yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dirkdigles:
Guess you must be! When I flash a new TW rom (after doing complete factory reset / wipe), I had to redo APNs and the #DATA settings listed above.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] showcasemodr:
Thanks. I figured it was similar to my old Samsung Galaxy S (showcase variant). Guess theres no reason to upgrade to the latest sprint stock if I am going to jump to another rom.

As far as APNs for mms I can't seem to get it to work on stock. I changed the apn to match my carriers mms apns, but it still won't send. I noticed that the Data menu only lets you input the mmsc, I think I'll need to enter the user, server, and password for my apn.

I assume that whatever rom I jump to I can just add a custom apn. On CM10.1 on my showcase I could open the voice dialer and add my apn manually and that was all it took to get mms working with the stock mms.apk.

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BTW Viper, thanks again for helping flash my phone over. I finally was able to pull my HA & AAA keys (had to break out the ole Win XP machine with QXDM because neither QPST or DFS would read them) and got data to work (1x and EVDO).

Now I'm gonna see if I can round up another fairly cheap Sprint S3 for the wife.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
Yeah, I've flashed aosp, tw roms, and Odin'ing back to stock. Haven't lost anything. Viper set me up, he has the special touch.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dirkdigles:
Download APN Backup & Restore, make it a System App w/ Titanium Backup, reboot.

Download the attached pageplus.zip, unzip it (it contains the verizon/pageplus APN in an .xml file), open APN Backup & Restore, and click "Restore" and choose the pageplus.xml file.

MMS should work after that... if not, enter in the #DATA settings I sent above (at least that's the process that works for me; others might have different recommendations).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dirkdigles:
So you've got fully working AOSP roms on your flashed GS3? I haven't tried an AOSP rom; I've been under the impression that MMS and some other things wouldn't work b/c the carrier settings that you do via the DATA menu aren't available in the AOSP roms, and the AOSP roms (like CM) are preconfigured to work with Sprint, which of course we're not on.

Did you have to do anything in particular to get them to work 100%?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
The s3 I haven't flashed an aosp, the s4 I flashed carbon aosp rom and liked it but was having poor signal issues. I did have access to the apn's though, but never touched them.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Your sid is correct for your area.... When I flash I never use a generic sid, that's why I ask you guys you're city and state ;)

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
You can change your apns if you like but this is cdma, not like gsm service that depend religiously on the apn. Changing the apn to try and get stock text apk to work, may or may not work. I just say use Verizon messages and be done with it.

But being that I am sure some of you want believe me, here's how ya do it. You guys are close with what I read just a few things I did not see.

Install apnbackupandrestore

Must be rooted, make the apk a system apk.

Now open the apk. Backup current apn

Delete current apn

Then write the apn I have posted in post 2 or 3 I think it is..

Reboot and done...

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
u can use this mod to add new apn using build prop editor add these lines

ril.sales_code=LOL

ro.csc.sales_code=LOL
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Yeah you can do that also.... But in my experience some people do not need to monkey around in that area

Anyways I am available this evening if anyone needs assistance........
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cell4us:
hello all i was wondering if anyone can help me flash my sprint note 2 to verizon prepaid i would need to port my number from boost mobile i would be willing to donate for your time thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Sent ya a PM.........

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
I thought this was funny...

Are all Mifi users sol now and have to resort to this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FULLY-FLASH..._Mobile_Broadband_Devices&hash=item3f2697be6b
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
LOL, Yeah I especially like the part about custom firmware ;)

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Whew, Glad to finally have a day off from my real job..

I was getting burned out with work ;)

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] pctech101:
I havent went through all pages of this thread, i figured OP would of updated first few posts if it was stated in this thread. I have the US Cellular S4 SCH-R970 and have tried all codes on pages I have looked at but havent figured out how to enable DIAG on it. Please inform of method to enable diag,

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Go to settings and about device or about phone

Tap the build prop a bunch of times til it tells you that your a developer

Go back and now you have the development option and turn on usb debugging

The try the Verizon S3 instructions........

Let me know, I have not had a USCC S4 in hand yet.....

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Well I wonder if that worked or not? Never heard back......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shantnu:
Got the USC S3 on JB 4.1.2, but no sim card. It won't get any data (3g or 1x) with dmu or friend method. Do I need to downgrade to 4.1.1 to use it without the sim? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
No, Pretty sure it will work on 4.1.2, check your settings.......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
Before I found my way to this thread I had read that you needed to be on 4.1.1 or 4.0.4 before flashing. It doesn't hurt to try downgrading see if that fixes your issues.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
You are correct about that Gadget, but there was a few reasons people always stated that.......

1. Easier to change MSL/SPC if downgraded (Before MSL scripts was available to public)

2. Most did not know the newest 16 digit passwords that I have posted now. (So they could not write)

3. There may be a few phones that it helps when trying to use a friend to get the passwords to stick, but when you pull them in ota like I do it does not matter.

That being said, it can't hurt to try it for sure..........

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] pctech101:
are you referring to: *#22745927 enable hidden menu and dial *#7284# ?

doesnt enable diag

currently I am using a softwrae Wireless Workshop to enable diag mode, it appears to be using ADB to enable it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Yeah be careful with that Wireless Workcrap stuff ......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ma$etas:
Currently running stock on my verizon gnote2 flashed to page+ but want to root and install custom rom. What settings will get changed when I flashed what should I back up... currently everything works good ... call, text, mms, data @ 2.5mbps down no call issues if I flash a rom will all that change?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jameyscott:
I was in the same boat as you. I would suggest just rooting and making a back up of what your current rom. And then installing the rom you want. Just make sure and use a Verizon rom. Since you are on Verizon towers. (Check with viper32 about that first. It might just be the carrier you have. I just know I habe to use Verizon roms.

sent from that HUGE Phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
First root what ya have and install recovery, then make a nandroid backup. That way if you do not like what you flash then you can nandroid back like you was before. Rooting and flashing a Rom should not mess with the flash. Yes you need to use only Roms for the Verizon Note 2 if that's the phone you have. :p

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
quick question could I pull keys from the HTC incredible 2 and put them on the vzn s3 to flash to vzn prepaid ,page plus or any other ones.. just wondering
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Nevell:
Yes that is what I use for VZW Prepay
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
OK thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Sure but be prepared to redo the phone every day or so..........

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
lol OK I was just wondering... I'm not about to do anything with this phone.. lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SPORTSMAN70003:
Have they got a fix for the Verizon pp to keep from getting kicked off? Can you not use a android friend?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Well thats in the air still, I have seen some of them go down also.... But whats the point the android friend requires the higher dollar plan ;)

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] moparfreak426:
I'm thinking a lot of noobs are joining here just to ask questions and get their phones flashed....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jsp254:
Well, hell... I joined here to learn how to root a G1... been here ever since to learn how to root every device since... sounds like a valid reason to me. They'll probably catch the bug like the rest of us, and some will become awesome devs, etc.

Btw, this talk of getting booted off of the Verizon system. Are you guys referring to non vzw phones? I've considered going with the vzw prepaid instead of pageplus. I have a vzw note 2. Is this something I need to be concerned about?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
We are speaking about the people that's flashed to Verizon Prepaid losing data evry few days or sooner. Verizon is sending new passwords ever so often and the flashed phones cannot receive these so data quits.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
I was thinking about adding a spot in one of the top three post, on Rom recommendations for our flashed friends.

What you guys think?

I know I get asked all the time to recommend a Rom.......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
If that's the case, how is this guy doing it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FULLY-FLASH..._Mobile_Broadband_Devices&hash=item3f26a84818
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
Check his feedback out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Easy trim, he is using a 3G verizon phone that the passwords will pull back in..............

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
Yeah I but is he using the gusto2 as the friend phone?

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If I'm not mistaken he's the same guy that made the YouTube videos on the guru website
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
I will check it out here in a minute, really though to be honest its a moot point, Verizon is dead set on stopping it and I am sure they will succeed. I will test something here shortly to see if it works though, since some of you guys seem interested in this......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
trim,

You might want to check the guys feedback ;)

I think that may answer your question about what friend he uses.

So no I do not think it will stay up long at all..............

He is trying to clone a esn off a gusto onto a 3g phone in hopes that it will ota the new passwords, but thats not going to work because Verizon is looking at the esn's also.....

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TBack:
They would be a great idea. I am using the team nocturnal rom and it has been very stable and producing good battery life.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
Check post 714 lol ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Yeah, true dat..... I missed that, good heads up .....

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ma$etas:
Definitely a good idea... please note what needs to get backed up before flashing. State that rooting the device (for those who are running stock) w9nt affect the flash etc.... I think it would save many post and answer many questions before they get posted
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Okay I can do that........

I need your guys help as I do not use all these Roms, to keep the post from being cluttered just message me the Rom, Model Phone, Rom Link, and Original carrier of phone. And whatever else you want to include. I will update it when I have the time.......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
isn't joining this site about telling others about what u know about a phone or topic.. ask questions on different things to have full understanding.. and providing a service of helping others to flash if that's the person choice to????
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ma$etas:
Who is this directed too?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
moparfreak426's comment
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Alright I had asked originally that people message me with the Roms they have recommend etc. and to message me. I want to revise that after further thought.......

If you are running a Rom that you want to recommend post it in main topic.

Information Needed

Carrier the phone was on originally

Name of custom Rom

Type Rom AOSP/Touchwiz etc.

Link on XDA where Rom resides for download

Brief comments on Rom (I can't put everything but will try to summarize the best I can)

Any other suggestions on this let me know.......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Wow dead here today.........

I am around this evening some if helps needed............

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] showcasemodr:
Thanks again viper. Got my phone flashed with everything working. Viper is the ****!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Nevell:
So viper you ever going to reply to my pm?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JUSMEJOSE:
How many profile are you guys using for the HTC one? I done a couple of them but for some reason this one is not getting it .... gonna try tomorrow ...

Sent from my SGH-M919
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] niteglo:
so I've been following this thread - got my vzw s3 flashed to p+ be viper (thanks man). Now i've been trying to find a combination for best signal strength and performance. I installed the MOAR rom, and so far it's been pretty smooth... Most touchwiz roms have a notification at the top stating there's no sim card. This rom actually has a popup at startup every time (and no notification at the top). So my question is, has anyone found a way to disable either of these no sim indicators?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
u say u been following this thread but I see that u haven't read everything because we just talked about that a few pages back about wats to stop that from showing... just saying... my way is using titanium back up and freezing the setup wizard app and no more no sim....also I had that rom on my phone and I took that bs off it's koo but some things on there don't stick like some of the settings and my phone started restarting and cut on and restart and cut on and restarting it did that for about 5 mins.... it didn't start until a few days after I installed it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] niteglo:
I went back and found the posts you were talking about. I'm not sure how I missed them - but I'll pay more attention next time. Thanks for going out of your way to answer the question anyways - I appreciate it.

I've never used titanium backup for anything so I'm pretty unfamiliar with it. Guess it's time to play around with it. Shortly after I posted I went back to a different touchwiz rom that has the notification at the top. Going to try your method there. =P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Should not be no different than any other HTC phone.......

2 profiles 1 as active...........

I did one the other night and am pretty sure thats what I did.......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
it's koo
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadgetdaddy:
So am I missing something!

Where do we get the REAL 3G without a donor? How?

I have cdmaws paid and every other software available.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
What you are missing is that it's not been released yet. When I am finished and I write the guide it will be. That will be after I am sure that it can be done with no dangers to someone damaging their device. Plus it's not all about just having the proper software. There are other things involved also, that require being a dealer. The process works as many have witnessed.......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cellprime:
Hey Viper,

I have been browsing your posts for some time now and I need your assist with a r760 galaxy s2 going to pageplus. talk and text work fine of course, but I can't get the data for love nor money. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

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If anyone else is available please pm me with your ideas.

Thanks again
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Killer-B:
I got us cellular galaxy s3.i flashed it to page plus using hudini soft. And the text and voice works. But data doesn't. Can someone please help me fix that.

Sent from HTCONE using Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
Got a Galaxy Stellar yesterday, may give that a whril today or tomorrow. On a side note a have a Verizon s3 that was flashed to page+ if anyone is interested.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Cool, keep me posted.....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bowser27:
That worked for me

Thanks

Yup that took the update notification away, But one thing seem to trouble me the most is whenever i have my "white" sprint s3 plug in any charger it drops to x1. I don't know if anyone else has experience that or not. But thanks for opening this thread and sharing very relevant information. And i'll keep an eye for the recommended roms for the sprint s3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Thanks glad that worked for you....... I have not received anymore recommendations of Roms from people except for the three I posted on Main Page........

Going to be around most of the day if anyone needs assistance. Going to try and get the main post cleaned up also......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
I'm send you another pm later with a rom suggestion.

I flashed the Stellar last night, text and calls work, no data. It tries to connect switching between 3g and 1x. Obviously I am missing something.

Edit

Got 1x working, ran out of my 10mb of data testing lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] prelude91sit:
viper thanks for the great thread. cant wait till you release the actual steps. what is reauthenticating the account? is there anyway you can pm the steps so i can see if they work for me as well :) i have access to the p+ dealer portal. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
Same, I've been waiting for the no donor steps, but it's been hush hush.

I pmed Viper for info, but he wouldn't outline the steps, I guess he only helps with the flash and doesn't show the method

I'd much rather learn and do it myself. And have my own AAA keys.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
You know, I have tried very hard to make this a community effort and I have said all along that when I can make this work so that anyone can do it I would post the steps and the guide. I have not yet completed a way as of yet to do so, without several things being needed. If you guys don't believe me I totally understand but the ones that I have flashed and showed them the passwords pull in can confirm that my method works.

1. Most of you do not have access to page plus dealer portal, which at this time is needed.

2. Most of you do not have paid versions of flashing programs.

3. Most of you do not have the tools needed to make some of the NV-Item edits that is needed......

Now I have helped allot of people and continue to do so, but it does bring my willingness down some......

** I totally understand people are not patient but bear with me **

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
Not knocking you. Just rather learn and do it myself.

I know you are the best at what you do, and you do it free which is a huge plus.

I like to learn and do stuff myself, so when it goes down, no need to rely on anyone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Klyentel:
I used a donor, (Gusto) to flash my US Cellular mesmerize to vzw prepaid...been working great for about a year now, text, pic, web, calls and everything. Only problem is I'm only getting 1x not 3g, every time I flashed the keys from the gusto to the mesmerize it won't work. 3g did kick in a couple of times but wouldn't stick, especially if I went from stock rom to CM. Oh well, if anyone knows why or what I need to do to get the 3g that'll but great. Otherwise, I'm not concerned, saving for a new phone now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Understood, Not sure I am the BEST..... But I am pretty darn good :)

This is not for the faint of heart, and has taken me many many many years to develop......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
Do you plan to make the no donor method available?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
I think I just stated that in my previous post..............

My young eager beaver trim81, is a impatient one ;)

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
I'm not sure why this is being withheld though.

If you currently have it working, and done for others,why still keep it a secret?

If it's for economic purposes to hold the secret, then I completely understand you don't want everyone to know.

.

But you're saying you want to perfect it. Why not just share what you have now?.. Since its already working like you said.

Who knows, a new security may be pushed and this method will soon die. And the ones who is trying to learn (me) will never know.

////

I see sedds offering the service on hofo too. So I'm sure you guys are doing the same thing.

Is it using one donor and pulling keys on your end over the air, and flashing it with those keys? That method has been out for a while.

It's just the Einstein in me. I just want to learn and see what the heck all this talk is about.

I can, with no problems, flash my own phones... Using the donor method. It's easy for me.

I just want to know what all this talk about no donor method is all about

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Whatever though. - -

The choice is your's in the end.

I'm just curious that's all.

I keep checking for a how to write up, no donor method. And I will continue to read and find bits and pieces and perhaps put the puzzle together, one day
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Nevell:
I've been flashing phones for some years now myself. I have a store and a dealer portal. I use my own method using a donor. When he said he had a method to flash using no donor. I've pm him and been waiting what 70 something pages now? Lol all good though my method works fine the way I do it but if I can eliminate part of the process I would. Would help me knock out the heaps of phones I have sitting on my desk a lot faster. Not flaming, just saying. Share what you got bro.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Well for one Sedds uses a donor.

Whoever posted the add on Howard Forums for him is completely wrong they way they stated it. What they were referring to was no donor needed by his customers from what I am told. But that's him and not me..................

I am a perfectionist ask anyone that I have flashed for.

If its not complete then I will not post it period.

I do not roll that way, call it what ya like but I am just built that way.

Now then again I get request everyday from people wanting this or that, I try to oblige to the best of my ability, that's all I can do for now.

Now with that being said as I stated, and I welcome your comments I will put up the guide when its all worked out.....

I value your opinions and welcome your criticism but you will have to be a little more patient for awhile longer.....

I work a full time job 48 hrs. a week and then in the evenings help others, so I only have so much time. I have a family of 5 that requires attention also to boot.......

Viper