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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Very few phones do I need to use a donor period....

That being said DMU is part of the equation but not all of it.... Not even getting close to the core.............

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
Are there any downsides to not using 10.key? DMU Mobile: 0 || DMU Public: 000000 & no DMU/10.key in EFS has worked fine for me on USCC and SPRINT devices in the past (S3/N2). Real 3G, not just a funny icon.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mkarps:
So I have just about everything working beautifully on my Sprint S4 mini. The only issue is I have to manually turn wifi on/off to send/receive mms. Anyone know a way to make it switch automatically?

And should the sprint sim card be in or out? Does it matter with S4 mini? Doesnt seem to affect anything except get rid of the no sim error on the lockscreen so I left in in for now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Leave the sim in, it want hurt anything.................

The MMS deal is a Sprint thing......

It can be fixed but requires Root and several Mods ;)

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Yes, but i want get into all of it. I would be typing a long time......

Use the 10.key.......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] User_Name_:
Anyone know have to remove the hands free activation from the Sprint Note 3?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Should not be getting that if you are flashed..............

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] User_Name_:
Its flashed and everything works perfect. I just get the hands free activation on start up. If I let it go thru the 5 times the notification goes away but would still like to remove it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
Use an app like titanium backup, search for DM in your list of services. Usually it's sprint*dm.apk or something along those lines. Freeze it. No more handsfree popup at startup.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aktran9:
Well someone did try to help me but at the expense $$$. Was hoping someone else could help me. I have talk, text and 1x data with 10.key in EFS
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
if u still don't have 3g they didn't no what the hell they was going I don't calm to no it all but SOMEBODY PLZ GET THIS PERSON SOME 3G
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] supreme83:
Check your APNs would be my first thought. I've always been able to resolve folks' mms over data and wifi issues by correcting the APN.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
Never remove your signature, the mods cannot tell you that you cannot self identify, be proud of the company you own, even if the POTUS says that "you didn't build that business".

Also, I agree, APN is often times the culprit for this issue.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mkarps:
EDIT: So I played around with the 8sms app and now it is auto-switching perfectly. Everything is working great now after playing around with those app settings. I think it might have been the default on setting for mms over wifi that was messing it up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Sharpt850:
In serious need of help.

Hi All,

First of all I would like to thank everyone for the posts. They have each helped me in their respective manners. I ran into a problem, while trying to flash my Sprint S4 to page plus I'm using DFS and the donor phone method, however it's not allowing me to write my MEID from my S4 to the donor phone a Verizon Blackberry 8530. I'm thinking it's because I don't have the PWD (16 Digit Code for the Blackberry) would anyone happen to have that or have any suggestions? I also have a Sprint Restore that I could possibly use as a donor phone would this work and if so could someone please direct me where I can find the PWD for that one. Thanks, a lot. I've followed all steps and have everything else pretty much secured.

Thanks in advance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] inst1029:
been a long time reader and have success on my family's phone until now with the sprint note 3 ( i did search and can't seems to find the right info ). i send the spc and 16 digit password then write, it reads back fine but when i reboot it, everything goes back to the original value.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
that's the 1st time I read that somebody was using a blackberry for a donor phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Sharpt850:
Ok, I was able to flash the phone (I think). It's connected on the verizon towers. I just don't know what to do from this point I have bars in the signal bar. The activation e-mail said to dial *228 but I read here that it says that you should never use this. So after flashing what can I do to actually activate the phone? Please help I will donate.....

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] johngandersonjr:
4.1.2 for US Cellular S2

Anyone have the odin file for the US Cellular S2 for Andoid 4.1.2?

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
u can go to teamuscellular website and get a stock based rom
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ciabatoni:
need sum help, please

I could really use a hand, I flashed my verizon s4 that I flashed with dfs 4.0.0.3. with no problem using this guide and the same info in all his tabs.. Now, I bought a sprint s4 due to the vzw dying, Anyway, I used the same info, again with the same DFS 4.0.0.3 just a different SSID and PRL bc Im not sure what one I used last time, as for the ssid I used the one on my secondary cricket line which I dont have anymore. Also, all the previous sprint info I flashed over and never screen shot it, However, I did a full nandroid and master backup before the flash and I also did a NV-items and EFS backup, so im wondering if that holds the old sprint info... One last thing, after flashing in diag mode in PDA dm+modem+adb, Then after flashing clicking back to MTP+adb then selecting CDMA, well cdma wont select, its not even highlighted to be able to select, weird. I could select it with no prob before the flash, What gives, Any help would surely be appreciated, and if I get it straightened out with the help of someone, Ill surely donate. Im no newb Ive been at these things for a while, But im dumb founded at the moment..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SPORTSMAN70003:
Got a Verizon Note 3 flashed over. With the sim out it makes and receives phone calls but if I put the sim in it it gets no signal. What could be wrong?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
flash with sim in, make sure that your page plus account is using the meid that shows with sim in when reading phone in cdmaws.

with sim out, imei should show 990000xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or similar.

with sim in, imei should read A10000XXXXXXXXXXXXX or similar.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SPORTSMAN70003:
I flashed it with the sim in it first but it didn't have a signal when I took the sim out it got signal and worked with calling and text. I'm flashed to straight talk so I guess the sim might be the problem?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
It will read the correct meid if in the right Mode........

NV Only....

And again be prepared for all you that like the Straight Talk deal with cloning. Newer versions of Android will be blocking signal if the Meid is changed.....

Not a issue for me as I share the same stance as XDA does Meid Cloning is illegal PERIOD................

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] moparfreak426:
Finally got a decent donor. Another dinc2 but still no cdma ws. I got dfs and qpst..... Gonna keep fiddling with these a bit. Trying to wait on sim flashing to be successfully done and start doing that
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SPORTSMAN70003:
I read the phone and it shows NV Only. So will this phone work on straight talk?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] moparfreak426:
Without changing meid, it won't work on straight talk set to nv only. Straight talk to use without changing meid, it has to be ruim and use sim card using at&t towers...... Almost no coverage. Boo!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
You are right about NVONLY...I remembered that what I stated previously was learnt when I had to flash a phone from selectel back to stock and reading the phone showed an meid for the sim. I didnt try multiple sims, are the meids unique to the sim?

That ST news is awesome (*cough* **** walmart *cough*), is this a 4.5 change? Or 4.4.x?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dpb67:
Any hints tips or suggestions on settings for the G2? I cant seem to get even 1x working for more than a few minutes before losing data.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] moparfreak426:
sims do have a unique meid on them.... from what i've seen anyway. Viper32, or sedds, or MrHunter13 would probably be of more assistance there.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SPORTSMAN70003:
Anyone willing to tell me why my Verizon Note 3 flashed to straight talk does not get a signal with the sim in it? I will be glad to donate!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jbgtenn:
When using the 10.key placed inside of the efs folder DMU it pulls the keys for you no need for donor phone.

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To answer your question depends on carrier you are using. If you are using pageplus or straight talk that don't change AAA and HA keys every week or so (Verizon Prepaid) then you could simply pull data from a donor and write to your phones and be set but if you don't have a donor and need true 3g depends on type of phone Sprint and Us Cellular I use (profile 2) and Verizon phones Profiles 1 with 10.key and AAA and HA will pull on correct profile
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Because of meid
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SPORTSMAN70003:
OK is there any way to flash it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Honestly we do not get into Straight Talk flashes here, its against XDA Rules due to ESN Cloning.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tom79c:
data symbol

My data symbol does not show in my status bar unless I am connected to wifi. If I am not connected to wifi I have a data connection but no symbol. Any ideas how I can fix this? I did try searching for an answer first with no luck.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ciabatoni:
need help

I flashed my sprint s4 to cricket and I dont have talk/text/data/nothing. When I make call it says ""MOBILE NETWORK NOT AVAILABLE"" Im pretty sure it might have something to do with me not being able to select back to cdma modem in ##DIAG# Its on PDA, and when I select MTP+ADB and then try to select CDMA Modem it reverts back to PDA... I dont understand what happened, I need this fixed, I have 2 kids and there unable to reach me when needed, Ive been struggling for 3 days kno... Can someone plz throw me a bone, Ill donate if we get it fixed, PLEASE, Thank you Everyone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dmonleo:
I'm having radio issues as well...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ciabatoni:
ok

So thats whats causing this, the radio... The modem is considered to be the radio. When I was flashing to cricket I used DFS 4.0.0.3, After I was done with all the programming tabs I went to the reset button in the top right corner of the screen and I clicked on the drop box and I think I clicked either radio ON or OFF, and ever since I cant select CDMA Modem, I tried flashing the kernal again thinking that would fix it, but it failed to flash,,,When I make a call I get the MOBILE NETWORK NOT AVAILABLE, when I boot the device up, my phone is roaming and when I make a call it says welcome to cricket, Ive also tried the *228 but it wouldnt program, I got a failed message. I didnt care about losing flash bc I can flash it back, I wish I could get some help though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dmonleo:
If you make a call and hear dial tone and voice...that's good thing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
What specific device/android version? Is a sim card present?

Sounds like your phone is in an unsupported mode. PDA/MODEM is usually not touched in that screen. It's merely a way to get the phone into diag mode.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ciabatoni:
dial tone

Dial tone. NO, Voice, Yes... Im currently looking for some way to flash or reset the RADIO, to see if that helps, if I find it, ill definitely share. On cdma/ cdma lte I get (MOBILE NETWORK NOT AVAILABLE) Silence on the radio,,, And when I click settingd that kick me into ROAMING, its then that I hear the cricket activation guy...Now I cant even get back into roaming mode

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I have a sprint sim card, but I took it out after reading something about not flashing with it in... And after entering dig mode u have to options, PDA or CDMA MODEM, I can click PDA and click and of the usb combinations in there. However when I finish flashing, then select mtp+adb, I back out and try to click CDMA MODEM and it doesnt highlight or fill in the green dot, I also noticed that where it says UART in the header, its dull, and its normally bright white when the option can be selected... And something else I tried and notice, was when I did ##RTN# when it reset my phone and came back on I had 3g, but lost it after turning on WiFi, and it hasnt come back...

If when your done flashing u have to put the phone back to mtp+adb, then select cdma, is that right, either way, nothing is working...Could this be due to me being on a custom rom, and kernal. Currently on sacs rom, with uknownforce kernal. I tried flashing back to my original NANDROID, of stock, but it bootloops, and it bootloops when I try any other rom now, Atleast any other thats similar to stock...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
^^Are you able to odin back to same stock version as what was on it before?

Support for third party roms is minimal when it comes to using phones on different carriers (even same carrier). There's no telling what the rom is doing or not doing with the RIL. When flashing, one of my requirements is the phone be on stock or a stock based rom. Sometimes even stock based won't work if it's been modified heavily or had important services removed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ciabatoni:
Im gonna give it a go ahead now. Im looking for something thats stock, Ones that I have found already kept putting me in a boot loop, Even my nandroid did... Should I flash my nandroid thru odin, Bc Ive been doing it thru twrp 2.6, bc its a twrp backup, I also have a philz nandroid but thats of SACS rom... I mentioned in other post that I have backups of EFS, and NV_ITEMS, not sure if they will help. But back to the rom, Ive tried some stocks with NO success and Ive even tried Stockish Rom with no success... Not to mention that the SACS ROM is a build of the I9500 V1.5.1 Which probably isnt helping, then again its the only one that wont bootloop. Any recommendations,

I have work early, So if I dont respond Ill be back after 4pm East Coast time...lol Thanx again for helping me out
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] snoop1979:
Here are latest PagePlus PRL for verizon and sprint phones modded and tested by myself.

Report any issues, please.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Odin back to stock and then try again........

Custom Roms as I have stated long ago can cause issues, especially a international based Roms.....

I always require Stock or Stock Based Roms before I flash........

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
You need to find a stock tarball for whatever android version and baseband you had on your sprint s4 prior to flashing anything. Flash that through odin, then start over with your carrier flashing. Forget custom roms altogether until you have a network functional device on stock.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dmonleo:
Can you add link for Stock ROM via Odin (Sprint, and VZW).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Samsungupdates Google it....odins available...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dmonleo:
I know you just didn't pull a "Google it." LOL.....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tom79c:
Samsung Galaxy S3 (Verizon)

Android Version 4.1.2

Flashed to Page Plus

Voice/Text/Data works (1x until I take the the time to get 3G working)

WiFi connected > Shows data symbol in status bar.

WiFi disconnected > No data symbol even though I have a data connection.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] alk770:
vzw s3 to pp

hey i pmed you about flashing my vzw s3 running 4.3 to pp

thanx alot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
Tom,

That phone will not show a 3g data icon unless a sim card is present. Data will still work though. You should be able to get away with any sim card... att/tmo.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ciabatoni:
ok

Im back and Im reading some great advice so far, Im feeling hopeful, Anyway I was using philz Rec, Then I switched to TWRP, big mistake on my behalf... All those roms I tried and had boot loopson, It had to be twrp bc I flashed back to Philz and I can flash and boot up with no problems... As of right now Im on STOCKISH rom, My nandroid is with TWRP, and I wanna flash it, but it boot loops with twrp, and Philz cant see it, I guess my question is, can I flash a twrp backup through Odin, Bc I havent been able to find much info with some confirmation about being able to. I also downloaded an official stock rom, If I cant flash the nandroid thru Odin, ill be flashing the stock rom I found... I wait for confirmation on being able to before I try and possible brick my phone, Thanx everyone...

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Link to 4.3 Stock rom, for Sprint device http://true-android.blogspot.com/2013/12/install-vpuemk2-android-43-jb-firmware.html

And root method, http://true-android.blogspot.com/2013/12/root-l720vpuemk2-android-43-jb-firmware.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Anik49:
any one can tell me usc s3 or sgh-r530 have a ruim port,,,mean i can port another coutry's carrier ruim to this phone like gsm simcard....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Osiris19:
Are you still doing flashes for people Viper? I may be getting an Verizon S3 from a friend to replace my Droid Incredible 2 on Pageplus.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Let me rephrase no talking about or discussions of flashing to Verizon Prepaid or Straight Talk.

Both flashes require cloning of ESN's which is against the rules here on XDA.......

So take it how you want, but no discussions here, we do not want this Topic to be deleted because of this.............

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] prbassplayer:
Guys modifying ESN's is Illegal in most place, very gray area in others. As such its generally not allowed to be discussed in XDA. So tread carefully guys.

Moderator
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ciabatoni:
When flashing a sprint s4 to cricket, Should I leave the sprint sim card in while flashing, or put it in after the flash..Im on a stock rom now, and still no luck,

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Pretty sure it does not matter, I leave them in myself.............

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Anik49:
Can i insert a cdma on USC S3,,or i have to punch it....pls answer it's urgent
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Anik49:
Can i insert a rim on this phone directly or i have to punch it, please reply it's urgent
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dmonleo:
What's a "rim"?????
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ciabatoni:
Another thing, I keep receiving a system update, I believe it was a framework update, should I accept that or NO, its google service framework, to be exact... Is there anyone here that can lend a hand remotely... Or can help me through this flash...Ill donate, whatever it takes...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ciabatoni:
Maybe

Is there any way that my esn on my actual account and the esn on the sprint s4 may be causing this problem, I read that here >>> http://unleashedprepaids.com/thread-7515.html My VZW s4 that I flashed and had connected to my account is broke and I cant turn it on to see the esn, But I git it off my account through my friend at cricket... When I flashed the vzw and connect it. I went to cricket and opened a second line without an actual phone, I just got the MDN & MIN, then flashed the phone and viola... Now, bc there was no info like ESN or anything else on that 2nd line, could that be the reason why it connected and got service so easily, Should I go to cricket and have my dealer add this ESN to my new S4... Or do u guys think that has nothing to do with it, Bc im literally doing everything by the book. I NVR have these probs when flashing...

With that said, I read on the sprint community forum that its legal to swap/clone esn, as long as your not doing it for Illegal reasons, Says Manufactures' and providers. As long as you own both phones, and ONLY use one, and destroy the other, or take the battery out and leave in a drawer. Does this sound like it may be my problem??? I am at my witts end here, I really need sum Professional help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tom79c:
Check out this screenshot. It shows the 1X data icon when WiFi is connected. But when WiFi is disconnected it NEVER shows the 1X data icon. Any ideas on that? Is that still the SIM?

Also, would it work if I put the old SIM back in or does that mess things up? I am a little confused because the only way I could get the phone flashed is by taking the SIM out.

EDIT: Ok, so I put the original SIM back in and everything is working as expected now. The only thing is when I boot the phone it goes into Global mode because of the SIM. Is there a way to have it boot to CDMA so I dont have to switch it when I reboot?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
^^See post 4203. In your case, it will show 1x until 3g is properly provisioned with a sim inserted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
LOL, Yeah me also...............

I also want to mention that I have several Messages where people have complained to me about people flashing their phone and it not working correctly from this post

Let me be clear I do not and will not recommend anyone to flash devices here. Because of this very reason, when they are not happy my inbox blows up because they are not happy and it all comes back on me.........

I will update the main post to reflect this also..............

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ciabatoni:
Yeaayyyyy

Ok, So I figured everything out, Im connected talk, text data n mms, compared to my last s4, I was always having 3g problems and it was spotty, I couldnt believe how quick and reliable it is now on the sprint model, I dwlded a app from gplay to test the 3g, at 129 ms pings it was dwlding 2.37 mb/s and uploading at 0.71mb/s. that was really quick compared to my old Vzw s4, All in all. Im happy, a little disappointed I couldnt get better advice in this thread in the first place. Wasnt looking for a hand out, just some advice on what to rule out...Its cool though, Due to that, I received and gained a lot of knowledge and experience in other areas, and programs, that I wouldnt normally be comfortable with... Thanx everyone. And If anyone has the same problem or something similar that I can help with, Message me, I'll definitely do what I can...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tom79c:
Mode

Ok, so I put the original SIM back in and everything is working as expected now. The only thing is when I boot the phone it goes into Global mode because of the SIM. Is there a way to have it boot to CDMA so I dont have to switch it after I reboot?

Nevermind, I guess after you select the preferred network LTE/CDMA it remembers that. I rebooted again and it booted to that network mode.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] micallen:
I picked up a mint Vzw S3 and if my sim ever gets here, I'm gonna try this. Can someone answer a few questions for me?

If I ODIN to 4.3 (it's on 4.0.4 now) will the 2009031920090615 PW still work? Someone on here mentioned problems with that and I never saw it answered.

And crap, I can't remember what else I was gonna ask...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
WHoa........

Do not Odin it to 4.3, if that bad boy is on 4.0.4 you have unlocked Bootloader........

Once you go to 4.3 no going back.........

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] idragoncell:
okay thanks, guess i just live in a crappy town that barely has signal or 3g speeds lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
Sent pm.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
I replied man, thanks for your help....... Been really busy, sent ya a message back.....

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Yeah, you could be in bad area or it could be the modem on your phone......

Viper