phone to the plan. Is this possible?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Kevets:
Not sure about the S3 but other Sprint GSM-enabled phones needed special radios to work on US GSM carriers. US bands are usually blocked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] snekiam:
Yes, it is possible. No, it is not legal, or easy. And you will not get LTE. Ever. You might not get data at all, depends on your luck. PM me if you are interested.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] MELVINUA:
please help sim unlock SAMSUNG Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 sprint
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JUSMEJOSE:
Yeah its can be flash over to ... Boostmobile,metropcs,cricket,verizon prepaid,pageplus with real (3g)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kakistocrat:
Not worth it

Thanks for the replies guys, but doesn't really sound worth it without the 4G. Also, as far as I understand it will only work on Vzw prepaid, not monthly. I might just have to suck it up and sign another 2 year contract with the Devil.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jsaint413:
So I'm new to this whole thing, I was wondering how exactly would the "overseas" thing work? Like how exactly would the phone connect to other carriers? Wouldn't I have to activate my phone on their network? This is all confusing to me, and any roundabout answer would be appreciated. Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jsaint413:
anyone at all? I'm really trying to understand this before doing anything risky. can someone please help me?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kakistocrat:
Yes you still have to activate your phone with the new carrier. Changing your SPC, as far as I understand, just works around the carrier lock that US companies put in place to prevent you from using your phone on other networks. If your phone is CDMA (as are Sprint, Verizon, Metro, Cricket, etc) then there probably isn't a point in doing this because most of the rest of the world uses GSM which is incompatible with a CDMA phone.

If you want a phone that can travel, I would suggest buying a cheap pay-as-you-go for when you travel, or get something like the Droid 2 Global.

Hope this helps some.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] justin11141:
so once i've done this what else do i need to do to get it on another carrier?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Razorwindmo46:
What if you still owe $ on your contract after you terminate? Will I be able to go to another carrier after doing this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lost_:
Steps in works. nvm -> num -> 85.

Would QXDM or CDMA WS work on S3 just like the Epic 4g? That would be easier.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wonkizzle:
Thanks for all the help guys, it took me a couple of days to figure it all out, but I finally got my SPC to all 0's.

A few questions though. Since it was locked to Sprint, but now has all 000000, can I simply call up VZWPP, and activate my phone with them? Is it that simple?

Since I had to downgrade my rom to 4.1.1 to get the MSL, can I safely go back to 4.3 without losing the unlock (I doubt it, but I want to be sure)

Im aware that some features like 4g will be lost, but I also heard issues with MMS and youtube streaming. What exactly are my limitations after moving from Sprint with my GS3 to VZWPP?

Thanks in advance to anyone that can provide any insight.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] symbiiote:
i have done this and now i cant unlock my device, ever msl i put is wrong.... help?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kaos420:
you have done something else. cause i did this when i got my s3 and i had no problem activating my device and my msl still works.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] guad3287:
help please

I had my msl number and in the process of zeroing it out I zerod the esn and meid and now I can't use the original msl or the 000000 I tried to write to the s3. I have tried to do the same process but I had no luck
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] srt86:
I'm Stuck

I cannot seem to find my phone with QPST EFS Explorer it just doesn't show up maybe someone can give me a few pointers. :fingers-crossed: I have downgraded the modem to LG2 and downgraded to 4.0.4 but I'm not sure if its completely stock although it clams to be maybe that's where my problem is? BTW I do have my MSL code and I'm rooted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] en11gma:
ok i know putting the phones spc to 000000 is a good thing

but could someone please explain what it actually does and what it actually unlocks

to my understanding its like this

06 digit spc/msl unlockes the /epst where we can adjust most settings with tools like dfs or cdmaws

16 digit password unlocks the /efs correct? it allows decryption of it i believe (correct me if im wrong)

root access just allows you to have total access of / but if they are encrypted which they normally are without the passwords above

so what does the spc to 000000 actually do????

please dont say "its the master unlock" or "it makes it easier on switching carriers" as i want to know what area it decrypts or unhides or allows access to or whatnot

thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kalehua4791:
Simply put it makes it easier for me to me remember as I do about 50 or so phones a month.....plain and simple.....

K

---------- Post added at 08:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:20 AM ----------

Sorry meant to reply to this post....but when you do a lot of phones it just makes it easier to remember......

K
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] joshster611:
Can't Seem to get QPST to work

I downgraded my radio to LG2 no problem at all. Using build 374 as you stated above, but my phone isn't even detected with QPST EFS explorer. Can you please help me with this

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] scooterpie:
sim card

Please, is this possible with no sim card in the sprint Galaxy S3 SPH-L710? :eek: Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
Sprint phone don't have SIM Cards
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] MonicaSmith:
Would this method work on the sprint s4 t version?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] stacy3434:
stacy3434

this is for the Samsung alaxy s3 sphl 710 by sprint right?...also the mls code for print is 254658 they gave it to me yesterday after asking for it but don't know what it does.i am trying to get my phone to another carrier like straightttalk.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bob-st:
I agree, 4G is a must for me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Criscola:
Boost galaxy s3

Does this work for the boost version of the galaxy s3?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
I don't it works anymore because since 4.3 you can't downgrade your modem, of you downgrade any firmware you'll brick the phone.

My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sibsoner:
Boost galaxy s3

Well that is very disappointing.

Thanks for answering.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sibsoner:
Kyocera Hydro Icon

I just got a Kyocera Hydro Icon It has jelly bean 4.3 Can you unlock those?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
This post is from 2012 guys, don't revive a dead thread. It's outdated and no longer works.

My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Okijaamaka:
new method

any new method for this
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
I doubt it

My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
[HTC Wildfire S] Andrea D:
How can I have Beats Audio mod on CM9 on wfs? I'm using my headphones in the pc and they sounds good, in the phone the headphones are worse.
[HTC Wildfire S] HtcRo:
tried this? https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5tb3Rpb25jb2RpbmcuYmVhdHMiXQ.. :D
[LG Optimus 2x] teddycypria:
I had installed CM10 on my optimus 2x but I had a problem with the rom so I tried to flash another rom.

By mistake I wiped data, davlik-cache and everything else. So I don't have a backup. When I try to install another rom through TWRP is says that it failed and afterwards it says No OS installed, Are you sure you want to reboot?

Please I only want to return to the original stock rom and upgrade from that to ICS. I found the guide on how to update to ICS so all I'm asking for is how to get out of this No OS installed trouble.

I appreciate alll effort.
[LG Optimus 2x] creison:
Hi Mate dont panic it´s easy to fix have u try any Nflash procedure yet ?:cowboy:
[LG Optimus 2x] domfis:
Try Stefans V28G via nflash:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1986097

Direct link: http://d-h.st/PNj
[LG Optimus 2x] Frango1998:
You can connect phone to pc and copy a cm10, don't reboot phone, you must mount mass USB storage. Copy and flash: )

Inviato dal mio LG-P990 con Tapatalk 2
[LG Optimus 2x] teddycypria:
Will try it out

Thanks Domfis and Creison, I will try it out and see what happens. I hope it works :fingers-crossed: out cause I really do not wish to change my phone now that official ICS is out. If I manage to do this I will wait till summer to change my phone. Currently using my old nokia 3310 :eek:
[LG Optimus 2x] Jishnu Sur™:
ROFL!!! :laugh:
[LG Optimus 2x] infamous215:
assistance plz

also getting same message.but when flashing rom says no os want to continue. any help would be great. still have stock rom.
[LG Optimus 2x] Emmes:
i suppose you're on the old bootloader? then just use AIO Toolkit ->> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2020737

Use Option 4, then you'll get the new bootloader and CWM installed. Afterwards just flash a ICS Rom or CM10(ICS BL) via CWM!
[LG Optimus 2x] mahesh dimuthu:
error

I have had LG P9920 Rooted phone and its working smoothly( I rooted my phone using cyanogenmod 10.2 and super user cmd ) .yesterday I try to install new kikkat os for my rooted lg phone . and I am download new recovery .img and zip file ,then I mounted twrp recovery .img file in command line in phone (dd-if ….)after mount that .img I restarted my phone and boot up twrp the I wiped data, davlik-cache and everything else. So I don't get a backup. Then system and android data I wiped.it error shown “e: unable to mount sdcard .system and fail to factory reset “…

I cant see internal memory its show 0mb.so I tried to several time wiped data and everything, but finally “TWRP is says that it failed and afterwards it says No OS installed, Are you sure you want to reboot? “

Please anyone who can have same idea above this matter please help me, I appreciate all effort.

:(
[LG Optimus 2x] rugglez:
Since data is lost anyway, try running AIO toolkit to reflash the bootloader which also fixes recovery and partitions.
[HTC One X+] Dfballa:
When I need to flash a new ROM do I need to wipe my phone everyday I want to?
[HTC One X+] Dfballa:
Everytime I want to*
[HTC One X+] DornoDiosMio:
You have to wipe your phone to install a new rom, but, I believe the files on your *SDCard* are safe.

Basically you can keep your music/movies if they are in the SDCARD directory or subdirectory, but, you will have to reinstall all applications and things of that nature..

There are various solutions for backing up apps/settings and restoring them later. Although, I'm not sure which specific method is the most popular. I know a lot of people use Titanium Backup.

I'm still kind of new at this though, so I can't tell you which option is best.

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I forget the name of the 4 areas you need to wipe when flashing a rom, but, you want to avoid wiping SDcard or doing a complete wipe obviously.

Even though our phones don't have an SD card slot, they still use an internal SD card where our user data goes and it is on a separate partition.

Although one thing to keep in mind is that anytime you unlock your bootloader it will wipe all data on the phone.

Hopefully this isn't too confusing, I probably should have just let someone else post, but, I need 10 posts so I can tell people how great their roms are, lol.
[HTC One X+] Dfballa:
Ok thanks, can anyone make sure of this? Is the back up feature on the TWRP and the back up feature on titanium back up do bascially the same thing? Or are they different?
[HTC One X+] CirgioD:
My understanding is that twrp can backup the whole structure of the Rom like system, data, boot.img, and tibu backs up apps settings and data, could be more :confused:
[HTC One X+] Dfballa:
Haha this is a question that I've been wondering about since I flashed twrp recovery
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jeppep86:
Hi guys, I did some searching and couldn't find a fix so here goes:

Often when I put my phone to sleep (tap power-button) the screen turns black, then green again for half a second or so after the "screen off visuals".

I did some searching and it is similar to this "common issues" post:"Screen turns unusual colors / flickers colors when going to sleep or waking." http://code.google.com/p/ice-cream-sandwich-sgs/wiki/CommonIssues

The only thing is, Voodoo control app is now Voodoo sound plus and doesn't have a "Gamma offset" option anymore.

Does anyone know a tool that has Gamma Offset options, or any other fix to this issue for that matter?

It's not a big thing, as my phone is working fine, but I wanted to research it a bit further.

It has happened to me through many different ROMs, mainly ICS roms, but I am currently running ICS333 v.2.0.1 ICS 4.0.4, with the newest Devil Kernel for ICS.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jeppep86:
*BUMP* in hope of info/help :(

- sorry mods if this is unacceptable.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Haznawi:
Hi Folks,

I have an issue in my Nexus 7 3G as mentioned in the subject.

The issue is that when I plug the OEM charger to the device, I can see only the charging sign. and after like 3 or 4 hours when I unplug the cable, the battery sign shoes a red exclamation mark "!" inside the battery sign and a third party battery app. shows 0% battery but the device is running as if it is normal and even when I use other chargers, the issue is still there.

I tried to unlock the device, root it, use the device till the battery die and then recharge it but nothing changed!

The only thing I didn't try is to break the screen hehehe no i'm just kidding :P

Now, I can't upgrade it to 4.2.1 as whenever I try it says the battery is not fully charged.

I appreciate your support.

Hazim
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] big samm:
Wow that's crazy... You should reset the tablet to factory state and see if it fixes the problem...

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Haznawi:
I solved the issue :)

Disconnecting the battery will fix the problem but you have to open it up.
[Motorola Droid and Milestone Q&A, Help & Troublesh] xph11:
Hi Everybody,

i need help:

i have motorola milestone with CM9 (android 4.0.4) - with hebrew language..

But Hebrew is aligned to the left.

And I want that the hebrew will be aligned to the right. (RTL)

i've tried "rtl auto patcher", And "rtl-4-android zip".. they didn't work.

please help me! :)

Thanks In Advance!
[Motorola Droid and Milestone Q&A, Help & Troublesh] xph11:
Anyone?

Anyone?
[HTC Desire S] TeddyOFLove:
Is there anyone, who just like me, enjoys using AOSP 4.2 build 6 of flinny?

Do you know, if there are any kernels for that rom, with more than default cpu governors?

IF there are please share it with me couse i dont think i will use any other than android version other than 4.2 from now on as my daily (well maybe except some testing of new roms). So if there are no such kernel i would like to know if any of you would like something like that?

So what do you folks out there think about it, is what i would like to know. ;)
[HTC Desire S] teadrinker:
As the stock governors are now at least as good as any custom ones, I'm perfectly happy with the kernel included in flinny's builds. And it's always up to date.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] livito:
I just found out this network provider named Ting, that works on the Sprint network but prepaid (way less money), they have the exact same phones as Sprint, does anyone knows how to activate a Sprint device (SG3) to Ting?

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] decimalman:
Ting just announced a BYOD beta yesterday, but the SGS3 isn't supported officially. Check their blog for details.

If you're feeling adventurous, keep an eye on Ting's forums, since people are always looking for better ways to bring SGS3s over, even without official support (Ting is awesome about letting users do stuff like this). There are already a few methods that mostly work, but hopefully the BYOD program will make porting phones easier and cheaper (no donor phone, no pricey software).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DaWeav:
I'm on these Sprint S3 forums because the S3 phone that I got from Ting is totally Sprint branded. So, it just doesn't make since why the S3 isn't on the porting list, along with the Ting newly announced Note II. Bummer.

However, you will enoy paying for what you actually use on Ting. My Sprint bill was $82 per month, but my last Ting bill was just $17 for using the same Sprint service the same way I always use my phone. So, I haven't change how I use my phone, and I get to pocket $65 per month. It's like I'm back on the old Sprint Premier plan since my monthly savings pays for a phone upgrade every eight months or so.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] livito:
thats my point, I am paying ~90 dollars a month for plan that I barely use, my reception is awful and the data plan is worst. so I cannot flash this phone to att or t-mobile (those work better on my area), Ting will be the best possible solution, paying 30-40 dollars for what I am actually getting right now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Master K:
I also love Ting. I used to pay $225 for a family plan. I now pay ~$80 for the same thing. 4 phones all sharing the account. Can't beat that price with a stick!

I have figured out how to fix MMS on CM10 for Ting.

1. Use Voice Dailer and say "Edit APN's" apns is a single word. Or use Nova Launcher and create a shortcut to edit APN's. To do that hold down on an empty spot on a homescreen. Then choose "shortcuts", then activities, scroll to settings, choose APNs. That will give you an Icon that goes directly to edit the APNs settings.

2. Click on the icon you created and look at the APN2 settings. Click on each and find the item MMSC. Change the server to be http://mms.plspictures.com

and press OK, then click the menu hard key on the phone and select save. Do this for both APN2 items.

3. Reboot and your MMS should work fine.

I have not figured out how to edit the string for LTE data yet but I am working on it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
Ouch. just ran myself on TING. $119.50 for my average month (currently paying $35) I guess I use too much data :) even just the MINUTES would be $46 a month (I guessed 1500 since you don't get N&W from what I see on ting)

I currently with with 500 anytime minutes BUT that includes 7-7 N&W as well as any mobile mobile to mobile. so I only really use 200-300 minutes a month that are not mobile or 7-7 N&W

so when you figure out if ting works for you or not BE SURE to account for this very critical difference.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Master K:
Fixed 4G!

Ok, if you have a SGS3 and you port it over to Ting it is very easy to get it running right.

If you are running a TW based ROM then you simply update PRL and profile and it will pick up the correct settings.

If you are running a CM10 based rom there is an extra step. In the attached file (apns-conf.zip) there is a file named apns-conf.zml

Extract it to you phone somewhere easy to get to. (I put it in the root of the CD Card). Then go into the phone and use any file util that allows root operations and move that file to /system/etc/apns-conf.xml overwriting the file that exists with that name.

Reboot the phone and you are good to go. 4G LTE will now work.

By way of explanation I flashed a TW rom, used an app to extract the APN settings. Then changed the default APN settings in the file attached so that CM10 would have the same APN settings as the TW rom and it worked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tabormeister:
Noob forever

All this is amazing, I'm trying to get my family on Ting, and my mom has a Sprint Gnex. I've looked everywhere, read the via programming thread, but you managed to get 4g working on a Sprint Galaxy SIII on Ting?! I assume you also used a donor phone and dragon magic?

You would be my forever hero if you pointed me in the direction of what you did, and hopefully I can apply it to the Gnex.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Basically he just went to stock, saw what file was changed when he got 4G working (by updating profile and PRL) and pulled that file so you could replace it while on a CM rom
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] donlegacyx:
would this work for metropcs to ting? Or is this only a sprint thing?

I mean if i wanted to switch from metropcs to ting, how would i go about doing so? Get a ting SIM card and than edit the APN?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] daniel4653:
With ting. One phone with 500 mins and 10gbs of data (amount i use) would come out to $200+ wtf Lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
ting is utterly USELESS for mobile data users.

its really designed for those people who only use minutes and text and not very much who are massively overpaying with the unlimited and high minute and data plans most of us use.

for those people its fantastic and very cheap.

for us Boost is one of the best. you can get down to $35 to $40 a month for unlimited everything. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] decimalman:
It's 2013. If you can't find an open WiFi, you're doing it wrong.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
Its 2013 if you can find an unsecured free wifi without restricted ports you live in a strange place indeed
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] decimalman:
Indeed. Many smaller retail businesses here have an open network. I guess it's supposed to motivate customers or something. I'd imagine some ports are usually blocked, but I rarely need anything except 20-22 and 80 anyway.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
wow around here EVERYTHING is locked up tight. its very rare to find an open access point anywhere.

xfinity is around a lot of places (I have comcast so I can access those) but its largely useless as only the web browser works. none of the apps or gmail or any push notifications of anything like that works (port restrictions??)

the rare time I see an open access point pop up its usually too far away to get a reliable connection too and don't have time to go walking around with the phone in the air to try and find it :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jimmyzshack:
Thanks i'm going to get a used S3 and use it on ting.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tarheelsmj12001:
Looks like ill be cancelling Sprint n jumping to Ting, seems like its a really good deal. I pay $80 a month for 450 minutes which I used about 15 minutes of, unlimited texts which I sent about 4000 last month n my data I rarely use now, bc I either use Wifi or my tablet. Sucks Ill have to pay the cancellation fee, but Ill be saving more in the long run.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
before you cancel see about putting another handset on the account first and see if you can "sell" the account to someone else (for free) ie do a TOL a transfer of liability. someone else gets the account they may want or need and you don't have to pay termination.

how far are you into your contract? might be cheaper to "buy out" your contract and then terminate out of contract (not usually viable till near the end though)