yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkManX4lf:
Use digiblurs rom. It has prl write option.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] benevolentjedi:
Thanks for pointing this one out. Running it now. It works great, and I was able to get the prl to 56015. Technically, I should be running 55015, but a little extra roaming capability never hurt anyone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Androidaholic:
Note 2 2000 PRL solution !

Hello everyone ! I just wanted to share what I have done that works great for me on my Note 2 I am in Houston Texas. Not sure that my location matters much but what I do know is that my Note is working great again. I was getting terrible LTE in Houston and was on a MC2 Rom and also no global equalizer functions. For that reason I wanted to go back to MA7 but I was also trying to improve my LTE. I suppose it was just the PRL 2000. Anyway when I had a problem writing the PRL on Lab Rats Rom in which the function is accessible it was just not working when I wrote it. Then I found Signal Check by Blue Line Computing in the Play Store I went ahead and bought the Pro version for $1.50 but anyway if you open that app and hit your menu button it opens a menu where you can access the Samsung Hidden menu with all of the functions with out using your dial pad. This way when I chose the ##DATA# option it wrote the PRL the first try. I then went in to Titanium Backup Pro and typed in Sprint in search. Then I froze the Sprint DM as mentioned by Digiblur (Thanks!) and also froze the Sprint installer. Ever since doing these things my Note 2 is back to Normal. I have checked several times throughout the day and I still have the 55015 PRL that I unzipped and put on the Internal sd card to install. Looks like this works and the 2000prl can not be forced back on to our phones. Hope this helps someone !
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ycats:
Will that app work on an AOSP rom to change PRL?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] honki24:
I'm in Houston too. Very very crappy signal after 2000. Gonna give this a go, thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] murphdsurf:
What is your PRL version up to now?

Hi all,

I was just wondering what is the current PRL version that Sprint pushes out to your phone. I feel like that i have been stuck on 2000 for way to long. With that version i sometimes get the LTE in my area where i live, and that sometimes is few and far between!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] t4d73:
If you update and it doesn't change then that's what you get. Unless you do it manually which has been discussed all over this thread.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] honki24:
After a couple days of testing I've found that I get LTE more often now on my non-2000 PRL than I did on the 2000 PRL. I also don't have the dead spots that I used to on 2000. Speeds are no better (as anyone who understands PRLs would expect). Seems Sprint is constantly changing stuff here around Houston. Sometimes I'm 20MBPS on LTE, sometimes I'm 0.2MBPS... Seems to change about once a month.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
There's that placebo effect with PRLs again.

The only difference a PRL has on LTE is whether you get it or not. It's like an on or off switch per geographic area. You either get it or you don't at all. Nothing in between. And in all the PRLs the on switch has turned on for quite sometime.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chris0160:
Do PRL's affect signal quality. .... the -98...etc

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] GuitarJesus:
I know that a PRL isn't supposed to affect 3G data or LTE data rates, but it definitely seems like I get better reception with a non 2000 PRL
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chris0160:
Same here bars also show it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
Please explain to me how you can make some LTE sites low priority in the PRL.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
Of course I've run 2xxx. It's a PRL with 800SMR removed to some users in one market having an issue. Nothing more, nothing less. There's no way of throttling EVDO speeds or lowering LTE connectivity with a PRL.

Yes, 00001 is the PRL from hell, it's retarded and doesn't even have LTE switched on it. Load it up on your phone and go near the border, go to Mexico, Canada etc and you'll never even show International roaming. Rack that bill up while you're across the border!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
Nope. LTE speeds and EVDO speeds will be the same with 2xxx PRLs. There was no change to this. It's the exact same.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
Then you must be using 800smr for 1x data then which indeed 2xxx removes.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
Think it has been talked about all over this thread... It temporarily removes 800smr 1x scans. Nothing more. Nothing less.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] w7excursion:
Stock status bar shows 3g even when it's 1xrtt. Look at the network status in the settings to see your true signal.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] xKrisx:
I can push any PRL sprint has to anyone's device but I have yet to see a difference on my device. I have cycled through several different PRLs so far and the only one that I seen any difference on is PRL 20957 DEVT : But I kept getting odd network alerts popping up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] YrrchSebor:
I just updated my prl and went from 2000 to 2006. Anyone know anything about 2006? Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] xKrisx:
I will take a look at it Friday when I get to work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] LMMT:
Yeah, I just got 2006, too.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] guycan:
2008 here ny li

SGN2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] t4d73:
2006 here in MA.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] brewsbro:
2006 here in So Calif.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] dundun86:
2006 here in nj
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] v4npro:
2006 MD
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] madeagain:
2006 in Minneapolis Mn.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] t4d73:
So I think it's safe to say 2006 is everywhere lol. :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
Yeah, I've never understood why people on Sprint always post their location and PRL version when Sprint rolls out PRLs on the nationwide level. The only difference in version is based on your account type and device type combination.

I don't have 2xxx though as I've disabled my PRL update service as I like my own PRL better that has 800mhz enabled since I don't live or travel in the Shentel market.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that too. Same goes for ota updates. A lot of people are under the misconception that location plays a roll with these things. Hey digi, what do I freeze so my prl won't auto update from the 56*** to this new one?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
I think it was the Sprint DM service, don't remember the APK exactly off hand. Do a full backup before you start freezing those just in case though.

Also, we didn't get a 56016 pulled yet so use 16016(practically the same) as this as has the additional channel added to the 800SMR scans.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46111914&postcount=1454
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MikeyLee:
2006 in Phoenix after updating
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jreuschl:
I suppose since I will be in Harrisburg, PA at the end of the month I'll have to flash to one of the non-800 PRLs since that is a known "issue" area.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] honki24:
So are you saying that the 800mhz issues were in the VA area? I googled "shentel market" and pulled up Shentel telecom based in VA. We shouldn't see 800MHz issues anywhere else? So since I'm in TX I should go to 16016?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] skullzaflare:
That explains the issues I have with signal in winchester va. Unfortunately for me, even after update, I'm on 2000
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rageman24:
Yea, I would like to know too. I am in Dallas and ride the dart all over A LOT and always lose data so I am trying to find out what PRL to use (verizon or sprint doesn't matter).

If anyone has any recommendations for the Dallas area please share. :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] amazin1988:
Anyone on 2006

live Life love Never
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MiguelHogue:
Yup I'm on 2006 now

-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss :flipoff2:

-SoA: Son's of Android™
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rageman24:
I think everyone from phoenix to Virginia is or was on 2006. I gave it a few days here in the Dallas area and nope still crap.

Back to testing the pro's that start with triple 1.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jocarog:
I'm in Texas and got 2006 two days ago...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] q711179:
In Hawaii and 2006 running like a champ.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
65507 here ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rageman24:
Lol makes sense... you're on an island lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] amazin1988:
Whats the difference between 2000 and 2006?

live Life love Never
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] A2CKilla:
Nothing on my end, still two prls that completely break my phone, still have to keep switching back to 55016 so I don't roam and have amazing signals
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cmdauria:
6...just kidding. For me the difference is 2006 is absolutely horrible.

Sorry I responded to the wrong post.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
The only difference is that Alaska now shows up as roaming on your phone. No difference in coverage though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jyan_osu:
Where can we get the old 55016 prl for the note 2. My search is coming up blank :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] v4npro:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1880781
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RelaxedMomentum:
2006 here Eastern NC
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
No way!!!! Really?!?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RelaxedMomentum:
Yep...went from 2000 to 2006

Sprint Note II
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
That's quite amazing!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
Me too, I got 2006 in southern Mars! My 3G skyrocketed and now I get a 4G and 5G signal :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
I got the update in Mexico and it made my wifi faster too.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikey123:
Digi, why are you playing games with these poor folks? Lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
I believe it is the other way around. ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] KB112:
All I know is that I updated to 2006 and now my doorbell rings when I use the microwave.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] thermus:
I update and the radio started playing the 2006 top ten...

1.Sexyback - Justin Timberlake

2.Hips Don't Lie - Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean

3.Irreplaceable - Beyonce

4.Everytime We Touch - Cascada*

5.Temperature - Sean Paul

6.Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

7.S.O.S. - Rihanna

8.Pump It - Black Eyed Peas

9.You're Beautiful - James Blunt

10.Get Up - Ciara with Chamillionaire
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] fsewell82:
:good::highfive:

HAHAHA Thanks I needed that!!!! :highfive:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] padlock:
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Adam1422:
Can someone post 2006 for me?

I would much appreciate it!!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] dennistpm:
Just got 2011 in Beaumont, CA.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Wiley_11:
I got 2011 also.......and I'm staying away from the microwave! :laugh:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArchangelRenzoku:
2011 near Seattle, WA.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jocarog:
2011 in Houston TX and I can't turn on my tv with my phone anymore :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
I guess Sprint has no intentions on fixing 800smr for our Notes. Just called tech support just to see what they say and according to them they don't know what I'm talking about and that they don't think its possible to turn off 800smr with a prl. Started talking about my tower currently being upgraded to change the conversation.. I rudely interrupted and ask so what's the point? My 800smr on my Note is disabled so I wouldn't connect to it anyways once it's done! Ugh I don't wanna trip Knox just to flash back the PRLwrite.zip :banghead:

Edit: Before I hung up on the tech support lady I said I'm glad my contract just ended because you guys never have answers and it's frustrating! I get a call 15 mins later from a supervisor lol. Anyways he was was more helpful and new what I was talking about regarding the 2000 prl and said they're working really close with Samsung but they don't have a fix at the time. He also suggested we talk to Samsung support as they're the ones working on the fix. Tried to get him to manually remove me from the 2000 prl since I never had any problem with the 55*** but he said he can't and I have to stick it out.. Ugh!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ecs87:
Hey Ray,

Why not just load the PRL manually? Put phone into Dm+modem+ADB, connect to computer, load CDMA WS or DFS and load the prl. Reboot. Win.

And Sprint customer service is HORRID if you need any technical information. I doubt they knew what a PRL was when you first called. I've wanted to yell at them so bad for not knowing what the hell they were talking about.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
Because I only knew how to do it by flashing the zip to enable PRLwrite. Now that I took 4.3 I can't do it unless I trip Knox.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jreuschl:
Did he offer any insight as to what the problem really is?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
No. He just said they still haven't found a fix but are working closely with Samsung on the problem and encorauged me to call Samsung technical support.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 414isaiah:
I would be very surprised if samsung had anything to do with our PRL's, Its more likely that the supervisor had no idea himself/herself, and needed a way to end the call. I was on digis rom, loved it, I used a different, PRL 55xxx, I never had any drropped calls and my speeds were better. Now im on 2011 after updating to 4.3, absolutely horrible. My calls keep dropping at home, data speeds are terrible, im so tired of sprint, seems like were always waiting for some type of improvement that never happens. been with them for 5+ years, If my speeds dont get better soon im definitely leaving for verizon or tmobile. In chicago sprint has been terrible.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] t4d73:
Not sure if this is related to the latest prl 2011 but I'm getting 4g in lots of places that I normally wouldn't.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
Samsung has nothing to do with PRL's. That's Sprint territory. Sprint issued the 2000 PRL disabling 800smr since people had trouble on it. If there's ever going to ever be a fix it's going to have to come from Samsung, at least from my understanding of my conversation the other day. I doubt we'll ever get a fix tho...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] A2CKilla:
My manually flashed 56016 hasn't changed, and when I did a prl update, it says it's the current prl, so I wonder what's going on with that, maybe some areas didn't get the prl push, or maybe some areas or worse off than others
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Scarsuna:
In Atlanta, GA, 4G coverage is outstanding. It seemed like a no-brainer to go with Sprint and its unlimited data plan at the time.

Now I've moved to Denver, CO, and the only time I've gotten 4G is when I've left to go to ski country...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkManX4lf:
Where did you get the 56016 prl?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] A2CKilla:
Here you are good sir http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1880781
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkManX4lf:
I am trying 56017 prl and it's not working out as good as 2013 prl.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] A2CKilla:
All trial and error, just see what works best for you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkManX4lf:
Yep. Gonna wait a week and see.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ttkyles:
2015 in the D

Sent from my SPH-L900 using JellyBombed Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] treasureking:
Can someone dump this PRL 2015? I tried on my note 2, but not successful.

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArchangelRenzoku:
Took me about 5 tries to get 56018 to stick.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ruthlessbeatle:
I just got a profile and prl update and now I have no network. Wifi is fine and I'm bone stock
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] lezada96:
What did your prl update to? maybe try a hfa, with ##72786#..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jerry Tunin:
Thanks, I'll test this out after I update my ROM later today.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Xtraordinair:
Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] blautens:
PRL 2015 still getting it done for me.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Xtraordinair:
2006 here, need to update
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bill720:
prl

21055 and 16016 are where it's at. :good:

b
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] guisar:
I'm still on 2011. Any reason to update?

tapa_talk 4 sucks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] doubledragon5:
Only if you think, it is not working for you...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] JamesChilds:
Like.... prioritizing the least used tower allowing greater speed, or letting it know it can connect to a newer, faster tower? Think about things before you say them.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
Negative.

One should practice knowing the subject matter themselves before berating others. It just makes them look dumb.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] JamesChilds:
You are correct good sir. Based off your comment about priority, I thought you meant it would switch based off traffic or something to that effect. With about 3 minutes of research I've realized exactly how a PRL works. My apologies.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bill720:
the 1x800 difference

As a followup to my last comment, I just want to say that having a 1x800 compatible PRL and phone coupled with a service area covered by 1x800 can make a HUGE difference for "fringe areas". In the past, both my home and favorite vacation spot were like this - I was unable to reliably exchange text messages or hold phone calls (even if I forced roaming on verizon), but with the 1x800, I can now talk without fear of the call being dropped, exchange smses effortlessly, and even do some light web browsing on 1x (not very fast, but considerably better than nothing).

It's truly like having a whole new network. For any of you who frequent these kind of "fringe service areas" and have a compatible device, you owe it to yourself to try the 1x800 compatible PRLs.

Best of luck!

b
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ItsLasher:
2019 just dropped and I'm roaming now.LOL

Stupid Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArchangelRenzoku:
Yeah 2019 makes my LTE connection intermittent where it didn't used to. But it's what dropped to my Note after a PRL update. I had manually loaded 56018 before and that 3G roaming saved my neck at work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] M4ver1ck:
I have been looking everywhere to try and figure out how to change my prl. I've tried DFS with no luck and I can't find the patch for 4.3 to enable prl write either. Any help or a nudge in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArchangelRenzoku:
Flash in any recovery that's not stock.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] M4ver1ck:
Thanks a bunch
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] menudo2000:
Thanks!!!

Great Update
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 00mred00:
Exactly
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] guycan:
Yes that is what mines says li ny

SGNote2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
You guys need to check out the Every Sprint PRL thread in the S3 forum.

I get a good laugh out of these my speeds got better threads.

Sent from my little Note2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] devynbf:
I got it and I'm in Tucson Arizona.

Again, not seeing any difference, how will I benefit from this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] t4d73:
Hard to say. You definitely connect to the best available towers. But as far as seeing increase in speed or connectivity some believe it's better while others think there's no difference at all. I don't really know but I am getting 2 megs plus down now whereas before the update I was luck to get 1. So who knows. And I'm in central Ma.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] schale01:
Lte is not currently using 800mhz so you won't see any difference over 4G. The 800mhz band will offer larger coverage and better building penetration on 3g.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
In your area there will be no difference. A PRL doesn't make you connect to a better set of towers or channels. This PRL update added 800SMR to a few areas that have it available and that is the major change. Other than that which actually doesn't deal with speeds really, this PRL update will give everyone the same speeds and coverage.

Do not buy into the myth's of people saying it connects to better towers or gives you better speeds. But if you like, roll with their thoughts as I must have absolutely no idea what a PRL is.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1880781
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mr pnut:
Without a correct and valid PRL, your phone won't be able to roam outside your home*network or even connect at all inside your network so a prl update is a must to do, sprint or any other carriers dont update Prl's for nothing . Just saying.......dont hate me;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] arunningpir8:
This PRL gave me the 800mhz spectrum in Columbus, IN. Let me just say it is every bit as good as I would hope it would be. The only 2 dead zones I knew of (a stairwell and a basement at work) are now both covered...the basement (oddly enough) gets a signal as good as -53db...the stairwell on the other hand gets bad, but usable signal peaking at -99db. Still, I always get a signal now no matter what.

Sprint is AWESOME!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] devynbf:
I find that to be false.

I am connected to the newest Sprint PRL and I barely get a signal in my home.

Whereas if I change the PRL to a Verizon PRL (00002), my speed is better, and even has full bars in my home.

So when I hear PRL doesnt affect signal or speed, I say; it sure does.

Does for me anyways.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jimmy50941:
ya, but you might want to be careful with that. my newest bill shows "roaming data usage # /see terms" now where it used to say "/unlimited" and also all minutes while roaming come off your anytime minutes. the terms say "800 minutes roaming max or a majority", and "300mb max roaming, or a majority" i believe the terms haven't really changed where the max roaming minutes and data was still 800 minutes/300mb but in the bill its changed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
Ha! You failed to read my post and jumped to conclusions.

I too could have an unlocked phone and swapped between SIM cards and get different speeds.

Sent from my little Note2

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He will get his letter soon enough.

Sent from my little Note2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] devynbf:
I did not fail to read your post, ive read you post thoroughly, and my response still stands.

With a non stock PRL, I get better signals and better speeds.

What did I fail to understand?

And no, ive been on this Verizon PRL for MONTHS now and theyve sent me nothing.

I've got unlimited minutes.

Believe me, I wish theyd kick me off the plan already, Sprint is the worst cell phone service available at the moment, I made a really bad decision getting Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ac16313:
You're comparing apples to oranges. A sprint prl to a verizon prl. You could have a world phone and switch carriers and say your signal is better. Not it's not. It is the same but signal on another service entirely is better.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] devynbf:
Im pretty sure you guys keep saying, "PRL doesn't affect signal strength or data speed."

But in fact, obviously; in this case the PRL affects both of those aspects.

With a different PRL, I get better signal and better data speeds.