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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jsp254:
Question. May have already been asked or covered, but I haven't seen it. Is there a way to backup the phone's flash? A nandroid of sorts of the portions of the phone that make the cellular parts work. I'm wanting to try some other roms and I know some break flash.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
^^Use what ever method is most pleasing to you to record the current values...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] niteglo:
selectel data speeds

is there anyone that's been watching this thread that is currently flashed to selectel (other than myself) who can do some speed tests and tell me what data speeds they're getting. Not looking for a reply like, "they will get the same speeds as pageplus," or, "selectel has full 3g"- just the results of a few real world tests. I can't find anything on youtube, or when i do a search for it. I found one post in this thread (just one), #423, which pegged data at about 1.5mbps in the chicago area. Seems like what i'm used to experiencing as far as 3g goes in this area... in post #341, viper was talking about flashing phones to selectel and next-g. he stated that selectel data speeds seemed to be faster across the board.

I don't see much in regard to this issue. I have a hard time thinking there is something wrong with my phone. Viper has done the flashing, double checked all the settings and i'm still getting about 175-200ms ping, 200kbps down, and 215kbps up... max. if it wasn't for the ping, indication in the status menu, the fact that programs like cdma field test show evdo data - i'd think i was on 1x. it's a brand new s4. no water damage, etc. does this on stock rom... been running TW roms the whole time. i have tested data speeds with as good of signal as -80dbm... on towers spanning over 200 linear miles (with one experience of trying it over a range of nearly 400 miles in a straight line). the results are constant. 2 months ago I had a verizon s3 flashed to pageplus in this area and was getting expected 3g speeds. I eventually had that s3 flashed to selectel and was getting normal 3g speeds then as well. I am at 1gb of 2 into my data, so getting close to my limit doesn't have anything to do with it.

I am considering porting my number over to page plus at the end of this billing cycle to see if that does anything different. So far, selectel has done a data refresh, as well as i believe the equivalent of an esn reset during one of the times that viper flashed it (after i messed up the programming).

i've posted about this before and thought I would kind of put an update out there in case someone else recently developed the problem or had any ideas. the only thing that I have not done is reload everything through odin. I have flashed the stock rom through recovery, however.

think that's all i know so far... hope everyone is having an awesome weekend!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Well you have to bite the bullet like me and purchase it, if you are using in a commercial way. No way around it and nothing that's free that works nearly as good either.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SPORTSMAN70003:
Dang didn't want to spend $700 on it. And you only get one ID to use on one computer which sucks. I found another program yesterday I'm currently testing and so far I like it as good as teamviewer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
What about remote assistance from windows itself? Both you and the recipient see their desktop simultaneously.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
Use logmein

Create a new email and new accoubt
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SPORTSMAN70003:
Never used it but may try it. The program I'm trying now seems to work good. I just did a remote flash with it. The only thing is it don't have a chat box but does have voice chat but most customers don't have a mic for that.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
https://join.me/ also free.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] h01d3r:
Galaxy S3

thank you very much VIPER32 for getting my verizon gs3 straightin out ive been flashing phones for about 2 years now but this one was outta my reach lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Remote assistance sucks,...... Google Chrome has a remote desktop but not as easy to get the parties in sync but works ok.....

Teamviewer is the stuff but it is expensive, I hated spending the 700.00 dollars but was a necessary evil.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wtf_lun4tic:
---------- Post added at 06:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:39 PM ----------

I am in over my head, I think.

Viper, I appreciate the time and energy you have put into this thread to help us all learn, but I haven't the faintest as to what I am doing.

I am willing to pay someone to just do it for me, as this is a skill I will not be using again. If any of you can do it, please PM me and we can discuss it in greater detail. I have a few family members who would be interested in your services, as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] RobsLost:
I can tell you with no hesitation that he can get you setup no matter what! He went way above and beyond to get me straightened out and running. Can't go wrong for sure!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SPORTSMAN70003:
After reading all the horror stories about teamviewer after you purchase it, I think I'll pass on it for now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Horror stories, like what... I have not had one single issue.....

Always works no BS and everyone is familiar with it....

Like the old saying... You want to Play you got to Pay ;)

But do whats best for you. If you want the best and the most familiar with people then its the only choice in my opinion.....

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SPORTSMAN70003:
Seems like people are sometimes having trouble with the paid versions when they upgrade. Here is one of the places I seen that was telling about it. http://www.softpedia.com/progViewOpinions/TeamViewer-27603,.html

If found my solution and its free.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] niteglo:
And Odin'd back to stock with same results. I'm so at a loss...=/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jsp254:
That gets me nowhere. Lol. Is there a way to backup my flashed phone's "flash" in the event that a ROM breaks it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] s7edgarin:
Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper32

If you are on the latest update of Android you are in a pickle for now as diag mode is locked out........

Viper

viper help!! Im in mdk build i got recognized by qpst an dfs change to nv only and could wrote changes in nam and data I put it on cdmahdr also and it detects signal but still sayong mobile network unavalible in status network says searching and out of service I load prl suceesful too but no service
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] stryboy314:
Hey Viper I need your help I'm so lost in this s3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fly4awhtgye:
I have a Sprint Galaxy S3 flashed to PPC. My installed PRL is 65002. How can I update to a newer one? 65005 modded looks to be the newest. Can I simply install the Sprint version through recovery?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] uat1:
This is actually a very good question and I want to know as well. Anyone know if there is a way to backup/restore the flash?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Sure if you have paid cdma workshop.. Easy to back up your nam settings...

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
1) Use screen captures (windows sniping tool)

2) Anything you can highlight, copy/paste it into an excel spreadsheet

3) Saving the keys is a bit more difficult as DFS doesn't reveal them (at least not with my phone). I had to retrieve them in a round about way. See this thread. I don't think it's a software limitation as dfs was able to properly read the aaa/ha keys and all the cave keys of a dumb phone.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2438711

After much testing, I found out that the passwords in the data tab didn't matter all that much. I found that so long as the aaa/ha keys were properly put into the mobile ip section, that having just the "vzw" as passwords in the data tab was sufficient to get the data connection back.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rich hathaway:
i have full crack of teamviewer,but cant post link cuz of postcount.......:(

it works for a few months at a time after which you will have to reinstall it

if peeps here need it i will post it after i get to whatever the post count is...i think its 10 lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] norcal4877:
Viper just flashed my uscc galaxy s3 to page plus! Thanks for the help dude! Here's something I noticed.

I actually tried to flash a different one to uscc before but data just wouldn't work even after I was 99.999% sure everything was right. The key is the uscc 4g sim card. Data would NOT work without it even on 4.1.1. This phone DID have 4.1.2 on it before though.

If you have the 4g lte sim in it will show that mobile network is connected and even show an ip address although, the MIN and MDN will be different but still work perfectly. I searched and searched and haven't found this info elsewhere so here it is!

Happy flashing and thanks again Viper you made my day over here.

:good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hellasleeper:
Viper is the shiznit!

I just wanted to publicly thank Viper for making miracles happen. For weeks i was going crazy with these phones...he silenced the crazy thoughts for 2 phones in under an hour. 3g on page plus. no sim. viper is the real deal. he makes most dealers look like armless children. note 2 and s4, page plus, 3g...**** yes. over and out:good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrhunter13:
Is it safe to say that all u need is the min and the mdn to get the phones working and the right setting for the network to get the phone on the carriers network
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gpz1100:
^^That will get you voice. Getting data is more involved.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] norcal4877:
Just to add to this thread a bit.... This USCC galaxy s3 just wouldn't work with that verizon messaging app. Go SMS pro works just fine though even if wifi is on. It switches to mobile data just like its supposed to and sends/receives with no problems.

Who's up to go through this thread and note down all the important/good info? I just about am haha. There's quite a bit of good info but its spread out way too far.

If I knew what I posted earlier I would have been very happy but no one else posted this info.. Its all to the good but compiling the good info would be very helpful to people. :) Either way all this is good for learning so there's no regrets only positive outcomes. Thanks to everyone and Viper for posting here!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet in this thread, but if you have issue's with MMS on a SPRINT SIV and have tried all the VZWMessenger, GoPro, Manual APN editing and still can't get it - try the Samsung MMS App :) It just works.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] s7edgarin:
HELP!!

Viper

viper help!! Im in mdk build i got recognized by qpst an dfs change to nv only and could wrote changes in nam and data I put it on cdmahdr also and it detects signal but still sayong mobile network unavalible in status network says searching and out of service I load prl suceesful too but no service
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jsp254:
Have a link to this app? I'm having to use gosms on my note 2 and hate it. I do prefer it over the vzw mms app however.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] LogicL77:
Hello all, thanks for keeping this thread going and helping so many people. I have quick question for you all.

I currently have a verizon GS3 flashed with pageplus with 3g working. ( thanks Steven Eds).

I would like to update my S3 firmware from the current - i535VRLF2 - android version 4.04 to the latest build - i535VRBMB1 - android version 4.1.2 .

What is the best way to update to this firmware version without losing my flash, if it is possible? Or is Odin the only way to bring it up to the latest build and android version?

Thanks,

Lewis
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] pede69:
"Roll Tide"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] untruestory:
I updated my firmware when I was cloned to a vzwpp phone and had zero issues so I'd assume you're good.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Just be careful with some of the latest updates, it makes the bootloader unlockable at the moment. So now going back/downgrading neither.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CellCare:
I have been rooting Android phones for my customers for free and after reading this thread for days I am thinking maybe I can expand my skill into flashing phones. I would like to get some hands-on experience with flashing without spending too much money. What would be a good phone to try and yet the flashing method is as close as to an S3?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] moparfreak426:
If anyone knows why I can't get 1x data on droid RAZR, please tell me. I have flashed over one, and is activated but network data is disconnected. I flashed a 3g prl and put vzw for keys..... That should get 1x data .... And locking into nv only, right?.... Any help appreciated

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] s7edgarin:
HELP!!

viper help!! Im in mdk build i got recognized by qpst an dfs change to nv only and could wrote changes in nam and data I put it on cdmahdr also and it detects signal but still sayong mobile network unavalible in status network says searching and out of service I load prl suceesful too but no service
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gelly602:
Hi im probably off topic but I have a htc evo lte that I had flashed to Verizon prepaid. I lost data a couple months ago. So after watching videos and reading through a lot of threads I was able to re flash my phone and get data up the only problem is that my data is really slow and it doesn't work while im on the phone before whwn the data worked it was fast and it would work while on the phone

Did I do something thing wrong ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Probably so, and the other problem you have is Verizon has caught on to the cloning of esns, you will lose it again and again.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gelly602:
The weird thing is that I flashed a s3 the same exact way and it works perfect do you think that the prl would have something to do wi th it , other than the evo and s3 losing data before I tried to reflash the evo did get stuck on a boot loop and I had to load a different firmware for it to be fixed

What prl is recommended for the evo
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Look in manin post 1-3 it list PRL's

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gelly602:
Cool thanks for the help ,

Real quick the evo says Cdma -1xrtt

Mobile network type

I think thats where the problem is

But what dictates wether its 3 g or 1x

The keys or the prl?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Keys
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Rcobb33421:
please help i created a disaster

I'm getting my teeth kicked out...... I've read rolled rebuilt thrown chairs my wife prolly wants a divorce. And I'm still just as lost as the first day I was born . Please help. Id rather talk to someone privately than embarrass myself and everyone here with what I am with this. Sprint S3 stock md4 deodexed. Full cdma-ware. LOST!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] uat1:
You can try Galaxy Stellar. There maybe others, hope someone can chime in here
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] moparfreak426:
Anybody got experience with droid RAZR?

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dmonleo:
Sent a PM
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] moparfreak426:
Maybe that sqlite app might be worth the money

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Z3R000:
3G

So I have Talk and Text working on my US Cellular Galaxy S3, but I don't have any 3g. So, how do I get this to work? And what do I do with the key? How do I use them?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TBack:
Viper I sent ya a PM. FYI.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
Pretty much this. Snoop posted a full 3G OTAP Guide on HoFo that works with Razer XT912 and Bionic XT875, you just need a blank 4g sim, root, and 1 paid app plus 1 free app. If you have another model razer you will need to flash the razer M xt907 modem and use a donor for keys (remember donor on verizon is only for pulling keys, donor on boost is basically committing fraud, we don't do that in this thread). I can help today if you need, just PM me, but Snoop's guide is pretty straight forward, just spend the 3 bucks on the sql app - it's easier than trying to adb shell and issue sqlite3 commands - i've found that often times this method corrupts the system.db when modifying secure entries.

Did you use QPST EFS Explorer to write 10.key to DMU folder?

Are you on 4.1.1 and do you have the original (previously activated) UIM?

Have you verified that all settings have stuck after reboot?

These are the top 3 issues with USCC R530U AFAIK, so if the answer to any is no...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Good advice, this is what I wanted the topic to be all about.

I am only one person and can only help so many but allot of you that have learned from my thread or on your own now answering questions for others, this is what the topic is all about.....

Great work......... afextwin

I know some of you do things different than me but if the end result works for you then it is all good right?

Thanks again to all for making this thread as large and informative as it has grown to. kudos to all ;)

Also I am a little behind on my messages so if you have sent me one resend as I get mixed up with who I have answered and not answered.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Z3R000:
No, I haven't written the 10.key to DMU folder, so that's most likely my problem. But every time I try to write it, it gives me "error code (258): Unable to get available disk space information"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crispcat89:
Thanks so much viper for remote flashing my HTC one. Page plus took $70 off my credit card and the bank with held it and my bank account is now froze and im out $70 thanks to an error on the page plus website. But hey, thanks again for flashing. Enjoyed the real 3g data.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Wow,

I would call CS and raise a little hell... They should make it right.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crispcat89:
I did. And I spent two hours on hold. Then get told by pplus that the payment wasn't able to go through cause the bank held the payment and froze my account. So I have to find a local pplus store here. Pay them cash. And deal with the bank. But it'll all get sorted out. But for real I feel like I owe you so much more man. After I finish moving I'll contact you about my other two phones. Back on subject of the flashing. Is it safe for me to root my phone and flash the official update that will at some point be available here on xda for my phone?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rjdhill:
????

is anyone else having a problem with data past couple days on pplus.i have 3g lit but it only shows data out if that makes since . about phone everything looks normal to me. but not able to send /recieve email, none of my apps that use data work . no net connection.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DrLipschitz:
Hello everyone,

I have a Sprint GS3 flashed to PagePlus. I'm interested in rooting and putting a rom on the device. I just wanted to verify that I can do this without messing up the flash to PP (as long as I follow directions, of course). Is it just like rooting and flashing a rom on any other sprint gs3 or are there any additional steps/things I should know about? I apologize if this has been addressed before, looked through about 20+ pages of this thread...170 is a lot to sift through. Thanks!

---------- Post added at 03:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:53 PM ----------

hmm. I've only had this PP flashed phone for 2 days and I've been on WIFI for most of the time. 3g seems OK though. I feel like it will go in and out occasionally every 2 or 3 minutes, but it wont last for more than 10 seconds
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rjdhill:
Yeah im back to using wifi for the past couple day also at home and school . My setting say i have data . But im guessing it doesnt mean anything at this point cause i got no activity . The 3g icon come on for 10mns then flicker for 2 or 3 sec then gonne for a few . Just keeps doing it . This is frustrating as hell for me because I need data for work and school im having to go thru this again for the second time . I made the switch to save money since im a full time student and have a family to support but goodness.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crispcat89:
I have a Sprint HTC one flashed and am having no data issues. Just had to make sure it was set to cdma only. My gf never has data connection on her droid
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
For the few that seems to be having data issues a few questions......

1. Have you did anything to the phone? (Flashed a Rom, Factory Reset, take a factory update etc.)

2. Whats your location? (Do you live in a area that Verizon Roams)

3. Are you sure you have data left on account? (If unsure message me I will look for you, need your phone number)

4. Have you installed any new apks.?

This may help narrow down your problems....

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fly4awhtgye:
I have 2 Sprint Galaxy S3 phones on Page Plus. In both cases, I was rooted and rom'd before my flashes. I can confirm the flash did not break root or bring me back to any stock firmware.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jackrabbit72380:
can u flash Samsung galaxy s4 active att version?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
GSM Device no dice for Page Plus........

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rjdhill:
Nothing before the data issue . No updates . No rom flash . Just re upped on the 70 plan a week ago. Did reset my phone today thinking it was an app issue since i have a couple apps that toggle data in sleep mode . I live in va . 20 mns out side Washington d.c. . But I travel for clients im in building all the time that get poor service . Which is wierd because I can walk from 1 point to another in certain part of any building and have full bars and data .
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Viper32:
Sounds like my work. Service one part and nothing in the other. Buildings, lighting. etc. do some strange stuff.

Viper
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
[MENTION=1573711]Viper32[/MENTION]: http://www.maximumsignal.net/shop/High-Power-Large-Building-CB-HP-Wireless-Amplifier-Kit.html ;)

Unrelated but possibly useful: Any who have Samsung i110 can refer to my post for help with MEID Repair after OTA software update, all credit to [MENTION=2684188]autoprime[/MENTION]

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45589280&postcount=1035

Edit, another unrelated post, a useful link maybe: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matte-FREE-...Monitors&hash=item4d0d1e678e&afepn=5337259887 <--The best 27" monitor money can buy, if 2560x1440 isn't enough room for you to flash phones then you might want to consider a 4K korean monitor, Tiger Direct has a few for under 600 @ 39".
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] catnapped:
I'm wondering if there's something seriously wrong with some of these S3s. I'd posted before that I was going to experiment with swapping my main PP account over to my iPhone 4 (from the flashed S3 I have) because of the reception issues I was having with the S3 (signal erratic and dropping too much). Sure enough, I did some checks in a number of places that was giving the S3 problems and the iPhone managed to keep the connection levels (numerical, not just going by bars) to where it's at least usable, if not quite adequate. Even sitting here at the computer with both phones fired up, the iPhone's signal levels seem to be reasonably stable while the S3 keeps connecting and disconnecting the main cellular signal every few seconds. Watching SignalCheck Pro (an excellent app) it seems like the S3 can't make up it's mind which tower to use and keeps bouncing between them.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
Wrong

I think either your not using the proper PRL or you did not flash it correctly. I've done over 10 Galaxy s3's this week and all have good reception with no drop.:laugh: