yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jacksonii:
Nevell man I was just trying to get a little help from yall pros. I get it though, you guys hate ST. Well I have been with them for about 2 years and Im happy with the service. I have had my uscc note 2 on there for 3 months and I ok with the service. I really just need help flashing my phone. The reason I asked for help on here is because at the beginning of the forum it said that it was to help those of us who needed it. It did help me some just reading what everyone else was posting. If I knew how to do it like you guys, I would be on here helping out also. However I would like to thank you for the warning about ST. Maybe at some later point my wife and I will look at some other options, but for now we are good with ST.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
trim,

Look I respect your opinion and I have no bias at all to Page Plus or Selectel as you have tried to insinuate. So yeah I take it personally the statement made here by you. I think I have answered allot of questions for you in particular throughout the thread also. So I took out of the topic the subject S-Talk so this cannot be brought up again, and for sure the time and efforts I put in I do not want to be considered bias.

I hear everyday stories about this that and the other with S-Talk and Verizon Prepaid thus my reason to remove them from the topic. If later they seem to calm down and get better I will revisit and add them back in. Its not that I do not have the information for these two carriers but I choose not to participate with them at this time due to the Customer Service offered and the need of (Friends) to do the deed mostly with them.

Again I value all of your guys opinions and contributions as I have stated many times, but I do not want this topic to become a this carrier against this carrier based. So hopefully I have cleared this up and we can continue without the friction that had started somewhat with these discussions about them.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
Well there u have it folks the man.. the myth ..has spoken!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JUSMEJOSE:
Lol

Sent from my SGH-M919
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] goldentuna:
Viper ... thanks so much for all your long hours working on my phone...

I've talked to a Page+ rep as well as a Verizon Rep .. .and my issue may be related to the area I'm in.

I'm not going to bug you anymore until I get to a dedicated Verizon area.

I apologize if I was too pushy ... just didn't understand why it was working.

Thanks!

---------- Post added at 05:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:18 PM ----------

While I'm not going to mess with anything until I know my current stock setup is working...

Some here have talked about 'CleanRom' as a custom ROM - but I only see that as a Verizon ROM. Has anyone here tried it on a USC S3? (I've also posted in their thread with this question)

Has anyone tried the LiquidSmooth ROM for USC - and does is work without issues for us with flashed Page+ phones?

What issues do I need to be aware of if I flash a custom ROM? Will a nandroid get back all the P+ flashed settings if I have to go back.

Thanks Viper for this thread - and all that contribute to it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] confadon:
Re: Error #89: Unknown error please try again

Hi Im getting the same error message but my phone was fully flashed 1 year ago all the sudden I just got that message 2 days ago. Any idea?

Thanks Johnson
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Did you happen to take a ota update?

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Thanks, I appreciate the compliment.... Please do keep me posted on this situation.....

Sorry but do not know much about that Rom, nandroid does not backup a flash, and flashing a Rom should not touch your flash. All should be good ;)

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] joew134:
I am currently running liquidsmooth v2.8 on my usc s3 that Viper flashed to page+. The rom is as the name implies smooth. Installing this rom did not affect my ability to make calls or use data on page+ at all.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Thanks joe134, I will add this to the list.........

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
I have a question. Let's say your efs folder gets borked, will backing that up do any good? Or is a re-flash in order?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Message me and we can take a look................ But keeping a stock nvitems backup in cdma is not a bad idea. I keep them for most all the different phones I flash just in case........

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jsp254:
If Verizon blacklists my phone, will I be able to use it on p+ ? If they do, can I use it on a GSM provider ?

Verizon note 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] goldentuna:
Thanks for your info. I'm really glad this would work as I can't find many usc Roms out there. I know liquid smooth had good reviews from my galaxy nexus and nexus 4 days.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] joew134:
Don't know of you ever tried goo manager but it will automatically populate a list of ROMs that are compatible with your device.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
We need to get the phone on pplus before blacklisted, message me...

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] goldentuna:
I have used that in the past. Was going till again to get the TWRP on. I'll check the ROMs there too. Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] joew134:
Also check out an app called "recovery-tools" it makes switching between cwm and twrp recovery easy.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lilila:
I have been reading this thread carefully, especially OP's posts.

Now I'm thinking I'm in deep trouble. I've been using pageplus for a few months.

Bought a used Sprint Note 2 a few days ago, somehow activated it by transferring the old number to this phone through online chat.

Now I suddenly found out the phone is not activated anymore. Chatted online, called customer service. They all saying some dealer helped me changed my number. The fact is the phone is with me all the time, and I talked to no dealer at all. After 3 hours waiting and talking, I was able to get back my phone number, with less balance in the account. Just a few hours later, Just now, My phone number is lost again. Is somebody playing with my IMEI?

Please give me suggestion, Viper.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
that's the craziest thing Ive heard yea it sounds like u are in some DEEP DOO DOO lol...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
Mighty nice of you to give away paid apps, warez isn't allowed on xda.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Yeah thats not good, message me and I can take a look.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TBack:
I wanted to support these experiences on ST as well. Perfectly stated! I had a samsung proclaim on st's Verizon offering and after about 200mb got throttled. I had been an ST customer over a year (I am not sure how I even lasted that long) :rolleyes:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] theroar:
Thanks!

Just wanted to thank Viper! Tremendously helpful with my little S3 project. If any of you are struggling with getting a phone on page plus, he cannot be beat!

Question about the messaging apk though. I installed it this morning and when launched it stated something about not being used for commercial numbers... I shot myself a message with it though and it did work. Is that normal?

Thanks!

Mike
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
Which messaging app? Verizon messanger?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
DDDDDDDDDDDDDDUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDD

Validate MEID will show that your IMEI is active on another line with a plan/balance...this isn't good and should probobly be left to private chat...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
yea it's slipped my mind when I posted.. lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
That happens :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Man what a rough day at work.... I will try to reply to all who has messaged me shortly.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Thanks for the compliment and yes that's normal. All shall be fine ;)

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
If anyone knows of or has a Sprint S4 they have reasonably priced let me know. I want to do some testing with some issues I hear some people talk about. I do not have one currently so am unable to do the testing. Let me know......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadget069:
What issues?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Well signal drop, poor reception, to name a few. I have a hunch this is a phone issue but want to test myself to be for sure. I have flashed allot of them in my area and have not heard one complaint but I hear some talking in other areas about issues. I just want to see for myself.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Nevell:
Hey viper it's about that time
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JUSMEJOSE:
I have done couple of sprint gs4 like 1 month ago to my wholesale customers and they haven't gotten drop calls nothing ... anyways pp+ has pretty good signal where I live ...

Sent from my SGH-M919
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Yeah me also, I do about 10 or better a week of them in my area for some other dealers and also customers and never seen anything but I hear otherwise from some in other areas. Just wondering if its location specific or if the Sprint S4 has a week radio or something.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Nevell:
All my customers are good with my gs4 flashes as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JUSMEJOSE:
I might have a gs4 avaliable before saturday ... ill PM if I do ... price around $450 gotta wait until my buddy comes by ...

Sent from my SGH-M919
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gelly602:
advice

i have a sprint s3 and a evo lte both on verizon prepaid. they lost their data and i think that its pretty much dead , (verizon prepaid)

so im trying to flash my phones to p+ , does demo dfs work and it looks viper is a very good person how much to help me if i get stuck

thanks in advance
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sfaznspeedster:
Viper is the man! He also helped me with my Galaxy S3 to Page Plus and even helped me fix some other items that I had no idea about the phone. Went above and beyond.

Thanks again!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JUSMEJOSE:
Yeah demo version of dfs works fine

Sent from my SGH-M919
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
I have replied to all messages this morning. Guys I am in the EST timezone, so if you message me after 11:00 PM EST time I most likely will not reply until the next morning. I work until 6:00 PM EST Monday thru Thursday also so I can only reply some if I get a break at work. So please be understanding to this.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crazyb434:
so which veriizon mvno do u suggest flashing to? i heard page plus charges for roaming
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gimmeitorilltell:
Did you all resolve this issue? I'm getting the same behavior even after trying several different PRL's. I've been grabbing the prl from my ole dinc but I'll grab the 53078 one and give it a try later on.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] goldentuna:
I don't know much about this stuff .. Viper has been flashing my phone - but here's what I can tell you:

I think Viper used the PRL (or some codes) from my 'home' area (Bosie, ID) ... I wasn't getting anything in the area I was in at the time he flased the phone (~250 north of Boise). Even in a solid Verizon area it still was giving me the 'Welcome to Verizon - call can't be completed' message. When I tried doing a programing with *22891 (as instructed by Page+) it was taking me to AllTel's system.

When I got closer to the Boise area - and in a Verizon zone - all of a sudden I could get through with a phone call. It really surprised me. I then did a *22891 it went to the Verizon roaming upgrade programming. Once that was done - I could see when I was in a Verizon area (and make calls, etc) and when I was 'Roaming'. I was using an app called 'Network Signal Info' (http://goo.gl/xLGyP) that shows a lot of good info on your signal statu, etc.

Page+ plans will not work in a Verizon 'Roaming' area. Page+ will only work in the same areas as Verizon's Pre-Paid plans.... which also don't work in any 'Roaming' areas. Which is a real bummer...

I still don't have any data working - but I'm hoping Viper can fix that now that I'm in a real Verizon zone. He's really gone over-board to work on this.

Hope that helps a little...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JUSMEJOSE:
ill be have free time like in 30 minutes .... if viper doesn't help you PM me and ill help you get data ...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Ok think I got everyone replied to, got bad storms here tonight so trying my best to stay going......

Available until about 11:00 PM est time
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
I like selectel or Page Plus........

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gimmeitorilltell:
Well thanks for the info, I'm usually in a verizon zone when it refuses to let me make a call. At least I could always call from any other phone that I had programmed to PP in the same area. I just put in the prl from the op but I can't test it out until tomorrow to see if this resolves the issue. I tried the *22891 but it was unable to program my phone, maybe because my spc isn't set to "000000"? The prl that I always use is one that is updated from a droid incredible and shouldn't give me issues with roaming. I have tried every setting as well and unchecked everything in "roaming guard".

I see your data is not working yet? Do you have a sprint phone with the 10.key added? Mine is a sprint phone but I used a dinc for my donor. I guess I'm too used to goiing that route after flashing so many thunderbolt phones, but anyways, I did have to add the 10 key for data to work on my sg3.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] goldentuna:
I have a usc phone. Viper just got through doing everything we could, but still no joy. He was able to clone my phone to one he had there and everything worked..including data.

So we think it may be a hardware issue on mine. So I'm sending it off to him so he can take a look.

He sure works hard to get ya working.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gimmeitorilltell:
Well I have read alot of good things about Viper and I know that he will have much better success at getting your phone fully functional when he can get his hands on it. I really hope it's not hardware related so you can enjoy your phone and so that Viper can have yet another very satisfied xda member. I recall a simple setting on my phone that had to be changed as well to get data going, but as I stated, it's easier to make something work when it's in front of your face... lol Good luck to ya.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Thanks for the compliment, I try my best to do things right for sure.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jameyscott:
So... I want to go back to stock. I am going to T-Mobile, and I think that my PP flash is causing me to only get EDGE. The only reason I think this is because the guy that flashed it was only able to get 1x. I'm not going back to PP, so how could I flash it back to stock?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
You have a Verizon unit, sim unlocked to work on tmobile?

More info about your device is needed... What phone do you have?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jameyscott:
Sorry, tired and it was in my sig. It's a i605 (VZW) and yes, I am on T-Mobile now. I've already activated it and I only get EDGE. =/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
It's to my understanding you need to upload a tmobile qcn file to get 4g working..

Chekc up on the enable Aws thread
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jameyscott:
I've already talked to the guy over there. He asked me to get the verizon qcn so he can attempt to modify it. My question is, why would I only get EDGE. There are two youtube videos with guys getting 3g and did not mention switching qcn's.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
Because your running on a Verizon prl. It technically does not have tmobile capabilities.

You need a tmobile qcn. Or at least a nodded one.

Once you get the nodded qcn, post it here... I'm sure many will benefit from this
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jameyscott:
Once I get it working, I will post it here, but I will also be making a separate thread because this thread is all Viper's and this is his business. I don't want to take business away from him. and what do you mean PRL? I thought that was strictly a CDMA thing...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
Meant qcn. Typo.

And yes. Once you get it working, I for sure will sale my sprint version and get an all in one vzw unit..

It would be awesome to have a total all on one cdma and gsm band (with 4g hsdpa) when needed
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jameyscott:
If only VZW wasn't such a ..... Well, you know. I would love if they didn't use a separate LTE frequency. I will work on getting it to hspa+, but right now I am working 80 hours a week, so I don't exactly have much free time to work on this. I'll do what I can though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
hmmm, not sure if its Verizon. I mean if you was cellular carrier (A) would you want to include Cellular carrier (B) frequency that you do not even use? Whats it do for (A)? One thing the phone becomes more expensive.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crispcat89:
I'm interested in flashing my sprint s3. What programs would I need to do this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
I have the qcn to enable the 3g/4g bands on the att note 2 for t mobile.. but don't no how it would be modded to work with Verizon
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jameyscott:
I believe that the Verizon qcn has to be modified

sent from a small tablet aka N2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2013647

You guys may have better luck posting there, as I am pretty sure not many here looking for GSM ;)

Good luck for sure and keep us posted. Problem in my area is GSM is aweful all around, whether it T-Mobile or AT&T.

I will do a little digging from some of my partners that was working on this to see what they have to say now also.....

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jameyscott:
Thanks man. I appreciate it.

sent from a small tablet aka N2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
No problem hope ya guys figure something out.......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcpr5480:
Viper

Hey viper can you help me out shot you a pm.

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
YOU BET :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcpr5480:
Viper can flash anything!!!

If you need help flashing anything to pageplus Viper is the man to see, secure, fast, reliable, and very reasonable!!!

100% satisfied

You ROCK!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Thanks for the compliment ;)

Also guys, I would like to ask if you have flashed a ROM that caused issues with your flashed phone let me know. I want to add that to one of the main topics so we can keep a list of Roms that can or may cause issues. I hear of some that cause data loss for whatever reason and think it would be nice to let others know to stay away from the Rom to keep from having problems.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Bobby 50:
Signal loss and drop

Viper i contacted a local flasher and we installed his flashing software etc in my K-9 Jeep computer and i brought him to my area, we found the prl is an issue and installed 5 before we got one to work, the phone was fine, the area is also we have three local towers, just the S4 and his s3 seem to have a weaker radios than the motorola one, the prl that works here is 65002, all the others either suffered signal drop or loss of service, as in no service, or roaming. hope this helps, we are still testing as i have him hooked on fixing the problem. Thanks for all your help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Great to hear....... Keep us posted.....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gadgetdaddy:
OK, I already have everything you need (or should say I need) in 1, 2 and 3.

So I'm willing, if your willing?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nike0518:
hey just wanted to ask if its possible to get 4g LTE on page plus ??

i ask bc i just got my sprint s3 flashed to page plus by some guy i found on craigslist. and he was saying something about with a select few & custom roms if i get the coverage and refresh my prl or something of that sort . ...over & over, theres a chance i could get lucky and get some 4g.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
No your not going to get 4G, not by just a prl update sorry.......

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Nevell:
I chuckled when I saw his post. lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nike0518:
btw sorry if it sounded like a really dumb question... but is it possible at all to get 4g?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
No, not with page plus sorry.........

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nike0518:
oh alright well thanks for the speedy replies
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jameyscott:
Is there any chance in the near future PP will get 4g? 6m to a year?

sent from a small tablet aka N2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Well no-one knows for sure what the heck Page Plus may do. I feel like we will not see any 4G until late next year if then. Verizon does not want to let go of it yet. And why would they when people keep pouring to Page Plus and other MVNO's like they are. They make money either way ;)

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wooguay:
hey viper, was wondering if you might be able to help me out getting started. I sent a pm. thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] joew134:
Page+ increased the data on the 30 dollar plan to 500 mb. Makes it a even better deal.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dmonleo:
From what I read 4g LTE will be reserved for post paid subscribers. That is what Big Red is doing...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] brotherhaslip:
Viper did a great job flashing 2 S3's for me today. He even had to burn a bunch of extra calories because PP had turned off the data on my wife's line, so we couldn't figure out why we weren't getting data. Wish I would have just had him flash the phones right from the start instead of all the time I wasted trying to figure out how to do it myself. Thanks Viper!!! They are working great!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Thanks bro, I am glad they are working great for you....

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Shinydude100:
A bit stumped

Helped a friend buy his S3, I tend to program on my own, using dfs and so forth, went through crazy hassle looking for a stock rom for the SGS3 LTE from Sprint, however, i have no use for the LTE from sprint being to it that i'll be flashing it to metro.

I eventually found a ROM that would allow me to read the MSL code, once that was said and done, I've tried the steps found all over online about using ##3424# -- PDA--Qualcomm USB Setting --> DM + Modem + ADB

Diagnostic Port does not even come up, which I'm unsure as to why this is, but i have the drivers installed, i have dfs and every other s3 recognition COM shows under device manager with zero unknown devices.

I'm running windows 8, however i don't quite have another choice.. any light you could shed would be nice. Thanks Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ln209o53tiu6ol/PhoneUtilss.apk

Install that apk. see if it wil get you in diag mode ;)

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jameyscott:
I have to go back to stock and use casual to open up my hidden menu. You might have to do the same (minus casual)

Edited for spelling issue. Dang you Samsung for not including even a little auto correct in the N2!

sent from a small tablet aka N2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] catnapped:
While I wait to find another S3 on ebay (one I bought is all scratched up and going back...bummer), been working on the Epic Touch 4g I have. Managed to get voice and text working OTA, but no matter what I do can't seem to get data to work AT ALL (* not entirely true...it worked for about 10-15 seconds last night strangely enough, nothing before or since). No idea if one of my settings is still wrong or have to try yet another PRL (most either end up 'roaming' or at the place I'm in--no data).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
casual?

Viper