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[Moto G 2015 General] stoicBeaver:
how do I install textnow APNs?

I just installed custom rom. how do i install textNOW APNs? is there a .zip file?
[Moto G 2015 General] hammmersmashface:
as promised...included is every partition in .img format...done as soon as I got the phone in the mail nothing was changed other than installed partition back up and restore...also included is NV backup done with QPST and is in .qcn format I also have NAM backup and NV backups done with cdma workshop and dfs evolution..if those are needed let me know

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By6XK9avQPXeUTg3c2JOSTVSZWs/view?usp=sharing
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
I've read a bunch so I'm not sure where I've gotten these but copied them down for future reference - here ya go:

APN: n.eg.ispsn

MMSC: mms.sprintpcs.com

MMS proxy: 68.28.31.7

mms port: 80

MCC:310

MNC:120

APN Type: default,mms

Bearer: LTE

Preferred network type: LTE/CDMA auto (PRL)

--------------------------

APN2 LET internet

APN: n.eg.ispsn

MMSC: mms.sprintpcs.com

MMS proxy: 68.28.31.7

mms port: 80

MCC:310

MNC:120

APN Type: default,mms

Bearer: LTE

I don't recall why two of them but would suspect one for dialer and other for MMS.

Wouldn't require a zip flash or anything like that as if your on a custom rom (barring TextNow ROM) if TN would denied access to changing APN's.

I'm a custom with Sammy phones and in settings your able to edit, add, delete or change from different APN's added. So on a custom ROM I'd look and see if you have access to add any.

Try gear wheel notifications bar (pull down) settings>wireless & networks>more>cellular network settings>Access Point names>top bar hit the + sign , when done 3button menu and save.

If that's worth a try, then there ya go. . . :)

EDIT: why on a custom ROM would you still want to use TextNow service, I guess you've maybe paid for the month already as an answer.

Then wouldn't the use of TextNow SIM add the APN for use? Don't know just seemed like good questions to ask - anyone / any answers?

EDIT2:

Found this on XDA where a TN user wanted to know APN and then answered himself-

https://xdaforums.com/general/help/apn-settings-textnow-wireless-t3214237

Really would like to understand, so what your offering in the link is more than what's in the OP of Stock ROM.

http://droid.textnow.com/textnow-motog3-4281.zip

Which would be limited to only a few partitions, as I'm thinking it was you that said (one time) that "partition back up and restore" does like 43+ back-up partitions. So your link would offer much more then stock rom partitions - Yes?

Thanks
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
Partitons backup doesn't have 43+. Only around 42 partitons are on the Moto g
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
I think [MENTION=7866439]hammmersmashface[/MENTION] 43+ was a general guesstimate at the time he said that, and pretty darn close, but thank you for offering an accurate number to the conversation :)
[Moto G 2015 General] hammmersmashface:
I was mistaken its 37 partitions...and here is what is in the file(the link)
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
You didn't backup ALL partitions. There are some backup of backups. Like dhob backup and theres dhob backup backup
[Moto G 2015 General] hammmersmashface:
sighhhhhhhh.... no I know what happen...I ran a duplicate file finder lastnight and didn't bother to see what it got (ther was something like 20k worth of files) so I just hit delete and went to bed...must of got mixed up in with it...ill see if I can find a back up on one of my flashdrives
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
I'm lost as to an understanding - meaning a backup to a backup for what purpose is that needed and then to what benefits would it yield?

In the image of 4029599 the backup.backup have the same size of the original backup their being made from - as shown in that image link.

Is this something in escents to partitions not being mounted at the time of a backup? If it's not mounted then it's not backed up - right?

So if it wasn't mounted at the time of the current backup it's included as a backup.backup to the last time it was mounted or something like that?

Is a partition really a folder and then being called a partition on Android?

That's always made me wonder of the true meaning in folders and partitions being the same and only differentiating factor being with whatever roll and info that they would contain. . .

Would a total backup of TN G3's even possible then - if - not all partitions are mounted but only like of some when used/needed on Android?

Hence a total partition count of all partitions in/to any one backup is missing the non-mounted partitions at the time of any backup done?
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
Partition backup backups EVERY SINGLE PARTITION. Backup of backups mean that say you have dhob. If the original dhob on the device isn't working for some reason, dhob backup kicks in
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
I was making an edit to my original post and wonder if you could answer this-

"Is a partition really a folder and then being called a partition on Android?

That's always made me wonder of the true meaning in folders and partitions being the same and only differentiating factor being with whatever roll and info that they would contain. . ."

:)
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
Partitions come in .img disk files and I believe they're written in hex. On the phone, partitions are like different sections on your EMMC that control various functions like booting

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I can't really help with the forum anymore if it's directly related to say testing something. This is because I bricked it (encrypted partition is f*cked up so I can't really flash a new one as it's protected). Unless I can get my hands on a new one (in a long time as #1 I don't have the money to get another one and #2 Textnow isn't selling it anymore, for now). I'll still be here trying to answer/help as many people as possible!
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
Probably because of this messed up thread
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
I hope not
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
This is a 100% working method to your issue. . Listen closely. Place the device in your right hand with your finger running alongside the bezel (similar to gripping a baseball) ....a parallel grip alongside the bezel is crucial. Stand in a pitching stance with the left foot pointing in a straight line ahead, exactly 90° adjacent to the right pivot foot. Lower your trousers, with the cheeks of your a*s shining a beam in the general direction of your carrier, similar in ritual to facing the West of Mecca. Reach back as far as you can with the gripping hand, harnessing all energy from the upper body into the stance. With a mighty thrust, cry out to Zeus, Mephistopheles, and the Hunch Back of Notre Dame, and hurl the device into oncoming traffic (being mindful not to strike any innocent pedestrians.) Count the pieces being deflected from impact. Howl out with a mighty cry of pain and vehemently curse MVNO's that sell us piece of sh"t devices with no support. (Disclaimer: I am not responsible for lost data or damaged micro SD cards as a result of this tutorial).
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
Understood :(

I guess [MENTION=7866439]hammmersmashface[/MENTION] post #195 img backups (if he updates it with ones-deleted) isn't any help since you've already said (encrypted partition is f*cked up so I can't really flash a new one as it's protected). There is no work around then?

Meaning holding Volume down and power buttons simultaneously to get it started in Fastboot mode is not accessible then?

If your device looks dead and it's only recognized by pc as "qhsusb_bulk" this is the right place for you.

https://xdaforums.com/moto-g/help/how-to-revive-hard-bricked-moto-g-t2833798

[MENTION=7383447]MotoJunkie01[/MENTION] post #208 suggestion and tutorial wouldn't yield much to have any usable spare parts or even selling the device for parts, but might help with personal gratification.

If it wasn't bricked a possible use would be to get a phone holder for the car and autoboy dash cam app from the play store, have it on 20 minute loops that go on the sd - autostarts records when you open the app. (just something I've read) :)
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
I'm messing with ya on that. We can try Qualcomm Emergency Mode 9008
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
Yes it was titled "Motorola G3 2015 [TextNOW]" which TextNOW is in brackets, giving lead to general discussions of both, the phone and company.

Or is it the Sprint network - that's messed up?

Granted your able to get the TN XT1548 off of CDMA and go with GSM and different networks then. . .

But, I've just read about Sprint shutting down one of the MVNO using it's network.

No it's not TN but it's RingPlus.

SPRINT HAS NOTIFIED RINGPLUS THAT IT PLANS TO STOP ALL SERVICES TO RINGPLUS AND ITS SUBSCRIBERS ON FEBRUARY 11, 2017 AT 5:00 PM CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME.

https://bestmvno.com/ringplus/sprint-lies-ringplus-sues-service-halted-subscribers-forced-look-new-provider/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Ringplus+Promotions

RingPlus was founded in 2006. In 2012, RingPlus began operating on the Sprint network and started enabling two other MVNOs on the Sprint Network.

Ringplus announced Sprint will be terminating services to all RingPlus accounts on February 11th, 2017. They advised all customers to port out to a new provider prior to that date. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RingPlus

TN has no Wikipedia page I can find, but Cnet states in Aug. 2013 "On Tuesday, the folks behind the free texting and messaging app unveiled their own mobile phone service with plans". "The service runs on top of TextNow's existing IP-based text and voice infrastructure and taps into Sprint's 3G and 4G networks when no Wi-Fi is available, all of which the company claims turns it into the world's first all-IP-based mobile carrier." https://www.cnet.com/news/textnow-kicks-off-mobile-phone-plan-for-19-a-month/

RingPlus on Sprint's network in 2012 and TextNow on it in 2013.

So where does TextNow stand as both (TN and RingPlus) were using VoIP technologies and Sprint?

SideNote: By BestMVNO - Mar 29, 2015, TextNow.com is offering the original Motorola Moto G (refurbished) on sale without a contract for $14.99.

That's $5. lower back then in 2015, and it's being offered there now at the increased 5. bucks for a phone that was originally released late in 2013 for retail - same stated refurbished units and at 4 years older. Is the Moto G3 2015 gone for as long on TN?
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Good outline of information [MENTION=3249491]Resistence[/MENTION]lsFutile. One thing about it - you do your homework. On a side note, Data Done Right, Virgin Mobile, another subsidiary of Sprint still in operation, but no longer actively retailing devices, operates on a certain loophole that some of us are aware of. Has it's own distinct n.ij.ispsn APN in contrast to n.vmu.ispsn utilized by Virgin Mobile USA users. My point is, relating to the Moto G3, whether TextNow, Sprint, Boost, etc., with the correct configurations and partition filesystems, can be converted into a full fledged "Data Done Free" Moto G3, xt1548. I've confirmed this on TextNow G3 and Sprint G3, but not the Boost because I don't have that device as of yet. So anybody technically interested in doing this, please put in requests and I can start a clandestine yet informative and instructional thread ...
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
I found it very detailed though ! It's easy to poke fun when it's not ourselves of the misfortune has happened. Then I'm glad to see you offered a solution to pf that wasn't to destroy it in many pieces. :good:
[Moto G 2015 General] uriearos:
Moto_lte.zip????

How do i flash textnow via moto_lte.zip???
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
I try to be thorough and back up (points made) with links when possible.

I wasn't aware Virgin Mobile, another subsidiary of Sprint still in operation, but no longer actively retailing devices because their phones page still shows 20 listed and with a 20% additional discount code offered there. The Moto G (3rd Generation) shown as one of them listed. UPDATE-Shows out of Stock

https://www.virginmobileusa.com/#!/shop/phones/

So I take it your meaning of [ just the DDR units ] or have I misunderstood something?

The Moto G (3rd Generation) offered at VM USA is almost the same price discounted with 20% off code, as I gave for UC Cellular G3. So if someone was to get this from VM USA - would your mentioned hack work with this one?

UPDATE-Shows out of Stock

So anybody technically interested in doing this, with the correct configurations and partition filesystems, can be converted into a full fledged "Data Done Free" Moto G3, xt1548. I'm interested to do it on a USC G3 - is that possible?

Quote - please put in requests and I can start a clandestine yet informative and instructional thread

Where do we put in a request at? PM you or you'll start a thread of that question and we answer there? Not sure how requests would work and then to fire ya up - but count me in :)
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
For me, the automatic mode it goes in whenever the phone is powered on is fastboot
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
Short answer go back to wherever you got the "moto_lte.zip" and ask there, as they'd be understanding your request and able to offer more precise help for that zip. Since you quoted [MENTION=7703024]InterfaceNode[/MENTION] try a PM there too.

Are you sure flashing that zip is what you need as I've seen this discussed "Alternatively, you can flash a custom ROM like CM13 and use an app from the Play Store like "Network" or "4G LTE Switch" to change from "LTE/CDMA auto PRL" to "LTE/GSM/CDMA auto PRL" or similar".

Then leads to this discussion here and same principle-

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e-2015/general/how-to-verizon-moto-e-2015-gsm-network-t3098953

NOTE: TWRP is able to flash zips, but I've read Fastboot is better at it. :)

But not sure what recovery you have, then fastboot is part of your android os already - you just need to get the PC to communicate with it, so see below guide.

[Guide] How To Setup And Use Fastboot

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2277112

Detailed guide and setup to use ADB and Fastboot, then goes into other areas where it might or might not be helpful (mentioning HTC device, his favorite) - so getting ADB and Fastboot setup first by this and then understanding how to flash your zip from where you got it. Sorry not of more help I can give, but I tried. . .
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Of course. I like [MENTION=7902606]purplefruity[/MENTION] a great deal and will try my best to help. Instead of poking fun, I was sort of relating and sharing my experienced frustrations of a brick. I will do my best to unbrick his device

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Pm me with requests. More than ten and I'll get a group thread started for Motorola Moto G3 xt1548 Carrier Conversion and Flashing. I have experience with the Virgin Mobile DDR G3, the Sprint and TextNow. I would love for someone to bring a Boost variant in for the method. By the way, I don't want to lead as OP. Rather I want to work with members and learn what I can as well.
[Moto G 2015 General] uriearos:
I flashed cyanogenmod on my Moto g3 textnow and the service isn't working, it shows that theres no signal, not sure if flashing it back to stock rom would fix it but that what i'm trying to do but cant find the stock rom for the textnow moto g3
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Hey I'm at work now. I'll give you a hand at around 6:00 when off work

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What carrier and model?
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
Cool to help out a fellow XDA'er and nobody wants a paper weight or door stop that can - with help revive it.

I'll send my PM to ya.

Hey would that carrier conversion flashing trick be possible on a Virgin Mobile Netgear Mingle Mobile Hotspot, or any Sprint MVNO based hotspot - just my brain clicking again?
[Moto G 2015 General] uriearos:
Its Moto G 2015 (xt1548) Textnow, but i flashed Cyanogenmod 13
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
Just trying to understand and troubleshoot for others to help you for my lack of knowledge.

1st. OP has a link to original TN Stock ROM, have you overlook that link?

What I believe it's same as shipped on the phone at receiving it.

http://droid.textnow.com/textnow-motog3-4281.zip

2nd. Are you still on the TextNow SIM card or changed it out and to who?

If still a TextNow SIM installed see # 3 below.

3rd. see post #196 on page 20 answer to [MENTION=7393681]stoicBeaver[/MENTION] question.

Before you change from Cyanogenmod ROM try and do these steps-

Notifications bar (pull down) gear symbol go to settings>wireless & networks>more>cellular network settings>Access Point names

and see if you have anything for an APN listed there.

If not, then on that window - top bar hit the + sign, add the information of APN on page 20 in post #196 when done entering it use 3button menu at top and save.

NOTE: I don't know for sure if you go back to TN Stock ROM if you'll have access to APN settings as they may have disabled that on the Stock ROM - I don't have phone anymore to know for sure.

4th. If you've gone to another network SIM (GSM) not CDMA (like TN) then you might try the mentioned of-

"Alternatively, you can flash a custom ROM like CM13 and use an app from the Play Store like "Network" or "4G LTE Switch" to change from "LTE/CDMA auto PRL" to "LTE/GSM/CDMA auto PRL" or similar". Meaning changing your phone to use GSM.

[ Of course without that GSM network APN entered correctly then you'll have no connection as well - google then for whoever it is T-M or AT&T ]

Keep your head up and smile at me if these happen to get you on you way - if not wait for MotoJunkie01 to reply after he's home from work.

Else you have the option to undo all the MOD's you've done so far and flash back to the TN Stock ROM :)

I've gotta go so I'm gone for the Day :good:
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
[MENTION=7383447]MotoJunkie01[/MENTION] [MENTION=5781153]ResistanceIsFutile[/MENTION] thanks guys for helping me out. You guys are great! Dont know if you guys want to do this but wanna make a private group chat somewhere as somethings might be risky for all the public to know before we figure out it the right way.

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Ok thanks!
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
We can be clandestine with our thread. The public - with exception to the ones that have discovered this already - won't be a threat. We take advantage of PMs, be mindful of XDA rules, and go with it. I've checked the legality of this loophole with my legal department at my place of employment. As long as there is no violation of FCC or Federal & State Statutes, we are fine. The loophole violates no laws, statutes or regulations.
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
:good: 6, 12, and possibly 15 might be worth a look at.
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
I agree
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
? I don't get it
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Sorry this is outside of topic, but still relevant to our interests ....Junior Member JeremyWong22 and I have successfully flashed a Rogers (Canadian) xt1527 over to a Virgin Mobile xt1526. The ROM and configurations are working flawlessly so far
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
I thought XT1527 is GSM only so no CDMA bands. How's that gonna work out for the XT1527?
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
All Moto E LTE Surnias have the Snapdragon 410, msm8916 Baseband. As such, they are all CDMA/GSM. Hence, whether carrier locked or not they all have the hardware capability of operating on either the CDMA standard of wireless or the GSM standard. The xt1527 is now an xt1526 operating on the CDMA/LTE preferred network. Also, because this xt1527 is a Rogers, the bootloader is unlocked. Its filesystem and partition table are now that of the Virgin Mobile DDR xt1526. The only thing left to complete the conversion is to pair a UICC with the device once provisioned by an original DDR device.
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
Thats cool and thats new and cool! Now that you say this I remember you told me I could do this with my LG G2 a LONG TIME ago :):)
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Lol. Yes our long standing debate on CDMA/GSM. You are correct insofar as how the device is retailed. Yes, the xt1527 is retailed as a GSM device and the xt1526 as a CDMA device. However, I'm not speaking on the carrier branding, only on the actual hardware capabilities of the device.
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
Not that it matters a whole lot but a few things about the TextNow box

1) Early versions of their shipping contained no battery warning which is mandatory

2) It's great for growing weed in
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
Just some that would/should be considered with what was said.

https://xdaforums.com/announcement.php?a=81

Great news and he should be considered as well too. :)

Do you drop-ship?

That's a good point, as well as the inner box as I remember had no FCC/ ICCID info. as needed to be there too.

Like growing home grown pickles and shipping without an ingredients list.
[Moto G 2015 General] stoicBeaver:
possibly incompatible rom

Thanks. I tried the apn settings on lineage os 7.1 and could not get a data connection. I will look for a xt1548 rom and try again. I want to get TN running with a custom rom while I still have time on my plan.
[Moto G 2015 General] uriearos:
Do you or anyone else know how to make Textnow work on Cyanogenmod? If not does anyone know any roms that would work with Textnow on Moto G 2015? Thanks.

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How do I flash the carrier zip for TextNOW? Thanks.
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
You just flash the carrier zip in TWRP like a custom ROM
[Moto G 2015 General] uriearos:
How do I find the carrier zip? thanks.
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
Search TextNow APN flash able zip in Google or XDA. You'll find a flash able TextNow APN zip
[Moto G 2015 General] uriearos:
I looked everywhere but I wasn't able to find it for the Moto G3, I found one for the Moto E but not sure if that one would work.
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
That one would work. APN are universal and are used by all devices
[Moto G 2015 General] uriearos:
I flashed it and it booted up with the Textnow app installed but it still has an empty signal bar?