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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] VECTUS:
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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] evilvoice:
Just as a question, how difficult would it be to flash back and forth between sprint and page plus? I have really bad service on sprint for about 2 hours a night when I need to make/receive calls. I'd like to be able to go back and forth between the 2. Is this possible? I'm not sure if it is because the phone is still under contract with Sprint. Any info is helpful and it doesn't have to be page plus, just something prepaid. Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Flagmax:
If you are on Sprint plan then you should be able to force roam on Verizon. Some older phones have the option to roam others can use Roam control app. Last resort you can flash Verizon prl then back to Sprint prl.

We need more info what phone you have and what providers you need to use.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Flash the 65002 prl I have posted on main page after you make a backup of yours, see if that helps you out.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
Have any that use custom Roms tried octos for d2lte (unified aosp build)? Its fairly up to date at 4.4.2 & is buttery smooth (just don't update maps).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Gomoguy:
US Cellular Note 2 to Page Plus

I have a US Cellular Galaxy Note 2 I am trying to do a full flash to Page Plus for a customer, I have calling and texting working, but the data is not working. I have been told I need a us Cellular SIM card to get the 3G working. Is this true? or can I use any carrier SIM Card?

So I guess my real question is, Can I flash this phone and have 3G working without needing a US Cellular SIM Card
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
^^Most sim based phones require a sim to get data working, especially on newer android versions (4.2+). The uscc variant is not gsm capable, so a uscc sim would be needed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
No you will need a USCellular sim card for sure.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
^^Echo.....echo..........echo.............echo...............echo...................:D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Gomoguy:
Thanks guys, I appreciate it

---------- Post added at 01:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:48 PM ----------

Just a quick note, I was able to finally get it working with a previously activated verizon sim card
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] boostedcx:
Does anyone know if the Sprint S4 and S5 require SIM cards for 3G data on the latest updates? If so, do the SIM cards have to be new, or do they have to be used, or does it matter? Thanks in advance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
No they do not need them, I take them out.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
A used vzw LTE Sim should work on uscc Samsung galaxy phones. No need uber rare uscc Sim.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Gomoguy:
As Viper said The sprint galaxys do not need the sim cards to be fully functional, I also take them out and put them aside
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Causes issues usually but go for it, if thats all you can find.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rdwelker:
Having to reboot to recieve MMS

I'm having to reboot my wife's i605 to receive MMS using 8sms / 4.1.2 / PPC. I'm pretty sure it wasn't always like that and 3G data is fine for months. Until today when I had to do the NOSIM build prop edit. I've always had a used SIM installed. 3G is fine again but MMS no worky.

Thanks for any help you can provide.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SPORTSMAN70003:
Since the US Cellular S5 needs a sim can it be a new US Cellular sim or does it need to be a used one?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
used, no longer tied to an account.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SPORTSMAN70003:
Thanks. I have it flashed to ST and without the sim I get talk and text but no data. If I insert the us cellular sim I get no signal.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
That's because you changed the ESN.

Cellular fraud is defined as the unauthorized use, tampering, or manipulation of a cellular phone or service. Cellular industry estimates indicate that carriers lose millions per year to cellular fraud, with the principal cause being subscription fraud. Subscriber fraud occurs when a subscriber signs up for service with fraudulently obtained customer information or false identification.

In the past, cloning of cellular phones was a major concern. A cloned cellular telephone is one that has been reprogrammed to transmit the electronic serial number (ESN) and telephone number (MIN) belonging to another (legitimate) cellular telephone. Unscrupulous persons obtain valid ESN/MIN combinations by illegally monitoring the transmissions from the cellular telephones of legitimate subscribers. Each cellular telephone is supposed to have a unique factory-set ESN. After cloning, however, because both cellular telephones have the same ESN/MIN combination, cellular systems cannot distinguish the cloned cellular telephone from the legitimate one.

The Commission considers any knowing use of cellular telephone with an

altered ESN

to be a violation of the Communications Act (Section 301) and alteration of the ESN in a cellular telephone to be assisting in such violation. The Wireless Telephone Protection Act (Public Law 105-172) was signed into law on April 24, 1998, expanding the prior law to criminalize the use, possession, manufacture or sale of cloning hardware or software. The cellular equipment manufacturing industry has deployed authentication systems that have proven to be a very effective countermeasure to cloning. Authentication supplements the use of the ESN and MIN with a changing encrypted code that can not be obtained by off-the-air monitoring.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
For the last time no talk of S-Talk flashing here, it is illegal and against rules at XDA anything dealing with the cloning of esns. Mr. Hunter of all people you know that.

Thanks,

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
LOL. I added Mr hunter to my block list over a year ago.Moderator Edit - Removed Content
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
Was over at gurus and read that Gusto 3 password is to be leaked this friday...anyone who wants to pm it to me before then, feel free - I'll keep it private.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
LOL, I hear that. I will release it when they say we can ;)

Remember there are reasons they are not released at first.

Just wait until you send the password on the Gusto 3 with CDMA it makes the phone keep vibrating .. weird.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
Afextwin, I solute you. Thanks for the info.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Weird that people are selling it for that type money, crazy to say the least....

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Stryke_the_Orc:
Thread cleaned.

There was a very good point brought up here, adding users to the block list. It's a wonderful suggestion for those who are nothing but trouble.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] iPhone5:
16 Digit Passwords for Galaxy S5 Sprint?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Sprint S4 / S5 2012112120131219

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Electron Man:
hmmmmm

2014.... ,bla bla ..lol cike
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
HEhe Hahahaha

2013091220140410 gusto 3 Password

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blueyzfr6:
I have a S4 running 4.4.2 and the top says 3G and the up/down arrows light up when I go to the web I get (look at pic). Under status the "Mobile network type" says "eHRPD" I checked everything in CDMAWS and it looks right
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Go to the EVDO Tab in CDMA, change EVDO Rev: to (Revision A Protocols with MFPA) and reboot and all will be good to go.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JUSMEJOSE:
Why would release the password just like that ... SMH .... But I guess anyways ...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
That's how I Roll, was not hard to get, anyone with any type or real experience could have pulled it.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JUSMEJOSE:
Yeah I know I been had it for a bit .... But your not the only one.... I found after like 3 hours of reading from HEX editor :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blueyzfr6:
you're the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
When using a blank SIM on a Verizon S3 on Android version 4.3, what .apk's should be frozen to prevent the SIM from trying to program itself? Any build.prop edit's required?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 94SupraTT:
I flashed my SCH-I535 to Page Plus in January. I would like to upgrade to 4.4.2. I know I'm going to lose my flash. Are there any differences and gotchas I should look out for when I do upgrade to 4.4.2?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
So....I was messing with a sprint iphone 5c and...

I was able to:

1. jailbreak

2. install openssh & afc2add

3. install tetherme

4. change carrier bundle folder names

5. replace TFW PRL

6. install commcenter patch

7. install pageplus_carrierbundle

8. *22890

9. remove sim, insert other_carrier sim

10. remove other carrier sim, insert [previously activated] sprint sim

11. test 3g, if no data, power cycle phone, you will have 3g

Everything works. Did not test iMessage or Facetime but 3g was true 3g.

The new MMSC URL is interesting...

Should work with CRKT, USCC, SPR
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
It will wipe the flash as it will overwrite the Nam. Other than that if you can flash it back no big deal. I like Kit Kat some nice features. Remember once you upgrade to it, no going back in the traditional ways.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
I wish I could help you, but I make it a point not to touch iphone's unless I have to. I seen a thread on Howards maybe check it out.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 94SupraTT:
Viper,

I'm coming from flashing Galaxy Nexuses so I apologize in advance for the stupid question. Can I not Odin back (or whatever I would use for the S3) like I can a Galaxy Nexus. I used DFS exclusively to flash the S3 on 4.1.2, will I be able to use DFS exclusively again?

Thanks again!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
No you cannot Odin back, If you are on 4.1.2 you should have a unlocked bootloader, root it then install a custom recovery, then flash a 4.4.2 Stock based Rom that will not lock you up, then you are able to go back and forth.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 94SupraTT:
THANK YOU! Exactly the info I needed!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
so i left the phone at work and took lunch, my co-worker was messing with it and somehow got data...but he won't tell me how...will update as soon as he gives up the goods....he is dropping hints but wont say anything definitive. their may or may not have been a third party (AT&T) SIM involved at one point....ugh. he promises he will show me what he did, but i have to wait til tomorrow.

/hateswaiting
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dirkdigles:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2750846

Pretty sure you need the ND8 bootloader to load a TW kitkat rom, unless things have changed and I'm mistaken

be careful
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Dang co-workers ;)

Let us know what ya find out.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 94SupraTT:
Is that specific to the Sprint S3 or does it apply to the Verizon S3 as well?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
That is for Sprint phones, what I stated earlier will work.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
post updated. everything works. dan2k2's guide over at hofo still works for vzw 5/5c/5s.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaze:
Root sprint s5 after flashing to page plus

Sorry if this has been discussed before. Can I root my s5 after I flashed it to page plus? I seen the safe root instructions just want to make sure it applies to the S5. Thanks in advance!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
From your phone, go to www.towelroot.com
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
What version android is it on? If 4.3 do the safe root.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaze:
4.4.2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Towelroot it is then....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaze:
Good looks guys! i appreciate the quick responses!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Acejoker:
Verizon note 2 SCH I-605

Can anyone tell me in order for me to get 3g or any data do I need to install a sim card in. I see that viper32 flashes or works with the verizon phones quite a bit.

Could I flash the phone for the sch l-900 and program it to page plus? I used an active samsung fascinate to get the setting from the phone so I know 3g works.

Is it that the shared secrets aren't what they should be transferring from one phone to another? This is the 4.3 android.

I've been playing and reading with this phone for about a week.. I plan on pulling the codes and programming it to replace a droid that she has providing I can read the Secret Codes..

Thanks for any input.. :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
^^All Verizon Samsung phones with android 4.3+ require the sim (some even on 4.2) for data to work.

The vzw note2 flashes very nicely to page plus without any gimmicks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] casper916:
How do i enter new number to flashed sprint gs3 to metro

Ok so i have a sprint gs3 flashed to metro and due to a personal issue i had to change my number last night. I knew that i would have to go into my "hidden menu" or programmers menu and change my number. I was able to go in and change the (myphonenumber)@mtropcs.com but cant figure out how to put the new number into the phone. When i dial vm it dials my old number. What am i forgetting?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] thonyj:
hi viper, you seem like you know things. well I have this USC Samsung s3 variant and i 've been having trouble with the signal. most of the time it's gone. I used prepaid I have only 3 days using it. I did the upgrade 4.4.4 I have no problems with wifi or anything else, it's just the main signal. when I go out to the city it automatically start searching and changes the signal status like LTE which is great. but it takes so long. when I come back home I understand I have a low (singnal range I think it's called) and it's fine with me switching to 3g but it takes so long maybe 1 or 2 hours like its building it or something. haha. I read this forum on internet it had to be with the "radio" and it said to dial this *#*#4636#*#* and go to phone settings hit the "run ping test" button then "turn off radio" button. it worked. but I had to turn off my phone and I got worst. the thing is when I had my stock ROM 4.3 I never had trouble with the signal and I had 3 bars or more on 3g. now I can hardly get up to 2 bars. I'm to the point of regretting doing that upgrade of cm 11 ?. I have no idea what is wrong I can't even open my games because of it. I took of the Sim card and it worked great on all my apps. and if the signal is gone I can't text or call. I can't either open the dialer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
I would suggest going back to stock first and see if things get back to normal.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mohoho:
This is great info. Can VIPER post this info in the first post? I would not have bought a 4.3 Verizon S3 if I knew this.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
Having to use a CDMA RUIM Card is the least of your problems if your phone is on 4.3;

Viper makes no claims of merchantability or any other such nonsense; buyers remorse = deal with it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
There are far greater benefits to 4.1.2 than not requiring the sim card. The bootloader can be unlocked which allows for third party kernel installation. Can't do that on later ota versions.

The sim requirement is really a non issue. Sim cards can be obtained cheap. That said, if it's an issue for you, go with a sprint version, no need for a sim at all.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rockdude:
Sprint Inferior Equipment?

I have been trying to get a Verizon S5 on ebay for a reasonable price, but have had no luck.

However I have found all kind of Sprint S5 on ebay for bargain basement prices, but I seem to remember Viper or somebody saying that

the Sprint phones were inferior to the Verizon phones hardware wise?

Just checking if I remembered right?

I have also found some Verizon S5 with damaged ESN's.

Are we able to repair the MEID? and if we do I seem to remember Viper said that

we would lose the ability to get 3G data?

Just checking my facts before plunking down my hard earned cash.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
It was fun guys, I'll see y'all around. Good luck everyone!

Always have an escape plan.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] markg37:
Hey Viper, can you flash a US Cellular s3 that's been upgraded to 4.4.2 OTA, without a sim card?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Sure I flash them all the time, you must have a used USCellular sim card for data to work.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] catnapped:
Sounds like the party may be over...supposedly non-Verizon phones can no longer be activated on Pageplus or Selectel. Hopefully existing phones won't be booted off if they're not on the accepted list.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Well I can tell you that it is not true, I just activated several maybe 10 minutes ago. Not sure where you get your information from but the party is still slamming here.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] funone46:
Really do not see them booting off exsisting phones. They would have a ton of trouble on their hands.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blueyzfr6:
I have a Verizon S3 4.3 and it's got a new SIM is there any way to get rid of "Please wait until your phone has been activated"?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Exactly, They want, that would be means for lawsuits etc. from consumers. Verizon does not want that.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
Root it and disable the OTA activation service. Or install a used sim (or any other gsm sim).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Or program the sim card or pay someone to do it that knows how then your stock based messaging app will work also ;)

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] randalstroup:
Ok, so after asking for help (unanswered) / venting some frustration (on another thread of the "same" topic) of not being able to figure all this out after off/on research to wrap my head around everything for the last few weeks, I finally just went for it and actually got it to work. (woohoo!)

Nevermind, I used another app to freeze it, aptly named "app freezer".

A couple other minor issues that I still have are: 1) I have a voicemail notification that won't go away, and 2) I recall seeing the correct phone number under the phone status menu at one point, but now it's just all zeros, not sure what I did there.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] markg37:
Thanks. Will I be able to load custom ROMs afterward? And if so, would they need to be compatible with the US Cellular version--SCH-R530U-- or some other version?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
Bad things happen when you try to fit square pegs into round holes. The phone is still a USCC device at the end of the day. Install a verizon rom and it likely won't boot. Install a verizon modem and you will have a lovely paperweight.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] markg37:
Thanks. But will US Cellular-compatible ROMs be OK after flashing to P+? If not, what about unified ROMs, like cyanogenmod, which I believe has a single release for multiple variants, called "d2lte"?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
A flashed device is very finicky to say the least when you flash Roms, just make sure you know how to flash it back if the Rom messes things up.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] IMAIN:
Verizon S4/ Sprint S4 for flashing to pageplus

I read almost every post on this thread but couldn't find a convincing answer. One thing for sure I find was Viper's contribution . You seem to know a lot and I SALUTE you for what you are doing.

I am throwing this question here for general discussion and would like to have Viper's viewpoint.

I am looking to buy used Galaxy S4 and I wanted to get it flashed to Page Plus. But, after spending hours reading this thread I could not decide which on to pick Verizon or Sprint S4. Although I am trying to get one with android 4.1 or 4.2 it seems almost impossible to find one. Almost every one seems to have 4.4. Since I plan to root and use custom rom (Hate bloatwares) on the device, which device is easier/best to have bootloader unlocked and also flashed without tripping knox. Or is it even possible to unlock bootloaders on 4.4.1 or later on S4. I also don't like using the sim card which make me think that sprint ones is bettter but I recall Viper writting verizon ones have better hardware. (Correct me if I am wrong). :confused:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Good valid questions......

Let me start by saying due to recent developments of the soon to be whitelist (Esn allowed list for Page Plus) I suggest you find a Verizon one.

That is unless you can get one in the next few days before the list goes into effect. I rate them like this as far as hardware, Verizon, UsCellular, then Sprint. Finding one on 4.1 will be almost impossible as I am surely not selling mine ;) but you can still root and do other things with newer versions of Android.

I am typing this from my phone so I am sure I missed something if so respond back and I will try to touch on it.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Electron Man:
Verizon

Yes. Sprint has a internal sim module. Soon lots of changes are happening on pp. Viper. You should let them know about the new plans.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
I am not a liberty to discuss everything yet, and I would rather wait until all the details are ironed out not to.

I will just stress again if you have a non verizon device and you want to use it on Page Plus you need to get it in the system and active before Thursday for sure and make a backup of your nam as you want be able to do esn resets afterwards neither..

When I get all the details I will certainly pass it along as I always do, but I really do not like speculating and then being wrong ;)

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dirkdigles:
How do you back up your nam?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
You can do it easily with Paid Version of CDMA workshop.

DFS does not offer a conventional Nam backup as needed.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] IMAIN:
Verizon S4/ Sprint S4 for flashing to pageplus

This sounds very promising, but can you really unlock bootloader on Verizon S4 with 4.4 on it without tripping knox? I also thought that Verizon ones need a used sim card to flash to Pageplus. Is it possible to do it without a sim card?:confused:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lmacmil:
Can you explain this in a little more detail? I activated a flashed Boost Moto G on PP last week.