yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[EVO 4G Android Development] fachadick:
Because they gave you the generic TOS, and not the one specific to the EVO (which I don't even think they have in print). And no matter how much you try and tell them that you never recieved the EVO specific TOS when you started service, they will insist that the EVO TOS has always been available on their website, and that you should have checked there within your first 30 days.

The good news is that they're not just shutting people off or anything. If you're in any danger, you'll get a warning message in your bill first.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Lyvewire:
Just wanted to let people know to be careful if you do this hack. My account will be terminated for roaming as of Sept 13th. I believe even though there was no triangle that I was roaming most of the month. Had been warned last Dec. already and trust I did everything I could do reverse it. I could/should have just did the hack at work and home where service is bad. The good news is I may be getting an Epic since it has 2.1 now. I'll be back in business in no time.(they're terminating 1 line out of the 3). I also seen they're rooted 2.2 as well.

http://androidforums.com/sprint/153379-sprint-terminated-me-roaming.html
[EVO 4G Android Development] fachadick:
And it begins...
[EVO 4G Android Development] frozndevl:
Would using TB to uninstall the 2.2 EPST and then installing the 2.1 work without using Root Explorer? Or should I just delete it using ADB when connected to a pc?
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
Well, I guess this is only the beginning.

I just had an interesting chat with Sprint, they tell me that they will be sending out a new terms of service in the next couple weeks, and under the new condition, you will be charged $.003/kb for all roaming data over 300mb. This should be fun! :mad:

I attached the complete transcript if you'd like to read the whole thing.
[EVO 4G Android Development] fachadick:
very interesting - I didn't see it mentioned, but did she know you were using an EVO?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Psionicsin:
This would also be considered a change/breach in contract and people could leave them because of this with no fault.
[EVO 4G Android Development] johncjenc:
I have been using this hack since January with my pre then my hero and now (of course) evo. I haven't had an extra roaming charge or data overage or warning from sprint on any bill. I tether, download ROMs and other files to the handset and stream music and video.
[EVO 4G Android Development] fachadick:
Go back a few pages, and check out my posts. This is new - they've been letting it slide in the past, but they've recently prioritized it.

Sent from my blah blah blah blah
[EVO 4G Android Development] Krynj:
I left it there for hours. It would grab the 3G signal, and then drop it 20-30 seconds later. I had full 1x, but, it just wouldn't lock onto 3G. VZW is great in this area too, and it just wasn't staying.

I went on a bike ride, and at one point I stopped to respond to a text, and the phone would not be on 3G, just 1x. Got tired of it after a while, and just went back to stock PRL.

You don't think a PRL from my sister's BlackBerry would help? Verizon Wireless just moved into this area maybe a year and a half ago (after they snatched up Unicel), so, perhaps that's my issue.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
Lol, just so you know, when you get a text or call you will always be temp on 1x ^_0 (unless you have 4g, but most of us aren't that privileged)

That may actually be your problem, that they just got there a year and a half ago. Unfortunately, if you use ANY verizon PRL you will be data roaming... so probably don't want to do that.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Krynj:
I know SMS and calls come through on 1x. I was just saying, I was outside, in great 3G coverage, happened to check my phone, and noticed the 3G icon was gone. I text a lot, so solid 1x coverage is great, but I don't like how it constantly flip flops back and forth, just draining my battery.

The area that I'm currently in right now isn't my primary area of usage anyway. I'm hoping when I get home in a few days, I'll see some better results.

Thanks again though.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Krynj:
Ok, so I did some searching, and I came across a VZW PRL that has been working great for me. 3G connection is fast and rock solid. Haven't dropped it a single time since I picked it up. And there's no roaming indicator, so that's a plus. Maybe this one will help some of you who are having the same flip flop issues.

Grab it here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/396156164/51425m.prl

Got it from this thread here at PPCgeeks:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=50076
[EVO 4G Android Development] |Jason8|:
The 3G kept cutting out, so I was playing with the settings and I disabled data roaming... now it's as solid as can be. Strange.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Darth Duane:
LOL tell me to learn to read and then remove the referenced text. l2notbeanass kthx!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
It was removed because it was no longer required with the new route. Idea of it before is that you could test your local evdo connections without installing everything, now none of that is necessary so it wouldn't be worth it. ****ing fail ***** get out my thread before i punt you. (sorry mods -_-;; )
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
That is actually a great idea for those that are jumping back and forth. Thank you
[EVO 4G Android Development] Darth Duane:
The only fail I see is you being an ahole for no apparent reason. I post a direct quote from your post and then you change the post and tell me to learn to read. Again I think you need to learn not to be an ass.

Go ahead and *punt* me, oh god I'm so scared. Internet tough guys are realy scary! :eek:
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
hello stock rooted evo and free tethered wifi on hacked phone
[EVO 4G Android Development] bluehaze:
687 Ping? That's gonna totally negate the 2mbps isn't it? That's one thing I noticed on Sprint even though the connection is only 1mbps on 3g it's fast as hell because of the pings in the hundreds you don't get all those pauses when loading web pages etc...
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
the ping is a lie
[EVO 4G Android Development] liquid30:
this is awesome, thanks OP!

can everyone w/ success (and problems) post their zip code/city to let us know which PRL to use?
[EVO 4G Android Development] crpercodani:
I uused the prl provided in the op and wound up with a garbage 3g signal. It wouuld cut off and on so I tried turning off data roaming as suggested and that didn't help, also rebooted with no luuck. I'm going to try the prl a few posts back and see if I get better results. I'm in western mass btw, 01331.
[EVO 4G Android Development] crpercodani:
OK...update: I tried the other prl and also another one from that PPCGeeks thread, same results. I have tried turning data roaming off and on a few times and still same results. I've rebooted also and still no luck. Any other fixes?

I have downloaded real signal from the market and I can definitely tell I'm on VZW's EVDO signal because it gets full bars and a high db rating just like my Droid does. When using Sprint I don't get nearly as strong of a signal so I know the prl is working I just can't seem to get a 3G to work even though it is getting a EVDO signal.....and yes I get VZW customer service when dialing *2.

EDIT: When going to Menu-Settings-Wreless & Networks- I see that Mobile Network is faded and says trying to connect or something like that, it takes forever to finally connect and then it fades away again.
[EVO 4G Android Development] chasedw2:
no msl listed?

Great forum. I grow this method with no results.ran log but never got the line item with msl.any suggestions? Maybe I'm not waiting long enough for log. I let it run audit pauses periodically. Is it suppose to stop for good? I pause and scroll up but never see the line I'm lookin for.I really want this to work as I'm traveling all over the country and would love to have the stability of Verizon towers? You guys are gettin this log to work on ego? Please help a newbie.. tbd in advance
[EVO 4G Android Development] crpercodani:
The logcat won't work for some reason, you have to call Sprint to get your MSL number. What I did is *2 and then went to tech support and said I'm having trouble getting calls and that I was in a chat with a Rep last night and got disconnected but he said to go into the EPST menu and change my slot index, but before he could give me the code I got disconnected, she gave me the MSL number right away.
[EVO 4G Android Development] chasedw2:
U da man gonna call now let ya know how it goes
[EVO 4G Android Development] crpercodani:
OK, this first time I called I got some grumpy lady who said I don't need the MSL because the Evo is different then any other phone lol, I hung up and tried again and had no problem.
[EVO 4G Android Development] chasedw2:
Man no luck I played stupid and did what u tried dude was clueless.he was running thru his troubleshooting chart and didn't even know what spat menu or slot index was. He insisted was hardware issue and wrote ticket to go into a store to have looked at. One other thing when I star 2 it said for tech support call another number I just stayed on the line should I try that number next? Did you say you were not receiving calls at all or just dropped? This dude has really increased my determination to get this working uggggg
[EVO 4G Android Development] johncjenc:
I read it. I'm not going to enter into a debate about interpretations about sprint tos. Suffice it to say i do not have any faith in that interpretation.
[EVO 4G Android Development] fachadick:
No worries, that's not what I was pointing out anyway. I was just pointing out the part where I said this was something new. After that other thread I don't really want to argue tos anymore either. I was just putting the info out there. Some folks will read that other thread and think I make sense and will take it as a warning. Others won't.

Sent from my blah blah blah blah
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
Correct.

I asked her the same thing, and she confirmed that everyone would be able to opt out of their contract at that time, for free.

I didn't mention it specifically, but she looked at my account, and should know what I'm using. But, things may still change, and ya never know what's actually gonna happen until it does. Maybe more new terms for Evo/Epic plans.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techrocket9:
So, summary:

1. Sprint used to allow unlimited roaming for EVOs.

2. Sprint is going to change the TOS to charge for overages.

3. In the mean time, they are suspending service for people who surpass this limit two months in a row.

Is this all correct?
[EVO 4G Android Development] codyco83:
I've been using 0001 for about two months now, even on the official ota froyo without root. but when I finally rooted today 0001 no longer works, I get a message about not being able to validate from verizon. could this possibly be due to the radio updates i did? any suggestions that might help me get back on 0001 would be greatly appreciated.
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
That's what it looks like to me.

I have not received a warning letter yet, so we'll see.

When/If these new terms of service come through, I will like take my 5 lines (2 Evo's/2 Hero's) and walk. Dunno where though, VZW is way too much $$$
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techrocket9:
Alternative

Perhaps TMobile with the G2. I almost regret my new Sprint contract. I mean, now the Nexus One has a faster connection than WiMax with the latest radio update, and the G2 promises to be even faster.

Btw, what's your fifth line? (2+2=4)
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
I had the exact same problem, yesterday actually.

Call Sprint and tell them about it. They just had me do a battery pull, while they did whatever they do. Then restart, the phone will go through automatic activation again, and it'll work right off the bat.

I did put it back to 60670 before I reset the phone. Then re-applied the 00001 PRL after the reset. All problems were solved.
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
Yeah, that G2 looks pretty sweet. I could probably sell off my phones and make plenty enough to buy into some nice phones on a new contract.

The fifth line is for my father, he's got a cheesy little flip phone, only uses about 20 minutes a month.
[EVO 4G Android Development] InfiniteReality:
Screw Sprint then IMO. Don't get me wrong, I love my EVO but if they want to change stuff because they don't offer 3G where I live (and ATT and VZW do) and allow me to opt out of contract I have no issues at all going with Verizon....hell that's what the PRL allows me to do and I haven't had a dropped call since I put the PRL on my phone! :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] Dono74:
prl/ area list/chart

So is there a list or a chart somewhere that shows what prls work best in what areas? I've used about a half dozen a a few have been blazing fast but aren't consistent.

Thanks in advance.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techrocket9:
The only PRL I'd be interested in is one that lets me roam on 3G when I'm roaming, as opposed to 1G. I don't need VZW 3G most of the time.
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
Yeah, that would be the ultimate. I'm sure someone smarter than us could build a PRL that would do that. With whats coming down the line, it's almost going to be required to switch back and forth. I really don't want to have to go through the ##775 thing twice a day.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Hrshycro:
Yeah, that would be quite nice indeed. I just put my mom's and her friend's phone on the 00001 PRL because it was the best. They're just outside of the sprint 3G coverage and so it's like 0.025 kbps. Thank God for unlimited voice + data roaming. :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] Hrshycro:
Okay, this is what I found this evening in SW (Boise) Idaho:

00001 - 370ms - 1500<>1000 6 Bars

01337 - 850ms - 125<>150 4 Bars

31337 - 999ms - 131<>163 6 Bars

40057 - 999ms - 64<>151 / 1200<>151 6 Bars

40060 - 360ms - 996<>232 6 Bars

41003 - 365ms - 959<>229 6 Bars

51831 - 371ms - 453<>227 6 Bars

60665 - 999ms - 26<>19 0 Bars

51807 - 350ms - 965<>850 6 Bars

Over all, the 00001 PRL is the best. All of them seemed to have finiky 3G.

My 3.0.1.2 Fresh Evo has no 3G whatsoever and I can't get the damn sprint PRL to update.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dsh897:
what exactly did you tell them??

Its not like i can just call up and say "Yes verizon is not letting me on theyre servers, its giving me an authorization failure."

so what do i need to say to get this to work becuase i am having the same problem
[EVO 4G Android Development] RavenTBK:
But thats exactly what you say. Tell them you're in roam, and you cannot make calls, as each try results in a Verizon authentication error.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dsh897:
Haha okay im on it right now thx for the reply. +rep
[EVO 4G Android Development] MarvinSwordenski:
I have my MSL number from Sprint Customer Service. I asked for it after giving my security information and they simply gave it to me.

I dialed ##775# and it doesn't do anything, I tried dialing ##775 and ##778 and got a Not in service/ invalid code recording.

What am I missing here? There was no prompt to add the MSL number after dialing these numbers.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

MS
[EVO 4G Android Development] InfiniteReality:
just read last several pages of the thread
[EVO 4G Android Development] MarvinSwordenski:
Thanks... I read about 60 pages till my eyes bled and decided to forget the crying, just give me the babby.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techrocket9:
Dialer codes (e.g. ##775#) don't work on some ROMs (such as CM6). Try flashing a rooted stock ROM and it should work.

___

An army of pacifists can be defeated by one man with the will to fight.
[EVO 4G Android Development] blueblur:
so i figured out with Prl 00001, with an HOMESID of 4139/65535 in Rochester NY I get a 238ms ping and over 2mbit in download speeds..

Is there a recommended method of modifying 00001 to include only the towers I want?
[EVO 4G Android Development] johncjenc:
You can use qpst to alter and modify prl files.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jdesai2008:
Well if this is possible, would it be possible to use the VZW 3g with my Cricket service?
[EVO 4G Android Development] johncjenc:
The reason it works with sprint phones is Alltel had an EVDO roaming agreement with sprint. Alltel has been aquired by Verizon (and some towers divested to ATT) which is why using the Alltel prl's connect with EVDO service to verizon towers.

You could research Crickets roaming agreements and see if Alltel provided EVDO roaming with them, or just load up a prl and see how she does ya.
[EVO 4G Android Development] rutter9:
Works great - out in the mid west with no sprint coverage. Loaded up the 00001 prl and full 3g service :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
I tried doing this on CM6, it didnt' work. Can anyone confirm if copy and pasting the attached epst into sysetm/apps and installing will work for cm6?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techrocket9:
Dial codes don't work on CM6. Try a rooted stock rom.
[EVO 4G Android Development] liv4evr:
any updates on making this into a widget?
[EVO 4G Android Development] rome8721:
any way of making this hack work with the force roam feature in cm6????
[EVO 4G Android Development] dezel29:
i have tryd the ##775# so many times now with no results...then i read it doesnt work on all roms...so i have tryd 3 seperate roms, including stock rooted rom...no go...getting ready to move to an area that is verizon only zone,,lol need help with this...even went and downloaded the roam control from the market and paid $4...didnt work for me..need help with this please...thanks to whoever can help me thru this...running ava v7 now...freakEfroyo before, virus, stock, fresh 3.2 .....
[EVO 4G Android Development] johncjenc:
Did you do the 2.1 epst fix?
[EVO 4G Android Development] dezel29:
no i havent...just searched for it and only found something to do wiht 2.2 epst fix...and got mixed results with that...i was out in the verizon zone the other day and my phone wouldnt even work anymmore...no txt, calls or data...calls always come back to verizon cant verify your phone at this time...just did ##778# and reset to try and fix...but ##775# doesnt do crap for me...any link to the epst fix your talking about ? thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] johncjenc:
I can't host it but get Ahold of epst 2.1 and replace the 2.2 version using adb or root explorer.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dezel29:
ok, i will keep looking for it...off to work now...thanks for the help johncjenc...
[EVO 4G Android Development] shortbus182:
Or, you could flash virus's latest base Rom. He included the 2.1 epst fix, and imo, is one of the best out.
[EVO 4G Android Development] johncjenc:
Pm me w email. Its a simple fix. Copy paste w root explorer (granting r/w privileges to system/app) and install from pasted location and reboot. Done.
[EVO 4G Android Development] shortbus182:
2.1 epst here.. http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=376738&d=1281375059
[EVO 4G Android Development] tonwarr.the.incredible:
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I went from maybe 1 bar before to 3-4 bars after! No need for the Airave now!:D:D
[EVO 4G Android Development] Mikedick:
Say that when you manage to get this on your old lady's Epic :p

Very nice increase. I seen first hand how bad Sprints coverage is in his area.
[EVO 4G Android Development] sryans2004:
Sorry if this question has been asked. There is too many pages to go through and look.

Do I need to be rooted in order to do this? I am not rooted and when I try to ##775# nothing pops up, I have tried the other 2 and they do not work as well.

Also I got my MSL #. All I did was contact sprint and asked for it. He saw that i had been with them for over 10 Years now and just said Im assuming you are activating a new phone, and I just said yeah. So it was very easy and he gave it to me with no problems. Just thought I would share that with you guys.

I really would like to do this hack since I have NO 3G coverage where I live, and my buddy whom is on Verizon has excellent 3G coverage and his speeds are amazingly fast compared to my 0.09Mbps down..
[EVO 4G Android Development] shortbus182:
Yes, you do need to be rooted for this hack. You are replacing the 2.2epst system file with the 2.1epst. Most easily done with root explorer.
[EVO 4G Android Development] hazakins:
Recommendation

Could someone recommend a PRL for a AT&T divested area.

Im in southern Utah and tryed almost every prl with little success.

Most will work with voice on on Verizon but I get no data.
[EVO 4G Android Development] reddyfire:
i did not see anywhere in the op anything about replacing 2.2 epst with 2.1 epst. and i did search through these pages. could you possibly post a reference to it or a link. im actually trying to get epst to work on baked snack 1.7 right now and perhaps have to avoid restoring to a 2.1 android to change my prl every now and then.
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
It's definitely in this thread, but I've attached the 2.1 EPST for ya anyway.

Just push it to /system/app

No need to install or reboot, ##775# will work straight away.

Make sure permissions are correct, and back up the 2.2 EPST before you do it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] djrottweiler:
I cant update my PRL back to sprint...HELP!!!!! this is not good
[EVO 4G Android Development] johncjenc:
Rott. Pm me w email. Ill send you a sprint prl. Btw always keep one on your sd card bc if you lose svc somewhere or have a data issue you're hosed.
[EVO 4G Android Development] surfologist87:
nevermind i figured it out
[EVO 4G Android Development] tonwarr.the.incredible:
Has everybody still been watching their data roaming usage? I used this for a little bit but the 300mb cap on data kinda scared me so I caved and went to the Airave which is okay but not near as good as the service I got from Verizon when using the 00001 prl...
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
I've used 800 megs of roaming so far, and they haven't done ****, lawl.
[EVO 4G Android Development] tonwarr.the.incredible:
You mean it showed on your bill but there were no extra charges??
[EVO 4G Android Development] bigrushdog:
LOL! My last bill showed 1.1 GB and it's all quiet on the homefront! I work graveyard in the boonies. the sprint signal sucks but the Verizon signal rocks. Get while the gettin' is good!
[EVO 4G Android Development] tonwarr.the.incredible:
Just wondering, would this fix work with aosp roms such as cyanogen and/or superevo?? I apologize if this was already answered...
[EVO 4G Android Development] beastmods:
what is happening?

have been using the prl's for a while with no problems.

now when i try to call i get "welcome to verizon, sorry we are unable to authenticate your phone"

and people tell me they get voicemail and not ring.

any ideas or solution?
[EVO 4G Android Development] gatorran:
I used the 0001 and got a lot of roaming on data and minutes. Using 1337 and no problems with the roaming at all.
[EVO 4G Android Development] churro7:
meaning no data roaming showing up on your bill?
[EVO 4G Android Development] blueblur:
Theres a few posts about this (use search) but the fix is to call customer service @ sprint and tell them when you're roaming you get that message.. they do something on their end and then you reboot your phone and it fixes it. DONT PANIC! lol! I did.... but then my valium kicked in and I was cool as a fan...
[EVO 4G Android Development] beastmods:
Lol. I will call them. Thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] tonwarr.the.incredible:
Tried the 01337 but 3g was in/out and download speeds were downright embarrassing. Switched back to 00001 and everything seems solid again. As a safe measure I use my home wifi network for data and don't really do much browsing when I'm away so I don't think I'll really even have to worry about data roaming. I'm just happy to be able to talk on the phone now without having to worry about dropping calls...:D:D