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[EVO 4G Android Development] idleuser:
Quick update: PRL 40660 is the fastest of the 3 PRL consistently for me in the central California area, even during peak hour, I'm still getting 780 kbps download and 700 upload (down from 1mb) with a ping of 550ms during peak hours. PRL 31337 and 01337 gave identical results at 480 kbps download and 750 upload (down from 8xx) but the ping was horrible @ 833MS!
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrvirginia:
on the 01337 one now. working pretty well thus far. thanks!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Breakthecycle2:
When it's updating the PRL, how long should I have the "committing changes" maessage? It's been like 10 minutes or so and it's still going.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrvirginia:
try to restart your phone. shouldn't take nearly that long lol
[EVO 4G Android Development] brianb7590:
I find that my screen hangs sometimes too. Just tap somewhere outside of that message and it should reset, well atleast mine does. Hope it works for you too.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Breakthecycle2:
Did the trick! How the hell do I know if this works or not? LOL
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrvirginia:
*2 is supposed to call VZW customer service, but it doesn't on mine. i did speed tests, however, and it's a lot faster and i get more bars inside my home.

if you just wanna know if the PRL is loaded onto your phone, just go to "About phone".
[EVO 4G Android Development] Breakthecycle2:
I'm getting better speed, but my PRL says 60665.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrvirginia:
i would try to install a different PRL again. that means it's not updated unless that's the one you used.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Breakthecycle2:
I just tried both from the first post, but even the second PRL seems "stuck" on "committing changes". Any ideas anyone?
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrvirginia:
wow. not sure what to tell you there. hope someone else can help. sorry bro.
[EVO 4G Android Development] efuse:
The last step to the new method is pressing back, pressing menu, and selecting "Commit Changes". Just did it, called *2 and got VZW programming. Channel also shows as VZW (775) and 3g, etc works.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Krynj:
Finished the process. But when I dial *2 I get a US Cellular message.
[EVO 4G Android Development] crpercodani:
So with my Droid I get about 2.1-2.2mbps dl with the speedtest/net app and with the Evo I get about 1.1mbps dl. Can anyone confirm they get better results when after doing this?
[EVO 4G Android Development] dcmtnbkr:
anybody know what to do if sprint refuses to give you the MSL?
[EVO 4G Android Development] |Jason8|:
I can vouch. Just did the exact same thing using the easy method and iI now have 3G and VZW's activation. Woot! Gonna take it for a test run!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Obama's>god:
works! i got the error every time, but i lost signal and then after 30 seconds I got 5 bars. used to only get one at home. the *#*#4636#*#* still shows me on the sprint network but it def works. 2.84 mb/s down now instead of .5!!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] efuse:
Hang up, call back. I got it on my first try.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Darth Duane:
Sounds great but...

Am I missing something or does this make your phone fairly useless? 0_o.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Krynj:
So now I'm on VZW, but the 3G signal keeps cutting out. Do I have to adjust any settings in the mobile network options? I get great VZW coverage in my house, but it keeps losing the 3G signal. I've tried both 'automatic' and 'sprint only' in the roaming options. Any ideas?

Any tips?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
Please l2read before posting on one of my threads, kthx
[EVO 4G Android Development] dcmtnbkr:
Got a big no from 2 chat reps. What are you guys telling them when you call in?
[EVO 4G Android Development] attackechos:
I said I needed the MSL code to change my slot index cycle from 2 to 0 because I was missing calls. I had a feeling it was unnecessary as the rep didn't give me any sort of problem.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Krynj:
I just told them I was setting up some Gmail accounts, and anytime the phone tries to access the network, it asks me for an MSL number. She gave it to me in seconds.
[EVO 4G Android Development] atoz350:
Tell then that you are experiencing longer than normal ring times and an in-store Sprint rep advised gave you instructions to change the times. You'll just need the MSL code to access the menu.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dcmtnbkr:
Called, asked for it and they gave it to me. No explaination required.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
Interesting, I've never had a problem getting it. My failsafe way is to say "hey, I had my msl writtoen down for my phone and apparently threw it out today. Could I please get that from you again?"
[EVO 4G Android Development] dcmtnbkr:
Does anybody know if the adb drivers will work?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
The HTC diag (used for the hero) is the only one that worked for me. It's a tiny file, probably best just to use the ones provided.

On an off note, my phone will no longer rotate. Anyone else have this problem or any ideas to fix it?
[EVO 4G Android Development] dcmtnbkr:
Ok, so i got everything connected, got the program running, saw my phone etc. When i go to write the file I unselect exclusive access and still get an error code.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Breakthecycle2:
YEah thanks man.

If anyone else can chime in, please let me know.
[EVO 4G Android Development] shappy0869:
Can anyone tell me why the PRL file is not showing up (I have done a restart)

This is what I get:

Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] adj1984:
What if I have 4G Coverage

I am curious as to what this will do to me as I am in Kansas City and have 4G coverage from Sprint. I like using this when it's available but am frequently in areas where it is not and would like to then be using Verizon's towers. Anyone have some advice for me?
[EVO 4G Android Development] adj1984:
Did you get this fixed? I'm having the same problem. Do I rename the .zip file?
[EVO 4G Android Development] jephyb:
You have to tap the "Update PRL" item first.
[EVO 4G Android Development] shappy0869:
duh....thanks!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Breakthecycle2:
Anyone know any ideas I can try?
[EVO 4G Android Development] itmustbejj:
Is anyone in the Indianapolis area? I get marginal speeds on the 60665 (I'm lucky to get 600kbps). I always seem to be connecting to SID 4135 which is the Sprint PCS Indianapolis tower. I've tried loading all the PRLS, I've mainly experimented on 40060. I always seem to connect to SID 80, the VZ Indianapolis tower, on those (when I do connect to 3G that is).

One night a while ago before I knew about checking SIDs, I had loaded the 40060 PRL, but was unable to hold a 3G connection, I went to do a system updated back to the Sprint PRL (60665) and it said I updated successfully. I restarted my phone after that. When I booted back up I did a speedtest just for kicks and I started getting crazy speeds of 1.6mpbs down/1.1 mpbs up. I knew that that was unheard of on Sprint, so I dialed *2 and I got the Verizon msg. I couldn't hold this signal outside of my house however and I ended up resetting back to 60665 as I couldn't even get a signal for voice regularly when outside of the house.

I know this was kinda convoluted, but this was the only time I was ever able to get "fast" 3g speeds using any of these PRLs and I am unable to duplicate the results. Since then I have learned how to check SIDs in ##DATA# on my phone and I always seem to be connecting to SID 80 on any other foreign PRL with pedestrian speeds of 100ish down/300ish up.

I am dying to figure out what tower I was connected to that got those amazing speeds, but I haven't been able to duplicate it. Has anyone in the Chicago/Indianapolis area experienced fast speeds with any of these PRLs?
[EVO 4G Android Development] itmustbejj:
Using 60665....FML....
[EVO 4G Android Development] rulyskull:
does this cost at all? if yes will my everything data plan cover it
[EVO 4G Android Development] driguez:
Re: *techknowfile's* - Hack the HTC EVO - 3G w/o Sprint EVDO coverage!

I lol'd

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[EVO 4G Android Development] snowglyder:
I'm getting different results now than I did last Friday. I had the 40060 prl applied and signal went from 2 (stock prl) to 5 bars. Speed was around 450kbps down, which was better than 250kbps from Sprint stock. That was with Speedtest's App, which someone posted as inaccurate.

Today I did another test with 40060 at mobilespeedtest.com and it's consistently around 100kbps, with full bars. Switched to the 01337 and 31337 prls and same results. I updated the Home Agent to AZ address. Did a prl update to go back to Sprint, and now I'm getting 500-750kbps down using mobilespeedtest, but the signal is back to 1-2 bars. Should I just stick with Sprint's for the speed? Is there a way to have better speeds with the VZ signals?

I'm in Tucson, AZ btw.
[EVO 4G Android Development] muncheroo:
data aside, this is also extremely useful to force roam for times when voice reception on sprint is marginal. thanks again op
[EVO 4G Android Development] mr_black03:
I think i love you man. I went from having 0-2 bars in my apt to 3-5bars:D. EPIC! Some1 give this guy a medal!
[EVO 4G Android Development] brianb7590:
Did you try that?
[EVO 4G Android Development] InfiniteReality:
I still wonder why Sprint sucks so bad that we have to hack our phones to get 3G. If they'd have 3G towers like Verizon and AT&T we wouldn't have to do this.

Major thanks to the OP! This is truly the greatest thing I've done to any phone, finally 3G!
[EVO 4G Android Development] |Jason8|:
Haha, funniest thing I've read all day. Sprint and Verizon have 3G coverage here in Wisconsin for miles and miles and miles. AT&T has like 5 square feet of 3G coverage, and EDGE is normally ~50kbps down for me. I'm happy with 1xRTT signal, but when the 3G kicks in, HOOOOOOOOOOOOLY COOOOOOOOOW!

So glad I dumped AT&T for the EVO.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Eduel80:
Does this allow you to use both sprint AND verizon/Alltell's networks at the same time? or just V/A?
[EVO 4G Android Development] bbedward:
With this I get about .5 mbps, with the factory i get about 1mbps :\ here in big city ohio tho :p
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrpuffin:
i notice that data speeds are slowed by this but coverage is increased

i would acctually prefer speed over coverage

very nice find but not for me
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrpuffin:
----edit: it did a double post of the same thing sorry not intentional---
[EVO 4G Android Development] mercuryhayes:
only thing i did was turn roaming off...i didnt do any of that msl junk PRl 60665
[EVO 4G Android Development] rizzomach:
get msl

1111111111111111111111111111111111111
[EVO 4G Android Development] brianb7590:
What you had before that didn't do anything? What was the point of that?
[EVO 4G Android Development] timf76:
Thanks

Thanks for this share! I was looking for a way to do this on my Hero a long time. I don't think its a good Idea to roam all the time on the plan. What I have done is keep both the Verizon/Alltell and Sprint PRL on the SD card and only change when I need to.
[EVO 4G Android Development] noxlo:
Got it to work!

So I was not able to get into the menu after dialing ##775# but I figured out what the issue was.

I had the Froyo rom on my evo which at this point blocks being able to dial ## codes. I went back to rooted stock and installed the prl and then went back to froyo and it works like a charm.

Went from 0-1 bars to 3-5 bars!!!!

OP you are the coolest! Thank you so much.

On another note can someone tell me where I can find the 40660 prl without having to look through these 60+ pages? Someone said it works well for central California so I figured I would give it a try to see if it improves.
[EVO 4G Android Development] noxlo:
Hmmmm this seems pretty fast for me lol.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
Hey hey everyone, don't have time to read through another 100 posts tonight, but figured I'd stop by to say I've made further advances in working with the phone programming and prl writing that will be updated soon.

If anyone has been having issues with the previous prl causing you to not receive sms and phone calls (and then getting everything at once when you send a text) the next prl may help you. And, while latency is still a bit high, my 3g is faster than ever (2. 4mb) and I'm finally getting all my texts the moment they're sent.

Incomplete version should be up tonight.
[EVO 4G Android Development] trim81:
care to post what you updated/changed?

I would like to try to tinker with PRL Editor in QPST myself as well...
[EVO 4G Android Development] theebrownieee:
Sweeet!

I work in Dtown philly, in the comcast building, this gets me about 1.6mb/s download using 3G, ironically thats only about 200kb/s slower than when i get 4g at my desk, 3g all the way.

The sad thing is i live out in the suburbs and sprint is at max bars at home while the two patched files only give me about 1-2 bars. (Opposite in at work) Cant complain though, requires one restart in the morning, and switching it back doesnt require a restart!
[EVO 4G Android Development] imex99:
everything works good besides the time stamp being off 4 hours on texts.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Breakthecycle2:
Everytime I go to update the PRL, it stays on "committing changes", like it's stuck there. Any idea of what is going on?
[EVO 4G Android Development] brianb7590:
Have you tried what I suggested to you, twice?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Breakthecycle2:
Trying different PRLS?
[EVO 4G Android Development] DaMaDo:
Anyone know how to get texting working on Verizon? I had the problem before the PRL too while roaming on the verizon network. Won't send texts...

Actually my internet keeps cutting off randomly. Guess I'll go back to the original PRL.

Shame too b/c I had full bars and calls worked flawlessly!

Note: Sprint coverage in the Brickell area next to downtown Miami is very very bad. This was confirmed by the Sprint store personnel in the Gables where I went to complain. As much as I love this phone I had to order the new iPhone...which I'm really bored of at this point, but ah well =(
[EVO 4G Android Development] brianb7590:
No, just tapping on the screen somewhere other than on the box that says "Committing Changes". Mine used to stay on that screen as well but then I tapped on it by accident and it rebooted. It has worked for me consecutively. Worth a try for you...
[EVO 4G Android Development] itmustbejj:
Update to my quest for increased data speeds:

Here in Indy on Sprint I always connect to Sprints's Indy tower (sid:4135) and using any foreign PRL I always connect to Indy's Verizon tower (sid:80). On the VZ tower my 3g comes and goes constantly and always has unimpressive speeds.....until about 12:30pm EST then I jump from like 100ish kbps downstream to like 1.7mbps downstream and the connection is crazy good.

Last nite when this happened I went into ##DATA# and ##DEBUG# and took screenshots of all the settings in there hoping I might extract some useful tidbit from it, but I'm not really sure where to go from here.

Aside from the obvious reason of less ppl using the VZ network late at night, what else could cause such a huge increase in speed on the same tower (SID:80). Could it be channel number? because I noticed that was different from when the speeds were slow and when they jumped up late at night.

Any insight from someone smarter then me would be greatly appreciated.

PS Will post screenshots on request.
[EVO 4G Android Development] PJtrick4020:
TimeStamp

Im still having a +4 hour time stamp issue with texting. I was curious to see if there is anyway that I can fix this myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Breakthecycle2:
So I finally figured out what I was doing wrong..lol. Embarrassed to say.

BUT, I got worse numbers with the updated PRL's...weird.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Bigmac834:
+1 one the timestamp issue. (However, mine is 5 hours) Other than that, its at least 3 times faster than stock :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] brianb7590:
You should say, just in case someone else does the same! lol
[EVO 4G Android Development] Breakthecycle2:
LOL..well, a message pops up and blocks the ability to pick which PRL you want to use. I manually typed it in instead of chosing. LOL. I'm an idiot I know.
[EVO 4G Android Development] logosolos:
From http://www.bridog.net/cellular/msl.php

1. You would like to obtain the MSL for your Sprint PCS wireless telephone. Sprint PCS has made this process easier by implementing their online activation system at http://activate.sprintpcs.com This website makes it possible for a Sprint PCS customer to change the phone associated with their account without interacting with a customer service representative. All you need to do is login to the site, and enter the ESN of the phone you wish to activate onto your account. The site will give you detailed instructions on how to reprogram your wireless telephone number into the phone you are trying to activate, and in the process will give the end user the programming code. There should be an option during the activation process which asks if the phone is brand new, or has been previously activated. Be sure to select the previously activated option as only then will the activation website give you the master subsidy lock code. If the brand new phone option is selected, then the activation website will only give you the one-time programming (SPC) code.
[EVO 4G Android Development] DaMaDo:
When I called to ask for MSL, the woman asked why I wanted it and I said to tinker with the settings for reception. She told me she's required to give me the code but wanted to warn me that I could screw up my phone. I said ok and she gave me the code.
[EVO 4G Android Development] yornotelppa:
Tried your activation link and it just takes me to shop.sprint.com/en/shop/ instead.

So instead I logged into my account and tried to add a new phone to my HTC EVO line using the MEID # on my EVO the process says that it's not a good number and to try again. Used both HEX and DEC and it made no difference.

What am I doing wrong?
[EVO 4G Android Development] imex99:
+1 I'm from COlumbus, OH.
[EVO 4G Android Development] snowglyder:
I'm gonna stick with Sprint's prl. I get full bars with VZ, but did some more speed tests and it's 200kbps or less. On Sprint's prl I only get 1-2 bars, but speed tests show 500-700kbps. I don't drop calls, so it's not a big deal. Seeing 6 bars with VZ did give me a better feeling though. :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] dogbone414:
when i push ##775# i need password what is it?
[EVO 4G Android Development] brianb7590:
The password = MSL code.

Ways of obtaining it have been outlined throughout this thread.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kitopal:
I tried to download the prl file, but when I hit the link I got a white page with odd letters.... on my computer I was able to download the file, but I dont know if its gonna work..... help please....
[EVO 4G Android Development] brianb7590:
What OS are you running?
[EVO 4G Android Development] frifox:
Re: *techknowfile's* - Hack the HTC EVO - 3G w/o Sprint EVDO coverage!

Right-click and "Save (Link) As..."
[EVO 4G Android Development] Just_s:
Don't hit send, just wait a sec. And don't use any third party dialers. Only the stock dialer will work.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Just_s:
It will work fine. Just save it to your PC, put it on your EVO SD and it will show up after following the instructions.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Just_s:
I'm not really seeing any improvement, but I always have pretty great Sprint coverage in my house. (T-Mobile was terrible here).

I tried the two prl files at the beginning of the thread. Where is the 40060.prl file shown?

I thought I might try that one. My SID# is 110 and I'm in Albuquerque (sometimes Denver).

Befores on Sprint were:

between 0.80 - 1.03 down and 0.42 - 0.66 up

Afters on VZ/Alltel:

between 0.36 - 0.65 down and 0.36 -0.67 up
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
^^^^NEW PRL UP!^^^^
[EVO 4G Android Development] Android 17:
None of the PRL's have worked for me. 0001 did for just a few moments.

I am running Fresh 0.2, I have tried to both turn off and enable data roaming, though I'm trying to connect from Tallahassee, FL, could that be the case?

It just seems like the majority of the users here are connecting from areas further up north, so I am unsure.

Edit: It seems to be working ok for now, it seems to be slower than Sprint to me, but my hope is that the coverage is better. I'll drive around tomorrow and test it out at work to see how it works. Thanks for the update!
[EVO 4G Android Development] trim81:
what exactly was changed/ did you do in 0001 prl?

inquiring minds would like to know.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
Pretty much everything. Inquiring minds should grab a prl editor to see it all. I can upload a text version of 00001.prl if youd like
[EVO 4G Android Development] andrew500:
This is why we can't have nice things.

AT&T stated that only 2% of its customer base used more than 2GB. I'm sure of those users, some of them had huge amounts of data pulled down the pipe. Torrenting over your phone is a good way to help push all the carriers towards tiered service. The technology just simply isn't there yet to let you download that much bandwidth without hurting everyone else on your cell.

This whole hack stinks, by doing this you're effectively costing Sprint way more than your bill is paying for.

You're like the guy that leaves the shopping carts in the parking lot at the supermarket so they crash into cars and cost the market just a little bit more money to pay the employee to walk all over and collect them, just because it's easier for you. Sure you're not obligated to put them in the cart return, but by doing so you act as a cooperative member of society and help to keep their costs at a minimal.

Please rethink your stance on hacks like this...
[EVO 4G Android Development] itmustbejj:
Poor Sprint, nevermind the customer who pays for unlimited data and a $10 data premium per line that can't even get basic dialup speeds over their "premium data" connection, even though many live in what Sprint describes as good coverage areas. And are basically told "tough sh*t" by Sprint.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrvirginia:
a no go for me on the new PRL. dropped down to just one bar versus always having 3 here at work.

edit: yup, the 01337 is way better for me. thanks!
[EVO 4G Android Development] imex99:
Tech,

I updated and used your new PRL. I'm still getting the text message stamps off by 4 hours. I'm using handcent also.... When you said to change the settings, do I go to receive message settings, handcent delivery report checked and set time stamp offset by -4 hours? If so, I tried that and not working.... still off. Please help, it's more annoying than a problem, i just trying to trouble shoot. Love your work man!!!! Appreciate it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kenley_ser:
Darchdroid v2.7

None of the ##XXX# worked for me...all did nothing

tried ##775# waiting...nothing....

tried ##775# /TALK it dailed...nothing

^^^^

also tried that with the others... (##775 and ##778)

Im running Darchdroid v2.7

Does anyone know of another way to try this PRL? or why its not working on mine? Also using AOSP dialer...could it be since im running the Eris .29 Kernal?
[EVO 4G Android Development] progenocide:
quick question is the stock prl for sprint located on phone so i can just update myself with the actual file using ##775# instead of using system update....

i assume it isn't since i only see the .prl's i downloaded from this thread??

thx in advance

btw if someone posted this question already im sorry im not even going to sit here and lie and say i read whole thread....
[EVO 4G Android Development] itmustbejj:
I'm pretty sure you must be using the native dialer...